Davidson Adejuwon, a former Director of Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) club MFM FC, has weighed in on the recent Victor Osimhen transfer saga, arguing that African leaders are primarily responsible for the struggles faced by African footballers in European leagues.
“I’ve read countless articles about this unfortunate Osimhen transfer saga,” Mr Adejuwon told journalists in an interview on Tuesday in Lagos. “While some blame him for various reasons, others point fingers at the clubs involved. Some believe his agent is greedy or naive, while many Africans cry ‘racism’. But the real culprits are our African leaders.”
Mr Adejuwon highlights the dominance of African athletes in European football, advocating the need to develop a similar industry in Africa.
