BascoVanVeli:


Ur expectations are unrealistic, u don't even know who we are playing and u are ready to say they would be failures if they don't win. Football does not work like that, even Germany were not unanimously predicted champions and the Netherlands were not failures for coming 3rd.

BascoVanVeli:


Ur expectations are unrealistic, u don't even know who we are playing and u are ready to say they would be failures if they don't win. Football does not work like that, even Germany were not unanimously predicted champions and the Netherlands were not failures for coming 3rd.

BlackAlbino6:
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Arsenal are in talks to sign up Kelechi Nwakali (Picture: Getty)

The agent of Nigerian midfielder Kelechi Nwakali has revealed he’s in talks over a move to Arsenal.

Nwakali, who recently admitted he’d love to play for the Gunners, is being chased by Chelsea and Udinese ahead of the January window.

But the player’s agent has revealed there’s also talks with Arsenal over a move to the Emirates Stadium.

‘We have been in touch with Arsenal,’ explained Klay Ekeocha.

‘There has been no feedback [or bid] as yet though.’

Nwakali was recently the star of the Under-17 World Cup in Chile, where he captained Nigeria to victory and won the Most Valuable Player Award.

http://metro.co.uk/2015/11/26/agent-reveals-arsenal-in-transfer-talks-to-sign-kelechi-nwakali-5526595/

icon4ss:


That Saudi '89 set was the best ever. Go watch more of their videos on youtube.

icon4ss:


Wikipedia has a wrong age for d boy then.

Infact the thought of Musa Yahaya nt beinh eligible almost spoilt my day. Thank God we know he is eligible now.I was confused bc we know he was supposed to sign d Spurs contract when he turns 18. Hey! so Imagine Yahaya, Chukwueze, Mathew playing beyind Awoniyi and Osimhen in dat team. And K. Nwakali bossing things from d middle of d field. Hahaha, we are waiting. But Matthew plays in like position with K Nwakali.

TheGoodJoe:



I said, I do not look at who are playing but my trust in the managers. What makes yours realistic and what makes mine unrealistic? If Manchester City does not win the Champions league, I will see that as a failure. With our management and players, I expect more from the Cityzens. Anything less than that is a failure and you say it is unrealistic.

I trust our Coaching crew ability. I expect them to select a deadly force. I am not saying they must win it but if they make Silver or fall in the Semi finals, I will not celebrate it. My expectation for them is simple. The title in the WYC. We are due for it and we have the talents both on the field and on the coaching bench.

TheGoodJoe:


When Coach Yemi Tella arrived for the U17 World Cup, a journalist asked him what his expectations of his team was. His answer was we are here for the title.

I guess you would have called him unrealistic because he did not know who his opponents were and the Germans and Spaniards came with some quality talents like Bojan, Merida, Sukuta Pasu and Toni Kroos. England had Welbeck, Victor Moses and Lansbury.

However, Our Coach had only one target and he set his boys to play with that mentality.

I know it is not an easy task but I trust the coaches.

BascoVanVeli:


Everybody should want to win, that is only natural. My problem is with u already branding them failures if they don't live up to ur expectations.

BascoVanVeli:


So suddenly u have this new found trust for Manu Garba? lol it just seems funny to me. Yes u can have aspirations for the team but don't brand them failures if they don't meet up to ur expectation. Yes i want them to win but i also know it is not life or death for all i care they can crash out and i will still surport them as long as i see them trying and putting in effort. Those other kids outside Nigeria are not sleeping they are also trying to get better so we can't expect to win everytime.

TheSuperNerd:
Yeah, exciting options we have here. But I'll prefer a Kelechi Nwakali in Central midfield ahead of an Ifeanyi Matthew.
That for me is a no-brainer. *smiles*

Ifeanyi Matthew excels more in the Attacking midfield and central midfield roles. He's not so assured in defensive midfield or as a "keen marker". But his duo-midfield qualities make him an outstanding talent.

Kelechi Nwakali is the one young player who brings to mind Yaya Toure @ the peak of his powers. K.Nwakali is a 3-in-1 midfield dynamo as he excels in the Defensive, central and attacking midfield roles (the D/C/A MF roles). This kid gives the keen impression he'll one day be "Nigeria's Super Eagles Undisputed Midfield leader".




Now, check these out:

**My Skills dossier on I.Matthew & K.Nwakali**

1). Ball distribution/Ability to spread play: Both excel here.

2). Creativity/Play Invention: Both excel here.

3). Eagle eye Vision: Both excel here.

4) Work-rate: Both have "good work-rate". Their "horsepower qualities" are admirable. But K.Nwakali covers more ground than Matthew so, Nwakali edges matthew here.

5). Ability to dictate play: Both are good here but K.Nwakali excels more. His "Midfield Bossing abilities" belie his young age. #fact

6). Experience: Matthew edges K.Nwakali here. No questions asked. *smiles*

7). Defensive/marking qualities (when off the ball): K.Nwakali trumps Matthew here. No questions asked here too. *smiles*

. Long-range shooting: Both excel here. But Matthew just slightly edges K.Nwakali here....... For now.

9). Set-piece specialist potentials (esp. Freekicks): dead-ball specialists, set-piece specialists, freekick masters and Penalty lords. All fall into the same category for me. *smiles* "the Set-piece Masters".

Both have huge potentials in this regard but I'll place K.Nwakali ahead of Matthew here.


10). Pass masters (the passes-before-the-final-pass): Both I.Matthew and K.Nwakali excel here.


Total Brief:
-K.Nwakali 4-2 I.Matthew.

-Both stay same on "4".

So there you have it........ *smiles*


Meanwhile, the possibility of their playing together is not ruled out.

In a 4-2-3-1 formation (dynamic 4-5-1), both may feature.

**smiles**

BlackAlbino6:
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Agent reveals Arsenal in transfer talks to sign Kelechi Nwakali
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Arsenal are in talks to sign up Kelechi Nwakali (Picture: Getty)

The agent of Nigerian midfielder Kelechi Nwakali has revealed he’s in talks over a move to Arsenal.

Nwakali, who recently admitted he’d love to play for the Gunners, is being chased by Chelsea and Udinese ahead of the January window.

But the player’s agent has revealed there’s also talks with Arsenal over a move to the Emirates Stadium.

‘We have been in touch with Arsenal,’ explained Klay Ekeocha.

‘There has been no feedback [or bid] as yet though.’

Nwakali was recently the star of the Under-17 World Cup in Chile, where he captained Nigeria to victory and won the Most Valuable Player Award.

http://metro.co.uk/2015/11/26/agent-reveals-arsenal-in-transfer-talks-to-sign-kelechi-nwakali-5526595/

TheSuperNerd:
I'm sorry o...... I no mean am. BUT HERE'S THE GOOD NEWS...... I JUST CHECKED AND FOUND OUT WHAT I'VE BEEN SUSPECTING ALL DAY.

MUSA YAHAYA IS ELIGIBLE!!!!! (Dec.16, 1997)

Sir Icon4s "inadvertently" made a mistake. *smiles*

Glad he did. At least it's good news.



P.S: Ehmm..... Oga Tom, uhmm.... You for show "the babe" the "list" na..... Make she know wetin make u "shine teeth". Hehehe...... E no mata if she no sabi football.......**smiles**

BlackAlbino6:
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Sporting Lisbon After Two Nigerian Youngsters
By Biyi Akangbe
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Sporting Clube de Portugal, Lisbon have set the ball rolling in their bid to seal a move for Golden Eaglets stars Kelechi Nwakali and Victor Osimhen, this is according to allnigeriasoccer.com.

Both players won individual awards at the recently concluded FIFA Under 17 World Cup, with skipper Nwakali picking up the prestigious Golden Ball accolade and Osimhen winning the Golden Boot after scoring in every single game contested by the Golden Eaglets at the tourney.

Clubs in England, including Arsenal and Chelsea, have been keeping tabs on the pair after their impressive showing in Chile but no formal bid has been received as yet.

And the English Premier League teams could pay a price for dragging their feet, with Sporting Clube de Portugal weighing up a move for the Nigerian starlets and have told the players’ intermediaries to name their price and conditions.

Italian Serie A side Udinese have shown the most serious interest in signing Nwakali and there is a strong likelihood that The Little Zebras may win the race for his signature due to new regulations regarding work permits in England.
http://www.soccernet.com.ng/2015/11/sporting-lisbon-after-two-nigerian.html
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Ike Ugbo Strikes Twice As Chelsea Thrash Leicester City

England youth international Ike Ugbo struck twice as Chelsea romped to a 5 - 0 win over Leicester City in the Barclays Under-18 Premier League on Saturday afternoon at Cobham.

The 17 - year - old broke the deadlock when he tapped in Maddox’s cross beyond Bramley for his tenth goal of the season.
Ike Ugbo doubled Chelsea’s lead with another close range effort after he was fed by Dasilva.

The Londoners were three goals up before the half - time interval, and in the second half Mount and Watefield were on target to record a routine win.

Next Saturday, Chelsea who top the table will host West Ham United.

BlackAlbino6:
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Team Secretary Egbaiyelo Tayo Forcing Golden Eaglets Stars Bamgboye, Michael & Orji Okonkwo To Sign Representation Contracts
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Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that the Team Secretary of the Golden Eaglets, Egbaiyelo Tayo, is trying to force a number of players in the Nigeria Under 17s squad to sign representation contracts with his nominated agent under duress.

This website can confirm that the affected players are Kingsley Michael ( Football College Abuja ), Funsho Bamgboye (Aspire Academy ) and Orji Okonkwo ( Football College Abuja).

Orji Okonkwo was supposed to travel to Italy last night to begin training with Spezia ahead of completing his switch to the Serie B side in the January transfer window, having been issued a visa by the Italian embassy in Lagos.

But his trip to Liguria was cancelled at the last minute, with Egbaiyelo Tayo informing the teenager, Football College Abuja and his representatives that he has a better deal for the player at Chelsea .

The Nigeria Football Federation official is engaged in conflict of interest and wants to destroy the career of Orji Okonkwo.

Football College Abuja higher - ups have asked Egbaiyelo Tayoto provide evidence of his communication with Chelsea and he has not been able to produce it.

Nigerian agents have insisted that their greatest competitors are not their foreign counterparts but a number of NFF officials who are involved in the illegal trading of players especially after major tournaments.
http://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=17110
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joseph1013:
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A minor heart surgery to correct a defect noticed in the heart of Nigeria 18 year old right full back,Nura Abdullahi who plays on loan for AS Roma from Serie B side Spezia will be carried out this weekend.

The 18 year old who is reportedly on the radar of Barcelona was diagnosed with the issue after a routine medical check up and he is now set to go under the surgeon's knife for the surgery meant to protect his career.

It is reportedly a simple task and he won't be out for too long along according to reports gathered by News24 but this will be a minor setback to his fine form for AS Roma Primavera side where he has become a regular and has made the bench for the main team four times so far this season in the Serie A.

Nicknamed "Two Sim' by his friends in Kaduna due to his tireless ability when running the right flank from his full back role, He is tipped to be an integral part of Nigeria's next Under-20 team which will commence training in January in Abuja.

Last season he earned his loan move to Roma alongside his childhood friend Sadiq Umar after scoring 8 times and providing 12 assists for the B team of Serie B side Spezia.

http://mowizsoccer..nl/2015/11/as-roma-nigeria-teen-to-have-heart.html?m=1[/b]

TheSuperNerd:
Fifa just confirmed my suspicions. They only acknowledge 1 mistake when in fact they made 2 mistakes.

1). Samuel Chukwueze's 3gls and 3 assists were ranked 3rd on the top scorers' list on the fifa website with K.Nwakali in fourth. (Based on achievement of statistics under lesser no. Of minutes). At least our "Arjen Robben-like player" has a prize to show for his industry at the previous level. Hopefully, he keeps getting better for this level ahead of 2017.

2). Akpan David Udoh's 82.8% overall saves ratio % beat Mali's Samuel Diarra's 81%. So why did he get the Golden Gloves? Fifa should please be careful next time.

Ride on "Super" Flying Eagles........ *smiles*

#ION_Ts

TheSuperNerd:
Fifa just confirmed my suspicions. They only acknowledge 1 mistake when in fact they made 2 mistakes.

1). Samuel Chukwueze's 3gls and 3 assists were ranked 3rd on the top scorers' list on the fifa website with K.Nwakali in fourth. (Based on achievement of statistics under lesser no. Of minutes). At least our "Arjen Robben-like player" has a prize to show for his industry at the previous level. Hopefully, he keeps getting better for this level ahead of 2017.

2). Akpan David Udoh's 82.8% overall saves ratio % beat Mali's Samuel Diarra's 81%. So why did he get the Golden Gloves? Fifa should please be careful next time.

Ride on "Super" Flying Eagles........ *smiles*

#ION_Ts