The Nigerian Super Eagles have been ranked the most expensive national team in Africa, according to the current transfer market.
The three-time African champions are also placed in the 13th position in the globally.
The total value of the Super Eagles is estimated as €338.50 million owing to the fact that most of the team’s players are now plying their trades in some of the biggest clubs in Europe.
Napoli forward, Victor Osimhen is the biggest player in the Super Eagles at the moment and is expected to command a huge transfer fee in case he decides to leave the Partenopei this summer.
He is now the most valued player in Nigerian history thanks to a large €30 million increase in market value as a result of his superb performance so far this season. His market value is now €100 million.
Wilfred Ndidi, a midfielder for Leicester City, had his worth decline once more as he continues to struggle with injuries. However, he still holds the second-place spot on the team despite having a worth that has dropped from €60 million to €38 million.
Ademola Lookman of Atalanta, who is currently having a good season, is another player who helped the Eagles’ market value rise. After an outstanding debut season with the Italian club, Lookman’s value increased from €20 million to €30 million.
Alex Iwobi, a forward for Everton, kept his €25 million price tag and remained the fourth most expensive player for the Eagles.
While Terem Moffi, Joe Aribo, and Calvin Bassey all contributed to the increase in the team’s value with a collective value of €72m, Samuel Chukwueze’s market value remained at €20m.
Goalkeeper Maduka Okoye’s worth has increased since he reached his first million in his career, going from €900,000 to €1 million, despite seeing limited action since joining Watford. The goalie is now worth €2.5 million.
Emmanuel Dennis of Nottingham Forest suffered a €5 million reduction in market worth. His initial market worth was €15 million, while his current value is €10 million.
Morocco, Ivory Coast, Ghana and Senegal complete the top five teams in Africa.
