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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Icon4s(m): 10:47am On Sep 21, 2017 |
Kog45: I was one of those that criticized Keshi for the inclusion of Michael Okechukwu Uchebo in that team. I knew Uchebo right from when he played at the 2009 AYC. He never had a flourishing career up till when Keshi called him up for the 2014 WC. So I wasn't expecting anything from him post 2014 WC. The player I even had some glitter of hope on was Ejike Uzoenyi considering his obvious abilities. But how Ejike's career hit the rocks in the PSL is still shocking. I personally had issues with so many of Keshi's players selections. Rohr is a lot different and I think I have agreed with him to a 98% extent. 1 Like |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Kog45(m): 10:50am On Sep 21, 2017 |
Icon4s:That's football for u,not all d good players make it to d top |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Icon4s(m): 10:55am On Sep 21, 2017 |
Kog45: Yeah in fact most fizzle out. That is why when Iheanacho's name was flying hear as the next big player after Ronaldo and Messi I had to state this fact clear that I have seen several exceptionally talented youngsters fade out before they actually started. 2 Likes |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by BascoVanVeli(m): 10:58am On Sep 21, 2017 |
Icon4s: Oga u always distort facts when it comes to Ighalo. He is a legend in Granada but u are saying he struggled for all these years. How old is Ighalo that he could struggle for up to 7 years in Europe? The question should be when last did he play for Nigeria? Fact is that he was only on a 1 match scoreless streak if we can call it that, last goal was against Luxemburg and he didn't score against Tanzania. 1 Like |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by iamdynamite(m): 11:07am On Sep 21, 2017 |
Kog45:oboabona is just a one off case, and were is he today, age has really caught up with him....like i said these guys are old men...they have nothing to offer if we are actually building for the future 1 Like |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by komekn(m): 11:07am On Sep 21, 2017 |
Icon4s: You just deh talk my mind for this matter. I could expand but I will just say the normal Naija factor came into play. |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Danielnino00(m): 11:11am On Sep 21, 2017 |
Our home based eagles aren't getting match bonus at the WAFU nations cup.. They will share whatever they realise FG m the tournament among themselves.. NFF sha :' |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by komekn(m): 11:15am On Sep 21, 2017 |
https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/4511682/tammy-abraham-nigeria-england-chelsea-swansea/ Seems it's no longer under G news it's mainstream, let's see what bottle necks will be put in his way. I mean it'll just be sower grapes � that's all. |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Icon4s(m): 11:18am On Sep 21, 2017 |
BascoVanVeli: Do you know how old ighalo was when he played at Udinese before moving to Granada? Prio to the Luxemburg game which you know was just a walk in the pack he last scored against Chad under Keshi if I am not mistaking. |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Icon4s(m): 11:34am On Sep 21, 2017 |
komekn: What are our chances like in getting this lad? |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheGoodJoe(m): 11:35am On Sep 21, 2017 |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by do4luv14(m): 11:39am On Sep 21, 2017 |
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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by do4luv14(m): 11:40am On Sep 21, 2017 |
Icon4s: I beg to disagree with you, look at the formations, and position, he had been playing for us before the cameroun game, and the position he played in the cameroun game, even in the second leg with the slight injury, they are different |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by BascoVanVeli(m): 11:43am On Sep 21, 2017 |
Icon4s: 21 or something like that. Before Luxemburg it was against Cameroon under Sunday Oliseh. |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by danolorunmo(m): 11:46am On Sep 21, 2017 |
Real Madrid football club are undoubtedly the best team in the world right now. They possess the best players and have an equally great coach- who happens to be a former balon d'or holder and club legend. When Zidane was promoted to being the first team coach, many thought that he would not be able to succeed due to his gross inexperience. Analysts pointed out that even his former boss, Carlo Ancelotti, with all his experience and track record, was promptly shown the door when the going got tough. To say that Zidane has exceeded expectations is kind of an understatement, he has delivered beyond what any fan, player and even the club itself expected. Zidane lead Madrid to their 11th Champions league title. After faltering under Rafa Benitez's reign, Real Madrid and most especially Cristiano Ronaldo was able to find his best form back under Zidane. Zidane has been an unprecedented success at Madrid and is also expected to pick up more trophies along the way. However, the journey this season has not been really smooth. Real Madrid started the season with consecutive wins in the super cups against Manchester United and Barcelona respectively. Details at https://grass-sports..com/2017/09/time-is-running-out-for-zidane.html 1 Like |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Icon4s(m): 11:49am On Sep 21, 2017 |
BascoVanVeli: Ighalo joined Udinese in 2008 and then moved to Watford in 2014. So I wasn't wrong when I said he struggled for 5-7 years. |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Icon4s(m): 11:51am On Sep 21, 2017 |
do4luv14: How do you mean? |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by freshest4live: 11:54am On Sep 21, 2017 |
Icon4s:Personally l would also love to see Anthony play or at least come in for lghalo at some point. |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Loogan(m): 11:56am On Sep 21, 2017 |
Kog45: In my opinion he had a not so good game, but that dosent mean that you forget his performance in the friendly before the SA game against Senegal and that other team..and how he was one of the best permormers no one complained he was a Porto b player..,but after the game which I feel he was victimized...even the most consistent and greatest players all had bad days |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by BascoVanVeli(m): 12:02pm On Sep 21, 2017 |
Icon4s: Call it what u like but that same struggler has us sitting in the front seat heading to the world cup. |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by komekn(m): 12:11pm On Sep 21, 2017 |
Icon4s: I would say we are very much 70% all things being equal. This is the time to get Aluko, Iorfa and Seyi Ojo and create that long term relationships that will foster in Greater identification with Nigeria. |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheSuperNerd(m): 12:16pm On Sep 21, 2017 |
Truly amazing. The way guys came for his head post-South Africa made me shake my head. Ofcos, he struggled in that game but his quality remains.... that was his first baptism of fire. They have forgotten so soon that this lad broke into FC Porto's first team and also played against Porto's biggest rivals, Benfica and came out in flying colors. Truth is he was always bound to make some mistakes or struggle as all young players will do but I knew he will bounce back stronger because of his undeniable innate quality and also hardwork on his part. Awaziem is a future top defender and has the potentials to be one of Africa's leading "Backmen" (aka center backs) in the long run. He can only get better with time and age. Really hope he keeps to this path of his beautiful evolution into something great. Keep soaring lad. ![]() TheGoodJoe: 2 Likes |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by safarigirl(f): 12:18pm On Sep 21, 2017 |
Kog45:we are looking for players that have a chance to even reach Qatar 2022, we don't need one-hit wonders and trial and error players like most NPFL guys have proven to be. |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheSuperNerd(m): 12:18pm On Sep 21, 2017 |
WAFU Cup: Okpotu Targets Goal, Victory Against Benin By Johnny Edward ![]() Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) top scorer, Anthony Okpotu, is looking to add to his goal tally for the Home Super Eagles when they face Benin Republic in the semi-finals of the ongoing 2017 WAFU Cup of Nations tournament in Ghana, Completesportsnigeria.com reports. Okpotu got off the mark for the Super Eagles in their final Group A game against Ghana which they won 2-0 after firing blanks in their first two matchws with Mali and Guinea. The Lobi Stars striker scored 19 goals in the just concluded 2016/2017 NPFL season told Completesportsnigeria.com that his goal against Ghana was a huge relive to him because of the huge confidence many had on him to deliver at the tournament. “I am very relieved to have scored against Ghana because failing to score in the first two games was getting to me prior to the second half of that game,” Okpotu told Completesportsnigeria.com. “The goal restored so much confidence in me, and I can play with more freedom now. “The game against Benin Republic will be tough but we are confident that we can win it.” The Super Eagles finished second in Group A behind hosts, Ghana. They will face Benin Republic at the Cape Coast Stadium today (Thursday) at 3pm. Meanwhile, Nigeria defender Stephen Eze is a major doubt for the semi-final match against Benin Republic. The FC Ifeanyiubah lanky defender sat out Wednesday’s training due to illness. Source: https://www.completesportsnigeria.com/okpotu-targets-goal-victory-benin/ |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheSuperNerd(m): 12:23pm On Sep 21, 2017 |
LaLiga Celebrates Finidi As Hero Of Real Betis’ Win At Real Madrid By James Agberebi ![]() The Spanish Football League body, LaLiga, has paid glowing tribute to former Nigeria international Finidi George after his former club Real Betis stunned league champions Real Madrid 1-0 at the Santiago Bernabeu on Wednesday night. Betis, against the odds, shocked Madrid who had Cristiano Ronaldo back after completing a five-game ban. Antonio Sanabria’s scored the solitary 94th minute winner to silent the home crowd. The win for Betis was their first at the Santiago Bernabeu since 1998 when they also won 1-0 following Finidi’s lone strike. Reacting to the surprise win on Wednesday, LaLiga described Finidi and Sanabria as true heroes for their parts in Betis’ memorable wins at the dreaded Santiago Bernabeu. “Finidi (1998) Sanabria (2017), the heroes of the last two victories of Real Betis at the Bernabeu,” LaLiga tweet on their verified Twitter handle. Finidi joined Betis in 1996 from Ajax Amsterdam and spent four years with the club. Source: https://www.completesportsnigeria.com/laliga-celebrates-finidi-hero-betis-two-wins-real-madrid/ Finidi "World Class" George ![]() |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheGoodJoe(m): 12:23pm On Sep 21, 2017 |
Icon4s: Before now must not be when Ike Shorunmu was retiring. We can go to the Agbim calamitous era. Ezenwa was already keeping then and from discussions with some ex-Sharks FC players, he was also good when he was at Sharks. Yet, Akpeyi gets the nod. What about the Olympics era where a calamitous Akpeyi got the nod. I agree with whosoever said Ezenwa should have been introduced before now. I also agree with Kog45 that we still have gems in the local league. We should kill our lazy approach in looking in and keep hunting for gems both local and overseas. |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheGoodJoe(m): 12:27pm On Sep 21, 2017 |
TheSuperNerd: Even after pointing out that the young man was exposed due to the disorganization of our midfielders, the hawks will not agree. I hope he keeps working hard, listening to Ranieri and also paying attention while in camp with Rohr. As long as Awaziem works hard and absorbs the lessons he gets, he can become a great. |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheGoodJoe(m): 12:31pm On Sep 21, 2017 |
I can bet Dele Ajiboye and Alampasu are better than Akpeyi. However, with Ezenwa, Alampasu and Ajiboye better than Akpeyi, the Experience card gives the weakest of four keepers the nod. This is why I find selection by experience funny. Grade and select the best. Very funny idea.
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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheGoodJoe(m): 12:37pm On Sep 21, 2017 |
iamdynamite: Keep in mind that poor continental performances does not mean there are no quality players in the league. When it comes o player selection, it has to do with individuals and not teams. Disorganization, poor preparation and other factors can affect team performances. We are talking of discovering special gems in the league. |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by solonnachi: 12:41pm On Sep 21, 2017 |
It seems Pinnick has committed Tammy Abraham to finally chose Nigeria. But let the lad not wake up tomorrow & tell us that he wants to be part of England's golden generation. My opinion is that Pinnick should not put all his eggs in one basket. If the boy does not eventually turn out for us, we have nothing to lose. Nigeria too has a golden generation of stars at our disposal. We will still survive! We are just trying to help his career so he shouldn't take us for granted! |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheGoodJoe(m): 12:45pm On Sep 21, 2017 |
elyte89: Ogbeche suffered from lack of service. People keep making analysis without looking at the background. There came a point in time Jay-jay was more interested in his rep than team performances. That was why he could even become one of the top scorers with the strikers starving, including Martins. We need the best in the team. It is this kind of arguments that repeatedly argued against Ezenwa. Players of quality have risen from obscure league. A good example is Shaqiri from Switzerland league. I think Arnautovic from Austria. We need the best. That is the only way to build a formidable force. 1 Like |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by solonnachi: 12:46pm On Sep 21, 2017 |
With the heroics of Ikechukwu Ezenwa and Dele Ajiboye at the WAFU cup, calls for Enyeama returning back to Super Eagles is reducing. Nigeria, how far? |
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