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Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>Former Super Eagles forward, Julius Aghahowa has called for the inclusion of home-based players in the present team.<\/p>\n

The Super Eagles have been dominated by foreign-based professionals in recent years.<\/p>\n

That has led to a consistent clamour for opportunities for players in the Nigeria Professional Football League.<\/p>\n

Only one local player, Ebube Duru, who plays for NPFL champions, Rivers United was included in the 23-man squad for the friendly against Portugal this week.<\/p>\n

Aghahowa however believed that having more of them will make the Super Eagles more competitive.<\/p>\n

He further stated that there must be opportunities for the players to prove their worth.<\/p>\n

\u201cEven if it\u2019s one or two, let them have their chance. I remember back in the days we had good players that came from the local league and impressed in the national team,\u201d Aghahowa told reporters.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are a product of the Nigerian league, we came into the national team and proved ourselves.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhen you come like an underdog from the local league you have a point to prove and you want to impress not just yourself but the whole fans.\u201d<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Nigeria<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Nigeria. Former Super Eagles forward, Julius Aghahowa has called for the inclusion of home-based players in the present team. The Super Eagles have been dominated by foreign-based professionals in recent years. That has led to a consistent clamour for opportunities for players in the Nigeria Professional Football League. 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