The Super Eagles of Nigeria have been ranked as the most expensive national football team on the continent, according to data from Transfermarkt.
Despite the Super Eagles currently occupying 13th position in the FIFA rankings, they came first as far as how valuable their players are in the world.
Many Nigerians play for clubs in Europe’s most lucrative top flight leagues, which led to the national side being named as the most valuable.
Victor Osimhen is the biggest Super Eagles player at the moment and is expected to command a huge transfer fee if he should decide to leave Napoli in the summer.
The likes of Manchester United, Chelsea, Arsenal, and Paris Saint-Germain are reportedly among the clubs in Europe who are closely monitoring the striker’s situation in Serie A.
According to a post on Twitter, Osimhen’s transfer demand by Napoli has helped the Super Eagles rank first in Africa.
With Nigeria in first place, Morocco climbed to second place on the continent thanks to a history-making appearance in the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.