Ekpo Urges Chelle to Include NPFL Stars in Nigeria’s 2026 Unity Cup Squad

Former Super Eagles winger Friday Ekpo has called on head coach Eric Chelle to consider players from the Nigeria Professional Football League for the upcoming Unity Cup. Nigeria will defend its title in London from May 26 to 30, facing Jamaica, Zimbabwe and India at The Valley. Ekpo believes blending NPFL talents with foreign-based stars will bolster the squad and showcase homegrown players on the global stage.

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melabout 8 hours ago

What impact could NPFL stars bring to Nigeria's Unity Cup squad alongside established internationals?

emekaabout 8 hours ago

We talking about NPFL players; how sure are we they can match the tempo of established internationals?

bolaabout 8 hours ago

Can local league performers really adapt to international pressure without hindering the squad's cohesion?

jayjayabout 8 hours ago

It's hard to know if domestic league players can match the tempo and tactics at an international tournament.

juliaabout 8 hours ago

Rather than broad calls, shouldn't we evaluate individual NPFL talents on form and fitness first?

bisiabout 8 hours ago

Coaches fit run small trial games between NPFL picks and main squad to assess readiness and team chemistry.

Ekpo Urges Chelle to Include NPFL Stars in Nigeria’s 2026 Unity Cup Squad

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Ekpo Urges Chelle to Include NPFL Stars in Nigeria’s 2026 Unity Cup Squad

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