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AndreTAyodeji:
Rohr does not see Etebo as a LWF and he will always use him in the midfield.However,Musa starting is not a problem and me myself will start him ahead of Moses Simon because Musa is a goal threat and we need goals in the game and not needless dribbling with no good final balls.According to respected journalist Colin Udoh,Moses Simon started ahead of Musa in the S.A game because Musa was fasting and might get tired easily because he is always running.

Sir,how do u rate Musa against Senegal?

Joebie:
My take

Aina ,Nwakaeme and Alampasu starts?
Iheanacho as SS? The time for
camping is too short to change
what has been working.

Modified
With Leon,Mikel,
and V.Moses back we are good
to go.

TheGoodJoe:
But it is okay repeating the same mistakes with Echiejile, Onazi and Akpeyi.

Akpeyi is safe with Leon as CB,V.Moses plays LW to assist Echiejile.Can Rohr drop Onazi?

Famocious:
Lovely formation but I would have preferred Iwobi at the CF instead of Kelechi..
Kelechi can come in as a substitute in the second half.

Your preference "Iwobi as CF" against the African champions?

soetanoreoluwa:
Pair with who?

This is where Rohr's selection headache comes,our "mid-field".It decides whether we win or loose.

Icon4s:
Ndidi will start the game.

I'm against the Idea for two reasons,Mikel as AMF is not pacy and Ndidi-Onazi partnership.I will prefer the midfield we played against Algeria.

edi287:
Akpeyi will remain first choice for now in Rohr's eyes.
Apart from Mikel, Ogu has to be the best passer among our CMs. Sure he's not quick, but he can dictate play from deep better than Onazi or Ndidi. He should've played against SA.

I don't think Rohr will drop Onazi for Ogu.Our Mid-field pairing has been Onazi-Mikel for years.They understand each other and few days of camping can't change that.I would rather prefer Ogu -Ndidi but let's face reality .Ogu might start from the bench likewise Ndidi.The time is too short for experiments.The probability that the new invitees and Ighalo will start from the bench is very high.I don't think Rohr will repeat his mistake with Awaziem.

Icon4s:
There is a difference between distrust and hate.

This one is hate.

Just because you want Alampasu in goal. The day you quit being attorney to certain players the day you will analyse football without sentiments.

Sir,I think the competition is between him(Akpeyi) and Ezenwa.I don't see a green horn like Alampasu starting in a game of this magnitude.

OMANBALA1:
Ighalo is a quality player any day and shouldn't be written off. I will start an inform Ighalo ahead of a fluttering Kelechi. I have high hopes for Kelechi and I still believe be can become a world class but HE NEEDS TO WORK ON HIS FIRST TOUCH!

fluttering?How?

He is not Messi or CR7 but I will start him in Uyo and if his position requires physicality,I will change to a 4-4-2 with Nwakaeme.Our major concern should be "can Echiejile cope with Bassogog? We need V.Moses in LW to help him out.

Exclusive: Rohr Receives Bad News From RSA As Akpeyi Suffers Injury Ahead Of Cameroon Clash
allnigeriasoccer.com Aug 23, 2017 12:07 PM
Exclusive: Rohr Receives Bad News From RSA As Akpeyi Suffers Injury Ahead Of Cameroon Clash

Nigeria coach Gernot Rohr has received bad news from South Africa regarding the fitness of his number one goalkeeper Daniel Akpeyi, ahead of the national team's vital World Cup qualifiers against Cameroon in September.
Contrary to speculations in the local press, allnigeriasoccer.com can exclusively report that Akpeyi was not involved in Chippa United's 2-0 win over AmaZulu FC on Tuesday evening after picking up an injury in training days leading up to the clash at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium (Port Elizabeth).

The verdict from the Chilli Boys medics is that the Super Eagles netminder has suffered a 'minor injury' to a muscle.

Though the severity of Akpeyi's injury is not as bad as first thought, he has been advised by the medical team not to train with Chippa United until he reports for international duty this weekend.

The other goalkeepers named in the Super Eagles squad for the World Cup qualifiers against Cameroon are Ikechukwu Ezenwa and C.D. Feirense greenhorn Dele Alampasu.

I expect their first training to be something like this.Team A -Akpeyi,Ekoong,Balogun,Shehu,
Echiejile,Mikel,Onazi,Etebo,
V.moses,Iheanacho,
Simon Moses.

Team B-
Ezenwa,Agu,Awaziem,
Aina,Ebuehi,Ogu,Ndidi,
Iwobi,Musa,Nwakaeme,
Ighalo.

Modified
Performance in camp will only change two players in team A,if at all there will be such change.Team A is my possible line-up for the Uyo game.

AIG07:
I was about taking this list serious not until I saw Isaac Success name.

Isaac Success will be invited for the cameroon matches and he is likely to start from the bench in one of those matches.Most of the players who played the friendly against Senegal will also feature .Remember we played Senegal in order to be prepared for those two matches against cameroon.

Cameroon To Name Squad For Nigeria Clash Next Week
completesportsnigeria.com Aug 19, 2017 8:25 PM
Cameroon To Name Squad For Nigeria Clash Next Week
Indomitable Lions of Cameroon head coach Hugu Broos will next week release a list of invited players for the back-to-back 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Nigeria in early September.

Cameroonian outlet Camfoot reported that the Belgian coach will name 23 players at a press conference in Younde on Friday as Cameroun attempt to resurrect their fading World Cup qualifying campaign in which they are trailing Nigeria by four points in African Group B.

Indomitable Lions team press officer Vincent de Paul Atangana told Camfoot that Broos will have a chat with the press on August 25 after which he is expected to divulge his plans for the encounters billed for Uyo on 1 September and 4 September in Yaoundé.

The first leg, which was fixed for a week day to maximize television opportunities, will come up at 7pm Nigerian time.

The Super Eagles top African qualifying Group B with six points after two games while Cameroon are second with two points. Zambia are third on one point with Algeria bottom also on one point.

tbaba1234:
Kayode had a good debut, full of running and endeavor.

He did well, but had his attempt saved.

FT.Girona 2-2 Athletico.

Jose Gimenez scores for Athletico making it 2-2.

Iwobi Can't Save Arsenal As Jese Scores On Stoke Debut

completesportsnigeria.com

Aug 19, 2017 7:53 PM



Nigeria forward Alex Iwobi made his first Premier League appearance of the season for Arsenal on Saturday as Spanish forward Jese Rodriguez scored the winner for Stoke City on his debut in the Potters’ first win of the campaign at the expense of the Arsenal Gunners at the Bet365 Stadium, Completesportsnigeria.com reports.

Iwobi, who was an unused substitute as Arsenal defeated Leicester City on opening day, came on for midfielder Granit Dhaka in the 79th minute as Arsenal chased the equaliser.

Stoke had earlier lost 1-0 to Everton in the opening fixture of the EPL.

Former Real Madrid striker Jese, who only joined Stoke this week, scored early in the second half off a great pass from substitute Saido Berahino, who had replaced the injured Xherdan Shaqiri in the first half.
Beharino almost doubled the lead for the Potters in the 61st minute with a thumping header which was saved by Petr Cech.

Giroud missed a chance in the 90th minute to draw level after his header went inches wide.

Arsenal then brought on Iwobi, Oliver Giroud and Theo Walcott but the trio could not salvage a draw for the Gunners.

Angel Correa scores for Athletico Madrid making it 2-1.

Icon4s:
A player that has not even integrated with the rhythm and flow of the team.

In the absence of Nacho will u start kayode or Nwakaeme who has been playing UCL qualifiers?

pyrex23:
Girona leading athletico madrid 2-0......kayode on bench this Girona team looks good sha

That Christian Stuani is good at set-pieces.2 goals through heading.

mumemma:
He ll play both of them

It's just like playing Onazi,Mikel and Ramon Azeez, a repeat of 2014 mistake against Iran.He will drop one of them for the other.Playing Onazi and Ndidi won't click just as observed in the first 26 mins against Senegal and the S.A match.Ndidi and Ogu will be better because this match is not a test -match but decides who leads the group.2 matches are enough to tell us that the two can't work together.

Ndidi played from start to finish in their last two games.Their 4-3 loss against Arsenal and their 2-0 win against Brighton.Yet,Rohr might still start Onazi ahead of him.Our midfield will determine whether we defeat or lose to Cameroon.I won't like Onazi to start after his failed move to Birmingham City.

Nwakaeme will destroy Cameroon – Ogu

today.ng

Aug 19, 2017 9:39 AM



RTV Slovenija

John Ogu has backed his teammate at Israeli champions Hapoel Be’er Sheva, Anthony Nwakaeme, to take his chance should he be called up for next month’s crucial World Cup qualifiers against Cameroon.

The 28-year-old Nwakaeme has been prolific for his Israeli club – 38 goals in the league in the last four seasons – but he has so far not been called up by the Super Eagles.

His super strike this week in a UEFA Champions League qualifier has again sparked off agitation for his call-up.

Ogu said the all-action striker will make his mark if given a chance in the national team.

“I have played with him for three seasons now. He’s a cool head and he deserves his chance (in the national team),” Ogu said.

“He is very strong, very fast, he is skillful and he knows how to score goals.

“If given the chance, he will show he’s ready, he will come to fight in the important games against Cameroon.

“I believe he will get his chance against Cameroon.”

TheGoodJoe:
Note. I said exceptional brilliance on the ball. Iheanacho is not the kind of player that relies on on the ball movements to create havoc. Most of his damage to the opposition comes from his off the ball movement.

Sir,u defend Nacho as if he is an average player from NPFL.If Rohr were to read ur comments ,he won't start him even against Seychelles.Iheanacho should adapt to the Leicester System.His position in the Super Eagles is at stake.

Icon4s:
Are you suggesting iheanacho doesn't have such "exceptional brilliance"?

U are not okay,Lol.

Kayode to Girona,Kelechi with Leicester.Club form and goals will now decide who leads our attack.

soetanoreoluwa:
Read my post very well... I said our fmr husband means they they do whip us for long before we could record a win 2004 at nation cup and recently in friendly on paper... Cameroon will beat us very well....

I'm not underrate them am just telling us the magnitude of the match

So lemme ask who will you put as the goalie against Cameroon and why?

I will prefer Enyeama or Aiyenugba.If they are not available, screen the chan keepers and Emma Daniel during camping and not just selecting the best but one who could organise the defence and keep the teams defence in check.

soetanoreoluwa:
Sir goodjoe
Assume you are Rohr who will you stick to Akpeyi or new goalie...?


Bear in mind Its alll about world cup qualifier.. Not just any team but our fmr husband Cameroon...

Just asking though

That's the same way we called SA our wives.Some were like "beat the banana banana's 7-0" but what happened at last,history was changed on that very day.As a coach I will not start Akpeyi against cameroon knowing I have only one good CB.What if Leon gets injured before or during the match?It will now be Omeruo and Ekoong a big gamble against cameroon.

Super Eagles to recall striker to replace fumbling Iheanacho
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Jul 25, 2017 1:00 PM
By: Linus Onyeze Share:
Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr (far left) is set to hand a recall to Aaron Samuel with the Franco-German not completely sold on Iheanacho as his lead striker.
Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr (far left) is set to hand a recall to Aaron Samuel with the Franco-German not completely sold on Iheanacho as his lead striker.

Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr is seriously considering handing CSKA Moscow striker Aaron Samuel a recall to the national team almost two years since he last featured for the country.

A top source told SCORENigeria: “The coach has asked for a background check on Aaron Samuel, it could be he is considering recalling him to the national team for the World Cup qualifiers against Cameroon.”


Nigeria are shopping for a traditional big centre-forward after Rohr admitted Kelechi Iheanacho is not cut out to lead the Eagles strike force.

Samuel, 23, fits the bill of what the national team selectors are looking out for as he has the physical presence to stand up to the rugged Cameroon defenders.

Aaron Samuel is set for a recall to the Super Eagles ahead of the World Cup qualifiers against Cameroon.
Aaron Samuel is set for a recall to the Super Eagles ahead of the World Cup qualifiers against Cameroon.

He has scored twice in seven appearances for the Super Eagles since his debut in 2014.

He was frozen out of the national team by coach Sunday Oliseh.

The big target man has overcome a knee injury, which sidelined him for as many as eight months.

On his return to CSKA Moscow on a permanent basis from Chinese club Guangzhou R&F in January, he played seven games.

And he is already in the thick of the action with his Russian army club in the new season, coming in as a substitute in the team’s second game of the season against Moscow rivals Lokomotiv.

Ebuehi Relishes Den Haag's Pre-Season Winning Run - Complete Sports Nigeria

nigeriannewspapers.today

Jul 25, 2017 1:00 AM



By David Meshioye: Ado Den Haag right-back, Tyronne Ebuehi has expressed his delight at the club's impressive run in the ongoing pre-season programme, Completesportnigeria.com reports. Ado Den Haag have won seven pre-season matches so far, and the fair-skinned defender who played for 71 minutes in their 1-0 win against MVV  Maastricht on July 18, hopes the winning run will continue when the Dutch Eredivisie kicks off. “I am happy with the club's performance in the pre-season, and the win over MVV is a good sign of good things to come for the club,” Ebuehi told omroepwest.nl ADO midfielder Danny Bakker  scored the solitary winner in the 60th minute of the game played at the Cars Jeans Stadium, off a corner kick  by Donny Gorter. Sheraldo Becker and Delano Ladan also had the opportunity to open the score but were put at bay by hardworking MVV reaguards. Ado Den Haag have since travelled to China for further  pre-season programme. Ebuehi was first called up to Nigeria squad in 2016 for the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Algeria but he turned down the offer on the ground that he needed some time to settle into his club ADO Den Haag. He would  later honour the next invitation for the Super Eagles friendlies against Senegal and Burkina Faso in March 2017. Ebuehi later made his senior debut for Nigeria in a 3-0 friendly win over Togo on June 1, 2017.       The post Ebuehi Relishes Den Haag’s Pre-Season Winning Run appeared first on Complete Sports Nigeria.

Orlando Pirates Goalkeeper Emmanuel Daniel Set To replace Sick Ikeme
mobile.nigeriasoccernet.com Jul 25, 2017 9:51 AM
A top source in the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has confirmed plans by the coach of the Super Eagles Gernot Rohr to invite Orlando Pirates goalkeeper Emmanuel Daniel for the games against Cameroon in August and September.

Daniel is widely tipped to be the first choice goalkeeper at South Africa Premier Soccer League Side Orlando Pirates next season , the team he moved to from Enugu Rangers last summer.

As exclusively reported by this portal last week, the source at the NFF confirmed the coach will no doubt call up Pirates shot stopper Emmanuel Daniel to battle the home based goalkeepers for a spot in the team.

” Yes Daniel is in consideration, but for now focus is on the home based goalkeepers, Daniel will be invited for the Cameroon game. Rohr knows a lot about him and obviously likes him a lot”, he told Owngoalnigeria.com.

” Look there’s no goalkeeper crisis in the Super Eagles. The media is just making a fuss out of Carl Ikeme ‘s absence, yes he is the first choice goalkeeper, and most certainly he will be missed but it doesn’t mean we don’t have a replacement”

Another area that needs urgent attention is our attack.We need a technical player in our attack,but am yet to find one who can fit in.Had it been we defeated SA, there will be bids from top clubs for the likes of Etebo and Moses Simon.But who will want an AM who couldn't create chances against S.A or a winger or wing forward whose crosses are poor.