AIG07:
if Aina can make it from the championship, I don't see reason why Aluko should be excluded.

safarigirl:
if Victor Moses is there, I honestly don't see the need for Kayode , all these ones about pace and dribbling on counter, that's Musa's forte.

The list is fine IMO, it's not like we are missing one prolific goal scorer.

Joebie:
Anyone can scout. I'm only saying Manu Garba is tested and proven. That's track record. Don't change what is already working.
Those young lads don't need too much coaching.. Our academies are very good at that. Degrees and certificates is as good as paper. Let's see your hand work. I'm not dismissing Finidi. I'd rather like him to apply for U20.. It get's more technical from that age grade.

bishop88:
if you don't give him the opportunity how will you know he is a good Scout or not... Let give him opportunity and see what he can offer...

AndreTAyodeji:
Being in the championship doesnt stop his invitation.Aluko just seem to me not to be lucky,Right now i will pick him ahead of Moses Simon because he trumps Simon in every aspect dribbling,technical ability,final balls,decision making,experience,tactical flexibility,can play AM and RF e.t.c. Watched his last season highlights on the tube few days ago and he still got it,you can also take a moment to watch the clip and see for yourself!

AIG07:
funny you... So selection criterias defers with position.

I can't but giggle.

Humility017:

Dear...how are you so sure of that Israeli based guy attacking prowess...
I once watched his game...I wasn't it too impressed though considering his missed chances...
anyway let's be hopefully he can do another Aaron Samuel on us...
and for ighalo...he has never impressed me on the eagles shirt...except the goal he scored in Brussels last time we played the Cameroonians in a friendly

TheGoodJoe:
..................................................Nwakeme(CF)
.S. Moses(LMF).................Iheanacho(AMF).................V. Moses(RMF)
................................................................Mikel(CMF)
............................................Ndidi(DMF)
......Echiejile(LB).....................................................................Aina(RB)
.........................Balogun(CB)....................Ekong(CB)
...................................................Alampasu(GK)

My preliminary starting eleven. There will be fluctuations in my list as camping reports filter in. Nwakeme got the nod ahead of Ighalo because of his skills and pace which I feel is a critical factor to break down the Camerounians.

S. Moses also breaks in over Iwobi based on the same criteria. He just needs to focus on working with his team mates. Iwobi needs to do lots of stamina training if he is to make it with the team. Based on stamina, speed and skills, Simon gets the nod.

Aina comes in based on his training with Chelsea and getting the nod to play under Conte. That is a big plus.

Alampasu gets my nod due to previous reports of his performance in camp. But, Ezenwa is a huge challenge.

Onazi dropped because of the gaps he left in the last game.

Joebie:
I dey suspect some of una for this thread oh.. from now on, make una declare your tribe. I know we are very tribalistic people..
Don't hype the player oh. I'm happy he is in the list, and Im praying he helps us fortify our defense somewhat.. but please.. that massive talent comparison small small o.

TheGoodJoe:


I agree with you based on creative ability, I will pick Aluko ahead of Simon. However, I respect Rohr's choices.

TheGoodJoe:

..................................................Nwakeme(CF)
.S. Moses(LMF).................Iheanacho(AMF).................V. Moses(RMF)
................................................................Mikel(CMF)
............................................Ndidi(DMF)
......Echiejile(LB).....................................................................Aina(RB)
.........................Balogun(CB)....................Ekong(CB)
...................................................Alampasu(GK)

My preliminary starting eleven. There will be fluctuations in my list as camping reports filter in. Nwakeme got the nod ahead of Ighalo because of his skills and pace which I feel is a critical factor to break down the Camerounians.

S. Moses also breaks in over Iwobi based on the same criteria. He just needs to focus on working with his team mates. Iwobi needs to do lots of stamina training if he is to make it with the team. Based on stamina, speed and skills, Simon gets the nod.

Aina comes in based on his training with Chelsea and getting the nod to play under Conte. That is a big plus.

Alampasu gets my nod due to previous reports of his performance in camp. But, Ezenwa is a huge challenge.

Onazi dropped because of the gaps he left in the last game.

AndreTAyodeji:
LOL,No hyping bro and i am not being tribalistic.However, the fact that he's got nominated in the whoscored's team of the week twice in 4 rounds of games speaks a lot about his talent and potential and remember this is his first taste of professional football so he can only get better.

femianski:
not really impressed with the list
Wat is musa doing there?? he is match rusty
I prefer kayode or onyekuru in his place
apart from that I am really scared of that GK dept
well let's hope akpeyi has learnt his mistakes
am in support of ighalo upfront cos he has the strength of bullying the Cameroonian defence and creating space for nacho and vicmo
hope he replicate his club form into the national team
Am really impressed with the midfield list
it is really mouthwatering

AndreTAyodeji:
My brother Rohr goofed if big time by not inviting kayode.A versatile forward who can play anywhere across the front line, A striker who can drop deep and contribute to the teams build up play, A forward who can burn cameroon's with his pace on the counter and with his dribbling skill and create chances for the likes of Moses is not invited?Even if he doesnt start he can be a impact sub in the second half but Rohr thinks otherwise.

Icon4s:


Victor Moses would have made a lot of difference against SA.

I don't need to remind of how he demolished the Algerian back wall to score that first goal against Algeria. That penetrating ability typical of Moses was lacking against SA.

As I have said before we don't have enough fire power upfront to confine Victor Moses to a Right Full back position. We need him attacking the opposition for 90mins.

I don't have worries about our back line. The quartet we know that will likely start I know will be fine.

We just need a disciplined midfield to take the pressure off the defence.

Famocious:
List of invited players for Cameroon games
THE FULL LIST

Goalkeepers:
Daniel Akpeyi (Chippa United, South Africa);
Ikechukwu Ezenwa (FC IfeanyiUbah)
Dele Alampasu (Cesarense FC, Portugal)

Defenders:
William Ekong (Bursaspor FC, Turkey);
Abdullahi Shehu (Anorthosis Famagusta, Cyprus);
Leon Balogun (FSV Mainz 05, Germany);
Tyronne Ebuehi (ADO Den Haag, The Netherlands); Elderson Echiejile (Sivasspor FC, Turkey);
Chidozie Awaziem (Nantes FC, France);
Ola Aina (Hull City, England)

Midfielders:
Mikel John Obi (Tianjin Teda, China);
Ogenyi Onazi (Trabzonspor FC, Turkey);
Wilfred Ndidi (Leicester City, England);
Oghenekaro Etebo (CD Feirense, Portugal);
John Ogu (Hapoel Be’er Sheva, Israel);
Mikel Agu (Bursaspor FC, Turkey)

Forwards:
Ahmed Musa (Leicester City, England);
Kelechi Iheanacho (Leicester City, England);
Moses Simon (KAA Gent, Belgium);
Alex Iwobi (Arsenal FC, England);
Odion Ighalo (Chang Chun-Yatai, China);
Victor Moses (Chelsea FC, England);
Anthony Nwakaeme (Hapoel Be’er Sheva, Israel)

STANDBY:
Uche Agbo (Standard Liege, Belgium);
Henry Onyekuru (Anderlecht FC, Belgium);
Kenneth Omeruo (Chelsea FC, England);
Aaron Samuel (CSKA Moscow, Russia);
Alhassan Ibrahim (Akwa United);
Stephen Eze (FC IfeanyiUbah);
Ifeanyi Ifeanyi (Akwa United)
Source: NFF twitter handle

Famocious:
List of invited players for Cameroon games
THE FULL LIST

Goalkeepers:
Daniel Akpeyi (Chippa United, South Africa);
Ikechukwu Ezenwa (FC IfeanyiUbah)
Dele Alampasu (Cesarense FC, Portugal)

Defenders:
William Ekong (Bursaspor FC, Turkey);
Abdullahi Shehu (Anorthosis Famagusta, Cyprus);
Leon Balogun (FSV Mainz 05, Germany);
Tyronne Ebuehi (ADO Den Haag, The Netherlands); Elderson Echiejile (Sivasspor FC, Turkey);
Chidozie Awaziem (Nantes FC, France);
Ola Aina (Hull City, England)

Midfielders:
Mikel John Obi (Tianjin Teda, China);
Ogenyi Onazi (Trabzonspor FC, Turkey);
Wilfred Ndidi (Leicester City, England);
Oghenekaro Etebo (CD Feirense, Portugal);
John Ogu (Hapoel Be’er Sheva, Israel);
Mikel Agu (Bursaspor FC, Turkey)

Forwards:
Ahmed Musa (Leicester City, England);
Kelechi Iheanacho (Leicester City, England);
Moses Simon (KAA Gent, Belgium);
Alex Iwobi (Arsenal FC, England);
Odion Ighalo (Chang Chun-Yatai, China);
Victor Moses (Chelsea FC, England);
Anthony Nwakaeme (Hapoel Be’er Sheva, Israel)

STANDBY:
Uche Agbo (Standard Liege, Belgium);
Henry Onyekuru (Anderlecht FC, Belgium);
Kenneth Omeruo (Chelsea FC, England);
Aaron Samuel (CSKA Moscow, Russia);
Alhassan Ibrahim (Akwa United);
Stephen Eze (FC IfeanyiUbah);
Ifeanyi Ifeanyi (Akwa United)
Source: NFF twitter handle

Joebie:
don't use that word massive talent.. that's a hype. Trust me, i've watched the lad. Will you drop your opinion, should he miss out on a mention in subsequent rounds?

Joebie:
Aina, Kayode.. Who next?.. I want to hear you make a strong case for someone else.. hahaha

BascoVanVeli:


Moses Simon was the tormentor in chief against SA. I guess the only thing that was missing was the good fortune Victor had against Algeria especially for the first goal.

We need a strong defense, we cannot depend on scoring goals we have to be steady at the back.

chimzyblack:
I'm totally in love with this list but I will still point out that I am really bothered about our goalkeeping aspect.
for me it is a 4-2-3-1 formation

ighalo (CF)

V.Moses (Lwf) Iheanacho(Amf/SS) Musa(Rwf)

Mikel(Cmf) Onazi(Dmf)

Echiegile (Lb) Leon(Cb) Ekon(Cb) Shehu (Rb)

Akpeyi(Gk)


Subs: 1.Etebo for Iheanacho
( Mikel moves to the Amf)
2.Ndidi for onazi
3. Nwaekeme for Ighalo

But also considering the physicality of the Cameroonian Etebo might Start in place of Iheanacho and Mikel will then play The Amf position.
with this formation, if the team is clinical in front of Goal and also defend as a unit which is the key ingredient of this formation. I see no reason why that match will not end 3-0 in favour of the super eagles. Because looking at this my set up all I see is goal.. goal... goal....

BascoVanVeli:


Moses Simon was the tormentor in chief against SA. I guess the only thing that was missing was the good fortune Victor had against Algeria especially for the first goal.

We need a strong defense, we cannot depend on scoring goals we have to be steady at the back.

Nigerdeltaboi:
Ola Aina may have issues with positioning nevertheless the less he is a quality player.
No player is 100%
It is also refreshing to have him and ebuehi in contention for the RB slot, both players link well with the attack something shehu also lacks in his play.

Joebie:
I Cant WAit!!!

Roma Nura Abdullahi Believes He Is Now Ready To Solve Super Eagles Full Back Woes
August 22, 20170109

‎As the day when he could potentially make his first team debut for Roma draws near, 19 year old Nigerian defender Nura Abdullahi has stake a bold claim on the Super Eagles right full back postion.

Nura who could make his first team bow for Roma this weekend against Inter-Milan following the injury Bruno Perez sustained in their first league game, the 1-0 win over Atalanta.

The right full back who is well known for his pace, marking and overlapping runs from his full back role says all he need now is game time at Roma, before he can lay claim to the Super Eagles right back slot.

“I honestly believe I can be the solution to the Super Eagles right back issues but I need to get games at Roma, that is my aim for now and not the national team.

” Roma is the right place for me to learn and grow in my position as a right back or winger. I have never been this fit in a while so this could be my breakthrough season at Roma, the season is just getting started so the hard work starts now”, Nura exclusively told Owngoalnigeria.com.