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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by goldfish80(m): 12:08am On Mar 25, 2017 |
TheGoodJoe:Yobo started out as a striker. You may need to dig really deep into the back end of the Internet to find this out. |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by tbaba1234: 12:10am On Mar 25, 2017 |
Yobo was a striker in Nigeria 99. Goldfish80 is right |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheSuperNerd(m): 12:10am On Mar 25, 2017 |
You are right about his decision to come out.... he shouldn't have... this is where I nail it all on him however.... there is more to it.... Akpeyi takes 95% of thr blame for that goal but the other 5% I give to the whole defence.... Moussa Sow was left all alone to have some sandwich and wash it down with a soda before converting that loose ball into the goal.... the awareness of our defence for that moment was poor. tbaba1234: |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by tbaba1234: 12:12am On Mar 25, 2017 |
TheSuperNerd: The corner was already cleared.. Players just had to come out and take their zonal positions. If the keeper stayed on his line that is a routine save. |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheSuperNerd(m): 12:15am On Mar 25, 2017 |
Not from what I see here oooo.... but lemme dig into FIFA.com.... https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/1999_FIFA_World_Youth_Championship_squads tbaba1234: |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by otezu5: 12:18am On Mar 25, 2017 |
Rohr Reveals Discussion With Salisu Yusuf On Stephen Odey Super Eagles Chances ![]() The cry for the inclusion of MFM forward Stephen Odey in the Nigeria National team senior set up has gotten to the ears of the coach of the team Gernot Rohr. Odey has scored 12 goals in 11 games this season after 14 rounds of games in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL), a record that which many felt should give him a shot at the Super Eagles. Rohr maintained his unbeaten run as coach of the Super Eagles after Kelechi Iheanacho penalty goal eight minute from time help them draw 1-1 against the Teranga Lions of Senegal in a friendly in London. Speaking at the post match conference, Rohr revealed that one of his assistants Salisu Yusuf has told him about the form of Odey , and they are monitoring him ahead of future games. The German Nigerian coach however said it’s not going to be a straight forward decision to call Odey up, as the team is currently pack filled with lot of options in attack. He listed new boys Isaac Success, Olarenwaju Kayode and Joel Noah Sarenren Bazee as some of the players he has in his team who can compliment his preferred options upfront. According to Rohr, Odey will get his opportunity but for now, the above mentioned players are ahead of him in the pecking order of the Super Eagles. *Michael James reporting from London. owngoalnigeria.com/2017/03/24/rohr-reveals-discussion-with-salisu-yusuf-on-stephen-odey-super-eagles-chances/ 1 Like |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheSuperNerd(m): 12:18am On Mar 25, 2017 |
Viola.... I knew wikipedia could be wrong.... loll Fifa.com records Yobo as a forward... and that was my first U-20 world cup as a seven year old... I remembered ikedia moments against Ireland and aghohowa... Sam okoye... awwwwwwwwn... yobo in jersey no 14 but couldn't tell what role was playing then as he always ventured forward on the right... #littleboymemories ![]() http://www.fifa.com/u20worldcup/archive/nigeria1999/teams/team=1888282/index.html tbaba1234: |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by otezu5: 12:20am On Mar 25, 2017 |
West Brom Technical Director Spotted While Running The Rule On Gent Moses Simon At The Hive ![]() Reports reaching Owngoalnigeria.com editorial desk has it that English Premier League side West Bromwich Albion were at the game between Nigeria and Senegal which ended 1-1 at The Hive. The game which had lot of English Premier League stars on display also had in attendance West Brom Sporting and Technical Director Nicky Hammond, who was there to run the rule on Gent forward Moses. Birmingham Mail reports that West Brom first watched the wideman during their Europa League Round of 32 clash against Tottenham Hotspur which they won 3-2 on aggregate. Last night Hammond was at The Hive once again to keep tabs on the 21 year old, who played for an hour before making way for Oghenekaro Etebo with Nigeria one goal down. Simon has been heavily tipped to depart Gent next summer with England his likely destination following interest from some teams in the top division of English football. owngoalnigeria.com/2017/03/24/west-brom-technical-director-spotted-while-running-the-rule-on-gent-moses-simon-at-the-hive/ 1 Like |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheGoodJoe(m): 12:20am On Mar 25, 2017 |
goldfish80: Did I say Yobo did not start as a striker? I said in Nigeria '99, he was a right back. I am not browsing this. I can tell you Eddie Dombraye was left footed and was one of those who took penalties against Robbie Keane and Damien Doff's Ireland. He placed a low trick penalty and beat the keeper. He carried a bald cut. Shittu scored the winner in the penalty and danced with his hands open. Hashimu Garba scored in the quarter finals against Seydou Keita's Mali. He scored from a cross from Ikedia down the right flank. Hashimu headed the ball and was running to celebrate when the keeper tipped the ball. It came back to Garba and he buried it. I even did not mention Abubakar Musa who was playing for Eagle Cement of Port Harcourt. He was the captain of the team in the AYC and we lost the final to Ghana. Then there was a shuffle in the team and a brilliant forward, Emmanuel Aniele (I believe Icon4s knows him) lost his place. I can tell you against Costa Rica, Aghahowa scored the first goal and the commentator said Nigeria just found a star. Haruna Babangida was through on goal towards the end and decided to show boat with a turn and a defender nicked the ball off him. Melkam came in as a sub in some games. So, it is not Internet things. Rabiu Afolabi was the captain and in defence. Eneh had dada hair as right back. Obinna Okpala, a relation of Coach Sylvanus Okpala was a talented left back but hardly played because of negative reports of him getting a place into the squad through his uncle. Dominic Oruma was a keeper and Wilson Oruma's younger brother. Looked a lot like Oruma and wore Wilson's Lens jerseys during training. Please, this is not browsing. Yobo was not a striker in flying Eagles 1999 as you said. Finish. |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by BascoVanVeli(m): 12:22am On Mar 25, 2017 |
tbaba1234:Please watch that video again, Akpeyi got to that ball. Wat about the defender who was marking Sow, he enough time to order dinner in the box. 1 Like |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by otezu5: 12:23am On Mar 25, 2017 |
German-Nigerian Eagles Newbie Sarenren Bazee Speaks On Being Part Of Super Eagles ![]() Newly invited Super Eagles forward Noah Joel Sarenren Bazee has shared his thoughts on being part of the senior Nigeria national team. Bazee is presently with the Nigerian team, but failed to play in yesterday’s friendly game against Senegal which ended 1-1 due to fitness issues, as he has failed to take part in training since arriving the London camp of the team. The Hannover 96 forward opt to play for Nigeria ahead of Germany after a chat with coach Gernot Rohr, and the 20 year old is loving every moment with the Super Eagles. Born in Germany to Nigerian parents, he took to his official instagram account to post his delight about teaming up with the Super Eagles. See Post: ![]() *Prince Michael owngoalnigeria.com/2017/03/24/german-nigerian-eagles-newbie-sarenren-bazee-speaks-on-being-part-of-super-eagles/ 1 Like |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheSuperNerd(m): 12:28am On Mar 25, 2017 |
Tonight we are on the very same page of humor.... loollllll... ![]() BascoVanVeli: 1 Like |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by otezu5: 12:28am On Mar 25, 2017 |
How Watford Isacc Success Turned Nigeria Vs Senegal Around Following His Introduction ![]() Watford of England forward Isacc Success debut for the Super Eagles of Nigeria has got a lot of people talking especially the way his introduction changed the game in Nigeria’s favour. Success was introduced for Alex Iwobi who struggled to make an impact in the game and the 21 year old made a very good impression in his first senior game for Nigeria. The game against Senegal which ended 1-1 will best be remembered for the players who got the goals for their respective sides in Moussa Sow and Kelechi Iheanacho, but Nigeria struggled to get going until the introduction of Success. Stationed on the right of Nigeria’s attack for majority of the game, he initially took a role behind main striker and former U-20 mate Kelechi Iheanacho in attack before moving to the right. Up against Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly, Success was able to breeze past the left back with ease using a combination of of pace, skill and directness to settle the full back. His physicality, style of play and decision making were all spot on yesterday as he blazed through in an unstoppable manner, without breaking stride he went pass his makers and picked his passes with ease. Overall his introduction lifted Nigeria in the end even though Manchester City starlet Kelechi Iheanacho got the decisive goal in the 1-1 draw decided at The Hive. *Daniel Martins owngoalnigeria.com/2017/03/24/how-watford-isacc-success-turned-nigeria-vs-senegal-around-following-his-introduction/ 1 Like |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheGoodJoe(m): 12:29am On Mar 25, 2017 |
TheSuperNerd: I wanted to hail our Fitness coach. He works out with the team before our games. Do not kick me yet. Let Yara Yara finish polishing my Kung-fu shoes first. |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by komekn(m): 12:32am On Mar 25, 2017 |
goldfish80: Actually as an attacking midfielder, then winger for Marseille, wing back for Nigeria then goes to Everton plays center half and less of a wing back. 1 Like |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheSuperNerd(m): 12:34am On Mar 25, 2017 |
Yeah... true our boy did retaliate but the south African boy escaped a sending off? that was interesting.... anyway shaa... we beat them 3-0. Same team atletico drew goalless with. ![]() Atletico eventually beat bidvest wits by 5goals to 2...I just wish Nazifi, Tolu and co win that tournament... they play some very sweet football I see two or three or even four that can go on and become future Super Eagles stars if they keep their feet on the ground and keep working..... ![]() BascoVanVeli: 1 Like |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheGoodJoe(m): 12:35am On Mar 25, 2017 |
TheSuperNerd: Lorenzo Buenaventura. Manchester City's fitness coach. In the picture, you can see his Barca badge. He worked with Guardiola at Bayern Munich also.
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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheGoodJoe(m): 12:36am On Mar 25, 2017 |
FITNESS COACH ” Fitness Coach Lorenzo Buenaventura joined Guardiola at Barcelona in 2008. After helping shape Barca and Bayern into two of Europe’s most intensive sides, he will work to build stamina and pace which is a trademark of every team Guardiola has managed and has previously included an aggressive press that requires optimum fitness levels. Buenaventura will be involved in planning specific training sessions and individual programmes and arrives with an unrivalled reputation for helping injured players rehabilitate. |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheSuperNerd(m): 12:38am On Mar 25, 2017 |
So you still found a way to say Guardiola after all huh?? after I warned you about pep word.... ![]() oya take that......!!!!!! ![]() TheGoodJoe: |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by tbaba1234: 12:38am On Mar 25, 2017 |
BascoVanVeli: He missed the ball completely. If you claim, he touched it.. It does not make Akpeyi's case better because there was a defender there to clear properly. After a corner , Players revert to zonal marking.. The players were covering their zones but there was no man in the post. |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by otezu5: 12:39am On Mar 25, 2017 |
TheSuperNerd: See as you want make I laff fall off the Chair. I no gree shaaaa. Based on say this Kungfu wey TheGoodJoe de teach person no be for nothing. ![]() ![]() 1 Like |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by BascoVanVeli(m): 12:41am On Mar 25, 2017 |
TheSuperNerd:LOL that is the only thing I could think of after seeing a player collect a ball, set himself up and then have enough time to be a marksman and select where to place the ball all this done in the box. |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheSuperNerd(m): 12:41am On Mar 25, 2017 |
But Lorenzo is fit shaa oooo.. . no wonder the philosopher values him as part of his backroom staff... well thanks Sir Bonaventura... but Nacho needs game time too mehn... not just drills time and Gym time.... ![]() TheGoodJoe: 1 Like |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheGoodJoe(m): 12:42am On Mar 25, 2017 |
TheSuperNerd: Which match did Yobo play as a forward? |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by komekn(m): 12:42am On Mar 25, 2017 |
TheGoodJoe: One question what about the Nigerian right back who played for Barcelona at that time his name was Okonowo if im right. Till tomorrow I am perplexed how did he get into Barca. |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by tbaba1234: 12:44am On Mar 25, 2017 |
TheGoodJoe: Yolo was certainly not a right back in Nigeria 99... He was used as a number 9.. He was usually introduced late in games. |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by tbaba1234: 12:46am On Mar 25, 2017 |
komekn: Gbenga Okunowo, One of those highly rated youngsters that Barca thought will improve with game experience. |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheSuperNerd(m): 12:47am On Mar 25, 2017 |
Can't remember actually.... I was only 7... didn't take note of yobo's positional play.... only knew about aghahowa, ikedia and Sam okoye....a ND our captain... rabiu afolabi I think? ![]() but clips and videos will tell us shaa.... wiki records yobo's position in Nigeria 99 as a defender though.... but FIFA.com said something else... "forward" and I kinda remember Something about Yobo once being a forward or something before made a fightback and them a central defender.... any truth to the forward claims? could be possible don't you think? Anyway... what do I know.?.. that was my debut football tournament as a football fan and observer.... ![]() TheGoodJoe: |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheGoodJoe(m): 12:48am On Mar 25, 2017 |
komekn: Okunowo actually, there was a tournament called the Meridian Cup that Nigeria played at that time. We beat Spain in that tourney that paraded some promising Barcelona starlets. One of the best players of that competition was Okunowo and Barcelona snapped him. At that time, he had more rep than Xavi. When he arrived Barca at that time, Xavi came to introduce himself to Gbenga Okunowo that he played against him in Meridian Cup. Okunowo was good but injury robbed him of his spotlight. |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by BascoVanVeli(m): 12:49am On Mar 25, 2017 |
TheSuperNerd: As a fan of our local league I am very excited by this development. Normally after tournaments players stay idle waiting for a cub overseas but these boys already have clubs. The next step is them breaking into their club sides. They can join a growing crop of young players in the NPFL. 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheSuperNerd(m): 12:50am On Mar 25, 2017 |
Could ask same about pinto.... loooollllll.... Chaaaiiiiii. some players have this thing called serendipity sometimes working in their favor....... but how Long it lasts is up to the player sometimes... loooll komekn: |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheGoodJoe(m): 12:50am On Mar 25, 2017 |
TheSuperNerd: Yobo played right back and not attack. Which space would Yobo see to play attack in that team. Dombraye and Melkam were strikers and they were on the bench. At that time, Haruna Babangida was rated higher than Ronaldinho. He was the star coming to Nigeria '99. We had too many top quality players for Yobo to even get picked as a striker. We still had Hashimu Garba. |
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