Joebie:
Yes. Rohr doubted their ages. But Muazam is really young. See age matters a great deal especially in the NPFL.

Orkpekyandega:
I will bookmat this post for the future........

Odegbami blows hot Rohr has nothing to offer Eagles
By Gbolahan Dada-August 19, 2016

Former Super Eagles skipper, Chief Olusegun Odegbami, has kicked against the employment of German coach, Gernot Rohr, saying he is not competent to transform the fortunes of Nigerian football.


The ex-Shooting Stars Football Club of Ibadan winger, said Rohr has nothing to offer Eagles, adding that he is just using the Nigeria job to boost his coaching credentials.


Speaking about how NFF hired the German coach, Odegbami said, “Nigerians want the Super Eagles to return to winning ways. Winning is what unites them. It is an integral part of what made them the happiest people in the world a few years ago. Victories by their football teams cushion the psychological depression of failure in other sectors, if only temporarily.


“Nigerians have missed the buzz that comes with winning in the past two years. They want it back quickly. The NFF know it and have chosen the path of a foreign coach to rescue the situation. But this is obviously a very big gamble considering Nigeria’s past experiences with foreign coaches since Jo Bonfrere exited about a decade ago,” he said.


Odegbami stressed that the 2018 World Cup will provide the platform for the next big challenge. “For the NFF, it is a matter of ‘lose and sink’, or ‘succeed and survive’. Deep down they know it.


So, I can understand why it is important for them and for everyone else to be interested in who takes over the national team at this critical time after the last two crisis-laden experiences under Nigerian coaches, the late Stephen Keshi and Sunday Oliseh.”


Odegbami argued that if Nigeria should hire a foreign coach, she should have employed the best in the world and not just a mere tactician from Germany.


“Let me state clearly that I have nothing against the idea of hiring the best foreign coaches for Africa’s national teams. But no foreign coach shall get an iota of my support unless he has the credentials, the experience and the pedigree that clearly dwarfs those of the best African locals available, period.


“For Nigeria to qualify for the 2018 World Cup is a huge mountain to climb, but we are all waiting, watching, praying and wishing Gernot Rohr well, despite any misgivings,” he said.


The former Director of the National Institute for Sports said Nigerian football “is suffering from colonial mentality”, as we value foreigners more than local coaches.


“The truth is bitter. But Europe, Asia and the America’s will never (at least not in this lifetime) give a Nigerian coach, no matter his resume, the opportunity to coach a big foreign club or national team, exactly what our administrators demand as prerequisite to confidently hire them to handle the senior national team.


“How will any Nigerian coach, therefore, ever be qualified to handle the national team? Where would they gain and gather the required experience, if not from Nigeria itself and probably a few African countries as in the case of Stephen Keshi?


“Is Daniel Amokachi’s sensational decision to handle a foreign fourth division club in the remote lesser league of Norway driven by the desire to fulfil this far-fetched requirement by our administrators?” he asked.

www.thepointng.com/odegbami-blows-hot-rohr-has-nothing-to-offer-eagles/

@the bolded. These words must comeback to hunt him too.

Orkpekyandega:
I will bookmat this post for the future........

Why I dumped Nigeria for Germany – Iyoha
By Gbolahan Dada-August 1, 2016

Fortuna Dusseldorf of Germany player, Emmanuel Iyoha, has said that the political instability in the running of football in Nigeria made him to snub Nigeria and changed nationality to Germany.


The 18-year-old, who plays for German second division side, featured for Germany at the recently concluded European Under-19 tournament, making one appearance in the six-goal thriller against Netherlands, which they later won 5-4 on penalties.


Speaking to Bild on why he opted to play for Germany, the striker who made five appearances for Fortuna Dusseldorf last season revealed that instability and lack of organisational structure in Nigerian football played a big part in his decision making.


“I’m a real native of Dusseldorf as I was born here. Although my father is from Nigeria, my mother is a German but I feel German in every way. I presently play for the Under-19 and am happy because Germany is just right for me, Nigeria is a politically unstable country.


“It is unfortunate to see Nigerian football crumbling like a pack of cards and its leaders have been unstable in the running of the country’s football in the last two years, with two different factions claiming to be in charge of football affairs,” Iyoha said

www.thepointng.com/why-i-dumped-nigeria-for-germany-iyoha/

@the bolded. These words must comeback to hunt this guy.

Icon4s:
15 pages into 1000. The rate at which this thread is flying we may reach 2000 before the WC qualifiers games against Cameroon.

Orkpekyandega:
I will bookmat this post for the future........

Odegbami blows hot Rohr has nothing to offer Eagles
By Gbolahan Dada-August 19, 2016

Former Super Eagles skipper, Chief Olusegun Odegbami, has kicked against the employment of German coach, Gernot Rohr, saying he is not competent to transform the fortunes of Nigerian football.


The ex-Shooting Stars Football Club of Ibadan winger, said Rohr has nothing to offer Eagles, adding that he is just using the Nigeria job to boost his coaching credentials.


Speaking about how NFF hired the German coach, Odegbami said, “Nigerians want the Super Eagles to return to winning ways. Winning is what unites them. It is an integral part of what made them the happiest people in the world a few years ago. Victories by their football teams cushion the psychological depression of failure in other sectors, if only temporarily.


“Nigerians have missed the buzz that comes with winning in the past two years. They want it back quickly. The NFF know it and have chosen the path of a foreign coach to rescue the situation. But this is obviously a very big gamble considering Nigeria’s past experiences with foreign coaches since Jo Bonfrere exited about a decade ago,” he said.


Odegbami stressed that the 2018 World Cup will provide the platform for the next big challenge. “For the NFF, it is a matter of ‘lose and sink’, or ‘succeed and survive’. Deep down they know it.


So, I can understand why it is important for them and for everyone else to be interested in who takes over the national team at this critical time after the last two crisis-laden experiences under Nigerian coaches, the late Stephen Keshi and Sunday Oliseh.”


Odegbami argued that if Nigeria should hire a foreign coach, she should have employed the best in the world and not just a mere tactician from Germany.


“Let me state clearly that I have nothing against the idea of hiring the best foreign coaches for Africa’s national teams. But no foreign coach shall get an iota of my support unless he has the credentials, the experience and the pedigree that clearly dwarfs those of the best African locals available, period.


“For Nigeria to qualify for the 2018 World Cup is a huge mountain to climb, but we are all waiting, watching, praying and wishing Gernot Rohr well, despite any misgivings,” he said.


The former Director of the National Institute for Sports said Nigerian football “is suffering from colonial mentality”, as we value foreigners more than local coaches.


“The truth is bitter. But Europe, Asia and the America’s will never (at least not in this lifetime) give a Nigerian coach, no matter his resume, the opportunity to coach a big foreign club or national team, exactly what our administrators demand as prerequisite to confidently hire them to handle the senior national team.


“How will any Nigerian coach, therefore, ever be qualified to handle the national team? Where would they gain and gather the required experience, if not from Nigeria itself and probably a few African countries as in the case of Stephen Keshi?


“Is Daniel Amokachi’s sensational decision to handle a foreign fourth division club in the remote lesser league of Norway driven by the desire to fulfil this far-fetched requirement by our administrators?” he asked.

www.thepointng.com/odegbami-blows-hot-rohr-has-nothing-to-offer-eagles/

@the bolded. These words must comeback to hunt him too.

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

Chrismario:
Is like I Dae miss something,,,

Yousef joined zamalek since 2014, only 24/25 match played.
Did he suffer any serious injury setback?
Or he just found his balling boot?

BascoVanVeli:


The truth is that this was what we asked for. For them to be given a chance to rub shoulders with the big boys, this was almost like refresher courses for coaches. This was not a gift but something they earned, not only did Sikiru score that wonder goal, he leads the league in assists. This has surely made MFM better and in turn will make the league better.

tbaba1234:


The Super Eagles is not designed to make the league better. If we want to make the league better and more competitive, there are steps that can be taken.

tbaba1234:


The Super Eagles is not designed to make the league better. If we want to make the league better and more competitive, there are steps that can be taken.

goldfish80:


I'm not surprised. We know ourselves on this thread

The centre stage was already set with TheGoodJoe, Safarigirl and thesupernerd taking sides with Iheanacho,very predictable lineup. iI think the three of them are friends in real life

micheal2, chrisoblog and edi holding the front for Kylian Lottini. Imagine, I would have been on the same page as Micheal2, what a scary thought.

Icon4s as usual will be a bystander in this sort of debate ( he sounds like a politician sometimes)

Komekn would have given the argument an English/European perspective.

Tbaba1234 will offer a global perspective while being careful not to hurt the feelings of the Iheanacho team.

BascoVanVeli, this one is like weather. He could swing to any side at any moment.

This thread is like a clown bus. With all the characters well represented.

tbaba1234:


Mcmanaman?? Long passes??

BascoVanVeli:

Did he lie?

Orkpekyandega:

He was so unprofessional please. He sounded like a foolish kid for all those stuff he put up.

See how John Obi Mikel handled his grudge with his Chelsea Boss. Kelechi Iheanacho nko.

He should have just said no and not spew such trash. That guy was not well brought up.

With all he has said against the NFF, if he makes a u-turn in the future who will listen to him.

BascoVanVeli:


Haba the boy is not signed to the NFF. He gave wat he probably thought was an honest answer. We should not hold grudges against those who choose not to represent us. I mean somebody has to fly our flag in Germany.

Orkpekyandega:

All I am saying is that "you don't speak ill of a Country before turning down their invitation"

He chooses to play for them, that's so fine by me.

BascoVanVeli:


I rather argue C Boy v Messi before I get into trash about peoples ages.

safarigirl:
Eseose9 abeg coman post something, you peepu cannuh be sneaking here to see pinshurs of fine boys and sneak out

Greet us small, see better argument wey we use entertain una yesterday, una no fit hail us small when e finish

safarigirl:
Eseose9 abeg coman post something, you peepu cannuh be sneaking here to see pinshurs of fine boys and sneak out

Greet us small, see better argument wey we use entertain una yesterday, una no fit hail us small when e finish

kingphilip:
her matter tire me too o

The way she de de online de make me wonder whether na from page 0 she start to de read from