Icon4s:


I would rather value more a pot of Ishi-Ewu.

Uh statue epp?

You are getting a statue and that is final...

ChrisKels:
The Ivory Coast has risen again. They now have a more formidable squad than the days of the Toures and the Drogbas of this world. People talk about Senegal, but forget the bad ass Elephants are back again in all facet though they can do better in the number 9 position.

What is the difference between this ivory coast team and the one that fail to qualify for the world cup?

Toure and co are already out of the team,only kalou played during the world cup qualifiers and this same players.

A star studded ivorian team could not win against morocco in their home soil to secure the world cup ticket.

Winfred Zaha,eric bally,sergie aurier,jean michel seri, they all played during the qualifiers, thou zaha only played little part.

Icon4s:


I would rather value more a pot of Ishi-Ewu.

Uh statue epp?

Story, dem dey put isi-ewu for pot??

My dear, in case of next time, nkwobi and isi ewu are sold in a small mortar not pot, not plate.

Mickael2:



All these rubbish talk no dey tire una?? Throughout this season I have only made two comments on any of his matches, one I told him he needs to study Vardy to see what a Leicester striker should be doing which people still tagged hating until edi247 explained to the simple minded guys what I was saying which they still claimed I was hating but I was hiding behind constructive criticism then the next match I commented on was this match against Everton, not even because I wanted to comment on it but because someone said supporting Ighalo is mediocrity so I used it to point out that based on their previous matches Ighalo is ahead of him, [b]when Iheanacho had an abysmal game against Seychelles [/b]did you see me here talking him down? There were a few other matches that I watched where he was still poor or if you are trying to be as nice as possible then you can tag that a 5/10 performance but did I bother to say anything? So if Iheanacho has a single good game I will leave everything, skip my call and come running just to shout that he has had a good game?? Good players have too many good games which in that case if you claim that you missed all his good games it would mean you are hating but how many good games has Iheanacho had this season?? The fact that we need to scratch our head to come up with five games that he has been above average this season(minis preseason) shows that it is scientifically possible that I have been busy with election details those five times (assuming you can name five matches oh). So this rubbish talk that I only come out to criticise his bad games is old and quite frankly, very very stupid

he was way better than your mediocre ighalo so I wasn’t surprise you didn’t showed up as usual to do your thing “pulling down”. So you can sleep well at night despite supporting a mediocre player who managed to scored only 3goals (penalty) in three years? This is really ridiculous.

ChrisKels:


Are u sure uv bn following them since those old guards were eased out?

The old guard was eased out and this same guard could not qualify for the world cup ?

TheSuperNerd:

You are getting a statue and that is final...

Gbam!!!!! Weda he likes it or not

sontoly:


Oga, if you can still keep faith on Ighalo, then why are you doubting the capability of the coach?, because the coach have had more wins than Ighalo had scored.

Ighalo: Kaaaaaaiiii.... Chaaaiiii... Warridis... I gat to respond on Saturday big time!! Just... Just look at now ehn... See my life. This Sontoly dey harsh fa...

Curtisaxel7:


Iheanacho worship is a big problem I've noticed on this thread. It's a Nacho cult here. Everybody is bullied and cajoled into supporting Iheanacho. Persons deemed anti-Nacho are vilified and attacked for daring to question the god Nacho. Ask Forgiveness and Komekn.

The law here is "Nacho can do no wrong". If he can't make the match day squad, it's because his coach is racist and hates him, if Maddison wins the MOTM ahead of Nacho, it's because he is English and Nacho isn't. If he has a bad day, nobody dares mention it. If Ighalo scores in a goal, he is insulted because he "failed at the WC" as if Nacho tore the WC apart with goals.

Sentiment will kee you people.

Keep on worshipping the guy who was elected world worst striker if you want, for me, until he improves, Ighalo and Success are ahead of him.

Ighalo Yes

But success No

ChrisKels:


Well, no problems. But, for those of them who think Nigeria has a good squad now hence shouldn't approach the approachables, they should have a rethink because right now, we aint as good as Senegal, Morocco and the Ivory Coast.


But guy wait ooo, how do the Ivorians do it, producing world class players every era? The thing gbakwara m ara oo but I no enter market.

Bro, I don't think there is anybody here that does not want improvements in the team. The problem is some are calling for every Tom, Dick and Harry. Any name that looks like Tom Danjuma, Dick Adekanye or Harry Obiora that plays in one European Club, their heads will start spinning and the next shout is "Cap him, Cap him, Cap him"! Lol.

We cannot secure all our foreign born players. We can only strive to get those we think we should and can. Especially those that are willing.

andrew444:



The old guard was eased out and this same guard could not qualify for the world cup ?

I would've loved to discuss this with u, like I just did with Icon4s, but knowing u for who u are and ur puerile proclivity to resort to uncouth words when debates aint going ur way, I would rather snub u. Until u learn some manners and stop acting like a typical millennial who cant handle differing opinions, I'd only cackle and walk away whenever I see ur post/quote.

Good afternoon bro

TheSuperNerd:



Ighalo: Kaaaaaaiiii.... Chaaaiiii... Warridis... I gat to respond on Saturday big time!! Just... Just look at now ehn... See my life. This Sontoly dey harsh fa...

ighalo dey embarrass us (edo). Flashback to the era of Julius aghahowa( aghawonder), yakubu, osazee and my humble self.. kellydinho (ogida product) I dey tear net with my left leg. Ighalo is a disgrace to our legacy as a potent and memesrizing forward.
I’m outtie

ChrisKels:


Story, dem dey put isi-ewu for pot??

My dear, in case of next time, nkwobi and isi ewu are sold in a small mortar not pot, not plate.

Haha, in Lagos and Benin they call it "Pot" and not "Small mortar" . Mind u these are Ndigbo kwa o.

I know it is actually a small mortar but the sellers call it Pot. Like "how many pots", " Full pot or half pot". Lol. Something like that. Isi-Ewu is bae. Nri Igbo Amaka.

forgiveness:


Emperor of Tribalism, I just dey learn work from you oooo.

i be confirm bini man in and out and ighalo is a fraud.

ChrisKels:


I would've loved to discuss this with u, like I just did with Icon4s, but knowing u for who u are and ur puerile proclivity to resort to uncouth words when debates aint going ur way, I would rather snub u. Until u learn some manners and stop acting like a typical millennial who cant handle differing opinions, I'd only cackle and walk away whenever I see ur post/quote.

Good afternoon bro

Lol you would rather snub me but you didnt, why did you quote me?

Anyway you dont need to argue with me, because you dont know what you are saying,and the truth is bitter.

Now tell me where i am wrong?

You cant handle my post okay

Boy try and get your facts right when commenting okay,you are just pointless and you dont know what do say because you are so wrong,Stop being dumb okay.

Good for a debate And I know just the gladiators that can do battle in the debate arena on this if they so choose to. Forgiveness and Chriskels. It is a no-brainer #SoarSuperEagles


What does Moses Simon's recall mean for Samuel Kalu?
By Solace Chukwu, Correspondent




The return of one of Gernot Rohr's trusted lieutenants could have grave consequences for the continued growth of the Super Eagles

The impact of Moses Simon 's injury on Nigeria's World Cup campaign has perhaps not been given the column inches it deserves.
For the entirety of the Super Eagles' World Cup qualifying campaign, Gernot Rohr stayed committed to his preferred shape: a 4-2-3-1, with two deep ball-winners and Simon, a repurposed inside-forward, holding the width on the right side of midfield.
It worked, as the results attested. The former Gent man was restrained in his attacking movements, but was disciplined enough to fulfill his tactical duties: providing a counterweight to Victor Moses' roaming from the left, allowing Shehu Abdullahi - a converted midfielder - to tuck inside rather than bomb forward, and also protecting the right full-back zone in defensive transitions.

Losing him necessitated a switch to a 3-5-2, but Rohr did not seem convinced by that shape, and stubbornly tried to plug Alex Iwobi, a totally different sort of player, into the role for the opening group hame against Croatia. It failed spectacularly, and the German shed his stubbornness subsequently, but the damage was done in a 2-0 defeat.
It would be a stretch to say Simon's injury cost Nigeria a place in the Round of 16, but not by much.



That makes this weekend's Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Libya intriguing indeed, and that because it challenges Rohr to make a decision between his own staid pragmatism and the continued growth of his Super Eagles build.
As Simon nursed back to full fitness, Samuel Kalu seemed to rise out of the blue.
They were, of course, teammates at Gent last season, but Kalu's move to Ligue 1 side Bordeaux suddenly shone a light on his immense talents.
It seemed odd that he was not considered leading up to the Mundial, even if it would have been a left-field call, as he is more naturally a wide player who can stretch the play and deliver crosses.
Surely, if Rohr was able to keep tabs on Simon, he must have noticed Kalu as well, who had a more eye-catching season?




In any case, the 20-year-old made his international debut last month against Seychelles, playing in Simon's position on the right, and impressed in winning a second-half penalty. However, with Simon back in the fold, might Rohr be tempted to revert to his preferred system and personnel?
The evidence would definitely suggest precisely that. The 64-year-old is fiercely loyal, even when it is manifestly not in the common interest.
Simon, aside his tactical conscientiousness, is reportedly one of the German's favourites in the national team set-up, and will be favourite to regain his position in the side, in spite of the fact he has only played a total of 49 league minutes this term for new club Levante.
While this is in keeping with Rohr's general preference, it would be a shame to see Kalu miss out.



Even with the uncertainty over the team's optimal shape, the World Cup exposed the need for evolution within the set-up.

If the relative inexperience of the side meant Rohr was keen to play the underdog, the logical next step would be to expand on that safety-first approach, to flesh it out and make the team more comfortable playing on the front foot.
Kalu embodies that progression, being a more natural winger, as well as being quicker and a superior dribbler. If the side is to become a more coherent, potent creation, it is important to embrace square pegs in square holes.
Even more so, it is important to embrace merit. Rohr is somewhat justified, in that international football can be an unforgiving terrain for the inexperienced.

However, to continue to hide behind that borders on cowardice, and will continue to keep the side from fulfilling its destiny.


Source: Goal

Sunderland hotshot Josh Maja is attracting Premier League interest.

The Mirror says Manchester City, Tottenham and Southampton are keeping tabs on Maja.

Teenage striker Maja is attracting top-flight interest after scoring an impressive nine goals in just 12 league games for the Black Cats.

Londoner Maja, 19, is well-known at City as he was on their books earlier in his career and also played for Crystal Palace and Fulham .

But City chose not to offer him a scholarship in 2015 and he joined Sunderland.

ChrisKels:


Well, no problems. But, for those of them who think Nigeria has a good squad now hence shouldn't approach the approachables, they should have a rethink because right now, we aint as good as Senegal, Morocco and the Ivory Coast.


But guy wait ooo, how do the Ivorians do it, producing world class players every era? The thing gbakwara m ara oo but I no enter market.

On your last paragraph. Ivory Coast, Senegal, Mali, Guinea, Morocco and Algeria have really benefited a lot from France their former colonial masters. It is very easy for a young Francophone player to find his way to France to develop his football talent. Then also a good number of them were born there. Some chose to play for France others opt for their parents' origin. U no see the French team too?

kellycute:
ighalo dey embarrass us (edo). Flashback to the era of Julius aghahowa( aghawonder), yakubu, osazee and my humble self.. kellydinho (ogida product) I dey tear net with my left leg. Ighalo is a disgrace to our legacy as a potent and memesrizing forward.
I’m outtie

Never heard of him...

TheSuperNerd:


Never heard of him...

kai.,, emotive prejudice!!!
I’m outtie

TheSuperNerd:


You are getting a statue and that is final...

Oh God... Uh statue epp na?

I say I prefer a Pot or sorry Small mortar of Isi-Ewu. At least that one go do some thing.

Statue no fit belle fu me naa

kellycute:
ighalo dey embarrass us (edo). Flashback to the era of Julius aghahowa( aghawonder), yakubu, osazee and my humble self.. kellydinho (ogida product) I dey tear net with my left leg. Ighalo is a disgrace to our legacy as a potent and memesrizing forward.
I’m outtie

Na Ogida you dey?

Off Siluko road

Icon4s:


Bro, I don't think there is anybody here that does not want improvements in the team. The problem is some are calling for every Tom, Dick and Harry. Any name that looks like Tom Danjuma, Dick Adekanye or Harry Obiora that plays in one European Club, their heads will start spinning and the next shout is "Cap him, Cap him, Cap him"! Lol.

We cannot secure all our foreign born players. We can only strive to get those we think we should and can. Especially those that are willing.

And those willing ones like that mbaise boy and the other one from ngor okpala(Billing Anyanwu), the waffirian (Ejaria), what have we done to get them?

Icon4s:


Bro, I don't think there is anybody here that does not want improvements in the team. The problem is some are calling for every Tom, Dick and Harry. Any name that looks like Tom Danjuma, Dick Adekanye or Harry Obiora that plays in one European Club, their heads will start spinning and the next shout is "Cap him, Cap him, Cap him"! Lol.

We cannot secure all our foreign born players. We can only strive to get those we think we should and can. Especially those that are willing.

That's my dad!



Biko somebody start preparing the materials for the statue of Chief Icon4s... This man is just making too much sense today. Back-to-back wise on-point comments.... Ah, this statue will be the biggest this side of the Niger...

kellycute:
kai.,, emotive prejudice!!!
I’m outtie

Lol...

I never hear of Kelly.. Kelly what again? ... Still searching shaa...

Icon4s:


Oh God... Uh statue epp na?

I say I prefer a Pot or sorry Small mortar of Isi-Ewu. At least that one go do some thing.

Statue no fit belle fu me naa

I said IT IS FINAL!

ChrisKels:


Well, no problems. But, for those of them who think Nigeria has a good squad now hence shouldn't approach the approachables, they should have a rethink because right now, we aint as good as Senegal, Morocco and the Ivory Coast.


But guy wait ooo, how do the Ivorians do it, producing world class players every era? The thing gbakwara m ara oo but I no enter market.

Ivory coast is a better team than nigeria we all know that,even a mad man knows that with no doubt.

But how do you rate your own world class player?

Please who are the world class player in ivory coast?

Will you classify bailly as a world class defender? if you do then you are a joke.

See as you talk like say dem get reach 10 world class players.

If there is a world class player in the ivory coast team,then its winfred zaha then maybe jean michael seri or Aurier

The rest are average players and below average.

kellycute:
i be confirm bini man in and out and ighalo is a fraud.

I put it to u, u are igbo and u are a tribalist. U be bini yet u are supporting players with chi in their names and also supporting players with olorun and oluwa in their names? in fact, u are igbo. As long as u dont have same mindset as GiwaDalung, u are igbo. As long as u are open minded, u are Igbo, as long as u dont support mediocrity, u are igbo, as long as u stand for justice and dont have any tribal inclination, u are igbo

TheSuperNerd:
Good for a debate And I know just the gladiators that can do battle in the debate arena on this if they so choose to. Forgiveness and Chriskels. It is a no-brainer #SoarSuperEagles


What does Moses Simon's recall mean for Samuel Kalu?
By Solace Chukwu, Correspondent




The return of one of Gernot Rohr's trusted lieutenants could have grave consequences for the continued growth of the Super Eagles

The impact of Moses Simon 's injury on Nigeria's World Cup campaign has perhaps not been given the column inches it deserves.
For the entirety of the Super Eagles' World Cup qualifying campaign, Gernot Rohr stayed committed to his preferred shape: a 4-2-3-1, with two deep ball-winners and Simon, a repurposed inside-forward, holding the width on the right side of midfield.
It worked, as the results attested. The former Gent man was restrained in his attacking movements, but was disciplined enough to fulfill his tactical duties: providing a counterweight to Victor Moses' roaming from the left, allowing Shehu Abdullahi - a converted midfielder - to tuck inside rather than bomb forward, and also protecting the right full-back zone in defensive transitions.

Losing him necessitated a switch to a 3-5-2, but Rohr did not seem convinced by that shape, and stubbornly tried to plug Alex Iwobi, a totally different sort of player, into the role for the opening group hame against Croatia. It failed spectacularly, and the German shed his stubbornness subsequently, but the damage was done in a 2-0 defeat.
It would be a stretch to say Simon's injury cost Nigeria a place in the Round of 16, but not by much.



That makes this weekend's Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Libya intriguing indeed, and that because it challenges Rohr to make a decision between his own staid pragmatism and the continued growth of his Super Eagles build.
As Simon nursed back to full fitness, Samuel Kalu seemed to rise out of the blue.
They were, of course, teammates at Gent last season, but Kalu's move to Ligue 1 side Bordeaux suddenly shone a light on his immense talents.
It seemed odd that he was not considered leading up to the Mundial, even if it would have been a left-field call, as he is more naturally a wide player who can stretch the play and deliver crosses.
Surely, if Rohr was able to keep tabs on Simon, he must have noticed Kalu as well, who had a more eye-catching season?




In any case, the 20-year-old made his international debut last month against Seychelles, playing in Simon's position on the right, and impressed in winning a second-half penalty. However, with Simon back in the fold, might Rohr be tempted to revert to his preferred system and personnel?
The evidence would definitely suggest precisely that. The 64-year-old is fiercely loyal, even when it is manifestly not in the common interest.
Simon, aside his tactical conscientiousness, is reportedly one of the German's favourites in the national team set-up, and will be favourite to regain his position in the side, in spite of the fact he has only played a total of 49 league minutes this term for new club Levante.
While this is in keeping with Rohr's general preference, it would be a shame to see Kalu miss out.



Even with the uncertainty over the team's optimal shape, the World Cup exposed the need for evolution within the set-up.

If the relative inexperience of the side meant Rohr was keen to play the underdog, the logical next step would be to expand on that safety-first approach, to flesh it out and make the team more comfortable playing on the front foot.
Kalu embodies that progression, being a more natural winger, as well as being quicker and a superior dribbler. If the side is to become a more coherent, potent creation, it is important to embrace square pegs in square holes.
Even more so, it is important to embrace merit. Rohr is somewhat justified, in that international football can be an unforgiving terrain for the inexperienced.

However, to continue to hide behind that borders on cowardice, and will continue to keep the side from fulfilling its destiny.


Source: Goal

I don't see any problems here. This is the kind of competition we crave for. Kalu practically took the slot of Moses in the squad. So how did we cope when Simon and Moses were in the team? Although then we can say Musa was not a starter but now looks more likely to start games.

We need the abilities of both Simon and Kalu. If Musa starts then one of the two has to drop to the bench and maybe come in as a sub. It only means more value added to the bench.

kellycute:
ighalo dey embarrass us (edo). Flashback to the era of Julius aghahowa( aghawonder), yakubu, osazee and my humble self.. kellydinho (ogida product) I dey tear net with my left leg. Ighalo is a disgrace to our legacy as a potent and memesrizing forward.
I’m outtie

Go and sit down

TheSuperNerd:


That's my dad!



Biko somebody start preparing the materials for the statue of Chief Icon4s... This man is just making too much sense today. Back-to-back wise on-point comments.... Ah, this statue will be the biggest this side of the Niger...

So what will u now use as my statue? My post? Or let me snap my fingers and send to una Rochas for the statue? Lol!

Icon4s:


Haha, in Lagos and Benin they call it "Pot" and not "Small mortar" . Mind u these are Ndigbo kwa o.

I know it is actually a small mortar but the sellers call it Pot. Like "how many pots", " Full pot or half pot". Lol. Something like that. Isi-Ewu is bae. Nri Igbo Amaka.

Seriously, if u really wanna poison me, do it via isi-ewu, nkwobi, okporoko and ugbaa agworo agwo with a chilled palm wine from udi(anike achime) or Ezeagu/Awgu(anike mgbagbu owa) or rafia wine from Uturu, Okigwe or Isuikwuato. Chai!!!!!

ChrisKels:


I put it to u, u are igbo and u are a tribalist. U be bini yet u are supporting players with chi in their names and also supporting players with olorun and oluwa in their names? in fact, u are igbo. As long as u dont have same mindset as GiwaDalung, u are igbo. As long as u are open minded, u are Igbo, as long as u dont support mediocrity, u are igbo, as long as u stand for justice and dont have any tribal inclination, u are igbo

Abeg stop before una kee pessin here with laugh.