TheSuperNerd:
NIGERIAN STARLET HENRY ONYEKURU CONFIRMS ARSENAL OFFER



Following a stunning season in Belgium, the 19-year-old striker has caught the attention of Gunners manager Arsene Wenger
Nigerian striker Henry Onyekuru has confirmed that Arsenal have made an offer to secure his services.

The 19-year-old had a breakthrough campaign in the Belgian top-flight in 2016-17, scoring 24 goals in all competitions for Eupen.


His exploits have led to interest from around Europe, but it appears the Gunners are set to win the race for his services by triggering a £6.8 million buy-out clause.

"It’s a good feeling for a club like Arsenal to make a bid for me, this is due to my hard work in training and games," Onyekuru told the Nigerian Football Federation.



Onyekuru's attraction to the Gunners is partly fuelled by his desire to follow in the footsteps of one of his footballing idols.

"Thierry Henry has always been my idol since I was a kid," Onyekuru said.

"I was watching him play, watching Arsenal and going to YouTube to watch most of his games.

"I remember saying if I had to move to the Premier League I want to be like Thierry Henry, so it's likely to come true and I'm looking towards it at the moment."

Onyekuru made his full Nigeria debut on Thursday, coming on as a 59th-minute sub in the Super Eagles' 3-0 friendly win over Togo.


Source: http://m.goal.com/s/en-gb/news/2892/transfer-zone/2017/06/03/36070072/nigerian-starlet-henry-onyekuru-confirms-arsenal-offer?utm_referrer=http%3A%2F%2Fc.newsnow.co.uk%2FA%2F888373532%3F-21310%3A8643%3A0

forgiveness:



Oga, Lookman, Solanke etc are bamboozing big big teams at the U20 in the English Jersey which we have never seen before.

They are the soul and engine of the team.

They are equally or better than some of our player if given the chance to prove themselves.

Don't forget, some of our own fumbled at the U20 big time.

Mujtahida:

Rohr is not Amokachi. And (just like we guessed) news by owngoalnigeria.com has cleared the air on why Rohr keeps inviting him.

TheSuperNerd:
Exclusive – Super Eagles Perfected Two Different Formation To Be Used Against South Africa In France



Nigeria are halfway through their preparations for the upcoming AFCON 2019 Qualifiers against South Africa, thanks to the ten days training tour they had in France.

According to reports exclusively gathered by Owngoalnigeria.com, coach Gernot Rohr tried various formations during drills before settling for two different formations based on how South Africa plays.


The fact that the team has already settled for how they want to play was what made it easy for the coach to give the players a two days rest before training resumes on Monday ahead of the June 10 clash against South Africa.

” We already know how we are going to approach the game against South Africa from our training tour in France. So I can say we are halfway through our preparations for the game”, one of the players told Owngoalnigeria.com.

” During our training tour we did a lot of drills regarding formations before settling for two formations which the coach said is pending on how our opponents approach the game.

” So no point for Nigerians to worry over the break given to the players. They need a breather after the ten days drills in France which included two friendly games against Corsica and Togo”.


**Osas Mahawi

Source: http://owngoalnigeria.com/2017/06/03/exclusive-super-eagles-perfected-two-different-formation-to-be-used-against-south-africa-in-france/

forgiveness:



If you are not played as a point man, you should have asked which role he plays.

Abi you dey expect goals from defender?

Where did he play? Answer dat one first.

tbaba1234:
Reading comments by south Africans on Akpeyi gives you an idea of how bad/average he is.. He plays in the SA league.

How he is Nigeria's second choice, i do not understand.

jotey:


I agree on lookman

but pls can't solanke out..The guy is just average

TheGoodJoe:


See as they are talking drills like they are calling me.

forgiveness:



Na who recommend Rohr?

Who are his assistants?

Joebie:
Well yes for CB. But let's not all forget how they perform in camp before the actual match is what the coaches see. I'm basing my reasoning in the fact that Omeruo has not played for us as a CB in a long time, and Rihr seems to like Awaziem and Ekong partnership

Daninya11:


To be honest with you guys, I pray say make this deal fail.It's in his best interest.

Daninya11:


To be honest with you guys, I pray say make this deal fail.It's in his best interest.

Humility017:
. yea I know...your love for drills knows no bound...
good to know you...live in PH.. I need no one to tell me...you used to drilling of the black gold

forgiveness:


How many of our U20 in the current team played like Messi in one dey participated?

And yet we still in dem. By giving excuses that Garba no like dem.

Dey fumbled.

TheGoodJoe:
Some might think Osimhen does not deserve a place in the team because of low number of games played this season and his team not doing well. However, it took Amunike few minutes to know he found a top quality player.

This is not just about club games but about the innate Super ability of Osimhen. Even Samson Siasia believed this young lad is special. I think after what Rohr has done with this team in a few months, he has the right to direct us on how to mould the Super Eagles.

forgiveness:



I speak on basics of freedom of speech and expression, and freedom of thought.

Amokachi gave me the clue.

jotey:

bros solanke is average
even lookman has scored more goals than him in this u-20 worldcup

TheGoodJoe:


See as they are talking drills like they are calling me.

eterisan:
And for those thinking omeruo will play right back..I can only but smile...please look at the list again we got only 3 central defenders there..shehu has d rb spot on lock down..ebuehi as back up..only d goalkeeper spot m not sure off but I guess we have
Akpeyi
Shehu ekong omeruo echeijile
Ndidi onazi
Etebo
Musa iheanacho iwobi
That is d team I feel rohr will play against sa..barring any last hiccups

komekn:


Amunike was killing it at Zamalek and that was when it was about the best club side in Africa. He went from there to Sporting Lisbon and then Barcelona.

He was already tried, tested and proven quality before he came to the SE. That analogy is simply wrong.

Because Siasia and Rohr like him doesn't make it justifiable selection for the SE.

Rohr can choose who he likes it's his prerogative I don't have any obligation to like or agree with him.

TheGoodJoe:
And some Babylonians believe that 90 minutes game time is more important than ten days of drills. SMH.

forgiveness:


Is Solanke not good enough?

Is Sheyi Ojo not good enough?

Is Ajagun not good enough?

If Tiago Ilori plays regularly in the Championship then he is better than Omeruo. Except Omeruo breaks into the Chelsea main team. You know I go change mind fast fast.

komekn:

If Aina is in the selection then Shehu is not better

TheGoodJoe:


Stop the allegations it is very bad of you. Rohr is working hard to raise the image of Nigerian football while you are on the other side tarnishing the image of he same man. Give Rohr time to show you what he is cooking.

Humility017:


good move ..I love this
Kudos to the NFF
hope the young man accept the offer
the problem we have been having is that our cadet team coaches seems to be so preoccupied wit marketing players wit their team selections or just too lazy to scout far and near for good players of his kind

Icon4s:


A long time. So the Zambia game was a long time ago?

Joebie:
Oh yes, Rohr-wise

TheGoodJoe:


We are happy when forgiveness talks this way.

tbaba1234:
Reading comments by south Africans on Akpeyi gives you an idea of how bad/average he is.. He plays in the SA league.

How he is Nigeria's second choice, i do not understand.

forgiveness:


Of course, there are better players but that is not my point. My point is centered on replacements or backups.


Remember, when Emmanuel Amunike and Daniel Amokachi (cant remember) were tactically removed by the Italians at the 1994 World cup, the team crumbled. When Taiwo and Sanni were removed at Japan/korea world cup the team also crumbled. When mikel got injured before the 2010 world cup the team pafuka. When Onazi was removed at the Brazil 2014 world cup France destroyed the team.

For this reason, I am clamouring for quality replacement or backups for each postions.

if Ekoog wound who go replace am? if Ndid wound who go replace am? if iwobi and Etebor wound at the same time in a competitive position who go replace them?

Abi you never witness where two key players got injured at the same time? You dont need to go far, just recall Japan/Korea and USA 1994.