TheGoodJoe:


Always keep in mind a player can be good and left out due to reasons best to the coaches. De Bruyne and Salah at Chelsea clearly highlights this.

If i tell you I wasn't expecting this type of comment from you on this matter call me a lier. Hahaha.

Continue.

Oasis007:


I understand your Point Sir..... but I believe there is U23 Tournament too. The Team is called Home-based Eagles, not Eaglets Sir.

We should be watching the Lads to perhaps discover a Potential(s) who may luckily gate-crash into the Final List for the WC.

So far I'm more impressed with the No. 5 Guy! The Lad is a Gem. He's well composed and very good with both Feet. Faleye is doing fine, but he needs to be polished, hence it's too early to promote him to the main Eagles.

Sir..... this is how we do underestimate locally made Products. This is how we prefer Italian, even Chinese, made Shoes to Aba made Shoes. Let support our locally made Players, they ain't doing bad as some are making it seems.

They top the Group that has Libya in it. A North Africa Team that doesn't require time to acclimatize. They beat the real Team of Libya, not just a Team.

Please, let's appreciate them as far as they are getting the Jobs done.

Sir, the mistake made was carrying these oldies to a tournament that could have served as an opportunity to raise a formidable junior team and unearth young talents with the potential of breaking into the SUPER EAGLES in the near future which would have make for our inability to qualify for any age grade tournaments in the past 3-4yrs.

Oasis007:


The emboldened really makes me laugh Bro. So winning the Trophy does not matter?! Didn't you know it will hugely and positively reflect on the FIFA Ranking?! Didn't you know these Lads would only be rewarded by whatever comes out from the Tournament?!

See.... it's not a must to appreciate them, and we can't all be on the same Page. By God's willing we shall be here to assess the main Eagles Performance at the World Cup.

Bros, Winning trophy matters but wen you are playing a boring football, who will be intrested in watching?
I watched the replay of that Nigeria vs equatorial Guinea match today and even the commentator said it several times that Nigeria have not been playing well.

If they play a good football and don't win the trophy, atleast people will say it that they were entertaining. But when they win the trophy with this style of play, the only thing people will say is that they won by luck or they don't deserve to win.

What I'm trying to say is let them play Nigeria style of football which is entertaining football.

This one they're playing is Salisu football.

Icon4s:


God saved you. Let me retrieve my bulala.

Thank you sire!

somehow:
Yet people watch trash and still support trash from some clubs in Europe (man utd yeye style) make una no kill me o, na joke o

My brother that's what I'm trying to say ooo. Take mourinho for example who have been a winner of trophies except lately have been criticized countless times for playing boring football.
You might be winning trophies but nobody wants to watch boring football.

When ever I'm watching this our chan eagles, before you know it I've slept off. Probably that's how they play in thr NPFL which i hardly watch, i don't know.

AIG07:
Poor football was one of the reasons Nigerians lost interest in the Super Eagles during the mid 2000s. In those years, the Eagles played with little or no passion. Their games was characterised with poor passes, lack of coordination etc.

Many people, even close friends of mine lost interest in watching the national team play despite that they were getting the results then. They did this, not because the team lacked quality but because of the quality of football they were dishing out to people.

The none qualification for the 2006 WC dealt a major blow to the popularity and followership of the Super Eagles. Then came the nick name "Super Chickens". I could beat up anybody that called the Super Eagles that name then. It was so annoying.

Abusule007:

My brother that's what I'm trying to say ooo. Take mourinho for example who have been a winner of trophies except lately have been criticized countless times for playing boring football.
You might be winning trophies but nobody wants to watch boring football.

When ever I'm watching this our chan eagles, before you know it I've slept off. Probably that's how they play in thr NPFL which i hardly watch, i don't know.

Boring football can still be high quality. Sometimes, when a team sets out to defend, it can be boring but it could be a tactical masterpiece.

This one is boring and poor quality.

tbaba1234:


Boring football can still be high quality. Sometimes, when a team sets out to defend, it can be boring but it could be a tactical masterpiece.

This one is boring and poor quality.

You have said it all

Icon4s:


[b]The none qualification for the 2006 WC dealt a major blow to the popularity and followership of the Super Eagles.[/b]Then came the nick name "Super Chickens". I could beat up anybody that called the Super Eagles that name then. It was so annoying.

It was a huge one. The effect still lingers till today. those players that played in that era only had one thing in their mind-how they'll get back to their clubs. They saw themselves as MERCENARIES. That attitude killed those sets.

I still have friends who have not yet reconciled with the SEs. They laugh at me anytime I update my Whatsapp profile to celebrate this crop of Super Eagles. I am Still finding it hard to convince them to have a change of mind...

AIG07:
those players that played in that era only had one thing in their mind-how they'll get back to their clubs. They saw themselves as MERCENARIES. That attitude killed those sets.

I still have friends who have not yet reconciled with the SEs. They laugh at me anytime I update my Whatsapp profile to celebrate this crop of Super Eagles. I am Still finding it hard to convince them to have a change of mind...

No need to convince them.

They are not real followers of the game. They only follow teams that make them happy.

Once it is WC again you see them forming interested.

A friend of mine is an Arsenal fan like me. He claims he does not watch Nigerian games. And he derives pride in saying so.

I saw him recently and asked him how he was coping now that Arsenal are not doing well. At least me I have the Super Eagles to look forward to. He said he now supports Barcelona.
That is how they are. They are not even loyal to their clubs. Safarigirl calls them plastic fans. And that is what they are.

tbaba1234:


This proves to Arsenal that the boy is not ready for first team action or ready for Nigeria as he was unable to break into VVV Venlo team.

The likes of Ayo Akinfe on CE will be preaching for us to take him to Russia

tbaba1234:


Apart from Faleye, none of the others have a super eagles future. Old and not good enough. Faleye's age means he can improve with the right training.

We saw Osas during WAFU. Whenever there was a player who could run at him directly. He was skinned alive. So far, he has not faced any lively winger.

Pls don't say apart from Faleye,any of the boys can make eagles team in the future.

Taribo West was damn terrible during Mauritius 93 benched by Emma Teberen but later came out stronger in the national team.

Kanu Nwankwo couldn't break into Mauritius 93 starting team but later became a force to reckon with in the World of football.

Jonathan Akpoborie was very averaged during 1985 U17 Kodak WC but later became only player in the squad that had successful professional career.

Joseph Yobo was a member of Nigeria 99 that had poor outing but later emerged as one of the reliable player to play in eagles.

On their age,pls how old is Nwakaeme who just got a cap for Eagles.

AIG07:
It was a huge one. The effect still lingers till today. those players that played in that era only had one thing in their mind-how they'll get back to their clubs. They saw themselves as MERCENARIES. That attitude killed those sets.

I still have friends who have not yet reconciled with the SEs. They laugh at me anytime I update my Whatsapp profile to celebrate this crop of Super Eagles. I am Still finding it hard to convince them to have a change of mind...

Boss, truly the S.E really dashed ppus hope back den but I can tell u authoritatively DT 99% of ur paddies who claims not to care abt eagles anymore,still support d eagles "secretly" on match days but not openly like majority of us here do

Icon4s:


The none qualification for the 2006 WC dealt a major blow to the popularity and followership of the Super Eagles. Then came the nick name "Super Chickens". I could beat up anybody that called the Super Eagles that name then. It was so annoying.

Kai I remember that year.. I cried when we didn't qualify. The next day at school, my friends were calling me "Super Cockrell". That's when I started liking Arsenal more.

Kog45:
Pls don't say apart from Faleye,any of the boys can make eagles team in the future.

Taribo West was damn terrible during Mauritius 93 benched by Emma Teberen but later came out stronger in the national team.

Kanu Nwankwo couldn't break into Mauritius 93 starting team but later became a force to reckon with in the World of football.

Jonathan Akpoborie was very averaged during 1985 U17 Kodak WC but later became only player in the squad that had successful professional career.

Joseph Yobo was a member of Nigeria 99 that had poor outing but later emerged as one of the reliable player to play in eagles.

On their age,pls how old is Nwakaeme who just got a cap for Eagles.

What is the common denominator of all the players that you mentioned? Youth, under 20

They were young players in youth competitions. Young players can improve. That is why we wanted a youthful team because they might have a future.

Faleye is young so even if he is not perfect now, he can improve. Is it 37 years old Rabiu Ali that is going to improve?

See that pass from Iwobi earlier....that's what we expect from him

TheGoodJoe:


Always keep in mind a player can be good and left out due to reasons best to the coaches. De Bruyne and Salah at Chelsea clearly highlights this.

Interesting point there. In a recent interview with John Terry, he was asked how he felt now about Lukaku, De Bruyne and Salah being sold by Chelsea. His response was along the lines of "at the time those players did not improve the team". The important phrase there being 'at the time'

tbaba1234:


What is the common denominator of all the players that you mentioned? Youth, under 20

They were young players in youth competitions. Young players can improve. That is why we wanted a youthful team because they might have a future.

Faleye is young so even if he is not perfect now, he can improve. Is it 37 years old Rabiu Ali that is going to improve?

Apart from Rabiu Ali or may be Okpotu,Osas and Ezenwa,pls do we have any of these players who are over 30 years of age cos it seems you don't see anything good in this team,pls softly they are humans like us.

The criticism is just too my much, pls spare them and for saying they can't make Eagles in the future,nobody knows what future holds for him.

Did you know Nwakaeme is 28 years and just got a cap against Algeria playing in Isreali league.Mike Emenalo came from nowhere and gatecrashed into US 94 team around 30 years of age and funny enough he was playing for non league club in Europe.

Icon4s:


Like 1 ,2 or 3 years ago, one would want to watch the NPFL just to assess young players like Obinna Nwobodo, Kingsley Sokari, Junior Ajayi, Ifeanyi Mathew, Ibrahim Alhassan, Karo Etebo, Daniel Etor, Chisom Chikatara, Kunle Odunlami, and a couple of others. But such quality young players are not just there any more.

Then I could forfeit some good EPL games just to watch how these young lads perform in their teams and of course they were easily the shinning stars in their respective teams. They are all gone and so what is left?

I fear for our next U20 and U23 teams. We seem not to have enough quality U19 players presently.

This CHAN team na just patience and humility person go take dey follow them.

I tell you.

If worse comes to worst, na foreign born them we go go find recruit o.

Kog45:
Apart from Rabiu Ali or may be Okpotu,Osas and Ezenwa,pls do we have any of these players who are over 30 years of age cos it seems you don't see anything good in this team,pls softly they are humans like us.

The criticism is just too my much, pls spare them and for saying they can't make Eagles in the future,nobody knows what future holds for him.

Did you know Nwakaeme is 28 years and just got a cap against Algeria playing in Isreali league.Mike Emenalo came from nowhere and gatecrashed into US 94 team at over 30 and funny enough he was playing non league club in Europe.

Judging from d 3 matches so far,if dere would b Amy player to b considered for dis coming world cup asyde Ezenwa, is DT Guy Orji playing No5 position, DT guy is very good with his feet and so calm,DT oda EZE GUY most of us rate most in d defence department, it'd too shaky for my liking,though he has d sign of been a gud defender if his talent can b harnessed into a complete player,he has d height required for a defender

AIG07:
Poor football was one of the reasons Nigerians lost interest in the Super Eagles during the mid 2000s. In those years, the Eagles played with little or no passion. Their games was characterised with poor passes, lack of coordination etc.

Many people, even close friends of mine lost interest in watching the national team play despite that they were getting the results then. They did this, not because the team lacked quality but because of the quality of football they were dishing out to people.

I was one of those people. I not only lost interest in the National Team, but the league after seeing Eyimba conquer the continent and even the age grade competitions.

Even during our 2013 AFCON triumph, the only complete game I watched was the one against Ivory Coast and the finals against Burkina Faso.

Exclusive – Perugia Beat Spezia To Loan Signing Of Roma’s Nura Abdullahi




Highly rated AS Roma Nigerian right back Nura Abdullahi will join Italian Serie B side Perugia on loan for the rest of the season, Owngoalnigeria.com can exclusively reveal.

Nura who recently extended his contract at Roma is yet to play a first team game for the Serie A side, no thanks to injuries and a surgery he underwent to correct a minor heart defect.

This season he has been part of the matchday squad for 8 Serie A games, but same fitness issues that have slowed his progress at the club has also played a role in him not making his debut.

The 20 year old full back was tipped for a return to Serie B side Spezia, but according to his Nigerian representative a move to Perugia is what Roma prefers for his career growth.

”Roma are keen on him joining Perugia and not Spezia, who were also keen on having him back although on loan. He still well loved at Spezia where he got the breakthrough that earned him a move to Roma “, his intermediary told Owngoalnigeria.com.

Comfortable as a right back or winger, Nura will be expected to play a role in helping 14th placed Perugia push for a promotion play off spot at the end of the season.
Presently Perugia are four points away from 8th placed Spezia, who are currently occupying the final promotion play off spot in the Serie B after 22 games.


**Daniel Martins

Source: http://owngoalnigeria.com/2018/01/24/exclusive-perugia-beat-spezia-to-loan-signing-of-romas-nura-abdullahi/

Kog45:
Apart from Rabiu Ali or may be Okpotu,Osas and Ezenwa,pls do we have any of these players who are over 30 years of age cos it seems you don't see anything good in this team,pls softly they are humans like us.

The criticism is just too my much, pls spare them and for saying they can't make Eagles in the future,nobody knows what future holds for him.

Did you know Nwakaeme is 28 years and just got a cap against Algeria playing in Isreali league.Mike Emenalo came from nowhere and gatecrashed into US 94 team at over 30 and funny enough he was playing non league club in Europe.

Just like i have criticized players like Okpotu. I have also praised players like Eze and Faleye. I have also praised the center defense for the good job so far.

If i see positives, i will mention them.

Maybe some players will have a late bloom and play for Nigeria but younger players have better chances.

Sadiq Umar To NAC Breda On Loan From Roma 80% Done – Agent Confirms



Roma Nigerian striker Sadiq Umar has gotten his wish to leave Italy as he is few details away from agreeing a loan move to Dutch side NAC Breda from Roma following the termination of his loan deal with fellow Serie A side Torino.

Sadiq impressed in the three games he played for Torino in the Serie A, but he still wasn’t considered good enough to command a regular shirt in the team.

Last season injuries and fitness issues affected his time at Bologna where he was also on loan for the season. However, his impressive form for Roma in pre season earned him a contract extension at the club.

The striker who represented Nigeria at the Rio 2016 Olympic, and finished as top scorer with four goals will in the coming days join NAC Breda on loan for the rest of the season.

” The move is 80% done. The only reason why it is not yet official is because Roma want to sort out the future of Edin Dzeko before giving their green light for the move to happen”, his Nigerian Intermediary told Owngoalnigeria.com in an exclusive chat.

” Sadiq had options from France, Germany and Portugal but there is the promise of regular game time at NAC Breda, something he needs at this stage of his career”, he concluded.
NAC Breda are 16th on the 18 team log of the Eredivisie with 16 points from 19 games, no thanks to their goal shy strikers as they have only found the back of the net 20 times.
They will be hoping Sadiq provide the goals that will help them preserve their top division status, as they are presently one point away from relegation to the second division.


**Daniel Martins


Source: http://owngoalnigeria.com/2018/01/24/sadiq-umar-to-nac-breda-on-loan-from-roma-80-done-agent-confirms/

Iwobi has put in a defensive shift.. 5 tackles so far...

tbaba1234:
Iwobi has put in a defensive shift.. 5 tackles so far...

the guy just dey mark Moses..

Well thats not how they play in the NPFL, go watch some of the live matches in person.

Abusule007:

My brother that's what I'm trying to say ooo. Take mourinho for example who have been a winner of trophies except lately have been criticized countless times for playing boring football.
You might be winning trophies but nobody wants to watch boring football.

When ever I'm watching this our chan eagles, before you know it I've slept off. Probably that's how they play in thr NPFL which i hardly watch, i don't know.

tbaba1234:


Just like i have criticized players like Okpotu. I have also praised players like Eze and Faleye. I have also praised the center defense for the good job so far.

If i see positives, i will mention them.

Maybe some players will have a late bloom and play for Nigeria but younger players have better chances.

Better

tbaba1234:
Iwobi has put in a defensive shift.. 5 tackles so far...

But on BBC forum,fans re blaming iwobi and lacazette for been too poor on d pitch

elyte89:



But on BBC forum,fans re blaming iwobi and lacazette for been too poor on d pitch

Iwobi has lost the ball a few times but defensively, he has been good

TheSuperNerd:
Exclusive – Perugia Beat Spezia To Loan Signing Of Roma’s Nura Abdullahi




Highly rated AS Roma Nigerian right back Nura Abdullahi will join Italian Serie B side Perugia on loan for the rest of the season, Owngoalnigeria.com can exclusively reveal.

Nura who recently extended his contract at Roma is yet to play a first team game for the Serie A side, no thanks to injuries and a surgery he underwent to correct a minor heart defect.

This season he has been part of the matchday squad for 8 Serie A games, but same fitness issues that have slowed his progress at the club has also played a role in him not making his debut.

The 20 year old full back was tipped for a return to Serie B side Spezia, but according to his Nigerian representative a move to Perugia is what Roma prefers for his career growth.

”Roma are keen on him joining Perugia and not Spezia, who were also keen on having him back although on loan. He still well loved at Spezia where he got the breakthrough that earned him a move to Roma “, his intermediary told Owngoalnigeria.com.

Comfortable as a right back or winger, Nura will be expected to play a role in helping 14th placed Perugia push for a promotion play off spot at the end of the season.
Presently Perugia are four points away from 8th placed Spezia, who are currently occupying the final promotion play off spot in the Serie B after 22 games.


**Daniel Martins

Source: http://owngoalnigeria.com/2018/01/24/exclusive-perugia-beat-spezia-to-loan-signing-of-romas-nura-abdullahi/

Perugia. Each time I see that name I remember our Bundle of skills - Christian Ndubuisi Obodo.

Xhaka!!!!