terzurum5:
Ola Aina Happy To Be In Eagles Fold, Seen Mostly With Moses, Roomed With Iheanacho



England youth international Ola Aina is keen to make his debut for the senior national team of Nigeria when they take on Cameroon in the World Cup 2018 Qualifiers on Friday.


Aina has settled down nicely with the players, most of which he is meeting for the first time although he trained with some of them in London during the Super Eagles training camp early this year.


The Chelsea defender who is on loan to Hull City is still waiting to get the official go ahead from FIFA to play for Nigeria against Cameroon, as his application to switch allegiance from England to Nigeria is yet to be ratified by the players committee of FIFA.


He is mostly seen around his Chelsea teammate Victor Moses during trainings and even back in their hotel, although he is presently in the same room with Kelechi Iheanacho in the absence of Iheanacho’s regular room-mate Alex Iwobi.


His initiation also went as plan as the defender who is comfortable as a left full back or right full back proved his knowledge of Nigerian song by rendering Timaya’s street song Malonogede, much to the surprise but delight of his team-mates.

Osas Mahawi

http://owngoalnigeria.com/2017/08/30/ola-aina-happy-to-be-in-eagles-fold-seen-mostly-with-moses-roomed-with-iheanacho/

safarigirl:
only Campos? Says a lot......

forgiveness:



Sometimes, I just wonder what could be the ultimate goal of our footballing administrators.

Is it winning the world cup or just chop I chop that they become so blind so tey all the better players dey allude us?

For our very eyes David Alaba, Dennis Aogo, Ross Barkley, Adebayo, Dele Alli, Angelo Ogbonna and recently Manual Akanji waka commot for our very eyes. Why?

If we put some of these boys on our current list, no bi to dey dream World cup trophy?

Now, very soon we go lose Dominic Solanke, Josh Onomah, Abraham, Jordan Torunarigha, Uduokhai Felix, Ademola-lookman Sheyi Ojo etcetera because dem no pay rite to any chop I chop fellow.

These boys are very very good but our Oga at the top thinks otherwise.

I am not saying we we should trow-way all our boys but haba these boys are good.

Anyway, make we face Cameroon first before I begin yan as usual.

terzurum5:
Austria Wien’s New Signing Alhassan Ibrahim Reveals – I Almost Joined Arsenal


‎Highly rated Austria Wien latest signing Alhassan Ibrahim popularly called Mu’azam has revealed he almost joined Arsenal few years ago when he burst onto the scene with the Nigeria U17 team in 2013.


Mu’azam was the star of the team during their qualifiers, and his fine form particularly in their first Africa Youth Championship qualifiers against Niger Republic where he scored a hattrick caught the attention of Arsenal.


Speaking to Owngoalnigeria.com, the lanky forward who has two senior national team caps for Nigeria, where he is also an integral member of the B team revealed issues cost him the move.


” I was very close to joining Arsenal in 2013. I met with their scout and we had very good talks but things didn’t work out because of issues outside football”, he told Owngoalnigeria.com.


” One of the issues was my age, I was just 16 then and a move can’t be imminent until I turn 18. I have since put the disappointment behind me. My goal is to do well for Austria Wien.


” So far I have been treated really well, I have little or no choice but to deliver. Hopefully when I start playing games I will put smiles on the faces of my teammates, coaches as well as the fans of the club”.

Osas Mahawi

http://owngoalnigeria.com/2017/08/29/austria-wiens-new-signing-alhassan-ibrahim-reveals-i-almost-joined-arsenal/

terzurum5:
Nigeria: NFF, Zenith Unveil 2017 U13, U15 Future Stars Tournament

By Olaoluwa Ogungbe

The 2017 Nigerian Football Federation (NFF)/Zenith Bank U-13 and U-15 Future Eagles Stars tournament was unveiled yesterday in Lagos with the organisers calling for entries from across the country.


At a press conference held in Lagos yesterday to herald the competition, Zenith Bank's Head of Digital Marketing, Mr. Pascal Or, who was representing the Group Managing Director of the bank, Peter Amangbo, said the institution was delighted to be part of the initiative to empower the youths of the country and was confident future Super Eagles players would emerge through the competition.


He said: "When a good idea is thoroughly packaged, you know from the onset that it will be successful. The NFF has done brilliantly well with the way they handled the first edition and the plans they have unveiled for the second championship.


"My challenge goes to other organisations to get involved in forms of youth development. The youth is the heart and soul of every nation and they should be happy.


"Zenith Bank is keen to continue to support and be identified with this programme, especially because sports development is a key area in our social responsibility role in the country."

Also speaking on the tournament, NFF Vice President, Seyi Akinwunmi, who is also the Chairman of the Lagos State Football Association, said it is in line with the youth development policy of the federation.

http://allafrica.com/stories/201708310587.html

safarigirl:
only Campos? Says a lot......

Slimydude49:
Vincent aboubakar has four goals in 4 games this season.. Balogun and ekong better be sharp all day.. Basogog vs echejiele.. Scary

fwesh3:
you still @ school? @Safari

TheGoodJoe:


Fabian Barthez was also not a big fella but definitely the best keeper in France 98. At that time one of the best in the World.

fwesh3:
you still @ school? @Safari

mumemma:


We need better left back. Echiejele has refused to grow up. Abeg where Ifeanyi Udenze dey?

Slimydude49:
Vincent aboubakar has four goals in 4 games this season.. Balogun and ekong better be sharp all day.. Basogog vs echejiele.. Scary

terzurum5:
NFF in the dark over Lions’ plans


’Tana Aiyejina

The Nigeria Football Federation are still in the dark over when the Indomitable Lions will arrive Uyo for their 2018 World Cup qualifier against the Super Eagles on Friday.

The African champions have kept their travel plans to themselves, with the Nigerian FA uncertain of when they would arrive the country.

“About 50 hours to the match, we still haven’t heard from them (Cameroonians). They previously reached out to us on what they are entitled to on arrival in Nigeria like transportation and security and we told them,” Ademola Olajire, NFF spokesman, said.


“But they haven’t told us when they are coming. We believe that they would probably land on Wednesday night, just to be able to make the official training on Thursday evening. We also believe they will arrive before that time. Some countries do it; they may be coming via a chartered flight.”


However, Olajire added that irrespective of the tricks of the Eagles’ fierce rivals, the federation was banking on the experienced players to subdue the visitors.


“We have players who have the ability, who are tested, have seen it all; players who love to go to war. They will get the job done. Mikel Obi, Victor Moses, Aaron Samuel and Odion Ighalo are all back. These are players that can get the job done. There’s also new boy Anthony Nwakaeme, who has been doing very well in Israel. I strongly believe the Eagles are going to subdue the Lions,” Olajire added.

http://punchng.com/nff-in-the-dark-over-lions-plans/

safarigirl:
nope, left last week

comodo:
Bet me. Elderson will come to the party tomorrow. He has been regular for his club Sivasspor. So his fitness is not in doubt. We should be more concerned for Shehu or whoever will be at the right back cos Bassagog will switch flanks after hitting a brickwall in Echiejile.

fwesh3:
was planning to watch d game with yhu @ Yoruba community...bt it's fine. Where are u @ nw?

fwesh3:
was planning to watch d game with yhu @ Yoruba community...bt it's fine. Where are u @ nw?

terzurum5:
NFF in the dark over Lions’ plans


’Tana Aiyejina

The Nigeria Football Federation are still in the dark over when the Indomitable Lions will arrive Uyo for their 2018 World Cup qualifier against the Super Eagles on Friday.

The African champions have kept their travel plans to themselves, with the Nigerian FA uncertain of when they would arrive the country.

“About 50 hours to the match, we still haven’t heard from them (Cameroonians). They previously reached out to us on what they are entitled to on arrival in Nigeria like transportation and security and we told them,” Ademola Olajire, NFF spokesman, said.


“But they haven’t told us when they are coming. We believe that they would probably land on Wednesday night, just to be able to make the official training on Thursday evening. We also believe they will arrive before that time. Some countries do it; they may be coming via a chartered flight.”


However, Olajire added that irrespective of the tricks of the Eagles’ fierce rivals, the federation was banking on the experienced players to subdue the visitors.


“We have players who have the ability, who are tested, have seen it all; players who love to go to war. They will get the job done. Mikel Obi, Victor Moses, Aaron Samuel and Odion Ighalo are all back. These are players that can get the job done. There’s also new boy Anthony Nwakaeme, who has been doing very well in Israel. I strongly believe the Eagles are going to subdue the Lions,” Olajire added.

http://punchng.com/nff-in-the-dark-over-lions-plans/

BascoVanVeli:
Why Indomitable Lions Will Beat Super Eagles In Uyo – Cameroonian Journalist

 0 August 31, 2017 4:47 am

By Kayode Ogundare (pix: Ganiyu Yusuf) in Uyo:

A Cameroonian journalist Wiliam Tchango has run the rule over Nigeria’s Super Eagles as well as the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon and is of the opinion that the Lions have a slight edge over their Nigerian counterparts.

In an exclusive chat with completesportsnigeria.com in Uyo, Tchango reckons that the Nigeria is blessed with a lot of quality players but that Cameroon has a better team and therefore are likely going to carry the day.

“Nigeria have world class players like Victor Moses, Mikel Obi, Alex Iwobi and the midfielder in Leicester City (Wilfred Ndidi). So many players you have with very good quality. But Cameroun are stronger as a team. They will come here hoping to surprise your team in front of your fans. We won the AFCON with average players but they have matured into a good team. They have a point to prove to Africans that they deserve to be African champions and they will do that by qualifying for the World Cup,” the staff of www.cameroon-info.net said on Wednesday.

Tchango also claimed that Nigeria will be lucky to get a draw because the Lions have had more time together as a team and are likely going to be more cohesive.

He continued: “I think it will be a very interesting match. It is important for both teams because Nigeria, as the group leaders want to win so they can maintain their lead while Cameroon also want to win so that they can cut the lead down to one point before the return leg. Cameroon will come with the motive of winning the game even though they know it will be a difficult game.”

Finally, he predicted that Cameroon’s worst result in Uyo will be a draw because of their technical superiority.

“I predict that if Nigeria plays well enough they can get a point from the game. I think Cameroun’s worst result from this game will be a draw. I expect us to win outrightly,” he said.

Both sides are scheduled to meet again in the reverse fixture on the 4th of September in Yaounde.

PDPGuy:
Uganda take a surprise lead over Egypt