London Friendlies: Super Eagles Team Spirit Impresses Okocha



Former Super Eagles captain Austin 'Jay Jay' Okocha has commended the team spirit in the camp of the Super Eagles ahead of the friendlies against Senegal and Burkina Faso, Comple tesportsnigeria.com reports.


The Eagles face Senegal on Thursday night and Burkina Faso on Monday, both at The Hive in London.


Okocha currently in Nairobi, Kenya, for the 2017 Barclays Kenya Open Tournament where he will participate as a guest golfer tweeted his satisfaction with the camaradarie among the players after watching videos of team bonding sessions posted by John Ogu.


"Amazing team spirit guys…Isaac Success trying out @iam_davido song. Welcome indeed to the @Supereagles," Okocha said.


The videos show newcomers Success, Tyrone Ebuehi, Olanrewaju Kayode and Noah-Joel Sarenren-Bazee either singing or dancing in 'initiation rites' as others cheer them on.


The Eagles have been active on social media and stressing the need of their togetherness as they use both friendlies to prepare for the 2018 World Cup and 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.

www.completesportsnigeria.com/london-friendlies-super-eagles-team-spirit-impresses-okocha/

EPL Ref Taylor To Officiate Nigeria Vs Senegal Friendly



English Premier League referee Anthony Taylor will officiate Nigeria’s international friendly tonight against Senegal at The Hive Stadium, reports Comple tesportsnigeria.com.


The match is scheduled to kick off at 8pm (9pm Nigerian time).
Taylor who has officiated matches in the World Cup qualifiers in Europe, the UEFA Champions League and the UEFA Europa League will be assisted by Harry Lennard and Constantine Hatzidakis. The fourth official for the game is another renowned English referee Andre Marriner.


The 38-year-old Taylor has officiated 187 EPL games, issuing 641 yellow cards and 37 red cards.


Taylor was in charge of the game between Manchester City and Chelsea at the Ethiad Stadium in December where he sent off two City players Sergio Aguero and Fernandinho.

www.completesportsnigeria.com/epl-ref-taylor-officiate-nigeria-vs-senegal-friendly/

joseph1013:
According to Allnigeriasoccer, here is today's lineup

Nigeria Starting XI vs Senegal : Goalkeeper (still unknown), Balogun, Troost-Ekong, Omeruo, Echiejile, Onazi, Ndidi, Iheanacho,Musa, Simon, Iwobi.

really wish ebhuei would start ahead of echiejile
and y is musa starting nt der a beta option(e.g success) or kayode

O͢l͢a͢ A͢i͢n͢a͢ v͢i͢s͢i͢t͢e͢d͢ i͢w͢o͢b͢i͢ i͢n͢ c͢a͢m͢p͢. I͢ s͢e͢e͢ h͢i͢m͢ p͢l͢a͢y͢i͢n͢g͢ f͢o͢r N͢i͢g͢e͢ri͢a͢ s͢o͢o͢n͢

Orkpekyandega:
Exclusive: Iheanacho, Iwobi, Musa, Ndidi Start As Rohr Announces Squad To Face Senegal



Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has announced his squad for the international friendly against Senegal at the Hive Stadium
However, the German manager will wait until the very last minute to name the goalkeeper that will start against the West African opponents, but either Ezenwa or Akpeyi will be given the nod.


Leon Balogun will partner William Troost-Ekong in central defense while Elderson Echiejile and Kenneth Omeruo are the fullbacks.


Trabzonspor’s Eddy Onazi is joined in midfield by Leicester City’s Wilfred Ndidi and Kelechi Iheanacho.


Ahmed Musa will lead the charge for goals and he will be flanked by Arsenal wonderkid Alex Iwobi and Gent star Moses Simon.


Nigeria Starting XI vs Senegal: Goalkeeper, Balogun, Troost-Ekong, Omeruo, Echiejile, Onazi, Ndidi, Iheanacho, Musa, Simon, Iwobi.

Ifeanyi Emmanuel

www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=22469

musa leading charge 4 goals...y?
I sha hopes this restores his morale n confidence

Lordabas:
O͢l͢a͢ A͢i͢n͢a͢ v͢i͢s͢i͢t͢e͢d͢ i͢w͢o͢b͢i͢ i͢n͢ c͢a͢m͢p͢. I͢ s͢e͢e͢ h͢i͢m͢ p͢l͢a͢y͢i͢n͢g͢ f͢o͢r N͢i͢g͢e͢ri͢a͢ s͢o͢o͢n͢

It depends on Aina, he might wait till the English chance is dim.

Didn't even know Echiejile was there....no one has mentioned him

Lordabas:
O͢l͢a͢ A͢i͢n͢a͢ v͢i͢s͢i͢t͢e͢d͢ i͢w͢o͢b͢i͢ i͢n͢ c͢a͢m͢p͢. I͢ s͢e͢e͢ h͢i͢m͢ p͢l͢a͢y͢i͢n͢g͢ f͢o͢r N͢i͢g͢e͢ri͢a͢ s͢o͢o͢n͢

Some players are not just smart enough.

I don't have a good feeling bout omeruo starting

safarigirl:
Didn't even know Echiejile was there....no one has mentioned him

Yes bc he has fallen out of favour from most pundits here. They want to see new boy Ebuehi.

Kakamorufu:
I don't have a good feeling bout omeruo starting

So how would u rather set up ur preferred defense line.

tbaba1234:


Only Ikeme is not there

Oh really? How did I miss Ndidi, Onazi, and Musa?

Or maybe I need a new glasses. No?

O pari

Icon4s:


This my twin moniker sef. U too funny.

Bros, I dey try

pyrex23:

really wish ebhuei would start ahead of echiejile
and y is musa starting nt der a beta option(e.g success) or kayode

The two can come in as subs.

You can't just expect them to start right away on their debut.

Icon79:

Bros, I dey try

You forgot to add ur "o pari".

Icon4s:


Yes bc he has fallen out of favour from most pundits here. They want to see new boy Ebuehi.

I mentioned his arrival though. The new boys are more exciting than established stars for obvious reasons.

terzurum5:
The two can come in as subs.
You can't just expect them to start right away on their debut.

You sabi ball.

safarigirl:
My preferred formation for this game


Ikeme
Ebuehi. Troost. Leon. Omeruo
Onazi. Iwobi. Ndidi
Musa/Simon. Success. Kelechi

Not likely, since this is a friendly. But, going by the players in camp, this is prolly our best eleven. I would just switch Iwobi with Musa/Simon and insert Etebo in the middle. Then once you include VicMo and Mikel the team is set.


So much potential....so much promises. This team!


O pari

Kakamorufu:
I don't have a good feeling bout omeruo starting

Why should these new faces start when we have our super regulars in camp.

Icon4s:


Yes bc he has fallen out of favour from most pundits here. They want to see new boy Ebuehi.

....Ebuehi isn't likely to start on his debut for Nigeria

tbaba1234:


I mentioned his arrival though. The new boys are more exciting than established stars for obvious reasons.

Obvious reasons like 'change' right?

This friendly has further confirmed Rohr as a conservatist kind of coach.

Somebody like Siasia would throw Ebuehi and Success in right from the start.

safarigirl:
....Ebuehi isn't likely to start on his debut for Nigeria

But i saw him on ur proposed starting line up.

Icon4s:


You forgot to add ur "o pari".

You got me.


O pari

pyrex23:

really wish ebhuei would start ahead of echiejile
and y is musa starting nt der a beta option(e.g success) or kayode

Omo, abeg, don't take that line up by allnigerian soccer whatever as gospel o. I am sure they are just guessing, especially considering how they started Iheanacho in the midfield

terzurum5:

Why should these new faces start when we have our super regulars in camp.

U are getting the idea.

The idea of the friendly is to strengthen the weaker positions and to secure credible subs for the regulars and not to tear down the whole team structure.

Ambrose Vows To Help Hibernian Gain Promotion



Nigeria defender Efe Ambrose says he will do every thing within his powers to make sure Hibernian win the Scottish Championship and gain promotion back to the Scottish Premiership.


Hibernian are currently top in the Championship league table on 55 points, seven points above second placed Falkirk in the 10-team league with a handful of games left to play.

Ambrose who is on loan to Hibernian from Celtic, hopes his experience will be crucial as Hibernian push for promotion.

“Everyone wants to play in the Premiership, but I’ve watched the Championship these last two years and I’ve seen how difficult a league it is," Ambrose tells Edinburgh News.


“But for me, football is the same wherever you play, it doesn’t matter who you are playing – if you are not prepared you can be beaten by anyone.


“I’m here to do my best, to give all I can and at the same time help everyone here achieve the same goal, to get this big club back into the Premiership.

“I know it’s a big club having played against Hibs for Celtic, and by my reckoning, they are one of the best four in Scotland.

“It was great when the gaffer called me and asked if I wanted to come here. Hopefully my experience can help, but it’s not about Efe Ambrose, it’s a collective thing, something we have to do together. It is difficult to win any league but the boys have been in this one for two years now and they are desperate to win the title and promotion.


“You can also see what it means to the fans. To be getting average home gates of more than 15,000 when you’d think a third season in the Championship would see crowds falling is fantastic."

Ambrose also praises Hibernian fans for their support since he joined them.

He says: “I’ve been really happy with the welcome I’ve had from the Hibs support and the encouragement they have given me. Scottish football needs Hibs back in the top flight.”

http://www.completesportsnigeria.com/ambrose-vows-help-hibernian-gain-prom%e2%80%8eotion/

Icon4s:


Obvious reasons like 'change' right?

This friendly has further confirmed Rohr as a conservatist kind of coach.

Somebody like Siasia would throw Ebuehi and Success in right from the start.

Like children who just saw new toys.. After a while, we will be used to the new boys too..

Yes, he is a wise old man.. He prefers to ease players in gradually..

terzurum5:

Why should these new faces start when we have our super regulars in camp.

yeah I know. am just saying

tbaba1234:


Like children who just saw new toys.. After a while, we will be used to the new boys too..

Yes, he is a wise old man.. He prefers to ease players in gradually..

A typical German coach.

Very conservative even in tactics and players selection. They typically prefer experience over youthful adventures.

He is try to build consistency in the team.

Will Success start?

safarigirl:
My preferred formation for this game


Ikeme
Ebuehi. Troost. Leon. Omeruo
Onazi. Iwobi. Ndidi
Musa/Simon. Success. Kelechi

Icon79:


Haha!! I think one of you must be his agent tho.

I mean, it isn't as if Aluko is setting the league on fire either. The dude can barely get playing time at Fulham


O pari

No! I no be em agent ooo.

Besides, Aluko has raked in more goals and assist than all our attackers.

He has scored 6 goals with 9 assist playing from the wings and he was named the player of the month.

While Victor Moses, Simon Moses, Isaac Success, Alex Iwobi, Kelechi Iheanacho and Ahmed Musa have not ......

Only Noah Joel has assisted 6 times with a goal.