komekn:

Sone Aluko

spot on

The Super Eagles are indeed in a new era.
Here's 5 Talking Points we learned from the qualifying matches
https://www.yoursoccerblog.com/things-learned-nigeria-cameroon-world-qualifiers/

@bolded one thing I know for sure whatever we type here will have no effect on how Nigeria or Zambia approach the match. There is no way we can psych them up by typing on nairaland.

Hear from the horse's mouth. Rohr has already said he is expecting a tough fight in Uyo. And that's a good sign. As long as we approach it with that kind of seriousness we will be just fine.

Goke7:

You guys are just having headaches which are not yours in the first place, the the wcq means more to the players, coach and nff. Do you know what it means to their careers? abeg make una chill, we don't have a bad case here. The zambians need to come out to attack in uyo and that's where they will chop it. They can't defend and attack at the same time for whole of 90 mins. Pls you guys should stop psyching the zambians up, they themselves know inside that beating the eagles in uyo is a tall dream, haba wetin.

Some of us are use to our old ways -- Struggling along to the last game and calculating goals differential. Victory for us in Uyo cannot be negotiated. Let's approach that game like a final. We've struggled in the past to qualify because of our approach to so called smaller teams. I'm glad it's looking different at last. now we have to finish well just as we started.

BascoVanVeli:


That doesn't stop Cameroon from fielding a weak team after all they are already eliminated.

Super Eagles will finish the World Cup Qualifiers unbeaten.

Lol.. So you expect players and coaches come here to feed off of what we are typing here?

Oga leave that matter. We are just internet warriors. I can assure you we will not influence the outcome of the game one bit, just as we never have.

Goke7:


That is not true, this website can be assessed anywhere in the world and the zambians are very much aware how some of our plastic fans are already shaking because they defeated Algeria in their backyard. Are you not aware that Nairaland is one of the platforms shaping our polity and Nigerian social space right now? Let's be careful, even our players and coaches already know how some Nigerians are already shaking and pissing in their pants because of Zambia which is reflective in rohr's submission. Sometimes we put undue pressure on our players and coaches. Did you not read how some of our players after the match with Cameroon in uyo confessed they never knew the match will be that easy?


Am not saying we should not caution our players or coaches but pls let's not over heat the social space for our players and their opponents. I remember how common kenya enroute the last wcq came on nairaland and started bragging how they will beat us here in Nigeria and it almost worked for them as we struggled to hold them to a draw in calabar. Pls let's watch it.

Joebie:
Lol.. So you expect players and coaches come here to feed off of what we are typing here?

Oga leave that matter. We are just internet warriors. I can assure you we will not influence the outcome of the game one bit, just as we never have.

I stand by what am saying, it's a make or break tie

With the kind of countries qualifying for W/C this days,i expect SE to reach semifinal.

[quote author=mostob post=60190982]With the kind of countries qualifying for W/C this days,i expect SE to reach semifinal. [/quote

semi final for where?

wayodude:


I am going to add to all your concerns here regarding our LB position. Trust me this is a very serious concern.

Echiejile simply is not up to it. Let me take you back to our first game against Zambia. Omeruo has been hung out to dry for not dealing with a VERY SIMPLE cross which led to Collins Mbesuma muscling him out and firing at goal. I think the bigger issue not discussed at the time was what the Zambian winger Fwayo Tembo was doing to Echiejile. He was literally molesting the guy, dribbling past him repeatedly like he was a training cone!

Tembo had the freedom and space to put a couple of beautiful crosses in our box because Echiejile was too scared to close him down. Why? Because anytime he tried to go in and win the ball, Tembo just knocked it past him and that was it Echiejile was behind him and he could run clean into our box and pick his options! By being scared of closing him down the guy was able to keep putting balls in dangerous areas within our box and that's how the Zambians got a goal.

Stupidly but favorably for us, the Zambian coach substituted Tembo just after the goal, not sure why, he must have been injured because if he wasn't that would surely rank as one of the most shocking substitutions I have ever seen in football. Tembo was having a free ride and if he had stayed on Zambia will certainly have created more chances and perhaps scored more goals!

We must get a replacement before the Zambia game or I predict a rough ride.

Who else noticed that the Zambian players who scored the goals to knock out star studded Algeria have barely left their teenage years? We must be very very careful. I am worried.

If we all agreed that the concept of wing back emanates from the position of left winger and as such the left wing back is a hybrid.Bringing the quality of defence and attack together.

One of the essential attributes is pace, without it you will be quite limited in the modern game. You might survive with back up from your wingers but that's not the ideal situation.

With this in mind from my next of the woods. My first choice is Seyi Ojo Liverpool Fc, it will not be problematic for him to become a left back.

komekn:


If we all agreed that the concept of wing back emanates from the position of left winger and as such the left wing back is a hybrid.Bringing the quality of defence and attack together.

One of the essential attributes is pace, without it you will be quite limited in the modern game. You might survive with back up from your wingers but that's not the ideal situation.

With this in mind from my next of the woods. My first choice is Seyi Ojo Liverpool Fc, it will not be problematic for him to become a left back.

i think you should look for a way to link nff to seyi

I know this is off football or Super Eagles but please anyone have an idea why we are heading into the Afro Basket championship with Ike Diogu as the only familiar face in the team?
I'm still scratching my head why we are going into a championship of that magnitude as the defending Champions and a place at the world championships in view without Al farouk Aminu, Champs Oguchi. SHANE Lawal, Ben Uzo, Micheal Gbinije and the rest of the crew that dominated Africa back in 2015. The team I saw in 2015 should have been able to win this thing 3x at a spin, but we have seemed to have broken them up with even a Nigerian coach in charge now.
What happened to Voigt?
Have they gone loco at the NBBF?
If anyone can clear me up I don't mind. I can't seem to find the Afro basket thread.

Goke7:


That is not true, this website can be assessed anywhere in the world and the zambians are very much aware how some of our plastic fans are already shaking because they defeated Algeria in their backyard. Are you not aware that Nairaland is one of the platforms shaping our polity and Nigerian social space right now? Let's be careful, even our players and coaches already know how some Nigerians are already shaking and pissing in their pants because of Zambia which is reflective in rohr's submission. Sometimes we put undue pressure on our players and coaches. Did you not read how some of our players after the match with Cameroon in uyo confessed they never knew the match will be that easy?


Am not saying we should not caution our players or coaches but pls let's not over heat the social space for our players and their opponents. I remember how common kenya enroute the last wcq came on nairaland and started bragging how they will beat us here in Nigeria and it almost worked for them as we struggled to hold them to a draw in calabar. Pls let's watch it.

my dear, preach.

A lot of people on NL think none of these footballers are here, but I bet you not only footballers, sports writers, foreigners and co are here. NL is a top site for people lookign to see thoughts of Nigerians, so we should be cautious of our words here

Our confidence will reflect on the players confidence, I am sure some of them read the comments here. Even the technical staff, we have all seen the coach make decisions that looked like he just ripped of people's comments on this thread and went with it

The importance of NL and this thread particularly to the Super Eagles should not be laughed at

goldfish80:
I know this is off football or Super Eagles but please anyone have an idea why we are heading into the Afro Basket championship with Ike Diogu as the only familiar face in the team?
I'm still scratching my head why we are going into a championship of that magnitude as the defending Champions and a place at the world championships in view without Al farouk Aminu, Champs Oguchi. SHANE Lawal, Ben Uzo, Micheal Gbinije and the rest of the crew that dominated Africa back in 2015. The team I saw in 2015 should have been able to win this thing 3x on a role but we have seemed to have broken them up with even a Nigerian coach in charge now.
What happened to Voigt?
Have they gone loco at the NBBF?
If anyone can clear me up I don't mind. I can't seem to find the Afro basket thread.

Voigt is not in charge? ....they sha want to finish us.

No Gbinije. No Oguchi the Master of 3-points, the Aminu brothers are gone...please tell me Stanley Okoye is there at least

Who employed a Nigerian coach to begin with? We just might crash out in the group stage

safarigirl:
Voigt is not in charge? ....they sha want to finish us.

No Gbinije. No Oguchi the Master of 3-points, the Aminu brothers are gone...please tell me Stanley Okoye is there at least

Who employed a Nigerian coach to begin with? We just might crash out in the group stage

I haven't been able to hold it together since I saw the team list. What is the method to this madness?

safarigirl:
my dear, preach.

A lot of people on NL think none of these footballers are here, but I bet you not only footballers, sports writers, foreigners and co are here. NL is a top site for people lookign to see thoughts of Nigerians, so we should be cautious of our words here

Our confidence will reflect on the players confidence, I am sure some of them read the comments here. Even the technical staff, we have all seen the coach make decisions that looked like he just ripped of people's comments on this thread and went with it

The importance of NL and this thread particularly to the Super Eagles should not be laughed at

a strong case has been made here for Joel obi if he is injury free and I won't be surprised if he gets a call up for our next match. Another strong case has been made for sone aluko here. This is the power of nairaland website on our social space.

[quote author=mumemma post=60191871][/quote] be optimistic na

Folks, calm down, nothing has really changed. We still need to get a result against Zambia next month and, like I said on twitter, if we can beat Zambia at home in a must win match then we don't deserve to be at the World Cup. Hence, I am not worried one bit. We still have over 90% chances of qualifying, Zambia with less than 10% chances. And I will take 90% over 10% any day, all day!

We'll finish the job in Uyo, by beating them soundly.



O pari

Moses Included In Chelsea Champions League Squad

www.nairaland.com/attachments/5925111_mosespng_jpegd936e257517b009ac62e987aa0332bae

By Augustine Akhilomen

Super Eagles winger, Victor Moses has been listed in Chelsea squad that will play in the 2017/2018 UEFA Champions League.

Moses was named along 24 Chelsea players that will begin their quest for a repeat of their 2012 Champions League success when they defeated Bayern Munich at home in the final.

The Blues are pitted in the same group with Atletico Madrid, Roma and Qaraba. The Champions League will begin on September 12.

Chelsea Champions League Squad
Goalkeepers : Willy Caballero, Thibaut Courtois, Eduardo

Defenders : Antonio Rudiger, Marcos Alonso, Davide Zappacosta, Gary Cahill, Andreas Christensen, Cesar Azpilicueta, David Luiz, Jake Clarke-Salter

Midfielders : Cesc Fabregas, Danny Drinkwater, N'Golo Kante, Eden Hazard, Pedro, Tiemoue Bakayoko, Victor Moses, Kenedy, Charly Musonda, Willian, Kyle Scott

Forwards : Alvaro Morata, Michy Batshuayi

http://www.soccernet.com.ng/2017/09/moses-included-in-chelsea-champions.html

safarigirl:
my dear, preach.

A lot of people on NL think none of these footballers are here, but I bet you not only footballers, sports writers, foreigners and co are here. NL is a top site for people lookign to see thoughts of Nigerians, so we should be cautious of our words here

Our confidence will reflect on the players confidence, I am sure some of them read the comments here. Even the technical staff, we have all seen the coach make decisions that looked like he just ripped of people's comments on this thread and went with it

The importance of NL and this thread particularly to the Super Eagles should not be laughed at

Very true, even on google search, this thread can easily surface when someone is searching on any information that relates to the current S.Eagles. I have a feeling that some of the players do come here to see how they are rated and what people think about them

Goke7:


a strong case has been made here for Joel obi if he is injury free and I won't be surprised if he gets a call up for our next match. Another strong case has been made for sone aluko here. This is the power of nairaland website on our social space.

and ever since we started making a case for Sone Aluko has he been invited?

Goke7:


a strong case has been made here for Joel obi if he is injury free and I won't be surprised if he gets a call up for our next match. Another strong case has been made for sone aluko here. This is the power of nairaland website on our social space.

was it not here that we shouted Awaziem for SA and he ended up on the starting line-up?

What about the Ola Aina shout? Even Ebuehi, you will soon hear that NFF is looking into Seyi Ojo....even if the outcome is not sudden, continued agitations on this thread have borne fruits

mostob:
be optimistic na

I am but I am also realistic.

goldfish80:


I haven't been able to hold it together since I saw the team list. What is the method to this madness?

it is just plain madness. There is no method here

Ezenwa, Okpotu, Ali Lead Super Eagles Squad For WAFU Cup



The Super Eagles home-based coach Salisu Yusuf has included Super Eagles goalkeeper Ikechukwu Ezenwa and called up Lobi Stars top marksman Anthony Okpotu in the squad of 18 players from the Nigerian Professional Football League for this month’s West African Football Union (WAFU) Cup of Nations tournament for senior national teams taking place in Ghana.


The competition takes place from 9 September to 24 September.

Ezenwa was impressive in two World Cup qualifying games for the main Super Eagles squad against the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon this week.

Yusuf also included Akwa United’s Gabriel Okechukwu and Katsina United Destiny Ashadi.

Other players listed in the squad are captain of the side Dele Ajiboye, Rabiu Ali and Kingsley Eduwo.


According to a media release from the Nigerian Football Federation, players are to report in Abuja on Wednesday (today) for the trip to Ghana on Thursday.


The Home Eagles will face Sierra Leone in the first round knock-out in Takoradi in Group A before eight teams will emerge for a group phase competition. The competition takes place 9th – 24th September.

In the same Group A that has Nigeria, hosts Ghana will play The Gambia, Mali are up against Mauritania and Guinea Bissau will clash with Guinea.


Ghana and Nigeria have seven African titles between them, with the Super Eagles and the Black Stars featuring in the last two FIFA World Cup finals in South Africa (2010) and Brazil (2014).

All the teams in Group A will play in Takoradi, the twin city of Sekondi that also hosted matches during the 2008 Africa Cup of Nations.


Group B will play in Cape Coast. 2015 African champions Cote d’Ivoire head the pool that also has Senegal, Burkina Faso and Benin Republic, with Liberia, Niger Republic, Togo and Cape Verde.


FULL LIST OF SUPER EAGLES

Goalkeepers: Ikechukwu Ezenwa (FC IfeanyiUbah); Dele Ajiboye (Plateau United).


Defenders: Stephen Eze (FC IfeanyiUbah); Emmanuel Ariwachukwu (Akwa United); Chima Akas (Enyimba FC); Osas Okoro (Rangers International); Adeleye Olamilekan (FC IfeanyiUbah); Daniel James (Plateau United).


Midfielders: Afeez Aremu (Akwa United); Ifeanyi Ifeanyi (Akwa United); Rabiu Ali (Kano Pillars); Samuel Mathias (El-Kanemi Warriors); Destiny Ashadi (Katsina United).


Forwards: Gabriel Okechukwu (Akwa United); Kingsley Eduwo (Lobi Stars); Peter Eneji (Plateau United); Ubong Friday (Akwa United); Anthony Okpotu (Lobi Stars)

https://www.completesportsnigeria.com/ezenwa-okpotu-ali-lead-super-eagles-squad-wafu-cup/

Yes o, that's South Africans came here and trembled because they saw how confident we were about beating them silly. Some of us really feel empowered here in NL..

Delusional

blueto:
Very true, even on google search, this thread can easily surface when someone is searching on any information that relates to the current S.Eagles. I have a feeling that some of the players do come here to see how they are rated and what people think about them

Balogun Hails Moses’ Back-To-Back CAF Best ELeven Feat



By James Agberebi:

Super Eagles defender, Leon Balogun, has congratulated national teammate Victor Moses for making CAF Best Eleven back-to-back following his inclusion in the CAF 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifiers matchday-4 team, Completesportsnigeria.com reports.


Balogun and Moses,along with like Zambia’s Stoppila Sunzu, Egypt’s Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane of Senegal made the CAF Best Eleven for their impressive performances for their respective countries on matchday four of the World Cup qualifiers.


In the matchday three Best Eeven list published by CAF on Monday, Victor Moses, Leon Balogun and Wilfred Ndidi made the cut.


Reacting to the latest list, Balogun took to his verified Twitter handle to salute Nigeria team mate the Chelsea wing-back for getting picked the second consecutive time.

“Congrats for getting nominated back-to-back brother Victor Moses,” Balogun tweets.

Balogun and Moses will look continue their sterling showing for Nigeria for the Eagles when they entertain Zambia on matchday five in Uyo on October 7.


The Eagles are top of Group B on 10 points while Zambia have seven points and are second.

Cameroon and Algeria who are already out of the race to qualify for the 2018 FIFA World Cup have three points and one point respectively are in third and fourth positions respectively.

https://www.completesportsnigeria.com/balogun-hails-moses-back-back-caf-best-eleven-feat/

Balogun, Moses, Mane, Zambia’s Sunzu Make World Cup Qualifiers Best XI



By James Agberebi:

Super Eagles pair Victor Moses and Leon Balogun have been included in the Confederation of Africa Football (CAF) team of matchday four of the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, Completesportsnigeria.com reports.

Both players were massive for the Eagles in their 1-1 away draw against Cameroon on Monday in Yaounde which took the Eagles to 10 points and kept them well on top in Group B.

While Balogun was a warrior in the Eagles defence, Moses tormented the Cameroonian backline but was unfortunate not to crown his effort with a goal.

The two players alongside Wilfred Ndidi, were also included in the CAF best eleven for matchday three.


Also in the best eleven are Zambia’s defender Stoppila Sunzu, Ghana’s midfielder Thomas Partey, Mohamed Salah of Egypt and goalkeeper Denis Onyango of Uganda.

Others are Ahmed Hegazy of Egypt, Tunisia’s Naim Sliti, Burkina Faso’s Alain Traore, Sadio Mane of Senegal and Cape Verde’s Garry Rodriguez.

The best XI is in a 3-4-3 formation with Balogun the left centre-back and Moses the right wing-back, the positiin he plays for Chelsea.

The Super Eagles’ next qualifier is on matchday five against Zambia in Uyo on October 7.

CAF 2018 World Cup Qualifier Matchday 4 Best XI:

Goalkeeper

Denis Onyango (Uganda)


Defenders

Leon Balogun (Nigeria)

Stoppila Sunzu (Zambia)

Ahmed Hegazy (Egypt)


Midfielders

Sadio Mane (Senegal)

Victor Moses (Nigeria)

Naim Sliti (Tunisia)

Thomas Partey (Ghana)


Attackers

Alain Traore (Burkina Faso)

Garry Rodriguez (Cape Verde)

Mohamed Salah (Egypt)

https://www.completesportsnigeria.com/balogun-moses-mane-zambias-sunzu-make-world-cup-qualifiers-best-xi/

blueto:
Very true, even on google search, this thread can easily surface when someone is searching on any information that relates to the current S.Eagles. I have a feeling that some of the players do come here to see how they are rated and what people think about them

my dear, who no know no know.

People who know have noticed the influence of this thread multiple times on decisions. Anyone arguing against it kuku no sabi...

This NL that has been cited multiple times by foreign sites and politicians. It's like the Google of Nigeria.

Some arguments aren't even worth it finally. Just leave am

Ten Things Super Eagles Manager Must Do To Reach Russia 2018



For Nigeria, amassing 10 points at the end of the matchday 4 of the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifiers is already a great achievement.

Unfortunately, this achievement will be meaningless if the Super Eagles fail to qualify for the biggest football competition on the globe.


Zambia made Group B more interesting with a 1-0 victory over Algeria on Tuesday night, putting them in second place with seven points from four games and three points adrift leaders Nigeria.


In the next month of international football for Nigeria, Super Eagles boss Gernot Rohr will likely face an amount of pressure that he hasn’t seen in his coaching career with a potential decider against Zambia in Uyo.

That’s why he must make his plans now, and not wait to start thinking about what he and the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) should do.

Proactively, he must take the following 10 actions if he wants to enjoy the 2018 summer in beautiful Russia for his first ever World Cup:


1)Prepare his team psychologically for the energetic Zambian side.


2)Set his preparation plan that will overshadow the opposition.


3)Isolate his team 100% away from all kinds of media, so as to avoid distractions or media fights that might emotionally affect fans and players.


4)Fix his main players list, taking into consideration form and injuries.


5)Forecast the attitude and competences of the enemy in all scenarios with data analysis of their performance in the next three weeks.


6) Impose his style and game plan on the match in Uyo and select the 11 players who can execute his game plan regardless of the history or fame of the players, along with a substitute list that can change the game should the game plan need to change.


7)Focus on harmony between the players, and establish a mix of diversified skills that can help in all expected and unexpected situations.


Be brave with well-calculated risks from the first minute of the match till the end.


9)Do not allow any interference of NFF administration or management in his plans, as he knows and we all know well who they are and their capabilities.


10) Over Confidence of any kind shouldn't be allowed. We are almost there. We must not underrate the Zambians. Rhor needs to make his players show respect to the opposition and get the job done.


From us at Allnigeriasoccer.com we wish the Super Eagles the best in their game against Zambia, with the hope that they destroy the Chipolopolo at the magnificent Godswill Akpabio Stadium and pick their sixth World Cup ticket.

Abayomi Ademetan

http://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=24532

Odey Yet To Be Unveiled By FC Zurich, MFM Claim Deal Is In Place



Mountain of Fire striker Stephen Odey's proposed switch to Swiss Super League side FC Zurich may be on the brink of collapse despite the Nigeria Professional Football League outfit claiming a deal is in place.


Six days after the close of the summer transfer window, FC Zurich have yet to officially announce the signing of the Nigeria international, fueling speculation that something is amiss.

A Mountain of Fire insider told allnigeriasoccer.com : ''I don't know what is delaying the deal. The Ghanaian player (Raphael Dwamena) Odey was supposed to replace came back to the club after he failed a medical at Brighton.


''The transfer has been processed by the TMS manager. It is not an issue of third party ownership because the person they claimed owned the player publicly stated that he belongs to MFM.''

The pictures circulating on social media is not a confirmation of Stephen Odey penning a four-year contract with FC Zurich, but when he signed a representation agreement with French agent Jean, the intermediary that brokered the deal that took Victor Osimhen to VfL Wolfsburg.


Odey was courted by Swedish club IK Sirius, FC Midtjylland and Celtic before he apparently agreed terms with FC Zurich.

Mountain of Fire are expected to pocket 300,000 euros from his transfer if it goes through.

Ifeanyi Emmanuel

http://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=24529