The 26-man list for the prosecution of the international friendlies against Mali and Luxembourg released on Wednesday by the interim coach of the Sunday Eagles, Salisu Yusuf has been slammed for failing to appreciate the quality of the Nigeria Professional Football League.
Speaking with footballlive.ng, former Nigeria International, Ajibade Babalade stated that the lack of faith in the NPFL despite the fine performance of a good number of players was a shame on the coach’s path.
The former Shooting Stars defender argued that the coach would have found exemplary home based players who have been consistent under previous coaches ; with whom Salisu worked.
Sunshine Stars’ goalkeeper, Ikechukwu Ezenwa was the only NPFL based player handed an invitation by the interim head coach of the senior men’s national team.