NFF vice-president Seyi Akinwunmi has warned the victorious Golden Eaglets are now “national assets” and as such any agent or club who wish to move them overseas must first discuss with the federation.
 
Akinwunmi, who is the head of the NFF youth football development, made this declaration during a dinner organised for the Eaglets in Abuja on Wednesday night.
“These players are now national assets and NFF have to be very much involved in where next they go in their career,” the football chief stated.
“We want to properly guide them so that they do not go astray as some of their predecessors have.
“Many of these boys will not be where they are now in their career but for the fact that they played for Nigeria.”
Tournament goal king Victor Osimhen and MVP Kelechi Nwakali are already reportedly wanted by top English Premier League clubs like Chelsea, Manchester City and Arsenal.
It is widely understood the NFF will insist on being part of the negotiations should any of the players want to sign for clubs overseas.