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Nwakali has responded on social media after being overlooked for the Super Eagles ahead of the Jollof derby friendly.
Nigerian footballer Kelechi Nwakali has taken to social media to flex his wealth, showcasing his lavish lifestyle despite being overlooked for national team duties.
The forgotten Super Eagles midfielder, opted to display his off-field luxury, posting a snapshot with his 2020 Mercedes Benz CLA-200 on X.
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Captioning the post with "Just a local boy from the east," Nwakali proudly paraded his sleek ride, valued at a whopping ₦95 million ($59,500).
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Nwakali’s Mercedes boats an engine of 1.3-litre four-cylinder turbo-petrol with a top speed of 229 km/h.
Super Eagles: Eguavoen takes the reins as Nwakali sits out Jollof Derby friendly
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As the Super Eagles gear up for their friendly showdown against Ghana, all eyes are on the coaching shuffle and player selection.
Eyimba head coach and ex-Nigeria international Finidi George has already stepped in to lead the Super Eagles after the departure of Jose Peseiro, who guided the team to the AFCON 2023 finals in February.
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14:02 - 01.03.2024
Peseiro confirms exit as Nigeria's coach after 'Pride and Honor' of Super Eagles spell
Nigeria and Jose Peseiro have decided to part ways after a successful outing at the AFCON 2023 in Cote d'Ivoire.
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Despite the anticipation surrounding the match, Nwakali finds himself on the sidelines, having been omitted from the squad for the Ghana clash.
Currently plying his trade with Portuguese side Chaves, the 25-year-old midfielder continues to make waves in the league, tallying 4 assists in 26 appearances this season.
However, since AFCON 2021, Nwakali has not received a call-up for the Super Eagles.
The Super Eagles and the Black stars will lock horns in a friendly Jollof derby on Friday, March 22, in Marrakech, Morocco
Follow all the action LIVE on Pulse Sports Nigeria with coverage of that fixture from 15:30 PM W.A.T.
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09:16 - 19.03.2024
Nigeria 5 Ghana 0: Throwback to when Super Eagles humilated Black Stars in 1951 Jollof derby
The match served as a catalyst for Nigeria's rise in African football, setting the stage for future success on the international stage.
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13:41 - 18.03.2024
FIFA should award Nigeria fashion World Cup - Reactions follow Super Eagles new kit
Fans have taken to social media, praising Nigeria's newly-released kits and declaring them the best yet.
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11:56 - 18.03.2024
Photos: Super Eagles to wear newly-released Nike jerseys against Ghana
Nike has just unleashed the much-anticipated Nigeria 2024 home and away kits, and they're causing quite a stir among football fans.
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