AFCON: Representing Nigeria is now an all-comers affair, says  Omokaro

Bright Omokaro, ex-Nigerian international, says representing Nigeria in the Africa Nations Cup (AFCON) has now become all-comers’ affair, where benched players in their foreign clubs are making the Super Eagles team. He said this was unlike his playing days in the 1970s when it was tough to don the Nigerian jersey. Omokaro said this to […]


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