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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by enomakos(m): 10:01am On Oct 05, 2019 |
i am so happy for tammy and tomori,good lucks to the lads 2 Likes |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by wayodude(m): 10:11am On Oct 05, 2019 |
Guys in the end it's a matter of the heart. I am Nigerian and also British. Had I been a player in a position to pick between playing for either country there is no way on earth I will be as happy banging in goals for England as I would doing it for Nigeria. My heroes are Yekini, Finidi, Okocha etc... Now...my cousins are dual nationals as well and they will rather wait to play for England until they retire then even think of playing for any other country. Their heroes are Lineker, Gascoigne, John Barnes etc. I don't judge them it's just the way it is... My son is only 6 years old and as much as I try to make him realise we are Naija first and British second he is naturally more aligned with his British side, from his mum, school, neighbors etc if in the future he was a football player I honestly feel he will be happier playing for England. Who knows eh 38 Likes
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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by safarigirl(f): 10:16am On Oct 05, 2019 |
The only thing that is paining me about the Fikayo boy is that issa fine boy, and we won't get to see him in all the lit Iwobi Snapchat pictures and videos. Thank God we still have Iwobi, Awaziem, Okoye, Ajayi, Osimhen, Dennis, Troost, Ebuehi, lemme just chook Ndidi there, he's not where we want him to be, but he is better than when we first saw him. Anyway, as they say in Yoruba parlance, ati lo, ati de. We move. Which other foreign fine boy is eligible mbok? 3 Likes |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by tbaba1234: 10:21am On Oct 05, 2019 |
wayodude: It is not easy. You try to make your child feel more Nigerian but you are not the only influence in their life. Society also plays its role. That said, i do not think, it is just about heart. Money talks too. Players earn more playing for England. 8 Likes |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by timay(m): 10:34am On Oct 05, 2019 |
tbaba1234: Money? Hmmm When players of other nationality even donate their bonuses from national team Engagement to charity sef. if money is their motivation for choosing a national team, then I'll rather pass on them. Cos NFF no dey stable |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by iSlayer: 10:34am On Oct 05, 2019 |
safarigirl: *FacePalm* |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by timay(m): 10:37am On Oct 05, 2019 |
gustav25: How does what I said even relate to Iheanacho and his goal drought challenge. Like WTF!!! Tbf, you have a pea sized brains. As if there are no other British forward on goal drought too. ọ̀dẹ̀ 3 Likes |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by iSlayer: 10:40am On Oct 05, 2019 |
That comment will reap fruits in a few days. |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Nobody: 10:40am On Oct 05, 2019 |
safarigirl: Add Kalu and Etebo to the list. |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by safarigirl(f): 10:42am On Oct 05, 2019 |
tbaba1234:how many village meetings do you take your kids to? Yes, society plays a role, but then, a child can only identify so much with what he is exposed to. For instance, I fiercely identify as Igbo, but I was neither born nor bred in the East, I wasn't even surrounded with Igbo people growing up. I haven't been to my father's place in almost 18 years, I barely identify with them, but generally, I am fiercely Igbo, by some weird occurrence. Same way certain people may not have grown up in Nigeria, but fiercely identify as such from years of what many would term indoctrination. When it comes down to it sha, there is no manual for these things. Some will identify, others won't; like John Boyega and Chiwetel Ejiofor, both British-Nigerians, one barely identifies with his Nigerian side, the other infuses his Nigerian side in everything. There is also the end that, children are more likely to identify with their mother's side than their fathers most of the time, so, I understand where wayodude is coming from. For instance, if someone like me marries an abroadian, the way I will soak that child in Banga soup and Egusi, your Nigerian accent will be popping from the abroad sef 12 Likes |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by safarigirl(f): 10:43am On Oct 05, 2019 |
Taliban:those ones are for facebook consumption please, not to be exposed in the Behind parts of the internet |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by timay(m): 10:43am On Oct 05, 2019 |
gustav25:Jeez . I refuse to comment further. You don't deserve further reply from me |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Earthquake1: 10:50am On Oct 05, 2019 |
iSlayer: *double facepalm* 1 Like |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by chucs: 10:53am On Oct 05, 2019 |
safarigirl:LOL! Everybody get wetyn dey worry am As u don pick your hustle. Lol! |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by ChrisKels: 10:56am On Oct 05, 2019 |
tbaba1234: In summary he never wanted to play for Nigeria, he only kept Nigeria as a tool to improve his career should things go wrong this season and he fails to realise his 3lions dreams. From the bolded, d boy only wanted his not-so-good self for Nigeria and his good self for England. So Nigeria isn't worthy of having a Chelsea starter in him, we are only worthy of his loan self to mid able or relegation team abi? Bros stop defending the indefensible, Tomori never wanted to play for Nigeria. Period 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheSuperNerd(m): 10:57am On Oct 05, 2019 |
Talking about Safarigirl's Exclusive list of Fine Boys in the Nigerian team.... Chidozie Awaziem, one of her top favs, starts for CD Leganes vs Levante. Kenneth Omeruo for some reason didn't make the matchday squad. Modified: He is missing due to being injured. 1 Like 1 Share
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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Famocious(m): 10:59am On Oct 05, 2019 |
Ebuehi called to replace injured Kenneth Omeruo in Nig vs Brazil friendly Source NFF Twitter handle Tyronne Ebuehi has been called up to replace injured Kenneth Omeruo for the friendly against Brazil in Singapore on 13 October. #SoarSuperEagles #BRANGA https:///Ir9Sj0DPk9 6 Likes |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by ChrisKels: 11:02am On Oct 05, 2019 |
TheSuperNerd: For the past 3 seasons, this guy has been Nigeria's most consistent centre back in Europe. He's easily grabbed starting shirts where ever he's been to, on loan - from Nantes to Rizespor to Leganes. 6 Likes |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheSuperNerd(m): 11:03am On Oct 05, 2019 |
News flash: Kenneth Omeruo is missing due to injury. And Tyronne Ebuehi have just been given a late call-up to replace Omeruo in the squad for the Brazil Friendly. A good one for another member of Safarigirl's Exclusive fine boys club. 5 Likes
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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by isan(m): 11:08am On Oct 05, 2019 |
Shouldn't ebuehi be allowed to recovered fully ? 1 Like |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Earthquake1: 11:09am On Oct 05, 2019 |
TheSuperNerd: Ebuehi is not even 100% fit 1 Like |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Earthquake1: 11:10am On Oct 05, 2019 |
isan: Long travels and everything, for a recovering player |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by MetalJigsaw(m): 11:13am On Oct 05, 2019 |
Sheyi Ojo: An Open Challenge to Eagles’ Manager editor October 5, 2019 5:58 Am While the egg heads of the Nigeria Football Federation are labouring to convince some English players of Nigerian descent to star for the Super Eagles, Glasgow Rangers forward, Sheyi Ojo, has charged, Gernot Rohr, to just call his name and he’ll be there Glasgow Rangers forward, Sheyi Ojo has said he was ready to commit his international future to Nigeria ahead of the Three Lions of England after the 22-year-old made the declaration on his social media handle recently. The Liverpool academy graduate is, however, waiting desperately for an invitation from Super Eagles head coach, Gernot Rohr. “I’ve made it known that I am willing to switch allegiance to Nigeria. I’ll be glad if I am called up because just like Joe Aribo I also want to play for #Nigeria at senior level,” he said on Twitter. The 22-year-old has represented England at all youth levels from the U-16, U-17, U-18, U-19, U-20 and U-21 levels and was a key member of the squad that won the 2017 FIFA U-20 World Cup in South Korea. Ojo, who was born to Nigerian parents in Hertfordshire, has revealed that he would ‘never turn down’ the three-time African champions but rather think about the call before making his decision. “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 about 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. “Of course, if I was to get selected I’d definitely think about it, I’d never turn down Nigeria. “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.” NFF boss, Amaju Pinnick, had reiterated severally that youngsters of Nigerian origin who are doing well in England and other leagues will wear the Nigerian colours at the appropriate time. He said it had been in the plans of the present NFF board to build a young Super Eagles team ahead of the 2022 World Cup, adding that the federation is monitoring several Nigerian players that are making waves in the various leagues. The on-loan Liverpool forward has revealed he’s started the process to switch allegiances to the Super Eagles. Ojo said: “I have made it known that I am willing to switch allegiance to Nigeria. It’s up to the coaches to decide on picking up in the squad and in the meantime, all I have to do is to keep doing my best at Rangers and hope I get noticed.” Ojo recently claimed that Rangers were the best team in Scotland, but Rangers hero Barry Ferguson has urged him to keep his mouth shut after the winger reiterated his thoughts that Gers were the best team in Scotland. When asked recently if he stood by his comments the playmaker said: “I stand by what I said and I think Rangers are in a good run of form. “We are doing really well so far this season and we are looking hungry. Any team that looks hungry and is getting wins, it can only be positive. Of course, we have to give Celtic respect but, from my own opinion, I believe we can have a really successful season.” |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by safarigirl(f): 11:14am On Oct 05, 2019 |
TheSuperNerd: Ebuehi replacing Omeruo? Oh Happy Day! |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by wayodude(m): 11:19am On Oct 05, 2019 |
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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by andrew444(m): 11:21am On Oct 05, 2019 |
Omeruo should be injured maybe Awaziem starts, i hope they win today |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Danielnino00(m): 11:21am On Oct 05, 2019 |
New look of d Abuja stadium pitch 2 Likes
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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by andrew444(m): 11:30am On Oct 05, 2019 |
safarigirl: You are very bias, you didnt mention uzoho abi? |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by andrew444(m): 11:31am On Oct 05, 2019 |
Famocious: I hope ebuehi starts playing first team football soon for benfica, if not i dont wanna hear his name here, no thanks to injury sha He is loved by almost everyone here |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by andrew444(m): 11:33am On Oct 05, 2019 |
ChrisKels: He is not the most consistent, but he has done so well, do you remember this dude spent about 6 months on porto bench last season? playing just about 2 games before he joined rizespor He has not even been consistent as ekong who played almost all bursaspor games and went ahead to play 35 seria A games last season and starting 33 of them |
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