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Oasis007:
Sir, because NFF is attempting to get it right, ain't mean they've been gotten it right since Time immemorial.

The Lads look their Ages, and I pray they ain't discarded by the NFF, rather allow to keep growing, developing and gelling Together.

Did I say they've always been getting it right?.
But from 2013, things have improved.
I'm still baffled when people dispute the age of Iheanacho who have played in various cadres of the national team (starting from the under 13) but keep sealed lips at the old man facie of players like Ola Aina because he is FB ( just using him as an example)

tbaba1234:
Nigeria under 15 beat Pepsi academy 3:0

Posting these pictures because in the next under 17, these boys ages would be doubted..

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DRamR9TW4AEqThv.jpg

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DRamR9RXkAQAG54.jpg

This No. 10 again

Later, when this boys reach 20 years, somepple will try to convince us that they are 30 or even more
Nigerians will always be Nigerians

Felix Uduokhai reportedly on Arsenal's radar

DrKlever:
Read your post bro, read it it again and again, ok try using glasses to read it incase you can't see. Now check yourself, do you really think you made sense

Chai!
See finishing

COOL10:
Can someone give me one valid reason why Claude Puel put Iheanacho on the bench? Apart from pace,wetin Vardy take pass Iheanacho? For me the only more technically gifted forward is Mahrez,yet Okazaki gets to start b4 Iheanacho? I don't get it. I'm trying my best to not call it favouritism or racism. He's not even on the bench!!!

It's like u don't get it. Iheanacho is not in the match day squad at all. Hard to believe nd surprising to the ears but .......the truth.

jihday:
is this bias or just oversight, nobody reported here that Tyrone ebuehi got sent off yesterday, if na goal he score yesterday we for no hear word o.

As u com report am, na bad thing? Even C. Ronaldo set dey collect red card, so what's d big deal?

Danielnino00:
I call this mere transfer speculation.....

Henry should stay humble... His current form with Anderlecht shows that he isn't a one season wonder..

I really hope Rohr takes him to Russia... If Moses Simeon who is playing in the same Belgian league can be starting games for us then why not Henry??

I believe his time will come. Remember Moses Simon has been in SE for a longer time nd so it goes without saying that he understood the coaches philosophy nd they trust him. Onyekuru needs to be patient

Mickael2:
wait, are you missing the point here? I am to believe that we are the highest scorers, we have the meanest defence and we beat the best teams around, then you are telling me that the guy that is EASILY our own best player does not deserve to be in the team? It does not make any sense, you have players there who barely had 2-3 good games, Mikel was very good(atleast) in every game and once he leaves the pitch the entire team suffered, and he added goals and preassists too

U kept drifting away from the main issue. The question is, did u watch the other players who made that ceremonial best eleven during the qualifiers. Prove by comparing them that they don't merit their spot in that team. For me, I only watched Mikel during the series but I can't say he was the best midfielder in the qualifiers since I didn't watch the others play for their national teams in other games whose efforts might have been overshadowed by the poor display of their teammates.

I wish Ebuehi start tomorrow. I want to watch him play

Mickael2:
Check these.....

Nigeria vs Zambia, 2-1 Mikel was instrumental.

Nigeria 3-1 Algeria, Mikel was instrumental, even scored.

Nigeria 4-0 Cameroon, Mikel was instrumental, even scored.

Cameroon 1 vs 1 Nigeria, Mikel was okay.

Zambia 0-1 Nigeria, Mikel was instrumental.

This is a guy that makes the team play well, if he isn't there then that list makes no sense. VicMo missed a lot of games

Though a fan of Mikel, I feel playing well in the qualifiers might not be enough to displace any of those who made that WCQ qualifiers best eleven unless if you can prove that he was actually better than the midfielders selected.

tbaba1234:
Kayode's invitation will make forgiveness a little happy.

A little happy? Abeg Wetin hin for want again. It seems his man has gotten another call at last. Let's hope he impresses the coaching crew this time around. Now Sir Forgiveness can allow us rest

Nice team list. I've never liked Kayode nd Ideye right frm their respective U20 days because they aren't clinical in front of goal to me. Would have loved to see Dessers sha

tbaba1234:
Ebuehi, Man of the match performance.

Note that he led in dribbles.. Much more expressive now

[img]http://pbs.twimg.com/media/
DMr901vVwAATiFq.jpg[/img]

Pls who has the video highlights of Ebuehi. Can't find any on youtube

tbaba1234:
I actually rate him highly but Icon4s is correct that with Aina,it might be hard for him. We will most likely see more of him in friendlies.

I think he could still make the world cup.

Ebuehi is someone I rate highly too maybe my respect for him is borne out of the fact that he declined the invitation for the Algeria game last year

Mujtahida:
I don't see Nwakaeme going to Russia jare all things being equal.

Well, I think I agree with u on Nwakaeme though I must add that all things can never be equal (that's on a lighter note)

tobsonkings:
How did United crashed at the Johns Smith Stadium to Huddersfield after 45 minutes

In case u aren't aware, this thread is to discuss our darling Super eagles team and not Man Utd

Joebie:
Rohr vindicated!

Too early for that

20 players train today as Victor Moses, Iwobi join Eagles
By admin - October 3, 2017, 7:25 pm23 0


Alex Iwobi
All 25 Super Eagles called up for Saturday’s crucial World Cup qualifier against the ambitious Chipolopolo of Zambia including Victor Moses and Alex Iwobi are now in camp even though only 20 of them trained this evening in Uyo.

Chelsea’s Victor Moses, Arsenal midfielder Alex Iwobi, Ola Aina and Simon Moses were the last to join the squad Tuesday evening and so were not part of today’s training.

Gernot Rohr supervised Tuesday’s two-hour training, which involved 20 players.

The latest arrivals are now expected to join the rest of the squad in Wednesday morning gym work and then evening training at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo.

“The two Moses’, Victor and Simeon, are already in town. So also are Ola Aina and Alex Iwobi,” team spokesman Toyin Ibitoye told SCORENigeria

“They join others in training tomorrow morning.”

Zambia are expected on Thursday from Ghana, where they set up a training camp.

The Super Eagles won the first leg 2-1 in Zambia and will qualify for Russia 2018 World Cup finals with a win on Saturday in Uyo.


http://scorenigeria.com.ng/2017/10/03/20-players-train-today-as-victor-moses-iwobi-join-eagles/

Iwobi and Moses miss Nigeria training ahead of Zambia clash


Gernot Rohr’s men began preparation for the World Cup qualifier against the Chipolopolo without the England based professionals
Chelsea’s Victor Moses and Arsenal’s Alex Iwobi were missing in Tuesday evening’s training as Nigeria prepare for their crunch encounter against Zambia in Uyo.

Iwobi, who was on target in Arsenal’s 2-0 victory against Brighton and Hoves over the weekend, was given permission to sit out of Super Eagles’ drill by Gernot Rohr – as he arrived late afternoon.

Moses, on the other hand, is yet to arrive camp despite his no-show in Chelsea’s 1-0 defeat to Manchester City at Stamford Bridge.

Moses Simon, Chidozie Awaziem, and Ola Aina completed the list of players who did not warm up with the three-time African champions.

Mikel Obi, Odion Ighalo, Anthony Nwakaeme, Leon Balogun, William Troost Ekong, John Ogu, Oghenekaro Etebo and Ikechukwu Ezenwa were part of the session.

Others include Elderson Echiejile, Daniel Akpeyi, Wilfred Ndidi, Uche Agbo, Mikel Agu, Dele Ajiboye, Ahmed Musa Ifeanyi Ifeanyi, Aremu Afis and Kelechi Iheanacho.


http://m.goal.com/x/en-ng/news/4055/main/2017/10/03/39147282/iwobi-and-moses-miss-nigeria-training-ahead-of-zambia-clash

Joebie:
prayer answered

Super Eagles Only Out-And-Out Left Back Suffers Training Ground Injury

Published: October 03, 2017
Super Eagles Only Out-And-Out Left Back Suffers Training Ground Injury
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Monaco loanee Elderson Echiejile could not complete the Super Eagles first training session held at Godswill Akpabio International Stadium on Tuesday evening.

The left back twisted his ankle as he tried to stop the ball during the first practice game that involved four players on each side, and laid on the pitch injured before he was attended to by Super Eagles medical team.

Manager Gernot Rohr had to call for a break and Echiejile was replaced by Leicester City midfielder Wilfred Ndidi when the session resumed.

For about twenty minutes, an ice pack was wrapped around the defender's ankle before it was removed by the physiotherapist.

The severity of Echiejile's ankle injury has not been determined yet as he managed to wear his boots and took part in a stretching exercise after the second practice game.

Whilst Echiejile is the only out-and-out left back named by Rohr in his 23-man roster, Ola Aina, who was not sighted at today's training session, can also operate in that role, though he is right-footed and predominantly thrives as a right back.

Ifeanyi Emmanuel

Lol.
Echiejile......Hear the word of Nigerians ; Thou shall not recover till after Zambia's match Amen

Guys, is that a wicked prayer? Lol

Joebie:
OWNGOAL update on Moses' Arrival:

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Reports gathered by Owngoalnigeria.com has it that Moses arrived Nigeria last night alongside the duo of Aina and Iwobi but had problems connecting a flight to Uyo.

He is however expected to arrive the camp of the team this night, and will be involved in tomorrow’s training session which will take place in the morning at the training pitch of the Godswill Akpabio Stadium.

So how many players are in camp now sir? .
Any update from anyone?

Icon79:
VicMo and his drama sha. Chelsea played on Satuday (and he didn't even play) what is he still doing in London? Even Alex Iwobi who played on Sunday has arrived camp.

Na wao for Victor Moses. I like him but, sometimes, his showmanship is too much. Anywayz, it all good and all would be forgiven once he can get us goals (and hopefully a penalty) on Saturday.


O pari

But who takes penalty for us given that Iheanacho might not start on Saturday

solonnachi:
But he adds colour to our games with his rainbow tricks. Lets allow him to play as substitute

Tricks?. He has only done it once if my memory serves it right but u know what matters this days is assists, goals nd bossing games (especially for a midfielder that he is)

Joebie:
Iwobi has improved, even physically. I expect him to grow to become one of the indispensable players in SE within a year time.

I agree with u sir but presently IMO he is not really Imposing himself while playing for Nigeria

Joebie:
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Iwobi is coming in tmrrw morning though I've not been impressed with him in an Eagles shirt. I was not really bothered that he won't be around when we wanted to play Cameroon.

I just like Rohr's interview. I listen to them over nd over again. My best interview was the one before the Zambia game where he said "Everybody must know it's a big responsibility for each player to play for his country, it's a bigger responsibility than to play for his club".

Also I like his mindset.....he claimed only two countries play at a very high level in Africa at the moment.....Nigeria (After the game against Cameroun)and while I was expecting him to name one big footballing nation like Egypt for example as the other team, he mentioned Zambia. Call it Mind games but I call it an humble mindset. I wish he can transfer it to our players

I came back from church to discover 4 new pages. I was happy that I was going to read some nice analysis abt SE nd Chipolopolo. So sad nd disappointed seeing Roy Keane nd Lothar matteaus

Danielnino00:
Seems like most people on thus thread are underrating Zambia already with the way they keep arguing about Mikel Legendary status, Lotha Mathus Roy Keane and now Pele

I just tire for some pple. You see a super eagles thread, nd u re bringing Roy Keane matter in there, it's either u av forgotten the name of the thread (which is an unintelligent act) or u are deliberately spamming d group.

Be careful Nigerians so that Complacency won't be your bane

adegwurulez:
Bar the Victor moses' free kick that was wrongly disqualified for offside, the last time the super eagles converted a free kick chance was moses Simon against Cameroon.

During oliseh's era, Simon was shouldered with that responsibility and he did well. If I'm correct, he's gent's free kick taker. I'd give him that role if I were the coach.

Not sure Moses Simon has scored a free kick against Cameroon bros

tbaba1234:
He is not the captain.. But he captains the team when the captain is out.

Okay. I see

tbaba1234:
Mikel had a hand in 2 goals.. one assist.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0tWS8RkMmYI

Watching Tianjin Teda Highlight, I arrived at the reasonable conclusion that Mikel's Class is top notch.
I was however surprised that he wasn't wearing the captain's armband in d encounter. Is he no longer the captain?