mostob:
is the CHAN groups out?

We don't even have a host yet, you talking of Grouping.

komekn:


It's already too late. He is now in a position where he has to prove his quality and pedigree.

Memories are very short in football and your only as good as your last game and a season of under achievement does not propel your career to the next level.

I said this donkeys ago. That the true test of your pedigree is not what you can do with top World class players around you. But what you can do without them, how well can you play and impose yourself on the game as a quality striker.


The reality is KC is not an out and out striker he's more of a support striker. I did not watch the match but the reviews abou him are not good.

Leaving Leicester city is not an option at thus point he has to perform football is very unforgiving. If he continues to put in mediocre performances he may find his position in the SE no longer secure.

you're right....I agreed 100%

Humility017:

illiteracy is sinking the brain of this players....
a move to Monaco or Germany would help his career.....
likewise...I will advise the other one in Nantes to remain there....build his career...
the queens country does not favor everyone

Only the tough, strong the physically and mentally resilient will succeed. At to that an uncommon quality to make your position secure.

Icon4s:


We don't even have a host yet, you talking of Grouping.

Morocco is hosting and it is coming up soon.

Highly-Rated Liverpool Winger Considering Playing For Nigeria

Liverpool winger Bobby Adekanye is still mulling over whether or not he will commit his international future to the country of his birth, Nigeria.
Born in Ibadan to Nigerian parents, the former Barcelona teenage sensation qualifies to play for the Netherlands and has caps for their youth teams, but has not added to his international appearances since 2015.
''No, I have not made a choice yet. I'm not busy with that either. That will happen in the future,'' Adekanye told
voetbalzone.nl.
Three years ago, coach Emmanuel Amuneke challenged the youngster to come to the Golden Eaglets camp to prove his mettle, without formally inviting him to the screening exercise held in Abuja.
Adekanye made his first appearance for Netherlands U16s in their goalless draw with Spain at the UEFA Development Tournament in February 2015.
Eight months later, he played competitively for the U17s during the European Under-17 Championship qualifiers.
The 18-year-old scored twice and created two assists in Liverpool's 4-1 win at Maribor in the UEFA Youth League on Tuesday afternoon.
Ifeanyi Emmanuel

Amuneke Backs Teenage Deportivo Goalkeeper Uzoho For World Cup Spot




By Johnny Edward: Former Super Eagles forward Emmanuel Amuneke believes Francis Uzoho has enough quality to compete for a place in the World Cup bound squad if given a chance, Completesportsnigeria.com reports.

Teenage goalkeeper Uzoho made an impressive debut for Deportivo La Coruna, keeping a clean sheet in Sunday’s 0-0 draw at Eibar and Amuneke believes with a bit of consistency he could become a top goalkeeper for club and country.

Amuneke who was part of the national U-17 technical crew that discovered Uzoho in 2012 stated that 18-year-old was unlucky not to be Golden Eaglets’ No.1 at the 2013 FIFA U-17 World Cup in the United Arab Emirates.

“He (Uzoho) was brilliant against Eibar and I think he will develop into a top player since he has gott his chance,” Amuneke told Completesportsnigeria.com.

“Getting a chance with the Super Eagles will be good for him but he must be convincing in more games.


“Credit must be given to Emeka Amadi for the steady rise of these goalkeepers coming up. Not many gave them a chance but he trained them and kept faith with them.”

Uzoho was part of the victorious Nigeria squad at the 2013 FIFA U-17 World Cup in the United Arab Emirates, without featuring in a single match at the tournament.

“He was unlucky not to be No.1 then because Alampasu was consistent,” Amuneke, who led the Eaglets to retain the trophy in 2015, added.

“Amadi groomed the likes of Dele Alampasu, Akpan Udoh and Uzoho.

“Credit must also go to Gernot Rohr who has encouraged more young players in the senior national team so it will not be out of place if he is called up to compete.”

Uzoho who is the youngest foreign goalkeeper to ever play in La Liga at 18 also took to Twitter to share his excitement at his debut.

“A day that will never disappear from my memory – my debut – thanks all for the support,” he wrote on Twitter.



ttps://www.completesportsnigeria.com/amuneke-backs-teenage-deportivo-goalkeeper-uzoho-world-cup-spot/

Icon4s:


We don't even have a host yet, you talking of Grouping.

Morroco won the hosting right... Think I posted it earlier... Maybe you missed it...

Well 3-5-2 then. Unless you are saying Agu played as a forward when they were attacking.
Structurally the 5-3-2 is similar to a 3-5-2, for the same reason you noted.

I will check Omeruo's average ratings.. 6.81 is not a big deal. I'd rather say Ekong performed poorly if we are to go by statistical ratings alone.

Mickael2:



I actually watched the game. The wingbacks were more midfield-inclined which is why I called it a 3-4-3 and the opponents were second from the bottom(?) when the game started.


On the other hand people run down Omeruo a lot, for a defender in a losing team to chalk up 6.81 is no mean feat

forgiveness:


Some players are not suppose to be invited. Remove Nwakali and Victor Osimhen for Abdul Ajagun or Joel Obi and Cyriel Dessers. Remove Kenneth Omeruo and Mouruf Yusuf, substitute them to

I agree whole heartedly.

Nwakali and Osimhen have done nothing to justify a call up. WHATSOEVER.

Icon4s:


Anybody. Egypt would be a good test

Me too... I'm really praying we get another chance to play them... But am sceptical Now... NFF might not want Africa country again.. My thought though..

But with Egypt... Sound and tactical team against Nigeria.. Will give us good test...

Yea, I totally agree. And I don't think that Rohr would play an wholly experimental side against Algeria either. At most, you will see Awazien partner Balogun in CD along with players like Etebo, Ogu, Nacho, and Aina starting.

And by the way, I can go on a limb here and predict that our CD partnership in Russia would be Balogun and Awazien, with Aina starting on the LB. Mark my words.


O pari

Icon4s:


Yeah. We need to maximize the period.

We also need to win the Algeria game to continue building the momentum. Even if we are testing new players they must be given the mandate to win as that is a major justification for their inclusion.
It is not a friendly but a WC qualifying game and the consequence of losing would be heavy on our FIFA ranking.

Joebie:
nice one!!

Thanks.. Boss

Icon4s:


We don't even have a host yet, you talking of Grouping.

Morocco is hosting CHAN 2018

safarigirl:
Morocco is hosting CHAN 2018

Has it been announced?

BascoVanVeli:

Morocco is hosting and it is coming up soon.

OK. Thanks. A perfect host.

Mujtahida:
Komekn you might like this.
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INTERNATIONAL FRIENDLY: NFF CONFIRM APPROACH FROM ENGLAND – Reports

England have reportedly contacted Nigeria over a friendly game with the Super Eagles of Nigeria to help both teams prepare for the World Cup in Russia next year.
Just like Nigeria, the Three Lions of England are through to next year World Cup, hence the need to play preparatory games has become imperative before the start of the tournament next year in June.
According to a report on Nigerian online portal , the English FA contacted their Nigerian counterparts shortly after the Super Eagles sealed progress to the World Cup with a 1-0 win over Zambia.
The game has been slated for next year but it will only hold if both teams are not in the same group when the draws for the World Cup is made in December.
”We have received a mail from the FA asking for the friendly with the Eagles but it will only be confirmed after the draws, if we are in the same group we cannot play against each other”, an unnamed source at the NFF was quoted as saying by .

Nigeria have only faced England twice with the first game taking place in 1995, when England ran out 1-0 winners at the old Wembley stadium in a friendly game, their path crossed again at the World Cup in Japan/South Korea and it ended.
Source: http://owngoalnigeria.com/2017/10/17/international-friendly-nff-confirm-approach-from-england-reports/

Misinformation it was 1994

Please plzzzzzz let us not be in the same group as England.

I want to paint Wembley Green and white.

Icon79:
Yea, I totally agree. And I don't think that Rohr would play an wholly experimental side against Algeria either. At most, you will see Awazien partner Balogun in CD along with players like Etebo, Ogu, Nacho, and Aina starting.

And by the way, I can go on a limb here and predict that our CD partnership in Russia would be Balogun and Awazien, with Aina starting on the LB. Mark my words.


O pari

Rohr has stated the Algeria game is a must win.

Rohr needs to work on Ekong. Let him not turn out to be our weakest link in the WC.

I don't completely rule out Awaziem displacing Ekong but it is not likely.

Icon79:
Yea, I totally agree. And I don't think that Rohr would play an wholly experimental side against Algeria either. At most, you will see Awazien partner Balogun in CD along with players like Etebo, Ogu, Nacho, and Aina starting.

And by the way, I can go on a limb here and predict that our CD partnership in Russia would be Balogun and Awazien, with Aina starting on the LB. Mark my words.


O pari

Balogun and Awazeim?

Barring any injury,I believe Rohr will stick with the Oyibo wall in Russia.. it's not just about their form...They have been partnered together many times and seem to have a good understanding of each other and that's very vital...

I

Kog45:
Oh Wembley showdown, that was d match Okocha turned English players to spectator.

Segun Odegbami and John Fashanu made d match possible,it took d intervention of Fashanu before Odegbami had headway.

It was a match I keep on watching coz Jayjay showed class in that match and only goal was scored by David Platt for England.

I was there, I remember Amunike dancing on the ball and making David Platt to eat grass like rabbit.

Humility017:

Highly-Rated Liverpool Winger Considering Playing For Nigeria

Liverpool winger Bobby Adekanye is still mulling over whether or not he will commit his international future to the country of his birth, Nigeria.
Born in Ibadan to Nigerian parents, the former Barcelona teenage sensation qualifies to play for the Netherlands and has caps for their youth teams, but has not added to his international appearances since 2015.
''No, I have not made a choice yet. I'm not busy with that either. That will happen in the future,'' Adekanye told
voetbalzone.nl.
Three years ago, coach Emmanuel Amuneke challenged the youngster to come to the Golden Eaglets camp to prove his mettle, without formally inviting him to the screening exercise held in Abuja.
Adekanye made his first appearance for Netherlands U16s in their goalless draw with Spain at the UEFA Development Tournament in February 2015.
Eight months later, he played competitively for the U17s during the European Under-17 Championship qualifiers.
The 18-year-old scored twice and created two assists in Liverpool's 4-1 win at Maribor in the UEFA Youth League on Tuesday afternoon.
Ifeanyi Emmanuel

Not good enough yet and there are over 10 players of Nigerian origin who are way ahead of him in the English league system.

I remember that very well. You challenge a player to come for camping in the papers, you did not officially invite. Firstly Amuneke said, he didn't believe the hype around Adekanye..
And some of us support discrimination of foreign-bred players. smh

Anyway, 2 goals and 2 assists -- very impressive.

Humility017:

Highly-Rated Liverpool Winger Considering Playing For Nigeria

Liverpool winger Bobby Adekanye is still mulling over whether or not he will commit his international future to the country of his birth, Nigeria.
Born in Ibadan to Nigerian parents, the former Barcelona teenage sensation qualifies to play for the Netherlands and has caps for their youth teams, but has not added to his international appearances since 2015.
''No, I have not made a choice yet. I'm not busy with that either. That will happen in the future,'' Adekanye told
voetbalzone.nl.
Three years ago, coach Emmanuel Amuneke challenged the youngster to come to the Golden Eaglets camp to prove his mettle, without formally inviting him to the screening exercise held in Abuja.
Adekanye made his first appearance for Netherlands U16s in their goalless draw with Spain at the UEFA Development Tournament in February 2015.
Eight months later, he played competitively for the U17s during the European Under-17 Championship qualifiers.
The 18-year-old scored twice and created two assists in Liverpool's 4-1 win at Maribor in the UEFA Youth League on Tuesday afternoon.
Ifeanyi Emmanuel

Icon79:
Yea, I totally agree. And I don't think that Rohr would play an wholly experimental side against Algeria either. At most, you will see Awazien partner Balogun in CD along with players like Etebo, Ogu, Nacho, and Aina starting.

And by the way, I can go on a limb here and predict that our CD partnership in Russia would be Balogun and Awazien, with Aina starting on the LB. Mark my words.


O pari

wetin Ekong does u?

komekn:
I

I was there, I remember Amunike dancing on the ball and making David Platt to eat grass like rabbit.

Good,d match still d best friendly match ever played by eagles till today,though we lost but kudos to our boys.

I read somewhere that Leicester City is planning to make a swoop on Tuchel. I pray it works out because Iheanacho would be better for it.

komekn:


Not good enough yet and there are over 10 players of Nigerian origin who are way ahead of him in the English league system.

same way...you talked about Tammy...only to latter change words...after his impressive display in the epl....

moreover who cares about those 10 kids who may likely give us Tammy treatment...

mumemma:



wetin Ekong does u?

Yes it's expected coz we view football in different ways.

Truly Ekong need to improve on his footwork but i still rate him than Awaziem,though Awaziem is doing well for his club but still yet to convince me in d national team.

Hope he get his chance and show us he is a better CB than Ekong but i don't see rationale behind rating Awaziem ahead of Ekong when d former has not even justified his inclusion in d team.

My man WC no be moimoi o,it require a lot and we need our best.The partnership of Balogun and Ekong is doing well for now,hope they raise their game.

Joebie:
I remember that very well. You challenge a player to come for camping in the papers, you did not officially invite. Firstly Amuneke said, he didn't believe the hype around Adekanye..
And some of us support discrimination of foreign-bred players. smh

Anyway, 2 goals and 2 assists -- very impressive.

don't mind amunike...most cadet coaches..are concerned wit players they will market for European club to sign ...
so they can smile to the bank....I doubt if amunike was not one of them...

Mujtahida:
Some had premonition that this was going to happen but I bet not so soon but here we are. It has happened!
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PREMIER LEAGUE:
LEICESTER CITY SACK MANAGER SHAKESPEARE AFTER POOR START TO SEASON

Leicester City have sacked manager Craig Shakespeare following a run of one win in eight Premier League matches this season, according to reports.
According to Daily Mail, Shakespeare was relieved of his duties at the King Power Stadium at a meeting on Tuesday following a 1-1 draw with West Brom on Monday.
Shakespeare took over from Claudio Ranieri when the Italian was sacked in February with Leicester in the midst of a relegation battle and rumours of a dressing room revolt.

Leicester subsequently finished 12th with improved performances in the latter months of the campaign, leading to him to be rewarded with a three-year contract in June.
However, a rocky run of results - in which they failed to defeat Huddersfield Town, Bournemouth and West Brom - led the Foxes board to take action against the 53-year-old.
Source:http://www.goal.com/en-ng/news/leicester-city-sack-manager-shakespeare-after-poor-start-to/147i2zl6q5mjl16matbdq6fw33

Problem number 1 solved! Problem 2 is how to get the team to work. To change the team philosophy from "find Vardy at all cost" to creative and attractive play full of attacking flair. There are underlying causes of stagnation in the present leicester team. They need a world class coach preferrably one they cant try "player power" nonsense with. One whomis able to pick out the lazy and the troublesome ones and set the right order. We are here to watch football, not rugby please!

Humility017:

how about the invitation of tiago ilori...?
that day I will deactivate my account...

Keep to your word.

Icon4s:


I tell you.

Come add Solanke join

And Tammy, ba.

kennysville:


Firstly, I am a patriotic Nigerian. Secondly, I choose objectivity as against bias. I have noticed how you address issues and I must say you should try tone it down a bit. Let us understand one fact, this issue of dropping deep only aids buid up plays but also only works in a team set up with clear objectives. To score goals!

Iheanacho is not exactly gonna take the ball from the goal keeper and still find time to pass to himself to score. Its one thing or the other. It cant be both. At the start of the second half he did drop deep. But leicester team is not a team well drilled in the art of progressive attack. They lack a play maker. And that is where ManCity is thriving now. Take out DeBruyne and you will see that half your problem of facing city is solved. I cant ever recall a time in the game when Ndidi made a through pass with the aim of pickin out Iheanacho. His passes were all sideways. So are you trying to change his role from an SS to a 10?

That is where objectivity comes in. All i saw Iheanacho do yesterday was make runs with no one in particular picking him out. Leicester didnt look like a team that had a 10. And if they think they had and are referring to Mahrez as the 10, then they are deluded. I would av expected a solid bond between vardy, mahrez and iheanacho. But it was almost like each one playin for himself. Thats why I said Vardy, all pace , no brain. He has the energy and the grit but not channelling it wisely. It is the understanding of what electricity can do that gave rise to what we see today. Average 11000 volts can kill. Yes we know ! But is it desirable in that mode? Is it productive? To use such electricity, you have to step it down to something usable. If you dont believe me, plug ur phone directly to 240v source using live and neutral wires instead of ur phone charger.

If you check my posts, I am not one of those that sing Iheanacho's praises. I analyse and I say what i saw just the way it is. Let us understand that the dude just had his second start and is just coming back from injury. What I see working for shakespeare is his blatant kick and follow soccer which at best earns him a draw. You will agree with me that this is not the same Leicester team under Ranieri. Running down Iheanacho just so as to prove ur earlier assertions or assessments of him in your previous discourses with other people is a bit unfair.

What makes a boat float is not what makes a plane fly and so we have to be objective when we discuss. I never ran down Vardy to make Iheanacho look good. You have to look at the way Leicester team is set up wholistically. Personally, I cant say I am surprised at the result they got. I couldnt care less if they scored after Iheanacho was subbed. I care more about the quality that comes to fore when a coach plays with attack in mind.

With the way leicester is set up, Iheanacho needs our prayers!

Prayer number 1 answered. He's a miracle working God..... (Dancin shoki)
Prayer 2. Beta coach.... oya people, turn it to prayer! By fire by thunder

Icon4s:


Anybody. Egypt would be a good test

i think we are through with African oppositions,though Egypt is play more like the European,not bad