Defensive midfield options for Nigeria as a backup to Wilfred Ndidi

A presentation of defensive midfield options for the Super Eagles of Nigeria as backup or an alternative to Wilfred Ndidi ahead of the next World Cup in 2026. This includes Lesley Ugochukwu of Chelsea, Raphael Onyedika of Club Brugge and Victor Eletu of AC Milan.
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[@crownjohnson8153]

You're a scout man.. ❤😉👌🇳🇬🙏

[@GreaterNationSports]

Just creating awareness that the talent is available and the players we have presently are not the only options we have

[@user-qy2pt6xr3l]

Onyedika is my bro from Abajah. He's very talented and skillful. We all played the same grassroot competitions back home. I hope to see him excel and greater contracts ahead

[@OLUWABABA]

CAP. GERRRROUT.

[@kareemsvlog5590]

Yusuf is undoubtedly the guy we need

[@GreaterNationSports]

Yeah...he has the heart of a lion. If only he was a bit bigger. He needs to bulk up to protect against being pushed around...especially in a physical tournament like the Nations cup

[@Isaacdby]

Yusuf is here to dominate. Afcon 2024

[@GreaterNationSports]

Thankfully he has shaken of the knock/strain he got in the last match. He really played his heart out...something the other players are lacking

[@globoiitsuna]

I would also like to add Simon Sohm. He is half Swiss and plays for Parma in Serie B. He’s a defensive midfielder but he also plays in central and attacking midfield. This season he has 3 assists from attacking midfield. I think that he would be a really good option, a nice versatile player.
Edit - you should do one of these videos for centre backs

[@GreaterNationSports]

Thanks for the tip on Simon Sohm...will check him out. Also be on the lookout as we will do one for a segment of the team

[@GreaterNationSports]

It seems like he is lost to Switzerland as he has one cap with the senior team

[@globoiitsuna]

@@GreaterNationSports that cap came in a friendly match 3 years ago. That means he’s still eligible for us

[@GreaterNationSports]

Noted

[@kingsleyizunna991]

You should be the chief scouting officer for my Nigeria national football team. Good video 👏👏👏

[@GreaterNationSports]

Flattered! Thanks

[@IulehaMusic1]

Great!

[@profdatao9403]

Good video with vital verse information on our defensive midfielder!
Nigeria has to act on this now

[@kafilatbabatunde9211]

This video has done more than enough scouting for Senor Paseiro in midfielder department if he isn't aware of Nigerian midfielders in Europe. Please do a goalkeeping department for him he is so obsessed and adamant with Uzoho. There is one Atitobolu from Freiburg in Germany and Tobias lawal from Austria I guess.

[@GreaterNationSports]

We are working on it and Noah Atibolu is included

[@jollypippa3632]

Nice analysis and I must commend you for this insightful analysis. ❤❤

[@GreaterNationSports]

Thank you. Glad you enjoyed it

[@nosaonline]

Impressive video

[@GreaterNationSports]

Thanks

[@mikeogiasa2433]

Very good video. I hope the Coach and NFF are handy with it. Please can you do same to the goal keeping area?

[@GreaterNationSports]

Working on it. Watch out for the next video!

[@virtualcity721]

Ivory Coast is underrated

[@chinedunweze9184]

Nice. Breath of fresh air analysis

[@GreaterNationSports]

Thanks. Much appreciated

[@jamesmills2436]

I so much love your analysis.. it will be my utmost respect and gladness if out government consider you as our new technical support crew

[@GreaterNationSports]

We are just doing our own part by creating a forum for us to ask necessary questions. There are many more qualified people for the job but thank for your support

[@mrgelato6110]

Great analysis, just subscribed 👍🏾

[@GreaterNationSports]

Thanks. Much appreciated

[@donedwards6993]

We are not doing anything meaningful without a coach. We don't have one.

[@VENDYCONNEZ]

We need a number 10

[@GreaterNationSports]

Agreed

[@kadstar2545]

Have you heard of maxi oyedele he’s in Manchester United academy

[@GreaterNationSports]

Thanks for the tip. Will check him out

[@osiobe_majirioghene]

Well, we need a quarterback so ugochukwu would be great if he joins the super eagles

[@GreaterNationSports]

Nice joke...lol

[@osiobe_majirioghene]

@@GreaterNationSports why? You don't think he is good enough for that role?

[@David91777]

Excellent video. I would recommend you do some scouting on Peter Ademo of FC Sheriff and see what you think.
He’s made an appearance or two in the UEL as well this season. 🙏🏾👍🏽

[@GreaterNationSports]

Thanks for the tip. Will do

[@GreaterNationSports]

Peter Ademo looks good. I like his aggression on the ball. If he is really twenty and he beefs up a little, I think he'll be one to look out for

[@David91777]

@@GreaterNationSports Funny you said that, because I noticed he looks older than twenty as well. 🤣

[@kafilatbabatunde9211]

Noted

[@yusufadebola4988]

Peter Ademo is a good player but a central midfield i hope he compete with the like of Iwobi, Dele Bashiru, Nathan Tella.

[@taiwookunade6194]

Very Detailed Analysis...There are other Midfielders you are yet to mention, the likes of Frank Onyeka of Brentford, Emmanuel Akinsanmiro of Inter Milan, Kelechi Nwakali of Chavez, Michael Folorunsho of Napoli, presently on loan at Hellas Verona, Samson Tijani of Salzburg - Presently on loan at Wolfsberger fc, Obinna Nwobodo of Cincinati fc, Daniel Daga of Enyimba Fc...

[@GreaterNationSports]

Frank Onyeka is already an established option. We will feature on Michael Folorunsho at some point and any other we consider formidable options heading towards the next World Cup

[@oluwatoniolugbenga8113]

I watched that Daga dude during U23 or so; I think he's okay.

[@Richard-BabaFeyi-lj6cw]

Obinna nwobodo is a very good technical player with good agility and control of the ball... His disadvantage is his age

[@dimabobriggs9702]

Can you do a video for centre backs and other defenders

[@GreaterNationSports]

Will do. Be on the lookout

[@Richard-BabaFeyi-lj6cw]

Igoh of Slavia Prague.... Well deserving defender.. caught the eye of mourinho when they faced Roma

[@dimabobriggs9702]

Can you do a video for centre backs

[@GreaterNationSports]

Be on the lookout for one very soon

[@amazingthing8806]

What about goalkeeper the main problem of super Eagles now

[@GreaterNationSports]

Watch out for a video about that area of the team. We will be releasing one very soon

[@ifeanyichukwuokonkwo4532]

Mentioned Victor Eletu but did not mention Daniel Daga????????

[@GreaterNationSports]

Let him get into a good European club first. He will get his time

[@patricktinashe2812]

Ugochukwu french

[@palomabrown4871]

And Nigerian too

[@joe90jacob57]

We still have ibrahim olawoyin of Rizespor and Obinna Nwobodo of Fc Cincinnati. Very talented players, especially Nwobodo

[@GreaterNationSports]

Agreed on Nwobodo. He is also an option

[@Osylota]

What about folorunsho and azubuike

[@GreaterNationSports]

If you mean Michael Folarunsho we will do a video featuring him at some point. He is a good prospect in AM but Azubuike has too many DMs ahead of him

[@mfon-obongfonzzyomumene8156]

A certain Sampson Tijani is left out. He's a good tackler and good passer of the ball

[@GreaterNationSports]

Samson Tijani is good also but not sure he is better than any of the options mentioned

[@kafilatbabatunde9211]

Noted.

[@naijapeshub6447]

2mins into de video and you are still saying same thing over again

[@kayz6548]

stop complaining and enjoy the video

[@grandkaycee9560]

@nff