against uganda i will like rohr to field an experimental side. players like ajayi,success,onyekuru etc should start against the east africans

Iheanacho starts! I see Vardy on the bench. Interesting.

isan:
do u know Issac success goal is his first league goal in 2 years ? Una better stop the hype and allow my guy to concentrate this season

Yes but you should also have asked if he has been playing for 2 years

Isaac success didnt play a single epl minute last season

Hanibal:
The Josh maja that certain people are hyping here doesn't even get to start for Sunderland these days.
Imagine special English talent that Nigeria should beg to cap chopping bench in England's third division.

Josh Maja is just returning from injury and missed the last 2 games. That is why he started from the bench.

The boy already has 9 goals this season.

the stat won't tell u whether he played or not

andrew444:


Yes but you should also have asked if he has been playing for 2 years

Isaac success didnt play a single epl minute last season

Aina Eager To Star In Bafana Bafana - Super Eagles Clash


By Adeboye Amosu:

Nigeria defender, Ola Aina, is looking forward to facing the Bafana Bafana of South Africa at the magnificient FNB Stadium, Johannesburg, next month in a 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier, Completesportsnigeria.com reports.

The Super Eagles will look to avenge their matchday one 2-0 defeat at the Akwa Ibom International Stadium, Uyo when they face Stuart Baxter’s men at the iconic ground which also known as the Soccer City.

Aside vengeance, a win in the encounter will see the Super Eagles return to the AFCON Finals after missing the last two editions of the competition.

Gernot Rohr’s men occupy top spot in Group E with nine points, one more than South Africa who are second with eight points. Libya have four points, while Seychelles occupy last position with one point.

Aina reckons that facing the South Africans will be a big test for the Super Eagles but it is a challenge worth experiencing.

”That’s another one I am looking forward to and can tick off my bucket list. It’s a great stadium as we saw in the World Cup in 2010. South Africa have got a fantastic team, they’re also very attacking, so it should be a good test. I’m really looking forward to it if I get picked,” Aina told Chelsea official website.

Aina, who is on a one season long loan at Italian side, Torino missed out on a place in Nigeria’s team to the 2018 FIFA World Cup but has featured in the Super Eagles last two games against the Mediterranean Knights of Libya.

He recalled his experience and has kind words for the Libyans who gave a good account of themselves in both encounters.

”I started on the bench for the first game, but had to come on early because of injury. I felt like I put in a decent performance. It’s never easy coming on from the bench like that, but I thought I did okay. Libya were a good side, but on the day we were just that bit better than them which showed in the 4-0 scoreline,” he added.

”The second game was a lot harder, we won 3-2. They fought really well but we managed to see it through and add more points to our total in the group.”

It is the first time Aina will playing for a club outside England having spent last season on loan at Championship side, Hull City and he is enjoying every bit of his time in the Italian top flight with Torino.

”It’s going really well . Everything is different but I’m adapting. So far so good.

The football here is very tactical. You have to concentrate a lot. They spend a lot of time on set-pieces and getting the right movement. That is what I would say is really different to England,” he stated.

”I think I’m learning a lot tactically. Every game and every training session I am learning something new, and I’m just trying to implement that in my game.”

He describes Toirno’s week two clash against Inter Milan as his best in all the games he has featured for Walter Mazzarri’s men this season.

”In my second game against Inter Milan I came off the bench early because of injury and held my own. It was a good game, we came from 2-0 down to draw 2-2. It was at the San Siro as well, a proper nice stadium,” he said.

—CompleteSportsNigeria

See how far a good haircut can take you? As Success removed that shrine on his head, his fortunes have taken a turn for the better

Maybe if Iwobi removes his own, he'll start scoring regularly

isan:
do u know Issac success goal is his first league goal in 2 years ? Una better stop the hype and allow my guy to concentrate this season

And u forgot he hasn't been playing. Now the only reason he was not playing was due to his injuries and not his off field shenanigans. Who gets caught becomes the bad guy, so bro spare me the trash that he was caught pant down. Point one player that doesn't fvck. No one is a Saint, even in here. We all av read of the bleeping escapades of Zaha, John Terry et al, does that make them any less good players? Now dont get me wrong, Success ought to remain focused and humble to make it, but ppl should stop making it look like bleeping has been his undoings.

Lol wetin Success come carry put now?

safarigirl:
See how far a good haircut can take you? As Success removed that shrine on his head, his fortunes have taken a turn for the better

Maybe if Iwobi removes his own, he'll start scoring regularly

Why didn’t Success play? Was it only due to injuries? Was he injured all season? It’s a combo of factors my friend.

ChrisKels:


And u forgot he hasn't been playing. Now the only reason he was not playing was due to his injuries and not his off field shenanigans. Who gets caught becomes the bad guy, so bro spare me the trash that he was caught pant down. Point one player that doesn't fvck. No one is a Saint, even in here. We all av read of the bleeping escapades of Zaha, John Terry et al, does that make them any less good players? Now dont get me wrong, Success ought to remain focused and humble to make it, but ppl should stop making it look like bleeping has been his undoings.

isan:
the stat won't tell u whether he played or not

But at least you know he didnt play so stop twisting things as if he played all the 38 watford games last season.

safarigirl:
See how far a good haircut can take you? As Success removed that shrine on his head, his fortunes have taken a turn for the better

Maybe if Iwobi removes his own, he'll start scoring regularly

LMAO

AFCON: I can't promise to win 2019 title - Rohr


Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has said he could not promise that the team would win the Cameroon 2019 Africa Cup of Nations.

Nigeria are on the cusp of sealing qualification for the tournament after their absence from the last two editions of the competition in 2015 and 2017.

The Eagles currently sit atop Group E with nine points after four matches and will be away at second-placed South Africa in Johannesburg on November 17.

A victory for the Eagles in the match will seal their passage to the tournament, which holds from June 15 to July 13, 2019. Only the top two teams in the group will qualify for the first-ever 24-nation tournament.

However, Rohr, who spoke on Supersports during the week, said the team were working hard for their next match but said he could not promise that he will lead the team to their fifth continental title in Cameroon.

“We are working very hard to make sure that we get the necessary points in our next match in South Africa. We know that the match will not be easy but we are working well to make sure our players are in good conditions before the match,” he said.

“We want to make sure that we don’t lose the match just like what happened in our first match. We know that a good result in the match will put us at ease before the visit of Seychelles in our last match at home. We want to finish top of the group.

“For the AFCON, we are determined to ensure that we qualify because we know that for two editions, Nigeria were not there. The fact that we didn’t qualify from the group stage at the World Cup in Russia has been one of the factors that is driving the team because we know that Nigerians were not happy after we couldn’t get to the second round.

“But I cannot promise that we will win the tournament in Cameroon. We want to win it but it will be too early to make promises. Our attitude as a team has been to be modest and take each match as it comes. We also don’t underrate any opponent we play against. This is a young team and they are hungry for success. We have a good professional philosophy and we want to go as far as possible in any competition but we are not making any promises.”

The former Burkina Faso coach said he would continue to explore the possibility of playing Arsenal forward Alex Iwobi in the central midfield role.

Iwobi was instrumental in Nigeria’s victories in their qualifying double-headers against Libya in Uyo and Sfax as he created chances for striker Odion Ighalo as well as wingers Ahmed Musa and Samuel Kalu.

The former Bordeaux manager said, “Iwobi has played very well in the play-making role. We saw him when he played in the role in the friendly against England in London. We also saw him do well in the role against Libya.

“He plays more than the play-making role. He distributes the ball well and also plays for the team. I am concerned about what he does with the ball and what he does off the ball – and he has impressed in these areas. He works very well for the team and we are impressed with him. But we have to conserve what he is going on well for the team.”

Meanwhile, Rohr is hoping that Ademola Lookman will switch allegiance to represent the Eagles.

The 21-year-old was impressive on loan with German Bundesliga side RB Leipzig last season though he has struggled for game time since he joined Everton in 2017 from Charlton Athletic.

The 65-year-old coach is confident that the youngster will add value to his team if he makes the switch.

“He plays for the youth now but we hope he can change his mind and play for us,” Rohr told BBC Sport.

“He’s a player we know can add something to the team. Getting a player to change his national choice is not easy, quick and the process is never so straightforward. First we must be sure he wants to come. And hope to get it cleared by FIFA. Then the most important part is that he brings something new, different and better than we have.

“Every coach wants options, we’ve been lucky to get some players and if we get him, Lookman will give us more options. But we have to be careful about how we go about this because Nigeria have some good players at home and playing outside.”


— TheCitzenNigeria

Let thunder from the darkest storm strike mark noble and his family

Fvcker wan send ndidi to retirement

krattoss:
Let thunder from the darkest storm strike mark noble and his family

Fvcker wan send ndidi to retirement

Big amen.

Ighalo scores again

Daninya11:
Ighalo scores again

Hot form.
I pray it lasts a while.

Joebie:
Can our best NPFL XI beat a team made of Nigerian debutants in Europe?

They will all be on yellow cards before the game ends that I can assure you. They can't even protest the calls of the red cos they know it won't be their usual "dislike madt ref blows nonsense, he go die today" ref.

So based on that, it's a no no for me, they can't win. A draw of that Afeko-stopper pulls a few De Gea moments.


That's my sentimental me up there.


But factual me is they can't!!

safarigirl:
See how far a good haircut can take you? As Success removed that shrine on his head, his fortunes have taken a turn for the better

Maybe if Iwobi removes his own, he'll start scoring regularly

Lol When it was a plain land on their heads, they didn't perform like now. except Isaac.


Overall I no even like the shrine sef.


Talk of some Aristide Bance inspiration!!!

daveP:
They will all be on yellow cards before the game ends that I can assure you. They can't even protest the calls of the red cos they know it won't be their usual "dislike madt ref blows nonsense, he go die today" ref.

So based on that, it's a no no for me, they can't win. A draw of that Afeko-stopper pulls a few De Gea moments.


That's my sentimental me up there.


But factual me is they can't!!

daveP:
Lol When it was a plain land on their heads, they didn't perform like now. except Isaac.


Overall I no even like the shrine sef.


Talk of some Aristide Bance inspiration!!!

Mehn, this guy's face is a source of nightmares to the monsters in our nightmares.

krattoss:
Let thunder from the darkest storm strike mark noble and his family

Fvcker wan send ndidi to retirement

Ndidi is just balling, but he will. miss the SA game. I hope he is back for the last qualifier.


Noble intent indeed!!!

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Unlimited22:

Mehn, this guy's face is a source of nightmares to the monsters in our nightmares.

hehehhe.


It got worse when I learnt it was a pineapple that inspired the hair.


Wished he had a good follow in club football though. He is that good.

daveP:
hehehhe.


It got worse when I learnt it was a pineapple that inspired the hair.


Wished he had a good follow in club football though. He is that good.

A pineapple?
A PINEAPPLE?

daveP:
Ndidi is just balling, but he will. miss the SA game. I hope he is back for the last qualifier.


Noble intent indeed!!!

ndidi is still In action.. He got lucky not to be injured by that rash tackle.
Dude is a rock.. Can't remember last he experienced injury.

krattoss:
ndidi is still In action.. He got lucky not to be injured by that rash tackle.
Dude is a rock.. Can't remember last he experienced injury.

Make e easy o

Like 20 Nigerians in the top 6 teams all playing for their own teams of the same club. Wow. U23 will be fun!! Perhaps Garbage or Amuneke or Sia1 since he has turned landlord, undisputed champion for that Olympic aspect.

daveP:
Like 20 Nigerians in the top 6 teams all playing for their own teams of the same club. Wow. U23 will be fun!! Perhaps Garbage or Amuneke or Sia1 since he has turned landlord, undisputed champion for that Olympic aspect.

You just dey crack me up today.
I no be palm nut o

Unlimited22:
A pineapple? A PINEAPPLE?

Yeah
off key ba?

Unlimited22:

Make e easy o

I think that coach is overusing him.. Dude almost plays week in week out.. The. He comes over to the national team and continues playing week in week out.

krattoss:
I think that coach is overusing him.. Dude almost plays week in week out.. The. He comes over to the national team and continues playing week in week out.

That's true. Burnout can occur...