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Orkpekyandega:

The Publicity am talking about is not of invitation to the national team. I know for sure that we have so many striking options plying their trade in quality leagues that are better than the MLS.

For some body to score 19 goals in a foreign league and also win the league should attrack a lot of fame and publicity. I expect him to be the talk of the town you know.

For national team call up, he may be considered, but cementing a place is another thing due to the several options we have.

Do you know that even among Sports pundits, his name still sounds new and strange?
#TeamCelebrateFanendoAdi#

There was a time Fanendo-adi fame went viral on social media. That was when he was bought by Metalurh Donestsk from Trecin and was later loaned to Dynamo Kyvi but unfortunately he couldn't break into those teams and was later sold to a lesser team.

In fact, his fame got him an invitation to play for either the under 20 or the under 23 but he could not make the cut too.

From that point, I personally lost interest in his progress.

Jaypea98:
Where is Sokari Kingsley?

Well, Sokari Kingsley will not make my team if I consider talent over sentiment. The players I picked tower above him.

Yaya is the back bone of Manchester city because without him they always seems to struggle.

Orkpekyandega:
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MLS champion Adi: Oliseh has assured me of Eagles chance
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Adi (right) celebrates MLS Cup triumph with Portland Timbers

Fanendo Adi, who won the MLS Cup 2015 with Portland Timbers, has revealed he has spoken with Nigeria coach Sunday Oliseh, who has assured him he will soon be called up on the back of his exploits in the United States of America.

Benue State-born Adi netted 19 goals this season for Portland to clinch a historic MLS triumph.

“I am hopeful (I will be called up by Nigeria). I have talked with the coach and he has assured me I will get my time,” he said.

Adi, who has also featured in Slovenia, was a few years ago called up by the Nigeria Olympic team.

With a year left on his contract with Portland Timbers, Adi said he will rule out a move away from MLS before the expiration of his contract.

Speculations have linked him with a move to England, Italy or Mexico.

“I have been hearing the rumours, but there is nothing official yet,” he said.

“I still have contract with Portland Timbers, but we will look into any offers.”
http://mtnfootball.com/news/592797/MLS-champion-Adi-Oliseh-has-assured-me-of-Eagles-chance
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CC: Forgiveness, Joseph1013, Icon4s, TheGoodJoe, Krattos, Mikron, Terzurum5, Why do we seem to give this guy less publicity after he has done so much in the MLS

Haba! Bros, You should know that we have a lot of strikers doing very well in top European leagues now. So, it's normal people don't talk about him. Although, I wish Oliseh will give him a chance to prove himself.

edi287:
Akanji and Solanke are not interested in playing for us.

I really don't know about Solanke but how did you get to know about Akanji?

I saw Akanji wearing a T-shirt with Nigeria and Switzerland flag.

If they don't want, they will be the greatest losers because with Nigeria they can have the chance to play and win in an Olympic games, Win Nations Cup, play in FIFA Confederations Cup and also play in FIFA World Cup.

Shymm3x:
Hiya, what's good?

I know you've great interests in Yoruba culture/history/tradition by virtue of being Yoruba American. So I'm just here to send you an invite to a medium created by some Yoruba folks on N L- to discuss Yorubas. I know you'll be a great addition to the forum and you can also share some of ya topics with us, or pass through from time to time.

The forum isn't profit oriented and it's not competing against NL. It's basically just a medium to discuss the progress of Yorubaland - the culture/history/tradition and achievements of Yoruba people - without the unnecessary rancour, hate, bile, and tiffs on NL. Everyone on there is still active here and we're not planning to leave NL any time soon. I'm also still active on NL - though I'll gradually reduce my volume of posts.

It's still a new medium (just 10 days old) and in the new year, we're planning to make it better, with a full domain name and a better structure. And as we proceed, we'll get folks from DAWN initiative and other fringe Yoruba groups/bodies to join us there.

This is the link: Link

cc: missy89, 1bkay3, 1bkaye, superduperjay, TonySpike, Ritchiee, BlaqCoffee109, mcfarlin, Ioannes, forgiveness, ghostofsparta, dollyak, spicygal, dollyparton1, angiography, honeychild, Femiolarinde, segend, hinohsend, totit, FFKfuckedBIANCA, jstbeinhonest, tonytony208, OkutaNla, tupacshakur, tevinsolt, yemaldo, jaymichael, Scholes0, wizguy69, Rilwayne001, OPCNairaland, Musiwa419, shizzy7, delpee

Hhhhhh! Great!

Icon4s:
That same Ramon Azeez that was hyped into the 2014 WC team. What has done since after that world cup? And if we need an overaged striker it will definitely nt b Martins but Ighalo.

Ramon Azeez broke into Almeria first team and even went ahead to claim starting shirt in most of their league games. What little Messi could not do.

It was not his fault that Keshi played him in the wrong position. He played him as a second Striker while he's actually a defensive midfielder.

As you can see, it is not his fault.

Ighalo got no experience more than Martins. You said that yourself (that Ighalo is not experienced).

Icon4s:
Tiago Ilori and Chuks Aneke to me are jst average. I rate Wilfred Ndidi and Kenneth Omeruo ahead of Ilori. As for Chuks Aneke we have better midfielders even in d team in Senegal.

How can an average player break into Sporting Lisbon first team? A team currently topping the Portuguese league.

How can an average player play regularly for a team(Bordeaux) that defeated PSG last season, and a team currently playing in the EUROPA league?

Remember, these leagues are not in the same category with the leagues Omerue and Ndidi are currently playing.

Ndidi has not even broken into the first team yet you rate him above players(Tiago and Chuks) playing regularly.

Bros, how you take do your rating?

Icon4s:
So y do u pick Onazi, Azeez and Martins?

Because Onazi and Azeez have played at the highest level of football both at the club and international level (FIFA World Cup) despite the fact that they are still very young. And they still have a lot to offer at their age. So, it is natural to pick them.

Martins is the most experienced player presently inform.

Icon4s:
Nice one. With d exception of Tiago, Aneke and Martins that ur list is fine. BTW which Aneke is that?

Tiago Ilori has played for Sporting Lisbon, Granada, Bordeaux and he is currently on loan to Aston Villa. So, what is your reservation?

Chuks Aneke is a very talented box to box midfielder. He graduated from Arsenal Academy.

enomakos:
good list but some of the player you mention here are already playing for other countries

Yes, but they are still eligible to play for Nigeria.

Icon4s:
Most or all of those guys u listed here are U23. And some are nt even carrying Nigerian passports. We still need over aged players.

OK, I see. My preferred over aged players are just 2. Onazi and Martins. Thou I may add Ramon Azeez to the list.

My dream team


...................... Daniel

Odubanjo........ Omerue....Tiago........Madu.................


..................Aneke......... Onazi....................


........Simon ...........Iheanacho........... Success


........................ Martins


Substitutes:
Keepers: Alampasu,

Defeners: Manuel Akanji, Elohor Ekpolo, Derek Osadebe and Abdullahi-shehu.

Midfielders: Abdul Ajagun, Azubike Okechuchwu, Oghenekaro Etebor.

Attackers: Dominic solanke, Femi Ajayi, Imoh Ezekiel and Michael Olaitan.

If we consider talent over sentiment, these players tower above the rest.

Kayode Olanrewaju (Austria Wien), Aaron Olanare (GuangZhou) and Femi Ajayi can also be added to the list.

Dominic solanke (Chelsea fc), Derek Osadebe (Bolton Wanderer), Tiago Ilori (Aston Villa), Kenneth Omerue (Chelsea), Chuck Aneke (Zulte Waregem), Sheyi Ojo (Liverpool), Boluwatife Balogun (Barcelona), Bobby Adekanye (Liverpool), Tosin Adarabioyo (Man City), King Udoh (Juventus), Segun Owobowale (Ado Den Haag), Abdul Ajagun (Panathinaikos-fc), Michael Babatunde ( Ukraine), Ramon Azeez (Almeria), Sodiq Umar (FC Roma), Nura Abdullah (FC Roma), Manuel Akanji (fc Basel).

List of foreign players that are eligible to play in Rio Olympics.

Goalkeepers: John Felagha (Eupen FC, Belgium, Sebastian Osigwe (SC Kriens)

Central Defenders: Noah Olawale Ojuola (St George FC), Godswill Elohor Ekpolo (FC Barcelona, Spain), Semi Ajayi (Arsenal FC, England), Nosa Egharevba (New York FC, USA), William Troost Ekong (DFC Dordrecht, Holland), Kelvin Akpoguma (TSG Hoffenheim Germany), Amstrong Chidi (Lefke Turk Kulub, Cyprus)

Right & Left-Back: Kingsley Madu (AS Trencin), Dominic Iorfa (Wolves FC, England), Chima Okoroji (Bayern Munich, Germany), Musa Muhammed (Besiktas, Turkey)

Midfielders: Moses Simon Ajala (AS Trencin), Moses Odubajo (Brentford FC), Musefiu Ashiru (FC Midtjylland), Kehinde Amoo Owoeye (KS Kastrioti Kruje), Gerald Chibueze Diyoke (HNK Rijeka FC, Croatia), Fred Onyedinma (Millwall FC), Chidi Osuchukwu (FC Braga), Lawal Abdulazeez Abidemi (Naftan Novopolofsk, Belarus), Anthony Bassey (Kas Eupen), Shehu Abdullahi (Al Qadsia Kuwait), Samuel Owolabi Olajide (HB Koge, Denmark), Kevin Effiong Bassey (SBV Wehen, Germany), Oladele Oshobe (Plovdiv Lokomotiv, Bulgaria), Anderson Esiti (Estoril Praia, Portugal), Samuel M. Ayinoko (Angelholms FC, Sweden), Sunday D. Abalo (Rio Ave, Portugal)

Forwards & Strikers: Michael Olaitan (Olympiakos, Greece), Paul Ebere Onuachu (FC Midtjylland), Imoh Fred Friday (Lillestrom), Lucky Omeruo (Birkirkara FC, Malta), Aminu Umar(Samsunspor FC, Turkey) Imoh Ezekiel (Alarabi SC, Qatar), Cedric Omoigui (Real Mallorca, Spain), Odion Goodness Ajayi (HNK Rijeka, Croatia), Isaac Succes (Granada, Spain), Atanda Sodiq Ololade (FK Apolonia FC), Kelechi Iheanacho (Manchester City, England), Fosayo Adarabioyo (Crystal Palace, England), Uche Ikpeazu (Watford FC, England), Alex Iwobi (Arsenal FC, England) Taiwo Awoniyi (Kalmar FF, Sweden), Musa Yahaya (Tottenham, England), Maxwell Onyewuchi Alozie (Beni Sakhnin FC, Israel).

Icon4s:
Yeah, the problem with this team is more with the midfield and defense. But thank God we got the ticket. The final against Algeria is nt much of importance to me.

Truth is 75% of this team may not make the Olympics. For that defense the following Super Eagles players are eligible as U23s: Kenneth Omeruo, William Troost-Ekong, Chima Akas and Kingsley Madu not also forgetting the uprising Wilfred Ndidi. Note also that Musa Mohammed (the 2015 U20 Captain) would be available for selection. Remember we can present 3 over-aged players; I would personally recommend 2 defenders (Leone Balogun and Efe Ambrose/Obaobona) and 1 defensive midfielder (Ogenyi Onazi).
Imagine our backline and DMF to be:

Balogun.......Ambrose/Obaobona.....Omeruo......Madu/Akas

.........................Onazi

Possible Substitute defenders: Troost-Ekong, Ndidi, Mohamed, Oduduwa, Sincere
This is a defense troop that can get the job done in Rio.

The following players have staged a claim to places in the Rio Team (Not necessarily starting 11): Emmanuel Daniel (Should be promoted straight to the Super Eagles), Oghenekaro Etebor, Azubuike Okechukwu, Stanley Dimgba and Junior Ajayi. The other players will have to try hard in camp to impress the Siasia led Crew knowing fully well that we still have players like; Isaac Success, Imoh Ezekiel, Moses Simon, Godwin Saviour, Kelechi Iheanacho, Elderson Esiti, Alex Iwobi including 6 defenders I earlier mentioned. Also I believe Siasia will give Kingsley Sokari and Etor Daniel another opportunity to correct their wrongs.


My Dream starting line up:

.........................Daniel

Balogun...........Ambrose............Omeruo............Madu

.........................Onazi
.......................................Azubuike

Simon...................Iheanacho...........................Saviour

.....................................Success

WITH THIS TEAM WE CAN CONQUER THE WORLD.

Nice team but I don't think we need Ambrose and Balogun in the team. We already have experience players for that position e.g Kenneth Omerue, Williams Troost-Ekong and Tiago Ilori. Even the likes of Manuel Akanji, Derek Osadebe, Moses Odubanjo, Elohor Ekpolo (Barcelona) and Dominic Iorfa (Wolverhampton) are all equally good enough to play in the defense.

Beautiful!

Dominic solanke (Chelsea fc), Derek Osadebe (Bolton Wanderer), Tiago Ilori (Aston Villa), Kenneth Omerue (Chelsea), Chuck Aneke (Zulte Waregem), Sheyi Ojo (Liverpool), Boluwatife Balogun (Barcelona), Bobby Adekanye (Liverpool), Tosin Adarabioyo (Man City), King Udoh (Juventus), Segun Owobowale (Ado Den Haag), Abdul Ajagun (Panathinaikos-fc), Michael Babatunde ( Ukraine), Ramon Azeez (Almeria), Sodiq Umar (FC Roma), Nura Abdullah (FC Roma), Manuel Akanji (fc Basel).

I will add and subtract to the list. Some home based players are also expected to make the cut.

List of foreign players Siasia is expected to pick his team for the Olympics

Goalkeepers: John Felagha (Eupen FC, Belgium, Sebastian Osigwe (SC Kriens)

Central Defenders: Noah Olawale Ojuola (St George FC), Godswill Elohor Ekpolo (FC Barcelona, Spain), Semi Ajayi (Arsenal FC, England), Nosa Egharevba (New York FC, USA), William Troost Ekong (DFC Dordrecht, Holland), Kelvin Akpoguma (TSG Hoffenheim Germany), Amstrong Chidi (Lefke Turk Kulub, Cyprus)

Right & Left-Back: Kingsley Madu (AS Trencin), Dominic Iorfa (Wolves FC, England), Chima Okoroji (Bayern Munich, Germany), Musa Muhammed (Besiktas, Turkey)

Midfielders: Moses Simon Ajala (AS Trencin), Moses Odubajo (Brentford FC), Musefiu Ashiru (FC Midtjylland), Kehinde Amoo Owoeye (KS Kastrioti Kruje), Gerald Chibueze Diyoke (HNK Rijeka FC, Croatia), Fred Onyedinma (Millwall FC), Chidi Osuchukwu (FC Braga), Lawal Abdulazeez Abidemi (Naftan Novopolofsk, Belarus), Anthony Bassey (Kas Eupen), Shehu Abdullahi (Al Qadsia Kuwait), Samuel Owolabi Olajide (HB Koge, Denmark), Kevin Effiong Bassey (SBV Wehen, Germany), Oladele Oshobe (Plovdiv Lokomotiv, Bulgaria), Anderson Esiti (Estoril Praia, Portugal), Samuel M. Ayinoko (Angelholms FC, Sweden), Sunday D. Abalo (Rio Ave, Portugal)

Forwards & Strikers: Michael Olaitan (Olympiakos, Greece), Paul Ebere Onuachu (FC Midtjylland), Imoh Fred Friday (Lillestrom), Lucky Omeruo (Birkirkara FC, Malta), Aminu Umar(Samsunspor FC, Turkey) Imoh Ezekiel (Alarabi SC, Qatar), Cedric Omoigui (Real Mallorca, Spain), Odion Goodness Ajayi (HNK Rijeka, Croatia), Isaac Succes (Granada, Spain), Atanda Sodiq Ololade (FK Apolonia FC), Kelechi Iheanacho (Manchester City, England), Fosayo Adarabioyo (Crystal Palace, England), Uche Ikpeazu (Watford FC, England), Alex Iwobi (Arsenal FC, England) Taiwo Awoniyi (Kalmar FF, Sweden), Musa Yahaya (Tottenham, England), Maxwell Onyewuchi Alozie (Beni Sakhnin FC, Israel).

We are waiting.

excellentmomma:
He will loose the favour of his party if he doesn't withdraw the court case. See him, he wants to gain everything. Why not quietly reject being deputy and honorably go back to the HOR. Let him not loose both out of greed.

Which party, New PDP, CPC or ACN caucus?

Of course he has lost the favor of the other two parties caucus except ACN.

He can never loose the HOR. because he has the backing of the ACN caucus that controls the West.

Hmm! He is pretending as if there is no problem in the party.

I see CPC and PDP trying to cut down ACN strength in the party.

I can see all is not well with the ACN caucus

I can finally say APC is falling down, falling down, falling down, APC is falling down my dear changeeee.

Some Nigerians funny sha.

What is the purpose of this competition?
Is it not to qualify for the Olympics and they have done exactly that but you still castigate the team for poor performance.

Wetin concern agbaro with overload na, wetin concern how we take qualify with playing well. No be to qualify na em matter. Mtcheeeeeeeee!

Mopolchi:
U sabi better thing.

b4 nkor. We don win am.

bamac:
And its a goal for Nigeria from the spot kick by the captain.

na wetin I wan hear be that.

oloriooko:

you will not get high BP cuz of this match ooooooooooo

oloriooko:
i support good football cuz are guys have not been impressive in this competition but today they seem to know what they are doing and am shocked

OK na! I hope you don't give me B. P.

oloriooko:
good defending from the senegalese, that would have been our first goal

Bros, who u dey support na? Abegi, I no wan hear good defending from Senegalese, I want to hear 'it is a goal, Nigeria has scored'. Ehhnn!

England youth - teamer Tosin Adarabioyo , wearing the number 53 jersey, was an unsed substitute for the second game in a row in the Champions League.

Having finished first in Group D ahead of Juventus, City will be one of the 16 teams in the draw for the knockout round on Monday, December 14.


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