BascoVanVeli:


Honestly i don't want Amunike promoted he should get a raise and continue his good work, he can end up being a legendary coach at this level who brings us talented players that will make our main squad.

terzurum5:

Yea Manu Garba, Nduka Ugbade and Emmanuel Amunike are for sure good choices for our cadet teams so far. I personally critisized Coach Emmanuel Amunike on this thread looking at the number of talents that abound in this country. I expected him to have fished out talents better than what he has presented so far. I still hold firmly to my position. However, looking at the results which the team have produced so far, I say thombup to the Coaching crew and the players.

TheGoodJoe:


As for Manu Garba, we were pissed because we knew he is an exceptional manager. To be honest, I only know one coach that has the kind of audacity of Manu Garba when it comes to coaching and that is the 1974 coach of Netherland, Rinus Michels.

So we do not dispute Manu Garba's brilliance or greatness. Our problem is what will make such a great and brilliant coach make blatant sloppy decisions.

For instance, why did he not make a final change when we were about to get knocked off the competition by Germany. We were down by one goal. You have one more change, time is running up. Manu had an individual brilliant player like Nacho on the bench and he refused to bring him in to try to keep us in the competition.

I prefer to learn than to be right. I wish someone can explain to me why Manu did not make that change. I wish I can learn why.

BascoVanVeli:


To that i say "because he could", he was the coach not u or I. Yes he might have gotten proud but can you blame him, he won the ayc with local and academy players, to me even Ivory Coast could have done well at the world cup, the ayc was a very strong competition and he won it quite frankly in an easy fashion. Bulbwa scored what still might be the goal of the year are u saying the boy was not capable of doing the same thing?
People shout Iheanacho! but I watched that last game and all i saw was an half chance to Awoniyi we could not move the ball past midfield and that was why he brought in Nwakali who is also a great finisher. To me I always felt Iheanacho would be back in the team but it wasn't Manu's plan to do so against Germany especially at 1-0 and that was because if Iheanacho didn't track back the score could have ended up being 2-0. The boy was not fully fit he had just come back from a more serious than we thought injury, Pellegrini even confirmed that, yea he scored some great goals before he came but I am sure he didn't have to track back the whole game, so we have to give Manu's reason the benefit of a doubt, it is not anybody saying Iheanacho wasn't fit enough, Manu Garba is practically Iheanacho's father any success the boy would have had would have automatically been transfered to Manu, no clear thinking human being would purposely shun Iheanacho u wouldn't and i wouldn't either so how can we say the man deliberately without any reason benches Iheanacho. I remember baby Kanu who got substituted as a substitute and still came back to play in the ayc finals.
Sorry i keep bringing this up but i truly and honestly believe Manu was telling the truth, Iheanacho could not have been 100%.

BascoVanVeli:


To that i say "because he could", he was the coach not u or I. Yes he might have gotten proud but can you blame him, he won the ayc with local and academy players, to me even Ivory Coast could have done well at the world cup, the ayc was a very strong competition and he won it quite frankly in an easy fashion. Bulbwa scored what still might be the goal of the year are u saying the boy was not capable of doing the same thing?
People shout Iheanacho! but I watched that last game and all i saw was an half chance to Awoniyi we could not move the ball past midfield and that was why he brought in Nwakali who is also a great finisher. To me I always felt Iheanacho would be back in the team but it wasn't Manu's plan to do so against Germany especially at 1-0 and that was because if Iheanacho didn't track back the score could have ended up being 2-0. The boy was not fully fit he had just come back from a more serious than we thought injury, Pellegrini even confirmed that, yea he scored some great goals before he came but I am sure he didn't have to track back the whole game, so we have to give Manu's reason the benefit of a doubt, it is not anybody saying Iheanacho wasn't fit enough, Manu Garba is practically Iheanacho's father any success the boy would have had would have automatically been transfered to Manu, no clear thinking human being would purposely shun Iheanacho u wouldn't and i wouldn't either so how can we say the man deliberately without any reason benches Iheanacho. I remember baby Kanu who got substituted as a substitute and still came back to play in the ayc finals.
Sorry i keep bringing this up but i truly and honestly believe Manu was telling the truth, Iheanacho could not have been 100%.

bigblangston:
Lmao!! 4-0 in d semis!!! Dude! U r one kind of an optimistic individual just lik my people.. I respect ur views and ur comments on this thread. I ve gained some stuffs frm u. Keep writing to bless we d readers

TheSuperNerd:
**can u pls just stop...... Oh lord! Yeah, u apologized but pls no more......

This is not about Iheanacho alone.

On that day, Manu had other options on "that bench":

-Simon Moses
-Musa Yahaya
-Chidera Ezeh
-and a few other attacking talents

No more of this...... Haba!!!!!!! Why all the "drag"?

Na wa o.......*smiles*

BascoVanVeli:

if u know Manu u would know those options don't mean much he hardly changes players bros don't act brand new. Amunike uses the same system players make their way in the squad gradually and when u fail u go to the back and wait ur chance.
The problem was they lost if they had won that match no one would have said anything just like no one did against North Korea and Hungary.

Icon4s:


Bros Amuneke got the best available. The problem is we keep comparing this team with 2013 set. U cannot continue to turn out such quality young players year in year out.A golden generation is not born every year. I mean I will nt be surprised if Nigeria does nt qualify for the 2017 U17 WC. It has happened before.

TheSuperNerd:
**smiles**

You don't know when to "END" or "Drop" an argument........ Do you?

Yahaya? Don't mean much?

M.Simon? Don't mean much?

And no, Amuneke keeps featuring Bamgboye. Even when Chukwueze took his place. Osinachi Ebere had to drop to the bench for these two.

Pls Sir........ Just "end" this aiit..... No more.

BascoVanVeli:


Maybe u have not been watching but Bamigboye is a starter on this team he only was replaced for his Red card, Ebere came in for him and as u cansee he has not played since then because he didnt play well. Yahaya and Moses might be stars to you but to Manu they are the same as the others and judging from their post world cup form how can one say he was wrong. How can u make a point then tell me to "drop it" ofcourse i will always counter ur argument u should be smart enough to know that much.

BascoVanVeli:


To that i say "because he could", he was the coach not u or I. Yes he might have gotten proud but can you blame him, he won the ayc with local and academy players, to me even Ivory Coast could have done well at the world cup, the ayc was a very strong competition and he won it quite frankly in an easy fashion. Bulbwa scored what still might be the goal of the year are u saying the boy was not capable of doing the same thing?
People shout Iheanacho! but I watched that last game and all i saw was an half chance to Awoniyi we could not move the ball past midfield and that was why he brought in Nwakali who is also a great finisher. To me I always felt Iheanacho would be back in the team but it wasn't Manu's plan to do so against Germany especially at 1-0 and that was because if Iheanacho didn't track back the score could have ended up being 2-0. The boy was not fully fit he had just come back from a more serious than we thought injury, Pellegrini even confirmed that, yea he scored some great goals before he came but I am sure he didn't have to track back the whole game, so we have to give Manu's reason the benefit of a doubt, it is not anybody saying Iheanacho wasn't fit enough, Manu Garba is practically Iheanacho's father any success the boy would have had would have automatically been transfered to Manu, no clear thinking human being would purposely shun Iheanacho u wouldn't and i wouldn't either so how can we say the man deliberately without any reason benches Iheanacho. I remember baby Kanu who got substituted as a substitute and still came back to play in the ayc finals.
Sorry i keep bringing this up but i truly and honestly believe Manu was telling the truth, Iheanacho could not have been 100%.

terzurum5:

Yea thats another good and memorable one from one of the respected 'Elders of the thread' Sir Icon4s.

Honestly when I came across this news item, I knew with your age and football experience, you must have had one or two things to say about the Chile '87 Debacle since Coach Amanuke could not tell us more. I was also baffled when he said, he could not remember any thing about set '87.
Wao thats anothere good memory there, now waiting for TheGoodJoe.

Icon4s:


Bros Amuneke got the best available. The problem is we keep comparing this team with 2013 set. U cannot continue to turn out such quality young players year in year out.A golden generation is not born every year. I mean I will nt be surprised if Nigeria does nt qualify for the 2017 U17 WC. It has happened before.

TheSuperNerd:
*smiles*

Seems some one is in the mood to "keep throwing punches" all around...... even when ur "facts" about Amuneke's team aren't entirely correct.

Sorry I'm not "smart enough"........ So just drop it.

Point of correction:
Bamgboye didn't start against Chile. Chukwueze did in his stead. Also, Ebere started just as he did against USA. Ebere (no.17) was a starter going into the tournament. But now, Bamgboye takes Ebere's place while Chukwueze keeps bamgboye's place. And u say Amuneke doesn't change personnel. Even Agor and Kingsley Michael has started in place of one another. **check d records**

So like I said, Sorry, I'm "not smart enough" to know what u think I know ok....... *smiles*

U can go on "countering" ok..... Especially when there's nothing left to counter..... It's a choice aiit....

I'm done..... *smiles*

Say ceeeee.............*smiles*

terzurum5:
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Will the 2015 FIFA U-17 World Cup see an all-African Mali vs Nigeria final?
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Although the biannual tournament has never produced an all-African final since the first edition in 1985 in China, this year’s edition looks quite promising for the two African nations. Nigeria ranks higher than any other team in the competition, having emerged winners four times and runners-up thrice. The west African nation are the defending champions after beating Mexico 3-0 in the 2013 edition hosted by the United Arab Emirates.

Mali, who are yet to lose a match in the tournament, will be looking to end their opponent’s dominance by reaching the finals and lifting the prestigious trophy.

However, on the other hand, Nigerian will come all out to hunt for their fifth trophy in the history of the global competition.

The two African sides have registered impressive results so far and would want to prove a point by facing each other in the finals on Sunday if they beat their Thursday opponents. Nigeria have scored a total of 17 goals so far, 14 from open play and three from set pieces while their African counterparts have scored nine goals after 114 attempts. Mali boasts of one of the best attacking records in this year’s tournament but have had 29 of their shots blocked, 31 saved and 45 off-target.

Emmanual Amunike’s team are privileged to have the tournament’s top scorer Victor Osimhen, who has bagged eight goals and provided two assists so far for his team. Out of the eight goals, only one has been scored from the spot. Mali’s top scorer, on the other hand, is Sidiki Maiga with two goals and one assist. Judging from the statistics, fans should expect a highly offensive match, particularly from Nigerians, if the two teams make it to the finals.

Team records
Mali seem to have a better defensive record compared to Nigeria so far, having conceded only one goal in their last five matches. On the contrary, despite being clinical and ruthless in front of goal, Nigeria’s defense line has soaked in two more goals than their potential weekend opponents. The Aiglonnets could rely on this fact to penetrate the Golden Eaglets' defense line if they meet in the finals, and score quick goals to seal off the match early enough.

Nigeria and Mexico have met previously in the 2013 finals. The African outfit beat their South American rivals 3-0 to clinch the FIFA u17 World Cup. When the two sides meet again in the semi-finals this year, Nigeria will have an upper hand, having appeared in the final seven times. On the other side, Mali’s unbeaten run could inspire them a win in the semi finals against the Red Devils who have only scored five goals and conceded three.

Players to watch
Nigeria’s Osimhen will most-likely torment Mexico defenders by virtue of being the tournament’s top scorer with eight goals and two assists. The 17-year-old (pictured below) has attracted interest from top Premier League sides such as Liverpool, Chelsea and Manchester City.

Mali’s star player Sidiki Maiga (below) has managed to score only two goals and provided one assist, but his impressive team work and individual energy makes him standout. The talented forward is well-known for his selflessness and composure in front of goal, a decisive factor that could tear Belgium apart.

It would be interesting to witness the first-ever all-African grand finale at the FIFA U-17 World Cup. If the two African sides meet, Mali will most likely carry the day by drawing inspiration from their unbeaten run and willingness to overwrite history.
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m.livesoccertv.com/news/16096/will-the-2015-fifa-u-17-world-cup-see-an-all-african-mali-vs-nigeria-final/

BascoVanVeli:


see this guy o, so are u Ronaldo's agent? I say what i see, i never said he doesn't flush his toilet.
Now let me step back and let u enjoy the 15 seconds u crave so much.

BascoVanVeli:


I expect a monster game from Samuel Chukwueze especially since Bamigboye will be absent I think we will go to him from the start he should set the tone and for goodness sake Nwakali has to make one of those long shots o I expect that tonight also.
Plus the Mexican coach as committed a cardinal offense by firing our boys up before this match they will not show them the same mercy extended to Brasil, or am I the only one who felt we could have spelled Brasil?

Thanks for the compliment I hope to see u also commenting more and giving us ur unique spin on issues, we can disagree about a hundred things and agree about one and it would still be a good day of learning and interacting with like minds.

Icon4s:


Hahaha. I knew u hated my guts. But e no reach safarigirl own. She almost broke a bottle on my head.

But guys the most important thing here is tolerance. We need to understand that we are all right in our analysis and expectations. Football is so unpredictable and dynamic.

One of d reasons y my views conflict with most of u youngsters here is cos we belong to different era. I mean, the era when I really watched, read and dug deep into football was in the 1990s mayb upto early 2000s.I followed Kanu Nwankwo to Arsenal.I am still an Arsenal fan.

Now work and family issues are my priorities. I still creat time to analyse football on radio (rythm 93.7 fm Benin) on invitation.

Kudos to u guys. We are all learning from ourselves.

Nashoji:
bros, I'm not one of the attention seekers in this section, in fact, on this forum despite being an active member for relatively some time now, I don't post much but I do read comments even if the pages are much. so, don't indirectly call me an attention seeker because many people don't know me here but I know much about the people here more than you can imagine.

I only counter your claims about ronaldo's personality behind the scene. I still maintain my stands, ronaldo is a great role model to any aspiring young star. you don't predict peoples character mere seeing them on a screen. despite what you claimed ronaldo does on the pitch that irritates you, have you ever heard of any unrest between ronaldo and any of his team mate? what ever thing he does on the pitch, that is who he is, he doesn't want to live a fake live.

bigblangston:
4-0 is lik expecting too much from this young lads nw dat we all seem to be relyin on H.R.H victor Osimhen to score for us though we have some goal scoring players that can nick in a goal frm anywhere but they re nt as composed as victor osimhen... So I'm expecting a close scoreline here if d mexican defense re being programmed to stop HRH victor... I am busy almost all d time bt will try to comment once in a while but u people really rock this thread. Anythin u guys drop here, I go wit it