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When you look at this, you can already tell the coach is out for the real business of talent discovering, not favouritism or tribalism. I don't care what anyone says, we all know the regions and states where our talents are in abundance.

Good to have Otomewo here as a CDM option, but besides Otomewo, I would have also loved to see a certain Muktar Adams. I have talked about him here before and I believe he is quality.

What time is the match today?

AndSunGorilla:
I watched an interview where Simon said he and many other current players won't make the next WC, so don't worry about him.

Is Simon a midfielder?

Odunayaw:
Baba Odegbami said the turf of Teslim Balogun l stadium is fantastic. Hopefully next round of matches are there.

Street urchins (agberos) are on rampage in Lagos. They have made harassing people who drive nice cars a culture and they are backed by their government, hence it will be foolhardy to host the super eagles there, otherwise the stories that will follow would be quite a sorry one. Look at what they did to Henry Onyekuru a few days ago. Lagos is a big no. I would rather play in Abuja

Aina didn't look like the Aina I know.


Osayi should have started.

Loved the fight in Awolowo when he was subbed in today.


Tolu SMH

Papi85:
the best cb in the epl 🤣🤣🤣🤣

Nwaiwu or Benji should be starting.


Thanks to Usor for the goal but he was poor after that goal. Hopefully, he gets better but he does not look ready to me.

George Ilenikhena will cook in front of a creative midfield.



Akor Adams SMH

ChrisKels:
Though missing out on the world cup is already a norm for us, I just have to remind us that if we depend on this midfield and the likes of Simon, we will also not smell the 2030 world cup.


Chelle should prioritise Yah, Ugochukwu, Iorpenda, Iroegbu, Francis Onyeka and Ozoh. Our midfield depth is so shallow and average. Kudos to him for bringing Nwoko on board.

Like I said here the other day, we are going nowhere with this midfield.

Papi85:
nwanne dash me link na 😭

Shared two links but was automatically banned by the BOT. I was just unbanned few minutes ago.

Ajayi should not be starting for the super eagles. The way he was easily beaten today on several occasions was disgraceful.

First clear cut chance and he capitalized.

Nice one George.

This one looks like he will be a very tough player. I can't wait to see him in action.

About George Ilenikhena, according to Pato(Rohr and Chelle's main scout in recruiting foreign born players). Follow him on X for everything you want to know about foreign born players in line to be called up. That is the man that feeds every Nigerian those wowing news about players who have said yes to Nigeria.

This is why I will always say that our responsibility is to reach out, but if the player fails to give any positive answer, it is the player's responsibility to reach out when he finally changes his mind. We don't have to beg anyone. Like he always say "na who want us we go want"

Nwabali deserves our undiluted apologies.

Cardi B with Maduka Okoye tonight in Milan 😍 pic.twitter.com/LAqByqZJXn

— kxngcardo (@kxngcardo) September 23, 2026

Big fan of Okoye here, but if he comes late to camp again, I will be rooting for Okonkwo to start and probably be made the first choice going forward.

2026 and SiMoses still makes super eagles roaster. We never really serious.

Though missing out on the world cup is already a norm for us, I just have to remind us that if we depend on this midfield and the likes of Simon, we will also not smell the 2030 world cup.


Chelle should prioritise Yah, Ugochukwu, Iorpenda, Iroegbu, Francis Onyeka and Ozoh. Our midfield depth is so shallow and average. Kudos to him for bringing Nwoko on board.

The left footed girl with a Bayelsa sounding name is a proper baller. I hope she maintains good fitness.

I know Ijaw names whenever I see "Wei" as a prefix.

......wei Seimeyeha

Never really been a big fan of Ajayi because he always appears jittery and always misplaces passes but, dude is playing like a veteran this season and I have to retract from calling for him to be phased out just yet from the super eagles.

elyte89:
Maybe as a staff 🙄🙄🙄,some of Una worst pass the nff we Dey complain about

Does he even look like someone that can offer anything administratively?

Dude looks like person wey go like beer and nkwobi

Papi85:
the boy Igbo gene too strong 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

He be looking like those olden days Igbo men that we only saw their photos. Same as Nedum Onuoha.

It is about time Bassey stopped this rubbish. He is not a kid no more. For goodness sake, he is the captain of his team and should learn to behave like one in all ramifications.

Papi85:
🟠⚫️ EXCLUSIVE: Hull City agree deal to sign Tim Iroegbunam from Everton, here we go!

Agreement in place with #EFC at €15m fee plus €12m add-ons.

#hcafc  owner Acun Ilıcalı keeps on investing young player with big potential, over 15 signings with more than €130m spent.

Iroegbu dey always look like person wey dey live for one typical Naija village.

Papi85:
Lazio have made an enquiry for Basel winger Philip Otele. Loan with buy option being discussed. Nothing done yet.👕

@BenJacobs

One player that caught my eyes in that unity cup.

I hope the Lazio deal goes through.

I'm amazed that some people are surprised with Obafemi Martins take in a recent interview. Some of us tend to forget that until recently, football as a career was reserved for the not so brilliant child and for the children of the poor. That aside, looking at Martins and his lifestyle one can easily tell that he is not bright. I do not believe in the money miss road concept, otherwise...but na the interviewer I blame, because why Martins of all people.

[quote author=Papi85 post=140492924]Tom Iorpenda 🇳🇬will be sighning for Swansea city🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 who play in the Championship ,he will be joining from football league one club Huddersfield Town.

Chelle and his scout team should be all over this kid. Have seen him play before and he is a lovely CAM

Not surprised he finally got a move to a championship club from league one

One to keep an eye on

Tom Iorpenda 😮‍💨🦢 pic.twitter.com/y7rHHcB7VP

— Only Swans (@onlyswanss) August 30, 2026

should make this boy a priority.

Papi85:
🚨 Info: Femi Azeez 🇳🇬

Brighton 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 steps up the pace for Femi Azeez.

The Seagulls, looking to bolster their attack after losing Minteh for several weeks, have made Azeez their priority.

The player wants to play in the Premier League. ✅

Don't know how to feel about this. I'm not a fan of two Nigerian players fighting for the same position at the same club.

Papi85:
#BREAKING: Strasbourg are among the European clubs monitoring highly-rated Peterborough attacker, Bolu Shofowoke (17), as reported by @RyanTaylorSport.

#BlueCo club have already held talks with his representatives. He possesses explosive raw pace, physical strength, and clinical finishing in the penalty box. #BlueCo #RCSA

From the English lower leagues, I think we could get enough quality young players to build a solid U23 team if we are serious.

Brentford is quite ambitious.

Sealed Sangare and now Diouf? Wow!