Can I ask a question? This should spark up an important discussion. Which African country do you think should have the best football teams?
People tag Brazil as a football nation, tag England as a football nation, etc. Which African country should carry that tag as a football nation?
It should definitely be Nigeria. The Super Eagles might not be at their best now, but Nigeria has the highest number of professional players in Africa. If you take a headcount of African players who play abroad, you might ascertain that Nigeria has the highest population. Maybe the high population of the country contributed to this fact. Just like Brazil, Nigeria can boast of more football
talentstalent in Africa.
Another indicator of a football nation is the popularity of the sport at the grassroots.
Football is the most popular sport in Nigeria and it is played by children in almost all the nooks and crannies of the country.