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| Re: All the News of Sunday Oliseh's Reign As Super Eagles Coach by TheSuperNerd(m): 11:28pm On Sep 18, 2015 |
Hey, what's up guys? Boyyyyy!!!! Where is everybody? Mehnnn! This hall sure looks dusty and it looks like no one's been here in the last one month or so.... *picks up a broom to take down some cobwebs* Ok guys, hurdle up..... Oliseh just released a crack 24-man squad ahead of the friendlies in october. I'm sure most of u hv seen the list..... Mikel is back. Victor Moses is in. Same with Simon Moses. Hehehe..... I SEE WING PLAY AT ITS VERY BEST. AND TO THINK WE STILL HAVE AHMED MUSA.... Hmmmmm..... Our bench is gradually starting to make sense again. Ighalo is also in. Same with Enyeama, Carl Ikeme, Emenike, Omeruo, Leon Balogun, Oboabona, Troost Ekong, Ogenyi Onazi, and a couple of others. And yeah, an u-23 player that didn't make it to the AAG due to foreign club engagements is in. His name is 'Shehu Abdullahi'. I think he featured under John Sam Obuh for the Flying Eagles at the 2013 Fifa u-20 world cup as a left back. Right now he's kinda a versatile who can feature as a left/right back and a dmf. Well, that's it guys.... Hope when next I show up here, the house'll be bubbling. Peace..... And God bless. *smiles* |
| Re: All the News of Sunday Oliseh's Reign As Super Eagles Coach by TheGoodJoe(m): 1:49am On Sep 19, 2015 |
Very nice list. It is nice Mikel is back. However, will Sunday Oliseh low him play a creative role or will he restrict him toaa defensive role (Which I oppose) we will see soon. |
| Re: All the News of Sunday Oliseh's Reign As Super Eagles Coach by TheSuperNerd(m): 5:45am On Sep 19, 2015 |
Well, it depends but I forsee a Mikel-Onazi-Rabiu Midfield three in a 4-3-3 formation where Rabiu just might be the creative hub, Mikel the Midfield anchor and Onazi the roving midfield gladiator. TheGoodJoe: |
| Re: All the News of Sunday Oliseh's Reign As Super Eagles Coach by TheSuperNerd(m): 7:51pm On Sep 19, 2015 |
Yet again our "Comeback" Super Eagles stars steal the headlines in da Epl. Ighalo with a brace for Watford in their 2-1 away win against newcastle puts him on 4 goals in da Epl and 20 goals in 2015 in English football alone out of about 24 games. Simply Outstanding!!! Victor Moses is already writing his name in west ham's folklore with a cracking goal in their 2-1 away win at the high-flying Man City. His all-round performance was imperious and great. Nacho made a cameo in man city's 2-1 home loss and I'm glad he's beginning to get those minutes under his belt. Hopefully, we'll see more of the mercurial Iheanacho on tuesday in the capital one cup for man city. Isaac success was also awesome today against the dreaded Real Madrid side complete with C.Ronaldo. There's more to come from other Nigerian internationals(capped and uncapped at senior level) this weekend and beyond. Oliseh is "certainly" on point with the 24-man squad he unveiled for the october friendlies. Some of those players are making their invitations justifiable. Beyond the friendlies, I hope to see more of these players as with other outstanding talents(young and experienced, capped and uncapped) going forward as we re-establish the super eagles main core and football dominance/invincibility. Keep on keeping on Super Eagles......... The world's our oyster. |
| Re: All the News of Sunday Oliseh's Reign As Super Eagles Coach by joseph1013: 8:22pm On Sep 19, 2015 |
Mehn...I've been too busy to update this thread. Feeling guilty already. Let's see what happens in the coming week. 3 Likes |
| Re: All the News of Sunday Oliseh's Reign As Super Eagles Coach by TheSuperNerd(m): 8:31pm On Sep 19, 2015 |
Oh Sir Joseph..... I truly understand. This is a potentially great thread and can grow to be as big and followed as the u-20 and u-23 eagles thread. Please Sir, just do what you can coz you started it and what a great idea it was to. Oliseh's reign as Eagles boss has the potential to be one of Nigeria's finest ever. Kudos Sir and God bless...... joseph1013: 1 Like |
| Re: All the News of Sunday Oliseh's Reign As Super Eagles Coach by TheSuperNerd(m): 3:40pm On Sep 20, 2015 |
Another Super Eagles star in the 24-man list struck a brace today.............. "Ahmed Musa" in CSKA Moscow's 6-4 league win. Looks like the weekend isn't over for our Nigerian stars. 1 Like |
| Re: All the News of Sunday Oliseh's Reign As Super Eagles Coach by maputohq: 4:50pm On Sep 20, 2015 |
TheSuperNerd:let's enjoy while it last. |
| Re: All the News of Sunday Oliseh's Reign As Super Eagles Coach by TheSuperNerd(m): 10:50pm On Sep 20, 2015 |
You sound like this is a flash in the pan........ Well, it isn't. Nigerian football have had rough times but a super resurgence beckons. And that's what I look forward to seeing.............. So buckle up Sir coz it's gonna last a long time indeed. *smiles* maputohq: 1 Like |
| Re: All the News of Sunday Oliseh's Reign As Super Eagles Coach by maputohq: 5:39am On Sep 21, 2015 |
Not really though. I'm one of those who never give uq on the eagles, even through the bad times. TheSuperNerd: |
| Re: All the News of Sunday Oliseh's Reign As Super Eagles Coach by TheSuperNerd(m): 10:35am On Sep 21, 2015 |
Cooooool! Nice to meet a true fan and optimist. Stay positive Sir........ Always. *smiles* maputohq: |
| Re: All the News of Sunday Oliseh's Reign As Super Eagles Coach by joseph1013: 1:33pm On Sep 21, 2015 |
[b][size=14pt]Eagles Abroad - Ighalo, Moses and Musa in the Goals[/size] It was another good weekend for Nigerian players playing abroad as some players recalled by the Super Eagles manager, Sunday Oliseh, celebrated their recalls with resounding performances that fetched their teams three points in supposedly difficult away matches. England Victor Moses followed up his splendid debut for West Ham in the 2-0 win over Newcastle last Monday with another resounding performance which he capped with a goal - the first that Manchester City were conceding in the 2015/16 EPL season. Moses received the ball from Dmitri Payet in space in front of the City box and shot from 25 yards to beat Joe Hart. He was also inadvertently involved in the second which came from a corner kick. Odion Ighalo continued his very fine form as he scored a double to hand Watford their first away victory of the campaign - a 2-1 win over a hapless Newcastle side. His first was a shot through the leg of a Newcastle defender and his second was a cool take as he ran unto a good pass from Troy Deeney and rounded Tim Krul for his fourth goal of the seven-week league. Kelechi Iheanacho could not re-enact his last minute heroics against West Ham, who shocked the league leaders 2-1. Iheanacho came on for Alexandar Kolarov in the 84th minute but the Hammers held firmly to their lead to inflict the first defeat and the first goals conceded in the league this season on Man City. Mikel Obi saw action for seven minutes as Chelsea steadied their season with a 2-0 win over Arsenal with the match marred by two sending off for Arsenal's Gabriel and Santi Cazorla. Stoke City's bad start to the season continued on Saturday as the Potters lost a 2-0 lead to draw 2-2 with Leicester and Osaze Odemwingie came off the bench for his first appearance in the season in the 82nd minute to replace Stoke's first scorer, Bojan. Dele Alli started and played all 90 minutes as Tottenham got another 1-0 win at home to a dangerous Crystal Palace team. The Anglo-Nigerian midfielder followed up his midweek appearance in the Europa League with another steady showing. Alli has now played five matches in the league this season. France Vincent Enyeama kept another clean sheet against Rennes but he was shown a straight red card for the first time in his career as the goalkeeper for Lille on Friday at the newly inaugurated Roazhon Park. Lille took the lead in the 49th minute through Sofiane Boufal and they seemed to have the momentum and were seriously in control before the 70th when drama ensued when Kamil Grosicki sent a cross into the box and Giovanni Sio seemed to collide with Enyeama and tumbled to the ground. Suprisingly Referee Stephane Jochem decided to award a penalty and to show Enyeama a red card. Substitute goalkeeper Mike Maignan saved Paul-Georges Ntep kick but Ntep got the equaliser on 74 minutes to rescue a point. Elderson Echiejile started on the bench as Monaco were defeated 3-2 at home by Lorient. Echiejile, recall to the Super Eagles gave way to Fabio Coentrao, who is on loan from Real Madrid. Germany Anthony Ujah played all 90 minutes as Werder Bremen was beaten 1-0 at home by newly promoted Ingolstadt and the killer goal came in the game's additional time through a penalty. Bremen fell to ninth on the table and ujah has two goals in the first five games. Leon Balogun was on the bench for all 90 minutes as Mainz came back to winning ways with a 3-1 win over Hoffenheim. Italy Jerry Mbakogu started on the bench in their 1-0 home loss to Fiorentina on Sunday at the Stadio Alberto Braglia in Modena. Mbakogu was benched for Marco Borriello but he came on for the last 19 minutes of the game as the home side chased an equalizer, which was not to be. It was Carpi's third loss in the four-week old league and they have just one point. Mbakogu is yet to open his goals account for the season. Joel Obi reverted to the bench after making his first start last weekend and he was not needed as Torino won 2-0 against Sampdoria. Fabio Quagliarella got both goals for the home side. Ogenyi Onazi made his first appearance in Serie A this season for Lazio ad it was a crushing 5-0 defeat away to Napoli. The Nigerian midfielder had played 90 minutes against Dnipro on Thursday. Lazio have six points from five games. Spain Isaac Success played his fourth match of the season for Granada on Saturday away to Real Madrid and the Nigerian forward lasted 61 minutes in the 1-0 loss. The U-20 forward has scored once this season and against Real, he made two shot attempts with one on target. He also completed 80% of his passes. Belgium Joseph Akpala could not add to his three goals for KV Oostende but they won 1-0 at home against Kortrijk, courtesy of another goal from Gohi Cyriac and thus kept their lead on the table. Saviour Godwin was on the bench for all 90 minutes. Nigeria U-20 defender Onyinye Ndidi was benched for all 90 minutes as Genk defeated Mechelen 3-1. Ndidi has played five games in the new season. Imoh Ezekiel started his first match for Anderlecht in their 1-1 draw away at Sporting Charleroi. Another Nigerian, Stefano Chuka Okaka got Anderlecht's goal in the 59th minute but Jeremy Perbet equalized for the home side in the 77th minute. Ezekiel has played seven league games this season - a total of 254 minutes, and he is still looking for his first goal. Moses Simon came off the bench for Gent on 29 minutes for the injured Yaya Soumahoro and the Nigerian assisted his first goal of the campaign in the 42nd as Gent got the equalizer against Standard Liege. Gent went on to win 4-1, their first win in five matches. The win took them up to fifth on the table with 14 points. Moses has played all eight league matches this season and is yet to open his goal account. Turkey Godfrey Oboabona played all 90 minutes and scored his first goal of the season in his side's 5-1 win over Antalyaspor. The defender scored with a header in the third minute and was shown a red card in the 55th minute. Oboabona has played all Rizespor's games this season and they have climbed to fourth on the table. Raheem Lawal's Eskişehirspor lost 3-0 at home on Saturday to Kenneth Omeruo's Kasimpasa. and both players received yellow cards - Lawal in the 19th minute and Omeruo in the 70th - his first for the season. Kasimpasa moved to fifth on the table while Eskişehirspor fell to 14th with just four points from five matches. John Chibuike was on the pitch for 59 minutes for Gaziantepspor and they prevailed 1-0 over Kayserispor. Muhammed Ildiz replaced Chibuike and was then shown two yellow cards in the encounter. Chibuike's compatriot, Gbenga Arokoyo, came off the bench in the 90th minute as the home side took all three points. Russia Ahmed Musa was at the centre of a crazy game that featured 10 goals on Sunday. CSKA Moscow were down by three goals in the first 15 minutes away to Mordovia Saransk but rallied back to win the tie 6-4. Musa got the equalizer for his team on 80 minutes to make it 4-4. He then scored te fifth goal five minutes later before Seydou Doumbia added a sixth on 88 minutes. CSKA thus preserved their lead atop the table, with 25 points from their first nine matches. Musa has played all nine matches and has scored five goals. Newly capped Super Eagles, Sylvester Igbonu, came back into the the team after his red card against Locomotiv Moscow and scored from the penalty spot but FC Ufa lost 4-1 away to Terek Grozny on Saturday. It was the Nigerian forward's second goal for the team in seven league games after his transfer from Midtjylland. Haruna Lukman played all 90 minutes for Anzhi but they lost again - 1-0 away to Rostov. Anzhi are in 14th place in the 16-team league, with only five points from nine matches - having lost six of the nine. Lukman has lost out of his place in the Super Eagles and his side are doing poorly in the Russian league. Slovakia Rabiu Ibrahim was not listed for Trencin's 0-0 away result at Slovan Bratislava on Sunday. But both Kingsley Madu and Aliko Bala played. Madu played all 90 minutes but Bala came on for the last six minutes. Trencin still lead the Slovakia league with 23 points from nine matches. Norway Two Nigerians, Samuel Adegbenro and Suleiman Abdullahi were on for 90 minutes as Vikings were held to a 1-1 result by Stromsgodset last Friday. The 19-year-old Adegbenro scored the equalizer off an assist from Abdullahi in the 78th minute after Iver Fossum had scored the opener on 15 minutes. Adegbenro has scored four goals in 19 league appearances while 18-year-old Abdullahi has six goals from 21 games. Marco Tagbajumi came on for Stromsgodset in the 74th minute. Both Fred Friday and Bonke Innocent played all 90 minutes for Lillestrom when they drew 0-0 away at Start on Saturday. MLS Obafemi Martins continues to bang in the goals for Seattle Sounders in the MLS and he scored his 13th goal of the campaign in 17 matches. Martins created the first goal with a deft pass to Andreas Ivanschitz after turning two defenders on the dot of half time. He then scored his goal in the 87th minute to complete the 3-0 thrashing of the Vancouver Whitecaps. http://allafrica.com/stories/201509211882.html[/b] 2 Likes 1 Share |
| Re: All the News of Sunday Oliseh's Reign As Super Eagles Coach by joseph1013: 8:03am On Sep 22, 2015 |
[b][size=14pt]Cameroun, Congo squad to form nucleus of new Super Eagles, says Oliseh[/size]  Super Eagles’ Head Coach, Sunday Oliseh, has disclosed that the players invited for the two international friendlies against Cameroun and Congo next month will form the nucleus of the new national team he is building. The coach, who assured all eligible Nigerian players of equal opportunity to stake their claims in the Super Eagles, has also disclosed that the players for the 2017 African Nations Cup and the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifiers will come from the team, which will battle the East African countries early next month. Speaking on a recorded programme on sundayoliseh.tv, the coach said: “We will give every player the opportunity to express himself while in camp, but the most important thing is that we will be together for seven uninterrupted days, training, sharing ideas and trying to get the team’s cohesion together. “The aim is to keep building the team as well as give the coaching crew the opportunity to work with the players.” He disclosed that at the end of the friendly games, “we will be able to identify those that can help us in the building exercise as we approach the World Cup qualifier in November. “But before then, we will come back to prepare for the CHAN qualifier against Burkina Faso, which first leg is in Port Harcourt, while the return leg will hold in Ouagadougou.” Oliseh acknowledges that the building process is a difficult thing, adding, however, that the cooperation he has been getting from the players has helped in getting it done. “At the end of the exercise, we expect to get a team of 18 foreign-based stars and six from the home front for the World Cup qualifiers and the Nations Cup games. “Already, we have discovered two stars, goalkeeper Carl Ikeme and Sylvester Igbonu. We will be looking out for such outstanding players as we continue the process,” he said. http://www.ngrguardiannews.com/2015/09/cameroun-congo-squad-to-form-nucleus-of-new-super-eagles-says-oliseh/[/b] 2 Likes |
| Re: All the News of Sunday Oliseh's Reign As Super Eagles Coach by TheSuperNerd(m): 8:22am On Sep 22, 2015 |
Spot on Oliseh! Indeed the current 24-man squad consists of several star talents on which the Super Eagles can keep building on. Imagine when the likes of Iheanacho, Success, Awoniyi, Usman Mohammed, Musa Mohammed, Yahaya and a couple of others are added to the "nucleus"...................................... Boyyyyy!!!!! Let's just keep the ball rolling......... *smiles* |
| Re: All the News of Sunday Oliseh's Reign As Super Eagles Coach by joseph1013: 5:18pm On Sep 22, 2015 |
I wonder why nobody is talking about Obafemi Martins. He's the most consistent Nigerian player abroad. 1 Like |
| Re: All the News of Sunday Oliseh's Reign As Super Eagles Coach by TheSuperNerd(m): 5:31pm On Sep 22, 2015 |
Yeah...... With 13 goals(7 in his last 6 games) in the MLS so far (4 short of his record 17 per season for Seatle sounders) he's just what you said he is. Maybe Oliseh would give him a look in later as others such as Ighalo and Ujah are equally doing good. Emenike is a goal banger for Al- Ain but the Uae league is way down the ladder of rated leagues. (But Gyan Asamoah made his name there b4 leaving and was still better than any other ghanaian striker..... But of course, Emenike's case is different) joseph1013: |
| Re: All the News of Sunday Oliseh's Reign As Super Eagles Coach by joseph1013: 2:33pm On Sep 23, 2015 |
[b][size=14pt]Arsenal's Alex Iwobi gets Super Eagles call-up[/size]  The 19-year-old forward is set to make his debut for the Super Eagles in next month’s international friendlies against the Leopards and Indomitable Lions Nigeria coach Sunday Oliseh has included Arsenal starlet Alex Iwobi in his squad for next month’s international friendlies against DR Congo and Cameroon. The 19-year-old attacker who plays as a forward and captains the Gunners’ U21s, was born in Lagos but has represented the English youth teams, but can switch allegiances as he had yet to play for the Three Lions in an official game. Fifa rules require that an application be made from the interested association seeking for permission before a player switches his allegiance, but the world football ruling body clarified that the Gunner can represent Nigeria as he did not feature for England in an official game. GOAL.COM[/b] 3 Likes |
| Re: All the News of Sunday Oliseh's Reign As Super Eagles Coach by TheSuperNerd(m): 3:14pm On Sep 23, 2015 |
Boyyyyyyyyyy!!!!!!!!!!!! This is great news indeed coz Alex Iwobi is an exciting talent....... I've been waiting for this.......... Awesome news!!!! Simply awesome!!!!! So it's now officially a 25-man squad and not 24-man.......... Cooool! But much cooler coz Iwobi is truly a fine prospect. *smiles* Can't wait for this nucleus to merge with other young super talents coming thru like Iheanacho, Success, Awoniyi, Yahaya, Musa M, Ndidi, Nwobodo O, Idowu, Alampasu, Savior G, Usman Mohammed, Sokari, C Nwakali, Chidera Ezeh, etc, etc as the months and years go by. Also a few experienced legs like Martins Obafemi, Osaze Odemwingie, Ambrose Efe(as a CentreBack not a RightBack), Michael Babatunde, And any other, I can't recall rite now but is not on the now 25-man squad, can still contribute their quota based on relevance and "adding something more experience-wise" to the team. Exciting times are here again for Nigerian football...... We can truly hope for the best again. And possibly with more time we'll witness the rise of a team better than the 94' eagles and the 96' olympic eagles. *smiles* |
| Re: All the News of Sunday Oliseh's Reign As Super Eagles Coach by joseph1013: 10:26am On Sep 25, 2015 |
[size=14pt]Oliseh reveals why he has not invited Iheanacho[/size] Head coach of the Super Eagles, Sunday Oliseh, has explained why he has not called up Kelechi Iheanacho yet. Despite handing a late call-up to Arsenal’s Alex Iwobi, Oliseh did not extend such to Iheanacho, who is beginning to feature prominently for Premier League leaders, Manchester City. The former national team captain says the teenager might not be ready for the Eagles. “Iheanacho will get his time with the Super Eagles no doubt but we must not rush him into the squad,” Oliseh said in a chat with Completsportsnigeria.com. “He’s currently nursing an injury and he needs substantial time on the pitch as well. “We acknowledge his talent but he still needs to prove that with the Olympic squad as well. “Iwobi has just got the much awaited green light to feature for Nigeria and we need such talents to in the team just as Iheanacho. Source: DailyPost |
| Re: All the News of Sunday Oliseh's Reign As Super Eagles Coach by emmanuel77(m): 12:33pm On Sep 25, 2015 |
Aron Samuel where at thou?  |
| Re: All the News of Sunday Oliseh's Reign As Super Eagles Coach by TheSuperNerd(m): 1:22pm On Sep 25, 2015 |
Still in the land of Jackie Chan and Jet Li, I suppose............ *smiles* emmanuel77: |
| Re: All the News of Sunday Oliseh's Reign As Super Eagles Coach by easyelliot(m): 4:25pm On Sep 25, 2015 |
joseph1013: Abeg ur head is correct joor. I have even tweeted Oliseh directly why he hasn't invited our most in form striker...Why not have Ighalo and martins together.? That pair will put fear in opponents and we will score. At least give us a reason you have not invited him. Is it MLS league? Keane plays in MLS and his old self is still playing for country....even the dinosaur kaka who plays Mls is still getting invites. Anyway I haven't been here updating cause Oliseh is starting to look and sound like Keshi, I'm in no mood to relive that experience. |
| Re: All the News of Sunday Oliseh's Reign As Super Eagles Coach by joseph1013: 5:05pm On Sep 25, 2015 |
easyelliot:It's very disappointing. I watch him all the time and mehn, his plays and goals keep getting better. His goals are all over YouTube. He just won them another cup. His goals get nominated for goal of the month everytime. You guys need to check them out. If it's about the league, how many leagues in Europe can compete with MLS? Is Emenike's UAE as good? I like Oliseh but he needs to be consistent. You can't be inviting Iwobi and be ignoring our most consistent player abroad. 1 Like |
| Re: All the News of Sunday Oliseh's Reign As Super Eagles Coach by easyelliot(m): 6:45pm On Sep 25, 2015 |
joseph1013: Imagine...Iwobi that is still riding the bench and I'm sure only accepted the invitation to get more playing time for club and country....prob helps he is Jay Jay 's nephew. Emeneike who cannot score Mikel who comes on as a 91' sub....91' sub  ?Musa that one game is feast and another game is famine I'm even tired for SE matter.. |
| Re: All the News of Sunday Oliseh's Reign As Super Eagles Coach by TheSuperNerd(m): 7:16pm On Sep 25, 2015 |
Hahahahahahahahahahaha................ Sir, I really really really understand and feel your frustrations. I know you want nothing more than to see The Super Eagles fly and fly always...... Be bothered not Sir and pls don't give up on the team now. I strongly feel the Resurgence and Re-Rise of the "Dreaded" Super Eagles is at hand...... Please be a little more patient with Oliseh. I trust he'll get it right and even address some of the issues you raised. Come on now Eagles, we've been through dark times but I've never seen an Eagle in nature run from a Storm......... That's when Eagles begin to truly soar. So cheer up, the signs are all around you......... You just have to open your eyes and truly "see" *smiles* easyelliot: |
| Re: All the News of Sunday Oliseh's Reign As Super Eagles Coach by joseph1013: 11:43am On Sep 30, 2015 |
[b][size=14pt]NIGERIA REPLACE INJURED OMERUO WITH EFE AMBROSE[/size]  Celtic defender Efe Ambrose will replace injured Kenneth Omeruo for friendlies against DR Congo and Cameroon. Omeruo suffered a hamstring injury in a league match for his Turkish club Kasimpasa this week and the severity of this injury has yet to be ascertained. According to the NFF official Twitter handle, Ambrose will take Omeruo’s place in the Super Eagles for the test games in Belgium. Versatile Ambrose has played at right fullback for the Eagles, but towards the final days of former coach Stephen Keshi he appeared to have fallen out of favour. He is now likely to fight for a place in his more familiar central defence role. Efe Ambrose who is making a return to the Super Eagles since 2014 was shown red at the weekend while in action for his Scottish club at the weekend. http://africanfootball.com/news/572277/Nigeria-replace-injured-Omeruo-with-Efe-Ambrose[/b] |
| Re: All the News of Sunday Oliseh's Reign As Super Eagles Coach by joseph1013: 11:48am On Sep 30, 2015 |
[b][size=14pt]ANALYSIS: Why Oliseh should shun Ibe, but get Tottenham’s Dele Alli, By Jide Alaka[/size] [img]http://media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2015/09/620x413xDele-Alli.jpg.pagespeed.ic.RhVDsxd202.webp[/img] The debate in recent times has been the issue of Liverpool’s Jordon Ibe and the chase of other half castes to decide for Nigeria’s Super Eagles. Ibe has since declared that he wants to play for England, thereby rebuffing the invitation to him cby Super Eagles manager, Sunday Oliseh. His decision has been met with a crescendo of boos from Nigerian football fans, who believe [me included] that we have better players in his position. A player like Victor Moses comes to mind immediately. But looking at the present national team setup, the most pressing need for Oliseh is not a winger – we have Moses, Ahmed Musa and Moses Simon to fill the positions on the wings. Oliseh has to find an authentic team conductor in the midfield. A player of intelligence, guile and strength, who will act as the conduit for the team – whether in attack or in defence. Obiorah Nwankwo played that position in the coach’s first two games and although he did averagely well, Tottenham Hotspurs’ 18-year-old midfielder, Dele Alli, would seemingly do much better in that position. Player Stats Dele Alli Mikel Obi Ogenyi Onazi Games 6 [324mins] 3 [72mins] 1 [90mins] Forward Passes 89 39 26 Key Passes 4 0 0 Chances Created 4 1 0 Pass Completion [%] 76 92 77 Tackles Won 10 0 4 Aerial Duels Won 4 0 0 Total Shots 7 0 2 Goals 1 0 0 Just signed from MK Dons in January, many thought Alli would be farmed out on loan for the 2015/16 season but in just six matches in the Premiership, he has shown wisdom above his years and Roy Hodgson [who was at White Hart Lane on Saturday watching Spurs against Manchester United] would seriously be considering handing the youngster a call-up, even though his Spurs manager, Mauricio Pochettino, has advised that it could be too early. “It’s the same situation as last season with Harry Kane. Be careful with the younger players, the players who arrive in the Premier League and perform well,” Pochettino told Sky Sports. “It’s not easy. But again, like last season, it’s not my decision. It’s Roy Hodgson’s decision if he wants to call up Dele Alli. You can see he’s a player that is very mature and shows great quality but always in football it’s step by step and we need to be careful. He will mature. “He has personality and good character. But it is too much of a rush to talk about bigger steps for him,” Pochettino added. With Mikel Obi seemingly on a downward slope – at least with Chelsea, the Super Eagles need another conductor and Alli could be the player to fill those big shoes. That is just my thought. http://www.premiumtimesng.com/sports/sports-features/190791-analysis-why-oliseh-should-shun-ibe-but-get-tottenhams-dele-alli-by-jide-alaka.html[/b] |
| Re: All the News of Sunday Oliseh's Reign As Super Eagles Coach by TheSuperNerd(m): 12:22pm On Sep 30, 2015 |
Jide Alaka on point! Where's Oliseh? Abeg o.... Time for another london trip............ This time to go 'seduce', persuade and get Dele Alli and by extension, Dominic Iorfa and Moses Odubajo. And keep Esiti Anderson on your radar will ya..... Just hope Bamidele Alli won't say no to Nigeria... England is already hovering over the talented youngster........ joseph1013: |
| Re: All the News of Sunday Oliseh's Reign As Super Eagles Coach by AIG07: 12:06pm On Oct 01, 2015 |
TheSuperNerd:u just said 'seduce'... Hmmmm... *smiles* but u're right we need to get those boys to play for us. Cos we can't afford to loose another Olaoseibikan David Alaba. Atleast when we have arrays of stars to choose from their 'll be healthy competition among d players n no one will feel indispensable n this 'll make them give their 101% to the team. |
| Re: All the News of Sunday Oliseh's Reign As Super Eagles Coach by enomakos(m): 6:25pm On Oct 01, 2015 |
TheSuperNerd:how many goals hads emenike scores for al-ain? |
| Re: All the News of Sunday Oliseh's Reign As Super Eagles Coach by enomakos(m): 6:35pm On Oct 01, 2015 |
Dele ali first choice and second choice hads always been england england england |
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