kennysville:
Uefa champions league.... youthfulness vs Experience..... youthfulness won! Period.
Lesson for super eagles

komekn:


Yes I could but we need to move away from subjective judgement and players get selected on pure merit.

These boys want to play for Nigeria but let's straight forward and have unquestionable integrity in the way we go about it.

How do you think the way Sone Aluko has been treated looks When players want to consider playing for Nigeria from the UK.

TheGoodJoe:


Rohr believes in Osimhen's abilities and that is what matters. I repeat, you can not start arguing with Rohr because his intuition in the game is light years ahead of ours.

That agent does not know jack about football compared to Rohr. He is not in position to argue. There comes a time when the argument should cease and we should watch to see how Rohr intends to unleash Osimhen.

TheGoodJoe:
Can anyone confirm if Awaziem joined Nantes in France?

TheGoodJoe:


Akpeyi's experience did not help him get the starting shirt of the Olympics team. It seems his experience does not like helping him.

Mujtahida:

It is not the fans who panic but Akpeyi. It's his panicking that makes us panic. Didn't you see how uncomfortable he was against Algeria? He should not let diffidence to bury his ability. Sometimes with confidence even a mediocre can go far.

goldfish80:

Against Algeria, he was pretty solid. He made some fine saves which is expected of any good goal keeper and he managed to command his penalty area and distributed the ball well . This set the tone for the team and helped us dominate the possession and the game for a long period.

Against Egypt in Alexandria, he was quite solid. The goal the Egyptians scored was not his fault as the ball went through the legs to Efe Ambrose which caused a deflection. Sorry, I don't seem to understand this panic attack you're spreading about his game.

TheSuperNerd:

Here is what I got..... (originally reported in French but I had to quickly translate with the help of a translator)


FC Nantes. Awaziem et Kayembe en échange de Conceição

(English: cf. Nantes. awaziem and kayembe in Exchange for conceição)


FC Nantes and FC Porto have reached an agreement for the transfer of Sergio Conceição. In addition to a sum of money, the Canaris recover two players, a Nigerian central defender, Chidozie Awaziem, and a Belgian international, Joris Kayembe.


FC Nantes and FC Porto have reached an agreement for the transfer of Sergio Conceição. This one should be endorsed at the beginning of the week with the signature of the documents by the different protagonists. The Portuguese coach will join his club of heart and leave FC Nantes, where he had extended his contract until 2020, just a month ago.

According to Portuguese sources close to the file, FC Nantes should recover around three million euros. It should also accommodate two players in the scales. It is Chidozie Awaziem, a 20-year-old Nigerian central defender (1m89, 82kg), who essentially evolved with the Dragons reserve (D2 Portuguese) this season. The player is loaned for one year with a call option at 12 million euros.

FC Porto also drops Joris Kayembe, a 22-year-old left-winger. Belgian international, he was successively loaned to Arouca and Rio Ave (D1 Portuguese), where he played 22 games (2 goals) in 2016. The best scorer of the reserve this season (6 goals) makes, meanwhile, The object of a final transfer.

The duration of the contract is not yet known.

Source: http://www.ouest-france.fr/sport/football/fc-nantes/fc-nantes-awaziem-et-kayembe-en-echange-de-conceicao-5037477

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/

Humility017:


how was sone aluko treated?
if he had played for England... will he be invitated fr the 3 lions game while he Is playing in the championship

tbaba1234:


Akpeyi was shaky all game.. Seth was not aware of his surroundings, that was what caused the goal.

Ekong had a blinder, we would have been pummeled without him.

TheGoodJoe:


Let Akpeyi's experience in Senegal, Algeria, Egypt and South Africa help him do better than Alampasu in camp. If he can not, then the experience did not help him at all.

TheSuperNerd:
And Akpeyi at the Olympics nko?? Who an Emma Daniel benched eventually.....

Akpeyi was brought as an overage but got benched by a "rookie" for the same "jittery" you tag on Alampasu.

All na risk... Akpeyi, Ezenwa or Alampasu... All na risk. Period!!!

komekn:


Nigeria is not England and yes England on occasion calls players from the championship to the 3 Lions.

However, the comparison lacks merit Aluko was in the premiership when he was called to play for Nigeria. Played 7 games and two goals.

Players can choose the championship over the EPL if they feel it would give them more options and progression. For instance Gayle left Crystal palace for Newcastle so also did Ritchie.

Fulham narrowly missed promotion to the EPL otherwise Aluko would be in the premiership now.

There are some things that are open secrets but not public media exposed for fear of litigation. But I think most people in this forum or at least those in the know understand what happened.

One problem English orientated Nigerian players have is a lack of understanding of the settlement mentality and gratuity expectation that has always pervaded the national team camp. These simply do not understand that and would probably say no unceremoniously much to the displeasure of our shameless NFF officials.

Mujtahida:

Cc goldfish80: did you see the word jittery?

Sorry, I would have loved to bring out a raft of post depicting Akpeyi as one who does not inspire confidence as such but my browser is malfunctioning.

Mujtahida:

Cc goldfish80: I went back to read on this thread opinions on Akpeyi prior to and after our match against Algeria and I am satisfied that my perception of his performance as panicky is not unique to me. I discovered that you have consistently defended him. I am not spreading panic. I have no preference among the three goalkeeper currently in camp. I just pray Ikeme overcomes his injuries.

Icon4s:


Does that change the fact that he is the best of the 3 in camp.

I don't understand you guys. Who then should mount our goal? Ezenwa or Alampasu? Or do we field the injured Ikeme?

TheSuperNerd:

Here is what I got..... (originally reported in French but I had to quickly translate with the help of a translator)


FC Nantes. Awaziem et Kayembe en échange de Conceição

(English: cf. Nantes. awaziem and kayembe in Exchange for conceição)


FC Nantes and FC Porto have reached an agreement for the transfer of Sergio Conceição. In addition to a sum of money, the Canaris recover two players, a Nigerian central defender, Chidozie Awaziem, and a Belgian international, Joris Kayembe.


FC Nantes and FC Porto have reached an agreement for the transfer of Sergio Conceição. This one should be endorsed at the beginning of the week with the signature of the documents by the different protagonists. The Portuguese coach will join his club of heart and leave FC Nantes, where he had extended his contract until 2020, just a month ago.

According to Portuguese sources close to the file, FC Nantes should recover around three million euros. It should also accommodate two players in the scales. It is Chidozie Awaziem, a 20-year-old Nigerian central defender (1m89, 82kg), who essentially evolved with the Dragons reserve (D2 Portuguese) this season. The player is loaned for one year with a call option at 12 million euros.

FC Porto also drops Joris Kayembe, a 22-year-old left-winger. Belgian international, he was successively loaned to Arouca and Rio Ave (D1 Portuguese), where he played 22 games (2 goals) in 2016. The best scorer of the reserve this season (6 goals) makes, meanwhile, The object of a final transfer.

The duration of the contract is not yet known.

Source: http://www.ouest-france.fr/sport/football/fc-nantes/fc-nantes-awaziem-et-kayembe-en-echange-de-conceicao-5037477

Icon4s:


@ your last paragraph. So Iwobi and Moses have been settling and paying gratuity to officials.

zicky:
If anyone from the last U-17set ought to be called to the SE, its orji okonkwo and not Oshimen, cos I still can't figure the criteria for his invitation.

Icon79:
I think the real question here is: can Real Madrid ever win a game, any game at all, without playing with a man advantage?

#uclfinal2017

O pari

TheSuperNerd:
Maroof , Ogu To join Eagles in Abuja Sunday ; Onazi , Omeruo On Monday
By Johnny Edward



Zamalek SC midfielder, Youssef Maroof and Hapoel Be'er Sheva midfielder, John Ogu will arrive at the Super Eagles training camp in Abuja on Sunday, Completesportsnigeria.com reports.

Maroof who featured for Zamalek in Friday's 1-1 home draw with USM Alger in the CAF Champions League group stage departed Egypt on Saturday morning for according to his agent, Osama Farhat.

"Youssef will travel to Nigeria today (Saturday) and should be in camp tomorrow," Osama told Completesportsnigeria.com .

John Ogu who is optimistic ahead of the clash against the Bafana Bafana of South Africa revealed via his official Twitter handle @ogujohnugo: "I can't wait to hit the camp on Sunday. With Everything, we will fight to bring joy to our Nation."

Turkey based duo of Ogenyi Onazi and Kenneth Omeruo are expected in camp latest on Monday.

Onazi and Omeruo will be in action for their respective Turkish clubs on Saturday.



Source: http://www.completesportsnigeria.com/maroof-ogu-join-eagles-abuja-sunday-onazi-omeruo-monday/

TheGoodJoe:
I am yet to read a report that Akpeyi stood out if the pack during training. However, some believe experience will come to Akpeyi's rescue during games. Super story.

komekn:


Nigeria is not England and yes England on occasion calls players from the championship to the 3 Lions.

However, the comparison lacks merit Aluko was in the premiership when he was called to play for Nigeria. Played 7 games and two goals.

Players can choose the championship over the EPL if they feel it would give them more options and progression. For instance Gayle left Crystal palace for Newcastle so also did Ritchie.

Fulham narrowly missed promotion to the EPL otherwise Aluko would be in the premiership now.

There are some things that are open secrets but not public media exposed for fear of litigation. But I think most people in this forum or at least those in the know understand what happened.

One problem English orientated Nigerian players have is a lack of understanding of the settlement mentality and gratuity expectation that has always pervaded the national team camp. These simply do not understand that and would probably say no unceremoniously much to the displeasure of our shameless NFF officials.

BascoVanVeli:


What about Nwakali who made over 30 appearances? We just have to accept the coaches decision either way.