TheSuperNerd:
Words of a Zambian football fan ahead of the Nigeria-Zambia Cracker in Uyo

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Musonda says:

September 8, 2017 at 9:51 am

Beat Nigeria in Nigeria? Why do we like deceiving ourselves? Is it because they lost against South Africa? It was clear they underrated Bafana Bafana. More than five of their key players were absent in that match. Did anyone watch Nigeria against Cameroon over the two legs? They are currently unplayable at home with Moses, Mikel, Balogun, Simeon, Ighalo, Ndidi, Iheanacho, Musa and Iwobi. They are so dangerous when going forward and comfortable defending.

That Balogun is the best centre half in Africa right now. And no player in the Chipolopolo can stop Victor Moses and Ighalo. I don’t want to raise my hope. We are meeting Nigeria at a wrong time. I don’t see us winning that match, period.

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honesty and sincerity is it

Eze has gained a lot of experience and cemented his position in the central defender....A complete and disciplined defennder. And what an excellent ball player.

Eze was lucky no to have gotten a penalty...Ghanaians were cheated there. Eze is a bit reckless some time. He has ways to go but improvements has been recorded.

In summary,we didn't play too well,in fact we haven't play well in this tournament. Ghanaians and the Siera Leonians has impressed me the most.

OMANBALA1:
Chima Akas has lost him mojo. He used to be a terrific left back packed with some rockets on his left foot. His overlapping instincts are dead and he can barely defend well. I guess old age is kicking in. Most of these guys are in their 30s.

It was his cross that led to the second goal.

Odion Ighalo makes whoscored's Super League Best XI for the week.

Nigeria v Ghana goals


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IkAsOfazKaE

BascoVanVeli:


It was his cross that led to the second goal.

A single cross is not enough to redeem you in a 90 minutes encounter. I know Chima Akas way back and I thought he has the potentials to compete with Echiejile. Now,he is going to sleep.

Liverpool fans were joyous over the news that 'the OX' would be joining them from Arsenal. Chamberlain's arrival brought about a sense of hope and assurance to this current Liverpool side. Maybe, just maybe it would be their year at last. Fast forward to 5 games into the season and there are rumors in some corners that Chamberlain might be cursed. Chamberlain last game for Arsenal was against his current side, Liverpool. In that match, he was powerless to prevent his side from the 4-nil spanking at the hands of Arsenal. When he was subbed off, he had a look in his face that suggested he had just played the last game for the club. The fans feared so too, and their fears were confirmed when it was announced that the player had joined Liverpool. Although his send forth was not ideal, he will always have a place in the heart of the Arsenal fans. 'We are the biggest winners' thought the Liverpool fans. Little did they know that Chamberlain's arrival would bring about a stretch of bad luck.

More details

https://grass-sports..com/2017/09/what-is-up-with-alex-oxlade-chamberlain.html

Why do we hype things when Naija is involved? Just look at the bolded. I dare you to go on a non-Naija forum and call Austria Wien "one of Europe's best clubs. So when they are calling roll call for Europe's Elites, Austria Wien go raise hand? Let's fear God abet in these hypes...

Humility017:

good...at least we now have an AM being groomed....in one of Europe best clubs..

Chaaiiiii.... Oga Banky oooo... but finally eh... wetin u talk na true shaa... Austriia Wien is not one of Europe's best clubs... they are more like one of Austria's top clubs but not European elite... lol...

I think Sir Humility017 was kinda too excited when typing that comment.... lol Hahahahahahahahaha.....

Kayode played there but we didn't call it One of Europe's best clubs... now that it is MuaZam, it is??... no naa... I understand the excitement but biko make we calm down abeg and fear God in Everything we are typing and doing.... Hahahahahahahahaha... Oga Humility017 (aka Sir Royalty)... hope say the euphoria don wash away... lol...

Dedebanky85:
Why do we hype things when Naija is involved? Just look at the bolded. I dare you to go on a non-Naija forum and call Austria Wien "one of Europe's best clubs. So when they are calling roll call for Europe's Elites, Austria Wien go raise hand? Let's fear God abet in these hypes...

Solanke Nominated For Golden Boy Award, Why Nwakali Missed Out



Turin based sports daily Tuttosport has announced the nominees for the 2017 Golden Boy, an award for the best footballer in Europe under the age of 21.

Liverpool striker Dominic Solanke is in the running for the prestigious award along with 24 other talented young stars.


The nominees include: Gianluigi Donnarumma (AC Milan), Gabriel Jesus (Manchester City), Christian Pulisic (Borussia Dortmund), Kylian Mbappe (PSG), Marcus Rashford (Manchester City), Ousmane Dembele (Barcelona) and Joe Gomez (Liverpool).

Arsenal winger Alex Iwobi and Leicester City striker Kelechi Iheanacho were nominated for the award in 2016, and this year Arsenal loanee Kelechi Nwakali and Everton loanee Henry Onyekuru have not been considered.


Eyebrows may be raised for the omission of Onyekuru after his breakthrough season with Eupen but Nwakali missed out on a nomination because he represented a second-tier club last term.
Previous winners of the award include Wayne Rooney, Lionel Messi, Sergio Agüero, Paul Pogba, Isco and Renato Sanches.


Full Nominees List

Aaron Martin, Espanyol; Jean-Kevin Augustin, RB Leipzig; Rodrigo Bentacur, Juventus; Steven Bergwijn, PSV; Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Everton; Federico Chiesa, Fiorentina; Ousmane Dembele, Barcelona; Amadou Diawara, Napoli; Kasper Dolberg, Ajax; Gianluigi Donnarumma, Milan; Gabriel Jesus, Manchester City; Joe Gomez, Liverpool; Benjamin Henrichs, Bayer Leverkusen; Borja Mayoral, Real Madrid; Kylian Mbappé, Paris Saint-Germain; Emre Mor, Celta Vigo; Reece Oxford, Borussia Monchengladbach; Christian Pulisic, Borussia Dortmund; Marcus Rashford, Manchester United; Allan Saint-Maximim, Nice; Dominic Solanke, Liverpool; Theo Hernandez, Real Madrid; Youri Tielemans, Monaco; Enes Unal, Villarreal; Kyle Walker-Peters, Tottenham.


**Ifeanyi Emmanuel



Source: http://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=24691

16-Year-Old Nigerian Goalkeeper Trains With Arsenal First Team Pre-Doncaster




Talented Nigerian goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo trained with the first team of Arsenal on Tuesday, ahead of Wednesday night's League Cup clash with Doncaster Rovers at the Emirates Stadium.

According to Arsenal youth team expert Jeorge Bird , Okonkwo was spotted training with the first team players at London Colney as the squad stepped up their preparations for tomorrow's third round tie against The Rovers.

Thus, there's a possibility that the 16-year-old could make his debut for Arsenal on Wednesday, but it must be said that the chances are very slim.

Manager Arsene Wenger is expected to make some changes to the squad that impressed in the goalless draw with Chelsea on Sunday, and Nigerian attack-minded players Alex Iwobi and Chuba Akpom are in line to make the match day squad, having participated in full training this morning.

Okonkwo has yet to debut for Arsenal in the U18 Premier League, he has been on the bench on four occasions this term.
The highly-rated glovesman, who has caps for England youth teams, is the undisputed first-choice goalkeeper for Arsenal U16s.


**Ifeanyi Emmanuel
Photo Credit : flickr.com

Source: http://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=24690

Super Strike From Nigerian Midfielder As Manchester United Are Held By Chelsea


Nigerian teenagers Tosin Kehinde and Matthew Olosunde started for Manchester United as they battled to a 2-2 draw with Chelsea in a Premier League 2 encounter at Electrical Services Stadium (Aldershot, Hampshire) on Monday night.

Whilst Kehinde was in the starting line-up for the second time this season, the United States youth international recorded his fifth straight start for the Red Devils.

The Lagos born midfielder fired Manchester United into the lead when he scored from the edge of the box in the 38th minute, his first goal for the Old Trafford outfit in PL2 since February 2017.

James Wilson doubled the advantage eight minutes into the second half, before Christie-Davies made it 2-1 on 72 minutes.

Matthew Olosunde was blamed for the second goal conceded by Manchester United, he missed his clearance and Hudson-Odoi fired into the far corner to level the scores.


How They Lined Up

Chelsea XI : Jamie Cumming; Reece James, Trevoh Chalobah, Joseph Colley, Josh Grant; Ruben Sammut (c), Luke McCormick, Isaac Christie-Davies, Jacob Maddox; Callum Hudson-Odoi, Miro Muheim

Manchester United XI : Kieran O’Hara, Joe Riley (c), Demetri Mitchell, Tyrell Warren, Matthew Olosunde , Callum Whelan, Zac Dearnley, Ethan Hamilton, James Wilson, DJ Buffonge, Tosin Kehinde


**Ifeanyi Emmanuel


Source: http://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=24685

Alhassan Eyes Super Eagles Call-Up For Zambia Clash
By Izuchukwu Okosi





Former Akwa United forward Ibrahim Alhassan is looking forward to an invitation for the Super Eagles’ 2018 World Cup qualifier against Zambia on October 7 at the Godswill Akpabio
International Stadium Uyo. Completesportsnigeria.com reports.

The venue of the decisive clash between Nigeria and Zambia is home ground of Akwa United Football Club from where the languid player moved to Austria Wien on loan until the end of the season with an option to make the deal permanent.

“I made my debut for my new club Austria Wien on Sunday and I am excited we won comfortably 5-1 against St Polten,” Alhassan (aka Muazzam) told Completesportsnigeria.com from his base in Austria.

“It’s just one game and not enough to know whether the league will be tough or not but we shall see.

“I just hope I can be part of the team always. If I play our matches leading up to the intetnational break, I could just get a call up for the Zambia. 

“Insha Allah, it will be so because it’s a match you want to play in. 

We (Super Eagles) will qualify for the World Cup and that’s huge for the players who play in it. Thats history,” the player whose skills has been likened to that of former Super Eagles star and two-time African Footballer of the Year Nwankwo Kanu exclusively told Completesportsnigeria.com .

Speaking about his relationship with the African players at the Austria Wien, Alhassan hopes they can bond together.

“Before I came over, yes of course I sought the opinion of Kayode Olarenwaju, and he told me the club will be a good place to enhance my career.

“We have Abdul Kadiri Mohammed who is from Ghana, a defender and also Ismael Tajoiri Shradi, a midfielder from Libya. With time, we’ll understand each other very well . They were happy to see me,” Alhassan concluded.

Alhassan was in the Super Eagles’ side that picked up a ticket
to the 2018 Africa Nations Championship in Kenya.


Source: https://www.completesportsnigeria.com/alhassan-eyes-super-eagles-call-zambia/

Omeruo Targets First Start, Home Debut For Kasimpasa Vs Kayserispor
By Johnny Edward




Super Eagles defender Kenneth Omeruo is targeting his first start and home debut of the season for Kasimpasa when they host Kayserispor in a Turkish Super League clash on Sunday, Completesportsnigeria.com reports.

Omeruo made his first appearance for Kasimpasa in his second stint at the club when they lost 2-0 to Galatasaray last Saturday.

“It was not the start I wanted, but I’m happy I got to feature for my team in that match against Galatasaray,” Omeruo told Completesportsnigeria.com.

“I hope to make my home debut on Sunday against Kayserispor, and most importantly, help the team get a win.”


The 23 year old also hopes to get back into the Nigeria squad for the crucial 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Zambia on October 7.

Omeruo added: “We did a great job getting four points from Cameroon. Now it’s time to see off Zambia at home, and it will be great to be back in the team for the game.

Omeruo has featured in two of the Super Eagles’ four World Cup qualifying games, against Zambia in Ndola and Algeria in Uyo.

Nigeria lead Group B with ten points, three ahead of Zambia who are in the second position with seven points.


Source: https://www.completesportsnigeria.com/omeruo-targets-first-start-home-debut-kasimpasa-vs-kayserispor/

Yusuf: Home Eagles Going Into WAFU Cup Semis With Confidence




Home-based Super Eagles coach Salisu Yusuf has stated that his players are now full of confidence going into the semi-finals of the 2017 West Africa Football Union (WAFU) Cup of Nations following their 2-0 win against hosts Ghana in Group A on Monday.

The home-based Eagles who had two points from their draws against Mali and Guines, needed an outright win against Ghana to progress into the semis

After a goalless first half, goals from Anthony Okpotu and Peter Eneji eventually secured the win and also qualification for the semi-finals.

The win saw both Nigeria on five points, qualify alongside Ghana who had already booked their passage into the last four. Guinea and Mali also in the group drew 1-1 in their last Group A match hence crashed out.

Reflecting on the win, Yusuf expressed his delight with the performance of his players.

“I am happy with the output of the boys on the day,” Yusuf told Thenff.com.

“I told them we just had to win and they went out there and got the job done. We look forward to the semi finals with confidence.”

The home-based Eagles semi-final opponent will be know today (Tuesday) after the final Group B games are decided.
Niger Republic are currently atop Group B on four points.
Senegal and Benin Repulic who have three points apiece are second and third respectively. Cote d’Ivoire are bottom on just one point.
Niger will face Benin, while Cote d’Ivoire and Senegal will square clash.


Source: https://www.completesportsnigeria.com/yusuf-home-eagles-going-into-wafu-cup-semis-with-confidence/

Dedebanky85:
Why do we hype things when Naija is involved? Just look at the bolded. I dare you to go on a non-Naija forum and call Austria Wien "one of Europe's best clubs. So when they are calling roll call for Europe's Elites, Austria Wien go raise hand? Let's fear God abet in these hypes...

my bro relax...
you are taking things too serious...
the best per se is subjective....
you can hardly omit the club name...when listing 100 best clubs in Europe...
so relax...
my reason for that...is because of their value as Austrian champions...

OMANBALA1:


A single cross is not enough to redeem you in a 90 minutes encounter. I know Chima Akas way back and I thought he has the potentials to compete with Echiejile. Now,he is going to sleep.

Blame the system. When we play the 4-3-3 both Chima and Osas have looked deadly.

Abdullahi Excited As Anothosis Regain Top Spot In Cyproit League Table
By James Agberebi



Super Eagles defender Shehu Abdullahi is delighted that his club Anorthosis returned to the top of the Cyproit league table following their 1-0 away win against 2017/2018 UEFA Champions League campaigners Apoel Nicosia on Monday, Completesportsnigeria.com reports.

Anorthosis’ only goal was scored by Joao Victor in the 30th minute of the game.

In the 90th minute, Apoel Nicosia were reduced to 10 men following the sending off of Roberto Lago.
Abdullahi who played the full 90 minutes of the game described it as a very vital win, while praisning Anorthosis fans for their role in the win.

“Important away win. The season target still in view, back to the top of the table. Thanks Anorthosis fans!,” Abdullahi tweeted on his Twitter handle on Tuesday.

Anorthosis now have 10 points in the 14-team league table.
Abdullahi was in action for the Super Eagles in their 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifying double header against Cameroon.


Source: https://www.completesportsnigeria.com/abdullahi-excited-anothosis-regain-top-spot-cyproit-league-table/

OMANBALA1:
Rabiu Ali though beefed with some skills but I don't think he is the best we can offer. I am not impressed for a no 10. He loses ball easily and that disorganizes our play.

That guy call John should never wear green white green again.....Very, very poor player. Ball control ZERO,pass ZERO....Where the he'll is Edwo?

exactly,Ashadi is miles better than him. That Eduwo guy is wasteful jor

OMANBALA1:
Tony Okpotu is still struggling to establish his presence in this competition. A very physical player but yet to prove himself...Maybe he is fatigued.

blame those useless refrees. Any slight touch by a Nigerian against an opposition is freekick. I think he is just being cautious

OMANBALA1:
Rabiu Ali though beefed with some skills but I don't think he is the best we can offer. I am not impressed for a no 10. He loses ball easily and that disorganizes our play.

That guy call John should never wear green white green again.....Very, very poor player. Ball control ZERO,pass ZERO....Where the he'll is Edwo?

Rabiu Ali is a confusing player. Sometimes, you can't really tell what he does. But for a 38 year old, he is decent.

Icon4s:


I totally disagree with the third bullet point. You also need to consider the strength of your opposition when making comparisons. If the author had said he deserves a call up to the Super Eagles fine but to say he is ripe to partner with any of Balogun or Ekong is a hype to me.

Besides also, let us not over celebrate. Ghana had already qualified and their top spot was certain no matter the result.

Third group matches for teams that have sealed qualification and top spot are always like that.

They don't typically put in too much because of suspension and injuries.
Their coach also may have rested key players and those at risk of missing the semis if they get a second yellow.

If we meet with them again in the final be sure it will be a different ball game.

Kudos to the boys all the same.

Bros you harsh o.
Which player have you ever given the nod to?

Petrobros:


Bros you harsh o.
Which player have you ever given the nod to?

If you know me long enough here i am not a type that likes throwing in names here and there. You need to have what it takes to play for the Super Egales of Nigeria. It is not a free for all team.

Hyping of players is not in my system. A player needs to be well tested at a very high level before he gets my nod to play for the Super Eagles.
I believe in professionalism and also that for you to play for the Super Eagles you must be a thorough professional player.

That is how highly i rate our Super Eagles.

We just need to beat them soundly because there's no guarantee that we'll beat Algeria in Algiers or Constantine. And Cameroun might present a half baked team against them and allow them to score 7 or 8, .... to eliminate Nigeria. Stranger things have happened!

So we need to keep our destiny on our hands.


O pari

TheSuperNerd:
Words of a Zambian football fan ahead of the Nigeria-Zambia Cracker in Uyo

Courtesy of Zamfoot.con

Musonda says:

September 8, 2017 at 9:51 am

Beat Nigeria in Nigeria? Why do we like deceiving ourselves? Is it because they lost against South Africa? It was clear they underrated Bafana Bafana. More than five of their key players were absent in that match. Did anyone watch Nigeria against Cameroon over the two legs? They are currently unplayable at home with Moses, Mikel, Balogun, Simeon, Ighalo, Ndidi, Iheanacho, Musa and Iwobi. They are so dangerous when going forward and comfortable defending.

That Balogun is the best centre half in Africa right now. And no player in the Chipolopolo can stop Victor Moses and Ighalo. I don’t want to raise my hope. We are meeting Nigeria at a wrong time. I don’t see us winning that match, period.

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Guys, when is WAFU semis coming up

do4luv14:
Guys, when is WAFU semis coming up

maybe thursday. . Am not sure though

Musa and iheanacho on the bench... Ndidi starts...



Hamer, Amartey, Dragović, Morgan (c), Chilwell, Albrighton, Iborra, Ndidi, Gray, Slimani, Ulloa.

Icon79:
We just need to beat them soundly because there's no guarantee that we'll beat Algeria in Algiers or Constantine. And Cameroun might present a half baked team against them and allow them to score 7 or 8, .... to eliminate Nigeria. Stranger things have happened!

So we need to keep our destiny on our hands.


O pari

Any kind of win will be OK. whether half Zero or 1 million zero.

Danielnino00:
Musa and iheanacho on the bench... Ndidi starts...



Hamer, Amartey, Dragović, Morgan (c), Chilwell, Albrighton, Iborra, Ndidi, Gray, Slimani, Ulloa.

I was expecting a start for Iheanacho.

Well, thank God for Musa at last.

Icon4s:


I was expecting a start for Iheanacho.

Well, thank God for Musa at last.

They might both come in the 2nd half...




I'm a Liverpool fan oo so they don't have my support tonight and next week

Bro, all this mathematical probabilities is giving me a migraine headache but I think you're right sha.

If they lose to us then there's no way they can attain 13 points I presume, right?
That's good to know sha. In that case, we will get the job done at home.


O pari

Icon4s:


Any kind of win will be OK. whether half Zero or 1 million zero.