Icon4s:


There is this different passion with which u defend players like: Dominic Solanke, Obafemi Martins, Taye Taiwo, Juwon Oshaniwa, Tiago Ilori, Sadiq Umar, Odubajo, Raheem Lawal. I suspected u were from a particular part of the country. And i was right.

Bros dnt follow d way of Onigbinde o. U remember what he did at the 2002 WC?
He later did same as d coach of 3SC a year later. The results were nt good o.

forgiveness:



Hmm! You are still trying to guess. From our conversation here you can never know where i come from because i have passionately defended all players across every region. And na talk dey bring talk.

It all started when i included Tiago Ilori, Chuck Aneke, Obafemi Martin, Moses Odubanjo and Dominic Solanke on my list but you said you rated Wilfred Ndidi and Omerue above Tiago Ilori and Chuks Aneke. Even when statistics proved otherwise. You even mentioned one guy that hardly see game time in Belgium league over Dominic Solanke. Why?

Secondly, you said our youths system has produced better players than David Alaba. I told you to name players better than him. You mentioned Emmanuel Amuneke, Kanu Nwankwo, Austin Okocha etcetera hmmm! I think i am beginning to guess where you come from.

Thirdly, When Umar Sadiq began to score goals, i insisted that he should be given the chance to prove himself but you insisted that the lad should start with U20. But now that Kelechi Iheanacho is scoring goals you praise him to highest heaven. I can now rightly guess that you are from......

Onigbinde...... I will come back to that later.

terzurum5:
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Arsenal Ink Winger Aaron Eyoma As Youth Relevance Grows
by Josh Sippie
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Aaron Eyoma

Arsenal welcome Aaron Eyoma to the club as he has signed his first professional contract at the age of 19. The Nigerian is continuing the trend of growing youth relevance.


Arsene Wenger pointed out that unless Lionel Messi knocks on his door looking for a deal, Arsenal is done in the January transfer window. Mohamed Elneny is the man. But that doesn’t mean that they are done making “signings.”


Nigerian 19 year old Aaron Eyoma has inked his first professional deal with the club, as confirmed by Arsenal’s official twitter account. The highly touted winger joins a growing trend of youth and Nigeria in North London.
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Aaron Eyoma
Arsenal FC
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@Arsenal

Aaron Eyoma has signed his first professional contract with the club: http://arsn.al/pH5vFv

Eyoma was a prominent feature of the U18 squad last season, as his versatility took him all over the pitch. He scored five times for that Arsenal U18 side and scored another in just two appearances with the UEFA Youth League (via Arsenal.com).


Now 19 years old, he has been a sporadic member of the U21 side. In four minutes of play in the U21 Premier League side, he has managed an assist as his habit of making an impact could not be stifled by his limited opportunities. He has played 122 minutes in the U21 UEFA Youth League as well. However, his only start came at right back in Arsenal U21’s 2-1 loss to Dinamo Zagreb where he played the full 90 minutes.


At the U19 level, he has made six appearances and netted once (stats via Transfermarkt).


Despite the limited appearances, there is still plenty to be excited about with young Eyoma. He is a player much like his countryman Alex Iwobi, who uses his strength and direct approach to outwit and outmuscle opposing defenders. His eye for goal is not something to be taken lightly, as no matter where he goes, he contributes to the ball hitting the back of the net.


His versatility is also something to be valued highly, as he has played everything from right back to right wing. Granted, Arsenal has a massive surplus of right wings, they can always use more youth talent.


Eyoma continues a couple growing trends at Arsenal. For starters, he is Nigerian, which given the emergence of Alex Iwobi and the newest signings of Samuel Chuckwueze and Kelechi Nwakali, looks to be a growing crop at Arsenal.
Next: Has Chuba Akpom Turned The Corner?


Second, he is an internal signing as opposed to an external signing. Wenger loves his youth talents and Eyoma is just another one to keep an eye on.
http://paininthearsenal.com/2016/02/01/arsenal-ink-winger-aaron-eyoma-as-youth-relevance-grows/
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lexyman:
I am seeing things .... As d Olympic draw nearer , our team is becoming more deadlier .Nacho + iwobi + success= gold medal .

BlackAlbino6:
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Oghenekaro Etebo Transfer From Warri Wolves To CD Feirense Is A Done Deal, Says
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The proposed transfer of Nigeria U23 international Oghenekaro Etebo to Portuguese setup Clube Desportivo Feirense is very much alive, with the transfer window set to officially close in the country in the next 48 hours.


Etebo’s adviser, Endurance Ogbemudia, has stressed that the Dream Team VI midfielder’s transfer to the Segunda Liga side is already in the bag, having penned a two-and-a-half-year deal, and he will be jetting out to Portugal in the coming days.


“Etebo is still expecting his visa from the Portuguese embassy, by the grace of God if the visa comes out he’ll travel to Portugal,”
Ogbemudia explained to allnigeriasoccer.com.


“He has already signed a two-and -a-half year contract effective January 10,2016 to June 30, 2018. The deal is 99.99 percent concluded, CD Feirense have all documentations.”


The former Warri Wolves star had been linked with possible moves to Esperance, CS Sfaxien and Ismaily before he committed his future to CD Feirense.


“One of the major reasons Etebo rejected those offers is that the owner of Feirense had a long chat with him and told him of his plans for the club.


“The offer from Feirense was more realistic than the other options available. He explained that he wants to bring the club to limelight by signing Nigerian stars.


“They want to gain promotion to the elite division at the end of this season, Kunle Soname is truthful to his words,”Ogbemudia concluded.


Etebo rose to prominence at the Africa U-23 Cup of Nations in December and was subsequently rewarded for his outstanding performance, with CAF naming him the Most Promising Talent In Africa early last month.
http://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=17776
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safarigirl:
I think I'm past the point where I care about who throws a jab or not.

If stating facts hurt some people, cry me a river, if I start talking about all the times I've contemplated suicide because of the comments of some of you guys, it's enough to make a case for a social media bill.


Since some people like to quote others three whole weeks after an altercation to make unsolicited comments and the rest of you just ignore/like it, then we can all get petty, can't we?

Funny how it took only my comment to draw this out of you, it's only when I post that most of you realize some things are extreme and inappropriate and we all have to 'understand' each other's differences

Icon abeg make una no dey quote me any how, I only replied because it's you. Make I dey go where men dey

Sayonara

fellory:


mtschew omode alaragbigbona.Make una leave am na she sabi.

enomakos:
it is good to dream bro
but nigeria is not among the favourite

terzurum5:
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Official: Tobi Adebayo-Rowling Agrees Terms With Sligo Rovers
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English League One club Peterborough United have parted company with Tobi Adebayo-Rowling by mutual consent.


The defender has agreed terms with League of Ireland Premier Division‏ outfit Sligo Rovers for the next one season.


Tobi Adebayo-Rowling spent his formative years as a footballer with Eastbourne Borough and Brighton and Hove Albion before joining Peterborough United, where he was offered his first professional contract.


Primarily a right-back, the 19-year-old can also play on the right wing. He suited up five times for Peterborough United before severing ties with the club.
http://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=17770

TheSuperNerd:
Bla bla bla bla bla from a BLA ngston.

Couldn't stay away as usual..... Such a virus you are.

Little wonder you and other low-lives couldn't help but press the like button for fellory's stupidity.

Ahahahahaha....... Also I've known that word since I was "13".... So uhmm... Don't get hurt aiii... *winks*

terzurum5:

Oga Forgiveness, come out now and apologize to the whole World and just admit at least for once that Kelechi Iheanacho is more than my another great talent Dominic Solanke.


Oga ooo you na baba no fall my hand oooo
But hmmmmmmmmmmnnnnn Safarigirl, you wicked no be small.

Na joke ooooo

enomakos:
kunle soname?that means the club is owned by a nigerian?

fellory:


The supernerd or whatever you call yourselfNever in your miserable life lived on the internet mention me again.I used to love that Safari girl until i saw her ranting and raining abuses on someone ciuple of months ago.Instead of the fool you are to correct her you keep patronising the girl.Be careful o i am a busy person and only come online to read football stories though regular but i hardly comment.Never in your life use stupid or any vile word to address my post if you dont want to incur my wrath.A word is enough for the wise

Icon4s:


Bros where u been for days now?

Peeps here been wanting u to come defend ur case on Solanke Vs Iheanacho

I'll Be waiting for the response on the Onigbinde case.

Icon4s:


Thank God I am not the first to say this. I second this statement.

Call me the Master Conservatist if you want. WE ARE NOT AMONG THE FAVORITES. I know Brazil, Argentina, Mexico and Germany would be ranked higher than Nigeria to lift this one.

TheSuperNerd:
Yes Sir.... I saw this news late last year when a news article ran on Alampasu and his start-to-life @CD Feirense.
Seems Mr Kunle also heads Remo Stars in the NNL (Nigerian National league).


Here's a source:

www.ngrguardiannews.com/2015/10/nigerian-businessman-kunle-soname-buys-portuguese-club/

forgiveness:


Hmm! Bros, Na work ooo.

Defend? Until their report card comes out at the end of the season there is nothing to defend because Dominic Solanke could also score 5 goals in a match. So, let's wait and see.

Sir, What do you mean when you said 'don't go the way of Onigbinde'? Because i have been trying to figure out what you meant by that.

Onigbinde started with the National team in 1983 and he was the one that discovered Rasheed Yekini and Peter Rufai prior to the AFCON Nations Cup in 1984. He took his team to the finals but unfortunately he lost in the final to Cameroon after he dropped Rufai and played a basket.

He went to Shooting_Stars_F.C the same year and took them to the finals of African Champions Cup. And that was the first time a Nigerian clubside ever achieved that feat of getting to the finals.

2002 World Cup (i don lose interest for Nigerian football then after the disappointment of France 1998 hence I showed no interest) which i did't really follow hence I didn't know what happened then. You can pls tell me. But I know he brought Vicent Enyeama and Joseph Yobo to the National team.

As you can see, I don't understand what you meant.

Icon4s:


Recall his comment when asked abt y he took Adepoju(hu was virtually called back frm retirement) and Opabunmi to the 2002 WC when it was obvious they were nt good enough at that time to make d team.Remember he dropped Finidi George, Sunday Oliseh, Tijani Babangida and Victor Ikpeba. The Nigerian press tagged him a tribalist nt jst bc he picked Opabunmi and Adepoju ahead of the above mentioned Golden generation Eagles bt bc of the ethnocentric reason behind his decision. It was d Ibadan connection though Onigbinde is from Modakeke bt was based in Ibadan jst like Adepoju and Opabunmi.

U remember what he said when appointed Shooting stars coach for the 2003/2004 season? He said he wanted to build a 3SC team that will comprise only of the Yoruba players. 3SC managed to escape relegation that season and Onigbinde was fired .
Have u noticed he is d last Yoruba to coach d Super Eagles.

Although i still respect that man a lot. U know he laid d foundation for the rise of Gambian football.

bigblangston:
. Chief icon, ikpeba was past his prime in 2002, I can remember his outrageous"AGO" in our third place match in mali 2002 AFCON. Opabunmi was a big prospect then,tipped for greatness then jst like hw we re tipping kelechi nw. Oliseh was facing disciplinary issues with the NFA then. The player he should ve picked then was Yakubu but he preferred to pick Barthlomew ogbeche because of the scissor kick against paraguay in a meaningless friendly only for him to flatter to deceive *in Ade ojeikere's voice* Onigbinde picked many igbo players in dat team compared to the yorubas or y'all wanted an all igbo national team.. Christopher justice jst disappeared after the WC........ Modified

terzurum5:

Unfortunately for Saviour Godwin, he is always on the bench of a comparatively small Club. While the rest are in better Clubs and receiving trainings from the best technical team and always get challenged and inspired by the the work rate of good players.

TheSuperNerd:
Plsssss Sir, Don't talk to me about being busy. Do you even know what that word actually means? #smiles

Anyway, thanks goodness you said "months ago". Because months ago also, midway through 2015, on the New-Zealand 2015 U-20 thread, I saw this same lady attacked from all angles..... Abuses were rained on her also.

Of course, she can be offensive sometimes or oftentimes with words but ask yourself this: "What's the source of all Safari's involvement in altercations? Is she always the instigator? Have you seen how guys talk to her on sports threads from months ago??"

I did call her to order on that thread but I did so "subtly". YOU DON'T CORRECT WRONG ATTITUDE WITH WRONG ATTITUDE..... Throwing insults her way all the time is never the answer. Sometimes, she talks that way as a mode of self-defence against the male folks she mostly come up against in Sports threads... IT'S NOT EASY BEING A LADY IN AN AREA THAT GUYS HAVE "UNKNOWINGLY" MADE THEIR OWN.

In psychology, when you wanna show someone that something is wrong or that the person is better than what's being noticed by others, you don't have to show hate or insult that person. All you gotta do is "PROJECT THE RIGHY ATTITUDE AND BEHAVIOR" CONSISTENTLY towards that person. That way, the person will get the message. This is just one way of doing this BUT THIS WAS THE RIGHT WAY AS REGARDS MISS SAFARI.


So, take it as patronage if you like because you don't understand that it was psychology at work.
#smiles

Do you think saying, "Good riddance to bad rubbish" solved anything??

Why are you guys making it look like Safarigirl is some "NL BOGEYMAN"??

Why didn't you just let it go? You said you loved her back then? How is that even possible? Did you make any attempt to reach out to her "in wisdom"? Did you?

Now all of a sudden you "Hate her"...... Now was there love in the first place??

I don't wanna derail this thread because some Nice people do the best they can to keep this thread going in the right direction by posting relevant news articles..... Ops like Joseph1013, BlackAlbino6, Terzurum5, Orkpekyandega, NLban, Justiz5, and so on.

Analysts like TheGoodJoe, Tbaba1234, BVV (Sir BascoVanVeli) and Icon4s (Baba Experience.... With whom I've had keen differences) keep this thread interesting also. As do other forumites...

It's always disheartening to come online and see JUST ONE PERSON BEING USED AS SCAPEGOAT AS IF THE REST OF US HAVE NEVER HAD DIFFERENCES WITH PEOPLE.......

This has to stop..... Taking your words, A WORD IS "INDEED" ENOUGH FOR THE "WISE"

safarigirl:
He was bound to swim into the Premier League eventually, and it has to be one of the top teams as he has in LA Liga and Bundesliga.

As Arsenal plan to have Wenger as a coach till he dies or gets a stroke, title rivals was the easy choice.

Some have accused him of racism; hard to prove because he uses Coman, Costa, Boateng and Alaba....if Iheanacho is good enough, I doubt Pep will just shiiit on his talent.

terzurum5:
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Iheanacho: Why I don't overdo goal celebration
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Manchester City Striker Kelechi Iheanacho

Manchester City man of the moment Kelechi Iheanacho has disclosed why he doesn't celebrate to much when he scores goals.


He said he thinks that will derail him from being focused on the job on the pitch.


"I don't celebrate too much because I think I have to focus on the game to concentrate and work hard so you can get more goals in the game," Iheanacho said.


The FIFA U17 World Cup winner at UAE 2013 has scored eight goals in all competitions this season for Manchester City.
http://africanfootball.com/news/607816/Iheanacho-Why-I-don-t-overdo-goal-celebration

Icon4s:


Thank God I am not the first to say this. I second this statement.

Call me the Master Conservatist if you want. WE ARE NOT AMONG THE FAVORITES. I know Brazil, Argentina, Mexico and Germany would be ranked higher than Nigeria to lift this one.

Icon4s:


Was Adepoju nt past his prime then?
Opabunmi featured at d 2001 U17 WC & in 2002 he was no where near compared to Iheanacho is today. Onigbinde simply said Adepoju (whom he tagged his joker that he never ended up using @ dat world cup) & Opabunmi where his boys. Simple.

U cannot tell me Opabunmi and Adepoju at that time were better than Yakubu Ayegbeni and Tijani Babangida hu he dropped then.

Onigbinde was accused of tribalism even by d then NFA officials.

And can u defend d comment he made as d 3SC coach in 2003,

safarigirl:
na wa o....you get time me

@ mrfellory, you hate me? Hate is a very strong word to use on someone you barely know and have never met. Did I ever attack you? Did I kill someone close to you? Have I stolen from you? Does being stubborn and opinionated warrant bing hated by someone who only know an internet personality.

You all should watch the terms you use,you may dislike certain traits, but when you hate someone, you pur yourself in a bad light. If you are a Christian,you can never make heaven when you hate someone. I have altercations with many people here,but I have never attacked anyone someone else was attacking,nor have I arrived weeks after an altercation to post anything vile at one person. If you were as buy as you claim, you would not have time to read through altercations

And I can say that I certainly hate nobody, I may meet some people in reality and like their offline personalities, it is folly to judge anyone on what is said on a forum.

You don't even have your picture online, I have mine right there,anyone can see me and for those who hate me, you can even block me. I'm not talking smack and hiding my face.

97% of people who attack me here don't even have the guts to put a face to their words.