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SportsRe: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Icon79(m): 3:23pm On Dec 15, 2017
Are you serious? That's quite like him. Once Ayo gets sold on a player then he would tag that person Leo Messi the second! I can still recall how he used to promote Oshaniwa grin


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edi287:
He loves Nwakali ehnnn. In all his teams, he always has him in the first 11.
SportsRe: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Icon79(m): 3:20pm On Dec 15, 2017
Bingo! You nailed it bro!

Careers have been made and destroyed simply because someone finds himself in a good or bad situation. A few years back Christian Benteke was setting the EPL on fire. Where is he now? A few years ago Wilfred Bony was one of the hottest strikers in the EPL. Where is he today? A few years ago, Joe Hart was being called one of the best goalkeepers in the world but the arrival of Pep practically spelled doom to his career.

Seriously guys, we need to think twice before criticizing some of our players. Sometimes it takes more than "hard work" to get ahead in this world.



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junnyjake:
He wasn't even good enough then, he was a flop wherever he went on loan to. He could have been released alongside Ekong, bit they held on to him somehow and it's paying off.

Don't forget, pochettino is a genius, he has the ability to make average players play good football. I hope that very soon, nacho finds himself in a team that suits him, with a manager that believes in him.
PoliticsRe: Governors Approve Withdrawal Of $1 Billion From ECA To Fight Boko Haram by Icon79(m): 3:13pm On Dec 15, 2017
The Nigerian Army is a disgrace. They can't even defeat a rag tag group like Boko?


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discman2k2:
TECHNICALLY!!!!!!!!!!! BUT NOT ACTUALLY!!!! SHI SHISHISHISHIHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA HAH
SportsRe: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Icon79(m): 3:12pm On Dec 15, 2017
KC is better than Rashford. If Rashford isn't a Brit, would he be playing for Man Utd? I doubt it!


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forgiveness:
Hahaha! This guy is comparing sleep with death. grin


Kane didn't just wake up one and found himself in this limelight because he is a British. He earned the right to play based on his talent and performance. Period.

Kc is not even up to Rashford, na Kane you wan compare am with?
CrimeRe: Photos Of Thief Caught In My Compound This Morning by Icon79(m): 3:09pm On Dec 15, 2017
I don't support the jungle justice though. Since you guys had captured and tied him up, why take it further by beating him up instead of calling the police?

Na wa for una o!



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SportsRe: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Icon79(m): 11:01pm On Dec 14, 2017
Yea, Ayo is a trip. The only character I could with him here is Forgiveness but Ayo is 10 times more annoying/opinionated than Forgiveness. I can recall how we ran him out of the CE a couple of time; then he would go into exile on ghanaweb or Camfoot and start fighting with them on there as well.

I give it to him though, that dude has an uncanny way of digging up soccer the football forum of any country you can think of. Anytime there's a big tourney like the World Cup, before you know it, Ayo is out there bantering in the web forums of our opponents.


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ChrisKels:
Ayo Akinfe will never change. He has so ridiculed himself on CE that other members now see him as a persona non grata. I never believed he would go as far as posting that trash on that forum after he made it out and posted it on CE a day after the draw was held. He is a writer for owngoalnigeria.com, and any time u see ten points, ten reasons/things on either of CE or owngoalnigeria.com, don't bother guessing the writer, it is Ayo Akinfe again.
SportsRe: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Icon79(m): 10:48pm On Dec 14, 2017
Do you know what else Kane has going for him? Being given playing time. Like I had always said, you can't score if you don't play. I wouldn't put it past KC that if he has been given as much playing time as Kane (and made the primary target man), he would've scored as many goals as Kane. After all, Kane wasn't scoring when he was sitting on the bench for Emmanuel Adebayor and others, remember?


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junnyjake:
You know what Kane has got going for him??

CONSISTENCY, being the highest goal scorer foe the past 2 seasons is no child's play in the EPL.

For the past 3 seasons, he's scored 30 goals and above in all competitions.
SportsRe: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Icon79(m): 10:45pm On Dec 14, 2017
Haha!! That dude was something else. I've never seen anyone like him. He feeds and lives on endless debating.


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edi287:
Ayo aka wAyo grin grin. He's like the Forgiveness of CE.
SportsRe: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Icon79(m): 8:47pm On Dec 14, 2017
Oh please! Kelechi was never given a fair chance. This is a guy who's coming to Leicester from another football club. And in addition, he was coming off injury. Hence, he would need more than a few games to form good cohesion with his team mates. But once the team starts losing, the blame would go to the African guy. There's no doubt in my mind that Shakespeare would've given him a few more games if Leicester was winning games at that time. Unfortunately for him, the team was going through a slump and KC took the blame.

And the same thing happened to Musa as well.


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komekn:
Put it this way if Kane was in Leicester do you think he will be warming the bench.

In reality KC has actually had too much opportunity in the context of the EPL. In the EPL you get maybe 2/3 games to show your quality or at least your potential quality.

Demarai Grey was benched when KC was playing new manager comes in and in one game has claimed permanent position. He has taken his opportunity.

KC is playing in the U23 is he the top scorer in the U23 leaguehuh, how many goals has he scored how many hat trickshuh Currently there is a young teenager called Eppiah who is currently performing more than him at least in the U23's.

So what opportunity is he supposed to be given a whole season.

Musa left the Russian league with the belief that he would light up the EPL but has essentially flopped. However, nobody is saying he wasn't given an opportunity. Can I ask whyhuh It smacks of a double standard with regards to KC.
SportsRe: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Icon79(m): 8:42pm On Dec 14, 2017
We were the old members. I quit that forum once it became dominated by kids.


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maidaboi:
you need to take a look at cybereagles again
CelebritiesRe: Seyi Shay Is Beautiful In New Makeup Photos by Icon79(m): 8:41pm On Dec 14, 2017
Duh, everyone is beautiful in a makeup picture.


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rosy1992:
beautiful
CrimeRe: Woman Caught Stealing From Man's Pocket In Keke In Enugu (Photos) by Icon79(m): 8:32pm On Dec 14, 2017
Na hunger cause am. They should let her go.


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SportsRe: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Icon79(m): 8:30pm On Dec 14, 2017
Haha!! You know Ayo, eh?

If you read that Croatian forum posts, they have Ayo written all over them - all the way down to his 10 pointers. And I am willing to make a bet that it's him. He does that all the time .... anytime we're in a tournament, he would dig up the forums of our opponents and go there to taunt them.


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maidaboi:
yes it still exists
some even call him OGN reporter
SportsRe: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Icon79(m): 8:26pm On Dec 14, 2017
I think you misunderstood me. I am not saying that English some players are not good, my point is that they are grossly overrated by the British media and pundits. There are a few good players that have come out of England but in each case the British media would go crazy with their baseless comparisons. Unfortunately, each time they are put to test, they would fail woefully.

Gareth Bale had one good season with Spurs (and skinned the aged Maicon) then the British pundits went bananas. To hear them, you'll think that Bale had suddenly became the second coming of Pele. Poor Real Madrid, they bought the hype and paid a king's ransom on Bale. Well, we all know how that is working out. And I can tell you right now that Harry Kane would be a big flop if he moves to Real Madrid. Go write it down!

And by the way, Wilfred Zaha is an Ivorian player not British, so take his name outta there grin



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komekn:
That's a very sweeping statement.

English players in general lack the technical astuteness required for the top teams in La Liga and I mean Barca and Real Madrid.

However, there are other attributes which I never use to rate, probably because I was very biased towards all things technical and flair.

Having been involved with a lot of English clubs I have had to concede grudgingly that there are other attributes that give you competitive edge.

Such as tenacity, anticipation, work rate, physicality and sheer relentless doggedness. I have seen very good top level technical teams beaten by teams with far less technical ability using these attributes


However, there are at the top level some English players exceptional technical ability. Rooney, Lalana, Sturridge, Stones, Gomez, Zaha, Dele, and the new breed of young players are now just as good technically. But in addition they have far greater awareness and quality delivery in high tension games which is what the EPL teaches you.
SportsRe: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Icon79(m): 8:14pm On Dec 14, 2017
I am willing to put in $100 provided KC play. And it's gotta be apples to apples, so if KC plays 3 matches then we gotta compare them with Kane's 3 matches.

Deal?


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komekn:
How muchhuh
CultureRe: Groomsmen In Igbo Traditional Attire Will Make Ladies Drool (pictures) by Icon79(m): 8:12pm On Dec 14, 2017
Wow. You're on fire shocked


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jamariwolf:
Fine men. The last one to the left with nice lips. I'm wetting myself already
CultureRe: Groomsmen In Igbo Traditional Attire Will Make Ladies Drool (pictures) by Icon79(m): 8:09pm On Dec 14, 2017
Malnourished ke? They look Americanized, jor!


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ouzo1:
They look malnourished
EducationRe: Viola-nuela Echebima: Lawyer Who Is A Double First Class Holder - Pictures by Icon79(m): 8:08pm On Dec 14, 2017
She's an Igbo girl. You shouldn't expect less.


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rosy1992:
Beauty and brain .
EducationRe: Viola-nuela Echebima: Lawyer Who Is A Double First Class Holder - Pictures by Icon79(m): 8:07pm On Dec 14, 2017
Name: Viola-nuela Echebima
Nationality: Igbo
Country: Biafra

Igbo amaka grin
Igbo kwenu ... Kwenu .... Kwezue nu!!!


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PoliticsRe: Governors Approve Withdrawal Of $1 Billion From ECA To Fight Boko Haram by Icon79(m): 8:04pm On Dec 14, 2017
I thought they said that Boko Haram has been defeated?


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Keneking:
APC is scam..a whole N360 Bn shocked shocked shocked

Is that the reason why we are losing the war? Cash? grin grin grin

Useless government
RomanceRe: "I Was Drunk, A Man Took Me To His House & Bathed Me Without Touching Me" - Lady by Icon79(m): 7:58pm On Dec 14, 2017
How in the world could somebody 'bath you without touching you'? Is he a ghost huh



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SportsRe: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Icon79(m): 7:57pm On Dec 14, 2017
Actually, I am not. I have always regarded Kane as a top player, but not anywhere near world class. And definitely not anywhere near the Messi, Neymar, and Cristiano Ronaldo levels as the UK pundits want us to believe. Having said that, I also think that KC is a potential top player who, unfortunately, hasn't been given enough opportunity to show class.

Let's hope he start in Russia and use that as another launching pad for this career.


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Mickael2:
assuming he will be our first choice which is highly unlikely. Wait sef, how can you be questioning Kane's quality? I used to be like you but please watch him closely without bias, the guy is Real Madrid quality, he'd easily score 40-50 goals a year
SportsRe: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Icon79(m): 7:16pm On Dec 14, 2017
Here's the kicker: KC will score more goals in Russia than Harry Kane. Wanna bethuh



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komekn:
What do you think KC was at City a provider and creator of goals.

Let's be truthful if you can't rate him 130 games and 120 goals is an incredible scoring record in the EPL and he is not even 25. You must bow for him even if you don't like him.

Please wake up you are sleeping.
SportsRe: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Icon79(m): 7:14pm On Dec 14, 2017
komekn, I know you like everything English but you gotta agree with me on this one: English players are generally overrated. The British media and pundits tend to rate them way above their levels; hence, two things always happens with them:
1. They flop each time they move overseas to play
2. England ever wins anything in international competition

Bottom line, these players are simply NOT good enough. Don't get me wrong, I like some of their players notably: Danny Rose, Kyle Walkers, and a few other, but in general most English players are overrated. If not for EPL, most of them would not be playing for teams like Chelsea, Man Utd, ManCity, Spurs, or Arsenal.


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komekn:
And he played for league one MK Dons before going straight as a teenager into Tottenham and then full England international.

The best defender currently in my opinion is Gomez from Charlton Athletic straight to Liverpool first team. Now a full England international given man of the match after rendering Neymar impotent in the friendly with Brazil at Wembley.
TravelRe: Federal Government To Shutdown Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu by Icon79(m): 6:59pm On Dec 14, 2017
My brotha, the thing weak me o.

PMB is not a messiah but he's definitely better than GEJ.



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deji17:
Buhari do, na problem, Buhari no do, another Wahala. Thank God say, man no be God.
TravelRe: Federal Government To Shutdown Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu by Icon79(m): 6:31pm On Dec 14, 2017
Huh huh huh

What has this got to do with PMB, biko?



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NnamdiKanu:
Buhari will die miserably from his hate policies, his hatred for the 5% knows no bound...

Walking animal angry
FamilyRe: Man Pictured Breastfeeding His Newborn Baby. Is This Healthy? by Icon79(m): 5:28pm On Dec 14, 2017
The man is stupid and if I have my way, I will take this baby away from him. He's just punishing the little baby because s/he ain't gonna receive anything from his man boobs except dirt and germs.


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Bhelamblog:
Do you think this is Right?


Photo Credit; Ebiwali
CrimeRe: Lady Who Was Pregnant In Prison Gives Birth To A Bouncing Baby In Enugu. Photos by Icon79(m): 5:26pm On Dec 14, 2017
Pretty girl. But who's the father of the baby huh


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SportsRe: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Icon79(m): 5:15pm On Dec 14, 2017
True. But that's only because I think Dele, like all English players, is highly overrated too.


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MetalJigsaw:
You have a point but Kane is still better. Or at least on same rating with Dele
SportsRe: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Icon79(m):
I really don't rate Kane that highly, despite the hype. And I won't until he learns how to create and score instead of waiting for the final pass to tap in, a la Cristiano Ronaldo grin


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MetalJigsaw:
What about Kane?
Nairaland GeneralRe: Young Man Hangs Dead Python On His Neck (Photo) by Icon79(m): 4:20pm On Dec 14, 2017
The Afonja people and their love for python meat shocked

*Yuck* somebody hold me before I throw up!



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CrimeRe: ‘fetish’ Pastors Arrested For Defrauding And Sexually Abusing Members (pic) by Icon79(m): 4:14pm On Dec 14, 2017
Na wao, these days, everybody wants to answer the name "Pastor". Folks, please get it into your thick skulls, native doctors are not pastors.


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