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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Nobody: 4:48pm On Dec 17, 2017 |
Kog45: All the best to him |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by isan(m): 4:54pm On Dec 17, 2017 |
They invite him for u20 or u23 goldfish80: |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by elyte89: 5:06pm On Dec 17, 2017 |
I heard etebo.o is moving to FC PORTO in January,who can confirm dis news? |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by terzurum5(m): 5:42pm On Dec 17, 2017 |
MAMMANA: WHY ARGENTINA WILL DO WELL IN NIGERIA’S WORLD CUP GROUP Urby Emanuelson (R) of FC Utrecht in action against Emanuel Mammana (L) of FC Zenit during the UEFA Europa League qualification match between FC Utrecht and FC Zenit in St. Petersburg, Russia, 24 August 2017. EPA/ANATOLY MALTSEV by Austin Ditlhobolo Saturday Dec 16, 2017. 13:00 Russia-based defender Emanuel Mammana is confident that Argentina will do well in a 2018 FIFA World Cup group which includes Nigeria. Argentina are in Group D along with Iceland, Croatia as well as Nigeria. The prestigious global tournament will be hosted by Russia. The FC Zenit Saint Petersburg player labelled Argentina that parades the likes of Lionel Messi and Sergio Aguero one of the best in the world. Nigeria come from behind to beat Argentina 4-2 in an international friendly match in Russia a month ago and Mammana has acknowledged that the three-time African champions are difficult opponents. ''Argentina is one of the best teams in the world, and all the teams want to beat it. We have a very difficult group: Croatia plays very well, Iceland - fight a lot, with Nigeria we met recently and lost,'' the official website of Zenit Saint Petersburg, citing Veja, quoted Mammana as saying. ''Jorge Sampaoli is a great coach who likes attacking football. Sometimes the defenders of this style of play are not easy, but this tactician has great knowledge. I believe that he will bring Argentina to the right path. ''The main favorite of the tournament, I would call Brazil, where there are great players. As always, Germany is among the contenders for the title, which is always strong,” he added. ''And I would also single out France and Belgium, although not rank them among the favorites.'' The Group D clash between Argentina and Nigeria will be played at the Krestovsky Stadium in Saint Petersburg on the 26th of June 2018. https://africanfootball.com/news/737617/Mammana-Why-Argentina-will-do-well-in-Nigerias-World-Cup-group |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by terzurum5(m): 5:45pm On Dec 17, 2017 |
Efe Ambrose will make my 30 man list for next year's World Cup. Dude is currently on form. Rohr should not ignore him. 5 Likes 1 Share |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by safarigirl(f): 5:51pm On Dec 17, 2017 |
terzurum5:he is currently in form in December 30-man list will be released in May. So, he will make your list in May based on his form in December? 4 Likes |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by terzurum5(m): 5:53pm On Dec 17, 2017 |
Kayode Returns To Action As Girona Overcome Getafe Peter Oriaku By Johnny Edward: Super Eagles striker Olanrewaju Kayode returned to action for Girona on Sunday in their 1-0 win over Getafe after missing his side’s last three games due to a muscle injury, Completesportsnigeria.com reports. The win was Girona’s third straight victory in the Spanish LaLiga Santander and they are sixth in the table with 23 points from 16 games. Kayode came on for Christian Stuani for the last 15 minutes of the encounter. Stuani scored the game’s only goal in the fourth minute. The Nigerian international has made 11 appearances so far for Girona in LaLiga (two starts and nine substitute appearances) and he is yet to score so far this term. He is one of the five Manchester City players ( Douglas Luiz, Marlos Moreno,Aleix Garcia and Pablo Maffeo) on loan at the Catalan side. Girona face Eibar in their next game on Thursday. Kayode, a former Nigeria U-17 and U-20 striker, joined Girona on a season-long loan deal from English Premier League side Manchester City last summer. https://www.completesportsnigeria.com/kayode-returns-action-girona-overcome-getafe/amp/ |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by terzurum5(m): 5:57pm On Dec 17, 2017 |
Etebo Set To Join FC Porto In January Peter Oriaku By Johnny Edward: Super Eagles midfielder Oghenekaro Etebo will join Portuguese giants FC Porto when the January transfer window opens, according to reports in Portugal. Portuguese daily A Bola claimed on Sunday that the 22-year-old has already agreed in principle a four-year deal with the former Portuguese champions. “Etebo will move to the Dragao Stadium in January after an agreement was reached,” the statement on A Bola claimed. His deal with Feirense runs out in 2019 and he has scored four goals in 14 league games this season. He joined Feirense in 2016 from Nigeria Professional Football League club Warri Wolves and was in the Nigeria squad that won bronze at the 2016 Rio Olympics. https://www.completesportsnigeria.com/etebo-set-join-fc-porto-january/amp/ 1 Like |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Joebie: 6:06pm On Dec 17, 2017 |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by safarigirl(f): 6:11pm On Dec 17, 2017 |
MetalJigsaw:Guinness Stout |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by terzurum5(m): 6:21pm On Dec 17, 2017 |
safarigirl:He has been in form before December, 2017. If you recall very well, Ambrose was sent on loan to Hibernian FC in February this year and did pretty well. At the expiration of the loan, Hibernian Fc offered him a 2 year contract. From that period up till now, he hasn't looked back. Dude has done pretty well and can't just be overlooked. The guy's performance should earn him a place on the 30 man list. 1 Like |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by AIG07: 6:38pm On Dec 17, 2017 |
Opponent's watch: Dejan Lovren(Croatia) with a goal for Liverpool. AFC Bournemouth 0 vs 3 Liverpool. 2 Likes |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by terzurum5(m): 6:40pm On Dec 17, 2017 |
NPFL Draw: Plateau Face Nasarawa, Akwa Welcome Rangers, Lobi Host Enyimba On Matchday 1 Gold Usenekong By Adeboye Amosu in Kano: Nigeria Professional Football League champions Plateau United will begin their title defence with a tricky away fixture against Nasarawa United in Lafia on January 14, Completesportsnigeria com reports. The draw for the 2017/2018 NPFL season was conducted on Sunday at the Bristol Palace Hotel here in Kano. MFM FC who came second last season will start their campaign on the road as they will be up against Abia Warriors at the Umuahia Township Stadium. One of the star fixtures of the opening day will see seven-time champions Enyimba who finished in the third position last term confront Lobi Stars in Makurdi. Akwa United and Enugu Rangers will also slug it out at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo in another big encounter of match day one. Former champions Heartland who are back in the top flight after spending a season in the Nigeria National League will host Sunshine Stars on the opening day. According to the breakdown of the calendar earlier released by the League Management Company, there will be three midweek matches on match days 2, 4 and 5 while the mid- season break will be from April 30- May 5 and a longer break for the FIFA World Cup from June 14-July 15. Resumption from the World Cup break will be on July 18 with match day 25 which will be the first of another three midweek matches in the second stanza. The other two midweek fixtures will be on match day 27 and 29. Barring any unforseen circumstances, the season is expected to end on September 20, 2018. WEEK ONE FIXTURES Katsina United vs Kano Pillars Rivers United vs El Kanemi Warriors Akwa United vs Enugu Rangers Kwara United vs Niger Tornadoes FC Ifeanyiubah vs Yobe Desert Stars Lobi Stars. vs Enyimba Nasarawa United vs Plateau United Heartland vs Sunshine Stars Abia Warriors vs MFM FC Wikki Tourists vs Go Round FC 4 Likes |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by terzurum5(m): 6:44pm On Dec 17, 2017 |
Home Eagles Open Abuja Camp Next Week For CHAN 2018 Preparation Gold Usenekong By Adeboye Amosu in Kano: The home-based Super Eagles will move their camp to Abuja next week to intensify preparations ahead of the 2018 African Nations Championship in Morocco, reports Completesportsnigeria.com. The Salisu Yusuf’s charges will stay at the Bolton White Apartments Hotel while in the federal capital territory. They are however expected to travel to Morocco early next year to begin final preparations for the CHAN. The team only started preparations for the CHAN on Monday in Kano where they are taking part in the Nigeria Professional Football League invitational tournament. The Super Eagles are due to take on MFM FC in the final of the competition at the Sani Abacha Stadium today, Sunday December 17 2017. The West Africans will face Rwanda in their opening Group C game at CHAN 2018 on January 15 in Tangier. Former champions Libya and Equatorial Guinea are the other teams in the group. The competition will run from January 13 to February 4 2018. https://www.completesportsnigeria.com/home-eagles-open-abuja-camp-next-week-chan-2018-preparation/amp/ |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by BascoVanVeli(m): 6:45pm On Dec 17, 2017 |
NTA has the most horrendous commentary. Chan Eagles 3-0 MFM FC |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by soetanoreoluwa(m): 6:47pm On Dec 17, 2017 |
safarigirl: ... Can't stop laughing here... Nah WA... You dey there 1 Like |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by AIG07: 6:47pm On Dec 17, 2017 |
terzurum5:Good to have Heartland FC back in the NPFLeague. Wishing them and the new comers (Kwara, Go Round, Yobe Desert stars) successful campaign. 2 Likes |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Danycrusoe(m): 6:49pm On Dec 17, 2017 |
krattoss:not yet. nothing much on it. |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by terzurum5(m): 6:50pm On Dec 17, 2017 |
Off topic news Ordega Wants Super Falcons To Dominate World Stage, Calls For International Friendlies Gold Usenekong 8 hours ago By James Agberebi: Super Falcons and Atletico Madrid’s women team forward, Francisca Ordega, says it is time for the Nigerian senior women football national team to make progress beyond being the dominant team in Africa, and start doing well at the world stage, Completesportsnigeria.com report’s. The Super Falcons have dominated African women football since its inception, winning seven of the nine Africa Women’s Cup of Nations which started in 1998 with Nigeria as hosts. But the team has also struggled to replicate the same dominant form when they face teams outside Africa. Since making the quarter-finals at the 1999 FIFA Women’s World Cup in the USA, the Falcons have crashed out in the group stage of their last four outings (2003, 2007, 2011 and 2015). In the latest FIFA women’s world ranking released on Friday, the Falcons dropped from 35th to 37th position. Ordega who won the women’s AFCON in 2010, 2014 and 2016, and represented Nigeria at the 2011 and 2015 women’s senior World Cups, stated that other African teams are catching up with Nigeria. “It’s a good feeling when you know what you are doing is right,” Ordega who joined Atletico Madrid’s women’s team on loan from American side, Washington Spirits in October 2017, said in a two-minute video on the LaLiga’s verified Twitter handle. “I feel good when people see us as the best team in Africa, but that is not enough. We really want to be recognized in the world, not just in Africa. “I can’t say anything about the future, but now most teams in Africa are coming hard for us. They are not sitting and allowing Nigeria to be the best in Africa. They really want to come out and show their talents, their football is developing. “So we can’t relax because we are the best in Africa. We have to step up to the world. During the international break (for women national teams), I couldn’t go because we had no games. I think if we get more games, it’s going to help us, especially we the players. It’s going to help us in the world and not just in Africa.” Ordega added: “Next year, we have a lot of qualifiers like the World Cup (2019) qualifiers. So, other countries are coming hard for us,. So we can’t just relax because we are the best. We really have to show that we are the best in the world and not only in Africa.” https://www.completesportsnigeria.com/ordega-wants-super-falcons-dominate-world-stage-calls-international-friendlies/amp/ |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Danycrusoe(m): 6:51pm On Dec 17, 2017 |
enomakos: I think the friendly was just an unconfirmed rumour as Egypt has 2 friendlies in march and none of the 2 opponents x Nigeria |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by BascoVanVeli(m): 6:52pm On Dec 17, 2017 |
MFM showing some fight 3-2 now 2 Likes |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Icon79(m): 6:58pm On Dec 17, 2017 |
KPOM! That's why I would like for KC to leave in January, either on loan or a permanent move. I am not a big believer is recommending that he stays and fight. That would be an uphill task for him as long as the current squad keeps playing well and keeps winning. O pari junnyjake: 1 Like |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by soetanoreoluwa(m): 6:59pm On Dec 17, 2017 |
fabyom: Welcome... Hope to see more of your input Here. |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by BascoVanVeli(m): 7:00pm On Dec 17, 2017 |
Look out for Nura Mohammed he played in the last NPFL U15 tournament and now he has grabbed 3 assists for the CHAN team. 5 Likes 1 Share |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by terzurum5(m): 7:00pm On Dec 17, 2017 |
COMEBACK KIDS: 5 Players Who Could Crash Super Eagles World Cup Party The 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia may still be six months away, but Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr will already be looking for potential members of his 23-man squad. Completesportsnigeria.com‘s JAMES AGBEREBI wonders if these FIVE experienced players could work their way back into the Super Eagles squad in time for next year’s showpiece… VINCENT ENYEAMA Vincent Enyeama, 35, retired from international football after falling out with former Super Eagles coach Sunday Oliseh in 2015, but there have been serious calls for the goalkeeper to return for the 2018 World Cup. In his absence, Wolverhampton Wanderers goalkeeper Carl Ikeme took over and impressed with his performances. Unfortunately, all the talk of finally finding a reliable goalkeeper was shattered after Ikeme was diagnosed with acute leukemia in July this year. Ikeme’s unfortunate illness led to the emergence of the likes of Ikechukwu Ezenwa and Daniel Akpeyi who have failed to impress, which has led to clamours in some quarters for Enyeama’s return to the Eagles. And after over seven months out due to injury, Enyeama made a return to action for the first time for Lille’s U-18s in their 3-1 win over Croix in the French fourth tier last Saturday. OBAFEMI MARTINS Obafemi Martins’ last game for the Super Eagles was coming on as a 74th minute substitute for Ahmed Musa in the Super Eagles’ 2-0 home win against Swaziland in the second leg, second 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier in November 15, 2015. Since then he has not been considered for invitation by the Super Eagles coaching crew. But back in his Chinese Super League club, Shanghai Shenshua, Martins was impressive as he scored seven goals in 13 league appearances last season. And in the 2017 Chinese FA Cup final against Shaghai SIPG, 33-year-old Martins was instrumental as the club clinched their fourth cup win. He scored a goal each in both legs of the Cup final which ended 3-3 on aggregate (Shanghai Shenhua won the first leg 1-0 and lost the reverse fixture 3-2). Also, Martins was the highest goal scorer of this year’s Chinese FA Cup with six goals. BARTHOLOMEW OGBECHE Bartholomew Ogbeche made his debut for the Super Eagles in a 1-1 friendly game against Paraguay en route to the 2002 FIFA World Cup. The highlight of the friendly against Paraguay was Ogbeche’s spectacular bicycle kick which cemented his place in the squad for the World Cup. Unfortunately, Ogbeche could not replicate his pre-World Cup performances as the Eagles crashed out in the group stage. Ogbeche played for the Eagles up to 2004 but has been in international wilderness since then. But there is a possibility that Ogbeche, now 33, could make a remarkable return due to his impressive goal scoring run in the Dutch top flight with Willem II Tilburg. He has scored eight goals in seven league games this season and currently lies joint third in the Eredivisie top scorers chart, just two goals adrift of the top scorer. EFE AMBROSE Since departing Scottish champions Celtic for Hibernian in the summer of 2017, Efe Ambrose has become like a player reborn as he is currently enjoying his football. Ambrose, 29, is ever present in the Hibernian team as he has played in all of their 18 league games this season. He scored his first league goal of the season against his former club Celtic, starting the comeback in the game which saw Hibernian come from 2-0 down to draw 2-2. As reward of his impressive performances for Hibernian so far this season, on Tuesday, Ambrose was included in the Scottish Professional Football League (SPFL) Team of the Week. SONE ALUKO After impressing for Fulham in just one season, Sone Aluko moved to fellow Championship club Reading in the summer of 2017 and has continued from where he left off with the London club. He has made 16 appearances out of Reading’s 21 English second-tier games so far this season, scoring two goals from his midfield position. Aluko, 28, made his Super Eagles debut in 2009 in a 1-1 friendly draw against Republic of Ireland. His last appearance for the Eagles was against South Africa in a 2015 AFCON qualifier in 2014 which ended 2-2 in Uyo. Aluko scored the Eagles’ two goals but it was not enough to secure qualification for the Eagles. Featuring regularly and impressing for Reading week in, week out could see Aluko get a surprise recall to the Super Eagles ahead of the 2018 FIFA World Cup. https://www.completesportsnigeria.com/comeback-kids-5-players-crash-super-eagles-world-cup-party/ |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Icon79(m): 7:01pm On Dec 17, 2017 |
Wow. This would be a good move and very well deserved. It would give him Champions match opportunities and expose him to other clubs in bigger leagues. Let's hope it pans out ... Etebo is too good to get stuck in the Portuguese league. O pari terzurum5: 1 Like |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by tbaba1234: 7:05pm On Dec 17, 2017 |
BascoVanVeli: Na wa oh! |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Icon79(m): 7:13pm On Dec 17, 2017 |
Actually that was not a dive because there was a contact. Problem is, most of these refs didn't play football so they are not aware that, when someone is in motion, even the most inconsequential contact can send that person flying. My call on that Ndidi's episode, it was not a penalty but it wasn't a dive either ... just a plain no call. I am positive that Leicester City would win if they challenge that second yellow card but I doubt that they would since it wasn't a straight red. Having said that, you made a good point about the number of matches Ndidi has played this season. I have actually recommended to one of my contacts, who's close to Ndidi, to advise him to fake an injury something in Feb/March period so he can take a few weeks break. I am worried that he has played too much football this season and that might affect him in the World Cup. O pari safarigirl: 2 Likes |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by safarigirl(f): 7:23pm On Dec 17, 2017 |
terzurum5:and if he loses form let's say in February? He should still be in the list based on his performances at the tail end of this year? The only way he can make the 30 man list is if he is involved in the planned friendlies of next year, else, no space. As of stands, Rohr has over thirty players that have been part of his team over the past year and Efe is not one of them. If he doesn't join the fold before May, he cannot stake for a place. Dem no dey just put people inside list like that... See sef, many people are waiting till March to discuss possible players on the list, it's for a reason. |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by terzurum5(m): 7:25pm On Dec 17, 2017 |
(Photo Confirmation) Talented Nigerian Midfielder Signs New Deal With Bournemouth Through a statement on their official website, English Premier League club Bournemouth have announced that talented Nigerian midfielder Nnamdi Ofoborh has signed his first professional contract. The 17-year-old will remain on the books of the Cherries until at least June 30, 2020, having put pen to paper on a fresh two-and-a-half-year contract. Nnamdi is highly regarded at Bournemouth and was named to the provisional roster for the Premier League match against Swansea City on November 25, but missed out on the 18-man match day squad. ''I'm so happy, it's a dream come true it really is,'' Nnamdi stated after penning the new deal. "I've been waiting for a professional contract for a long time, I've worked extremely hard. ''I was released from two clubs before I was lucky enough to get a trial here and I haven't looked back.'' Nnamdi Ofoborh played for the youth teams of Tottenham Hotspur and Millwall prior to his shift to Bournemouth. Igho Kingsley http://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=25850 2 Likes |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by BascoVanVeli(m): 7:34pm On Dec 17, 2017 |
tbaba1234: We have to give MFM credit but Salisu needs to learn how to close a match. He had this problem against Benin but Ezenwa saved his blushes with that pk save. |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by safarigirl(f): 7:37pm On Dec 17, 2017 |
BascoVanVeli:Salisu is running the normal Nigerian Super Eagles team...the ones that become complacent after gaining a lead or lose hope once they concede. |
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