Former Tremendous Eagles striker Yakubu Aiyegbeni has praised Victor Osimhen, Calvin Bassey, Ademola Lookman and Alex Iwobi because the 4 Nigerian gamers who’re standing out in Europe right this moment.
Aiyegbeni, Nigeria’s highest-scoring participant in Premier League historical past, stated the 4 gamers present the preventing spirit and perspective wanted because the nation prepares for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. However he made it clear that Osimhen remains to be the clear chief amongst them.
Talking about Osimhen, Aiyegbeni stated the striker has turn out to be the driving drive of the nationwide workforce. He described him as a frontrunner who reveals aggression, vitality and full dedication each time he performs.
Aiyegbeni additionally praised Calvin Bassey, saying the defender has turn out to be a robust and dependable presence for Nigeria. He stated Bassey all the time provides his finest and has been a strong a part of the workforce.
He then spoke about Ademola Lookman, admitting that the winger has struggled with kind this season after points along with his membership. Nevertheless, Aiyegbeni nonetheless believes Lookman is an excellent participant and hopes he returns to prime kind earlier than the Africa Cup of Nations. He stated Nigeria missed Lookman in latest qualifiers as a result of he was not enjoying at his finest.
Aiyegbeni additionally talked about Alex Iwobi, saying the midfielder works onerous and has been performing nicely. However he added that Nigeria nonetheless lacks a real inventive midfielder who could make key ahead passes. He stated Iwobi is energetic however not the kind of participant who often creates probabilities like his uncle, Jay-Jay Okocha. In line with him, this lack of creativity is likely one of the primary issues dealing with the workforce.
With the Africa Cup of Nations kicking off on 21 December, Osimhen, Bassey, Lookman and Iwobi are all anticipated to be a part of Nigeria’s squad. All 4 gamers have been vital within the workforce’s run to final yr’s remaining.
