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tbaba1234:
He was shaky, made errors.

terzurum5:
Why was Chidozie Awaziem substituted in the early minutes of the game, did he not impress?

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Awaziem’s Porto lose Taça de Portugal to Braga
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Chidozie Awaziem

By Shina Oludare

The Nigerian was on parade for the Dragons as they bowed to the Archbishops in the final of the Portuguese Cup on Sunday

Nigeria defender Chidozie Awaziem was handed a starters’ shirt as FC Porto lost the Portuguese Cup to cross-city rivals SC Braga on penalties.

The game was decided via kicks from the penalty spot after scores stood at 2-2 after regulation time.

19-year-old Awaziem made way for Ruben Neves after 46 minutes as José Peseiro’s came from a two-goal deficit to level score in the closing minutes of the game.

Braga had capitalised on defensive errors from Porto to take a two-goal lead courtesy of Rui Fonte and Josue, but Andre Silva scored twice to force the game into extra-time.

With the game undecided after 120 minutes, kicks from the penalty spot was used to separate both teams and Marcelo Goiano converted the winning spot-kick after Hector Herrera and Maxi Pereira had missed for Porto.

The defeat rounded out a miserable season for the Dragons who finished third in the league behind Benfica and Sporting Lisbon. They have not won a title since 2013.
http://www.goal.com/en-ng/news/4110/nigerians-abroad/2016/05/22/23826802/awaziems-porto-lose-ta%C3%A7a-de-portugal-to-braga?ICID=HP_HN_3
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cc: TheSuperNerd, tbaba1234, and all others that followed the game live.

BlackAlbino6:
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AYC 2017 QUALIFIERS: HOW FLYING EAGLES LINED UP IN VICTORY OVER BURUNDI
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The Flying Eagles of Nigeria secured a well deserved 1-0 win over their counterparts from Burundi in Bujumbura courtesy of a second half strike by team midfielder Agor Chukwudi.


Owngoalnigeria.com were live in Burundi and present to you the line up of the flying Eagles for the game and the substitutes that were made in the encounter which is part of the qualifying series for the 2017 Africa Youth Championship in Zambia.


Udoh Akpan (GK)
John Lazarus (Anas Mohammed)
Udochukwu Anumudu
Lukman Zakari
Ejike Ikwu
Kelechi Nwakali
Kingsley Michael (Chinedu Madueke)
Chukwudi Agor
Orji Okonkwo
Victor Osimhen
Samuel Chukwueze


*Substitutes Not Used
Chisom Chiaha
Samuel Opeh
Gavi Thompson
Kehinde Ayinde
Douglas Uzama
*Ahmed Ishaya
owngoalnigeria.com/2016/05/22/ayc-2017-qualifiers-how-flying-eagles-lined-up-in-victory-over-burundi/

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Pavarotti:
Siasia is taking Nathan Oduwa and Birminghams Viv solomon Otabor to the Invitational tourney

What are thier chances ?

No one is talking about our options on the wings

Moses Simon is the only recognized winger

Musa or Vic Mo might go as overaged

Sheyi Ojo is another great option but he us not a certainty yet ?

We are left with Godwin Savior n Tiongoli Tonbara

AIG07:
this is the same fear I harbour concerning Siasia's selection.

With the options we have in the attack I don't see any reason why we need to waste a slot for an overaged player in Ighalo.

Ighalo is good no doubt about that. But my problem with him is that 'he does not drop back to pick balls' and it showed glaringly in Alexandria not untill the introduction of Iwobi before there was smooth transition from d Mid-field to Attack.

The likes of success, sam, chik, Nacho have all grown up to perfectly well to face tough, muscular n stubborn defence line. so, no need of an overage CF in that team.

joseph1013:
Was Osaze ever a Siasia boy? Osaze was in top form then but was dropped for Nsofor and Ogbuke who were Siasia boys.

That's the difference. Ighalo is a Siasia boy. I need someone to convince me how Siasia will drop Ighalo for Success.

terzurum5:

If I were Coach Samson Siasia, I would just pick one over aged player as a forward instead of taking Ighalo and Musa.

Musa to me will be needed more than Ighalo. Musa's pace and height will be needed more than the ever direct play of Ighalo which can easily be predicted by opponents.

If Siasia must pick an over aged player among our forwards options then, I tip A. Musa.

joseph1013:
^^^Unfortunately, I don't think Siasia will take Ighalo to Rio and leave him on the bench. I seriously doubt it.

tbaba1234:
Top Nigerian players in Europe this season

Ighalo (first half of season)
Isaac Success (player of the season for Granada)
Ndidi (Regular all season)
Iheanacho (excellent, when he played)
Musa (Champion, Again)
Iwobi (Great end to season)

I look at the above list and notice that only Ighalo and Musa can be considered regulars for the SE. Players like Ndidi and Success who have been consistent did not get a look-in.

Honourable mention.

Balogun (when he is fit)
Awaziem (break through season)

talkingdrum10:
How can you say it's damn low, it's very expensive for an 08 model, the going price for this in the mkt is BTW 2-2.5m

TheGoodJoe:
I doubt he will make the starting line up but the young man needs to believe in himself. He needs to keep working hard and he will improve.

If he maintains his stats and even improve, it will not take long for clubs to come for him.

The competition in the midfield is hard. It will take class to break into a midfield that has Azubuike, Etebo and Mikel battling for a starting place.

Usman Mohammed showed great form in Chan.

TheGoodJoe:

We are not comparing him to Oliseh but tipping him to grow into that kind of player. This was not his usual role but the Dynamite Kid (Stolen from TheSuperNerd's research files - Hehe) is learning fast.

Goal rate? We can not use Onazi to compare because Onazi has five goals in his whole professional career playing in the midfield, for both club and country.

Wilfred "The Dynamite Kid" Ndidi has four goals this season.

He has a lot to learn and we know it but

TheSuperNerd is like Morpheus and like Neo In The Matrix, I AM BEGINNING TO BELIEVE.

By the way, beating Anderlecht 5-2 by Gent is a massive victory. I hope they make it.

konflems:
Where Kelechi and Iwobi

Napoleon55:
I've not really accessed NDIDI's kind of play to be able to rate him properly whether he belongs to the group of players I can confidently rate as world class,or has the potential to be world class.
If anybody in the house can help give an unbiased analysis of his play,I'll appreciate.
Is his passing accuracy as good as Olisey's?his dribbles and speed,his markings and tackling,his vision and long balls.

TheGoodJoe:
Write to the mod and ask him to allow you make the post.

justiz5:
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Flying Eagles arrive Burundi with high expectations
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Nigeria U20 in Burundi for CAF qualifiers

By Samuel Ahmadu

Emmanuel Amuneke's side landed in their hosts' city ahead of their Saturday's clash with the young Swallows in Burundi

Nigeria U20 male national team arrived Burundi on Thursday ahead of the first leg, second round Caf U20 Nations Cup qualifying clash with the hosts on Saturday.


The 31-man Nigerian delegation made up of 18 players and 11 officials landed at the Burundi international Airport at about 1pm Nigerian time - 2pm Burundian time after they departed Nigeria on Tuesday at 1pm.


Among the Nigerian delegation are NFF executive committee member Babagana Kali as leader of the administrative crew, NFF assistant technical director Siji Lagunju with coach Emmanuel Amuneke leading the coaching crew.


Upon their arrival, the Flying Eagls were excitefully welcomed by officials of the Nigeria Embassy in Burundi led by the deputy secretary Chrisantus Micheal and counselor officer Chukwueze Dennis. Also present to receive the team were officials of the Burundian Football Association.

Following the brief reception at the Airport, the team were transferred to five star Sun-safari Club Hotel, where they will be accommodated ahead of the game.


However, defender Tobechukwu Ibe was replaced by Opeh Samuel after he failed a late fitness test following team doctors' assessment.

The Flying Eagles had a light training session at 5pm on Thursday and will train again at 3pm Burundian time on Friday.

The encounter is slated to kick-off at 2pm Nigerian time.
http://www.goal.com/en-ng/news/11242/nigeria-u20/2016/05/20/23739532/flying-eagles-arrive-burundi-with-high-expectations
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confun:
av been laffing since yestaday, am baffled and surprised...can u believe dt may 19 is my birthday too, though not on my profile sha, I was surprised dt so many pp av dt day as dir birthday too.... Anyway yesterday was fun o, and my hubby is planning a bigger thing for me on Sunday sha...lucky me .

MrScript:
Today is also my Birthday, show some love

Napoleon55:
If only Amuneke could visit this thread,the squad is the best we have at the moment,when u add Bello,Awaziem,Nura and Anumudu to that midfield,we are good to go perhaps for the trophy this time around.

Dinocarex:
The pics was taken on Sunday evening
That's the same top Mikel wore to Stamford bridge where he sat beside Captain JT.

Do we really need Mikel and Ighalo in Olympics?
I will suggest Leon Balogun.. Would say Victor Moses but he is still within the age bracket tho!!

amagunnerfan:
Bro that boy will be there soon. Looking inevitable. He will be Arsenal's new paddy Vieira and will be greater than Oliseh.

Quote me.

Mikeiron78:
if I were you, I would think before typing what you just typed. read and re-read it and ask yourself what would you do when you become a father and your son replied with that. Enough said for the wise. people like you hide behind the Internet and comment with rubbish.