Humility017:

Still don't understand why keep painting the lad black just to nail him...
Sum up courage to tell us that you just don't like him near the SE. ...similar hatred you once had towards onazi and mikel. ...

goldfish80:


Dont pretend like you dont know Akpeyi is being made the fall guy from that game.Someone who didn't watch the game will erroneously think he scored own goals. I'm just saying for the record, Akpeyi was not the reason we lost, he didnt score an own goal,the South Africans didn't score through his legs, the ball didnt slip through his fingers and into the net. His only sin was that he didnt hack down a player running at full speed and collect a red card, while we were already a goal down with 3 minutes left on the clock (we have exhausted our substitutions at this point).

Trying to leave out Ndidi,kelechi,Iwobi,Awaziem,Ekong,Shehu,Echejile,Etebo and to an extent Onazi of any blame and aim digs at Akpeyi, shows weakness and insincerity.

I know some spread sheet fans will come for my head for saying this, but I dont mind. I will always blow my whistle.

Mickael2:


Let me be clear and sincere, if you are just going to quote me to make nonsensical and baseless comments then don't quote me ever again.

Somebody will be saying something about a players input to the team and you are talking about hatred, why would I hate them? Do they have any business with my medical profession? If I criticise a player that does not mean I hate the player, and that's all I will say about this useless claim that I hate some players

Humility017:

Bonaventure move to club de brugg
I do much cherish the guy gradual rose to stardom....I must appreciate his handlers they're doing a good job

TheGoodJoe:


Super Eagles number one goalkeeper and captain Vincent Enyeama has shunned the Nigeria Football Federation's summon to appear before the disciplinary committee.

The 32-year-old tore up a query letter from the NFF which was related to his uncomplimentary statement about the security of Kaduna where the 2017 African Cup of Nations qualifiers against Chad was played.

Though the Lille of France goalkeeper has a written an apology letter to the NFF, he was summoned before the disciplinary committee on Tuesday, June 23, or risk being sanctioned.

Enyeama could face a lengthy ban after he refused to attend the hearing on Tuesday.

His national team coach, Stephen Keshi however attended but refused to comment on why his captain did not make it.

"No I am not aware. I only know about my own invitation," Keshi said told newsmen after his hearing.

"You can ask the NFF officials they should be able to tell you."

http://www.pulse.ng/sports/football/vincent-enyeama-super-eagles-captain-shuns-nff-id3900234.html

The problem was on before Oliseh became coach. Oliseh came in and did the bidding of the NFF to punish Enyeama. Enyeama knows this and that is why he does not want to work with those who treated him badly.

Humility017:

Let 's get these clear...i will be polite as much as i can
Compare your comment with Disu's comment or criticism and then spot the difference likewise everyone else comment on these matter...
But you chooses to take the boy to the cleaners...
Let me ask...who played him as a top striker in that match?
The coach did.....ryt? he didn't play himself there.
Then why trying to shamble his abilities...by saying the world class that he is....?
I never asked you if you were in medical profession because it is of no use to me.

Joebie:
That's also a very good one. Let's make a list of all the wonderful transfers of Nigerians to Belgium.

1. Henry Onyekuru ==> Eupen -> Anderlecht(Everton)
2. Dennis Bonaventure ==> FC Zorya -> Club Brugge
3. Theophilus Solomon ==> Istra (Rijeka) -> Lokeren OR Gent (not confirmed)
4. Abduljalil Ajagun ==> Roda -> Krotrijk
5. Reuben Yem ==> GBM -> Gent

Joebie:
The problem with Nigerian officials is they always want to prove a point that they are important.. This is the number one thing the Nigerians in diaspora notice on returning back. From the official in the airport to that in the street they want to show that they matter. Why stretch an issue after a written apology? Enyeama has served us well and the problem with us Nigerian masses is that we always fail to hold officials accountable. I think Enyeama has issues with not just one individual but the general set up and our mentality. He has served us well over the years and at this point he can decide to remain retired. Who Naija epp?

Humility017:

Least we forget....olayinka who just reunit wit his parent club after the injury issue he had last time...he has been scoring goals
I can't write the name of the club...something zult or so....but it is same club wit kingsley madu

Kakamorufu:
Zulte waregem

Humility017:

Least we forget....olayinka who just reunit wit his parent club after the injury issue he had last time...he has been scoring goals
I can't write the name of the club...something zult or so....but it is same club wit kingsley madu

Joebie:
ok thanks for that!!!

1. Henry Onyekuru ==> Eupen -> Anderlecht(Everton)
2. Dennis Bonaventure ==> FC Zorya -> Club Brugge
3. Theophilus Solomon ==> Istra (Rijeka) -> Lokeren OR Gent (not confirmed)
4. Abduljalil Ajagun ==> Roda -> Krotrijk
5. Reuben Yem ==> GBM -> Gent
6. Peter Olayinka ==> Dukla Prag -> Zulte Waregem(Gent)
Perfect......i wish then all gradual rise to stardom

Humility017:

The problem I have wit enyeama coming back to the team...is who will now be the captain of the team?
Will he accept the leadership of obi mikel ?

Humility017:

Still don't understand why keep painting the lad black just to nail him...
Sum up courage to tell us that you just don't like him near the SE. ...similar hatred you once had towards onazi and mikel. ...

DrKlever:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZdK2NA5FjQg iwobi is gradually becoming a monster... A good attacking threat, only arsenal goal scorer and he also scored the winning penalty goal... I'm proud of him!

BascoVanVeli:
Herve Renard supports radical Nations Cup change



Ed Dove, KweséESPN

ESPN.com | 2:17 AM FJT




Morocco coach Herve Renard has weighed in on one of the big decisions up for discussion at the African Confederation of Football symposium this week, and believes that a move to a larger African Cup of Nations could be a success.

Currently, 16 teams participate in the biennial continental showpiece, although a move to 24 teams is one of the hot topics set to be considered in Rabat this week.

"I don't think it would be a bad thing if more teams participate in the Nations Cup," Renard told journalists, as reported by Africa Top Sports, "although it's important that the number is not too large.

"There will always be a time of adaptation. We saw this for the World Cup, we can't be unanimous," he added.

"The most important thing in Africa, is to have good infrastructure and good pitches. On this point, I have confidence in CAF and its members, that we're progressing in this direction."

Another key issue up for debate is whether the Nations Cup should move from January-February to June-July, and whether the tournament - which currently takes place every two years - moves to a four-year schedule.

"African football must take a major turn," he continued. "I hope that this will be the good moment.

"We're all proud of African football, but it needs to progress. We'll give our opinions and I hope that the decision-makers will take the best propositions."

Frenchman Renard won the Nations Cup as Zambia coach in 2012 and, two years later, as Ivory Coast boss.

Icon4s:


I don't support this move by CAF. Not that quality will drop but because it means players would stay longer away from their respective clubs and that will necessitate the unwillingness on the part of the clubs to release these players.

Secondly it implies an increased budget for the hosting nations as we may need a minimum of 6 venues instead of the former 4. This may also lead to inclusion of substandard venues due to budget constraints.

IMO what needs to change about the AFCON is it's timing.

I still maintain that CHAN should be scrapped and an U21 tourney introduced in its place.

Icon4s:


He also gave the assist from which Lacazette scored his first ever Arsenal goal.

Looks like he was played as a number 10 in this game. can you please confirm that?

Mickael2:

clubs can't stop a player from going to the Afcon it's in the FIFA rules so the clubs have no say really.

on the number of stadia to be used, I think it's actually a good development. this will force hosting nations to develop their local stadia and it will be to the benefit of the clubs so that all these scrappy stadia that they use for CAF tournaments will be improved

I agree, the timing should change and the interval too should be increased to four years but the number of teams should either remain 16 or increase to 32, I do not fancy the idea of a 'best loser' going on to win the tournament

DrKlever:
Yeah he was played as 10 behind welbeck after oezil and lacazete came off for walcot and him(iwobi). He really got superb rating alongside Czech as man of the mach..... bayern actually outplayed them but for the heroics of Czech.

Icon4s:


I sincerely wish Wenger can focus his development on that AM role. Let him deputise for Ozil for now no problem. At least FA and Capital One cups are there and he would likely get plenty of playing time from those.
We really need to raise a world class number 10 to take over from Mikel.

Icon4s:


Clubs are obligated by FIFA yes but players themselves may choose to withdraw for obvious reasons.

On the issue of 6 venues it means so many African countries will find it difficult hosting. Except co-hosting may have to be re-introduced. Or alternatively the AFCON would be rotated amongst the "bigger nations" with good facilities.

I still prefer the 2years staging but it should be held at the middle of the year(season's break).

komekn:


This is at the heart of the matter, to win anything in modern football you need a few world class players.

In this regard outside of Mikel(That is even debatable currently) but who do we actually have that is truly world class

If we come to this realisation it will help us not have expectations that are not realistic.

We are currently celebrating players being signed for teams in the Belgium and Turkish leagues.

That's why the assumption that we will just arrive and beat Cameroon is far from the reality. If we do not prepare properly and assemble the best players we have then we may be in for a rude awakening.

Mickael2:


A biennial tourney takes away all the drama and suspense, knowing fully well that there is another Afcon in the next two years. for example, of you are 28 and you are playing in am Afcon you know you still have at least two more Afcons to go before you retire or even three or four Afcons for Gks, you won't stress yourself too much and that's why some players can afford to boycott the tourney. But a 28 year-old playing in a world cup knows that he will be 32 by the next world cup and he wouldn't mind dying on the pitch, that's why players tend to be a lot more conservative in world cup seasons.

however they decide to share the hosting rights, the bottom line is that even small nations want to host the Afcon and they will have no other option but to improve their facilities. add to that the fact that if it is hosted every four years countries actually have a longer time to prepare, and that will rescue cost too

Icon4s:


My brother that is how we see it o. Belgium and Turkey.

But I see Iwobi as a player that has the potential of being World class. Age is still on his side and he is being tutored by one of the best managers in Europe.
Also he has a lot of World class players to learn from.
Iwobi has a future with Arsenal because of the way he plays Plus he has a manager that believes in youth. It may just be a matter of time before he makes Arsenal forget about Ozil.

komekn:


world class Potential I agree 100%.

However, diligence, Discipline, Focus and hard work are the ingredients for that potential to be made a reality.

Mickael2:



and I never asked you if you think I hate him because it's of no use to me.

Now get the drill, you would have noticed that I put that 'world class' in quote and since you probably do not understand the meaning of that let me explain it to you, I used it because I was quoting some people here who think he is in the same rank as world class players, I obviously believe that he is not the finished article yet but criticism is relative, if someone like Giroud scores one goal when he could have scored more I will praise him, but if someone like.... Sanchez scores one in the same situation I will criticise him, so the fact that you people are making it seem like Nacho is the saviour is the reason why people monitor his games more and criticise him more, let the boy develop first before we start mentioning him as a mainstay in the Eagles team, EoD