TheSuperNerd:
Well.... like I have always said.... we cannot get everyone... and not all can even play for us. The NFF and Coach Rohr did their best. So let it be known it was he who said No to us. We wish Lookman the best. He has a bright future in the game. He has made his choice......
Note: I also saw this story carried by ESPN..... well... that is it shaa....
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Everton Ademola Lookman Tells Gernot Rohr – I Want To Play For England Not Nigeria




Nigeria have been dealt a serious blow in their quest to lure Everton rising star Ademola Lookman to switch allegiance to the senior national team of Nigeria.

Coach of the Super Eagles of Nigeria Gernot Rohr has succeeded in luring players of Nigerian descent born abroad to pledge their future to the Nigerian team but Lookman has turned down his approach.


While Ola Aina and Chuba Akpom have given their words to Rohr about representing Nigeria, Lookman who is also a youth international for England has confirmed his commitment to the Three Lions of England.


Lookman told Dan Ashworth, the FA’s director of elite development, that he wants to play for England despite interest from Nigeria.

He hopes to represent England at the U-21 European Championship, and also has high hopes that he will gate crash coach Gareth Southgate senior side before the World Cup 2018 in Russia.


* Daniel Martins


Source: http://owngoalnigeria.com/2017/04/07/everton-ademola-lookman-tells-gernot-rohr-i-want-to-play-for-england-not-nigeria/

komekn:
Ademola Lookman has made his choice, I truly believe Nigeria should not bevan option but a choice.

I hope it goes well with him. Now we can look at those who want to play for thier Fatherland. We still have to raise the Brand Green Eagles higher and make it a high aspiration and thing of great pride.

Now the NFF have to stop buying into the hype and do thier own research and discovery. Do not wait for England to discover talent for you before you can recognise it. Not all premier players are good enough for the Eagles.

In this regard Ademola is not as good as Aluko by a huge margin younger yes, better capital No. Ademola is not in my opinion better than Onyedinma and he is a class act. If not for football politics he should be playing at a top premiership team.

I am not impressed by Chuba Akpom he is simply not good enough as a striker.

Anichebe on his day is completely unplayable he should be in the mix.

Of course all eyes are on Oghene - Tega, with England promising all kinds of endorsement as a spin off for playing for England.

Meanwhile adios to Ademola

http://www.espnfc.com/international/story/3098089/everton-forward-ademola-lookman-pledges-future-to-england-sources

komekn:
Ademola Lookman has made his choice, I truly believe Nigeria should not bevan option but a choice.

I hope it goes well with him. Now we can look at those who want to play for thier Fatherland. We still have to raise the Brand Green Eagles higher and make it a high aspiration and thing of great pride.

Now the NFF have to stop buying into the hype and do thier own research and discovery. Do not wait for England to discover talent for you before you can recognise it. Not all premier players are good enough for the Eagles.

In this regard Ademola is not as good as Aluko by a huge margin younger yes, better capital No. Ademola is not in my opinion better than Onyedinma and he is a class act. If not for football politics he should be playing at a top premiership team.

I am not impressed by Chuba Akpom he is simply not good enough as a striker.

Anichebe on his day is completely unplayable he should be in the mix.

Of course all eyes are on Oghene - Tega, with England promising all kinds of endorsement as a spin off for playing for England.

Meanwhile adios to Ademola

http://www.espnfc.com/international/story/3098089/everton-forward-ademola-lookman-pledges-future-to-england-sources

Joebie:
I understand Rohr's philosophy very well. Those that say he will settle for the players we have are dreaming. This man will keep looking. He wants the best.

Humility017:


I read it too...at least forgiveness will let us rest now.
I wish him all the best...we can switch our light over to other players

Joebie:
Echiejile go sweat.. where are all those satisfied with Elderson?

komekn:


Check my posts I have never rated him as anything special. I have already talked about the money politics of football.

Daniel Martins is in Delusion, this is not a BIG BLOW to Nigeria.

Ademola was never going to be the answer to any of our problems.

Humility017:

exactly sir...we can leave him for England likewise Jordan Ibe

Icon4s:
My take on Pep And Iheanacho.

Earlier in the season when the debate about whether Iheanacho should leave City or stay, my opinion was let him face the competition and fight for shirt if he is the Super Star we say he is.

When Gabriel Jesus came and Iheanacho was excluded from match day squads i said the next couple of weeks will tell.

Gabriel Jesus got injured and Iheanacho is still being left out of match day squads consistently for a couple of weeks.

IMO mancity does not have plans for Kelechi Iheanacho. Jesus is out and Iheanacho is nt even on the bench so what now happens after the second coming of Jesus? Him fit no make bench for the 'Drills' sef.

I am worried.

Why?

2018 WC is 14months away. I have faith that we will qualify. And if Pep continues dealing with Iheanacho same way then that will spell doom for us. People are mentioning, Kayode, Odey, Adi, Ideye, Anichebe and co. All these are not Super star materials. None of them can pose a 5star performance even on their best day.

Iheanacho even on his off day on the pitch still manages to pose at least a 3 star performance. He is the only striker we have that has the potential to pose a 5star performance on his good day.

So we need a club that can help him and us attain that level befitting his potential. It is not every year we see player of such calibre being born in Nigeria and we allow Pep to continue drilling him as if he is searching for Oil in his head?

I dnt even mind any more if he goes to any middle table team. We need him to be playing as we build towards the world cup next year.
We dnt even need him on the bench and he plays 5-10mins. We need him to be playing 90mins.

My verdict: Iheanacho must leave City this summer!

ChrisKels:


Monaco is still hot on his Hills. I was never sold on to his qualities until I saw him in Brazil. If he joins either of these two clubs "Monaco and Galatasaray", then Onazi would be on a long thing. Onazi could even be pushed further down the pecking order next season when Mikel Agu rejoins FC PORTO.

Ndidi - Leicester city
Etebo - Monaco/Leicester bound
Azu Okey - Monaco/Galatasaray/Besiktas bound
Mikel Agu- fc Porto
Onazi - sivaspor turkey

That's what's called squad depth. Am proud of that.

Joebie:
I wonder what language Ezekiel is speaking. Arabic?

TheSuperNerd:
Well.... like I have always said.... we cannot get everyone... and not all can even play for us. The NFF and Coach Rohr did their best. So let it be known it was he who said No to us. We wish Lookman the best. He has a bright future in the game. He has made his choice......
Note: I also saw this story carried by ESPN..... well... that is it shaa....
.......................................................................................................


Everton Ademola Lookman Tells Gernot Rohr – I Want To Play For England Not Nigeria




Nigeria have been dealt a serious blow in their quest to lure Everton rising star Ademola Lookman to switch allegiance to the senior national team of Nigeria.

Coach of the Super Eagles of Nigeria Gernot Rohr has succeeded in luring players of Nigerian descent born abroad to pledge their future to the Nigerian team but Lookman has turned down his approach.


While Ola Aina and Chuba Akpom have given their words to Rohr about representing Nigeria, Lookman who is also a youth international for England has confirmed his commitment to the Three Lions of England.


Lookman told Dan Ashworth, the FA’s director of elite development, that he wants to play for England despite interest from Nigeria.

He hopes to represent England at the U-21 European Championship, and also has high hopes that he will gate crash coach Gareth Southgate senior side before the World Cup 2018 in Russia.


* Daniel Martins


Source: http://owngoalnigeria.com/2017/04/07/everton-ademola-lookman-tells-gernot-rohr-i-want-to-play-for-england-not-nigeria/

forgiveness:


I concur with your verdict on 'Iheanacho must leave City this summer' but I disagree on your ascertion that none of those aforementioned players can not pose 5 five star performance on their good day. Mbannu!

Have you forgotten so soon Victor Anichebe's performances before he got injured when he played for the Super Eagles?

What about Ideye perfomance when we won the Nations cup?

Haba! Why we dey try overlook or discredit these players efforts because we love or wan promote one player na?

Tournament get levels oooo.

We have seen Iheanacho fumbled when he played as a striker on three occasions and we have seen Iheanacho fumbled when the bar was at the U20 world cup.

Or did you see him give 3 star performance on those occasions not talk of 5 star ....?

Really, I have not considered Nacho as a striker until now because I know his strenght .

He is a s/s or A/M and that's all.

BascoVanVeli:

So what happens if Onazi also moves to a big club?

BascoVanVeli:

So what happens if Onazi also moves to a big club?

Humility017:


I read it too...at least forgiveness will let us rest now.
I wish him all the best...we can switch our light over to other players

Icon4s:


Hahahaha. Good question.

But i feel Azubuike has a lot to offer.

He is even younger than Ndidi. Just 20 this year. Time will tell.

Icon4s:


If you had not come up with this kind of view honestly i would have been disappointed.

forgiveness:


Really! You know I will always be objective.

BascoVanVeli:


Sure, his technical ability reminds me of Verratti. He does pick up silly cards but we really missed him in the semi-finals of the olympics.

forgiveness:


I took that report with a pinch of salt.

BascoVanVeli:


Sure, his technical ability reminds me of Verratti. He does pick up silly cards but we really missed him in the semi-finals of the olympics.

BascoVanVeli:


So what happens if Onazi also moves to a big club?

Icon4s:


Na me no dey objective with my comment na.

Ideye and Anichebe's performance. Na wa.

Humility017:

I trustd you....please help NFF go convince him...
I tell you we don't need him in eagles he can go play for 3 lions

Icon79:
Hahaha!!! Bia are you freaking kidding me or what

So when did the Pep Guardiola of African becomes an expert in evaluating talent? Would Sunday Oliseh know a good player if one is deposited even on his lap? This is the guy who single-handedly destroyed the Super Eagles!

Excuse me laugh o, jare


O pari

goldfish80:

Suprised all of you like Azubuike. I was somewhat the lone voice in the wilderness who made a call for his inclusion in the London friendlies.
Only icon79 accorded with my comment. Other forumites opposed my view because he was playing for a small club.

What wonders good publicity can do to perception.

goldfish80:

Suprised all of you like Azubuike. I was somewhat the lone voice in the wilderness who made a call for his inclusion in the London friendlies.
Only icon79 accorded with my comment. Other forumites opposed my view because he was playing for a small club.

What wonders good publicity can do to perception.