Shymm3x:
This is the list of Yoruba boys I found playing for different football academies in the UK. They're all U-18, apart from Oduwa. I purposely left out a few established ones like: Ola Aina, Dele Alli, Moses Odubajo, and Dominic Solanke.

Considering how difficult it's to get into football academies in the UK - especially when you have gone past the "schoolboy" age. These guys are talented. Coupled with the fact that, when you're not white, it's more difficult. So you have to be supremely talented and composed when you go for trials. And once you flop one chance during trials, you may not be able to get another one.

Chelsea
Fikayo Tomori

Arsenal
Tolaji Bola
Nathan Tella
Toby Omole
Marc Bola

Liverpool
Sheyi Ojo
Bobby Adekanye

Manchester United
Tosin Kehinde

Manchester City
Tosin Adarabioyo
Nathaniel Oseni

West Ham United
Tunji Akinola
Emmanuel Onariase

Crystal Palace
Jason Akiotu
Fisayo Adarabioyo

Fulham
Elijah Adebayo
Dennis Adeniran

Charlton Athletic
Ademola Lookman

Leicester City
Andre Olukanmi

Leeds United
Moses Abioye
Dipo Olaosun
Nicky Ajose

QPR
Olamide Shodipo

Reading
Daniel Akinwunmi
Gabriel Osho
Hammed Lawal

Sheffield United
Emmanuel Adebowale

Southampton FC
Olufela Olomola

Stoke City FC
Shola Ayoola

Sunderland
Avis Ganiyu

Tottenham Hotspurs
Daniel Akindayini
Emmanuel Sonupe
Nathan Oduwa

Wimbledon FC
Toyosi Olusanya

Cardiff City
Adedeji Oshilaja

Burnley
Olatunde Bayode

Bradford City
Kesi Omolokun

cc: aareonakakanfo/CabbieAC, tupacshakur, forgiveness, raumdeuter, interloper et al

P.S: you can highlight the names you feel aren't Yoruba names on the list.

interloper:


i certainly agree with you bruh, what many of us perhaps shy away from or tend not to accept is that their is an "unwritten systemic script" to oust other tribes out from nigerian football . . . .what am not sure of is? if this is deliberate or not or perhaps an oversight from other tribes not desiring to be too participatory which i sincerely doubt.

if present day football administrators continue to promote some folks over another, they are more or less creating a mindset that good footballing can only come from x part of the country which we all know ain't true . . . . . .but again if a certain group have a dominant role in the playing career of this football teams, it's only goes to say future coaches, technical crew and administrators would again be chosen from this subset and thereby maintaining a jugular hold on football affairs, be able to determine selection, exit and entry criteria and of cos brand recognitions . . . . and some will even build a family dynasty/brand out of this, after all x brother played well so his sibling y should do us proud as well . . . . . . in some clime they call it institutional races and perhaps we might look for a name for this budding trend sooner than later . . . . hahaha

forgiveness:

Thank you sir, you've really done well to dig out these talented players for the world to know that Yorubas will always perform better on a level playing field.
I have been following the progress of these players I highlighted for the past 6-7 years now. I remembered when nicky Ajose moved from Manchester United to Bury on loan, he eventually became the highest goal scorer for his club and his goals led Bury to promotion making him the hottest under 20 Nigerian player at that time but as usual he was ignored. The thing pain me die.
I remembered when Liverpool beat off competition from top Europe's clubs to sign Sheyi Ojo from Milton Keyness Don with undisclosed fees believed to be in the region of $2 million. When he was just 14 years old. He is now one of the key players in Hull city in the Championship but as usual they will prefer an academy player(Alex Iwobi) to a Championship player. that is Nigeria for you oo.
Bobby Adekanye was formerly an Ajax academy player before he was lured to Spain by Barcelonia at the age of 12. I even saw his skills on YouTube at the age of 12, it was awesome to see an 11 years old boy displayed such abundant skills. He left Barcelonia early this year for Liverpool because of FIFA sanction on Barca for under age transfers. He is also a left footed player like Sheyi Ojo. This one too no go enter Nigeria team due to.......

interloper:




@forgiveness . . . .quite an very interesting expose you threw up there, giving us a live commentary so to say of how our boys have faired internationally nee the UK but get next to nothing in recognition or call up back home and again a shout out to @shymex for digging out this names and clubs which certainly has given us an in-depth pattern of how this dirty behind the scenes football politics is being played out repeatedly for all to see and with all her inherent tribal undertones on full display.

So how then do we correlate this abundance of talents from a certain part of the country and they are literally extinct when it comes to playing for our national teams? I am not subscribing that home based players should be ignored but a medley of home based and foreign based players will certainly help in cross fertilisation of skills, keeping the spirit of brotherhood and friendship alive by playing with team mates from across diverse background which will certainly help in no small way in killing the feeling of mistrust we have for one another in this country and foster more unity. . . . . . .

But a situation where xyz tribe is continuously being featured and headlining all soccer events again ain't cool, after all football in Nigeria still remains a rallying point for all Nigerian citizens and as such team selection should be sacrosanct in my own opinion, so we all get a sense of belonging and a good vehicle for the young ones to know they will always be welcome within the sporting community devoid of all those national fault lines we try so hard to hide like it's never in existence in the first instance.

anonimi:


HOW do you mean that Jonathan "sidestepped Yorubas"?
If you respond with specifics, then I can reply appropriately.
Cheers.

SexyKaycee:
Has it ever occurred to you that Yorubas overseas dnt mke d national team cut because of their long stay overseas sometimes up to four generations which mke dem have mre affinity for d English national team over the Nigerian one

modath:



You just bought yourself an album full of pictures....

SexyKaycee:
Has it ever occurred to you that Yorubas overseas dnt mke d national team cut because of their long stay overseas sometimes up to four generations which mke dem have mre affinity for d English national team over the Nigerian one

Ritchiee:
Read this and you would know what I meant...pls,don't argue with the Mulikah thingy.
I still respect Jonathan,though.He was a real gentleman...
https://mobile.facebook.com/TheYorubaPeople/posts/296047743834554

interloper:




@forgiveness . . . .quite an very interesting expose you threw up there, giving us a live commentary so to say of how our boys have faired internationally nee the UK but get next to nothing in recognition or call up back home and again a shout out to @shymex for digging out this names and clubs which certainly has given us an in-depth pattern of how this dirty behind the scenes football politics is being played out repeatedly for all to see and with all her inherent tribal undertones on full display.

[size=18pt]So how then do we correlate this abundance of talents from a certain part of the country and they are literally extinct when it comes to playing for our national teams?[/size] I am not subscribing that home based players should be ignored but a medley of home based and foreign based players will certainly help in cross fertilisation of skills, keeping the spirit of brotherhood and friendship alive by playing with team mates from across diverse background which will certainly help in no small way in killing the feeling of mistrust we have for one another in this country and foster more unity. . . . . . .

But a situation where xyz tribe is continuously being featured and headlining all soccer events again ain't cool, after all football in Nigeria still remains a rallying point for all Nigerian citizens and as such team selection should be sacrosanct in my own opinion, so we all get a sense of belonging and a good vehicle for the young ones to know they will always be welcome within the sporting community devoid of all those national fault lines we try so hard to hide like it's never in existence in the first instance.

anonimi:


Sorry sir but that Facebook post is mostly the ranting of someone who was affected by the sack of Aviation ministry people trying to wrap baseless sentimental things around it.
Two of the three main ministers responsible for Jonathan's socio-economic TRANSFORMATION are Yorubas, Adesina & Aganga. Is that not so?
Why would you support someone talking about JUICY appointments to "empower" Yorubas, which is clearly a CORRUPTION mentality
Should we not be focused on having COMPETENT people who can impact their areas of public responsibility?
Abi how do we make progress as a country?
The ongoing discussion on Eagles selection is not about "juicy" appointments or is it

CabbieAC:
Interloper so many questions begging for answers

shizzy7:
I don't understand the connection between kogi, kwara and south west because some of them have Yoruba names. I don't know Why they are zoned with the North...

tevinsolt:


good idea, there are too many misconceptions about Kwara state that needs to be cleared up.

Katsumoto:

Is the Commonwealth defined by the borders of the 6 SW states or is it inclusive of all Yorubas?

If it is inclusive, then you don't need a day for them. They should be able contribute on all matters at all times. Besides, how do coordinate a day when they all turn up?

Anyone connected to Yoruba should be able to comment at any time. Perhaps the rules were set at the start and I haven't read from page 1.

Just my humble opinion.

interloper:


Just to draw your attention more to my own opinion regarding this eagles selection thingy, from where am looking at things am not driving my points from the prism of "juicy appointments" just to let you know for starters.

I believe in the truism of fair play, fair representation and giving every one an opportunity to contribute regardless of race, creed, tribe to unleash their God given talents especially in the sporting fields, but if i were to take more than a pedestrian look at available records past and present as per team selection and others, am sure for a truly discerning mind what comes to fore is the predominance of a certain part of the country constantly hardlining our footballing tournaments . . . . . .

And for others asking questions about this skewed selection, you seem to be in a hurry Sir to label them as another run of the mill folks advocating for juicy appointments for their kindred thereby relegating merit to the background, which i most reiterate is not the premise of my own points . . . . .

CabbieAC:
Shymex what do you think about Katz's opinion?

ProfShymex:


Hopefully, you'll kick start it by educating us about ya state. The plight of the Yorubas there. Performance of ya governor. Etc..

ProfShymex:


Sir Aareonakakanfo, I just answered Emeritus Prof. Katz's question.

Now to football - this is going to get interesting.

anonimi:



You completely misread my comment about the Eagles selection as it aligns fully with what you wrote above.
Please read my post again.
Thanks

forgiveness:

Thank you sir, you've really done well to dig out these talented players for the world to know that Yorubas will always perform better on a level playing field.

I have been following the progress of these players I highlighted for the past 6-7 years now. I remembered when nicky Ajose moved from Manchester United to Bury on loan, he eventually became the highest goal scorer for his club and his goals led Bury to promotion making him the hottest under 20 Nigerian player at that time but as usual he was ignored. The thing pain me die.

I remembered when Liverpool beat off competition from top Europe's clubs to sign Sheyi Ojo from Milton Keyness Don with undisclosed fees believed to be in the region of $2 million. When he was just 14 years old. He is now one of the key players in Hull city in the Championship but as usual they will prefer an academy player(Alex Iwobi) to a Championship player. that is Nigeria for you oo.

Bobby Adekanye was formerly an Ajax academy player before he was lured to Spain by Barcelonia at the age of 12. I even saw his skills on YouTube at the age of 12, it was awesome to see an 11 years old boy displayed such abundant skills. He left Barcelonia early this year for Liverpool because of FIFA sanction on Barca for under age transfers. He is also a left footed player like Sheyi Ojo. This one too no go enter Nigeria team due to.......

interloper:

@forgiveness . . . .quite an very interesting expose you threw up there, giving us a live commentary so to say of how our boys have faired internationally nee the UK but get next to nothing in recognition or call up back home and again a shout out to @shymex for digging out this names and clubs which certainly has given us an in-depth pattern of how this dirty behind the scenes football politics is being played out repeatedly for all to see and with all her inherent tribal undertones on full display.

So how then do we correlate this abundance of talents from a certain part of the country and they are literally extinct when it comes to playing for our national teams? I am not subscribing that home based players should be ignored but a medley of home based and foreign based players will certainly help in cross fertilisation of skills, keeping the spirit of brotherhood and friendship alive by playing with team mates from across diverse background which will certainly help in no small way in killing the feeling of mistrust we have for one another in this country and foster more unity. . . . . . .

But a situation where xyz tribe is continuously being featured and headlining all soccer events again ain't cool, after all football in Nigeria still remains a rallying point for all Nigerian citizens and as such team selection should be sacrosanct in my own opinion, so we all get a sense of belonging and a good vehicle for the young ones to know they will always be welcome within the sporting community devoid of all those national fault lines we try so hard to hide like it's never in existence in the first instance.

CabbieAC:
Shymm3x/forgiveness/interloper speaking of Dele Alli who plays for Tottenham,quality midfielder anytime anyday.He used to be with MK Dons before he moved to Tottenham for 5m pounds.Scored 16 goals for MK Dons last season helping them secure promotion to the championship and he has played for England U17, U18 and U19 teams.

Tottenham are even trying to offer him a new bumper deal

Early this year,John fashanu tried to lure him to the Nigerian National team but we haven't heard anything since then

This one fit no enter National team due to.......

Lets see whether Oliseh will pull another keshi on us

CabbieAC:


One thing I can deduce from this list is that majority of the players are from the South-south and Oliseh is also from the South-south

Hmmmn Co-incidence?

ProfShymex:


Hmmmm.

I think that might be the pattern. Igbo coaches select Igbo players. South South coaches select South South players. Yoruba coaches select Yoruba players. Hausa/Fulani coaches select Hausa/Fulani players.

Yet they want to win laurels and some clowns will tell us that football unites Nigeria. Hysterical.

CabbieAC:
Shymex/forgiveness/interloper a lot of people try to downplay the tribalism aspect of it.I mentioned yesterday that tribalism plays a major role.I've sponsored friends for trials before and I know how things work

During trials,these factors are very crucial

-Money
-Connection
-Ability
-Tribe

In that order

but one thing I'll also add is that the Yoruba talents out there find it difficult to get sponsorship and this is where I might have to agree with interloper.The average Yoruba parent is less willing to sponsor his Child compared to parents from other tribes

CabbieAC:

I try as much as possible not to discuss the tribalism aspect so it won't appear like I'm playing victim but for how long are we going to keep hiding from the truth

These things are obvious.Coaches will definitely favour players they have more chemistry with.Its like me going to another country for the first time and I see 5 nigerians and one of them is Yoruba.I'll definitely flow with him more because he speaks my language.Its just natural