That was what I thought Obi would suggest. Unfortunately, he just mentioned appointment of an independent audit firm, uncharacteristically of a leader. Obi is obviously intimidated by Abure, I think such a person is incapable of making crucial decisions at national level. A leader shouldn't be a person that is answerable to party chairman or the "yes daddy(s)"
It is nothing but hypocrisy. In fact, they are the major saboteurs. They are doing their best to make things worst since their son lost the election. That's the bitter truth. The APC govt has failed Nigeria over the years, anyways...
ccollins: this is a stale and frivolous excuses you guys give this justify why people in leadership positions and civil service should be selfish ,wicked and greedy. U better stop those political sentiments and know there are moral and upright Nigerians who would not steal public funds should they be in positions of leadership
I really hope so. Unfortunately most Nigerians are typically wicked. From the unemployed, small business owners, students, civil servants up to the so called politicians are selfish and greedy. Patriotic Nigerians, those that put the country first, constitute just about 1% of the total population. So I still maintain my point that everyone is just waiting for the slightest opportunity.
If it was the other way, some pit-smelly-mouthed imbeciles will make comments like "religion of peace, terrorist!" etc.. but here we are, I am yet to read any comment that denigrate the Christians or their religion based on this post.
SoNature: With the way Fulani herdsmen are going about destroying people's homes and farms while Fulani bandits are kidnapping people across Nigeria, it's high time we started taking sensitive security positions from the northerners because it appears those guys are extreme terror sympathisers.
so what are the sensitive security positions the northerners are currently occupying?
matify83: All these would have been prevented if we had used common sense in choosing our leadership instead of pandering to ethno-religious sentiments.
Now that the ship has set sail , we must bear the brunt of our actions or inactions.
Hahahaha I just laugh when I see comments like this. Nigeria's problem is too numerous that no single individual can solve. The problem is that 100s of Atikus, Obis, etc won't be able to solve. They can only make noises on media to score cheap political points from their gullible followers. I challenge anyone who has the interest of the country at heart to publicly give out his/her blueprint to solve only one of our many problems. Otherwise, they are all the same... from OBJ, GEJ, PMB, Tinbu, Atiku, Obi etc, all the same. Let's us start but removing immunity from Govs. so that we can hold them accountable first, before we move to the President.
dalongjnr: Let them go and collect the one in the hands of bandits and Fulani/Muslim terrorist that have been attacking Mangu LGC and plateau state at large. God bless the weapon fabricator, if not,bandits could have killed and take over their communities.
So this one was a Christian owned gun factory or what are you really saying?
AsomArchitectNG: The late access bank CEO Herbert Wigwe's alleged Giagantic mansion on the queens drive Ikoyi Lagos. He just moved into the mansion few weeks ago!!! May His soul continue to RIP
robosky02: AFCON 2023: Should Jose Peseiro stay as Super Eagles boss after final loss?
It is never advisable to make weighty decisions when you are reeling from a loss, and it probably rings true for Jose Peseiro’s Nigeria future after their Africa Cup of Nations final defeat by Ivory Coast. The Super Eagles were not given a prayer before a ball was kicked at AFCON 2023, as observers were not only unconvinced about the team’s performances and results but also Peseiro’s incoherent approach.
There were calls for the Portuguese boss to be discarded after Nigeria’s disappointing World Cup qualifying results in November — a pair of 1-1 draws against Lesotho and Zimbabwe — with supporters keen to see an uninspired side avoid humiliation at the Cup of Nations, thus resulting in another early exit. However, it seemed the higher-ups learned from the call made two years earlier to let go of Gernot Rohr on the eve of AFCON 2021, even if it appeared Peseiro was kept in situ due to the financial hit the federation would take if they pulled the plug.
The Nigeria boss’ contract extension in September revealed a remit of taking the Super Eagles to the semi-finals of the continental showpiece, an unforeseen outcome at the finals. Anticipated was for the underperforming Portuguese and the Super Eagles to part company after the expiration of his deal in February, coincidentally after AFCON 2023. That seemed the logical thing to do, and expectations were lessened heading into the finals.
What has since followed makes for noteworthy viewing. Peseiro surpassed pre-tournament predictions by taking the three-time African champions to the final — a round better than the semi-final remit — possibly placing the ex-Venezuela boss in line for an extension. Be that as it may, it is not that simple.
Erratic Peseiro Symbolising Peseiro is not only a reactive approach but also an inconsistency in his decision-making process.
Perhaps due to the glut of centre-forward talent, the 63-year-old opted for a two-striker formation for most of qualifying, keen to harness that firepower for better or worse. Despite Taiwo Awoniyi’s groin surgery in November and Victor Boniface’s adductor injury with the competition imminent, the Super Eagles still had Umar Sadiq (who left the group controversially), Terem Moffi and the possibility of Kelechi Iheanacho partnering Victor Osimhen in the front two, even if the Leicester City forward had played in a wide position with the license to tuck infield in the internationals leading up to AFCON 2023.
Against Equatorial Guinea in the tournament opener, the Portuguese looked to utilise a 4-3-3 — although it was a 4-2-3-1 that morphed into the former whenever Alhassan Yusuf drifted to the right to create overloads, while Alex Iwobi occupied the left half-space — signalling a change of sorts. But that was not even close to Peseiro’s major personnel alteration. In came Stanley Nwabali for the maligned Francis Uzoho, meaning the Portuguese had thrown the Chippa United goalkeeper in the deep end, having hitherto persisted with the error-prone Uzoho.
Nwabali had not played a minute for the Super Eagles since conceding four in a 4-0 friendly defeat to Mexico in July 2021, a fixture comprising only home-based players, but was suddenly thrown into a struggling team under pressure. He broadly thrived, but the delayed judgment could have been catastrophic.
Be that as it may, the most surprising inclusion in the lineup in Nigeria’s tournament opener was the return of William Troost-Ekong. Previously a mainstay in the side, Peseiro jettisoned the 30-year-old three games into his reign, with the former Watford centre-back not making a competitive appearance for the three-time African champions for 17 months as the manager’s preference for Semi Ajayi and Calvin Bassey was apparent. Regardless, the experienced defender was reinstated in Nigeria’s opening game, further posing questions about the 60-year-old's rationale. Ekong was ultimately named Player of the Tournament, rewarding that faith and then some, but why was he out in the cold for so long only to be restored at the competition's commencement?
At AFCON 2023, Peseiro’s approach was even more questionable, with the Portuguese manager switching to and sticking with a back three, having not utilised a three-player backline since his first friendly game against Mexico in May 2022.
Peseiro’s egregious squad management Immediately standing out at the finals was Peseiro’s aversion to some members of his squad in Cote d’Ivoire. This was covered extensively by Pulse Sports after Nigeria defeated Angola, before facing South Africa in the semis and again by this writer before Sunday’s defeat by the Elephants.
The intention isn't fearmongering, but the Super Eagles are running on empty heading into Sunday's #AFCON2023 final against Cote d'Ivoire. #NGACIV
Looking at the data provided by Opta, four expected starters have played over 500 minutes — Semi Ajayi (570), Ola Aina (562),… https:///8weThYdC9V
— Seye Omidiora (@theReal_SeyE) February 9, 2024 The noteworthy players barely involved were Moffi, Iheanacho and Bruno Onyemaechi, while the continued disregard for Raphael Onyedika was striking — the latter’s minimal contribution consequently meant Alex Iwobi was utilised in suboptimal conditions. If Onyedika’s limited involvement was noteworthy, Moffi’s was tough to explain, as Peseiro preferred Paul Onuachu until the semis, while Iheanacho’s was astounding because of the Leicester forward’s competence in the inside-right channel and at linking up play. Instead, Moses Simon was typically utilised in the pockets, having to receive the ball with his back to goal in congested areas instead of getting the ball closer to the touchline.
Onyemaechi’s non-involvement in the competition was perhaps the most eye-catching, as he played a prominent role in the previous three international windows before AFCON 2023, starting four of the Super Eagles’ five games. However, the Boavista wide defender was unused in Cote d’Ivoire, even when Zaidu Sanusi’s erratic displays warranted a change. And whenever one was made, Peseiro switched Ola Aina over to the left flank to accommodate Bright Osayi-Samuel. Frankly, it was jarring.
Jose Peseiro Bright Osayi-Samuel was given game time by Jose Peseiro at AFCON 2023 (Credit: Imago/Shengolpixs) Jose Peseiro: What comes next? It remains to be seen if the Portuguese boss is retained after exceeding pre-AFCON expectations. Nigeria’s run united the populace and had supporters believing the three-time champions were primed for a fourth crown. Even if the football was broadly ugly and the defensive approach questionable, it was good enough for a deep run in a cup competition. But this side should be playing on the front foot, a characteristic not seen consistently at the Cup of Nations, barring their tournament opener against Equatorial Guinea.
Peseiro deserves credit for getting the players to buy into his ideas at the Cup of Nations, but the absence of trust shown to previously utilised personnel was concerning. Does he reinstate said players, having given them short shrift at AFCON 2023? “What is the point?” the team member might ask, “he’ll leave me out in the tournament proper anyway.”
The Super Eagles boss did the unforeseen by taking the continental giants into another Cup of Nations final, thus fulfilling and surpassing his remit. That should keep him in the job in normal circumstances, but the muddled approach and inconsistency in the Portuguese manager’s decisions mean it is far from guaranteed. The bigger picture must be considered.
reiddecuti: The economy is dying Mr President grab it, snach it and run with it.
Well, the person(s) whose properties were grabbed, snatched must be cowards and dafts. Because a cleaver person won't fall for the snatching, grabbing and running.
The Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh, had a one on one session with Alex Iwobi following the cyberbullying the football star suffered.
He encourages Iwobi and assures him that the majority of the fans recognize his efforts and are grateful to the entire team for bringing back the silver medal.
He said, “You did your best for your country and i am proud of you.The leadership and the rest of the country is proud of you.Those who are not are in the far minority and do not speak for the rest of our country, so just be strong. You did your best, you are part of a team that brought home a silver medal which the country last won at AFCON 2000, which is 23 years ago.You put in your best, thankyou very much “.
Mumu boy! Just retire from the Super Eagles team right now.
Home grown talents would have knocked us out in the group stage.... our league is not technically sound... its not by the local players being hungry for success to sell themselves.... its about technical abilities... u cant sell a rough diamond...u need to shine and cut it to be attractive for sale.. no one can run faster than their legs .... all the so call small teams that always underperformed in previous tournaments, did well this time cos their players noe play in foreign leagues unlike b4 when they were local league players ... only Egypt, Morocco and South Africa can boast of a standard league in Africa
But at least, individual talents can be picked from our local league if we have a good scouting system
It's not by scouts... there's also a reason y teams in South America invite the foreign based players in Europe than their own league ... Europe carves out the best of the best ...and will bring out the best version of u as a player ... u think players like Ekong , oshimhen lookman would have been this good if they were still playing in our local league ...
Almost all the Brazilians plying their trade in Europe start up from their local leagues, tell me 1 if I may be wrong. The excellent scouting system they have over there made it possible for those players to move to Europe and make their names.
Home grown talents would have knocked us out in the group stage.... our league is not technically sound... its not by the local players being hungry for success to sell themselves.... its about technical abilities... u cant sell a rough diamond...u need to shine and cut it to be attractive for sale.. no one can run faster than their legs .... all the so call small teams that always underperformed in previous tournaments, did well this time cos their players noe play in foreign leagues unlike b4 when they were local league players ... only Egypt, Morocco and South Africa can boast of a standard league in Africa
So it is only when you play for a club overseas that makes you eligible to play for the super eagles? If our domestic league is not strong as you claimed, don't we have good scouts to bring out the best from the local teams?
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