TheSuperNerd:
Full Time: Enyimba 5-1 Rayon Sports (Aggr: 5-1)

Into the semis, the People's Elephants March on.

With 14 shots on goal alone and five converted... This was a bloodbath.

TheSuperNerd:


You and Dad, Icon4s berra take am easy today abeg ooo... no drink too much ooo...

TheSuperNerd:


Kita ki bia... because I was afraid you might go against your legendary trademark "he is not there yet"

safarigirl:
which time?

How many chances has he created? It is this same work rate some people use to defend Ighalo and his poor goals return. Is Jesus a DM? If people like Kanye are praised for work rate, they will still add a supposed forward?

tbaba1234:
Sheyi Ojo, with the green light but i am afraid his position is crowded

TheSuperNerd:
Lie lie. That trouble you are looking for will not be found.

forgiveness:


Sheyi Ojo: England U20 World Cup winner open to representing Nigeria


By Oluwashina Okeleji

Sheyi Ojo helped England beat Venezuela 1-0 in the 2017 Fifa U-20 World Cup final
England Under-20 World Cup winner Sheyi Ojo says he would consider playing for Nigeria at senior international level - if the West African country came calling.

The 21-year-old, who is on loan at French club Reims from Liverpool, is eligible to play for the Super Eagles because his parents are Nigerians.

Under Fifa rules he can switch allegiances because he is yet to play for the senior side.

It's starting to get to the time where I have to start thinking about my future. And of course, if Nigeria were to call me now it would be an honour.


"To be honest, I don't know much about it (Nigeria interest), but if they call me I'd be honoured to go to Nigeria," Ojo told BBC Sport.

"It's obviously a massive nation. I'm just really focused on club football at the moment, but I'm excited for the future, both club and country.

"My parents are originally from Nigeria as well, so they know a lot about it. They've always been keen on the idea [to represent Nigeria] but so far I've mainly been focusing on club football.

"It's starting to get to the time where I have to start thinking about my future. And of course, if Nigeria were to call me now it would be an honour."

Ojo played five matches including the 1-0 win over Venezuela in the 2017 Fifa U-20 World Cup final to help England to their biggest international title since 1966.

Nigeria have previously succeeded in snapping up former England youth internationals like Sone Aluko, Victor Moses, Shola Ameobi, Alex Iwobi and Ola Aina for the Super Eagles.

The three-time African champions are also close to persuading Everton striker Ademola Lookman to play for them rather than England.

Sheyi Ojo is currently on loan at Reims in France from parent club Liverpool
Ojo, who joined Liverpool from MK Dons as a youth prospect in 2011, would love to join such an illustrious list.

"Of course, if I was to get selected I'd definitely think about it, I'd never turn down Nigeria," said Ojo.


"I'm from Nigeria originally so it'd be an honour, likewise with England as well. If I keep doing well, opportunities will come by for club and country.

"It's not really something I'm thinking about at the moment but you never know what could happen in the future."

For the moment, Ojo who has one goal in 13 appearances for Liverpool's senior side, is focusing on establishing himself with Reims.

After loan spells with Wigan Athletic, Wolves and, last season, Fulham, where he scored four goals in 24 appearances for the Cottagers, he opted for a challenge outside England to prove himself.

"Obviously, Reims has given me the opportunity to play regular football and I am pretty excited for the season, so hopefully it will be a good one," he added.

"The main aim is to use this as a platform. It's up to the Liverpool manager to give me the opportunities. I feel like so far I've done what I can to get the opportunity, obviously it hasn't come.

"Hence, why I am on loan and hopefully after this loan spell you never know what could happen. Opportunity could arise next season.

"I have some goals of my own, but I'll keep it to myself. Now it's just to help Reims do as well as they can. The main focus is to do well, shine as much as I can. Just to showcase what I can do in France and all around Europe."



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forgiveness:


Sheyi Ojo: England U20 World Cup winner open to representing Nigeria


By Oluwashina Okeleji

Sheyi Ojo helped England beat Venezuela 1-0 in the 2017 Fifa U-20 World Cup final
England Under-20 World Cup winner Sheyi Ojo says he would consider playing for Nigeria at senior international level - if the West African country came calling.

The 21-year-old, who is on loan at French club Reims from Liverpool, is eligible to play for the Super Eagles because his parents are Nigerians.

Under Fifa rules he can switch allegiances because he is yet to play for the senior side.

It's starting to get to the time where I have to start thinking about my future. And of course, if Nigeria were to call me now it would be an honour.


"To be honest, I don't know much about it (Nigeria interest), but if they call me I'd be honoured to go to Nigeria," Ojo told BBC Sport.

"It's obviously a massive nation. I'm just really focused on club football at the moment, but I'm excited for the future, both club and country.

"My parents are originally from Nigeria as well, so they know a lot about it. They've always been keen on the idea [to represent Nigeria] but so far I've mainly been focusing on club football.

"It's starting to get to the time where I have to start thinking about my future. And of course, if Nigeria were to call me now it would be an honour."

Ojo played five matches including the 1-0 win over Venezuela in the 2017 Fifa U-20 World Cup final to help England to their biggest international title since 1966.

Nigeria have previously succeeded in snapping up former England youth internationals like Sone Aluko, Victor Moses, Shola Ameobi, Alex Iwobi and Ola Aina for the Super Eagles.

The three-time African champions are also close to persuading Everton striker Ademola Lookman to play for them rather than England.

Sheyi Ojo is currently on loan at Reims in France from parent club Liverpool
Ojo, who joined Liverpool from MK Dons as a youth prospect in 2011, would love to join such an illustrious list.

"Of course, if I was to get selected I'd definitely think about it, I'd never turn down Nigeria," said Ojo.


"I'm from Nigeria originally so it'd be an honour, likewise with England as well. If I keep doing well, opportunities will come by for club and country.

"It's not really something I'm thinking about at the moment but you never know what could happen in the future."

For the moment, Ojo who has one goal in 13 appearances for Liverpool's senior side, is focusing on establishing himself with Reims.

After loan spells with Wigan Athletic, Wolves and, last season, Fulham, where he scored four goals in 24 appearances for the Cottagers, he opted for a challenge outside England to prove himself.

"Obviously, Reims has given me the opportunity to play regular football and I am pretty excited for the season, so hopefully it will be a good one," he added.

"The main aim is to use this as a platform. It's up to the Liverpool manager to give me the opportunities. I feel like so far I've done what I can to get the opportunity, obviously it hasn't come.

"Hence, why I am on loan and hopefully after this loan spell you never know what could happen. Opportunity could arise next season.

"I have some goals of my own, but I'll keep it to myself. Now it's just to help Reims do as well as they can. The main focus is to do well, shine as much as I can. Just to showcase what I can do in France and all around Europe."



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TheSuperNerd:
Beautiful news Edi... Beautiful. Chriskels will love this. Hope we capitalise. Meanwhile on Lookman, I think we are already on his case.

ChrisKels:
Take it from me, at least four of that England U20 world champions will represent Nigeria at the senior level.

Ademola Lookman already in the bag

Ovie Ejaria already in the bag

Seyi Ojo almost in the bag

Tomori Fikayo open to the idea

JoshTega Onomah open to the idea too

ChrisKels:


Oh yes bro. I was telling Emmyboy yesterday that Ojo might play against SA if he does well for his club(Reims) before that match in the FNB stadium. He and Chukwueze are the guys I'm tipping to contend with Kalu for that RW position. Remember I av always maintained that Eagles need left footed right wingers.

tbaba1234:
Sheyi Ojo, with the green light but i am afraid his position is crowded

Icon4s:
This my boy is a wonderment

Ukouwem Utin!

groundnutoil:
u just read my mind did u see the second goal and even the way he joins attack proper left back stuff
serious the coach shud consider him no be everything we must get from Europe
we have raw diamonds here

BascoVanVeli:
Stephen Odey scores!!! NPFL day baby!!

Let me just keep sipping my drink like.....

junnyjake:



As it stands now, with Simon and Iwobi back for the Libya clash, Onyekuru might have to sit that fixture out, unless something changes, let alone another addition.

Joebie:
Deji, Okoroji( ? ) the future of our LB department doesn’t look bleak at least.

junnyjake:



As it stands now, with Simon and Iwobi back for the Libya clash, Onyekuru might have to sit that fixture out, unless something changes, let alone another addition.

edi287:
Ojo confirms interest in playing for Nigeria. Lookman we are waiting

junnyjake:


And Duru?

Danielnino00:



Onyekuru's goal against Liberia might have earned him a spot in the team already oo.. Plus Simmy too..

Rohr might increase the squad list to 25 to include 3 Gk 7 DF 7MF 8AT

- Ighalo
-Musa
- Iheanacho
- Iwobi
- Simeon
- Kalu
- Onyekuru
- Simmy

In as much as Lookman and co have declared to play for us,I don't think we will have them ready for Libya.. it will take a while...Eze is the only one likely to make the squad list...

Joebie:
Ask Otigba, Dessers, Deji etc. Declare at your own peril.

junnyjake:


Rohr simply doesn't fancy Onyekuru.

Even if he increases from 23 to 25, it remains to be seen if Henry would make the matchday squad.

junnyjake:


I'd always advise against such public declaration, it doesn't amplify your worth in their eyes.

We want to work and sweat for something, anything that comes to us easily, we fail to value.

charlesemeka85:
i wish we could have a larger pool of midfielders and central defenders to pick from as we do have on the wings currently

Joebie:
Ask Otigba, Dessers, Deji etc. Declare at your own peril.

edi287:

Deji will get invited...if Rohr knows what's good for him.