Dr Shina Philips, president of the Nigeria Pitch Awards, has expressed confidence that Nigerian football can recover from its recent setbacks and return to a stronger position on the international stage.
Philips said Nigeria remains blessed with talented players competing across major leagues in Europe, Africa, America and other parts of the world, insisting that the quality of the country’s footballers provides reason for optimism.
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Speaking in Abuja on Monday, Philips said the national teams and domestic leagues have the capacity to reverse the recent decline and restore Nigeria’s football fortunes.
“We have absolute confidence in our footballers who are doing well in various leagues across Europe, America, Africa and other parts of the world,” Philips said.
