Kog45:
Kai safari,no need for that prayer.In the next 5 months a lot to would be exposed and we will know who is who regards goalkeepers.

I watched Algeria match again yesterday and I will not deceive you Ezenwa needs to work hard to be number one.

all these arguments that someone will still not be good enoghh unless he plays 'high intensity' games is tiring.

Uzoho will not get that chance, we don't have any competitive games coming up, so why can't he be judged by what we see him in?

If we cannot give someone a chance until another person is declared unfit, then no wahala, let someone be unfit then.

Sometimes, we say we shouldn't wish bad on our players, but many will not give good players a chance if bad does not befall the ones they are comfortable with.

Imagine if Shehu performed well against Argentina, how would Ebuehi have gotten a chance to pocket Di Maria?

Icon4s:


For Ezenwa, 2 from penalty kicks.

For Ajiboye all 4 from open play.

Sir,i wish Ezenwa and Ajiboye well.I think both are Nigerians,so no wahala,anyone in goal gets my total support.

safarigirl:
all these arguments that someone will still not be good enoghh unless he plays 'high intensity' games is tiring.

Uzoho will not get that chance, we don't have any competitive games coming up, so why can't he be judged by what we see him in?

If we cannot give someone a chance until another person is declared unfit, then no wahala, let someone be unfit then.

Sometimes, we say we shouldn't wish bad on our players, but many will not give good players a chance if bad does not befall the ones they are comfortable with.

Imagine if Shehu performed well against Argentina, how would Ebuehi have gotten a chance to pocket Di Maria?

Uzoho has my vote in the next friendly and wish the young man well cos i watched Algeria match again yesterday and with what i saw,hope Rohr get it right

Looolll.... yeah... and Ola Aina and Idowu have been getting more games compared to Echiejile... Echiejile is ahead in that position based on his understanding of the team (due to his long stay with them) and his experience but by game time, we both know he is far behind. He is only just trying to pick up after his latest move.

Victor Moses and John Mikel Obi are undisputed certainties for Russia. But for Echiejile... the jury is still out until the final list is released.


Also take note of this Rohr comment....

"You have to respect what the former players have done in the past but be careful that you don't try to bring them back because people think so," Rohr continued.

That is for those who keep bringing up names like Dele Aiyenugba and co..... in the end, I just believe Rohr will pick the "best" for "the team"

somehow:
From the bolded, he mentioned 3 experienced players in each position and some people think Rohr is going to let sentiments becloud his judgement.

He stated that players wanting to go to the worldcup must be playing regularly, didn't say must play for Barcelona. Notice to everyone.

Na their way

tbaba1234:


To be honest, the report by Owngoalnigeria is poor. It should at least have quoted the people making these accusations or named the players in question.

Are you saying haven't had countless of superb performances from Echiejile in his sojourn with the SE? I believe you're not among the sigh sighted and short memory type of Nigerians out there. If it's by 45 mins, then no player in the SE color is bad.

TheSuperNerd:
That full half performance came against a world class Argentina team. This is why it is such a big deal Monsieur... We saw Idowu's quality proven against one of the best teams in the world.... and against one of their top talents in Cristian Pavon.

It is the quality that can displace Echiejile... but when it comes down to experience, this is why Echiejile still edges and remains Rohr's no.1 and if what we say here do not matter outside NL then why do you also contribute and bother so much with commenting at all? loooolll....

Sure, the friendlies will show who is a reliable player and who's one hit one wonder.

Kog45:
Thank you my man,Emenalo had just training to sent Ugbade out of US 94 squad, Enyeama had just Kenya friendly to become 2nd choice to 2002 WC.

I think friendlies are coming up,no hidden place for any player whether Echiejele still have it,the friendlies would judge.

Over the years Echiejele has been our weakest link in the Eagles. The only reason he keeps getting invite is solely because Coaches "perceive" him to be "experienced."

Maybe he gets call up because of his level headed attitude and calm composure, because everything else is zero. He's got experience and nothing else.

As for the Goal Keepers, if we miss the opportunity to elevate Uzoho just because we feel he's a rockie, tell me, when will he become a "goodie?" after the WC? You guys should think beyond your nose. Yes i agree, all we see in him is pure potential, nothing else! Alas, potentials don't blossom if you don't put it into usage, polish it, utilize it and expand it. And right now, Uzoho's potential has been tested and tried. He has been polished and continues to gets polished. He has been utilized and is now being exposed and expanded.

Look into his eyes! You see fire burning to explode. I saw that fire against Agentina when he made some bad ass saves. The guy is hungry. He is intimidating to his opponents. He is composed and confident. What else do you want from a good goal keeper? I'll tell you what he needs instead - PLATFORM!

He needs the platform to shine and blossom. He needs the platform to become more experienced, because every game he plays adds up to build that confidence and experience.

But know this, many times, "PLAFORMS don't matter, its the INDIVIDUAL standing on them!"

Apkeyi had his chances, he ruined it. Ezenwa got his too, but he's not taking it seriously because he's simply just not good enough. Then came Uzoho, in just 45Mins, dudes wins over the coach and the whole world pays him respect. What transpired? The Individual uniqueness, giftedness, and raw talent, took centre stage.

Some people were created by Platforms, but others CREATE their own Platforms and make it theirs.

Ezenwa is unserious and makes costly mistakes, Akpeyi is shaky shaky daddy, Uzoho is composed and confident, and mind you, Nigeria didn't create this Platform for him, he created it for himself at Depotivo when he took centre stage that even the spanish media recognized him and paid him respect!!!

What else do you want from the young man?

Funny you, you are trying to yank off Echiejile from the statement the coach made? Well na your comment and your opinion, the coach has spoken. He has mentioned the team's backbones in each position except the GK position which isn't clear.

If na by where person dey play, then Ezenwa should kick world cup bye bye because he hardly played club football for months.

TheSuperNerd:
Looolll.... yeah... and Ola Aina and Idowu have been getting more games compared to Echiejile... Echiejile is ahead in that position based on his understanding of the team (due to his long stay with them) and his experience but by game time, we both know he is far behind. He is only just trying to pick up after his latest move.

Victor Moses and John Mikel Obi are undisputed certainties for Russia. But for Echiejile... the jury is still out until the final list is released.


Also take note of this Rohr comment....

"You have to respect what the former players have done in the past but be careful that you don't try to bring them back because people think so," Rohr continued.

That is for those who keep bringing up names like Dele Aiyenugba and co..... in the end, I just believe Rohr will pick the "best" for "the team"

1 The GK issue was not referred to in this context. Because it will automatically apply to the young keepers as well who have not been part of this team. And Rohr won’t have even considered Enyeama in the first place.

2. Echiejile’s chances in making it to Russia looks bright especially if he gets game time wherever he plays, but there is no guarantee he will be a starter in Russia

3. Old SE players from the past who have not been part of this team have a slim chance.

4. There will be few slots for grabs.

5. Rohr seems stuck on Osimhen.

TheSuperNerd:
The interview some referred to I think... note every word and the bolded-italicised

Gernot Rohr vows to stick with core squad for World Cup
By Gbenga Adewoye, Correspondent



Despite unconvincing showings from his goalkeepers, the Super Eagles gaffer has ruled out bringing new players into the team ahead of the showpiece
Nigeria coach Gernot Rohr has revealed his intention to stick with the players who earned Nigeria a ticket to the 2018 Fifa World Cup.

The Super Eagles will compete for honours when the competition begins in June - and they have been zone alongside Argentina, Croatia and Iceland in Group D.

And despite unconvincing displays by goalkeeper Daniel Akpeyi, Ikechukwu Ezenwa, Francis Uzoho coupled with the unavailability of first-choice goalkeeper Carl Ikeme, the German tactician has reinstated his decision not to bring in fresh legs ahead of the showpiece.


“We have built a good environment for the team and I believe all the players gave everything to secure the ticket to Russia," Rohr told BBC Sport .
"It looks very impossible to get Carl Ikeme to play in Russia, but Ikechukwu Ezenwa showed in big matches so far that he can be in goal.
“The young boy Uzoho had a great game against Argentina so I've sent the goalkeeper trainer to continue to provide support for this boy in Spain.

"We are not limited as we also have other goalkeepers like Akpeyi, Ajiboye and Alampasu in the team, so I believe we are fine."



"You have to respect what the former players have done in the past but be careful that you don't try to bring them back because people think so," Rohr continued.

"We have big experience in captain [John] Mikel Obi, Victor Moses and our left back Elderson who is now playing in Belgium.

"If we feel the need to strengthen this squad we know what to do because for nearly two years now we've had a good atmosphere so far. Another good news is that the young striker in Wolfsburg [Victor] Osimhen is also playing now.

"I will make the [provisional] squad based on this group and also give one of the CHAN boys a chance as well.
"We can't just keep bringing in player after player when you already have those who have proven that they can do the job.”

The Super Eagles will have to navigate their way past Argentina, Iceland and Croatia in Group D to make it to the knock-out stage.


Source: http://www.goal.com/en-ng/news/super-eagles-boss-gernot-rohr-vows-to-stick-with-core-squad/1qfrsg0m7iktu11mj64p51cqux


Russia 2018 WC Countdown: 110 days 3 hours 7mins to go

I want to see Uzoho for 90 mins against Poland and if he does well, another 90 mins against Serbia, and if he performs well again, Rohr should just use that keeper trainer gum am, because we will be grooming him for the #1 spot.

Joebie:
I want to see Uzoho for 90 mins against Poland and if he does well, another 90 mins against Serbia, and if he performs well again, Rohr should just use that keeper trainer gum am, because we will be grooming him for the #1 spot.

When he's not d only keeper invited, let c odas too,what if akpeyi keeps better nko

Icon4s:


Before we throw Echiejile overboard I hope we know Brian Idowu is still Russian.

Didn't someone say here he has sorted all that out now..and perhaps all am looking for is really good performance from echiejile and not hide under the cloak that he is one of the most experienced players..it looks like that guys performance level has dropped tremendously, he could prove me wrong with the upcoming friendlies..

Icon79:
Good point! For Joel to make the team, he needs to demonstrate that he's head and shoulders ahead of Ogu, Agu and Etebo. Personally, I will rate him higher than Ogu and Agu; but I don't know if he could show Rohr enough within the limited time remaining to be considered ahead of either Ogu or Agu. Something tells me that Joel might miss out.


O pari

From what I can see comparing thier pedigree past, present and as well as consistency. Joel leaves them eating dust, Joel Haa continously played in Seria A apart from Injury has been very consistent.

None of Agu or Ogu players have reached the heights Joel has reached. They are all playing in the backwaters of Europe Turkey and Isreal. Furthermore, they are not the most outstanding players in thier respective leagues.

Joel for me first choice it's a no contest but this is the NFF and nothing will suprise me.

Humility017:

provided one of ebuehi, Aina, Shehu and idowu is not dropped for him....

rohr is threading on a wrong path....by sticking to elderson

You don't live on past glories.

Echiejile was good in the past but we are talking present continous Echiejile is not old but his form has dropped very badly.

He is now a very obvious weak link in the team and in some regards s liability.

Leicester City is 1 goal down. Iheanacho and Diabete comes in at 61 minutes for Danny Simpison and demaria Gray. Mahrez is still in the game. P
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I guess coach puel is desperately looking for a goal

Reason. U can’t use one match to judge any keeper. Our #1 keeper also needs consistent games with SE.

Uzoho has shown great potential. If he continues that way, he should be left for consistency sake.

Akpeyi may post a good show one game and be abysmal in the next. I doubt he will get another chance. . Forget Rohr’s diplomatic talk.

elyte89:




When he's not d only keeper invited, let c odas too,what if akpeyi keeps better nko

Looolll.... Superb performances.... Look, if Echiejile have had any sort of "superb" performances in recent times, we won't even be having this discussion...

What he had had are decent performances of late. Judging his performance as a stand alone, you will hardly find "superb" as a label for Echiejile's performances. Let us be honest abeg. As for Echiejile's place on that plane to Russia, I recall also being among the few who said that Rohr will likely take him to Russia as long he plays and also based on his experience and his being part of the team's WC campaign through out as the team's no.1 LB.

And Idowu's 45 mins as well as Ebuehi's 45 mins all against Argentina were truly top notch. This was Argentina. Rohr's biggest opponent/test since he took over. And the players he selected for that game that passed in flying colors cannot be ignored. THEY HELD THEIR OWN AGAINST A WORLD CLASS TEAM NOT BASED ON "NAME" ALONE BUT ALSO BASED ON THE PLAYERS PARADED THAT DAY BY ARGENTINA. One cannot look past that so easily. Even Rohr cannot which is why he mentions once that Idowu will not just be an interpreter for the team in Russia. Or you never heard him say that, since you are the one with long-term memory... Lol

somehow:
Are you saying haven't had countless of superb performances from Echiejile in his sojourn with the SE? I believe you're not among the sigh sighted and short memory type of Nigerians out there. If it's by 45 mins, then no player in the SE color is bad.

Mujtahida:

What was Ezenwa's level of exposure before the Cameroun double header? His exposure was very low YET today now it's the exposure that he got during the WCQ that is now being used to argue in his favor, forgetting that if we had not been forced by Akpeyi's injury Ezenwa would perhaps have never had the chance. My point is Icon4s argues against giving rooky gks a chance and then when they are given a chance he uses that experience and test the gk got from that chance to argue against giving another rooky the same chance. That's the point ChrisKels made when he talked about double standards.

I know that the gk is sensitive. It's not for rookies. But we are in a crisis. Rookies(Uzoho, Ezenwa) and Rusties (Aiyenugba, Ejide) and Shakies (Akpeyi) are what we got.


We are looking for a gk who's been exposed and tested at the club level but Akpeyi fits that bill yet he simply has failed to rise up to the occasion for us. We do not have gk exposed at club level. Has Ezenwa' best been seen? Has his worse been seen? NO! Like tbaba1234 said he was ably shielded by the defence in the matches he played. In other words Ezenwa and Uzoho at the same level.

I repeat WE ARE IN A CRISIS. It's time to take a risk.

true talk

Call it yank off if it makes you feel better but all I did was to give you the context under which Rohr mentions Echiejile. You don't expect Rohr to dispose of Echiejile who featured in all important games of the WC Qualifiers and who has been Rohr's no.1 LB since he took over.... It won't happen. And herein lies our dilemma, Echiejile is not the force he once was and he was never even spectacular as our LB but he was decent. But now even his decency has dropped. But as long as he plays, he will make the team to Russia based on one solid parameter.... "Experience" backed up by his contributions during the WC qualifiers.

But we all know that if we go by quality alone.... He stands no chance against Idowu and Aina.

In Mikel's role, who challenges his quality? Who?

In Victor Moses' nko?? Who naa?

But in Echiejile... His quality is called into question in the presence of Idowu and Aina without question. Finito.

But in all... He will be in Russia unless injury stops him (God forbid).... **And I kinda feel some hands smack me from behind for saying God Forbid...**

somehow:
Funny you, you are trying to yank off Echiejile from the statement the coach made? Well na your comment and your opinion, the coach has spoken. He has mentioned the team's backbones in each position except the GK position which isn't clear.

If na by where person dey play, then Ezenwa should kick world cup bye bye because he hardly played club football for months.

komekn:


From what I can see comparing thier pedigree past, present and as well as consistency. Joel leaves them eating dust, Joel Haa continously played in Seria A apart from Injury has been very consistent.

None of Agu or Ogu players have reached the heights Joel has reached. They are all playing in the backwaters of Europe Turkey and Isreal. Furthermore, they are not the most outstanding players in thier respective leagues.

Joel for me first choice it's a no contest but this is the NFF and nothing will suprise me.

Joel Obi is good,no doubt... and really better than Ogu and Agu on club level, but we are talking national team here... Not all players replicate their club form with the national team....So hold u beer and see what Joel will bring to d team before u start accusing the NFF...

Jordan Torunarigha is currently in action for Hertha Berlin SC against The German Lords, Bayern Munich in the bundesliga.

Will be interesting to see how he fares today against Germany's best side.

komekn:


You don't live on past glories.

Echiejile was good in the past but we are talking present continous Echiejile is not old but his form has dropped very badly.

He is now a very obvious weak link in the team and in some regards s liability.

I quite agree with you sir...
it fear me more...to think that one of these young players - aina, ebuehi,shehu and idowu will be dropped for him.
this young lads are all promising players....the future of the team and presenly they're well ahead of him

TheSuperNerd:
Call it yank off if it makes you feel better but all I did was to give you the context under which Rohr mentions Echiejile. You don't expect Rohr to dispose of Echiejile who featured in all important games of the WC Qualifiers and who has been Rohr's no.1 LB since he took over.... It won't happen. And herein lies our dilemma, Echiejile is not the force he once was and he was never even spectacular as our LB but he was decent. But now even his decency has dropped. But as long as he plays, he will make the team to Russia based on one solid parameter.... "Experience" backed up by his contributions during the WC qualifiers.

But we all know that if we go by quality alone.... He stands no chance against Idowu and Aina.

In Mikel's role, who challenges his quality? Who?

In Victor Moses' nko?? Who naa?

But in Echiejile... His quality is called into question in the presence of Idowu and Aina without question. Finito.

But in all... He will be in Russia unless injury stops him (God forbid).... **And I kinda feel some hands smack me from behind for saying God Forbid...**

to think that one of Aina/Idowu will be sacrificed for his inclusion leaves me worried....
I will really want Aina to make this team same wit ebuehi both players are promising same wit shehu he has never disappoint

TheSuperNerd:
Looolll.... Superb performances.... Look, if Echiejile have had any sort of "superb" performances in recent times, we won't even be having this discussion...

What he had had are decent performances of late. Judging his performance as a stand alone, you will hardly find "superb" as a label for Echiejile's performances. Let us be honest abeg. As for Echiejile's place on that plane to Russia, I recall also being among the few who said that Rohr will likely take him to Russia as long he plays and also based on his experience and his being part of the team's WC campaign through out as the team's no.1 LB.

And Idowu's 45 mins as well as Ebuehi's 45 mins all against Argentina were truly top notch. This was Argentina. Rohr's biggest opponent/test since he took over. And the players he selected for that game that passed in flying colors cannot be ignored. THEY HELD THEIR OWN AGAINST A WORLD CLASS TEAM NOT BASED ON "NAME" ALONE BUT ALSO BASED ON THE PLAYERS PARADED THAT DAY BY ARGENTINA. One cannot look past that so easily. Even Rohr cannot which is why he mentions once that Idowu will not just be an interpreter for the team in Russia. Or you never heard him say that, since you are the one with long-term memory... Lol

with the bolded...meaning Aina is likely going to give way for Elderson...?
I really don't fancy this move...

Joebie:
I want to see Uzoho for 90 mins against Poland and if he does well, another 90 mins against Serbia, and if he performs well again, Rohr should just use that keeper trainer gum am, because we will be grooming him for the #1 spot.

a good 90 mins against Poland should be enough to seal his place as super eagles No.1.

one thing we still haven't understand about ezenwa is that...he always rush out from his line....and there by leaving space for a talented player to chip the ball off his head...he did this severally in this last Chan

you know he is not that tall but him always rushing out may gift a player like messi 5 goals in a match...

Humility017:


a good 90 mins against Poland should be enough to seal his place as super eagles No.1.

one thing we still haven't understand about ezenwa is that...he always rush out from his line....and there by leaving space for a talented player to chip the ball off his head...he did this severally in this last Chan

you know he is not that tall but him always rushing out may gift a player like messi 5 goals in a match...

Yeah his rushing out would be dangerous against a player like Messi.

somehow:
Are you saying haven't had countless of superb performances from Echiejile in his sojourn with the SE? I believe you're not among the sigh sighted and short memory type of Nigerians out there. If it's by 45 mins, then no player in the SE color is bad.

brother we are no longer living on the past.
you will agree wit me...that during the qualifiers elderson was our weakest link in the defense....then he was even in Turkey...though from some of his club highlights posted here...he played below par most times..
why can't we fix it...fix this defensive problem by putting round peg in round hole...

presently you can't compare a player like Aina and elderson....forget this experience talk...his so called experience will keep him glued to the bench had it been he was in the English championship......

I am not sayn he should be dropped indescrimately but presently those guys- Aina and ebuehi all proved better at the moment

Daejoyoung:

Yeah his rushing out would be dangerous against a player like Messi.

I tell you...my brother during the Chan tourney I became scared when I saw this...which means he still haven't learn anything yet...ajiboye unlike him never act in such manner....

I think...the problem wit ezenwa is so much...something we can't work with prior the World cup....uzoho should be trusted and allowed to man the post if he proves better during the friendlies...if not...leaving our world cup goal keeping role in the hands of akpeyi and ezenwa gonna be too risky....

though I don't really know about Dele fitness and I can't tell how good he is...because i haven't watch him play for a long time don't even know which team he play for...
but I still think he is not in rohr's plans...

Daejoyoung:

Yeah his rushing out would be dangerous against a player like Messi.

That very wicked man! That alien born of asgardian and Krytonian cross-mating Just see how he punished Chelsea for that mistake...

That is just part of what he brings to any side he features for. Messi is just one of such quality our defence will take on at the mundial but thankfully it cannot get any worse than facing Messi....

He is indeed the punisher and.......

Icon4s:


Bros please let's not start anything that will lead to a break down of law and order here.

Let's respect each others' views please.

but I never said anything wrong...just trying to express my opinion....
I respect his views as well

I really cannot tell but truly Echiejile remains Rohr's no.1 unless...... *I'll add no more to that*

Humility017:

with the bolded...meaning Aina is likely going to give way for Elderson...?
I really don't fancy this move...