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The Deutch is sodomising our brothers from the coast of ivory, real bad. 5goals to nil, it would have been worse if Robben and Janssen had been more team players. What happened to the elephants? Could this be another Wilmot factor playing out?

Mickael2:
you do have a point. I mean Bologna and Wolfsburg aren't too different from eachother, they both barely survived relegation but the case now is that when Bologna started fighting against relegation they called on Orji Okonkwo while Oshimen was still choping bench at Wolfsburg, if I talk now some cry babies will start talking about Iheanacho

Guy I doubt u could have been any puerile than this, sorry to say that. I have kinda been keeping tabs on ur line of argument on different occasions, u have this proclivity for calling white, black just to drive home a point. Why are u like this? u think u wanna stir some people up with those silly points? but end up bringing urself to disrepute. As much as u love debates, eschew lies and preconceptions because even the youngest member of this thread is informed enough to detect lame points when he sees one. Be smart enough to stop compromising on ur integrity. Was osimhen chopping bench, abi he was either recuperating from or nursing injuries?

Youth football can really be funny, who would believe orji okonkwo would grow this fast even past his peers roughly two years after that U17 world cup? He wasn't really an integral part of that squad but today, he is head and shoulders above every member of that team bar Awaziem (who left camp before the torney)


SCORENigeria has yet again scooped that Serie
A club Bologna have turned down a seven
million Euros bid from Inter Milan for shinning
Nigeria youngster Orji Okonkwo.
Okonkwo, 19, made nine league appearances for
Bologna on his season in Europe and provided
the assist for his team’s opening goal at
champions Juventus while playing the entire
game on the final day of the Serie A.
Nigeria Olympic star Sadiq Umar, on loan from
Roma, made seven appearances for the same
team.
Bolonga finished 15 on the Serie A table, nine
points clear of the relegated Empoli.
“Bologna have turned down a massive offer of
about seven million Euros by Inter Milan for
Orji,” a top source close to the player’s agent
informed only SCORENigeria
“They have so much trust and hope in the boy
as they see him as the future of the club and
that is why they do not want to sell.”
Okonkwo has featured for Nigeria U17 and U20
teams and was a key member of the Golden
Eaglets team who won the 2015 FIFA U17 World
Cup in Chile in style.
He also caught the eye at the recent U19
Viareggio Tournament.
Orji Okonkwo has caught the eye after five-star
displays against the likes of Juventus and AC
Milan this past season

TheSuperNerd:
Here is what I got..... (originally reported in French but I had to quickly translate with the help of a translator)


FC Nantes. Awaziem et Kayembe en échange de Conceição

(English: cf. Nantes. awaziem and kayembe in Exchange for conceição)


FC Nantes and FC Porto have reached an agreement for the transfer of Sergio Conceição. In addition to a sum of money, the Canaris recover two players, a Nigerian central defender, Chidozie Awaziem, and a Belgian international, Joris Kayembe.


FC Nantes and FC Porto have reached an agreement for the transfer of Sergio Conceição. This one should be endorsed at the beginning of the week with the signature of the documents by the different protagonists. The Portuguese coach will join his club of heart and leave FC Nantes, where he had extended his contract until 2020, just a month ago.

According to Portuguese sources close to the file, FC Nantes should recover around three million euros. It should also accommodate two players in the scales. It is Chidozie Awaziem, a 20-year-old Nigerian central defender (1m89, 82kg), who essentially evolved with the Dragons reserve (D2 Portuguese) this season. The player is loaned for one year with a call option at 12 million euros.

FC Porto also drops Joris Kayembe, a 22-year-old left-winger. Belgian international, he was successively loaned to Arouca and Rio Ave (D1 Portuguese), where he played 22 games (2 goals) in 2016. The best scorer of the reserve this season (6 goals) makes, meanwhile, The object of a final transfer.

The duration of the contract is not yet known.

Source: http://www.ouest-france.fr/sport/football/fc-nantes/fc-nantes-awaziem-et-kayembe-en-echange-de-conceicao-5037477

Awaziem to Nantes would be a good movie, if he is assured of playing time in the first team. Nantes finished 7th this past season ahead of teams like lille, St Etienne, Rennes, Angers, Montpellier et al.

Icon4s:
Omeruo is not a RB.

He could probably play there against the RSA, he didn't do badly the last time he was there as a makeshift.

TheSuperNerd:
The battle against the South Africans will be mainly in the midfield department....


Dean Furman/Andile Jali/Mabunda or Makola Vs Ogenyi Onazi/Onyinye Ndidi/Oghenekaro Etebo



They also have a Keagan Dolly who will be up against Echiejile for the most parts.


Dolly plus the midfield duo of Furman and Jali are South Africa's main men....then alongside Khune too in goal.

The others ride on the waves of these four....... even Rivaldo Coetzee.


Note: I would have mentioned Thulani Serero but Baxter didn't include him on the list of invitees for the battle of Uyo.

Dolly would be up against any of these three ; Shehu, Tyrone and Omeruo. It all depends on who Rohr picks to man the RB position because Dolly operates from the left side.

Am actually relishing the battle in the midfield because in either of Agu or Onazi, Ndidi and of course Etebo, we've got combative midfielders, add to that, Iwobi's guile and technic.

OMANBALA1:
Different scenario; Isaac was born and raised in Nigeria by Nigerian parents just like Donald Duke and Goodluck Jonathan.

U just shot urself in d foot bkus ur examples and mine could go for worse case scenarios, reason is Dat d aforementioned guys are home bred through and through, yet their parents (local parents too) weren't proud enough to give them native names yet u wanna judge someone who probably has just a Nigerian parent and another white one, also was brought up abroad for going all foreign with his names huh?

OMANBALA1:
Somebody whose father is not proud enough to bear our native name or give his son a native name and you are here yapping about eligibility. You strong ooo

Are ISAAC SUCCESS, VICTOR MOSES, ABBEY GEORGE, ALHASSAN IBRAHIM etc native names ?

Mujtahida:
We are on the cusp of a new era. Even foreigners are beginning to feel the tremors (let me borrow Chrismario's word). The Coach of Corsica said as much too. So if the parents of these boys are blind, na dem sabi. Maybe they need a Dibia to sound it into them. We need all our talents - home grown, foreign born, all. Let's approach, persuade, entice and encourage everyone but who want do yanga, we free am.

This football thing is a tide. One time (as in contemporary times)it was France 98-02, then Spain 2008-2014, currently Germany. It looks like ours has come. Incidentally it has coincided with the auspicious arrival of Rohr to help us manage our usual incompetence small. And then the deal signed by NFF with Aiteo to take care of the bills of our Coaches. Who knows what the soccer gods have decreed. But the omens look good.

Chriskels says hi

TheSuperNerd:
looooollll.... you got me... ofcos I love comments like this.... they make you smile at the possibilities that lie ahead for our Football...

But Sir Chriskels... what would you give me if I told you the name of the forum?

Chai nawa oo

In DJ Khaled's voice, another one

"I've never heard of this lad, but
watching some clips of him, he looks
extremely promising. Close skills,
great dribbling, times his runs. For
6.8 million it looks like a real
bargain! Sign him up!"


"Nigeria is where it's at. I can smell a
golden generation coming."


"Nwakali looks excellent as well. All of
their first touches and ball control
stand out."

Nerd I know say body go dey sweet u wt dis comments, if u wan know d forum, give me egunje or...

Another heartwarming comment from foreigners who appreciate what we have more than we do ourselves

"He has fantastic potential imo. Great
first touches, ball control and
dribbling speed. Very skillful. Looks
very hungry, focused and determined
in his demeanor. Should totally go
for it and at that price. We could sell
Sanogo and Joel to recoup that easily.
Sanogo for nothing obviously."

Guys the world is already taking notice of this emerging tremor in this part of the world.

This comment from an arsenal forum got me... "We taking the Europa seriously or
using it for this kind of guy?
Nigeria might be where it's at. Iwobi
and the City striker are very talented
youths. All about Nigerian prospects
this GENERATION !"

The comment was borne outta argument about the prospect of signing onyekuru.

contrary to what some us were saying here about onyekururu's move to arsenal, most arsenal fans are rather ecstatic of the move after seeing his videos.

The goal race keeps getting interesting. Paul Onuachu replied onyekururu's brace with a double for midtjylland to take his tally to 18 for the season and 21 in total.

Now waiting for Kayode's reply

I feel this is the very last chance Musa has to really impress ROHR. Probably Henry has already sealed his place owing to his performance this season and would join the team with Mikel, Moses and Co, hence Musa is being reassessed, as Henry warms up to take his place. IMO

TheSuperNerd:
NEWCASTLE SET TO RIVAL EUROPEAN HEAVYWEIGHTS IN A 5 CLUB BATTLE FOR MIDFIELDER


https://cdn.footballleagueworld.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/2016-08-07T000000Z_1_MT1ACI14509335_RTRMADP_3_OLYMPICS-800x504.jpg



According to a report by Own Goal Nigeria, Newcastle United scouts were in attendance to watch Oghenekaro Etebo in action over the weekend.

Newcastle scouts watched on as Oghenekaro Etebo’s Feirense beat Pacos de Ferreira 1-0 in the Portuguese top division.
Newcastle were running the rule over box to box midfielder Oghenekaro Etebo, according to this report, ahead of a potential summer move.

It is no secret that Benitez wants to add another central midfielder to his ranks to bolster his options alongside Jonjo Shelvey.

Etebo has emerged as a top target but the Magpies face competition from some of Europe’s finest clubs for his signature.
Premier League side Leicester City are also keen on the 21-year-old with Champions League semi-finalists Monaco, Turkish giants Fenerbahce and La Liga heavyweights Sevilla weighing up a move as well.

The Nigerian international already has 8 senior caps and can also play as an attacking midfielder.


Source: https://footballleagueworld.co.uk/newcastle-set-to-rival-european-heavyweights-in-a-5-club-battle-for-midfielder/

One thing I realized not long ago is that top foreign nets quote this owngoalnigeria.com like mad unlike allnigeriasoccer.com. Seems owngoalnigeria.com is winning the battle lol

TheSuperNerd:
Nna eh.... you are thinking ahead man.... Honestly, I am happy for Tammy's omission.... at least we can now work a way to bring him in without the distraction of the U-20 WC.

But uhmmm.... some of these young lads that made it sef.... there are six of them right.... Possibly three of them will eventually turn out for us or even more than three.... who knows?

Well, for now shaa..... make we work with this one wey dey available.... Biko Rohr and Pinnick .... just give Tammy another "enticing" call.....

Hahaha Nerd, I would say England just made it easy for us.

U guys have thrown enough enticing punches already. I was tempted to join the argument but everybody really was making sense, so I decided to add to my knowledge my reading through every ink from the battle of the gladiators. That said, I stand with sir Icon4s "don't deny a kid with obviously talent the opportunity to play the game just because he cudnt pass a certain subject" but in truth, that kid needs atleast that secondary school so as to av options should he eventually fail with his football career. But already this is the trend in Nigeria, these days our youth players are plucked from secondary schools except maybe in the north... But it is really hard combining tertiary education with soccer in Nigeria but sec school and soccer really can work. To me, it ends there.

Joebie:
Make Ejaria reject am oh, if he wants an easy transition into SE. I believe he has not played for any of England's junior teams before now

Ejaria as much as I like him, still has a long way to go. With or without the England call up, I can't see him staking claim for a spot in Eagles bench now, same with Kc Nwakali. Same would have been said of Tammy despite his exploits with Bristol city this past season, but we ain't that much stocked at the front as we are at the middle. I would rather Rohr gave a all up to Azu Okey than Ejaria.

Onyedinma is good and ambitious too. He's been so neglected by England yet he keeps fighting for reckoning.

TheSuperNerd:
Okay..... no Tammy Abraham for Fifa U-20 WC....

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England List Everton Lookman & Five Other Nigerians In Final Squad For U20 WYC

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The England U-20 team have listed six players eligible to represent Nigeria in their final squad for the U20 World Youth Championship which will be taken place in South Korea later in the month.

Everton Ademola Lookman who was approached by Nigeria last month to switch allegiance, headline the Nigerians on the list which includes Liverpool duo of Ovie Ejaria and Sheyi Ojo.

Ejaria trained with the Nigeria U17 team of 2013 but failed to make the squad for the World Cup proper, he broke into the first team at Liverpool this season after impressing coach Jurgen Klopp during pre season.

Tottenham Hotspur Josh Onomah was also included while Chelsea teen duo of Dominic Solanke and Fikayo Tomori complete the list of Nigerians on the list released earlier today.


**Michael James

Source: http://owngoalnigeria.com/2017/05/08/england-list-everton-lookman-five-other-nigerians-in-final-squad-for-u20-wyc/

Really hots that a bench warmer in Solanke was chosen ahead of Tammy the goals machine but I can't tell why I'm happy it did happen this way. Pinnick oya let's play our card to sway him biko. He would be gutted by the snub and probably would now be considering his chances of making it to Russia with Nigeria.

I would want him in Corsica, Onyedinma too.

goldfish80:
The question have always been why do academies seem to export players abroad than the NPFL. You obviously came in the middle of this and didn't follow up on previous discussions.

U already answered the question, there established relationships with agents and the peanuts paid to the academies for the players.

goldfish80:
You have to understand the business model of these people. They simply rely on players sales to stay afloat. To that end they seek partnership with clubs abroad. Abuja academy have such relationship with Tresin.
They also have established relationship with agents who come to Africa for scouting. The ones with buoyant proprietors attend competitions abroad where their players are exposed to prospective buyers.

Those who get signed by NPFL clubs are released on loan. (70% of NPFL players are actually on loan from these "academies" , the loan fees are renued every season). It may interest you to know Chisom Egbuchulam is not a Rangers player, Obinna Nwobodo is not a Rangers player, even Ahmed musa was not a property of Kano pillars, Venlo paid his transfer fee to Gbs academy not Kano pillars.

These "academies " are not doing anything so special. The way they draw superlatives from you, one will think they are running a world class business model whereas, they get get their bread and butter from established relationships with agents and nothing more.

Nwokem, what's your point exactly? They ain't worth being termed an Academy or they ain't producing stars as they would, if they were better ran? U just stated how they manage to remain afloat. That's their business strategy and it has been working for them and with time, things will improve. Remember these nurseries are run by private individuals with little or no support from anywhere and whatever that keeps their ship afloat, let it sail.

maidaboi:
Who was the last nigerian player to score a hat-trick in the top 5 league in europe and which year?
Cc thesupernerd,Icon4s,thegoodjoe,forgiveness,tbaba1234,safarigirl

Na osaze odewingie na when he was still with westbrom. Kelechi's hat trick last year against Aston Vila was in a cup game.

The deals I want to see happen when the transfer window opens ; the first stanza features the players already under our bonnet while the second are those I term the "IFs", and it features players who seem to be considering pledging their allegiance to us.

1. Iheanacho as a makeweight to land Auba
2. Emeruo as a makeweight to land Coulibaly
3. Moses Simon to Monaco
4. Henry Onyekuru to Gladbach
5. Mikel Agu back to FC PORTO
6. Uche Agbo back to Watford
7. Awaziem to Liverpool
8. Etebo to Leicester or Monaco
9. Yahaya to Porto first team
10. Azu Okechukwu to either Besiktas or Monaco
11. Nwakali KC a loan move to any of the Belgium top teams.

The "IFs"

1. Onyedinma to Watford
2. Akpom with another year at Brighton
3. Osayi-Samuel to Tottenham
4. Ola Aina to a midtable team on loan
5. Iorfa to West Ham
6. Tammy as a makeweight to land Lukaku

Special mentions to guys like Moses odubajo, I pray hull doesn't get relegated, Sone Aluko, I pray Fulham secures promotion to the EPL. Kingsley Ehizibue, I pray Pec Zwole also Survives the drop, Francis Uzoho, I hope deportivo beats the drop.

To oga forgiveness alias SolankeAjagun , hopefully Roda beats the drop, and also Chelsea loans out Dominic to a midtable team or better yet, sale him to RB LEIPZIG.

goldfish80:
I didn't distort facts. I simply quoted the article which read that he played for El kaneni warriors.

Cool, but he didn't play for the Warriors, that was an error from the writer of that article. I even doubt Elkanemi juniors of Jos has any affiliation with warriors of maidugri.

goldfish80:
Interesting to know Awaziem played for Elkanemi warriors of Maidugry. Sheybi they said NPFL players no dey move to better leagues.

Awaziem never played for El-kanemi warriors of maidugri, rather, he played for El-kanemi juniors of Jos. The same nursery club that produced the likes of Moses Simon et al . This is not to contradict the fact that the NPFL does churn out Super talents but we ain't gon distort fact just to drive home a point.

As much as I am not impressed with this boy's pattern of play, I pray this deal comes to fruition.



Monaco Targets Moses
Simon
Top French side AS Monaco are in
advanced talks with Nigerian Winger
Moses Simon according to top Belgian
football site voetbalkrant.com
The French side who are having an
Amazing run in the Champions league are
focused on returning the club to the
pinnacle of world football
The top hierarchy of the club are also
aware a host of their young stars might be
whisked away over the summer and are
already thinking about strengthening for
the coming season
The French side have cast their gaze to
Belgium and have set their sight on two
stars from the Belgian league in
Anderlecths young Belgian rising star Youri
Tielemans and AA Gents dashing Nigerian
Winger Moses Simon
Moses Simon seems a certainty according
to voetbalkrant.com sources and what is
being considered is how much Gent will
want for their prime winger
The 21 year old Nigerian has excelled for
Gent this season after a short period were
he dropped form slightly and has been
instrumental in their campaign in the
Belgian Playoffs
Moses seems set to leave the Belgian
side with English side Westbrom also
interested in the star

tbaba1234:
Spurs plotting swoop for Blackpool teen sensation Bright Osayi-Samuel

https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/3391047/tottenham-transfer-news-blackpool-bright-osayi-samuel/

I read an article sometime in the past where this guy gave an interview saying he would jump at the opportunity to wear the GWG. Been following him ever since. Good thing he has been improving. He and Onyedinma haven't been capped by England at any level, this is a good time to cap tie him before that move to either of the two London giants materializes

TheGoodJoe:
You do not need evidence. It is easy to know. Osede was a Super regular player for the club. Regular for the club and became regular for the Spanish Junior teams.

If I told you Osede's contract wasn't renewed by Madrid, just like Ekpolo's at Barca, ur next point to back up this total preconception might be that their release were borne outta racism. Sir plz abjure this ya claim, in fact disavow it totally.

Osede was released because he couldn't cut it, it was never because he was impatient with anybody.

safarigirl:
I could ask same of Berisha. It's been four years and we've heard nothing

I can at least make excuses for Mosquito that he's playing somewhere in Brazil

Same could also be asked of Nassim Ben Khalifa, the attacking midfield gem of Nigeria 2009. He was so good that naija fans celebrated his injury prior to the finals yet they (the Swiss team) beat us to the trophy. Ben was on everyone's lips that nobody noticed the presence of the Xhakas and Iscos of today. He signed for Wolfsburg and has since gone extinct.

BascoVanVeli:
Na to score na him be the tin. Oscar missed 2 today.

D dubious penalty calls our league is reputed for abi? I hear U

BascoVanVeli:
Don't bring us backwards. I already thought about that before i made my comment. Paul has scored 8 league goals and Henry has 12. Henry and Stephen might be tied if we add playoffs but Stephen has the tie breaker for playing half the amount of games Henry has.

How many spotkicks has Odey scored compared to Henry and Paul?

tbaba1234:
Mikel Agu is just 23
Esiti is just 22

They are part of the future as much as Azubuike. It is difficult to make that case for Azubuike at the moment because it is a stacked position. Nwakali also needs to focus on league football for now.

The future is now bro. Those guys right there ain't any older. Agu, azu, Onazi, Etebo, Esiti all fall in the same age bracket.