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BascoVanVeli:
Chi, club were no fit keep him best players, that wan na big club?

Enyimba had a very easy run last term. Did you see Enugu or lobi play any teams from Rwanda? Just focus on playing your police football

As if Rwandan clubs parade academy Players. Is it not the same Confed cup that Enyimba got to semis that Rangers embarrassed themselves?

Most Nigerian clubs don't have that winning mentality. They are so full of inferiority complex. North African clubs are like Barca to them.

Even if Enyimba sell their entire team and Assemble a new crop they will still compete well on the continent. Enyimba FC has a fighting spirit and we transfer it into our players

BascoVanVeli:
I think the lads gave their best. Enugu should have won easily yesterday but for hard luck and you can say the same with lobi against Wydad.

The clubs have given a good account of themselves and should be commended.

I believe fitness needs to improve and coaching can also be better. We all knew both had tough groups.

If this is what you term a good account I am sorry I cannot align with mediocrity. The performances from both clubs are nothing but dismal for a country like Nigeria. They don't deserve any commendations.

And the North African woes continues. Both Lobi and Rangers could not secure a single win at the group stage home and away against all the North African teams they played.

Bascovanveli, what do u think is the problem?

BascoVanVeli:
Argument bait can't wait for Mfon to add you guys to his victims

Which Bait?
I have stated the obvious fact! You still wan argue this one?

ONLY ENYIMBA HAS WHAT IT TAKES TO COMPETE FAVORABLY ON THE CONTINENT. Please respect my Club

sheyishemba:
Confusion Over Effiong's Call-Up To Super Eagles : Akwa United Confirm Defender Is Injured
Published: March 17, 2019
There is confusion over the late call-up handed to Akwa United defender Ndifreke Effiong by the Nigeria Football Federation on Sunday, as replacement for the injured Ola Aina.
Akwa United confirmed on Sunday that Effiong suffered an injury in their Nigeria Professional Football League clash at Heartland, an injury which led to his substitution in the early stages of the second half.
The 20-year-old had to be attended to by medics after he got injured as he attempted to make contact with a cross delivered into the vital area by Brazilian midfielder Alberico Da Silva.
Effiong was having a good game prior to his injury-enforced substitution, scoring the opener as early as the third minute after he was set up by Mfon Udoh.
The in-form fullback merited a call-up to the Super Eagles as that goal was his fifth of the season but has to undergo tests to determine the extent of the injury and his availability to the national team.
The 23 players called up for the two games against Seychelles and Egypt are expected to start reporting for international duty on Monday, March 18. Confusion Over Effiong's Call-Up To Super Eagles : Akwa United Confirm Defender Is Injured
Published: March 17, 2019
There is confusion over the late call-up handed to Akwa United defender Ndifreke Effiong by the Nigeria Football Federation on Sunday, as replacement for the injured Ola Aina.
Akwa United confirmed on Sunday that Effiong suffered an injury in their Nigeria Professional Football League clash at Heartland, an injury which led to his substitution in the early stages of the second half.
The 20-year-old had to be attended to by medics after he got injured as he attempted to make contact with a cross delivered into the vital area by Brazilian midfielder Alberico Da Silva.
Effiong was having a good game prior to his injury-enforced substitution, scoring the opener as early as the third minute after he was set up by Mfon Udoh.
The in-form fullback merited a call-up to the Super Eagles as that goal was his fifth of the season but has to undergo tests to determine the extent of the injury and his availability to the national team.
The 23 players called up for the two games against Seychelles and Egypt are expected to start reporting for international duty on Monday, March 18.

If there is no one else to invite they should just leave that slot Jare. Shehu Abdulahi is in the team and Balogun and Omeruo can also play RB. No cause for alarm abeg

And NPFL clubs continue to mess up.

Only Enyimba has what it takes to compete on the continent. I just hope they can pull through the NPFL season and return to the continent.

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godspeed:
I'm so happy for osimhen. Sincerely, I never expected that he would blossom given the dismal record of our u 17 strikers over the years.

Apart from akpobore, ikpeba and maybe kanu who all turned out to be proven goal scorers in Europe, what we've always been getting from our u 17 strikers have been huge disappointment.

From igbinoba to osondu to anosike to amyanke to opabunmi to
Isaac promise, Macaulay, sanni and iheanacho if you like, the list seem to be endless. So when osimhen emerged the star striker at the u17, I wasn't really expecting much from him afterwards and when he failed to make the cut at Wolfsburg, I tot 'there we go again'.

I'm really so excited that he now seem to be an exception.I wish he sustains

I share your view about the past disappointments. In fact yhat was the major basis for which I warned peeps here about the expectations on Iheanacho. They almost thought I was mad to not to expect much from that kind of a glaring talent. They thought the Manu Garba 2013 U17 boys would flood the Super Eagles by now. But today how many of them are really first teamers? Just Ndidi who did not even take part in the U17 WC of that 2003.He did not even play the CAF U17 due to MRI.

Now on Osimhen. He seems to be on the right path to Success. Anf even though I would want to expect him to get to the Zenith of his career, I will once again say it is still too early to celebrate.

tbaba1234:
Lol, looking for a reason to attack. You were no where to be found when he changed the game last week.

Even the quote you used praised him highly and then mentioned what he should work on. Was the coach overhyping him by describing his movement as floating.

Samu definitely has things to work on but he is on the right track.

Sure.

BascoVanVeli:
I stand by the fact that the said club or any publication in that area stated this was true. It would be unethical for the club to keep that information to themselves, these are not village clubs we are talking about here.

But I thought that Odey's age discrepancy issue was cleared that time? And he was cleared to be of the younger age.

Surprised that the U23 handlers would now want to hang on that. Or maybe they are just playing safe.

bobobooge:
Tbaba I'm waiting for the appropriate time to reply you by 6:30pm or thereabout when Villarreal plays and star boy is glued to the bench.

Here is the former coach's report on him;

"He's a player who floats across the ground – it seems as if he doesn't even touch the grass – but he's still developing. He has to work more in defence."
Luis García, former Villarreal coaching staff


His frail ability to defend has been what has condemned him to the bench. Not that he is being reserved for games.

Yeah Defending even as a winger is part of the modern game.

Chukwueze is still a developing Player. He has even over-achieved in my opinion. Just that some peeps here seem to always forget he is just 19 and not there yet

BascoVanVeli:
Odey can play all 4 forward positions and he has played more matches than any of the forwards this season.

Well, I feel the coaches will still give him the chance. There are too many talented young strikers out there.

From that 23 man list only 18 will make the match day squad. Even making it more competitive. And this is good for Nigerian Football. I can't wait to watch those guys play

ChrisKels:
I dont care what u guys make of this David Okereke boy of mine, buh, guys I tell u, this kid is a gem. Dis boy dun make me I dey watch Serie B matches and with what I have seen, the Serie B is technically better than the English championship. It is almost at same level as the Portuguese, Dutch, Belgian leagues et al. Top Six Serie B teams would hammer the bottom 7 EPL teams.

When I gave u guys the likes of Onyekuru, Kalu, Awoniyi, Osimhen, Tyrone, Aina, Iwuobi, Chukwueze, Eze and all other boys of mine, I thought I had seen it all, not until I unearthed yet another gem in Okereke. Boy is a baller. If u had seen what he did against Benevento this weekend, then, u would understand why Juventus, Dortmund, Lazio, Roma, Napoli, crystal palace, Southampton, B. Gladbach et al are all battling for his siggy.

Wey the earth moving machine wey u take unearth Okereke?

U dey look for where to claim cheap glory

BascoVanVeli:
Why would Fidelis allow Stephen Odey to be missing from this list? I feel the lad should feel hard done by because he deserved it.

I am surprised too.

Could be that there are already too many strikers on that list.

I believe he is part of their plans anyways.

Modified: Just saw Tbaba1234's analysis on possible reasons Odey was dropped. And they make sense.

tbaba1234:
The club of Maduka Okoye refused to release him for this tie but he could feature in subsequent games . I am aware that imama spoke to Sadiq too so he could be a part of future teams.

One concern is that the team looks offensively strong but weak defensively.

Very familiar names from that defense are John Lazarus, Ebube Duru and Udochukwu Anumudu. And I think they are pretty descent. I believe our firing power going forward will make up for any foreseeable weeknesses in the defense. Going forward Chidozie Awaziem may also be drafted into the CB of that defense if he is available.

I foresee a very good Midfield combo of Azubuike Okechukwu and Kelechi Nwakali. Again this can give cover to the defense.

Good also that Maduka Okoye and Sadiq Umar are in Imama's plans. If Imama can also include these players in his plans i hope I wouldn't be asking for too much?: Henry Onyekuru, Samuel Kalu, Victor Osimhen and Francis Uzoho.

Imagine having Oremade, Uzoho and Okoye as ur 3 goalkeepers. . The Olympics will really give them great exposure. Not also forgetting Alampasu (not U23 though). A new generation of goalies is about to emerge

tbaba1234:
The full under 23 list

Adamu Abubakar ( El Kanemi)

Olawale Oremade ( Kwara United)

Galadima Mohammed ( Nasarawa United )


Etboy Akpan ( Akwa United)

Stephen Manyo ( Enyimba)

Olatunji Oluwadare ( Enyimba)

Fatai Adebowale ( Shooting Stars)

Tosin Kehinde ( CD Feirense B)

Kelechi John ( Rio Ave B)

Bede Opara ‎ ( Vilar de Perdizes)

Ugochukwu Anumudu ( Lobi Stars)

John Lazarus ( Lobi Stars)

Ebube Duru ( Lobi Stars)

Kelechi Nwakali ( Porto B)

Azubuike Okechukwu ( Rizespor)

Kingsley Michael ( Perugia)

Chidera Eze ( Portimonense)

Peter Akpan ( Cadiz B)

Blessing Olabiran ( Tambov FC)

Dennis Bonaventure ( Club Brugge)

Uche Okereke ( Spezia)

Taiwo Awoniyi ( Mouscron)

Orji Okonkwo ( Montreal Impact)

Samuel Chukwueze (Villarreal)

Rohr and his crew prefer the strikers on this list to Stephen Odey and Sadiq Umar. Buts it's ok.

I like that Wale Oremade of a Goalkeeper. That guy is a potential threat to Uzoho in the nearest future. Let him go and shine at the U20 WC first and probably get European suitors.

Overall a very matured and talented U23 team, full of experience, like it should be. Looking forward to an exciting game against Libya. I hope we can be able to watch it live

Curtisaxel7:
Are you confident going to the AFCON with only ONE natural AM in the entire team and that man is over 30 years old and hasn't played in the SE since the WC?. What if Mikel gets injured or loses form? What then?.

Is there no AM worth his salt in the entire NPFL and NNL?. What of backwater European leagues? We can't find anyone there too?. Can't we bring back Sone Aluko or Hope Akpan for a bench role at least?. Anything is better than nothing.

I blame lazy scouting for our current plight.

Mikel is not the only AM in that team. Iwobi and Etebo also play that role. Don't forget also Iheanacho.

edi287:
Why replace him with a full back?? Is Rohr not aware of our lack of AMs??

Which AM would you suggest?

sheyishemba:
Let jex hope he'll invite them in subsequent matches

Inviting 50 players is not the Issue. Inviting players that can add value is the main thing.

Ritzy10:
The producer of `Behind the Clouds’, Paul Emema, died at 52 after a brief illness.
The producer, who is known for producing soap operas like ‘Behind the Clouds’ and ‘Supple Blues’, was confirmed dead on March 12.

According to Pulse, Mr Emema’s death was announced by one of his friends and colleague, Francis Onwochie in a message.

“Yesterday, I received a call from Ada, his long-time business development officer.

“I called Mahmood Ali Balogun, our mutual friend and we both visited his house last night at Ago Palace Way Okota,” Mr Onwochie said.

Mr Emema a scriptwriter, director, and producer, whose ailment was undisclosed, in time, became a point of reference in film making.

His death is coming eight days after the death of Tony Anyasodo, who passed away on March 7.
The producer’s death makes it the sixth in Nollywood in recent times.

See more: https://zenithnaija.com/popular-producer-of-behind-the-clouds-soap-opera-paul-emema-is-dead/

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Wait! He is just 52?

Meaning he was 21 when he produced that soap in 1988?

Danielnino00:
Thanks folks for the birthday wishes!!


God bless!!!!

Happy Birthday bro. You shall have Dominion

sheyishemba:
But I thought he said he'll invite 50 new players. https://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=30168

And has he invited the 50 new players? U saw the most recent list. How many new players are there?

tbaba1234:
I don't agree with this. We will not have that many games to try out new players. These are the games we must take advantage of. Our goalkeeping department is stale. Why not invite another goalie and see him in training? The new goalie does not have to play but you can get a glimpse of his quality.

It does not mean, he should change his team. 2-3 fringe players will not hurt.

We may not also have that many games with which to blend the team either. You should know Rohr by now. He only gradually infuses new players . At least u have seen Onuachu and Ozornwafor as the newest inclusions. A few others will likely get called up in subsequent friendlies.

He has adopted consistency while gradually infusing new players. Not a bad approach IMHO.

He may actually chose to start a couple of fringe players particularly against the Seychelles.

tbaba1234:
From what i saw at the under 20 competition, Udoh is not yet good enough for the super eagles. I would have preferred someone like Dennis drafted in.

The games are meaningless, why not try out fringe players?

Rohr is gonna be using the two games as build ups towards the AFCON. He knows over 90% of his squad already and obviously doesn't want to go into a wide chase.

do4luv14:
starch and bangs soup, diced with catfish, and bushmeat

I was only asking for the sauce and you are giving me the whole course.

coolestchris:
and to be given to a northerner

Which Northerner? u no Sabi read?

Good one

Danielnino00:
I knew you'd come back with your Dominic Iorfa talk..

Well,I got some very bad news for you: Dominic iorfa isn't getting a call up to the super eagles anytime soon!

@the first bolded,when Iorfa was warming the bench for wolves last year,didn't u say he should be invited ahead of Semi Ajayi? Your excuse was that Iorfa has been performing consistently for the past few season in the championship while Ajayi used to be a nobody .Why are you saying something different now?/

@ second bolded...this is a lame excuse ..very lame...we have been through it before...Aina got cleared to play for Nigeria just before we grabbed the world cup ticket against Zambia. He was called up with the primary responsibility of displacing Echijele at LB.. He got like 5 mins against Zambia. 90 mins against Algeria,45 mins against Argentina but couldn't do any better than Echijele...Idowu and Ebuehi used just 45 mins against Argentina to show us what they can offer the team..

Aina has always been good at club level since he was at Chelsea.. there's no disputing that.. But as far as the super eagles is concerned,he is yet to replicate those form with the team.. National team.isn't like club football where you will b given chances after chances to prove your worth... Your club performance will earn u a national team invitation, but its your national team performance that will keep you there...

finitio!!

Thumbs up.

tbaba1234:
Old news.

Milan has agreed a fee with Chaleroi for the summer so it depends on the player.

Ok thanks

charlesemeka85:
AC Milan to sign oshimeh and send him on a 2 year loan to lille

Sauce please....

gamaliel9:
Villarreal up against zenith without Samu...why kill a fly with s sledgehammer?

4-1 aggregate...Zenith will need to score five goals and hope that Viillarreal does not score again

Una don start again

DrLikita12:
I still don't know his age but here is an IG video of him.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BtEBim9h_8d/?utm_source=ig_share_sheet&igshid=fpim8kwxayir

Ok thanks

ChrisKels:
APOY 2019 race; Mane on early lead.

This is an AFCON year. AFCON performance of both the players and their team will play the major role in the selection process.