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Re: Flying Eagles of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (New Zealand 2015) by joseph1013: 2:30pm On May 18, 2015 |
[b][size=14pt]Isaac Success Breaks Silence On Camp Absence[/size] Isaac Success has broken his silence on the reason behind his failure to attend the Nigeria Under 20s get-together in Germany despite the relatively short flight distance between Andalusia and Bavaria. The Granada striker has maintained again and again that he was in touch with the Flying Eagles backroom staff to keep them abreast of developments after the Spanish side did not sanction his trip to Nuremberg, contrary to reports. ''I did not attend the training camp in Germany because my club Granada is fighting to escape from relegation,'' Isaac Success told SL10.ng. ''For that reason Granada did not allow me to attend the camp. '' The bitter truth is that Flying Eagles coach, Manu Garba, has so much trust in Isaac Success and has named him to his 21-man roster ahead of other strikers that attended the training camp due to his exploits with the Golden Eaglets. ''I feel very, very happy to be named for the FIFA Under 20 World Cup. I was expecting it to happen because I was in touch with the coaches always. ''I can blend with the team because I am a professional player playing in one of the best leagues in the world. ''I am equal to the task of playing against any opponent at the World Cup, including Brazil,'' the Granada number 29 added. Finally, quizzed about his targets in New Zealand, Isaac Success answered: ''My target in the World Cup is to become the highest goal scorer and to help Nigeria to win the Under 20 World Cup this year.'' There had been doubts surrounding his fitness but that disappeared on Sunday evening, with Granada manager Jose Sandoval including him in the 18-man squad that travelled to Estadio Municipal de Anoeta to face Real Sociedad. [/b] |
Re: Flying Eagles of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (New Zealand 2015) by tbaba1234: 2:36pm On May 18, 2015 |
Success has not played in 3 weeks heading into a competition. At least simon moses and iheanacho are playing. 2 Likes |
Re: Flying Eagles of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (New Zealand 2015) by TheGoodJoe(m): 2:37pm On May 18, 2015 |
lexyman: Kenneth Omeruo was a teenager when Coach Keshi dropped the National Team Captain Joseph Yobo to play Omeruo. I believe these our Flying Eagles players will play a big role in Coach Keshi's squad for the next Nations Cup. 1 Like |
Re: Flying Eagles of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (New Zealand 2015) by TheGoodJoe(m): 2:38pm On May 18, 2015 |
tbaba1234: As long as Success is training regularly for Granada, he will be in good form for the tourney. |
Re: Flying Eagles of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (New Zealand 2015) by TheGoodJoe(m): 2:41pm On May 18, 2015 |
Success should kill any personal ambition. I prefer this team as the highest scoring team in the history of the competition than a player being the highest scoring player in the history of the competition. 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Flying Eagles of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (New Zealand 2015) by lexyman(m): 2:42pm On May 18, 2015 |
tbaba1234: Maybe at the end of the tournament he may become one of the unuse striker . Cos it will be difficult to displace Awoniyi unless Manu want to play 2 strikers upfront . |
Re: Flying Eagles of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (New Zealand 2015) by kannymoore(m): 2:45pm On May 18, 2015 |
olapluto: Bros.., Is Akpoguma a German name? Who exactly is a Nigerian to you? At 20yrs and @a height of 6.4ft, don't you think he'll be an asset to us? Oh!...so you'd rather prefer another Alaba and Adebayor case on our hands ba? Thank you very much bros. 3 Likes |
Re: Flying Eagles of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (New Zealand 2015) by lexyman(m): 2:48pm On May 18, 2015 |
TheGoodJoe: Yes , Kenneth was good ,not until is bad day against SA . But this team has talents ,he shld integrate 70% of them into the super eagles, we want younger blood that is hungry for success . 1 Like |
Re: Flying Eagles of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (New Zealand 2015) by tbaba1234: 2:50pm On May 18, 2015 |
TheGoodJoe: Nothing wrong with personal ambition as long as, it is not at the expense of team goals. 2 Likes |
Re: Flying Eagles of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (New Zealand 2015) by joseph1013: 2:58pm On May 18, 2015 |
[b][size=14pt]Bulbwa: World Cup Is My Time To Shine[/size] After making the final list of players to the U20 World Cup, Flying Eagles forward Bernard Bulbwa has said the World Cup will be his stage to shine. The 18-year-old scored a spectacular goal to help Nigeria beat Senegal 1-0 in the final of the last Africa Youth Championship in March to help Nigeria lift the trophy, and says this is his opportunity to make a bigger statement. “I thank God for what I did at the Africa Youth Championship but the World Cup is obviously a bigger stage and a bigger opportunity for me to showcase my talent. “This is my stage to shine and I believe I will not let Nigerians down by the grace of God. My teammates and I have worked really hard to get to this stage and hopefully we will go on to win the World Cup,” he said. The new Esperance acquisition played at the 2013 CAF U17 championship for Nigeria, but failed to make that year’s FIFA U17 World Cup. Having been named amongst the 21 players to play at the U20 World Cup, he says he is grateful to the coaches for giving him the opportunity. “I have to thank the coaches for giving me this opportunity and I am grateful. I will do my best so I won’t disappoint them,” he stated. [/b] 1 Like |
Re: Flying Eagles of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (New Zealand 2015) by safarigirl(f): 2:58pm On May 18, 2015 |
tbaba1234:personal ambition more often than not, can be extremely harmful to team progress. Remembes Sani Emmanuel and Stanley Okoro? Daz why I love Awoniyi my loff, such a humble, selfless somborri *wipes a tear* 2 Likes |
Re: Flying Eagles of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (New Zealand 2015) by safarigirl(f): 3:06pm On May 18, 2015 |
joseph1013:bia, wahstrong with all these chinge boys? Wahz all this "I wanna shine" "Is my turn to show myself, haters clear road" gist? See, somebody berra caution them before they enter field to be dashing ball to opponents or their grandma for village when there's a team mate closer to the net. It is the TEAM that is shining. If you do good for the team, you'll be noticed. After all, Chidera didn't do half as much as Awoniyi the loff of my life did, yet Porto signed him and Awo baby is still with Imperial 5 Likes |
Re: Flying Eagles of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (New Zealand 2015) by tbaba1234: 3:09pm On May 18, 2015 |
safarigirl: Before AYC, Awoniyi said he wanted to be the highest scorer. There is nothing wrong with that. As long as the team's goal is paramount. 1 Like |
Re: Flying Eagles of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (New Zealand 2015) by joseph1013: 3:14pm On May 18, 2015 |
[b][size=14pt]Flying Eagles ace Auta hopes to get contract at Molde[/size] Flying Eagles forward Billy Auta has said he is hopeful he will bag a deal at Norwegian club Molde. “I am right now in Norway and will begin trials with Molde,” Auta told AfricanFootball.com on arrival in Norway on Sunday. “I am fit and I am confident I will impress within a short time so as to be given a contract.” The player is highly-rated even though he failed to make the cut for the FIFA U20 World Cup in New Zealand. He is technically gifted, packs a decent shot and was at a time favourably compared to Granada ace Isaac Success by Nigeria U20 coach Manu Garba when he tried out with the country’s U17 team two years ago. The Wikki Tourists striker has previously been on the radar of Italian club UC Sampdoria. Molde are shopping for a direct replacement for another Nigerian star Daniel Chima Chukwu, who has moved to China. [/b] 1 Like |
Re: Flying Eagles of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (New Zealand 2015) by Nobody: 3:32pm On May 18, 2015 |
joseph1013:musa's stony face is enough to scare the ball away from the legs of any nifty striker. Reminds me of fearfully-made Taiwo. I kid. I like the dude's s.punk. Shows the team is sure-footed. 1 Like |
Re: Flying Eagles of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (New Zealand 2015) by BascoVanVeli(m): 4:22pm On May 18, 2015 |
arsetalks: That write up was self serving and down right unpatriotic. Why wait till now to say all that? Now that we have a coach who has won 2 U-17 world cups and overall 3 of the 4 tournaments he as entered as an head coach. I just don't see the purpose of that article. If we care about development then we should close all academies and only allow football to be played in schools so at least these boys would have an education, that is where we are dropping the ball, we send uneducated children overseas and frown when they fail but you see football is more mental than physical. While you are chasing a foreign coach im sure after 10 goals in 2 games there are some teams in Germany taking notes. We are still a force in producing talents and in that regard Manu Garba is at the fore front as of now. 1 Like |
Re: Flying Eagles of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (New Zealand 2015) by joseph1013: 4:46pm On May 18, 2015 |
[b][size=14pt]Breakdown Of Flying Eagles Squad Selection[/size] A lot has being said about the Flying Eagles World Cup list of 21 players and SL10.ng can now reveal the criteria used by Manu Garba to pick the players who will represent Nigeria. GOALKEEPERS: The duo of Dele Alampasu and first choice Joshua Enaholo were already guaranteed a place in the team but Olorunleke Ojo pipped Adamu Abubakar to the last available spot on the grounds of experience as even though there was little separating them in terms of ability,Ojo's status as a top flight goalkeeper in the Nigeria Premier league gave him an edge. DEFENDERS: The quartet of captain Musa Mohammed, Mustapha Abdullahi, Zahradeen Bello and Wilfred Ndidi naturally picked themselves but left full back Samuel Okon, who was the team regular full back at Under-17 level, lost out due to the fact that Ndidi can play that role if need arises hence Abdullahi need no back up – ruling out Okon. Also in central defence the trio of Abdul Ganiyu Saheed, Bashir Monsur and Prince Izu Omego were in battle for one last slot as deputy to Bello and Ndidi but while Saheed failed to grab his chance at the Africa Youth Championship with a shaky display when called upon to deputise for Omego, Monsur missed out on a chance to gate crash the squad by posting a below par performance in the game against Hoffeinheim. He was even substituted after 35 minutes. MIDFIELD SL10.ng gathered that coach Manu Garba used the utility nature of Akinjide Idowu and Chidibiere Nwakali to pick them as they can also play in defence. Nwakali as a central defender if the need arises and Idowu as a right full-back unlike Abdullahi Alfa who is offensive minded. On the other hand, Kingsley Sokari displayed in camp the reason why he was voted best young player in the Nigeria premier league. In training and friendly games Sokari has struck a good tandem with the duo of Ifeanyi Ifeanyi and Ifeanyi Matthew. Barring any last minute change they are the trio most likely to play in Nigeria's opening game at the World cup against Brazil. FORWARDS Because of the obvious fact that places for foreign like Isacc Success, Moses Simon, Musa Yahaya and Kelechi Iheanacho were non-negotiable, Wasiu Jimoh, Godwin Saviour, Chidere Ezeh, Christian Pyagbara, Alhassan Ibrahim, Usman Sale were all in competition to join Bernard Bulbwa and Taiwo Awoniyi upfront. In the end Chidera Ezeh, who had a below par Africa Youth Championship, was simply unplayable in camp with tricks and clever dribble runs that made the coaches settle for him. Godwin Saviour, right from the camp in Abuja, maintained a level of consistency rare among players vying for a final spot leaving the coaches with no option than to include him in their 21 man list. The biggest omission that generated debate among the coaches was that of Alhassan (populary called Muazam) as some of the coaches felt he should be included as compensation for missing out on the Under-17 team both at Africa and World level due to a failed MRI test and he also featured prominently in qualifying games for the team. However, just like he failed to light up the Africa Youth Championship in camp he also was a shadow of the player who Kanu Nwankwo once tipped to be the heir to his throne no thanks to inactiveness at club level and an injury that kept him out for two months earlier in the year leaving the coaches with the hard – but wise and honest – decision to leave him out in favour of the in-form Saviour Godwin. [/b] |
Re: Flying Eagles of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (New Zealand 2015) by LeeCodeman: 4:54pm On May 18, 2015 |
How I wish we can get this kind of brilliant assessment and selection from Keshi. 1 Like |
Re: Flying Eagles of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (New Zealand 2015) by joxxy01(m): 7:11pm On May 18, 2015 |
LeeCodeman:yep agreed...i just pray we get a good coach soon, keshi will never change. |
Re: Flying Eagles of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (New Zealand 2015) by joseph1013: 7:13pm On May 18, 2015 |
[b][size=14pt]Man City starlet Iheanacho granted visa to New Zealand[/size] Manchester City starlet Kelechi Iheanacho will fly into New Zealand ahead of the Flying Eagles squad after he was granted his entry to visa to the country. There were some fears over the visa to New Zealand for the 18-year-old Iheanacho because of a late application, but this was put to rest on Monday when he was issued the visa. His routing to the New Zealand will also mean he will arrive ahead of the main contingent, who are heading out from Frankfurt, Germany, as he will fly from Manchester via Singapore. Iheanacho was among the three Europe-based pros who did not attend the Flying Eagles training camp in Germany, but were named in the final 21-man squad for the tournament. The others were Isaac Success from Granada and Moses Simon of Belgian club Gent. Iheanacho was MVP of the 2013 FIFA U17 World Cup in the United Arab Emirates. [/b] 2 Likes |
Re: Flying Eagles of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (New Zealand 2015) by lexyman(m): 7:26pm On May 18, 2015 |
Good for iheanacho .... |
Re: Flying Eagles of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (New Zealand 2015) by samwind1508(m): 8:39pm On May 18, 2015 |
tbaba1234:The question is what is the value of so called youth coaches? Teaching a 10- 13 years old soccer is different to teaching a teenager / young adult aged 18-21 what football entails. we have heard of so many next Ronaldo and next messi and yet the original still does not yet have a clone. Different players learn differently and coaches must understand what it takes to bring out that talent of tactical awareness and technical input out of a player. Mouriho finds working with teenagers a headache but Guardola and van gaal would always go to the academy for full or emergency input. When you watch NPL you would fully understand how technically inadequate our players are. when you play in an academy, a player package is total and complete from the academic point of view to all aspects of football and more importantly the player way of life point in case Morrison of westham or etim esin 1 Like |
Re: Flying Eagles of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (New Zealand 2015) by tbaba1234: 9:11pm On May 18, 2015 |
samwind1508: Youth coaches produced all the players in the flying eagles today. Our league's issue is not just about talent. 2 Likes |
Re: Flying Eagles of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (New Zealand 2015) by EagleScribes: 10:08pm On May 18, 2015 |
arsetalks: You are saying something different from the writer of that nonsense article. Your points are very valid but how on earth will someone suggest a foreign coach for our age-grade especially U-20 at this time? Can such person point out one foreign coach that will do better job than Manu? Next time, he should address the article to the gods 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Flying Eagles of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (New Zealand 2015) by EagleScribes: 10:21pm On May 18, 2015 |
samwind1508: Bros, your point of view is subjective. 1) How many players from club academies if top clubs have become a hit like Messi since he graduated? What happened to them? 2) How many players from a country's U-20 are up to 5 playing top flight football today? 3) Iheanacho was the second highest goal scorer behind one guy from sweden. Pls where is the guy now? 4) How many stars from previous under-17 competitions are still top today? 5) Chelsea has the best U18 academy in Europe as we speak. How many of the players there will player first team football in the next 4 years? Will they be up to 5? I can ask so many other questions. Before you think of foreign coach, How many standard youth set ups do you have. Or you think oyinbo man will come with his kits and simulation materials? What is your local league doing about the development of these youngsters or will they be with oyinbo always? How many of the youngsters play for development. Take it or leave it, they go for the money! No time Please let's commend Manu Garba and hope for the best. I rest my case 7 Likes |
Re: Flying Eagles of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (New Zealand 2015) by tbaba1234: 11:18pm On May 18, 2015 |
3pm next match 2 Likes |
Re: Flying Eagles of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (New Zealand 2015) by P0intBlank(m): 3:00am On May 19, 2015 |
EagleScribes: Do these names sound familiar: Pablo Zabaleta, Lionel Messi, Sergio Aguero, Ezequiel Garay, Lucas Bigilia, Fernando Gago. These are players who won the 2005 FIFA U-20 world 2 Likes |
Re: Flying Eagles of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (New Zealand 2015) by safarigirl(f): 6:59am On May 19, 2015 |
EagleScribes:the guy's name is Be risha....supposed to be the next Zlatan, we dunno where he's at now What about our good friend Mosquito? Or those Uvorian players sef, where they at? |
Re: Flying Eagles of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (New Zealand 2015) by ypeace: 7:03am On May 19, 2015 |
Any news about yesterday's friendly match? |
Re: Flying Eagles of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (New Zealand 2015) by joseph1013: 7:32am On May 19, 2015 |
[size=14pt]Flying Eagles Dare Freiburg In Final Test Game In Germany[/size] The Flying Eagles will play their final test match this afternoon against Freiburg U23 team. The match will be played in Freiburg and kick-off time is 3pm local time. The Nigeria U20 team have won their first two training matches convincingly – they trounced Hoffenheim U23 5-2 and dismissed Nurnberg U19 side 5-0. Freiburg second team are widely believed will offer the sternest test for the African champions. “I am looking forward to a tough game after what I have been told about the Freiburg second team,” said assistant coach Nduka Ugbade. The Flying Eagles have been preparing in Germany for the past two weeks ahead of the FIFA U20 World Cup, which begins on May 30 in New Zealand. |
Re: Flying Eagles of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (New Zealand 2015) by EagleScribes: 7:47am On May 19, 2015 |
safarigirl: Abi o. Lucas Piazon, a chelsea loanee was snapped up after the U20 tournament. Where's he today? The Ghana team that won the U20 at Egypt, how many of them are playing top flight football? We can go on and on and on. While it is true that these guys need proper grooming with expertise, it is down to so many other factors for a player to fully develop 1 Like |
Re: Flying Eagles of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (New Zealand 2015) by safarigirl(f): 7:47am On May 19, 2015 |
ypeace:the match is today, there was no match yesterday |
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