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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by jihday(m): 2:57pm On Nov 06, 2019 |
Ekong extend his contract till 2023 7 Likes 1 Share |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by DrLikita12(f): 3:00pm On Nov 06, 2019 |
iSlayer: The NFF is just as guilty as many of our indigenous coaches. When they refuse to pay coaches, smuggle in their own ‘boys’, refuse to release money on time for camping, encourage the rot in our leagues, etc., they are contributing to the problems we are dealing with in our football. Their hands are not clean so they cannot even demand accountability or relieve coaches of their jobs. All in all, we may have been champions of many things in the past, but that does not mean that other nations will not eventually catch up with us at some point. The fact that we refuse to invest in our league is not helping us, we cannot continue to rely on Europe to develop our talent. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, we must fix our league. Many of these boys seemed to be lacking the basics...there were too many misplaced passes, missed shots, defensive errors, etc. and they are all in academies. If our clubs invest in academies we will probably not be having problems with the basics. As a country we need to do some serious reflection. There are many issues we need to address but it seems like we are not ready to ask questions. Manu and co should be probed on the issue of bribe taking and player selection, Aigbogun should be sacked, Imama should be replaced but who will do all these things? The same people who cannot deny that they smuggled a top DSS official’s son into camp (the case was dropped btw)? Or the ones who did not release money for camping on time? 4 Likes 1 Share |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by iSlayer: 3:17pm On Nov 06, 2019 |
DrLikita12: Thumbs up. Unfortunately, one will never ever see Chief Icons put it straightforward and blunt like this. He'll always play diplomatic with the truth. And talk about having hope blah blah blah. And he thinks this country will move forward. All you said is on point, however as regards that first paragraph, when you have a Foreign coach he will hardly permit all that. Any interference will be met with stiff resistance and he will not allow you dribble him as regards his salary. And if things get to a head he will gently leave the job. Honestly, they're just better organized. Local Coaches will only succeed when they become principled and disciplined enough to QUIT when the NFF or any higher body interferes. 1 Like |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheGoodJoe(m): 3:26pm On Nov 06, 2019 |
Joebie: I do not also believe in the true Nigerian talk but I will maintain my stance that the U17 should be reserved for Grassroot development. It should be prioritised because over time it has unearth gems that went on to make the country proud. Tammy Abraham, Tomori, Solanke and a host of others broke into quality European clubs without the help of the Nigerian youth team. However, there is a big chance, Nacho, Ndidi, Success, Orji Okonkwo, Osimhen and a host of others will be nowhere if not the youth team. So I wonder the crave for the foreign bred Nigerians to play in the u17 to deny home based players that need it more than them. If we are to use home bred/based players, the screening model must be improved upon to become more comprehensive to harness a high breed of special players to complement the foreign bred Nigerians. 3 Likes 1 Share |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by darkelf: 3:30pm On Nov 06, 2019 |
safarigirl: So, are you indirectly encouraging immorality? If every Nigerian thinks like this, how will we move out of this doldrum? |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by DrLikita12(f): 3:33pm On Nov 06, 2019 |
iSlayer: I agree with you. Part of the problem imo is that local coaches do not seek to develop themselves, so for many of them national team jobs become a do or die affair; once they get there they have no plans to leave so they suck up to the NFF. The only way to eradicate the problem is to encourage our coaches to improve themselves and our young people/former players to go into coaching. If they obtain licenses, and have the courage to try coaching at different levels within and outside Nigeria, we will have quality coaches who do not need national team jobs to survive. Sir Icon4s May have a different perspective but I’m sure he only wants what is best for our national teams. 1 Like |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by safarigirl(f): 3:38pm On Nov 06, 2019 |
darkelf: I am not encouraging anything, I am stating a fact. Do you know what a fact is? Or are you one of those delusional people that think Nigeria is a haven of goodness? Is it not the immoral that survive? Is it not immorality that thrives in this country? Those that are not on the corruption train, are on the fornicators train, and all of them justify their actions. You sef, are you a moralist? If you no dey thief, you dey kpansh person wey you no wife. The amount of morally sound people in this country is negligible, and these people either run out of the country for their own good, die poor and lonely, or fit in with the immoral. Whenever someone mentions morals, some people assume na who no dey thief dey morally sound. Immorality is vast 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheGoodJoe(m): 3:44pm On Nov 06, 2019 |
BascoVanVeli: The 2015 team were small in stature but did not fail to perform credibly well. Also as we tailor ourselves to meeting the true age requirements, we will produce smaller teams compared to the Europeans. For some reason, our players grow late. |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by iSlayer: 3:45pm On Nov 06, 2019 |
DrLikita12: Good suggestions. Anybody who feels at this stage that ignoring the problem or massaging it is the way to go then...I'm sorry. |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by andrewbaba44: 4:10pm On Nov 06, 2019 |
jihday: One of the most important players at udinese ,one of the first name on the coach list I hopes he will get an upgrade soon by playing for the likes of as Roma or Napoli 3 Likes 1 Share |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Isahalbash(m): 4:38pm On Nov 06, 2019 |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by darkelf: 4:39pm On Nov 06, 2019 |
safarigirl: This is not entirely true. While I agree with you that immorality is the order of the day in Nigeria, I know of upright people that ate living quietly and are comfortable. The problem with many Nigerians is greed. Few are content with what they are able to acquire legally and through honest means |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheSuperNerd(m): 4:40pm On Nov 06, 2019 |
A simple question indeed. Even after I told you to consider it a starter pack to up your in-depth knowledge on what this team is really about from the individuals to the team's overall structure. I just see you are lazy about doing a simple task... Which is checking things out yourself. Abeg swerve okay. Better for you to be silent about something you know no real deal about. Merci. Joebie: 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by darkelf: 4:41pm On Nov 06, 2019 |
safarigirl: I only stated my opinion without smearing your personality because I don't know you in person and I can't conclude on your lifestyle. Please let's be civil and refrain from such. You don't know me neither do you know how I live. Let's focus on the subject matter and share opinions respectfully please 2 Likes |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheSuperNerd(m): 4:51pm On Nov 06, 2019 |
Well, it is not confirmed yet. I only saw the news on Soccernet. On other news outlets, there are calls for Manu Garba's sack. Honestly, Manu should be sacked. He messed this team up big time and I insist he had it that good in 2013 because of Amuneke. Amuneke spotted the best bulk of those players back in 2013 and he did the same by himself in 2015 and raised two WC winning sides and gave us super talents serving the Super Eagles today. Amuneke was once a certified scout for Manchester Utd and is a UEFA Pro-licenced coach. He is way above Manu Garba. elyte89: 2 Likes |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by elyte89: 4:54pm On Nov 06, 2019 |
TheSuperNerd: Thanks for d information... Meanwhile Amuneke mind and body language is set on only one job in Nigeria And dts d SUPER EAGLES JOB, |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by charlesemeka85(m): 4:58pm On Nov 06, 2019 |
Alhassan Yusuf has been rewarded with the Player of the Year in Goteborg after a remarkable breakthrough season as more awards beckon. The award was by Goteburg Post. 26 games, two goals and two assists. There you have hard facts about the Nigerian big talent’s all-Swedish breakthrough season. From his position as a central midfielder, Alhassan Yusuf during the all-Swedish season 2019 has sprung and squeezed opponents like Helsingborg, AIK, Hammarby and Malmö FF. In the final against Östersunds FK at Gamla Ullevi, the 19-year-old midfielder was crowned the season with two goals and an assist. – The best match of the year for me. It’s been a very good season for me, the first one where I’ve started matches. My breakthrough, says Alhassan Yusuf. In competition with players from five elite clubs – IFK Gothenburg, BK Häcken, Örgryte IS, Gais and Göteborg FC – the running midfielder takes home the prize as this year’s football player in Gothenburg. “I’m really happy about this. There are many good players and big clubs in Gothenburg, so that’s something I’m really proud of,” he said. The prize is presented at Ullevi, where everything took off in April. The breakthrough came against Helsingborg and AIK. “The match against Helsingborg was my first from the start, Giorgi (Kharaishvili) had been given a red card and was off, we had many injuries and I was the only one who could play in that position. The match was fantastic, we scored goals and I made a good match.” Against AIK he took another step – and played centrally. “The key was how I had performed in the previous matches. It took a lot of effort. I felt I could play. AIK was a big match and I was a little nervous. This came off after ten, fifteen minutes, then I entered the game.” He has shown during the season that he has mastered all positions in the midfield. “I’m comfortable playing anywhere. I’m best as a box-to-box midfielder, helping in the defence but also in the attack,” he explained. Last summer he was close to a transfer to Wolverhampton in the Premier League. In the end, it was too short a time to obtain a visa. The deal ran out in the sand – this time. After a strong spring season for Yusuf, a slight decline came in the fall. “I got some injuries, it affected me. I think I’m back on my level. It is very difficult to play at the same high level all the time. Bouncing back from a lower level is even better,” he said. He personally takes the success with calm. “I was prepared for what was waiting. Among the audience, many wondered who I was, but personally I was ready for what was waiting. I’m not surprised. I knew from the start what I could and what my ability is.” In a spontaneous “thank you” speech, Alhassan Yusuf highlights his club in Nigeria FC Hearts, the Tiki Taka Academy which took him to Sweden, football coach Tommy Johansson and IFK leader Olle Sultan. “Without Tiki Taka it would not have been possible. And Tommy… I do not have words to describe how he has helped me, including with the adaptation to Swedish society. Olle has helped me on and off the pitch and invited me home to his family,” he revealed. He has been pondering some of what is next in his career. “For me, it’s just about taking steps that help me in my career. I have plenty of time. I am young and do not need to rush or stress. I can take it easy,” he says. The contract with IFK Göteborg runs until 2022 – but will he play with the club next season? “Hopefully. I’m really happy with the club, my teammates and everything around,” he answered. 2 Likes |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheSuperNerd(m): 4:58pm On Nov 06, 2019 |
That's true. And that's why I said I am not sure he will return to U-17 football one last time. We just gotta get someone with good technical know-how and the willingness to truly and thoroughly scout for players the same way the 2013 and 2015 teams were scouted. We should not just be discovering talents at this level but we should also keep winning. That is what will further boost the confidence of these boys going forward. Our U-17 programme should maintain that culture of winning becos we will pick the very best. And the best of the best among them will be unleashed to the world and go on to be megastars as we see with Osimhen and Chuks today for instance. elyte89: 2 Likes |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by charlesemeka85(m): 5:00pm On Nov 06, 2019 |
Former FC Hearts star Alhassan Yusuf has been named as the Young Player of the Year in Sweden to crown an eventful season. The IFK Goteborg midfielder was voted ahead of tow other exciting youngsters Jake Larsson and Aslak Ponn Witry. He has yet to represent Nigeria at any level. This past season, the 19-year-old Yusuf played 27 matches in the Swedish top flight, scored two goals and provided two assists. In the summer, Premier League club Wolves were set to sign him but eventually the deal collapsed. Yusuf also scooped the Player of the Year in Goteborg by Gothenburg Post. In mid-season, top newspaper Aftonbladet will rate the versatile midfielder as the top young player in Sweden ahead of striker Benjamin Nygren and Kossounou Odilon, who have both since moved on to the bigger Belgian league. 3 Likes |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheSuperNerd(m): 5:00pm On Nov 06, 2019 |
Thank you Charles. I saw this news since oooo before the Naija game ended but I kinda forgot to paste it later. Thanks for dropping it jare. Congrats to the lad. Alhassan Yusuf is the real deal. Hopes he leaves Sweden for one of those good deals that will give him fair opportunities and playing time soon enough. charlesemeka85: 1 Like |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheSuperNerd(m): 5:13pm On Nov 06, 2019 |
The pic shot below shows the absolutely shambolic disorganization we had to put up with in this U-17 team all tournament. Just look at the space afforded the Dutch attackers. See how they all squeezed themselves together all to attack just one ball... No composure, no defensive discipline... All doing like monkey-post players. Indeed there were better defensive talents dropped for these lots. This is all on Manu Garba. He picked this team. He selected these players. The buck stops with him and I see he will never get better. This reminds me of the rubbish he did at the 2015 FIFA U-20 WC. Dropping the better players to the bench for some mostly average bunch. Shameful! 3 Likes 1 Share
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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by tbaba1234: 5:21pm On Nov 06, 2019 |
This is a national under 23 coach asking a player to do an age change. He did it live on social media not even in the DMs. Thankfully, the boy is a honest lad. We wonder how date of birth change miraculously for players.
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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by safarigirl(f): 5:23pm On Nov 06, 2019 |
darkelf:I asked a question, I did not smear your person. Did you answer? No It is the same way you asked if I am encouraging immorality, and went on to say "if every Nigerian thinks this way...." and I answered no. I don't need to know you to ask a question. You have abandoned everything else to focus on a presumed attack on your person, we focus on what we wish. Let us learn to look road before we cross. |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by tbaba1234: 5:26pm On Nov 06, 2019 |
TheSuperNerd: When you select 4 CBs as your back 4.. It is natural for them to move to the center. 1 Like |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by darkelf: 5:33pm On Nov 06, 2019 |
safarigirl: You didn't ask a question. Please read again. If you did, I will know. |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by forgiveness: 5:35pm On Nov 06, 2019 |
TheGoodJoe: The best should be selected. |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by darkelf: 5:37pm On Nov 06, 2019 |
safarigirl: You asked a question and then you answered the same question yourself. Please accept your wrong. You don't know me and thus you can't answer a personal question about me. Just be civil next time 1 Like |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by darkelf: 5:39pm On Nov 06, 2019 |
tbaba1234: Can you imagine.... 1 Like |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by safarigirl(f): 5:42pm On Nov 06, 2019 |
darkelf:You must have missed the question mark. If you are morally sound, you would be less bothered and would just categorically state "I'm not like that" rather than acting all hurt and offended ![]() Anyway, we all can't respond the same way, I understand. I don't delude myself into thinking this country is what it is not, I know the kind of place I'm in, I know I'm an anomaly here. I will not use rose colored glasses to look at Nigeria, I'm past that phase in life. I say things as they are, not as I wish them to be. |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by safarigirl(f): 5:44pm On Nov 06, 2019 |
darkelf: Then answer the personal question about yourself and stop wailing in my mentions. I will be as I please next time. After all, I was on my own when you came to ask me unnecessary questions. I apologise for not being what you prefer. |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by darkelf: 5:44pm On Nov 06, 2019 |
safarigirl: See, I am a christian young lady and a practicing one but I'm not perfect. However, morality encompasses civility and your manner of approach to others as well. We learn everyday in life and this should be a valuable learning opportunity for you. |
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