₦airaland Forum

wirinet:
Do you want me to chronicle the many times PDP had organised sham elections in Nigeria, especially under Maurice Iwu? If it was PDP of old, we would not even be talking of a rerun in a few wards.

Under PDP votes were simply allocated to candidates with the results announced in Abuja even before collation at the collation centres.

Under APC rigging has been reduced to buying of votes and tearing of results sheets in a couple of wards.

PDP organised elections that was criticised by all international observers.

So how come Buhari was able to win Jonathan?

ChrisKels:
Nobody talks about Shehu Abdullahi anymore, is he still injured? Icon4s why are u not keeping tabs on ur no.1 RB nah?

Hey team Danjuma there is a good news for u guys. Rohr really has a genuine interest in the guy because he blvs the boy has the qualities to be a top striker with his pace, skills and good shooting ability.

Just watched some clips of Danjuma and I can say he is good. As for Rohr being interested in him, that's good news. I just hope this news is not like the one about Rohr liking Onyekuru before his maiden call-up then. We all know He doesn't fancy Onyekuru.
Danjuma will be a nice addition

komekn:
Can somebody explain why a player who is showing some good promise, nobody talks about him or considers him. He is playing senior football not youth football. but is largely ignored, WHY ❓

But when a player who has played mainly youth football and has been in Europe for two seasons. Scores his first senior goal . There is euphoric explosive celebration and accolades left right and center, that he has ARRIVED.

Is that not hypocritical double standard and bias ❓

Who is this your player that is playing senior football but is being ignored. Don't mention Dominic Iorfa pls

Joebie:
My second paragraph explains my position clearly. I know you are intelligent enough to get my overall point.
If you have not performed well enough, what is the point declaring? If you have performed well enough, shouldn’t your performance attract the coach?

I think the normal thing is to declare first so that the coach will know you are available especially if you are already junior international of another country. My Opinion.

tbaba1234:
Otigba was the most blatant one. He certainly deserved a chance to prove himself.

You can give valid reasons why some of the others were not considered.

I agree with you, Otigba should have been called as at that time. Where I beg to differ is when we speak against players openly declaring for us with the argument that we will value them less if they do so
If you are good, you are good; No be go come

If Seyi Ojo can prove to be as good or better than the RWs we have on ground (thank God, Kalu is in the same ligue 1), he will be invited regardless of this declaration. Rohr no get conscience ni?

tbaba1234:
At the time, Otigba declared for Nigeria. He was as good as the other options there. He was playing regularly in the Eredivise and rejected an invitation from Hungary. At that time, he deserved a chance. Our defenders were Oboabana, Egwueke, Omeruo and Yobo. Otigba would have been able to compete.

Balogun did not declare publicly. He was called by Keshi.
Moses was convinced by Siasia.
Aina did not declare publicly.

Sometimes when a player publicly declares the intention to play for Nigeria. They are ignored even when they are good enough to compete.

WE are using Otigba as an excuse. I think he was just not lucky. Also you have to respect the preference of the coach at helm of affairs then. Apart from Otigba, is there any other "good" FB player that was ignored SIMPLY BECAUSE THEY DECLARED?

ChrisKels:
Otigba and Dessers aint good enough. As for Deji, the only thing delaying his invite is his lack of games for the first team. Deji has never played professional football bfor so it will be stupid inviting him now to the super eagles. As for dessers, it is not as if he is setting the Eredivisie on fire. He even started today and was poor, got subbed off earlier than supposed

I agree with you. If you are good enough i.e as good as or better than the ones on ground, you can't be ignored no matter what

forgiveness:
Sheyi Ojo: England U20 World Cup winner open to representing Nigeria


By Oluwashina Okeleji

Sheyi Ojo helped England beat Venezuela 1-0 in the 2017 Fifa U-20 World Cup final
England Under-20 World Cup winner Sheyi Ojo says he would consider playing for Nigeria at senior international level - if the West African country came calling.

The 21-year-old, who is on loan at French club Reims from Liverpool, is eligible to play for the Super Eagles because his parents are Nigerians.

Under Fifa rules he can switch allegiances because he is yet to play for the senior side.

It's starting to get to the time where I have to start thinking about my future. And of course, if Nigeria were to call me now it would be an honour.


"To be honest, I don't know much about it (Nigeria interest), but if they call me I'd be honoured to go to Nigeria," Ojo told BBC Sport.

"It's obviously a massive nation. I'm just really focused on club football at the moment, but I'm excited for the future, both club and country.

"My parents are originally from Nigeria as well, so they know a lot about it. They've always been keen on the idea [to represent Nigeria] but so far I've mainly been focusing on club football.

"It's starting to get to the time where I have to start thinking about my future. And of course, if Nigeria were to call me now it would be an honour."

Ojo played five matches including the 1-0 win over Venezuela in the 2017 Fifa U-20 World Cup final to help England to their biggest international title since 1966.

Nigeria have previously succeeded in snapping up former England youth internationals like Sone Aluko, Victor Moses, Shola Ameobi, Alex Iwobi and Ola Aina for the Super Eagles.

The three-time African champions are also close to persuading Everton striker Ademola Lookman to play for them rather than England.

Sheyi Ojo is currently on loan at Reims in France from parent club Liverpool
Ojo, who joined Liverpool from MK Dons as a youth prospect in 2011, would love to join such an illustrious list.

"Of course, if I was to get selected I'd definitely think about it, I'd never turn down Nigeria," said Ojo.


"I'm from Nigeria originally so it'd be an honour, likewise with England as well. If I keep doing well, opportunities will come by for club and country.

"It's not really something I'm thinking about at the moment but you never know what could happen in the future."

For the moment, Ojo who has one goal in 13 appearances for Liverpool's senior side, is focusing on establishing himself with Reims.

After loan spells with Wigan Athletic, Wolves and, last season, Fulham, where he scored four goals in 24 appearances for the Cottagers, he opted for a challenge outside England to prove himself.

"Obviously, Reims has given me the opportunity to play regular football and I am pretty excited for the season, so hopefully it will be a good one," he added.

"The main aim is to use this as a platform. It's up to the Liverpool manager to give me the opportunities. I feel like so far I've done what I can to get the opportunity, obviously it hasn't come.

"Hence, why I am on loan and hopefully after this loan spell you never know what could happen. Opportunity could arise next season.

"I have some goals of my own, but I'll keep it to myself. Now it's just to help Reims do as well as they can. The main focus is to do well, shine as much as I can. Just to showcase what I can do in France and all around Europe."



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You are welcome. But I'm more interested in Ebere Eze. We must not lose that boy

Iheanacho scores

BascoVanVeli:
You didn't have to include Nwakali, you had made your point.

Lol

safarigirl:
so, he just raised his hands, but the whole internet is slamming him for raising his hands in excitement?

Go and watch full match mbok. Slayforever can bury his head wherever

No need watching the full match since he was slamming bottles for the whole of 90 minutes.
A few seconds video capturing the moment has described the incident

SlayerForever:



He slammed his bottle in frustration and so what? Please please please don't try to rubbish Salah with such tripe you typed earlier. Even from a pathetic continent as you said he is the 3rd best player on Earth at this time,identity with his effort or pass. What rubbish.

According to a video I watched, he raised both hands (in excitement I guessed) after Firmino's goal before being filmed slamming his bottle

Unlimited22:
Just saw a rerun of our 2007 U17 victory.
RIP Yemi Tella.

That generation (of players) was a scam

abbeyty:
When would all these crusades and prayers start working on Nigeria for real? Thousand of crusades and prayers hold every month by difference churches still the country is still a sh**thole

The Crusades will start working when people start practising what they are being taught there
BTW, have you started?

Allegations of vote buying is dangling around the forthcoming NFF elections with as much as #5million promised-a-vote to ensure that Pinnick and his executives are returned to office

tbaba1234:
Niger has filed a complaint against Nigeria under 17 for having a player whose passport had expired as part of the team.

The player with the expired passporr did not play the match and his passport expired after the tournament started.

Good News
Niger's protest has been thrown out for lack of merit

Second goal?

Joebie:
Solanke and Ilori have just declared for Nigeria

This joke isn't funny bros

Not watching. Following it on a live score

Game is on. 23 mins. 0-0

tbaba1234:
Lookman is currently with England under 21. Any announcement will come after their games. Until, he officially announces, best to have a bit of skepticism.

Abi o. This one that it is only two website carrying the news (one of which is owngoal). Added to that, they got their info from unnamed sources.
Let's just wait for an official announcement.

charlesemeka85:
Former Kenya coach Amrouche adds that the South African clash was a tougher game he used to prepare for the Super Eagles.

“When we’re back home we’ll find a DVD and see what happened. I brought something new, it’s not easy,” Amrouche revealed in his post match interview after the game against Bafana Bafana on Saturday.

“Believe me, I would rather play Nigeria than Bafana, because I have experince playing against Nigeria and for me Bafana have fantastic players and its not easy playing South Africa.

“For me, I’m ready for Nigeria. If they want to play the two games in Nigeria it’s ok. If they (Nigeria) believe on juju too much or God but its not easy to play South Africa I stayed long night thinking of how to stop Percy Tau, Keagan Dolly, Vilakazi and Vincent Pule and those that did not play today.”

The Mediterranean Knights have played their home games in the World Cup and Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers in Mali, Egypt and Tunisia over the last five years due to the unrest in Libya

I think this guy was the one in charge of Kenya when they nearly beat us in Calabar before we drew courtesy of our late Equalizer during the reign of Keshi.

That match must be giving him hope. Time Will tell

According to Complete sports......


"Seychelles head coach Gavin Jeanne has had a tough time preparing for this game as some of his players were not released from work."

BascoVanVeli:
Starting XI

I thought Ahmed Musa reportedly doesn't want to have anything to do with Eagles armband again

Pls what's the real starting lineup like?
It's less than 3 hours to go

On the Golden Eaglets.......
Just my thoughts......

Many are praising Manu Garba because the golden eaglets are almost thru. I wonder if we hailed him when he failed to qualify for the last edition.

Success indeed has a thousand fathers

tbaba1234:
I think Idowu will play right back and collins will play left back.

That would be nice

forgiveness:
It seems the national team is not open to all Nigerians because in a normal society they should be replaced.

So that we can fault the quality of the replacements and shout tribalism and bribery at work Abi?

komekn:
Big Sam didn't take one kobo, not one penny exchanged hands. But he was talking about how you can circumvent the rules and sharp practices to gain advantage. He did not say he took any bribes but in the conversation it was implied.

In England it's not enough to be honest you must be clearly seen to be honest. Sam Allardyce put his integrity to question and compromised his position.

He had to go as a result.

Salisu was caught RED HANDED he clearly took the money

But is anybody SHOCKED nothing whatsoever has happened to Salisu, he should be facing a life time ban and criminal prosecution.

But you know, " This is Nigeria "

A lifetime ban would have been too much
Considering the case, I think a sack and the one year ban would have been fair IMO

Icon4s:
Now the issue still is why would they always start the league late all the time. Serious leagues all over the world end before the Summer break.

OK watch out and see, rather than to start a new season in earnest they will remain inactive till February next year.

And what happens to the NNL? Are they also going to end abruptly so that they can immediately promote the top 4 teams in case the NPFL would want to start a new season immediately? Cos the new NPFL season cannot start without the newly promoted teams from the NNL.

I really feel sorry for those 4 teams that will be relegated. They probably thought they had 14 games to fight for and remain in contention.

This is a record breaking mess. Unheard of anywhere in the world.

And as for that man called Giwa and his scout master Dalung. May the God of Nigerian soccer judge them both.

Reports in some quarters has it that no team would be relegated for the 2017/2018 season. Four clubs will be promoted from the second-tier, Bet9ja Nigeria National League to form a 24-team 2018/19 season, which will be abridged into two groups of 12 clubs each.

ChrisKels:
Better luck next time my boy, for Thiery Henry to have given u the PK role says alot. Bar the miss, the boy bossed the game

I don't Thierry Henry's appointment has been confirmed. Heard that would be on Wednesday