zicky:
Is these for real? The guy don fall my hand, when mikel, musa, ikeme could buy theirs, Success international career I haf finish.

TheGoodJoe:
So, most of the so called injury list players are those that refused to buy their tickets.

I hope the coach leaves them out in future games. We need devoted players. Not egotistical players who can not sacrifice for the team.

Flight ticket to play for your country.

BascoVanVeli:


I don't agree, its their money and they can do with it as they please. They didn't break any rules they are just tight with money no big deal.

TheGoodJoe:


Success comes from sacrifice. If any player is not ready to sacrifice to help the team qualify for the World Cup, they can focus on their club careers.

This is a World Cup qualifiers and Isaac Success who has not played a single Super Eagles game can not pay ticket for World Cup qualifiers.

Let him stay there. We know those who will fight for the team.

BascoVanVeli:


Without a shadow of a doubt can u tell me that Isaac Success had the money in his account? Maybe like the NFF his money takes time to process. My point is u can't make demands on money that isn't urs.

Mickael2:



I don't even know the players left, which other striker do we even have in the team besides Ideye? So for sure, was Aminu Umar invited? I am having doubts about this game but what you brought forward for me should be ok for the Zambians, it has stability in the form of Mikel and Iwobi but pace? well maybe short paces will do, we have scorers too so I maintain that it should be okay for Zambia Alone, but are we even sure that Mikel will play? God#!!!

joseph1013:
[size=14pt]ARSENAL STAR ALEX IWOBI DAZZLES AS EAGLES WIN TEST GAME 3-0[/size]



Nigeria’s Super Eagles defeated Plateau United 3-0 in a test game preparatory to Sunday’s World Cup qualifier in Zambia with Arsenal star Alex Iwobi again catching the eye with a brace.

Iwobi crowned a superb individual display when in the 54th minute he combined well with Manchester City forward Kelechi Iheanacho to double the Eagles lead.

He fired his second goal on the stroke of full time off a rebound.

His father, Chuka, in the stands could not have been prouder.

Gent of Belgium defensive midfielder Anderson Esiti opened scoring in the 36th minute following a fine solo run.

Esiti’s fellow holding midfield colleague Shehu Abdullahi was solid for the Eagles.

After a cautious start by both sides, Rangers forward Chisom Egbuchulam spurned the first clear-cut chance after nine minutes.

Plateau United, who finished 11th this past season, played more as a team than the Eagles with winger Bright Silas and overlapping defender Kelechi John outstanding for the Jos club.

The Eagles struggled to impose themselves on the match up to the first half an hour, before they upped their game.

In the second, what looked like the starting XI for Sunday’s match were introduced wholesale with right-back Musa Mohammed the only survivor from the first half.

It was a better contest after the interval with a lot more intensity.

However, Olympiacos striker Brown Ideye was wasteful in front of the Plateau goal, while Joshua Obaje and Kabiru Umar posted a more assured performance at the other end of the pitch.

There were a few slips between Eagles central defenders Kenneth Omeruo and William Troost-Ekong.

Eagles start list (4-2-3-1): Ikechukwu Ezenwa (Carl Ikeme 46) – Kingsley Madu (Elderson Echiejile 46), Musa Mohammed, Uche Agbo (Kenneth Omeruo 46), Jamiu Alimi (William Troost-Ekong 46) – Shehu Abdullahi (Ogenyi Onazi 46), Anderson Esiti (Mikel Obi 46) - Ahmed Musa (Alex Iwobi 46), Chisom Egbuchulam (Moses Simon 46), Nosa Igiebor (Kelechi Iheanacho 46) – Godwin Obaje (Brown Ideye 46)

http://africanfootball.com/news/652546/Arsenal-star-Alex-Iwobi-dazzles-as-Eagles-win-test-game-3-0

zicky:
Is these for real? The guy don fall my hand, when mikel, musa, ikeme could buy theirs, Success international career I haf finish.

joseph1013:


The way we make absurdity equal normalcy is beyond comprehension. Is it the responsibilities of players to buy their own tickets? We are being told that Lawmakers have joined some NFF officials to travel to Ndola, yet the same people cannot pay for the player's flight from his base.

The way we reason sometimes. So because Mikel and others bought their own tickets means it is the right thing to do and thus the international career of Success who refused should be finished?

Success didn't fall your hand, it's the NFF that has falled your hand.

zicky:
I thought Nff said something about paying back and the Officials traveling with the squad are paying from their pocket

joseph1013:


Do you know they have not paid money owed the players for the last match? Do you know they are yet to pay the money owed the players for the Olympics? That these same officials took themselves and their families to Brazil in the name of supporting the athletes? Do you know there is still controversy over how the NFF cornered the money the Japanese surgeon gave the players and coaches? Do you know Siasia has said NFF has money to pay them but has refused? That he said as a coach he understands if a player does not want to play for the national team? That he said he would sue the Federation for constantly reneging on their promises? That he can no longer work with those running our football right now?

See...it's very convenient to blame the players and leave the federation. That's what Nigerian fans do. All they want is to watch the players running on the field, it doesn't matter to them if the players are fed or doing alright psychologically.

joseph1013:
^^^It's a shame that instead of calling for accountability and asking for the head of Pinnick, some people here are blaming players for not buying their own tickets.

That's the way some said what Mikel did at the Olympics was no big deal because he has the money to foot the team's bills. Even if he has the money, is that his job? Is he making money to spend on the National team?

Will you continue to go to work if your employer keep insisting that you come to work without pay? I guess a lot of people here think that players are not human beings like them. SMH

ChrisKels:
Though I doubt Success is feigning injury but guys come on... What's making NFF broke? That nigga there that calls himself Pinnick is being economical with the truth. If u wanna blame somebody here, it should be the NFF not any of the players. It is their hard earned money, they do with it whatever that please them. By the way, what's the guarantee that they will get reimbursed by the NFF? Na today e start? They still owe ikpeba or so for a flight ticket since 90s. The NFF ain't trust worthy so plzzzzz let these boys be. Vent ur anger on those bunch of failures at the glass house biko not the players. Sacrifice ko!! Abegi jor

joseph1013:


The way we make absurdity equal normalcy is beyond comprehension. Is it the responsibilities of players to buy their own tickets? We are being told that Lawmakers have joined some NFF officials to travel to Ndola, yet the same people cannot pay for the player's flight from his base.

The way we reason sometimes. So because Mikel and others bought their own tickets means it is the right thing to do and thus the international career of Success who refused should be finished?

Success didn't fall your hand, it's the NFF that has falled your hand.

joseph1013:
The news does not even substance and some are already blaming Success for not using his own money to travel. Who is the official saying he is feigning injury? Does he not have a name? We are too quick to judge based on rumours as if we've been nursing grudges against the player beforehand.

TheGoodJoe:


You can say the news might not be true. It I up to Isaac Success to say it is not true.

But, if he refused to travel because he did not want to pay for his pocket, then he is not ready for the challenges Nigerian Super Eagles footballers face. He should focus on cementing his place in the Watford team.

joseph1013:


Until you can give evidence that you can go to work without pay, you have no moral standing to criticize any player for not paying for flight to play for Nigeria. Even ASUU go on strike if lecturers are not paid. What are you talking about?

Give evidence you can work without pay.

TheGoodJoe:


Which kind words without pay? The Super Eagles team is not their regular job. As long as others have sacrificed and are in camp, then Success should have helped.

I repeat, if the news is true, then he is not ready for the challenges of Super Eagles.

TheGoodJoe:


Would we have won the Olympics if Mikel, Ekong and co. Sat down to apportion blames? 80% chose to pay for their tickets. That is a very high percentage of devoted players.

This is a World Cup qualifiers. If it is too much burden for the other 20%, then sorry for disturbing them.

ChrisKels:


Thanks sir, but that's not normal. It is absurd. We all have our responsibilities cut out... This is the sole responsibility of the NFF. It is in no way incumbent on the players to buy their flight tickets. The Olympic issue is a show of shame from the NFF because they relented and are still relenting on their responsibility. If u knw u ain't capable, y assume the mantle? What tangible thing has this administration achieved ever since they got into power? They can't do their job yet they wanna impose it on the players. Let them resign if they see the work as too demanding. They should be ashamed of themselves that the players funded themselves at the Olympic and at the end they came out to take the glory. Bunch of lazy fucktards. Pinnick is killing our game, the truth must be told.

joseph1013:


A job is a job. A worker is worthy of his wages. That a man has chosen to work without pay does not make it a normal thing and something to be encouraged, especially when it is being shown over and over again that the employers perpetually have a slavish attitude.

You cannot say he is not ready for the challenges of the Super Eagles when you cannot show that you can work without pay yourself. Stop encouraging corruption and incompetence.

joseph1013:


A job is a job. A worker is worthy of his wages. That a man has chosen to work without pay does not make it a normal thing and something to be encouraged, especially when it is being shown over and over again that the employers perpetually have a slavish attitude.

You cannot say he is not ready for the challenges of the Super Eagles when you cannot show that you can work without pay yourself. Stop encouraging corruption and incompetence.

TheGoodJoe:


Where did I encourage corruption? I said he is not ready for the Challenges if the news is true. He should focus on Watford.

I never encouraged corruption and you attributing that to me is very low. I must say.

I wish the Federal Government can fight the corruption in the NFF. However, FIFA tag that interference. So do you advice players fold their arms, deny themselves a chance to play in a World Cup because of some corrupt officials?

TheGoodJoe:


Which kind words without pay? The Super Eagles team is not their regular job. As long as others have sacrificed and are in camp, then Success should have helped.

I repeat, if the news is true, then he is not ready for the challenges of Super Eagles.

TheGoodJoe:

If they can foot bills to make it to the World Cup, it is honorable for them. Mikel will remain respected for his sacrifices for the Nigerian team's Bronze medal at the Olympics.

Former players sacrificed a lot for Nigeria's success. The coaches like Manu Garba, Amunike, Oliseh, Keshi, Siasia etc sacrificed too.

If we are to keep succeeding, our players need to sacrifice. If players feel this is beyond them, goodluck to them.

TheGoodJoe:


It is not every job you collect wages. Some players donate their national team earnings to charity. A lot of people do charity work. It is not always about collecting wages.