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joseph1013:
A list that does not have Yekini is not a credible list. Yours is a laughable list. Cele where Yekini does not feature?

1. Kanu
2. Okocha
3. Mikel

That's Eagles top 3. You obviously underestimate the impact and influence of Mikel in his generation in the Super Eagles. Mikel is the most decorated Nigerian player (behind Kanu?)

joseph1013:
Moses will definitely replace Babangida.

tbaba1234:
He could replace Lawal on the left. He could compete with those on the right on current form.

joseph1013:
Of course I did. I'm telling you that I'm taking this rejuvenated Moses over Finidi. This Moses is a machine. That performance against Man City is beyond incredible.

And like I said, I can use both of them in our matches.

I also watched Mikel in his greatest matches, including a most world-class man of the match performance in the Champions league final. I will take Mikel over Oliseh.

joseph1013:
[color]Left to me, I will take Moses over Finito. But against Spain, I can accommodate the two of them. I will just take out Garba Lawal or Mutiu Adepoju.

Mikel will replace Oliseh not Okocha. [/color]

Kog45:
Thank u for good observation,d France 98 eagles squad was an over hype team.

tbaba1234:
Nigeria played 4 4 2, then so i doubt Mikel will displace Oliseh or Okocha. Victor Moses in his current form will possibly have a starting shirt on one of the wings.

Ikeme and Enyeama will replace the France '98 Rufai.

Mickael2:
you said it perfectly well! The level of confidence nigerians had prior to that game against Denmark was insane. I can even remember that match well enough, my mom came into the parlour when the match was about to start and was like 'who are we playing today?', even before my junior bro could finish pronouncing Denmark she said 'mtchw, I will only watch the game against Brazil'. She totally rubbished Denmark, what happened then I'd never know I swear, since then she doesn't watch our games anymore, sad sad story

joseph1013:
Mikel and Victor Moses will make the first team. If we still had Enyeama, he will make the first team too.

tbaba1234:
In my bedroom, I had a big poster of the Super Eagles on the wall. I destroyed it after the denmark game, no reason for such a shambolic performance.

Only Okocha showed up that day.

TheSuperNerd:
I know I lack the years of football followership and experience that you have (I remember this being the key ingredient for your over-conservatism some times.... The "we-have-seen-it-all-and-been-there" attitude. The "Okocha-kanu-Oliseh-Yekini-and-co-couldnt-do-it-so-why-think-we-can-do-it-now" looks.....)
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I even said so in last year's super debate with you, arch-guardian himself....... But I also said, I have tried to make up for that with sound reseaches into the past. I remember the chemical reagent talk really well... I believe my point was well spelt out. Different reactants' and catalysts "levels of composition" won't always yield the exact results. And under different temperature and pressure, the products won't certainly be the same. So there's still hope.... All it needs is a little "twitch"

But I have suffered heart-breaks upon heart breaks also.... 2000 Afcon Final when I was 7 before my 8th birthday few couple of weeks later in march....

Afcon 2002 semis vs senegal»» Heartbreak...

FIFA WC vs Sweden»» A game we were supposed to win.... Heartbreak!!

Afcon 2004 semis vs Tunisia»» Serious heartbreak....

Afcon 2006 semis (final remnants of our first golden generation) vs CIV and her golden generation»» Heartbreak x2

FIFA WC 2006»» Despite producing an unbeaten run since the 1-0 loss to Angola in luanda in 2004 and also spoiling it with a 1-1 stalemate with same Angola in kano... We missed GERMANY 2006. ANOTHER BIG HEARTBREAK!!!!

A generation of John Utaka, Obafemi martins, yakubull, Chidi ordiah, A young Mikel Obi, Midfield general Okocha, Magician Kanu, the mesmerising Ike Uche, The Dazzling Osaze Odemwingie, and many more lost the chance to display their wares before the world stage that would have given them enough experience for WC 2010.


Afcon 2008 quarters vs Ghana»» First time since 1982 we won't make the semis... HEARTBREAK!

Afcon 2010 semis vs Ghana»» Despite the presnece of an attack having Martins, Yakubu, Obasi, etc... Ghana still beat us... Heartbreak!!

FIFA WC 2010»» Super heartbreaks vs Greece.... Greece had never scored a WC goal or won a WC game. They did both against us that day. We were stupidly generous... HEARTBREAK GALORE...
That 2-2 stalemate vs South Korea..... Don't wanna talk about it... You know the story... HEARTBREAK!!!!


Afcon 2012»» We were not even there. First time we failed to qualify since 1986.... Heartbreak!!!

Afcon 2015»» You know how it went... Another absence... Another heartbreak...

Afcon 2017»» Another heartbreak..... But I have gotten over this to focus on the future that lies so beautifully before us... The rise of our new Super Golden Generation.... This is what brought me here... This is what I foresaw when I joined NLSports last year after SL10 NIGERIA was shut down (Only spent 2months plus with them).


I have suffered many more heartbreaks with respect with some years involving our U-20s like 1999, 2013, 2015 and even U-17s like 2001 and 2003.

So many Sir.... BUT YET, I STILL BELIEVE.

A CHINESE PROVERB I THINK SAYS, "fall down seven, get up eighth" right?

Well, I say..... "Fall down 99, get up 100th". The STORY OF CONTINUED PERSISTENCE AND DOGGED BELIEF IN SOMETHING BIG (no matter the obstacles) BEING ACHIEVED ONE DAY IS MY LIFESTYLE.

I apply same with my studies and personal life-vision (It was like a dream when at age 21, I got into the only slot for a special Classified wildcard long-term research scholarships in neurosciences and other interdisciplinary studies utilising top-class online and on-campus learning/study/training approaches) so I also believe we can see same in our football because the potentials are so boundless. It's true we have failed in times past to build on what we have but I have a feeling we can get it right this time in a couple of years.... AND EVEN IF WE FAIL AGAIN. BE REST ASSURED.... I WON'T STOP BELIEVING. WE MUST GET IT RIGHT.....

TheSuperNerd:
I have a dream... That one day, Nigeria will win the FIFA Senior World Cup or at least be the first African team to reach the semis at the world's biggest international football showpiece.

This is why I'm still here. I believe in the Big Dreams and the dare to make it happen. So it wasn't "shakara". I really needed that breather.

TheSuperNerd:
Sir Joseph1013, Sir TheGoodJoe and Madam Safarigirl....... The trio who lured me to NL Sports alongside my Hobby-like passion for Nigerian Soccer.

I'm not about to allow some "low-life" stop me from continuing with this project or some bunch of people halt my soccer passion because they don't like my "style"....... I'm here for the Glories and bright future of Nigerian soccer even as I pursue my own dreams in the real world. So if you don't like me, please don't quote me, just roll on... I mind my "little business", you mind your "big business"

#TheSuperNerdReturns
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OYIBO WALL – Rohr Lines Up Alternative As
Fear Looms Over Game Time For Ekong At Gent

https://owngoalnigeria.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/image-50.jpg


There are palpable fears that William Troost-Ekong will struggle to get game time at Belgian side Gent after a successful loan spell in Norway with FK Haugesund.


Ekong has been out on loan since joining the
Belgian side but he is expected to push for a first team spot after impressing for Haugesund in the recently concluded season in Norway.


After a splendid performance for Nigeria at the Rio 2016 Olympics, his regular run of games in
Norway where he captained the team to a
respectable finish in the league has helped his
international career blossomed.


The Dutch-born Nigerian defender has formed a
formidable partnership with Leon Balogun in the
heart of Nigeria defence, a combination that is
now known as “Oyibo Wall”.


Coach of the Super Eagles Gernot Rohr is
reportedly worried that Ekong could be starve off game with Gent, as the back four of Lasse
Nielsen, Stefan Mitrovic, Rami Gershon and Nana
Asare appears to be untouchable for now.


The coach has already advised the 23 year old to switch to a tougher league, but it appears even at Gent he could struggle to get game time when his registration is done in January.


Source: http://owngoalnigeria.com/2016/12/05/oyibo-wall-rohr-lines-up-alternative-as-fear-looms-over-game-time-for-ekong-at-gent/

TheGoodJoe:
I see Victor Moses as the ideal replacement of Dani Alves. I see him a perfect fit for Enrique's coaching method.

Chrismario:
Yea,,,but??
If he later move to Barcelona ....u knw they don't play wing backs ,,,,unless he would become our own Alaba

Playing different wings for club and country, good of a tin he's versatile.

kingphilip:
most ladies come with guys sha

But it's preferable she stays away sha especially the evening games

Chrismario:
It has already taken by moses

kingphilip:
every viewing center around school de safe

At least I've watched matches in all of them around school as at 2014 though

tbaba1234:
Unfortunately for Aibe, He plays a position that is already full of options. Maybe he can play right back..

terzurum5:
Oga oooo.
You no be just oga experience oo
Na oga 'bad boi' too.

TheGoodJoe:

Nathan Ake was another player who showed promise under Benitez. Liked him because he looks so much like a young Ruud Guulit.

What I am talking about is not just playing time but becoming a World beater. When we talk of players like Thiago Alcantara, Pedro, Busquets they stood out from their peers.

Ake is not in that level and I do not want to see Iheanacho operating on a winning goal as his achievement.

I am talking of creating World football stars like Suarez, Forlan and Falcao.

Guidance and nurturing plays a big role in such growth. Ake unfortunately like most talented Chelsea youngsters, lost out because of the quick fire sacking of managers at Chelsea.

AIG07:
Welcome back@ Miss Safarigirl.

The gr8 achievement on Sir. TheGoodJoe's path.
Kindly do us a favour by calling out to Pep to feature kelechi-you seem to have a thunder-like voice.

Did anyone watch liverpool's game today? Need an all round assessment on J. Ibe game. Is d lad worth fighting for?

safarigirl:
when I'm in school, I don't watch any games, I just follow on Twitter and livescores. I actually don't watch a lot of games, even at home, I no dey watch TV at all sef, didn't watch Olympics and haven't watched any FIFA-organized international competitions since the 2015 U-17 World Cup (just watched the semifinals sef)

There is a viewing center center in front of school, that's where most guys watch games, I dey fear to reach that side alone, before dem go mistakenly break my head in the middle of argument

safarigirl:
Got my account back!

Big shout out to thegoodjoe for calling on the powers that be and to semid4lyfe for responding appropriately. I appreciate your efforts

@Icon4s, I no watch the match o, I dey school. Just saw two red cards on live scores, I come dey wonder which kain gbege happen. Aguero take style no get sense sha, just dey collect unnecessary red card. As for Kelechi, like I said, moment of madness. Heard twas Pep that pulled him out of the fray? (Before dem red him two forwards ). He doesn't come off as someone with a temper or anything like that, so hopefully, he assessed his behaviour later in the day and realised his error.

@kentAire, yes o, na me be that

tbaba1234:
Ideye just scored a terrific overhead kick goal...

zoba88:
My friend,happy weekend.The story said travelled to Douala by road not travalled to Nigeria by road.The Twitter user did not say they travelled to Nigeria via road.It only said to Douala.U can see where the Twitter user said they flew in to Nigeria this morning via Camair flight

henrydadon:

nice one..unlike some girls that all they know how to spread leg up and down like turkey..and the only career they will ever have is getting naked on Instagram

grandlexuz:
For starters it is CameroOnian and not CameroUnian. "Cameroun" is the french word for Cameroon and Cameroonian in French translates Camerounais.
https://www.nairaland.com/2247886/cameroonian-nairalander-wanting-immigrate-nigeria#32556171

MsMayhem:
So, I disappeared for 3 days, I no talk anything when Kelechi had his moment of madness and nobody could ask "where is safarigirl?"

Now I know the kind of threadmates I have, una well done