Super Eagles defender Kenneth Omeruo has ruled out the possibility of playing in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) again.
The former Chelsea player shared his decision during a live X (formerly Twitter) Space session, co-hosted with fellow Nigerian internationals Wilfred Ndidi and Asisat Oshoala, along with Nigerian journalists.
Expatiating og his position, Omeruo cited the lack of a top-tier club in his hometown, Abuja. “I don’t think I will come back to play in the NPFL. I grew up in Abuja, and they don’t have a club playing in the top flight. And right now, I can’t go back to Akure. I don’t see myself going back to the Nigerian league to play, but I’m someone who likes scouting good players,” he said.
Omeruo reiterated his everlasting passion for Nigerian football, particularly in identifying and nurturing young talent. “I know the quality we have; it’s immense. After football, I’d love to manage the Nigerian league. I know it’s not easy, but we should be selling players like the Brazilians, not for meager funds,” he added.
Speaking on the.appoinment of Eric Chelle to coach the Super Eagles, Omeruo said,
“Everyone has to be serious now. It is like an open trial because some of us haven’t been playing regularly. We have to show the manager that we deserve a place in the team if invited.
“Judging from the way the Malian team played—not just in friendlies but also at AFCON—you can see an organized structure.
“I think he has something to offer the team. With the level of talent in the Super Eagles, he won’t have any problem getting us to play the way he wants.”
