Nigeria has talents, but we must get the structures right — Olagbegi

Former Nigerian international speaks on World Cup lessons, grassroots development, player welfare and the reforms needed to rebuild Nigerian football.
Former Nigerian international footballer Dejo Olateru-Olagbegi has called for fundamental reforms in the administration and development of Nigerian football, insisting that the country’s biggest challenge is not a shortage of talent but the failure to provide the structures and resources required to harness that talent.
Olateru-Olagbegi, who grew up between Lagos and Canada and later played football in France before returning to Nigeria to feature for the national U-20 side, the Flying Eagles, under former Super Eagles coach Samson Si...