Coach Usman Yinka Salihu, a former Nigerian International, has revealed that the most talented footballers in Nigeria are in the north as answered a question on why players of northern extraction hardly feature prominently in the Super Eagles.Salihu who stated that most talented footballers in Nigeria are in the north, added that the players themselves do not have the right attitude that would take them to the pinnacle of their chosen career.

The BCC Lions of Gboko star who played a prominent role in the national U-23 team of his generation, said players based in the north are highly talented but are hardly scouted by national team coaches. He further revealed that most of the players are easily contented with whatever they have achieved, and would prefer to play in the north to going elsewhere in search of greener pastures.He told Daily Trust;


“In my opinion the main problem with northern players is their attitude. It is a fact that no matter the ability you have, without the right attitude that ability will amount to nothing. They like to play without restrictions. Once you try to impose discipline on them, they tend not to perform well. Most are of them are more comfortable playing in the north where they can come to training anytime they want and when it is convenient for them.“However, there is no doubting the fact that the best talents in Nigerian football are in the north. Sometimes they are discovered and taken out but because their orientation is the same, they hardly flourish,” he said.


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Very very very true

True talk, Fulani herdsmen are good mildfilders. Idiot

Odiegwu,....Generation after generation after generation,..The east has always been the pillar of Nigerian football

Imagine

we know judging from their numbers in our National team

Lol....this man must be drunk? And how many of them are representing us internationally. How many of them are in the five top European leagues? I guess this man has an iota of tribalism in him. Football is made by adequate practice and perfection. Taking correction and being injury free.

And how many world Cup dem Don carry

Coach Usman Yinka Salihu kindly note this, talents without discipline is almost useless.

You can't lie now, you're a good Muslim.

so how are u a professional or good footballer without the right attitude and hunger for success



talent is not enough, if i even have to go by his premise which i think is incorrect

We hear, go to other states you would have a change of thought.

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Talented players can be found in any part of the country.

Auku, which northerner play pass Okocha or Kanu Nwankwo?

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Sports is now another sector to Islamize or what. Okay. Go ahead

Somehow, he may be correct considering the exploit of Daniel Amokachi, Tijani Babangida and Garba Lawal.....even Ahmed Musa

Definitely true but they won’t listen

not on this dispensation

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Ok o

If all your achievements were in the junior team, you were obviously overage.

Why will some one shine as U23 but can’t even play 45mins 6 years later.

I think our U23 and U17 teams are just malnourished old men who escape MRI scan due to resolution/error or poor bone development.

Go back to secondary schools for the youngsters and grow them.

The igbos are dominating our national team and to tell you the truth they are performing excellently.

Discipline, organization, and adaptability are also talents. If the Northern players are lacking these attributes it means they're not as talented as coachito thinks.

You mean talented almajiris?

Ahmed Musa is presently the best footballer in Nigeria. The rest dey play for their account balances.

Even the most talented petrol is from the north also! Nde Ara! O bugi fault unu is de fault of dis our so called politicians!