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SportsRe: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Icon79(m): 6:35pm On May 25, 2017
What's your formation: 4-4-2?

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Joebie:
Check your list, i've highlighted the players we want to see play. Also Uche Agbo, Mikel Agu, and Awaziem. Not forgetting Odey (for those who have been crying foul over his non-invitation before now). Now that's a handful.

Here is my proposed squad based on what we are hearing from the training camp.

http://lineupbuilder.com/?sk=tx5j5
SportsRe: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Icon79(m): 6:32pm On May 25, 2017
Like I said, unless we play folks in the wrong positions. Is Uche Agbo a CB? I know him as a DM, but I can't trust him to play in that position by himself either.

And by the way, Mikel isn't playing. He's just there for moral support, only.

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joseph1013:
Are you sure you know this team?

There is Awazien and Agbo to partner Ekong.

There is Agbo, Mikel and Shehu for DM.

There is Shehu and Tyrone for RB.
SportsRe: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Icon79(m): 6:24pm On May 25, 2017
Just from the top of my head, here's a rough guess:

Alampasu
Ezenwa
Ekong
Nacho
Henry
Tyronne
Alhassan
Etebo
Odey
Olatubosun
*Musa (in honeymoon mode)
*Mikel (injured)

Meanwhile, my major concern is that we won't have a chance to see the likes of Noah Bazee, Isaac Success, Moses Simon, John Ogu, Osimhen, Ndidi, Kayode, etc.


Joebie:
show me the list in camp now, and I will circle out a handful that we would like to test. Remember we also have Togo friendly if i'm right
SportsRe: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Icon79(m): 6:19pm On May 25, 2017
True tok.

I think some of these folks should speak with Gabriel Agholanhor.

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Joebie:
Problem with parents generally is they always live in the past. Only if some can look to the future and realize their days are not necessarily like ours. Today foreign born players stand a better chance having a long career with Nigeria. You cannot use your judgement of how u were treated by Nigeria in the past, and think your child will experience the same (papa Torunarigha and Lorfa in mind).
SportsRe: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Icon79(m): 6:18pm On May 25, 2017
Ol' boy, wetin you wan mek I tok now grin

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AIG07:
Very Funny. You want Baba too to enter pitch.

Don't worry I'm sure atleast 18 of those guys called up will be available for the match.
SportsRe: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Icon79(m): 6:16pm On May 25, 2017
OK. Good to know but are you 100% sure that we have a full squad?

Who would partner Ekong in the Center Back?
Who would play the anchor role (#4 DM)?
What about RB?

I think we're still missing bits and pieces of the team, unless we decide to play people in the wrong positions.
Let's hope I am wrong tho.

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Mujtahida:
We don't have a full team yet but we do have a full squad. 16 players are in camp - they played 8 aside this morning with Iheanacho, Muazzam and Onyekuru being the leading lights. So I think we are good to go. I find the commitment of this players a soothing tonic compared to the past. Though Ahmed Musa has fallen down the pecking order and given he's just married he's in camp on schedule. I commend their commitment.
SportsRe: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Icon79(m): 5:29pm On May 25, 2017
Take it from me, now that Nigeria has broadcasted their interest on Tammy, England would try to cap him first unless Nigeria can cap him within the next 1 year. They are still fuming over the loss of Victor Moses, Alex Iwobi, and Wilfred Zahar.

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tbaba1234:
Tammy and Iorfa representing England under 21 was expected. It does not mean they will not play for 9ja.
CelebritiesRe: Tiwa Savage Glows On The Cover Of Parallel Magazine by Icon79(m): 5:25pm On May 25, 2017
It's called Sleepy/Sexy Eyes.

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Yuneehk:
That first photo tho! Was she about to doze off huh
SportsRe: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Icon79(m): 5:17pm On May 25, 2017
I agree that it isn't a must win, especially since the game isn't even gonna affect our FIFA rankings. However, my concern is that many of the players we'd like to test are not in available either (Noah Bazee, Isaac Success, Osimeh, Kayode, Aina, etc.)

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Joebie:
it's not a must win. I'd like to see the untested actually play against a quality opposition.

There are 14 outfield players and 2 keepers
SportsRe: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Icon79(m): 5:13pm On May 25, 2017
You've said it, my brother. Too many loopholes in the whole story, jare. I think some of these guys only develop interest in Nigeria when they are ignored by England.

Take the case of Dominic Iorfa instance, last year, his dad declared that he would not rep Naija. Fast forward a few months later, Iorfa was dump on the bench by his club, the same man (his dad) cried out that he was only being punished by his coach because he chose Nigeria over England. And now, the same player is getting an invite to England U-21.

Strange days....

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Joebie:
We havn't learned the white man's language. say one thing from one side of their mouth and do another thing.
Is it Tammy and Lorfa begging to represent the UK now?

They said it should be a thing of pride to play for England. But apparently they are pulling a stunt here on Tammy. Anyway if Tammy had earlier ignored Nigeria's interest, I must keep my mouth shut. How do you process the passport of a player that is not interested in playing for Nigeria? Let's hear the truth about Tammy Abraham, because it's not adding up.
FamilyRe: Young Nigerian Man Celebrates 6th Wedding Anniversary With His Older White Wife by Icon79(m): 5:03pm On May 25, 2017
LOL. What else is new?

....Sugar Mummy

The woman must be loaded.

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SportsRe: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Icon79(m): 5:01pm On May 25, 2017
Of course, we don't even have a full squad yet. I just hope that we can be able to raise a team to play Corsica tomorrow. Or else, Rhor and his technical crew would kit up and represent us grin

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Icon4s:
Something tells me we will have it tough tomorrow.
SportsRe: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Icon79(m): 4:57pm On May 25, 2017
I knew that they would quickly get Tammy Abraham entangled in their snare, especially after our NFF officials had stupidly broadcasted to the whole world that they have Tammy in their plans. I won't be surprised if they try to cap him at the senior level as well .... to keep him beyond our reach.

The NFF is populated by a group of daunces sad angry

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Joebie:
Chelsea's Nigerian Whizzkid Named In England Provisional Squad For U21 EURO, Akpom Missing

Published: May 25, 2017
Chelsea's Nigerian Whizzkid Named In England Provisional Squad For U21 EURO, Akpom MissingEngland U21 Head coach Aidy Boothroyd has announced a 28-man provisional roster for this summer's UEFA European U21 Championship in Poland (16–30 June 2017).

Two players of Nigerian descent in the shape of Chelsea striker Tammy Abraham and Wolverhampton Wanderers defender Dominic Iorfa have been selected in the group.

But there is no place in the roster for Arsenal talent Chuba Akpom, who flirted with the Nigerian national team during their get-together in London two months ago, and ex-Liverpool winger Jordon Ibe.

England appear to have given up as regards to securing the international future of Ola Aina, as the Chelsea fullback has been omitted from the squad though he has been invited to the U21s in the past.

All the aforementioned players have been approached by the Nigeria Football Federation to play for the Super Eagles.

Aidy Boothroyd must name his final squad for the U21 EURO before the UEFA deadline of June 6, and five players will not make the cut.

The Young Lions are in Group A of the tournament and face Poland, Slovakia and Sweden in the group stage.

Ifeanyi Emmanuel

http://allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=23175
SportsRe: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Icon79(m): 3:46pm On May 25, 2017
Thanks for the updates, bro.

Keep 'em coming.....

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Tamunotonye22:
SUPER EAGLES TRAIN TODAY

the super eagles train again this morning,with only 12 players present.they engaged in an 8-aside play with kelechi iheanacho,onyekuru,Tyrone,ekong and 3 others won.they took a picture together to celebrate it.hope onyekuru bonds well with iheanacho.
For contribution purposes.am happy to contribute to this sweet family.
PoliticsRe: Biafra: Only Fools Learn From Experience, The Wise From History – Osinbajo by Icon79(m): 3:37pm On May 25, 2017
Bro, don't mind the houseboy, he's just saying what his masters told him to say.

Trust me, he can't do otherwise. He's just an ordinary houseboy sad


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vantage001:
A second civil war? Where is this nincompoop getting that from?
SportsRe: Ronaldinho Spotted With Messi And Neymar At FC Barcelona Training Ground by Icon79(m): 7:30pm On May 24, 2017
Dinoh looks fit. He should come out of retirement, jare!

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SportsRe: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Icon79(m): 6:50pm On May 24, 2017
Good to know. But Ahmed Musa? Isn't he supposed to be on honeymoon? Much respect for his commitment tho.

And by the way, I was about to ask of Ndidi only to hear that he has withdrawn.

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hismail1:
Ahmed Musa, Shehu Abdullahi, Kelechi Iheanacho and Mikel Agu are expected to join the team today according to the Super Eagles Twitter handle.
SportsRe: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Icon79(m): 5:36pm On May 24, 2017
I definitely hope so, because most of them have no excuse. And the big boys too, shall lead by examples.

That's why I like the big boss Keshi, in those days, he's always one of the first players to hit camp.

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TheSuperNerd:
I believe by the end of today..... some of the remaining will hit camp....
PoliticsRe: Pastor Defrauds Titi Atiku Abubakar Of N918 Million by Icon79(m): 5:20pm On May 24, 2017
The Pastor deserves an award. That's how they eat our money ... with all these shell companies. How in the world did she make N918M?

As the saying goes, 'if you're stealing from someone, somebody else would be stealing your own'.

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CelebritiesRe: Rossy Utojiuba, Most Beautiful Girl From Anambra State (Photos) by Icon79(m): 5:16pm On May 24, 2017
Wow. She's definitely B-E-A-U-T-I-F-U-L! No two ways about that.

Feast your eyes, fellas! Such are the beautiful creatures that God made.

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Rider23:
More photos here>> www.kemifilani.com/2017/05/kfb-beauty-of-week-meet-rossy-utojiuba.html
Nairaland GeneralRe: Python Captured On Camera Climbing A House (Photo, Video) by Icon79(m): 5:14pm On May 24, 2017
You guys and snake/python.

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): 5:09pm On May 24, 2017
I am concerned that most of the players are not yet in the camp! Where's Kelechi, Ndidi, Onazi, and all the big boys?

As far as I know, the only people that has an excuse not to be in the camp already are: Moses, Iwobi, Aina, and Oshimen. So where are the rest of the players? Is the Turkey league still in session?

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hismail1:
Pictures from today's training session
SportsRe: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Icon79(m): 5:04pm On May 24, 2017
Wow. So Henry Onyekuru is from Onitsha? My neck of da woods, eh!

Good stuff!

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tbaba1234:
Onyekuru getting a lot of attention, new report by skysports

Who is Henry Onyekuru? We profile the Nigerian striker wanted by Arsenal
By Michael Hincks


Henry Onyekuru is attracting interest from a host of Premier League clubs, but what do we know about the striker?

The 19-year-old looks set to move away from Belgium this summer, with Arsenal said to be in talks over a move for the KAS Eupen forward.

The Nigerian is certainly a player in demand, with SSN HQ reporting last week that Everton, Southampton and West Bromwich Albion were also keen.

Here, we take a closer look at the player with just a £6.8m release clause in his contract…

Profile

Name: Henry Onyekuru

Age: 19

Born: Onitsha, Nigeria

Position: Forward

Club: KAS Eupen

International recognition: First call-up for Nigeria on May 22

How good is he?

Onyekuru ended the season strongly in Belgium, scoring 10 goals in 10 games during the play-off stage in the domestic league.

And having scored 12 times during the regular season, Onyekuru missed out on the 'Golden Bull' to RSC Anderlecht forward Lukasz Teodorczyk, who scored more away goals that the Eupen striker.

Onyekuru also scored twice in the Belgian Cup, finishing the season with 24 goals in 41 games.

It was undoubtedly a breakthrough campaign for the teenager, though he did show promise in 2015-16, netting six times en route to Eupen's promotion to the top tier.

The Nigerian recently lost out on the Young Player of the Year award in Belgium, finishing third behind Landry Dimata of Oostende and Anderlecht's Youri Tielemans.

How was he discovered?

Onyekuru moved from Nigeria to Senegal to join the Aspire Academy in 2010. The academy is the product of a Qatari-based initiative which aims to unearth a host of footballing talent across a number of developing countries.

Eupen play a major role in this project. They have been owned by the ASPIRE Zone Foundation since 2012, and are seen as a stepping stone for players - such as Onyekuru - who dream of plying their trade in Europe's biggest leagues.

Onyekuru himself moved to Eupen in July 2015, and he is currently one of three Nigerians in the squad - which also features players from Qatar, South Africa and Venezuela, to name but a few.

Attracting interest

Liverpool, Celtic and RB Leipzig were linked with Onyekuru earlier this season, but now Arsenal have emerged as favourites to land the forward.

Sources close to the player said they were confident the forward would play in the Premier League next season, having already turned down moves to Belgian giants Brugge and Anderlecht.

The interest coincides with a call-up to the Nigeria squad for upcoming friendlies against Corsica and Togo.

A debut for the Super Eagles would certainly cap off a fine campaign for Onyekuru, but we must wait to discover where he'll be playing next season.

http://www.skysports.com/football/news/11670/10889862/who-is-henry-onyekuru-we-profile-the-nigerian-striker-wanted-by-arsenal?utm_source=&utm_medium=referral
SportsRe: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Icon79(m): 5:01pm On May 24, 2017
Kiss ke? Bia, Nerdie, what's your game here grin? Are you trying to get Basco in trouble huh grin

Abeg, absolutely no kissing please. My papa warned me not to fish in another man's pond ... that always gets you in trouble tongue

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TheSuperNerd:
Phewwwww!!!! So uhmmmm.... what did I miss? grin

Sorry Guys and lady (or ladies if we count the ones that view in ghostmode too like Madam Confun, Eseose9, Trudy12 and many more... wink )... been offline for a while....

Sir BascoVanVeli... come on man... You are my homie Sir... smiley

I always gbadun your posts but that comment was a little hostile... just a little... I mean... I saw The funny side to it but come on... I understand we all face days where we are stressed out and just tired... so maybe that's why you responded in that funnily hostile way... Safarigirl didn't wanna come at you... she was just making a comment devoid of anything malicious.

Come on... Believe me when I say If you and Safarigirl were talking face to face... you guys will be laughing over stuffs... I mean.. you two are just lovely people that I wonder what it would be like to have us all in a room.... wink


And hey Safarigirl relax okay.... Sir Basco's comment did come as out a little as hostile but I am sure he doesn't dislike you.... he is a gentleman... and you are the first lady here right? ofcos you are... So let's us get pass that for real...

Hey! Safari... remember when you called me "a girl" and that I know nothing? wink Do you know how I was just laughing about it? Did I clap back at you? come on... I just took it on my chest and understood you were probably just a little over-reacting to our discussion... we all have our moments of overreacting sometimes... but being accommodating is the way forward aiit... wink

Okay now... gimme that smile you have on your dp... (wait I haven't checked if you have changed it... you better not have)

beam it now okay... we are a family here... You First lady Safarigirl, Sir BascoVanVeli, TheGoodJoe (hey Sir GoodJoe, Iffa catch u guys near Alexis sanchez, I am gonna have your teeth), Sir Do4luv14 (hey Man... it is TheSupernerd NOT Spuernerd angry Want me to come take out your teeth? ), Chief Icon4s, Sir Legend Tbaba1234, Boss Joseph 1013 (our pioneer Eagles threads Super OP), Sir Goldfish80, Elder Kog45, Elder Enomakos.... uhmmmmm.... Sir Chrismario, Sir Chriskels, Sir Maidaboi, Sir Nigerdeltaboi, Sir Lordabas, Sir Mickael2, Sir Certitude, Sir Chrisooblog, Sir Forgiveness, Sir Joebie, Sir Mujtahida, Sir Icon79 (o pari master grin ), Sir Terzurum5, Sir Orkpekyandega, Sir Otezu5 (still Terzurum5 grin ), Sir Blackalbino6, Sir Mikron, Sir AIG07, Sir Robosky02 wink , Madam Confun, Sir Komekn, Sir Sontoly, Sir Omanbala1 (OdenigboAroli), Sir Bataderemi, Sir Humility 017 (aka Sir Royalty), Sir Jamel9,..... and uhmmmm....



**Make una clap naa... angry angry e no easy typing all these names accurately from my head with reference to no paper or anything... will come back to add names I may have missed.... wink



So what am I saying? coz I don't damn know if I am making sense at all...

I don't want us carrying any grudge from past issues and arguments into future discussions... okay everybody plss... let's all suck it up and move pass stuffs that can hamper the family hood here.. aiit...

We are a team here all from different backgrounds but we are a team but more than that, family..... exchanging ideas and information central to the progress and growth of our darling team, The Super Eagles and also learning from one another even as we get on just fine with our lives off NL....


So in conclusion... Sir BascoVanveli and First lady Safarigirl.... you guys should just kiss and make up..... and when I say Kiss.... I mean literally... angry Dont laugh now! angry I mean it! Better do it...

Hey Basco... don't you dare laugh.. iffa catch you ehn.. and you too Safari... dont even think about it... angry
And if any of you say "yuck"... I am coming for y'all... angry

I don't care if the likes of Sirs Do4luv14, Icon79, and SirManjar get mad and jealous... grin Just kiss already! smiley



So Sir Basco and Safarigirl... u both are major actors in this thread and part of the reasons I enjoy coming here.... I need you both... please... I really do...



So let's move on now okay... I know you may have moved on in comments but plsss let's move on in our minds too....


And uhmmm Safarigirl...... You owe me 20 bucks for saying no one here have given you a free pass... like seriously? what about me? I always had your back lady... angry say that one more time and I am gonna slap you into another nationality........ angry

Good! smiley

Now back to my labs... Lemme drop a few things I picked up while gone... wink



#HelloThereCorsica.... wink
CelebritiesRe: Sexiest Nollywood Actresses 2017 (photos) by Icon79(m): 12:31am On May 24, 2017
Safarigirl, first of all, let me say that I haven’t watched most of these ladies onscreen apart from: Genevieve, Mercy J, Stephanie O., Rita D., and Omotala J. (maybe one or two others); hence, my review here is gonna be based strictly on the pictures you've posted:

Mercy J. – Great actress but, as far as sexiness goes, not my cuppa tea.

Adunni A. – She’s cute (based on the pic posted, never seen her movie)

Yvonne N. – No. Thanks. Next ...

Chacha E. – She’s just OK

Mercy A. – Dunno what to say sha. I don't wanna be rude grin

Omoni O. – Yes please!

Yvonne J. – Nope. Not for me and not for my boyz

Adesua E. – Cutie Pie

Linda E. – Looks better than OK

Rita D. – Pretty face. Not too sure about the sex appeal tho

Genny N. – Hott. She oozes sexiness. An ageless beau in Nollywood

Yvonne O. – No, thanks!

Beverly N. – Hmm. Dunno what to say, really

Meg O. – Interesting ... that's all I gotta say

Joselyn D. – Nope. Not ma type

Juliet I. – PHAT = Pretty Hot and Tempting

Shola F. – Looks OK

Omotala J. – She’s pretty but just a little above average

Stephanie O. – She's definitely not bad at all

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SportsRe: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Icon79(m): 12:23am On May 24, 2017
You never know, he might actually explode in the EPL. We used to call EPL - the No Defense League grin

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komekn:
This can easily go sour for Onyekuru.

He will be expected to fill some very big boots, the boots of Lukaku who looks like will be gone this summer.

The EPL is not the Belgium league. I actually think it will be a baptism of fire the speed, physicality and intensity.

My opinion is that Onyekuru is a bit lightweight for the EPL. In his club he is the star player, he will be be far from that in Everton.
SportsRe: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Icon79(m): 7:45pm On May 23, 2017
At the moment, yes, he probably won't start for Everton. But remember that Lukaku and Ross Barkley are leaving. They have refused to sign new contracts. Hence, I can see Henry playing Barkley's position.

One reason why I would like him to play for Everton is that Ronald Koeman is a pretty good coach. He always make his team (players) better.

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Icon4s:
Same here.

I even prefer West Ham for him. There he will have a better opportunity for game time. Everton's starting 11 is not that easy to break into. Look at Lookman for instance. Who do you think is even better between Lookman and Onyekuru?
SportsRe: Buffon Should Win Ballon D'or Ahead Of Cristiano Ronaldo - Gerrard Pique by Icon79(m): 7:42pm On May 23, 2017
Pique is totally 100% correct, as usual. Buffon should definitely win it, if Juventus wins the Champions league. And I know they would win it because Real Madrid isn't even supposed to be in the final.

FACT: The quarter finals match was stolen from Bayern Munchen by the dodgy referee.

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SportsRe: Ahmed Musa Marries Juliet Ejue (Photo) by Icon79(m): 7:38pm On May 23, 2017
KPOM!

You don tok am finish, bro. No need to add anything else.

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doctimonyeka:
Who are we to judgehuh I can only wish you the very best of life bro...




I just hope you don't regret this action man...
SportsRe: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Icon79(m): 7:32pm On May 23, 2017
Ol' boy, me sef I dey wonder too ....

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maidaboi:
the way they are arguing is like he is at the club presently
SportsRe: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Icon79(m): 7:30pm On May 23, 2017
Oh, I see. It probably not gonna happen. I think Arsenal would be going for a more established stars this time. Arsene Wenger knows that next season is gonna be his final year, if he doesn't win something.

And personally, I would prefer Henry to go to Everton. But something tells me that West Ham might just end up being the lucky team.

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Icon4s:
Haha haha. Bro we are just talking 'IF' o. Not a done deal.
BusinessRe: 5 Lucrative Business Opportunities In Abuja by Icon79(m): 7:27pm On May 23, 2017
And you paid, because....huh huh huh

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lockupnop:
undecided

One girl for Badoo in Abuja charged me 50k per night angry


So OP no real estate better than that girl's career to some extent


That's mobile real estate


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