OMANBALA1:


I will play Ighalo on the RW , VicMo on LW , Simmy CF and Mikel AM.

And Ndidi and Ogu as DMs... Chai!!

Ouch! You guys can be brutal.

But I agree with you on one thing: Etebo is a true utility player. I believe he can play anywhere in the pitch except for, perhaps, CB. And that's why he would be on the plane going to Russia. You need such players in any team.


O pari

Mujtahida:

Etebo can play everywhere but actually cannot play anywhere if we judge by his performances thus far.

Kog45:
Sir what is football age but his real age Google should do that for you.

Kai O pari master you want to start another debate on age?NO

I dey gbadun your analysis on Nigeria/England so continue and leave Onazi age matter.

he is right you know lol..reminds me of philip osondu issue when he went to belgium..abeg make i match brake here

Mujtahida:

Yes I have memory of the games they featured in but that post by you doesn't capture things like number of dribbles, crosses, assists etc

The starter talk is what that stats debunked.

If you look at the 1. It is goal and assist.

Iwobi 2 goals. Moses 2 goals and 1 assist.

Aina and iwobi dancing shaku shaku

In just 3 minutes, Nigeria's home world cup kit sells out...

Icon79:
Ouch! You guys can be brutal.

But I agree with you on one thing: Etebo is a true utility player. I believe he can play anywhere in the pitch except for, perhaps, CB. And that's why he would be on the plane going to Russia. You need such players in any team.


O pari

I've now gone beyond who makes it to Russia. I'm thinking who will be effective in Russia but may God help John Ogu

Hope Akpan, Nigerian International

No, 2 players still na.

somehow:
So we're left with 1 player to be dropped between ogu, agu, elderson and aina since simon isnt going....

No just 1 minute

Daninya11:
In just 3 minutes, Nigeria's home world cup kit sells out...

ChrisKels:
Hey guys, while some unknown mofos are here trynna talk down on our up and coming stars, read what dedicated young hope "Tosin Kehinde" has to say about the Super Eagles next generation of stars, especially, KC Nwakali ;



Exclusive: Tosin Kehinde – Next Generation Of Super Eagles Exciting

Posted By: soccerass on: June 01, 2018In: The DugoutNo Comments
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Nigeria’s Super Eagles are set for their sixth appearance at the world cup tournament and many are filled with contained options.

The general consensus is while the current setup is not as complete as the legendary 94/96 set, they are still loaded with a truckload of talented individuals and coupled with the resolute efficiency their German tactician Gernot Rohr brings they should be capable of ruffling more than a few feathers in Russia.

One person who shares this belief is Manchester Uniteds Nigerian wonder-kid Tosin Kehinde who himself recently declared his readiness to don the nations green white green.

The 19 year old Lagos born Tosin who admires the unbridled skill of the legendary Jay Jay Okocha is convinced the current squad are going to cause more than a few upsets in Russia.

“Of course we can make an Impact at the world cup” Tosin told Soccer Assembly
“We have a tricky group but we should make it out…. from there we have to stay solid in the back and work our way up the field with confidence.”
“We have players that are good on the ball that can do that”.

“When the opportunity comes we have to be clinical… once we earn our respect and a good reputation early on in the competition, we have a good shot to do something special!”

However while he admires the current squad, Tosin who says he is already ready for National team duties see the upcoming generation of which he is a part of as equally as talented and exciting .

“The next generation of players coming through are really exciting! Really exciting times !” Tosin told Soccer Assembly after Nigeria’s exhibition game against Europa league Champions Atletico Madrid in which Arsenal Youngster Kelechi Nwakali scored a sensational goal

“Kelechi is a beast” Tosin said of Nwakalis goal with unhidden admiration, “Amazing! His technique and range is simply amazing”
“Ebere Eze is another young Nigerian player with so much promise. He has very good feet and can do amazing things with the ball”.

QPR’s Eze also looks set for a role with the Super Eagles in the near future and trained with the team in London back in March
Surely a team with him, Nwakali, Kehinde and the many other youngsters is a tantalizing prospect to envisaged.

Tosin has had an excellent season with Manchester Uniteds U23s and while he may not have closed particularly too well no thanks to injuries he has been severally tipped to be a first teamer come next season.

Barring any last minute hitches this future Eagles star will be at Wembley taking notes from the present with an eye on the future . . . . .



To agent Southgate and Saint Forgiveness can u guys see how a true Nigeria should speak of his team even though he resides overseas? The same Nwakali who you two were/are bickering over his invitation is being exalted here by one who plays and understands the game, that goes to show you two that what u feel or think about "the beast" like Kehinde put it, is inconsequential

Nwakali is a good player but he doesn't deserves to be on the 35 man list. I hope you get the gist.

asha80:
Senegal drew with Luxembourg in a friendly

Ah don' bilivit

MetalJigsaw:
Croatia Defender Corluka More Worried By Musa Than Messi
1 June 1, 2018 10:53 am

Croatia defender Vedran Corluka has pinpointed Ahmed Musa as one of the main threats in the Super Eagles team ahead of their opening Group D clash at the 2018 FIFA World Cup.

Both players featured in the Russian Premier League last seaso and are expected to be named in the final squads for Nigeria and Croatia who will face off at the Kaliningrad Stadium on the 16th of June.

Argentina and Iceland are the other teams in the group.

Musa, one of the experienced players in Nigeria’s World Cup bound squad, played for CSKA Moscow on loan from Leicester City last season, scoring seven goals in 16 appearances.

“I have not been thinking much about Messi, because we face Nigeria first, a match that will determine our chances of reaching the next round,” Corluka who plays for Lokomotiv Moscow told net.hr.
“I know some Nigerian players, especially Musa from CSKA Moscow.

“He (Musa) is very fast, pretty good and it will not be easy for us.
“Every group is tough, everyone will come prepared. Against Brazil we will play the maximum because it is not possible for such a rival.

“Messi is phenomenal, everyone will enjoy playing against him, but this is not important for us.”

Musa has scored 13 goals in 69 international appearances for the national team since he made his debut in 2010.

https://www.completesportsnigeria.com/croatia-defender-corluka-more-worried-by-musa-than-messi/

I don tire for Corluka

MetalJigsaw:
And Ndidi and Ogu as DMs... Chai!!

But since. Ndidi is not fit Joel and Ogu or Joel and Agu.

MetalJigsaw:
What position does he play and how good is he?

he is an attacking milfielder...i am not talking about Omidiji ooo but this pocket sized battleship in the video...Adekunle?

It has become quite difficult to keep up with the pace of this thread no thanks to the poor network reception I've been getting here...


I'm quite excited about tomorrow's game though.. if we beat England, it will boost the player's morale and send out a message to our opponent that we are no pushovers(I'm afraid that may backfire ).. I personally don't believe that England football team is over hyped, at least not this set.. England has always produced some of the world best footballers, but for some strange reasons,they don't blend well as a team. my guess is that it has to do with the fact that a lot of them hardly play outside England...
They are gonna be tough on us tomorrow for sure.. they don't joke with friendlies....


As regard the final list,I think its now down to 2 of Aina, Echijele, Agu, and Joel Obi... But the first three are the most likely to drop .. it would be very unfair if Rohr doesn't give them one last chance to prove themselves tomorrow..

I don't believe Ogu is in danger of missing out.. Rohr has already seen what he has to offer the team... his exclusion from the DR Congo game must have been because Rohr wanted to give Joel and Agu more chance... the last midfield slot will b between Joel and Agu. Its evident that Rohr likes Agu,but at the same time he feels Joel can offer something better to d midfield...

Joebie:
Yes and purple. I’ve forgotten the moniker that brought up that great suggestion

Let's do it green. You know the symbolism.

The ball holding ability of our DMFs & CMFs is very poor and that's one of the reason they can't dictate play from the deep. Joel Obi whom we all expect to step up and bring his holding ability and dribbling skills to the table has failed so far.

Their is need for calmness in those positions. No need to be in haste in making forward passes. Onazi, Etebo and now Joel have all been culprit so far. Their hastefulness in making passes is only making us loose possession unnecessarily in the midfield-which is not good for us going forward.

OMANBALA1:


But the resentment some players had towards the LEGENDARY Rashidi Yekini(the greatest Nigerian striker) would not let them to even drop a pass for the man. Rashidi scored a goal and celebrated it all by himself...very sad and to see how he died like a nobody is very embarrassing for the black race. We need to love our black brothers more, we need love in AFRICA

Im still wondering what could have triggered such resentment towards the striker.

MetalJigsaw:
I just hope our scout is doing the same. Any idea?

Our scout is more likely to be in the 007 tradition. Sub - rosa

isan:
Aina and iwobi dancing shaku shaku

When dem drop am wetin em go dance?

The midfield trio of Mikel,Joel Obi and Onazi will most likely start against England.

Lol well if he didn't not play tomorrow then he will be dropped

forgiveness:


When dem drop am wetin em go dance?

OMANBALA1:


Some analysts say Ebuehi did not measure up, I tire. Ebuehi, Balogun and Awaziem are the most technical defenders we have

When I read that comment I just weak.

nelszx:

And were beaten/drew with Uzbekistan in March

What is wrong with this team?

OMANBALA1:


How can Rohr control the amount of eba Onazi swallows everyday?
Every player is getting lean while Onazi is getting bigger.

Savage you are

asha80:
he is right you know lol..reminds me of philip osondu issue when he went to belgium..abeg make i match brake here

Sir ok tell us Onazi real age since his official age is football age.

Men bookies no get chills..

See the kinda odd they gave us ..

Maybe it's time to put those niggis to sleep..

somehow:
So we're left with 1 player to be dropped between ogu, agu, elderson and aina since simon isnt going....

Aina abeg. We can't have three LB.

AIG07:
We will surely miss Moses Simon.
He is the only winger close to V. Moses. Players who can wriggle their way out of tight position.

Thats true he will be miss

OMANBALA1:


But since. Ndidi is not fit Joel and Ogu or Joel and Agu.

Sir pls any updates on Ndidi injury cos fear dey catch me o.

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