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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

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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.

junnyjake:
Daniel is a fine GK no doubt about that. We only have his heroics at the Olympics to fall back on. He's not been playing regularly for his team and in fact a third choice.

I can't compare him to Ondoa though, Cameroon took a risk with him and it paid off, it may be worse for us.

The mistake we made in our france camping was inviting only three Gks.I think they should have invited six(4 Foreign and 2 home-based)keepers since that area needed urgent attention.But the victory against algeria made them overlook that.But Emma Daniels is still better than Akpeyi.Taking a look at the Senegal game u will realize that Mousa Sow's goal should have been saved by Akpeyi but that was not the case.The absence of Leon exposed fully Akpeyi's weakness.Just like the absence of Mikel in the Midfield just told us that Onazi is not yet a leader in the middle.

pelezico:
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Is Nigerian football is such a bad state that we still have to depend on these has beens - id rather Cameroon took the ticket to the WC instead

Those U refer to "has beens" can never be trashed 2- nil by SA.Bro, our team need leaders.They might not be starters but should be given a call-up.We are not like Germany who can do wonders with young boys.Some are even doubting Cahill's ability to captain the team next season,saying they shouldn't have allowed Terry to leave.In a 23 or 25 man squad having 3 leaders is not that bad.

Icon4s:
Perhaps martins too right?

When last did Martin's play for the national team?U can't compare the both.The problem with our game against SA is not only lack of experience because Echiejile and Onazi's couldn't help us.We lacked the most important of all "leaders" in the three parts(Defence=Absence of Leon,Midfield=(Absence of Mikel) and FW=(Absence of ........).

Icon4s:
That is why I am more interested in the outfield players.

A second choice keeper?
Is that what is more important? Who mans the goal against Cameroon? Second choice?

Yeah,we need a quality back-up for Ikeme,that will be in goal against Cameroon.

Odemwingie has scored 13 times in 14 games for Indonesian topflight,Madura United.Can he be given a call-up for the Cameroon game?

Rohr To Monitor Three GKS (Not Enyeama, Ejide & Aiyenugba) Ahead Of WCQ
allnigeriasoccer.com Jul 24, 2017 1:00 PM
Rohr To Monitor Three GKS (Not Enyeama, Ejide & Aiyenugba) Ahead Of WCQ

Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr is already planning for two crucial World Cup qualifiers against Cameroon in September.
The German manager is expected to attend the CHAN Eagles get-together in Kano, where he will monitor the invited goalkeepers Theophilus Afelokhai (Enyimba FC), Okiemute Odah (Lobi Stars) and Dele Ajiboye (Plateau United).

Rohr already knows the strengths and weaknesses of another goalie called up Ikechukwu Ezenwa (FC IfeanyiUbah), and there's a possibility that one of the quartet could be in goal against Cameroon if they impress him.

''I may not be specific but what I can say is he’s expected to see the CHAN team in Kano,'' NFF Communications Director, Ademola Olajire, told Brila FM.

''He wants to be there to see what they are doing and especially to look out for a home based goalkeeper, one of whom could be in goal in the match against Cameroon and probably Zambia.''

The Super Eagles goalkeeper trainer Alloy Agu will work with another trainer who will build the confidence of the home-based goalkeepers during the training camp.

Igho Kingsley

Danielnino00:
Even Iwobi should go on loan. I don't want to get carried away with his ore season performance yet. If Sanchez stays,then Iwobi would find playing time hard to come

His style fits that of Arsenal.He should develop there.

Icon4s:
So which keeper should start in the absence of Leon Balogun?

If Enyeama is not available, a call up should be given to Aiyenugba or Emma Daniel.

Icon4s:
Selecting goal keepers for the national team is not as Straight forward as people think it is. I remember also that Dosu Joseph was 3rd choice goalie at Plateau united prio to that Olympics. His selection was so much criticised but the guy proved himself and shut up his critics.

Let us allow the coaching crew chose their keepers abeg.

Personally I am more concerned about the out-field players. A very good midfield and defense covers up for an average goal keeper.

How can u term a defence consisting of Troost-Ekong , Elderson Echiejile and Shehu Abdullahi "very good".We need a good keeper against cameroon because Confed cup and Afcon have made them stronger.Looking at the SA match, it was obvious there was no leader in our defence.We were poor at the back.So,the need for another good keeper or defender with leadership qualities in the absence of leon and Ikeme.Remember we lost to France in 2014 WC because there was no other DM as good as Onazi.The back four is the only place (esp.the LB and CBS) where we are lacking options.Why not improve the defence with a good second choice keeper?

BascoVanVeli:
Highlights of Ighalo's brace.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K2YpdD_yufU

Nice,but he needs to do more.We need strikers who can score like Iwobi did against Bayern.

junnyjake:
Is Emmanuel Daniels playing regularly for his team?

Starting Akpeyi in the absence of Leon Balogun is a big risk not to be attempted against cameroon.

junnyjake:
Is Emmanuel Daniels playing regularly for his team?

Before the Afcon was Ondoa not a third choice keeper for his club?

I will prefer Emma Daniel against cameroon.If Ondoa can.He can.If I may ask.How did Ondoa start maning the post for Cameroon?

Spanish giants make N2.1billion bid for Onazi
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By: Linus Onyeze Share:
Ogenyi Onazi is the subject of a N2.1bn bid from Spanish giants, Sevilla, according to reports.
Ogenyi Onazi is the subject of a N2.1bn bid from Spanish giants, Sevilla, according to reports.

Super Eagles midfielder Ogenyi Onazi is the subject of interest from Spanish giants, Sevilla, and they are ready to back up their interest with an official bid for the Nigeria international.

The former Europa League winners are ready to make a bid of €6million (N2.1billion) for Onazi, according to ScoreNigeria.


Sevilla have recently sold their captain and midfielder Vicente Iborra to Leicester City, and are on the lookout for a replacement and are looking towards the direction of Onazi, who they believe can fill the void left by Iborra’s departure.

Only recently, it was reported that Onazi cancelled his contract with his Turkish club, Trabzonspor, but later reports suggested he was renegotiating with the Super Lig club. But it does seem the 23-year old will be on his way out this summer.

“Sevilla contacted Eddy’s (Onazi) agent for a possible transfer this summer. They will soon table an official bid of about six million Euros,” ScoreNigeria quoted a source.

Former Lazio midfielder Onazi is currently in pre-season camp in with Trabzonspor after he resolved a pay row that almost caused him to walk out on the Turkish club.

Super Eagles Apologize To Fans For Home Defeat To Bafana
wetinhappen.com.ng Jun 11, 2017 8:33 AM



The official Twitter account of the Super Eagles in the early hours of Sunday tendered an unreserved apology for Nigeria’s 2-0 defeat to Bafana Bafana of South Africa in the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying game Completesportsnigeria.com reports.

Tekolo Rantie and Percy Tau scored the Bafana Bafana goals in the second half at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium Uyo on Saturday evening that ensured that the 1996 Africa Cup of Nations winners have won a competitive game against the Super Eagles.

Completesportsnigeria.com’s check on the Eagles’ Twitter account, @NGSuperEagles, revealed a sober and contrite statement.

“We are disappointed with the result of Saturday’s game. Our heads are bowed and spirits low because we didn’t make our fans proud or happy,” the Super Eagles admitted.

The Eagles Twitter statement then hinted at a possible changes in the playing department ahead of the double header 2018 World Cup qualifiers against African champions Cameroon in August.

“We’ve resolved to bounce back quickly, learn from this setback, get better and stronger. We take this as a WAKE UP CALL, not a DEATH SENTENCE.”

The Super Eagles account then offered in the spirit of fair play.
“We congratulate @BafanaBafana on their victory,”

The post Super Eagles Apologize To Fans For Home Defeat To Bafana appeared first on Complete Sports Nigeria.