Omeruo, who plays for Super Lig club Kasımpasa in Istanbul, Turkey, at the weekend dismissed the possibility of playing again in the NPFL. Instead, he expressed interest in scouting and developing new talents within the Nigeria league.
The former Chelsea player shared his decision during a live X (formerly Twitter) Space session, co-hosted with fellow Nigerian internationals Wilfred Ndidi and Asisat Oshoala, along with some Nigerian journalists.
Explaining his stance, Omeruo cited the lack of a top-tier club in his hometown, Abuja. “I don’t think I will come back to play in the NPFL. I grew up in Abuja, and they don’t have a club playing in the top flight. And right now, I can’t go back to Akure.
I don’t see myself going back to the Nigerian league to play, but I am someone who likes scouting good players,” he said.Omeruo emphasised his passion for Nigerian football, particularly in identifying and nurturing young talent.
“I know the quality we have in Nigeria football. It is immense. After football, I will love to manage the Nigerian league. I know it is not easy, but we should be selling players like the Brazilians, not for meager funds,” he stated.
