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Super Eagles’ squad value rises to €281m after recent decline

Super Eagles squad value rise
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The Super Eagles’ market value has increased to €281m, after months of decline, aided by rising stars like Taiwo Awoniyi and Victor Boniface.

 

 

The Super Eagles of Nigeria have seen a resurgence in their squad value, which has risen to €281m, following a dip to €252m earlier this year.

According to the latest Transfermarkt data, the value boost is attributed to the return of key players such as Taiwo Awoniyi, Chidera Ejuke, and the meteoric rise of striker Victor Boniface.

 

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This marks a positive turn for the Super Eagles, who had seen their market value decline three consecutive times, including a dramatic drop to €91m earlier this year.

The absence of star forward Victor Osimhen during key matches, including World Cup qualifiers against South Africa and Benin Republic, was a major factor in their earlier valuation slump.

Despite Osimhen’s continued absence, the inclusion of Boniface—now the team’s most valuable player at €45m—along with a strong comeback from Udinese goalkeeper Maduka Okoye, has helped Nigeria climb seven places in the global rankings.

The Super Eagles are now ranked as the 19th most valuable international team in the world, and second in Africa, behind Morocco.

Atalanta’s Ademola Lookman, valued at €40m, and Maduka Okoye, whose value rose by €3.5m to €7.5m, also contributed to the squad’s increased worth.

Okoye now holds the highest value among the goalkeepers in the Nigerian team, while Stanley Nwabali and Amas Obasogie trail far behind in value.

Defensively, Calvin Bassey (€16m) and Ola Aina (€12m) remain the most valuable players, while attackers like Moses Simon, Alex Iwobi, and Wilfred Ndidi have retained their previous market values.

However, Kelechi Iheanacho has seen his value drop to €9m, reflecting a dip in form.

The rise in the Super Eagles’ market value comes as the team continues to chase Morocco, Africa’s most financially valuable squad, with a value of €325m despite a €75m drop.

Senegal follows closely with €276m, while Ivory Coast, Ghana, and Cameroon complete the top five most valuable African teams.

On the global stage, England maintains its status as the most financially valuable team, with a staggering market value of €1.34bn, followed by France, Portugal, The Netherlands, and Brazil rounding out the top five.

The Super Eagles’ recent climb in market value signals a positive outlook for the team, as they continue their journey towards the 2026 World Cup qualifiers and the Africa Cup of Nations.

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