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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by BascoVanVeli(m): 10:15am On Oct 01, 2018
VICTOR OSIMHEN: Struggle has been my life.


Posted By: MORAKINYO ABODUNRIN On: September 30, 2018 In: SOS, Sports

Nigeria youth international, Victor Osimhen, with incredible introspection recalled his humble beginning and European trajectory through VfL Wolfsburg to Charleroi in the Belgian Jupiler League, reports MORAKINYO ABODUNRIN.

Apart from soccer, music is certainly the only thing that catches his fancy. Former Nigeria junior international Victor Osimhen has waxed lyrically about his life-changing loan deal from Wolfsburg in the German Bundesliga to Charleroi in the Belgian Jupiler League.

“I believe I can fly now,” Osimhen told THE NATION in apt reference to music star R Kelly’s hit track ‘I believe I can fly’ after scoring his first goal for Charleroi last weekend against Waasland-Beveren

Here was a lad who loved to be ‘sitting on the throne’ in accordance with the hit track of his favourite musician Nigeria’s rapper, Olamide, but he was nearly turned to a wreck in the tough Teutonic environment.

Osimhen, despite arriving Wolfsburg on high recommendation following his goal-rious exploit at the Chile 2015 FIFA U-17 World Cup – where he won the golden boot as top scorer and silver ball as second most valuable player behind compatriot, Kelechi Nwakali – he was virtually consigned to the bench at the Volkswagen Arena.

But on his first debut for the Les Zebres (The Zebras) in an away tie to Waasland-Beveren on Match Day 8 of the Belgian Jupiler League, Osimhen’s quality was there for all to see as he struck with an uncommon élan that is worthy of recollection.

After receiving a deep-lying cross in the box, the burly striker in a spectacular show of skill and precision, nutmegged an on-rushing defender and within a twinkle of an eye, he scored with a back heel goal much to the delight of over 8,000 spectators at Freethel Stadion with thousands humming on the social media over the well-executed goal.

“It’s a great feeling for me to get my first league goal in Europe after two years,” stated Osimhen with an emotion-laden voice.

Yet, Osimhen means ‘God is good’ in Victor’s native Ishan dialect in Esan South East Local Government Area of Edo State in Nigeria and the lad is full of splendour about the turn of events. “I’m really happy because I have been working hard; and I think the hard work has started paying off again.

“I really want to thank God because this goal is important for me, my family and all my loved ones.”

The goal indeed is worth its weight in gold and it’s the sort of goal that naturally, easily elicits frenzy on the internet even when it wasn’t done by the likes of Mohammed Salah, Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo. At the last check, the picture of Osimhen celebrating first goal for his new Belgian club has attracted over 1000 likes and over 300 comments on just one social media platform.

“I think my first goal for Charleroi against Waasland-Beveren was special,” he volunteered. “I have been watching the different styles of all the top strikers, especially with the way they score some marvellous goals to add to my own skill and I didn’t think twice when I had a similar opportunity to score with the back heel against Waasland-Beveren.

“All along, I had the mentality that I was going to try out one of the tricks and this really helped me; I’m grateful to God.”

Osimhen has reasons to be grateful for what can best be described as divine intervention after going through the vicissitudes of life at Wolfsburg.

After some cameo appearances for Wolfsburg, he copped an injury and ended his two seasons at Volkswagen Arena with an unimpressive14 matches that included just 12 Bundesliga games, two German Cup matches and one other inconsequential game of which he was mostly coming on as a substitute without a single goal to his credit.

Of course, the knives were out as the cynical press and public lacerated the youngster to shreds by writing off his budding career.

“I wasn’t disturbed in any way by some of the negative comments and stuff that were written about me during my period at Wolfsburg,” noted Osimhen who hustled and hawked sachet water on the streets of Lagos in his formative years. “Some journalists speculated so much about my career but the truth was that I was even sick and I couldn’t join them for the preseason. It took me about three weeks to come out of that sickness and I really thank God for my life.

“My friends sent me all what some journalists were saying; that I went for trials at Zulte-Waregem and Club Brugge which wasn’t the truth in any way. But rather than discouraging me, it actually got me motivated and I’m happy everything is now on the positive note for me at Charleroi.”

For years, the Belgian Jupiler had been a Mecca of a sort for Nigerian footballers and at some point, Anderlecht housed former national team captain and coach, the late Stephen Keshi, who actually led the exodus of talents to Europe in the late 1980s.

There was also Daniel Amokachi at Club Brugge while Victor Ikpeba, Sunday Oliseh and goalkeeper Alloy Agu were the three musketeers at Standard Liege in the 1990s. Other Nigerian standard bearers in Belgium include Celestine Babayaro who won the annual Ebony Shoe Award for the best African or Africa origin player in the Belgian league.

“This season, I’m not setting any standard for myself because so many Nigerian players have done well in the past here in Belgium. But I just want to score as many goals as possible at Charleroi,” he offered with a breathy purr. “The most important thing is to achieve the target set by the club and it’s my hope to contribute my quota towards the success of the club this season. I want to be an important player and help the club in the best way I can.”

Weaned on the streets of Lagos where he learnt preservation and perseverance, the message on the display photo on Osimhen’s Whatsapp logo easily elicits the interest of this writer since it’s very instructive with three heavy-duty words: Focus-Hustle-Believe.

http://thenationonlineng.net/victor-osimhen-struggle-has-been-my-life/

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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by enomakos(m): 10:17am On Oct 01, 2018
Happy birthday to sir icon4s
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by BascoVanVeli(m): 10:24am On Oct 01, 2018
forgiveness:


Behold the worst XI team of the year. grin

Marca’s Worst XI 2018: Karius, Lindelof, Bonucci, Howedes, Ganso, Bakayoko, Sneijder, Ozil, Alexis, Vietto, Iheanacho.

Who else will argue against this that all those players were poo last season? grin Only the sentimental ones of course. grin

If na Ighalo or any other player make this team, walahi, dem go here am. grin

It didn't end there. It was followed by worst XI team of the world cup. grin

Behold, the worst XI team of the world cup. grin See snapshot below. grin

I swear if na Ighalo or any other player made this team, Kassala go burst for here. grin I lie? tongue grin

Not a bad team at all.

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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Joebie: 10:24am On Oct 01, 2018
Kotoka international airport, Ghana

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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by forgiveness: 10:29am On Oct 01, 2018
charlesemeka85:
una get time dey respond to this tribalistic bigot for this forum. one who will champion for the inclusion of any player with a yoruba name to the supers eagles not considering if the player in question is better than those already in the team. wasn't he the same person who made us believe that olayinka is miles better than the trio of onyekuru,kalu and simon moses and how he is the best thing that will happen to the super eagles if given a chance, today where is olayinka?

iheanacho been rated as one of the worst strikers last season was because he couldn't replicate his form and the quality that he is known of immediately in the colors of leicester which is normal when a player joins a new team with different footballing tactics and formation. can solanke make leicester's bench? can solanke dislodge the likes of bony and dzeko and battle kun aguero for a starters shirt in a team of city's calibre in his first season as a professional footballer? na pple with this mofo's poor IQ dey even make me wan leave this forum cus sometimes it seems he reasons from his anus



Are all those people that adjourned Iheanachonaldo world worst XI striker of last season, world worst striker of the world cup and worst XI EPL striker of last season, tribal bigots too? Smh shocked grin

The reason you and your cohorts can't accept the facts stirring at at your faces is because your are from the same place Iheanacho comes from. Yes! Because I perceive most are Igbos. Yes! Nothing more, nothing less. grin grin

What can be more tribal bigot than this? grin

Unfortunate, the world doesn't revolves around tribal sentiments reasoning. It is way beyond that and their verdicts have been given. These alone has vindicated my postulations. grin

Afterall, no bi me the so called Yoruba gave the verdicts. Deal with it man. Kiss the truth. grin
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheSuperNerd(m): 10:30am On Oct 01, 2018
komekn:



[s]Fortunately this is the peak of your ascendancy with regards to the discourse of football being a NOISE MAKER on a faceless forum.

TheSuperDelusional and you consider yourself to be informed and academic, you don't actually attack the issues with methodology, with a substantive argument to prove your point. NO , NO, that's way too complicated for you to do. You resort to abuse and rantings like a woman scorned. I guess its misplaced youthful exuberance.

You make wild propositions but without any substance again if i shout the loudest i will win the arguement, i guess its your way of low level reasoning.

Gentlemanly conduct is something too deep for you to comprehend.[/s]






Lol... All trash again. You a gentleman? Oh plssss spare me such nonsensical gobbledygook... A gentleman who cannot even imagine what the truth and entire honesty looks like? You that takes full pride in being an English asslicker and truth bender?? You must be King and King emeritus of the Jokers club. Hahahahahahahahaha... I am just too wayyyyy beyond your little mind, loser. That's why I disgust you so much.

Abeg excuse me jare.... Don't have time for low-brained crackpots like you. Bye...

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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by elyte89: 10:32am On Oct 01, 2018
Well,in as much as I don't want to wade into d iheanacho issue bin nominated as one of d worst player of season,I hereby urge d "pro IHEANACHO" camp to maintain patience wyle sir forgiveness,komekn and silent followers(sir fabyom grin grin) of ighalo camp" make jest over d issues while it last,hopefully iheanacho comes out good dis season,am sure if he continues with his form at Leicester, d news will go stale grin grin,its deir time,let dem use it very well cos if it were to b ighalo, same fate would av been meted out to dem grin grin grin

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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by forgiveness: 10:39am On Oct 01, 2018
Joebie:
Kotoka international airport, Ghana

This is one of the former President that just lost the election project.
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by daveP(m): 10:40am On Oct 01, 2018
Forgiveness like seriously. I sense you're Tryna rub it in that nacho was in the worst XI for last season than you just eager to State it. That's stale and uncalled for.


Only nacho has started this season with bang alongside Ozil. The rest are still looking for a new form. Dyu think Nacho cares about such report in this new season. only those that wana soak garri and kulikuli will be happy at this.

Stale once again.

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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Nobody: 10:43am On Oct 01, 2018
Joebie:
Kotoka international airport, Ghana


That is just a conceptual plan. Well wait for the actual edifice and see if it'll come to fruition.

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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by forgiveness: 10:46am On Oct 01, 2018
daveP:
Forgiveness like seriously. I sense you're Tryna rub it in that nacho was in the worst XI for last season than you just eager to State it. That's stale and uncalled for.


Only nacho has started this season with bang alongside Ozil. The rest are still looking for a new form. Dyu think Nacho cares about such report in this new season. only those that wana soak garri and kulikuli will be happy at this.

Stale once again.

It's not stale my oga. Don't forget it was during that same period I was called names and almost maimed. Where were you then? Oh! You no see anything wrong with that abi!

It is as fresh as palmi from the palm wine tapper. grin
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by safarigirl(f): 10:46am On Oct 01, 2018
daveP:
Forgiveness like seriously. I sense you're Tryna rub it in that nacho was in the worst XI for last season than you just eager to State it. That's stale and uncalled for.


Only nacho has started this season with bang alongside Ozil. The rest are still looking for a new form. Dyu think Nacho cares about such report in this new season. only those that wana soak garri and kulikuli will be happy at this.

Stale once again.
you did not see how he disappeared after Kelechi's start to the season? That is the trait of perennial losers, they disappear when someone is doing well and only identify with failures

Which of the players he supports is good enough to wipe Kelechi's shoes today? Even the Ighalo, Marca cannot recognise him, because as far as they are concerned, the Chinese league isn't on any map.

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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by forgiveness: 10:47am On Oct 01, 2018
Bolowolowo:


That is just a conceptual plan. Well wait for the actual edifice and see if it'll come to fruition.

Ghana is not Nigeria. As it stands, I saw that project ongoing with my two Koro Koro eyes in Ghana last year.

It should have been executed by now. grin
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Nobody: 10:50am On Oct 01, 2018
forgiveness:


Ghana is not Nigeria. As it stands, I saw that project ongoing with my two Koro Koro eyes in Ghana last year.

It should have been executed by now. grin

Doesn't matter. Many projects start and fail to complete on this continent. We'll wait until the final slab of cement is laid.
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by forgiveness: 10:55am On Oct 01, 2018
Bolowolowo:


Doesn't matter. Many projects start and fail to complete on this continent. We'll wait until the final slab of cement is laid.

It seems you assume Ghanaians are Nigerians. Far from it.

If that government no finish that project, he is as good as gone because the press will make lots of noise about it.

You can not chop the small money and go free.
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheSuperNerd(m): 10:56am On Oct 01, 2018
That is what cankerworm-kinda losers do. It is in their DNA to attack anything special. They invest their lives and time into fishing out just one little negative they can hold on to like a new toy while trying to bring down anything good. This is why they act like low IQ kids. It is really funny watching so called adults hate on a special kid who is on his way up for national team and clubside. They really need a lot of growing up to do... Lots of growing up.

And to think this same clown once said he doesn't hate or have anything against Nacho shows what a chronic liar he has always been. He wanted to hide under that and buy trust for his obvious campaign against anyone who is obviously better than his Ajagun, Solanke and Kayode. How one can be so super satisfied with such low level of averageness shows how average his life must be. Me, I identify with excellence and that is why my life, work and studies are always associated with excellence. It is not hard to crack. It is the way life works. We attract to ourselves what we truly are. Mediocrity attracts mediocrity while Excellence attracts Excellence. Finito.




safarigirl:
you did not see how he disappeared after Kelechi's start to the season? That is the trait of perennial losers, they disappear when someone is doing well and only identify with failures

Which of the players he supports is good enough to wipe Kelechi's shoes today? Even the Ighalo, Marca cannot recognise him, because as far as they are concerned, the Chinese league isn't on any map.

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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by ChrisKels: 10:58am On Oct 01, 2018
Dis yeye ppl no wan bring light today, na darkness we dey celebrate? Even our network providers no gree give us independent day bonus nawa oo.

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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by forgiveness: 11:00am On Oct 01, 2018
charlesemeka85:
you be fool. kayode,ajagun and co no go fit dust nacho's boot let allow rubbing shoulders with the big boys in the almighty EPL. the same city that threw kayode away as a 24 year old is the same city a 19yr old nacho made his name as a rookie in his debut season and scored goals for fun. if iheanacho is the worst striker ever i wonder what you will label kayode who couldn't make the first 11 of a lowly rated girona in laliga and left without scoring a single goal in all competition that season.

Hahahahahahahahahahahaha! grin

Your pride will not let you see I, Kayode, Ajagun and co have nothing to do with Iheanachonaldo named as world worst XI striker of the century..oh sorry...of the year. grin grin grin grin cool Ndo!
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by chrisooblog: 11:03am On Oct 01, 2018
komekn:


I expected to see some intelligent comments with those looking at matters with depth and looking at the context and aligning that too our characteristic local dynamics.

Dominic Iorfa Snr. contested the NFF Presidency and lost, he has been involved with the extremely politicised NFF for a long time. You shoul know that we dont practice politics with honour , integrity and fair play in Nigeria.

I was in Warri during that Election and i know lobbying in our politics is not about persuasive arguments but how big your "Ghana must go" bag is.With

At the end of these elections there was bitter rancour and resentment between the victors and the vanquished.

So how do you think knowing our attitude of vehement antagonism in politics, Dominc Iorfa Jnr. was looked at With Love, compassion, warmth and affection Finally after Rohr net with Dominic Jnr , why then did matters not progress.

mr komekn happy Independence day first of what Dominic iorfa snr went through with the nff is nothing that credible people like Segun odegbami and kojo Williams have not gone through but they kept on believing and contributing to the same corrupt nff because good or bad the system will be changed from within and not just mere English and complaining or gnashing of teeth.

As for iorfa jnr he just has to improve and make a career for himself. You always insist on players been chosen because they are good enough now not what he did last year or two years back. If iorfa comes good teams will chase him not just Nigeria. Even if he chooses not to play for nigeria at the very least he can have a great club career. Now I have no issue with you or forgiveness calling for equity justice and honesty in player selection for the national team but where I always clash with you guys is when you defend average or below average players then go round to criticize and rubbish someone else for doing the same.

My hope and prayer for national team is to be in the nearest future filled with players of outstanding quality playing in the best clubs so that all this back and forth would be unnecessary

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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheSuperNerd(m): 11:10am On Oct 01, 2018
Icon4s:


Mbok! What did you say?!!!!


OGA YOU ARE NO WAY GETTING NEAR THERE.


ALL PROMISES UNDONE. BACK TO DEFAULT MODE. cool



Thanks everyone for all the kind wishes. I really felt Loved.


And TheSuperNerd and Crew thanks for the Comedy entertainment. It was a swell evening. grin grin grin

Kaiiii... NL midnight time have come and gone. Now he no fit agree with everything again naa.. sad

Anyway shaa...**shrugs**


Oh you are most welcome Dad. wink Would not have been possible if not for the entrance of the Main Clown and his assistant clown... I bet you had your full yesterday. Hope you didn't disturb the neighbors while you laughed out loud... grin

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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheSuperNerd(m): 11:14am On Oct 01, 2018
soetanoreoluwa:


Someone can't play in NNL in peace

Play in peace... But make I no catch your legs near NT camp...

Oya find your squareroots osiso...

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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheSuperNerd(m): 11:17am On Oct 01, 2018
BascoVanVeli:


Signing bonus that I have already started planning what business I go do for Uyo LMAO

About Libya...oga Icon4s must have gotten wind of how clumsy I am and he is hopping I injure Ighalo lol

Lol... You really have your failed move to North Africa planned out. grin

Hmmmm... So you are assuring me that you can injure Ighalo in training? Wow... Such a juicy offer. Okay, I will persuade My Dad to allow you in but under a name disguise... grin The media will use a name known to most or maybe some but that person will be really you... Hehehehehehe

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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by forgiveness: 11:19am On Oct 01, 2018
BREAKING NEWS...... It's in the DNA of cankerrworm - kinda losers like Marca, L'Equipe's, British website etc to attack and show hatred towards our super Uno Iheanachonaldo by naming him or associating him with anything WORST or anything Iheanachonaldo, Nwakali etc......We will not take this......in ishi coconut Orubebe's voice. grin

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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by kellycute(m): 11:29am On Oct 01, 2018
forgiveness:

Prior to the world cup, I said Iheanacho had a very poor season and he does not deserve to go to the world cup but some tribal bingos saw my postulation as an affront on him and his tribe hence the dog fight and unnecessary name tagging.

Rohr confirmed he took an unfit Iheanacho to the world cup. In a sane country, he should have been fired.

However, it didn't end there. Behold another hidden title Iheanacho received. grin

No bi me talk am oooo. grin

Kelechi Iheanacho Included In World Cup’s Worst Premier League XI

June 7, 2018 Obodo Charles

Kelechi Iheanacho has been ridiculed by his inclusion in World Cup worst Premier League XI compiled by a British website. Iheanacho who moved to Leicester City in the just concluded 2017/18 season from Manchester City for a transfer fee of $25 million has struggled to tie down a regular shirt in the Foxes team.However, he featured prominently in Leicester’s F.A Cup campaign before they were knocked out by the eventual winners, Chelsea in the quarter-final. There is no doubt the Nigerian possess huge potentials, possibly what he needs is time to develop into a world-class striker that we all expect. Here is the list:

GK: Kristoffer Nordfeldt (Swansea)
The 28-year-old sat and watched Swansea so impressively last season that Sweden want him to perch his cheeks on their bench in Russia this summer.Carlos Carvalhal gave Nordfeldt the opportunity to get his gloves dirty in the cups but the former Heerenveen stopper will be keeping his Sondicos clean while Copenhagen’s Robin Olsen, recently linked with Crystal Palace, guards Sweden’s goal.

CB: Ali Gabr (West Brom)
The Egypt centre-half didn’t play a minute of first-team football for West Brom after joining on loan from Zamalek in January, but the Baggies are still apparently considering whether to take up their option buy the 29-year-old for £1.1million.

The Baggies have until the end of June to decide and they apparently want to see Gabr in action against stronger opposition than he faced during his two Under-23s appearances. Those outings ended in a 2-1 defeat to Norwich and a 5-1 humping at Brighton. Gabr lines up against Luis Suarez and Edinson Cavani on June 15.

CB: Yohan Benalouane (Leicester)
The former France Under-21 defender eventually decided that he fancied playing for Tunisia after all in March, with the World Cup on the horizon and the need to put himself in the shop window becoming more pressing by the day.

That’s because the Leicester defender has played just one Premier League game all season – the 2-0 home defeat to West Ham in May.

CB: Victor Lindelof (Man Utd)
The defender generally appears more comfortable in the Sweden backline than he seemed for much of his first year at Old Trafford.

It was hardly a disaster of a debut season for Lindelof, despite a wretched start to life in the Premier League. But Jose Mourinho would have been entitled to expect more from a £30million recruit.

RWB: Nacer Chadli (West Brom)
West Brom’s record signing started only two games during an injury-plagued season but Roberto Martinez saw enough in two substitute appearances in the final week of the campaign to warrant selection for Russia.

With a £17million release clause in his contract at The Hawthorns, Chadli will be keen to impress in a right wing-back role that showcases his versatility. And Belgium’s lack of viable alternatives…

LWB: Ramadan Sobhi (Stoke)
The Egypt winger can alternate flanks with Chadli given they’re both right-footed with a preference for playing on the left.

It would certainly be fair to say Sobhi’s progress has stalled over the last couple of seasons at Stoke, but it seems that he will be playing in Russia safe in the knowledge that his apparently imminent move to Huddersfield earns him a reprieve from the Potters’ relegation.

CM: Grzegorz Krychowiak (West Brom)
The West Brom midfielder is another player who won’t suffer the consequences of Premier League relegation, given the Poland star will return to PSG and the three years remaining on his £100,000-a-week contract while the Baggies prepare for the Championship.

CM: Ki Sung-Yeung (Swansea)
The midfielder’s commitment visibly waned as Swansea’s descent accelerated all the while the South Korean approached free agency and the World Cup. There’s a theme developing here…

Ki struggled with injury at the start of the season and through Christmas but the 28-year-old presumably believed his two goals and two assists in a four-game period during February and March would be enough to attract offers now his contract at the Liberty Stadium is up.

CM: Cheikhou Kouyate
The Senegal skipper goes to Russia on the back of his worst season for the Hammers, which has led to speculation that Manuel Pellegrini will look to move on the midfielder this summer. A half-decent tournament and the 28-year-old is absolutely nailed on to be linked with one of the Turkish big-payers.

CF: Mame Biram Diouf
Diouf has probably found his level now Stoke is consigned to the Championship unless the Senegal striker has been saving a few goals for Russia that may make him a more attractive proposition than his form through a wretched club season. That’s unlikely given Diouf hasn’t scored an international goal for just over two years since his last strike against Burundi in 2016.

CF: Kelechi Iheanacho
For £25million last summer, Leicester got three Premier League goals out of the Nigeria striker, and two of those came in the final two games of the season when Arsenal and Tottenham were seemingly not all that arsed about defending. No one is writing off Iheanacho on the back of one poor season, but the Foxes will certainly be feeling short-changed so far.


https://www.google.com.ng/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://allnigeriafootball.com/kelechi-iheanacho-included-in-world-cups-worst-premier-league-xi/&ved=2ahUKEwj_3Lvn7-TdAhXOy4UKHdEWAYgQFjAGegQIBxAB&usg=AOvVaw13QNvVs_Defys9zp1RIHKt
e pain am hahahahahha. Nacho don go World Cup and your boy Kayode never go. If you like shout from now till tomorrow.. nacho is still far better than your average solanke and kayode. Nacho Na regular and he dey balls this season. Jealousy will kee you there. Hooooohoooo ole ole thief thief!!! Make una hold am make he nor run ole ole ole. Hahah.anytime you see nacho dey shine your life go jus standstill.. Infact Na nacho shine go kee you there.

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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheSuperNerd(m): 11:48am On Oct 01, 2018
Nigeria Independence day special.....

Fine moments in Nigerian men's football (off my head alone- there may be a few minutes but I hope not):

- Mathematical 7 Odegbami, Chairman Chukwu, Owoblow (Felix Owolabi), Adokiye "Justice" Amiesimaka and Co led Nigeria to her first Afcon title in Lagos in 1980.

- Haruna Ilerika (master dribbler) and Co led Nigeria to her first Afcon medal in 1976. A bronze.

- The Golden Generation led by Keshi, Yekini and Rufai qualifies Nigeria to her first WC in 1993.

- Yekini scores Nigeria's first WC goal in 1994 which resulted in our first WC win. The Golden Generation finished as Round of 16 finalists and were voted the Second best most entertaining team at USA 94 and even climbed to Number 5 on the FIFA World rankings - The Highest ever attained by an African team in history.

- Kanu leads U-23 Dream Team Eagles to Olympic triumph @ Atlanta 96 - First African side to win an Olympic Gold and a world footballing tournament.

- Nduka Ugbade, Victor Igbinoba and Co lead Golden Eaglets to triumph at first U-17 World Cup in China (1985)

- Monday Odiaka and Co leads Flying Eagles to her first medal at FIFA U-20 WC level in 1985.

- Nigeria appears in FIFA Confederations cup in 1995 finishing 4th - Our best till date.

- Nigeria's Golden Generation wins the 1994 Afcon in Tunisia led by top scorer, Yekini and captain Keshi.

- Nigeria wins her third Afcon title in 2013 led by Mikel Obi, Victor Moses and Emenike. Sunday Mba won the cup for the side with his special goal in the final following up on his winner over favorites, CIV in the Quarters.

- Nigeria defeats Iceland to inflict a first group stage tournament defeat after failures by Euro Champs, Portugal at Euro 2016 and Argentina at Russia 2018. In the process, Ahmed Musa became Nigeria's All-time WC top scorer and first African to score a brace at Two World cups.

- Nigeria massacre African Champs, Cameroun 4-0 in Uyo on her way to topping Africa's Group of Death in the WC Qualifying for Russia 2018.

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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheSuperNerd(m): 11:50am On Oct 01, 2018
kellycute:
e pain am hahahahahha. Nacho don go World Cup and your boy Kayode never go. If you like shout from now till tomorrow.. nacho is still far better than your average solanke and kayode. Nacho Na regular and he dey balls this season. Jealousy will kee you there. Hooooohoooo ole ole thief thief!!! Make una hold am make he nor run ole ole ole. Hahah.anytime you see nacho dey shine your life go jus standstill.. Infact Na nacho shine go kee you there.

This is....

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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Icon4s(m): 11:53am On Oct 01, 2018
TheSuperNerd:


Kaiiii... NL midnight time have come and gone. Now he no fit agree with everything again naa.. sad

Anyway shaa...**shrugs**


Oh you are most welcome Dad. wink Would not have been possible if not for the entrance of the Main Clown and his assistant clown... I bet you had your full yesterday. Hope you didn't disturb the neighbors while you laughed out loud... grin

Omo na my office me dey o. I only disturbed those in the other offices. They must have heard me laughing. Lol
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Afobear: 11:58am On Oct 01, 2018
God damn it !!!! When will you beer people realize you parade an Averageeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee3eeeee3eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee team for fukz sake ?
Iheanacho is a shit player with his mouth like gallop
Ighalo is a non existent striker with 3 goals in 3 years
Simmy nwakwo is a live papa ajaso Alinko
Can't wait for Libya to maul you Averageeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee3eeeee3eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee team so that many will develop blood pressure again like when Rojo sent many to weeks of tears

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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheSuperNerd(m): 11:59am On Oct 01, 2018
Icon4s:


Omo na my office me dey o. I only disturbed those in the other offices. They must have heard me laughing. Lol

So you spent your birthday at the office? All day??! Dad!!! How many times have I told you to prioritize yourself just a bit ehn... Haba.. for ya birthday again.. lemme call your boss of bosses...

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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by forgiveness: 11:59am On Oct 01, 2018
charlesemeka85:
una get time dey respond to this tribalistic bigot for this forum. one who will champion for the inclusion of any player with a yoruba name to the supers eagles not considering if the player in question is better than those already in the team. wasn't he the same person who made us believe that olayinka is miles better than the trio of onyekuru,kalu and simon moses and how he is the best thing that will happen to the super eagles if given a chance, today where is olayinka?

iheanacho been rated as one of the worst strikers last season was because he couldn't replicate his form and the quality that he is known of immediately in the colors of leicester which is normal when a player joins a new team with different footballing tactics and formation. can solanke make leicester's bench? can solanke dislodge the likes of bony and dzeko and battle kun aguero for a starters shirt in a team of city's calibre in his first season as a professional footballer? na pple with this mofo's poor IQ dey even make me wan leave this forum cus sometimes it seems he reasons from his anus



Mumu talk. Where did I say Peter Olayinka is miles better than Onyekuru and Simon?

When did I say Peter Olayinka will be the best thing for SE if invited?

When i know Moses and Ahmed have filled up that spot!? shocked grin

Oya! Show me where I said all those falsehood you put up there to blackmail and feel cool. grin

Let me help you...


charlesemeka85:
is olayinka better than isaac success,onyekuru,moses simon, samuel kalu? etebo's case is different to that of aluko because he is a part of the team already and rohr knows what he offers the team,also etebo is 22 while alukois approaching 30. ademola only trained with an assembled nigerian side which comprised of uk born nigerians years back and that doesn't put him on the mix.rohr personally approached him in german with a promise of picking him for the world cup but he declined. among those you mentioned its only ojo who have voiced his interest in playing fornigeria but was diplomatic about it. rohr have seen issac succes in close quarters but his fitness is was the major factor why he was left out after playing against senegal

This was exactly what I said. Where did you see me mention Peter is better than Onyekuru and Simon?


forgiveness:



Of course, Peter Olayinka is better than Samuel Kalu and as par with Onyekuru.

Isaac Success and Moses Simon are better.


Where did you get your information from that Rohr promised to take Ademola Lookman to the world Cup?

Onomah too is ready to play for Nigeria. Ask Komekn who sees these players personally.


Besides, I showed you facts to buttress my points.

Last season, Peter was far better than Samuel Kalu in the Belgium pro league. Fact

Last season, Peter was par with Onyekuru based on the stats on ground. Fact

Even Peter won his team player of the month twice and in addition, Peter, Agbo and Taiwo were named in Belgium league dream team of the season. Peter scored more goals and assists than Samuel Kalu last season, yet you want me to believe Samuel Kalu is better.

How can you be so bias and sentimental blinded towards facts like this?

See the snapshot. Below

Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheSuperNerd(m): 12:02pm On Oct 01, 2018
Abeg when this Independence day list go commot abeg? It should have been out by Sunday naa. Rohr said 30th I think but now it is 1st October already.

Returnees I expect on the list are as follows:

- William Troost Ekong

- Ola Aina

- John Mikel Obi

- Alex Iwobi

- Moses Simon

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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by forgiveness: 12:03pm On Oct 01, 2018
kellycute:
e pain am hahahahahha. Nacho don go World Cup and your boy Kayode never go. If you like shout from now till tomorrow.. nacho is still far better than your average solanke and kayode. Nacho Na regular and he dey balls this season. Jealousy will kee you there. Hooooohoooo ole ole thief thief!!! Make una hold am make he nor run ole ole ole. Hahah.anytime you see nacho dey shine your life go jus standstill.. Infact Na nacho shine go kee you there.

Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha! grin

See as em dey console himself. grin grin grin grin

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