terzurum5:
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Pinnick In Talks With Wenger Over Osimhen's Arsenal Move
Biyi Akangbe
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President of the Nigerian Football Federation NFF, Amaju Pinnick, has started negotiations with English Premier League club Arsenal over the signing of Victor Osimhen, that's according to a llnigeriasoccer.com.

As many as nine different agents have made contact with representatives of the Golden Boot winner of the 2015 Fifa Under 17 World Cup as regards to a transfer to the Emirates.

But Pinnick and his camp are in the driving seat as the NFF supremo is well connected within the corridors of power at the Gunners.

Indeed, the former Chairman of Delta State Football Association has opened a line of communication with his good pal and Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger, instructing him that he should convince the club to acquire Osimhen.

But it is not done and dusted that the 16 - year - old will be heading to Arsenal as Stellar Football Ltd, who represent ex Tottenham Hotspur star Gareth Bale, are already in Nigeria for talks with Ultimate Strikers.

Manchester United, Manchester City and Liverpool are among the European powerhouses monitoring the transfer situation of Victor Osimhen with keen interest.
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www.soccernet.com.ng/2015/11/pinnick-in-talks-with-wenger-over.html

robosky02:



Is Mr. Picnic now an agent or nff president

while not concentrate on building a strong academy just like the predesessors did

that to pursue agent money hmmmmmmm

Icon4s:


I swear this guy better pass Olivier Giroud.
Just kidding.

He is a good prospect. Bring him to the Emirates boss.

robosky02:



Is Mr. Picnic now an agent or nff president

while not concentrate on building a strong academy just like the predesessors did

that to pursue agent money hmmmmmmm

BlackAlbino6:
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Amuneke wants N1.1bn for Nwakali, Chukwueze
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Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Golden Eaglets coach, Emmanuel Amuneke, could strike it rich if Nigeria Under 17 internationals Kelechi Nwakali and Samuel Chukwueze are sold to a European club in the near future, as he has demanded a cumulative transfer fee of 5.3 million euros (about N1.1billion) for both players.

It has been revealed that Kelechi Nwakali’s economic and sporting rights are owned by Diamond Academy, Umuahia and ASJ Academy Owerri in the ratio 70 : 30 but both teams are only acting as proxies on Amuneke’s behalf.

If the corporate veil of Diamond Academy is pierced, a certain Tony Adele, who works hand-in-hand with Amuneke, runs the grassroots club in partnership with Frankie Stephen, better known as the United Kingdom – based intermediary of Flying Eagles winger Bernard Bulbwa.

As for ASJ Academy, the club is owned by Amuneke’s family and the former Barcelona midfielder is represented there by Emeka. They own 30 per cent of the sporting rights of Kelechi Nwakali.

The ex-Zamalek star only wants to divert attention following the dispute in the sale of Chidiebere Nwakali and Bernard Bulbwa to Manchester City and Esperance respectively.

The Nigeria Under-17s manager has told teams interested in Nwakali to cough up 3.5 million euros to sign the player, while he will not accept an offer less than 1.8 million euros for Samuel Chukwueze and the agency commission he is expected to receive for the sale of both players is 700,000 euros.

Amuneke has demanded that the European clubs that finally snap up the players must sign a partnership agreement with his Academy, stipulating that two players from his academy must go on trial with the buying club every year, accompanied by the coach.
thenationonlineng.net/amuneke-wants-n1-1bn-for-nwakali-chukwueze/
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Icon4s:


So long as this does not negatively affect their transfers.

In other news: Oboy Emma don hammer.

Why won't it affect their transfers negatively when he places such huge amounts? I expect any agents of these young lads to be more interested in nurturing and building their players career than what would be their immediate gains.

Don't you think that is one of the reasons why some of these foreign Clubs who were interested in these lads are withdrawing their interest gradually

BlackAlbino6:


Why won't it affect their transfers negatively when he places such huge amounts? I expect any agents of these young lads to be more interested in nurturing and building their players career than what would be their immediate gains.

Don't you think that is one of the reasons why some of these foreign Clubs who were interested in these lads are withdrawing their interest gradually

joseph1013:
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AS Roma 18 year old forward Sadiq Umar will headline the list of foreign based players invited to the Nigeria Under-20 team ahead of the qualifying series for 2017 Africa Youth Championship in Zambia.

Umar who made his debut last week for AS Roma in the Serie A has so far scored 13 goals with the B team of AS Roma and will be included in the list alongside his teammate Nura Abdullahi the right full back who is on the radar of Spanish giants Barcelona.

The foreign based players Mowizsoccer gathered will all be in camp next year as Coach Manu Garba draws up plans ahead of the qualifying series where he is also expected to include some members of the victorious Nigeria Under-17 of 2015.

Zambia will host the 2017 Africa Under-20 championship where Nigeria will be hoping to defend their 2015 crown won in Senegal.

Manu Garba who came under pressure following his team poor showing at the last World Youth Championship in New Zealand is yet to decide if some players still within the age limit from his former U-20 and 17 team will be included in the team.

However speculations still remains that Zahradeen Bello who was at the last U-20 championship and presently with the Nigeria Under-23 team ahead of the Olympic qualifiers will captain the team.

http://mowizsoccer..nl/2015/11/as-roma-sadiq-umar-to-lead-new-flying.html?m=1[/b]

joseph1013:
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AS Roma 18 year old forward Sadiq Umar will headline the list of foreign based players invited to the Nigeria Under-20 team ahead of the qualifying series for 2017 Africa Youth Championship in Zambia.

Umar who made his debut last week for AS Roma in the Serie A has so far scored 13 goals with the B team of AS Roma and will be included in the list alongside his teammate Nura Abdullahi the right full back who is on the radar of Spanish giants Barcelona.

The foreign based players Mowizsoccer gathered will all be in camp next year as Coach Manu Garba draws up plans ahead of the qualifying series where he is also expected to include some members of the victorious Nigeria Under-17 of 2015.

Zambia will host the 2017 Africa Under-20 championship where Nigeria will be hoping to defend their 2015 crown won in Senegal.

Manu Garba who came under pressure following his team poor showing at the last World Youth Championship in New Zealand is yet to decide if some players still within the age limit from his former U-20 and 17 team will be included in the team.

However speculations still remains that Zahradeen Bello who was at the last U-20 championship and presently with the Nigeria Under-23 team ahead of the Olympic qualifiers will captain the team.

http://mowizsoccer..nl/2015/11/as-roma-sadiq-umar-to-lead-new-flying.html?m=1[/b]

TheSuperNerd:
Hahahahaha....... The Class of 2017 Nigeria U-20 loading.........*smiles*

I know Manu Garba is gonna give us a "wicked" squad playing the kind of football all "Manu" teams are known for. *smiles*

Some Nigerian U-20 possibles for the Class of 2017:
-Akpan David Udoh(GK)
-Dele Alampasu(GK)
-Amos Benjamin(GK)
-Ashinme Kigbu(DF)
-Zaharadeen Bello(DF)
-John Lazarus (DF)
-Nura Abdullahi(DF)
-Udochukwu Anumudu(DF)
-Zakari Lukman Halilu(DF)
-Ejike Ikwu(DF)
-Kelechi Nwakali(MF)
-John Enogela(MF)
-Musa Yahaya(MF)
-Samuel Chukwueze(MF/FW)
-Kingsley Michael(MF)
-Habeeb Makanjuola(MF)
-Chigozie Obasi(MF)
-Chinedu Madueke(MF)
-Chukwudi Agor(MF)
-Victor Osimhen(FW)
-Funsho Ibrahim Bamgboye (FW)
-Sadiq Umar(FW)
-Chidera Ezeh(FW)
-Taiwo Awoniyi(FW)

-Etc, etc, etc
**local lads will also enter "the mix"

This is another "E-A-R-T-H-Q-U-A-K-E" Squad cooking.............*smiles*

Manu Garba, just do what you know how to do "best"...... We expect nothing less.
*smiles*

BascoVanVeli:


I am glad u have gotten over the disappointment. Also glad the NFF did the right thing. Manu Garba is as good as it get's with Nigerian coaches that is why Amunike want to be his assistant again.

TheSuperNerd:
The past can't be changed but the future can be controlled by what we do today. *smiles*

Have you not been following all the while when I was clamouring for Manu's re-appointment or retention as U-20 coach? With Amunike and his crew for U-17s??

I even suggested a "rotation" policy for Manu and his crew AND Amunike and his crew every 2-3 yrs.

All this I stood by despite the Truth of Manu's big mistake at NZ 2015. I know where to draw the line between "lashing people" and "acknowledging their potentials/skills".

Thanks Goodness the NFF did the right thing because I know Manu has learnt and don't want to be labelled a coach who self-destructed. He's back to set things right and give his best as he always does.



Meanwhile, in the plans of the NFF, Amunike leads the U-17s with his crew (Kabiru Baleria, Emeka Amadi, etc) but also plays an intermediary sub-role as Asst.Coach for the Nigerian U-20s with Manu Garba as Head Coach.

I believe the likes of Nduka Ugbade, Fancy Ewulu (Gk trainer at Ayc 2015 and NZ 2015) will make up Manu's substantive U-20 coaching crew. Amunike is U-17 head coach alright but will play a sub-role as an extra hand in the U-20s crew as Asst. Coach also.

TheSuperNerd:
Hahahahaha....... The Class of 2017 Nigeria U-20 loading.........*smiles*

I know Manu Garba is gonna give us a "wicked" squad playing the kind of football all "Manu" teams are known for. *smiles*

Some Nigerian U-20 "possibles" for the Class of 2017:
-Akpan David Udoh(GK)
-Dele Alampasu(GK)
-Amos Benjamin(GK)
-Ashinme Kigbu(DF)
-Zaharadeen Bello(DF)
-Tobechukwu Ibe(DF)
-John Lazarus (DF)
-Nura Abdullahi(DF)
-Udochukwu Anumudu(DF)
-Zakari Lukman Halilu(DF)
-Ejike Ikwu(DF)
-Kelechi Nwakali(MF)
-John Enogela(MF)
-Musa Yahaya(MF)
-Samuel Chukwueze(MF/FW)
-Joel Osikel(MF)
-Kingsley Michael(MF)
-Habeeb Makanjuola(MF)
-Chigozie Obasi(MF)
-Chinedu Madueke(MF)
-Chukwudi Agor(MF)
-Victor Osimhen(FW)
-Funsho Ibrahim Bamgboye (FW)
-Sadiq Umar(FW)
-Chidera Ezeh(FW)
-Taiwo Awoniyi(FW)
-Okwonkwo Orji(FW)
-Ebere Christian Osinachi(FW)

-Etc, etc, etc
**local lads will also enter "the mix"

This is another "E-A-R-T-H-Q-U-A-K-E" Squad cooking.............*smiles*

Manu Garba, just do what you know how to do "best"...... We expect nothing less.
*smiles*

BascoVanVeli:


Smh i said the same thing and u basically told me to shut it. The way i see it Amunike won the world cup and demanded Manu be retained. Why else would he also be an assistant? I expect a smoother ride this time and i predict we make the last 4.

Icon4s:


You forgot to add:


Musa Mohammed
Akinjide Idowu
Ifeanyi Mathew

Then I am nt sure Dele Alampasu is eligible.

This reminds me of the Class of 1989 which was comprised of the 1985 and 87 U17. We moved on from the 1987 U20 disastrous outing and with some of the 1987 Flying Eagles repeating class to join forces with the 1987 Eaglets. What we got was a very skillful, talented and matured 1989 Flying Eagles that finished second at the WYC.

If the coaches select the best players that are eligible which are mostly the players we jst listed then I THINK THIS IS OUR TIME TO WIN THAT TROPHY.
-The conservatist, Icon4s, says so.

TheSuperNerd:
I wasn't so sure of the eligibility of Mohammed, Matthew and Idowu. Oh Idowu my Idowu......*smiles*

I'm not too sure of Alampasu either. I just put his name down since he's 18 now?? *not sure*. *smiles*

Hmmm..... We were on the same page for Chile 2015 and we both were correct.

Now you again, "THE LEGENDARY CONSERVATIST", ICON4s Himself......**drum beats rolling**

...... Says we stand a chance ONLY WITH THE RIGHT SELECTION? Hmmm..... Well, that's great to know. *smiles*

I believe Manu Garba will vindicate his retention. And YESSS!!!!! WE CAN WIN THIS! No over-excitement now Dave.... Just focus.

Uhmm...... Unto the land of The legendary King Jumong!!!

*smiles*

Icon4s:


I have just re-checked birth date and eligibility of some of the last U20. Only players born on or after 1st January 1997 can play in the next U20. With that only the following 4 players are eligible:

Ifeanyi Mathew: 20th January 1997
Chidera Ezeh: 2nd October 1997
Taiwo Awoniyi: 12th August 1997
Zaharadeen Bello: 17th December 1997.

To my disappointment Musa Yahaya was born on 16th December 1996.

Well, those four are impact palyers and will add great value to the team.

Tomtoxic:
I just dey read the list of eligible ballers cum dey smile sheepishly till 1 babe told me to close my teeth dats y I don't like naira landing outside the comfort of my room.
after u dn raise man hope u cum kill am what do u mean by rabonna yahaya ain't eligible chai "I WANT TO CRY?
its a really solid team
go for gold

Icon4s:


Only players born on or after 1st January 1997 can play in the next U20 . I have just re-checked birth date and eligibility of some of the last U20. Only the following 4 players are eligible:

Ifeanyi Mathew: 20th January 1997
Chidera Ezeh: 2nd October 1997
Taiwo Awoniyi: 12th August 1997
Zaharadeen Bello: 17th December 1997.

To my disappointment Musa Yahaya was born on 16th December 1996.
Just like : Wilfred Ndidi: 16th December 1996
Chidiebere Nwakali 26th December 1996
Dele Alampasu : 24th Decemeber 1996

Well, the four eligible are impact palyers and will add great value to the team.
This will give more room for the Amuneke boys.

Icon4s:


What do u consider as huge sum? Are you saying Kelechi Nwakali and Samuel Chukwueze are not what the price tags? Besides, it is called transfer MARKET. There is room for bargaining and negotiations.

BascoVanVeli:


Smh i said the same thing and u basically told me to shut it. The way i see it Amunike won the world cup and demanded Manu be retained. Why else would he also be an assistant? I expect a smoother ride this time and i predict we make the last 4.

BascoVanVeli:


Smh i said the same thing and u basically told me to shut it. The way i see it Amunike won the world cup and demanded Manu be retained. Why else would he also be an assistant? I expect a smoother ride this time and i predict we make the last 4.

TheSuperNerd:
**smiles**

Hehehehehe..... Sir Icon4s, thanks once again for your updates on the eligibility of our boys for South Korea 2017.

But, you can now REMOVE MUSA YAHAYA FROM YOUR LIST OF "INELIGIBLES".

His birth date is December 16 1997. Besides, think about it...... Why do you think he's yet to sign a pro-deal? 1st reason is this: he's not 18 yet. *smiles*

He'll clock 18 by 16th of next month, then he'll be ripe to sign a pro-deal and likely will go to Celta de vigo in Spain (on loan I think or on permanent sale from Tottenham). Unless, another offer pops up for him.


In conclusion, MUSA YAHAYA IS "INDEED" ELIGIBLE.

WIKIPEDIA GOT IT WRONG. *smiles*



www.fifa.com/fifa-tournaments/players-coaches/people=372602/index.html

TheGoodJoe:


Just like the last U17 World Cup, I am supporting this team all the way and I want them to deliver the title this time.

If we must dream, we must dream big.

TheSuperNerd:
**crying out loud**

Nooooo!!!!!!!!! Musa yahaya why? Why kwanu?

**regains self, wipes tears**

Well, there you have it...... It's still a "mightily" strong bunch of super talents with or without The mercurial Musa Yahaya or the 4-lunged workaholic, Idowu. *smiles*

I suspected Musa Mohammed won't make it for the next U-20s. (Thanks for making out time to check their Birth dates Sir Icon4s, much appreciation from here *smiles*).
John Lazarus will make Manu very happy because he's the kind of right back Manu works with (akin to Musa Mohammed).
I believe Manu will brush him up more on his defensive game though he showed solidity in this area in the final against the Malians.

It's gonna be a "wonderful" U-20 squad no doubt. And like you said, this may bring back memories of the 1989 U-20 Squad only that this time, I pray we win it...... And I believe we can.

Musa mohammed, Musa Yahaya, Chidiebere Nwakali, Akinjide Idowu, and Dele Alampasu(already with the Super Eagles) are U-23 materials. They are among the players waiting in the wings to compete for places should we qualify for Rio 2016 (which will happen...... Hopefully).

I expect Joshua Enaholo (gk at NZ 2015 fifa u-20 WC) to make the CHAN Eagles (behind Ikechukwu Ezenwa and Femi Thomas) and be considered for "keen" competition of gk places for Rio 2016 alongside Emmanuel Daniel, Yusuf Mohammed, Emmanuel Iwu, and Dele Alampasu.


P.S: Just recently, I had the opportunity to download the "miracle of Damman" video to my gadget. Mehn!!!! that '89 class na Fire!!!! See shots and freekicks flying all over the place.... I last saw the team on some clips as a boy on weekend football shows. But a few years on, I really appreciate the young talents of Christopher Ohenhen, Mutiu Adepoju and co.

I saw the 1985 and 1987 U-20 sets on video clips through video playback casettes my dad had and on weekend shows BUT somehow, I always saw "little" of the "1989" set.

*smiles* The land of Jumong must feel similar and in fact, higher fire!!!!

BascoVanVeli:


I want Nigeria to win every match but this thing is in 2 years we don't know who is playing so predicting top 4 is bold enough thank u very much lol.

TheGoodJoe:


My coaching support most times has to do with the management than who is playing. I became a Cityzen after the City management announced Mancini as the coach. There were no Silva, Yaya, Dzeko, Joe Hart was not in the team, Zabaletta was not a regular, Kompany was not captain, No Aguero.

My faith was strictly on the management and I decamped from Man Utd who were the champions and on top of the EPL table.

Just like I had faith in Ranieri doing a good job at Leicester City. I was disgusted with Abramovic sacking him at Chelsea for Mourinho. I followed him closely from Valencia to Juve, to Roma. Despite Leicester being a small club, Ranieri propelled them to great heights. Although he beat my expectation.

The talents available for the next WYC for the Flying Eagles is massive. But, I believe the Coaching combo of Coach Manu Garba, Coach Amunike and Coach Ugbade is top notch.

I will see anything less than the title as a failure.

Fly Eagles Fly.