Former Tremendous Eagles goalkeeper Dele Aiyenugba has suggested the Nigeria Soccer Federation to rethink Nigeria’s participation within the deliberate invitational match scheduled to happen in Jordan.
Aiyenugba raised considerations concerning the safety state of affairs within the Center East, warning that the instability in components of the area might pose potential dangers for gamers, officers, and different members of the Nigeria nationwide soccer staff delegation.
“Contemplating the present safety state of affairs within the area, it might be higher for Nigeria to tug out of the match,” Aiyenugba stated.
The previous worldwide defined that tensions in international locations near Israel and Iran have already disrupted a number of actions, together with sporting occasions, which makes participation in such an setting unsure.
“Soccer actions have already been affected in among the neighbouring international locations,” he famous.
In accordance with Aiyenugba, the unpredictability of the state of affairs signifies that even the match itself might face logistical challenges or doable cancellation.
“There isn’t a assure that the competitors will go forward as deliberate,” he added.
He careworn that the security and welfare of gamers ought to all the time come first, whatever the potential advantages that the match may present when it comes to preparation and staff improvement.
“The protection of gamers and officers should all the time be the precedence,” he defined.
Aiyenugba acknowledged that worldwide tournaments will help the staff construct cohesion and achieve invaluable match expertise however insisted that safety issues should outweigh sporting ambitions on this state of affairs.
“Soccer is essential, however the security of everybody concerned is extra essential,” he stated.
He concluded by urging the federation to rigorously consider the circumstances earlier than making a last determination.
“With the uncertainty surrounding the area, withdrawing from the match would be the top choice,” Aiyenugba acknowledged.
