Lazyerudite:

I love my country to be honest but I would not put us in the top 5 yet even top ten for now. Your list is good except Nigeria for Mali. My reason is simple, if we were top 5, we would have been in the nation's cup. Also if the list was about future prospects in terms of players we have then we would be number one. For now let's keep building and watch how good we can become. I pity those countries that are making fun of us now, time has a way of sorting things out

Icon4s:
TOP FIVE TEAMS IN AFRICA.

I was discussing with a friend a while ago and he said this AFCON is boring - A view I countered anyway but that is not what this write up is all about.

He further said this AFCON has also pointed out that Africa does not deserve the additional slots being award for the future expanded world cup, which I also countered. I told him that African Power houses are almost at par. That the additional countries from Africa would not in anyway diminish the standard because of the parity I earlier mentioned.

I gave him a simple test by listing the top 10 African footballing nations presently. And that irrespective of FIFA ranking, based on his understanding of the game in Africa, he should chose the best 5 footballing nations based on current form.

I tell you, after picking his first 2 he became confused and started analyzing who the other 3 should be.

See the list of top 10 African teams I gave him in no particular order:

Nigeria
Ghana
Cameroun
Ivory Coast
Senegal
Algeria
Egypt
Tunisia
Morocco
DR Congo

I want to throw it open to the house, forget about FIFA ranking. Using your knowledge of African football and knowing the capabilities of these individual nations can u list the best 5 teams presently in Africa? If you don't agree with my top 10 you can also list yours.

cc: All parliamentarians here.

TheGoodJoe:


Iheanacho is behind Firmino. When I watch Firmino, I say, "Iheanacho needs to watch this guy closely."

Firmino's all round play is amazing. His hard work all through the game is mind blowing. He effortlessly drops into different pockets of space on the pitch to give himself room to cause damage. If Iheanacho goes to Liverpool, he will bench. He will not play ahead of Origi. It will take him time to break in.

I feel he is closer to breaking in at City if Guardiola maintains his cool and resist the urge to bring in a top rated forward. Apart from that, City is a better option for now than Liverpool for Iheanacho.

terzurum5:
Celtic Coach Speaks On Rumoured Bid For Nigerian Forward Henry Onyekuru



Coach of Scottish side Celtic Brendan Rodgers has reacted to rumours linking the team with a January bid for KAS Eupen Nigerian striker Henry Onyekuru.


Onyekuru who has scored 10 league goals for Eupen in the Belgian league has been linked with a move to a host of clubs, but recent reports has it that Celtic have failed with two bids for the striker’s services.


“I wouldn’t comment even if we had. Nothing to add on it.
We’ve obviously got another week or so. I want to add to the squad to keep the freshness and the quality.


But only if it’s the right time and players available and the right level of affordability. If not we’ll just have to wait until the summer”, he was quoted as saying by the Herald Scotland.

owngoalnigeria.com/2017/01/24/celtic-coach-speaks-on-rumoured-bid-for-nigerian-forward-henry-onyekuru/

terzurum5:


The last Topic will not be too hard to write on. It is always reasonable to avoid virgin Topics while handling your Project

terzurum5:
Exclusive – Agent Confirms Liverpool Interest In Signing Prolific Nigerian Forward Henry Onyekuru



English Premier League giants Liverpool have joined the likes of Fenerbache, Celtic, CSKA Moscow, RB Leipzig and Hoffeinheim in registering their interest in signing Henry Onyekuru.


Onyekuru has taken the Belgian league by storm with 10 goals to his name for newly promoted Eupen in the first stanza of the league, which has made him the beautiful bride of most European teams.


Scottish giants Celtic reportedly failed with a bid to sign him few days ago according to various reports in Belgium.


However an intermediary who sounded out Fenerbahce interest to the representative of the 19 year old forward says Liverpool have also the hunt for him.


”His agent told me about Liverpool’s interest yesterday when I tried to re- ignite Fenerbahce’s interest in his services. I don’t how long Eupen can hold on to him, he is a very good player.


”He (Onyekuru) will most likely leave Eupen before the end of this transfer window despite their hard stance. They could be forced to cash in on him”, he told Owngoalnigeria.com.

owngoalnigeria.com/2017/01/24/exclusive-agent-confirms-liverpool-interest-in-signing-prolific-nigerian-forward-henry-onyekuru/

goldfish80:

I take it with a pinch of salt whatever this website says with respect to player transfers.
It's very obvious this site is a tool for agents to market their players nothing more.

terzurum5:
Rabiu Ibrahim Reveals Real Reason Why He Didn’t Play Against Charleroi



Nigerian midfielder Rabiu Ibrahim who missed Gent’s first game of 2017 against Charleroi has revealed to Owngoalnigeria.com the reasons behind his absence.


Rabiu earned rare reviews from the coach of Gent for his performances during their winter camp in Marbella, Spain. Where he dazzled in the three friendly games they played.


Coach Hein Vanhaezebrouck went as far as saying the Nigerian will be like a new summer when the league resumes, but Rabiu wasn’t listed in the match day squad against Charleroi.


”I’m currently nursing an achilles tendon injury I suffered in training few days to our game against Charleroi, that is why I didn’t make the squad for the game”, Rabiu Ibrahim told Owngoalnigeria.com.
So far he has made only three league appearances for the team he joined in the summer from Slovakian side AS Trencin.

owngoalnigeria.com/2017/01/24/rabiu-ibrahim-reveals-real-reason-why-he-didnt-play-against-charleroi/

komekn:


The margins for error in City are very small, there is a very thin line between success and failure. Guardiola has to win the EPL if not this season next season. But whatever the situation he must be in contention to win. Right now they are off the mark and for City that is simply not good enough particularly considering the level of investment.

Guardiola knows this he is under HUGE pressure to deliver. He does not have the luxury of time. In Liverpool Kelechi irrespective of Firmino, Sturridge, Mane and Origi will be given time without undue pressure.

I actually don't think Origi is better than Kelechi but either way young players need time and opportunity to develop. In this regard Liverpool is a better option.

Meanwhile this is all hypothetical they may not necessarily want him.

joseph1013:
Ivory Coast out of AFCON!

joseph1013:
Ivory Coast out of AFCON!

tbaba1234:


In the case of Onyekuru, many of the links to him can be found on other sites.

I doubt Liverpool though, no way they can get a work permit.

BascoVanVeli:


There goes my pick.

goldfish80:

Almost all the links to Liverpool goes back to owngoalnigeria.com

Kog45:
I want u to take it cool,this is a forum where everybody can express their different opinions and comments but it is left for d wise ones to understand who is really making sense.

Pls just send your comment and people who appreciate it w thumb up to your admiration.Do not worry about people attitudes here,we all come from different school of thought about football,some play it,some understand it,some are very good when it comes to analytical,some are stubborn when it comes to their view on issue,some take it personal here despite being a faceless forum.

This is a great thread irrespective of age or experience and we are here to learn,some have been watching d game since 80s while some started yesterday but that doesn't mean w should look down on d new one comments or opinions.

My man this thread is sweet,just enjoy it and pass your comment without rancour and u love it.