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confun:
oga icon, that pic you quoted, can you please explain Wat was happening. It actually caught my attention.

Madam, it was Rivers United players begging the Executive Governor of Rivers state for their unpaid sign on fee. The players had earlier gone on strike and the Governor in return threatened to disband the club. And it became a case of the hunter becomes the hunted. Men come lie down begin beg Governor o.

kennysville:
the dude is a ghanaian fool! I dont resort to name calling but at this stage i dont think I give a flying eff!

Yall know naija as we be. Who would refer to our team using the word "your"? Ask him wetin him want for his team, he cant say. Ask him to mention the replacements he has in mind, nothing! He just dey blab dey ask people around him to translate what he wants to say so he can seem original. Whoever dey translate for am, thunder fire am.

Fake ass hater. Him no even sabi hate, him dey do guerilla warfare

They are enjoying the attention and how you feel when they provoke you. That is just their aim.

Just ignore abeg.

Petrobros:
The bolded is exactly the point.

See, I used to defend him myself before. You are relatively new on this thread. The oldies here know him better.

Petrobros. We have gone past such issues please. Lets discuss football please.

Joebie:
I assume say the guy when dey floor dey beg to enter U17. Sorry if I misunderstood the pic

Na so dem dey take beg enter national team?

Players wey dey beg Governor to pay them their outstanding salaries and bonuses. That's why I was wondering what brought MRI into it.

Joebie:
Haha the governors still one play? It’s a societal problem. People love their ass licked

So wetin come bring MRI for the matter?

Joebie:
Ok our Ghanaian!

See, you guys are just giving him and his likes undeserved attention.

Just ignore and lets discuss football.

Joebie:
godfatherism things.. na so we be. But today these kind of men still have another hurdle — MRI

Who? The Governor or the players?

edi287:
SMH. Tell them to sell to private investors - No
Run the team properly - NO
But we should beg you to do your job. When the players go and shave 10 years off their age and play for the U17, the fool will claim he is a "product" of his team. This is pathetic...

Football administration has really suffered in this part of the world.

mazimee:
Simy Nwankwo lights up Nigeria's World Cup camp


Not many who came to watch the Super Eagles' first full pre-World Cup camp training session at the practice pitch of the Goodwill Akpabio Stadium, could have told Simy Nwankwo from Adam before the session started.
This includes the assembled posse of journalists who had defied the burning topical sun to turn up to observe.
By the end of the session, however, everyone present knew who the Crotone forward was, and this wasn't just because of his towering beanpole frame.

All it took was one moment of goalscoring magic, but there were many others before and after.
After an hour of exercises, limbering up and ball work, Gernot Rohr broke his team into two sides to play against each other.

Simy led one line, and it was not too long before he left everyone open-mouthed with his skill.
First he beat the offside trap, admittedly a marginal call, but then out-sprinted his marker with long, rangy steps before moving one on one with goalkeeper Francis Uzoho.
Without breaking stride, he dropped a shoulder, watched Uzoho take the bait and sprawl helplessly on the turf, before chipping a majestic ball over the young goalkeeper.

First, a collective gasp, then applause went around the watchers on the sidelines. One security detail nearly dropped his rifle.
It was a moment of genius, and the kind of goal that can seal a World Cup berth for an outsider.
This isn't to say that Simy has already secured his spot in Russia, but goals like that, and the consistently high overall technical ability he showed on Thursday, could well lead to a surprise selection.

The player himself would not be drawn into losing his head in the clouds
"I am just here to be part of the family," he told KweséESPN afterwards. "It's not about what I can add to the team.
"It's about becoming part of a big family that has been doing great things and adapting to the system. Inside the team there are a lot of quality players that have been doing well, so it's just about becoming one of them."
If he keeps up this level of performance, Simy should slide seamlessly into the Super Eagles side.

http://global.espn.com/football/nigeria/story/3509201/simy-nwankwo-lights-up-nigerias-world-cup-camp?platform=amp

Let this guy start against DR Congo. We need to see his full 90mins actions. But I hope the writer is not exaggerating sha?

When ever I see this picture I weep inside.

Mujtahida:
BBC 50 most memorable moments names Roger Milla' s waist wriggle at the corner flag as an iconic moment in WC history cos he changed goal celebrations. The thing is black man likes to dance and most goal dance celebrations are from black players. DaveP was talking about something new. It cannot be planned. I don't think Rashidi planned it. Even Amokachi dance was beautiful. These things are beautiful when they happen spontaneously

The South African and Ghanaian dancing steps usually look planned and rehearsed.

Martz101:
The person said Aina father may influence Rohr decision and someone replied saying Rohr is a German and they are known for not showing emotion and sentiment

Fact remains that someone said it.

Martz101:
Nobody said Aina father is involved in Aina selection, the talk was how other players dropped and fans may perceive it.

If we can't make diverse views and remarks about the team then of what essense is the thread?

Not true, Someone here said Aina's father will influence Rohr's decision to take Aina to Russia. I don't have that luxury of time I would have dug out that comment.

daveP:
I can't believe that tshabalhala's goal celebration is what most foreign football fans consider as the best of all the Africa's Goal celebrations they loved to watch over and over again ahead of Gyan's own. Nigeria no even dey top 10....


Let these guys form a dance that's different from shaku or sekem, or whatever that is rhythmical and easy but exhilarating to watch over and over. Oh someone wants to say we have better things to focus on? that's typical naija mentality o. where has it gotten us?


Let them come up with something. Let's also spark a memorable goal moment at this world cup. Have we had any that beats Yekini's own till date? wow!!. Even my heart still skips at that celebration.

Lol et's present the fun side of us.

The running to a corner flag and then knee to face heaven, onrushing teammates hoping on the goalscorer, is old fashioned. Give the fans something to remember from goals. Just like the late Yekini did.

We don't need any dance abeg. Na Ghana players like to dey do all those.

My own all time favorite celebrations were those of Rodger Miller and Cameroon at Italia '90. Most of those fans that voted are the younger generation. Them no go see that one.

Kog45:
Thank you.There is need for us to up our analysis here cos this thread is just too valuable to a lot of guys cos they believe this is the only place to get accurate information and good analysis on eagles.

I was damn surprised hearing from this thread that the presence of Aina's Father can influence Rohr.No this shouldn't have come out from this thread

Also hearing that Kelechi Nwakili should be drafted to main eagles cos of his performance against Atletico Madrid.

No it's not done that way.I remember James Obiorah had a great game in one of the friendly prior to France 98 but dropped cos we have better prepared players like Okocha,Lawal,Adepoju and Oruma but if we go by talent i will rate only Jayjay ahead of Obiorah.

No doubt about Nwakili abilities as a player but sometimes a good promising young player just need to wait and keep.on developing.The future is bright for the young man.

And now reading some comments on Moses really surprised me as if this is not the thread where we have great analysts who understand the game very well.

Did Rohr complain about Moses attitudes?No meaning there is great communication between Rohr and Moses and with what am hearing likely Moses would join the team in London with Rohr approval.

World cup is very near and better for us to talk football in a very analytical way.

Oh God bless you sir.

Good we have people like you that always have balanced opinion here.

I saw that comment about Aina's father being involved in Aina's selection. I just ignored because I know it is a baseless point.

Those same people that are clamoring for Kelechi Nwakali today would still be the first to jump and call him a flop tomorrow.

I see no issues in Rohr giving Moses the break as long as they are both in agreement.

safarigirl:
nah, he didn't mean the pictures.
He meant you stole his line "He is not there yet"

Prepare to take up tbaba1234's case.
He will meet me in court.

tbaba1234:
Seen some of his games in Bulgaria. He is not there yet but this is a great experience for him.

Oga, you have broken copy right law.

Meet me in court.

mazimee:
If not that the team is already complete, I for like make this Eze go to Russia. He looks like a defender that can bully strikers.

Abegiii

OMANBALA1:
Victor Moses is taking Nigeria for a ride....A reformed Onyekuru will do a better job and Chidiebere Nwakali can even dribble better than Victor Moses. I saw flashes of what Ebere Nwakali can do against Athletico.

Abeg no let me talk say na back of TV you dey watch o.

tbaba1234:
To be honest, I am more confident in Iheanacho getting a goal than Ighalo. Ighalo's national team record is not good. Maybe Simy can add something.

If I try to look into the future Post-Russia, I struggle to put Ighalo in the picture.

Martz101:
Ogu played on monday and his in camp

Ogu is a fringe player in the SE. Moses needs the rest more.

tbaba1234:
If Simy impresses, then i suspect one extra defender will go.

That has been my point.

In fact the fact that Ighalo is our first choice CF, doesn't speak well of the team. Any CF that can make a serious impact should be included at the expense of a fringe defender that may likely not kick a ball.

charlesemeka85:
SIMY ALREADY SHOWING HIS QUALITIES



How Super Eagles Lined Up In Training Session – Crotone Simy Scores Spectacular Goal
May 24, 2018013

Ahead of their upcoming friendly game against Congo DR in Port Hacourt, the senior national team of Nigeria had their second training session witnessed by Owngoalnigeria.com.

As usual the team were shared into two different teams by coach of the team Gernot Rohr after the traditional warming up, light exercises and shooting drills.

Rohr lined the team up in a way which suggest he is already building the team for the Congo DR friendly as most of the regular players were lined up in one team, while the rest who are trying to win a spot were lined up in a separate team.

The highlight of the one hour training session game saw newly invited Crotone forward Simeon Tochukwu Nwankwo open scoring in a spectacular fashion with a lob over the head of goalkeeper Ikechukwu Ezenwa.

Team A.

Francis Odinaka Uzoho (GK)

Leon Balogun

William Troost-Ekong

Ola Aina

Elderson Echiejile

Ogenyi Onazi

Joel Obi

Oghenekaro Etebo

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Junior Lokosa

Simy Nwankwo

Alex Iwobi

Team B:

Ikechukwu Ezenwa ( GK)

Kenneth Omeruo

Chidozie Awaziem

Stephen Eze

Uche Agbo

Kelechi Iheanacho

Mikel Agu

Odion Ighalo

Tyronne Ebuehi

Moses Simon

Ahmed Musa

Osas Mahawi

We are following in 5D. Let Simi outshine Ighalo in our next couple of games first and let's see whether he will not be accommodated in the team at the expense of a fringe player from another position.

Icon79:
Well said! VicMo has played too many games this season. He needs the break. The same reason why Ndidi's injury was a blessing in disguise. Gives him to recuperate and remain fresh for the World Cup. Even Leo Messi decided to skip the few series of games for Barca despite the fact that he was battling for the Euro golden booths.


O pari

Correct

asha80:
for the one week off given to moses i really dont see any issue with it..premiership player needs a break since the season there has no break..lukaku right now is chilling in USA with fat joe..remember this applies only to Chelsea and man u players since they played fa cup lasr saturday

Victor Moses is Rohr's most dangerous weapon. He needs him to have enough rest so there would not be any stories of fatigue.

Nice drawing. Just that it looks stretched horizontally. Simeone's head is kind of oblong and not wide.

realpoacher:
You are an idiot

Easy bro. Just leave that guy.

They will eat their words come June 16.

We know their type. They are only here because the European season is over.

They have been trooping in here since that Athletico game. They know nothing about the current Eagles set up.

I wonder how someone will just have such a negative mind set about his own national team.

tbaba1234:
One of the best World Cup teams ever. The dutch 1974 team and Total football.. Their pressing was crazy..



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hfqTy2bJzmU

Yeah!

tbaba1234:
Olympics is tricky. Clubs will refuse to release your best players unless you are Brazil.

No wahala. We just keep the team and organize friendlies and from that pool select players for the Super Eagles.

TheSuperNerd:
Sir Oasis007 talk am yesterday. He was sooooooo spot on. Then Chief and I come affirm am. Well done Oasis007. Keen observation And I think this partly explains his choice of players.... if not he for dey call Okpotu again. lol.


Salisu Yusuf says he has begun building new U23s

https://scorenigeria.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/salisu-yusuf-speaking-800.jpg



Coach Salisu Yusuf has disclosed he has already begun building a new Nigeria U23 team with Tuesday night’s friendly between the Super Eagles ‘B’ team and Atletico Madrid.

Several of the players who lined up for the Eagles B team like Ebube Duru, Samad Kadiri, Alhassan Ibrahim, Ikouwem Udoh, Chinedu Ajanah and Kelechi Nwakali are under 23.

“The work to build a new U23 team has already begun and that was why a good number of the players were within that age bracket,” said Salisu Yusuf, who is also an assistant to Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr and as well in charge of the CHAN Eagles.

“We will continue to build on the team as the opportunity comes.”

Salisu Yusuf’s assistant Imama Amapakabo said even though the second-string Eagles team lost 3-2 to a decent Atletico Madrid side, they have gained confidence with what they showed against one of the best clubs in Europe.

“The young boys have gained confidence,” he told SCORENigeria
“We have promising players and with what they showed (vs Atletico), the future is bright.
“It was an exciting game, the spectators got their money’s worth.”


By Kola Daniel in Uyo


Source: http://scorenigeria.com.ng/2018/05/23/salisu-yusuf-says-he-has-begun-building-new-u23s/



Russia 2018 WC Countdown: 22 days 46 mins to go

Way to go sir!

More friendlies for the team.But this time strictly for players who would be eligible for the next Olympics.

We need to involve all top Nigerian players both local and foreign.

That team can win the Olympics if Iwobi, Iheanacho and Ndidi would be available as the 3 overaged players.

TheSuperNerd:
Whistling pass by.... **lips sealed**


Kelechi Nwakali and Usman Mohammed are good enough for Super Eagles - Tijani Babaginda
By Samuel Ahmadu


https://images.performgroup.com/di/library/GOAL/66/8d/nigeria-b-vs-atletico-madrid_6gt7zudaixhw16qh4c3fnh60f.jpg


Following their superb goals against Atletico Madrid, the former Super Eagles winger feels the duo deserve a chance in Gernot Rohr's side

Former Nigeria winger, Tijani Babaginda considers Kelechi Nwakali and Usman Mohammed ripe for the senior team following their brilliant displays against Atletico Madrid on Tuesday.

Top quality goals from Nwakali and Mohammed lit up what was, in the end, a 3-2 loss to Diego Simeone's side at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium,

And the Atlanta 96 Olympic gold medalist who lauded the duo is, however, confident they would be considered in the future by Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr.

https://images.performgroup.com/di/library/GOAL/5d/20/tijani-babangida-ps_1xi63bfgi220h1qeym9czm8qaf.png


"[Nigeria] boys did very well and made us proud against Atletico Madrid," Babaginda told Goal.
"Few players in the team showed the [Gernot Rohr] that they are as good and mature enough as those in the main team.
"They will be giving the coach a lot of headaches but the good thing is that the coach may have penciled down the names of some of them for his future plans.
"I think [Kelechi] Nwakali and [Usman] Mohammed did very well. I believe they also merit being part of the team preparation for Russia and should possibly play in some of the friendlies.
"For both players to score those kinds of goals, they deserved some accolades and to be rewarded too. The good thing is that few players have been noticed by the coach

"So for sure, they will be in his future plan and whenever their names pump up, he will definitely not think twice before giving them a chance to showcase their talents."


Source: http://www.goal.com/en-ng/news/kelechi-nwakali-and-usman-mohammed-are-good-enough-for-super/1mcp35jgb780n19vl8eshcwayr


Russia 2018 WC Countdown: 22 days 2 hours 52 mins to go

Because they scored yesterday?

andrew444:
I will,Thank you

Good.