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Re: All The News About The Olympic Eagles (U-23) HERE! by BascoVanVeli(m): 7:11pm On Jan 08, 2016 |
tbaba1234: I personally watched him play and score against Chievo Verona in a league match, his prior goal which earned him this start was a cup tie. Like i said he is a breath of fresh air for Roma since Totti is injured and Dzeko is not at top form. I wouldnt stick my neck out for a guy i never saw. |
Re: All The News About The Olympic Eagles (U-23) HERE! by Badosqi(m): 7:48pm On Jan 08, 2016 |
joseph1013:mocking? It is obvious you don't understand my post. I don't know why some of guys think there is nothing special about playing time. Wining and dining with some of the biggest players will not authomatically turn you to a big star, we all want Iheanacho to be one of the biggest stars that other young players would love to dine with. Playing regularly and showcasing skills you acquired in training will do. Training is very important and regular playing time is important too. This is January, man city can loan him out to a quality team for regular playing time if Pelle thinks he is too young for his team. And am I old enough to father a 19yr old kid? NO. I am presently in my early twenties. Unless it is possible for a 2yr old kid to impregnate a woman. |
Re: All The News About The Olympic Eagles (U-23) HERE! by tbaba1234: 8:09pm On Jan 08, 2016 |
BascoVanVeli: Let's see him start a few games in the league, first. 1 Like |
Re: All The News About The Olympic Eagles (U-23) HERE! by joseph1013: 8:17pm On Jan 08, 2016 |
Badosqi: Safarigirl is right, after all. 2 Likes |
Re: All The News About The Olympic Eagles (U-23) HERE! by BascoVanVeli(m): 8:28pm On Jan 08, 2016 |
tbaba1234: That is what i have been trying to say. If he can go untill may as the starting striker he would have to go in our pool of established young players like Success and Moses. |
Re: All The News About The Olympic Eagles (U-23) HERE! by terzurum5(m): 8:45pm On Jan 08, 2016 |
mijestic: How old was this guy (Sterling abi wetin be that his name) before he became a regular and outshined Victor Moses. Especially when they knew all of them where World Cup bound? What about Jordon Ibe and Dele Ali? These guys were prepared right from time for their national teams. Nacho's agents must think twice. 1 Like |
Re: All The News About The Olympic Eagles (U-23) HERE! by safarigirl(f): 9:13pm On Jan 08, 2016 |
terzurum5:You mention 3 British Citizens who have all opted to play for England, people who started from proper academies in England and are products of same academies, people who ave been exposed to pro-football and the processes since they could kick a ball. Does Kelechi have same benefits? No, he doesn't. He's arguably one of less than five teenage African kids who are fully home grown making waves in Western Europe currently. Compare him to people of similar circumstances Anyway, there are rumours of a loan move to West Ham.....but these are just rumors 2 Likes |
Re: All The News About The Olympic Eagles (U-23) HERE! by mijestic: 9:16pm On Jan 08, 2016 |
terzurum5:I wasn't even thinking about the national team when I made my comments. I was more concerned about personal development. But national team involvement is also important as you have rightly said. How does a good player get rated enough to merit a call up to national team when he doesn't have game time. Remember that it was Iheanacho's man of the match performance in a cup game in which he went the entire duration that earned him his one and only call up to the national team. He wasn't even on the initial list. He was a late addition after that performance. 2 Likes |
Re: All The News About The Olympic Eagles (U-23) HERE! by terzurum5(m): 9:54pm On Jan 08, 2016 |
safarigirl: I rate Nacho above these guys. Because if Nacho where given the kind of support those players got uptill today. He would have become better, but I still rate him above all of them. What I wanted to say was that if he where of the British origin, would they still have treated him the same way he is today? |
Re: All The News About The Olympic Eagles (U-23) HERE! by terzurum5(m): 1:49am On Jan 09, 2016 |
[b][size=14pt] Etebo Set To Join Portuguese Club [/size] By Johnny Edward: Nigeria U23 star Oghenekaro Etebo will join a Portuguese club this month, his representative Paul Onoamano has informed Comple tesportsnigeria.com. Etebo who won the most promising talent at the GLO/CAF Awards in Abuja on Thursday, has reached an agreement with a team who is yet to agree a fee with Warri Wolves. "Etebo will move to Portugal this January barring any last minute hitch," Onoamano told Completesportsnigeria.com. "He has signed an agreement to join the club and has agreed personal terms but Warri Wolves are yet to place a price," "There are teams from other countries that wants him but they can match the terms of agreement for the player." Etebo who scored five goals for the Dream Team at the CAF U-23 championship in Senegal has also been linked with moves to several teams in from North Africa. www.completesportsnigeria.com/etebo-set-join-portuguese-club/ [/b] 1 Like |
Re: All The News About The Olympic Eagles (U-23) HERE! by terzurum5(m): 1:51am On Jan 09, 2016 |
[b][size=14pt] Simon Hits Brace In Gent Win [/size] By Johnny Edward: Nigerian winger Moses Simon scored a brace for Gent in their 5-0 win over German second division side FC Würzburger Kickerson Friday. Simon who recently wedded his sweetheart Ibukun in Ibadan last year scored his first goal of the encounter in the 61st minute after waltzing through the Kickers' defence for his side's third goal. The Nigeria international however completed his brace 15 minutes later after his deflected shot beat Dominik Brunnhübner in goal for the German side as the Belgian Champions began their winter pre-season on a winning note. Moses has found the back of the net twice in 16 games for Gent who currently lead the Belgian Pro League with 43 points from 21 games two points adrift second placed Anderlecht who they host at the restart of the League on the 17th of January. www.completesportsnigeria.com/simon-hits-brace-in-gent-win/ [/b] 2 Likes |
Re: All The News About The Olympic Eagles (U-23) HERE! by terzurum5(m): 1:53am On Jan 09, 2016 |
[b][size=14pt] Siasia Tips Eagles For CHAN Glory [/size] By Bamidele Boluwaji: National U-23 Eagles Coach, Samson Siasia has tipped Home Eagles as one of the favourites to win the 2016 Championship For African Nations (CHAN) billed to hold in Rwanda from January 16, Completesportsnigeria.comreports. The Home Eagles who are expected to depart South Africa on January 16 for the tournament played a 1-1 draw with Angola in a friendly match played on Wednesday ahead of the tournament. Speaking from his base in the United States of America, Siasia said camping in South Africa will help the team to prepare well for the tournament. While praising the coaches' efforts in preparing the players for the tournament, Siasia said Nigeria has the quality to win the tournament. “Camping in South Africa will help the team because the players will be out of distraction and that will go a long way in helping the coaches and team concentrate on what to do,” the ex-Super Eagles coach told Comple tesportsnigeria.com. "I think the coaches have been doing a lot since the camp started, and I can tell you that I believe so much in the team and sure that they will not disappoint," Siasia reiterated. "The friendly matches they are playing should not be taken or seen as a win at all cost, but avenue for the coaches to put the team in proper shape ahead of the tournament. "I believe in the ability of the players and their commitment. There are quality players in the team and I am sure that they will not disappoint in Rwanda. Siasia however urged the players to ensure they remain focused and don’t underrate their opponents in Rwanda. Nigeria will play Niger, Tunisia and Guinea in the first round of the tournament. www.completesportsnigeria.com/siasia-tips-eagles-for-chan-glory/ [/b] 1 Like |
Re: All The News About The Olympic Eagles (U-23) HERE! by terzurum5(m): 2:18am On Jan 09, 2016 |
[size=14pt] Etebo, Victor Osimhen win CAF Awards Biyi Akangbe [/size] Nigeria U23star Oghenekaro Etebobeat compatriot Azubuike Okechukwu to the CAF Most Promising Player for 2015, while Nigeria U17star Victor Osimhenwas CAF Youth Player of the Year. Etebo was top goal scorer at the U23 AFCON in Senegal with five goals, while skipper Okechukwu was MVP of the tournament as Nigeria won the tournament and qualified for 2016 Rio Olympics. The Youth Player of the Year Award was won by another Nigeria star, Osimhen, who was record-breaking goal king at the U17 World Cup in Chile with 10 goals. He upstaged Mali U20 star Adama Traore, who was the MVP of the 2015 FIFA U20 World Cup in New Zealand. www.soccernet.com.ng/2016/01/etebo-victor-osimhen-win-caf-awards.html 1 Like |
Re: All The News About The Olympic Eagles (U-23) HERE! by terzurum5(m): 2:19am On Jan 09, 2016 |
[b][size=14pt] Nigerian youngster dump Arsenal for Wolfsburg Biyi Akangbe [/size] The 2015 FIFA U-17 World Cup sensation Victor Osimhenhas suggested he will be joining Wolfsburgof Germany having rejected the chance to join Arsenalin the English Premier League. Osimhen, who was named the youth player of the year at the Glo-CAF awards in Abuja on Thursday, said he had visited the Wolfsburg training complex in Germany. The 16-year-old striker also revealed that he intends to stay at the club as long as possible. He told reporters:“I have visited the team in Wolfsburg and with the promises the coach made to me when I visited the arena, I think Wolfsburg is my destination.” He added:“I’m going to stay at Wolfsburg for as long as the team can keep me.” Osimhen was named third most valuable player at the Fifa U17 World Cup where he scored 10 goals to win the Golden Boot award. He was called up to the Nigeria U23 side that won the U23 Africa Cup of Nations in Senegal last month. www.soccernet.com.ng/2016/01/nigerian-youngster-dump-arsenal-for.html [/b] 1 Like |
Re: All The News About The Olympic Eagles (U-23) HERE! by terzurum5(m): 2:25am On Jan 09, 2016 |
[b][size=14pt] Alex Iwobi Set To Leave Arsenal on Loan Biyi Akangbe [/size] Super Eagles forward Alex Iwobi has been linked with a move away from Emirates stadium, with Reading FC being a likely destination. According to a report on Daily Mail, 19-year-old Iwobi is in talks with Arsenal for a possible move to Madejski Stadium, home ground of Reading. Iwobi, the nephew of Nigeria legend Jay-Jay Okocha, has represented England at under 16, 17 and 18 levels but opted to play for Nigeria, the country of his birth. After his debut against Congo DR in a friendly game, Iwobi committed his future to the Super Eagles and hopes for a long career. The 19-year-old also revealed he’s looking to follow in the footsteps of his uncle and former Nigeria captain Austin Jay-Jay Okocha. The Lagos-born youngster had set his sights on breaking into Arsene Wenger’s first team squad after penning a new deal with Arsenal last year. He has played five times for the Arsenal’s first team this season, including in the 5-1 defeat by Bayern Munich in the Champions League last November. www.soccernet.com.ng/2016/01/alex-iwobi-set-to-leave-arsenal-on-loan.html [/b] |
Re: All The News About The Olympic Eagles (U-23) HERE! by terzurum5(m): 2:31am On Jan 09, 2016 |
[b][size=14pt] AF Nigeria Nigeria Premier League 2015 Warri Wolves Nigeria U23 star Etebo says he's headed to Europe [/size] Nigeria U23 star Oghenekaro Etebo says he is moving to Europe by Samm Audu Nigeria U23 star Oghenekaro Etebo has revealed he is set to move to Europe this month, but refused to name the club he has reached an agreement with. “This January I will move to Europe, everything has been agreed, but I won’t disclose the name of the club yet,” he said. On Thursday, the Warri Wolves midfielder was named CAF Most Promising Talent after he finished top scorer at the recent U23 AFCON in Senegal with five goals. Warri Wolves have placed a 2 million Euros price tag on the player even though this has since been reviewed downwards. Several Tunisian clubs including Esperance are reportedly willing to break the bank to sign Etebo. Two years ago, he underwent trials at Italian club Sampdoria, but a knee injury eventually scuttled the transfer. africanfootball.com//news/599382/Nigeria-U23-star-Etebo-says-hes-headed-to-Europe [/b] 1 Like |
Re: All The News About The Olympic Eagles (U-23) HERE! by terzurum5(m): 2:37am On Jan 09, 2016 |
[b][size=14pt] AF Nigeria 2015 FIFA U20 World Cup Nigeria (U20) Portuguese second division club sign Musa Yahaya [/size] Musa Yahaya - Has signed for Portuguese second division side Nigeria U20 star winger Musa Yahaya has signed what is believed to be a loan deal at Portuguese second division side Portimonense till the end of the season. The Portuguese club website announced Musa Yahaya’s arrival with a delighted Musa showing off the club's jersey. The winger, who has been widely compared to Brazil superstar Neymar, has been training with FC Porto Under-19 team. The Kaduna-born forward was one of the stars as Nigeria annexed a fourth U17 World Cup in Abu Dhabi three years ago. He also featured at last year’s U20 World Cup in New Zealand. Portmonense, who are based in Portimao, are seventh on the Segunda table with 36 points with 23 matches. africanfootball.com//news/599535/Portuguese-second-division-club-sign-Musa-Yahaya [/b] 1 Like |
Re: All The News About The Olympic Eagles (U-23) HERE! by Icon4s(m): 2:47am On Jan 09, 2016 |
BascoVanVeli: My friend u said Taiwo Awoniyi was nt on same planet with Ajayi, mayb jst bc Ajayi was a 3SC player and Awoniyi then jst signed for Liverpool and loaned to Eintranct Frankfurt. I was only proving to u in that argument that Ajayi was more suited than Awoniyi as d main striker of that U23. U can judge from the performances of d two strikers in dat CAF U23 tourney See the mistake u guys make is to underate youth players from the NPFL. Sooner or later u guys will find out that many of those Europe groomed players are nt much better than the NPFL youth players. Players like Etebor, Sokari, Okechukwu, Dimgba and Etor may b better than all the likes of Solanke, Sadiq Umar et al . Even Kelechi Iheanacho will have to up his game to break into d starting 11 of that team as u may know that Sokari & Etebor play similar roles as Iheanacho. And yes Ighalo is in a blazing form and he took d world by surprise. I am sure at 3-4 months ago u wouldnt have thought that Ighalo would have scored 14 goals by half of the season.However, i would still nt rate him as among the best strikers in d world yet. Lets see him sustain this form to d end of d season and or mayb play in Manunited(as being rumoured) and still maintain that goal scoring form. U implied I am in d habit of putting the "nt yet there" tag on our young players. I rather see it as u guys being too quick to hype young players. A player scores 2 goals in 2 appearances for AS Roma and next thing " he has replaced Dzeko", "he should b invited to the Super Eagles", "he should be in Rio". Plus all the Hype on Awoniyi and Iheanacho. I am nt taking anything away from these young lads. My wish is for them to become super stars bt the thing is we are always too quick to rate them as Super Stars. Many young African players end up like "a flash in the pan". They only do well as teenagers and feassle out when it matters most. I have been following youths football keenly since the mid 1980s so I know what I am talking abt. I have learnt that MOST promising talents dont end up living up to expectations. |
Re: All The News About The Olympic Eagles (U-23) HERE! by terzurum5(m): 2:52am On Jan 09, 2016 |
[b][size=14pt] AF Nigeria Serie A 2015/2016 AC Milan Nigerian youngster Sadiq Umar set to start against Milan [/size] Sadiq Umar flying high at Roma Shinning Nigerian youngster Sadiq Umar is set for his second start for AS Roma when they host AC Milan on Saturday in continuation of the Italian Serie A. Roma star striker Edin Dzeko remains suspended for the weekend game after his appeal against a two-match ban was not successful. Sadiq has been a breath of fresh air for Roma, who are fifth on the table. The 18-year-old striker has scored in each of his last two appearances for the Rome outfit, coming off the bench to head home in a 2-0 win over Genoa last month, and giving his club the lead in a 3-3 draw at Chievo Wednesday. The Kaduna-born youngster was promoted to the senior squad after he scored 14 goals in 10 matches for the youth team. africanfootball.com/news/599376/Nigerian-youngster-Sadiq-Umar-set-to-start-against-Milan [/b] 1 Like |
Re: All The News About The Olympic Eagles (U-23) HERE! by terzurum5(m): 2:54am On Jan 09, 2016 |
[size=14pt] AF Nigeria Premier League 2015/2016 Wolverhampton Wanderers Sheyi Ojo returns to Liverpool after failed Wolves loan [/size] Nigerian-born forward Sheyi Ojo has headed back to Liverpool after he struggled to impress while on loan at English Championship side Wolves. The 18-year-old Ojo made 19 appearances for Wolves, scoring three goals. He could be back on squad of the injury-hit Liverpool for Friday’s FA Cup tie against Exeter City, so too Tiago Ilori, whose father is also Nigerian. Ilori has had his loan at Aston Villa cancelled after suffering niggling injuries. Liverpool need him in the heart of the defence as centre-halves Martin Skrtel, Mamadou Sakho and Dejan Lovren are all injured. africanfootball.com/news/599182/Sheyi-Ojo-returns-to-Liverpool-after-failed-Wolves-loan |
Re: All The News About The Olympic Eagles (U-23) HERE! by terzurum5(m): 2:56am On Jan 09, 2016 |
[b][size=14pt] AF Nigeria 2018 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers - Africa Nigeria (U20) Alampasu upbeat after winning debut in Portugal [/size] Alampasu (extreme right) Nigeria goalkeeper Dele Alampasu has said he hopes to play more games in the new year after he debuted for Portuguese club Feirense in a 1-0 win over hosts Famalicao in a League Cup game. Alampasu was heroic for his team as he made no less than four point-blank saves and kept a clean sheet to emerge as man of the match. He said he was thrilled to make his bow in Portugal. "I know at some point it will happen because I have been doing well in training. I am looking forward to more games in 2016," he said. His representative, Olusola Orelaja, said the young shot stopper will now get a decent run at his Portuguese club. "It was not a surprise to us because he has been doing well both in training and friendly matches. Even he (Alampasu) could not believe it, though he knew his chance was fast approaching,”Orelaja said. “He will push the first-choice goalkeeper.” africanfootball.com/news/599092/Alampasu-upbeat-after-winning-debut-in-Portugal [/b] 1 Like |
Re: All The News About The Olympic Eagles (U-23) HERE! by Icon4s(m): 2:56am On Jan 09, 2016 |
terzurum5: Good, we need to see him play more games. 1 Like |
Re: All The News About The Olympic Eagles (U-23) HERE! by terzurum5(m): 3:09am On Jan 09, 2016 |
Icon4s: He keeps his head to the ground just like Ahmed Musa. I just hope he proves his worth in these games. 1 Like |
Re: All The News About The Olympic Eagles (U-23) HERE! by tbaba1234: 8:18am On Jan 09, 2016 |
Musa Yahaya to a second division Portuguese club all because of the greed of agents and handlers. All Nigerian youth players are plagued by this greed. Everyone wants to eat from the player even before he makes real money. 1 Like |
Re: All The News About The Olympic Eagles (U-23) HERE! by Nobody: 8:33am On Jan 09, 2016 |
tbaba1234: That's one of the reason why successes recorded Nigerian teams at youth levels are not being transformed to the senior team ... Where are the like of Sanni Emmanuel, Chrisantus etc..! Imagine Gambo Mohamed was being coerced to sign for a Vietnam club ! NFF that should be in charge of mentorship for these players are even involved in unscrupulous players transfer dealings. |
Re: All The News About The Olympic Eagles (U-23) HERE! by Icon4s(m): 8:49am On Jan 09, 2016 |
tbaba1234: IMO nothing bad in Musa Yahaya moving to 2nd division Portugues club. After all Taiwo Awoniyi is currently at a 2nd division German club, Arsene Wenger is abt to Offload Alex Iwobi to Reading-an English championship club, Chuba Akpom also plays in the championship. If that move will guarantee Musa Yahaya good playing time and opportunity to develop, better for him. The thing is even if he signs for the likes of Real Madrid, Barcelona, or the English giants they may send him to their youth teams and after wards loan him to lower sides in any part of Europe for him to gain game time. Musa Yahaya is a good player. And I want to believe it wont take long before the bigger clubs come for him. He jst needs to do his thing in that 2nd division club. So I am happy for Yahaya. A good step to me. 1 Like |
Re: All The News About The Olympic Eagles (U-23) HERE! by lakritz: 10:23am On Jan 09, 2016 |
Icon4s:I agree with you. The transfer is a loan move till the end of the season, not a permanent deal. He needs to play regularly to attract top clubs. Nigeria U20 star winger Musa Yahaya has signed what is believed to be a loan deal at Portuguese second division side Portimonense till the end of the season |
Re: All The News About The Olympic Eagles (U-23) HERE! by safarigirl(f): 3:31pm On Jan 09, 2016 |
Guess who's starting against Norwich alongside Aguero in today's FA Cup game.... 1 Like
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Re: All The News About The Olympic Eagles (U-23) HERE! by mijestic: 4:40pm On Jan 09, 2016 |
...AND GUESS WHO SCORES THE SECOND GOAL....IHEANACHO!!! 2 Likes |
Re: All The News About The Olympic Eagles (U-23) HERE! by safarigirl(f): 4:51pm On Jan 09, 2016 |
Toh, the news has been broken. 2 goals and 2 assists in 3 starts.....I go like dey fetch water for De Bruyne and Aguero abeg 2 Likes |
Re: All The News About The Olympic Eagles (U-23) HERE! by mijestic: 5:04pm On Jan 09, 2016 |
safarigirl:Actually, Pellegrini has been under pressure from man city fans to field Iheanacho. It became necessary when Sunderland and Bournemouth approached City to have him on loan for the rest of the season and this was turned down. City is trying to fend off interest from other clubs. 2 Likes |
Re: All The News About The Olympic Eagles (U-23) HERE! by BascoVanVeli(m): 5:16pm On Jan 09, 2016 |
mijestic: The point some people are trying on purpose to miss is that we all know he is capable of greatness we just want to see it more often. 1 Like |
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