TheSuperNerd:
Well, check out these quarter final pairings... Hard to call isn't it?

Egypt stand a good chance of winning it if they scale past a very good moroccan side.

Burkina Faso vs Tunisia

Senegal vs Cameroun

DR Congo vs Ghana

Egypt vs Morocco


This Afcon is very interesting.... *rubs palms*

Icon79:


Let me call it:

Burkina Faso vs Tunisia

Senegal vs Cameroun

DR Congo vs Ghana - this is a tough one, but I smell an upset here.

Egypt vs Morocco

Actually, it's all quite tough to call - because, Cameroun tend to over achieve. Morocco is quite a good team despite losing to Senegal. And Ghana v DRC is a toss up. DRC is more exciting to watch but Ghana might just nick it with experience and a good coach. Tough calls all!

O pari

TheSuperNerd:
I pray these major actors really get better as time goes.

In all, I think I like this better. Actually Nacho did play from the right sometimes during tactical switches at UAE 3+ years ago while Yahaya drifted to the middle... So yeah, he surely can coz of his sweet left foot. More like an inverted right wing forward akin to messi but uhmmm... Nacho needs lots of work to reach that level shaa.

Well, it's the rise of Africa's next super dominant force. A lot are waxing lyrical coz of Senegal at this Afcon but I'm saying Africa will see a much better and stronger side in our team when the Super Eagles' current generation matures a bit more within the next two years.

TheSuperNerd:
Good one there Sir Terzurum5....

Remember I spoke about this on the previous Super Eagles thread before we started this Dawn of a new era thread.

I said we will witness different metamorphosis stages of our darling team as Post-Russia 2018 will lead to Afcon 2019, Afcon 2021 and Qatar 2022 and beyond (and each event must have their unique threads so that we keep things about out team well organised and well documented in this section for future references for upcoming generations).

I think we have two options:

1). Modify the topic slightly to include "Afcon 2019" as the afcon 2019 journey begins soon this year with the qualifiers

After which, post-Russia we create a brand new thread for the Afcon 2019 exclusively. After which more threads follow.

2). Create the Afcon 2019 thread "now" strictly for just nations cup news with respect to the Super Eagles as Russia 2018 marks our super eagles new generation "baptism of fire" on the international stage while Afcon 2019 which comes after Russia 2018 represents how far the team have matured in its quest to rule Africa for the next couple of years.


Either way, we must be out to organise the archival threads here on NL sports. That should be our goal so as not to cluster the information all into just one place.

As usual the final decisions rest with the elders and Super OPs::::


Cc: Sirs Tbaba1234, Icon4s, Joseph1013, Terzurum5, Orkpekyandega, TheGoodJoe BascoVanVeli, Chrisooblog, Napoleaon55, Icon79, AIG07, Mikron, Blackalbino06, NLban, Justiz5, Goldfish80, Kog45, LazyErudite, Chriskels, Mickael2, Edi287, Komekn, Forgiveness, etc....

Madams Safarigirl, Confun et al....

Over to you all...

AIG07:

well, I'm in support of your first opinion. I personally, doesn't see any reason in creating multiple threads for the SE mostly this project not forgetting that we already have other threads created by our wonderful OPs for other NTs(male n female) not excluding d grade teams.

The present thread's caption is ok and should only be modified if need be...
But I think this thread has once hit the front page-and from my observation such threads' name can't be modified(I stand to be corrected)

TheGoodJoe:


___________________Nacho____________________
____Oshimhen______________________V. Moses_____
___________________Iwobi _____________________
__________Mikel ___________Chidi Nwakali______________
__Oshaniwa ________________________Fabian
senninger
______________Balogun______Ekong______________
___________________Ikeme_______________________

With Etebo in the squad, Mikel takes the ten role while Iwobi plays from the left. The only challenge is, Iwobi does not fit my pacy forwards preference.

TheSuperNerd:
Super Eagles Legend Odemwingie Advises
Celtic Target Onyekuru , Blast Eupen Over Striker’s Future



Former Nigeria forward Peter Osaze Odemwingie has hit out at the way Belgian side Eupen are treating 19 year old Nigerian forward Henry Onyekuru, who is wanted by Scottish side Celtic.

Onyekuru was spotted playing in Nigeria and was brought to the Aspire Academy in Senegal before linking up with Eupen who are owned by the Aspire Zone Foundation, in the summer of 2015.

Onyekuru has been a revelation for Eupen since his arrival in Belgium helping them win promotion to the top flight in his first season and he has continued to flourish this season.

The teenage talent has spoken to one of Nigeria’s most successful players Peter Odemwingie to ask for his advice on what should be his next move in his career.


“I have spoken to Henry as he phoned me for
advice and I said to him just think of yourself as
Aspire did not think of the hundreds of kids
discarded by Aspire and who now find themselves back in Nigeria,” Odemwingie told ESPN FC.

“The interest in Henry is great news for Henry,
but I am disappointed about the other boys who went to the Aspire Academy and now find
themselves on the streets of Lagos.”


Source: http://owngoalnigeria.com/2017/01/26/super-eagles-legend-odemwingie-advises-celtic-target-onyekuru-blast-eupen-over-strikers-future/

TheSuperNerd:
Good one there Sir Terzurum5....

Remember I spoke about this on the previous Super Eagles thread before we started this Dawn of a new era thread.

I said we will witness different metamorphosis stages of our darling team as Post-Russia 2018 will lead to Afcon 2019, Afcon 2021 and Qatar 2022 and beyond (and each event must have their unique threads so that we keep things about out team well organised and well documented in this section for future references for upcoming generations).

I think we have two options:

1). Modify the topic slightly to include "Afcon 2019" as the afcon 2019 journey begins soon this year with the qualifiers

After which, post-Russia we create a brand new thread for the Afcon 2019 exclusively. After which more threads follow.

2). Create the Afcon 2019 thread "now" strictly for just nations cup news with respect to the Super Eagles as Russia 2018 marks our super eagles new generation "baptism of fire" on the international stage while Afcon 2019 which comes after Russia 2018 represents how far the team have matured in its quest to rule Africa for the next couple of years.


Either way, we must be out to organise the archival threads here on NL sports. That should be our goal so as not to cluster the information all into just one place.

As usual the final decisions rest with the elders and Super OPs::::


Cc: Sirs Tbaba1234, Icon4s, Joseph1013, Terzurum5, Orkpekyandega, TheGoodJoe BascoVanVeli, Chrisooblog, Napoleaon55, Icon79, AIG07, Mikron, Blackalbino06, NLban, Justiz5, Goldfish80, Kog45, LazyErudite, Chriskels, Mickael2, Edi287, Komekn, Forgiveness, etc....

Madams Safarigirl, Confun et al....

Over to you all...

joseph1013:


Please how is the article related to the title? Na wa o

joseph1013:


Please how is the article related to the title? Na wa o

tbaba1234:


Onyekuru was omitted in Eupen's game today, i think he is pushing for a transfer..

TheSuperNerd:
You are right. His coach took him off the team match squad. Hope it ends well for Our Rising Star, Henry....

joseph1013:


Please how is the article related to the title? Na wa o

TheSuperNerd:
Abeg before I move on....

Sir Chrisooblog... E ma bi nu Sir...

I saw that mention of yours and thanks so much for welcoming me back with that very exciting news.


Always brings Joy and gladness to my heart when I see top clubs signing up our Nigerian young starlets or these young guns shining for their sides in Europe. Thank you.

ChrisKels:


Are u sure it was sir chrisooblog who welcomed u wt Ezoho's news? Hmmm...

ChrisKels:
I read few pages back that u (TheSuperNerd) r finally back, I wan sing u a special welcome-back song with this kind story wey dey tortori u...

( Picture Evidence): Ex- Eaglet
Goalkepper Uzoho Make The
Step Up To First Team Of
Deportivo La Coruna


Former Nigeria U-17 goalkepper Francis Odinaka
Uzoho has wasted no time in making the step
up to the main team of La Liga side Deportivo
La Coruna.
Uzoho joined the team on the 13th of January
as exclusively reported by Owngoalnigeria.com,
but the 18 year old was expected to spend
more time with the B team than the main team.
However few weeks after joining the team, he
appears to have made the step up to the main
team training session judging by pictures picked
up by Owngoalnigeria.com.
The talented shot stopper was a member of the
2013 Nigeria U-17 team, where he was one of
the youngest in the team which won the World
Youth Championship in style in the UAE.

FRONT-MAN IS HOPING TO PUT HIS INJURY TROUBLES BEHIND HIM AS HE EDGES CLOSER TO A WATFORD RETURN

Isaac Success working hard at the Hornets' UCL training ground

Success takes on Pablo Zabaleta at Manchester City in December

By Simon Rose

tbaba1234:


Onyekuru was omitted in Eupen's game today, i think he is pushing for a transfer..

TheSuperNerd:
Egbon Sir... Na so me sef I see am ooo.... Just wan drop few news before I call am a day... Loolll

TheSuperNerd:
Sir Danycrusoe....

Thanks for the welcome and Happy new year (forgive my lateness).

I saw your mentions late but couldn't respond (still busy).

I trust that the topics suggested to you by our noble men/elders/ogas in the house serves your targets well.
I wish you the best in your project works and if you still need a little help please feel free to ask.

I saw no need replying the mentions after seeing them late as some of the ogas in the house (especially Sirs Joseph1013, TheGoodJoe, Goldfish80, et al) had done good justice to suggestions about your project work.

So uhmm... All the best alright... And take care.


**back to super eagles mata**

TheSuperNerd:
"I Am Coming Back Stronger"-Success








With fingers firmly crossed, the medical
department could be ready to integrate Isaac
Success back into full training on Monday in what would be most welcome news for the Hornets.

The barrel-chested forward has made just two
substitute appearances in the last 15 matches
and has only started one game this season, away at Middlesbrough, largely because of a
troublesome hamstring.

The explosive and unpredictable nature of his
play has been sorely missed but there looks like
there is finally some light at the end of what
looked a very long and dark tunnel.

"I'm good and I'm getting better," Success said
yesterday. "I'm hoping to train with the team on
Monday."

Success is one of the more laid back, laissez faire members of the squad so an update from new medical director Luca Gatteschi is probably wise before fans indulge in any chicken counting.

"It's possible,"Gatteschi said. "The next two days are crucial. We are doing specific work on
Success, both in the physio room and on the
pitch and in the gym to avoid the risk of another injury.


"He's working well. The last two days he's had a
good training load and been running without any problem. We have to test more in the next two days with very specific workloads and change of direction. We are very close to the end."





Why, fans have asked, has Success played back-to-back games in October and then missed the next seven, and then been absent for a further six following two successive appearances in December?

"The injury is the problem but the problem doesn't always start at the site of the
injury," said Gatteschi.

"You have to balance better all the body. All the
muscles work together and we have tried to work on the injury but also balance better the muscles and the way he moves. We have done some good work in this area.

“We are using different workloads every day to
avoid overload: running on the treadmill, on the
bike and running at different speeds outside. We need to strengthen the central core and the
upper body muscles."


Success is a bundle of muscle and a wrecking ball of a forward so does his physique and all-action style contribute to his propensity for injury.

"When a player has a lot of power and is very
explosive they use a lot of force, so the muscle
and tendon need to sustain a very high
workload," Gatteschi said.

"It's better to have a high level of power, though.

It's been frustrating but we are really close to the result. It's just important to avoid problems in the last days. We are near."





Success is chomping at the bit to return and produce the sort of performances that turned Pablo Zabaleta inside out at the Etihad before Christmas. **Ouch!!! Take that Sir TheGoodJoe!!! Hahahahahaha.... **

"It's frustrating as I'm trying to make my name in the Premier League," Success said. "I haven't had the chance to impress. Everyone knows my ability but I've got more to offer to the fans and the team."


There was even talk that the luckless Success,
who it's easy to forget is still only 21, had been
struck by some African curse.

"I heard that," he joked. "I'm a Christian and I
really don't believe in that. Injury comes when
you are a professional and most of the time hard work can help prevent it. I've really started
working harder than before to prevent injuries. I
believe I'm coming back stronger and stronger
than before."



Source: https://www.watfordfc.com/teams/first-team/injury-update-isaac-success

TheSuperNerd:
From Belgium: Here's the price for Nigerian
wonder-kid & Liverpool target Onyekuru



Just days after it was revealed that both Liverpool and Celtic were chasing highly-rated Nigerian striker Henry Onyekuru, reports from Belgium have now emerged stating that his current club, AS Eupen, have put a €3 million asking price on the youngsters head.

The 19-year-old has been causing a stir in
Belgium, where he currently plays his football,
and his performances for the newly promoted
side, have had scouts from all around Europe
queuing up to watch him perform.

The Scottish giants are even reported to have had a bid turned down but this has yet to be
confirmed by anyone at Parkhead. AS Eupen are owned by Qatar Sports Group who also control French giants Paris Saint-Germain. The Belgian outfit have invested heavily in their youth program and Onyekuru is set to be one of the first beneficiaries of that program.


Still a raw talent despite his rise to stardom,
Onyekuru does not lack self-belief when he
claimed in a recent interview that; “I believe I
have the level to one day play in the Champions
League.”


Source: http://m.calciomercato.com/en/news/here-s-the-price-for-nigerian-wonder-kid-liverpool-target-onyeku-42858

goldfish80:

See what I did there?
I helped you choose your boys

Honourable mention goes to Usman Mohammed and Umar