forgiveness:


No! All will be fine.

Humility017:


sir...I don't think so
to these guys they've made the best decisions ever to choose England over Nigeria....
only a miracle will make any renege on these pledge....
moreover many will be drafted into the 3 lions sooner or later...the English FA will want to infuse some into the 3 lions team....so as to to transfer same success to the senior team...

Icon79:
Everyone's projected line up seems to take it for granted that Akpeyi would be the goalkeeper, but I won't be surprised if we see Ezenwa in goal tomorrow. I know that Akpeyi seems to have won the #2 spot but something tells me that Ezenwa might just nick it

Don't get me wrong, it's probably gonna be Akpeyi especially since he plays in South Africa, but I just don't want anybody to see that as a settled case. To me, aside from Carl Ikeme, the goalkeeping position is still open.

O pari

OMANBALA1:


Who are they gonna bench...lol
Nwakali,Osimhen,Orji,Onyekuru,Kelechi,Iwobi,Ndidi..
Should I keep going. Abeg carry your English boys run comot.

forgiveness:


Who be Nwakali, Osimhen, Orji, Onyekuru, Kelechi and Iwobi wey dem no go bench?

I hear Ndidi but Onomah go put am for bench. Sorry.

forgiveness:


Who be Nwakali, Osimhen, Orji, Onyekuru, Kelechi and Iwobi wey dem no go bench?

I hear Ndidi but Onomah go put am for bench. Sorry.

soetanoreoluwa:
Exclusive – Rohr Goes For 4-3-3, Omeruo Dropped, Awaziem To Partner Ekong in Central Defence

Reports reaching Owngoalnigeria.com has it that FC Porto Nigerian defender Chidozie Awaziem will pair William Troost-Ekong in the heart of Nigerian defence when they take on South Africa tomorrow.

Awaziem was selected ahead of Chelsea defender Kenneth ‎Omeruo as coach Gernot Rohr wants to work with majority of the players who were with him in the training tour of France.

The coach maintained the bulk of the squad that defeated Togo 3-0 in their last friendly game with Mikel Agu and Ikechukwu Ezenwa the only players dropped for the returning duo of Ogenyi Onazi and Daniel Akpeyi.

It’s still unclear if the dropping of Omeruo who has been a stalwart in the heart of Nigeria’s defence since 2013 has anything to do with the physiological edge South Africa striker Tokelo Rantie has over him.

The last time Nigeria played South Africa in Uyo, the game ended 2-2 but Omeruo struggled to keep the rampaging forward in check, and with the forward set to lead the line again for South Africa on Saturday, it could be that he has cost Omeruo his spot in the Nigeria team for the clash.

Rohr has also picked 4-3-3 as the style his team will adopt against South Africa, who are hoping to end an unpleasant run of no win against Nigeria in any competitive game, as their only win came in a friendly game in 2004.

Confirmed Line -Up.

Daniel Akpeyi

Shehu Abdullahi

Elderson Echiejile

William Troost-Ekong

Chidozie Awaziem

Ogenyi Onazi

Oghenekaro Etebo

Wilfred Ndidi

Ahmed Musa

Alex Iwobi

Kelechi Iheanacho

http://owngoalnigeria.com/2017/06/09/exclusive-rohr-goes-for-4-3-3-omeruo-dropped-awaziem-to-partner-ekong-in-central-defence/

forgiveness:


Who be Nwakali, Osimhen, Orji, Onyekuru, Kelechi and Iwobi wey dem no go bench?

I hear Ndidi but Onomah go put am for bench. Sorry.

Joebie:
OPPONENT WATCH

Leaked – Bafana Bafana To Play With Five At The Back Against Eagles, Jali Gets New Role

Head coach of the senior national team of South Africa Stuart Baxter will approached Saturday game against Nigeria with a safety first approach as he is prepared to play with five defenders at the back.

Baxter recognise how deadly Nigeria can be in attack, and wants to nullify the pace at which the Eagles attack by playing men in front of the defence to stop them from threading balls behind.

That said the coach who loves to play with two defensive midfielders will this time around settle for Kermit Erasmus as the most advanced of his midfielders due to his ability to move from box to box regardless of how deep he plays.

Meanwhile Andile Jali will be the most important player for Baxter’s team against Nigeria with the KV Oostende defensive midfielder given a role just in front of the defenders, particularly to take out whoever leads the line for Nigeria as the top striker.

While Jali will concentrate on the top striker for Nigeria, the three centre back will be on alert to help the full backs if Nigeria threatens from the flank as expected during the course of the game.

Jali is well known for his well timed tackles and interceptions and Baxter believes he will be key to their chances of causing an upset by using him to disrupt the Super Eagles from their free flowing brand of football.

The coach has also asked his wards to be very physical against the Nigerians who are no where near them in terms of size, but are unpredictable especially with the ball at their feet.

Osas Mahawi

http://owngoalnigeria.com/2017/06/09/leaked-bafana-bafana-to-play-with-five-at-the-back-against-eagles-jali-gets-new-role/

OMANBALA1:
I don't care for English groomed players ,especially the mixed ones. I hope they play for England and I wish them the best.

komekn:


That's a very racist comment, what's your justification for such a reprehensible comment.

bossto:
By what time is Ghana's match plz?

tbaba1234:

I think, Ghana plays on Sunday.

TheGoodJoe:


I agree with you here. That was harsh and to racially inclined. They are Nigerians and if they are ready to represent us, they have every right as much as those groomed in Nigeria. What is most important is how good they are and their devotion to the green white green Jersey.

bossto:
OK thanks

tbaba1234:
If Nigeria has a comfortable lead going into the 70th minute, I will like to see some of the new boys make their competitive debut.

tbaba1234:


Calm down..

It is still youth football. Many of these guys are very open to playing for Nigeria if the opportunity presents itself.

komekn:


That's a very racist comment, what's your justification for such a reprehensible comment.

Humility017:

OK...I remain hopeful...
probably... the English team success in the ongoing under 20 world cup will be blessing in disguise... this may spur pinnick and crew to go after these guys knowing how good they're...

Humility017:

OK...I remain hopeful...
probably... the English team success in the ongoing under 20 world cup will be blessing in disguise... this may spur pinnick and crew to go after these guys knowing how good they're...

tbaba1234:


Ejaria committed his international future to Nigeria, a while back. Unfortunately, that midfield area is crowded. It might be difficult to get Lookman and Solanke but the others might not be too difficult.

Humility017:


bro...you know these lads play for traditional English teams...Everton, Liverpool, Chelsea and spurs...
these are teams except Chelsea that encourage the influx of young and vibrant players into the first team...especially Liverpool and spurs...
should these lad start to get a starting role in their various clubs...they will never be overlooked by Southgate and co...moreover these tournament will certainly boast their profile and many other upcoming ones will start looking up to them...pledging their allegiance to England

Joebie:
At the end of the day, we are all speculating.

I don't see why Rohr will start Shehu and Musa especially if they would be fasting.
I don't see him starting Ebuehi, if truly Ebuehi is second in the pecking order. Omeruo in RB looks more likely. I expect a few surprises.
Etebo will start. Mark my words. Why is the battle between him and Ogu?

Alampasu in goal is only my hope, not that i'm expecting it to happen.