charlesemeka85:
i can only talk about football and athletics because these re sports which i can boast that the south east and south south have the talents in abundance.

the way nigeria have been set from the beginning made alot of your kind feel that only the best in sports emerge from the slums of lagos and environs but i bet that you will be marveled when you visit places like benin,warri,asaba,aba,umuahia,owerri,calabar,akwa ibom,onitsha,enugu to discover that they are footballing talents wasting in this places and yearning for support.

open your eyes and stop been delusional

Even in football and Athletics, they are not only the best. In sports generally, SW has achieved more than any regions in Nigeria but I am not foolish to say they are the only one that produces best talents.

You are the delusional one here because you ignorantly claimed SE and SS are the best in sports in the whole Nigeria. Fat lie.

charlesemeka85:
Wetin u dey expect frm dude wey been dey clamor for the inclusion of ajagun and kayode to the super eagles because inside of him he is pained that the west has few players from the region in the current eagles set up

Forgiveness u think say I no d knw motive behind ur ranting then lolz

At least, they are better than Nwakalis, Onuachu etc.

No, I am pained because discrimination of players from other regions due to prejudice have not taken us anywhere.

andrewbaba44:


So because aribo came from league 1 we should rate it abi?

Ogbeni the english league 1 is a nonsense league

Simple

We rate players first then the league second. And how do we do that, if you are good in a "nonsense league" according to you. Then you should be the stand out top performing consistently outstanding player in that league.

Flipping the proposition then it follows vice versa. If you are in a top league and club and you are essentially anonymous inconsistent and not outstanding. By your proposition that makes you a nonsense player, Ogbeni ❓ ❓

So does that mean that Aribo is a nonsense player - Ogbeni ❓ according to your blanket approach and appraisal.

chucs:
Hehehehehe! I guess u don't know that there are people who doesn't appear on Forbes but are worth more than some who are on the list.

For example ❓ give us one that's proven and established.

andrewbaba44:
Report: Bayern Munich are scouting Lille’s Victor Osimhen


https://www.bavarianfootballworks.com/2019/10/28/20937100/bayern-munich-scouting-victor-osimhen-striker-osc-lille-striker-robert-lewandowski

I say again. "They also scouted Onyekuru last season"

The rest they say is history

BascoVanVeli:
Villarreal defender Moreno says Super Eagles star Samuel Chukwueze reminds him of Mane


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Moreno pays compliment to his Villarreal teammate Chukwueze.

Villarreal left-back Alberto Moreno has revealed that Super Eagles star Samuel Chukwueze reminds him of his former Liverpool teammate Sadio Mane.

Moreno who played seven years at Liverpool was teammates with Senegalese forward Mane.

Now at Villarreal, the 27-old left back has used his former teammate Mane to pay compliment to his current teammate Chukwueze.

“Chukwueze is very good. I followed him last year because I had him in the Comunio (football manager) and he gave me many points,” Moreno told AS.

“That’s why I started following him again. He is a super incisive player, fast, you don’t know where he is going to go out, and he is very strong, precise in his play. He has everything.

“He reminds me a lot of Sadio Mane. I have seen them both in training and I can tell you that he reminds me a lot of him.”

Chukwueze broke out last season at Villarreal and scored nine goals in all competition in his debut season.

He hasn’t been explosive this season as expected but has managed two goals so far.

Okay ooo

safarigirl:
I hope he isn't quick to jump at the offer

Leicester is currently in a better position for UCL football next season than Arsenal.

That's too premature.

The EPL is a marathon not a sprint there is a long way too go.

Arsenal is still finding thier way and could easily get back to form. If Leicester loose form or just one or two key players that's literally the end of thier progression.

Arsenal is a far better club with historical and present continous top quality pedigree and a much larger quality squad.

charlesemeka85:
so because man utd sit 8 in the table makes the likes of leicester and co bigger teams than the Manchester side? when you start to watch ball?

spurs have been faring better than arsenal for the past few years now but that doesnt make them bigger than arsenal.

napoli have been title contenders in serie A for over 5 seasons now but that doesnt make then half of what Ac milan is and have achieved in european club football history.

Lol, how can he say when the bigger boys are back Leicester will return to where they belong?

I am trying to tell him that man united will not be among those big boys that will make top 4 period.

When last did arsenal qualify for the champions league ? Spurs pushed arsenal away from the top 4 tag, man u own na once in a while

The world knows Ac millan is bigger than napoli, but today a big player will rather join napoli than ac millan, in football you need to be consistent

If man united and arsenal continue like this there will be a time they wont be able to attract big players

darkelf:


I say again. "They also scouted Onyekuru last season"

The rest they say is history

That link is one of the best bayern fan page, i am not saying if its true or not

komekn:


That's too premature.

The EPL is a marathon not a sprint there is a long way too go.

Arsenal is still finding thier way and could easily get back to form. If Leicester loose form or just one or two key players that's literally the end of thier progression.

Arsenal is a far better club with historical and present continous top quality pedigree and a much larger quality squad.

And if arsenal also loose 1 or 2 key players nko?

Arsenal need to be winning home games and not draw, they have dropped point they arent supposed to drop and if they dont take care they might pay for that

I am giving arsenal hope of top 4, but i am not giving man united any hope

There is no difference between man united and west ham, the different is just paul pogba and De gea

Can you tell me when last arsenal qualified for the champions league ?

charlesemeka85:
forgiveness open your eyes to facts and stop been delusional. can you name any player that your west produced that were more successful in europe as the great kanu and john obi mikel?

mention any CB from your region that can lace the boots of dreaded and tested CB as taribo west

name any dm in your region that was half as good as oliseh let alone upcoming ndidi?

name any that can displace the great magician jj okocha?

the 2 most capped players in the history of nigerian football are from what region?


the only true talent that emerged from the west in the last 2 decades is obafemi martins whom i have so much regard and respect for till date and nick named him the bomber during his inter days. open your mind to the truth and stop ridiculing yourself here as usual

We need to stop all these. Forget about the ethnic origin of the players, they are playing under the Nigerian flag. I have no doubts you guys are secretly praying for the team to fail just so u can celebrate.

Like icons mentioned, there was no Yoruba in the 93 squad heavens did not fall, we all celebrated the victory.

The 85 set had 90% players from Bendel state and that did not stop us celebrating when they won.

If a certain region claims they are the best in a particular field and the other players from the other regions are merely exceptions, then these set are the exceptions so let's deal with it.

The answer you're looking for @ the bolded is Muda Lawal.

andrewbaba44:


That link is one of the best bayern fan page, i am not saying if its true or not

Were you banned again?

Afobear:
Mugus fighting for Averaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaggeeeeeeeeeeeeeee players again . Tribal warlords

I swear, disgusting mugus

OMANBALA1:


Adebayo is a Togolese and Yekini NEVER won the African Footballer of the Year....lmao....YEKINI NEVER WON AFOY!!

Huh?

oga we are not on the same page. manchester united and arsenal have been poor for over half a decade but that doesnt mean spurs and leicester are more successful or even bigger than them.

no right thinking footballer will turn down teams like arsenal and man utd to join or remain in the likes of leicester,westham and co

in english football the liverpool and manchester united still remain the most successful in the local scene and in europe.

andrewbaba44:


Lol, how can he say when the bigger boys are back Leicester will return to where they belong?

I am trying to tell him that man united will not be among those big boys that will make top 4 period.

When last did arsenal qualify for the champions league ? Spurs pushed arsenal away from the top 4 tag, man u own na once in a while

The world knows Ac millan is bigger than napoli, but today a big player will rather join napoli than ac millan, in football you need to be consistent

If man united and arsenal continue like this there will be a time they wont be able to attract big players

charlesemeka85:
oga we are not on the same page. manchester united and arsenal have been poor for over half a decade but that doesnt mean spurs and leicester are more successful or even bigger than them.

no right thinking footballer will turn down teams like arsenal and man utd to join or remain in the likes of leicester,westham and co

in english football the

Where did i tell you a player will turn down arsenal and man united to join Leicester?

I only said so of napoli and Ac millan

And please where did i say spurs and leicester are successful than them?

Simple thing you no fit understand bros

safarigirl:
Abedi won the French Football Award for African Player of the Year in 1993. In the same year, Yekini won the CAF award.

In today's time, what Abedi Pele won, can be likened to the BBC African Player of the Year.

The French media used to award African footballer of the year before 1993 and they only gave it to players from French speaking countries or based in France that's why no Nigerian player ever won it pre '93. C

darkelf:


Were you banned again?

Lol yes oo

lol @bolded i am talking of players who did great things in international and european club football and you mentioning a player no one outside of nigeria know who em be.

godspeed:


We need to stop all these. Forget about the ethnic origin of the players, they are playing under the Nigerian flag. I have no doubts you guys are secretly praying for the team to fail just so u can celebrate.

Like icons mentioned, there was no Yoruba in the 93 squad heavens did not fall, we all celebrated the victory.

The 85 set had 90% players from Bendel state and that did not stop us celebrating when they won.

If a certain region claims they are the best in a particular field and the other players from the other regions are merely exceptions, then these set are the exceptions so let's deal with it.

The answer you're looking for @ the bolded is Muda Lawal.

Danielnino00:


Na entitlement mentality dy worry some people..

How can somebody advocate for open screening in the selection of players for the team and still cry foul when the team is ethically mixed ?

I tire o, if we truly do open screening na SS/SE go small pass because they are the smallest region. 2013 when Manu had plenty easterners he wasn't a tribalist but now that other regions are well represented see as the narrative change. Disgusting excuse of human beings

TheGoodJoe:


On the issue of scouting of players for the team who are expected to play their first qualifiers in April, the coach said he has done most of what he need to do, hence they won’t be any need for open screening like he has always done in time past.

”Our first qualifiers is in April, hence we don’t have enough time to conduct an open screening. If you throw the gate open, you will say over 2,000 players in attendance. It’s not a bad idea, it has worked for us before but now we don’t have time.

”As a team we have pencilled down players who will begin the commencement of training. I have been very busy touring Nigeria for eligible players, my assistants have also done their own bit. So we will harmonise our list before we start training hopefully later this month”, the coach concluded.

Source: http://owngoalnigeria.com/2018/02/15/manu-garba-speaks-on-chances-of-nigerian-players-born-abroad-making-his-u17-team-open-screening/


Like you see, there was a deviation in our working way and selection process that brought us impressive success which I put the blame on Amaju Pinnick. Very disappointing and I hope never happens again.

the same post has this excerpt
I have been very busy touring Nigeria for eligible players, my assistants have also done their own bit. So we will harmonise our list before we start training hopefully later this month”, the coach concluded.

nawa

but blessed and doing great things

jihday:
I tire o, if we truly do open screening na SS/SE go small pass because they are the smallest region. 2013 when Manu had plenty easterners he wasn't a tribalist but now that other regions are well represented see as the narrative change. Disgusting excuse of human beings

Ibrahim Said dominated the front and back pages after netting a hat-trick to help Nigeria qualify for the round of sixteen at the ongoing FIFA U17 World Cup with a game to spare, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.

Having caught the eye in the Golden Eaglets opening day win against Hungary, Said has been the standout player for the five-time world champions since the start of the competition in Brazil.

Here are five interesting facts about Ibrahim Said :

1) Said returned to Dabo Babes Academy, Kano in 2017 after a stint with Zoo United. He was previously .playing for the feeder team of Dabo Babes Academy.

2) He was discovered by Golden Eaglets coach Manu Garba during a scouting programme in Kano in 2017. Said was one of the four Dabo Babes players selected by the Nigeria U17 boss.

3) An MRI scandal almost preventing him from representing Nigeria at the U17 World Cup. He was dropped from the Golden Eaglets squad to the U17 AFCON due to an administrative lapse.

Said was on grade 5 when the initial test which might have been tampered with was conducted. He was invited again to the team ahead of the tournament in Brazil but was not part of the squad to the UEFA Assist Tournament in Turkey last month. Eventually he was included on a 25-man provisional roster before making the final list.

4) He has been nicknamed 'Any Number' by his Golden Eaglets teammates and officials. Although his favorite position is attacking midfield, he is also comfortable playing as a right and left winger, holding midfielder, right wing-back and right fullback. He is very skillful and has been likened to Chelsea loanee Victor Moses.

5) Said is attracting interest from teams based in Belgium, England, Netherlands and Sweden and the number is set to increase after his masterclass display in the 3-2 win against Ecuador.

Shame shame shame on everyone who have continued to fuel this ugly monster. Shame to the person whi started all these tribal talks. Shame on you who did not comment but share the same sentiments. Shame on those who saw how wrong it is but decided not to correct the notion. How low can people think? The thread has been dragged through mud, it is enough please!!. Someone went as far as saying being ethnocentric is no crime but yet we shout racism. Another went so low tp name players that represented the country trying to allign them to a region. Such a sad day reading comments from supposed NIGERIANS!!! Not so many people are fans of the Nigerian team but fans of themselves. Whether the team wins or loses, the fact remains that they are all Nigerians and we should support them. Soon when it is time for 4 x 100 athletics relay now, some people will advocate for all regions to be represented. So sad that the essence of why this thread was created is being seriously damaged. I believe we are all reasonable individuals and if not we can pretend to be but please leave this tribal issue and face football. NB: Another thread can be created where you can argue where the best footballer emerge from that is if such exists.

andrewbaba44:


Lol yes oo

What happened es again?

Humility017:


are both players with us...now?

mention top 10 best footballers Nigeria has ever had or currently has.... and let me point out those from the south south and south east for you.....

the Manu garba team of 2013 was more balanced and even the YUSUF Chan team the last time.... likewise aigbogun mediocre team still....

Human being must come from somewhere. The likes of Adebayor and Alaba were denied the opportunity to play for their fatherland due to prejudice. If we add them to the number, They will occupy the top five. In addition to Yekini, Amokachi and Odegbami. Facts

when making your list do not forget to add chairman christain chukwu and stephen keshi so your sentiment will be balanced.

forgiveness:


Human being must come from somewhere. The likes of Adebayor and Alaba were denied the opportunity to play for their fatherland due to prejudice. If we add them to the number, They will occupy the top five. In addition to Yekini, Amokachi and Odegbami. Facts

you can't mention the bolded in any list that contains greats in african football. odegbami with no disrespect was a good player but will never make the top 10 footballing greats the continent of africa have produced.

forgiveness:


Human being must come from somewhere. The likes of Adebayor and Alaba were denied the opportunity to play for their fatherland due to prejudice. If we add them to the number, They will occupy the top five. In addition to Yekini, Amokachi and Odegbami. Facts

Tribal war Lord's...

Me I'm a full blooded Nigerian nitemi.... Nothing more, nothing less

darkelf:


What happened es again?

By speaking the truth that got so many angry, but not on this thread

Starboytwo:
Tribal war Lord's...

Me I'm a Nigerian nitemi....

U dey see them right ?

If i call some people tribalist e go be like say i like wahala

Anyway na dem sabi

same here but won't sit down and watch others talk down or discredit my people indirectly. all i support is equality and unity

Starboytwo:
Tribal war Lord's...

Me I'm a full blooded Nigerian nitemi.... Nothing more, nothing less