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goldfish80:
This is a sad development. I wanted him to play for Cameroun.

May b after WC qualifiers abi?

goldfish80:
This is a sad development. I wanted him to play for Cameroun.

May b after WC qualifiers abi?

The year Issa Hayatou entered office Cameroun won the nations Cup and year he leaves Cameroun still won again.

I hope we experience positive change with Ahmad Ahmad.

cheapgoals:
Ex- Super Eagles coach, Austin Eguavoen, will lead a select group of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) U-17 team to South Africa to partake in a 7-day football tourney.

The team is comprised of 20 players chosen from various NPFL youth academies such as Remo Stars, Kano Pillars, Nasarawa United, Wikki Tourists, FC IfeanyiUbah, Gombe United, and Shooting Stars.

Read more on

http://cheapgoals.com/austin-eguavoen-to-lead-npfl-u17-all-star-to-south-africa

A good one.


At least we can start building up the next crop of Flying Eagles from here.

TheGoodJoe what do u think about this development?

komekn:
Better results 100% I agree without qualification we have had great teams and at the time great players. But that's where it ended.

However, where players progression and development is concerned there is a problem, a very big problem. Our players reach incredible heights at youth competitions but somehow the progression stops there.

If I look at the 2007 & 2009 U17 teams how far have our players gone. Chrisantus has almost faded, Haruna Lukman, Stanley Okoro, Rabui Ibrahim, Terry Envoy, Edafe, etc, etc. There seems to be a big problem they get so far but then just don't progress to the higher heights we expected.

In comparison to other nations you mentioned, particularly as our players did so much better than thiers. For instance look at Mario Gotz 24 played and playing at the highest levels for Germany. Or the Rafael twins for Brazil, etc etc.

I really though Rabui Ibrahim would be playing at Barcelona or a top team but he has almost faded. Something is not right.

1. The youths system is not just the U17. It also goes as far as the U23.

2. You failed to mention Ogenyi onazi, Kenneth Omeruo, Ramon Azeez, Mike Olaitan, Olanrewaju Kayode and Abdul Ajagun as part of that 2009 U17.

3. It is known all over the world that not all U17 or U20 graduates progress to the senior team.

4. The progression problem is not with our youths system but the system that matures the youth players into senior professionals. The NPFL is my no. 1 culprit.

5. The success of a system or unit is measured by its results or efficiency so tell me what England has ever achieved in the history of youths football from U17, U20, and U23.

6. I'll say this and can defend it anywhere that most of those Anglo-Nigerian boys being promoted here are not better than our own Victor Osimhen, Musa Yahaya, Kelechi Nwakali, Taiwo Awoniyi, Isaac Success, Kelechi Iheanacho, Wilfred Ndidi, Chidi Nwakali, Samuel Chukwueze, name them.

7. I dnt share that sentiment that bc they were born somewhere in England and so they are better.

8. Rohr selecting Obazee and Osimhen ahead of those English players dnt u feel its also bc the German youths system is better than the English?

9. Go to the French league and see the numerous Francophone West African boys that spring out of their youths system. Names like Toure, Diarra, Diawara, Bakayoukou, Kamara, Traore are now like popular French names. Na only England own una go see.

10. I dnt have anything against the English born players bt my take is we only go for the ones that,'ll add value and nt to be chasing all of them with the hope that one or two by chance will switch to Nigeria.

goldfish80:
No. He played as a support striker not as a DM. The black guy on Jersey number 91 was the DM not Chidera. Chidera wore no70 Jersey, he was the most advanced player in the lead up to their first goal ...
Its a case of mistaken identity on your part, probably you had them mixed up because of their identical skin colour.

Ok. makes more sense to me.

komekn:
Why do you mean, the English youth system is over rated

There are two issues here youth system and youth players.

Ok they have a youth system that has not been producing good results.

They are no where near the youths systems of Germany, Brazil, Spain, and France.
Even the Nigerian and Ghanaian youths systems have produced better results.

Their youths system - well structured but not producing the desired results.

Chiderah Ezeh being converted to a Midfielder. Hmmm.. i hope that will nt negatively affect his chance of featuring for the Super Eagles.

Infact i think so already.

goldfish80:
You're being hypocritical. If Iheanacho had the kind of game Mbappe had over the 2 legs, you would have turned the thread upside down with adulations on how magical Guardiola has been on Iheanacho on the training ground.

OMG! see me laughing out in a public place.

Humility017:
okay sir..also may be because he is from Germany and he understands d mechanisms of German football and also much more easier to speak to this lads and their handlers switching allegiance, because u will agree wit me, that we have got good young players in England we shouldn't let go just so cheaply...we can wrestle some frm England to play fr us...

I believe we can get one of solanke and Tammy likewise Ovie ejaria, onomah, onyedima, Aina etc we can get some of this guys and keep them for the future

I agree with you.

Talking about Mbappe. I'll say he is doing great for his age. And also pure class for his age. He plays with so much maturity that u'll forget he is jst 18.

Some are already comparing him with some Brazilian greats.
But u guys already know my stand on some of these young(especially black) players.

Time will tell anyway sha.

Humility017:
you're right but still think they're many of them ever willing to play for the eagles should they be approached and assured of their future...
rohr has not visited them and their parents

Note that not all are good enough for the Super Eagles. We should only invite players that will add value to the team and not to invite them bc they are Nigerians born in England.

You and I know the entire English youths system is overrated.

Humility017:
I think rohr is biased towards the German league...
because if the Hannover player currently in bundlisga 2 can get call up why shouldn't a championship player be called
I really don't get it..
players like Tammy, aluko should be rated higher than this serezen guy

Rohr is not just building a team for today he wants to also raise players that will ensure we remain on top for a long time. That's why he invited young players like Osimhen, Obazee, and Ebuehi. These are just friendlies you know.

do4luv14:
i still don't know what's so special abt MESSI,
a player who hav refuse to leave his comfort zone to me is a baby who refuse to leave his mothers breast

Bros just say "I am sorry it was a slip of the fingers" and save your self all these headache.

do4luv14:
i still don't know what's so special abt MESSI,
a player who hav refuse to leave his comfort zone to me is a baby who refuse to leave his mothers breast

Bros just say "I am sorry it was a slip of the fingers" and save your self all these headache.

whizola:
what do u ave against the guy, even if messi comes to the kings power today he we surely stay on the bench.

whizola:
what do u ave against the guy, even if messi comes to the kings power today he we surely stay on the bench.

Really?

do4luv14:
Nobody is talking abt OMATSONE ALUKO

Ok. Initiate the talk na.

What do you have to say about his recent form?

tbaba1234:
Iwobi is back...

I am looking more at a solid midfield. The creativity can come from the wings.

Iwobi is back really?
Cool then.

Talking about creativity from d wings, if we'll have Iwobi and Moses no wahala. But for d other wingers?

tbaba1234:
Iwobi is back...

I am looking more at a solid midfield. The creativity can come from the wings.

Iwobi is back really?
Cool then.

Talking about creativity from d wings, if we'll have Iwobi and Moses no wahala. But for d other wingers?

tbaba1234:
Onazi Ndidi

Etebo

Double pivot by Onazi/Ndidi... Or Etebo/Ndidi with Onazi in front..

Iwobi and Simon on the wings (I think Moses will pull out), Bazee should come in later.

Iheanacho up front. Kayode replaces him later.

Ikeme

Musa Troost balogun Uwa

Onazi Ndidi

Etebo

Moses Iheanacho Iwobi

Subs: Kayode, Ebuehi, Bazee, Omeruo, Agbo,

Hmmmmm but I thought Iwobi has been ruled out.

Seems it looks difficult putting one of Onazi and Ndidi on the bench.

The question is do u think Onazi is creative enough to play d box to box midfield role?

tbaba1234:
I will like to see a midfield of Onazi, Ndidi and Etebo for the friendlies.

Please do a field representation of how d set-up would be.

tbaba1234:
If he can get some consistency, he would be important for Nigeria... The talent is there... He takes all the set-pieces for his club too...Freekicks, corners etc..

Sure no doubt.

I like the boy.

He works very hard.

tbaba1234:
I watched Simon Moses' last match and he was unplayable. I think, he will still be of value to the super eagles..

He has always been like that.

His style of wings play is too stereotyped to me. He needs to add more creativity to it.

Unak78:
What's the status on Isaac Success? We've yet to see him suit up for Nigeria since qualifying began.

Multiple injuries have kept him out.

However he is among the invitees for the double friendlies.

ChrisKels:
Musa has always been Musa. He is a rope of sand. His performance against Argentina remains the highlight of his career with Eagles till date, to me, Musa flattered to deceive. I never rated him because rating him would be glorifying mediocrity. Simon Moses ain't no less different, he keeps trying same thing over and again, expecting a different result. Neither of the two is inventive. These guys to me aint worth a starting berth with the Eagles, they can be there to add depth but definitely not as first teamers unless they up their ante.

Have you seen Onyekuru or Kalu play before? These guys plus injury-free Bazee(on his day) and Ademola are what we call cerebral wingers. I would pick Imoh Ezekiel ahead of the Musas of this world.

I share ur feelings about Musa and Simon.
However, I think Miss may have more to offer if we play him as a supporting striker.

As for Onyekuru and Kalu, let's see them play first before I rate them.

Imoh IMO is not different from Simon. They play almost alike.

Anyways, thank God we have Iwobi and Moses as our first choice wingers.

Certitude:
let him leave leicester. That may not be the right place for him.

If he cannot hold his own in a club like Leicester City then he is not good enough. Simple.

ChrisKels:
None for now, but we all know what to expect.

No cause for alarm. we have wings options aplenty.

Las-las their Juju no work.

ChrisKels:
Lol oke osisi, ekenekwa m gi. What have u to say about the latest injury? Don't u think we should call up either Aluko and Onyekuru or Aluko and Kalu?

Nwanna, udo diri gi.

Has there been an official statement from the teams medics about the injury?

ChrisKels:
Lol on the contrary, I called bluff ur assertion that Salami still has a future with Eagles.

U r definitely not an Igbo, else u would have read meaning into what I wrote earlier.

U should know the iconic Mike Ejeagha and his fictions/ imaginary or worse yet, abstract stories (akuko not Aluko).

Ow! OK. I thought u were suggesting other names that Rohr and his crew should look into.

I thought u wanted to type Aluko and mistakenly typed Akuko and thought Mike and Ejeagha are another set of upcoming players.

No blame me. Na bc of the way names of new players dey fly in here everyday.

And to ur conclusion about my ethnicity: bia nwokem abum nwa afo igbo to the core.

ChrisKels:
Akuko Mike Ejeagha

Aluko I know. Who are the other 2?

ChrisKels:
Akuko Mike Ejeagha

Aluko I know. Who are the other 20?

terzurum5:
Gbolahan Salami Scores Sixth Goal Of The Season, Red Card Appeal Successful

https://allnigeriasoccer.com/football_pics/60118salami.png

Kuopion Palloseura failed to advance to the next round of the Suomen Cup after a 4-2 loss to FC Honka at the Savon Sanomat Areena on Sunday evening.

Three days before the encounter, KuPS were handed a boost with news that Nigeria international Gbolahan Salami would be allowed to face Honka after their red card appeal to the Finnish League was successful.


The former Shooting Stars and Warri Wolves man had been sent off against Ilves on March 7 and handed a two-game ban in the process, which was later overturned.


After missing a couple of chances that would have changed the outcome of the match, Salami managed to reduce the deficit to 3-1, his sixth goal in the competition this season, after 66 minutes.


In the group phase, the Nigerian hit target in games against JJK (2), Mikkelin (2) and FC Lahti.

Out-of-favour Super Eagles defender Azubuike Egwuekwe put in a full shift and was cautioned in the 37th minute.

Ifeanyi Emmanuel

http://allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=22348

Power striker.

Keep working hard. Rohr and his crew are watching.

terzurum5:
Sunderland's Anichebe On The Brink Of Return From Injury

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By Augustine Akhilomen

Forgotten Super Eagles forward, Victor Anichebe could return to face Burnley if he recovers quickly from injury.


The Nigerian striker who has formed a formidable strike partnership with Jermain Defoe, has been a big miss for the Black Cats after picking up a knee ligament injury. He provided crucial support for Jermain Defoe up front, but the Black Cats have struggled for goals in his absence.


Anichebe films while working on an exercise bike in the US city of Philadelphia. He has previously spent time in the States to maintain his fitness, and showcased a series of pictures of famous landmarks of the American city.


While his arrival at the end of the transfer window may have underwhelmed Sunderland fans, his contributions on the pitch saw them beat Bournemouth, Hull, Leicester and Watford.


David Moyes spoke this week of his hope that Anichebe, Lee Cattermole and Jan Kirchhoff will be back to play a part in the crucial fixtures in April, and the former Everton striker posted a video on his Instagram page of him in the gym, working on his fitness.

www.soccernet.com.ng/2017/03/sunderlands-anichebe-on-brink-of-return.html

Injury is this guy's middle name. Mthceeew.

kingphilip:
he was an unused substitute

Ok. Thanks.