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that Manuel Akanji lose to Switzerland pain me
while we were chasing after players not ready to play for us.... we lost someone who won't have turn us down had it been we try....
the problem we're having NFF are so shortsighted
they think foreign groomed Nigeria players are only in the English, Dutch and German youth system...
thank God for rohr...
if not players like ebuehi, serenzen bazee and more won't have been easily looked into..I think the NFF and rohr need to do more especially now that England is no longer a safe haven for picking up groomed players

tbaba1234:
Give them the attention and they will commit to Nigeria.

I pray it works

tbaba1234:
Ejaria committed his international future to Nigeria, a while back. Unfortunately, that midfield area is crowded. It might be difficult to get Lookman and Solanke but the others might not be too difficult.

bro...you know these lads play for traditional English teams...Everton, Liverpool, Chelsea and spurs...
these are teams except Chelsea that encourage the influx of young and vibrant players into the first team...especially Liverpool and spurs...
should these lad start to get a starting role in their various clubs...they will never be overlooked by Southgate and co...moreover these tournament will certainly boast their profile and many other upcoming ones will start looking up to them...pledging their allegiance to England

komekn:
That's a very racist comment, what's your justification for such a reprehensible comment.

please just leave him...
he has no idea of how good the lads are....

tbaba1234:
Calm down..

It is still youth football. Many of these guys are very open to playing for Nigeria if the opportunity presents itself.

OK...I remain hopeful...
probably... the English team success in the ongoing under 20 world cup will be blessing in disguise... this may spur pinnick and crew to go after these guys knowing how good they're...

forgiveness:
No! All will be fine.

bro...of a truth it will take miracle to get at least two of these lads...not even now when they're in their prime...
I don't see the NFF as strategic enough to lure these boys not until when they are like 25..
when 3 lions call up is not forthcoming...
the NFF really have to act smart to get at least 3

komekn:
That's not true at all.

I can assure you.

sir...I don't think so
to these guys they've made the best decisions ever to choose England over Nigeria....
only a miracle will make any renege on these pledge....
moreover many will be drafted into the 3 lions sooner or later...the English FA will want to infuse some into the 3 lions team....so as to to transfer same success to the senior team...

Orkpekyandega:
How Did Liverpool-Bound, Chelsea, Spurs Wonderkids Of Nigerian Descent React To England Win

www.nairaland.com/attachments/5469161_solanke_jpeg67e52d8090c5764e6952b0b3fe7a6b93

Liverpool-bound striker Dominic Solanke, Tottenham Hotspur's Josh Onomah and Chelsea defender Fikayo Tomori have expressed their joy after England qualified for their first World Cup final in over fifty years following their 3-1 win over Italy in the Fifa U20 World Cup on Thursday.


Three players of Nigerian parentage Solanke, Ojo and Lookman played key roles against the Italians, with the Chelsea man bagging a brace, the Everton winger tallied his third goal in South Korea, while the Liverpool starlet was involved in the build-up to two goals.


Solanke tweeted : ''Into the final!! Come on boys one more win! couple more goals .''

Chelsea defender Tomori, who was outstanding in defense, said : '' WORLD CUP FINAL BABY. ONE MORE STEP, ONE MORE! #U20WC.''

Onomah, who is available for the final after sitting out today's game due to suspension, added : ''Cmonnnnn the boys!!!!!!''.


In the race for the Golden Shoe award, Dominic Solanke is one goal behind Italy's Riccardo Orsolini, while Lookman has three goals to his name.

Igho Kingsley

http://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=23346

we have since lost these lads....
let's move on

Orkpekyandega:
West Ham Target Iheanacho Speaks On Potential Exit From Man City

https://owngoalnigeria.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/ACB1D86E-A22B-4FE5-8F14-DF71F94D17D4-3258-000000F7747799E8.jpeg

Super Eagles of Nigeria and Manchester City forward Kelechi Iheanacho has spoken out about his future at the Etihad amidst rumours of a potential move to West Ham.


20 year old Iheanacho is in the camp of the senior team of Nigeria preparing for Saturday AFCON 2019 Qualifiers against South Africa ‎, but his
future has continued to dominate the news both in the local and foreign press.


Known for his goal scoring abilities, he has fallen down the pecking order at Manchester City this season following the emergence of Gabriel Jesus, and despite signing a new deal last summer, he looks certain to depart the club this summer.


However in an interview with the BBC World Service Iheanacho said he is not aware of talks with any team on a move away from City despite talks about a potential move to West Ham being held back by issues bordering on buy back clause fee.


” I don’t know about that news though but all I know is am still at Man City, I’m still a City player so all the news that is going on and on, this team wants to buy you and this team wants to buy you, actually I don’t know about all those news”, Iheanacho said.


“Because as we finished the season everyone went on holiday. So I think that not only me has not been playing, the manager rotates the players, the squad, so that everyone can have game time.


“So I know I should be complaining that I’m not having game time but as well as some other players who are not having game time. So what if everyone starts complaining ?, we are one squad so everyone is not going to play at the same time”.

Michael James

http://owngoalnigeria.com/2017/06/09/west-ham-target-iheanacho-speaks-on-potential-exit-from-man-city/

I just pray God help these boy...
if he meant those words ....so unfortunate

Icon4s:
See, no need for votes. You said ALL fans want him back and I am telling you that NOT ALL fans want him back. That is not up for a debate abeg.

sir...icon4s I think you're right
because me...personally don't want him back in the eagles ..he should be honored wit a testimonial match

tbaba1234:
Paul Le Guen will arrive in Saudi Arabia tomorrow to become Al Nassr Riyad coach.What a bloody farce.
https:///sU6zwraDlc

who knows if he is not after the money
just saying though...

edi287:
Looks like Onyekuru to Arsenal is off. Apparently he's going to west ham. Arsenal can't guarantee him first team football

yeah....that will be better for him
though playing in arsenal would have been helpful
he will still get to play...arsenal have many competitions next season... Europa, fa cup, league cup and EPL
one of these is enough for any good player to prove his mantle. moreever playing in arsenal will help improve his skills especially regarding team work

zicky:
My prefer line-up
Akpeyi
Shehu Ekong Awaziem Elderson
Onazi. Ndidi
Onyekuru. Etebo. Iwobi
Iheanacho

please remove shehu from that list he will be on fast...that day

Former coach of the Super Eagles of Nigeria Sunday Oliseh has been labelled arrogant and proud by respected Dutch publication Limburger.nl.
Patrick Delait reports Oliseh’s behaviour has already claimed some back room staff at the club, with captain Ferry de Regt also said to be on his way out after a bust up with the former Ajax, Juventus and Borussia Dortmund player.
According to Delait assistant coach of the team Tini Ruijs left the club three months after Oliseh’s appointment citing personal reasons, but some club sources confirmed Oliseh insulted his then assistant in front of the players which lead to his resignation.
Team doctor Marco Lemmens and goalkeeping coach Patrick Creemers have also had clashes with Oliseh over his autocratic style when it comes to handling issues as it concerns the team.
Simply put Olishe’s pride, arrogance and authoritarian behaviour has created a seed of discord in the team, which if not checked could destroy the team in the long run, despite how well Oliseh has performed since taking over as coach of the team.
Known for his quick temper during his playing days, it appears the issue is still very much in his ways after his playing days judging by the way his managerial career has gone since he went into coaching.
He stayed only one season at Verviers after a disagreement with the men at the helm, also his stint as coach of Nigeria only lasted eight months with the highlight being his fall out with captain of the team Vincent Enyeama and later NFF president Amaju Pinnick.
Ade Emmanuel

goldfish80:
I wouldn't exactly say it has been improved upon because out Rohr's 6 games in charge, we have had slow starts in 3 out of 6( Tanzania, Corsica, Senegal), while we started well in the other 3 (Algeria, Zambia and Togo*).
It's been 50/50.
I will say let's wait and see the Super Eagles that will turn up on Saturday.

OK...when analysed
let's keep our fingers crossed

Icon4s:
You deserve this for breakfast:

thank you Sir Icon4s..
I will love have the meal wit sir. forgiveness

Icon4s:
I just tire.

.
to be honest ever since rohr took over as SE coach these slow start tempo has been improved upon
unlike before rarely do SE score as much as 3 goals all in the first half..

I am more worried of the team's complacency in the second half

Icon4s:
Just because of their LOVE for a Porto B teenager they want to throw away this asset.

Thank God many of us here are not Rohr.

Elder@ nobody wants to thrown away omeruo
just that I am just scared of his errors whenever he plays CB

Mujtahida:
Great observations. I wish Rohr can stamp out that snail like build up we are so accustomed to in the early phases and complacency after we have scored. I wish he can inject two things in place of those accustomed qualities: intensity and ruthlessness.

but that wasn't the case against Zambia and Algeria... we scored early goals

forgiveness:
Point of correction. Kayode has been prolific for 3 seasons in a row if you include his 13 goals in the Israeli league before he scored double digits goals in the past 2 seasons in the Austria league.

one will easily guess right on which path you'll belong in a debate like this especially when players like kayode are being discussed.

safarigirl:
SA is not Senegal and they are not as tough as the Zambians, so Iwobi should survive.

My preferred line-up:

Akpeyi

Shehu....Awaziem....Ekong...Echiejile

Ndidi....Onazi

Etebo...Iwobi...Musa

Iheanacho.

Iwobi should be our number 10

Sub's:

Kayode for Musa @ 60mins
Ogu for Onazi @ 65-70mins
Omeruo for Shehu @ 89 mins

the line up is awesome....
how about musa coming in for kayode.
ever since rohr last Two competitive match in charge... musa infusion as a sub...had been productive... against Algeria he contributed to victor moses last goal and almost scored against Zambia....
I think rohr will likely stick to that formula as regards musa

Mujtahida:
Osimhen sounds very much Edo. Icon4s is right.

He is from Edo state...the esan speaking tribe likewise ighalo

goldfish80:
"What if" he was initially left out of the list but was later considered due to intense lobby and PRs?
I say this because the publication was made before the list was released.

thank God...you said what if.

Mickael2:
this thread tire me. When people question Shehu's inclusion in the team because we have better fullbacks some people will say it's because he is versatile(I even accepted that assumption), now it's Ajagun's turn and you guys are saying Rohr doesn't want versatile players, what then does Rohr want?

it could have been better if this ajagun..can man the post...may be he would have been invited.
let me ask you a simple question...
how many Nigeria players currently can play that 10 role....and list them.
also how many players in the SE can play the RB role perfectly....
your answer to the later....should answer your shehu question

Mickael2:
thank you. Now here is the question, Orji is also a lad for the future so he falls into the same category with Oshimen, why exactly was Oshimen preferred?

perfect question.... I think you should ask past under 17, 20, 23 and current super eagles that question....
they all should have Answers on why they keep inviting the lad....
afterall....them all can't be partial at the same time

forgiveness:
Save for official use. As a grade A evidence.

you see the problem of many indigenous coaches is sentiments and tribalism... (nepotism)
the young man wrote the truth
there is no need of saving.... anything.
your parochial quest and filthy allegations are open for all to see......

Mickael2:
what I do not understand is why you will say that I mentioned that Oshimen is useless when I did not even have that in mind. I said clearly that his talent is there for all to see. Obviously I got the points you just made now

thanks.... I appreciate

maidaboi:
when the players they like is not invited then they will start calling the coach names
especially 2 monikers here

I tell you....
it is not every time one must always have his way

Nantes Set To Announce The Signing Of Newly Capped Super Eagles Defender

French Ligue 1 club Nantes are on the verge of announcing the signing of Nigeria international Chidozie Awaziem.
Ouest France says the central defender will be used as makeweight in the deal taking Nantes manager Sergio Conceiçao to Porto, with the Nigerian moving in the opposite direction.
Awaziem is expected to join Nantes on a season-long loan, with an obligation to purchase the 20-year-old at the end of the 2017-2018 season for 12 million euros inserted into the deal.
The young center back has plied his trade at Porto since he started his professional career, and has accumulated 13 appearances for the first team, scoring one goal.
Chidozie Awaziem's solitary cap for the Nigerian senior team was against Togo three days ago.
Igho Kingsley
Photo Credit : Instagram.com

forgiveness:
First of all, we never knew Etebor and Iwobi could play dat position until they were given the chance to prove themselves despite the fact that they were nobodies before they played for the national team.

Ironically, Abdul Ajagun who was already an established player with Panathinaikos, and was very much influential to them lifting the Greek version of FA cup, helped them to place 2nd twice in the league, and played in both the Europa and Champions league qualifiers was mischievously, deliberately and unjustly overlooked for an academy player and a NFL player.

Now, you are asking who is better.

I will say give him also the chance to prove himself but until them, i go dey talk.

However, Abdul is better than Eteboh.

He is better than Iheancho, Iwobi, Aluko and Etebor when it comes to playing more than 5 roles effectively.

Abdul can do better. Next.

Lol....you won't stop to amaze me
abeg...these joke expensive ooo

BascoVanVeli:
But why are u bashing Orji? U can make ur point without doing that.

sorry I did that bro... the argument was unnecessary...

do4luv14:
seems you forgot something or you keep forgetting something,
positional wise

check it out, same with NWAKALI

it seems you guys forget... that salisu Yusuf
once called both oshimen and nwakali to the SE camping though I don't have much information on that...I know he once did prior the appointment of rohr