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Icon4s:
A good development. Now we can have U15 and U17 NPFL teams. A good way to remain in top in youth football.

But I must stress that the conventional academies should also be carried along in terms of scouting and players selection for the U17 team.

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exactly... just like what you wrote the last time
suggesting the next under 17 coach... to screen from the best of the just concluded tourney and same time leave the door open to academy players...and thereafter pick the best.

well the problem is the motive of the next under 17 coach and how well he does his job...
just pray a greedy and Rockie should not appointed for the job

Icon4s:
The national team is not a refugee camp.

Musa is so much distracted as he is right now and that will still affect him negatively in the national team.

No room for slips. The rest of our national team games for the year are just too crucial to be toiled with.

I will personally recommend his slot to Henry Onyekuru.

Lol...my oga good morning. something tells me you must say something regarding the article
well said though.. but I don't recommend he should be do away with..
musa is a perfect and smart sub.
I remember his impact against Algeria and Zambia... it was his impact that got us the 3rd goal against the Algerians he even made a good assist to nacho in same match...though the lad missed no thanks to Algerian defense..
same impact he made against Zambia..
he almost scored.
I think rohr should stick to using him in such manner.. he will always make impact
still remember his impact as a sub in our last afcon triumph
musa is a good player.....that can be an asset to any good coach...who knows his onions.

tbaba1234:
Straight out of injury to the starting line up of a top Bundesliga side.

that's it...when you're in a team that knows your worth...I just pray he stays out of injury...
he will definitely attajn giant strides with that team

tbaba1234:
Osimhen might be starting tomorrow according to Wolfsburg news
@wobscorer.

wow...that's great
I will be so glad to see the Young man in action

Maidoboi@ happy birthday sir. I wish you more years of peace and prosperity God ever keep you on high my brother

TheSuperNerd:
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Ogu predicts glorious Eagles future
by Calvin Emeka Onwuka



Very early into the bruising friendly match between Nigeria and Senegal in London, skipper Ogenyi Onazi was taken out by Mame Diouf in an aerial challenge. He was replaced by John Ogu of Hapoel Beer Sheva. Ogu proceeded to help Nigeria get a hold in the match which was threatening to be in total Senegalese control.


Any nerve before coming on, I asked him?

“I was 100% fit. I had played over 40 games for my club and it was not my debut so I was pretty relaxed. I had noticed they wanted to bully us so I was determined not to let that happen."

He spoke exclusively to supersport.com in London days after the friendly that marked a good return to the national team after a few years out. Ogu had played at the 2013 Fifa Confederations Cup but was part of those who missed out on the World Cup the next year. Something he puts down to the bad experience of playing for Academica of Portugal at the time.


“It started with a friendly in South Africa when the coach asked me to feign injury but I refused. We were African champions and I wanted to be part of the squad, playing for my country is too important for me,” Ogu says with a look that says he must have found it ludicrous the idea of not playing for Nigeria.

“When I returned to Portugal everything changed and he stopped playing me. I didn’t take much notice. I continued working on my game but he never played me. It was only after the team list came out for the World Cup that he (the coach tried to be nice to me) but it was too late."

Ogu looks relaxed now and he seems well and truly over his nightmare in Portugal. “Things happen for a reason I have always believed. Now I am in Israel and playing regularly, enjoying my football, winning league titles and back in the national team. I am very happy,” he told supersport.com.


Yes, Israel. What is it like playing in that league?

“Football is not so much about the league you play in. It is a team sport,” Ogu says earnestly. “It is a function of the quality of the players available to any team. The difference between this and the other top five leagues I can say is about the experience of the players in those top clubs in those top leagues.”


Really, how about money?

“Another factor affecting top players coming to Israel is fear or safety. Many players are worried about the situation in the country. The league is probably on the same level financially as Turkey but a lot of players probably feel safer going to Turkey,” he responded.


Watching clips of Israeli league and when Hapoel were in the Europa Cup the passion of the fans can be so clear. You enjoy the passion?

“Oh it is an incredibly passionate football country! The fans have always shown me love. They encourage me a lot. They appreciate what I do and always want me to do well. They make me very proud to play for the club and I enjoy winning with and for these fans.”


At Hapoel, Ogu is one of the first names on the team sheet. For the Super Eagles, despite his experience, he is not a guaranteed starter.

How does he deal with that?

“First, I am one of those who will always respect the decisions of the coach. It is a dream to be called up to represent Nigeria and so it is an honour to be in the squad. So when I come to the Super Eagles camp I do not feel I am coming to replace anyone I just feel I am coming to help my country win matches and qualify for tournaments,” he said.


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Ogu, along with a handful of others, is a bridge between the team that last qualified Nigeria for a World Cup and this new set trying to make Russia 2018.

What does he make of these new players?

“It is a privilege to train with these players I have to tell you. Before joining up with them, I know how proud I am when I am watching the Premier League on TV and I am seeing (Alex) Iwobi, Kelechi (Iheanacho), (Wilfred) Ndidi or I am watching the Bundesliga and there is Leon Balogun at Mainz 05. It is great I tell you. The future of our national team is quite bright,” his face lighting up all the time as he spoke.



He enjoys talking about the Super Eagles as it brings excitement to his face.


So, the current technical crew, what do you make of them?

“They are incredibly professional and detailed. Before this match with Senegal, we watched videos and edited videos of the individual players. Mostly tailored to meet the individual players we would be playing against. Same thing happened before the match with Algeria. I trust them.”


With back to back titles, do you want to finish your career in Israel?

“One can never say never in football. I believe I am good enough to play in all the other leagues but I trust that whatever plans God has for my career will be fulfilled,” Ogu says with candour. “My main target now though is that Nigeria qualifies for the World Cup. Cameroon will have received a big boost with their Afcon win but we have to be determined and keep our heads and we will make it and make Nigerians happy.”
Many Nigerians will join Ogu in praying that he meets his main target. He too will be hoping that he is fit enough and playing regularly enough to make the squad.



Source: https://www.supersport.com/football/super-eagles/news/170505/Ogu_predicts_glorious_Eagles_future

and Nosa was yawning dust somewhere...
stay blessed Ogu...
please remain in that Isreal... I fancy that league more than the Turkish league...I believed to be tailored for tired legs......
better to be in Isreal playing regular football than to warming the bench in a top league...
keep playing good football

TheSuperNerd:
German Coach Says Rohr German-Nigerian Target Torunarigha Can Be Good As Boateng In Defence

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Hertha Berlin fast rising German -Nigerian defender Jordan Torunarigha can be as good as Bayern Munich and Germany star defender Jerome Boateng according to his coach Paul Dardai.

Born to a Nigerian father named Ojokojo Torunarigha who played for Shooting Stars of Nigeria in the 80’s, the defender has made giant strides this season, which could spark a war between Nigeria and Germany over his international future.


Torunarigha is reportedly one of the players coach of the senior national team of Nigeria Gernot Rohr is eyeing to bolster the defence line of Nigeria, although Germany are also keen on the defender representing them at senior level.

Dardai who gave the 19 year old his breakthrough this season at Hertha Berlin believes, he has all it takes to be a good defender as Boateng, if he keep on working hard and maintain his focus.

“Jordan is an absolute pro ready for competition, he is always in the right place in important matches. That was so in the youth team. He is a rough diamond, which has to be polished and then he’ll play properly,” said Dardai.

“Jordan can become one like Jerome Boateng. He reminds me of him in his way of playing. ”


**Ade Emmanuel

Source: http://owngoalnigeria.com/2017/05/04/german-coach-says-rohr-german-nigerian-target-torunarigha-can-be-good-as-boateng-in-defence/

I think we have lost this boy....
rohr should beam his search light on Manuel akanji...

TheSuperNerd:
Exclusive – Man City Grant Hoffenheim Permission To Speak With Iheanacho

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The future of Manchester City Nigerian forward Kelechi Iheanacho might be decided sooner than later, as Owngoalnigeria.com exclusively gathered that German Bundesliga side Hoffenheim have been granted permission to speak with the forward.


Iheanacho doesn’t fit into the playing style of manager Pep Guardiola despite his high goal conversion rate, with the manager preferring other payers ahead of the Nigerian in attack.


Guardiola has frozen him out of the first team set up since the start of the year. A move which has alerted top clubs in Europe who are keen to have the forward who has been told he is free to leave.


As exclusively reported by this portal, Hoffenheim are one of the numerous clubs chasing his signature this summer, and reports sourced by our transfer expert Daniel Martins has it that they have been granted permission to speak with the forward.

To that effect Hoffenheim’s sporting director Alexander Rosen will meet with the forward before the end of this month to reel out the plans the club has for him.


However Manchester City have made it clear that the 20 year old forward will only leave on loan or an outright sale with a buy back clause included in any deal they will agree for his permanent transfer.


**Daniel Martins

Source: http://owngoalnigeria.com/2017/05/03/exclusive-man-city-grant-hoffenheim-permission-to-speak-with-iheanacho/

it baffles me that this boy and his father still can't see the handwriting on the wall
it is so obvious that they don't want you....
he should borrow a leaf from KVB, V. Moses...
go work on yourself and return back stronger

Certitude:
Thanks sir.

Bro...so sorry for all that happened I pray God strengthen and be with your family during these challenging times... stay strong brother

maidaboi:
bro pls try to read and understand, those that you mention did we beg them before they play for us, did i say all the foreign born players not to be invited? I stated the category that we should stop begging them to play for us expecially those that consider us as second choice

why should we not leave them alone when they don't want to play for us?

If you like see it as hate, thats my opinion

And i will say it again "a bird in hand is bigger than two birds on top of a tree"

please go back to your earlier statements before now..

that analogy does not go with the super eagles...
the door should be left open for everyone... in respective of your place of birth or parentage as long as Nigeria is in their blood..
so let us relax and let ROHR do his work...

Joebie:
Whether dem born u abroad or home let's see them in camp. But foreign born clearly have an advantage. Home talent can be diamond in the rough.

God bless you my brother...
every Nigeria should be given equal opportunity to represent his country... in respective of your place of birth.....

maidaboi:
And i understand your hatred for nigerian born lads...
Please continue

can't you see there is no intelligence in your assertion.. that we should leave them alone
I remember in one of your comments...you said a similar thing...supernerd replied you on that one.

let me say this...going by your words means...the likes of iwobi, Leon, bazee, balogun, ebuehi etc have no business with the eagles...
I don't hate any Nigeria born players...in fact one of my favorite SE player is iheancho and he is Nigeria born...likewise etebo, ndidi

I hate when players are promoted base on sentiments rather than merit....
France despite the talents at their disposal... still sweat to lure talents from other nations...Germany, Belgium are not exception...

maidaboi:
thats the more reason why we should leave them and face those who are not at risk. simple

I understand your hatred for foreign born lads...
please keep it up

maidaboi:
If tammy abraham and lookman can value u20 WC more than super eagles then i will say lets forget about them , as they said "a bird in hand is more two birds on top of the tree".

please bro...it is early to judge those lads
after all we never groom them...England did.
they have spent the large part of their lives in UK...
so don't expect them to switch that easy...
their career is even at risk...
should they dish England... like that
they will be putting their career in the line...
so it's gonna be a gradual process...
I believe we should employ the carrot approach to lure some of them..after qualifying for the world cup...or after the under 20 world cup....
I know for sure aina success with the SE gonna convince Tammy...
I pray onyekuru move to Everton goes through too...his presence in Everton gonna help get lookman should we need him....

PaulKillerman:
I was like you before... I felt enraged seeing men touch women, until I saw myself acting irately without controls when a woman brought out the devil in me...

U never can tell bro, after that day, anytime I see domestic issues like this, I am not quick to judge; NY first question will be. "What did she do"
Women could be something else my brother... , like devil in human skin . If u see something's u would understand.

you're very right.
one should just pray to marry a good wife and also work on himself to be a good person...

safarigirl:
the black man's problem is both that he can't love. His problem is that he walks around thinking love actually exists.

While the white race has realized that tolerance and understand in is what keeps a relationship going, the black man is still walking around thinking there is some emotion called love that will make you take someone's BS for the rest of your life

Love is a fleeting emotion if it does exist and that is not what keeps you forever. Na wetin make black man dey do waka waka every time, give him small money and he will forget people who sacrificed for him, see Ahmed Musa for reference.

You people have destroyed my belief in anything.

it's OK...
I can see you're very emotional.. it's good anywhere it helps you to be a good writer
but you've got to be strong....
everyone at there probably must have gone through same challenges but our attitude in those tough matters...me too have gone through similar challenges but I still believe in Love
there are good and bad people in every tribe, race and country...
It is well

let's move over to football

safarigirl:
my own is bad. All I get is rejection, and nobody even bothers to try because of course, I'm not walking around with boobs and ass bigger than my brain. You see why I can't even take anything you say seriously.

you make me laugh...

the right person will accept you for who you're when he comes....
know that you're unique and beautiful...

tbaba1234:
For many of these agents, it is about money not necessarily the best move for their player.

Why did Musa Muhammad end up in Turkey inspite of all the interest in him? Money issues... Why did chukwuze lose his arsenal deal? argument about money..

Fatigue is not the only factor for the home wins phenomenon. Many team fly to their destinations and still lose away. It is part of being a professional player to play every few days. The fatigue argument is not convincing to me. A coach can rotate players, that is why there is a big squad.

I agree with you on the greedy agents influence...
to be true...that has always been their problem..
addition to the ungodly club management board whose only desire is get their share from this players deals...
I think etebo was wise and he really outsmart the management of warri wolves...same vultures that collapsed Mba...French move after the afcon success

safarigirl:
I honestly find it funny when black men talk about true love or love of any kind in relation to the oppositw sex.

The woman that was there for Ahmed Musa before he made any money, shey she has received sack letter? Na only God know the kain love wey been dey shak Ahmed five or so years ago and how it fizzled out

Lol...so black man nor dey fall in love...na white men dey love...
Dear...love has nothing to do with race, tribe or age...
everybody can't be the same....I have seen different scenarios play out in this life...but that doesn't mean I should generalize or deduce from it that Africans can't love....
anybody can love...rich or poor...
but loving the right person is what matters...
it takes discipline and sacrifice to stick to the one you truly love...

Joebie:
Yes I was about to add to what I said.
It applies to ladies just as it applies to men, if we must generalize.

"many a time we go after those who don't value us and take us for granted...."

nice point

thanks brother

tbaba1234:
Ola Aina should be released to join the camp jor.. He is unlikely to be in the match day squad for the FA cup final or he will just be on the bench. I understand that he has officially written to NFF for a nationality change so that should happen quickly.

It is good chance for the home based players to stake a claim . It will be nice to see the progress of Muazzam and whether the MFM duo can raise their level but i do not expect any to make the match day squad against South Africa.

Onyekuru could finally be making his debut. Young stars like Ebere Eze and Osimhen also get the opportunity to train with the first team but i do not think both will be making the final squad either. I am impressed with what i have seen of Ebere Eze, looks like a real talent.

Alampasu and Emmanuel daniel for Akpeyi and Ikeme. I feel Daniel is better than both Ezenwa and Akpeyi so he gets another chance to stake a claim.

I pray English FA, FiFA, and NFF fast track Aina switch...his decision to play for us will help get other Chelsea Nigeria players like Tammy and the young 18 years old currently making waves...

I really believe NFF and rohr have not really done enough to scout good goal keepers....
Nigeria have goal keepers in Europe and America...can't this young lads be watched and assessed..
likewise alampasu...I believe enyeama never really achieved much when he was in alampasu's age...why can't the lad be encouraged... likewise the guy in Bosnia... abit others elsewhere...
goal keepers get better as they age....
concerning Daniel... I still remember that under 23 match against Denmark under 20 in Suwon tourney...
that guy can act strange sometimes... he is good though....

Joebie:
madam you are just generalizing. I'm speaking for myself, and you don't know me.

bro it is okay...
let's make joke from the issue...
she is quite right though... likewise you.
I think they're good people everywhere...
many a time we go after those who don't value us and take us for granted....

it's okay bro...
let's move over to football and not derail the thread turning it into romance section
**winks

TheSuperNerd:
Iwobi Begged Wenger To Allow Him Play For Arsenal U23s?

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Nigeria international Alex Iwobi asked Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger to allow him play for the development team of Arsenal following his recent lack of first-team opportunities.

The Hale End Academy product was a surprise inclusion in the starting XI when the U23s tackled Reading in Premier League 2 on April 10, and it has now come to light that he requested to feature in that game.

“It was Alex himself who suggested to the manager that he should be allowed to play for the U23s so as to maintain his match fitness,” a source close to the player told SCORENigeria.
Iwobi has not been utilized by Arsenal coach in the team's last six games in all competitions.

Overall he has made 36 appearances for the Gunners first team this term, scoring 4 goals in all competitions.


**Ifeanyi Emmanuel
Photo Credit : arsenal.com

Source: http://allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=22919

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this guy is very serious....I guess he won't tolerate what nacho is going through in the hands of pep...
abit Wenger respect for him...to still include him in match day squad...

safarigirl:
lies. You men have been blinded by ukwu and boobs, how will you see those kind of girls? Na slay queens una dey find, make dem dey slay una pocket.

There is nothing rare there. Like say girls no still dey feed guys for school

Lol...abeg nor make me laugh..

tbaba1234:
That is where good advisers come in and the management of the league has to improve.

In Nigeria, we do not know the best teams in the league, it changes every season. Until we can have fair games where everyone can beat anyone home or away, we will not improve.

Once competition improves, quality improves.

you see the problem I have with npfl players...
they see every avenue as an opportunity to move to obscure leagues in Europe...
why not patiently... wait till the end of the season...
or better still carefully consider your offers....
I tell you...some vultures (his agents inclusive) are the ones leading him astray...
his club is crying foul...not really because they care but reason that they feel shortchanged in the deal...they want their cake too

safarigirl:
if we are going to use the age of the 'babe who has been through thick and thin' to judge his age, then we can peg him to be at least 23, except na sugar mummy e dey follow.

Cuz the woman no fit be less than 21....I I see her for road sef I go dey greet am

Dear...please let us not go detail into the age of our players
you and I know better...
but deep down I know ndidi should be older...though he look young


u know the kind of a woman in a man's life tells his life span...
how successful he will be....
and this often does not go with looks, age or shape...
I always tell people never take one who truly love you for granted because true love is difficult to come by... I remember I read Mikel in an article hoping to find true love someday...one who will love him for real.

for ndidi I guess he found one...
I wish him all the best... the most important thing he keep playing good football and keep the country's flag high

safarigirl:
it is VERY obvious Pep wants to get rid of Aguero, he will clear out Pellegrinni's players eventually....City will still not amount to anything, but he can try.

Meanwhile, I just saw a picture of Ndidi's girlfriend.....she looks like his aunty, but what do I know?

Lol...you this gal.
on ndidi...I think the babe has been with him in thick and thin...someone who started wit him from the scratch....

all I am concerned with..is nacho
I want the dude to stay away from him(pep) if he likes let him reset or format the team....that's his problem

TheSuperNerd:
Come on You Eagles of the Sand..... Flap those wings and kick sand into those Iranians' eyes and butts mehn....

Lol...you funny

tbaba1234:
Kelechi proposed move as part of an exchange deal + money if true shows the little value pep places on him.

Either way, i hope the Dortmund coach gives him a good chance and he proves himself. He can make a name in Dortmund and then sign for Bayern. He will be better regarded then.

All the best to him.

me don't care...I also think millions of Nigerians out there will not mind anything thing that will keep Nacho far away from that cocky manager...

I wish I can talk some sense into the lad...

sonofLuci:
Bro you are wrong.

My cousin sister lost her hubby close to 10 years now and she has refused to marry another, always goes to his grave side sometimes when she out of work to sit, bruh I tell you it's real shit.

I think he is some how right...
some of his tweets are true
I need to start following him on twitter

Amberon:
And lust , immorality are things to be proud of? What do you people want ?

if you live base on what people wants ..you always live in misery...
go for what you think is good for yourself and what God wants...
you don't need peoples acceptance or love to validate you...
a life of moral excellence is the best.

Amberon:
Amen. Thanks.

you welcome