safarigirl:



I was a student of history, I know all about the assimilation policy of France.

Still, I don't regard the likes of Dembele as African in the football sense. That is why I added "as a footballer" in my original post.

If he cannot be nominated under CAF, he’s not an African footballer, he's just African

TheSuperNerd:
Yara Yara be like.... **Oga Basco, U no see my name for dia? Na me deserve the plaudits naa**

safarigirl:
he never mentioned either of those qualities, no reason to bring them up.

If I was pretty, I wouldn't be on NL arguing football with guys, I would be on Instagram, posting pictures and alluring shortsighted people

safarigirl:
he never mentioned either of those qualities, no reason to bring them up.

If I was pretty, I wouldn't be on NL arguing football with guys, I would be on Instagram, posting pictures and alluring shortsighted people

komekn:


My sensibilities make it difficult for me to narrow my definition to yours because I did not have the privilege of being born in Nigerian Delta Warri.

But I be Warri I no go fit lie, I no deh carry last.

BascoVanVeli:


The problem is the players, i keep saying that they don't play for Iheanacho. Pep would have kept playing the boy but the team fell apart and only God knows why. I think Pep saw that playing Iheanacho was affecting Kun's confidence and now he is just keeping him for when Kun is out injured.

safarigirl:
he never mentioned either of those qualities, no reason to bring them up.

If I was pretty, I wouldn't be on NL arguing football with guys, I would be on Instagram, posting pictures and alluring shortsighted people

TheSuperNerd:
And you think I dont know that? Even she knows that is the angle I'm coming from hence my use of the words "...Clefstone.... possibly finds you fascinating"



P.S: So you finally quoted me.... I told you to carry on man! Loooollll... **dont mind me...**

robosky02:


some are beautiful just on the face
but I think you are beautiful in the right place............




the brain plus others

komekn:
When I find myself in different football grounds and academies across England mainly and I meet African players. They don't consider themselves English but Naija.

I am always amazed particular down south how the dressing room is arranged according to race. You will not hear this in the public domain but this is the reality.

They are not jerking thier heads in uncoordinated frenzy to Justin Bieber. But are nodding thier heads in coordinated rhythm to Iyanya, Whizzy and Sarkodie and dancing Azonto and Kukere probably better than you can.

So don't call them English call them Naija were deh England, soon to return and represent thier Father land.

TheGoodJoe:


Iheanacho got playing due to Aguero's suspension and Aguero's attitude when he played with an injury. Iheanacho is the Second Striker. He will get his time because there are enough games. What is most important is that he keeps improving.

clefstone:
are u a nerd in real life

clefstone:
hope we good

safarigirl:

Thanks dear

komekn:


Your definition of African is way too narrow of the thousands of African footballers that playe in Europe so until they play for thier national teams they are not African.

I know Nigerians that were born in Ajegunle who have become more European than the Europeans. Adopting all things white.

France had a historical policy of assimilation that brought Africans into the society. So the French national team is essentially an African team.

That will never happen in the UK African origin players are consistently over looked in preference for players with the right attitude (white)

I know children who are 2nd generation British Nigerian who speak Yoruba and Ibo and Warri pidgin to the core. And i know many of us who were born in Lagos and cannot speak one Nigerian language.

So who is more African?

Below a you tube video of PSG U19 team celebrating after the match. This will never happen in England


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uHDAGDINqyY

safarigirl:


Such people are not included in my list, people who have International football careers with European countries aren't as African as these people.

There is a reason why they attach their African nationalities to them, do you see people still refer to Dele as British-Nigerian? He's English to them.

Now, if you're not a footballer, then such rules don't apply to you, see the likes of John Boyega still carry the Nigerian tag before British.

komekn:


I am going to digress Dele Alli Father was absent without leave, what do you expect.

John Boyega's were present continous and remain continously and may I add with strong Christian values.

I meet people like Dele Alli all the time yearning in pain, confused and in ever present turmoil for a fathers love they cannot find.

Rejected as white by white people but labelled black by everyone but uncomfortable with his identity undefined. Simply put he his in painful confusion, don't blame the child but the Father who is nowhere to be seen.

Engaging with African require acquired skills if you don't have them you can feel suicidal rejected and alone.

He's talking about fish n chips and we are talking Ukodo and Banga soup with stach.

Eéeeeeee no easy, what he needs is good Nigerian wife, maybe you can consider him abe.

robosky02:

sports diva you de-listed me from your following list? pls add it again

by the way how is abuja

safarigirl:
done

Abuja is feeling the change

safarigirl:
he never mentioned either of those qualities, no reason to bring them up.

If I was pretty, I wouldn't be on NL arguing football with guys, I would be on Instagram, posting pictures and alluring shortsighted people

BascoVanVeli:


That doesn't change the fact that they fell apart and didn't play for him. U didn't even address wat i said u just dropped ur regular statement.

TheSuperNerd:
FC Porto Super Eagles Invitee Awaziem Praises Leadership Qualities Of Chelsea Mikel – He Is Just Like Casillas



FC Porto teen sensation Chidozie Awaziem says
captain of the Nigeria senior national team John
Mikel Obi is similar to his FC Porto teammate, the
legendary Iker Casillas when it comes to
motivating young players.

Highly tipped to be handed his debut by new
Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr, the FC Porto
defender who was in the Nigerian team for the
AFCON 2017 tie against Tanzania, ironically grew
up in same state in Nigeria with the Chelsea star.

Awaziem was a 9 year old teen in Jos, same area as Mikel when the Chelsea man moved to
Stamford Bridge in 2005, and the 19 year old
says he still can’t believe he is a teammate to
Mikel in the national team.


”I’m based in Jos, same place as senior man
(Mikel) , have heard a lot of good things about
him, but there is more to him than just been
good, he is every young player’s delight” He said to Owngoalnigeria.com.


”I found it hard to approach him, when he first
came to camp, but Mikel is the type who will
approach you, if you don’t and always willing to
find out if all is well, he reminds me of Casillas, the way he is treating me is no different.


”Mikel and Casillas are natural leaders, their aura inspires you, even before they say a word, their presence alone is enough motivation”.


Source: http://owngoalnigeria.com/2016/11/23/fc-porto-super-eagles-invitee-awaziem-praises-leadership-qualities-of-chelsea-he-is-just-like-casillas/

tbaba1234:

Kai, the way, these reporters dig up old news is legendary

komekn:
When I find myself in different football grounds and academies across England mainly and I meet African players. They don't consider themselves English but Naija.

I am always amazed particular down south how the dressing room is arranged according to race. You will not hear this in the public domain but this is the reality.

They are not jerking thier heads in uncoordinated frenzy to Justin Bieber. But are nodding thier heads in coordinated rhythm to Iyanya, Whizzy and Sarkodie and dancing Azonto and Kukere probably better than you can.

So don't call them English call them Naija were deh England, soon to return and represent thier Father land.

goldfish80:


@the bolded is one of the reasons most managers don't sign lots of African players. Of course the Afcon is definitely a major reason.

The Arsenal dressing room at a point was so disintegrated into various factions.The strongest faction was the Francophone African players like Kolo Toure, Galas, Eboue, Song, Adebayor, Amanda Traore and Frimpong...
These guys formed a strong clique and spoke their native African French language which pissed other players off.

I understand that the disintegration of the dressing room by African born players was the reason Wenger have refused to sign African players than he usually does.

tbaba1234:


Frimpong is Ghanian and English. Do you mean an African clique?

I do not think, there was any reported disintegration of the dressing room in Arsenal because of African players.

TheGoodJoe:


They played for him. One of Iheanacho's goal this season came from a clever pass from Kevin De Bruyne. He missed a header against Manchester United in the EFL Cup from a clever cross. The goal he scored against Bournemouth came from a brilliant pass from Sterling.

Our problems came from defensive mix ups and the Spanish Tactician is working on it.