terzurum5:
Online & TV – Time & Where To Watch Super Eagles Vs Bafana Bafana Clash



‎Coach of the senior national team of South Africa Stuart Baxter has explained the reason behind the axing of some players in the line up he released for the clash against South Africa.


Baxter starting line up caused stir in his homeland with most people questioning his decision to leave some players out in a clash viewed by many as very vital to their aspirations of qualifying for the 2019 AFCON in Cameroon.


The coach who released the line up explained some decisions were injury enforced while some were made for the better of the team due to the strength of their opponent.


“I toyed around with the idea of picking Kermit Erasmus alongside Rantie, but he is injured and didn’t recover from that stomach bug (as well) before we left South Africa,” Baxter explained.


“I also thought about a three-man defensive midfield just to be a bit cautious, but I have gone with two in Bongani Zungu and Dean Furman.

“I have left Gabuza out of the side because of the way Nigeria plays.”


Line up

Itumeleng Khune

Ramahlwe Mphahlele

Tebogo Langerman

Mulomowandau Mathoho

Thulani Hlatshwayo (captain)

Dean Furman

Bongani Zungu

Themba Zwane

Keagan Dolly

Sibusiso Vilakazi

Tokelo Rantie.

http://owngoalnigeria.com/2017/06/09/baxter-explains-why-he-left-out-some-players-from-his-starting-line-up-for-nigeria-clash/

confun:
Rejoice with me my people, i have a bouncing baby gal.....

Danielnino00:
Anybody in Uyo??
what's the weather situation over there?? Hope its not gonna rain

Joebie:
Decision to start Awaziem ahead of Omeruo explained

As exclusively reported by Owngoalnigeria.com FC Po‎rto defender Chidozie Awaziem will start ahead of Chelsea loanee Kenneth Omeruo in the heart of Nigeria’s defence alongside William Troost-Ekong.

Awaziem made his international debut for Nigeria against Togo last few days ago, but the 20 year old has gotten the nod to start ahead of Omeruo who has been a stalwart at the back for Nigeria since 2013.

Owngoalnigeria.com gathered the decision to start Awaziem was taken by Rohr in France as he did several drills with the defenders ahead of the South Africa game, Omeruo didn’t make it to their camp in France while Awaziem did.

The Porto man interpreted correctly the drills in the friendly game against Togo which Nigeria won 3- 0 , and during training in Uyo, he was once again at his best leaving the coach with no option than to hand him a start.

Furthermore Rohr believes South Africa forward Tokelo Rantie has a physiological edge over Omeruo after he literally destroyed the 24 year old few years ago in an AFCON qualifier at same venue.

Osas Mahawi

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terzurum5:
Exclusive – Late Change In Eagles Line Up , Ahmed Musa Dropped For Moses Simon



The coach of the Super Eagles of Nigeria Gernot Rohr has decided against fielding two players who are observing the Ramadan Fast on the same flank, and according to reports reaching Owngoalnigeria.com has decided to drop Ahmed Musa from his starting line up in favour of Moses Simon.


Rohr made the call to help the team maintain their energy level on the right flank as starting Musa on the right with Shehu Abdullahi as right back means playing two players who are observing the Ramadan fast on the same flank.

Gent Moses Simon will now play in a three man attack alongside Kelechi Iheanacho and Alex Iwobi in a 4-3-3 formation.


Line Up:

Daniel Akpeyi

Shehu Abdullahi

Elderson Echiejile

William Troost-Ekong

Chidozie Awaziem

Ogenyi Onazi

Wilfred Ndidi

Oghenekaro Etebo

Moses Simon

Alex Iwobi

Kelechi Iheanacho

Osas Mahawi

http://owngoalnigeria.com/2017/06/10/exclusive-late-change-in-eagles-line-up-ahmed-musa-dropped-for-moses-simon/

terzurum5:
Why Red Hot Ogu & Onyekuru Missed Out On Eagles Matchday List For SA Tie



Owngoalnigeria.com impeccable sources in the camp of the Super Eagles have revealed the reason why the duo of Henry Onyekuru and John Ogu missed out on the matchday squad for the South Africa tie.


Ogu was among the top performers for the team during training for the game while Onyekuru who finished as joint top scorer in Belgium with 24 goals was heavily tipped to make his debut as well.


However the duo were the shock omission from the matchday squad released by coach Gernot Rohr for the AFCON 2019 Qualifiers tie against South Africa in Uyo, and an explanation has been provided for their omission.


” Well for Ogu he will always be a part of the ‎team, he is a very good player, but missing out on the training tour of France opened the door for Mikel Agu to win the coach over.


” Agu had more time to impress Rohr, and also remember ‎the drills that were done for the game was held in France, Agu did well in interpreting the role in the friendly game against Togo which Ogu missed”, he told Owngoalnigeria.com.


” As for Onyekuru, it was a straight fight between him and Olarewaju Kayode, and Kayode got the nod to start ahead of him due to his ability to track back and help in defence. Don’t forget he also did very well against Senegal.


” Onyekuru has done enough to earn another call up. The coach made it known that he has headache in picking his matchday squad, he wish he could have them all but he is only allowed to select 18 players”.
Osas Mahawi

http://owngoalnigeria.com/2017/06/10/why-red-hot-ogu-onyekuru-missed-out-on-eagles-matchday-list-for-sa-tie/

TheGoodJoe:



Strong set-up. May God grant us success today. Big thanks to all the players who worked hard and gave their best during the camping and Friendlies.

Fly Super Eagles Fly.

oloriooko:
Zambia just lost at home to Mozambique 0-1
Wish Eagles the best

BascoVanVeli:


The sun just came out but I won't put my neck on the line to predict Uyo weather.

Danielnino00:



The weather here is trying to intimidate me not to go and watch the game.. I would have been on my way to the viewing centre already bit am not sure if kick off time is 5pm or 5:30m

Mujtahida:

It's 5pm Nigerian Time. If you go out by 5:30 be sure you would have missed our first goal.

terzurum5:
Decision To Start Porto Awaziem Ahead Of Chelsea Omeruo In Eagles Starting XI Explained



As exclusively reported by Owngoalnigeria.com FC Po‎rto defender Chidozie Awaziem will start ahead of Chelsea loanee Kenneth Omeruo in the heart of Nigeria’s defence alongside William Troost-Ekong.


Awaziem made his international debut for Nigeria against Togo last few days ago, but the 20 year old has gotten the nod to start ahead of Omeruo who has been a stalwart at the back for Nigeria since 2013.


Owngoalnigeria.com gathered the decision to start Awaziem was taken by Rohr in France as he did several drills with the defenders ahead of the South Africa game, Omeruo didn’t make it to their camp in France while Awaziem did.


The Porto man interpreted correctly the drills in the friendly game against Togo which Nigeria won 3- 0 , and during training in Uyo, he was once again at his best leaving the coach with no option than to hand him a start.


Furthermore Rohr believes South Africa forward Tokelo Rantie has a physiological edge over Omeruo after he literally destroyed the 24 year old few years ago in an AFCON qualifier at same venue.

Osas Mahawi

http://owngoalnigeria.com/2017/06/10/decision-to-start-porto-awaziem-ahead-of-chelsea-omeruo-in-eagles-starting-xi-explained/