With Eric Chelle confirming he will watch the NPFL run-in closely ahead of the 2026 Unity Cup, Ayobami Junior, the league’s assist king, leads a list of domestic stars who deserve a Super Eagles call-up.
Ayobami Junior
🎥 Ayobami Agba Junior “Baggio” Masterclass
Imagine this guy behind Victor Osimhen with the national team 🎯
He go use pass finish jagun jagun.
He plays like a less skillful yet very effective version of JJ Okocha 🔟
A midfield maestro and playmaker. 🪄 https://t.co/rDo6kAoo54 pic.twitter.com/VRFX84Jnep
— Coach Olisa Esq (@olisaemeka_G) February 16, 2026
&format=webp)
Arumala is 21 years old, and this is his first-ever campaign at this level
&format=webp)
&format=webp)
Michael Atata has now kept 16 clean sheets this season in the NPFL.
&format=webp)
Stephen Manyo
&format=webp)
Oputa Chibueze
🇳🇬 🪨 Oputa Chibueze “Recce James” of Enugu Rangers 🛑, is currently the best right back in the Nigeria premier League.
He spent 2 years with Solution Fc 🟡 before moving to Enugu Rangers last year. Since his move, he has started 17 out of 25 matches for Rangers this season.… pic.twitter.com/HpLOy1bVxJ
— Coach Olisa Esq (@olisaemeka_G) February 15, 2026
&format=webp)
Chidozie Iwundu