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MetalJigsaw:
Nwankwo: I’m Happy With The Opportunity To Vie For Spot In Super Eagles’ W/Cup Squad
May 16, 2018 11:20 am

Crotone of Italy forward, Simeon Nwankwo says he will prove he is worthy of a place in the Super Eagles following his surprise inclusion in the 30-man provisional list for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia, Completesportsnigeria. com reports.

Nwankwo, 26, and Kano Pillars striker, Junior Lokossa are the notable first-time call-ups in the list released by Nigeria head coach, Gernot Rohr on Monday who overlooked the likes of Brown Ideye, Junior Ajayi and Sadiq Umar.

The former Gil Vicente of Portugal player has earned rave reviews recently following his impressive performances for Crotone in the Italian Serie A.

He has scored seven goals in 22 league appearances for the club this season an improvement from the three he netted in 21 league games last term.

The striker however has a tough task in his hands as regards making the final 23 for the mundial with forwards, Odion Ighalo, Kelechi Iheanacho and Ahmed Musa all favoured to be on the plane to Russia.

“The last few days have been a good one for me, my club and family. I have received a lot of congratulatory messages on the invitation and I’m happy with the way things have turned out for me so far,” Nwankwo stated in an interview with Lagos based radio station, Brila Fm monitored by CSN.

“Playing at the World Cup is the dream of every player . This is an opportunity for me to showcase my talent and prove myself to the coaches.

“Already, we have some friendly matches lined up before the World Cup which is a big opportunity for every player to fight for a place in the team, especially those of us coming into the team for the first time
“I will give my best and see what happens at the end of the day.”

The Super Eagles are expected to begin preparation for Russia 2018 on May 22 in Uyo where they will train for a couple of days before proceeding to Port Harcourt for a friendly match against Democratic Republic of Congo on May 28.

The Three-time African champions will play in Group D in Russia along with Argentina, Croatia and Iceland.


https://www.completesportsnigeria.com/nwankwo-im-happy-with-the-opportunity-to-vie-for-spot-in-super-eagles-w-cup-squad/

Be humble and take your chance.

It's God who ruleth in the Kingdom of men and he lifts whosoever he wishes.

So, yo are here by God's amazing grace because he lifted you up. Nobody knew you will be here just last month but you are here.

Do us proud by shining like a star in sky. My heart is with you, come rain come sunshine. Shalom

Humility017:
my question is...
has rohr picked simmy for his final 23 list?
did simmy flopped @ the world cup upon making that list....?

simmy is not in same category with ogbeche so stop trying to mess things up....

dude haven't made the 23 man list yet... you've start compare him with a player who flopped in time past comparing both scenarios....

I really suspect your paramount reason for being here is not to support the super eagles....

Two same scenerio but one was condemned and the other priased to high heavens by these two faced and double standard fellows.

These condemnations was confirmed by one of these fellows immediately after Onigbinde released the list and not after the poor performance of Ogbeche which only exist in your imagination. Infact, he made us to understand that he condemned Ogbeche's inclusion on live T.V program. Chai!

But he's already praising Simy's inclusion by saying the coach decision is final, period.

As you can see same scenerio and I don't need to wish my country badluck by wishing Simy bad game in the world cup before I start to condemn his inclusion on the list.

That your advice is very evil and I reject it in Jesus name.

Now, Are you among these two faced double standard fellow?

isan:
That English team is not better than Nigeria

Hahahahahaha!

Humility017:
please save simmy that empty comparism... had it been ogbechi never fumbled at the world cup that year...I am so sure chief festus would earn so much praise...
so please give rohr some break...simmy has not made final 23 man list yet...

his calibre of striker keshi never had in his 2014 squad....

Can you collect the phone from my hand?

Are are among those two faced and double standard fellows?

AIG07:
but why have they come up with such an average list of players.

That team lacks a creative midfielder. I don't know where they expect the Harry Kanes and Vardys of this world to get their service from? Oh have forgotten. They'll resort to huff and puff football. they'll be hoofing every ball to their attackers.

Baba No compare England with our team. If I assemble Super Eagles' team B(not home base o) you go fear.

Can you please give me just 3 names of our players that can get into their list else what do call our team?

So, you mean Dele Alli and Lin are lesser than Iwobi and Onazi, ba?

Just give me 3 names.

chrisooblog:
lol yet ''the poor man's kanu'' has scored more goals in the seria a than the original Kanu you are right very funny

I don't understand why those who condemned the selection of Bartholomew Ogbeche to the 2002 World cup by Onigbinde because they claimed he began to score goals for PSG just prior to the world Cup and have suddenly applauded the inclusion of Simy Nwankwo whose situation is exactly like Ogbeche.

I don't have problem with Simy's invitation but I want to fish out these two faced and double standard fellows

Now, I will ask, why the sudden change of mouth when it seems to favour them?


I have come to realise that this sudden change of stance has to do with the area the coach and the players comes from.

It's now clear to me that these fellows are only interested in the area a particular coach or players comes from.

They are not logical in reasoning but sentimental in judgement.

It's only God that can raise a man and your believe that you are the best people in Nigeria or the world is delusional.

I have come to know this even though I may be of house of kings.

It's impossible to cover the Sun with your hands. It will burn.

AIG07:
England don release their own too

Well, England has more better players to choose from.

Icon79:
Nna bros, sometimes I feel like giving that dude a hard knock on the head to help him see reason


O pari

I hope you can handle what you are asking for? Be warned.

Oasis007:


Oh Lawd of Eagles!
Forgiveness really enjoys Arguments a lot, and it seems he gets Nerd's Time this time around. The Argument is healthy and fun to read to be candid.

Kudos to both of you.

Hahahahahaha! I just have to clear the air.

Joebie:
The NFF has a target to fund itself 100% in a couple years time.. is that not a good goal Egbon Forgiveness ? why not focus on that and stop hating everything about the NFF just because of your perceived marginalization of... and corruption.

NFF is autonomous hence government should shut up because they don't need the government. Was that not your argument?

As it stands NFF must respect the government because they fianance them and are part of the government parastatals.

So, can NFF shut up the government they are still receiving half of their budget from?

If they suceeded fine. No problem.

Even their success to achieve success to achieve 100% still depends on the government. Hahahaha! Na dere you go fear.

You should focus on that and stop deviating from koko of discussion.

Joebie:
i don answer your question not even in that article.. abi make i talk am like ABC?
oga, when u see something good appreciate it.. The world will never be a perfect world until Kingdom comes. You can't have everything your way.

Hahahahahaha! I thought you said I no sabi read wetin dey for book. Hahahaha!

Answer question and quite the sermon, please.

Joebie:
10 important things NFF boss said in Channels TV interview
Pinnick talks Super Eagles, 2018 FIFA World Cup, grassroots football etc in new interview.

Published: 15.05.2018
Steve Dede
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https://static.pulse.ng/img/incoming/origs8376810/8666366981-w644-h960/Amaju-Pinnick-.png
(Youtube/Channels Television )

President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Amaju Pinnick was on a breakfast show of Channels Television on Monday, May 14 where he discussed a wide of topics including, Super Eagles preparation for the 2018 FIFA World Cup and development of grassroots football.

These are 10 important things he said on the TV appearance.

1. No injury worries for the Super Eagles ahead of the 2018 FIFA World Cup

Pinnick was impressed with the likes of Iheanacho who scored for their clubsides (Holly Allison/TPI/REX/Shutterstock)

Pinnick has played down injury worries for the Super Eagles of Nigeria ahead of the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia.

“You can see yesterday (Sunday, May 13), all our players were blazing. (Kelechi) Iheanacho, (Alex) Iwobi and the boy from Plateau United (Junior) Lokosa, Ahmed Musa, Moses Simon they all scored yesterday,” the NFF boss said.

“The injuries are not to be worried about and their spirit is amazing, they are thinking about the World Cup and that gives us so much joy."

2. 2018 FIFA World Cup target for Super Eagles

The NFF boss refused to state an outright target for the Super Eagles of Nigeria at the World Cup and said the federation are just doing all they can to encourage the players.

3. $2.8m for Super Eagles

Pinnick reveals how the NFF and Super Eagles shared their World Cup bonuses (Mark Leech Offside Getty Images)

Pinnick also revealed that from the $8m expected from FIFA, the Super Eagles are to get 30% of it, about $8m for their 2018 World Cup bonuses.

This was agreed after a meeting between the NFF and senior players.

4. The vision of the NFF

During the interview on Channels TV, Pinnick stated that the vision of his NFF is to make football the integral part of the Nigerian economy.

“In 1992, when the Premier League started, they requested $200m from the British government, not to give to the clubs but to develop their infrastructure,” Pinnick said.

“Today the British Government rake in between $2.5b to $3bn pounds on taxes and other direct activities relating to football annually.

“It adds to their GDP and that’s exactly what I wanted to do. Our programs include the QIP, the quick impact programmes which of course means we want to qualify Nigeria for all major tournaments because sporting successes also impact on your cooperate existences.”

5. Football houses all over the country
Pinnick revealed that the NFF ready to commission six football houses (secretariats for state FAs) in the six geopolitical zones in Nigeria.

The NFF have also commenced the building of more 12 of these houses across Nigeria.

“This is important because the problem we have is for example if you go to your state, you discover a player, you don’t nurture that player to greatness,” Pinnick said.

“There is what is called the FIFA connect program. Whereby every football stakeholders are already registered under the FIFA Connect programme.

“If you are discovered as a six-year-old, you get connected to a FIFA connect program and at that level, the state starts nurturing you.

“You cannot change the age of the player, you cannot change the name of the players because the player is being monitored by FIFA through NFF and through the state FA till he becomes a star."

6. NFF not paying a dime for Super Eagles Team B Vs Atletico Madrid

Pinnick says NFF is not paying for the friendly game between Super Eagles Team B and Atletico Madrid (CAF)

Pinnick revealed that the NFF will not be ‘spending a dime’ for the friendly game between Super Eagles Team B and Atletico Madrid.

7. DR Congo players to be tested to Ebola in Port Harcourt

DR Congo players will be tested for Ebola Virus on arrival in Port Harcourt for the friendly game against the Super Eagles of Nigeria.

8. NFF get half of their budget from corporate sponsorship

Pinnick also revealed that the NF get half of their annual budget from corporate sponsorship.

“Our budget in a year is about between N5.5b to N6b and as I speak to you the NFF is about doing about N3.5b from corporate sponsorship,” Pinnick said.

“Within the next one and a half year, our target is to be 100% self-funding.”

9. Pressure from players

While denying reports that Super Eagles boss Gernot Rohr has been pressuring players to sign with an agent so they can make the World Cup squad, Pinnick revealed that he has been pressured by some agents to make sure their clients are in the list.

“I told them that I am the wrong person to meet. It is the call of the coach,” Pinnick said.

10: Ignoring court case distraction

Pinnick refused to respond to questions about the court cases he is facing and said their only focus is on the 2018 FIFA World Cup.

“We want to focus just one the World Cup because we believe that for the first time, Nigeria can focus on the World Cup,” he said.

--PulseNg

Joebie:
if you want to hide something from a black man, write it somewhere. No be you quote am earlier?

See the bolded in no 8

Where did NFF get the other other half of their budget?

Who be the black man wey dem hide something for book btw you and I?


Now, answer questions

Is NFF private liablity company, Ltd?
As at today who is finanancing sports in Nigeria including NFF?

Joebie:
follow the thread..
their influence in football matters is slipping off their fingers.. And they know it.

Modified.
we've not seen anything like this before.. give kudos to the current NFF leadership.. we have a million more things in Nigeria we should rather criticize.

Oga, answer questions.


Is NFF private liablity company, Ltd?

Who is finanancing sports in Nigeria including NFF?

Joebie:
haha.. u know i challenged u then that ur cries was unnecessary, still you refuse to admit I'm now vindicated. The internet never forgets oh.

Like I said, you don't know politics that is why you think it's unnecessary and because you don't understand but by now somebody go dey lick em wound.

Joebie:
abi u sef no know ur right.. na so FG don control u? abi why we vote them in?
they need to do their job and stop bothering someone who is handling his job very well -- Pinnick.

Is NFF private liablity company limited?

As at today who is finanancing sports in Nigeria including NFF?

Joebie:
hahahahaha
if that's the case, why were u making unnecessary noise? Don't be like Tunde Disu o

It's because you're still learning politics but I know politics up to that stage.

Joebie:
Every Nigerian deserves security.

Hahahahahaha! Na dere you go fear fear.

Joebie:
Just some pages ago somebody raised alarm that Ejide was about to be forced on Rohr, since the goalie forced a move to a lowly Isreali club in the 2nd tier just to make it to the world cup.. Today he no talk go that side, he is still singing corruptions songs.

Why dem no put am now?

Of course, that goalkeeper coach knew his hand go burn if he does that.

Joebie:
This is an excerpt from PulseNG.

10 important things NFF boss said in Channels TV interview
Pinnick talks Super Eagles, 2018 FIFA World Cup, grassroots football etc in new interview.

#8. NFF get half of their budget from corporate sponsorship
Pinnick also revealed that the NF get half of their annual budget from corporate sponsorship.

“Our budget in a year is about between N5.5b to N6b and as I speak to you the NFF is about doing about N3.5b from corporate sponsorship,” Pinnick said.

“Within the next one and a half year, our target is to be 100% self-funding.”

Ok NFF doesn't need the government. Oya government remove the security personals and the government facilities from dem because they don't need your service any longer.

TheSuperNerd:
Hahahahahahahahaha.... It is choice naa... Someone impressed naa. Eze impressed to a certain level. So he gets his call. And surely you understand Uwa's place in the 30-man list.

This your luku mode ehnnn.... Looolll

Forgiveness oooooo..... You are a hard man to please


Your luku mode is still at this level below....

Hahahahahaha! When I reach another level let me know.

fabyom:
More than 23 players played the qualifiers many stood out some didn't.
Outstanding:
Ezenwa
Uzoho

Ekong
Balogun
Shehu

Onazi
Etebo
Ndidi
Mikel
Iwobi

simon
Nacho
Ighalo
Moses

Good;

Idowu
Ebuehi
Awaziem

Joel
Ogu

Musa

Tested, not Trusted;
kayode
Agu
Nwakeame

Prospect;
Simy

League Quota System;
Lokosa

Failed but needed;
Akpeyi

With a little confidence and composure, he will definitely come good. He might just be our first choice at the world cup.

I don't know if in your haste to justify the exclusion of Kayode, you forgot he didn't play the qualifiers and he was never given the chance to prove himself.

Don't forget that he assisted Iheanacho in the game we were trailing by a goal against Senegal which salvaged a draw against Senegal in his first ever match for the Super Eagles. In that game, he didn't play his preferred striker role rather he played as a SS and he still impressed.

He went ahead to play 3 matches coming in as a substitute in 19th, 20th and 3 minutes of those games.

There was no place in those matches confirmed that he failed based on the situation on things then. Somebody, you are absolutely wrong.


In the match against Cameroon, Agu came on the defend the lead and he did wonderful well.

Against Zambia he came on for injured Onazi at the time the score was 0:0 but we still didn't conceed a goal but went ahead to score.


How did Agu fail the test?? Is it until he dribbles like Messi score goals before he is good enough?

Sometimes people just don't see things the way they are. Just sentiments everywhere.

TheSuperNerd:
I am not saying Rohr is perfect... Mbanu! Who is?

I am saying he wont pick rubbish. And do you actually expect him to drop an echiejile from the 30 man list? An Echiejile who featured in crucial games through out the WC qualifiers campaign? Come on man! Think about it naa... It is just not logical at this point to leave him out of the 30.


And why calling Ambrose again? Rohr watched Eze at the CHAN and truth be told Eze was one of our finest at rhe CHAN. He even made it into the CHAN team of the tournament. He made CHAN first XI and secured a move abroad soon after. Eze merits his place even as a backup.

And ofcos naa... There will those who won't accept Rohr's list. Some of them were even calling for Isaac Success So yes it is normal... You just cannot please everybody. **shrugs**

That's sentiment.

Anyway, I dey luku.

fabyom:
More than 23 players played the qualifiers many stood out some didn't.
Outstanding:
Ezenwa
Uzoho

Ekong
Balogun
Shehu

Onazi
Etebo
Ndidi
Mikel
Iwobi

simon
Nacho
Ighalo
Moses

Good;

Idowu
Ebuehi
Awaziem

Joel
Ogu

Musa

Tested, not Trusted;
kayode
Agu
Nwakeame

Prospect;
Simy

League Quota System;
Lokosa

Failed but needed;
Akpeyi

With a little confidence and composure, he will definitely come good. He might just be our first choice at the world cup.

Uzoho, Idowu, Awaziem, Joel, Ebuehi, Ebuehi, Kayode, Simy and Lakosa didn't play in the qualifiers.

TheSuperNerd:
Relax My Egbon.... You worry too much... Lol... So you dey worry about Safari like this? Wow... This is good ooo... Nice show of care I must say... And don't worry about Sir Goldfish... He can take care of himself. No one insulted anyone. But mehn my oh my... So you dey concerned like this for Safari... It is good ooo... Just no let our other Icon fella misunderstand your care shaa...

But really this is... Wow... Beautiful...

You don't understand what's up else you will not misunderstand my care for the peace of this thread for safa.

TheSuperNerd:
Come on... I did. You really think Rohr will make Echiejile first choice in Russia or pick him for that role? It is obvious Idowu takes it. The last two friendlies show it. As for who the backup to Idowu will be... It is between Echiejile and Aina. And knowing Rohr to an extent, I still cannot predict him on this one. But seeing how he and pinnick worked to get Aina for the team and seeing how Aina performed for Hull all season in the championship. Aina will be bleeping too hard for Rohr to ignore.

This is why I say Disu and co should relax and sing another song. Rohr will pick the best hopefully. His 30-man list is a good one so far and I expect his 23 to reflect the best of the best from among the 30 picked.

Rohr will not pick rubbish.

The truth is Echiejile did't make the list on merit. How many games did he play for his second division club and in the Turkish league that make him deserve to be on the list?

What about Eze? Is Eze performance ths season better than Ambrose? Forget.

Rohr is not perfect.

Those who will accept his list will accept but those who will not accept, will not. It is normal and it doesn't make ones opinion better than others. Let us just leave it there and move on.

Federal Government Warns Super Eagles: Qualifying For Second Round No Longer Acceptable

Published: May 16, 2018

Federal Government Warns Super Eagles: Qualifying For Second Round No Longer Acceptable
The Federal Government has warned the Super Eagles of Nigeria that just qualifying from group D of the 2018 FIFA World Cup is no longer acceptable while insisting the team should aim to win the World Cup.

Special Adviser to the President Muhammadu Buhari , Femi Adesina, also charged other African teams not to have low ambitions, adding that funding will not be an issue for the Super Eagles team.

''Nigeria should do well, do very well at the World Cup. You know our target used to be qualifying for the second round, then at a time the target of Africa was getting to the quarterfinal,'' Femi Adesina said.

''I think we should be more ambitious this time, let's go as far as we can get and if we can win, why not, but let us not have low ambition.

''Funds should not be a problem as long as everything is put in place timeously, those who should make the request should make it in good time. If everything is done when it should be done, there should be no problem.''

Nigeria’s best outing at the mundial was finishing at the round of 16 three times in five appearances.

Coach Rohr has released a 30-man provisional squad for the World Cup, as the Super Eagles prepare to play Croatia, Iceland and Argentina in the group stage when the competition starts in June.

Ifeanyi Emmanuel


http://c.newsnow.co.uk/A/938078972?-18946:4882

TheSuperNerd:
Ohhhh that? Ofcos I saw it.... Two people who miss quoting each other just having a little shouting match to say "Hey It's been long I quoted you". Just hoping their "mouths" don't get too close...

Don't worry... It will be just fine... And did you just say Gold and Safa...?

I like that name combo... Safagold?

I don't think it will be ok because the direction of the personal attack is obvious.

TheSuperNerd:
Lol... All this noise is dead on arrival because Rohr's list is already merits-laden. And the final 23 will be the best of the very best of the lot. It is no longer business as usual.

Every time it is a world cup year, you see these folks come out to keep saying the same old boring things over and over.... Well newsflash! This is 2018 and that 30-man list was really sweet. Infact the sweetest in recent years. So Disu and others like him can plsss find another tune to play.

Did you really read the content?

Is Echiejile also inform?

I don't think you read it.

Joebie:
on Ejide nko?
you see even Siasia won't have pleased you completely.

Does Ejide deserves to be on the list? It is up to you.

TheSuperNerd:
Hian.... But Egbon... Who else you dey talk to sef? I thought it is only me and you that were having discussing here... Who dey attack you now? I am lost...

Well, maybe you are not seeing what is about to happen btw gold and safa. Ok na.

TheSuperNerd:
Yes naa... You wan see am again? Na you be that oooo.... Looking and observing and peeping too...


Forgiveness 2.0....

Hahahaha! Na you I dey lulu so.

Someone should please advice someone who knows someone that wants to cause trouble here to please retract from personal attacks and face front for football only.

We are not in Abacha's regime where all opinions were crushed and denied, and people were personally attacked and assassinated. We are in a state of Liberty where every Nigerians are given equal right to human rights.

Personal attacks, jabs and hatred should be exempted from all arguments else we lose our peace once again. Though, obviously,I have received all these forms of attacks since yesterday but I kept my cool for the peace and progress of this thread.

Nobody....I repeat...Nobody get monopoly of madness, ndiara, wa..re, call it whatever name, pass anybody. Na where you own finish reach na em another person own start put.

Funny that the one who in her little way brought tranquility to the thread, is about to, with her own hands, throw this thread into royal rumble and wahala.

Ki olomo ki lo fun omo re ......e mi a ro. Enough said.