Sam Sodje has advised Nigerian players to make every effort to play in the most "prestigious" league in the world, the Premier League.
A number of Nigerian players are currently making waves in the English top-flight with Leicester City, Everton and West Bromwich Albion.
Kelechi Iheanacho and Wilfred Ndidi ply their trades with the King Power Stadium outfit while Alex Iwobi, who was formerly on the books of Arsenal, now features for Everton.
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Semi Ajayi recently joined his other compatriots in the English top-flight this season after helping West Brom gain promotion via the playoff.