Super Eagles in February, were placed 15th in the world with a market value of €301m but are now 13th and valued at €338.50m
By Kehinde Okeowo
Nigeria’s senior male football team, the Super Eagles have been named the “most expensive” national side on the African continent, with a total value of €338.50m.
According to the transfermarket in their latest financial rankings of national teams, the three-time African champions also moved from 15th position in the world to 13th.
Napoli forward, Victor Osimhen, is currently the biggest player in the Super Eagles and he is expected to command an even higher transfer fee if he leaves the Partenopei in Serie A for a more lucrative league in the summer.
His excellent form saw a massive €30m rise in his market value, moving from €70m to €100m, and is now Nigeria’s most valuable player ever
Leicester City midfielder, Wilfred Ndidi, saw another drop in his valuation due to seasons that have been blighted by injuries, however, he remains the second most valuable player in the team though with €38m, compared to his previous value of €60m.
In-form Atalanta forward, Ademola Lookman, is another player who contributed to the increase in the Eagles’ market value as he moved from his previous value of €20m to €30m, following his impressive debut season with the Italian club.
Everton forward, Alex Iwobi, maintained his €25m valuation to remain as Eagles’ fourth most expensive player.
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The likes of Chukwueze, Joe Aribo, Terem Moffi and Maduka Okoye also contributed to the huge value placed on the Super Eagles
Ndidi wasn’t the only player with a reduced market value, Nottingham Forest forward, Emmanuel Dennis had a €5m deduction. He is now valued at €10m compared to his initial €15m market value.
Morocco, Ivory Coast, Ghana and Senegal complete the top five teams in Africa.
On the world stage despite the drop in their value, England retained their position as the most financially valuable team in the world with a market value of €1.11bn compared to their previous €1.28bn.