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With just two games left in the season, the veteran defender urged his teammates to maintain their level of performance.

Akpeyi believes that Nigeria must take a cue from South Africa’s football model.

Although he missed out on the Player of the Season shortlist, the Nigerian received a nomination for Goal of the Season for his spectacular solo effort against Rennes in December.

Central to the late drama was Nigerian striker Taiwo Awoniyi, who entered the game as a substitute but suffered an injury after colliding with the post during a breakaway.

The win moved Milan up to eighth in the Serie A table, just three points behind fourth-placed Juventus, keeping their hopes of European qualification alive.

For Simon Moses, his individual campaign has been a bright spot in an otherwise turbulent season for Les Canaris.

Looking beyond the result, Chelle stressed that the main goal of the tournament is to nurture young talent for the future of Nigerian football.

Chukwueze has been linked with a move away from Milan in the summer transfer window, as he seeks more regular playing time elsewhere.

Despite the criticism, Nwabali has posted respectable numbers this season, keeping nine clean sheets and conceding 25 goals in 26 appearances across all competitions.

His performances not only sparked transfer interest from Europe but also caught the eye of national team selectors.