moffi should spend one more season with lorient

TheLoneCitizen:


Olympiacos have cancelled the loan deal for Onyekuru.


They will now be buying him outright, this season. Trust.


Also Lorient have convinced Terem Moffi to stay for at least one season, only a big offer now will see him move.

Men this olympics pa ro is going from bad to worse. Just read a World Athletics communique that 10 out of the 23 track and field athletes we took to Tokyo are ineligible to compete due to infractions surrounding non-compliance with out of competition testing. Athletes haven't been named yet but seriously praying it's not Ese Brume, Okagbare and Amusan

Arsenal continued their pre-season preparations with a 4-1 victory against Premier League new boys Watford at London Colney on Wednesday afternoon.

The friendly was hastily arranged after the Gunners cancelled their pre-season trip to the United States for the Florida Cup.

For the first time in pre-season, young Nigeria-eligible goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo was not involved and watched the game from the sidelines; manager Mikel Arteta handed a start to Bernd Leno with Rúnar Alex Rúnarsson named on the substitutes bench.

Wearing the number 4 at the back of his jersey, Watford's Nigeria international Oghenekaro Etebo started and was in action for 65 minutes before making way for Wise, while Emmanuel Dennis played only the first half.

Hornets quartet William Troost-Ekong, Dapo Mebude, Isaac Success and Tom Dele-Basiru were not in the squad.

Arsenal broke the deadlock inside sixteen minutes when Eddie Nketiah beat the Watford goalkeeper with a curling shot but it was level at the break as Philip Zinckernagel found the back of the net after his initial effort was blocked.

Alexandre Lacazette made it 2-1 from the spot at minute 70 before Kieran Tierney converted from close range in the 77th minute.

Anglo-Nigerian midfielder Miguel Azeez, on as a substitute in the 64th minute, scored the pick of the goals with a brilliant long range shot that beat goalkeeper Elliot in the 86th minute.

Arsenal are next in action on Sunday, August 1 when they host Chelsea at the Emirates Stadium.

Union Berlin signing Taiwo Awoniyi has lifted the lid on his departure from Liverpool.

The Nigerian departed after six years at Anfield last week, although he failed to register a single senior appearance for the club.

Reds manager Jurgen Klopp told Awoniyi the fact Union Berlin parted with a club-record transfer fee to acquire him is a good thing because it proves they wanted him.

“He (Klopp) said it was a good thing because he felt like everyone at Union wanted to sign me at the club," he told Kicker. “He said it was the most important thing for a young player."

Before adding: “I am convinced that Union is the best move for me at the moment. Maybe one day I'll go back to England. Who knows."

Speaking on his departure last week, Awoniyi said: “After lots of loan moves in previous years, I want to finally come and have a home.

"I owe so much to Union, so it makes me happy and proud to be back here. It's fantastic to continue on the great path with the club. I will give everything to quickly pick up where I was before my injury."

south Africa is the only African country that did not qualify to the knockout round of the Olympics. They finished last in a group that includes Japan, France and mexico. If we were the one in south Africa's group, does anyone think we might have performed better and even qualify for the knockout round?

Amedino99:
south Africa is the only African country that did not qualify to the knockout round of the Olympics. They finished last in a group that includes Japan, France and mexico. If we were the one in south Africa's group, does anyone think we might have performed better and even qualify for the knockout round?

South Africa don't give a damn about football. They prolly leading the whole Africa in number of medals.

JohnBullMySon:
South Africa don't give a damn about football. They prolly leading the whole Africa in number of medals.

We know who are winning the medals for them,lol....

BascoVanVeli:
There is a slight chance Akwa United win the league today if they draw their match and their rivals lose.

Akwa is unofficially champions; no team can overtake them even if they loose the two remaining matches. They lead with 6PTS and 11GD.

Danielnino00:


We know who are winning the medals for them,lol....

I won't join you to shake that table . Let's celebrate the country. They're participating in events where no african country has ventured into.

So after all the gra gra that mike brown has been making prior to the olympics, “we’re here to win” we have still lost 2 games in a row. It just shows that sometimes whether a coach uses the boastful or humble route, their results on the pitch is all that matters.

Onyedika scores for Midtjylland against Celtic in the UCL qualifier.

Raphael Onyedika scores for Midtjylland against Celtic in the UEFA Champions League Qualition round 2 second leg.

JohnBullMySon:
I won't join you to shake that table . Let's celebrate the country. They're participating in events where no african country has ventured into.

Lol.. it's good for them...South Africa being such a multiracial country is quite lucky....never mind the evils of apartheid....they are still damn lucky

12large1:
So after all the gra gra that mike brown has been making prior to the olympics, “we’re here to win” we have still lost 2 games in a row. It just shows that sometimes whether a coach uses the boastful or humble route, their results on the pitch is all that matters.

At least, Mike Brown didn't go about telling the media that his boys are too young and not capable of performing... If you watched the two games they played, you would know that they played well..... without fear.... They are probably the most inexperienced team in the tournament...

Danielnino00:


We know who are winning the medals for them,lol....

U mean these guys? They've all won Olympic medals of all colours. Rio2016 (SA 10 medals / Nigeria 1 medal ).

cc JohnBullMySon

TMKsouth:


[s]U mean these guys? They've all won Olympic medals of all colours. Rio2016 (SA 10 medals / Nigeria 1 medal ).

cc JohnBullMySon

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Danielnino00:


At least, Mike Brown didn't go about telling the media that his boys are too young and not capable of performing... If you watched the two games they played, you would know that they played well..... without fear.... They are probably the most inexperienced team in the tournament...

Exactly my point. because, they still lost 2 games in a row even Rohr didn't lose 2 games in a row at the world cup. At the end of the day, whether a coach chooses to use the humble or arrogant route, it's only his results that matters

Danielnino00:

Lol.. it's good for them...South Africa being such a multiracial country is quite lucky....never mind the evils of apartheid....they are still damn lucky

It sounds strange BTW. Having a white demographic looks like luck

TMKsouth:


U mean these guys? They've all won Olympic medals of all colours. Rio2016 (SA 10 medals / Nigeria 1 medal ).

cc JohnBullMySon

This is hilarious. So as a South African, you literally check out mentions of South Africa on Nairaland so you can reply? Cos I haven't seen you here before.

Anyways, I'm not interested a country penis measurement competition but what he implied is the truth. We Africans need to converge a conference to figure out where our problem is coming from.

South Africa's problems as a nation started when the Dutch settlers lost their grip over the country. Like, you guys literally stagnated. Crimes, drugs, police corruption e.t.c took over.

Same with Nigeria too. Our military leaders sat down and carefully dismantled the country post independence.

12large1:
So after all the gra gra that mike brown has been making prior to the olympics, “we’re here to win” we have still lost 2 games in a row. It just shows that sometimes whether a coach uses the boastful or humble route, their results on the pitch is all that matters.

And a timid team will always be timid, and brave players with self believe and determination will always have it, wheyher the coach ginger or not.

chrisooblog:
Men this olympics pa ro is going from bad to worse. Just read a World Athletics communique that 10 out of the 23 track and field athletes we took to Tokyo are ineligible to compete due to infractions surrounding non-compliance with out of competition testing. Athletes haven't been named yet but seriously praying it's not Ese Brume, Okagbare and Amusan

It can never be Okagbare. It won't even be Amusan.

JohnBullMySon:
It sounds strange BTW. Having a white demographic looks like luck

Thats the truth on one side, the only reason why south Africa finds it easier to medal can be associated to their white population.

But on the contrary, how about black Americans who have from time immemorial broken boundaries winning medals in sports where white Americans can't dominate.

Can we get the stats on which race has won more medals for the USA is it the blacks or the whites. Then we can get a clearer understanding of whether it's a case of nature versus nature.

Say if blacks are assumed to be better at sports then why is the most populous black country struggling to win medals? We might be quick to point to maladministration and corruption as the bane of our inefficiency to adequately compete, thus, the latest example is the case where our track and field athletete are unsure whether they can even compete due to error bordering around simple covid testing and proper documentation. This can consequently affect their performance.

But I digress. The real question is have the blacks in America won more medals than the whites. And have the whites in south Africa won more medals than their black counterpart

lloydtruth:
Onyedika scores for Midtjylland against Celtic in the UCL qualifier.

I am glad they eliminated celtic

they will still need to defeat 2 more teams to make it to the group stage

JohnBullMySon:
This is hilarious. So as a South African, you literally check out mentions of South Africa on Nairaland so you can reply? Cos I haven't seen you here before.

Anyways, I'm not interested a country penis measurement competition but what he implied is the truth. We Africans need to converge a conference to figure out where our problem is coming from.

South Africa's problems as a nation started when the Dutch settlers lost their grip over the country. Like, you guys literally stagnated. Crimes, drugs, police corruption e.t.c took over.

Same with Nigeria too. Our military leaders sat down and carefully dismantled the country post independence.

Wow! So South Africa didn't have massive problems during the apartheid era, according to u - which it also inherited in the democratic era? The non-white communities (80% of the population) were living heavenly lives with all the problems of today non-existent? Service delivery was equal for all and on the same standard as the white areas right? Electricity for all, water, no Bantu education, no police oppression and brutality of the black masses, no state sponsored attacks on vulnerable communities? I wonder who historicaly introduced the DOP system on the vineyards paying the labourers with just wine and making them and their future generations alcohol dependent, hmmmm?

With all that said I guess you're right man: whites are gods - they can never do no wrong. Blame it all on the blacks.

TMKsouth:


Wow! So South Africa didn't have massive problems during the apartheid era, according to u - which it also inherited in the democratic era? The non-white communities (80% of the population) were living heavenly lives with all the problems of today non-existent. Service delivery was equal for all and on the same standard as the white areas right? Electricity for all, water, no Bantu education, no police oppression and brutality of the black masses, no state sponsored attacks on vulnerable communities in the communities? I wonder who historicallyy introduced the DOP system on the vineyards paying the labourers with just wine and making them and their future generations alcohol dependent, hmmmm?

With all that said I guess you're right man: whites are gods - they can never do no wrong. Blame it all on the blacks.

Lol, I was taken aback by the comment as well

Ppogbae:


Lol, I was taken aback by the comment as well

Uh man, Nigerians are just too negative for my liking - on black people and Africa. Thanks for the support, its a definite morale booster.

charlesemeka85:
Nigeria CB Leon Balogun has raised some critical issues about the administration of football in Nigeria, including the condition with the Super Eagles squad, criticizing the lack of professionalism.


Balogun spoke on the Nigeria Football Federation circus about the backlog of bonuses owed the Super Eagles stretching back 2019.



The 33 year-old revealed he had “taking the fall” for standing up for his teammates against the administrators and has been dubbed a “trouble maker”.



Speaking on “The Beautiful Game Podcast”, the 2019 AFCON bronze medal winner anticipates his vocal criticism could land him hot water with an intolerant Nigeria FA.





Excerpts of Balogun’s interview with “The Beautiful Game” Podcast:

You hear about other players and why can’t they not perform in the Super Eagles. We have to be honest, the infrastructure, we are not being provided with the best minerals to do our job.

It starts with pitches or it starts with accommodation but it goes on to pitches and all these kinds of things. And as I said I’m always quite outspoken, probably I know if some people hear that they might come after me but I don’t care because that’s just how it is.



If you say you want to see the next Messi coming out of Nigeria or the next Cristiano Ronaldo or whatsoever, if you want to see us so then you need to make sure that back home in Nigeria we have the best possibilities.

Like why don’t we have a base in Nigeria where we meet up like St. George’s park in England, we don’t really have something like that.

About the bonuses, it’s not even a secret, I’ve read something recently where people in charge contradict themselves saying things have been paid then they admit they haven’t been paid.

You know what everybody is so concerned about the look of Nigeria and we that we have to represent Nigeria well and we cannot embarrass Nigeria; make sure you’re not embarrassing Nigeria with your own action.



I think it’s also a matter of the culture, it’s a cultural thing to show respect in this kind of things, also that’s something where I clash probably because I’m not afraid to speak my mind even if it’s with the Coach or the Manager if I feel like something is wrong I might at one point just talk about it and then it’s always like this boy is a trouble maker.

I’m not a trouble maker, because at the end of the day I stand in for my teammates, I do that with pleasure and if I have to take the fall well, I probably did in the past.



But, it’s always also motivated by personal issues, by things that I just feel like, I don’t have to deal with this, I should not have to deal with this and I don’t think any of us should, there’s loads of work to do.

Saw the video, I really hope he won't be punished for it

TheLoneCitizen:


Olympiacos have cancelled the loan deal for Onyekuru.


They will now be buying him outright, this season. Trust.


Also Lorient have convinced Terem Moffi to stay for at least one season, only a big offer now will see him move.

I hope Moffi won't regret it

Amedino99:
south Africa is the only African country that did not qualify to the knockout round of the Olympics. They finished last in a group that includes Japan, France and mexico. If we were the one in south Africa's group, does anyone think we might have performed better and even qualify for the knockout round?

we'll likely beat France and if the team is very good with a good coach we can get at least 2 points off Mexico and Japan

M7even:


Thats the truth on one side, the only reason why south Africa finds it easier to medal can be associated to their white population.

But on the contrary, how about black Americans who have from time immemorial broken boundaries winning medals in sports where white Americans can't dominate.

Can we get the stats on which race has won more medals for the USA is it the blacks or the whites. Then we can get a clearer understanding of whether it's a case of nature versus nature.

Say if blacks are assumed to be better at sports then why is the most populous black country struggling to win medals? We might be quick to point to maladministration and corruption as the bane of our inefficiency to adequately compete, thus, the latest example is the case where our track and field athletete are unsure whether they can even compete due to error bordering around simple covid testing and proper documentation. This can consequently affect their performance.

But I digress. The real question is have the blacks in America won more medals than the whites. And have the whites in south Africa won more medals than their black counterpart

I'm talking about Africans not blacks.

jihday:
Saw the video, I really hope he won't be punished for it

Punished for what? They've already responded to him. It's not as if the NFF enjoys holding down people's money.

TMKsouth:


Wow! So South Africa didn't have massive problems during the apartheid era, according to u - which it also inherited in the democratic era? The non-white communities (80% of the population) were living heavenly lives with all the problems of today non-existent? Service delivery was equal for all and on the same standard as the white areas right? Electricity for all, water, no Bantu education, no police oppression and brutality of the black masses, no state sponsored attacks on vulnerable communities? I wonder who historicaly introduced the DOP system on the vineyards paying the labourers with just wine and making them and their future generations alcohol dependent, hmmmm?

With all that said I guess you're right man: whites are gods - they can never do no wrong. Blame it all on the blacks.

Then why are things not changing, post apartheid? You guys control the politics and military now. I never said whites are gods BTW. I just said generally, we are not making good decisions that move us forward.