Emex Henshaw
Randers FC forward Stephen Odey champions the inclusion of Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) players in the Super Eagles. Celebrating the festive season in Lagos, Odey organized The Stephen Odey Cup in Agege, underscoring the need to provide opportunities for NPFL players.
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In a post-tournament statement, Odey asserted, “NPFL players have the qualities for the Super Eagles; it’s about giving them opportunities, irrespective of playing in Europe or Nigeria, as football is about individual quality.”
The former MFM player, with 27 goals in 55 matches for the now-defunct club and the all-time goalscorer for The Olukoya boys, referenced Sunday MBA, stating that other players could replicate success given opportunities.
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Expressing confidence in the Super Eagles, Odey predicts their fourth AFCON title, declaring, “We have the best players globally, and other countries fear facing us. We hope they deliver on the pitch.”
With three goals and two assists in 17 matches for Randers, currently 10th in the Danish League with 16 points from 17 games, Odey continues to shine nationally and internationally.
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