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Looking at it from a logical standpoint Nigeria has infrastructure deficit that would take Billions of dollars to fix.

The unfortunate reality is if we plug all the corruption holes and/or Nigerians become overnight saints we still don't have nearly enough revenue to fix all our problems.

So what are the options? Don't borrow maintain fiscal discipline that would drive down debt but won't likely grow your economy because you're unable to invest in infrastructure that would stimulate productivity.

Second option borrow so you can fund needed infrastructure but on the downside there's a risk a substantial part will be stolen while adding to your national debt.

No straightforward answers.

Added to that the irresponsibility of many Governors especially in the North. While the Enugu State Governor is building infrastructure and the Abia government is clearing debt the one in Kano decides mass marriage is the best thing not forgetting sponsoring Hajj.

izzou:
They saved subsidy, increased allocations, and borrowed X5 of what they saved.

I was looking at the debt FCT is in. Wike don borrow wetin the next 5 Ministers no go fit pay back.

At this point if you can't get a team in European top leagues it's better to manage MLS and Saudi in that order instead of wallowing in Turkey.

Yusuf seems to have turned the corner career wise.

Papi85:
he should return to Europe

Remember our discussion the other day?

https://x.com/SaharaReporters/status/2090394089741037668?s=20

lovewins:
This may be used as an addendum and not the main strategy. The reason for this is, first, it is a longer process without a guaranteed outcome. The only way feasible way to use the law as a tool they get them out of office is indicting them of financial related crimes and this sadly is very difficult to prove particularly if the NFF can show proof (which they can because they've gotten smarter over the years) of an audited account. It's why they couldn't get Pinnick too even though they tried. The EFCC also has an abysmal conviction record with their corruption cases. I saw years ago that they don't even get convictions up to 20% of their cases. So the incentive to fight the cases in court is there for the NFF folks and they can also play the long game and just wait out the current administration as they can keep the court cases going for 6+ years while they remain in office.

Also no 2 is even the easiest if you ask me. That's because the FA chairman position is 100% political. That is they are appointees if the state government and the president currently has 33 of them in his party. He can easily instruct all state governor to appoint anyone if his choosing who will in turn work with his team go get the desired outcome.

There's no state governor I know in this country who will go at logger heads with the president because he wants them to sack their current state FA chairman. There's literally none.

Pep and Liverpool also won the league during Arteta's worst era.

Two can play that game

princeabdul:
Arteta won the league in pep's and Liverpool worst era.

I'm just happy all this meltdown happened last season when Arteta won the league if not revisionists would have been yapping that Arsenal only won the league because Pep wasn't there.

TheSuperNerd:
This was just last season.

It was the day they lost 2-0 to Leverkusen last year on November 25, 2025 in the 2025/26 UCL League phase at the Etihad.

He even foretold the coming of Maresca (without namedropping).

Man City's Docuseries, Beautiful Obsession is a good watch.

Number 2 looks straight forward however getting the Governors on board might be tricky cos we've had government's in the past where majority where from the same party as the President yet he couldn't influence the appointment of state FA chairman.

When I mention EFCC it's not necessarily to get to court or acquire a conviction just to let the persona in the glass house know that they have overstayed their welcome and government is prepared to deal with them seriously if they don't play ball. Like Yoruba's say sometimes you use madness to cure insanity.

lovewins:
This may be used as an addendum and not the main strategy. The reason for this is, first, it is a longer process without a guaranteed outcome. The only way feasible way to use the law as a tool they get them out of office is indicting them of financial related crimes and this sadly is very difficult to prove particularly if the NFF can show proof (which they can because they've gotten smarter over the years) of an audited account. It's why they couldn't get Pinnick too even though they tried. The EFCC also has an abysmal conviction record with their corruption cases. I saw years ago that they don't even get convictions up to 20% of their cases. So the incentive to fight the cases in court is there for the NFF folks and they can also play the long game and just wait out the current administration as they can keep the court cases going for 6+ years while they remain in office.

Also no 2 is even the easiest if you ask me. That's because the FA chairman position is 100% political. That is they are appointees if the state government and the president currently has 33 of them in his party. He can easily instruct all state governor to appoint anyone if his choosing who will in turn work with his team go get the desired outcome.

There's no state governor I know in this country who will go at logger heads with the president because he wants them to sack their current state FA chairman. There's literally none.

Number 2 will be hard no doubt. I think a modified form of what GEJ did through his then DG of DSS should be adopted.

Using the EFCC, Gbaja, NSC, and DSS strong arm the Gusau led that in no uncertainty terms his reelection alongside his exco will not be acceptable and if they decide to go ahead they will be heavily prosecuted for non football related offences which I'm sure the aforementioned agencies will dig up. A bit of carrot can also be deployed with the promise of a soft landing in the form of a political position outside football leadership.

What is certain is that a once and for all intervention has to take place.

lovewins:
I made these suggestions October last year on how the President can best navigate the NFF conundrum without necessarily being in breech of FIFA regulations. Not sure that's possible now with the election a few months away and the current board determined to give the government a fight, but this is still the most viable option in my opinion.

Omo if you see the way my eyeballs nearly commot for socket

So na true sha!?

If Victor does arrive at the Emirates abeg Arteta should give him serious warning to tone down his off-field activities especially his habit of inviting yeyebrities & influenzas like Carter, VDM, and the likes to come watch him play.

Modified it's fake news sef I for say

Papi85:
🗣️ 𝗠𝗔𝗝𝗢𝗥 𝗕𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚: Arsenal have submitted a €90m bid to Galatasaray for Victor Osimhen says David Ornstein.

🗣️ David Ornstein: "Arsenal have internally submitted a €90m bid for Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen, the player is keen on joining the premier league champions"

"Galatasaray are still considering bid and talks are progressing well"

You raise great points.

For the NFF presidency I suggest we go a bit out of the box by going for a private sector person with administrative acumen.

Still think we need a foreign manager for the women's team but the Nigerian assistant will understudy the manager and then take when their contract is up.

Franktom247:
I think Emenalo and Seyi are more known for the technical side of the game rather than their administrative side

I feel Mikel talks too much and could easily cave into pressure

If I will throw up a name for the NFF president I will suggest Mr Godwin Enakhena that is if he will be given a free hand to operate but he has insisted he is not interested in the position.

And as for the women coaching position let us go get a former Nigerian international like say Omagbemi and give her the right support and facilities she needs and try to also involve or blend older senior female internationals to speak with the girls

Really heartwarming seeing the outpouring of love and appreciation being shown to Awoniyi by teammates, supporters, and the owner of Nottingham Forest.

Taiwo on his own is a top guy and deserves his flowers that said European Clubs as ruthless as they can be know how to appreciate a player.

Contrast to here when a player died and the club couldn't even postpone preseason games in his honour.

It is well.

TheSuperNerd:
In their first season back in the EPL in 2022/23 after so many years in the lower tiers, it was Awoniyi who scored their first EPL goal on their EPL return. His goals also helped them in a relegation battle. He is one of the reasons Forest stayed up that season (2022/23) and the following season (2023/24) till they gradually became a mainstay team in the EPL for 4 seasons heading into their 5th consecutive EPL season now in 2026/27.

Awoniyi is a cult hero at the City Ground and deserves such a send off and even more.

For those interested in keeping up with the Osun State Governorship results.

https://www.inecelectionresults.ng/elections/6a7f788adcbc755a763f082a

Great news praying for an injury free goal filled season.

Leaves Aina hooks up with Frank the Tank.

https://x.com/FabrizioRomano/status/2088655284415672399?s=20

Papi85:
🩵🤍 EXCLUSIVE: Coventry City agree deal to sign Taiwo Awoniyi from Nottingham Forest, here we go! 🇳🇬

Club to club agreement done, permanent move and also understand medical is now ongoing.

New striker for Frank Lampard. #ccfc

@mostob any credence to the Osimhen to Arsenal rumors abi na usual transfer nonsense stories?

God knows he would have had it coming.

ChrisKels:
I can't be the only one who wants Osimhen to run into a guy that will beat him up like a kid make his mind dey am small. I have had enough of his nonsense.

Doc you raised logical counter points to what D'Law initially argued however where you went off tangent was using accusatory language against him.

People will always hold contrary opinion especially on this thread but knowing how to disagree amicably is what stands us out as adults.

Sometimes I throw light hearted jabs at Charles, Warri Southgate, and Forgiveness but we still coexist and give our opinions.

Let's allow peace reign bro.

TheSuperNerd:
I will not stand by and watch blatant ignorance take root no matter who spills it.

Days ago during the U20 Wafu B semis, folks here were not even interested in the team and when CIV went 1-0 up we started reading nonsense like we hype the players too much. What sort of ignorant statement is that?? It was clearly an attack on the simple efforts of covering of our young talents.

Now the same thing is being attempted via the "no wonder people say we hype our players" all because I evidently debunked a clearly false assertion with facts.

False statements will never be allowed to stand in this thread. If any adult feels like they wanna establish an opinion about Nigerian football, better do proper research before spilling, because I am right here to proof read it as false or true. Finito.

If they cant handle being told they made false assertions then they are unteachable egoistic crybabies. Period.

Hull will most probably get relegated but Azeez would have a great platform to showcase his ability and hopefully getting a bigger move season end.

TheSuperNerd:
Oh wow. 18M Pounds package... Millwall please accept but they may hold out for 20Million.

If everything goes to plan God willing she should be ready to cook in 2028.

PDPGuy:
Omo, Miracle Ezechukwu is proving to be, indeed, a miracle discovery for our women sprints!!

See speed nau! At this rate, her PB would eventually hover around 10.71s in the flat 100m.

Like someone said maybe one day they should leave Victor to do what he always threatens to do.

After 6-8 months ban him eye go clear by force.

Papi85:
Even for friendly match? 😳😳😳

Osimhen really hv to grow up. We all know say na Lagos thug but he ought to hv outgrown this nonsense a long time ago

Lagos thug ko!

Good work out.

Pros:

Was heavily involved in the attacking third.

Showed glimpses of his dribbling ability.

Wasn't barged off the ball easily

Cons:

Too one-footed needs to improve his right leg or he will become predictable to mark

First touch slightly off

Looked lightweight which is to be expected given his slight frame. Will improve with age and bigger muscle mass

Shoting also needs work

All told decent debut

Papi85:

Zadok Yohanna vs Roma today. pic.twitter.com/AAHijVE2Gd

— Naija Ballers (@9ja_Ballers) August 8, 2026

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Nah bro I disagree look at the replay again Uche was trying to lift the ball over the on rushing defender who recklessly had his studs shin high.

Yes the ball was there to be won but the defender with his lack of care has cost a fellow professional time out on the sidelines for only God knows how long. That's if he will be able to play at professional level again.

JohnBullMySon:
Not excusing the defenders careless move but Chrisantus decison to attempt lifting the ball in that final moment is the most obvious reason for that injury.

Watch closely, at the point where he saw the defender coming in for the sliding tackle, he planted his left foot and attempted that lob with right, putting him in a bad position on contact with the defender.

Knee related injuries (ACL) usually happen with a planted feet.

I think the defender was oblivious and confused at first, maybe even thinking that he went down too easily. He was drawing a foul with the tackle sha but did not anticipate that Chrisantus will try to raise (chip) the ball. The touch on his end might have then felt light.

I fully endorse this. Everyone will learn biology by force.

izzou:
I love the drama that is brewing in American Basketball.

Since the WNBA is allowing transgender players to compete with real women, former NBA players have declared their interest to play in the WNBA

Royce White has threatened to take legal action if he is not allowed to play in Women's basketball

Since the WNBA cannot define who is a woman, the men wan help dem learn definitions by force

I'm against online bullying but that id**t would absolutely be deserving of Nigerians tracking down his social media handles to hurl abuse.

Tackle had no justification whatsoever.

Instead of showing remorse you now raise your hands up that what?

Feel really bad for Chrisantus after the horrid season he's just endured through no fault of his.

Pray he gets the necessary support physical, emotional, or otherwise to come back from what will look like a very long layoff.

mostob:

Why exactly are you going into a tackle like this in preseason The annoying part is him acting like he didn’t even touch him wtf pic.twitter.com/rpbrRWWSwB https://t.co/gv2FlqVevE

— Fola (@manlikefola_) August 8, 2026

The guy's a big f*****l
He was even pretending.
Very heartless soul

Jude may have made money for them as a group but no doubt he brings out the worst in them.

Very sad.

raumdeuter:
Dont believe every story on the surface, when Jude comes to say his own side, he will say something totally different

Chief if sey na series I go subscribe watch am!

Family dynamics always tricky.

semid4lyfe:
Not just the verbal story telling bro. The way the guy emotes ehn.

Hin go dey talk quietly, then suddenly raise hin voice and when hin wan talk some kind things e go be like say dem too heavy for hin mouth, and hin wan choke on top the emotions. Next second hin dey sob.

Such depth of emotional range.

Dude can't catch a break

Hope he makes a quick recovery

https://x.com/SSE_NGA/status/2085716428527722857?s=20

Definitely need an additional body at the back.

He will learn. Arteta will sort him out now that he's fully in the first team.

MSGAMBLE9:
Seeing White in last game and today shows he is past it for the level we are currently at..... And Dowman doesn't need to dribble everybody, he's killing our attacks

Super Eagles Defender Leon Balogun moves to Hungary.

Wish him all the best thought he had retired.

https://x.com/SSE_NGA/status/2085362851615494589?s=20

Double mtcheew. Nigerian players no fit ever make am.

jihday:
mtcheew

Moffi still has it in him to perform in top flight European football. Hamburg will be good for him.

Papi85:
Hamburg is reportedly in discussions with Terem Moffi. Sidelined from #OGCNice's professional squad, the Nigerian striker could thus find an exit door during this transfer window.

📰 Source: Abendblatt (relayed by Solamennissa X)

Sell Odegaard ke?

Dude still has much to offer.

iamoyindamola:
Sell odegaard
Sell martinelli
We are at the end result stage we should easily be favourites for all competitions
I don't know why we are on vini case when mika glots and kvara are alternative even yildiz
Next season if mumuduke, Saka and eze don't perform we should also look for buyers, we are now champions and should behave like one

Guy... imagine going pragmatic against the likes of Brentford, Everton, and Brighton teams we should be peppering properly.

The other good thing I see about this Bruno signing is that it would allow Rice to advance further forward. Don't be surprised if this season turns out to be Declan's most prolific in front of goal even though he will play fewer games.

mostob:
Bro... Any stubborn team wey pack useless bus, wipe them better shots. If dem block am, move the ball to the wing and whip in dangerous crosses. All these sideway passes won't benefit us much. If push comes to shove, we can always come back to our original tactic.

As Gyokeres dey fight gidigbo for wing, make Saka and Martinelli occupy that CF. Enough of the fixated positions type shii.

The tension i absorbed last season especially that last 10 games, only exciting football fit comot am.

I'm caught in two minds about Martinelli.

I personally think he's reached his ceiling and won't improve the team by much, but I can understand his impact as a super sub.

If for some crazy reason we're able to secure Vini then Gab will definitely be leaving.

Squad looks almost set, however the Oliver Twist in me still thinks we need backups for RB and LB. An additional forward wouldn't be shabby either.

mostob:
Arteta needs to let go. He has been holding the break for too long. Now that the 98% of the squad are fully on board with his philosophical foundation, he needs to trust them more and just let them do their thing. I'm saying this because of how our current squad is...the confidence is high and no pressure for now, at least not like before. I need them to explode. If they do, the league will feel it.

And.... Martinelli should stay please