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Wow. This Gernot Rohr is amazing. The most visionary and most committed foreign coach we've had in Nigeria since the Dutchgerian, Clemence Westerhof. He deserves a lifetime contract!


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tbaba1234:
Guess who is working with Uzoho in Spain to get him to WC level... Super eagles goalkeeping coach, Enrico Pionetti

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DW4KLKvW4AAE6-O.jpg

Again, I will agree. But saying it and proving it are two different things. As midfielder, Joel Obi is not in the mold of Yaya Toure or Michael Essien, in their primes. He tends to keep his game simple. Hence, I can understand if Rohr decides to overlook him because he'd feel that he isn't losing anything by not inviting him. It's similar to the same problem Obi Mikel had at Chelsea. It takes a technically astute coach, like Guus Hiddink, to really figure out the difference such players make in a team.


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komekn:
From what I can see comparing thier pedigree past, present and as well as consistency. Joel leaves them eating dust, Joel Haa continously played in Seria A apart from Injury has been very consistent.

None of Agu or Ogu players have reached the heights Joel has reached. They are all playing in the backwaters of Europe Turkey and Isreal. Furthermore, they are not the most outstanding players in thier respective leagues.

Joel for me first choice it's a no contest but this is the NFF and nothing will suprise me.

I totally agree with Bararabe Musa. And I have stated the same thing myself both here in the forum and elsewhere; PMB is a failure but I will take him any day over the alternatives: Atiku, OBJ, IBB, GEJ, Tinubu, Bukola Saraki, etc.


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KPOM! You don tok am finish, bro.

To add anything else would be most uncivilized.


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dlondonbadboy:
This is exactly what sin does...

One fine young girl with beautiful voice came to church. Pastor started lusting. Before you knew it, she seduced him. He fell. She got pregnant, vowed never to remove it.
Pastor became confused. In confusion, he started acting like a fool.

Now he is going to spend the rest of his life in Prison.

Flee lust was what the bible said...The bible wasn't joking at all.FLEE

Good point! For Joel to make the team, he needs to demonstrate that he's head and shoulders ahead of Ogu, Agu and Etebo. Personally, I will rate him higher than Ogu and Agu; but I don't know if he could show Rohr enough within the limited time remaining to be considered ahead of either Ogu or Agu. Something tells me that Joel might miss out.


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Danielnino00:
I doubt Joel Obi will make the final 23 list unless he puts up a strong showing in the friendlies and stay fit!..

I've been trying to think of the final 23 man list and I honestly don't see where Joel will b... Its very likely that Rohr will stick to about 80% of the players he has been calling up ever since he took charge...
Now look at this case scenario:
If Rohr decides to take 8 defenders(like some people want him to), there will b room for 7 forwards and just 5 midfielders.. Mikel,Onazi and Ndidi are 90% likely to make the list that leaves Joel to fight with Ogu,Agu and Etebo for a place..
If Rohr now decides to take 7 defenders,Joel will still have to fight will Ogu,Agu and Etebo... Those three players have been called up to d team for so long now...why Rohr drip one of them for Joel?? Well...we shall see

Goalkeeping is one area we desperately need to fortify, so I totally agree that he needs to be given a chance to stake his claims. However, I won't lose any sleep about him if Rohr decides to do otherwise. If he's that good, they should have recommended him during the qualifiers.


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Joebie:
Uzoho’s and Maduka’s names also.
Aiyenugba deserves a look in. Not saying he has anything spectacular to bring to the table. But if those “academy” keepers are given a chance, he should also. Whether he makes the final cut or not it will be beneficial to the other keepers for competition sake.

He is the most active keeper we have.

'I put Dembele next to Ronaldinho, Maradona, and Jay Jay'

Crystal Palace v Tottenham (Sunday, 12:00 GMT)

Mauricio Pochettino on praising in-form Tottenham midfielder Mousa Dembele: "I told you he was a genius, and for me he’s this type of player.

"I've told you, I put him next to Ronaldinho, Maradona, Okocha - players I’ve been lucky enough to play with. For me he's one of the unbelievable talents in the history of football."


Source: http://www.bbc.com/sport/live/football/43167004


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Beats me, bro! And why didn't his name come up throughout the qualifiers? After Carl Ikeme's sickness, why didn't anybody mention Dele?
Now that we've qualified, names started coming out of the woodwork.


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Certitude:
Na that Aiyenugba own weak me... If he wasn't bad as everyone wants us to believe, why wasn't he recalled after that game...

Jesus Christ! They didn't clean him up??

And why would anyone take these pictures and share them on the world wide web anyway
Na wa for una o!

meanwhile, RIP bros.


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Personally, I wouldn't mind having Joel Obi in the team but I it wouldn't bother me if he misses out either. He's a good player but not a massive upgrade to the talents we already have in the team.


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asha80:
since midfield is not really one of our weak areas now maybe curtain closed for joel obi this june

Exactly! Team chemistry is much more important than individual talent. And also, a good locker room is critical to the success of any team. One thing that sets this team apart is the unity and great team spirit amongst them. And it's very important we maintain that unity in Russia.


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Famocious:
The team chemistry is very important but the form (physical and mental strength) of individual player peri-world cup time is more important from my own perspective.

I think it is too early to make such call..

Don't mind them! The good news is, Rohr is in charge and he knows what he's doing. First, it was Obafemi Martins, then Efe Ambrose. And now it's all about Dele. Who would be next? Probably Taiye Taiwo, I presume.

Don't worry, they can always invite those folks to their own fantasy world cup team


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PurpleHouse:
2011 in Abuja against Guinea for the 2012 AFCON Qualifiers. Game ended 2 : 2 after Dele fumbled our 2 goals lead to conceed 2 cheap n foolish goals. That was the last time he got a call up, because he was so poor that even the NFF blacklisted him. So what has now made him specail again? Because we need keeper? So we should just settle for anything? Y'all been revealing your sort of personalities as folks who settle for less - for just anything even when you could take the risk and have MORE!

LOL. This is NOT good news to all the football agents we have in Nigeria and abroad

But a good move by Rohr. Like I had said in the past, I don't see Rohr inviting more than 2 or 3 new players to fortify a few weak areas.


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Famocious:
Nigeria coach Rohr to stick with core squad for World Cup



Nigeria coach Gernot Rohr has ruled out bringing in new players to bolster his squad for the 2018 World Cup in Russia.

The West Africans have been hit by a goalkeeping crisis; first choice Carl Ikeme was diagnosed with leukaemia, both Daniel Akpeyi and his replacement Ikechukwu Ezenwa have failed to impress while Francis Uzoho is inexperienced.

Rohr is not tempted to call up another goalkeeper, despite growing calls from a section of fans for him to recall the country's most capped player Vincent Enyeama from retirement.

"We have built a good environment for the team and I believe all the players gave everything to secure the ticket to Russia," Rohr told BBC Sport.

"It looks very impossible to get Carl Ikeme to play in Russia, but Ikechukwu Ezenwa showed in big matches so far that he can be in goal.

"The young boy Uzoho had a great game against Argentina so I've sent the goalkeeper trainer to continue to provide support for this boy in Spain.

"We are not limited as we also have other goalkeepers like Akpeyi, Ajiboye and Alampasu in the team, so I believe we are fine."

At the last tournament, Nigeria drafted in experienced Peter Odemwingie and Shola Ameobi, with the former scoring the only goal against debutants Bosnia-Herzegovina to give Nigeria their solitary victory in Brazil.

Many have cited a lack of experience in the current squad, but Rohr is confident he has the personnel to get the job done and will stick with his current group in Russia.

"You have to respect what the former players have done in the past but be careful that you don't try to bring them back because people think so," said Rohr.

"We have big experience in captain [John] Mikel Obi, Victor Moses and our left back Elderson who is now playing in Belgium.

"If we feel the need to strengthen this squad we know what to do because for nearly two years now we've had a good atmosphere so far. Another good news is that the young striker in Wolfsburg [Victor] Osimhen is also playing now.

"I will make the [provisional] squad based on this group and also give one of the CHAN boys a chance as well.

"We can't just keep bringing in player after player when you already have those who have proven that they can do the job," Rohr added.

The Super Eagles will be making a sixth appearance at the World Cup tournament in Russia wehere they will play Argentina, Iceland and Croatia in Group D.

The three-time African champions reached the round of 16 in 1994, 1998 and 2014 but exit the 2002 and 2010 tournaments in the group stages.


Source : .http://www.bbc.com/sport/amp/football/43168554#click=https:///7JlB2n7o4c

Bros, I didn't mean to insult you but your logic was so wack that I couldn't help myself
Please go back and reread what you posted and tell me whether it makes sense to you.

So you think that Vincent Enyeama purposely decided to find a club and literally take a year off from active football because he wants to avoid being considered for the World Cup? Are you freaking kidding me?? This akin to saying that Enyeama decided to retire from football because he doesn't want to rep Nigerian any more!

Listen, football is Enyeama's career. He didn't purposely decide not to find another team because he wants to avoid the SE. Nobody has ever forced him to play for the national team and nobody ever will. So even if he was playing for Real Madrid, he could refuse an invite and nobody would kill him. Please, sometimes before we hit "submit" think twice about what you just typed ... and remember that you're posting it on the world wide web.


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soetanoreoluwa:
I know you know it all Sir...
Respect!!!
You are entitled to your opinion.
like I said
My opinion and my thought.

My friend, go feck yourself! Who the hell are you and why are you monitoring me? You can see that I am allergic to dumb people so please don't ever dare quote me again. I neither have the time nor the patience for retarded mugus!


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Shukusheka:
This is like the 3rd time you would do this on this thread despite being warned against it the last two times. Stop insulting people's IQ because their thoughts or opinion differs from yours. We are all adults here, so you should learn to give your thoughts or share your points without maligning or undermining others intelligence.

It's not as if you share any intelligent post yourself here either aside saying "O pari".

Wow. Some of the "logics" you hear on this forum make you wanna smack yourself on the head
No wonder the oyibo people claim that an average black person has an average IQ of 75
The poster above me almost made me to believe that myth!

#IncredibleButTrue


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soetanoreoluwa:
Seriously don't know why they are not looking at his side.. Really don't know.
My opinion, my thought it seems Vincent intentional stopped himself from playing actively cos I'm sure if he wanted to make it to SE.. He will get a good club during the last transfer window... But maybe he never wanted to come back... He need to lay low and enjoy his weekly pay.

Enyeama is tired of playing for us.

And you know that indulge because

I bet he probably did then realized what he was missing and decided to go fulltime. I hope he doesn't regret his decision.


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Lilimax:
First to comment

Glad the priest quietly resigned instead of indulging in secret sin of fornication

He took the oath of priesthood openly and still resigned openly.
To me, his action does not make him less Christian than when he was a priest.

Wishing him a happy married life in advance

Anybody, I don't care if you're the richest man on the planet, who spends $1m on a cake needs to be arrested and jailed.



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Poacher, I think we should give him a lifetime contract.

What say ye


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realpoacher:
Omo I bow for Rohr o!.... See coach wey sabi him work. Talking exclusively about the problem of the team and saying exactly how they have been tackling each problem.

Now I see why the white skin is far ahead the average black. How many of our local coaches would have thought of giving Uzoho a personal coach?...

How many would have been involved in several loan and transfer moves to get most of our players playing time?

Nice choice of coach by picnnick!

What's with all these football clubs that I can't even pronounce the names?


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Icon4s:
Tough draws for Plateau United and MFM

KPOM!


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safarigirl:
RB is especially full

I am NOT talking to you no more


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safarigirl:


The defence is full, he should try again in 2022

I think Ejide actually acquainted himself very well when he was selected ahead of Enyeama (by ... was it Berti Vogts) to start at the AFCON. Based on that tourney alone, I will rate him much higher than Akpeyi and Ezenwa for sure. However, I haven't watched him a very long time so I can't say that he's still the same keeper.

As regards to Dele Aiyenugba, I will rate him ahead of Akpeyi and Ezenwa as well. I wonder why he hasn't received an invite. But abeg, don't talk about taking inactive Enyeama to the World Cup. That would spell our doom. Have you forgotten what the inactive Peter Rufia did to us at France '98?


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Kog45:
O pari master,pls can you pinpoint any solid performance from Austin Ejide in eagles colours.

Did you know Akpeyi always remind me of Ejide cos they almost shared the same attributes,shaking in goalposts especially in eagles jersey.

Hope you remember he is an injury prone keeper mostly with muscle tear and difficult for him to have three matches in a row though he had four at 2008 afcon

Did you know injuries contributed to his contract termination and clubless for more than two years but now in division two.

But the big question is Ejide that solid that we can close our eyes on other keepers cos in Isreali league Dele Aiyenugba is far rated than him.

I think better for Rohr to take inactive fit Enyeama over just two months active Ejide.

Uzoho takes my vote in upcoming friendlies.

Well, I haven't watched Austin play recently but if he's still the same Austin Ejide then I will vote for his recall. I had actually enquired about him a few months ago but I was informed that he and Emmanuel Daniel were both clubless at that time. But he's currently playing active football then he deserves a look in. He's head and shoulders above what we currently parade as goalkeepers.


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Kog45:
Kai is it another Ejide or the same Austin Ejide, wahala dey o,this guy was clubless just got a club in Isreal and funny enough division two and we have another experience keeper in Dele Aiyenugba doing it for many years in Isreali top league even till dates,but nobody reckon with him.

The only advantage Ejide had over Aiyenugba is height,nothing more better to throw in Francis Uzoho than recalling Ejide cos throughout his career in eagles he wasn't convincing enough to warrant all these accolades.

I think his agent is working hard for him to be included in WC team.

LOL. Stupid man! He won 550,000 Euros and all he could think of was coming to Africa to gbensh women. Does he know about something called investments? That's why he would remain poor, jare!

Anyway, I blame all those stupid easy African girls sha ... especially you naija babes. It's probably not even the money sef, once they see an oyibo, they would fall all over him!


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Simplestone:
Oya clap for yourself!!!Mr Jean ashewo michel...We know say you wan rubbish Africa girls name,,,thank you...We wish you and ur squeezed third leg a journey of no return as you venture into Senegal,Gabon, Benin and co,,abeg try branch Kenya and Zimbabwe, especially Kenya.....

KPOM!

The young man always does the impossible so they now tend to compare him with the 'almighty' and not with fellow players.


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Mickael2:
Dembele just hardly returned from an injury, I wouldn't even deem it wise subbing him in when we have the return leg in a forthnight, he will get his chance.


On Messi though, it sure beats me how people think he was quiet. I mean I can give 4 instance:
1) There was a one-two he did with Iniesta and if not for the fact that Suarez appeared as if he wanted to touch the ball Messi would have scored.

2) There was a cross to Paulinho which he would have scored normally and that would have been an assist.

3) There was a pass to Vidal towards the end of the game which left Vidal one-on-one with Christiensen, Suarez would have gotten a shot on goal if he was there and may have even scored.

If I sit and watch the game again I'd probably see more, not to mention that he hardly lost possession all game long

LOL, daveP, you're obviously a Ronaldo fan boy so I will forgive you


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daveP:
aAll over the world of football, people say Ronaldo make mistakes or had a bad game, but once it's Messi, no he didn't, but others did. He did last night. He didn't have a great game. Uninfluential to me. He's the tip of the diamond and he had to shift back to get the ball.... Well if only Chelsea open eye well. Conte-mplating Conte got it RIGHT

This thread is useless without pictures


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I grant you that but, like I said, the problem wasn't Messi. The problem is that the rest of Barca midfielders were not having some of their best games: Iniesta appeared leggy and wasn't very mobile. Paulihno was delaying the game and making bad passes. gosh, even Raktic had more passes go astray than normal.

I think the tough game they had on Saturday affected them more than we think.


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daveP:
Kept quiet in the Context that he did Lil harm.... watch the clip by kingphilip please. when last did Messi drop deep into his half to get the ball?

I need a hug


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adadike281:
no vex big brother.

True. But yesterday's tactics was still a master class compared to the tactics Chelsea had used in the past.

I still remember that in that 2012 encounter, Barca hit the post about 6 times over the two legs and Messi missed a penalty. So one could argue that Barca was just unlucky. But yesterday, Barca rarely penetrated Chelsea's box at all. And they rarely got any shots on target! That's the first time I have a Barca team look so helpless ... even the team that lost 4-0 to PSG last year had a better game than yesterday!

And tell you, I still give Chelsea a chance in this game. Right now, I will put Barca's chance of going thru only at 55-45 because I don't trust Velverde to find any answers to Chelsea's tactics.


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somehow:
Seems you just started watching Chelsea Barca clash. In all the 9 meetings, they have always played like this. They sit back and hit so it's nothing new.

Remember the tores goal at camp nou? Came out of a counter attack so nothing new here.

KPOM!

Despite having a good season so far, I am still yet to be sold on Ernesto Velverde to be quite honest with you. I have exactly the same feelings about him as I have about Luis Enrique ... even though Enrique was getting results, I still noticed that the team wasn't technically up to par. And surprise surprise, he eventually got found out.

For some reasons, Barca is not known to hire world class coaches.


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somehow:
I expected Dembele and Paco and not the 2 useless players he put in.

Paco can even play same way Moses is playing. He's been used as a RWB before, meaning he could have combined the position of a midfilder and an attacker right the right wing while Dembele is drafted to the left giving Messi the free role after subbing Paulinho and iniesta.