You and kayode Sha, why should he be there if there are others more qualified? Lol

Humility017:

nice one...in that forward role I will expect kayode to pick up the last slot...or even Paul or dessers....but i think kayode will likely pick the remaining spot.

while on the midfield.....
Joel obi will be a perfect notch....
I just pray rohr get to notice him....even though he may not get to play much games...but having such a creative player in the bench...is a plus..he can fit into mikel shoes....
i see his agent to be a lazy dude......can't he blow his hype...

and for the defense..role I still think we can get one of this German born prior the World cup......if none we can then try Uche Agbo..I am not just sold on him reason because of his quick propensity to get bookings...
.

Oliseh Blames Hard Luck For Fortuna’s Loss To Cambuur

Source: completesportsnigeria.com

Nov 18, 2017 9:40 AM









Former Nigeria international, Sunday Oliseh, has described his Dutch second division club Fortuna Sittard’s 1-0 away loss to 10-man Cambuur in Friday’s league game as unlucky, Completesportsnigeria.com reports.

A Marvin Peersman’s second minute goal, sealed the slim victory for Cambuur.

Cambuur were reduced to 10 men in the 32nd minute following a straight red card shown to Bryan Smeets.

Despite playing majority of the game with a man advantage, Fortuna Sittard could not break down Cambuur’s resolute defence.

Reacting to the loss, Oliseh who was a former coach of the Super Eagles from 2015 to 2016, expressed satisfaction with his team’s performance.


“I’m proud about the young team. Worked hard and created chances. Needed a bit of luck. We need to focus on the next game,” Oliseh said on Fortuna’s verified Twitter handle.

The defeat which was Fortuna’s fourth league of the league seaaon, means they are now third on 23 points in the league table.

They are seven points adrift of leaders NEC Nijmegen.

Humility017:
should this be the case come next month....meenhh only God can tell who will make it out of this group....I forbid the group though.


(Photo) World Cup : Simulator Predicts Nigeria Will Face Argentina, England & Denmark In Group C



Published: November 18, 2017
Nigeria could face Argentina for the fifth time in the group stage of the World Cup if the simulation of the World Cup draw conducted by
allnigeriasoccer.com is anything to go by.
With seven months left before the tournament begins in Russia, the only thing left is for the thirty two qualified nations to discover their opponents in the group stage.
The Super Eagles were paired with Argentina, England and Denmark in Group C, while Brazil were drawn with Spain, Sweden and Australia in Group H, and the two groups are the strongest on paper.
Nigeria met Argentina in the group stage at the 1994, 2002, 2010 and 2014 World Cups, losing by the odd goal on each occasion, but will fancy their chances of beating the South Americans if they cross path again in Russia after thrashing the two-time world champions 4-2 in an international friendly in Krasnodar on Tuesday.
A star-studded Super Eagles featuring the likes of Austin Okocha, Finidi George,Nwankwo Kanu and Taribo West lost 4-1 to Denmark at the Stade de France in the second round of the 1998 World Cup, the only meeting between the two countries at the mundial.
Fifteen years ago, the three-time African champions played out a goalless draw with England in their final group game of the World Cup.
The 2018 FIFA World Cup draw will take place on December 1 at the State Kremlin Palace in Moscow, Russia.
World Cup Draw Simulator
Group A: Russia, Switzerland, Costa Rica, Japan
Group B : Belgium, Uruguay, Senegal, South Korea
Group C: Argentina, England, Denmark, Nigeria
Group D: Portugal, Croatia, Iran, Panama
Group E: France, Peru, Tunisia, Serbia
Group F: Germany, Colombia, Egypt, Saudi Arabia
Group G: Poland, Mexico, Iceland, Morocco
Group H: Brazil, Spain, Sweden, Australia

* World Cup draw simulator provided by Telegraph UK


Ifeanyi Emmanuel


source: ANS

We have weathered one group of death. Abeg they should spare us.

But I know we would snatch one of those German born guys. Rohr knows Balogun lacks pace.

Kaka Supports Ikeme’s Leukaemia Fight With Signed Shirt, Message
 1
November 17, 2017 7:56 pm





By Adeboye Amosu:



Former World Footballer of the Year and AC Milan superstar, Ricardo Kaka, has sent a signed hirt with a personal message to Super Eagles goalkeeper, Carl Ikeme, Completesportsnigeria.com reports.
Ikeme is currently undergoing treatment for acute leukaemia in the United Kingdom.


The Nigeria goalkeeper’s Championship club Wolverhampton Wanderers expressed gratitude to the former Brazilian international for his magnanimity.


“Huge thanks to the legendary @KAKA who has sent a signed shirt with personal message to @Carl_Ikeme . And thanks to Wolves fans Nigel Worrall (in Florida) and Paul King ( closer to home!) for their efforts in helping arrange it. #TeamKemes @CureLeukaemia,” the club posted on their official Twitter handle on Friday.
The 31-year-old Ikeme returned “abnormal blood tests” during pre-season testing and further checks confirmed the diagnosis.


He has not featured for Wolves this season as a result of his health challenges and has also missed all but one of Nigeria’s 2018 FIFA
World Cup qualifying fixtures.
Ikeme has been with Wolves for his entire career, making more than 200 appearances for the Wanderers.


Complete sports

Super Eagles: Alampasu declares 'My time will Come'

brila.net

Nov 17, 2017 9:48 AM






20-year-old Dele Alampasu is certain his time in the Super Eagles will come despite every evidence pointing to the contrary at least in the foreseeable future.

Alampasu is yet to earn his senior team cap in a competitive fixture and was even overlooked by the national team selectors for the international friendly against Argentina.

The C.D. Feirense third choice goalie to Lawrence Maxwell [Brila FM] that he’ll keep working hard and remain optimistic even at his club where he is also lacking game time.

‘I’m not walking with my shoulders hung or my head down. Next month I’ll be 21, I’m young and I work hard and there’s nothing to suggest that I won’t get my time.

‘It’s hard for young goalkeeper’s to break into the first teams in Europe. In Nigeria even at 20 you still understudy older and players with more mileage in the game. I will be patient and wait for my opportunity.

‘I wish every other goal keeper in the Super Eagles well and believe our work will speak for its self,’ the former junior international expressed.

Source: Brila

junnyjake:
If it's experience that will put Echiejile and Musa on the plane to Russia, not convincing display in the pitch, then bleep experience.

I can still stand the site of Omuero though.

Experience? may be loyalty.

We didn't missed Echiejele at last WC and i dont think we w feel it this time around if he failed to make the cut.Oshaniwa stood in perfectly.

Ahmed Musa just need to work by getting a club that w play him week in week out or else is out.

Omeruo too must continue to play in week in week out to fight for his place in the team,good to see him against Argentina.

somehow:
You and kayode Sha, why should he be there if there are others more qualified? Lol

Lol....kayode na my man anyday anytime..
he is a player that is hungry....it is all over him give him a full debut and watch him shine.. ..

done.. i just edited his.

Mujtahida:

I'd suggest you edit and unquote him Joebie. Lets be wise

Mujtahida:
We have weathered one group of death. Abeg they should spare us.

I tell you.....that group is a nightmare.... none of the team will find it easy in that kind of group.....

it's only a prediction.

Humility017:
should this be the case come next month....meenhh only God can tell who will make it out of this group....I forbid the group though.


(Photo) World Cup : Simulator Predicts Nigeria Will Face Argentina, England & Denmark In Group C



Published: November 18, 2017
Nigeria could face Argentina for the fifth time in the group stage of the World Cup if the simulation of the World Cup draw conducted by
allnigeriasoccer.com is anything to go by.
With seven months left before the tournament begins in Russia, the only thing left is for the thirty two qualified nations to discover their opponents in the group stage.
The Super Eagles were paired with Argentina, England and Denmark in Group C, while Brazil were drawn with Spain, Sweden and Australia in Group H, and the two groups are the strongest on paper.
Nigeria met Argentina in the group stage at the 1994, 2002, 2010 and 2014 World Cups, losing by the odd goal on each occasion, but will fancy their chances of beating the South Americans if they cross path again in Russia after thrashing the two-time world champions 4-2 in an international friendly in Krasnodar on Tuesday.
A star-studded Super Eagles featuring the likes of Austin Okocha, Finidi George,Nwankwo Kanu and Taribo West lost 4-1 to Denmark at the Stade de France in the second round of the 1998 World Cup, the only meeting between the two countries at the mundial.
Fifteen years ago, the three-time African champions played out a goalless draw with England in their final group game of the World Cup.
The 2018 FIFA World Cup draw will take place on December 1 at the State Kremlin Palace in Moscow, Russia.
World Cup Draw Simulator
Group A: Russia, Switzerland, Costa Rica, Japan
Group B : Belgium, Uruguay, Senegal, South Korea
Group C: Argentina, England, Denmark, Nigeria
Group D: Portugal, Croatia, Iran, Panama
Group E: France, Peru, Tunisia, Serbia
Group F: Germany, Colombia, Egypt, Saudi Arabia
Group G: Poland, Mexico, Iceland, Morocco
Group H: Brazil, Spain, Sweden, Australia

* World Cup draw simulator provided by Telegraph UK


Ifeanyi Emmanuel


source: ANS

Joebie:
FBs have the greatest chance to gatecrash. Rohr has been shopping for them. Any of them that perform well will most likely get the nod over the unimpressive experienced ones.

Modified
Rorh MAY want to see Aina at the right. Ebuehi at the left, and Shehu as DM. Well, that's what I would do.

yeah you're...right.

mind you a good performance from ebuehi or uzoho in our next friendly...means they will definetely be heading to Russia....

and for idowu he will definetely make the team....
elderson may go to Russia but definetely won't be starting matches...

Joebie:
it's only a prediction.

better oooo..... because this kind of ceding get as e be....

ChrisKels:



I still maintain that Enyeama, Ikeme and Uzoho will be our three goalkeepers in Russia

That one slot at the defense, belongs to Kevin Akpoguma, don't say I didn't tell u. This is so confidential but I just have to break it, talk is at advanced stage with him and he's given Rohr his words that if he remains injury free, he would honor a call up. Nff wouldn't wanna repeat same mistake that's why they have kept a sealed lip

At the midfield, it will be a fit Joel Obi and Iwobi. Iwobi won't be listed as a forward.

Forwards ; onyekuru will take the place of iwobi who I just took back to where he truly belongs while d remaining slot will be a battle between a fit Bazee and a rejuvenated Success Isaac. Rohr is so crazy about these two guys but while one has bn so unlucky with injuries, the other has been an unserious fellow though with an immense talent.

Mho

bro...you brought in good news....
bless you for this.

and for bazee and Isaac....I will still prefer we try also Dennis, yinka and kalu and see how good they're too....

somehow:
You and kayode Sha, why should he be there if there are others more qualified? Lol

Ighalo and Iheanacho settled, who are the others more qualified.

So all those names being thrown around nko?

Is he more qualified than Musa, onyekuru, dresser, bazee, nwankame, Paul etc? Even from the names here, Musa is likely ahead par poor performance/injury. All the same, let's wait for the coach to do his job next year and also fate.

Kog45:
Ighalo and Iheanacho settled, who are the others more qualified.

It's more than being hungry, every player is hungry to go to the world cup bro, even Akpeyi lol

Humility017:

Lol....kayode na my man anyday anytime..
he is a player that is hungry....it is all over him give him a full debut and watch him shine.. ..

I forbid am too. Denmark and Argentina won't give us space to breathe especially Argentina after what we did to them.

Humility017:
should this be the case come next month....meenhh only God can tell who will make it out of this group....I forbid the group though.


(Photo) World Cup : Simulator Predicts Nigeria Will Face Argentina, England & Denmark In Group C



Published: November 18, 2017
Nigeria could face Argentina for the fifth time in the group stage of the World Cup if the simulation of the World Cup draw conducted by
allnigeriasoccer.com is anything to go by.
With seven months left before the tournament begins in Russia, the only thing left is for the thirty two qualified nations to discover their opponents in the group stage.
The Super Eagles were paired with Argentina, England and Denmark in Group C, while Brazil were drawn with Spain, Sweden and Australia in Group H, and the two groups are the strongest on paper.
Nigeria met Argentina in the group stage at the 1994, 2002, 2010 and 2014 World Cups, losing by the odd goal on each occasion, but will fancy their chances of beating the South Americans if they cross path again in Russia after thrashing the two-time world champions 4-2 in an international friendly in Krasnodar on Tuesday.
A star-studded Super Eagles featuring the likes of Austin Okocha, Finidi George,Nwankwo Kanu and Taribo West lost 4-1 to Denmark at the Stade de France in the second round of the 1998 World Cup, the only meeting between the two countries at the mundial.
Fifteen years ago, the three-time African champions played out a goalless draw with England in their final group game of the World Cup.
The 2018 FIFA World Cup draw will take place on December 1 at the State Kremlin Palace in Moscow, Russia.
World Cup Draw Simulator
Group A: Russia, Switzerland, Costa Rica, Japan
Group B : Belgium, Uruguay, Senegal, South Korea
Group C: Argentina, England, Denmark, Nigeria
Group D: Portugal, Croatia, Iran, Panama
Group E: France, Peru, Tunisia, Serbia
Group F: Germany, Colombia, Egypt, Saudi Arabia
Group G: Poland, Mexico, Iceland, Morocco
Group H: Brazil, Spain, Sweden, Australia

* World Cup draw simulator provided by Telegraph UK


Ifeanyi Emmanuel


source: ANS

John Ogu: Making a Statement with Poise

thisdaylive.com

Nov 18, 2017 12:52 AM




Nigerian football fans were disappointed when Super Eagles Technical Advicer, Gernot Rohr, omitted John Ogu’s name during Nigeria’s first World Cup qualifier against Zambia considering his form both in the Israeli league and the Europa league. The German was not convinced about him, saying then, “We have the best players with us in the team for the game against Zambia and Ogu isn’t one of them.” However, with his performance against Algeria last week in Constantine, Kunle Adewale writes on whether the player has finally won the heart of the German tactician

Speaking at a media parley ahead of Super Eagles’ World Cup qualifiers game against Zambia, Gernot Rohr revealed that the highly rated defensive midfielder who was voted as the best foreign player in Israel in 2016 was not among the best players in Nigeria. “We have the best players with us here in the team for the game against Zambia and John Ogu isn’t one of them,” he had said.

In Ogu’s first two notable games for the national team, he came in as a substitute. In his first game against Kenya in 2013, he came in for injured Victor Moses, while in his second game, he replaced injured Ogenyi Onazi, until he was handed another opportunity to make the Super Eagles’ team in an African Cup of Nations qualifying match against South Africa.

With injuries to several players in Nigeria’s last match against Algeria, Ogu was given a starting shirt and he put up a superlative performance, crowned with a spectacular goal.

However, he would not have been available for the game after picking an injury in his club but had to go the extra mile to spend his personal money to be ready for the game against Algeria.

He went off injured in a Europa League game for his Israeli side, Hapoel Be’er Sheva against Romanian side, Steau Bucuresti, due to a muscle injury, and was later told he would be out for four weeks.

However, the 29-year-old battled his way back to full fitness in order to be fit for the game against Algeria, and returned to the pitch two weeks earlier than the time the doctors gave him.

“October 20, in a game against Steau Bucharest in our UEFA Cup match, I had a little tear in my satorious muscle that forced me out of the game. I usually don’t go out from games but that night it was painful so I did.

“Weekend of that same week, we were to play against Maccabi Tel Aviv which is a very important game for my club. Training on Saturday, I wanted to play with me begging our doctors to inject me .But they refused because they don’t want to risk it.

“I was thinking also of this day and moment in my career. So, I went for Ultra sound and it was revealed I had a tear and that I will be out for four weeks. Thank God for the Gene he blessed me with. I told them I will be back in two weeks. “I spent my money to visit a specialist, went for a therapy with my team three times, spent also on Orthotics to fit in my boots and came back exactly in two weeks just to be back to represent my country after missing three league games and Europa League game.

“I’m not looking way too sharp yet but I will keep working hard. I’m really proud of the team against Algeria. We worked as a team and fought for each other. I am Happy all my efforts were not in vain. I’m grateful to God for his grace upon my life,” Ogu said on his Twitter handle.

Speaking with THISDAY, former Nigerian international, Tajudeen Disu, said: “I think Rohr is starting to trust Ogu after his performance against Senegal in London. Though, it was far away from a vintage performance but the coach saw in him a bright future and a room for improvement and the player grabbed the opportunity with a vintage performance against Algeria. He has the potentials no doubt, but he needs to compose himself more and prove to the coach that he’s the best option for that position.

“Without trying to undermine his Israeli club-Hapoel Be’er Sheva, a regular shirt for the national team could also earn him bigger clubs in Europe and ofcourse, better pay. Those are some of the advantages that come along with enjoying regular shirt for the national team,” Disu stated.

He, however, attributed his absence from the national team to the decision he took while in Portugal. “It started with a friendly in South Africa when the coach asked me to feign injury but I refused. We were African champions and I wanted to be part of the squad, playing for my country is too important for me,” Ogu told Supersport. “When I returned to Portugal everything changed and he stopped playing me. I didn’t get much attention. I continued working on my game but he never played me. It was only after the team list came out for the World Cup that he (the coach tried to be nice to me) but it was too late. Now, I am in Israel and playing regularly, enjoying my football, winning league titles and back in the national team.”


On how he feels that at Hapoel he is one of the first names on the team sheet but for the Super Eagles, despite his experience, he is not a guaranteed starter, he said: “I am one of those who will always respect the decisions of the coach. It is a dream to be called up to represent Nigeria and so it is an honour to be in the squad. So, when I come to the Super Eagles camp, I do not feel I am coming to replace anyone. I just feel I am coming to help my country win matches and qualify for tournaments.”

Source: Thisdaylive

It therefore remains to be seen how much conviction Rohr now has in Ogu.

very humble guy ,and he responds when you tweet him.

junnyjake:
John Ogu: Making a Statement with Poise

thisdaylive.com

Nov 18, 2017 12:52 AM




Nigerian football fans were disappointed when Super Eagles Technical Advicer, Gernot Rohr, omitted John Ogu’s name during Nigeria’s first World Cup qualifier against Zambia considering his form both in the Israeli league and the Europa league. The German was not convinced about him, saying then, “We have the best players with us in the team for the game against Zambia and Ogu isn’t one of them.” However, with his performance against Algeria last week in Constantine, Kunle Adewale writes on whether the player has finally won the heart of the German tactician

Speaking at a media parley ahead of Super Eagles’ World Cup qualifiers game against Zambia, Gernot Rohr revealed that the highly rated defensive midfielder who was voted as the best foreign player in Israel in 2016 was not among the best players in Nigeria. “We have the best players with us here in the team for the game against Zambia and John Ogu isn’t one of them,” he had said.

In Ogu’s first two notable games for the national team, he came in as a substitute. In his first game against Kenya in 2013, he came in for injured Victor Moses, while in his second game, he replaced injured Ogenyi Onazi, until he was handed another opportunity to make the Super Eagles’ team in an African Cup of Nations qualifying match against South Africa.

With injuries to several players in Nigeria’s last match against Algeria, Ogu was given a starting shirt and he put up a superlative performance, crowned with a spectacular goal.

However, he would not have been available for the game after picking an injury in his club but had to go the extra mile to spend his personal money to be ready for the game against Algeria.

He went off injured in a Europa League game for his Israeli side, Hapoel Be’er Sheva against Romanian side, Steau Bucuresti, due to a muscle injury, and was later told he would be out for four weeks.

However, the 29-year-old battled his way back to full fitness in order to be fit for the game against Algeria, and returned to the pitch two weeks earlier than the time the doctors gave him.

“October 20, in a game against Steau Bucharest in our UEFA Cup match, I had a little tear in my satorious muscle that forced me out of the game. I usually don’t go out from games but that night it was painful so I did.

“Weekend of that same week, we were to play against Maccabi Tel Aviv which is a very important game for my club. Training on Saturday, I wanted to play with me begging our doctors to inject me .But they refused because they don’t want to risk it.

“I was thinking also of this day and moment in my career. So, I went for Ultra sound and it was revealed I had a tear and that I will be out for four weeks. Thank God for the Gene he blessed me with. I told them I will be back in two weeks. “I spent my money to visit a specialist, went for a therapy with my team three times, spent also on Orthotics to fit in my boots and came back exactly in two weeks just to be back to represent my country after missing three league games and Europa League game.

“I’m not looking way too sharp yet but I will keep working hard. I’m really proud of the team against Algeria. We worked as a team and fought for each other. I am Happy all my efforts were not in vain. I’m grateful to God for his grace upon my life,” Ogu said on his Twitter handle.

Speaking with THISDAY, former Nigerian international, Tajudeen Disu, said: “I think Rohr is starting to trust Ogu after his performance against Senegal in London. Though, it was far away from a vintage performance but the coach saw in him a bright future and a room for improvement and the player grabbed the opportunity with a vintage performance against Algeria. He has the potentials no doubt, but he needs to compose himself more and prove to the coach that he’s the best option for that position.

“Without trying to undermine his Israeli club-Hapoel Be’er Sheva, a regular shirt for the national team could also earn him bigger clubs in Europe and ofcourse, better pay. Those are some of the advantages that come along with enjoying regular shirt for the national team,” Disu stated.

He, however, attributed his absence from the national team to the decision he took while in Portugal. “It started with a friendly in South Africa when the coach asked me to feign injury but I refused. We were African champions and I wanted to be part of the squad, playing for my country is too important for me,” Ogu told Supersport. “When I returned to Portugal everything changed and he stopped playing me. I didn’t get much attention. I continued working on my game but he never played me. It was only after the team list came out for the World Cup that he (the coach tried to be nice to me) but it was too late. Now, I am in Israel and playing regularly, enjoying my football, winning league titles and back in the national team.”


On how he feels that at Hapoel he is one of the first names on the team sheet but for the Super Eagles, despite his experience, he is not a guaranteed starter, he said: “I am one of those who will always respect the decisions of the coach. It is a dream to be called up to represent Nigeria and so it is an honour to be in the squad. So, when I come to the Super Eagles camp, I do not feel I am coming to replace anyone. I just feel I am coming to help my country win matches and qualify for tournaments.”

Source: Thisdaylive

It therefore remains to be seen how much conviction Rohr now has in Ogu.

very humble guy ,and he responds when you tweet him.

junnyjake:
John Ogu: Making a Statement with Poise

thisdaylive.com

Nov 18, 2017 12:52 AM




Nigerian football fans were disappointed when Super Eagles Technical Advicer, Gernot Rohr, omitted John Ogu’s name during Nigeria’s first World Cup qualifier against Zambia considering his form both in the Israeli league and the Europa league. The German was not convinced about him, saying then, “We have the best players with us in the team for the game against Zambia and Ogu isn’t one of them.” However, with his performance against Algeria last week in Constantine, Kunle Adewale writes on whether the player has finally won the heart of the German tactician

Speaking at a media parley ahead of Super Eagles’ World Cup qualifiers game against Zambia, Gernot Rohr revealed that the highly rated defensive midfielder who was voted as the best foreign player in Israel in 2016 was not among the best players in Nigeria. “We have the best players with us here in the team for the game against Zambia and John Ogu isn’t one of them,” he had said.

In Ogu’s first two notable games for the national team, he came in as a substitute. In his first game against Kenya in 2013, he came in for injured Victor Moses, while in his second game, he replaced injured Ogenyi Onazi, until he was handed another opportunity to make the Super Eagles’ team in an African Cup of Nations qualifying match against South Africa.

With injuries to several players in Nigeria’s last match against Algeria, Ogu was given a starting shirt and he put up a superlative performance, crowned with a spectacular goal.

However, he would not have been available for the game after picking an injury in his club but had to go the extra mile to spend his personal money to be ready for the game against Algeria.

He went off injured in a Europa League game for his Israeli side, Hapoel Be’er Sheva against Romanian side, Steau Bucuresti, due to a muscle injury, and was later told he would be out for four weeks.

However, the 29-year-old battled his way back to full fitness in order to be fit for the game against Algeria, and returned to the pitch two weeks earlier than the time the doctors gave him.

“October 20, in a game against Steau Bucharest in our UEFA Cup match, I had a little tear in my satorious muscle that forced me out of the game. I usually don’t go out from games but that night it was painful so I did.

“Weekend of that same week, we were to play against Maccabi Tel Aviv which is a very important game for my club. Training on Saturday, I wanted to play with me begging our doctors to inject me .But they refused because they don’t want to risk it.

“I was thinking also of this day and moment in my career. So, I went for Ultra sound and it was revealed I had a tear and that I will be out for four weeks. Thank God for the Gene he blessed me with. I told them I will be back in two weeks. “I spent my money to visit a specialist, went for a therapy with my team three times, spent also on Orthotics to fit in my boots and came back exactly in two weeks just to be back to represent my country after missing three league games and Europa League game.

“I’m not looking way too sharp yet but I will keep working hard. I’m really proud of the team against Algeria. We worked as a team and fought for each other. I am Happy all my efforts were not in vain. I’m grateful to God for his grace upon my life,” Ogu said on his Twitter handle.

Speaking with THISDAY, former Nigerian international, Tajudeen Disu, said: “I think Rohr is starting to trust Ogu after his performance against Senegal in London. Though, it was far away from a vintage performance but the coach saw in him a bright future and a room for improvement and the player grabbed the opportunity with a vintage performance against Algeria. He has the potentials no doubt, but he needs to compose himself more and prove to the coach that he’s the best option for that position.

“Without trying to undermine his Israeli club-Hapoel Be’er Sheva, a regular shirt for the national team could also earn him bigger clubs in Europe and ofcourse, better pay. Those are some of the advantages that come along with enjoying regular shirt for the national team,” Disu stated.

He, however, attributed his absence from the national team to the decision he took while in Portugal. “It started with a friendly in South Africa when the coach asked me to feign injury but I refused. We were African champions and I wanted to be part of the squad, playing for my country is too important for me,” Ogu told Supersport. “When I returned to Portugal everything changed and he stopped playing me. I didn’t get much attention. I continued working on my game but he never played me. It was only after the team list came out for the World Cup that he (the coach tried to be nice to me) but it was too late. Now, I am in Israel and playing regularly, enjoying my football, winning league titles and back in the national team.”


On how he feels that at Hapoel he is one of the first names on the team sheet but for the Super Eagles, despite his experience, he is not a guaranteed starter, he said: “I am one of those who will always respect the decisions of the coach. It is a dream to be called up to represent Nigeria and so it is an honour to be in the squad. So, when I come to the Super Eagles camp, I do not feel I am coming to replace anyone. I just feel I am coming to help my country win matches and qualify for tournaments.”

Source: Thisdaylive

It therefore remains to be seen how much conviction Rohr now has in Ogu.

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Humility017:

Lol....kayode na my man anyday anytime..
he is a player that is hungry....it is all over him give him a full debut and watch him shine.. ..

That guy is not just hungry. He is hurt and wants to prove himself. Rohr should give him at least 45 minutes. Ebuehi said he was crestfallen when Rohr put him in team b during training for the match against Argentina because since Rohr began to coach us players in team A always start the match but that Rohr told him that he'd play the second half. The guy has been hungry to play.

I see that same hunger if not more in Kayode. I believe he will not disappoint us.

Joebie:
very humble guy ,and he responds when you tweet him.

I tell you, even when he's not playing, he doesn't look bothered all he's concerned about is the team's success.

junnyjake:
Kaka Supports Ikeme’s Leukaemia Fight With Signed Shirt, Message
 1
November 17, 2017 7:56 pm





By Adeboye Amosu:



Former World Footballer of the Year and AC Milan superstar, Ricardo Kaka, has sent a signed hirt with a personal message to Super Eagles goalkeeper, Carl Ikeme, Completesportsnigeria.com reports.
Ikeme is currently undergoing treatment for acute leukaemia in the United Kingdom.


The Nigeria goalkeeper’s Championship club Wolverhampton Wanderers expressed gratitude to the former Brazilian international for his magnanimity.


“Huge thanks to the legendary @KAKA who has sent a signed shirt with personal message to @Carl_Ikeme . And thanks to Wolves fans Nigel Worrall (in Florida) and Paul King ( closer to home!) for their efforts in helping arrange it. #TeamKemes @CureLeukaemia,” the club posted on their official Twitter handle on Friday.
The 31-year-old Ikeme returned “abnormal blood tests” during pre-season testing and further checks confirmed the diagnosis.


He has not featured for Wolves this season as a result of his health challenges and has also missed all but one of Nigeria’s 2018 FIFA
World Cup qualifying fixtures.
Ikeme has been with Wolves for his entire career, making more than 200 appearances for the Wanderers.


Complete sports

Only God knows why this should happen to you Ikeme. You are sorely missed. Just to imagine your formidable and imposing self in goal for us with this beautiful football we are playing now makes me feel the pain of your absence anew. Get well Bro. You might not see this but the Universe will surely register my good wishes in your heart. Cheers

somehow:
So all those names being thrown around nko?

Is he more qualified than Musa, onyekuru, dresser, bazee, nwankame, Paul etc? Even from the names here, Musa is likely ahead par poor performance/injury. All the same, let's wait for the coach to do his job next year and also fate.

Pls remove Musa cos is already part of the team,we have seen Nwakaeme,not convincing.

Let see more of Kayode,Oyekwuru and Onuachi Paul may be they w add something to the team.

But for now Iheanacho and Ighalo are sure bet.

My Word Cup Draw Prediction

Kog45:
Experience? may be loyalty.

We didn't missed Echiejele at last WC and i dont think we w feel it this time around if he failed to make the cut. Oshaniwa stood in perfectly.

Ahmed Musa just need to work by getting a club that w play him week in week out or else is out.

Omeruo too must continue to play in week in week out to fight for his place in the team,good to see him against Argentina.

Loyalty??

Loyalty won't win us games instead brilliant performance will.


The question however is, are these the players capable of posting brilliant performances??

What do we even call "experience" I've seen that word fly around here most of the time for the wrong application.

The fact that one is older than the other isn't the only thing that should set you apart, still yet that's enough for many.

What are you experienced in?? For Akpeyi, he's the oldest in the team, he finds it difficult to compose himself, finds it difficult to grab crosses, is that the kind of experience we need?? (same for Ezenwa)

Echilejile's experience cannot add pace to his game, and if he still can't make up with his positioning, then we don't need his experience.

If a very young person can come up to solve our inadequacies, then forget experience and all the vagueness involved.

The only reason Omuero would be dropped is if we get one of those German boys and he impresses.

Mujtahida:

That guy is not just hungry. He is hurt and wants to prove himself. Rohr should give him at least 45 minutes. Ebuehi said he was crestfallen when Rohr put him in team b during training for the match against Argentina because since Rohr began to coach us players in team A always start the match but that Rohr told him that he'd play the second half. The guy has been hungry to play.

I see that same hunger if not more in Kayode. I believe he will not disappoint us.

Definitely he w get his chance but any below performance he is out,guys are waiting for the opportunity to impress.I want to see more of him and Oyekwuru.

I remember him canvassing for Ejaria, even when was not under Rohr's consideration.

junnyjake:


I tell you, even when he's not playing, he doesn't look bothered all he's concerned about is the team's success.

Who else is monitoring this Junior Pius - a 20 year old who plays as a 1st teamer for Tondela FC in Portugal.

I have a feeling that boy would come good in no time.

Joebie:
I remember him canvassing for Ejaria, even when was not under Rohr's consideration.

I love his spirit.

His maturity shows effortlessly.