Nino00:


With regards to Tobi, are you telling me that the US didn't notice her exploit in the NCAA, commonwealth games and the African championship? Let's agree that the interest wasn't there, she could still have represented another country.. IAAF rule makes it easy for athletes to switch nationality,but she didn't...

As for the women basketball team, I agree with you.. But again, the WNBA is not that much of a big league.. the rooster spots are limited, so the players need the national team exposure too ..Unlike NBA players that mostly don't care.. At the last men world cup,team US fielded a squad of mostly second rated players..a squad that I believe the like of Spencer can easily make.. Look at Gabe Vincent...went all the way from being a 2 way player to a starter and one of the Heats most important player this season... He plays for Nigeria too..

You're mixing things up. That something could happen doesn't mean it did. I'll give you an example of one that happened.

Glory Alozie once represented Nigeria and won the African championship and commonwealth games gold medal for Nigeria. She also won Silver for Nigeria at the Olympics and World Athletics Championship. She however switched to Spain in 2001 and went ahead to win goals for them at the European championships. Such things exist, but with Tobi's case I expressed doubt that it happened.

The reason is simple, Tobi's record prior to that Diamond league in 2021 or so wasn't seller. Of course she was winning the African and Commonwealth games but US athletes had way better time. She wasn't podium worthy at the World championship and the Olympics. Her best time I think was 12.68 or so. It was when she hit the 12.42 at the diamond's league that things started looking great. She even almost quit cause of not making the podium.

And for the WNBA, you're making my point for me. The WNBA has a maximum of 144 roster spots. Just this year, they've cut numerous no 1 draft picks, that's how competitive it is. So if you don't make that cut you obviously wouldn't even remotely considered for team USA. It's why I'm hoping Arike switches to Nigeria cause they have 10 people who can take a spot and they'll still be elite. But Nigeria is obviously not her first choice, it doesn't mean there aren't persons who right from the start will chose Nigeria. They are just very few.

Papi85:
Moffi is better than him

Club and country are two different things entirely

You of all people should know club form does not carry on to country

Because you work with world class teammates on your club as opposed to SE

lovewins:


You're mixing things up. That something could happen doesn't mean it did. I'll give you an example of one that happened.

Glory Alozie once represented Nigeria and won the African championship and commonwealth games gold medal for Nigeria. She also won Silver for Nigeria at the Olympics and World Athletics Championship. She however switched to Spain in 2001 and went ahead to win goals for them at the European championships. Such things exist, but with Tobi's case I expressed doubt that it happened.

The reason is simple, Tobi's record prior to that Diamond league in 2021 or so wasn't seller. Of course she was winning the African and Commonwealth games but US athletes had way better time. She wasn't podium worthy at the World championship and the Olympics. Her best time I think was 12.68 or so. It was when she hit the 12.42 at the diamond's league that things started looking great. She even almost quit cause of not making the podium.

And for the WNBA, you're making my point for me. The WNBA has a maximum of 144 roster spots. Just this year, they've cut numerous no 1 draft picks, that's how competitive it is. So if you don't make that cut you obviously wouldn't even remotely considered for team USA. It's why I'm hoping Arike switches to Nigeria cause they have 10 people who can take a spot and they'll still be elite. But Nigeria is obviously not her first choice, it doesn't mean there aren't persons who right from the start will chose Nigeria. They are just very few.

This man is speaking my language we were never a first choice

As long as you’re not born and raised here then move to Europe
Nigeria will never be your first choice.

typicalgamer:


Bro you’re dumb asf

Jeremy grant is a power forward

Spender dinwiddie Is a shooting gaurd and point guard

If dinwiddie was healthy 101 percent

Name any of the guards he would be able to bench on this rooster

There’s never been a point in history where spencer was considered better than these guys listed above

So shut your trap on what you don’t know please sit back down and talk about football

Or should i bring stats to back my claim ?

Twice now, you've insulted me unprovoked.. it's quite characteristic of you..

When did I compare Grant and Spencer's position? If Grant could make the list ahead of better forwards, what make you think Spencer won't? Go and check USA squad to the 2019 basketball world cup..how many top grade players were there?

You had to go to Google to bring out the squad list 🤣🤣

typicalgamer:


Club and country are two different things entirely

You of all people should know club form does not carry on to country

Because you work with world class teammates on your club as opposed to SE

what’s your point?🥱

lovewins:


You're mixing things up. That something could happen doesn't mean it did. I'll give you an example of one that happened.

Glory Alozie once represented Nigeria and won the African championship and commonwealth games gold medal for Nigeria. She also won Silver for Nigeria at the Olympics and World Athletics Championship. She however switched to Spain in 2001 and went ahead to win goals for them at the European championships. Such things exist, but with Tobi's case I expressed doubt that it happened.

The reason is simple, Tobi's record prior to that Diamond league in 2021 or so wasn't seller. Of course she was winning the African and Commonwealth games but US athletes had way better time. She wasn't podium worthy at the World championship and the Olympics. Her best time I think was 12.68 or so. It was when she hit the 12.42 at the diamond's league that things started looking great. She even almost quit cause of not making the podium.

And for the WNBA, you're making my point for me. The WNBA has a maximum of 144 roster spots. Just this year, they've cut numerous no 1 draft picks, that's how competitive it is. So if you don't make that cut you obviously wouldn't even remotely considered for team USA. It's why I'm hoping Arike switches to Nigeria cause they have 10 people who can take a spot and they'll still be elite. But Nigeria is obviously not her first choice, it doesn't mean there aren't persons who right from the start will chose Nigeria. They are just very few.

USA won't wait until you start winnning medals before trying to woo you to represent them...that's beneath them... Even some of their elite athletes didn't start winning medals from the start.... Tobi was under their reach as a collegiate athlete when she was winning medals for her school. They could have approached her there..

Papi85:
what’s your point?🥱

there’s no kvaraskelia to cut in and provide assists

There’s no world class talents to feed osimehn
As you can see on both our last games

Go and see an optician you lack vitamins

Nino00:


Twice now, you've insulted me unprovoked.. it's quite characteristic of you..

When did I compare Grant and Spencer's position? If Grant could make the list ahead of better forwards, what make you think Spencer won't? Go and check USA squad to the 2019 basketball world cup..how many top grade players were there?

You had to go to Google to bring out the squad list 🤣🤣

the imp lacks home training. Every little thing na fight and insult

It’s high time the moderators of this thread get to work seriously

Oga Kog, please stop reading Nigeria sport papers.
Those guys are the worst sport journo in Africa. I rememeber that idiot pulse sport going under ManUnited's page to tweet against buying Oshimen. Can you imagine that?
My source is primary (Folarin's tweeter page).
Folarin waited for Southgate's last Euro qualifiers list and when he was not listed he wrote on his story "go where you are appreciated". Saying he selected USA over England is false.
In series of his interviews and tweet he was open to playing for Nigeria before the United States coach and FA sent him an invite to the USA.
He even attended some basketball games and was treated to a celebrity status yet waited for Southgate's invite. lol!
Nigeria did not even care cos we don't need him.
Moffi is only 3 goals away from him. Iheanacho was in his best form before his injury. Boniface highest goal scorer in Europa.
Orban fastest hattrick in UEFA competition.
Awo in the form of his life.
King Oshimen.
So, why die over a player with one good season. Oga Kog you should know better! Joebie na IPOB normally.

Kog45:
Sir Majori.Folarin choice is United State not Nigeria.It was stated he picked US over England,Nigeria was not even mentioned.

Senegal,Morocco and Algeria national teams players receive bonuses representing their countries.

typicalgamer:

there’s no kvaraskelia to cut in and provide assists

There’s no world class talents to feed osimehn
As you can see on both our last games

Go and see an optician you lack vitamins

can you just imagine?😳

Which player score goals without an assist? You continue to amaze me with your increase levels of foolery! lol!

typicalgamer:

there’s no kvaraskelia to cut in and provide assists

There’s no world class talents to feed osimehn
As you can see on both our last games

Go and see an optician you lack vitamins

Nino00:


Twice now, you've insulted me unprovoked.. it's quite characteristic of you..

When did I compare Grant and Spencer's position? If Grant could make the list ahead of better forwards, what make you think Spencer won't? Go and check USA squad to the 2019 basketball world cup..how many top grade players were there?

You had to go to Google to bring out the squad list 🤣🤣

I asked a simple question

Kevin Durant
Jason Tatum
Dame dollar
Devin booker

The above 4 players mentioned
Has there ever been a season where spencer outplayed them ?

If this 4 players where to be draft picks
Would you pick Spencer above them. ?

You’re just fooling yourself with stupid narrative.
10/10 rewind time Spencer would never made that team

I’m no Spencer hater I’m a Brooklyn nets fan we got swept last month by Philly

But Spencer is not the man my dude

He’s like Jadon sancho a box of spark but never consistent

Marjoribanks:
Which player score goals without an assist? You continue to amaze me with your increase levels of foolery! lol!

Tell me why
Osimehn didn't bang goals like he did in his club side

Why is onuahcu not catching fire 🔥 like he did for his Belgium side ?

Your tomfoolery amazes me, I’m just sorry for your parents that still allows you to live with them

typicalgamer:


Tell me why
Osimehn didn't bang goals like he did in his club side

Why is onuahcu not catching fire 🔥 like he did for his Belgium side ?

Your tomfoolery amazes me, I’m just sorry for your parents that still allows you to live with them

finally I don see who worst pass you 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

Joebie:
Daydreaming of Nwakali’s long balls to Orban.

At which club or in which country?

owbabs:


At which club or in which country?

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 na for thirdaliga 🤣🤣🤣

Papi85:
finally I don see who worst pass you 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

What’s funny
Go get some help

typicalgamer:


Tell me why
Osimehn didn't bang goals like he did in his club side

Why is onuahcu not catching fire 🔥 like he did for his Belgium side ?

Your tomfoolery amazes me, I’m just sorry for your parents that still allows you to live with them

can’t you argue with pple without insults?

U really need to check yourself

Papi85:
can you just imagine?😳

Name a single SE player right now that can provide 5 clear chances for our strikers

Papi85:
can’t you argue with pple without insults?

U really need to check yourself

You’ve stopped laughing ?

I thought you had PBA syndrome.

typicalgamer:


What’s funny
Go get some help

you need serious help because from your actions from the first day I noticed you here u must be depressed

Go seek for help before it will push u to commuting murder or suicide

You hv the tendency of becoming a psychopath soon if you are not one already

typicalgamer:


I asked a simple question

Kevin Durant
Jason Tatum
Dame dollar
Devin booker

The above 4 players mentioned
Has there ever been a season where spencer outplayed them ?

If this 4 players where to be draft picks
Would you pick Spencer above them. ?

You’re just fooling yourself with stupid narrative.
10/10 rewind time Spencer would never made that team

I’m no Spencer hater I’m a Brooklyn nets fan we got swept last month by Philly

But Spencer is not the man my dude

He’s like Jadon sancho a box of spark but never consistent

You're just diverting... I never brought a comparison between Spencer and the other guards called up for the Olympics...

What I'm telling you is that Spencer didn't decide to represent Nigeria because he didn't have a chance with thr US... Plenty of players not better than him have represented team US... Chikena


OG Anunoby would have been part of our Olympic team,but he pulled out due to some reason at the last minute... He hasn't decided to represent the UK, his country of birth either.. would u say OG is a role player too? 🤣

typicalgamer:


Name a single SE player right now that can provide 5 clear chances for our strikers

did I for once bring up arguement of assist with you?

You asked aside osimhen which super eagles striker is better than Balogun which I replied with Moffi is better than him

Wetin bring assist,kvara and national team performance to the discussion?

Papi85:
did I for once bring up arguement of assist with you?

You asked aside osimhen which super eagles striker is better than Balogun which I replied with Moffi is better than him

Wetin bring assist,kvara and national team performance to the discussion?

God forbid bad thing
No be me and you talk balogun matter go read well again 😂

Information Correction: Victor Eletu yet to hit Flying Eagles camp.

Now, we were under the impression that Eletu has indeed hit camp but it is false. Little wonder he didn't feature in yesterday's friendly. Honestly, I don't understand why the media officers are playing hide and seek with this info and even misleading us just as they have been doing so with some friendly info in the lead up to the U20 WC.

Today, Victor Eletu just finished playing 73mins of AC Milan U19's 3-0 away win in the Italian Primavera.

TheSuperNerd:
Last time you asked was early on Sunday (May 14). He joined later on that Sunday and will dorn the Jersey #10.

Nino00:


USA won't wait until you start winnning medals before trying to woo you to represent them...that's beneath them... Even some of their elite athletes didn't start winning medals from the start.... Tobi was under their reach as a collegiate athlete when she was winning medals for her school. They could have approached her there..

Again, what you're saying is besides the point. I am not saying it couldn't have happened, it's why I sited an example of someone who switched. I'm saying it didn't happen in Tobi's case.

Scouting of talents start at high school in the USA, it's what determines college placements for the most part. Tobi grew up in Nigeria, and got her break with the African youth championship. Her current coach was the one scouting YouTube and saw her, then brought her to UTEP. She was not remotely on the US radar as her though with potentials, there were many US citizens already better than she was. Her coach however worked on her and her time got better.

Also, apart from the World Athletics qualification time for athletes, the USA also has their time. It's why I sited Tobi's time prior to the Diamond league of 2021. I doubt she'll have made team USA with that time.

I'll give you another example of switches. Ezzine Abba was born in the US to Nigerian parents, she isn't exceptional but she's as good as our current crop of 100m sprinters. She switched in 2022 to represent Nigeria (after she couldn't make team USA). Sadly for her, she didn't finish her doping test; there were 3 test to be carried out and she had done just 2. The AFN promised that they'll run the test a few days to the World Athletics Championship last year. She was already at the airport when they called her that they couldn't continue, it's why she didn't participate with Favour Ofili and Tobi Amusan.

Now she's switched back to the USA, and willing to fight her way through. Her time is getting better and she may just make the team. So this switches happen, but in Tobi's case the premise just isn't there.

Nino00:


You're just diverting... I never brought a comparison between Spencer and the other guards called up for the Olympics...

What I'm telling you is that Spencer didn't decide to represent Nigeria because he didn't have a chance with thr US... Plenty of players not better than him have represented team US... Chikena


OG Anunoby would have been part of our Olympic team,but he pulled out due to some reason at the last minute... He hasn't decided to represent the UK, his country of birth either.. would u say OG is a role player too? 🤣

Bro you worse pass this papi guy self

I asked you a simple question.
Would you pick Spencer that’s always injured over those 4 players i listed above ?
Kevin Durant
Jason Tatum
Devin booker
Dame lillard

You as a general manager you would pick Spencer as a starter and the core of your team over these guys ?

Yes or no

I never mentioned og even if oG doesn’t play for us
I respect him 💯 percent because that guy can’t cook almost any Nigerian soup single handedly

If you see the egusi he made for Demar derozan
See as the thing thick and dry damn 😭

TheSuperNerd:
Information Correction: Victor Eletu yet to hit Flying Eagles camp.

Now, we were under the impression that Eletu has indeed hit camp but it is false. Little wonder he didn't feature in yesterday's friendly. Honestly, I don't understand why the media officers are playing hide and seek with this info and even misleading us just as they have been doing so with some friendly info in the lead up to the U20 WC.

Today, Victor Eletu just finished playing 73mins of AC Milan U19's 3-0 away win in the Italian Primavera.

So y d double standard from d coach..if he can allow eletu to still join d team ,den y axe d inter Milan guy so early?

This is exactly one of the angles I hoped anyone here will hit on. This just goes to show Bosso never wanted Akinsanmiro Ebenezer.

4 days to the opening game and Eletu is still balling for AC Milan U19 meanwhile Inter U19 were willing to let Akin join one week to the tournament opener and Bosso said NO. Na wa.


Worse is the fact that they have been playing hide and seek with the information on Eletu's expected arrival in camp.

The NFF media guys even reported we won a friendly game 3-2 in Argentina while we actually played 2-2. The club we played with reported it on their handle as 2-2 but the NFF insisted it was 3-2 and even named the Scorers. I don't know what agenda they are trying to run with by reporting a false result. Is it to give the impression that the team is truly good to go for the mundial? Honestly.... lots of shady nonsense going on around this team.

elyte89:



So y d double standard from d coach..if he can allow eletu to still join d team ,den y axe d inter Milan guy so early?

komekn:


This is nonsensical.

This is your idea of SHINING in Europe players doing the basics in the most obscure and poor quality leagues in Europe .

If I were to be celebrating and talking about all the Nigerian origin players in the national conference the English 5th tier.

You would be up in arm's doing somersaults and giving a tirade of non stop derogatory abuse. You and quite a few others.

What a lame effort to discourage the good will and effort of another.

God help you.

Meliforme:

What a lame effort to discourage the good will and effort of another.
God help you.

Amen

TheSuperNerd:
This is exactly one of the angles I hoped anyone here will hit on. This just goes to show Bosso never wanted Akinsanmiro Ebenezer.

4 days to the opening game and Eletu is still balling for AC Milan U19 meanwhile Inter U19 were willing to let Akin join one week to the tournament opener and Bosso said NO. Na wa.


Worse is the fact that they have been playing hide and seek with the information on Eletu's expected arrival in camp.

The NFF media guys even reported we won a friendly game 3-2 in Argentina while we actually played 2-2. The club we played with reported it on their handle as 2-2 but the NFF insisted it was 3-2 and even named the Scorers. I don't know what agenda they are trying to run with by reporting a false result. Is it to give the impression that the team is truly good to go for the mundial? Honestly.... lots of shady nonsense going on around this team.

selfish interest has destroyed our football.