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ChrisKels:
Thanks to our boys and the technical staff for sticking to their tactics to secure these four points in the double header against the Lions of Cameroun. Great coaches are always cautious of their approaches to games hence, sometimes u win dirty. That was the game plan but it didn't quite work out. That said, without any injury concern, this is what our next list should look like, come September.


Goalkeepers ; Ikechukwu Ezenwa (FC
IfeanyiUbah); Dele Alampasu (Cesarense FC,
Portugal); Daniel Akpeyi (Chippa United)


Defenders: William Ekong (Bursaspor FC,
Turkey); Abdullahi Shehu (Anorthosis
Famagusta, Cyprus); Leon Balogun (FSV Mainz
05, Germany); Tyronne Ebuehi (ADO Den Haag,
The Netherlands); Elderson Echiejile (Sivasspor
FC, Turkey); Chidozie Awaziem (Nantes FC,
France); Ola Aina (Hull City, England)


Midfielders: Mikel John Obi (Tianjin Teda,
China); Ogenyi Onazi (Trabzonspor FC, Turkey);
Wilfred Ndidi (Leicester City, England);
Oghenekaro Etebo (CD Feirense, Portugal); John
Ogu (Hapoel Be’er Sheva, Israel); Joel Obi Chukwuma (Torino Italy)

Forwards: Kelechi Iheanacho (Leicester City,
England); Moses Simon (KAA Gent, Belgium);
Alex Iwobi (Arsenal FC, England); Odion Ighalo
(Chang Chun-Yatai, China); Victor Moses
(Chelsea FC, England); Henry Onyekuru (Anderlecht Belgium) ; Olanrewaju Kayode (Girona Spain)


STANDBY: Uche Agbo (Standard Liege,
Belgium); Kenneth Omeruo (Kasimpasa turkey); Noah Joel Sareren Bazee (Hannover Germany); Omatsone Aluko(Reading England); Azubike Okechukwu (yenimeylaspor turkey); Anthony Nwakaeme (Hapoel Sheva, Israel) ; Peter Olayinka (Zulte waregem belgium) ;Nura Abdullahi (Roma Italy) ;Mikel Agu (bursaspor turkey). Ahmed Musa (Leicester City,
England);

Musa to the standby list while kayode takes his place on the main list.
Mikel Agu to the standby list to create space for Joel Obi on the main list
The trio of Stephen Eze, Aaron Samuel, ALHASSAN IBRAHIM should make way for Sone Aluko, Azubike Okey, Sareren Bazee, Peter Olayinka on the standby list.

Apart from your defense and midfield which are spot on, your goalkeeper and attack get k-legs.

I no wan see Akpeyi and Ezenwa for that list if Enyeama and Nwokolor are available.

Na one day man go stand.

In the attack, Ahmed Musa is still very much needed. Therefore, Onyekuru should be retained in the standby list.

However, I don't see why Azubiuke should be ahead of Raheem Lawal when we know he's far better.

People have forgotten that Raheem won the best player of the tournament in the first edition of CAF U23 despite coming third and that he has been playing consistently in Spanish third tier and the Turkish top league for donkey years.

In short, we know he ignored his club to play for us in that competition and that damaged his move to la liga that season. Many of those who ignored the national team for their club then have been given chances and some are still in the national team. You see life!?

That's why I will never stop calling out for his inclusion in the national team.

hollawaley2:
Ahmed Musa And Victor Moses Snubs NFF President Amaju Pinnick-
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ks36dQd2m7Y

Ahmed and Victor didn't chin Pinnick dey no just see am deliberately. chaiiii!

Taliban:
Ramon Azeez was the star of their U-17 team IMO. A fantastic DM with good passing and good shots in his U-17 and U-20 days. Out of their set, he moved along faster than most of the other guys, was in the last WC where he was played out of position by the Big Boss (RIP). With Kayode just hitting his potential, the sun may not have set on his career. And Oga forgiveness just cos he's in div 2 now doesn't mean he may not suffer us something good, afterall our assistant captain is still mourning not making his EFL transfer to Birmingham. I keep referring to the excellent Shehu who plays in Cyprus of all places. And did you know that Ben Iroha was not in Vitessse Arnheims main team hen he repped us at US 94? If he's match fit, invite him, try him out, if he flops, close the door to him, kapisch! But lets not write them off until he's given a chance at least.

You are right, he moved along faster than his peers but he didn't get the chance earlier.

Bros, we can't compare Championship with LA Liga second tier league, na.

Besides, we have players in better leagues, na. How can we just neglect Joel Obi, Raheem Lawal, Abdul Ajagun and Azubuike for him, na?

That one na wayo, na.

I think he is perturbed with getting Spanish citizenship over fighting for a place in the National team.

Let him change league first, abeg.

edi287:
That left foot of his is crazy!!! Injuries suppose allow that guy to rest.

No Joel Obi got sweet left foot and swagger but injury don nearly destroy em career.

I hope he's given chance to prove himself.

AIG07:
Another option is Sone Aluko. But for Azeez, we don't need him. We've seen him play. We don't need him going forward. This three will make our Midfield strong and thick going forward.
-Azubuike
-Joel Obi
-Sone Aluko.

Sone Aluko is not a CMF ooooooo. He is an AMF, SS and a Winger.

Raheem Lawal statistics is still better than Azubuike in the Turkish league. So, Raheem Lawal is a better option than Azubuike live and direct.


However, Joel Obi is the best of them all and he should be drafted in to replace Mikel Obi. GBAM!

Honestly, Ramon Azeez was the one who benched Onazi in the U17 World cup and he was the third best player as a CMF.

Keshi just pack players go without knowing their best role. It was evidence when he substituted Onazi for Gabriel instead of Ramon Azeez.

Keshi should not have played him as AMF though he can play there, but should have played in in his natural position which is the CMF.

We saw him played well in the LA Liga against bigger clubs yet he performed excellently well.

But due to the fact that he plays in the second tier of the Spanish league, I no go consider am, except he helps his team gain promotion or he moves to Belgium in January.

TheSuperNerd:
Look... Egbon Forgiveness... don't hesitate to call the names... say them...

Lemme start...

Joel Obi.... Abduljaleel Ajagun..... Kelechi Nwakali (in the long run)...... who else?

These are Ball Holders and CMF materials... We cannot keep watching our midfield plays collapse almost every moment Mikel steps out.

Hahahahahah! Ajagun seems to be more of an ATM though he plays as a CMF.

The name on my mind is Raheem Lawal.

However, I remembered how Joel Obi made me to enter one of my neighbors house, in mind your business estate, to see him play on his debut after he pledged to play for Nigeria instead of Italy.

I will choose Joel Obi ahead of any player any time any day.

Honestly, he is got skills, swagger and an eyes for a through pass.

edi287:
Yeah we do need a CM. I don't trust that Ndidi - Onazi axis.. they should be competing for a place instead of playing together. For now, we should either try out Ogu or move Mikel to CM and play someone like Etebo or Iwobi as a 10 but we need Mikel in the final third...Iwobi is a great 10 but he needs to work on his stamina.
This is definitely an understated problem we have . It was annoying watching the lack of control in the midfield.

I think they both played to instructions because they did very well until we conceded, though Mikel is another factor that helped them stabilized.

Ogu is a natural CMF but I think Rohr wanted to defend only else he would have brought in Ogu who is more attacking minded but very weak in defending.

However, we need to start looking out for more CMF that could at least control the game should Mikel is out.

The boys were obviously exhausted and the Cameroonians knew this, that was why they reserved some of their best players for the second half,and as soon as they came in they caused our wing backs problems, even the wingers on our side did nothing to help out because they were tired.

The Friday night enjoyment really told on them perhaps.

Thank God we had a draw. The game is still on.

Ezenwa has been weighted in the balance and found wanting.

In the first half, Ekong told him to read and come for the long balls because it was very obvious he ought to have come out to pick those balls.

Ezenwa didn't read the ball before he went for a challenge that gave them the Salah penalty. Chai!

When he was tested with a shot, he showed weaknesses in his reflexes. If we meet top teams, he can't survive the bullet shots coming at him.

However, he is good at picking up aerial balls from set pieces.

edi287:
Disappointing. We need a ball playing cm to replace either one of Onazi or Ndidi. Ezenwa has done well over these 2 games but it was a poor mistake for him to make.
Zambia will be difficult, but we should be able to beat them.

When I talk say we need more natural CMF, people didn't take me serious.

TheSuperNerd:
Bia cover your mouth Nwokem!!!! and close ya mind's eyes.... #kwarraptCrew....

Hahahahahah! D thing surprise me.

Joebie:
Derek is the championship as well with Bolton

I see, they were promoted to the Championship last season.

I think we should consider em too.

TheGoodJoe:
Musa left his wife for one fine Calabar chick. The guy did not waste time.

When he said consistent basis, he meant consistent basis.

See wetin camping in Uyo don do Musa.

TheGoodJoe:
I even heard Akpabio paid for chicks to warm up our boys before that South African game. SMH.

Musa's eyes sparked.
Wa Lai Ta Lai. I need this kind of thing on a consistent basis.

tbaba1234:
'

Man city ke??

I am an Arsenal supporter on leave till the club starts showing some ambition. I am looking for a secondary club to support.

Blue is the color.

You are welcome.

komekn:
Unfortunately the truth must be said he was a weak link.

We need a natural left footed player with pace not a makeshift. Options

Seyi Ojo

Can Sheyi Ojo play as LB? I don't think so because he's attack minded. I think he can play as a LM but our formation requires 4 at the back.

TheSuperNerd:
CSKA Moscow's Aaron Samuel Out Of Return Leg Vs Cameroon, Leaves Camp

https://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/football_pics/16055Samuel.png

Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Aaron Samuel will not be involved when Nigeria tackle Cameroon at the Stade Omnisport Ahmadou Ahidjo, Yaounde in the second leg of their World Cup qualifier.

The CSKA Moscow striker was permitted by manager Gernot Rohr and his assistants to depart the Super Eagles camp in Uyo on Saturday.

Samuel, who was initially placed on the standby list for the World Cup qualifiers, received an urgent phone call to return to Europe.

The former Guangzhou R&F and Sarpsborg 08 star was named on the substitutes bench against the Indomitable Lions yesterday but did not get game time.


**Ifeanyi Emmanuel

Source: http://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=24480

Nonsense.

komekn:
Healing is the Childrens bread get well soon and get better.

Thanks. I appreciate.

TheSuperNerd:
@bolded.... you funny I swear.... Hahahahahahahahaha....


Well shaa.... who performs well going to the world cup definitely plus a few other factors in decision making.

For instance if Onuachu bangs in 35goals in Denmark and Kayode bangs in 20 in Spain and Ighalo bangs in 17 in China... and they are all battling for two spots... who should the coach take to the mundial?

So I don't think it is entirely down 100% to who scores more.... team chemistry must be taken into consideration.

And I am glad to hear you have seen a doc... abeg take your medications as at when due. Don't skip them no matter how weak you are okay... you will be fine. And come on, you are stronger than you portray here.... The Forgiveness I know is not intimated by anyone and never backs down from a fight... now apply same with this illness okay... you will be fine. Be Strong Egbon. It is well.

I will choose both Kayode and Ighalo because scoring 20 goals in la Liga no bi beans and the experience of Ighalo.

I will choose based on the strength of the league and other factors.

Dem no dey tell person that one na. I am taking my medications wella. Thanks for your advice.

komekn:
Unfortunately Solanke has caused problems for Osimhen inadvertently by taking out Divock Origi from Liverpool fc who is now at Wolfsburg on loan.

Osimhen is still essentially a youth player yet to play a season of competitive football.

The only basis for invitation is when you have proven yourself at club level. Consider Aina only a few games in the Championship and has been placed three times in the championship team of the week as best RB.

I am excited to see Nwakeme he has proven himself at club level albeit it a weak league. Nonetheless, I want to see him cut it at this level. Before we can really decide how good he is.

I didn't see it that way until you brought it up. Osimhen is really in for a big test against Origi.

For Solanke to have taken out Origi then he is rated highly.

U mean Aina has been placed three times in the Championship team of the week as best RB!?

Woah! That's cool.

I just hope Nwakaeme is given a chance to prove himself.

Tamunotonye22:
Excuse me,
Who remembers Tiago Ilori?
6'3ft tall
Centre back
Right foot tho,he can fill in echiejile's position.i'ave watched him play.
Or mybe derick osede

Tiago Ilori is playing regularly in the Championship with Reading-fc while Derek Osede is in league 1.

TheSuperNerd:
Looolll.... you and Martins eh.... Hahahahahahahahaha....

Anyway, he is still the player known as the WMD.... The original Weapon of mass destruction.

You right Egbon.... We got plethora of striking talents that will have a full season before the world cup next year so that will serve as a major guide into knowing who else to consider ahead of the World cup in the striking dept. Battle will be fierce for shirts I tell you....

About Solanke... and other foreign borns... well we hope. Pinnick seems to be on Tammy's case... but Solanke.. well... time will tell.




And biko Forgiveness.... maybe you should try see a doc close to your area... if this persists I advise you should not rely on just self medication biko.

I could ask what is wrong but I understand not all things are to be discussed publicly but plsss find yourself back... plsss.

Be well okay..... be well for us. Be well for me.... you needn't have responded sef... just focus on getting better biko. Okay? I am praying for you. It is well man......

Martins is still banging in goals right left and center in his Chinko league na.

No be Chinko products won us the game against Cameroon?

Chinko products good but dem no dey last long.

I think it should be who performs well going to the world cup ooooooo.

With that in mind, many players will buckle up to make the team else expect complacency from our regulars.


I have am having my medication from my doctor. It's just that man body weak towards sickness.

However, I am getting better small small. Thanks for your concern.

Chrismario:
Thought he's more of a winger.

He plays both efficiently well.

TheSuperNerd:
@bolded.... Haba naa... what is it? Hope it is not so serious Man. Plsss get well Sir okay. Think you may have to go do a check-up? Abeg be well Egbon Forgiveness... be well ooo... It is well with you okay.

@Real moniker... original moniker... loll... Egbon abeg ooo... I have only one moniker on NL and this is it. Nothing stops me from creating am alt but I just wanna stick to this on NL alone. So thanks for knowing the difference between me and any other... Hahahahahahahahaha.... funny you.



Now, to Solanke.... yes. He is left footed... but his right foot is also powerful. He is two-footed infact and I want him because he will give us another dynamic angle to our attacking play alongside Tammy Abraham too (who is right footed)... Solanke will have a great chance with us and can provide invaluable cover in our attack. Being two footed makes us have another angle from which our attack can hurt opponents.

Just hope he turns out for us... Tammy too. Can't be holding out for just Osimhen you know.

Abeg... Komekn... talk sense into that lad.

But Dominic doing well at Liverpool is what we want naa.... so make him no blow because we no want England on his case? If he no do well naa... won't that be an excuse for some Nigerians to also say... "Him no good joor... why bother?"

So plsss... make him do well... he has chased out Origi already... he is now backup to Firmino. He can only get better. Hope he turns out for us shaa.

Couldn't respond the other day because man was very down even till date. Thanks for your concern.


You are right on point about Solanke, in addition, he is also good in the air.

I think our qualification to the world cup should serve as an agent of luring them to play in the world cup, but if Solanke and Abraham still dream of golden era where there's none, I fear dey will prefer England.


However, this is where Pinnick has to come in to personally talk to them about the benefits of lacing for the Super Eagles.


Anyway, I hope he does well because we have a lots of players in line for the number 9 shirt this season playing in top league.

In LA Liga, we have Kayode and Ideye, EPL; Iheanacho(though I see him more a SS and Atm than S but where he plays this season in his club will determine where he's suited for the Super Eagles), Abraham and Solanke, Bundusliga; Osimhen, Seria A; Simeon and Sadiq, Belgium pro league; Onyekuru, Awoniyi and Olayinka, Eredivisie; Dessers, and the Chinko league; Ighalo, Martins and Ujah. those in other leagues are welcome provided they perform exceptionally well.

I hope these players all do very to give us many options to choose from.

semid4lyfe:
Good news.

So many options at right back (Shehu Abdullahi, Ola Aina, Tyrone Ebuehi, Musa Mohammed, Nura Abdullahi, Moses Odubajo and Dominic Iorfa Jnr) but very few at Left back.

Despite putting up a decent performance, Elderson Echiejile still gives me the jitters. We need quality options at left-back too.

Add Ehizibue to the RB option.

TheSuperNerd:
True, true Sir Forgiveness....

Statistically, we are not there yet.... Hopefully we finish Monday with a draw at worst or another win (maybe by the odd goal) and we are coasting home. Nobody takes Broos seriously around here anyway...

But ehmmm... come first.... on a side note... I need you to take a message to Solanke for me. I want him in the Super Eagles. He got a sweet right foot that he is not afraid to use to hit the ball with such power and precision. Get him for me will ya?

You can engage Sir Komekn's services if possible. Just get it done man.

Some people thought you were using another moniker but after a glance at the write up, I knew dis is not the real TheSuperNerd because I know when I see am. Now, this is original one. Hahahaha!

Welcome! Welcome!

I haven't been feeling good since yesterday evening hence the need to abstain from making comments else I for don acknowledged your presence with a welcome and at the same time discuss your assessment on each players, but it's not too late ooo.

Solanke... is a natural left footer though plays equally well with his right foot.

However, I think Komekn is in the best position to do that and our qualification to the world cup will make it easier to lure him, otherwise, I am afraid he's good as gone if he blows for Liverpool this season.

TheSuperNerd:
Cameroon Coach Surrenders, Admits Lions’ World Cup Dream Over
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https://www.completesportsnigeria.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/DSC_9233.jpg
By Kayode Ogundare (Pix: Ganiyu Salami) in Uyo:


Indomitable Lions of Cameroon are out of the race to Russia 2018 World Cup race after succumbing to a heavy 4-0 loss to Nigeria Friday evening, according to the manager of the team Hugo Broos.

Goals from Odion Ighalo, captain Mikel Obi and second half efforts by Victor Moses and substitute Kelechi Iheanacho condemned Cameroon to their heaviest defeat ever in the hands of the Super Eagles.

https://www.completesportsnigeria.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Ighalo-Moses-Onazi-Nigeria-vs-Cameroon-4-0-400x267.jpg


A downcast Broos, who had talked tough in the days preceding the game admitted that the African champions have no hope of making it to their eigtht World Cup final appearance.


“The second leg is not important again. We don’t have a chance of reaching the World Cup. Russia 2018 won’t happen for us,” he moaned.

The Belgian tactician also admitted that his side didn’t play well and their experience did not count at the end of the day.


He said: “If you have the experience but didn’t play well on the day then your experience does not count. We lost today to a better team.”

With the result, Nigeria now have nine points from three games while Cameroon are stuck on two. The two sides play against each other again on Monday at the Stade Ahmadu Ahidjo in Yaounde.


Source: https://www.completesportsnigeria.com/cameroon-coach-surrenders-admits-lions-world-cup-dream/

I think it's not over yet because statistically speaking, Cameron can still qualify if they can win their games. So, I am not deceive by this coach sweet deceiving mouth.

We need to get a win or at least a draw in Yaounde and nail it with a win at home against Zambia. Shikena!

We don't need to start praying for others to have bad results though it would be good it those favor us.

Mickael2:
Oga, you never said that, you never wanted Ndidi to play. Meanwhile one nice cross isn't everything though

Hmmmmm!

forgiveness:
If that be the case then I will go with Ndidi for the DM role and I will play Onazi as the CMF but I doubt Ndidi maintaining discipline during the course of the game because he loves going gung-ho and foraging forward, it's in his blood.


If FIFA clears Aina I think he's the best man for the RB slot.

Mickael2:
brilliant brilliant cross from Onazi, wonderful

I talk am say, if I wan play Ndidi, Onazi go play CMF.

Is that not the case?

You mean we have scored the 4th goal!?


Bhuuuhahaha! Russian 2017 sorry 2018 hear we come live and direct.

Abi, is there any possibility of us not going?

kingphilip:
wetin you come de watch? Probably training

Busy! Busy! Busy! But I will surely see the replay.

Mickael2:
Oga, seems you are that guy causing all the losses, please stop watching the matches from now on.

Hahahahahah! Na you sabi.