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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheSuperNerd(m): 2:43pm On Dec 08, 2016 |
CAF EXCO SEAT: PINNICK DARES CAF PRESIDENT HAYATOU [quote]Amaju Pinnick The formal bid by the president of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Amaju Pinnick to be on the CAF executive committee is a direct confrontation with CAF boss Issa Hayatou, it has been specially scooped. This week, Pinnick threw into the ring his hat to be elected on the CAF executive committee next year. However, this is against the advise of CAF president Hayatou, who has told Pinnick he cannot jump ahead of queue of more experienced FA bosses to be on the highest decision-making body of African football. “Hayatou has told Pinnick he is still new in the system and there are many other more experienced FA presidents also angling to be on the executive committee,” a top official informed. “And now for Pinnick to submit his nomination for the CAF elections in March next year means is ready to take on the might of Hayatou to be on the executive committee.” It is also unclear if the NFF boss, who failed to get on to the FIFA council in September, got the backing of the federal government before he put in his bid for CAF executive position. Pinnick was controversially elected NFF president in September 2014 riding on the wings of bringing corporate Nigeria to finance the sport in Nigeria. But halfway through his four-year tenure, the finances of the NFF are in shambles with major sponsors pulling out and the federation heavily indebted to various national teams, coaches and even secretariat staffers. Source: http://africanfootball.com//news/670001/CAF-EXCO-SEAT-Pinnick-dares-CAF-President-Hayatou |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheSuperNerd(m): 2:48pm On Dec 08, 2016 |
Yep... He'll still be recuperating from injury in march. He's expected to be back fully by April/Early May 2017. ....................................................................... Why Hull City Right Back Odubajo Will Not Debut For Nigeria Against Senegal Hull City wing-back Moses Odubajo will not make his international debut for the Super Eagles when they face Senegal in a friendly in March 2017, allnigeriasoccer.com understands. It is being speculated in the local media that the right-back is one of the English-born youngsters that will be called up to the national team for the game against Senegal. However, the former Leyton Orient wonderkid is expected to remain on the sidelines until at least April, a month after the friendly game, after suffering a relapse in his recovery from a knee injury he picked up in pre-season. Moses Odubajo has been on the radar of the Nigeria Football Federation for the past two years, with coach Samson Siasia, who has an eye to spot talents, inviting him to a Nigeria U23 get-together in December 2014. All his six caps for England’s U20 national team were in non-competitive fixtures, and he won’t obtain an approval from Fifa before representing the Super Eagles. Source: http://allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=21337 |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by BascoVanVeli(m): 2:48pm On Dec 08, 2016 |
TheSuperNerd: Yea but it was a top friendly between 2 Nigerian sides. The quality of the match was crazy, u wouldn't believe it was a pre season game. If all goes well both these teams will do us proud in Africa. |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheGoodJoe(m): 2:56pm On Dec 08, 2016 |
tbaba1234: So you think coaches who take trips to watch live games are wasting their time. Come on. What about when Rohr sent a staff to watch the Cameroon team? Why did you not say, "No need. Just watch the tape?" |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by tbaba1234: 3:40pm On Dec 08, 2016 |
Rohr visited Ikeme. This is really cool. At least the coach can check on his health.
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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by BascoVanVeli(m): 4:17pm On Dec 08, 2016 |
TheGoodJoe: Klopp took them there to train in good warm weather, then after that on a free night why not watch barca? I think u are reading too much into that. |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Icon79(m): 4:21pm On Dec 08, 2016 |
BascoVanVeli: Yes, he was definitely a top 10 in Spain. But I don't think that he has done enough since coming to Watford to deserve a place on this list. Or may be they ran out of players |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by joseph1013: 4:32pm On Dec 08, 2016 |
BascoVanVeli:LOL. You missed the script. He's justifying Kelechi’s benching by Pep. |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by BascoVanVeli(m): 4:32pm On Dec 08, 2016 |
Icon79: The list may not have been made using strict stats but just quality which Isaac has shown. I can bet u Man united's defense rates him. |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by BascoVanVeli(m): 4:38pm On Dec 08, 2016 |
joseph1013: I know, he was saying even liverpool went to barca to learn but that was an abuse of facts, Klopp just likes the weather there at this time of the year and like i have said Pep just doesn't want to risk losing both striker it has nothing to do with learning. 1 Like |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by safarigirl(f): 5:01pm On Dec 08, 2016 |
tbaba1234:cool. My friend has a crush on Ikeme, told her he's unfortunately married 1 Like |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by tbaba1234: 5:18pm On Dec 08, 2016 |
It's a tragedy what is happening with the falcons. They could not train properly for the tournament, now they can't get their money after winning. 1 Like |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheSuperNerd(m): 5:46pm On Dec 08, 2016 |
EAGLES COACH PICKS 3 RANGERS STARS, OVOKE, MUBARAK UMAR Christian Madu - Rangers midfield star Impressed Super Eagles coach Salisu Yusuf has picked Rangers stars Bobby Clement, Christian Madu, Chisom Egbuchulam as well as Bernard Ovoke from Rivers United to be considered for the next training camp. Mubarak Umar also caught the eye of the Eagles coach, who also said he hopes to have another look at teammate Idris Sabo during the on-going NPFL Super 4. “Chisom Egbuchulam is already part of the Super Eagles and he justified this with his performance against Rivers United,” Yusuf said. Egbuchulam, who scored 16 goals last season for champions Rangers, was called up by the Eagles for a 2018 World Cup qualifier in Zambia in October. The Eagles coach was also full of praise for the standard exhibited by both Rangers and Rivers United on Wednesday night. “The match was played on high intensity and both clubs will be worthy representatives of the country in next year’s CAF Champions League, if they can sustain such standard,” he said. Source: http://africanfootball.com//news/670098/Eagles-coach-picks-3-Rangers-stars-Ovoke-Mubarak-Umar 2 Likes |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheSuperNerd(m): 5:50pm On Dec 08, 2016 |
MATCH WINNER EGBUCHULAM DELIGHTED TO DOWN RIVERS UNITED Chisom Egbuchulam of Rangers (middle) Man-of-the-match Egbuchulam has said he is delighted his brace defeated a Rivers United team, who have improved from last season. Egbuchulam netted a spectacular second-half brace to put United to the sword at a frenzied Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium in Enugu. “It was a great game and we got the deserved three points,” he said. “It wasn’t an easy game, but we thank God for the victory and I am also pleased with the goals I scored.” Rangers outclassed United 4-0 in their previous meeting at the same venue on September 4, but struggled for long periods, especially in the first half against the Port Harcourt club on Wednesday night. Egbuchulam identified improvements in the United side who again fell at ‘The Cathedral’ on Wednesday, noting that the new players drafted in by Stanley Eguma have made the Port Harcourt club look a more decent proposition. “They are a good side. They played very well in the first half, but were unable to score,” he said. “They can give Nigeria good representation on the continent. “There are a lot of changes in the present Rivers United team. “They have a lot of new players who are very good as well. “This is a much better Rivers United team.” Source: http://africanfootball.com/news/670009/Match-winner-Egbuchulam-delighted-to-down-Rivers-United 1 Like |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by tbaba1234: 5:56pm On Dec 08, 2016 |
Where can one find highlights of the Rangers- Rivers United match online? |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by tbaba1234: 5:58pm On Dec 08, 2016 |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by GoodBuhari: 6:02pm On Dec 08, 2016 |
TheSuperNerd: From Spartak Moscow to Etoile Du Sahel But why now |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheSuperNerd(m): 6:02pm On Dec 08, 2016 |
Behold! The Long-term Heir to Oliseh's Throne in the DMF department of the Super Eagles in this Young and super rising generation.... His arrival looms large over the EPL... Former EPL experienced hands, Alex Mcleish opines on our indefatigable midfield destroyer **as seen in the news article** Wilfred "TheRock" Ndidi... #RaveOfTheMoment ...................................................................... McLeish tips Ndidi to replace Kante Wilfred Ndidi © Getty Images Former Aston Villa and Birmingham manager Alex McLeish has declared that Leicester City target Wilfred Ndidi has the ability to fill the boots of former midfielder N'Golo Kante. McLeish, who signed Ndidi for his current club Genk in January 2015, says the Super Eagles man possesses the qualities required to provide the steel and composure which Kante previously did for Claudio Ranieri’s men before he departed for Chelsea. Ndidi is expected to become a Leicester City player when the transfer window opens in January after the Premier League champions agreed a £15-million fee with Belgian side Genk for his services. McLeish is confident that 19-year-old Ndidi, described as an indefatigable midfield destroyer, can plug the gap left by Kante, who moved to Chelsea for £32 million in the summer. “He is Kante-like. He will cover the ground like Kante does. Ndidi's versatility is another plus point for City – the Nigerian is able to play at centre-back and right-back, as well as central midfield. His first appearance at Genk came at left-back but McLeish reveals that he only had to play him in such an unconventional position because he was not exactly spoiled for choice at that moment. “I gave him his debut at left-back because we were absolutely short. Ndidi will be joining another Nigerian, Ahmed Musa, at Leicester if the deal eventually goes through next month. Source: http://mobi.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/161208/McLeish_tips_Ndidi_to_replace_Kante 1 Like |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by tbaba1234: 6:03pm On Dec 08, 2016 |
Keeper should have saved both Rangers goals... |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheGoodJoe(m): 6:05pm On Dec 08, 2016 |
BascoVanVeli: Like seriously. Klopp wants them to train under warm weather in preparation for games played at very low temperature in the EPL. Ha. |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by joseph1013: 6:18pm On Dec 08, 2016 |
TheSuperNerd:I remember that match against Zidane's team. I didn't watch it, but heard about it from someone who did. The next day, I went to look for #20 CompleteSports paper to buy. Those days we used to reserve money to buy daily sports paper. The vendor knew our crew. LOL |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by joseph1013: 6:20pm On Dec 08, 2016 |
tbaba1234:It's a terrible thing. I read the news where Dalung said they didn't expect them to win the tournament. Da lung with no brain! He must compete as the worst minister in this administration. |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by BascoVanVeli(m): 6:27pm On Dec 08, 2016 |
TheGoodJoe: Yes like super seriously. Klopp actually has done this once already this season and he has spoken of its benefits. |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheSuperNerd(m): 6:30pm On Dec 08, 2016 |
Ighalo: Mikel Welcome At Watford; Yorke, Cole My Idols; Aguero EPL’s Best Super Eagles striker Odion Ighalo has admitted that he would welcome international teammate Mikel Obi at Watford during the January transfer window, reports Completesportsnigeria.com. Mikel is yet to make an appearance for Chelsea under Antonio Conte which has sparked reports of him leaving the London-based club before the end of the current season. Speaking as a guest on Fanzone on SuperSport on Wednesday night, Ighalo said Mikel is a player any Premier League side will wish to have. “I will like it if Mikel join me at Watford,” Ighalo said after being asked by one of the callers to the live show if he would like his fellow Nigerian at Vicarage Road. “He is my captain at the national team. Apart from that he is a very good player, very talented. “I have played with him and against him, he is a very good player. There is no team in the Premier League that will not want to have such a player. “I am happy I have played with him so I will be very happy to have him in my team.” Despite not having the best of seasons for Watford after an impressive debut Premier League campaign last season Ighalo, who has scored just one goal in 12 league appearances so far, insists he is happy and will continue to work hard to get back into the team. “I have a five-year contract at Watford, I am happy,” he said. “Though I am not playing regularly for now, as a striker I want to be playing but things are not going the way I want. But I am working hard, the fans love me and I want to keep going and see how the season goes.” Ighalo described his first EPL goal for Watford (in a 2-2 away draw against Everton) as one of the greatest feelings he ever had. He also stated that Watford’s promotion to the EPL two seasons ago was one of his greatest moments at the club. “Scoring my first Premier League goal was one of my best feelings in life,” the 28-year-old added. On who his best striker is, Ighalo named Argentina and Manchester City forward Sergio Aguero “Back then I always loved to watch Manchester United’s Andy Cole and Dwight Yorke, they were great strikers. But for now the best striker in the Premier League is Sergio Aguero of Manchester City. He is a good striker that will guarantee you goals. These are strikers one can learn a lot of things from. So for now I think my best striker is Aguero.” On the current performance of the Super Eagles, who currently top their 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifying group, Igahlo said: “Super Eagles have been doing well presently. In the past we had great players but right now it’s all about rebuilding. And on why he plans to start his own orphanage home, Ighalo explained: “I know what I went through growing up. It’s not that easy back home and that is why I always try to give back. Every month end I send money to the widows , the less priviledged, the orphans. And I am planning to open my orhanage and that will be in May in Lagos. The idea is to help and give back to the society because like I said, I am privileged to be who I am today, and it is good to try and help those in need. Not because I have much but because I know how it was back then, so that is why I am trying to give to the poor and the less privileged.” Source: http://www.completesportsnigeria.com/55351-2/ 1 Like |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheSuperNerd(m): 6:31pm On Dec 08, 2016 |
You limit his stupidity to just this administration?? You're being too mild on Dalung.... Fact is Dalung is the biggest mistake in the history of Nigerian sports. Lawd!!!! Just look at his mentality.... What a man! joseph1013: |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheSuperNerd(m): 6:39pm On Dec 08, 2016 |
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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by BascoVanVeli(m): 7:00pm On Dec 08, 2016 |
joseph1013: Pls i am not defending thelongone but he seemed to be the only one who cared about the falcons. He has been fighting for them so i would give him a pass on that. The NFF deserve all the blame on this matter. |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Icon79(m): 7:12pm On Dec 08, 2016 |
BascoVanVeli: Doesn't matter. No one gets rated based on "quality" alone. The name of the game is what have you done for me lately. The fact remains that Isaac has not done enough this season to merit being on the list. I am not questioning his ability but, for reasons best known to him, the Watford coach didn't want to playing at the start of season. And unfortunately, Isaac got injured just when the coach wants to give him serious playing time. |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by joseph1013: 7:14pm On Dec 08, 2016 |
BascoVanVeli:The guy is the king of incompetence and misyarn. “Don’t forget that nobody even knew the team will emerge victorious. If we were confident they will emerge victorious, all the federation would have done is to plan for process of participation and entitlement." 1 Like |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Icon79(m): 7:21pm On Dec 08, 2016 |
TheSuperNerd: This is good news for Nigeria and for Ndidi, but I just don't like some of the stuff I am reading concerning his "versatility". I don't know about Center Back but Ndidi is NOT a top top Right Back. Never has never will. He was piss poor when he was used in that position against Zambia. The boy is a DM, short and simple. I just don't want LC to try using him as a RB, because that would destroy his confidence. If you wanna get the best out of him, play him as a DM. O pari |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheSuperNerd(m): 7:39pm On Dec 08, 2016 |
Ndidi can play centre back comfortably. But yep... He's a DMF also and it is for the DM role that Leicester went for him. But for the fact that he didn't excel as right back against Zambia doesn't take away the fact he is indeed a versatile player. He has even played leftback before in Belgium. Icon79: |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheGoodJoe(m): 7:42pm On Dec 08, 2016 |
BascoVanVeli: I hope you know City will soon face Liverpool. |
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