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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by KingEbukasBlog(m): 12:32pm On Nov 21, 2016 |
blueto: Kelechi does so well as an SS or AM . Better as an SS I think 1 Like |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by joseph1013: 12:48pm On Nov 21, 2016 |
blueto: Goodjoe's standard answer will be, "Does he know more than the coaches of Man City?" Just wait for it. ![]() |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Icon4s(m): 1:06pm On Nov 21, 2016 |
blueto: co-cc: TheGoodjoe ![]() |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Icon4s(m): 1:09pm On Nov 21, 2016 |
[sub][/sub] joseph1013: ![]() |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheSuperNerd(m): 1:31pm On Nov 21, 2016 |
REPORT: English Champion Leicester City In Talks With Genk Over Super Eagles Star Wilfred Ndidi ![]() According to various news sources in Belgium, Leicester City has identified Nigerian defender cum midfielder Wilfred Ndidi as a long term replacement for N’golo Kante, and have opened talks with Genk over his transfer. A bid of around £25m has been lodged and both teams are reportedly locked in talks over the transfer of the 20 year old, whose goal was voted the best in Belgium top flight league last season. Already a full blown Nigeria international at the age of 20, he has grown in leaps and bounds since he was drafted to central midfield by the coach of Genk last season. His goal against Atheltico Bilbao in the Europa League was rated as one of the best of the rounds, another confirmation of how well he has developed the last few months. Heavily linked with a move to Newcastle in the winter, it appears English champions Leicester City are now inching closer to signing the coveted Nigerian, who turned down a move to German side Hamburg in the summer. Source: http://owngoalnigeria.com/2016/11/21/report-english-champion-leicester-city-in-talks-with-genk-over-super-eagles-star-wilfred-ndidi/ 2 Likes |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheSuperNerd(m): 1:36pm On Nov 21, 2016 |
Rohr- Enyeama Willing To Discuss Potential Return To The Super Eagles, I Still Need Him ![]() According to the coach of the Super Eagles of Nigeria Gernot Rohr, former goalkepper and captain of the Nigeria senior national team Vincent Enyeama is so far giving him positive signals during discussions about a possible return to the team. Rohr is keen on having the Lille shot stopper back in the team due to his experience and abilities, even though Wolverhampton Wanderers goalkeeper Carl Ikeme isn’t doing so bad between the sticks for Nigeria. The coach avoided a potential goal keeper crisis before Nigeria’s clash against Algeria in the World Cup 2018 qualifiers when Ikeme pulled out injured few days to the clash. Daniel Akpeyi who was called in as a late minute replacement was between the sticks for Nigeria in their 3-1 win over Algeria, a sign of the lack of trust he has with the goalkeepers at his disposal. ”It’s been positive so far, we are yet to get to a point where he will say yes or no. I need him (Enyeama) in the team. We need his experience alongside Ikeme, then we can have a young talented goalkepper as understudy” Rohr told Owngoalnigeria.com. ”We will meet again in the coming days to talk further, I can’t put a time frame to when talks will take place but it’s very soon. Hopefully it will be positive”. Source: http://owngoalnigeria.com/2016/11/21/rohr-enyeama-willing-to-discuss-potential-return-to-the-super-eagles-i-still-need-him/ 1 Like |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheSuperNerd(m): 1:58pm On Nov 21, 2016 |
Sir Blueto already dropped the link.... Here's the full gist.... Cc TheGoodJoe ![]() ![]() ![]() In all... Nacho for #ManBehindTheStiker aka man-in-the-hole. I just want the best for Nacho.... Our beastly Alien kid and Raumdeuter... Be it AM, SS, RWF, LWF, or lastly, True false 9 (NOT typical 9). I DON'T WANNA SEE NACHO HAVE A "QUIET" GAME IN THE GREEN AND WHITE EVER AGAIN. He's too super to have a "quiet game". He offers much more than High pressings and Movements to confound the opponents. ....................................................................... Man City striker Kelechi Iheanacho is NOT a number nine says former coach Kelechi Iheanacho is competing with Sergio Aguero for the striking role at Manchester Manchester City striker Kelechi Iheanacho will thrive in a supporting role, claims his former Nigeria coach. Danladi Nasidi, who coaches the Nigeria u15 side, worked with the City forward in his youth, and believes his game is not suited to playing as the lead striker. He claims that Iheanacho is best playing off a number nine, but can also play on the left wing or even as a midfielder. And that could be good news for Pep Guardiola, as he tries to fit in an array of attacking talents to be joined by Gabriel Jesus in the New Year. Iheanacho has made 12 appearances under the new manager, but was an unused sub as City won 2-1 at Crystal Palace at the weekend. “Kelechi is not a number nine, he doesn’t like defenders to mark him. He is a supporting striker, sometimes I played him as a winger, from the left," Nasidi told allnigeriasoccer.com. ![]() “I also played him in the midfield, he takes shots because he is free in midfield. If you put him as a top striker, he won’t be able to shoot." This will be no secret to City scouts, who watched the Nigerian prospect for four years before finally obtaining his signature. As a teenager, Kelechi came to the UK for a youth tournament and finished as top scorer - but he wasn't the only player to catch the eye of the City representatives. Nasidi added: “Manchester City came for Kelechi Iheanacho in 2010 after he won the top scorer award in a tournament we participated in the United Kingdom. He has been my highest goalscorer since the U13. **Playing off the main striker ooo NOT as the lead striker sef** “About 20 clubs participated in the competition, City wanted to sign most of these players but the NFF refused to reach an agreement. “I have been told two teams are interested in signing Kelechi now. He is doing fine in Man City, I want him to stay and grow with City before moving to another club.” **So the rumours are actually true ![]() Source: http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/man-city-kelechi-iheanacho-aguero-12206037 1 Like |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by daveP(m): 2:05pm On Nov 21, 2016 |
Icon4s:The second Nigerian he ruined his career for. I'll never like the man till he ends his coaching career. I'll like Rohr to effectively use Mikel and Moses and Nacho join so he can prove to Mou and Pep that they only have hindsight. |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by joseph1013: 2:09pm On Nov 21, 2016 |
daveP: You think Pep is ruining Kelechi? |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheSuperNerd(m): 2:11pm On Nov 21, 2016 |
Pinnick: I Will Get Chelsea’s Abraham, Liverpool’s Ejaria To Play For Nigeria ![]() President of Nigeria Football Federation, Amaju Pinnick, has expressed firm optimism that some young Nigerians who are blazing the trail in the English League, including Chelsea's Tammy Abraham and Liverpool's Ovie Ejaria will play for the Super Eagles at the appropriate time, Completesportsnigeria.com reports. Pinnick told the media in Abuja that it had always been the dream of the present NFF board to build a young Super Eagles team that will go on to conquer the world by 2022, adding that they are monitoring several Nigerian players making waves in the various leagues of Europe "The initial plan was to take our players in the various clubs but now what are trying to do is what we call VIP scouting – talking to these young players that are playing abroad to play for their father land. Tyrone Ebuehi did not say he won't play for Nigeria, but his agent wants him to settle down in his new club first," Pinnick told Competesportsnigeria.com. "If you talk about Tammy Abraham, he is like my son, his father and I grew up in the same neighborhood so when they talk about him, I just laugh because I know what to do. As for Ovie Ejaria, I talk with the father often, he just called me recently. These are people we have met and they are all excited about Nigeria," Pinnick quipped. He continued: " I am yet to see a Nigerian that is regretting being a Nigerian. No Nigerian, even if they have four or five passports, they are always excited being Nigerians. I can assure you that we shall get them to play for us at appropriate time." Tammy Abraham, full name Kevin Oghenetega Tamaraebi Bakumo Abraham is a Chelsea FC player on loan to Bristol and has been capped by England at Under-18 level. He is referred to as an English born. Ovie Ejaria was recently capped by England Under-20 team after playing at the Unde-18 for them. He had also broken into Liverpool's senior team and made his league debut in the 6-1 drubbing of Ighalo's Watford. Source: http://www.completesportsnigeria.com/pinnick-will-get-chelseas-abraham-liverpools-ejaria-play-nigeria/ 1 Like |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by daveP(m): 2:17pm On Nov 21, 2016 |
joseph1013:playing time angle I'm coming from. During olympics he didn't allow him to go, neither did he utilize him. all these start from these kinda drops. and for a Fifa youth map for that matter? yes I think 1 Like |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheSuperNerd(m): 2:20pm On Nov 21, 2016 |
Troost-Ekong Celebrates Norway Award, Team Of The Year Selection ![]() Nigeria centre-back William Troost-Ekong is delighted to have been recognised for his performances in the Norwegian top flight, reports Completesportsnigeria.com. Troost-Ekong, 23, is on loan at Haugesund from Belgian club Gent and he was selected in the Team of the Year for the Norwegian top league. The former Tottenham youngster, who has formed a decent central defence partnership with Leon Balogun for the Super Eagles, took to Twitter to celebrate his selection. "Honoured to get a NISO Award and be selected in the team of the year 2016," Troost-Ekong wrote while displaying his award. Troost-Ekong has played 28 games and scored four goals for Haugesund in 2016 and won bronze at Rio 2016 with the Nigerian Olympic team. Source: http://www.completesportsnigeria.com/troost-ekong-celebrates-norway-award-team-year-selection/ 1 Like |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by joseph1013: 2:24pm On Nov 21, 2016 |
daveP: I also think Pep is not being fair to Kelechi. It's probably time for him to go on loan. 4 Likes 1 Share |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by jotey(m): 2:24pm On Nov 21, 2016 |
tbaba1234:lol. na now day break |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by daveP(m): 2:30pm On Nov 21, 2016 |
joseph1013:Huh? loan? ahhh no o abeg. That would start some downfall I think. don't wanna go the racial discrim way. His style of play may have not moved Pep enough, but his trust in injured Aguero sef.... And besides, Pep wants to make De Bruyne his Messi. That guy played with injury during UCL instead of playing Nacho imagine. it's obvious, but we have to wait. |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by promzyphyno(m): 2:32pm On Nov 21, 2016 |
blueto: It dosnt matter cause TheGoodJoe will still argue.. |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheSuperNerd(m): 2:35pm On Nov 21, 2016 |
Man United Legend: Wenger Showed His Weakness By Dropping Iwobi Against Man United ![]() Former Manchester United defender Phil Neville has faulted Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger over his decision to leave out 20 year old forward Alex Iwobi in Arsenal’s 1-1 draw against Manchester United at Old Trafford. Arsenal salvaged a point against Manchester United with a late equaliser from their first shot on target, but Neville believed they could have gotten more from the game, if Wenger had stuck with Iwobi in his starting line up. Wenger sacrificed the Nigerian for Aaron Ramsey and Neville believed it’s a sign of weakness on the part of the manager, which had an overall impact on how Arsenal played in the game. ”I believed Manchester United would have set up their team with Iwobi in mind, Wenger lost a trick by dropping him for Aaron Ramsey, Arsenal lacked balance due to Ramsey’s position on the left. Iwobi would have given them balance” He said. ”The axing of Iwobi for Ramsey showed Wenger’s weakness in big games. He went for experience, no doubt but also wanted to contain Manchester United as Ramsey is more defensive minded than Iwobi. Arsenal should be set up to trouble teams and not contain them”. Source: http://owngoalnigeria.com/2016/11/21/man-united-legend-wenger-showed-his-weakness-by-dropping-iwobi-against-man-united/ 1 Like |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheSuperNerd(m): 2:39pm On Nov 21, 2016 |
And he's free to do so.... It's about Kelechi afterall. If you are looking for someone to pick on then it shouldn't be theGoodJoe. I saw your comment few pages back on him "always being on the opposite side of things" and that shows you've not been following/observing this thread enough. promzyphyno: 1 Like |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by joseph1013: 2:41pm On Nov 21, 2016 |
daveP: I don't think going on loan automatically means a retrogression. Harry Kane shows that. More recently, Victor Moses proves that. Players need to be trusted. What if Gabriel Jesus comes and Pep prefers him to our homeboy. It's beginning to dawn on me that sometimes performance is not enough, some coaches just prefer some players. Mourinho exemplifies that succinctly. David Luiz, Lukaku, Bruyne. See how Henrikh Mkhitaryan, a beast, is wasting away under him. Perhaps Pep just doesn't fancy him. We wait and see... 3 Likes |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by promzyphyno(m): 2:43pm On Nov 21, 2016 |
[quote author=TheSuperNerd post=51236226] And he's free to do so.... It's about Kelechi afterall. If you are looking for someone to pick on then it shouldn't be theGoodJoe. I saw your comment few pages back on him "always being on the opposite side of things" and that shows you've not been following/observing this thread enough. Okay NERDY,I hear you....hahahahahahaha |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheSuperNerd(m): 2:45pm On Nov 21, 2016 |
Barcelona Surgeon Stops Success From Resuming Watford Training, Striker Flies To Spain Again ![]() Allnigeriasoccer.com has been informed that injured Watford striker Isaac Success will fly to Barcelona, Spain on Tuesday, November 22. As previously reported, the former Nigeria youth international was supposed to start light training with the Hornets towards the end of last week, but that decision was later reversed by Dr Ramon Cugat and his medical team. After tomorrow’s checkup, Cugat will recommend whether or not Success can resume training with Watford. The Spanish surgeon has treated former and present Barcelona stars Pep Guardiola, Xavi Hernandez, Cesc Fabregas, Andres Iniesta and Carles Puyol in the past, and recently treated Man City pair Kevin de Bruyne and Vincent Kompany after they were sent to his hospital by Guardiola. Isaac Success, 20, has been out of action since October 16, 2016. Source: http://allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=21153 |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheSuperNerd(m): 2:48pm On Nov 21, 2016 |
Thank you.... Vestibulocochlear on point. ![]() [img]http://media0./media/CYfzqCRbZCMEg/200_s.gif[/img] [quote author=promzyphyno post=51236336][/quote] |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheSuperNerd(m): 2:49pm On Nov 21, 2016 |
Sir Joseph... You're beginning to scare me on this Kelechi's matter. ![]() joseph1013: |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by joseph1013: 2:52pm On Nov 21, 2016 |
TheSuperNerd: I'm just unhappy jare. Instead of playing Kelechi, Pep is playing injured jet-lagged Aguero and using Bruyne as false 9. Imagine! |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by daveP(m): 2:56pm On Nov 21, 2016 |
joseph1013:Well Mkhirtaryan himself should have used brain too. I discovered some players just Wana play under either Pep or Mou by force. they want their CV to include his prowess. When Wenger wanted him with a huge fee, he declined. Imagine what would have happened by now on that winger if he chose Emirates. I hate to see players waste away cos 'they haven't fitted into plan" or "The coach has need for shirt competition" All these are just to make us believ such a player isn't wasting away. |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by BascoVanVeli(m): 2:58pm On Nov 21, 2016 |
TheSuperNerd: Watford is a team that should scare people. They are sitting in the top half of the log without any input from their strikers, if they get going teams will have a hard time. |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by komekn(m): 3:06pm On Nov 21, 2016 |
Tinydick: Actually the problem is not the players but our approach, Ibe is good well balanced kid. Until we have a more strategic, sensitive, professional and sincere approach to player engagement. This problem will continue. |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Icon79(m): 3:11pm On Nov 21, 2016 |
blueto: Actually, I had said the same thing several times before - Kelechi is a support striker not an out and out striker. It beats me why Pep keeps trying to use him a top striker! Kelechi should not be competing with Kun Aguero, he can play with Aguero. Rather he should be competing with the likes of Navas and Nolito. O pari 1 Like |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by tbaba1234: 3:15pm On Nov 21, 2016 |
komekn: We can't blame anyone for Jordan Ibe refusal. He was playing in Liverpool and felt an england call-up was not too far off and he wanted to wait. Carlton Cole was in a similar boat. He was at chelsea when he was young and rejected Nigeria because he thought, England opportunity was close. Shola Ameobi and Nedum Onuoha too.. Now, Onuoha is interested in Nigeria because the England chance has disappeared. Ameobi also played for Nigeria. |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Icon79(m): 3:17pm On Nov 21, 2016 |
TheSuperNerd: I don't know how much stock one can put into these owngoalnigeria.com stories but, if this it true, then it's good news for Nigeria. Wilfred Ndidi is touch notch DM. I was surprise not to see him start ahead of Onazi in the game against Algeria. I think Rohr decided to go with Onazi due to experience but he knows how talented Ndidi is, so don't be surprised if he benches Onazi starting from our next game. Based on what I have seen of him, Ndidi is arguably the best DM we've had in the Super Eagles since the retirement of Sunday Oliseh. Yes, he's that good. Keep an eye on him. I would like to see him, along with Azubike Okechukwu, eventually anchor the Super Eagles midfield in a big tournament. O pari 1 Like |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Icon79(m): 3:21pm On Nov 21, 2016 |
TheSuperNerd: I was surprised to see Aaron Ramsey continued in the game after the first half. Ramsey was a passenger on Saturday but, for some reasons, Wenger likes him. Let's hope and pray that Iwobi's chances isn't gonna be affected now that Ramsey seems to getting back into fitness. |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheSuperNerd(m): 3:24pm On Nov 21, 2016 |
I know what it means but..... Why u dey always end ur comment with "O pari"? [img]http://media1./media/121kbybyX0AObe/200_s.gif[/img] Icon79: |
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