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Fans want Akpom, Orban invited for Sao Tome clash

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Leading up to the upcoming international break, football enthusiasts are advocating for the inclusion of strikers like Chuba Akpom, Cyriel Dessers, Gift Orban, and others in the Nigerian national team lineup for the inconsequential 2024 Africa Cup of Nations clash against Sao Tome and Principe on September 10. This information is reported by PUNCH Sports Extra.

The Super Eagles have already secured their spot in the continental tournament following a thrilling 3-2 victory over Sierra Leone in Group A, held at the Samuel Kanyon Doe Sports Complex in Monrovia, Liberia, back in June.

With Guinea-Bissau also qualifying as the group’s runner-up, Sierra Leone and Sao Tome are eliminated from the AFCON competition.

While the coach for the Super Eagles during the upcoming match is uncertain due to Portuguese coach Jose Peseiro’s contract renewal status with the Nigeria Football Federation, fans are voicing their opinions on the squad selection. Notably, Chuba Akpom, recently named the Championship Players’ Player of The Year, is suggested by fans to be invited due to his impressive performance with Middlesbrough last season.

Football enthusiasts express that since this match holds little significance in terms of outcome, it presents an opportunity to introduce players like Akpom, Orban, and Victor Boniface from Bayer Leverkusen. They advocate for giving these players a chance to showcase their talents and offer a fresh perspective to the squad. Additionally, fans express a desire to see the return of players like Maduka Okoye, who hasn’t been part of the national team recently.

The general sentiment among fans is to utilize this match against Sao Tome as a testing ground for new and less-utilized players. They believe that this game can serve as a platform to boost the confidence of players who haven’t been in the spotlight and offer a break to the regular starters, especially given the nature of the fixture and Nigeria’s significant victory over Sao Tome in the previous encounter.

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