Icon79:
Icons, we'll definitely be at the AFCON. And trust me, we'll beat South Africa on the 10th even if we're to play them with our C-team.

O pari

Joebie:
Iwobi was groomed in England. Okay you are making a generalization. But the players in question are England-groomed Nigerians. We can focus on them. Does Lookman and Ejaria lack technical ability?

forgiveness:


But wrong feelings no gooood ooooooo.

komekn:
Huh

I do not dispute what you are saying 28 games and 6 goals is not great. However, he does not play for Nigeria as out an out striker. So as a goal tally it is not that bad.

However, when he does play he makes a good positive contribution.

Considering his club form at what we can describe as top clubs not the creme de La creme of Europe but top league clubs in Europe he has done well. I mean 43 league games and 23 goals for Olympiacos is far from easy. That's why he got his big money bags move to China.

I do feel we are too quick to write off some of our ageing starts too quickly. Gyan for Ghana is still cutting it to some degree. I feel a better mixture of young and old would be better.

I do suspect that our NFF officials are trying to make arrangements and will impress upon Rohr options that are not to our best interest.

Consider Defoe who was written off by England and the EPL has just signed a £130k a week deal with Bournemouth and is back playing for the 3 Lions. Defoe is 2 years older than Obafemi 6 years older than Ideye and 6 years older than Efe Ambrose.

I see players in completely dead leagues being considered when our old guard tried, tested and some who are at top clubs are being ignored.

If you are not cutting it in your club with very limited exceptions like KC at City. You can't be invited to the SE.

Osimhen has played possible 10 minutes of football for lowly struggling Wolfsburg in two games and he is in the SE. That's simply not fair and sends a wrong signal when there are players who are cutting it week in and out for thier clubs.

Mujtahida:

Ejaria is good but he's crabby one kind. Gets the ball, stops, turns back, turns side, moves. Doesn't flow.

Joebie:
its Ebeuhi vs Omeruo in RB.
Awaziem replaces Balogun to partner Ekong

Most likely Echiejile versus Youssef.

hismail1:
@nff: List of invited players for 2019 AFCON qualifier against South Africa

Tamunotonye22:



I don't advice this.I personally was in the nest of champions when omeruo played right back, he is no natural right back why not give the position to Ebuehi.looks like everyone is afraid of testing our dutch "brought-up".
I think he's added some flesh lately

Icon4s:


Taaa na lie.

We know you wella hear.

Joebie:
Crabby? I beg to differ "BIGLY".
What video clips are you judging from? the current U20 WC? Club performances?

komekn:


One name that baffles me is Osimhen, he has not even been to camp and competed to justify inclusion.

He has played barely two games barely 10 minutes of football all season at a low level Wolfsburg that has just escaped relegation from the Bundesliga. He wasn't considered good enough for his team to start him or even play him over 45 minutes.

This can cause disaffection in the camp as thier is no justification beyond past glories. It has to be a level playing field. Even Isaac Success has better justification for selection than him.

There should be a clear an open modality for selection that is not the case here.

Joebie:
I only said its Ebuehi versus Omeruo.
Who played right back against Senegal?
Where you there also?

Tamunotonye22:



I don't advice this.I personally was in the nest of champions when omeruo played right back, he is no natural right back why not give the position to Ebuehi.looks like everyone is afraid of testing our dutch "brought-up".
I think he's added some flesh lately

Mujtahida:

I understand your position but life is all about chance and opportunity. From reading you on this forum I know you have your doubts about Osimhen. Let the young man get his chance and then you can more properly gauge things.

Yesterday the hype was Onyekuru, Odey, Olatubosun, Alhassan etc. Shey dem don go camp and two have fallen by the side? That's how it is.

When he's tested then we shall KNOW. For now all we have is just information, speculations and opinions.

BascoVanVeli:
I hope Muazam making the team keeps the noise down about there not being talent in the NPFL.
Big congratulations to Sikiru and Odey their time shall come.

Mujtahida:

This Ebuehi guy I just personally want him to succeed as a player in our team. I felt bad that on his debut a goal was scored through him. I pray he succeeds.

The good thing with what is happening is that we are getting lot of options for various positions in the team. It would give depth and room for tactical manoeuvres. Now is the time for Rohr to write his name in gold in the annals of Nigerian football.

BascoVanVeli:
I hope Muazam making the team keeps the noise down about there not being talent in the NPFL.
Big congratulations to Sikiru and Odey their time shall come.

EmmGee:

They need to work harder.

Yes they are talents. But maybe their quality is not upto the level required.

I hope they come back stronger

Mujtahida:

Have seen a couple of his clips before and from the u20 clip you posted some days ago. No doubt he's talented but methinks he ain't smooth.

tbaba1234:
So Victor Moses is injured. He needs surgery on his toe and has been playing with injections. That is why he was omitted.

Joebie:
Iwobi was groomed in England. Okay you are making a generalization. But the players in question are England-groomed Nigerians. We can focus on them. Does Lookman and Ejaria lack technical ability?

kennysville:
Wow. I am so impressed with the maroof dude. Can also be utilized as a holding midfielder

OMANBALA1:


Again ,Iwobi started playing football in Nigeria. He was greatly influenced by our style. Ejaria is over hyped,he dribbles in circles without a clear vision....Kelechi Nwakali is way ahead of him. Most English players are technically deficient. I haven't seen Lookman play.

Joebie:
Rohr past the test with fewer options. When we get to the World Cup proper we will start taking about him writing his name in gold.

hismail1:
@nff: List of invited players for 2019 AFCON qualifier against South Africa

OMANBALA1:


Again ,Iwobi started playing football in Nigeria. He was greatly influenced by our style. Ejaria is over hyped,he dribbles in circles without a clear vision....Kelechi Nwakali is way ahead of him. Most English players are technically deficient. I haven't seen Lookman play.

tbaba1234:
So Victor Moses is injured. He needs surgery on his toe and has been playing with injections. That is why he was omitted.

OMANBALA1:


Again ,Iwobi started playing football in Nigeria. He was greatly influenced by our style. Ejaria is over hyped,he dribbles in circles without a clear vision....Kelechi Nwakali is way ahead of him. Most English players are technically deficient. I haven't seen Lookman play.

OMANBALA1:


I have given my observations and takes its left for the coach to decide who to play. If I was the coach I would not start Awaziem in a high profile qualifier like against Cameroon just yet.

Icon4s:


Recall Guinea stopped us from 2011 and this same SA and Congo PR(Brazaville) stopped us from 2015.

We need to be at our best against SA in Uyo. Remember also that head to head rule counts. We don't just need a win but a resounding win.

Mujtahida:

When I said now I meant the entire duration of his tenure as our coach. Not the immediate now. He's proved himself capable but sterner test should come both for him and the team. Cameroun on my mind.