Lovette Ochicha

Chief Executive Officer of Buruj Football Club and Sports Academy, Salaudeen Waheed Buruj, has praised what he described as the steady transformation of Nigerian football, commending the Nigeria Football Federation for strengthening the pathway from the country’s youth teams to the Super Eagles. Dr. Buruj said the current structure within the national teams is beginning to produce the kind of continuity Nigerian football has lacked for years.

Former Nigeria international Edema Fuludu has warned the Super Eagles not to underestimate any opponent ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, insisting Nigeria cannot afford another costly mistake. READ ALSO: ‘Drop Points And We’ll Pay Again’ — Reuben Fires Warning To Super Eagles With the qualifiers set to begin in September, Fuludu urged the players and coaching crew to approach every fixture with maximum seriousness, regardless of the opposition.

Former Super Eagles midfielder and 2013 Africa Cup of Nations winner Gabriel Reuben has warned the Super Eagles against taking any opponent lightly ahead of the 2027 AFCON qualifiers. READ ALSO: Nigeria’s Athletics Trials Start One Day Behind Schedule Due To Late Arrivals Of Foreign-based Competitors Reuben believes Nigeria cannot afford to repeat the mistakes that cost the country a place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, insisting every point will be crucial during the qualification campaign.