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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by femianski: 4:19pm On Sep 09, 2017
kelechi on bench due to toe injury by bbc was it not the same kelechi that played against Cameroon

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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by tbaba1234: 4:20pm On Sep 09, 2017
Danielnino00:




Abi ooo. Most of those players just wanna use Nigeria as a dumping ground.. Leon Balogun said in his recent interview that he would not have agreed to play for Nigeria if Germany had approached him first..
The NFF should channel more money and energy into developing our home grown talents rather than chasing foreign born players..
We nerd players who aren't just talented but also dedicated to the national team..

Opari(in sir Icon79 voice )

Did you watch Leon Balogun's interview?

He never said that he would not play for Nigeria, he said the decision would have been harder. That is a honest statement. With Germany, you are likely to win big titles, ofcourse it will be a hard decision.

These guys of dual nationalities also love their other countries. Leon Balogun will support Germany when they are playing.

The advantage of foreign born players is the foundation not the talent. Very few Nigerian born players have proper foundational grooming.

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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by tbaba1234: 4:21pm On Sep 09, 2017
femianski:
kelechi on bench due to toe injury by bbc
was it not the same kelechi that played against Cameroon

It does not mean, he did not have a knock.
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Joebie: 4:22pm On Sep 09, 2017
King Kong here. So much have happened in the short time I've been MIA angry
TheSuperNerd:
Wow! a female Footballer.... and a central defender too.... and Idolises Balogun himself in the CB role... hmmmm... Ma'am, that is indeed interesting. smiley

Are you a professional soccer player Ma'am? orrrr you play soccer on the side?

And ofcos you have been a guest for a while... I could tell by the way you just walked in here and just clicked... you seem to understand what the thread needs and I like that... wink Welldone for a silently executed grand entrance....


Ehmmmm... Madam Safarigirl will show you to your room... Rooms preserved for ladies are quite many but only Safarigirl have been plying that wing for a long while now alongside Madam Confun for a while... but now it is just Safarigirl...

Few ladies from #TheSilentCrew also visit once in a very very very bluish blue moon... grin

Meanwhile... feel at home... I am sure members of #TheSilentCrew are excited too.... and ofcos the Elders here... you know who they are... Me, I belong to the indomie generation... #ProudlyindomieJoor...

P.S: Ma'am... Biko no dodge any question... It is really nice seeing another lady alongside The First Lady.... Sir Joebie... take over my good man... plsss don't wear your loverboy cap biko... wear your "Gentleman cap"... This is why People like Sir AIG07 don't trust you... u see? sad



Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Joebie: 4:24pm On Sep 09, 2017
When I will be the one showing her around? smiley
AIG07:
We now have a new lady in the house...

Welcome @ Miss/Mrs Libero808. Hope to see more of you here. Madam Safarigirl you don get companion ooo

Calls on TheSuperNerd to take her round the building. But pls don't show her Sirs Joebie and Do4luv14 apartments.
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Humility017(m): 4:25pm On Sep 09, 2017
adegwurulez:
In the absence of okazaki, Graige Shakespeare starts Slimani ahead of iheanacho.

Issorite.
relax...the coach will be sacked soon...
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Danielnino00(m): 4:28pm On Sep 09, 2017
tbaba1234:


Did you watch Leon Balogun's interview?

He never said that he would not play for Nigeria, he said the decision would have been harder. That is a honest statement. With Germany, you are likely to win big titles, ofcourse it will be a hard decision.

These guys of dual nationalities also love their other countries. Leon Balogun will support Germany when they are playing.

The advantage of foreign born players is the foundation not the talent. Very few Nigerian born players have proper foundational grooming.





I get ur point... But my concern is the way NFF are chasing foreign born players now.. Its not a bad thing tho. but they shouldn't make it their top priority.
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by adegwurulez(m): 4:30pm On Sep 09, 2017
Humility017:

relax...the coach will be sacked soon...
Slimani was a wasted spot I swear
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Danielnino00(m): 4:31pm On Sep 09, 2017
Watford leading 2-0
Success on the bench.. Shakespeare no way gree play Kelechi ?
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Joebie: 4:34pm On Sep 09, 2017
Thank you!! I was vindicated after that interview All that patriotism talk Is a small factor.

tbaba1234:


Did you watch Leon Balogun's interview?

He never said that he would not play for Nigeria, he said the decision would have been harder. That is a honest statement. With Germany, you are likely to win big titles, ofcourse it will be a hard decision.

These guys of dual nationalities also love their other countries. Leon Balogun will support Germany when they are playing.

The advantage of foreign born players is the foundation not the talent. Very few Nigerian born players have proper foundational grooming.


Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by adegwurulez(m): 4:34pm On Sep 09, 2017
femianski:

yh ppl are ranting it on social media that zapacosta is good in crossing and they are complaining about moses crosses
hope he improves
Have you seen how good morata is on the air? A good coach would want to optimize that strength
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by komekn(m): 4:34pm On Sep 09, 2017
eterisan:

Already stated that Aina and Tyrone are our options there... The question is are they good enough to displace him yet... Those kids are rookies on the international stage... When push comes to shove experience will carry ụwa through... All I am asking for is we give him the respect he deserves.... Cc Sir icon4s

Doesn't matter how much experience you have as a LB and or LWB. If you loose pace you are more or less finished. Echiejile has lost pace badly, what is worrying it's not a secret. I can assure you Zambia will be looking to take advantage of our weak link.

Echiejile Left Braga to Monaco and didnt really cut it has been on few loans and now he has left the top leagues for Turkey. I am sorry it's not progress but diminishing ability.

Consider his age only 29 and he is loosing form and ability rapidly. He is now a clear liability no offence just the reality.

You are only a rookie once. The term is deceptive when someone has been playing and training in a top league in a top team. Can you really call them a rookie because they come to the SE.

Currently I would rather have Aina irrespective of the fact that he is not a traditional left back than Echiejile.

Tyrone is no where near the level of Aina for me he is not an option.

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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by adegwurulez(m): 4:35pm On Sep 09, 2017
Danielnino00:
Watford leading 2-0

Success on the bench.. Shakespeare no way gree play Kelechi ?
Iheanacho comes on
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by komekn(m): 4:39pm On Sep 09, 2017
cromz:
our young players ranging from 18-23 are better than England's own

Let's be specific which players are better.
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheSuperNerd(m): 4:51pm On Sep 09, 2017
Me and Yara Yara looking at TheGoodJoe Sipping "Crush" after his team crushed The Liver in Liverpool today.... Lol




TheGoodJoe:
Interesting performance by Solanke even though he came into the game when his team was in a disadvantage position.

His marking was brilliant. Tracked play looking for room to exploit. Strong and skillful on the ball, the few times he had the chance.

Also very calculative.

Looks a player that needs to play in a possessive system because he looks a nice passer. Lost the ball a few times but that was due to the lack of numerical balance.
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheSuperNerd(m): 4:53pm On Sep 09, 2017
Nigeria Hoping For Breakthrough In Talks With German-Nigerian Left Back Torunarigha




The hierarchy of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) are hoping they will be able to push German-Nigerian left full back Jordan Torunarigha to switch allegiance from Germany to Nigeria.

Torunarigha is a full fledged youth international for Germany, where he was given birth to parents of Nigerian descent with his father Ojokojo starring for Shooting Stars in the mid 80’s.
Although his father ruled out a possible switch to Nigeria earlier this year, when he confirmed he has been contacted by Nigeria.

The NFF are hoping renewed talks will convince the father of the 19 year old to switch allegiance.



Further talks are planned for December when Nigeria would have secured qualification for the World Cup 2018 in Russia if they are able to beat Zambia in October.

Already two players born in Germany namely Leon Balogun and Noh Joel Sarenren Bazee have pledged to pursue a senior international career with Nigeria, although they both didn’t play for Germany at youth level unlike Torunarigha.



**Ade Emmanuel

Source: http://owngoalnigeria.com/2017/09/09/nigeria-hoping-for-breakthrough-in-talks-with-german-nigerian-left-back-torunarigha/

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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheGoodJoe(m): 4:54pm On Sep 09, 2017
Humility017:

it's like shakespear will likely be fired this season....

I hope he does get fired. He is too confused and can not set up his team to play well. Leicester City deserves better.
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by DrLikita12(f): 4:55pm On Sep 09, 2017
NTA is actually showing the El Kanemi MFM game live rn. I think the commentator is trying but I don't understand what type of accent he is trying to use. 'Back' is now 'berk', etc.
Overall I don't think it's too bad. Quality and Commentary need improvement

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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Danielnino00(m): 4:56pm On Sep 09, 2017
#NPFLfinale.
As expected Plateau leading,MFM losing...
The title is in Jos already. 3sc should sha escape relegation
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheGoodJoe(m): 4:58pm On Sep 09, 2017
Leicester City looked better with Iheanacho on. He showed nice work rate. Helped win balls. Had some good touches and made nice runs. I hope Shakespeare gives him more game time. The team needs Iheanacho more than they need him.

Nacho should watch his weight. It seems the club is bulking him up but he is looking too heavy to fit the kind of role that made him a big hit.

Nacho looks like if he is not fit and he seemed battling with pains. I think this is due to the weight gain and bulking up. Same problem I think Success is having.
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by tbaba1234: 5:00pm On Sep 09, 2017
Final game of the season and one team is playing at home.. With the nature of the Nigerian league, we already know the champs.

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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheSuperNerd(m): 5:01pm On Sep 09, 2017
Yep.... but be a little fair to him... his team got the hardest of fixtures to start a season... Arsenal (top 6), Brighton, Manchester Utd (another top 6), Chelsea (top 6).... and they still got more hell coming in David Wagner's Huddersfield (I think Leicester can Nick that) and ofcos another top 6 in Liverpool.... after facing same Liverpool in the league cup...

To be frank, I expect Leicester to be on at least six points after week 7.... after week 7, Leicester would finished facing some of the big boys of the EPL... and start hitting points into the board. So I don't think Shakes is in danger just yet... if he fails to get points against the teams outside the top 6 after week 6-7... then wahala dey.


TheGoodJoe:


I hope he does get fired. He is too confused and can not set up his team to play well. Leicester City deserves better.

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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by adegwurulez(m): 5:02pm On Sep 09, 2017
Ndidi won't stay long at Leicester. Dude is too good for this brand of kick and follow football Leicester is playing. No tactics, no plan, just kick and follow
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Joebie: 5:02pm On Sep 09, 2017
Awoniyi starts for Mouscron as they welcome league leaders, Club Brugge. Bonaventure missing due to ankle injury.
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by do4luv14(m): 5:02pm On Sep 09, 2017
What about iwobi and gunners
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Joebie: 5:03pm On Sep 09, 2017
he had a very good game though. I see him playing for big club soon
adegwurulez:
Ndidi won't stay long at Leicester. Dude is too good for this brand of kick and follow football Leicester is playing. No tactics, no plan, just kick and follow
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Joebie: 5:04pm On Sep 09, 2017
Arsenal beat Bournemouth 3-nil. Iwobi benched.
Jordan Ibe an early sub in for Bournemouth.

do4luv14:
What about iwobi and gunners
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Joebie: 5:05pm On Sep 09, 2017
On point

TheGoodJoe:
Leicester City looked better with Iheanacho on. He showed nice work rate. Helped win balls. Had some good touches and made nice runs. I hope Shakespeare gives him more game time. The team needs Iheanacho more than they need him.

Nacho should watch his weight. It seems the club is bulking him up but he is looking too heavy to fit the kind of role that made him a big hit.

Nacho looks like if he is not fit and he seemed battling with pains. I think this is due to the weight gain and bulking up. Same problem I think Success is having.

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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by adegwurulez(m): 5:05pm On Sep 09, 2017
Didn't see much of zappacosta to judge, but from the little I saw I don't think he's better than moses.
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Joebie: 5:08pm On Sep 09, 2017
Czech 1. Liga Update:

Dream team star, Ubong Ekpai Moses starts for Zlin, as RM. They lead Teplice, 1-0. 50 mins played
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Joebie: 5:09pm On Sep 09, 2017
His highpoint was that cross across goal. It was close miss. He will continue to deputize Moses from what I've seen so far.

adegwurulez:
Didn't see much of zappacosta to judge, but from the little I saw I don't think he's better than moses.
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheSuperNerd(m): 5:12pm On Sep 09, 2017
To be honest.... I don't know why some are kinda panicking over Nacho's gametime for now... It is clear he is top quality and will bring lovely depth and solid packages to the Leicester team in attack but he needs to be up there in terms of his fitness levels.

I believe they are taking their time with him and have been doing so since week 1 because of that toe... he does seem to have shaken that off and even scored on international duty but thing is, His fitness level isn't at 90%-100% yet... he missed a whole preseason period and played just 17 mins against Mochengladbach and picked up that toe injury... since then, Leicester have been careful with their prized asset as they worked hard to help him recover from the toe setback as well as Still working on his overall physical conditioning and fitness level.

So for me... I say give Nacho this month... he will keep getting his cameos for maybe a few more weeks like 2-3 more... after which I believe the best of Nacho will be ready to be unleashed from the start. So Lads and Lasses plsss chill... Nacho is highly needed in The Leicester team. They need his quality and they know it and that is why they wanna take things easy with him for the long-term benefits of seeing a real player shine for them.


Even Shakes said something like.... "When Nacho is 100% fit and physically eager to have a go from the start, then we will see a real player... we know what he brings"



TheGoodJoe:
Leicester City looked better with Iheanacho on. He showed nice work rate. Helped win balls. Had some good touches and made nice runs. I hope Shakespeare gives him more game time. The team needs Iheanacho more than they need him.

Nacho should watch his weight. It seems the club is bulking him up but he is looking too heavy to fit the kind of role that made him a big hit.

Nacho looks like if he is not fit and he seemed battling with pains. I think this is due to the weight gain and bulking up. Same problem I think Success is having.

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