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maidaboi:
My boy denis has score keep the fire burning boy

He wants to go to the WC.

Napoleon55:
between IWOBI and MOSES SIMON,who starts against zambia?
@Icons,Goodjoe,Mickael2,Goldfish80,forgiveness,etc
for me i will go for IWOBI

S.Moses starts,Iwobi to replace Mikel in the second half.

After qualification,we can consider playing 2 AM's (Iwobi and Mikel).

I prefer Iwobi to Ozil because to me whenever he starts Arsenal wins or draws.

tbaba1234:
Kayserispor 3 - 1 Bursaspor

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6uXiMMh91b0

Ekoong scores again. About five months back it was Ndidi.
Nice improvent.

forgiveness:
Why is Kayode not on the list? I am suspecting foul play..

A striker is expected to score when he plays.Has Kayode ever scored for the eagles?
Kelechi was dropped to the bench after his performance against SA.

If a striker is invited to the Super Eagles team, he is expected to score.

Onyekuru was dropped to the standby list because he failed to score against Corsica and Ebuehi dropped because he handled the ball in the box in the same match.

Modified:He should bcom a regular starter and score many goals for Girona to be invited for the WC.
There is no need having a back-up who will not score when the main striker fails to score.

TheSuperNerd:
Words of a Zambian football fan ahead of the Nigeria-Zambia Cracker in Uyo

Courtesy of Zamfoot.con

Musonda says:

September 8, 2017 at 9:51 am

Beat Nigeria in Nigeria? Why do we like deceiving ourselves? Is it because they lost against South Africa? It was clear they underrated Bafana Bafana. More than five of their key players were absent in that match. Did anyone watch Nigeria against Cameroon over the two legs? They are currently unplayable at home with Moses, Mikel, Balogun, Simeon, Ighalo, Ndidi, Iheanacho, Musa and Iwobi. They are so dangerous when going forward and comfortable defending.

That Balogun is the best centre half in Africa right now. And no player in the Chipolopolo can stop Victor Moses and Ighalo. I don’t want to raise my hope. We are meeting Nigeria at a wrong time. I don’t see us winning that match, period.

Copied from http://www.zamfoot.com

This reminds me of the words of a South African journalist before the South African Match.

safarigirl:
Leicester playing a 4-4-1-1 formation

Kelechi plays behind Vardy

Kelechi as "SS", nice competition.Kelechi vs Onyekuru.Rohr should try this formation in one of our friendlies.

solonnachi:
I think Rohr wants to resurrect his coaching career with Nigeria. He wants to use Nigeria to make a global statement that he isn't a failure after all with his stints in certain African nations. He doesn't really care about the salary because he knows how the African football administrative system works with his coaching experiences in Niger etc. I heard a report that he owns a hotel in France. I don't know how true it is sha. But I think he is fortunate to coach one of the most talented national teams in Africa at the moment. If he qualifies Nigeria for 2018 world cup, I think he would be unstoppable!

Exactly,we will manage a quarterfinal finish with him.

An average Chelsea team beating Quarabag 3-0.

Nigeria and Cameroon face off at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo on Friday, in the first of two crucial FIFA World Cup qualifiers in three days.

What could the coaches -- Gernot Rohr and Hugo Broos respectively -- be thinking tactically when both teams renew their rivalry? Here are five key individual battles the bosses will be keeping in mind.

Ikechukwu Ezenwa vs. Vincent Aboubakar

Nigeria goalkeeper Ikechukwu Ezenwa could not have a trickier baptism of fire as he looks to stake a permanent claim on the Super Eagles number one jersey. The FC Ifeanyi Ubah stopper will be in the direct line of fire of red-hot Vincent Aboubakar, a striker who has already netted four goals in four games for FC Porto this season, including a hat-trick against Moreirense.

Aboubakar is not usually the most potent goal scorer for the Indomitable Lions, with 18 goals in 60 appearances, but he does pick his moments to deliver. A typical example is his AFCON-wining strike against Egypt this year.

Ezenwa needs to earn his pay on the day when faced with the very experienced Aboubakar, but with adequate cover from the defensive duo of William Troost-Ekong and Leon Balogun, he should possibly see out the Aboubakar threat.

Wilfred Ndidi vs. Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting

Two Premier League 'giants' will slug it out in a potentially decisive battle. Leicester City midfielder Wilfred Ndidi will be tasked with the responsibility of man-marking Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting, the 6 ft 3in forward from Stoke City who complements his height with pace.

In the absence of Jacques Zoua, who played a withdrawn role behind the main striker during the AFCON triumph in Gabon, Broos is likely to deploy Choupo-Moting, a player more naturally suited for the job.

Ndidi, one of two defensive midfielders to be fielded by Rohr on the day, needs to track the run and movement of the man who will play in the 'hole' for Cameroon. Failure to do so will afford both Choupo-Moting and Aboubakar an easy linkup, an outcome which could be damaging on Nigeria's defence.

Elderson Echiejile vs. Christian Bassogog

Christian Bassogog embodies the Indomitable Lions' biggest threat moving forward, and he could be in for a profitable day against Elderson Echiejile, a player, who despite earning 53 international caps for Nigeria, has never really convinced his critics.

China-based Bassogog is a player blessed with stamina, skill, and pace, qualities he will fancy using to his advantage against left back Echiejile, who is not known to be the quickest defender, and often displaying poor positional sense.

John Mikel Obi vs. Sebastien Siani

John Mikel Obi has recovered just in time from a long injury layoff to make the Super Eagles squad for this game. The veteran captain has rolled back the years in recent outings for the Super Eagles, with Rohr preferring to utilise him as his most advanced midfielder in a three-man setup, a decision which saw him score in a FIFA World Cup qualifier against Algeria earlier this year.

His fitness level could be put to test when he comes up against Sebastien Siani, a hardworking midfielder who covers just about every blade of grass on the pitch. Mikel is a player renowned for his intelligence on the ball but not his mobility, and he could be in for a huge test against the 30-year-old KV Oostende man, who only made his international debut in 2015 against Nigeria, but has developed into the driving force in the Indomitable Lions midfield.

Odion Ighalo vs. Fabrice Ondoa

Striker Odion Ighalo has been handed an international lifeline as a result of his recent goal-scoring form in the Chinese Super League with Changchun Yatai. The Nigerian forward has good memories of facing Cameroon, netting the second of his three international goals against the Indomitable Lions in 2015.

He comes face-to-face with an inspired Fabrice Ondoa in goal for Cameroon, a young goalkeeper who is the latest in the line of successful Cameroonian shot-stoppers. A major weakness for Ondoa is his lack of height, and his questionable ball distribution could be his Achilles heel.

Ighalo needs to pressure the goalkeeper at every given opportunity, which could force him to make mistakes, and the striker must ensure he is clinical when presented with even half a chance.

Nigeria vs Cameroon: Indomitable Lions’ game plan revealed
dailypost.ng Aug 31, 2017 6:27 PM

Head coach of the Cameroon national team, Hugo Broos, has given a hint of how he will set up his team against Nigeria, in tomorrow’s 2018 World Cup qualifier in Uyo.

Broos, who initially said he was targeting a point from the game and all three points in the reverse fixture in Yaounde, insists his team will play the game based on the players at his disposal.

The coach is without some of his first-choice players and has ‎warned against attacking football.

“We have to worry about stopping them from scoring before we think of scoring ourselves. Yes we are not going to defend in numbers but we won’t go all out attacking as well. It could be counter productive.

“We know Nigeria has pace in attack, we have to nullify that threat and hopefully it will work out well for us. It won’t be easy but we are not scared of Nigeria,” Broos said on Thursday.

Highlight Of Super Eagles Training – Victor Moses & Mikel Show Class But Aina Steals The Show
mobile.nigeriasoccernet.com Aug 31, 2017 1:00 PM

The Super Eagles of Nigeria are expected to round up their preparations for tomorrow’s World Cup 20V18 Qualifiers clash against Cameroon later this evening.

Owngoalnigeria.com Osas Mahawi who witnessed their open training session and also gathered reports about their close door session held yesterday brings us his reports.

1. Victor Moses Will Be Key

He has shown his class in all their training sessions, his abilities on the ball is extraordinary, and that’s keeping it mild. So far he looks the real threat in the attack of the Super Eagles ahead of tomorrow’s game.

2. Mikel Obi’s Class Is Permanent

The captain of the Super Eagles of Nigeria John Obi Mikel appears not to have lost the quality that kept him at Chelsea for ten and half seasons as he has turned out impressive performances since the start of training.

Mikel’s link up play with Ndidi in the middle was one of the highlight of yesterday’s close door session as the team perfected their strategy ahead of tomorrow’s clash.

3. Ola Aina Is More At Home As Right Back Than Left Back

The latest in the line of players who have represented other nations at youth level but opt for Nigeria at senior level. Although his debut is still in doubt as he is yet to be cleared by FIFA, he has so far distinguished himself in training.

However he appears more comfortable playing as a right back than left back during the sessions witnessed by owngoalnigeria.com. Although he didn’t do badly as a left back, it’s clear from his performance that right back is where he can be truly efficient.

Nigeria Vs Cameroon Preview : Moses & Iheanacho Key, Aboubakar Exposed, Strengths &Weaknesses
allnigeriasoccer.com Aug 31, 2017 9:33 AM
Nigeria Vs Cameroon Preview : Moses & Iheanacho Key, Aboubakar Exposed, Strengths &Weaknesses

Back in November 2016, Indomitable Lions of Cameroon’s coach Hugo Broos had said it was hard to find any weakness in Super Eagles.
The Eagles had just defeated Zambia 2-1in Ndola and Algeria 3-1 in Uyo, their first two games of the 2018 FIFA world cup qualifier and were poised to take on Cameroon who were in the same group B but were yet to pick a win, with two draws from their opening two games.

Hugo Broos had told reporters that he was lucky his team would not be facing the Super Eagles until eight months later.

''They (Super Eagles) are on a high, hard to find any weakness in them at the moment, maybe we are lucky because we don’t play them until next year.

''Hopefully we would have built up confidence to explore any weakness,'' he said.

Between November 2016 and August 2017 Cameroon played 13 games while Nigeria only played just four matches.

During this period, Cameroon also emerged Africa champions having defeated teams like Senegal, Burkina Faso, Ghana and Egypt on their way to winning their fifth AFCON title in Gabon 2017.

As African champions, they represented the continent at the FIFA Confederations cup where they drew 1-1 with Australia, lost 2-0 to Chile and also lost 3-1 to world champions Germany to crash out at the group stage.

The Super Eagles on the other hand drew 1-1 with both Corsica and Senegal, beat Togo 3-0 all in friendly games and lost 2-0 at home to South Africa in a 2019 AFCON qualifying game.

Buoyed by his team’s progress in eight months, Broos now has a new message for his 2018 FIFA world cup qualifier opponent.

''We won the AFCON trophy in style beating teams like Senegal, Ghana and Egypt in the final.

''Considering the pedigree of the teams I mentioned earlier are either better or same as Nigeria, it’s normal that if we can beat them in a tense situation like at the Cup of Nations, we should also be confident we can beat Nigeria''.

The Cameroonians are known for their robust kind of game, offer a lot in terms of physical strength and are more of a defensive unit than an attacking force.

Defender Michael Ngadeu-Ngadjui was the top scorer for Cameroon when they won the AFCON in January, he scored two of the team's seven goals in Gabon.

Since the cup of nations triumph, Cameroon have managed just five goals in seven games with FC Porto forward Vincent Aboubakar responsible for three of the goals.

Aboubakar’s attributes as listed byWhoscored.com include; ''likes to play long balls, likes to cut inside, likes to do layoffs, likes to dribble, indirect set-piece threat.''

Aboubakar is a beast when allowed to run at goal one-on-one with a defender, his pace and ability to shrug off defenders stands him out against teams like the Super Eagles of Nigeria who are not comfortable playing against physically demanding opponents.

His goal in their 1-0 win over Morocco about a month ago is a typical example of the threat he poses when given the chance to make a dash at goal.

So far this season Aboubakar has registered four goals in four games for FC Porto.

He is likely to be flanked by Christian Bassogog and Benjamin Moukandjo who both play in China.

Both are not good ball handlers but have blistering pace that could trouble Shehu Abdullahi and Elderson Echiejile who are likely to play the right and left back positions for Nigeria.

Cameroon’s defense is marshaled by Michael Ngadeu Ngadjui of Slavia Prague, and Adolphe Teikeu of Sochaux, both in their late twenties and stand at about 190cm and 189 cm heights respectively.

It will be a futile bid to go into a physical war with the Cameroonian defenders because there can only be a
winner, instead it will be wise for Super Eagles ‘coach Gernot Rohr to play players like Kelechi Iheanacho, Odion Ighalo and Victor Moses who can sneak behind defenses undetected.

The presence of John Obi Mikel is very vital in this game, because without him the Eagles struggled to create against South Africa.

The Eagles attackers should also play to earn penalties (Victor Moses our best bet).

I have no doubt that a midfield comprising of Obi Mikel, Ogenyi Onazi and Wilfred Ndidi can hold their own against Arnaud Djoum, Sebastien Siani and Andre Anguissa but what am not sure of is if William Ekong ,Abdullahi Shehu , Leon Balogun and Elderson Echiejile can afford not to make costly mistakes in the Eagles defense for 90 minutes.

Nigeria top Group B with six points after two matches while Cameroon have just two, with only the group winner qualifying for the World Cup in Russia next year.

Also, no one should celebrate Cameroon’s recent off the field issues because they have shown they can stand tough times.

In January 2017, Cameroon won their fifth Africa Cup of Nations title without seven of their regular players : Liverpool defender Matip, Allan Nyom of West Bromwich, Ajax goalkeeper Andre Onana, Guy Roland of Nancy, Andre Zambo Anguissa of Marseille, Maxime Poundje of Bordeaux and Ibrahim Amadou of Lille.

Super Eagles, if playing at the FIFA world cup Russia 2018 is not enough motivation for them to beat Cameroon on September 1 in Uyo, how about winning for late Sam Okwaraji or in tribute to Eagles’ first choice goalkeeper Carl Ikeme who has been diagnosed of acute leukemia.

Bunmi Blair

Eagles wear T-shirt in support of Ikeme.

5 things we learnt from team's training session

pulse.ng

Aug 30, 2017 3:55 AM

These are five observations made at the training session of the Super Eagles on Tuesday.



The Super Eagles had a training session on Tuesday ahead of Cameroon's game  (Twitter/Super Eagles)

23 players trained at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium on Tuesday, September 29 as the Super Eagles began preparation for their 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Cameroon.

Following the arrival of the likes of Victor Moses, Leon Balogun and John Ogu on Tuesday morning, coach Gernot Rohr had his full squad for training later in the evening.



John Mikel Obi tackles Wilfred Ndidi in training  (Twitter/Super Eagles)

The training session started with some fitness run and stretches led by the fitness coach before the players were divided into two for a game of one-touch football.

The team with the highest number of consecutive passes won the tie. After that, the goalkeepers who were working on their own joined the rest of team for a training match.

These are five things we learnt from training

1. Aaron Samuel is needed against Cameroon

CSKA Moscow forward Aaron Samuel was called up to the squad following the injury toAlex Iwobi. The forward trained with the team on Tuesday and it was clear why he is a better choice for the Super Eagles for the games against Cameroon than Iwobi.

The CSKA Moscow man was menacing in training; fast with a good left leg and a physical presence, his is the type of striker that can trouble the Cameroonians. Why Iwobi’s place in the Super Eagles is not under question, Samuel needs to be on the team more often. Well, he has to prove that he deserves call-ups like this in games.

2. Super Eagles new goalkeeping coach is seriously working on the goalkeepers

New Super Eagles goalkeeper trainer Enrico Pionetti was seriously working on the goalkeepers for most of Tuesday’s training session.

Pionetti spent most of the evening working with Daniel Akpeyi, Ikechukwu Ezenwa andDele Alampasu separately from the group.

After Akpeyi’s horror show in June’s home defeat to South Africa, Pionetti is trying to make sure the Super Eagles goalkeepers don’t suffer a similar fate.

3. Elderson Echiejile is the only left-back in camp



Elderson Echiejile  (Catherine Ivill - AMA/Getty Images)

Echiejile, it seems will be one of the first names in the Super Eagles starting XI as he was the only left-back in the camp.

During the training match that was played, it was clear why he keeps getting games for the Super Eagles.

In the training match, Tyronne Ebuehi, a right-back played in left-back for one team while Echiejile played for the other.

Judging from Echiejile's last few performances for the Super Eagles, competition is needed in that position.

4. William Troost-Ekong and Leon Balogun central defence pairing tried out



The Super Eagles had a practise match in training  (Pulse)

Rohr seems to have decided on the Troost-Ekong and Balogun pairing in central defence which he tried in training.

Although they conceded a goal courtesy ofOdion Ighalo, Ekong and Balogun played well together. They communicated well and showed signs of a good partnership.

5. New boys settling in well

The likes of Ola Aina, Anthony Nwakaemeand Ifeanyi Matthew got their first training session with the Super Eagles but they did not look out of place.

The boys hit the ground running and it was good to see.

Aina has trained with the Super Eagles squad before but with an almost different team.

23 Players Now In Nigeria Camp As Uche, Samuel, Simon, Ogu, Nwakaeme Join Team

allnigeriasoccer.com

Aug 29, 2017 1:00 PM


The Nigeria Football Federation, like their Cameroonian counterparts, are expecting only one player to join the national team ahead of their first training session on Tuesday evening.

Five players in the shape of Hapoel Beer Sheva duo Anthony Nwakaeme and John Ogu, CSKA Moscow striker Aaron Samuel, Gent star Moses Simon and Standard Liege midfielder Uche Agbo were sighted at the Le Meridien Ibom Hotel and Golf Resort this afternoon.

Anorthosis defender Abdullahi Shehu, who was in action for his Cypriot club on Sunday night, has not yet linked up with his international teammates.

Meanwhile, the Super Eagles pre-match press parley holds at the Le Meridien, Uyo on Wednesday from 1115 hours.

Ifeanyi Emmanuel

BascoVanVeli:
From wat I have seen from Kayode the boy is a beast.

Yeah,Kayode is good no doubt.He came on as a sub against SA but couldn't save us from defeat.Rohr wants to give others a chance.But that dosen't mean it's over for him.Anyone who scores among Ighalo,Nwakaeme and Aaron as a sub in Uyo bcoms a permanent member of the team.

Rohr is adding physicality to his attack but that dosen't mean the physical players will start the Uyo game.

One thing is sure our midfield combo will decide our fate.

Inviting Ighalo,Aaron and Nwakaeme is Rohr's plan "B "for the Cameroon game.

fwesh3:
We might loss this game O-2. I pray it doesn't happen

Bro,allay your fears. Our boys will do the needful.#tame the lions#

Super Eagles camp update: 16 in, 7 yet to arrive
.com Aug 28, 2017 1:00 PM
By: Collins Udeme Share:
Super Eagles camp update: 13 in, 10 yet to arrive
The Super Eagles in an official release on its social media account have confirmed the arrival of 15 foreign and one home based stars at the team's base in Uyo ahead of the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Cameroon on Friday.

According to a tweet on Monday evening, Daniel Akpeyi, Dele Alampasu, Ola Aina, Mikel Obi, Mikel Agu, Ahmed Musa, Ogenyi Onazi, Odion Ighalo, Ebuehi, Oghenekaro Etebo, Elderson Echiejile, William Troost-Ekong, Kelechi Iheanacho, Wilfred Ndidi and Awaziem are some of the foreign stars who are already in camp while CHAN qualifiers hero Ikechuckwu Ezenwa of Ifeanyi Ubah FC makes up the numbers.

Meanwhile, Super Eagles and Arsenal forward Alex Iwobi who has been ruled out of the double-header World Cup qualifiers against Cameroon has expressed his displeasure at being sidelined by injury and has also sent out words of encouragement and support to his national team-mates.

A tweet by Iwobi reads: "Gutted I'll Be Missing Our Games Due To Injury. I'm Behind The Boys ?. Thanks To Our Fans For Your Support! Let's Do Nigeria Proud."

There’s More To Cameroon Than Just Brute Strength
completesportsnigeria.com Aug 28, 2017 11:16 AM
The focus as the key Russia 2018 World Cup qualifiers approach seems to be all on Cameroon’s physical attributes.
Pretty much every Nigerian football expert who has spoken or written about the double header between the Super Eagles and the Indomitable Lions has highlighted Cameroon’s power and the need for Nigeria to match them physically.
But there is more to these current Lions than just their bulging muscles and ‘jam body’ football’. There’s a whole lot more.
Of course, the Cameroonians are physical specimens to behold, bulging biceps peeking out of their too tight shirts and their intimidating six-packs straining against the tops.
But, beyond their raw strength, these Cameroonians can play. Dem sabi football.
They were not even remotely the favourites to win the last Africa Cup of Nations in Gabon but they defied the odds, in spite of a squad shorn of almost all their big-name stars, to win the continent’s biggest football trophy.
And they did not rely on their much-vaunted physicality alone.
The Lions AFCON team played vibrant, sometimes exhilarating football. They were quick, incisive, skilful, clinical. They had power, but it was not one of their chief attributes.
They had a coach, the Belgian Hugo Broos, who trusted in youth and kept faith with the 21-year-old Fabrice Ondoa in goal along with several young players in key positions.
They had searing pace down the flanks, especially in Christian Bassogog, the left-footed right winger who was voted Player of the Tournament.
They had guile and aerial threat in attack in Vincent Aboubakar, who is extremely comfortable on the ball for one so big, and captain Benjamin Moukandjo.
They also had composure and penetration in midfield in Sebastian Siani and Arnaud Djoum.
Cameroon still have all these players – and Broos, of course – as well as all these qualities.
So, the Super Eagles should be concerned about much more than the Lions’ power.
How does Gernot Rohr deal with Bassogog’s electric pace? Can Elderson Echiejile stop the speedstar? Who will mark Aboubakar without giving away silly fouls in dangerous positions? Do Rohr and his men know if Cameroun are dangerous at set-pieces?
How do the Eagles win the midfield battle? Should Rohr go with the combination of Mikel Obi and Ogenyi Onazi that offers experience and power but little else? Or should Oghenekaro Etebo be included for his direct running and eye for goal that can unsettle the Lions? What about Wilfred Ndidi and his calm approach?
These are some of the things we should be worried about, other than just Cameroon’s raw power. ‘Power for power’ is not always the answer, even if we insist that Cameroon are all about brute strength (they are not).
Not too many years ago, we all watched in awe as a Barcelona team made up mostly of magical gnomes ran rings around giants. Lionel Messi, Andrea Iniesta and Xavi standing on each other would probably not be taller than Rio Ferdinand alone, but it was Messi who scored a header against Rio and another giant centre-back Nemanja Vidic in the 2009 Champions League final.
Messi did not need to outjump them or outmuscle them – he could not anyway. All he needed was the perfect delivery and to be clever in his movement to find space.
That Barca side that won almost everything on offer between 2008 and 2012, and again between 2013 and 2015, showed that a team should most of the time play to its own strengths.
The top scorer in the Nigeria Professional Football League is a wee fella up against Iroko tree-like defenders week in, week out but their superior power hasn’t stopped the MFM FC striker from scoring 17 goals. Mfon Udoh scored 23 in the same league in one season. He is not exactly a hulk too.
By all means scout the opposition to know their strengths, but counter them by pitting your best attributes against theirs.
If the Super Eagles’ best players are Victor Moses with his speed and dribbling skills, Kelechi Iheanacho with his clever movement and clinical finishing, and Moses Simon with his darting runs, then they should all start against Cameroon.
We should not all be caught up in the ‘brute strength’ talk because Cameroon are much more than that.
A team of lightweights with skills, guile, organisation and confidence will anyway be a match for a team of giants who only rely on their power to bully the opposition.
Didn’t David defeat Goliath? David certainly didn’t have to have Terry Crews’ chest to win that battle.

2018 W/Cup Qualifiers : Akpeyi to be examined as Mikel arrives camp today
nigeriatoday.ng Aug 26, 2017 1:24 PM

Ahead of the Russia 2018 World Cup qualifiers against Cameroon slated for September 1st in Uyo, Chippa Utd Goalkeeper, Daniel Akpeyi will be examined by the Super Eagles team doctor on arrival to the Eagles camp.

In a chat with the Super Eagles Coach, Gernot Rohr , he stated that team doctor of Chippa Utd confirmed that the injury Akpeyi sustained was not a serious one:” I spoke to the Club’s Doctor and he told me that Akpeyi’s injury was not serious.

I have confidence in him, my goalkeeper trainer Enirico Pionetti has also recommended him. Though he conceded 2 goals against South Africa but that doesn’t make him a bad player”. Rohr sated.

Meanwhile, Super Eagles forward, Odion Ighalo and Ikechukwu Ezinwa were the first players to hit the Bolton White Apartment camp of the Super Eagles.

The duo arrived yesterday while the Super Eagles Captain Mikel Obi and Daniel Akpeyi arrived camp around 9 am today.

Rohr expects a full house on Sunday however, the Super Eagles will commence light training with the few players in camp today.

Cameroon Coach Broos: We Must Take Four Points Off Super Eagles
newsheadlines.com.ng Aug 26, 2017 4:48 PM
Indomitable Lions of Cameroun coach Hugo Broos insists his team need to pick at least four points from Nigeria to stand any chance of qualifying for 2018 World Cup in Russia.

The Belgian-born tactician admitted that Cameroun face an uphill task of beating Nigeria to the World Cup ticket having started poorly, picking two draws from two matches against Algeria (away) and Zambia (home).

But he expressed confidence in the ability of his players to rise to the occasion and deliver the killer punch against Nigeria in Uyo and Yaounde.

“I was surprised by the events of the last few days in Cameroon. I do not have a comment because it does not concern me. I’m here for both games against Nigeria. I hope that these events will not disrupt or influence these two games,” Broos told Camfoot, referring to Cameroon’s FA crisis for which FIFA had to intervene.

“These are two important matches. And even after that there will be Zambia and Algeria, four important…

French-Based Striker Pulls Out Of Cameroon Squad To Face Nigeria
mobile.nigeriasoccernet.com Aug 26, 2017 1:00 PM

Angers SCO striker Karl Toko Ekambi will miss Cameroon's double header against Nigeria early next month after initially making the 23-man roster announced on Friday, August 25.

Angers SCO manager Stéphane Moulin stated at a press conference on Friday that Ekambi has been receiving treatment since Wednesday after suffering a training ground injury the previous day.

Cameroon coach Hugo Broos received the bad news after including the 24-year-old in his squad list, and he had to replace him with Union de Douala star Frantz Pangop.

Though Frantz Pangop has yet to make his debut for Cameroon's A team, he helped the so-called B team qualify for the 2018 African Nations Championship.

Broos could not count on the services of former Tottenham Hotspur attacker Clinton N'Jie for the games against the Super Eagles due to injury.

Bassogog: It’s Victory Or Nothing For Cameroon Vs “Strong” Super Eagles
newsheadlines.com.ng Aug 26, 2017 7:22 PM
Gabon 2017 Africa Cup of Nations Most Valuable Player, Christian Bassogog, has declared that the Indomitable Lions’ 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier against the Super Eagles of Nigeria in Uyo is a must win the Camroonians.

Cameroon are second in Group B on two points, four points adrift of leaders the Super Eagles who have six points.

In third position are Zambia who have one point while Algeria also on one point are bottom of the group.

China-based Bassogog, who is part of coach Hugo Broos’ 23-man squad for the double header against the Eagles, said the Lions must do everything possible to secure the three points in Uyo.

“Nigeria are a strong team,” Bassogog told FIFA.com.

“They have very good players and many of them are playing in Europe. But we must defeat them if we are to maintain our qualifying hopes. We should take the game to them. We need to fight to defeat them.

“These are matches I want to win. We are not in an ideal position but these are…

Cameroon Lose Star Forward For Super Eagles Clashes
completesportsnigeria.com Aug 24, 2017 12:58 PM
Cameroon’s hope of unleashing Clinton N’jie against Nigeria in the September 1 and September 4 World Cup qualifiers has been finally dashed on Tuesday evening after Olympic Marseille confirmed that the striker will be out for two weeks.

Cameroon.info.net reported that the country and indeed FECAFOOT had waited to know the extent of the former Tottenham forward’s injury and hoped against hope that Njie would be available for the double header with Nigeria.

But their hope went up in flames when French website L’Equipe reported that the former Spurs striker will be out for two full weeks.

N’jie was injured in last weekend’s Ligue 1 clash between Marseille and Angers which ended 1-1. N’jie’s goal seemed to have sealed three vital points for Marseille until Angers rallied back to tied the game.

N’jie is third in the Ligue 1 goalscorers chart with three goals behind Radamel Falcao and Neymar who have netted five and three goals respectively

of invited players for the clash on Friday.

Why NFF Invited Chelsea Defender Aina For Cameroon Clash, Not Cleared By Fifa

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Aug 24, 2017 9:26 AM



Chelsea loanee Ola Aina is unlikely to make his international debut for the Super Eagles when they tackle Cameroon in Uyo next Friday because Fifa has not yet approved his one-time switch from England to Nigeria.

The Hull City right back has been named in Nigeria's latest roster, nonetheless, and the Nigeria Football Federation have explained that the former England U19 skipper was called up so that he can familiarize himself with the team.

It would be recalled that Ola Aina's family friend, Arsenal's Alex Iwobi, trained with the Dream Team VI while he was waiting for Fifa to give him the go-ahead to represent the colours of Nigeria.

''Ola Aina has not been cleared yet, it is an imminent move, it is something that will happen,'' a Nigeria Football Federation staff revealed

''It is just for the player to start familiarizing himself with the system pending when he gets his clearance, that's why he was invited.

''We don't have natural right backs, we only have utility players or people we convert to play that wing but Ola is a right back.

''While he waits for his Fifa clearance, we want him to mix up with the team and see how things are done in Nigeria. It will the first time in a long while he'll be in Nigeria.''

It remains unclear if Ola Aina would honour the latest invitation to the Super Eagles, as he skipped the team's get-together in France in May because Fifa had not approved a one-time change of association

The last paragraph ended with "too crucial to try new players".


Nigeria vs Cameroon: Why Dennis Bonaventure, Dessers were not invited – Rohr

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Aug 24, 2017 4:34 PM

Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr, has encouraged Dennis Bonaventure of Club Brugge and Cyriel Dessers of FC Utrecht to keep working hard, if they want to be invited to the Super Eagles squad.

Dessers has three goals from just two games in the Dutch top flight league, while Bonaventure has four goals from the first five games of the Belgium top flight league.

Both players were, however, not called up for the upcoming 2018 World Cup qualifier against Cameroon and Rohr has explained why.

“You can’t have everybody in the list at the same time, but I can confirm to you that the form of Dessers and Bonaventure has not gone unnoticed and they will definitely get their chance,” Rohr’s aide told Owngoalnigeria.com.

“Mikel Agu and Anthony Nwakaeme even John Ogu are good examples of players who kept on doing their best for their clubside leaving the coach ‎with no option than to call them up.

“All what Dessers and Bonaventure need to do is to keep working hard and they will definitely be rewarded very soon. We have games coming up but the Cameroon game is too crucial to try new players.”

2018 WCQ: Injury stops Cameroon star ahead Eagles' clash
.com Aug 21, 2017 1:00 PM
By: Ayodeji Tunde Share:
Cameroon
Cameroon’s Indomitable Lions will not enjoy the services of their USA-based star, Ambroise Oyongo for next month’s back-to-back World Cup qualifiers against the Super Eagles of Nigeria it has been confirmed.

Owing to injury concerns. Oyongo’s name will be conspicuously missing when Lions’ coach, Hugo Broos announces his roster for the two crunch matches against Nigeria this Friday, August 25, a week before they face the Super Eagles.

The Lions’ Belgian manager has decided to summon 23 players for both games, ahead of which he is expected defend his call-ups when he faces the Cameroonian media on Friday.

However, Montreal Impact defender, Oyongo, who had surgery in June after picking up an injury while on international duty, is certainly not in contention to add to his Cameroon caps.

The Lions will on September 1 play away to the Eagles, who top Group B of the qualifiers with six points, followed by Cameroon who have two points after two games drawn.

The Cameroonians will hope to get back on track with both matches, from which they hope to get at least a draw in Uyo then make the best of home advantage in the second game on September 4 in Yaoundé

ROHR'S GLADIATORS: Scorecard Of Super Eagles Stars Selected For Cameroon Battles
completesportsnigeria.com Aug 24, 2017 1:36 AM
Ahead of the crucial 2018 World Cup qualifiers against Cameroon next month, Completesportsnigeria.com’s JOHNNY EDWARD profiles the players invited to the Super Eagles squad with their club forms so far this season…

Goalkeepers:
NAME: Daniel Akpeyi
CLUB: Chippa United, South Africa
AGE: 31
APPEARANCES: 0
CLEAN SHEET: 0

The Chippa United shot stopper must redeem himself after his shambolic display against South Africa. He remains the first choice for both encounters in Uyo and Yaounde barring any last minute injury. He has not featured for Chippa United this season.

NAME: Ikechukwu Ezenwa
CLUB: FC IfeanyiUbah
AGE: 31
APPEARANCES: 18
CLEAN SHEET: 9

The FC IfeanyiUbah keeper will probably only get a chance to make his debut for the Super Eagles if Daniel Akpeyi sustains any injury. The CHAN Eagles skipper is a capable replacement if the coach on the day picks him.

NAME: Dele Alampasu
CLUB: Feirense
AGE: 21
APPEARANCES: 0
CLEAN SHEET: 0

Dele Alampasu has been promoted at his Portuguese club as the second choice goalkeeper but he remains the Super Eagles’ third choice goalkeeper and may not feature in the double header against Cameroon except the unthinkable happens.

Defenders:
NAME: William Troost Ekong
CLUB: Bursaspor FC, Turkey
AGE: 23
APPEARANCES: 2
GOALS: 0

William Troost-Ekong is gradually establishing himself as a stalwart in the Super Eagles defence line. The Bursaspor defender has featured in the two games his club has played so far this season. Ekong’s defensive capabilities will be tested in both legs against Cameroon with the likes of Christian Bassogog and Vincent Aboubakar leading the attack for the Indomitable Lions.

NAME: Abdullahi Shehu
CLUB: Anorthosis Famagusta, Cyprus
AGE: 23
APPEARANCES: 1
GOALS: 0

Abdullahi Shehu is one of the most consistent players invited to the squad in the last one year. The defender’s versatility cannot be ignored and his overall performances in the games he has featured in have been very encouraging.

NAME: Leon Balogun
CLUB: FSV Mainz 05, Germany
AGE: 27
APPEARANCES: 0
GOALS: 0

Leon Balogun’s return to the Super Eagles squad is a great boost to the team but is he fully fit to replace Chidozie Awaziem who stood in for him in their defeat at home to South Africa? If fit Balogun remains the best defender Nigeria has at the moment.

NAME: Tyronne Ebuehi
CLUB:ADO Den Haag, The Netherlands
AGE: 23
APPEARANCES: 2
GOALS: 0

He is yet to make his debut for the Super Eagles in an official game and he must churn out an superb performances in training to bench preferred choice Shehu Abdulahi.

NAME: Elderson Echiejile
CLUB: Sivasspor FC, Turkey
AGE: 29
APPEARANCES: 2
GOALS: 0

Elderson Echiejile is the only recognised left-back named in the squad against Cameroon. Echiejile is not as quick as he used to be in the past but his wealth of experience playing in big games will come in handy for the Super Eagles next month.

NAME: Chidozie Awaziem
CLUB: Nantes FC, France
AGE: 21
APPEARANCES: 3
GOALS: 0

Chidozie Awaziem had a day to forget on his debut for the Super Eagles in their 2-0 defeat to South Africa. Since his move to French side FC Nantes, Awaziem is gradually developing and Gernot Rohr will have a big decision regarding starting with him against Cameroon or recalling Leon Balogun who is yet to kick a ball for FSV Mainz this season.

NAME:Ola Aina
CLUB: Hull City, England
AGE: 21
APPEARANCES: 3
GOALS: 0

Ola Aina is a big prospect for the Nigerian senior national team. The Chelsea full back joined Championship side Hull City on loan in search of regular playing time and so far he has featured in all three games for the Tigers this season, but it remains to be seen if he will be cleared by FIFA to represent the Super Eagles.

Midfielders:

NAME: Mikel John Obi
CLUB: Tianjin Teda, China
AGE: 30
APPEARANCES: 6
GOALS: 1

Mikel’s return to the team will bring a lot of experience and stability which the they obviously lacked in his absence.

NAME: Ogenyi Onazi
CLUB: Trabzonspor FC, Turkey
AGE: 24
APPEARANCES: 1
GOALS: 1

Onazi must prove his critics wrong with a stellar performance against Cameroon to banish memories of his abysmal performance against South Africa. The Trabzonspor midfielder failed to lead the younger Eagles to victory in the absence of skipper Mikel Obi. His place will be under threat against Cameroon.

NAME: Wilfred Ndidi
CLUB: Leicester City, England
AGE: 22
APPEARANCES: 3
GOALS: 0

Ndidi performed creditably well replacing Mikel Obi in the middle of the park for the Super Eagles against South Africa. Mikel who missed the encounter due to injury is back in the team and it will be fascinating to be see how coach Gernot Rohr will line up his midfield with the likes of John Ogu, Wilfred Ndidi, Ogenyi Onazi, Oghenekaro Etebo and Mikel in the squad.

NAME: Oghenekaro Etebo
CLUB: CD Feirense, Portugal
AGE: 23
APPEARANCES: 3
GOALS: 1

Oghenekaro Etebo warmed the hearts of Nigerians with his wonderful performance for the Super Eagles in their 3-1 home win over Algeria. The former Warri Wolves star seems to have sealed his place in the squad and it will be an uphill battle for other midfielders in the team to bench him.

NAME: John Ogu
CLUB: Hapoel Be’er Sheva, Israel
AGE: 29
APPEARANCES: 8
GOALS: 1
ASSISTS:2

John Ogu has been impressive for his Israeli club Hapoel Be’er Sheva but has rarely featured for Gernot Rohr’s side. His only game under Rohr was in a friendly against Senegal in London and he was not listed in the matchday squad in their last defeat to South Africa.

NAME: Mikel Agu
CLUB: Bursaspor FC, Turkey
AGE: 22
APPEARANCES: 2
GOALS: 0
ASSISTS:0

Mikel Agu will be back-up to the midfield quintet of John Ogu, Wilfred Ndidi, Ogenyi Onazi, Oghenekaro Etebo and Mikel Obi.

Forwards:

NAME: Ahmed Musa
CLUB: Leicester City, England
AGE: 25
APPEARANCES: 1
GOALS: 1
ASSISTS:0

Musa got of the mark for Leicester City in Tuesday’s Carabao Cup fixture and he is one of the most experienced attackers listed for the crucial encounter. His pace down the flanks will definitely be a great asset for the team.

NAME: Kelechi Iheanacho
CLUB:Leicester City, England
AGE: 20
APPEARANCES: 1
GOALS: 0
ASSISTS:0

Kelechi Iheanacho has a lot to prove to many Nigerians if he does get a chance to feature in this encounter. Iheanacho, according to his club coac, Craig Shakespeare, is not fully fit and having seen just nine minutes of action in the English Premier League, his place may be taken over by Odion Ighalo who makes a return to the team after missing the last game.

NAME: Moses Simon
CLUB: KAA Gent, Belgium
AGE: 21
APPEARANCES: 2
GOALS: 0
ASSISTS:0

Moses Simon gets a chance to prove his last performance in an Eagles shirt against South Africa was not a one-off.

NAME: Alex Iwobi
CLUB: Arsenal FC, England
AGE: 21
APPEARANCES: 1
GOALS: 0
ASSISTS:0

Alex Iwobi must improve on his last outing against South Africa, where he looked lost.

NAME: Odion Ighalo
CLUB: Changchun Yatai, China
AGE: 27
APPEARANCES: 21
GOALS: 11
ASSISTS:3

Odion Ighalo has a lot to prove on his return to the team. The former Watford star is the one of the few Nigerian strikers to have hit double figures this season.

NAME: Victor Moses
CLUB: Chelsea FC, England
AGE: 26
APPEARANCES: 1
GOALS: 0
ASSISTS:0

Regarded as Nigeria’s most prolific winger at the moment, Moses is expected to shoulder Super Eagles’ creative role from the flanks and the goal responsibilities against Cameroon.

NAME: Anthony Nwakaeme
CLUB: Hapoel Be’er Sheva, Israel
AGE: 28
APPEARANCES: 7
GOALS: 5
ASSISTS:3

Anthony Nwakaeme finally gets his chance to prove his mettle in the colours of Nigeria.

Any news on Ambroise Oyongo?

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Onazi or Etebo

Can Rohr drop Onazi?

soetanoreoluwa:
Akpeyi

Sheu/aina. Balogun ekong. Echijele

Mikel Onazi
V. Moses. Etebo. Simon

Nacho

Sub musa for Simon

Nacho for ighalo
Mikel for ndidi

This line-up will make them domitable, but your subs depends on ur score line and what u (the coach) wants from ur team.