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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Icon4s(m): 9:45pm On Aug 21, 2018 |
ChrisKels: Is KC Nwakali not better off where he is than Osimhen? 2 Likes |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Icon4s(m): 9:51pm On Aug 21, 2018 |
This Chuba Akpom sef. Him still dey chop bench for PAOK. Comes in as an 88min sub. |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheSuperNerd(m): 9:53pm On Aug 21, 2018 |
Samuel Kalu a lock for Super Eagles call up for Afcon qualifiers Colin Udoh, Football Editor, KweséESPN Bordeaux forward Samuel Kalu is expected to be the leading new inclusion when Gernot Rohr names his Nigeria squad this week ahead of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier in September. Rohr told KweséESPN that the 20-year-old is very likely to be in the squad, which will be named this week ahead of the match on 8 September. "Kalu will probably be in the squad. I have been watching him and I saw him play again this week," Rohr said. Kalu, an explosive winger with pace to burn, joined the French side from Gent during the summer transfer window in an 8 million Euro deal, but has been on Rohr's radar for a while. "[But] I've never selected him," Rohr said last month. "I saw him play for his team. I took Moses Simon, who has been in my group for two years." With Victor Moses' retirement from the Super Eagles, the 20-year-old is now set to step into the breach. Also expected to be in with a chance of a call is the highly-rated former FK Ventspils forward Adeleke Akinyemi, who recently moved to IK Start. Galatasaray's Henry Onyekuru, who was a lock for the World Cup squad before an unfortunate ACL injury, is also expected to make a return. Nigeria travel to Seychelles for the second match of their qualifying campaign. The Super Eagles lost their match day one fixture 2-0 at home to South Africa. Source: KweseESPN 6 Likes 4 Shares |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by ChrisKels: 9:54pm On Aug 21, 2018 |
tbaba1234: Av got my eyes on him. If he proves himself before January, he might be playing in the laliga before next season sef |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Icon4s(m): 9:55pm On Aug 21, 2018 |
TheSuperNerd: Of course with Victor Moses out. |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by ChrisKels: 9:58pm On Aug 21, 2018 |
sontoly: U are right bro. That was a silly mistake. Onyekuru played against PSG skinning Dani Alavez in Paris, he also played against Celtic in glasgow. 2 Likes |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheSuperNerd(m): 9:59pm On Aug 21, 2018 |
Three youngsters on the cusp of a Super Eagles spot By Colin Udoh, Football Editor, KweséESPN During the hullabaloo over the NFF leadership crisis, Nigeria's Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Seychelles next month has flown under the radar. Nigeria's Super Eagles, who trail Libya and South Africa after a home loss to Bafana Bafana last June, have little margin for error on 8 September. The retirement of Victor Moses, long term injury to wingback Tyronne Ebuehi, and slight injury to captain John Obi Mikel (who is recovering and played last weekend for his Chinese club) present challenges for Gernot Rohr's squad as they seek the road win that will get them back into contention. Rohr is seeing a rash of young talent coming through, some of whom have made good progressive moves this transfer window. Three of these could sneak a place in the squad. Samuel Kalu Kalu is by far the most likely of all three to get a call. The forward is one of the most highly-rated young players in Europe. Such is the esteem in which he is held that Girondins Bordeaux forked out 8 million euros to have him replace Malcom, who was acquired by Barcelona. The 20-year -old is quick, he is powerful, and is that rare dying breed, an old-fashioned winger who can hug the touchline and deliver telling balls into the middle. But he still maintains the ability to play centrally, and adapts his game to fit playing as a wide forward. Rohr has spent time all the way back to last season watching the youngster at Gent and told KweséESPN that he'd watched him again on Sunday in France. If Kalu hits his stride with the Super Eagles, Nigerians will have a new favourite on the right side of attack. Kelechi Nwakali There are many in Nigeria who believe that Nwakali's move to Porto B is a step down in his career, and it is hard to argue with that. Owned by Arsenal, he spent last season dazzling at Dutch club MVV Maastricht, his second spell there after signing for the Gunners. The club were among a few who wanted him at the start of the current campaign, but the youngster chose to go with Porto. But to their B side. If his career choice appears baffling, Nwakali's prodigious talent is not. He can protect the football, pick a variety of passes, and maraud his way into the box when needed. He showed exciting glimpses of quality as Nigeria's alternate team shone in a friendly against Atletico Madrid on the margins of the World Cup. Nwakali's performance ensured that he'll get a leg up for the squad going forward, especially with Mikel's new injury worries. Musa Mohammed That Super Eagles right hand side has been plagued by misfortune. Wingback Tyronne Ebuehi came down with a season-ending injury, only to be followed by the retirement of Moses. The good news is that Rohr has more than enough replacements to select from. Upfront, he still has the services of Moses Simon, Ahmed Musa and Alex Iwobi, who can play on either wing. Henry Onyekuru adds depth to that chart and the emergence of Samuel Kalu is additional reason for cheer. But Musa Mohammed has always been a favourite of Rohr's. The former under 17 captain has seen his international prospects take a hit with a lack of club action. But like Nwakali, he showed his ability during that friendly against Atletico Madrid. Expect Rohr to give him a call, if only to give him another quick once-over. Source: KweseESPN 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheSuperNerd(m): 10:04pm On Aug 21, 2018 |
I believe Ola Aina too will make up for Ebuehi's absence. And it seems Rohr may persist with Shehu as an option too or would he? Time will tell. Meanwhile, Benfica just played out a 1-1 draw at home with Akpom's Paok. Would we see Akpom and Paok in the UCL proper? Second leg will tell. 3 Likes 1 Share |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by ChrisKels: 10:07pm On Aug 21, 2018 |
Icon4s: U wouldn't have said this last season when Osimhen was playing in the Bundesliga liga. The boy 's bane is his injury record. He is so susceptible that it knocks him off whenever he tries to rise, hence designing this fate for him. But he still got age on his side. All wot he needs now is that fitness and a loan move to a lesser competitive league. KC aint in any better situation. |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by ChrisKels: 10:16pm On Aug 21, 2018 |
It will be a very shameful decision to hand KC Nwakali a call up ahead of a more established player in Ebere Eze. Rohr shouldn't repeat that nonsense he did with Chidi Nwakali. Call-ups should be based on merits not names. What has KC done at the club level compared to Eze to warrant a call up to the senior national team? 5 Likes 1 Share |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheSuperNerd(m): 10:22pm On Aug 21, 2018 |
Let the list come out first before you pick up your clubs. Lol... If Rohr invites him then everyone will obviously get to know where Rohr hinges his decision on. And if he doesn't, then nothing to say. And you speak of Ebere Eze. What of Ajagun? ![]() ![]() ChrisKels: 6 Likes |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by ChrisKels: 10:25pm On Aug 21, 2018 |
TheSuperNerd: It is either u are telling lies or u just made a very stupid decision. I wonder who his minders are. The national team hardly look the way of Turkish stars except u play for any if the top 3 teams not relegation battlers like Trabz, besides that, u aint got age on ur side anymore and u aint super talented with awing numbers. Dude abeg shift. 1 Like |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheSuperNerd(m): 10:27pm On Aug 21, 2018 |
Hahahaha... But honestly what if the only offers he had came from China and Turkey? And possibly from a league kinda lower than Turkey? Just saying. Also Trabzonspor finished in top 5 last season in Turkish Super Liga. They are no relegation battlers in that league. ChrisKels: 1 Like |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by ChrisKels: 10:31pm On Aug 21, 2018 |
TheSuperNerd: Thank u so much. Those two have done more to get a look in than KC. If he cant make the step up to Porto first team, he should forget it for now. KPOM 1 Like |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by gamaliel9: 10:33pm On Aug 21, 2018 |
TheSuperNerd: At his stage AND AGE,he should be looking for money not fame...Can someone tell him that he was given a chance to impress...he flopped and was dropped ETERNALLY from the national team.....who will invite him AGAIN with all these fiery young guns coming through? |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by ChrisKels: 10:36pm On Aug 21, 2018 |
TheSuperNerd: Trabz isn't an elite team in Turkey. Istanbul BB is even rated higher. |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by ChrisKels: 10:39pm On Aug 21, 2018 |
gamaliel9: U get the vibe bro. Nwakeame just dey deceive himself by thinking his move to Trabz will sway the tech crew to reach out to him for a national assignment 1 Like |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheSuperNerd(m): 10:44pm On Aug 21, 2018 |
Lol... You guys should take it easy on the Man abeg. Hahahaha... I personally don't consider him as part of our team going forward but I think he is allowed to dream. No harm in having ambition naa abi? ![]() My point is, it is his cup of coffee. Let him drink it. Lol gamaliel9: 3 Likes 1 Share |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheSuperNerd(m): 10:47pm On Aug 21, 2018 |
Never said they are "elite". Istanbul BB rated higher, ofcos... And that is because Istanbul BB finished higher than Trabzonspor last season and has done so in the past few seasons Istanbul BB had been in the top flight after they returned in 2013-2014. Istanbul BB is no elite team itself. The only elite teams in Turkey are Galatasaray, Fenerbache and Besiktas. Finish. ChrisKels: 2 Likes |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheSuperNerd(m): 10:57pm On Aug 21, 2018 |
Ebere Eze and QPR lost 3-0 in the Championship to Bristol City. Fikayo Tomori and Derby secured a 2-0 win over Ipswich Town. Semi Ajayi and Rotherham fell 2-3 at home to Hull City. Joel Asoro made his entrance in the 83rd min for Swansea in their 2-2 home draw with Current Championship league leaders Marcelo Bielsa's Leeds Utd. 3 Likes |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Nobody: 10:59pm On Aug 21, 2018 |
Rohr had better start giving other young players the chance now. Moses' retirement could actually mean well for the super eagles. |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheSuperNerd(m): 11:03pm On Aug 21, 2018 |
Dimfred: These guys and more are already getting set.... The Rohr radar is since turned on ![]() 7 Likes 1 Share
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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by charlesemeka85(m): 11:18pm On Aug 21, 2018 |
the hype on kc nwakali is beginning to piss me off. this kid should be allowed to do something tangible since he move to europe before he should get a sniff of the super eagles chance. ebere eze deserves a chance instead this over hyped unproven nwakali ChrisKels: 1 Like |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by charlesemeka85(m): 11:22pm On Aug 21, 2018 |
sarenren bazee should be in the mix too. i see that guy winning a lot of hearts when he debuts for the super eagles TheSuperNerd: 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheSuperNerd(m): 11:28pm On Aug 21, 2018 |
He is also in the mix my good man. ![]() charlesemeka85: 2 Likes |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by ChrisKels: 11:34pm On Aug 21, 2018 |
charlesemeka85: Our left and right wing rest on these four players for now; Onyekuru and SiMoses for the left wing, Kalu and Bazee for the right wing. Nota bien; Success and Musa are strikers not wingers. With time, Ademola, Danjuma, Gong, Chukwueze et al, would come to stake claims. The first two are more proven ready for now and should be fast tracked to increase the pool and make competition more fierce. Left wing would den be Onyekuru, SiMoses and Ademola, while right wing would be Kalu, bazee and Danjuma. 3 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheSuperNerd(m): 11:34pm On Aug 21, 2018 |
Hopefully we get to see Samuel Kalu against his old club, KAA Gent on Thursday in th Europa league final playoffs. That would be Awoniyi vs Kalu... Hehehehehehe... Exciting. And that Jonathan David always coming off the bench to score for Gent whenever he replaces Awoniyi na wire oooo... That kid dey worry shaa. He is Canadian. Canada seems to be gradually witnessing a slow rise of fine talents. Even Alphonse Davies was secured by Bayern this summer ahead of a January move. Hmmm, I just dey observe Canadian football ooo... 3 Likes 1 Share |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheSuperNerd(m): 11:35pm On Aug 21, 2018 |
ChrisKels: On point brother... U garrit... ![]() 2 Likes
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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheSuperNerd(m): 11:39pm On Aug 21, 2018 |
Abeg ehn.. with these rising wing options, where does that leave Iwobi going forward? As one of our maturing AM options? I am seeing things... 1 Like 1 Share
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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by ChrisKels: 12:00am On Aug 22, 2018 |
TheSuperNerd: Iwobi and Ebere Eze should be encouraged and supported to take up the mantle in the AM. They are the only two that look the real deal in that position for now. The two are creative and selfless. They have that eye for the killer passes, hence neither of the two should be wasted on the wings for any reason whatsoever. 5 Likes |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Unlimited22: 1:08am On Aug 22, 2018 |
Is Felix Uduokhai still eligible for Nigeria? 2 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by charlesemeka85(m): 1:28am On Aug 22, 2018 |
yes, also kevin akpoguma Unlimited22: |
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