Egbe Urges NFF To Add Pitch Intelligence To Super Eagles Preparation

As the Super Eagles intensify preparations for Friday’s 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against Madagascar in Uyo, certified hybrid pitch technician Ebi Egbe has urged the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to make playing-surface intelligence a key part of the national team’s match preparation.
Egbe, the Chief Executive Officer of Monimichelle Sports Facilities Construction Ltd., made the recommendation in a technical document addressed to the NFF Acting General Secretary, Dr Emmanuel Ikpeme, arguing that the playing surface can have a significant impact on players’ performance.
In the document, titled “Recommendation for Pitch Specific Player Preparation and Match Enviro...