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| Lagerback's list of 44 released by the NFF by honeric01(m): 5:47pm On Apr 18, 2010 |
Posted: 2010-04-18 17:23 Portsmouth's John Utaka, FC Zurich's Onyekachi Okonkwo and Salzburg's Rabiu Afolabi have been handed Nigeria recalls by Technical Adviser Lars Lagerback. Outside of that, there were no surprises in Lagerback's list of 44, released by the NFF on Sunday, with only three players getting first time call ups. Advocates of more players from the domestic league would be placated after the Swede included six players from the Nigeria Premier League, led by top scorer Ahmed Musa. But there was no place for out-of-form fullback Chibuzor Okonkwo, who has been upstaged in the home-based Super Eagles team by the impressive Terna Suswan of Lobi Stars. Rising midfielder Rabiu Ibrahim's lack of club action also counted against him, as he was not included. But Haruna Lukman, who has locked down a place in the Monaco midfield, gets a chance to impress the new coach in camp. The players are to report to camp in the United Kingdom from April 27 and 28. FULL LIST: Goalkeepers: Vincent Enyeama (Hapoel Tel Aviv, Israel), Dele Aiyenugba (Bnei Yehuda, Israel), Austin Ejide (Hapoel Petah Tikva, Israel), Greg Etafia (Moroka Swallows, South Africa) and Bassey Akpan (Bayelsa United, Nigeria) Defenders: Taye Taiwo (Olympique Marseille, France), Elderson Echiejile (Rennes, France), Chidi Odiah (CSKA Moscow, Russia), Onyekachi Apam (OG Nice, France), Olubayo Adefemi (US Boulogne, France), Joseph Yobo (Everton, England), Daniel Shittu (Bolton Wanderers, England), Ayodele Adeleye (Sparta Rotterdam, Netherlands), Michael Odibe (Siena, Italy), Sam Sodje (Charlton Athletic, England), Rabiu Afolabi (SV Salzburg, Austria) and Terna Suswan (Lobi Stars, Nigeria) Midfielders/Forwards: Yakubu Aiyegbeni, Victor Anichebe (Everton, England), Chinedu Obasi (TSG Hoffenheim, Germany), Nwankwo Kanu, John Utaka (Portsmouth, England), Obafemi Martins (Wolfsburg, Germany), Brown Ideye (FC Sochaux, France), Femi Ajilore (Groningen, Netherlands), Joseph Akpala (FC Brugge, Belgium), Peter Utaka (Odense Boldklub, Denmark), Michael Eneramo (Esperance, Tunisia), Ikechukwu Uche (Real Zaragoza, Spain), Obinna Nsofor (Malaga, Spain), Kalu Uche (Almeria, Spain), Dickson Etuhu (Fulham, England), Mikel Obi (Chelsea, England), Sani Kaita (Alaniya, Russia), Haruna Lukman (AS Monaco, France), Yusuf Ayila (Dynamo Kiev, Ukraine), Osaze Odemwingie (Lokomotiv Moscow, Russia), Seyi Olofinjana (Hull City, England), Onyekachi Okonkwo (FC Zurich, Switzerland), Omatsone Aluko (Aberdeen, Scotland), Gabriel Reuben (Enyimba, Nigeria), Ahmed Musa, Solomon Okpako (Kano Pillars, Nigeria), Bartholomew Ibenegbu (Heartland FC). http://kickoffnigeria.com/news/14936/utaka-gets-nigeria-recall.php |
| Re: Lagerback's list of 44 released by the NFF by semid4lyfe(m): 6:43pm On Apr 18, 2010 |
No Obinna Nwaneri & Ike ThankGod. . . .thank God 6 home-based players . . . Very Good. Ahmed Musa should make the final 23 all things be equal. Chibuzor Okonkwo is clearly out of form, so his exclusion is understandable. What is Omatsone Aluko doing in the team? Happy with the recall of Onyekachi Okonkwo. . .the guy na player. Hmmm. . .obviously Lagerback had some Nigerian input in making this list. In summary, very strong 45 man list. |
| Re: Lagerback's list of 44 released by the NFF by honeric01(m): 6:53pm On Apr 18, 2010 |
honeric01: I don't see any of the bolded making the final 23 man list. |
| Re: Lagerback's list of 44 released by the NFF by Iyineda(m): 7:01pm On Apr 18, 2010 |
honeric01: Final 23-man squad in bold colours.  Starting XI: Enyeama; Apam, Yobo, Adeleye, Taiwo; Obasi, Mikel, Ajilore, Osaze; I.Uche, Yakubu. *** UPDATED *** |
| Re: Lagerback's list of 44 released by the NFF by DisGuy: 7:07pm On Apr 18, 2010 |
Iyineda: don't be silly  |
| Re: Lagerback's list of 44 released by the NFF by DisGuy: 7:09pm On Apr 18, 2010 |
I think Largerback should organise Some grade B friendlies about 2 would be enough to trim the list down Mix the home based players with some the on the fringes in Europe/north Africa or those that never had the opportunity before |
| Re: Lagerback's list of 44 released by the NFF by honeric01(m): 7:15pm On Apr 18, 2010 |
Iyineda: wetin be this?  |
| Re: Lagerback's list of 44 released by the NFF by semid4lyfe(m): 7:20pm On Apr 18, 2010 |
@ Honeric01 I think you should rephrase your post to I don't want the following players to make the final 23-man list. Fact- Dickson Etuhu will make the list. He's our highest profile defensive midfielder. E easy to play for Fulham? Kalu Uche and Olubayo Adefemi will also make the team I think. As for the following highlighted players on your list. . .Yusuf Ayila, Seyi Olofinjana, Micheal Odibe and John Utaka, toss a coin. . .they may make the list and they may not, lol |
| Re: Lagerback's list of 44 released by the NFF by Iyineda(m): 7:33pm On Apr 18, 2010 |
@ Dis Guy & honeric01, I chose Sam Sodje based on his current form with Charlton Athletic and also based on the solid tandem he made alongside Adeleye against France.  It was a close call though. If he isn't good enough, then my second choice would be Yobo. Yes, I'm serious. No matter how painful it may seem for some of you he still remains Nigeria's most experienced center back at the moment. Danny Shittu is a NO-NO for me. Solely based on match-fitness. Determination and dedication alone don't make a player 1st team material. As for the Yak, well, he scores for Everton. He looks sharp at the moment. If he does the same in camp under Lagerback then not only is he a must in the final 23 man list, he'll also deserve a spot in the starting XI. |
| Re: Lagerback's list of 44 released by the NFF by Iyineda(m): 7:43pm On Apr 18, 2010 |
[s]^^^ Errr, I believe you were refering to me when you posted that. The line-up you're talking about is mine, not honeric's. [/s]  That counts I'm afraid. I will update my final 23 then. |
| Re: Lagerback's list of 44 released by the NFF by Omolulu(m): 7:46pm On Apr 18, 2010 |
12large:what right have u to call him a fool for expressing his opinion, you are a bigger fool yourself, if you have a better suggestion(which you clearly don't have) why don't you pour it out instead of acting like a 2 year old? |
| Re: Lagerback's list of 44 released by the NFF by honeric01(m): 7:56pm On Apr 18, 2010 |
12large: you need to learn how to quote (no 1 lesson) no 2, you need to learn how to discuss with people no matter where you are without insulting them, now tell me why you think i am a fool? |
| Re: Lagerback's list of 44 released by the NFF by hollandis(f): 8:09pm On Apr 18, 2010 |
NONSENSE LIST-What is the difference between Amodu and Lagerback NONSENSEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE  |
| Re: Lagerback's list of 44 released by the NFF by DisGuy: 8:14pm On Apr 18, 2010 |
hollandis: maybe how he motivates and use these players |
| Re: Lagerback's list of 44 released by the NFF by larimo(m): 8:21pm On Apr 18, 2010 |
honeric01: @honeric, I dont see why you should block a post, when your post's title does not reflect the content. moderator's rights abi  . u could do well by modifying your title. |
| Re: Lagerback's list of 44 released by the NFF by hollandis(f): 8:43pm On Apr 18, 2010 |
larimo:No mind am,if dem give dem small position .Na so dem go do dey do like say na their papa work.How does ''Utaka gets Nigeria Recall'' explain lagerbacks squad? |
| Re: Lagerback's list of 44 released by the NFF by semid4lyfe(m): 8:58pm On Apr 18, 2010 |
Jeez! This 12large dude is so immature. |
| Re: Lagerback's list of 44 released by the NFF by larimo(m): 10:08pm On Apr 18, 2010 |
hollandis: thank u jare. i be look the list of posts to see whether anything dey but no title reflect am. d funny guy reply my post arrogantly like say i do bad thing. nonsense ! |
| Re: Lagerback's list of 44 released by the NFF by SeanLewis(m): 10:19pm On Apr 18, 2010 |
| I would prefer Victor Moses than John Utaka. Lagerback nids to xplain why he called back Utaka. I just wish Nigerian team will be reshuffled just lyk d brazilian squad. Old players shuld be taken off coz ryt nw we nid players that really what we are going to S/AFRICA to do. |
| Re: Lagerback's list of 44 released by the NFF by BloodShed1: 11:11pm On Apr 18, 2010 |
No Victor Moses  YOU MUST BE OUT OF YOUR F\/CKING MIND!!!Rabiu Ibrahim has been loaned out to another team for experience and he's still ignored ?Rubbish! But I see Utaka there, PFFFTT |
| Re: Lagerback's list of 44 released by the NFF by BloodShed1: 11:27pm On Apr 18, 2010 |
And Osas Idehen isn't even on the list ??Bullsh!t!! |
| Re: Lagerback's list of 44 released by the NFF by toladop(m): 2:46am On Apr 19, 2010 |
why is Yusuf Mohammed, d right back at ACN 2010 not in d list? He is hardworking |
| Re: Lagerback's list of 44 released by the NFF by honeric01(m): 6:59am On Apr 19, 2010 |
I still want to see his final 23 man list. |
| Re: Lagerback's list of 44 released by the NFF by tkb417(m): 8:14am On Apr 19, 2010 |
hollandis:maybe you want him to go and manufacture players from the moon do you have some names in mind? abi u just like to chat nonsense? |
| Re: Lagerback's list of 44 released by the NFF by tayoast(m): 8:22am On Apr 19, 2010 |
toladop: out injured. If wont make it in time 4 d WC some pple want everybody 2 make d list, why? & u guys shd stop attackin each other |
| Re: Lagerback's list of 44 released by the NFF by honeric01(m): 9:12am On Apr 19, 2010 |
tayo_ast: Thats not true, about 3 weeks ago, he was certified 80% fit, if I.k Uche who's still not 60% fit was included on the list, why not Yusuf Mohamed who should be 90% fit by now? |
| Re: Lagerback's list of 44 released by the NFF by Spyker: 10:59am On Apr 19, 2010 |
I'm not really interested on who makes the list, my interest is what they can deliver. Then i can rate |
| Re: Lagerback's list of 44 released by the NFF by jessefly: 11:13am On Apr 19, 2010 |
lets bring out the gladiators though to be sincere am a lil not so current in fball now but wat is the possible argentine squad these boys shall be facing position for position |
| Re: Lagerback's list of 44 released by the NFF by shadrach77: 11:29am On Apr 19, 2010 |
Iyineda:  how can you drop danny shittu from the list?!!! are you out of your mind? you clearly know nothing about football |
| Re: Lagerback's list of 44 released by the NFF by denony(m): 11:35am On Apr 19, 2010 |
MY BROTHER IKECHUKWU BATHOLOMEW IBENEGBU (HEARTLAND FC) WILL MAKE THE LIST OR ELSE? |
| Re: Lagerback's list of 44 released by the NFF by kobikwelu(m): 12:07pm On Apr 19, 2010 |
THE LIST STILL HAS THE USUAL SUSPECTS, MY FEAR IS THE DEFENSE, SOOO MUCH UNCERTAINTY. TRUTH IS I STILL PREFER SHITTU IN MY BACKLINE ANYDAY, ANYTIME!!!! WHERE IS VICTOR MOSES IMO WE NEED PACE, ESPECIALLY IN THE MIDFIELD!!!! I HOPE THE MIDFIELD WILL BE , MIKEL,ETUHU AND HARUNA, THE FLANKS, ODEMWINGE AND NSOFOR (7 AND 11, ENOF PACE  )THEN UPFRONT, YAK ( -rite now he is our best striker)OUR WINGBACK, ODIAH AND TAIWO I CANT SAY ABT OUR CENTRAL DEFENSE, |
| Re: Lagerback's list of 44 released by the NFF by Nobody: 12:48pm On Apr 19, 2010 |
Let all the 44 players play at a time against Argentina in this world cup, it will still be Nigeria 0-5 Argentina b4 end of first half. Nigeria no get better players. Sucks! |
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