LOL @rotting on Chelsea bench
You guys would not kill me here!


O pari o

Danielnino00:




When Mikel was on rotting on d Chelsea bench in his last season there but still got starting shirt in d SE,was it on merit or quota system??


Musa's world cup spot was in danger due to lack of game time at Leicester, but that has been fixed.. so nobody is on course to displace him.. not even Mr.injury...

Icon79:
I was never a big fan of Ahmed Musa, even at his best. He tends to blow hot and cold. And his football IQ ain't the best either.


O pari

Musa is better than Ajayi..

Yes, he could be frustrating but he is important.

He gave 2 assists coming in as a late sub against Algeria and Argentina

Icon4s:

True. Especially Eze and Gabriel.

and Ajayi

Hmm. I was honestly unaware that Ahmed Musa has a lot of fan in this forum.

Unfortunately, you guys might be left a little disappointed on this one. I think Musa burned his bridge with Rohr when he declined to be the assistant captain, after Mikel was made the permanent captain. I don't see him going to Russia with Rohr unless there's an order from the above ... and there should be. After all, this is Nigeria we're talking about


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Humility017:

forget it...dude has been playing consistently in Russia in the last few weeks....that enough to earn him a call up. don't forget that's Russia...the venue of the forthcoming world cup....

ajayi I believe is just there to get experience...dude will likely get few minutes combo that's all....for him to bench any of the top 6 forwards barring any injury is not possible....

I have never liked his game tho. I mean, even after the brace he scored against Argentina, I still didn't rate him that highly ... there's something about his game that frustrates da heck outta me


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tbaba1234:


Musa is better than Ajayi..

Yes, he could be frustrating but he is important.

He gave 2 assists coming in as a late sub against Algeria and Argentina

Then I personally think you don't follow current affairs of late. Just go to Ahmed Musa's IG page and see who was at his base about a week ago then inform us.

Icon79:
Hmm. I was honestly unaware that Ahmed Musa has a lot of fan in this forum.

Unfortunately, you guys might be left a little disappointed on this one. I think Musa burned his bridge with Rohr when he declined to be the assistant captain, after Mikel was made the permanent captain. I don't see him going to Russia with Rohr unless there's an order from the above ... and there should be. After all, this is Nigeria we're talking about


O pari

Hmm. OK, maybe all has been settled. However, you don't take the actions of oyibo people on face value tho. Many of them would smile with you ... wine and dine you then stick you a rugged one on the back. Trust me, I learned that the hard way


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Dedebanky85:
Then I personally think you don't follow current affairs of late. Just go to Ahmed Musa's IG page and see who was at his base about a week ago then inform us.

Icon79:
Hmm. OK, maybe all has been settled. However, you don't take the actions of oyibo people on face value tho. Many of them would smile with you ... wine and dine you then stick you a rugged one on the back. Trust me, I learned that the hard way


O pari

Indeed u did learn..
just a few pages back u were endorsing a lifetime contract for Rohr,but today u remember that he is an Oyibo man that can backstab us later... all because of Musa

Icon79:
Hmm. I was honestly unaware that Ahmed Musa has a lot of fan in this forum.

Unfortunately, you guys might be left a little disappointed on this one. I think Musa burned his bridge with Rohr when he declined to be the assistant captain, after Mikel was made the permanent captain. I don't see him going to Russia with Rohr unless there's an order from the above ... and there should be. After all, this is Nigeria we're talking about


O pari

Are you talking about the same Musa that Rohr visited last week while he was in Russia for a conference? Did you miss out on Musa's effusive and heartfelt appreciative tweet of the fatherly gesture?

Abusule007:
Rohr invites Mikel, Onazi, Moses, 25 others for Poland, Serbia friendlies



Super Eagles’ Technical Adviser, Gernot Rohr has listed captain Mikel John Obi, midfielder Ogenyi Onazi and playmaker Victor Moses in his 28 –man squad to battle Poland’s fellow Eagles and Serbia in pre-FIFA World Cup friendly matches this month.




Home –based goalkeeper Ikechukwu Ezenwa, who stood between the pipes for the very crucial last four World Cup qualifying games (home-and-away to Cameroon, home to Zambia and away to Algeria), leads the goalkeeping section and will be joined by new boy Francis Uzoho and Daniel Akpeyi.



Former junior international Kenneth Omeruo is back among the defenders, as Joel Obi among the midfielders, while Eagles’ B stalwarts, defender Stephen Eze and forward Gabriel Okechukwu, are also handed opportunities.



Russia –based Brian Idowu, who scored against Argentina on his debut in a friendly in Krasnodar in November last year, and Al Ahly of Egypt’s Junior Ajayi, who earned an Olympic bronze in Brazil in 2016, are also called.



Three –time African champions Nigeria will trade tackles with the Bialo-Czerwoni (White and Red) or Eagles, as the Senior National Team of Poland is known, at the 43,000 –capacity Stadium Wroclaw on Friday, 23rd March 2018.



Four days later, the Eagles will take to the pitch against the Senior National Team of Serbia at The Hive, London - home ground of Barnet FC and London Bees.



These are the first two in a list of six friendly encounters planned for the Super Eagles by the Nigeria Football Federation ahead of the 21st FIFA World Cup finals in the Russian Federation this summer.



THE FULL LIST



Goalkeepers: Francis Uzoho (Deportivo La Coruna, Spain); Ikechukwu Ezenwa (Enyimba FC); Daniel Akpeyi (Chippa United, South Africa)



Defenders: Abdullahi Shehu (Bursaspor FC, Turkey); Tyronne Ebuehi (Ado Den Haag, The Netherlands); Olaoluwa Aina (Hull City, England); Elderson Echiejile (Cercle Brugge KSV, Belgium); Brian Idowu (Amkar Perm, Russia); Chidozie Awaziem (Nantes FC, France); William Ekong (Bursaspor FC, Turkey); Leon Balogun (FSV Mainz 05, Germany); Kenneth Omeruo (Kasimpasa FC, Turkey); Stephen Eze (Lokomotiv Plovdiv, Bulgaria)



Midfielders: Mikel John Obi (Tianjin Teda, China); Ogenyi Onazi (Trabzonspor FC, Turkey); Wilfred Ndidi (Leicester City, England); Oghenekaro Etebo (Las Palmas, Spain); John Ogu (Hapoel Be’er Sheva, Israel); Uche Agbo (Standard Liege, Belgium); Joel Obi (Torino FC, Italy)



Forwards: Ahmed Musa (CSKA Moscow, Russia); Kelechi Iheanacho (Leicester City, England); Moses Simon (KAA Gent, Belgium); Victor Moses (Chelsea FC, England); Odion Ighalo (Changchun Yatai, China); Alex Iwobi (Arsenal FC, England); Junior Ajayi (Al Ahly, Egypt); Gabriel Okechukwu (Akwa United)

God bless Rohr

no sentiment what so ever. Perform and get called up.

ANS appears to be implying something about Simon Moses.. Read the thread below

tbaba1234:
ANS appears to be implying something about Simon Moses.. Read the thread below

I'm not understanding.....

Icon79:
Hmm. I was honestly unaware that Ahmed Musa has a lot of fan in this forum.

Unfortunately, you guys might be left a little disappointed on this one. I think Musa burned his bridge with Rohr when he declined to be the assistant captain, after Mikel was made the permanent captain. I don't see him going to Russia with Rohr unless there's an order from the above ... and there should be. After all, this is Nigeria we're talking about


O pari

You say musa no dey go Russia ? Abi my eyes dey deceive me here ?

Danielnino00:



I'm not understanding.....

I think, he is just attacking the player for some personal reasons.. Time will tell.

The Egyptian league is not as bad as you guys are making it seem! It is probably the most respected and best league from Africa. The same league where the legendary Egyptian goalkeeper spent his career and he was still class even after coming out of retirement, Ramadan sohbi came straight from Al Aly to stoke city and he dosent look out of place in the league.
Ajayi of two years ago is not the same now. he's experienced, scored goals, won cups, became the best player of arguably the best team and league in Africa! That's not a small feat, most importantly he improved his game in such a short time. He made caf team of year, yes he's not the best striker Africa has, but he's the best striker playing in Africa.
From his recent games I watched He's a complete forward, he's very good in the air, effective on the wings, good movement, decent technique, super hardworking and he's very strong and fast! He's a goal scorer and a creator. Most important he's Team player! never gives defenders a moment of peace.
The friendlies will be a chance to show the stuff he's made of!
I know I'd prefer him to ideye!

Ajayi wey never kick one ball for SEs na him some people think go displace Ighalo.

It's either he grabs the only slot for the 3rd CF(that is, if rohr is considering taking 3 CFs) or wait till post world cup.

8 Goals in 30 games in Egypt(Moroof comes to mind) is good but not enough to convince someone like me...

tbaba1234:


I think, he is just attacking the player for some personal reasons.. Time will tell.

U mean d editor of ANS??


Did Simon ever live in Niger republic ??

AIG07:
Ajayi wey never kick one ball for SEs na him some people think go displace Ighalo.

It's either he grabs the only slot for the 3rd CF(that is, if rohr is considering taking 3 CFs) or wait till post world cup.

8 Goals in 30 games in Egypt(Moroof comes to mind) is good but not enough to convince someone like me...

8 goals and 9 assists in 23 games in Al Ahly Egypt l guess.
Let's wait until the friendlies though, l like lghalo, but is lghalo a consistent finisher? lghalo is good but he is the only true no 9 in the team, and he is not the most effective under pressure. Ajayi could be a good substitute for him, if Ajayi proves himself in the friendlies.

AIG07:
Ajayi wey never kick one ball for SEs na him some people think go displace Ighalo.

It's either he grabs the only slot for the 3rd CF(that is, if rohr is considering taking 3 CFs) or wait till post world cup.

8 Goals in 30 games in Tunisia is good but not enough to convince someone like me...

Egypt not Tunisia Sir..


But honestly, what some people here don't understand is that Ajayi callup was more of a formality.. He made the CAF XI(not on merit self) and is in good form in Egypt. If Rohr didn't call him up,the Nigerian media might start criticizing him..
One thing is for sued though,if Ajayi doesn't impress well enough in camp,he mayn't even make d 30 man list... Chidi Nwakali was invited last year and some people said he was d solution to our overdependence on Mikel.. where is Chidi now??

Rohr already has the list of at least 80% of d players going to Russia.. save for the GK role,he might just b looking for backups for d other roles..

No sir, that's not exactly what I said.

I said that if Junior Ajayi is as good as advertised then Musa might be the striker to miss out, based on the fact that he hasn't really started any games for the team recently. However, I added that the Nigerian factor would ensure that Musa is included in the team, come hell or high water.


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andrew444:


You say musa no dey go Russia ? Abi my eyes dey deceive me here ?

Icon79:
No sir, that's not exactly what I said.

I said that if Junior Ajayi is as good as advertised then Musa might be the striker to miss out, based on the fact that he hasn't really started any games for the team recently. However, I added that the Nigerian factor would ensure that Musa is included in the team, come hell or high water.


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lol I don't think junior Ajayi will push musa out oo

Yeah, I just heard about the visit. But don't get carried away ... that might be the kiss


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Mujtahida:

Are you talking about the same Musa that Rohr visited last week while he was in Russia for a conference? Did you miss out on Musa's effusive and heartfelt appreciative tweet of the fatherly gesture?

Me neither. I haven't watched Ajayi played recently but he's been making waves online. But if he turns out to be as good as they say he is, then which striker does he displace?


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andrew444:


lol I don't think junior Ajayi will push musa out oo

Hot or cold, Musa is in and will be in Russia, o pari

Icon79:
Yeah, I just heard about the visit. But don't get carried away ... that might be the kiss


O pari

The kiss that takes him to Russia

Danielnino00:



U mean d editor of ANS??
?

Yes, it would not be the first time

Icon79:
Me neither. I haven't watched Ajayi played recently but he's been making waves online. But if he turns out to be as good as they say he is, then which striker does he displace?


O pari

Maybe he will wait for another World Cup

Danielnino00:




Egypt not Tunisia Sir..


But honestly, what some people here don't understand is that Ajayi callup was more of a formality.. He made the CAF XI(not on merit self) and is in good form in Egypt. If Rohr didn't call him up,the Nigerian media might start criticizing him..
One thing is for sued though,if Ajayi doesn't impress well enough in camp,he mayn't even make d 30 man list... Chidi Nwakali was invited last year and some people said he was d solution to our overdependence on Mikel.. where is Chidi now??

Rohr already has the list of at least 80% of d players going to Russia.. save for the GK role,he might just b looking for backups for d other roles..

Ajayis callup was deserved! Nothing like formality. If gernot could give nwakeame a chance why not ajayi?
Kayode won the MVP in the Austrian league he was invited and given his chance. Nwakeame won MVP he was invited and given his chance, so why not ajayi?

Icon79:
Is Junior Ajayi a true out and out striker? If that's the case then he's likely to displace Ighalo if he performs. I have never been a big Ighalo fan but I foresee him going to Russia as he's the only true striker in the team. But if Ajayi plays more as a SS, then he's likely to replace Ahmed Musa. No sentiments!


O pari

I doubt he can offer what Ighalo does - stability upfront. He's our own Benzema. But let's watch Ajayi first

Icon79:
Me neither. I haven't watched Ajayi played recently but he's been making waves online. But if he turns out to be as good as they say he is, then which striker does he displace?


O pari

He doesn't need/have to displace a striker. He will be the 3rd CF if he makes a strong impression. If he doesn't, good for his experience and the already complete team.

Loogan:

Ajayis callup was deserved! Nothing like formality. If gernot could give nwakeame a chance why not ajayi?
Kayode won the MVP in the Austrian league he was invited and given his chance. Nwakeame won MVP he was invited and given his chance, so why not ajayi?

Some people can be Funny with their opinion. Someone that has been doing well at his Club was called up, person just sit for him house talk say na for media.

andrew444:


Na Jordan ayew dey bench am not even Andre Andre ayew is a bigger player,he has been bench before the arrival of Andre ayew,bony and Jordan are ahead of him.

una still get time to discuss that guy? Him Never see anything