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| Re: Flying Eagles of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (New Zealand 2015) by tbaba1234: 6:37am On May 28, 2015 |
TheGoodJoe: Some players go to top teams and can't cut it... Other go and succeed but you never know till they are tested at that level. |
| Re: Flying Eagles of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (New Zealand 2015) by Nobody: 6:42am On May 28, 2015 |
| Re: Flying Eagles of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (New Zealand 2015) by safarigirl(f): 6:42am On May 28, 2015 |
mackfame:Well they certainly don't follow this thread cuz if they did SOMEBODY would've linked me up to Awoniyi  (apologies to linked for using his moniker) |
| Re: Flying Eagles of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (New Zealand 2015) by TheGoodJoe(m): 6:42am On May 28, 2015 |
tbaba1234: That is the fact. You do not say because a player is playing top flight he is better. Top flight is not a criteria for greatness. You judge when the player is given an opportunity. Look at a case like Welbeck. A player who is top flight with medals experience. Then Harry Kane comes in from the reserves of Tottenham and he is now the second highest goal scorer of the EPL. |
| Re: Flying Eagles of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (New Zealand 2015) by tbaba1234: 6:47am On May 28, 2015 |
TheGoodJoe: Chai!! How many times have i said, there is no basis for comparison... It is too early for harry kane stilll.. He has to prove that he is not a one season wonder. In terms of development, success , Moses and Ndidi are ahead of their teammates... Let us see how Iheanacho adapts to top flight football. |
| Re: Flying Eagles of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (New Zealand 2015) by safarigirl(f): 6:51am On May 28, 2015 |
tbaba1234:is it not seasoned pros that Awoniyi dribbled at Super Six? The Zambian U23 players he put 2 goals past, are they not seasoned pros? Awoniyi has been disgracing Seasoned pros throughout the year so Success ain't gat nothing on him. I bet Man City EDS would win Granada and it's 'Seasoned pros' 1 Like |
| Re: Flying Eagles of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (New Zealand 2015) by TheGoodJoe(m): 6:53am On May 28, 2015 |
tbaba1234: And Welbeck is what? No season wonder. What Harry Kane has done so far cancels Welbeck's years in the EPL. Why are Success ahead of Nacho in development? Nacho has more top coaches at the Etihad Campus than them, better facility one of the best in the world. Better doctors, better recuperating facilities and equipment. With their development, they will still play at the EDS if they join Man City. Fact. Ask Rodwell and Sinclair. |
| Re: Flying Eagles of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (New Zealand 2015) by safarigirl(f): 6:54am On May 28, 2015 |
tbaba1234:really? Now we're going to categorize players from topflight? At least Kane has proved he's a wonder. Isaac is yet to have a 'wonder' season. You'd think he would at least make top 7 highest goal scorers the way he's talked about here |
| Re: Flying Eagles of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (New Zealand 2015) by TheGoodJoe(m): 6:56am On May 28, 2015 |
A whole Bony, former top scorer of the Dutch league. A seasoned EPL striker. Entered Man City. He saw bench until fear entered his body. 1 Like |
| Re: Flying Eagles of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (New Zealand 2015) by mackfame: 6:57am On May 28, 2015 |
safarigirl: I’m of the opinion that by now Awoniyi knows about your affection for him already. I won’t be surprise if his mates tease him with your nickname in camp but the thing is, the guy is a born-again (holy holy type), all his attention is on the tournament at the moment, once that is over you can start your Romeo and Juliet. No vex  1 Like |
| Re: Flying Eagles of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (New Zealand 2015) by TheGoodJoe(m): 6:59am On May 28, 2015 |
No one is saying that Success is not a top talent but to place him above others because he is in a top club is not fair. Drop Saviour, Bulbwa, Yahaya in Granada, they will do well. |
| Re: Flying Eagles of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (New Zealand 2015) by tbaba1234: 6:59am On May 28, 2015 |
safarigirl: Kane is better than Success at the moment. Football is about consistency too.. We can compare both players because they play at a similar level. |
| Re: Flying Eagles of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (New Zealand 2015) by tbaba1234: 7:01am On May 28, 2015 |
TheGoodJoe: He is at a high stage of his development, when the others get to top flight, we can compare. |
| Re: Flying Eagles of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (New Zealand 2015) by joseph1013: 7:05am On May 28, 2015 |
[b][size=14pt]U20 World Cup: African teams hit by visa hitches[/size]  Senegal are understood to be worst hit by a visa hitch ahead of the start of the U20 World Cup in New Zealand as only three players have been issued entry visas, while several Ghana officials were denied entry to the host nation. Senegal, who finished runners at the 2015 African Youth Championship they hosted in March, were also refused entry to Austria for a training camp prior to the World Cup. A top official of the Black Satellites said he was puzzled that several officials from the Ghana Football Association (GFA) were refused visas to New Zealand. “Is it that they are looking down on Ghana?” the official lamented. African champions Nigeria have thus far not suffered any visa snag to the World Cup. Senegal are making their debut in New Zealand, while Ghana made history as the first African team to win the U20 World Cup in 2009 in Egypt. The Junior Teranga Lions are drawn in Group C alongside Portugal, Colombia and Qatar, while Ghana are in Group B with seven-time winners Argentina, Panama and Austria. [/b] |
| Re: Flying Eagles of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (New Zealand 2015) by tbaba1234: 7:07am On May 28, 2015 |
safarigirl: Granada or any top flight team will beat EDS convincingly. The level of football is completely different. Not all players at EDS will make the top level. If you mix EDS players with top players from Man City then yes, it will be closer. A beg, what is the standard of the Nigeria league? Our league team have no business losing to under 20.. I am talking about the highest levels of football, you are talking about Zambia under 23. Let Awoniyi get to that level first. |
| Re: Flying Eagles of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (New Zealand 2015) by TheGoodJoe(m): 7:07am On May 28, 2015 |
tbaba1234: Yahaya is in Tottenham reserves. A side that recently produced Mason, Bentaleb, Dier, Kane. This boys performed well in the EPL last season. That will tell you the kind of training Yahaya is going through. In a short time, Yahaya will break into Tottenham. The coaches their believe his talent. Mind you, Success has not broken into the starting eleven of Granada. |
| Re: Flying Eagles of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (New Zealand 2015) by tbaba1234: 7:10am On May 28, 2015 |
TheGoodJoe: Top coaches yes but you need top competition to reach your potential.. When kelechi starts playing top competition, then he will hit his peak... |
| Re: Flying Eagles of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (New Zealand 2015) by TheGoodJoe(m): 7:11am On May 28, 2015 |
tbaba1234: Laiye. Let me give you a brief history. Arsene Wenger picked up his reserve team and used them to play the Carling Cup. The humiliated EPL teams including drubbing Newcastle 5-0. Granada can not beat the EDS even without their Superstars. Men those guys find it hard stringing passes together. Success spends most games starved of passes. A sixteen year old Jack Wilshere was on the team. 1 Like |
| Re: Flying Eagles of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (New Zealand 2015) by TheGoodJoe(m): 7:12am On May 28, 2015 |
tbaba1234: Nacho came from the academy and did better than players of Man City who were EPL champions during the Pre season games. |
| Re: Flying Eagles of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (New Zealand 2015) by tbaba1234: 7:12am On May 28, 2015 |
TheGoodJoe: Success is in the team... He has started against top sides, including barca. Just like you mention, those that succeeded through the academy remember that there were more that did not. |
| Re: Flying Eagles of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (New Zealand 2015) by tbaba1234: 7:13am On May 28, 2015 |
TheGoodJoe: Let Nacho be in the team for a full season, we can see how he adapts. |
| Re: Flying Eagles of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (New Zealand 2015) by tbaba1234: 7:14am On May 28, 2015 |
TheGoodJoe: Those teams were laced with people already in the first team not just under 21s |
| Re: Flying Eagles of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (New Zealand 2015) by joseph1013: 7:21am On May 28, 2015 |
[b][size=14pt]The FIFA U-20 World Cup in numbers[/size]  With just a couple of days to go until the latest FIFA U-20 World Cup, FIFA.com takes a statistical look at New Zealand 2015 and the tournament's history. 694 U-20 World Cup graduates have gone on to compete in the senior FIFA World Cup™, while 32 have lifted the most coveted Trophy in the beautiful game. 100 of the 504 players at New Zealand 2015 play their football in foreign leagues. USA's squad, with 13, has the most players overseas, followed by Mali with ten. By contrast, every one of the players representing Myanmar, Ukraine and Uzbekistan ply their trade with domestic clubs. 85 different countries have been represented at the U-20 World Cup during the 20 editions since 1977. That number is to swell yet further at New Zealand 2015 with the addition of debutants Fiji and Myanmar. 68 wins and 216 goals are the tournament record tallies held by Brazil ahead of New Zealand 2015. Famed for their dazzling attacking play, the South Americans also boast the best defensive record in the history of the U-20 World Cup with 51 clean sheets. 48 centimetres tall and 5.1 kilograms in weight, the current U-20 World Cup trophy was redesigned in 2011, with France the first and thus far only team to hold aloft this version. 18 years and nine months is the average age that establishes Nigeria as the youngest squad at New Zealand 2015. The oldest, meanwhile, will be provided by the European duo of Germany and Ukraine, both of whom have an average age of 20. 14 seconds is all it took Nigeria's Monday Odiaka to score the fastest goal in U-20 World Cup history against Canada in 1985. His compatriot, John Owoeri, netted the second-quickest, four seconds shy of the record. 13 goals were scored in the highest-scoring match in U-20 World Cup history: Brazil's 10-3 win over Korea Republic at Malaysia 1997. Future Seleção internationals Fernandao and Ze Elias posted braces apiece in the contest, while Adailton was on target six times in an incredible 39-minute spell. Kosta Salapasidis of Australia and Spain's Fernando Llorente, who managed four goals in respective meetings with Argentina in 1997 and Chile in 2005, remain the only other players to have netted more than three times in one game. Remarkably, Brazil repeated the ten-goal feat at the same edition, registering a 10-0 thrashing of Belgium - the tournament's biggest-ever win - just three days later. 13 years and three months was the tender age at which Republic of Ireland's Jason Byrne became the youngest player in the history of the U-20 World Cup in 1991. The most youthful of the 504 players selected for New Zealand 2015 is 16-year-old Panamanian Adalberto Carrasquilla, born on 28 November 1998. The oldest, meanwhile, are Colombia's Daniel Londono and Bryan Rochez of Honduras, both of whom were born on 1 January 1995 - the latest possible date to qualify for this edition. 11 goals at the 2001 edition not only earned Javier Saviola the adidas Golden Shoe, but set a tournament record that still stands. The former Argentina striker's predatory skills helped La Albiceleste clinch the 2001 crown with a tournament record haul of 27 goals, and he remains the U-20 World Cup's all-time leading scorer. 8 different U-20 World Cups - a tournament record - were overseen by Les Scheinflug as coach of Australia. Other U-20 coaching veterans include the esteemed Jose Pekerman, who won three of the four U-20 World Cups in which he led Argentina, Berti Vogts, Carlos Queiroz, Raymond Domenech and Ange Postecoglou. Ghana's Sellas Tetteh is back for his fourth FIFA tournament and will be looking to maintain his record of having reached at least the semi-finals in each of his three so far. 7 players arrive at New Zealand 2015 having already played at a U-20 World Cup. All seven took part at Turkey 2013: the Mali trio of Ichaka Diarra, Souleymane Sissoko and Hamidou Traore, Ghana's Clifford Aboagye, New Zealand captain Bill Tuiloma, Nigeria's Onyinye Ndidi and Zhabikillo Urinboev of Uzbekistan. A total of 77 players at this tournament have experience of the FIFA U-17 World Cup, with New Zealand alone boasting 12 veterans of that particular tournament. 6 U-20 World Cup titles (1979, 1995, 1997, 2001, 2005 and 2007) have established Argentina as the tournament's most successful team. Brazil follow on five, with two-time winners Portugal are the only other country to have lifted the trophy more than once. The Argentinians also arrive at New Zealand 2015 protecting an 18-match unbeaten run at the competition, with a decade having now passed their last defeat in this competition. 4 consecutive U-20 World Cups have now kicked off without the tournament's reigning champions. France, winners in 2013, failed to qualify to defend their title in New Zealand, following in the footsteps of Brazil in 2013, Ghana in 2011 and Argentina in 2009. [/b] |
| Re: Flying Eagles of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (New Zealand 2015) by joseph1013: 7:37am On May 28, 2015 |
[b][size=14pt]Esin Warns Flying Eagles: Beware of Brazil Jinx[/size]  Former Nigeria international Etim Esin has warned the Flying Eagles to be focused on their first Group E game against Brazil on Monday in the FIFA U-20 World Cup. Esin posits that the players must not let the fact that Nigeria have never defeated the Brazilians at the U-20 World Cup affect their concentration. The ex-Flying Eagles midfielder was one of the biggest talents in Nigeria's squad that travelled to Chile in 1987 hoping to shock the world at the U-20 World Cup but were eliminated in the first round of the tournament after losing 4-0 to Brazil in one of their group games. "So much has been said about the fact that Nigeria have never defeated Brazil at the U20 World Cup," Esin told Completesportsnigeria.com. "As much as I would love Manu Garba's team to reverse that trend, I wouldn't want the team not to play their normal game. They must not put themselves under under pressure." The game will kick off 1pm New Zealand time, which is 2am Nigerian time in the early hours of Monday.[/b] |
| Re: Flying Eagles of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (New Zealand 2015) by Leon2036(m): 7:40am On May 28, 2015 |
Bros you've proved your point already just let the sleeping dog lie, abeg, it is clear that goodjoe is a city fan and safari girl dislikes success for no reason make the matter just end abeg nah me start am make I still end am tbaba1234: |
| Re: Flying Eagles of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (New Zealand 2015) by joseph1013: 7:51am On May 28, 2015 |
[b][size=14pt]Unforgettable FIFA U-20 World Cup moments[/size]  Ever since its inception as the FIFA World Youth Championship in 1977, the FIFA U-20 World Cup has provided the perfect stage for football fans across the globe to marvel at the talent of the game’s emerging stars. Some players arrive with an already-established profile, while others are completely unheard of before the competition kicks off. The list of participants past and present reads like a fantasy team of football’s greats. New Zealand 2015 will be no exception. Each of the seven beautiful host cities could be where a new gem is unearthed, as was the case at Japan 1979 with Diego Maradona and at Netherlands 2005 with Lionel Messi. The two Argentinians share many traits, including certain on-field abilities. Wasn’t Messi’s penalty against Nigeria similar to Maradona’s spot-kick against Uruguay? And what about the magic left foot both put to use in finding the top corner against Brazil and the Soviet Union respectively? Perhaps this year somebody will try to imitate Paul Pogba’s tip-toed run-up for his penalty against Uruguay in the final at Turkey 2013, or Sergio Aguero’s Pele-inspired dummy in 2007, or maybe there will be a new entry among the competition’s all-time best goals. The top 10 strikes from Turkey 2013 provide plenty of material to inspire this year’s participants. Yet regardless of how much talent there is on the pitch, it will be impossible for anyone to replicate the spectacle put on by New Zealand duo Deklan Wynne and Clayton Lewis a couple of weeks ago when they took part in the #keepyuppy challenge from almost 200 metres up. Those two, much like the other 502 players of the 24 participating nations, have their sights set on making their mark at the U-20 World Cup, and using it as a springboard to a brighter future.[/b] |
| Re: Flying Eagles of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (New Zealand 2015) by robosky02(m): 7:55am On May 28, 2015 |
TheGoodJoe: read safargirl post thats all you need to know |
| Re: Flying Eagles of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (New Zealand 2015) by FavourCintosis(m): 7:55am On May 28, 2015 |
Wow!,interesting stats..our super flying assasins gonna break more of d records..WATCH OUT! 1 Like |
| Re: Flying Eagles of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (New Zealand 2015) by jancollins: 8:02am On May 28, 2015 |
jancollins: We have a deadly attack going to this tournament Underrate us at your own detriment We are the youngest team but I can bet we will shock any team. Go Flying Eagles..... 1 Like |
| Re: Flying Eagles of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (New Zealand 2015) by joseph1013: 8:14am On May 28, 2015 |
[b][size=14pt]Beeche: New Zealand will deliver a world-class tournament[/size]  With the FIFA U-20 World Cup New Zealand 2015 now less than 48 hours away, FIFA and the Local Organising Committee (LOC) today held a media conference in Auckland's Sky City Grand Hotel. Discussing the upcoming tournament were Marion Mayer-Vorfelder and Rhiannon Martin of FIFA and the LOC's Dave Beeche. Marion Mayer-Vorfelder, FIFA Head of the Olympics, Club World Cup and U-20 World Cup We're just two days away from kicking off FIFA's second-biggest tournament, and it's very exciting. We've been working for many years together with the LOC and we've had great support from the government here, both at local and national level. We've also had many opportunities to travel the country and feel the excitement. The closer we've got to the tournament, we can definitely feel the momentum building. The teams have now arrived too, which is a big milestone, and we've had very positive feedback from them. Also, the FIFA delegation yesterday had the honour to be invited to be to a traditional Maori welcome at the Orakai Marae, which was a magnificent experience. We now have 24 teams with young, great players ready to enjoy the best moments of the careers so far. We are looking forward to a great success and we are sure that it will be just that. Rhiannon Martin, FIFA Project Lead U-20 World Cup We've now sent out our key operational people, led by our general coordinators, to all seven of the host cities. They have been very impressed with stadiums they have seen, and the training sites are very good as well. A lot of hard work has gone in from local football clubs to bring these up to the high level and standards befitting the players we will see at this tournament. This development also leaves a legacy, which is always one of FIFA's key wishes at its tournaments. Operationally, covering all the key areas - marketing, media, medical, security - we are satisfied with what we've seen since we arrived in New Zealand, and the feedback we're receiving every day is very positive. The teams have also spoken of the warm welcomes they have received around the country and we've had some very positive feedback from them. Several have praised the standard of pitches, saying that they are of a higher standard than a lot of senior events they have experienced. Our congratulations for that go to the LOC and the people on the ground in the venues. Dave Beeche, Local Organising Committee CEO It's a really exciting time for us, just two days out for kick-off on what's been a long journey of four years since we were awarded this tournament. The rubber really hits road when the teams arrive and I'm pleased to say that the last of the teams got in today and that all has gone well. Operationally, we're absolutely ready to deliver an outstanding, world-class tournament. The first game kicks off at 1pm on Saturday and we're looking forward to celebrating global football in front of a full stadium. The momentum round the country has really picked up over the last couple of weeks and we're very pleased both with the level of engagement at community level and with ticket sales, which are growing exponentially. [/b] |
| Re: Flying Eagles of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (New Zealand 2015) by Sunnycliff(m): 8:18am On May 28, 2015 |
safarigirl: Enjoy your crush on Awoniyi while it lasts |
| Re: Flying Eagles of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (New Zealand 2015) by Nobody: 8:26am On May 28, 2015 |
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