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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Mujtahida: 3:58pm On Oct 11, 2017 |
Joebie:Iwobi chose us because England stopped calling. His Dad said choosing Nigeria is the best choice they ever made and that he played some football back in Nigeria with ambition to don the green and white but that dream was never to be and that the day Iwobi made his debut he(the Dad) wept tears of joy for his son reaching heights he could not reach, doing what he wished he did but couldn't do. In all honesty none of them will ditch their adopted countries for Nigeria. However like Alex's Dad said with us they have better opportunities. Do you think Iwobi would be making it with the three Lions as he's been doing for the Eagles? 2 Likes |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Joebie: 3:59pm On Oct 11, 2017 |
fine idea AIG07: |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by jotey(m): 4:01pm On Oct 11, 2017 |
Joebie: I did not say England don't qualify for tournaments but will he make the world cup squad? 1 Like |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Joebie: 4:01pm On Oct 11, 2017 |
We are saying the same thing. Mujtahida: |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Joebie: 4:02pm On Oct 11, 2017 |
Every young player believe they will make the grade until the clouds starts getting gloomy. Modified Let me modify that earlier analogy. The girl in question believes whole-heartedly that this guy that has been taking her on trips etc will marry her one day. All of a sudden he doesn't call like he use to. He stops taking her out.. get it? jotey: |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by AIG07: 4:02pm On Oct 11, 2017 |
jotey:we really need him. I'm sure he won't have issue with Mikel's captaincy. Overlooking Mikel was one of the reason he fought with Oliseh. After watching some highlights of goals scored in the last WCQs matches, I must confess that we need a tested, trusted and reliable hand in goal. Ezenwa, Akpeyi, Alampasu, Ajiboye are good but we'll be better with Enyeama even as a sub |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by jotey(m): 4:04pm On Oct 11, 2017 |
Mujtahida: big fat big lie @ the bolded iwobi has always said he wanted to play for Nigeria 3 Likes |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Joebie: 4:07pm On Oct 11, 2017 |
you will lose this argument. jotey: 1 Like |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Icon79(m): 4:08pm On Oct 11, 2017 |
That's a very solid list, SG. The only names I would add are: Dominic Iorfa - if he has finally made up his mind to play for us Sone Aluko - will always give you a 101% commitment and hustle Moses Odubajo - if he has fully recovered from injury O pari safarigirl: 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Mujtahida: 4:09pm On Oct 11, 2017 |
jotey:I only improved on goodjoe's analogy factoring things he left out. What you have said now is what the guy with negative reputation would say while toasting her, he'd say for eg :see, if you come with me, I promise you that you can win Miss Tivland or Ijaw land or Ibibioland. Look, this your fine boy he's just fine for nothing, he'd use you and dump you, he's used several ladies I know and they came to rue their decisions. As for me, I tell you that you stand a chance and though we've been far apart for long we can easily build rapport, my people would accept you wholeheartedly and completely. You would be loved. In short what you've heard about me are not true. I might not be perfect, but I ain't bad. The young woman would go and think things through, weigh her options and make a choice albeit a difficult one. My position is that such decisions are not easy as you make it seem. |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by jotey(m): 4:09pm On Oct 11, 2017 |
Joebie: another lie the girl in question is not sure if the organized guy will marry her eventually based on past experience with his girlfriends but the girl in question is 100% sure the disorganized guy will marry her and even win a trophy for her 2 Likes |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by AIG07: 4:09pm On Oct 11, 2017 |
Joebie:yes I get you Sir. But V. Moses isn't Messi or Ronaldo. Truly everyone knows how important he is to the team, but rohr coming out to say that he'll be your joker has gone to far. All what our opponents will be after is shutting him up or better still take him out of the equation. Don't forget Onazi in the last worldcup. The french spotted him as the smallest rudder turning the entire engine. They took him out and we collapsed. 1 Like |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Joebie: 4:10pm On Oct 11, 2017 |
Didn't Ejaria train with our U17 (was it?). Didn't he say he would love to play for Nigeria? Why did England invite him to their U20 afterwards? And why didn't he turn down England for Nigeria? Call that "begging"? |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by jotey(m): 4:11pm On Oct 11, 2017 |
AIG07: this enyeama issue don taya me if he wants to come fine if him no wan come no problem either |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by AIG07: 4:11pm On Oct 11, 2017 |
Mujtahida:with his rise, He will definitely make up their squad numbers and have some share of games. 1 Like |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Joebie: 4:12pm On Oct 11, 2017 |
What does joker mean? Some people will take it as if Rohr was boasting about Moses. We need to do better with analyzing stories. Any team that focuses on Moses will pay dearly. Modified Keshi didn't need to boast about Onazi... Some things are just obvious even during match-time analysis. AIG07: 1 Like |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Mujtahida: 4:14pm On Oct 11, 2017 |
jotey:Hahahaha hahahaha. I presume you got that from reading owngoalnigeria.com where they reported that he said Aina and himself had always dreamed of going to the World Cup with Nigeria. If my guess is good then omo you just fell into owngoalnigeria.com stew. Iwobi never said that. It's owngoalnigeria.com putting a spin on what he said during the celebrations upon our qualification for the WC. I'm not here to argue. Go watch the video of Iwobi's Dad interview and then we can talk plus read the article posted by Joebie written in the guardian.uk |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by jotey(m): 4:15pm On Oct 11, 2017 |
Joebie:I am not arguing to win but iwobi always said he wanted to play for Nigeria you can prove me wrong |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Mujtahida: 4:16pm On Oct 11, 2017 |
Joebie:Yeah. Just buttressing the point. |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by jotey(m): 4:17pm On Oct 11, 2017 |
Mujtahida: it is not even owngoalnigeria sef https://sports.naij.com/781882-always-wanted-represent-nigeria-iwobi.html However, the player disclosed to Punch that he has never contemplated for the Three Lions, adding that he is happy to play for Nigeria. "I just came (to Nigeria) and I had food poisoning but I was able to continue training the next day. I've always wanted to represent Nigeria because that’s where my family's from, that’s where I'm from and this is where I feel comfortable playing for. It’s a personal decision and I'm happy to be here," Iwobi said. 4 Likes |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by kingphilip(m): 4:19pm On Oct 11, 2017 |
Joebie:how about Dr. Okonjo Iweala |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Joebie: 4:19pm On Oct 11, 2017 |
Yes Iwobi was quoted. The Guardian said Iwobi would have "loved" (quoting Iwobi) to play for England. And if i do more search I'm sure I will find more evidence. Even if Aina and Iwobi both said that in their childhood, that would be mere child talk... But thankfully today it's a reality as many factors made it go our way. Mujtahida: |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Joebie: 4:23pm On Oct 11, 2017 |
Nigerian Public Relations.. Iwobi does not regret his decision to play for Nigeria. In fact he cherishes it. Some of these players like Nigeria as well.. England were too late after Iwobi gave up on them. They stopped inviting him for a long while. And that's a fact jotey: 1 Like |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Fringes(m): 4:24pm On Oct 11, 2017 |
safarigirl: You've got a coupla mails. |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Joebie: 4:24pm On Oct 11, 2017 |
i'm not sure where you are going with that kingphilip: |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by jotey(m): 4:25pm On Oct 11, 2017 |
Joebie: iwobi never wanted to play for England he stated it clearly that Nigeria is where his heart lies finito |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Joebie: 4:27pm On Oct 11, 2017 |
What some of us don't understand is that these players have to have good public relations. Iwobi is now answerable to the Nigerian Public. If you want me to dig out what he's said to the English media, I will jotey: 1 Like |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by jotey(m): 4:29pm On Oct 11, 2017 |
Joebie: dig it out o we are waiting show me where iwobi said he wanted to play for England |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Mujtahida: 4:34pm On Oct 11, 2017 |
jotey:Go watch this interview and listen to what his Dad said at the 5:51 mark. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AetrEVnYSxQ |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Joebie: 4:38pm On Oct 11, 2017 |
@ jotey Forget the headline's spin... Focus on the quotes. This is pulse.ng Super Eagles star reveals why he chose Nigeria over England Alex Iwobi says he was impressed with how he was treated by the Nigerian football world which convinced him to play for the Super Eagles Published: 18.07.2017 , Refreshed: 19.07.2017 Steve DedePrinteMail Alex Iwobi reveals why he choose Nigeria over England (Reuters) Iwobi represented England in youth competition (FA) The 21-year-old, however, switched his allegiance to Nigeria snubbing last-minute pressure from England. According to the Arsenal star, the way he was treated by the Nigerian football world influenced his decision to play for his country of birth. Kelechi Iheanacho, Alex Iwobi, Wilfred Ndidi, John Oguplay Alex Iwobi is happy with how he has been well received in the national team (Twitter/John Ogu) “Originally I’m from Nigeria. I always felt comfortable there. It was a hard decision because I’d played for England but I felt more at home there,” Iwobi told Daily Cannon. “When I first went they treated me like royalty. For the U-23s, like a king. It’s a big thing there. ”As I was about to play my first match (for Nigeria) Roy Hodgson was in contact with Arsenal saying they’d like me to get involved with the U-21s but my mind was made up. It’s my decision.” Iwobi has gone to made 10 caps for the Super Eagles and has become one of their most exciting players. His only goal for the Super Eagles of Nigeria, came in their impressive 2-1 away win at Zambia in a 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier. http://www.pulse.ng/sports/football/alex-iwobi-reveals-why-he-choose-nigeria-over-england-id7011006.html |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Joebie: 4:43pm On Oct 11, 2017 |
@ jotey you may read the entire article.. But consider this, Iwobi was quoted -- "loved" I will look for the original story that january: Ok, perhaps there is a bit of self-interest here from Wenger when playing for England would mean Iwobi not disappearing mid-season every couple of years for the Africa Cup of Nations. Yet Iwobi said himself in January that he would have “loved” to play for England and it would be intriguing to know why the FA did not try harder to make it happen before Friday’s cutoff point. https://www.theguardian.com/football/blog/2016/mar/26/arsenal-alex-iwobi-england-nigeria |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Joebie: 4:49pm On Oct 11, 2017 |
@ jotey consider the quote in this one Arsenal youngster Alex Iwobi set to choose Nigeria... highly-rated striker snubs England Alex Iwobi has represented England at Under 16, 17 and 18 level But now the Arsenal youngster looks set to switch his allegiance Iwobi, who is Jay-Jay Okocha's son, will join the Nigeria squad this week By SAMI MOKBEL FOR MAILONLINE PUBLISHED: 15:39 BST, 15 January 2015 | UPDATED: 15:48 BST, 15 January 2015 Nigeria appear to have won the battle to land Arsenal's highly-rated youngster Alex Iwobi. Sportsmail revealed on Monday how the Super Eagles were trying to snatch the 18-year-old - who is Jay-Jay Okocha's nephew - from under England's noses. However, the teenage forward has accepted an offer to join up with the Nigeria squad this week and now looks set to switch allegiances. Iwobi, who has born in Nigeria, said: 'Ordinarily I would have loved to play for England since I have played for all the under-aged teams up to the U-19, 'But Austin Okocha and Nwankwo Kanu have influenced my decision to play for Nigeria. 'My dad too has told me a lot of things about the honour and pride that goes with playing for Nigeria. 'So I thought a lot about this and decided to play for Nigeria.' However, until Iwobi plays a competitive senior match for the Super Eagles, then he is still eligible to play for England. source: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2911825/Arsenal-highly-rated-youngster-Alex-Iwobi-set-choose-Nigeria-England.html |
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