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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by barackodam: 2:07pm On Aug 18, 2020 |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by elyte89: 2:11pm On Aug 18, 2020 |
Olulong: Did u just said no club....lol ,(for person wey dem pay €1.5m abi no b so A mid table premiership team can bench such an amount, make we Neva talk barca or Madrid dt benches players bought for €80m upward with ease with hefty weekly package |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by ChrisKels: 2:14pm On Aug 18, 2020 |
mostob: That is the case, though it didnt make Germany not to call him up to their U21 team recently. 1 Like |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Clementoke(m): 2:20pm On Aug 18, 2020 |
Confirmed! Sebastian Osigwe joins fc lugano. I pray he plays. 4 Likes |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by jihday(m): 2:28pm On Aug 18, 2020 |
Afobear:Ode |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by ChrisKels: 2:31pm On Aug 18, 2020 |
Former flying eagles goalkeeper, Sebastian Osigwe 26 completes his transfer to Swiss Super League club, FC Lugano. 2 Likes
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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Clementoke(m): 2:31pm On Aug 18, 2020 |
Meet the first African coach to win a European league title When Albania’s KF Tirana found themselves battling adversity again, they looked to hire a coach who could rescue them from eighth place in the league. They were staring in the face of a second potential relegation in just three years. The club is no stranger to success – it is one of the country’s biggest clubs – but it has been a barren, difficult decade. Enter Ndubuisi Egbo, a former Nigeria goalkeeper and something of a KF Tirana club legend. He played for Tirana from 2001-2004, and returned as a goalkeeper coach and assistant coach in 2014. When the 47-year-old was given the job, he was given just three games in which to make an impression. He ended up making history. Egbo’s first game in charge was against the club’s bitter rivals, KF Partizani. It’s the biggest derby in Albania, but Tirana had not won for six years. Thanks to an injury time winner, Egbo ended this drought. They won the next two games too, restoring confidence to a formerly deflated team. After that, making his deal permanent was a no-brainer. In July, he’d complete a total transformation, leading Tirana to its 25th league title and qualifying for the Uefa Champions League; both firsts for an African man. All were achieved as the club celebrated its centenary anniversary. Two months ago, on an Instagram Live chat, he spoke about what it was like to take charge of the club. “It was the situation that chose me, I wasn’t the one. It was the perfect time for God. He prepared it and said ‘it is your time now to take it. I’m going to use you to do wonders,’” said Egbo, being very clear about his Christian beliefs. Religion is a sensitive issue in Albania.The country is regarded as the world’s first atheist country. Its former communist government outlawed religion, and violently repressed both Christians and Muslims. Despite this context, Egbo fuses his faith into talks at press briefings, and says even opposing fans have been converted as they feel his result is a testament to his unwavering Christian belief. This doesn’t mean he hasn’t integrated himself into Albanian culture. He speaks the language and, after spending 18 years in the country, is regarded as the longest-residing Nigerian there. Other Nigerians in Albania see him as a father figure. Much of his coaching influence comes from his playing background. Joe Erico, Peter Fregene and a host of other coaches that he worked with during his playing career are core to his approach because he believes their teachings transcend the game. In Nigerian football, times have changed — the god of goalkeepers has, perhaps, looked away. Gernot Rohr, current Super Eagles manager, has fumed over the paucity of shot-stopping talents. But in the 1990s, the Super Eagles were spoiled with high-quality options, with Ike Shoronmu leading the pool, of which Egbo was a part. And although his chances with the national team were limited to 12 outings and a bronze medal at the 2002 African Cup of Nations, he earned his stripes at club level. On the domestic scene, he was immense for top sides like Julius Berger and in 1998, he left to play for El Masry in Egypt, then a brief stint in South Africa with Moroka Swallows before a move to Europe, joining Tirana for three trophy-punctuated seasons. He returned to El Masry before joining a second Albanian club in Bylis in 2007. Since then, he’s stayed and explored the Balkan region. Upon hanging his gloves up at Bylis, he became the club’s goalkeeping coach, then assistant coach and eventually the head coach in the 2013-14 season. All through his ascension, he grabbed badges required to perform in his role, bagging the Uefa Goalkeeping Coach licence, Uefa B, Uefa A and Uefa Pro licence (the highest coaching license in Europe). His first coaching attempt didn’t go well, culminating in Bylis’ ouster from the Albanian top-flight, and he made the move to Tirana, joining as a goalkeeping/assistant coach. Six years later, he has become a pioneering, championship-winning black coach. Given his exploits, his world view on football comes as no surprise. He has an affinity for the defensive Italian catenaccio tactical system, which makes sense given his history in the low-scoring Albanian league. He highlighted the cons of the attractive South American football and struggles with African footballers, which he believes are structural, and advises African-based coaches to move with the times. “Force your opponent to play the way you want them to play, force them to put the ball in the place you want them to and if you succeed with these two things, the game is already half-won,” he said. When he, a black man, finally stands on the sidelines, with Tirana out on the pitch, as the Champions League anthem plays out very soon, regardless of who they face off with, expect this same strategy. After all, it has worked for the Italians at major tournaments. His success has been praised by fans and coaches, although he has experienced unjust criticism of his work, prejudices and racist behaviour from seemingly envious local coaches in Albania. The media have run negative analyses of his team, but results don’t lie — and he has the credentials to back it up. “They attacked me many times, saying things like ‘he doesn’t have experience’, ‘he is just a goalkeeper coach’, even though I took the Uefa Pro Licence before some of them that are analysing me,” he told ESPN. The same fate is often suffered by successful black footballers and is one that only allows a minute representation of black coaches in top-level football and shuts the door on a lot more in decision rooms, limiting the opportunity for diversity. But like Michael Emenalo, a former Nigerian player who went on to be a technical director at Chelsea, Ndubuisi remains a beacon of hope and African excellence. Source : mail and guardian 2 Likes |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by jihday(m): 2:33pm On Aug 18, 2020 |
ChrisKels:When did he play for the flying eagles? |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheLoneCitizen(m): 2:37pm On Aug 18, 2020 |
barackodam: Someone called on radio and said he is disappointed with Osimhen's ambition. Man said even Wolves or Everton better than Napoli. It's the Nigerian dream, man no play English football man no blow. 2 Likes |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by ChrisKels: 2:40pm On Aug 18, 2020 |
jihday: He went to the 2013 Touloun Tournament with Semi Ajayi, Ajagun and co, under John Obuh 1 Like |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by elunico: 2:41pm On Aug 18, 2020 |
TheSuperNerd: ...What happens when you associate with the big boys. He'd definitely get into the SE soon. |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by ChrisKels: 2:46pm On Aug 18, 2020 |
The race to be super eagles number 1 gets even hotter. Who would you rather manned our post, should these three end up as starters in their respective club sides this season?
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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheSuperNerd(m): 2:52pm On Aug 18, 2020 |
Sooner than soon. Once FIFA gives the all-clear for the friendly games in September/October, the list will be released. Nations are already getting set to resume international flights again. Sanusi is on that list. elunico: 1 Like |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheSuperNerd(m): 2:55pm On Aug 18, 2020 |
forgiveness: I "8-2" tell you this but Kayode and Ajagun are 100% NOT on the list. 12 Likes 2 Shares
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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by elunico: 2:57pm On Aug 18, 2020 |
TheSuperNerd: He deserves it. |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by comodo: 2:59pm On Aug 18, 2020 |
ChrisKels:It has always been our prayers that they become super regulars in their teams. Na their performance during camping go determine. But Uzoho,s confidence will push him above the others. Now we can boast of really tall GKs Surprisingly Maduka is 1;98m and even taller than Uzoho @ 1;96m 1 Like |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by ChrisKels: 3:00pm On Aug 18, 2020 |
TheSuperNerd: Did Michael Olaitan make the list? Also, Ajiboye ahead of Ezenwa |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Olulong(m): 3:01pm On Aug 18, 2020 |
elyte89: Salary!!! not transfer fee 2 Likes 1 Share
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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheSuperNerd(m): 3:01pm On Aug 18, 2020 |
Samson Tijani makes debut but Another Tijani scores Samson Tijani(18) began his Austrian Pro-journey with his debut for loan side, TSV Hartberg. TSV Hartberg got defeated by Banik Ostrava by a 4-1 scoreline in a preseason friendly. He played the second 45 mins after TSV Hartberg had changed their entire first XI from the first 45 except one who stayed on till 84 mins. Samson Tijani is on loan for the 2020/21 season to Austrian Bundesliga side, Hartberg from RB Salzburg. The Tijani who scored for Banik Ostrava is Mohammed Tijani who repped Nigeria U-20 at the 2019 U-20 WC. He is the one that Andrewbaba44 and the likes drew inspiration from to start the common phrase... "NONSENSE AND TIJANI" 9 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheSuperNerd(m): 3:03pm On Aug 18, 2020 |
Uhmmm, I'm afraid you misunderstood. Transfer will be close to 5M€ I think. 1.5M€ is his yearly salary. Thanks to the negotiations done by Jorge Mendes, his new agent. elyte89: 3 Likes 1 Share |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by ChrisKels: 3:04pm On Aug 18, 2020 |
comodo: A really good time to be a super eagles fan |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheSuperNerd(m): 3:09pm On Aug 18, 2020 |
There is a fourth lad. So it is Uzoho, Okoye, Osigwe and Yakubu even before Alampasu. All are in higher leagues compared to Dele Alampasu but I will keep Dele alongside Adeleye of Katamon as the other outside prospects. You don't seem to follow him (Yakubu) very well I guess. Matthew Yakubu has kept two clean sheets in the Slovakian top flight for SKF Sered in their last two games. Another interesting prospect. Not the finished article yet but one to keep an eye on too. ChrisKels: 2 Likes |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Philosopher1979: 3:10pm On Aug 18, 2020 |
TheSuperNerd: Ah i have allways beleived in this boy. Big teams were chasing him. I know he is destined for greatness. But please tell me your source |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheSuperNerd(m): 3:13pm On Aug 18, 2020 |
The club itself. TSV Hartberg. Lol Philosopher1979: 1 Like |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Olulong(m): 3:13pm On Aug 18, 2020 |
jimmyiovine: As in I just tire for our people |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Danielnino00(m): 3:14pm On Aug 18, 2020 |
comodo: Alampasu is listed at 1.99m.... |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by ChrisKels: 3:16pm On Aug 18, 2020 |
TheSuperNerd: I know Mathew, thing is that I am not just cool with his height, that's not to take anything away from his abilities as a goal keeper. About the fourth person outside the three I listed earlier, I would take Adeleye of Katamon. Alampasu and Mathew are my outside prospects. 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by forgiveness: 3:17pm On Aug 18, 2020 |
TheSuperNerd: I don't think they deserve to be on the list for now but no use this one cover na. Drop the list mo I see. 1 Like |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheLoneCitizen(m): 3:18pm On Aug 18, 2020 |
TheLoneCitizen: TheOtherCitizen: Monaco Tribune reviewed Onyekuru's 45 minutes vs AZ Alkmaar and the article is full of expletives. Always said his best attribute is his movement, one good coach will transform him into a striker. https://www.monaco-tribune.com/en/2020/08/exciting-onyekuru-gaining-traction-under-kovac-ahead-of-the-new-season/ 1 Like 1 Share
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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheSuperNerd(m): 3:19pm On Aug 18, 2020 |
You know I cannot do that. But remember, I said something... "Expect surprises." forgiveness: 1 Like |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheSuperNerd(m): 3:25pm On Aug 18, 2020 |
Alright. Rohr has been aware of Adeleye for a while and he is just becoming aware of Matthew Yakubu. Yep... Yakubu has been mentioned to Rohr recently. So we watch. But it is the top 3 that excite me most. Uzoho, Okoye and Osigwe. If Osigwe gets it going, and Okoye (who just finished keeping a clean sheet for Sparta in a friendly) also gets it going, then Akpeyi's time in the Eagles will be at an end sooner than later. Uzoho is still no.1 without doubt. ChrisKels: 2 Likes |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheLoneCitizen(m): 3:28pm On Aug 18, 2020 |
Nottingham Forest interested in Sheyi Ojo. Him and Taiwo Awoniyi are not in Liverpool's plan this season. 1 Like |
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