EPISODE · Dec 16, 2025 · 48 MIN
Final Super Eagles Index Before AFCON 2025 | Osimhen, Bassey & Chukwueze in Form
from Nigeria Football Weekly · host Nigeria Football Weekly
Olu delivers his last Super Eagles index ahead of the 2025 AFCON Tournament. He reviews the selected players, highlighting who is heading into AFCON in top form, including Victor Osimhen, Calvin Bassey, Samuel Chukwueze, Akor Adams, Chidera Ejuke, and Cyriel Dessers, while also pointing out those struggling for rhythm. Olu also discusses standout performers who were unlucky to miss out on the final squad and names his Starboy of the Week.He then turns attention to the Super Eagles’ training game against Egypt, scheduled for Tuesday, questioning whether the timing is wise from a fitness and recovery standpoint after several players featured in weekend club matches. He also highlights a positive youth football development initiative being led by Ashleigh Plumptre, before wrapping up with player reviews as Nigeria gears up for AFCON 2025.(00:00) Intro(02:24) Who's in Hot Form Before AFCON?(10:57 Standout players not going to AFCON(18:19) Who's not in form?(20:06) Starboy of the Week(24:47) Nigeria vs Egypt Update(26:38) Eric Chelle and players owed from June(28:41) Ashleigh Plumptre's Grassroot Development Initiative(32:12) Premier League (Aina, Awoniyi, Bassey, Iwobi, Chukwueze, Onyeka, Arokodare, Uche)(37:41) Championship (Ajayi, Osayi-Samuel, Alebiosu)(38:43) Serie A (Lookman, Okoye, Akinsanmiro, Dele-Bashiru, Orban)(40:09) La Liga (Ejuke, Adams, Sadiq)(40:26) Bundesliga (Tella, Boniface, Akpoguma, Torunarigha, Agu)(41:27) Ligue 1 (Moffi, Simon, Awaziem, Ilenikhena, Ojediran)(42:42) Portugal (Sanusi, James)(43:09) Belgium (Onyedika, Sor, Frederick)(43:46) Turkey (Osimhen, Ndidi, Onuachu, Nwakaeme, Dennis)(44:17) Czech Republic (Durosinmi, Ogbu, Moses, Uchenna)(45:12) Greece (Onyemaechi, Dessers)(45:35) Scotland (Iheanacho)(46:03) Switzerland (Otele)(46:20) PSL (Nwabali)(46:49) Outro
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Olu delivers his last Super Eagles index ahead of the 2025 AFCON Tournament. He reviews the selected players, highlighting who is heading into AFCON in top form, including Victor Osimhen, Calvin Bassey, Samuel Chukwueze, Akor Adams, Chidera Ejuke, and Cyriel Dessers, while also pointing out those struggling for rhythm. Olu also discusses standout performers who were unlucky to miss out on the final squad and names his Starboy of the Week.He then turns attention to the Super Eagles’ training game against Egypt, scheduled for Tuesday, questioning whether the timing is wise from a fitness and recovery standpoint after several players featured in weekend club matches. He also highlights a positive youth football development initiative being led by Ashleigh Plumptre, before wrapping up with player reviews as Nigeria gears up for AFCON 2025.(00:00) Intro(02:24) Who's in Hot Form Before AFCON?(10:57 Standout players not going to AFCON(18:19) Who's not in form?(20:06) Starboy of the Week(24:47) Nigeria vs Egypt Update(26:38) Eric Chelle and players owed from June(28:41) Ashleigh Plumptre's Grassroot Development Initiative(32:12) Premier League (Aina, Awoniyi, Bassey, Iwobi, Chukwueze, Onyeka, Arokodare, Uche)(37:41) Championship (Ajayi, Osayi-Samuel, Alebiosu)(38:43) Serie A (Lookman, Okoye, Akinsanmiro, Dele-Bashiru, Orban)(40:09) La Liga (Ejuke, Adams, Sadiq)(40:26) Bundesliga (Tella, Boniface, Akpoguma, Torunarigha, Agu)(41:27) Ligue 1 (Moffi, Simon, Awaziem, Ilenikhena, Ojediran)(42:42) Portugal (Sanusi, James)(43:09) Belgium (Onyedika, Sor, Frederick)(43:46) Turkey (Osimhen, Ndidi, Onuachu, Nwakaeme, Dennis)(44:17) Czech Republic (Durosinmi, Ogbu, Moses, Uchenna)(45:12) Greece (Onyemaechi, Dessers)(45:35) Scotland (Iheanacho)(46:03) Switzerland (Otele)(46:20) PSL (Nwabali)(46:49) Outro
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