BascoVanVeli:
On Ndidi's day, Ahmed Musa steals the show.

terzurum5:
How Long Must He Promise? – CAF Under Attack Over Choice Of Iheanacho As Promising Player Of The Year


The Confederation of Africa Football (CAF) has been roundly criticised by social media users over the choice of Kelechi Iheanacho as Africa Promising Player of the year 2016.


Iheanacho won same award in 2013 and picked up the young player award in 2015 before winning the promising player award again last night.


CAF was roundly criticized by social media users for once again awarding him an award, he should have outgrown going by his status and club form.


Many suggested that the award was given to him to compensate Nigeria as the host of the award other than on merit as a bigger recognition best suits his status.


Read more here: owngoalnigeria.com/2017/01/06/how-long-must-he-promise-caf-under-attack-over-choice-of-iheanacho-as-promising-player-of-the-year/

safarigirl:
Quite a leap by any standars standards huh?

safarigirl:
Quite a leap by any standars standards huh?

safarigirl:
Quite a leap by any standars standards huh?

blueto:
It is good to see Nigerian players(whether playing for the Super Eagles or not) soaring in their games. That was why I was happy even when Dele Alli netted a brace against Chelsea, my erstwhile football club.

But I am a bit disappointed with Mikel's move to China at this young age, the motivation that come from high emoluments shouldn't be a major factor for someone like him with many years ahead. although he has won many trophies, but I thought securing a move to another European club will afford him the opportunity to express his real prowess especially if permitted to move forward and make major contributions to the attack with his intelligent pinpoint passes and possession football that will be of great delight to watch. Anyway, I wish him well.

tbaba1234:
Recently, I read a report of a Ghanian Player signed by Andrelecht from Asante Kotoko. No trial!!

The best players in Nigerian's premier league are either signed by North African clubs or taken on trial to obscure leagues. It appears that there is a major problem with our league. I would argue that the best Nigerian players are not there. Ifeanyi Mathew was the best midfielder in the Nigerian league but was subjected to trials in Lillestorm, Obaje is one of the highest scorers but had to go on trial with Spartak Moscow.

When we had Manu's under 20 side play with our best league teams, it exposed the quality of our league. Kids were running rings around experienced professionals.

BascoVanVeli:
Iwobi rounds the day off by holding off 4 players and making a perfect assist.

safarigirl:
Quite a leap by any standars standards huh?

krattoss:
Nigeria will soon be the Belgium of Africa...


ndidi doing what he knows to best while musa indirictly makes mahrez and slimani forgotten..

terzurum5:
AF Benin Benin
Little Benin dare FIFA again as govt sacks FA
Little West African country Benin Republic have dared FIFA to ban them for direct government interference after it sacked the country’s elected football federation and replaced it with committee of appointees.


The committee is headed by Moucharafou Anjorin, but he is no longer federation president.


Other members include former federation president Augustin Ahouanvoebla and they have been given 18 months within which to redesign the country’s football statutes and organize fresh elections at the end of their tenure.


The secretariat of the Benin FA has been under lock and key for the past one year.


And the country’s president Patrice Talon has dared FIFA to ban the country from international after he set up the committee two weeks ago.


“Benin are not afraid of FIFA ban,” a top source informed.


“Anjorin has been told clearly he cannot report the government to FIFA or CAF.


“The government is ready for anything, but so far there has been no word yet from either FIFA or CAF.”


africanfootball.com/news/676866/Little-Benin-dare-FIFA-again-as-govt-sacks-FA

terzurum5:
EPL Legend Merson – Victor Moses Is As Important As Costa And Hazard To Chelsea


Former Arsenal midfield maestro Paul Merson believes Chelsea wingback Victor Moses is important to the team just like regular goal scorers Eden Hazard and Diego Costa.


The Nigerian has been tremendous this season for Chelsea with 21 appearances to his name and four goals despite playing in an unfamiliar role as a wing back.


Merson while speaking on Sky Sports credit the Nigerian for slotting into the wing back role in Antonio Conte’s 3-4-3 system with ease despite never playing in that role in the past.


” You talk about Eden Hazard and Diego Costa but Moses has been as important as anyone in making the system work for Conte and he’s also scored some important goals”, Merson said.


” To consider he’d never played that role before is just incredible”.


owngoalnigeria.com/2017/01/07/epl-legend-merson-victor-moses-is-as-important-as-costa-and-hazard-to-chelsea/