Isahalbash:


really! Not my fault, that was what I saw.

Edopesin:
I Know Na I May Even Be Wrong Sef, I Saw Mine On Vanguard Site

soetanoreoluwa:
NFF reveals World Cup program


To several applauses and commendation for good planning and focus, the Nigeria Football Federation on Wednesday in Lagos made public its 2018 FIFA World Cup program for the Super Eagles, revealing venues and dates for six pre-World Cup friendly matches, kit launch, camping programmes and venues, the team base camp, sponsors’ event and how the team will travel during the World Cup finals proper.





NFF President Amaju Pinnick unfurled the entire program at the Eko Hotel & Suites, Victoria Island, immediately after the contract signing with Coca-Cola.



The program explained that the Eagles will play Poland, Serbia, Democratic Republic of Congo, England, Czech Republic an a yet-to-be-named South American team on the way to the World Cup finals in Russia.



On 7th February in London, kit sponsors NIKE will unveil the official kit the Eagles will use at the World Cup finals, while a Sponsors/Partners event will hold also in London hours after the friendly with England’s Three Lions at Wembley on 2nd June.



The team’s first phase camping will hold in Abuja or Uyo between 22nd and 30th May, while the second phase camping will hold at a health resort in Austria 3rd – 11th June.



The close camp at the Eagles’ official World Cup team base camp is at Yessentuki, Stavropol Territory in Russia’s southern region, starting 11th June.



KEY DATES



7th February: NIKE to launch official kit in London

23rd March: Friendly Vs Poland in Warsaw

27th March: Friendly Vs Serbia in London

22nd May – 30th May: First Phase Camping in Abuja/Uyo

28th May: Friendly Vs DR Congo in Abuja/Uyo

2nd June: Friendly Vs England in London. (Same night, Sponsors/Partners event in London)

3rd – 11th June: Second Phase camping in Austria

6th June: Friendly Vs Czech Republic in Austria

9th June: Friendly Vs TBC in Austria

From 11th June: Close camp at team base camp in Yessentuki

http://www.thenff.com/2018/01/nff-reveals-world-cup-program/

Icon4s:
If Morocco can present a powerful well backed bid, they can host the world cup.

Within 3-4 months they were able to brush up these facilities to the current standards.

Hosting In this current millennium:
2002 Asia
2006 Europe
2010 Africa
2014 South America
2018 Europe
2022 Asia
2026 Should go to Europe, North America or Africa.

mazimee:
I just read somewhere that Ahmed Musa is going back to his former Club in Russia. Welcome developtment if true

''Ahmed Musa is going back to CSKA in Russia, that is good news, because they like him there very much and he will get to play more,'' Rohr was quoted as saying by the local press.

Kog45:
I don't think pre season got anything to do with the rating.

CC:Bascovanveli

Kog45:
Good news,whether is CSKA or LOCOMOTIVE' all we need is playing time that would prepared him better for WC

Tamunotonye22:
Still on iheanacho

AIG07:
Is anyone watching Chelsea vs Norwich?

The level of competitiveness Norwich has shown is top notch matching every chelsea players man for man. The intensity of the game speaks it all. They've not taking their feet off the gas thereby forcing an equalizer in the stoppage time.

Ebuehi did himself a lot of good by not joining this side. He would have ended up on bench. The Benfica move is a Smart One.

Tamunotonye22:
Still on iheanacho

goldfish80:

Just saw these mentions now and I think I should put things straight.

I have never compared Kayode with Iheanacho or anyone else for that matter.
Mind you,I think Kayode is not best suited as a striker, he's more like a wing forward in my opinion. Anyone who have followed my comments will know I like my strikers big, fast, technical and CAN PLAY WITH BACK TO GOAL. Comparison with Kelechi is out of the question. I mentioned Kayode will aoon break his his duck in Spain when I noticed people took turns in trolling him unjustly. Had absolutely nothing to do with Kelechi.

Finally, I said Kelechi was useless as a LONE FORWARD (Did you deliberately forget this? Only you can answer that).And yes! I still stand by this statement and will defend saying this, anytime, any day, be it in a shrine, church or mosque.
At least last night proved what I have been saying all these while. Slimani provided the foil for him and he thrived.
Look, I have long gone past looking at football as just a spectator. I have lost count tye number of predictions and analysis which have turned out to be true in the fullness of time.
I read Tbaba's comment which he said Kelechi have been coached by managers who dwelled more on his finishing than developing his all round game.
I smiled when I read this because this is what I have been saying for the better part of 2yrs.

AIG07:
Is anyone watching Chelsea vs Norwich?

The level of competitiveness Norwich has shown is top notch matching every chelsea players man for man. The intensity of the game speaks it all. They've not taking their feet off the gas thereby forcing an equalizer in the stoppage time.

Ebuehi did himself a lot of good by not joining this side. He would have ended up on bench. The Benfica move is a Smart One.

tbaba1234:
It appears Kayode will be joining Amiens on loan with an option to buy.. Why did Man city buy him? I don't understand.

safarigirl:
because Man City has bastard money and when you have bastard money, you sometines spend it on stuff you don't need

tbaba1234:


I disagree. Ebuehi is good enough to compete at Norwich. Benfica is better than Norwich, he will get champions league experience.

edi287:
Report: Arsenal to end Nwakali’s loan early
By Arseblog News Hound - January 18, 2018 3




The brother and agent of Arsenal youngster Kelechi Nwakali has revealed that Arsenal are planning to bring the Nigeria youth international’s loan with Dutch side VVV Venlo to a premature end this January.

The 19-year-old midfielder moved to the Eredivisie outfit in the summer on a season-long deal but has struggled for minutes. He scored on his debut back in September but has been restricted to just 11 further appearances.

Speaking to allnigeriasoccer.com, Allwell Nwakali revealed: “Arsenal decided to bring him out from VVV Venlo because the coach was busy playing the players that came from relegation with him leaving players like Kelechi and some other loan players on the bench.

“There’s a Real Madrid player (Mink Peeters) that is about to leave the way Kelechi is leaving.



”Arsenal never wanted him to be on the bench because they have their plans for him.”

His brother also revealed that Portuguese side Porto have shown an interest in taking the player in the second half of the season.

”FC Porto of Portugal are interested and even wanted an option to buy but they are discussing with Arsenal now. Arsenal are not interested for such opinion because they need Kelechi soon in the main team.”

Last season Nwakali was also in Holland with MVV Maastricht.

tbaba1234:
Good news for Oruma.

komekn:


My immediate deduction is that Benfica is undoubtedly technically better.

But better is pregnant with meaning, what is better, comprehensively better or better in some regards.

I remember a few years ago when sporting Braga played Burnley fc in a friendly and but ended in a draw. The Portuguese struggled to cope with the physical intensity and speed of the game.

Yes he will hopefully get champions league exposure if he breaks into the team. Can Benfica afford to leave him on the bench or worse still in the B team, yes they can.

However, Norwich will, not never leave him to rot on the bench they simply can not afford too. If they have to send him to the gym to beef up they will. But play he must.

That's my view though limited because I don't know Ebuehi contract terms at Benfica.

Daejoyoung:

Na wa this Pinnick of a guy is not bad at all.

lexyman:



this is the most organised NFF i have seen in this country history .... something good and positive all the time . i pray we get it right at the world cup this time around , this will be the best way to crown all their efforts .

somehow:
Benfica is better in everything than Norwich.

Enough of this bias bros.

komekn:


[s]I unreservedly agree with your deductions at the risk of being vilified by the KC can do no wrong fanatical fans.

Like I said there are those I liken to analysts and those who are emotive fanatical supporters.

A wise man is not moved by such unguarded and unrestricted rhetoric.[/s]

TheSuperNerd:
Hahahahahahahahahaha..... Funny how you exalt yourself to such high heavens as an analyst when you couldn't even correctly analyse what it meant for Kelechi to be the EPL's deadliest and most lethal striker in terms of goals per mins ratio at the end of 2016/2017.

Man, your hypocritical ways of analysis are well known on this thread. So desist from throwing silly shades at the rest of the house. Analyst indeed. You are more of an agent than a analyst. When it comes to football analysis, you are a such a disgrace with the way you go about turning a blind eye to Kelechi's top achievements and calling it archaic only to see you quote Onyedimma's CV from three-four years ago as one to reckon with and as one still relevant. You resort to half truths and lies coated with your sweet fine way of organising your words. Listen Sir, you should really be ashamed of yourself. You are no analyst.... at least not in the eyes of the majority here.

So back off...