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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by edi287: 9:03am On Jan 21, 2017 |
TheSuperNerd:I'd prefer if he went to Germany instead of Scotland. Hoffenhiem and Leipzig would make sense |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheSuperNerd(m): 9:20am On Jan 21, 2017 |
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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheSuperNerd(m): 9:29am On Jan 21, 2017 |
Samuel Kalu... From his days as a 16-17 year old at AS Trencin, he was always something special... Keep an eye on him... Hopefully he blossoms into the star he can become for Nigerian football. ....................................................................... Little Known Nigerian Forward Samuel Kalu Steals The Headline in Belgium After Debut Performance For Gent Gent of Belgium appears to have unearthed a diamond in the rough in little known Nigerian forward Samuel Kalu. Kalu was signed by the Belgian side from AS Trencin of Slovakia at the start of the January transfer window, and after two weeks of training with his new teammates, he was handed his debut yesterday. The 18 year old was simply unstoppable using his combination of power, pace and dribble to leave his markers in their wake as Gent defeat Sporting Charleroi 1-0 in their first competitive game of 2017. Played as a winger, he started on the right but cuts in occasionally to play through the middle, before switching to the left wing in the second half after the substitution of fellow Nigerian Moses Simon. He lasted the entire duration of the game, and expectedly his performance in the game where he set up the man who scored the only goal of the game, earned him a spot in the Belgian dallies. Source: http://owngoalnigeria.com/2017/01/21/little-known-nigerian-forward-samuel-kalu-steals-the-headline-in-belgium-after-debut-performance-for-gent/ 1 Like |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by goldfish80(m): 9:34am On Jan 21, 2017 |
terzurum5:This is a shit compilation. Iwobi cannot be 44th best out of 50 U21 players in Europe. How many of those 43 player rated above him by this website can match his numbers, his influence in Arsenal and national team, we are talking about African young player of year. Please let's stop reporting rubbish articles from rogue websites. I find things like this irritating 7 Likes 1 Share |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Lazyerudite: 9:37am On Jan 21, 2017 |
TheSuperNerd:I pray he keeps improving and becomes consistent, finally Rohr will soon have a headache during selection 1 Like |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Lazyerudite: 9:41am On Jan 21, 2017 |
terzurum5:Does this open space for success? And I hope he knows no Troy deeney in West Brom ooo |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Lazyerudite: 9:42am On Jan 21, 2017 |
[color=#990000][/color] terzurum5:Let them scan it well o, so no story. He is headed for better clubs. Still wondering why no one has come for him by the way 2 Likes |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Lazyerudite: 9:45am On Jan 21, 2017 |
edi287:Scottish league is not too bad and remember that Celtic plays champions league. Going to germany and playing for low-key sides might tamper with his confidence |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by joseph1013: 9:50am On Jan 21, 2017 |
Lazyerudite:Right now, I don't even think Ighalo is the one stopping Success' shine. His problem has been the injury wahala. If he overcomes his injury, Mazzari is ready to play him. 1 Like |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheSuperNerd(m): 9:52am On Jan 21, 2017 |
Hmmm..... I see Strepsils... Seems It's a case of sore throat, maybe a cold and then some... You're alright Iwobi wonder... ....................................................................... (See Picture) – Iwobi On Medication Ahead Arsenal Clash With Burnley Arsenal 20 year old Nigerian forward has revealed that he is feeling a little bit unwell ahead of their clash against Burnley on Sunday. The Nigerian was influential for Arsenal in their last week thrashing of Swansea City forcing two own goals from from Kyle Naughton and Jack Cork as Arsenal ran out 4-0 winners. Iwobi posted pictures of the various drugs he has been taken shortly before heading out to training with Arsenal yesterday, a sign that should ease any fears about his potential absence from Sunday’s tie. ”I’ve got back up defenders to save me, boy”, says the Gunners star, as he films his various tablets before heading to the training ground. He is expected to keep his place in the starting line up when they take on Burnley tomorrow, in a tie in which a win will boost their title aspirations if other results go their way. Source: http://owngoalnigeria.com/2017/01/21/see-picture-iwobi-on-medication-ahead-arsenal-clash-with-burnley/ 1 Like |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by BascoVanVeli(m): 9:52am On Jan 21, 2017 |
Osimhen could make his debut today. 3 Likes |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Loogan(m): 10:37am On Jan 21, 2017 |
TheGoodJoe: I've never seen pep smiling and playing with iheanacho like this ooh..make them continue their honey moon.....don't know why but my gut tells me this jesus guy will not cut it in epl..hope he proves me wrong. |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by BascoVanVeli(m): 10:46am On Jan 21, 2017 |
Lazyerudite: Rondon>Deeney. |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheGoodJoe(m): 10:53am On Jan 21, 2017 |
lakesidepapa: I agree wholly with you here. The fact is that these are not quick fixes. They are 19-20 years and will need time to gel. Let us see how it goes. |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Loogan(m): 10:57am On Jan 21, 2017 |
edi287: I get your point, but Celtic are not a small team mind you, they are champions league regulars and are no pushover even in CL...he can go and learn under a Brendan Rodgers and team up with other talented boys like moussa dembele...they win their league on a regular so that would give him a winners mentality....seriously I think this can be a very good move...alot of top quality players now like van dijk, wayahma became prominent at the club 1 Like |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by safarigirl(f): 12:20pm On Jan 21, 2017 |
joseph1013:Got it 1 Like |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheSuperNerd(m): 12:49pm On Jan 21, 2017 |
On Loan Chelsea Defender Omeruo Will Return To Chelsea As A Defensive Midfielder In The Summer Nigeria international defender Kenneth Omeruo has found a new lease of life in Turkey as the defensive midfielder for his loan side Alanyaspor. Alanyaspor signed the Nigerian on loan for the rest of the season in the summer and he has been ever present for the team, despite his change of role on the pitch. Omeruo who is traditionally a centre back who can also play as a full back has distinguished himself as a defensive midfielder for Alanyaspor in the last three games he has played. So far it appears he has somehow made the spot of the defensive midfielder in the team his own owing to his strong performances in the role. He has been very impressive on the ball and his ball winning abilities have also improved tremendously, and he could maintain playing as a defensive midfielder before returning to Chelsea this summer. Source: http://owngoalnigeria.com/2017/01/21/on-loan-chelsea-defender-omeruo-will-return-to-chelsea-as-a-defensive-midfielder-in-the-summer/ 2 Likes |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheSuperNerd(m): 1:15pm On Jan 21, 2017 |
Lookman for Nigeria? To be or not to be.... ....................................................................... Ademola Lookman: A New Star for Super Eagles? From Playing on the Streets to Everton Pep Guardiola is regarded as one of the best coaches in world football, especially with the successes he recorded with FC Barcelona and Bayern Munich not only in terms of trophies but the way he transformed the clubs. But last Sunday, against Everton, the Spaniard was handed his worst defeat in his coaching career. With the attention Ademola Lookman is enjoying, it may not be too long before the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) starts making move for the England Under21 player to play for Nigeria as against the country of his birth, like the federation had done in the case of many English players with Nigerian descents. Victor Moses and recently, Alex Iwobi are good examples. Lookman came on in stoppage time of Everton’s 4-0 win over Manchester City on Sunday to score the fourth goal after capitalising on a mistake from John Stones despite being on the pitch for just for minutes. The £7.5m signing from Charlton was delighted with his performance and said afterward: “The gaffer just said ‘play behind Rom. I was lucky to anticipate the ball and put it in the back of the net. My first premier league goal, this is my chance to score it – and I took it well.” With his goal-scoring debut for Everton, 19-year-old Lookman is already dreaming beyond the Toffees. “One day I want to win trophies. Of course I want to play at the highest level – whether in England or Spain, I want to be at the top. You have teams like Barcelona and Real Madrid. As a kid, I dreamt of playing for one of those teams,” he said. When Everton poached Leicester’s head of recruitment Steve Walsh in the summer, it was easy to understand the logic. The 52-year-old’s reputation had hit new heights after he unearthed Jamie Vardy, Riyad Mahrez and N’Golo Kante to inspire Leicester’s title triumph, and Everton were eager to apply the same expertise at Goodison Park. Idrissa Gueye, Yannick Bolasie and Ashley Williams were the headline arrivals in Walsh’s first transfer window as Everton’s director of football. Penultimate week, they began their January spending with a less familiar addition, when Lookman arrived from Charlton as a little-known teenager with no Premier League experience. At £10m, he is the most expensive ever signing from League One. The fee reflects just how highly he is regarded by Everton. A rapid rise into Charlton’s first team convinced Walsh that the speedy, skillful little forward could be the next breakout star from the lower leagues, and Ronald Koeman has already described him as an important part of his long-term vision for the club. Like many of Walsh’s best signings, Lookman has had an unconventional route to the top. The jump from League One to Premier League has drawn parallels with Dele Alli’s move to Tottenham, but while Alli was on MK Dons’ books from the age of 11, Lookman did not set foot in a professional academy until he was 16. Charlton U21 coach and former Wimbledon striker, Jason Euell remembers how Lookman came to the club’s attention. “It was right at the end of the U-16 year in 2014,” he tells Sky Sports. “The majority of scholarship decisions had already been made, but every year our U-16s play a game against inner London, an FA side for the best players in South London.” Charlton had received a tip-off about Lookman. The youngster was playing what Euell describes as “innocent Sunday football” for an amateur team called Waterloo FC in the London borough of Lambeth, but he produced a dazzling performance for the county side in front of Charlton’s watching coaching staff. “He had no academy background at all,” says Euell. “Sometimes it can happen that a player slips through the net, but we were lucky to already have a relationship with the county and with Waterloo FC. We signed him on a scholarship straight away.” Lookman was drafted into Charlton’s U18 side during his first season at the club, scoring 17 goals in 29 appearances as they clinched both regional and national titles. It wasn’t long before Premier League clubs started to take note, but Charlton are experts in youth coaching and understood the need to be cautious with his development. “We knew the talent he had but sometimes it’s about taking your time with someone like him,” says Euell. “He had been training once or twice a week but he had to get used to every day, professional football while doing his school work. He had growing to do and he had to start a full- time weight programme, so we had to be careful with how we used him.” Lookman was eventually promoted to Euell’s U21s, and in November 2015 he made his senior debut in a 1-0 defeat to MK Dons. Charlton’s season would end in relegation to League One, but a little over a year on from playing Sunday league football, Lookman took the step up in his stride, scoring five goals in 24 appearances and landing the 2015/16 Championship Apprentice of the Year award. Lookman’s breakthrough was recognised with his first England U19 call-up last May. His outstanding attributes are his pace, dribbling and powerful finishing ability with both feet, but without any professional coaching before he joined Charlton, there were areas of his game which required extra attention. “There were a lot of things he missed out on, and that was the learning and understanding of the game,” says Euell. “Young lads always say they can play football, but then comes the tactical side of it, the game understanding and the decision-making process. “We didn’t want to stop Ademola from doing what he does because that’s what makes him special, it was just about getting him to understand when and where to do certain things. At every level, every game is different. He had to learn what was needed from him in and out of possession.” Charlton rejected an offer from Crystal Palace in the summer, but Lookman never lost focus and added seven goals in 25 appearances for Charlton in the first-half of this season. Euell chuckles as he recalls having to drag him off the training pitch at Charlton’s Sparrow’s Lane headquarters. That determination to improve should serve him well at Everton. “He’s a great character and everyone else at the training ground would say exactly the same thing,” says Euell. “He is just a humble boy who loves his football. He hates being injured and he always wants to do extra work. He just wants the ball at his feet and wants to improve. He’s one of those guys who absolutely hate losing.” Charlton manager Karl Robinson only coached Lookman for a few weeks having taken over at The Valley in November, but he described the teenager as an “incredible talent” and a “joy to work with” when the deal was confirmed. Lookman has made a positive impression on just about everyone who has known him, and he heads to Everton hoping for more of the same. “He called me up to say goodbye,” says Euell. “I said: ‘Goodbye? It’s only a see you later; you’re only going up north!’ We had a nice chat. I gave him a bit of advice and wished him well.” Lookman is still learning, but he has the talent and he has the temperament too. In his new Merseyside surroundings, he might just become Walsh’s latest success story. Former Nigerian international, Paul Okoku, is of the opinion that it would be a right decision in the right direction if the NFF should make a move to convince Lookman to don the colours of the Super Eagles. In a telephone chat with Okoku from his base in the United States, the St. Finbarrs College of Lagos graduate, who claims he has been watching the progress of Lookman from his days at Charlton Athletic, said it would not be a bad idea if the NFF starts monitoring the progress of the 19-year old from now on and try to woo him to play for Nigeria. “I think he is the kind of player that will fit into the style of the Super Eagles. I’m not saying he should just be drafted into the Super Eagles just like that. Of course, he would have to earn the national team’s shirt to justify his inclusion when the time comes. However, the federation should first try to convince him on the need to play for his fatherland and not another country,” Okoku said. The 1988 Africa Cup of Nations silver medalist is of the opinion that with the performance of Nigeria in the World Cup qualifier, it won’t be too difficult to convince Lookman as the Super Eagles is in a good stead to hoist its flag at the 2018 Mundial in Russia. “Unpalatable experiences of some Nigerians that had tried to play for England in the past are enough for any Nigerian player to think twice in their choice of country to play for. Moreover, Eagles’ dominance of their group in the World Cup qualifying rounds is enough to lure any player of Nigeria extraction to play for the country. “Also, at this time, we need young Born as Ademola Olajade Lookman October 20, 1997, in Wandsworth, London to Nigerian parents, he attended St. Thomas the Apostle College in Peckham where he achieved three As asteriks and five As at GCSE. Lookman signed for Everton on January 5, 2017 for a fee of £7.5m rising to £11m on a four-and-a-half year contract and made his debut for the club 10 days later. He scored on his debut. He received his first international call up on May 16, 2016 being named in the England U19 squad for a double header against Mexico. He was subsequently named in the England squad for the European U19 Championships the same summer. Source: http://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2017/01/21/ademola-lookman-a-new-star-for-super-eagles/ 2 Likes |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheSuperNerd(m): 1:27pm On Jan 21, 2017 |
Moses good enough to lead Chelsea's attack - Adebayor [img]http://3.bp..com/-IIqiR3PKURs/WIMoHRO02zI/AAAAAAAACv8/islrvc3VW9onyHIW9ISfv6koA9OfsGl8gCLcB/s1600/Victor%2BMoses%2BCelebrating.jpg[/img] Former Arsenal striker, Emmanuel Adebayor has said that Nigerian winger, Victor Moses can lead the attack of Chelsea. “If you look at Chelsea, when Hazard gets injured they’ve got Willian; if Willian gets injured they can still play Moses further forward. Moses can lead the attack”, Adebayor told The Guardian. But he said that his former London club, Arsenal, lack the alternatives for Mesut Ozil and Alexis Sanchez that their title rivals have. “Arsenal have a good team but if Sánchez gets injured I don’t know who they’ve got. “Arsenal’s problem is that they are just Ozil and Sanchez. If one of them gets injured, it is a problem." Source: http://www.soccernet.com.ng/2017/01/moses-good-enough-to-lead-chelseas.html?m=1 |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Pavarotti: 4:25pm On Jan 21, 2017 |
Samuel Kalu, Troost-Ekong Shine On Gent Debut Nigerian players William Troost-Ekong & Samuel Kalu both had memorable debuts for Belgian top side AA Gent as the Belgian season resumed for 2017 at the Magnificent Ghelamco Arena Olympic bronze medalist Troost-Ekong posted a 5 star performance while new signing and rising star Samuel kalu got an assist as Gent beat Charleroi 1-0 on Friday evening The sold-out stadium saw as many as four newcomers make their debut for Gent including Lovre Kalinic goal, William Troost-Ekong in defense and Samuel Kalu and Darko Bjedov. http://www.soccerassembly.com/samuel-kalu-troost-ekong-shine-gent-debut/ |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by BascoVanVeli(m): 4:31pm On Jan 21, 2017 |
TheSuperNerd: but they have Iwobi. 2 Likes |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by lakesidepapa(m): 5:30pm On Jan 21, 2017 |
BascoVanVeli:It really shows adebayor know little about the current arsenal. Iwobi is a better replacement for Ozil |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by joseph1013: 5:39pm On Jan 21, 2017 |
G. Jesus replaces Kelechi on Man City bench. Hmmm... |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Lordabas: 5:43pm On Jan 21, 2017 |
I said it here before that Iheanacho will have no place in the city squad when Jesus Gabriel arrives. It has finally happened you people should better look for a club and loan iheanacho or else he will be back playing for the city eds |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by tbaba1234: 6:05pm On Jan 21, 2017 |
joseph1013: He is learning drills... 1 Like |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Nobody: 6:28pm On Jan 21, 2017 |
tbaba1234:He is learning on the training pitch rather than sitting on the bench. It is better for his development/confidence. #RunsAway. 2 Likes |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by goldfish80(m): 6:29pm On Jan 21, 2017 |
If Iheanacho sees less playing time as anticipated, his place in the Eagles first 11 could be in jeopardy. It's not late considering a loan move. Am sure a good number of clubs will be delighted to have him. |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by tbaba1234: 6:37pm On Jan 21, 2017 |
A loan deal could be great for Iheanacho... Weeks of regular football and a few goals will get him back to his best. |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by EmmGee: 6:58pm On Jan 21, 2017 |
Iheanacho Run for your life |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Loogan(m): 7:24pm On Jan 21, 2017 |
Absolute disrespect from pep, even if he has a love relationship with the gabriel guy at least iheanacho deserves a place in the starting lineup.. I used to support thegoodjoe on this but this is the final straw...iheanacho is too good and has done enough to be a starter for most EPL teams, I can't think of any EPL manager than would not want iheanacho...it's obvious oga pep dosent value him when he drops the best goal to ratio striker in epl history for a Brazilian kid that just about 2weeks ago...iheanacho should take a page from lukakus book, this kid is so special that he should only be in a team that seems him as priority. 5 Likes |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Lazyerudite: 7:31pm On Jan 21, 2017 |
Loogan:Yes, time for a loan, it will improve his confidence 2 Likes |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Lazyerudite: 7:33pm On Jan 21, 2017 |
lakesidepapa:Dunno if better but he can get there. But for Sanchez, there is none |
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