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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Xzbit91: 7:19pm On Mar 02, 2017 |
terzurum5:And what did Ivory coast achieve with that? It was a lesser fanciful side that finally brought them their continental glory 3 Likes |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Mujtahida: 7:29pm On Mar 02, 2017 |
Icon4s:Not to come across as a cynic but I am of the view that modern football is on a downward spiral and nothing is more indicative of this than the fact that for close to eight years now just two footballers have taken turns with the world footballer of the year award. From Marco Van Basten to Ronaldinho and all the greats in between like Rivaldo, Zidane, Ronaldo and as sublime as there were none of them dominated world football as much as Ronaldo and Messi have done in contemporary times. Modern day football lacks flair. It's just passes, running, passes, running (I get tired of it) and there's too much emphasis on raw athleticism and winning. The great 10- the maestro who directs the orchestra- has gradually been phased out. Read what Fabregas had to say about the trend in modern football. http://m.goal.com/s/en-au/news/4030/english-premier-league/2017/02/09/32474462/fabregas-football-has-become-less-about-talent-and-more 3 Likes |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheGoodJoe(m): 7:36pm On Mar 02, 2017 |
Icon4s: Individually, football is because there is so much reliance on team work than individual abilities. The reliance on hard work, tracking back, pressing is to promote team work than individual brilliance. So there is a definite downward trend when it comes to footballing artistry. I agree, the 80's and 90's German team are better than the current team. Lothar Matthaus and Rummenigge is enough to show the weight of the team. |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by tbaba1234: 7:41pm On Mar 02, 2017 |
Mujtahida: Too much flair can get you in trouble with coaches. Stick to the game plan and win. The emphasis on winning is changing the dynamics. 1 Like |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheGoodJoe(m): 7:55pm On Mar 02, 2017 |
komekn: What are you saying? Which defending Footballer in English football history can cross like Gary Neville? I do not even know any in European football. Gary Neville mastered it like it was unwrapping Chewing gum. Shearer Championship must be a joke. He was flawless hitting the ball from outside and inside the eighteen. What about the intense stamina Graeme Le Saux. You watch him run up and down the flanks, sending shivers down your spine. What of Gazza (Gascoigne). The old English players were better. Can Dele Alli polish Gazza's shoes. Watch the (I think) semi final game between a brilliant German team against England in Euro 96. The game went into penalties. You see a game with thrills you can not see today. A Super German team with the likes of Hasler and Klinsmann was matched by the English. Even to the golden generation, with the likes of Lampard, Gérard, Joe Cole, Ashley Cole, Rio Ferdinand, Defoe, Beckham etc. These guys can not match them. |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheGoodJoe(m): 7:55pm On Mar 02, 2017 |
tbaba1234: Tell that to the 2002 Brazilian world Cup winning squad. |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheGoodJoe(m): 7:59pm On Mar 02, 2017 |
komekn: There is no need jumping to Nigeria. Icon4s even pointed out the Dutch teams of the past compared to today. The Croatian, Yugoslavian and Portuguese team. You are making it look like it is only Nigeria the loss of quality players happened. |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by tbaba1234: 8:26pm On Mar 02, 2017 |
Rohr's interview with Fifa.com Rohr aiming to lead Super Eagles to new heights Many German coaches such as Otto Pfister, Rudi Gutendorf and Burkhard Ziese have led teams throughout Africa with varying degrees of success. But while the trio represent the old guard of coaches, a new generation has found their way to the continent. FIFA.com spoke exclusively to one of the new breed: Gernot Rohr. When the 63-year-old took over Nigeria in August last year, the Super Eagles had just failed to qualify for a second CAF Africa Cup of Nations in a row. The disappointment was palpable in the football-mad west African country, having come shortly after lifting the trophy in South Africa in 2013 and competing with distinction at the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™. Rohr was thus given a clear directive: ensure the Super Eagles qualify for Russia 2018. Achieving that feat will mean overcoming the so-called 'Group of Death' with Algeria, Cameroon and Zambia standing in the way. The former defender, who became an iconic figure at Bordeaux during his playing days, got off to a winning start with Nigeria, beating Tanzania 1-0 in an Africa Cup of Nations qualifier that had already been rendered meaningless after Egypt secured the lone qualifying berth from Group G. More importantly though, Rohr got the Super Eagles off to a winning start in their World Cup qualifiers, recording a tough 2-1 win in Zambia. Nigeria then collected a confident 3-1 victory at home against Algeria. The six points, coupled with some surprising results in the other games, leaves Nigeria with an early four-point lead. “Winning our first two matches was a great start, but we will not play again until the end of August and early September, when we face Cameroon,” said Rohr. “They of course are African champions and will be highly motivated to take the form from Gabon into the World Cup qualifiers. “I do not get carried away. It is a very tough group and nothing has been decided. But I admit that, at the moment, we have a small advantage and if we win our two matches at home against Cameroon and Zambia, we will qualify.” Blending stars and starlets Like many of his counterparts throughout Africa, Rohr can call up a host of players plying their trade throughout Europe. But unlike most, Rohr has an array of players who appear regularly in one of the world's toughest leagues: the English Premier League. “As the team and the country had been deeply affected by failing to qualify for the finals in Gabon, I wanted to bring in some younger players into the squad. This, of course, is without closing the door on anyone.” Rohr handed a first call-up to Isaac Success and also included youngsters like Alex Iwobi and Kelechi Iheanacho. But the German did not put all his faith into talented youngsters, he included experienced campaigners like Elderson Echiejile, John Ogu and captain John Obi Mikel in his squad. However, it was not only with the senior side that work needed to be done. Recent results at age-group level had also not been as successful as the past. “This is something that I wanted to help change,” Rohr said. “I also offered to accompany the local selection, even if I was not in charge of it directly. I also said I would keep an eye out for the national women's team. These are some of the things I said I wanted to do when I started in August last year.” After ending his playing career with Bordeaux in 1989, Rohr moved straight into coaching at the club – first as a youth coach, before taking over the senior side. In 2010, he took his first national team position, leading Gabon into the quarter-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations two years later. Since then, stints with Burkina Faso and Niger have followed. Throughout his coaching career, Rohr has worked with a number of great players. He considers Gabonese striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to be one of the best. “Under Thomas Tuchel he plays a more central role at Borussia Dortmund than he did under Jurgen Klopp. He has gained in efficiency. One feels that he does not need many opportunities to score. “For a player who loves depth, his speed is a huge advantage. He has grown as a player and could become even better. With a little improvement to his left foot, his in-depth play and concentration, he would become even more effective. Although he is already one of the best strikers in the world and has the qualities to play at any club.” http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/news/y=2017/m=2/news=rohr-aiming-to-lead-super-eagles-to-new-heights-2867002.html 1 Like |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by goldfish80(m): 8:32pm On Mar 02, 2017 |
Mickael2:You don't have to know the formation a coach played to understand which position Ndidi played if you have actually watched Ndidi. Basically every man and his dog knows Ndidi plays as a DM. I can understand the shock finding out that Ndidi's poor positioning have actually resulted in goals conceded by his team. Please lay off Onazi's back. The guy do not deserve the excessive critism you dish out to him at every turn. |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by do4luv14(m): 8:45pm On Mar 02, 2017 |
enomakos:lolzzz, nah dat day Cameroon go hear vren |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by goldfish80(m): 8:55pm On Mar 02, 2017 |
One thing people have to understand is that football academy culture have contributed to lack of flair we see in morden footballers. Kids at the academy are thought to be polite, decent, less aggressive and pious, they see football as just a routine, while for Street kids it's all about escaping poverty and survival ask Tevez. Determination and the drive to beat his opponent is is what a street kid is cut out for. Even the Brazilians are complaining about football academies being hijacked by captialists and Drug dealers. The end result is what we are currently witnessing. Also the new social culture of Internet and other electronic gadgets have in no small measure contributed to the below average players churned out every year. Kids these days, prefer to stay at home and Facebook or play video games than going out to interact with their mates. I was totally different in the 80s and 90s. 3 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheGoodJoe(m): 9:20pm On Mar 02, 2017 |
komekn: Your making it look as if African and European kids have the same opportunities. The Work Permit in England is an example. It is easier for a Fabregas to excel than a Mikel. When players like Muntari and Yaya Toure got denied work permit. 1 Like |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by tbaba1234: 9:57pm On Mar 02, 2017 |
goldfish80: Academies sometimes teach the flair away from kids.. Every thing is taught the proper way. The reason why African and South American players were full of flair was because they learnt by playing on the street where they can express themselves. You can not learn to be a Kanu or an Okocha in an English Academy, they will teach you out of it. Gone are the days of Gascoigne for England. 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by terzurum5(m): 10:07pm On Mar 02, 2017 |
Beach Soccer W/Cup: Nigeria Coach, Adamu Confident Against Mexico, Italy ![]() By James Agberebi: Coach of Nigeria Super Sand Eagles, Audu Adamu has expressed confidence that his team will be ready to face Group B opponents Mexico and Italy at the 2017 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup in Bahamas in April. This year's Beach Soccer World Cup is slated for 27 April to 7 May. In the draws that was held on Tuesday, the Sand Eagles were drawn in Group B alongside Mexico, Italy and Asian Football Confederation champions. Reacting to the Super Sand Eagles group opponents and their chances, Audu told thenff.com that he believes his team have enough experience to do well at this year's Beach Soccer World Cup. " We have defeated Mexico in the past, we know they have a strong team, we will use the experience we have gathered to face them. Even Italy, we understand how they play. "I must say we will be ready to confront all the teams when the tournament kicks off." Adamu stated. This will be the Super Sand Eagles fifth appearance at the Beach Soccer World Cup after featuring in 2006, 2007, 2009 and 2011. Both the Super Sand Eagles and Senegal (who beat Super Sand Eagles in the final of the African qualifiers in 2016) will represent Africa at this year's edition. www.completesportsnigeria.com/beach-soccer-wcup-nigeria-coach-adamu-confident-mexico-italy/ |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by terzurum5(m): 10:12pm On Mar 02, 2017 |
Ideye: Mikel Recommended Me To Tianjin TEDA ![]() By Johnny Edward: Tianjin TEDA new signing, Brown Ideye, has made an interesting revelation that his national team skipper, John Mikel Obi, recommended him to the Chinese Super League Club, reports, Comple tesportsnigeria.com. Ideye who is set to make his Chinese Super League debut for Tianjin TEDA against Shandong Luneng on Saturday, joined the club for a reported fee of £10m deal from Olympiacos on deadline day after a move for Sporting Lisbon Netherland striker Bas Dost fell through. The 28-year-old Super Eagles striker told sports.enorth.com.cn in an interview that he will strive hard to make the starting lineup despite joining the team three days to the league kick-off. Ideye has been handed the No. 39 shirt at the club and will battle Gabonese striker Malick Evouna who also joined from Egyptian side Al Ahly for a place in the starting lineup on Saturday. "Mikel has told me about the whole team, and I will put my best into training and I will follow the coach's instruction and get through the training team," Ideye stated in a chat with sports.enorth.com.cn. "I watched the Super League and I believe that with my current physical condition, I can make my debut at any time, I will strive for a position in the starting lineup. Ideye started out his football career in Europe with Swiss based side Neuchâtel Xamax and went on to feature for Sochaux, Dynamo Kyiv, West Bromwich Albion and Olympiacos. www.completesportsnigeria.com/ideye-mikel-recommended-tianjin-teda/ 2 Likes |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by terzurum5(m): 10:17pm On Mar 02, 2017 |
Tickets To Cost £10 For Nigeria Vs Senegal, Burkina Faso Football fans will pay £10(about N3,865) pergame to watch the Super Eagles face Teranga Lions of Senegal and Etalons of Burkina Faso in friendly matches later this month, reports Comple tesportsnigeria.com. Juniors will pay £5 (about N1,933), according to theNigeria Football Federation and their official FIFA match agent, Jairo Pachon of Eurodata Sport, who confirmed details for the two international friendly matches on Wednesday. Nigeria will face Senegal on Thursday, 23 March and Burkina Faso on Monday, 27 March. Both games will take place at The Hive, Barnet FC home ground, and will kick off at 8pm. "We believe that the two teams, Senegal and Burkina Faso, who also participated at this year’s Africa Cup of Nations finals in Gabon, will provide the Super Eagles with quality preparation for the remaining matches of the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifying series and the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign starting in June," said a statement by NFF and Eurodata Sport. The Super Eagles are currently on a five-match winning streak since losing 1-0 to Egypi in a 2017 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match in Alexandria in 2016. Nigeria are ranked 41st in the world, 10 places below Senegal’s Teranga Lions and three places below the Etalons of Burkina Faso. www.completesportsnigeria.com/tickets-cost-10-nigeria-vs-senegal-burkina-faso/ 1 Like |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by joseph1013: 11:37pm On Mar 02, 2017 |
Mujtahida: Forget story...if Messi and Ronaldo were around during the Zidane, Rivaldo and Ronaldo days, they would not the smell the World's best player award. These two guys, especially Messi, are extra-terrestrial. Zidane, Ronaldo and Rivaldo are on the same level as Zlatan, Pirlo, Iniesta, Xavi, and Buffon. The only era where Messi and Ronaldo would really have competition is the Maradona era, and even with that, Messi will take the lead. 1 Like |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by tbaba1234: 12:08am On Mar 03, 2017 |
West Ham are chasing 19 year-old Belgian league star Henry Onyekuru. Winger has scored 12 goals in 26 games this season. [@MirrorFootball] 1 Like |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by terzurum5(m): 4:05am On Mar 03, 2017 |
Mikel Eager To Help Ideye Settle In At Tianjin Teda ![]() By Johnny Edward: Tianjin TEDA skipper, Obi Mikel, has promised to help his compatriot Brown Ideye settle in quickly at the club reports, Completesportsnigeria.com. Ideye joined the club from Olympiacos for a fee in the region of £10m. Mikel was full of praises for the striker who scored 117 goals playing for five different clubs in the last decade, (Neuchatel Xamax, Sochaux, Dynamo Kyiv, West Bromwich Albion and Olympiacos). "I will help Ideye into the team, so that he will be familiar with all of our training methods as soon as possible," The Super Eagles skipper told sports.enorth.com.cn. "Ideye is not only good in terms of skills, his character is also very good as a striker. He has the speed which is great to help the team. "Ideye himself is prepared to contribute to the team play, but he also needs to watch the team's technical and tactical play and also need to listen to coach Pacheco arrangements." www.completesportsnigeria.com/mikel-%e2%80%8eeager-help-ideye-settle-tianjin-teda/ 1 Like |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by terzurum5(m): 4:18am On Mar 03, 2017 |
Bilic: Payet Believes “Amazing” Moses Is Better Than Him ![]() By Johnny Edward: West Ham manager Slaven Bilic says he has been impressed with the development of Victor Moses since the Nigeria star’s return to Chelsea at the end of last season, reports Comple tesportsnigeria.com. Moses spent last season on loan with the Hammers where he scored twice in 26 appearances. “His potential, his characteristics, his strength, were always amazing,” Bilic said on Thursday during his press conference ahead of the Premier League visit of Chelsea on Monday. “His pace, quality on the ball and stamina is basically top, top class. Sometimes you have to push him to do it day in day out and now he is doing it. “That is why he has done amazingly to keep his place in such a good side that probably was not guaranteed for him. It was everything but guaranteed for him in the beginning of the season. But he proved himself. “If you add on top of that he is playing in a position that is not basically his ideal position – or wasn’t his ideal position. It makes his achievement even greater and he should be very proud of what he has done since the start of the season.” According to Bilic, former West Ham playmaker Dimitri Payet admitted that Moses was better than himself when they were both at the club last season. “I remember once we had training and I spoke to Payet during last season,” Bilic added. “It was him I think and a couple of other players. Payet said that Victor, including himself, is the best player that we have in West Ham. I mean seriously. “It was about time to show what he had in himself and explode in a positive way – he has done it. He looks on the pitch very concentrated and very serious. He became a tough player. “I am glad for him. He was our player and we enjoyed that year. He said that he also had good memories of his time here. So I am really glad for him. Of course he had it in him.” Bilic is also optimistic that injured Andy Carroll will be fit for the Chelsea match. He said: “He has trained individually for the last few days. He did everything with the fitness guys and joined us yesterday. “It looks good. And especially with him it will be a week of good training which will be enough for him to be fit for a game so I’m very optimistic about whether he will play or not.” www.completesportsnigeria.com/bilic-payet-believes-amazing-moses-better/ 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by terzurum5(m): 4:20am On Mar 03, 2017 |
Ilechukwu: Blame Me For MFM Defeat To Katsina United, We’ll Bounce Back Vs Remo Stars ![]() By James Agberebi: MFM FC coach, Fidelis Ilechukwu, has attributed his team's 2-1 away loss to Katsina United in Wednesday's week 11 of the Nigeria Professional Football League to poor tactical decision on his part, Completesportsnigeria.com reports. MFM went into Wednesday's clash against Katsina full of confidence following their 2-1 win against champions Enugu Rangers last week Friday. But a 90th minute goal from Martins Usule secured the win for Katsina United. Reacting to the loss, Ilechukwu praises his players for their performance even in the defeat. "It was a very tough game. Our plan was to go there and get the three points, but unfortunately, we conceded a late goal," Ilechukwu tells Completesportsnigeria.com. "I made a mistake by not introducing a defender towards the end of the game. After watching how we've performed, I decided to bring in more strikers instead of holding on to what we already have. "The players did their best and this is why I don't want to shift the blame to the players because they did very well, but unfortunately, their performance was not rewarded," Ilechukwu laments. And speaking ahead of this weekend's home tie against bottom club, Remo Stars, Ilechukwu says he expects a difficult encounter but expresses confidence that his team has what it takes to emerge victorious. "I am expecting a tough game because Remo are down in the league table. They will want to come with determination. But following our loss to Katsina United, we also will be determined to bounce back." www.completesportsnigeria.com/ilechukwu-blame-mfm-defeat-katsina-united-well-bounce-back-vs-remo-stars/ |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by terzurum5(m): 4:30am On Mar 03, 2017 |
Sikiru Olatunbosun and the NPFL shot heard round the world [img]http://images.performgroup.com/di/library/GOAL/21/98/sikiru-olatunbosun-mfm-fc_182w7c6m7i10a1qa18esfl932c.png?t=-2042401526&w=620&h=430[/img] Read more here m.goal.com/x/en-ng/news/4055/main/2017/03/02/33225222/sikiru-olatunbosun-and-the-npfl-shot-heard-round-the-world |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by terzurum5(m): 4:47am On Mar 03, 2017 |
Rohr fails as England battles to keep Lookman Festus Abu Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has allegedly failed in his attempt to persuade Everton’s rising star Ademola Lookman to commit his international allegiance to Nigeria. The 19-year-old London-born forward, who joined the Toffees from Charlton Athletic in a deal reportedly worth £11m in January, has represented England’s Under-19s and Under-20s. But Lookman, who announced himself at Everton with a scintillating goal with his second touch in the 4-0 pounding of Manchester City at Goodison Park on January 15, is eligible to play for Nigeria through his parents. The Nigeria Football Federation Technical Director Bitrus Bewarang confirmed in January that the NFF was interested in the youngster. “He has Nigerian parents and we’d need to speak to him first,” BBC Sport quoted Bewarang as saying. “I saw him against Manchester City and I was excited to see a young player of Nigerian descent shine, so I thought: ‘Why not?’” He added, “We’ve managed to get players like Moses and Iwobi in the past and Lookman will be a great addition to the national team if we got him.” Our correspondent learnt that Rohr discussed with the player through his representative in England recently but could not convince him to commit his international allegiance to Nigeria. Rohr’s discussion with Lookman came after the Daily Mirror reported that the player’s representatives met with some NFF officials in London. It was learnt that the German manager, who has been scouring Europe for young players with Nigerian roots, wanted to include Lookman in his squad for the London friendly games against Senegal (March 23) and Burkina Faso (March 27) after getting the Dutch-born Tyronne Ebuehi and German-born Naoh-Joel Bazee to commit their international futures to Nigeria. Versatile Hannover 96 attacker Bazee, 20, and ADO Den Haag right-back Ebuehi, 21, are on Rohr’s 25-man list for the London warm up matches ahead of the Eagles’ Cameroon 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against South Africa’s Bafana Bafana in June. It was learnt that the English FA had been trying hard to keep Lookman for the Three Lions, after losing Chelsea’s Victor Moses and Arsenal’s Alex Iwobi to Nigeria after representing England at youth levels. Daily Mail reported on Wednesday that the FA, who are still seething over the loss of Moses and Iwobi to Nigeria as well as Crystal Palace’s Wilfried Zaha to Ivory Coast, had “hatched a plan to pluck the best African players in academy football to play for England”. “There is a belief within the England set-up that Iwobi, despite being only 20, would be in the senior squad now,” Daily Mail wrote. It added, “The FA are also fearful of losing Everton youngster Ademola Lookman, who was born in Wandsworth in London and has played for England at junior level, to Nigeria.” punchng.com/rohr-fails-as-england-battles-to-keep-lookman/ |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by terzurum5(m): 4:48am On Mar 03, 2017 |
Nigeria Draw Mexico, Italy in Beach Soccer World Cup Nigeria's Supersand Eagles have been drawn in Group B alongside Mexico, Italy and a yet-to-be-determined Asian opponent for the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup 2017 scheduled for 27 April to 7 May 2017, reports Comple tesportsnigeria.com. The official draw for the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup 2017 which took place at the Hotel Atlantis in Nassau in the capital city of the Bahamas, revealed the hosts will face Switzerland in their opening match of the competition on 27 April in Group A, which also includes Ecuador and African champions Senegal. In Group C, Paraguay, Portugal, Panama and a team from the Asian qualifying tournament will battle for places in the quarter-finals. In Group D, four-time champions Brazil were drawn alongside 2015 runners-up Tahiti, European champions Poland and a yet-to-be-determined Asian opponent. Asia's three representatives at the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Bahamas 2017 will be determined at the regional qualifiers taking place between 4 and 11 March. allafrica.com/stories/201703020568.html |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by terzurum5(m): 4:55am On Mar 03, 2017 |
NFF, Match Agent confirm details of Eagles’ London games By The NFF Tweet ![]() |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by terzurum5(m): 5:01am On Mar 03, 2017 |
Ahmad: Our vision is for a transparent, accountable CAF By The NFF Tweet ![]() Candidate for the presidency of the Confederation of African Football, Mr. Ahmad Ahmadon Thursday declared that his group is committed to installing new thinking and ideals at the CAF headquarters, if he wins this month’s poll in Addis Ababa. Ahmad, who is also deputy Senate President of Madagascar, told Nigeria’s Senate President Bukola Saraki, Sports Minister Solomon Dalung and NFF officials in Abuja that African football cannot afford to continue with ancient principles while the rest of the world’s game has been taken over by youthful, dynamic and innovative managers. “The rest of the world has changed in almost every sphere. Why must African football remain static? We want to bring a breath of fresh air. We are committed to a CAF that is transparent, that is accountable and that is more inclusive of the actors of the game. “We will open the debate on whether there should be a larger Africa Cup of Nations (with more teams), and we have to think hard about infrastructure, real development, maintenance of facilities and filling the stadia during major competitions.” The 57 –year old insisted he had not always nursed an ambition to be CAF President, but that he was the candidate of a group that came together after the FIFA Congress in Mexico last year and opted for change. “There are many reasons why we need change. Presently, too much power is concentrated in the CAF Executive Committee, and we feel that should not be so. There is no separation of powers, and certain individuals feel they should take all the decisions while others applaud. “At the same time, CAF is too far from its affiliate Member Associations. The CAF President should travel more often to the Federations and help nip in the bud the usual tensions that exist between government and the Federations. “I have very high regard for Nigeria, for what Nigeria has achieved in football and for being an economic power in the African region. I am really grateful to Mr. Pinnick who has been the strongest voice of my campaign, and I thank the Government of Nigeria for supporting him.” Senate President Saraki, who received Ahmad and the NFF delegation led by 2nd Vice President/LMC chairman Shehu Dikko in his house, noted: “We are a nation of very passionate football fans. Football, like other areas of life, needs visionary leaders who can institute reforms for good governance. “We are happy with the developments at FIFA level and we desire the same for CAF. There is need for policies that will stimulate rapid development of African football.” Sports Minister Dalung affirmed that football is a major unifying factor in Nigeria, a multi-cultural country of over 250 ethnic nationalities and about 170 million people. “Our country has made, and is still making major contributions to peace and security in several African nations, and has also been making positive contributions in the game of football. Over 70 per cent of Africa’s youth are unemployed, and we believe that with good governance and excellent management of resources, football can provide employment for hundreds of millions of Africa’s young population and by so doing, reduce social vices and restiveness. “The barriers against Africa competing favourably in the international sphere must be broken. There are a lot of impediments, including poor infrastructure. FIFA should allot more money to Africa for infrastructural development, and there must be equity. “We cannot afford to remain a mere plucking ground for the European Leagues. The leaders of African football must address these salient issues”. With Ahmad were Dikko, Dr. Mohammed Sanusi (NFF General Secretary), Dr. Ifeanyi Ubah (proprietor of FC IfeanyiUbah and Chairman of Anambra State FA), Dr. Emmanuel Ikpeme (NFF Deputy General Secretary), Mr. Ademola Olajire (NFF Director of Communications) and Mr. Chikelue Iloenyosi (special assistant to NFF President). Ahmad was first received by the NFF Management at the Glass House, and later visited the office of the League Management Company, where he addressed media representatives, before flying out of Nigeriaon Thursdaynight. He had arrived in Lagos earlier on Thursday where he was received by NFF President Amaju Pinnick and 1st Vice President Seyi Akinwunmi, before proceeding to Abuja. www.thenff.com/2017/03/ahmad-vision-transparent-accountable-caf/ |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by terzurum5(m): 5:09am On Mar 03, 2017 |
Bahamas 2017: Nigeria's Sand Eagles Won't Feel Intimidated - Adamu [img]https://1.bp..com/-T7rhjNY5jSc/WLRZbW0qTJI/AAAAAAAADLE/e1VstiJ3CNclT9EFIoAhdYMlis3YGJbRgCPcB/s1600/Sand%2BEagles.jpg[/img] By Augustine Akhilomen Nigeria's Beach Sand Eagles coach, Audu Adamu has reiterated that the team will qualify from their group at the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup in April. The Sand Eagles has been pitted in grouped B alongside Mexico,Italy and Bahamas, who are the champions from the Asian Football Confederation in Nassau. The Official Draw for the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup 2017, which will be played in Nassau, the capital of the Bahamas, between 27 April and 7 May 2017, took place on Tuesday at the Hotel Atlantis in Nassau. Adamu told thenff.com that the crop of players in his squad are experience enough to overcome any challenges in the group. "We have defeated Mexico in the past, we know they have a strong team, we will use the experience we have gathered to face them. Even Italy, we understand how they play. I must say we will be ready to confront all the teams when the tournament kicks off." Adamu stated. The draw ceremony was held in the special presence of the Rt. Hon. Perry Gladstone Christie, Prime Minister Commonwealth of The Bahamas. Assisting in the draw ceremony were FIFA Legend Emerson, former midfielder for Brazil’s national football team and the Miss Bahamas Universe 2016 Cherell Williamson. FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup 2017 Draw Group A Bahamas Switzerland Ecuador Senegal Group B Nigeria Italy AFC 1 Mexico Group C AFC 2 Paraguay Portugal Panama Group D Brazil Tahiti AFC 3 Poland AFC’s three representatives at the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Bahamas 2017 will be determined at the regional qualifiers taking place between 4 and 11 March. www.soccernet.com.ng/2017/03/bahamas-2017-nigerias-sand-eagles-wont.html |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by terzurum5(m): 5:12am On Mar 03, 2017 |
Dosu Thumbs Up Rohr's Super Eagles Team List [img]https://4.bp..com/-_0fBTACscn0/WCpKjO5BJ-I/AAAAAAAACDo/Sn-GGZN7pAU2rmuDG-EzG2ApzjTrgkn4gCPcB/s1600/Rohr-training.jpg[/img] By Augustine Akhilomen Ex international, Dosu Joseph has applauded Super Eagles Technical Adviser, Gernot Rohr for injecting young players for the forthcoming international friendly matches against Burkina and Senegal in London. Rohr has included new players such as Hannover 96 striker, Noah Joel Bazee, ADO Den Haag defender Tyronne Ebuehi and other regular stars including Leon Balogun, Alex Iwobi, Kelechi Iheanacho, Victor Moses, Ahmed Musa, Ogenyi Onazi, Carl Ikeme and Wilfred Ndidi. The Atlanta Olympic gold medalist, told Soccernet.com.ng that Rohr deserves some praises with the players he has invited for the international friendly matches. "I must commend Gernot Rohr with the team list he has released for the international friendly ties against Burkina Faso and Senegal. I love the infusion of experience and youth in the team list because they are the future of the team, most especially, in 2018 World Cup," Dosu told Soccernet.com.ng. "I am particularly happy that he has invited Nigerian born Noah Bazee and Tyronne Ebuehi into the team. At least these two matches will test their mental strength against African opposition," he said. www.soccernet.com.ng/2017/03/dosu-thumbs-up-rohrs-super-eagles-team.html |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by terzurum5(m): 5:29am On Mar 03, 2017 |
Chelsea And Bristol City Make Contact Over Tammy Abraham ![]() Bristol City coach Lee Johnson has provided an update on the fitness of England U21 international Tammy Abraham ahead of Saturday’sclash with Burton Albion. Due to a thigh injury, the striker last played for the Robins in their 2-1 loss to Leeds United on February 14. He then returned to parent club Chelsea to receive treatment and had a second scan on the injured thigh on Wednesday. “With regards to Tammy, it’s the best case scenario in terms of the scan. The healing process has gone well, ” Johnson told Bristol City Player HD, “We just need to have good communication with Chelsea now to see what sort of levels Tammy is up to and when we can bring him back. “The two physios will make contact and plan what is right for him.” Tammy Abraham has scored 21 goals for Bristol City in all competitions this season. Igho Kingsley www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=22245 1 Like |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Humility017(m): 5:37am On Mar 03, 2017 |
terzurum5: I wish him quick recovery. hopefully after the under 20 world cup this year.....most of this English born Nigerians..they can then easily agree to switch allegiance... 1 Like |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Humility017(m): 5:46am On Mar 03, 2017 |
I have been following your threads on Nigeria football for close to a year now as a guest, just signed in on nairaland...I really appreciate your knowledge, in depth analysis of Nigeria football. to sir Icon4, Goodjoe, Komekun, Joseph, Forgiveness, Tlaba, and safarigal and lot's more... I am glad and really happy to join you here. thanks for making this thread worthwhile 3 Likes |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Mujtahida: 6:59am On Mar 03, 2017 |
joseph1013:Granted that Ronaldo and Messi have exceptional talent but for just these two to dominate the scene for this long shows the dearth of quality players in this era. By the way I do not agree that Zidane and Ronaldo were on the same level with the players you mentioned. 2 Likes |
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