A rare privilege playing in the Algerian League – Tosin Omoyele

By Saheed Afolabi

Nigeria forward, Tosin Omoyele has described his move to the Algerian League as a rare privilege to his career.

The 26 year old forward played 26 matches for USM Khenchela during the 2022/2023 season and scored two goals as the Lions des Aurés finished in eight position with 42 points from 30 matches.

Reflecting on his campaign, the former Plateau United striker described the Algerian Ligue 1 as a tough and exciting league to play, as he admits enjoying the new challenge in Algeria.

“It has been tough and exciting playing in the Algerian Ligue 1. I have played with a lot of footballers, met some good coaches and a couple of national team players,” Omoyele told media.

“Before you can play in Algeria as a foreigner, you must have been capped in the national team. I think it is a privilege for me and I’m always happy to play,” quoted by Precise Post.

“I have enjoyed playing here in Algeria. Many players want a new challenge. It’s not like I am the best to be out of the NPFL, it’s just a rare privilege. I had some challenges at the beginning. They speak French and Arabic. I tried to familiarise with the languages and coped at the end.

“I think the NPFL has improved in terms of officiating and TV coverage. In Algeria, games are always on TV. I really enjoyed playing in Egypt because of the coverage.

“The Federation have a lot of sponsors and it helps the league. There is much fund. In Algeria and Egypt, the road networks are far better. There is little difference compared to Nigeria.”