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TheSuperNerd:
Come on wipe those tears Egbon... This is no bad news at all. Victor Moses' retirement was kinda inevitable to me and some on here. I think it is okay for him to step aside and let the others led by Moses Simon and Henry Onyekuru take up the gauntlet. His Fire is out and so he must bow out. It is the age of the new breed of Nigerian Wingers... So Long Moses. Now to usher in a new Moses and the Super Henry....

Very bad news because the best Nigerian player just retired. Who fit wear em shoe?

You mean Victor Moses fire don quench? That is a very big joke you know because ain't true.

TheSuperNerd:
Just yesterday, I was tempted to reel out what the future of the Super Eagles Wing Options would look like but something stopped me so I waited. I had no idea Victor Moses was about to drop a huge one.

Personally, I am not surprised by his retirement. He has served us these past six years and given us great Joy especially in 2013. Afcon 2013 is the major tournament and period that Moses will be most remembered for. He gave us his very best and absolute beast mode in that tournament in South Africa. I will never forget that.

He may only be 27 but I think[b] he now realizes that he won't be that indispensable anymore in this post-Russia era [/b] especially with the Rise of "The New Breed of Wingers/Wing Forwards" in Nigerian football for the present and for the long term future. I think he realizes too that his once-upon-a-time enthusiasm to dorn the GWG has hit a nadir point and national team invitations no longer rages a fire in his bones. He realizes he doesn't feel the drive anymore to continue so he is right to step down from the stage and allow the Fast-Rising Youngsters to take centre stage in our team's present and future.

It was only six years with Victor but he gave me and Nigeria more Laughters than tears. He was the cornerstone alongside Mikel Obi at Afcon 2013 in Nigeria's third African Triumph and it is for this we will most remember the lad.

So long Victor "The Dazzling" Moses... It's been a pleasure.






I present to you the present and future of the Super Eagles Wing Roles:

- Alexander Iwobi (Arsenal FC, England): Although his future lies in the CAM roles. But still classed as an LM/LW and RM/RW.

- Henry Onyekuru (Everton FC, England on loan to Galatasaray, Turkey) - LW, RW, CF.

- Isaac Success Ajayi (Watford FC, England) - LW, CF, RW.

- Moses Simon Daddy-Ajala (UD Levante, Spain) - LW, RW, SS, WF.

- Samuel Kalu (Girondins Bordeaux, France) - RW, LW, RM.

- (If we get him) Ademola Lookman (Everton FC, England) - LW, RW, SS.

- Noah Sarenren Bazee (Hannover 96, Germany) - RW, LW, SS.

- Peter Olayinka (SK Slavia Prague, Czech Rep.) - CF, LW, RW.

- Arnaut Danjuma Groeneveld (Club Brugge, Belgium) - LW, RW, SS.

- Last but not least... Classed as a striker/centre forward nowadays but still an option on the wings in certain set-ups.... The Next President of Nigeria himself... The Nigerian WC Legend..

"AHMED MUSA (Al Nassr, Saudi Arabia)"





Others for the future:

- Samuel Chukwueze (Villarreal CF, Spain) - RW, LW.

- Hillary Gong (Vitesse Arnhem, Holland) - RW

- Philip Azango Alayo (AS Trencin, Slovakia) - LW








IN ALL, THANK YOU VICTOR MOSES... Glad to know that Rohr accepts his decision. We march on... #SUPEREAGLESFOREVER

I disgree with the bolded statement. Victor Moses will always be a starter if he is the team. Na who wan dispense am? Who?

ChrisKels:
Wow thats a great news. Dude was never committed, hence some of us wanted him gone long time ago. I just hope this news is true

It was never about commitment on your path, it is just that you rate him lower below Samuel or Onyekuru based on your pre statement but you are wrong.

Except you show me how the aforementioned players contributed in winning a league or AFCON. Have they done that yet?

AIG07:
@ Egbon Forgiveness... You still wan add Onazi to your own SEs midfielders... Okay OOO. Continue...

Which club does he play for sef?

Of course!

andrew444:
Help me tell them that as far as onazi is regular at his club he will be invited,they should all stop the hate.

I dont know if josh onomah and luke amos will agree to play for nigeria

Removing Onazi totally from the team makes no sense.

We should approach them first but if they reject, no problem. We move on. Chikena!

Luke Amos can be invited directly without clearance from FIFA.

AIG07:
Can't wait to have the likes of

Billing,
Eze,
Iwobi,
Ndidi,
Etebo

Make up the core of our Midfield.

I just de pray make Victor Moses no show up for our match against Seychelles as he has always done.

Where is Josh Onomah and Luke Amos? Why are you not including Onazi?

charlesemeka85:
The race to sign Super Eagles of Nigeria midfielder Mikel Agu from FC Porto is now between the French Ligue 1 duo of Olympique Marseille and Bordeaux,‎ Owngoalnigeria.com understands.

FC Porto are open to the idea of allowing the 25 year old leave the club as he is not in the plans of coach Sergio Conceicao despite his fine performance while on loan at Turkish side Bursaspor last season.

Interest poured in for the Nigeria international from top clubs around Europe, but he has voiced out his preference for the French Ligue 1 where the duo of Marseille and Bordeaux are exploring ways of signing him.

However, Marseille appears to be leading the race to snap him up ahead of Bordeaux but discussions over the terms of his move has lead to a standstill over the transfer.

Marseille want him to join on a loan with an option to buy at the end of next season but Agu is pushing for a permanent exit from Porto after enduring four different loan spells in his seven seasons he has been with the club.

Porto should allow the boy to go, Haba! You don't want him yet you don't want to sell him.

Na by force? The boy don tire for loan loan matter. He wants to leave your club for good. Chikena!

Joebie:
Of course schools that have been in existence since who knows when, should have the structures in ground. Private schools can be very well funded as well. I think this debate lacks substance. Both private and public universities are needed. If it’s government owned it should be well funded. likewise, if it’s private.

You started it.

gamaliel9:
Try to understand the larger view of the discussion....not just awarding contract to Dangote because the road was bad or building truck parks to ease congestion..these are palliative measures..we are a large population that needs good planning to spread development in different city centres...i used deep sea port to make an example...keep your lagos

Due to our system of government, each states are given the autonomy to plan and develop their states without the interference of the Federal government. So, it is expedient that states develop at their own pace.

That explains why Lagos has advanced in the development of it's transportation system after years of planning through LAMATA which oversees wide range of transport planning and implementation of transport strategies and plans in Lagos. It was through this organisation's reforms that the first Bus rapid transit system in Africa, Lagos rail mass transit, Lagos Cable Car Project etc were initiated and carried out or in progress as at today. Don't forget there is the existence of efficient water transportation in Lagos. I don't need to talk about other sectors or planned projects litered all over Lagos.


However, at the Federal level, road, rail and air infrastructures are to so extent planned.

This is the sector the Federal government is investing huge chunk of money. Off course, prices are inflated in both tier of government.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lagos%E2%80%93Kano_Standard_Gauge_Railway

tbaba1234:
Yes, they have an arrangement with the academy.

Trencin has done well for Nigerian football unlike some no progress clubs, our players end up in.

The success story started with Simon Moses, Rabiu Ibrahim and Kingsley Madu when the helped them win the league for the first time in their history.


Actually, Nigerian players did well for Trecin.

gamaliel9:
Build them first...worrying about viability in an import dependent country, Africa most populous country is pure propaganda...

Who told you some of these are not under construction?

The truth is most of you here shouting 3rd world upandan are ignorant about the recent development going on in this country. This explains why you are not aware of the solutions profounded to resolve the congestion in Apapa Port.

M7even:
It is true that we have moved from ranking states as first world, second world and third word. Hence the transition to developed country, developing country and underdeveloped country.

If we are to promote the Nigerian brand concept we would refer to ourselves as developing nation. Which can still be the old Second World nation.

Now nations that are largely in developing countries such consist largely of BRICS nations except Russia. BRICS is a fusion of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa. These counties are miles ahead of Nigeria. From TaTa vehicles in India, to Marcopolo buses made in Brazil. These are global brands. Mind you the Chinese still refer to themselves as a developing nation despite how much many of their states along the coastal region are miles developed beyond Singapore.

Look beyond this to the north south gap. Economic power. Organisations like GATT and WTO have only proven to favour the North which refers to the western world.
This is simple political economics. It's a hard pill to swallow, but we must first admit it that we are a Third World country.

India is not better than Nigeria in terms of poverty. My guy you go thank God if you know about poverty rate in India.

If Russia is developing country why America or UK no mess demselves around Russia?

According to the western world definition Russia is a developed country. Even Brazil and South Africa are better than Portugal.

Nigeria is not a poor country. The problem is distribution of wealth and that can be tackled by making and enforcing labour laws that will determine the minimum wages a Nigerian must receive by hours depending on their level of skills.

It doesn't make sense after government pumps money into educate then one will earn small wages.

This is the practice in Japan and South Korea.

For example a graduate most earn one thousand per hour while those without education must earn five hundred per hour. No employees must be fired without 6 months competition etc then you will see how we all improve

wayodude:
If you don't know Nigeria is a 3rd world country then going back to reading is a good idea. Never mind out dated terms or otherwise.

The capitalist theory is outdated.

Joebie:
Off course that was my point earlier. The impact these graduate can make in the fast changing world. Those who made impact in the Industrial Age of yesterday will be left behind in this new age and the one after. Universities should be aware of this and should be quick at updating their curriculum to keep up.

Graduates from the aforementioned public universities are still making impact home and abroad. Gbam!

You should have known that most of the students applying to these schools are mostly the best brains in the country. Even rich kids are many in these universities, therefore, it's expedient the best comes from these schools.

However, UI for your information, is doing everything to remain the best in Nigeria and become one of the best in the world.

What is stopping them is funds. That also can be said about other public universities. The structures is already on ground but fund is issues.

If the government focuses on Education, I don't think the Private schools stands a Chance.

gamaliel9:
Example- Problem...solution
Port Congestion and Apapa Road..
Solution-Building of of Deep Sea Ports at Calabar,Ibaka,Bayelsa and Onne
Year of Completion-2025
Budget-3trillion
Each year for each port-300billion at the same time oooo
Monitoring Group in place...etc etc

This is a just a primary school example of a plan for development...not just projects and giving 72hours to clear it or building a truck park..

Have you heard about Lekki deep-sea project ongoing?

https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2018/01/29/work-commences-on-multi-billion-dollar-lekki-port/amp/



However, it's not about building seaports upandan. The question is, is there market available to sustain these projects?

Now, read.

https://www.businessdayonline.com/exclusives/article/nigeria-deep-seaports-projects-risk-becoming-white-elephants/



Apapa road is under construction. Dangote construction company is in-charge of the project.

https://guardian.ng/property/dangote-sets-july-deadline-for-n4-3-billion-apapa-road-project/amp

Joebie:
The advantage medical schools in public universities have is the experience of the medical teaching staff. Private schools can’t beat that of course unless they employ expatriates.
All you need is a pace-setter, and other private schools will want to copy. We have so many public schools that have been in operation, and because they are government owned they are damned to struggle for many more years. However, with private school promotes better competition. That’s needed to raise the standard with time.
One question, please could you tell me how does UI curriculum differ from that of UNILAG for example? I’m not basing this discussion medical school alone. Of course you know medicine is only one course.

What determines a good university is the numbers of their products that are successful in the society.

UI, OAU, UNN, UNILAG etc have their product occupying prominent positions in key industries both locally and internationally.

When it comes to Medicine Literature/Art, UI, Economic is known globally for producing professionals that excelled in these field.

UNN, UNILAG and OAU also have there area of specializations.

Joebie:
“What makes a nation third world?
Despite everevolving definitions, the concept of the third world serves to identify countries that suffer from high infant mortality, low economic development, high levels of poverty, low utilization of natural resources, and heavy dependence on industrialized nations. These are the developing and technologically less advanced nations of Asia, Africa, Oceania, and Latin America. Third world nations tend to have economies dependent on the developed countries and are generally characterized as poor with unstable governments and having high rates of population growth, illiteracy, and disease. A key factor is the lack of a middle class — with impoverished millions in a vast lower economic class and a very small elite upper class controlling the country's wealth and resources. Most third world nations also have a very large foreign debt.
(What makes a nation third world? from Encyclopedia of World Geography)“

http://www.nationsonline.org/oneworld/third_world_countries.htm

Modified
Definitions from the link:

__ Definitions

point The term "First World" refers to so called developed, capitalist, industrial countries, roughly, a bloc of countries aligned with the United States after World War II, with more or less common political and economic interests: North America, Western Europe, Japan and Australia.

Countries of the "First World"



point "Second World" refers to the former communist-socialist, industrial states, (formerly the Eastern bloc, the territory and sphere of influence of the Union of Soviet Socialists Republic) today: Russia, Eastern Europe (e.g., Poland) and some of the Turk States (e.g., Kazakhstan) as well as China.

Countries of the "Second World"



point "Third World" are all the other countries, today often used to roughly describe the developing countries of Africa, Asia and Latin America.
The term Third World includes as well capitalist (e.g., Venezuela) and communist (e.g., North Korea) countries, as very rich (e.g., Saudi Arabia) and very poor (e.g., Mali) countries.


Countries of the "Third World"
Third World Countries classified by various indices: their Political Rights and Civil Liberties, the Gross National Income (GNI) and Poverty of countries, the Human Development of countries (HDI), and the Freedom of Information within a country.

Based on that colonial biased mentality ideology analyses, all Asian, Oceania. South America and Africa are third world countries as long as they are from those continents but all Europe and North America are Eldorado on earth. Despite the fact that some of these same African, Asian and South America countries are far developed than some Western Europe and America according to their oluwole theory yet ...


Meanwhile, the brainwashed black man who was made to believe his forefathers were rescued from primitive life to civilization through the help of colonialism, will just swallow hook line and sinker whatever have been told them without thorough research and analysis on their part.

It is high time we start to focus on our own need than rather keep comparing ourselves with others.

We should not allow people to keep setting standards for us.

wayodude:
Sure I know this was the original intent in categorising countries into 1st-3rd world. But you and I know that the application of these titles were eventually not aligned with the communist/capitalist definition.

Who defines you!

Abusule007:
Kalu's Transfer To Bordeaux On The Brink Of Collapse, NFF Contacted To Falsify Documents

Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Samuel Kalu's transfer to Bordeaux is on the brink of collapse and the fault lies with the French Ligue 1 club for failing to conduct due diligence before signing the winger.


The rule in France is that a player must have representative caps for one of the national teams before he is qualified to play in the Ligue 1 or the transfer won't be sanctioned by the Ligue de Football Professionnel.

Look no further than the case involving Porto defender Chidozie Awaziem, who was hurriedly handed an undeserved debut by Nigeria manager Gernot Rohr in a 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against South Africa shortly before his transfer to Nantes last summer, but that story is for another day.

Samuel Kalu's camp is doing everything possible to stop Bordeaux pulling out of the deal and it is one hundred percent confirmed that they have contacted the Nigeria Football Federation to falsify documents showing the winger earlier played for one of the national teams.

The former Gent starlet has been omitted for Bordeaux trip to Odessa, where they face Marioupol in the third qualifying round of the Europa League on Thursday, despite being fit.

Bordeaux press chief Aurelie Carrey was contacted for the club's official version but she did not answer several calls placed to her phone.


Is this true?

Ans is fraud.

NOC1:
Awo said so many things like every great leader and orator. We can even impose some on him.....

Hmm! I see.

NOC1:
This is my humble contribution.

Did Awo say this?

Algerian1:
Algeria have 5 stadiums of 40.000 and more , +++ 4 new stadiums over 40.000 capacity are under construction will be finished this year

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_football_stadiums_in_Algeria

https://www.nairaland.com/4155711/welcome-algeria-pics

Cool. Thanks my Algerian friend. It's being long I being to that Nigeria is better than Kenya thread. Do you still go there.

And can you please give me the names of these stadium?

Certitude:
Wow. Anytime I hear Ikorodu, I get so much joy. I am emotionally attached to that place.

Why na? Did you grow up there?

Actually, I am not living in Ikorodu. Na something carry me go there.

goldfish80:
FiFA U17 and U20 world cups were conceived by FIFA to develop the game talent-wise and also the infrastructure in developing countries.
That is why you see countries like Colombia, Trinidad and Tobago,Nigeria, Finland and the likes host those tournaments.

Even the U17 world cup Nigeria hosted, proved to be very challenging. FIFA threatened at some point to strip Nigeria off the hosting right since we were behind schedule in preparations. Our good o'l friend Jack Warner did us a favour by collecting $omething which proved quite persuasive. Even at that, Mexico, I think was in line to replace Nigeria at a point.
The tournament itself wasn't smooth sailing.I was at the stadium when Costa Rica played Turkey and the lights went off! 15mins. Some games were held up due to waterlogged pitch.

The same scenario played out in 99. Infact Nigeria was supposed to host the earlier edition but because we were behind schedule in addition to the breakout of an epidemic disease, was it yellow fever? That right was stripped and pushed up to 99. Then came 99, we were also behind schedule that the hosting right was yet again almost stripped but for our O'l friend again (Jack Warner) coming to the re$cue. He collect wella and even went home with a chieftency title. His influence was pivotal in FIFA retaining Nigeria as host in 99.

Nigeria is a poor 3rd world country. Wheather anyone likes it or not. The much talked about 2018 budget is largely financed by foreign aids and you're here making mouth. Excuse me.

Despite the fact Nigeria was poo in 1999 yet we hosted the FIFA competition. How come?

No hotels, potopoto and smelling roads allover Lagos, crime everywhere, no light at all over the country, etc yet we hosted the world cup. What an irony.

All those talk of behind schedule and Warner collecting something doesn't add up because even Germany, Russia and Qater have all been alleged to rob hands, and Brazil was also behind schedule. So, let us find new thing talk.

Yes! Light went off during one match during the world cup then but we still did well after we just coming out from the hands of autocratic regimes.

I attended all the matches played in Lagos including the finals btw Mali and spain and things went well. So, I don't know where you watched your matches.

Anyway, we can host the world cup by co hosting it with Morocco and other west African countries included Cameroun. After all, America, Canada and Mexico are going to host the edition after QATAR.

tbaba1234:
Yet most of the airports are in bad shape. You do not have a functioning rail system that covers the country to facilitate movement.

Security situation is poor. Armed robbers and kidnappers are on travelling routes.

There will be thousands of people travelling from state to state to watch games. Can you guarantee safety?

Which airports are in bad shape?

What is wrong with the rail projects that are under construction covering major cities are you not aware?

Security has always been a global issue. If not why dem dey kill demselves for Yankee anyhow?

Even Russia is deadly if you don't know.

goldfish80:
Obasonjo is a well informed person having been president and actually ran the economy of a country. The level of Intel at his disposal cannot be waved off by anyone with a backhand.
If he says $1B =1KMW then that's what it is.

The improvements you're noticing in electricity is simply as a result of the raining season which coincides with the peak period and high water levels of the hydro power plants.
By dry season when the water levels go down, the production output of those hydro plants will drop significantly and the national output could be hovering anywhere around 2000-3000MW.

The infrastructural challenges Nigeria will have to offset just to be ready to host the world is monumental. I have been to a world cup, I understand how much hosting countries invest to get things done.
This wishful thinking that Nigeria can host the world cup is akin to the emperor and his new cloths.

Yes, obj is well informed yet billions meant for power projects were siphoned under his nose.

U sure dey naija!?

Whether dry season or not, with generator powering the stadiums, hotels, etc light will not be an issue. After all, we have hosted FIFA competitions despite shortage of power. Abi, you know know?

Even as developed as korea is, dey get stand by generator for stadiums, hotels, homes etcetera why? Because dem dey take light sometimes yet dem hosted FIFA world cup.

What are those infrastructures you're talking about? I think they only exist in your imagination because the ones I know are currently under construction. EOD

elyte89:
Where u dey for Lagos..I go like c u...mind u

E fit be say na eida make we beat ourselves or find somewhere cool to relax and relate

Hahahaha! I dey Ikorodu now but will move to Ikeja next week before I moving back to the East.

tbaba1234:
Not forgetting Airport infrastructure to handle the influx of people.

Do you know the amount spent to remodel and reconstruct 11 airports in the country?

That is how Muritala Muhammed airports is looking like currently?

goldfish80:
You're just making mouth like a typical Nigerian.
Let me give you a little breakdown. According to Obasanjo's arithmetic, $1B =1KMW of electricity. If we are to add about 10KMV to what we already generate, Nigeria may be on the road towards generating what the country needs, this will cost about $10B. This sum is in absence of operational costs like gas supply and the additional transmission lines. So you could be looking at $15B for power generation alone!
When you add other operational logistics like security(equipping all the security outfits), accommodation (900,000 standard hotel rooms), transportation( rail, road, airport), medicals, stadium.

If you think Nigeria wont need more than $50B, you must be dreaming. Not when Germany spent $20B to host the event while it was 32 teams. This is a country whose infrastructure is about 200yrs more developed than Nigerias.

How do you get the money to fund this project without the economy crashing? That's the question.
The infrastructures you're pointing at are being done with borrowed funds while the government hopes the incurring cost could be offset by the little increase in crude oil prices.

Infact, let me break it to you. By 2025, Nigeria maybe totally out of business as a result of the breakthroughs in renewable energy in the automobile industry.
Wake up and smell the coffee.

Obasanjo left seat of power 10 years ago and he is nolonger in power. We do need to talk about those irrelevant past issues.

Currently, I am in Lagos. Light is regulated in a way that everyone knows the exact time when light will be off or on.

Have you ever seen or heard that before? No! But it is gradually happening and it will get better if the power plants projects are completed.

Note, anybody can generate light by himself now. Let us see how we exploit this option to improve the light.

However, Generator is an alternative to power light. EOD

Since the numbers of countries going to taking part in the world cup, we can host the world cup with some west African countries including Morocco. Not necessary he host it alone.

The bolded are already projects on ground. We don't need $50b to host the world cup.

Ask yourself what Germany used that money for.

experimentist:
ain't nothing bad in that bro. Besides, dis one max my sister, from another mister thou.

Just joking. You know.

chrisooblog:
egbon hosting competitions is just about having the facilities ready but having your people trained and logistics top nought. good transportation,
stable light, excellent security for the whole country not just venues, happy economically bouyant locals who would come to watch the events.

countries that done the basics have yet to host world cup is it now nigeria that is struggling to provide drinking water, electricity, schools etc that will now organize world cup? i laugh in hosting rights

I know about all those things and it's on that I stand tto say, yes, we can host the world cup.

After all, world cup is 12 years to come.

By that time, we must have completed all the ongoing projects on ground. It will be the best time to showcase our infrastructures just to attract direct foreign investment.