charlesemeka85:
Aina is a great prospect which the national team will reap the dividends in no distance time. for crying out loud he is just 21 and still has a long way to go. his time with hull was his first season as a professional footballer and he gave a good account of himself playing over 20 games. he is work in progress so discarding him just because he made a mistake in a match of no importance is a no no for me. am not saying he should be a starter in this current team but making to the world cup will aid his development and exposure for future engagements.also this will go along way give a lot of our european born lads who are good enough for the national team to have a rethink about changing committing to nigeria.

The worldcup is not for development of players

mazimee:


He still got to be scanned in England

NO the coach has dropped him, he cant go with us to England says G.Rohr

https://www.facebook.com/889brilafm/photos/a.162458160489411.41895.140093616059199/1800183010050243/?type=3

Mujtahida:

Even that Idowu I no trust

idowu is not that wonderful but seem better than the two, Aina had all the chance in this world but still yet to convince.

since his debut he has played all our match except the Serbia and still yet to convince, no doubt he might come good in future but for now let him improve First.

Mujtahida:

Abi, before forgiveness had no facts. Now he has a fact that can at least buttress his stance yet he's to be shut down without an answer to his claims. Kog45 is saying there's nepotism but let it be. This is Nigeria after all. My issue with forgiveness is that he will not let it rest. He will cry from now till 2022. It's really tiring.

What's nepotism if the coach decides to include Nwakali in any list? I still don't see a reason for the wailing. As far as fact goes, oga forgiveness keeps on cooking his conspiracy theories.

http://www.brila.net/breaking-gernot-rohr-axe-five-eagles-players-world-cup-squad/

Read na five dem drop!

We really lack depth in this team...our saviour will be TEAMWORK...

I like it that Rohr signed a new contract and secondly,he LISTENS,not like Oliseh or Thijs Librets...with this ,there is hope that post Russia will be better

Then drop Agu. We are good to go

tbaba1234:
World Cup: Rohr drops Lokosa, Agbo; Simy makes new 24-man list

Super Eagles’ Head Coach, Gernot Rohr has dropped the quartet of goalkeeper Dele Ajiboye, defender Stephen Eze, midfielder Uche Agbo, as well as NPFL hotshot Junior Lokosa, as he trimmed his list to 24 players, AOIFootball.com can authoritatively report.

The Franco-German had earlier revealed that five players would be dropped from the cut but injury to winger Moses Simon opened up for probably one new inclusion, with Rohr opting for FC Crotone of Italy striker Simeon Nwankwo as the striker battles it out for the final 23-man squad that will fly to Russia in the coming days.

Despite being backed by Rohr in his pre-match conference prior to the DR Congo clash last Friday, Standard Liege midfielder Uche Agbo was dropped after not featuring in any of the qualifiers whilst NPFL goal banger Lokosa also misses out despite impressing in the game against Congo.

The squad, comprising 3 goalkeepers, 9 defenders, 7 midfielders and 5 attackers, will join Chelsea star Victor Moses in the UK as they prepare for the friendly game against England on Saturday.

Full Squad:

Goalkeepers: Francis Uzoho, Daniel Akpeyi, Ikechukwu Ezenwa.

Defenders: Abdullahi Shehu, Tyronne Ebuehi, William Troost-Ekong, Leon Balogun, Chidozie Awaziem, Kenneth Omeruo,  Bryan Idowu, Ola Aina, Elderson Echiejile.

Midfielders: Ogenyi Onazi, Mikel Agu, Wilfred Ndidi, Joel Obi, John Ogu, Oghenekharo Etebo, Mikel Obi.

Attackers: Alex Iwobi, Kelechi Iheanacho, Ahmed Musa, Odion Ighalo and Simy Nwankwo.

http://aoifootball.com/2018/05/30/world-cup-rohr-drops-lokosa-agbo-simy-makes-new-24-man-list/

Humility017:

has elderson proved himself....?
let the old player proved himself first on why he should be in Russia....

he was in the position already and if someone have to take that place he need to prove him self...babayaro didn't take over from ben iroha because ben was old

Joebie:
There is nothing wrong with him consulting with them.. But questions need to be asked when there are questionable events. Nigeria has not changed overnight, and I'm not expecting that to happen.. But we still have to say it as it is.

I already asked the question, on the back of what performance was K. Nwakali included in the 35 man list? He is a great player no doubt

joebie is nwakali in the 25 list now, who is there that dont merit it, i need you to answer

Martz101:


The worldcup is not for development of players

Na wetin peeps no understand b dt...Aina to develop himself at d world cup? Laughable

Well on a second thought, Rohr said they had all discussed what the players could bring to the team while pruning down the list. We don't really know how the discussions went.. It's not like anyone imposed any player on him. Players may have made the list based on specific qualities, not just based on stats. At the end of the day let's have the best 23 players.. Hopefully more deserving players will be giving a chance after Russia 2018 regardless of who is the coach then.

Mujtahida:

Answer his claims. At least he has grounds to base his accusations. If you can't answer him then your ad hominem attacks are unwarranted.

Nevertheless, forgiveness you are hitting your head against a very hard brickwall. Sir Kog45 has put it down very ably. You can only continue to cry.

what is there to answer in his claims, the team is in 25 and some one is asking why some made an official 35 man list.

Martz101:


i see nothing wrong with him being in the 35 man list, we needed a attacking midfielder.

Seriously sir. Even if he wasn't an AM, there still ain't no problem with him being in the list.

Joebie:
Rohr consults with Salusi. Why won't Salusi consult with Rohr especially as regards the foreign players? The 50 man list have always been at their disposal. Or do u think Rohr was not interested in that "holiday game", with a view to future invitations?
I've not even accused him of being unfair.

why are you bothered about who was on a 35-man list? A list we never got to see, but are now making deductions based on the wailings of a renowned rabblerouser.......

I couldn't be less interested who is on a list I never got to see. You know why? It is IRRELEVANT.

In future, they will call other players, many of whom may not have been part of the five we are making so much unnecessary noise for.

Rohr made a 35-man list, let us assume he had Nwakali there, having seen what he did against Atletico, would you then say he didn't deserve a place on the list? Do you know what Rohr may have seen that you did not see or what the back staff may have seen that you didn't see?

Thank God the Nwakali gave a good account of himself, this same Nwakali is who many on this thread crowned Mike's successor, I was even glad to see him on the list, let us know if he can truly do Mikel's work and he proved he can.


He was invited because we need a Mikel successor and he seemed the best option, irrespective of whatever you think he may or may not have done. Let us all not act like many people did not have Nwakali on their 35-man list on this same thread

tbaba1234:
The 4 dropped men.

I have no comment, they are actually the lowest in the ranking. I know some will say Ajiboy is better than this person or that person by sticking their finger in the air.
Truth, in GWG he is ranked lowest.
After World cup. Akpeyi will quit the scene, that will be his opportunity to stake his claim, but ha, Alampasu, Osigwe, Okoye, & Akpan Udoh are all waiting on d wings.

You are focused only on the immediate result.. But i'm also looking at the process that brought us here. The process is very important. Good systems is good for the society. But it's not just our way. We want great results all the time, but we never pay attention to detail.

Martz101:


joebie is nwakali in the 25 list now, who is there that dont merit it, i need you to answer

Mujtahida:

Abi, before forgiveness had no facts. Now he has a fact that can at least buttress his stance yet he's to be shut down without an answer to his claims. Kog45 is saying there's nepotism but let it be. This is Nigeria after all. My issue with forgiveness is that he will not let it rest. He will cry from now till 2022. It's really tiring.

Oga mujtahida what point is your forgiveness making,i have been watching you stylishly supporting forgiveness.

A coach said he had someone on his 35 man list and also said he selected his players with his crew in his house.

is the boy is the 25 man list??
do you know the other 4 players??
what is forgievness problem with Nwakali??
is Nwakali not a Nigerian??
is Nwakali a bad footballer??
why do we pay the coach and his assistant if they cant have a say in the coach selections??

is anyone in the 25 man list that is not supoose to be there?

oga you ans your man forgiveness need to answer those questions

tbaba1234:
Full Squad:

Goalkeepers: Francis Uzoho, Daniel Akpeyi, Ikechukwu Ezenwa.

Defenders: Abdullahi Shehu, Tyronne Ebuehi, William Troost-Ekong, Leon Balogun, Chidozie Awaziem, Kenneth Omeruo,  Bryan Idowu, Ola Aina, Elderson Echiejile.

Midfielders: Ogenyi Onazi, Mikel Agu, Wilfred Ndidi, Joel Obi, John Ogu, Oghenekharo Etebo, Mikel Obi.

Attackers: Alex Iwobi, Kelechi Iheanacho, Ahmed Musa, Odion Ighalo and Simy Nwankwo.

Where is V. Moses?

Naughtytboy:
sir i disagree, we don't have a deadly striker, you can't go to the world Cup with one unreliable striker. Simeon is a winger. And we all know ighalo isn't a poacher but with simy ighalo have to be on his toes

Sir did you know why you are saying this is cos Simy proved to be a quality one if not we manage what we have and nothing spoil with Ighalo,Iheanacho and Musa but good to have Simy in the midst.

tbaba1234:
25 players to London decided.(+ Moses Simon)

3 more players to drop

One midfielder : Joel or Agu
One defender: Aina or Elderson
Then Simon Moses, if scan is negative.

if simon is decleard fit then Joel and Agu go

K. Nwakali's invitation was a blessing in disguise no doubt. I say that because his stats don't look relatively good. But like I already said in my afterthought, he may have made the cut because they saw some qualities in his play they were looking for. He was tested and he did pretty well.

safarigirl:
why are you bothered about who was on a 35-man list? A list we never got to see, but are now making deductions based on the wailings of a renowned rabblerouser.......

I couldn't be less interested who is on a list I never got to see. You know why? It is IRRELEVANT.

In future, they will call other players, many of whom may not have been part of the five we are making so much unnecessary noise for.

Rohr made a 35-man list, let us assume he had Nwakali there, having seen what he did against Atletico, would you then say he didn't deserve a place on the list? Do you know what Rohr may have seen that you did not see or what the back staff may have seen that you didn't see?

Thank God the Nwakali gave a good account of himself, this same Nwakali is who many on this thread crowned Mike's successor, I was even glad to see him on the list, let us know if he can truly do Mikel's work and he proved he can.


He was invited because we need a Mikel successor and he seemed the best option, irrespective of whatever you think he may or may not have done. Let us all not act like many people did not have Nwakali on their 35-man list on this same thread

forgiveness:


Sir, you are of the sophistication school of thought that is why you are always being diplomatic with your choice of words even though you know the thruth but I don't believe that is enough in this present day country of ours. Issues must be confronted as they come. oha!

I don't see anything different when a politician will steal, kill, bribe and rig his way into a political posts and afterwards tells you to support the government and allow the will of God to play. He will even tell you not to resort to violence and to go to court knowing fully well the judiciary is under his feet.

This goes on and on and on and on...........still date.

So, because we know this is Nigerian factor, we should continue to suffering and smiling by accepting everything thrown at us?

Should the good people continue to stay aside and watch the evil have their field day?


i have always tried to make the point that Rohr doesn't know all Nigerian players in Europe. He works with what those around him gives him.

And that is why I really doubt he knew there is a active Nigerian goalkeeper in first division league in Europe that is able to solve our goalkeeper crisis hence the reason he keep sticking with a third division goalkeeper, a clubless goalkeeper and a bench warmer goalkeeper introduced to him by that goalkeeper coach.

How can Nwakali make the 35 man list ahead of players that did better than them in Europe?

Is the 35 man list not suppose to be for the best players in Europe?

I knew Lokosa was just to cover face, he is never going to world cup. Gbam

You claim Rohr gave them opportunity, right? Can you please list the players Rohr gave opportunity and did not messure up?

About Simeon, I doubt the authenticity of the scan done in Port Harcourt. I wanted to advice he goes back to his club and do the test again before we accept he is truly injured and out for 4 weeks.

Somebody must talk and I am just doing that.

I have been vindicated that Nwakali was on the list.

nwakali collect your land??

Joebie:
There is nothing wrong with him consulting with them.. But questions need to be asked when there are questionable events. Nigeria has not changed overnight, and I'm not expecting that to happen.. But we still have to say it as it is.

I already asked the question, on the back of what performance was K. Nwakali included in the 35 man list? He is a great player no doubt

2 or more similar players to every position right. Question is, who is closest to Mikel & let me say iwobi in terms of ball movement, positioning, passing range etc.
I really don't think that anyone will lay a claim that he has truly watched Kelechi 90 mins week in week out in his club. Apart from oh he is not making the team story. We really don't know why he was not making the team. Mikel was on the bench for half a season in Chelsea, but was he a bad player, hell no. In comparison also in d mix is Ajagun. I have watched him play, he is not different to iwobi, one touch passing, but he doesn't know the dark art of drawing fouls to calm d game.
Truth still remains that its 23 players, and every country has the same problem. From France to England to Germany and Argentina. This is our team, let's support them.

tbaba1234:
World Cup: Rohr drops Lokosa, Agbo; Simy makes new 24-man list

Super Eagles’ Head Coach, Gernot Rohr has dropped the quartet of goalkeeper Dele Ajiboye, defender Stephen Eze, midfielder Uche Agbo, as well as NPFL hotshot Junior Lokosa, as he trimmed his list to 24 players, AOIFootball.com can authoritatively report.

The Franco-German had earlier revealed that five players would be dropped from the cut but injury to winger Moses Simon opened up for probably one new inclusion, with Rohr opting for FC Crotone of Italy striker Simeon Nwankwo as the striker battles it out for the final 23-man squad that will fly to Russia in the coming days.

Despite being backed by Rohr in his pre-match conference prior to the DR Congo clash last Friday, Standard Liege midfielder Uche Agbo was dropped after not featuring in any of the qualifiers whilst NPFL goal banger Lokosa also misses out despite impressing in the game against Congo.

The squad, comprising 3 goalkeepers, 9 defenders, 7 midfielders and 5 attackers, will join Chelsea star Victor Moses in the UK as they prepare for the friendly game against England on Saturday.

Full Squad:

Goalkeepers: Francis Uzoho, Daniel Akpeyi, Ikechukwu Ezenwa.

Defenders: Abdullahi Shehu, Tyronne Ebuehi, William Troost-Ekong, Leon Balogun, Chidozie Awaziem, Kenneth Omeruo,  Bryan Idowu, Ola Aina, Elderson Echiejile.

Midfielders: Ogenyi Onazi, Mikel Agu, Wilfred Ndidi, Joel Obi, John Ogu, Oghenekharo Etebo, Mikel Obi.

Attackers: Alex Iwobi, Kelechi Iheanacho, Ahmed Musa, Odion Ighalo and Simy Nwankwo.

http://aoifootball.com/2018/05/30/world-cup-rohr-drops-lokosa-agbo-simy-makes-new-24-man-list/

Unless I see it on complete sports.com I'm not believing an thing

Humility017:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F5yHMTFg2kI
I shared this video so that many will know why rohr is keen on taking Simon to the world cup

"every body wants to come because we are in the world cup but the players who brought us to the world cup, I don't forget them" Gernot Rohr

Joebie:
You are focused only on the immediate result.. But i'm also looking at the process that brought us here. The process is very important. Good systems is good for the society. But it's not just our way. We want great results all the time, but we never pay attention to detail.

do you see people asking who is in 35 man list jn Spain or brazil...is senseless

some countries already sent there 23 man list, who told you there coaching crew didn't have a 35 man list before 23.

people read things in news out of context, Rohr answered obviously to a journalist that wanted to know why nwakali was not in the 30 man list since he did well in the athletico match and Rohr gave him an answer which he want to hear.

what is 35 man list, you should judge this man by his 23 man list and so far his been fair, infact most of is can predict his team so where is the nepotism??

Naughtytboy:
Baba we don't have the likes of ndidi presently anywhere in and out of Nigeria at the moment so they have to work on ndidi

Hope you read my line where i said Ndidi is very important to the team and good is recuperating well, hope to see him starting against Croatia.

But if any player would be out for three weeks from now then such player should be dropped.

Mujtahida:

Rest. Rest. Be still. You don't have an idea how corrupt Nigeria is and that is why when I see you crying I get angry at your naivety. I don't even have problem with corruption in Nigeria. My problem is our hypocrisy. If I have my way the first institution I will disband is EFCC.

How can we claim to be fighting corruption when the instruments with which we are fighting corruption are themselves corrupt.

Police thief prosecuting ordinary thief. Guy go and rest. You will hit your head against this wall, you will bleed. Go to some ministries and don't offer bribe and see if your work will get done.

this team was not selected base on bribe, the only bribe they offered was good performance e.g simmy

Joebie:
How is that sentiment?

OK o

I haven’t judged the man but I’ve only questioned the process. People will ask questions if some notable names are missing in 23 man list. What makes you think these issues are not also present in other countries?

Saying Rohr game him an answer he wanted to hear is only an assumption.

Martz101:


do you see people asking who is in 35 man list jn Spain or brazil...is senseless

some countries already sent there 23 man list, who told you there coaching crew didn't have a 35 man list before 23.

people read things in news out of context, Rohr answered obviously to a journalist that wanted to know why nwakali was not in the 30 man list since he did well in the athletico match and Rohr gave him an answer which he want to hear.

what is 35 man list, you should judge this man by his 23 man list and so far his been fair, infact most of is can predict his team so where is the nepotism??

Martz101:


nwakali collect your land??

Ask him again. He even mentioned that their is an active Nigerian Gk in 1st div in Europe..
The person no get name. I don hear Nwokolor, I don hear Ayotunde of Rijeka, all na wash. This season is zero for them, so which GK be that.

Joebie:
You are focused only on the immediate result.. But i'm also looking at the process that brought us here. The process is very important. Good systems is good for the society. But it's not just our way. We want great results all the time, but we never pay attention to detail.

how is a youngster being in a 35 man list a bad system or how is your assistant having a say in your selection bad system.

don't you watch football matches, don't you see great managers consulting with there assistant before making change or decisions

do you think Nigeria is paying those assistant to just sit beside him and watch