Super Eagles defender Kevin Akpoguma has been reported to be joining Frosinone, the newly promoted Serie A club, in a move that would keep him playing in one of Europe's top five leagues.

For a defender in his position that matters more than the size of the club. Selection for Nigeria has tended to favour players getting regular minutes at a decent level over those sitting on a bench somewhere more glamorous.

Frosinone's return to Serie A means a season of hard defensive work, which is not the worst preparation for international duty.

Timing

The move comes as Eric Chelle begins assembling a squad for the AFCON 2027 qualifiers, with the coach already facing an argument over whether to bring a 24-year-old winger into the attacking group.

Nigeria's defensive options have been less settled than the attacking ones in recent camps, and a player with regular top-flight minutes strengthens a thin area.

Elsewhere, Ademola Lookman was passed fit for Atletico Madrid, and Alex Iwobi spent the week answering questions about the deeper role he has been given at club level.

Reporting by AllNigeriaSoccer. This summary was written by the TalkNaijaMedia desk.