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Nigerian Players That Flopped After Being Hyped Into The Super Eagles by Syenite(m): 8:37pm On Jul 20, 2014 |
1) Efan Ekoku: Widely tipped prio to 1994 AFCON to be better than Yekini.Only game he played was against Zaire in Qfinal where he missed a very glaring chance. He was subsequently returned to d bench and fastened with a seat belt. That was d only game he played for Nigeria even though he made the party to 1994 world cup. 2) Jonathan Akpoborie:The 1985 U17 winner, managed to break into the Super Eagles in late 1990s. He den had to contend with our then inform striker, Victor Ikpeba.Akpoborie saw few games and never really lived up to his rating. Things got worse for him with the coming of Julius Aghahowa and Ikpeba's former U17 team mate, Benedict Akuegbu. Akpoborie lost his place in d Super Eagles. 3) Victor Agali: Nigeria's 2000 Olympics hit man when he paired with Aghahowa, Yakubu Aiyegbeni and Pius Ikedia. Yekini left a very big shoe to b filled and Nigerians believed the huge striker was d man. He did feature in 2002 AFCON bt was sent home due to disciplinery action after first game in 2004 AFCON after we lost our opening game to Morocco. Agali and Babayaro kissed good bye to the Super Eagles after dat incidence. 4) Batholomew Ogbeche: One of d greatest errors in Nigeria's world cup selection history. The then 18yrs old Ogbeche had just entered lime light after a one season performance at PSG. A bicycle kick that saw d ball hit d cross-bar in a pre-world cup friendly against Scotland was all Coach Onigbinde saw that made him include Ogbeche in d party to 2002 WC and d rest is history. 5) Christian Ndubuisi Obodo: Fondly called bundle of skills was Ogbeche's team mate at 2001AYC. He was seen as a likely replacement for JJ Okocha. He hardly lived up to the expectations from Nigerians and was dropped from Super Eagles. 6) Joseph Akpala: Emerged highest goal scorer in d Belgian league for 2 straight seasons. He finally got a SE call up after so much pressure on d coaching crew. He did not leave up to his ranking and so was dropped only to b recalled for the 2013 confederations cup in Brazil. You and I saw his performance at dat tourney. 8 Likes |
Re: Nigerian Players That Flopped After Being Hyped Into The Super Eagles by Nobody: 8:56pm On Jul 20, 2014 |
Wrong! Elvan Ekoku played another friendly for Nigeria |
Re: Nigerian Players That Flopped After Being Hyped Into The Super Eagles by Syenite(m): 9:02pm On Jul 20, 2014 |
Tpappie: Wrong! Elvan Ekoku played another friendly for NigeriaYes a friendly but nt full international match. Besides he is Efan and not Elvan. He is currently an EPL commentator. 12 Likes |
Re: Nigerian Players That Flopped After Being Hyped Into The Super Eagles by Nobody: 4:38am On Jul 21, 2014 |
Efan Ekoku made 20 appearances for Nigeria 5 Likes |
Re: Nigerian Players That Flopped After Being Hyped Into The Super Eagles by Afam4eva(m): 5:02am On Jul 21, 2014 |
Batholomew Ogbeche was called up to the super eagles just because he scored with a back flip(sagalow). We were all waiting anxiously for him to dot it again but he was nowhere to be found. He was a one hit wonder Christian Ogbodo was not the best player in the world but i don't think he was a bad player, so he shouldn't be on this list. He commanded the super eagles midfield for some time after Okocha left and he didn't do too badly. I remember the fantastic free kick that he scored at the Abuja stadium. 51 Likes |
Re: Nigerian Players That Flopped After Being Hyped Into The Super Eagles by Afam4eva(m): 5:04am On Jul 21, 2014 |
There was another flop by the name of Chukwu Ndukwe that was called up by former SE coach, Christian Chukwu. I don't know how on earth that guy found his wat to the team. He probably was Chukwu's relation. That guy had 100 chances and was only able to convert 1. Around that same period there was a guy named something Ekwueme that played 11 for us. He was not as bad as Ndukwe but was not what we needed. 8 Likes |
Re: Nigerian Players That Flopped After Being Hyped Into The Super Eagles by BlackPikiN(m): 5:30am On Jul 21, 2014 |
Anybody who says Obodo and Agali flopped must be sick. Agali of Hansa Rostoc and Obodo of Perugia Kai!!. Op you better take their names off the list. Obodo got injured while playing for naija and was sidelined for a very long time. What about that Opabunmi, Azeez, Nworgu. Akpoborie was no flop in the eagles. Na only Ogbeche but He's back banging goals for his Dutch club. 23 Likes |
Re: Nigerian Players That Flopped After Being Hyped Into The Super Eagles by Afam4eva(m): 5:32am On Jul 21, 2014 |
BlackPikiN: Anybody who says Obodo and Agali flopped must be sick. Agali of Hansa Rostoc and Obodo of Perugia Kai!!. Op you better take their names off the list.Is he still playing? |
Re: Nigerian Players That Flopped After Being Hyped Into The Super Eagles by BlackPikiN(m): 5:51am On Jul 21, 2014 |
Afam4eva: Yeah he's still playing. In holland. |
Re: Nigerian Players That Flopped After Being Hyped Into The Super Eagles by seankay(m): 9:29am On Jul 21, 2014 |
Afam4eva: There was another flop by the name of Chukwu Ndukwe that was called up by former SE coach, Christian Chukwu. I don't know how on earth that guy found his wat to the team. He probably was Chukwu's relation. That guy had 100 chances and was only able to convert 1.Lol I remember that Ekwueme guy, that guy was a regular for about 2 years. Dont forget to add Dosumu Tosin, we were hearing of his exploits in Belgium until he was invited against Rwanda and he had a woeful performance.our skin was saved by Obafemi Martin's late brace, he got injured scoring the 2nd goal 4 Likes |
Re: Nigerian Players That Flopped After Being Hyped Into The Super Eagles by obeski13(m): 10:29am On Jul 21, 2014 |
Afam4eva: There was another flop by the name of Chukwu Ndukwe that was called up by former SE coach, Christian Chukwu. I don't know how on earth that guy found his wat to the team. He probably was Chukwu's relation. That guy had 100 chances and was only able to convert 1..u do av a sharp memory o o.i av being trying to remember dis ekwueme of a guy.chukwu is one of d most corrupt coach that has ever coach nigeria. |
Re: Nigerian Players That Flopped After Being Hyped Into The Super Eagles by easyelliot(m): 4:21pm On Jul 21, 2014 |
Dimeji lawal? Nduka Ugbade? Great youth careers, not much at senior level 2 Likes |
Re: Nigerian Players That Flopped After Being Hyped Into The Super Eagles by Syenite(m): 4:28pm On Jul 21, 2014 |
BlackPikiN: Anybody who says Obodo and Agali flopped must be sick. Agali of Hansa Rostoc and Obodo of Perugia Kai!!. Op you better take their names off the list.Agali not a flop? Do u know Agali was rated higher than Aghahowa and Aiyegbeni after the 2000 Olympics? So did Agali perform as much as Aghahowa and Aiyegbeni? How many international goals did Agali score? Yes Obodo too was a flop! He was hyped to the nick name of "d new Okocha". So did he live up to that expectation? No. So he was also a flop! Opabunmi was never really rated that high. We knew he went to 2002WC through tribalism. Azeez a flop? It is too early bros. He has nt played more than 4 international matches and starting ur career with WC games is really a high wall to climb. He still has a lot to offer. The Nworgu u mentioned, is it Chukwudi Nworgu or Stephen Nworgu? Which ever of them, Nigeria never expected much from them anyway. Ideye. U guys should give that guy a break. Nigerians expected to much from him. I had also known him when he played 2007 AYC and WYC alongside Ambrose and Echiejile. He was never fantastic. The only goal he scored in the WYC was in the first game against Costa Rica. Ezekiel Bala and Chukwuma Akabueze were d arrow heads of that team. Too much was nt expected from him anyways. 6 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Nigerian Players That Flopped After Being Hyped Into The Super Eagles by yuzjet(m): 5:08pm On Jul 21, 2014 |
Obodo wasn't a flop. His long time injury sustained while playing for Nigeria rendered his time short. However, NFF couldn't do anything to help him then. His club has to take responsibility! @OP, abeg remove him from the list! 4 Likes |
Re: Nigerian Players That Flopped After Being Hyped Into The Super Eagles by jayseehe(m): 5:09pm On Jul 21, 2014 |
1) Mikel 49 Likes |
Re: Nigerian Players That Flopped After Being Hyped Into The Super Eagles by babatawa(m): 5:09pm On Jul 21, 2014 |
dnt even knw any of em... up chlesea |
Re: Nigerian Players That Flopped After Being Hyped Into The Super Eagles by kstyle2(m): 5:11pm On Jul 21, 2014 |
Mikel and uchebo Uchebo was tipped as the next big thing after slice bread instead it turned out to be a 4getful event 4 d flavour wannabe 5 Likes |
Re: Nigerian Players That Flopped After Being Hyped Into The Super Eagles by MadCow1: 5:11pm On Jul 21, 2014 |
Abbey George.. - 26 Likes |
Re: Nigerian Players That Flopped After Being Hyped Into The Super Eagles by omanifrank(m): 5:12pm On Jul 21, 2014 |
wao |
Re: Nigerian Players That Flopped After Being Hyped Into The Super Eagles by omanifrank(m): 5:13pm On Jul 21, 2014 |
. |
Re: Nigerian Players That Flopped After Being Hyped Into The Super Eagles by philtex(m): 5:14pm On Jul 21, 2014 |
Hahahahahahah!!! rEAL BULLSHIT... Congrateulate me :!!! I made 1st Page 2day. |
Re: Nigerian Players That Flopped After Being Hyped Into The Super Eagles by xtervaganza(m): 5:15pm On Jul 21, 2014 |
U can't tag agali or obodo flops Agali's goal helped us to 2002 world cup And Obodo was ruined by injuries 4 Likes |
Re: Nigerian Players That Flopped After Being Hyped Into The Super Eagles by ijbeauty(f): 5:15pm On Jul 21, 2014 |
That list can never and will never be complete without including MIKEL OBI.... (Aka mikel slOwBIe) 31 Likes |
Re: Nigerian Players That Flopped After Being Hyped Into The Super Eagles by Nobody: 5:16pm On Jul 21, 2014 |
Friday Ekpo and Reuben Agboola 1 Like |
Re: Nigerian Players That Flopped After Being Hyped Into The Super Eagles by Smartsyn(m): 5:16pm On Jul 21, 2014 |
this list is not complete.. Where is Ifeanyi Udeze... 4 Likes |
Re: Nigerian Players That Flopped After Being Hyped Into The Super Eagles by damosky12(m): 5:17pm On Jul 21, 2014 |
What do u think about Anthony Ujah so far? |
Re: Nigerian Players That Flopped After Being Hyped Into The Super Eagles by Donjcco(m): 5:17pm On Jul 21, 2014 |
, |
Re: Nigerian Players That Flopped After Being Hyped Into The Super Eagles by EddyNumerouno(m): 5:18pm On Jul 21, 2014 |
A certain John Michael Obi comes to mind 5 Likes |
Re: Nigerian Players That Flopped After Being Hyped Into The Super Eagles by philtex(m): 5:18pm On Jul 21, 2014 |
Drogba Nko? |
Re: Nigerian Players That Flopped After Being Hyped Into The Super Eagles by Nobody: 5:19pm On Jul 21, 2014 |
philtex: Drogba Nko? Drogba? So by this time you Don high eh? 18 Likes |
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