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First of all, everything you said is debatable but over and above that; a football team is not necessarily a collection of best individual players but a combination of the best team. Like I had said several times, if we don't do well in Russia it isn't gonna be because we missed any individual player. Fact is: I cannot think of any player who isn't invited that could offer something SIGNIFICANTLY better than the players currently in the team. The keyword being significantly.


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komekn:
This is why you test players and bring in new players to compare against existing ones.

We look at players progression in thier clubs we do not rely on past glories.

There are too many players who should have been tested but have been excluded. As it stands Aina is yet to be tested do we can make some deductions about his true quality.

That's why I asked for Obagoal to be tested is he past it His club form statistics are better than Ighalo's.

Can Omeruo be considered better than Dominic Iorfa we simply do not know. Why he has never been tested.

Is Agu better than Hope Akpan We will never know.

Is Aluko still quality is he a better AM than Iwobi he has been excluded by the powers that be, once again we will never know.

The question ❓ can we improve on what we have

Safari, you don't only know your football but you're also a very intelligent young lady. Bravo!


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safarigirl:
we cannot get a replacement at this point, there is none. We can try Ajayi in that position against Serbia, shey he was voted best African Offensive Midfielder?

There is no other Mikel, Messi or CR7 for their nations

Same here. Reached the same conclusions myself. Ebuehi positions himself better both offensively and defensively. And he knows how to dispossess without fouling. he's definitely a more refined player than Shehu. And don't forget that Ebuehi was playing with injuries yesterday as well.

Tyronne Ebuehi would be our starting RWB/RB in Russia. Mark my words!


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Daejoyoung:
Well from what l saw, defensively Ebuehi positions himself better than Shehu, and even though he attacks he is not easily caught out of position.

So are you expecting Germany to repeat? A team that couldn't win the Euro


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Joebie:
The current Germany team will beat the Brazil I just saw. But well it was just a friendly.

They made some errors defensively even in the second half that big opponents would have purnished big time

Why are they dressed like that


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mohince:
Buhari: look at your wuru wuru eyes, what takes you to girls hostel and what where you doing their
Boy: Baba its blessing in disguise

LOL @purnishable. You might have a point there sha. They didn't quite impress me in the first half, but I missed most of the second half so I dunno.

But nevertheless, for me, it's either Brazil or Argentina to win it all. I think that Brazil has the talent and the experience to win it all this time. As for the Argies, they might have an aging team and a weak defenceline but they also have the best player on the planet. So you can never write them off.

I don't want Germany or any one of those overrated Euro teams (Spain, France, or Belgium) to win it. England cannot win it so they don't count


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Joebie:
From what I saw, Brazil looks purnishable

Didier Drogba reveals two players better than Lionel Messi
.... And Cristiano Ronaldo isn't one of them


Former Chelsea striker Didier Drogba has revealed two players who are better than Lionel Messi.

The Barcelona star has won the Ballon d'Or five times, Champions League four times and boasts of eight Spanish La Liga titles, but has failed to lift the coveted World Cup diadem.

Argentina was on the verge of winning the World Cup in Brazil but lost out to Germany in the final.

Though the former Cote d'Ivoire international admitted that the 30-year-old is ‘an extraordinary player,’ he is, however, of the opinion that the Barcelona star is still not at the height of Brazil’s legend Pele and Argentina’s Diego Maradona.

“Messi could stop now and he would already have done a lot for football," Drogba told AFP.

"To win a World Cup would make him even more legendary. He's an extraordinary player

Source:
https://www.yahoo.com/sports/didier-drogba-reveals-two-players-143352943.html


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Bros, Brazil doesn't play around at all. Even after they had already secured their world cup qualifications, they still presented their A team (including Neymar) in the final game!


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Bolowolowo:
Quite a serious lineup

It isn't too boring any more. Unfortunately, I have missed all the goals so far

t was goalless in the first half, so I decided to get some work done. And by the time I logged back on, at 70th minute, it was already Russia 0 Brazil 3.


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krattoss:
a boring match

She was more beautiful then than now.


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Is anyone watching Russia vs Brazil?

Happening now ....


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I totally agree. I may probably need to watch him one more time before I can cap this statement, but right now, the Ebuehi I saw in the second half of the friendly against Argentina is definitely the best FB/WB in the team.


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TheSuperNerd:
Ebuehi won't be dropped. Mark my words. A fit Ebuehi is going to Russia. He's got the Talents and requirements for the RB and RWB roles and he is benfica-bound. He also got the height which gives us added considerable advantages defending aerials. He is the tallest of our fullback options.

For me, This is between Echiejile and Aina most likely. And my own personal choice between those two is so obvious.

Thank you!


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TheSuperNerd:
Nigeria 4-1 Argentina Under Siasia screams a Big Helloooooo!!!!!!!!

Haha!! Seriously, not every player likes that responsibility. I was surprised what it did to Harry Kane's game, the time Pochettino tried to make him the Spurs captain. It took only a couple of games before Poch realized what's going on and quickly moved the armband away from him. And I noticed the same thing with Leon. His worst game in Green and White was that match he captained.

Anyway, let's see how both he and Ekong will perform today.


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elyte89:
Aw u take knw say d armband heavy...balogun complain to you

LOL. He's definitely gonna need it. No question

I like the decision too. Leon didn't have his best game in Algeria and I partially blame it on the added responsibility of wearing the arm band. And Victor Moses, as much as I like him, is not a captain's material.


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Kog45:
Sir possibly Rohr want to build up Ekong confidence against Lewandowski,remember the guy is not new to Balogun.

I think i love that decision.

Not surprised because, against Algeria, the armband was a little too heavy for Balogun. This has nothing to do with Leon .... some players, such as Harry Kane, just get weighed down by that responsibility.


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isan:
Ekong captain ahead of balogun?

If Ekong is captain it all means that Onazi is going to start on the bench ... not to worry, guys, you're in good hands with Joel Obi.


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tbaba1234:
Aclsports confirms the news, Joel Obi starts and Ekong is captain

Good line up, if it pans out. I would've liked to see Ebuehi start ahead of Shehu, but for the injury.

It looks like Alex Iwobi is going to play the so called Mikel's role, just as some of us (spell: icon4s and icon79) suggested.


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somehow:
Probable lineup according to Murphy

Fear none of those things which thou shalt suffer: behold, the devil shall cast some of you into prison, that ye may be tried; and ye shall have tribulation ten days: be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life. Revelation 2:10

Liah Sharibu is my hero!


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bankyblue:
No matter what the end is, I will keep on telling my children yet on born about this your single act #standwithchrist.
because this happen in my era, not in the days of John the Baptist

bros, abi you never sabi naija fans again? The best player is always the player who wasn't invited


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forgiveness:
So, Onyekuru can give us the X factor ahead of Mikel and Moses, ba?

Double KPOM!!


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Kog45:
Thank you for this comment.

Do we need to argue Joel Obi invitation? NO or do we need to castigate the school of thoughts that always have reservation about his injury issue? NO

Pls let us ask ourselves simple question

What has been Joel Obi hindrance in National team for past six years?

(A) QUALITY. (B) INDISCIPLINE. (C) INJURY

I think answer to this should end the arguments.

It's funny you'd say that because on last few occasions Joel Obi had played for the Super Eagles, he played in a double pivot with Mikel. And based on my personal assessment and in the assessment of those who know better than I do (and I am talking about the legends of the game, such as Mathematical Segun Odegbami), Joel outshined Mikel each time. This isn't to say that Mikel didn't play well in those games, but it tells you how good Joel Chukwuma Obi can be when he's at his best.

But is he gonna outshine Mikel on current form, I doubt it. Why ... because injuries have affected his speed and impacted his game in other ways, but he's still a quality player.


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DrKlever:
. lemme hear word! Some monikers here were against the ideal of Joel Obi's call up for several reasons. Some team cohesion and chemistry, while so many others for injury. I can remember someone saying Joel Obi can even get injured in an airplane on his way to russia. some others caller him waste of slot. although nobody denied that he is not good but sir you never said Joel Obi is our best midfielder. so he's now better than Mikel abi. Why are you pained if you ain't part of them?? I'm even sure you're among! you think i have the time to be digging out old comments, when I'm still struggling to catch up with new posts.

Oh, I see. And he still took time to come to Poland. I like that commitment!


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tbaba1234:
Apparently, he is not 100%

Wow. Some of the things you read on this forum! Pls can you show me the posts where a lot of people were against Joel Obi's call up? On the contrary what me and many other knowledgeable members of this forum kept saying is that Joel Obi is our best midfielder but have been hindered by injuries. You guys should quit fabrications here because that's very annoying!


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DrKlever:
Forgiveness is right. Alot of people kicked against Joel Obi's call up.. some citing injury while others maintained that his inclusion might affect the high team spirit and bonding.

Where's Ebuehi? Didn't he play. He's one player I would like to see start the game tomorrow, along with Joel Obi, Francis Uzohor, and Brian Idowu. Let's see how they would perform in the team.


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TheSuperNerd:
How Super Eagles Line Up In 4-2-3-1 Formation During Training Session, Idowu Picked Ahead Of Echiejile

https://i1.wp.com/owngoalnigeria.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/IMG_4320.jpg


Owngoalnigeria.com has obtained details of how the Super Eagles of Nigeria lined up in their evening training session yesterday which was supervised by coach Gernot Rohr.

The team had a practice game with coach Rohr separating the players into two teams for a practice game which ended 3-1 in favour of the team that looks likely to start (Team lineup A).

Ikechukwu Ezenwa had his first session with the team, and he was in goal for the team many believe is the B team while Francis Odinaka Uzoho manned goal for the A team.

The shock inclusion in the A team was Brian Idowu who started as left back for the team that had lost of the likely starters. His selection ahead of Elderson Echiejile and Ola Aina was the only major change in the team A.


Line Up Team A:

Francis Odinaka Uzoho ( GK)

Shehu Abdullahi

Brian Idowu

Leon Balogun

William Troost-Ekong

Wilfred Ndidi

Ogenyi Onazi ( Joel Obi)

Kelechi Iheanacho

Alex Iwobi

Victor Moses

Odion Ighalo





Line Up Team B:

Ikechukwu Ezenwa ( GK)

Ola Aina

Elderson Echiejile

Chidozie Awaziem

Kenneth Omeruo

Uche Agbo

Joel Obi ( Eddy Onazi)

Moses Simon

Ahmed Musa

John Ogu




**Shedrack Obi


Source: http://owngoalnigeria.com/2018/03/22/how-super-eagles-line-up-in-4-2-3-1-formation-during-training-session-idowu-picked-ahead-of-echiejile/


Russia 2018 WC Countdown: 84 days 5 hours 7 mins to go

Who is Gabriel


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soetanoreoluwa:
According to Toyin Ibitoye

Gabriel and Akpeyi might miss the Poland friendly due to visa issues..

5 players to miss the Poland friendly

Mikel (work permit issues) to join then in London
Gabriel (visa issues) to join them in London
Junior Ajayi (visa issues) to join them in London
Akpeyi (visa issues) to join them in London
Etebo (injury to join them in London)


Now we have 23 players with 2 goalkeepers inclusive.

#Soarsupereagle

Thank you! We have some big African stores around my area ... I can pretty much purchase anything I'd need there.


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cococandy:
I will look into that. I don’t usually have the ingredients for good peppersoup around here. It’s not easy to find

Nah, leaders should lead by example. I used to be the first person to arrive training camp and the last person to depart. Same with the training grounds.

How could he yell at VicMo for coming late to camp when he himself came late as well?


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gbosaa:
Ighalo and Mikel no be mate na. Ighalo is a good boy, he left China to sweep Mikel’s room before he arrives.

Na elders dey arrive last.

My sista, pls can you give me a receipe for a good pepper soup?

I have been dying to make one. Thanks


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cococandy:
Hey lovelies. Just felt like sharing my meatpie recipe with you guys. This is a favorite snack in my home. You will pick up a list of what you need for this as we go along. Enjoy

1) wash your hands thoroughly. Very important step. Alternatively, wear gloves if you have any open cuts on your finger/s or have acrylic nails.

1b) Dice half of a small onion, two medium carrots and two medium russet potatoes (also called Irish potatoes in some parts of Nigeria)

So VicMo remains the only player yet to be accounted for? I hope Rohr reads him the riots act. Make him an example!

We shouldn't tolerate any pranks right now


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asha80:
just hearing that mikel might not make the Poland friendly because he is having issues renewing his work permit issues..from brila fm

Oh really? Well, I stand corrected ... his lateness is understandable. Let's hope he hits the camp tonight.


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mumemma:
Mikel played on Sunday too

Trouble maker


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somehow:
Sure i know na.

Bartholomew's cousin