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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by chrisooblog: 1:26pm On Oct 17, 2016
really interesting read it's early days but i'm beginning to think this rohr signing was inspired. like his calm temperament and father figure disposition. only thing i disagreed with him in his interview is the return of enyeama. enyeama is our footballing legend and icon but his time in the super eagles has passed. assuming we qualify God willing for the world cup in russia are we going to say ikeme should make way for vincent? that won't be fair to carl and we all know enyeama is not coming back to quietly sit on the bench. this is a recipe for potential disagreements and team disharmony. rohr best stay away from all that. it's like he doesn't quite trust the home based goalkeepers but the goalkeeper trainer alloy agu should work to convince rohr of their ability.

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VERY IMPRESSIVE INTERVIEW BY ROHR, MANY OF THE ISSUES RAISED ON THIS THREAD WERE ADDRESSED. talks about the RB and LB position, talks about how Musa Muhammad could not measure up in training, talks about Enyeama rejoining if we qualify for the WC..

Congratulations coach, it's two wins from two games for you as Super Eagles coach. What is the feeling like?

Rohr: I feel great starting my job as coach of the Super Eagles on a good note, winning two competitive games. The recent win in Zambia gives me the feeling that we are up to something great. It is nice to work with the players and officials of the team. The Nigeria Football Federation has also made my stay so far wonderful. I am enjoying my stay here now

After Zambia comes Algeria next month. How much do you know about the Algerians?

We know them very well because most of the players have been educated in France, played in France, come from the French academy. Some of them played for French junior teams before changing to playing for the Algerian national team. I have seen them play live and I know their setup. Of course, I know the players.

We will know more of the way they played against Cameroon when the video clips and reports get to us. I sent someone to watch the game and I await the details from him. I have also seen the match on television. We shall do an analysis of the video when we get it and then take it from there and we will know much more about them.

Riyad Mahrez and Islam Slimani are the Algerian team's star men. Will you pay special attention to the two?

There are big players and star men everywhere. In Zambia, we have Kalaba, Mbesuma and others. Perhaps these ones are at a higher level, we know that it will be very difficult to beat the Algerians, but we have confidence now and will be ready for them. We shall not pay special attention to Mahrez or Slimani. Now our team has high spirit and confidence. Collectively, we are not afraid of the Algerian team.

How did you restore the confidence and the feel good spirit in the Super Eagles?

There is no magic about that. I am a positive man and I know the talents are there in Nigeria. They need fatherly guidance to get going. They responded well to invitation to camp and their attitude has been wonderful. There were lots of communication between us and I demanded discipline on and off the field from them. Good ambience and work ethic have also helped in restoring confidence back in the team.

They made sacrifices for one week prior to the game in Zambia. They did not go out, did not see their families, they only worked. I kept them busy after training with videos and meetings. The spirit was good and we took it to Zambia and won. So they know the reward for hard work now, and we hope to continue to improve from there.

Is this spirit of the team good enough to see the Super Eagles grabbing the World Cup ticket ahead of Cameroon, Algeria and Zambia?

Yes, my players want to have the World Cup ticket. The ticket will be difficult, but everybody knows that we have the capacity to come first out of this group, but you know it requires a lot of hard work. We have already three points, I'm sure with 12 points we could be the team coming out of this group. We shall work very, very hard to ensure that we win all three of our home matches to get 12 points.

After the first game, we are on top, and we can say Cameroon did well to get a draw in Algeria and now it is in our hands to beat the Algerians in Uyo. I know that it will be difficult because they also don't want to lose in Uyo. But we want, absolutely, to win this game and remain on top of the group

Should Nigerians expect new players in the Super Eagles for the game against Algeria next month?

Yes, because all the injured players will be ready, you know who the players are. Four of them who missed the Zambian game will return, one of them had family problem, he will come back. There will be some changes and perhaps the local players will be handicapped because they will be on holidays and will find it difficult to have a rhythm. They don't train and they don't play at this period. It will be difficult for local players, but we shall see if we can organise something, may be a training for them to remain in shape. I don't know if I will open camp for them, but it will be pretty difficult for them to meet up now that they are on break.

Does that mean that the overseas-based players who do not play regular football in their respective clubs will not be invited?

It is good for players to play regular football in their respective clubs to keep in shape and have rhythm. The home-based might come to camp first for us to see how they cope before those abroad join. But I might have a few exceptions in inviting players who don't play regularly for their clubs. So I will need players who play every week for their clubs.

That is why Musa Mohammed who had not played even one minute football since after the Tanzania game was benched because he could not measure up and Mikel also has not played for Chelsea trained well and he gave me a good 90 minutes in Zambia. He did well, so he might return for Algeria on November 12. But they must all go and play games in their clubs. I have told them to go and fight for places in their respective clubs.

How will you monitor these players? Will you visit them in Europe?

Of course, we will go to see the players in their clubs, either me or my scouts. So we know who is playing and those who are not playing. The fittest players who prove themselves in their clubs will get invited.

What is your impression of Carl Ikeme's performance against Zambia in Ndola and so far under you as Nigeria coach?

I've known him before now. I have seen him in his club, Wolverhampton Wanderers a second division side in England. I like his approach to the game, his concentration, calmness, attitude to training and games. He is a good goalkeeper and I must commend him for his saves in Ndola. Carl kept us in the game by pulling at least three great saves. He was the man of the match against Zambia. Great guy.

With Carl's performance in goal, do the Super Eagles still need Vincent Enyeama?

Yes, I said it that I wanted Vincent Enyeama to return from retirement and I called him and we spoke with him. He will come back if we qualify for the World Cup. We need very good goalkeepers in the Eagles. We have two local goalkeepers whom I don't know if they will fit in if Carl sustains an injury, so I think we need two big goalkeepers. Of course for this moment, Carl is number one. We cannot change him, he will be number one for the next game.


Is the Super Eagles defence the weak link of your team?

Everybody knew before I arrived here that we need to build a new defence, and unfortunately there were injuries and we had to do two changes in that area of the team. In the game against Tanzania, we had a good defence; we did not concede a goal, they prevented them from scoring.

Leon Balogun got injured playing for his club and Mohammed Musa did not play at all for his club and that was why we made a change and brought in another player. Now we will watch some positions, we will watch what happen at right-back and left-back. We have a strong central defence, so no problem. We shall try and see if the same players will do well in their clubs to come back or we look for new ones.

Ahmed Musa came in as a late substitute in Zambia. Was it your strategy or he was not fit?

Ahmed Musa has not played for Leicester in their last few matches and so we had to watch his sharpness and decided to bring him in the last 20 minutes when Moses Simon was getting tired. That was what we did and he brought in a lot of speed and motivation. He also had one good shot at goal. I hope he will start playing again in Leicester because when he plays there, he can be able to start the next game for us.

Are Iwobi, Iheanacho and Mikel the most important players of your team?

Of course, you have seen what happened. They have scored, they played well, they are young players. I mean Kelechi and Iwobi are very young players who are driven by an experienced player in Mikel.

Our kind of playing is good football, the passing game. Technical football, not so many touches, we like to play directly, collectively bringing in the wings and the full-backs coming forward. They played accordingly in Ndola and I appreciated them very much. We shall try and get better with our style. It is too early to say if I would build the team around these three players.

You have bonded well with your players and home officials. But were you aware that one of the local coaches has yet to get a contract?

We have a strong bond as a team and we work hard to get results. We relate as a family, we try to be friends with the players and officials, and we respect each other. The assistants I brought in know we have to work closely with the Nigerian officials, likewise the other coaches, medical team, coordinator, media man and equipment manager. We did not come here to lecture but to help them grow and get the results for our team. We are one ‎happy family, I am satisfied with the co-operation I am getting from everyone.

On the contract of the Nigerian coach, I want to tell you that the federation president and I went to some places on Tuesday and what I got was positive. I have been assured that in the next few days Salisu Yusuf will sign his contract as chief coach of the Eagles and he would be paid his wages like us. The federation and the minister now have a strong solidarity and this is good for the team to succeed.

My joy now is that the minister and the federation are now working together for good and we need their solidarity to be able to go to the World Cup in Russia. A big country like Nigeria need all the political will and government's strong support to succeed because the talents are there to go to any length.

Can you confirm that the NFF has paid the Super Eagles bonuses and allowances?

Yes, the federation has paid the bonuses for the Tanzania game, including other allowances, as well as other outstandingly dues to the players and officials. They have also assured us that the bonus for the away victory against Zambia will be paid before the next game. We are okay with the federation and we appreciate the efforts of the president.

Do you feel disappointed that Nigeria will not be at the 2017 AFCON in Gabon?

I feel bad but the Super Eagles have been eliminated and there is nothing I can do about it but to focus on the World Cup. We have forgotten about it, but we have the possibility to watch Algeria and Cameroon to know what they do and how they play. We shall also use the period of AFCON to see other players, those we have not seen. You cannot use two games to see everybody. We must always be positive in every negative because in each negative there is the positive side.

After next month's game, the Super Eagles' next match will be in August 2017. What will the team be doing before then?

We look at the FIFA window and try to exploit it to play as many friendly games as possible. We talk to some notable countries in and outside Africa to prepare the Eagles. March and June give us the opportunity that will see the Eagles in action during the FIFA windows.

Your final word to Nigerians….

I want to say a big thank you to Nigerians, especially the Uyo fans, for the warm welcome and support they gave me in the game against Tanzania. I am happy to be working in Nigeria now and I feel like I am already a Nigerian. I hope that when we go back to Uyo, the pitch will be better than the last time and we need the supporters to be the 12th man to beat Algeria. We have to have our people behind us for 90 minutes of the game. We have to cheer our players whether good or bad and make things difficult for the Algerians


Read more at http://www.completesportsnigeria.com/rohr-%e2%80%8e-need-uyo-fans-12th-player-nigeria-algeria/#IHL70KVfXlA4tRcV.99

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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by lakesidepapa(m): 1:28pm On Oct 17, 2016
lexyman:




The bench will not be weak . Don't forget Musa is still there on his good day , he can play like blazing theowalcot . But on his bad day he will remain "as Musa"
You also have either Ighalo or ideye .... I know some of the home base had to pave way for Isaac success and Ighalo . This formation yielded result of Chelsea , the made Leicester looked like a team battling relegation .

3:4:3 formwation requires a workaholic Dm . Just exactly the same way Kante played for Chelsea yesterday . Is Mikel ready to play that way ?



U shouldn't expect Mikel to play DM in that formation. Onazi can do the needful, he's very mobile and workaholic, he just need to sit back.

What I mean is that we need a formidable bench who can compete and be compared to the ones on the display, Isaac can sub off Ideye later, the goals would still come. Then it's fine.!
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by lakesidepapa(m): 1:32pm On Oct 17, 2016
TheSuperNerd:
Uhhhmmmm..... The NFF is still an ass of an organisation despite the small good.

They are still the ones that caused the U-20 team to fail to qualify.

They oversaw the failure of our u-17s also.

So abeg... they are to be commended for the good, yes.... But hit hard for the bad biko.






You are totally right, I can't argue with you on that. They are good on that but they use to have their bad days.
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Oasis007(m): 2:00pm On Oct 17, 2016
*Sigh*

We can't have more than 11 Players on the Field..... also we can't invite more 23 Players to the Camp!

Presently, the Team is nearing perfection, Rohr is building a Team that plays his way, his style and philosophy.

He knows the kind of Players that fit his Game-plan. He's working round the clock to fix the Team, to make Super Eagles a formidable Team in the World!

So Because Etebo is banging Goals recently, he has become a Beast, hence must be given a chance to lead the Eagles line against the Algerians?!

With all these suggestions here and there..... when are we going to have a starting Eleven for the Super Eagles?! When the Team is gonna have a shape?!

The trio of Iwobi, Moses and Iheanacho should be given time to blend well together. They would always be available for the Team bar injury and suspension!

Ighalo holdup play is fastatic, same as Ideye. The striking Position isn't all about scoring, also to terrorize and weaken the opponent's Defence and creating chances!

We need Ighalo and Ideye in the Team for the likes of Iheanacho, S. Moses, Iwobi to be banging Goals. While Defenders are battling to stop Ighalo (or Ideye) from scoring, the Trio would be doing the damages to the Opponent.

We are simply giving ourselves unnecessary headache with baseless arguments. Even NFF can't impose Players on Rohr led Coaching Crew talk less of Fans!

We can be identifying Talents for the Super Eagles - which is a very good idea, but asking the Technical Adviser to play them by must is wrong!

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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Napoleon55(m): 2:09pm On Oct 17, 2016
TheGoodJoe:


If he is good enough, the coach should give him a chance. Not which league he plays. Or is Ekong in Arsenal or Chelsea?
I was only referring to Forgiveness alone sarcastically just to keep his brain busy because he creates arguments out of nothing the way Ozil creates chances out of nothing. Why would he say that Ajagun is better than all our Midfielders that includes Mikel(Chelsea),Iwobi(Arsena) ,Iheanacho(Man city

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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheGoodJoe(m): 2:14pm On Oct 17, 2016
Oasis007:
*Sigh*

We can't have more than 11 Players on the Field..... also we can't invite more 23 Players to the Camp!

Presently, the Team is nearing perfection, Rohr is building a Team that plays his way, his style and philosophy.

He knows the kind of Players that fit his Game-plan. He's working round the clock to fix the Team, to make Super Eagles a formidable Team in the World!

So Because Etebo is banging Goals recently, he has become a Beast, hence must be given a chance to lead the Eagles line against the Algerians?!

With all these suggestions here and there..... when are we going to have a starting Eleven for the Super Eagles?! When the Team is gonna have a shape?!

The trio of Iwobi, Moses and Iheanacho should be given time to blend well together. They would always be available for the Team bar injury and suspension!

Ighalo holdup play is fastatic, same as Ideye. The striking Position isn't all about scoring, also to terrorize and weaken the opponent's Defence and creating chances!

We need Ighalo and Ideye in the Team for the likes of Iheanacho, S. Moses, Iwobi to be banging Goals. While Defenders are battling to stop Ighalo (or Ideye) from scoring, the Trio would be doing the damages to the Opponent.

We are simply giving ourselves unnecessary headache with baseless arguments. Even NFF can't impose Players on Rohr led Coaching Crew talk less of Fans!

We can be identifying Talents for the Super Eagles - which is a very good idea, but asking the Technical Adviser to play them by must is wrong!



Rohr has his eyes on Etebo. It was injury that kept him out of camp.

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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheGoodJoe(m): 2:18pm On Oct 17, 2016
Oasis007:
*Sigh*

We can't have more than 11 Players on the Field..... also we can't invite more 23 Players to the Camp!

Presently, the Team is nearing perfection, Rohr is building a Team that plays his way, his style and philosophy.

He knows the kind of Players that fit his Game-plan. He's working round the clock to fix the Team, to make Super Eagles a formidable Team in the World!

So Because Etebo is banging Goals recently, he has become a Beast, hence must be given a chance to lead the Eagles line against the Algerians?!

With all these suggestions here and there..... when are we going to have a starting Eleven for the Super Eagles?! When the Team is gonna have a shape?!

The trio of Iwobi, Moses and Iheanacho should be given time to blend well together. They would always be available for the Team bar injury and suspension!

Ighalo holdup play is fastatic, same as Ideye. The striking Position isn't all about scoring, also to terrorize and weaken the opponent's Defence and creating chances!

We need Ighalo and Ideye in the Team for the likes of Iheanacho, S. Moses, Iwobi to be banging Goals. While Defenders are battling to stop Ighalo (or Ideye) from scoring, the Trio would be doing the damages to the Opponent.

We are simply giving ourselves unnecessary headache with baseless arguments. Even NFF can't impose Players on Rohr led Coaching Crew talk less of Fans!

We can be identifying Talents for the Super Eagles - which is a very good idea, but asking the Technical Adviser to play them by must is wrong!


[size=14pt]“We need to look at the player in Arsenal (Iwobi)and the player who scored four goals in a match at the Olympics (Etebo),” Rohr said.[/size]

Read more at: http://www.vanguardngr.com/2016/09/rohr-wants-iwobi-etebo-face-zambian-bullets/

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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Oasis007(m): 2:21pm On Oct 17, 2016
TheGoodJoe:


Rohr has his eyes on Etebo. It was injury that kept him out of camp.

Seem you do not understand my point on Etebo? I have no reason to oppose his imminent Call up, rather my point is; he's not a Striker!
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Oasis007(m): 2:24pm On Oct 17, 2016
TheGoodJoe:

[size=14pt]“We need to look at the player in Arsenal (Iwobi)and the player who scored four goals in a match at the Olympics (Etebo),” Rohr said.[/size]

Read more at: http://www.vanguardngr.com/2016/09/rohr-wants-iwobi-etebo-face-zambian-bullets/

Etebo won't be a bad addition to the Team. His versatility, skills, rare talent and pace are needed. He's definitely gonna be an upgrade to the Team!

My point however is, he's not a Striker, he's a force to reckon with as a Winger or attacking Midfielder! Or did he bang the four Goals as a Striker for the U23 Team at the Olympic?
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by forgiveness: 2:33pm On Oct 17, 2016
Napoleon55:
bt he is not playing at Arsenal,Man city and Chelsea,or even at Watford,that's the clubs we chose our midfielders and strikers, until he does,he won't near our senior national team.

Chelsea, Manchester city, Arsenal... I know, what is Watford?
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Oasis007(m): 2:43pm On Oct 17, 2016
forgiveness:


Chelsea, Manchester city, Arsenal... I know, what is Watford?


grin

Seriously I laughed when I read comment. I do not know when Watford becomes a big Club in England. He included Watford in the list because of Isaac Success and perhaps Odion Ighalo!
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by enomakos(m): 3:31pm On Oct 17, 2016
Napoleon55:
God forbids,consequently n we fail to qualify,tell me what would be ur benefits.
how can we fail to qualify because of those two player?
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by terzurum5(m): 4:07pm On Oct 17, 2016
Fanendo Adi breaks more goal records with MLS kings Portland Timbers

Fanen Adi

Nigerian striker Fanendo Adi has become only the third player to score 16 goals or more in consecutive Major League Soccer (MLS) seasons before turning 27.


The big striker scored the only goal to earn his team 1-0 win over Colorado Rapids on Sunday to take his goal in the MLS this season to 16.

With this goal, he joins Stern John and Jaime Moreno, who have reached this milestone before their 27th birthday.


Adi is also now the tied with third most goal in MLS this season with Sporting Kansas City forward Dom Dwyer and Toronto FC forward Sebastian Giovinco.


Adi's 18 goals in all competition this season ties the Timbers’ all-era record for the most goals scored in a single season across all competitions, becoming the first player to score 18 goals in two different seasons for Portland.


Also, Adi scored 13 goals at home in the regular season, trailing only New York Red Bulls forward Bradley Wright-Phillips (14) for home goals scored.


Adi has also scored in five consecutive home matches.

http://africanfootball.com/news/656270/Fanendo-Adi-breaks-more-goal-records-with-MLS-kings-Portland-Timbers

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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Nobody: 4:29pm On Oct 17, 2016
zuchyblink:
No law prohibits you from converting players anytime.Etebor has a better goal per minute ratio than Ideye and Ighalo even as a midfielder
den leave him dat way besides if we played using d formation we used against d zambians he will come in as a sub for nacho or but i have d feeling rohr want 2 give dat guy d no9 role but if u were 2 choose between nacho and etebor who would u choose?
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by terzurum5(m): 4:35pm On Oct 17, 2016
Nigeria Target Akpoguma Sent Off In League Game As Rohr Get Set To Hit Germany

Germany youth international defender Kelvin Akpoguma, who is reportedly high on the priority list of Nigeria in terms of players the football house wants to convince to switch allegiance to the senior team of Nigeria had an evening to forget in Germany.


Akpoguma was sent off for two bookable offenses, committed within a space of ten minutes as Fortuna Dusseldorf ran out 3-1 winners away to 1860 Munich.


His red card is coming at a time when the German handler of the Nigeria senior national team Gernot Rohr is set to arrive Germany, where he could hold talks with the stopper.


However at the start of the year, he confessed his desire to progress through the ranks of the German national team, and he is confident he could make the team for the 2018 World Cup in Russia.


The 21 year old is on loan to Germany second division Fortuna Dusseldorf from top division side Hoffeinheim. The club he joined in 2013 after spending two years with Karlsruher.

http://owngoalnigeria.com/2016/10/17/nigeria-target-akpoguma-sent-off-in-league-game-as-rohr-get-set-to-hit-germany/
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by terzurum5(m): 4:37pm On Oct 17, 2016
We Struggled To Keep Isacc Success At Bay, On Loan Arsenal Defender Confesses

Isaac Success

On loan Arsenal defender Calum Chambers has praised the performance of Nigerian forward Isacc Success in Watford’s 1-0 win over Middlesbrough in a Premier League clash decided in Sunday,


Success picked up the man of the match award after the game in his first start for Watford since his big money move from Granada of Spain in the summer.


Selected ahead of his compatriot Odion Ighalo, the 20 year old was the most fouled player on the pitch for Watford, as defenders of Middlesbrough struggled to keep him at bay.


Chambers who was tasked with keeping Success quiet after Antonio Barragan who initially struggled to keep the forward quiet, and was saved from being sent off after picking up a booking and committing another foul overlooked by the referee.


” He (Success) was a tough customer with his power, pace and skills. I felt he had a good game but overall we were disappointed that we didn’t get anything from the game”. He said.

http://owngoalnigeria.com/2016/10/17/we-struggled-to-keep-isacc-success-at-bay-on-loan-arsenal-defender-confesses/

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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by terzurum5(m): 4:42pm On Oct 17, 2016
It is difficult to quit Chelsea, insist Mikel Obi

John Obi

By Tomiwa Babalola

The 29-year old midfielder says it's hard for him to leave the Blues, but feels that's the best thing for him at this point.


John Obi Mikel has admitted that quitting Chelsea at this stage of his career would be difficult.


The 29-year-old has been relegated since he returned from the Rio Olympic Games in Brazil, where he won bronze medal with the Nigeria U23 national team.


Mikel revealed he had told the club about his imminent departure since his services are no longer needed at the Stamford Bridge.

“It is difficult to leave Chelsea at this time,” Mikel told the Evening Standard.

“But I explained to the club why I wanted to go and I thank them for their understanding and allowing me to be a part of this.”


The former Lyn Oslo joined the Blues in 2006, and has won one Champions League title, an Europa League title, two Premier League titles, four FA Cups, two League Cups and a Community Shield in his ten-year stay at the club.

http://www.goal.com/en-ng/news/4110/nigerians-abroad/2016/10/17/28558292/it-is-difficult-to-quit-chelsea-insists-mikel-obi?ICID=HP_BN_4

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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Nobody: 4:52pm On Oct 17, 2016
Oasis007:


Seem you do not understand my point on Etebo? I have no reason to oppose his imminent Call up, rather my point is; he's not a Striker!
i have d feelin rohr wants dat guy 2 play d no.9 role or will he(etebor) bench nacho?
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by terzurum5(m): 4:55pm On Oct 17, 2016
Musa Rules Out CSKA Moscow Return; Cautions Nigerian Journalists To Stop Inventing News

Ahmed Musa is not pleased with reports in the local media that suggested that he will return to former club CSKA Moscow in the event that his transfer to Leicester City does not work in his favour.


Allnigeriasoccer.com subtly revealed earlier today that Musa’s return to the Russian capital is not feasible for the simple reason that CSKA Moscow cannot meet the asking price for the Super Eagles star.


“I have not read this, but I’ve heard. Return? It is not true, they write crazy things about me,” Ahmed Musa told Russian newspaper Sport Express.

“I do not get angry at the journalists, but sometimes they invent news. Now I’m totally focused on the job.”


The 24-year-old Musa has played nine matches in total for the Foxes across all competitions, accumulating 359 minutes of game time in the process.

Ifeanyi Emmanuel
http://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=20779
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Napoleon55(m): 5:06pm On Oct 17, 2016
Oasis007:


grin

Seriously I laughed when I read comment. I do not know when Watford becomes a big Club in England. He included Watford in the list because of Isaac Success and perhaps Odion Ighalo!
compare Watford to a club where Ajagun plays,which is bigger. Moreover I did not say Watford is a big club but in relative to Ajagun's club,Watford is big to them.
Obviously,u should know why I included Watford is because we have players there,or did I not know that Man u and Liverpool r all big clubs yet I did not include them
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Napoleon55(m): 5:08pm On Oct 17, 2016
forgiveness:

Chelsea, Manchester city, Arsenal... I know, what is Watford?
like I said u creates argument from nothing,is it Watford now?
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Certitude(m): 5:59pm On Oct 17, 2016
Napoleon55:
like I said u creates argument from nothing,is it Watford now?
a good player is always a good player irrespective of what team he plays for.

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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Oasis007(m): 6:14pm On Oct 17, 2016
IyanuFanoro:
i have d feelin rohr wants dat guy 2 play d no.9 role or will he(etebor) bench nacho?

grin

Chairman!
Your feeling is simply a nightmare, I think you need to wake up! LOL!

You do not want Iheanacho to be benched, but you are seeing no problem if Ighalo, a substantial 9, is benched?!

If Etebo is invited for the next Match, he's definitely gonna start from the Bench. And if at all he's gonna play, he will replace Iwobi or Iheanacho in the dying minutes of 2nd Half!
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by forgiveness: 6:18pm On Oct 17, 2016
Napoleon55:
I was only referring to Forgiveness alone sarcastically just to keep his brain busy because he creates arguments out of nothing the way Ozil creates chances out of nothing. Why would he say that Ajagun is better than all our Midfielders that includes Mikel(Chelsea),Iwobi(Arsena) ,Iheanacho(Man city

I don't argue for nothing. I do it just to educate the misled ones.


I repeat 'when Aluko was in the form of his life, he was far better than some of these players.'

Okocha played in Bolton. Are they better than him?

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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Napoleon55(m): 6:23pm On Oct 17, 2016
Certitude:

a good player is always a good player irrespective of what team he plays for.
that's right but u can't be as good as Aguero or Sanches n b playing in Scandinavian and expect ur national team coaches to invite u ahead of players playing in EPL or La Liga,or is Obinna Nwobodo not a good player?
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by forgiveness: 6:25pm On Oct 17, 2016
Oasis007:


grin

Seriously I laughed when I read comment. I do not know when Watford becomes a big Club in England. He included Watford in the list because of Isaac Success and perhaps Odion Ighalo!

grin bros! If you ask me, na who me I go ask? Watford of all clubs. shocked shocked grin

He should have told us where Ekong, Carl Ikeme, Esiti, Igbiebor, Musa Muhammad etc play? grin abi na Barcelona? grin

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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Oasis007(m): 6:28pm On Oct 17, 2016
Napoleon55:
compare Watford to a club where Ajagun plays,which is bigger. Moreover I did not say Watford is a big club but in relative to Ajagun's club,Watford is big to them.
Obviously,u should know why I included Watford is because we have players there,or did I not know that Man u and Liverpool r all big clubs yet I did not include them

grin

Roda FC is far bigger than Watford my Bruh! LOL! This is a Club that has featured in UEFA Cup on several Occasions - in fact the Club won the 1999 - 2000 Edition. Also the Club is a Domestic Cup Winner!

Watford FC has never featured in any UEFA Competitions, also has never won even ordinary Spoon in an elite Competition.
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Oasis007(m): 6:31pm On Oct 17, 2016
forgiveness:


grin bros! If you ask me, na who me I go ask? Watford of all clubs. shocked shocked grin

He should have told us where Ekong, Carl Ikeme, Esiti, Igbiebor, Musa Muhammad etc play? grin abi na Barcelona? grin


grin

The Dude is really making my Day lively! He claimed Watford is bigger than Roda?!

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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Napoleon55(m): 6:33pm On Oct 17, 2016
forgiveness:


I don't argue for nothing. I do it just to educate the misled ones.


I repeat 'when Aluko was in the form of his life, he was far better than some of these players.'

Okocha played in Bolton. Are they better than him?

no,u argue most times to mislead d naive minds.
Name the players in Ajagun's position he is better,
Is it Mikel,Iwobi or Iheanacho,these r the players in his position. But I guess u will still have ur objections.
Don't u think Okocha would have been better if he had left for bigger clubs,Ronaldinho left n becomes better,

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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Napoleon55(m): 6:41pm On Oct 17, 2016
Oasis007:


grin

Roda FC is far bigger than Watford my Bruh! LOL! This is a Club that has featured in UEFA Cup on several Occasions - in fact the Club won the 1999 - 2000 Edition. Also the Club is a Domestic Cup Winner!

Watford FC has never featured in any UEFA Competitions, also has never won even ordinary Spoon in an elite Competition.
is Roda bigger than Arsenal? Oya smart guy, make sure u answer me

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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by forgiveness: 6:49pm On Oct 17, 2016
Napoleon55:
compare Watford to a club where Ajagun plays,which is bigger. Moreover I did not say Watford is a big club but in relative to Ajagun's club,[b]Watford is big to them.
Obviously,u should know why I included Watford is because we have players there,or did I not know that Man u and Liverpool r all big clubs yet I did not include them


Here we go again! grin

@bolded claims need concrete evidence to back it up. grin

Watford! grin tell how it is big to them? grin
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Napoleon55(m): 6:55pm On Oct 17, 2016
Oasis007:


grin

The Dude is really making my Day lively! He claimed Watford is bigger than Roda?!
is it only Watford that u see,ok,I mentioned Chelsea,let's talk about Chelsea and Roda now,which club is bigger,b kind enough to quote me back. Since u r really smart,don't get bored

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