TheSuperNerd:
That Tomori kid is ready. I believe we should move in on him soon. Fikayo Tomori also identifies with us through Ola Aina thanks to their time together at Hull last season.
Also, Philip Billing for sure. He already sent us a kinda signal by wishing our team the best in Russia. We must not miss out in him.

On Solanke, I hope we can get him. Really don't know where we are on his case.

On Tammy, well you know the story.

On others, Lookman... Get him in by all f**king means! Abeg!
Onomah Josh... Chaaaiii... We cannot lose this kid too. Same with Ovie Ejaria.

On other Naija foreign-borns outside the UK, Arnaut Groeneveld Danjuma is also there for the taking... Noah okafor too.
All these are off the top of my head, I have a full list of these guys.

We need to increase our pool of quality talents across all departments of the team with time Post-Russia.

We must also not forget the likes of Samuel Kalu, Peter Olayinka, Dennis Bonaventure, Samuel Adegbenro, Paul Onuachu Ebere, etc who belong to Naija players who are non-foreign borns.

It is all about time and action (Super proactive action). We will get there. This generation is still emerging. We are not the finished article just yet. Give it time.

Let us not deceive ourselves. NFF fit no get interest.

Looks like the Egyptians are heading home...

Over for Egypt. It all happened fast

Never say never Egbon... Never say never.

forgiveness:


Let us not deceive ourselves. NFF fit no get interest.

Icon79:
Did everyone noticed how hard Sadio Mane is working in this game? Both in the defensive and in the offensives ends of the field. That's what you call LEADING BY EXAMPLE.

Now, compare that to Mikel's meek effort in the game against Croatia! Tells you everything you need to know.


O pari

Not fair, Mikel did all he could. He might not have been at his best but he did what he could

Ezenwa In, Abdullahi Out: How Emenike Wants Super Eagles To Line Up Vs Iceland
June 19, 2018 7:03 pm

Former Super Eagles striker Emmanuel Emenike has suggested that the team should deploy a 3-1-4-2 formation in their second game against Iceland at the ongoing 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia on Friday in Volvograd, reports Completesportsnigeria.com.

Gernot Rohr deployed a 4-3-3 formation in their opening group game against Croatia last Saturday but watched his side lose 2-0 to the Vatreni at the Kaliningrad Stadium with the Nigerian team offering no spark in attack.

Ahead of the second group game on Friday in Volvograd, Olympiacos striker Emenike, who called it quits from international football in 2016, posted apicture of his preferred starting line-up for the Super Eagles on his Instagram page @emenike_9 on Tuesday.

Emenike wants to see Ikechukwu Ezenwa in goal. He also deployed Kenneth Omeruo at the left side of a back three which has the duo of William Troost Ekong in the central position and Tyronne Ebuehi at the right side.

According to his line-up, the former Fenerbahce striker would love to see either Oghenekaro Etebo or captain Mikel Obi play in the deeplying midfield role.

Enenike, who starred for the Eagles at the 2014 World Cup, wants the trio of Ahmed Musa, Alex Iwobi and Victor Moses to be joined by Joel Obi or Wilfred Ndidi in a four-man midfield to support Kelechi Iheanacho and Odion Ighalo in attack.

The Super Eagles were impressively solid playing in a 3-5-2 formation in the second half of their defeats to England and Czech Republic but it remains to be seen if Gernot Rohr will tweak his formation for the crucial game against Iceland who are joint second with Argentina in Group D.

Nigeria are rock bottom in Group D and must beat Iceland to stand a chance of advancing to the round of 16.


https://www.completesportsnigeria.com/ezenwa-in-abdullahi-out-how-emenike-wants-super-eagles-to-line-up-vs-iceland/

I kuku said it before. They should merge all African teams into one

Russia ain't smiling o

Egypt. No! This is unfair. One of our shining lights dimming like it never shone.

NFF: Eagles In Top Spirit, Ready To Soar Vs Iceland, Argentina
June 19, 2018 5:49 pm

The First Vice President of Nigeria Football Federation, Barrister Seyi Akinwunmi reiterated on Tuesday that the Super Eagles have put behind them the disappointment of defeat by Croatia and now ready to go for the maximum points in their remaining encounters in Group D at the 2018 FIFA World Cup.

Akinwunmi, also Chairman of the NFF Organizing Committee and Chairman of the Lagos State Football Association, told a gathering of the cream of Nigeria’s media representatives in Saint Petersburg that the NFF expected a match –winning performance from the three –time African champions against Iceland on Friday.

“Like all Nigerians back home, and like the team itself, the NFF was not happy with the loss to Croatia. But the Eagles have climbed that cloud now and ready to conquer. They have put behind them the defeat and looking ahead with determination to the remaining two games.

“I can confirm to you that the team is not lacking motivation in any way. Our agreement with them was that they would get their entire money for the group phase once they qualify; it is not a match-by-match basis. So, they are aware that if they win the remaining matches or just achieve the minimum to qualify from the group, they will still earn the money for all three matches.”

Akinwunmi praised Sports and Youth Development Minister, Barrister Solomon Dalung for rallying Nigerians behind the team and staying behind in Russia to support the team in the remaining matches.

“We cannot fully express our appreciation to the Sports Minister, who has called on Nigerians to keep supporting the team and personally expressed belief in the team’s ability to reach the knockout rounds. We still have him with us here in Russia and he will lead the delegation to the match against Iceland in Volgograd.

“The Sports Minister led a Federal Government to Russia and led the delegation to Kaliningrad for the first match. Alongside, the Nigeria Ambassador, Professor Steve Davies Ugbah, he called President Muhammadu Buhari (GCFR) to talk to the team before the match.
Government support is total for the team, and motivation is huge, so they have no reason not to go all out on Friday.”

Barrister Dalung also greatly inspired the Eagles during the qualifying race, personally leading the delegation to the matches in Zambia and Cameroon and being also on ground in Uyo for all the home matches against Algeria, Cameroon and Zambia.

“It is now left for the team to go all out and give Nigerians joy by winning their remaining games,” Akinwunmi added.

He also disclosed that the Eagles will depart their Essentuki team base camp in the Stavropol region of Russia to Volgograd on Thursday, ahead of Friday evening’s clash.


https://www.completesportsnigeria.com/nff-eagles-in-top-spirit-ready-to-soar-vs-iceland-argentina/

ChrisKels:


John if you are truly as patriotic as u pretend to be, then you are in the best position to bring this boys as someone who has been there before and someone who started that silly trend. Help correct your error by going to talk to those guys about the implications of dumping Nigeria for England and the gains of playing for Nigeria. Make them understand that u made a mistake starting this trend, then u enjoin them not to repeat the same mistake you made, no be to dey here dey yarn trash.

Which silly trend?

Who told you he refused to play for Nigeria?

John Fashanu came to play but he was benched and told point blank that Nigerian pattern of play doesn't suit him. Oh ha!

Then he left. EOD

TheSuperNerd:

Never say never Egbon... Never say never.

Ok na.

Ighalo: Super Eagles Determined To Make Nigerians Happy Again
June 19, 2018 2:55 pm

Super Eagles striker Odion Ighalo has assured Nigerians that they will do everything possible to make them happy when they take on Iceland in their second Group D game of the 2018 FIFA World Cup on Friday, Completesportsnigeria.com reports.

The Super Eagles got off to a poor start following their 2-0 defeat to Croatia on Saturday.

An own goal by Oghenekaro Etebo and a penalty converted by Luka Modric gave Croatia their first opening group game win since France 1998.
Ighalo who was in action for the
Super Eagles against Croatia lamented the defeat to Croatia but stated he and his teammates are preparing to beat Iceland.

“It’s a game of football, we did our best but our best was not enough. We worked hard and in football whether win, lose or draw, the game goes on,” the China-based striker said in a video posted by former Super Eagles media officer Colin Udoh from Essentuki, Russia on Tuesday.

“We are not really happy about the loss but we are working very hard towards the next game and hopefully we are going to do what we know how to do best and make the fans happy again.”

If this was Nigeria

ChrisKels:
If this news is anything to go by, then e dun be for us.


http://owngoalnigeria.com/2018/06/19/eagles-training-rohr-ponders-dropping-ndidi-shehu-abdullahi-new-role-for-moses-iwobi/


I just pray it is owngoal being owngoal, otherwise...

Sounds like 3-5-2 loading. Shehu dropped for Ebuehi, Moses moves to left wingback and Ndidi dropped to accommodate Mikel.

its better that Salah didnt come to the world cup ..first Africa to go home .


this Russia is good ... they dont get tired

MetalJigsaw:
Ighalo: Super Eagles Determined To Make Nigerians Happy Again
June 19, 2018 2:55 pm

Super Eagles striker Odion Ighalo has assured Nigerians that they will do everything possible to make them happy when they take on Iceland in their second Group D game of the 2018 FIFA World Cup on Friday, Completesportsnigeria.com reports.

The Super Eagles got off to a poor start following their 2-0 defeat to Croatia on Saturday.

An own goal by Oghenekaro Etebo and a penalty converted by Luka Modric gave Croatia their first opening group game win since France 1998.
Ighalo who was in action for the
Super Eagles against Croatia lamented the defeat to Croatia but stated he and his teammates are preparing to beat Iceland.

“It’s a game of football, we did our best but our best was not enough. We worked hard and in football whether win, lose or draw, the game goes on,” the China-based striker said in a video posted by former Super Eagles media officer Colin Udoh from Essentuki, Russia on Tuesday.

“We are not really happy about the loss but we are working very hard towards the next game and hopefully we are going to do what we know how to do best and make the fans happy again.”

I think they should all stay off the media for now and concentrate. Less talk and more action

groundnutoil:
if I was to be coach ma twenty three man list go include 10 local lads and 13 foreign based so DAT if it come for physical football or does Cinderella football wey Europe play I go get enough choice for any
me I believe say person way sabi play football sabi play ball weda im d play naija league or for Europe
no bi because person d play for one useless club for Europe dn im must dey good enuff for super eagles

International quota system. Weh done

Iceland Stars Sigurdsson, Guðmundsson Doubtful For Super Eagles Clash
June 19, 2018 12:57 pm

Iceland are sweating on the fitness of the duo of Gylfi Sigurdsson and Jóhann Bergs Guðmundsson ahead of Friday’s Group D clash against the Super Eagles of Nigeria, Completesportsnigeria. com reports.

Everton star, Sigurdsson, who missed the latter part of the English Premier League season last term due to a knee injury, according to reports in Icelandic media did not train with his teammates on Tuesday morning.

Instead, he was involved in a light exercise with physical trainer Friðrik Ellert Jónsson.
Guðmundsson, who plays for English club, Burnely sustained a calf injury in the 1-1 draw against Argentina at the Spartak Moscow and remains a big doubt for the game.

Heimir Hallgrímsson’s men will hope to boost their chances of making it to the second round by claiming all three points against the Super Eagles following the 1-1 draw against two-time winners Argentina last week Saturday.

The Super Eagles lost 2-0 to Croatia in their first group game.

The game will be played at the Volgograd Arena at 4pm Nigerian time.


https://www.completesportsnigeria.com/iceland-stars-sigurdsson-gudmundsson-doubtful-for-super-eagles-clash/

MetalJigsaw:
NFF: Eagles In Top Spirit, Ready To Soar Vs Iceland, Argentina
June 19, 2018 5:49 pm

The First Vice President of Nigeria Football Federation, Barrister Seyi Akinwunmi reiterated on Tuesday that the Super Eagles have put behind them the disappointment of defeat by Croatia and now ready to go for the maximum points in their remaining encounters in Group D at the 2018 FIFA World Cup.

Akinwunmi, also Chairman of the NFF Organizing Committee and Chairman of the Lagos State Football Association, told a gathering of the cream of Nigeria’s media representatives in Saint Petersburg that the NFF expected a match –winning performance from the three –time African champions against Iceland on Friday.

“Like all Nigerians back home, and like the team itself, the NFF was not happy with the loss to Croatia. But the Eagles have climbed that cloud now and ready to conquer. They have put behind them the defeat and looking ahead with determination to the remaining two games.

“I can confirm to you that the team is not lacking motivation in any way. Our agreement with them was that they would get their entire money for the group phase once they qualify; it is not a match-by-match basis. So, they are aware that if they win the remaining matches or just achieve the minimum to qualify from the group, they will still earn the money for all three matches.”

Akinwunmi praised Sports and Youth Development Minister, Barrister Solomon Dalung for rallying Nigerians behind the team and staying behind in Russia to support the team in the remaining matches.

“We cannot fully express our appreciation to the Sports Minister, who has called on Nigerians to keep supporting the team and personally expressed belief in the team’s ability to reach the knockout rounds. We still have him with us here in Russia and he will lead the delegation to the match against Iceland in Volgograd.

“The Sports Minister led a Federal Government to Russia and led the delegation to Kaliningrad for the first match. Alongside, the Nigeria Ambassador, Professor Steve Davies Ugbah, he called President Muhammadu Buhari (GCFR) to talk to the team before the match.
Government support is total for the team, and motivation is huge, so they have no reason not to go all out on Friday.”

Barrister Dalung also greatly inspired the Eagles during the qualifying race, personally leading the delegation to the matches in Zambia and Cameroon and being also on ground in Uyo for all the home matches against Algeria, Cameroon and Zambia.

“It is now left for the team to go all out and give Nigerians joy by winning their remaining games,” Akinwunmi added.

He also disclosed that the Eagles will depart their Essentuki team base camp in the Stavropol region of Russia to Volgograd on Thursday, ahead of Friday evening’s clash.


https://www.completesportsnigeria.com/nff-eagles-in-top-spirit-ready-to-soar-vs-iceland-argentina/

So money is the motivation abi not national pride, not glory, not desire and passion? Okay oo.

forgiveness:


Which silly trend?

Who told you he refused to play for Nigeria?

John Fashanu came to play but he was benched and told point blank that Nigerian pattern of play doesn't suit him. Oh ha!

Then he left. EOD

If your story is true I'm glad they benched him. What Rashidi gave us, Fash never even dreamt of it.

Person wey dey for England list of worst ever national players. He is number one

Of all our friendlies I actually think Senegal best prepared us for Iceland. Tall, physical, athletic and well drilled.

Mujtahida:

International quota system. Weh done

I do go stadium to watch ball in Aba before this enyimba home ground was moved to calabar and recently I have been able to witness akwa united play bro make I no lie u ballers dey dis country at least d ones I dn see I just dn get y we so obsessed with someone must play in Europe to be playing d super eagles even if he isn't first team and he is playing in one useless club in Europe or in maybe dia fourth division we no wan no we must play
see as we d beg foreign players people wey no b say na Madrid or barca or the top clubs in england dm d play for just CUs dm d play one yeye derby county for europe
dey now feel entitled to d national team
u see as Belgium drop naigollan and France drop rabiot nobody owns d national team
no b dis foolish moses wey d always claim injury wen its time for friendly match come

groundnutoil:
I do go stadium to watch ball in Aba before this enyimba home ground was moved to calabar and recently I have been able to witness akwa united play bro make I no lie u ballers dey dis country at least d ones I dn see I just dn get y we so obsessed with someone must play in Europe to be playing d super eagles even if he isn't first team and he is playing in one useless club in Europe or in maybe dia fourth division we no wan no we must play
see as we d beg foreign players people wey no b say na Madrid or barca or the top clubs in england dm d play for just CUs dm d play one yeye derby county for europe
dey now feel entitled to d national team
u see as Belgium drop naigollan and France drop rabiot nobody owns d national team
no b dis foolish moses wey d always claim injury wen its time for friendly match come

Did you watch CHAN?

No African team has scored from either corner kick or free kick yet they have conceded most goals from dead ball situations. Football has gone pass the era of dancing around, it is about little details such as crosses, shooting accuracy and dead ball efficiency.
Senegal's goals today came from good fortune. No really outstanding attempt on goal. The second goal will be pursued by any striker cos that was the only choice available

Egypt deserved a second pk. Russia deserved the win though

Leave Africa matter. Let’s focus on our Super Eagles

Modified

Trying to downplay Senegal’s win. I can tell u for sure if Nigeria has that opportunity no player in that team would have chased that ball like that.

fabyom:
No African team has scored from either corner kick or free kick yet they have conceded most goals from dead ball situations. Football has gone pass the era of dancing around, it is about little details such as crosses, shooting accuracy and dead ball efficiency.
Senegal's goals today came from good fortune. No really outstanding attempt on goal. The second goal will be pursued by any striker cos that was the only choice available

Joebie:
Leave Africa matter. Let’s focus on our Super Eagles

Joebie, what else do we want to say, everyone has been saying the same old thing 352 formation

Joebie:
Leave Africa matter. Let’s focus on our Super Eagles

Modified

Trying to downplay Senegal’s win. I can tell u for sure if Nigeria has that opportunity no player in that team would have chased that ball like that.

I disagree, musa or Iheanacho will chase it down

fabyom:
No African team has scored from either corner kick or free kick yet they have conceded most goals from dead ball situations. Football has gone pass the era of dancing around, it is about little details such as crosses, shooting accuracy and dead ball efficiency.
Senegal's goals today came from good fortune. No really outstanding attempt on goal. The second goal will be pursued by any striker cos that was the only choice available

Senegal did very well, don't take away their shine. They even had better chances

How do u mean?

BascoVanVeli:
Of all our friendlies I actually think Senegal best prepared us for Iceland. Tall, physical, athletic and well drilled.

Na lie. If na Kayode I for agree. Players when go chase ball that LOOKS impossible to get no dey that team. I’m not saying we are missing Kayode o. I’m just saying a new mentality needs to be infused in our team. Our pressing as a team is poor.

Sportilitica:

I disagree, musa or Iheanacho will chase it down