mostob:
Why do I think this racism of a thing is overblown.
One life principle is that once people find a perfect weapon against you and you externally shows them it pains,they will continually use it against you anytime they want. The best thing is to find a perfect antidote which to me is to use the weapon(racism) to your best advantage. Take for instance, Dani Alves , he was racially abused.A banana was thrown at him when he was about to take a corner, he neither whined nor walked out of the field, he picked it up , ate it and went ahead to bag an assist from the corner kick. You were racially abused and u angrily left the field, that to me feels like u are not proud of your root,skin colour and who you are. Racism doesn't have an antidote..the best weapon is to render it useless . Black players should stop being childish, show some resilience and toughness.
They got broken down easily.
This is my own opinion... no insult pls.

cc oga pidgib

You thinks it's easy to just accept being racially abused, there is nothing chilshish about walking away.
Everyone has a different tolerance level. The fact that you can accept some things and act like they don't exist doesn't mean I can do the same thing. Everyone cannot be Dani Alves.

I'm sure you've never been abused racially so you have no idea what it is to be in that man's shoes.

Imagine being called a monkey by the same people you gave your blood and sweat when you played for them some years back.

Imagine a stadium with over 15 thousand people calling you a monkey.

I didn't just watch the video I listened carefully, when he was walking out, there was a chant by the away fans calling him name..... thousands of people for that matter!!

Mind you the monkey chants started from the start of the match. He only walked away after he scored because he couldn't take it anymore. The perfect antidote....he scored the winning goal, showed them his skin colour before asking to be subbed off.

ILLICITblood:



Grow a thick skin you said


I remembered while growing up.. I was the darkest boy in my class... I was nicknamed "Dan baki"


Every morning, i cry before entering the school cos i know i will be subjected to name calling as usual

This was from black people like me oh

Now,imagine being taunted,insulted by a number of people... I can't Even imagine the feeling bro


It's not about thick skin and shii except you just want to pretend about it

You are right too...u have a point. But I feel since no measures are available to curb racism, it is high time the players find some themselves. I know it ain't easy.

Injury Update: Kalu resumes training with Bordeaux squad

Girondins Bordeaux wing wizard, Samuel Kalu has resumed training with the main squad after recovering from a knee injury that kept him out for close to a month, AOIFootball.com can confirm.

The Super Eagles forward’s performance this season has been blighted by a recurrent knee injury that has only seen him score one goal in 19 appearances in all competitions for Bordeaux this season.

Speaking exclusively with AOIFootball.com from his base in France, the former KAA Gent star said he is fully back and wants to give his best for the remainder of the season.

“I’m happy to be back on the pitch training with my teammates. I’m eager to give my best in the remaining games and committed to the cause of the club,” Kalu stated.

Kalu’s return will definitely come as a boost for both club and country as Bordeaux aim to end the season in a respectable place on the log and also an inspiration for the Super Eagles as he is one of the players Coach Gernot Rohr relies on to do magic on the pitch when the three-time African champions regroup in March for two AFCON 2021 qualifiers against Sierra Leone.

Kalu will be available for selection this weekend for Bordeaux’s French Ligue 1 action against champions and high flyers, PSG at the Parc Des Princes.


Source: AOIFootball

Koboko99:


You thinks it's easy to just accept being racially abused, there is nothing chilshish about walking away.
Everyone has a different tolerance level. The fact that you can accept some things and act like they don't exist doesn't mean I can do the same thing. Everyone cannot be Dani Alves.

I'm sure you've never been abused racially so you have no idea what it is to be in that man's shoes.

Imagine being called a monkey by the same people you gave your blood and sweat when you played for them some years back.

Imagine a stadium with over 15 thousand people calling you a monkey.

I didn't just watch the video I listened carefully, when he was walking out, there was a chant by the away fans calling him name..... thousands of people for that matter!!

Mind you the monkey chants started from the start of the match. He only walked away after he scored because he couldn't take it anymore. The perfect antidote....he scored the winning goal, showed them his skin colour before asking to be subbed off.

You also have a point. I learnt something here too.
thanks.

pls..I might not put my words right.
But what I posted was just an idea I have bottled up. It is an opinion and some have opened my eyes (through their post) to another dimensions to racism. We learn everyday.
But if the players can't develop thick skin to racism, what now is the solution?

OGN must be right bcoz AOIFOOTBALL carries this too.... Now the good news is more than confirmed.


Nwakali continues personal training, edges closer to Huesca debut

Former U-17 World Cup winning skipper, Kelechi Nwakali has stepped up his training exercise with Spanish second division side SD Huesca as he hopes to be fully fit in time to make his debut with the LaLiga chasers, AOIFootball.com can authoritatively confirm.

Having missed the first part of the season due to visa delays and work permit, the attacking midfielder returned to training late last month and has been on a special routine as he continues to work his way to full match fitness.

AOIFootball.com understands that the former Arsenal youth product has been placed under a special training by the club who have made clear their intentions to see the Nigerian features for the club this term as they believe he could add bite to their attack in their bid to earn promotion.

Nwakali joined Huesca on a three-year contract in September last year after leaving Arsenal but could now make his debut in a fortnight, with the club just one point off automatic spot as they sit 4th with 14 games left in the season.


Source: AOIFOOTBALL

AndSunGorilla:


The real issue I see is that no one likes being insulted as exemplified by our great analyst on this thread.

Sir, everybody have been insulted and abused before but life goes on. Don't misquote pls. Can u please suggest a better solution.?

Kelechi Nwakali @Huesca

This is from 3 hrs+ ago on the SD Huesca official Twitter page...

Kelechi Nwakali in training with the first team ahead of their game against Rayo Vallecano on the 23rd.

Make e dey very serious oo, no be say e go dey shine 32 teeth for picsure

infact make e say away from paparazzi oooo

TheSuperNerd:
OGN must be right bcoz AOIFOOTBALL carries this too.... Now the good news is more than confirmed.


Nwakali continues personal training, edges closer to Huesca debut

Former U-17 World Cup winning skipper, Kelechi Nwakali has stepped up his training exercise with Spanish second division side SD Huesca as he hopes to be fully fit in time to make his debut with the LaLiga chasers, AOIFootball.com can authoritatively confirm.

Having missed the first part of the season due to visa delays and work permit, the attacking midfielder returned to training late last month and has been on a special routine as he continues to work his way to full match fitness.

AOIFootball.com understands that the former Arsenal youth product has been placed under a special training by the club who have made clear their intentions to see the Nigerian features for the club this term as they believe he could add bite to their attack in their bid to earn promotion.

Nwakali joined Huesca on a three-year contract in September last year after leaving Arsenal but could now make his debut in a fortnight, with the club just one point off automatic spot as they sit 4th with 14 games left in the season.


Source: AOIFOOTBALL

andrewbaba44:


Thank God say you get eye ,var does favour Liverpool Man U even Chelsea most times ,Chelsea should deal with it , var refuses to check rudiger hand ball against Leicester

Here's what the premier league table will look like without VAR .. (as at gameweek 24) ..
So to the toilet with u and ur "VAR is favouring Liverpool" nonsense... It's stale already...

ILLICITblood:



Grow a thick skin you said


I remembered while growing up.. I was the darkest boy in my class... I was nicknamed "Dan baki"


Every morning, i cry before entering the school cos i know i will be subjected to name calling as usual

This was from black people like me oh

Now,imagine being taunted,insulted by a number of people... I can't Even imagine the feeling bro


It's not about thick skin and shii except you just want to pretend about it

Well, that is you... When I was a kid, I was very dark skinned . Some people even suggested that I should bleach my skin .
There was another kind who lived in my area too, he was much darker than me . Dark like kiwi shoe polish .. they'd call him "baba dudu 1" and me "baba dudu 2" ..
The funny thing is that I have 2 brothers who are light skinned cus my mum is light skinned

Danielnino00:


Here's what the premier league table will look like without VAR .. (as at gameweek 24) ..
So to the toilet with u and ur "VAR is favouring Liverpool" nonsense... It's stale already...

Calm down bro

I never remember telling you that you don’t deserved to be top of the league

I am sure you where Blind to see where I said var favoured mancity against spurs and they end up loosing

You are always being childish when I speak of Liverpool,var or not var favour you will still win the league ,I said this several times

It’s just 2 things ,it’s either you hate seeing my moniker saying facts or you are a mudafvcking sadist

I can’t always be your nemesis here ,once you see anything I talk of pep or Liverpool you dey loose your sense immediately

Calm down boy ok

Trust me you are a useless sadist

Na pep guardiola I praise o ,I no steal money from your account

Monkey banana

andrewbaba44:


Where is the lie in what you said ? The English coaches are always bias that’s why they aren’t successful

True facts bro

It is so saddening seeing a talent like lampard blackmailing his coaching career all because of sentiments.
he refuse to sign reasonable players... I am tired of being a Chelsea fan

I know Gerard will do same with Liverpool in due time.

they're better off coaching average teams
the Sheffield United coach everyone is praising now dont be surprised next season he may be fighting relegation.

TheSuperNerd:
OGN must be right bcoz AOIFOOTBALL carries this too.... Now the good news is more than confirmed.


Nwakali continues personal training, edges closer to Huesca debut

Former U-17 World Cup winning skipper, Kelechi Nwakali has stepped up his training exercise with Spanish second division side SD Huesca as he hopes to be fully fit in time to make his debut with the LaLiga chasers, AOIFootball.com can authoritatively confirm.

Having missed the first part of the season due to visa delays and work permit, the attacking midfielder returned to training late last month and has been on a special routine as he continues to work his way to full match fitness.

AOIFootball.com understands that the former Arsenal youth product has been placed under a special training by the club who have made clear their intentions to see the Nigerian features for the club this ter as they believe he could add bite to their attack in their bid to earn promotion.

Nwakali joined Huesca on a three-year contract in September last year after leaving Arsenal but could now make his debut in a fortnight, with the club just one point automatic spot as they sit 4th with 14 games left in the season.

Source: AOIFOOTBALL

this guy is just an example of a player who lacks ambitions
his mates are doing big things.... a player who wanna put on the No. 10 Jersey will spend extra hours in that pitch doing training every day

mostob:
You also have a point. I learnt something here too.
thanks.

wonders will never end.

Portuguese that I can't even categorise as whites some look like Creole or so

Humility017:


It is so saddening seeing a talent like lampard blackmailing his coaching career all because of sentiments.
he refuse to sign reasonable players... I am tired of being a Chelsea fan

I know Gerard will do same with Liverpool in due time.

they're better off coaching average teams
the Sheffield United coach everyone is praising now dont be surprised next season he may be fighting relegation.

Trust me bro

Gerard will be worst then lampard

Gerard will be angry bang average Henderson will be achieving more than him soon

Danielnino no go hang your self ooo

Emotional sadist Liverpool fan

Please abeg no reason my talk abeg

Danielnino00:

Well, that is you... When I was a kid, I was very dark skinned . Some people even suggested that I should bleach my skin .
There was another kind who lived in my area too, he was much darker than me . Dark like kiwi shoe polish .. they'd call him "baba dudu 1" and me "baba dudu 2" ..
The funny thing is that I have 2 brothers who are light skinned cus my mum is light skinned

So!! You just told me how you looked

How does it relate to the convo

You don't know the full story yet you have already passed judgment. Na wa.
The lad could not travel before late January as his Visa was being processed and now his registration with the club proper is close to completion but you can see he has resumed training with his new side and they aren't even thinking of sending him on loan to the Third tier anymore bcoz he has been quite magnificent in training so far according to a few reports. That means the lad is doing something right in training and in trying to get back up to speed and fitness.

Seriously, understanding of the context of a current situation is key before you jump in and pass judgment on the lad just bcoz he has been rightly criticized from time to time here. Well, "things don change" and the lad is trying to get back up on his feet. What you can do now is wish him well and not tag him a lad with no ambitions bcoa ambition is clearly the reason why he is pushing himself hard at training with his new club, Huesca. Finito.

Humility017:


this guy is just an example of a player who lacks ambitions
his mates are doing big things.... a player who wanna put on the No. 10 Jersey will spend extra hours in that pitch doing training every day

TheSuperNerd:
OGN must be right bcoz AOIFOOTBALL carries this too.... Now the good news is more than confirmed.


Nwakali continues personal training, edges closer to Huesca debut

Former U-17 World Cup winning skipper, Kelechi Nwakali has stepped up his training exercise with Spanish second division side SD Huesca as he hopes to be fully fit in time to make his debut with the LaLiga chasers, AOIFootball.com can authoritatively confirm.

Having missed the first part of the season due to visa delays and work permit, the attacking midfielder returned to training late last month and has been on a special routine as he continues to work his way to full match fitness.

AOIFootball.com understands that the former Arsenal youth product has been placed under a special training by the club who have made clear their intentions to see the Nigerian features for the club this term as they believe he could add bite to their attack in their bid to earn promotion.

Nwakali joined Huesca on a three-year contract in September last year after leaving Arsenal but could now make his debut in a fortnight, with the club just one point off automatic spot as they sit 4th with 14 games left in the season.


Source: AOIFOOTBALL

Make this one still dey do "Young Talent" upandan when him mates don dey paint different leagues red

TheSuperNerd:
You don't know the full story yet you have already passed judgment. Na wa.
The lad could not travel before late January as his Visa was being processed and now his registration with the club proper is close to completion but you can see he has resumed training with his new side and they aren't even thinking of sending him on loan to the Third tier anymore bcoz he has been quite magnificent in training so far according to a few reports. That means the lad is doing something right in training and in trying to get back up to speed and fitness.

Seriously, understanding of the context of a current situation is key before you jump in and pass judgment on the lad just bcoz he has been rightly criticized from time to time here. Well, "things don change" and the lad is trying to get back up on his feet. What you can do now is wish him well and not tag him a lad with no ambitions bcoa ambition is clearly the reason why he is pushing himself hard at training with his new club, Huesca. Finito.

Son, our expectations on this guy has been so high.

I don;t blame those who have continued to critisize him. Based on his potentials this lad should be doing big things by now.

Time will tell. At least he is in Spain now and have resumed training at his new club. If he is serious enough, he will catch up in no time. He still has what it takes.

Icon4s:


Make this one still dey do "Young Talent" upandan when him mates don dey paint different leagues red

TheSuperNerd:
Time will tell. At least he is in Spain now and have resumed training at his new club. If he is serious enough, he will catch up in no time. He still has what it takes.

Lad will clock 22 in few months. His time is ticking already.

That is very true and the criticisms that have come his way are spot on. But again, he is in Spain now and is already making an impression on the Huesca coaches. Let's see how it goes. If this lad comes good in the end, it is to his benefit career-wise and also to the benefit of the Super Eagles in the long run as it would mean another quality midfielder back on the SE radar. But for now, he must work his way to that place of reckoning. He may yet rise and fulfill his potentials or maybe reach half of it. Time will tell.

Icon4s:

Son, our expectations on this guy has been so high.

I don;t blame those who have continued to critisize him. Based on his potentials this lad should be doing big things by now.

I know his birthday and that of all our youngsters so no need for the age reminder. Most important thing now is that he has began work at his new club and all we can do as true fans is to hope this goes well for the lad.

Icon4s:


Lad will clock 22 in few months. His time is ticking already.

Victor Osimhen makes Ligue 1 Team of the Week for matchday 25.

Another TOTW appearance for the Super Eagles' Monster-Machine.


2nd pic: The Official Twitter page of Ligue 1 Conforama. Our Boy standing tall among Stars as one of the Faces of Ligue 1 today...

Note: Has been that way for several weeks now but many here still don't know it hence the need to share it.

TheSuperNerd:

I know his birthday and that of all our youngsters so no need for the age reminder. Most important thing now is that he has began work at his new club and all we can do as true fans is to hope this goes well for the lad.

You don't let much pass you by Nerdy, that age statement was just a premise for the next phrase. You are so poised to slash.

Anyways good one for kelechi, he has been in the oven for too long, it's high time we tasted the good stuff.

TheSuperNerd:
You don't know the full story yet you have already passed judgment. Na wa.
The lad could not travel before late January as his Visa was being processed and now his registration with the club proper is close to completion but you can see he has resumed training with his new side and they aren't even thinking of sending him on loan to the Third tier anymore bcoz he has been quite magnificent in training so far according to a few reports. That means the lad is doing something right in training and in trying to get back up to speed and fitness.

Seriously, understanding of the context of a current situation is key before you jump in and pass judgment on the lad just bcoz he has been rightly criticized from time to time here. Well, "things don change" and the lad is trying to get back up on his feet. What you can do now is wish him well and not tag him a lad with no ambitions bcoa ambition is clearly the reason why he is pushing himself hard at training with his new club, Huesca. Finito.

I read it first on opera news prior you posted it here...

who don't know of him and how things turned south all this while...

he was a lad we expect so much from
him, chuks and Oshimen while the other two have buckled up despite their magnificent talent they choose to add discipline and hardwork the other only God knows


i have removed my mind from him for now because he should have been the perfect 10 we have been missing in the super eagles...watch how he plays in Imama team like fowl that swallow cowerries or stone.

so annoying..... not until I see him start playing and commanding a starting shirt in that club I won't be swindled again like before.....

oga supernerd please don't make it look I hate the lad...just that I hate mediocrity anyday any time

TheSuperNerd:

I know his birthday and that of all our youngsters so no need for the age reminder. Most important thing now is that he has began work at his new club and all we can do as true fans is to hope this goes well for the lad.

I wish the lad will take things serious the way you do...

to be honest things will just be fine...

he needs to do alot especially increase his worth rate and off the ball activities like defending and all....he plays like a lazy kid

I would rather they channel their energies to commending the fact that at least the lad is working his way back little by little at Huesca other than dishing out more criticisms and reminding us of his age coz we all know he is 21. Abi is it a crime for the lad to resume training again? Is this not what many were complaining about? Few months ago, this lad was lashed left, right and center for flexing in Nigeria and not being serious with his new journey in Spain without even knowing that the lad had Visa delays and work permit issues.

Okay, now that he is in Spain and doing what he needs to do, why then do people come in here and still talk him down? Is it not the time to encourage his current effort to bounce back rather than keep dwelling on the negatives of the past?

So yes... I was not going to let that fly over me without properly addressing it. Coz I have seen talents not just in football but in science who took time before they began to shine. We must learn when to criticize and when to encourage. It must not be criticism all the damn time! Finito.

rabzy:


You don't let much pass you by Nerdy, that age statement was just a premise for the next phrase. You are so poised to slash.

Anyways good one for kelechi, he has been in the oven for too long, it's high time we tasted the good stuff.

Humility017:


It is so saddening seeing a talent like lampard blackmailing his coaching career all because of sentiments.
he refuse to sign reasonable players... I am tired of being a Chelsea fan

I know Gerard will do same with Liverpool in due time.

they're better off coaching average teams
the Sheffield United coach everyone is praising now dont be surprised next season he may be fighting relegation.

It's not Lampard that signs players na

Thankfully I never mentioned you hating on him anywhere in my reply. And your disappointment in the lad's progress is well noted but believe me when I say e no even reach the level of disappointment I had in the lad. Just that I am a very patient person when it comes to talents across any field, not just football. I don't give up on real talent that easily. I believe in second chances and even third chances... But I also know it is not everyday one get a second chance. Sometimes, we only get one shot.

In Kelechi's case... I believe he has another shot to have a go at making a success of his talents. Time will tell.

Humility017:


I read it first on opera news prior you posted it here...

who don't know of him and how things turned south all this while...

he was a lad we expect so much from
him, chuks and Oshimen while the other two have buckled up despite their magnificent talent they choose to add discipline and hardwork the other only God knows


i have removed my mind from him for now because he should have been the perfect 10 we have been missing in the super eagles...watch how he plays in Imama team like fowl that swallow cowerries or stone.

so annoying..... not until I see him start playing and commanding a starting shirt in that club I won't be swindled again like before.....

oga supernerd please don't make it look I hate the lad...just that I hate mediocrity anyday any time

Time will tell if he remains lazy and make nothing of his talents or if he works hard at it and rises to the top with time. Time will tell it all. For now, we watch and see how things unfold for him at Huesca.

Humility017:


I wish the lad will take things serious the way you do...

to be honest things will just be fine...

he needs to do alot especially increase his worth rate and off the ball activities like defending and all....he plays like a lazy kid