Super Eagles defender Kenneth Omeruo has set his sights on a managerial involvement in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) in the event of his retirement as a professional football player.
The former Middlesbrough and Leganes center-half made the admission during a live X (formerly Twitter) Space session, co-hosted with compatriot Wilfred Ndidi and Super Falcons striker Asisat Oshoala, along with some Nigerian journalists.
Omeruo, who currently plies his trade in the Turkish Super Lig with Kasimpasa Istanbul, showed no interest in returning to Nigeria to play in the domestic league.
The 31-year-old however revealed his desire to involve himself in the development of new talents within the country and potentially land a managerial role with a club in the NPFL in the future.
“I don’t think I will come back to play in the NPFL,” the experienced defender said.
”I grew up in Abuja, and they don’t have a club playing in the top flight. And right now, I can’t go back to Akure.
“I don’t see myself going back to the Nigerian league to play, but I am someone who likes scouting good players.
“I know the quality we have in Nigeria football. It is immense. After football, I will love to manage the Nigerian league.
“I know it is not easy, but we should be selling players like the Brazilians, not for meager funds.”
Omeruo was sidelined after sustaining a Ligament injury back in November but the defender made his return to training last week.
The former Chelsea defender will be eager to regain full fitness, get back on the pitch and help his team, who currently sit 12th on the Super Lig table.
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