terzurum5:
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Agent Dismisses Rumours Watford Target Isaac Success Is Joining Atletico Madrid
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Isaac Success’s representative has reiterated that the Granada striker is bound for Watford this summer, amid speculations in the local media that he will turn down a move to the Vic in favour of a switch to Atlético Madrid.


This website broke the news that the Champions League finalists had been exploring ways to sign the ex-Golden Eaglets sensation but are lagging behind in the race for his services due to Watford’s relationship with the Andalusian outfit.


“Success does not have any choice, he is going to Watford. They are not ready to sell him to any other club.” Dominic Egbukwu, speaking on behalf of French intermediary Oliver Noah, told allnigeriasoccer.com.


“The owner of the club said he is not selling him and Uche to any other club apart from Watford. Atlético Madrid came since for him but they refused to sell.


“Once Odion Ighalo leaves, we are hoping Watford can meet his wage demands.”

The 20-year-old Isaac Success has contractual obligations with Granada until the summer of 2019.

Ifeanyi Emmanuel
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terzurum5:
They have started singing his praises TheSuperNerd can you tell me the reason why am smiling
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Ugbade: Iheanacho Deserves Man City Success
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By James Agberebi:

Former Nigeria international Nduka Ugbade has described Kelechi Iheanacho’s debut season in the English Premier League as a success.

After impressing in Manchester City’s pre-season games, Manuel Pellegrini decided to promote Iheanacho into the first team.

And the 19-year-old has gone on to repay the manager’s faith in him by scoring seven goals in 25 league appearances.


In a chat with Completesportsnigeria.com, Ugbade pointed out that Iheanacho’s ability to execute whatever instructions given to him by his manager has aided his progress.


“He (Iheanacho) has been very wonderful, a success for Manchester City this season,” Ugbade told Completesportsnigeria.com. “And the reason for this is when a young lad is educated on the best tactics on the pitch, that is according to the science that governs the game, you don’t expect anything less than this.


“The same thing applies to players like Wilfred Ndidi in Belgium and Jide Idowu who is in the United States. A lot of them are doing well. So I don’t expect anything less from Iheanacho, he has been very wonderful.”

Read more at http://www.completesportsnigeria.com/ugbade-iheanacho/#Qb4ixYt1hEHg3jlS.99
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terzurum5:
They have started singing his praises TheSuperNerd can you tell me the reason why am smiling
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Ugbade: Iheanacho Deserves Man City Success
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By James Agberebi:

Former Nigeria international Nduka Ugbade has described Kelechi Iheanacho’s debut season in the English Premier League as a success.

After impressing in Manchester City’s pre-season games, Manuel Pellegrini decided to promote Iheanacho into the first team.

And the 19-year-old has gone on to repay the manager’s faith in him by scoring seven goals in 25 league appearances.


In a chat with Completesportsnigeria.com, Ugbade pointed out that Iheanacho’s ability to execute whatever instructions given to him by his manager has aided his progress.


“He (Iheanacho) has been very wonderful, a success for Manchester City this season,” Ugbade told Completesportsnigeria.com. “And the reason for this is when a young lad is educated on the best tactics on the pitch, that is according to the science that governs the game, you don’t expect anything less than this.


“The same thing applies to players like Wilfred Ndidi in Belgium and Jide Idowu who is in the United States. A lot of them are doing well. So I don’t expect anything less from Iheanacho, he has been very wonderful.”

Read more at http://www.completesportsnigeria.com/ugbade-iheanacho/#Qb4ixYt1hEHg3jlS.99
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terzurum5:
_{TheGoodJoe this one is even begging to play for us and the NFF seems to be the ones delaying his planned debut, over to you Sir Forgiveness}

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Kenneth Otigba Snubs Hungary Again; Writes To NFF & Hungarian Federation Over Switching International Allegiance
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Heerenveen defender Kenneth Otigba has hinted that he snubbed the chance to play for Hungary at the 2016 UEFA European Championship after he was contacted as he wants to fulfill his dreams of representing the Super Eagles.


The former Hungary U17s skipper has revealed that he has met several of the requirements needed for him to change his allegiance from Hungary to Nigeria and the ball is now in the court of the Nigeria Football Federation.


The BBC reported on Monday that Otigba, Chuba Akpom (Arsenal) and Dominic Iorfa (Wolves) may debut for the national team during the World Cup qualifiers.


“I played many games for Hungary’s youth teams and I have written to the NFF and the Hungarian Federation as well that I want to play for Nigeria if I’m given the chance, ” Otigba told allnigeriasoccer.com.

“I have a Nigerian passport, and made every contact and made every step to change my international allegiance to Nigeria.”


Kenneth Otigba was pleased to learn that he could be months away from making his international debut for Nigeria, with the NFF stating that the Heerenveen stopper will be handed a call up once they receive clearance from Fifa.


“I am very happy of course even if I am a little in the picture. I know if I do my very best, and I keep on playing games in my team I will get a chance to show myself.

“That’s a dream for me to play in the Super Eagles, and I think I can make the defense more organized.


“I was contacted a few times to play for the Hungary national team after I cancelled the last call up for a game but not officially, but my answer was still the same. My dream is Super Eagles, ” Kenneth Otigba added.

The Kaduna-born Otigba has made 31 appearances in the Dutch Eredivisie this season and has netted three times from his defensive position.

Ifeanyi Emmanuel
http://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=18978
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forgiveness:


I still dey observe. (observation mood)

tbaba1234:
Ezeh and Awaziem

terzurum5:
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Nigeria U23s Coach Sweating On The Fitness Of Defender Ahead Of Trip To South Korea
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Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Nigeria U23s coach Samson Siasia is sweating on the fitness of Abia Warriors defender Chizoba Amaefule ahead of his side’s trip to South Korea for a four-nation tournament.


A source that witnessed the Dream Team’s training sessions noticed that the stopper only resumed training five days ago after picking up a leg injury during one of the workouts.


The national team handlers have not totally ruled him out of the tournament and will continue to monitor his fitness in the coming days before announcing the squad that will be on the plane to Asia.

The 21-year-old Chizoba Amaefule was part of the squad that shocked the Brazilians in their own backyard in their last fixture.

He represented the Dream Team VI at the 2015 Africa U23 Cup of Nations.

Igho Kingsley
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tbaba1234:
Ezeh and Awaziem

terzurum5:
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Iheanacho admits he's amazed with his impact
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Manchester City striker Kelechi Iheanacho

Nigeria starlet Kelechi Iheanacho has admitted he is surprised with how far he has progressed in the English Premier League in his debut season.

Youngster Iheanacho has scored 13 goals in 34 games in all competitions this season, mostly coming off the bench.


He joined Manchester City directly from the Taye Academy in Owerri, Nigeria, shortly after the 2013 FIFA U17 World Cup and while he wasn’t expected to feature so soon for the star-studded City side, he has not only featured, but has gone on to make an appreciable impact.


“Whatever happens now it has been a great season for me. I couldn’t have imagined what has happened so far so I’m really happy,” he told the Daily Mail.


“So much has happened in the last few years it is difficult to take in. If you start thinking about being here one moment and there the next, your brain would get overload and your head would be spinning so it’s best not to think about it too much.”

The 19-year old also went to state that he has had to listen to his teammates, in order to keep getting better.


“The other lads are always talking to me, offering advice and helping me – whether in training or in games – and I listen to everything they say,” he said.


“Like any striker I love scoring goals and I’m not really fussed how they go into the net as long as they do.

“I just take the chances as they come. It’s just about being in the right place at the right time and when the chance comes your way you have to be able to take it.”
http://africanfootball.com/news/627898/Iheanacho-admits-hes-amazed-with-his-impact
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Icon4s:


Yes, You amazed me too.
Well done boy and thanks for doing Nigeria proud.

Yes you broke an EPL record of the lowest minutes to goal ratio.
I must still say "you are not there yet". Yes, I say so because where I wish you to be is far ahead of where you are today.
I wish you to be a leading striker in Europe. I wish you to lead the Super Eagles attack that would play in the 2018 WC. I wish you to break Rashidi Yekini's record of highest goals scoring striker in Nigeria. I wish you to compete with the likes of Messi, Ronaldo, Bale and Neymar in terms of wages.

To whom God has blessed with this much talent, much is expected.

Well done boy and keep working hard.

terzurum5:
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Flying Eagles dare Dream Team in test game
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Osimhen will lead Flying Eagles attack against Nigeria's Olympic team today

Nigeria’s U20 team, the Flying Eagles, will take on their Olympic team counterparts today in what is expected to be their sternest test yet as they prepare for an U20 AFCON qualifier in Burundi next week.


The Flying Eagles are mainly the FIFA U17 world champions of last year and under the tutelage of coach Emmanuel Amuneke. They have been unbeaten in their preparatory games ahead of their trip to Bujumbura.

Skipper Kelechi Nwakali and Victor Osimhen have stood out for the new Flying Eagles thus far.


The Olympic team, better known as Dream Team VI, have also been in training camp in Abuja and are also getting set for an invitational tournament in South Korea at the end of the month.


However, coach Samson Siasia has been unhappy with that the top league stars he has called up have only trickled into training camp as they step up preparations for the Rio Olympics in August.

Both teams last clashed in January 2015 during the expanded Super 4 and the result was a thrilling 3-3 draw.

Today's match is fixed for 4pm at the FIFA Goal Project.
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denniece1:
Heard the flying Eagles won the game

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Osimhen, Bamgboye Score As Flying Eagles Come From A Goal Down To Beat Nigeria U23s
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The Flying Eagles continued preparations for their Africa U20 Cup of Nations qualifiers against Burundi with an impressive 2-1 victory against the Dream Team VI on Thursday.


Samson Siasia’s side took the lead in the 22nd minute when Daniel Etor’s freekick needed a deflection before sailing into the net, but the goal has been awarded to the Enyimba striker.


The Nigeria U23s were pegged back ten minutes later by Funsho Bamgboye, who received a pass from Wolfsburg trainee Osimhen before tapping home from close range.


On 65 minutes, the Flying Eagles launched one of their trademark counterattacks. John Lazarus’ whipped ball towards the Dream Team’s goal found Victor Osimhen, who slotted home from six yards.

The Nigeria delegation to Bujumbura will depart Abuja on Wednesday, May 18 aboard an Ethiopian Airlines flight.

Ifeanyi Emmanuel
http://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=19013
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Icon4s:
Japan U23 beat Ghana U23 3-0 in an international friendly.

Well, I am not moved because Nigeria U23 also recently beat Brazil U23 1-0.

Henn...but that our group na die o.

terzurum5:

YES THEY DID
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Osimhen, Bamgboye Score As Flying Eagles Come From A Goal Down To Beat Nigeria U23s
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The Flying Eagles continued preparations for their Africa U20 Cup of Nations qualifiers against Burundi with an impressive 2-1 victory against the Dream Team VI on Thursday.


Samson Siasia’s side took the lead in the 22nd minute when Daniel Etor’s freekick needed a deflection before sailing into the net, but the goal has been awarded to the Enyimba striker.


The Nigeria U23s were pegged back ten minutes later by Funsho Bamgboye, who received a pass from Wolfsburg trainee Osimhen before tapping home from close range.


On 65 minutes, the Flying Eagles launched one of their trademark counterattacks. John Lazarus’ whipped ball towards the Dream Team’s goal found Victor Osimhen, who slotted home from six yards.

The Nigeria delegation to Bujumbura will depart Abuja on Wednesday, May 18 aboard an Ethiopian Airlines flight.

Ifeanyi Emmanuel
http://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=19013
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terzurum5:


Yes there is and should be course for concern. You should be moved because of Coach Samson Siasia's choice of players. I want to believe that we have better U23 players in Nigeria than what we normally turn to invite to the camp. Just imagine the Flying Eagles defeating the Olympics team. That shows that Coach Samson Siasia must have allowed sentiments or wrong judgment to control his thinking or player selection. It is a very big shame of the just promoted U17 to defeat the next to be or Super Eagles team B1 or B2, any how you rate it.

We have Godwin Obaje, Chisom Chikatara and co, but Siasia would prefer Hussain Bolt and other wrestling like built or conditioned players. It is shameful.

Hope Sir TheGoodjoe is well armed and prepared with better and superior arsenal to argue this out. But if you are bent on supporting this kind of thing, then be ready for another heart attack in the Olympics proper if we go with the wrong players.

Icon4s:


My brother, I am as worried as u are. I said I am not moved because I know "we are Nigeria". We know how to get things right even at the dying minutes

If there is something I dislike most about Siasia, it is his choice of team selection; the "my boys" issue.

Siasia has done this on several occasions and the NFF always play deaf and dumb. He is fund of having certain set of players he calls "his boys" and would always invite them at the detriment of other quality players. Such was the case when he was the Super Eagles coach in 2011 when he kept inviting below average players like Isaac Promise, Chibuzor Oknokwo, Solomon Okoronkwo and Yinka Adedeji just because he took them to d Olympics in 2008. The last time I set my eyes on Yinka Adedeji in 2009 or 2010 he was clubless and was only playing football on the streets of Agbado-Ijaiye, Adura to be precise, a suburb of Lagos. Next thing Siasia Invited him to the Super Eagles.

I have sadly noticed the trend of invited players for this U23 team. There is too much favoritism. How can players like Victor Osimhen, Taiwo Awoniyi and Junior Ajayi be the leading U23 strikers when players like Imoh Ezekiel, Isaac Success, Chisom Chikatara, Aaron Samuel and Godwin Obaje fall under this age category? Next thing he has penciled down Odion Ighalo. Recall too that Siasia brought Odion Ighalo to limelight. Ighalo was Siasia's captain at the 2009 WYC hosted in Egypt. All those likes of Ubong Ukpai to me are not even supposed to be in the list of best

The other day, I read the story of how he was battling with Amaefule's fitness. Amaefule and Amuzie's fitness problem is no issue but Leone Balogun and Kenneth Omeruo "are too injury prone" right?

Injury prone Stanley Amuzie is a preferred left back option over a more industrious and very fit Kingsley Madu.

Forumites, we are stake holders in this whole thing. Let us not cease to make our suggestions. Even if Siasia would ignore, a very high ranking NFF official or sport administrator or even technical committee member can take up Siasia's selection case.

Gbam! You just nailed it all. Where is TheGoodJoe