AFCON-Winning Coach Criticizes Nigerian Stars' Performance

Claude Le Roy, the coach who led a team to AFCON victory in 1988, has raised concerns about the overrated status of Nigerian football stars like Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman. His comments come amidst Nigeria's struggles in recent World Cup qualifiers and the pressure on current Super Eagles head coach Eric Chell to improve the team's attacking structure.

The criticism adds to the scrutiny faced by the Nigerian national team as they aim to perform better in upcoming competitions. Tolu Arokodare's reported exclusion from the squad also highlights ongoing challenges in player selection and team development.