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EXCLUSIVE: Olanrewaju Kayode – It was tough at Girona because I wasn’t given a chance

By admin - March 4, 2018, 3:37 pm473 0

Striker Olanrewaju Kayode has exclusively revealed to SCORENigeria he was not given much of a chance at La Liga side Girona, but hopes to now prove his class at top Ukrainian club Shakhtar Donetsk.

The full Interview:

SCORENIGERIA: Congratulations on your move to Shakhtar Donetsk?

KAYODE: Thank you brother.

How do you feel now about your latest transfer?

I am so excited and happy with the deal.

What are your targets with the club?

I just wish to concentrate and do well with the club.

Former Nigeria international Julius Aghahowa played for Shakhtar Donetsk, what are they saying about him?

He did great things here and they love him. They are saying good things about him here and I am so encouraged to hear this.

Did they want you to replicate his performance for the club?

They have so much belief in me which I know and they make me understand that. I am looking forward to do my best to keep the good name of Nigeria here.

I will be glad if I could surpass what a great player Julius Aghahowa achieved here.

What’s your jersey number?

I have been assigned jersey number 88.

What really happened at Girona because a lot was expected after you joined them on loan from Manchester City?

I had a very bad experience at Girona. I was doing well in training, very fit and ready for matches, but I wasn’t given the opportunity. I have put that in the past now as I am focused on doing well here now.

What message do you have for your fans and the Shakhtar fans?

To Shakhtar Donetsk fans, I say thank you for having me. I am looking forward to playing in front of you and make you happy. I need your support here.

And to my fans, I say thank you for always been there and supporting me. I appreciate you all and will make you happier with my goals here in Ukraine.

I thank my wife Zinny Kayode for always been there for me. I appreciate your prayers and words of encouragement.

Thanks for your time.

It’s always a pleasure talking to you brother.



http://scorenigeria.com.ng/2018/03/04/exclusive-olanrewaju-kayode-it-was-tough-at-girona-because-i-wasnt-given-a-chance/

Joebie:
Firstly you believe what u want to believe.
Not everything u read is true. Do I believe there is corruption? Resounding yes, In many areas of human life not exclusively to Nigeria, there is corruption. But at the same time just because u see it in the biggest screen, some magazine or tabloid don’t make it factual.
Look at things from case to case, and be balanced in your judgement. Like I said before, you are a one way thinker.

Modified,
I could also find stories either refuting ur links or talking about how coaches now or before were given a free hand by the NFF.

But u seem to be making look like NFF has ALWAYS decides who is invited or not.

Believe what u want.

You are not making any sense. If your answer is yes then keep mute and save me from wasting time..

As for you, my impression is, you don't think at all.

Was ‘bad boy’ Kayode dropped by top NFF officials?

By admin - March 8, 2017, 11:29 am1180 0

Sources close to Olanrewaju Kayode have insisted the Austria-based striker was very much in the plans of Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr, but he was eventually dropped from the squad for this month’s friendlies in London because some top NFF officials branded him “a bad boy”.

“Kayode has maintained that he was called up by Rohr, but he was eventually dropped because some top officials said he will never play for Nigeria again because he ‘messed’ up one of their ogas some years ago,” said a source close to the former Nigeria U17 and U20 striker.

This was in reference to his transfer saga that involved former top NFF chief Taiwo Ogunjobi and Ivorian club ASEC Mimosas.

The 23-year-old Kayode has been linked with a move to the Premier League in England on the back of his form at Austria Wien.

This season, he has scored eight goals in 22 appearances in the Austrian Bundesliga after he netted 13 goals in the last campaign.

This week, he told a radio station that were he chanced, he would demand answers from Rohr to why he has again been snubbed by the Super Eagles.

“If I had the opportunity to speak with Rohr, i will ask him to check my profile and also why I haven’t got an invitation,” he said in the interview.

The Austria Vienna striker also questioned scouting and yardsticks used to invite players to the Super Eagles

“I think the Super Eagles scouting needs to be extensive enough to consider players who are active in their clubs,” he urged.

“There is no way a player who sits on the bench can be fit enough or better than the one who plays regularly.”



http://scorenigeria.com.ng/2017/03/08/was-bad-boy-kayode-dropped-by-top-nff-officials/

komekn:
I will answer for you, a resounding capital big YES.

Confirm.

junnyjake:
Only someone with little or no knowledge about football would disagree.

Nevertheless, it's unfortunate how things ended up this way, so don't waste your expensive emotions in things that would get you frustrated in the long run man!

Honestly, the boy must be pained for the snub.

E dey pain me too.

somehow:
How can Ezeh be dropped?

He's been picked already and if Rohr wants, he can call Ojinta too, there is nothing anyone on this thread can do.

Having said that, some of you have personal vendetta against some people here. Una comments dey expose una wella.

I am not saying Eze should be dropped for the friendlies ooooooo.

I just think Otigba is better.

Maybe Rohr has another plan to bring a better defender. I don't know but our defence needs to be fortified.

gbosaa:
Inappropriate sir. Don’t abuse the anonymity of the social media to post very offensive comments.

Not everyone should be invited to the national team. What if the managers or NFF scouts at the time didn’t like Otigba’s game? Must everyone of Nigeria descent who play in Europe be invited to the national team?

Deco waited for Brazil to give him a chance that he got frustrated. He had to wait for 8yeara or so to gain Portuguese citizenship to be able to play.

It’s laziness and lack of vision on the path of our Football czars to always focus and depend on nearly finished products with Naija blood overseas to build the Super Eagles.

Touring the world, looking for Nigerian talents who started the development in Europe is already having serious issues with our football. There is less emphasis on the local league and its development. Players know this and the moment they get a little recognition, they’d disappear from camp and find themselves in some obscure environment in Europe. Someone asked of Akinjide Idowu, can Moldova where he was last seen stand toe to toe with Eagles?

Serious development and management, commitment and regulation of our local football are an emergency.

The last set of talents to emerge for the Eagles were Iheanacho’s set. Before then it was the class of 2009 with Onazi and Omeruo.
We don’t know the fate of some of the boys who failed in the last Africa under 20 qualification same as the under 17 Who lost to Niger. Where is the follow up?

What would happen if the Ekongs, Baloguns, Ebuehis were overlooked?? If the absence of these players would spell doom for our football then I think it’s time to come back home and build our league. The various underaged tournaments shouldn’t be a hunting ground for greedy agents. Our football chiefs and men in authorities should be ashamed of donning the shirts and souvenirs of Barcelona, Mancity, Bayern and the Madrids.

Pls enough of this Otigba story. I admire his persistence and enthusiasm to play for Nigeria but some people make look like he automatically would’ve fitted into the S.E.

Nigerian is a Nigerian no matter where you were born or play. There should be no schizm.


Otigba was among the top 3 defenders we had as at that time. So, the scout could not have overlooked him.

Joebie:
Don’t take him seriously. Na one way thinker.

You had better think well before making statement here else you are crushed

Take ya time.

junnyjake:
Not happening!

There ain't nothing nobody can do about it mate.

And you're way too emotional for a guy man.

Otigba is a better option than Eze.

Joebie:
Agent bribed Rohr to invite Nwakali. Why dem no put gun fit he head make he play Nwakali?

Money is already exchanging hands for Ejide.. I dey with u bro.. make we dey monitor them.
Rohr go face senate

Is there corruption in NFF ? Answer yes or No

Mickael2:
How can a 4-2-3-1 change to a 4-3-3 when you naturally have two DMFs in a 4-2-3-1?

It is not at all times you have two defensive midfielders.

realpoacher:
House look at this man running riot making false accusations without concrete evidence yet he is allowed to run a mock..., he is allowed to create hate speech,... He is allowed to create a toxic atmosphere with his numerous one-sided, loop-sided and baseless accusations.

Yet no one is calling him to order, everyone is turning a blind eye.


Someone should call him to order before i pounce on him o!... If I come hard on him, he won't like it.

Must @forgiveness always insult the whole nigerians and NFF here before he pass his points?....

Must he always throw baseless accusations and indictments at us?...

Are they no longer honest men and corrupt free people in the system?

Why must he label everyone corrupt whenever his players doesn't make the cut?

Must kayode play in the Super Eagles before we know that Nigeria is not corrupt?

Must Martins be called back before we know that Nigeria is not corrupt?

Must Otigba or whatever his name is play for us before we know that Nigeria is not Corrupt?...

Must Sheyi Ojo, Sone aluko etc play for us?

Must @forgiveness have only his players in the Super Eagles?

He has suggested Ebuehi, Aina, onyekuru, jeol obi, Iwobi, etc to the Super Eagles and all of them currently in the team..., must all his other players be brought to the team too?.... Is this the Super Eagles meant for Nigeria or the Super Eagle of Sir forgiveness?.... Why must it be only the players he suggest to be in the team are to be in the team else we are corrupt?

Is @forgiveness the knowledgeable person on football matters in Nigeria that has to have only his players in the team or else we are all corrupt?

Somebody should call him to order o or else i will show to him that no one has the monopoly of abuse, insults and false accusations.

You can't call me corrupt and expect me to keep quiet. No i won't!

Listen mr forgiveness, behave yourself and respect yourself like an elder. Learn to live and let live, take a cue from your brother sir Komekn and learn to keep quiet on matters that you have no prove.

This will be my last sane advice to you

Hahahahahah! Look at this guy. What is he saying?

Where did you see in that my post you quoted Martins, Kayode, Sone Aluko and Sheyi Ojo?

Which one is my player? Why are they my players?

Are they not Nigerians?

Is there no corruption in NFF?

NFF chieftains faces fresh corruption troubles
BY GONGNEWS
NOVEMBER 17, 2017
With our usual authoritative exclusive reports, we can report that the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) is facing an internal war of attrition. It has to do with corruption..

http://gongnews.net/nff-chieftains-faces-fresh-corruption-troubles/?amp_markup=1


Taint of corruption in Nigerian football

http://punchng.com/taint-of-corruption-in-nigerian-football/amp/

Do coaches collect bride or not? Hear from the horses mouth.

http://dailypost.ng/2016/12/24/amokachi-reveals-agents-pay-players-invited-nigeria-national-teams/amp/


http://punchng.com/football-agents-bribe-nigerian-coaches-to-invite-players/amp/


Nigerian coaches collect bribe — Laloko

Former Technical Director of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Chief Kashimawo Laloko, has said that some Nigerian coaches on national assignment demand and collect bribe from players and their agents.

'I can tell you categorically that it is true that some of our coaches demand and collect bribe from players and football agents. There was this age grade World Cup tournament where we lost out to a South American country in the quarterfinal stage'.

https://guardian.ng/sport/nigerian-coaches-collect-bribe-laloko/amp

http://dailypost.ng/2017/06/17/players-tried-bribe-pick-super-eagles-rohr/amp/




Was ‘bad boy’ Kayode dropped by top NFF officials?
By admin - March 8, 2017, 11:29 am1179 0


Sources close to Olanrewaju Kayode have insisted the Austria-based striker was very much in the plans of Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr, but he was eventually dropped from the squad for this month’s friendlies in London because some top NFF officials branded him “a bad boy”.

“Kayode has maintained that he was called up by Rohr, but he was eventually dropped because some top officials said he will never play for Nigeria again because he ‘messed’ up one of their ogas some years ago,” said a source close to the former Nigeria U17 and U20 striker.

http://scorenigeria.com.ng/2017/03/08/was-bad-boy-kayode-dropped-by-top-nff-officials/

A football agent, Henry Galliano, was on Monday evening assaulted by a Nigerian coach, Emmanuel Amuneke, at the Rockview Hotel, Owerri, the Imo State capital.

The assault, which happened at about 6:00 p.m. was caused by the decision of Golden Eaglets star, Kelechi Iheanacho, to choose Galliano as his agent ahead of one recommended by Amuneke.

http://premiumtimesng.com/news/149910-exclusive-amuneke-slaps-manhandles-american-football-agent-iheanachos-transfer.html

Taiwo Ogunjobi was mentioned there too.

Na forgiveness write all these articles?

How come you that is knowledgeable is still ignorant about these facts?

You had better not disgrace yourself in public again.

chrisooblog:
not the same aluko has gotten his chances with the national team but otigba was shockingly never called up. No one is saying corruption has disappeared from nigerian football but at the moment those who merit call ups for the most part are being invited. Now does that mean some players are still not falling through the cracks not at all. And for whatever is worth I still think kayode deserves one more chance to prove himself

Honestly, you got it right. 'was shockingly never called up'

Besides, I am not saying the recent call ups are not based on merit. No. It's based on the current situation but I don't think it's perfect.


Well, Kayode deserves another chance but I don't think at this moment because he has done nothing nothing worthy of call up.

However, I think if he does well in his new club then he deserves a call-up.

chrisooblog:
egbon no doubt kenneth was the better player and deserving of a call up ahead of william but sadly his form has regressed badly. Ekong deservedly or not has grabbed his opportunity with both hands and improved massively so sentiments aside he is at the moment better than otigba

No doubt about that but I just wanted to set things straight here for those don't know.

However, I am saying give Otigba the chance too. He could also grab it with his two hands too.

Kenneth Otigba deserved to be called ahead of Troost-Ekong but money don change hand.



Eze should be dropped and Otigba should be invited for the next friendly

Some people said Kenneth Otigba na average player.

Now let us compare Otigba stats with Troost-Ekong who who deserves to be called ahead of who.


Kenneth Otigba

Troost-Ekong

tbaba1234:
Junior Ajayi won the best foreign player award in Egypt.

Is this how good he is in the Egyptian league?

superbloke:
Heard a news report yesterday that Kayode himself was quoted as saying he couldn't cope with the level of play in la Liga or something of the sort. Can't confirm though.

Hahahahahah! Big fat lie from whosoever you heard it from.

He left because he wanted to play to boost his chances of going to the world Cup.

tbaba1234:
The next generation of Super Eagles will be the best. We need a good coach to ensure that happens. The next under 23 must be done properly.

Uzoho
Maduka
Alampasu

Awoniyi
Dennis Bonaventure
Umar Sadiq
Samuel Kalu
Ebere Eze
Kelechi Nwakali
Tosin Kehinde
Ovie Ejaria
Orji Okonkwo
Jack Ipalibo
Chukwueze
Frank Onyeka
Osimhen
Chidera Ejuke
Onyekuru

Plus Iwobi, Ebuehi, Iheanacho, Ekong, Aina, Ndidi, etc

We are on the verge of something special, i believe..

Add Onyedinma and the Brazilian goalkeeper of Nigerian descent.


Besides, Sheyi Ojo, Onomah Josh, Ovie Ejaria, Josh Maja, Dessers, Ademola Lookman etc are quality additions.

tbaba1234:
Imagine Tammy Abraham changing allegiance back to Nigeria.

Otigba rejected an invite from Hungary to play for Nigeria even without assurances from Nigeria.

If Otigba bribed media houses and others to write glowing articles about him, perhaps he would have gotten invited.. Already, we see articles calling for Taye Taiwo, Austin elide etc to be invited for the world cup.

This same Nigeria invited players like Austin Oboaropkpo.

When I dey tell una say bribery and corruption dey national team, una talk say my mouth dey smell.

Now, una dey see wetin don happen. I am waiting to hear Rohr's response on this issue.

Sone Aluko was nominated for the best player in the Championship last season but Rohr ignored him and went ahead to invite Nwakali.

Na wa ooooooo.

somehow:
4-2-3-1 won't work.

4-2-3-1 can change to 4-5-1 when defending and also match the 3-5-2 in the midfield. The 3-5-2 formation is meant for dominating the midfield and it can change to 5-3-1 when defending and 3-1-6 when attacking.

So, the 4-2-3-1 will help you contain their midfield and attack when it changes to 4-5-1.

As you can see, it will change to 4-3-3 when on the counter attack or 4-1-1-4.

It's very flexible.

kennysville:
A question for the super analysts......

How does one really neutralize a 3-5-2 formation? Is it really infallible? What formation is guaranteed to effectively counter it and render it useless?

cc: Icons4s, TheSuperNerd, TheGoodJoe, Safarigal,Joebie, Forgiveness, Kog45, Mujtahida, Somehow, TBaba, RealPoacher .

Fast counter attack from the wings with fast and skillful wingers will force the team with 3-5-2 formation to concede goals or park the bus. And ones the wing backs are forced to stay back, you don't expect any attacking moves from them.

This will make dem redundant. 4-3-3 or 4-2-3-1 are good for such formation..

Samueldodo781:
Kenneth Otigba Switches Allegiance Back To Hungary



Ferencvaros of Hungarys Nigerian Defender Kenneth Otigba has been named into the Hungarian Squad for upcoming friendly games with Manager Gorges Leekens confirming his switch of allegiance

Otigba was Born in Kaduna to a Nigerian dad and Hungarian mum making him eligible to play for both countries

The 25 year old defender has several times in the past openly voiced his desire to play for Nigeria despite playing for Hungary at youth level

Reports then suggested he was seriously being considered for the Super Eagles with coach Gernot Rohr said to be planning to visit Turkey to further asses the player

However the player was never invited and from all indications seems he has gotten tired of waiting on the Nigerian Authorities

Hungarian national manager Georges Leekens announced a 37 man provisional squad for games against Kazakhstan and Scotland with six players from Ferencvaros among which include Kenneth Otigba

Manager Georges Leekens is quoted as saying on Hungarian website valogatott :

“I think the biggest surprise in the list is Otigba Kenneth’s name”

“ I contacted him and we talked for a long time because I wanted to know if you would like to play in the Hungarian national team with the whole heart to help the national team.”

“As he replied yes, I invited him to the frame as well because I think I can benefit the team, but I also think of all the other players in the frame.”

Otigba is yet to comment publicly on the Invitation
http://www.soccerassembly.com/kenneth-otigba-switches-allegiance-back-hungary/

Na so dem talk say make the fb wait for dem time until dem grow grey hair finish.

For three good years, Nigeria never deem it fit to invite Otigba. Na wait for ya time be patient na em dem dey give am chop. Nonsense.


Honestly, this is very painful time but it's not too late to call him to the national team.

The dude even rejected to go to Euro 2016 because he wanted to play for his father's land. Corruption no allow am play for us.

Players are not invited to the National team on merit in most cases. Na corruption dey worry us.

MetalJigsaw:
Nice points

For where?

Humility017:
don't tell me you mean the bolded....
I seriously fear for kayode and ideye though...

Let the friendlies come before I say anything.

Icon79:
Nah, I have never been a big fan of Ideye. He misses way too many chances for any coach to prefer him ahead of players like Nacho, Iwobi, Simon, Musa, or Ighalo. And I have watched Kayode a few times in La Liga, frankly, I don't see what he could offer that the players we already have in camp can't offer.

I will declare Kayode a surplus to requirement at this time.


O pari

Who told you Ideye misses chances?

We are talking about having 3 CFs going to the world Cup and you are talking about Iheanacho, Simon and Musa.

These are not CFs. We need 3 center forwards with a difference.

You claimed you watched Kayode a few times and your own TV didn't show you he won MOTM.

I believe he didn't impress you in that particular match because your didn't see anything but those who get eyes saw what he did and gave him MOTM.

Oga, the national team is not the property of Iheanacho and Ighalo. If Kayode, Ideye and Martins performance goes unnoticed while Iheanacho and Ighalo feel cool without given their all in their various clubs then they deserves a call-up.

Icon79:
Listen, I am NOT recommending that those players be invited. In fact, if you look around you'll see where I affirmed that Rohr has invited the best players available to him at this time. I was just saying that if Rohr were to invite any additional players after these two friendly matches, then it gotta be from that list because those folks were already in his program.


O pari

Which program?

Icon79:
Actually, Joel can play as a deep playing playmaker. He's quite versatile. I have seen him play LWB and even LWF at Inter Milan. However, I do understand where you're coming. Like I had stated elsewhere, if Joel Obi gatecrashes the team and we have to bench Onazi then someone has to convince Mikel to play the DM.


O pari

Mikel Obi should not be played in the DMF role because he is better for us as an AM. He's at his peak now.

Icon79:
Good point, but I doubt it tho. I mean, players who are already in the system (Onyekuru, Osimhen, Alampasu, or Nwakali) could possibly still get an invite for the subsequent matches, but I won't expect Rohr to start reconsidering folks like Martins, Kayode, and Ideye at this stage.


O pari

Your bias mind is legendary.

You mean Nwakali who has played zero match is in the system while Kayode who has played 3 matches for SE is not in the system?

You mean Onyekuru who has only played just 1 match is in the system but Kayode who has played 3 times for the Super Eagles is not in the system!?

So, Osimhen with one cap is in the system but Kayode is not despite more games for the Super Eagles!?

Na wa ooooooo.

Some people can be bias ooooooo.

Martins is more in the system than Onyekuru and Nwakali. GBAM

Moreover, there is no automatic shirt for Ighalo and nacho yet. The friendlies will determine their fate.

MetalJigsaw:
ideye that doesn't know how to score? that had been struggling for game time in China... People must complain.

and I'd he gets invited some people would still complain...

Ideye is in la Liga now and he has scored a goal. If not Ideye, Martins can be a quality addition.

MetalJigsaw:
Apart from Martins who else do you think should have been invited in place of the néw faces?

Brown Ideye. Dominic Iorfa Jnr and one of those players in Belgium pro league doing well.

Kog45:
Yes i see some comparing Amuneke and Ajayi,have watched Ajayi this season,for now he can't cut it in eagles.

Eze,some say is another Oboboana,likely to give Omeruo threat?�he can't cos he need to refine his game and not ready for this WC.

Gabriel,nothing to say.

..


Well, I think Eze, Gabriel and Ajayi will be waste of space and time if Rohr for em know say dey are not contenders.

Though, It could be abnormal for Rohr to have overlooked Ajayi due to the fact that he made CAF team of the year. Nevertheless, we know what's up.

Anyway, let us dance to Rohr's tune and watch how things go dey.