Akpeyi Rates South African League Better Than NPFL

Akpeyi Rates South African League Better Than NPFL

Sampson Adedeji

Nigeria's Super Eagles goalkeeper Daniel Akpeyi has rated South African Premier League better than the Nigeria Premier Football League, BSNSports.com.ng reports.

The Marumo Gallant shot-stopper admitted that Nigeria has more talents locally but encourage them to consider playing in South Africa.

He maintained that playing in South Africa will give them opportunity to showcase their talents to the World than playing in the NPFL.

“To be quite honest with you, Nigerians have to consider this league because without disrespect, with all humility, there’s no way you can compare the Nigerian league and the South African league,” explained Akpeyi in an interview with FARPost.

“We have a lot of good players in Nigeria, a lot of good talent in Nigeria but they need this kind of exposure for their talent to be seen around the world.

“It’s not that they cannot be seen in the Nigerian league as well. But the PSL league, like I said initially, is one of the top six leagues in Africa.

“It’s one of the best in the world as well, it’s recognised. With all the talent that we have in Nigeria, if you can find the way in the PSL league, trust me it’s easy to showcase yourself in the world.”

Besides Akpeyi, other Nigerians who ply their trade in the PSL includes Etiosa Ighodaro [AmaZulu FC], Olisa Ndah [Orlando Pirates], Stanley Nwabali [Chippa United], Ibraheem Jabaar and Enyinnaya Kazie Godswill [both Stellenbosch FC].