Lewandowski, 33, joined Bundesliga Champions eight years ago from Dortmund, and has netted 344 goals in 374 appearances.
The athletes said they needed those at the helm to believe in them and expose them to international competitions.
NFF president Amaju Pinnick and football stakeholders have hailed the Super Eagles over its performance in an international friendly game against Mexico on Sunday.
Coach Ayo Joshua of the Confluence Stars Handball Club of Lokoja, on Sunday said his players lost their game to defending champions Kano Pillars due to inexperience.
Nottingham Forest have been promoted to the English Premier League (EPL) for the first time in 23 years.
City Football Club of Abuja on Sunday beat visiting Yobe Desert Stars FC of Damaturu 1-0 in a 2021/2022 Nigeria National League (NNL) Match Day 12 fixture.
The Portuguese also hailed players from the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL), for their performance in the game.
The report comes hours after the English side lost to Real Madrid in the final of the UEFA Champions League final on Saturday night.
The match was part of the Super Eagles preparations for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers.
Jurgen Klopp has asked supporters of Liverpool to “book the hotel” for next year’s final in Istanbul.
