Nigeria legend Mutiu Adepoju has pushed back against calls for a total revamp of the Flying Eagles squad following their disappointing semi-final exit at the U20 Africa Cup of Nations AFCON, Soccernet.ng reports .
The Flying Eagles looked strong contenders to clinch a record-extending eighth title after defeating defending champions Senegal in the quarter-finals.
But their campaign came to a halt with a narrow 1-0 defeat to South Africa in the last four - a match in which Aliyu Zubairu's team wasted numerous scoring opportunities.
Nigeria's U20 side, crowned African champions seven times in the past, last lifted the trophy in 2015 - exactly a decade ago.
The recent disappointment has prompted suggestions from some quarters that the squad, largely composed of home-based talent, needs a complete shake-up.