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We don’t need to look too far. We need to try to measure up with the PSL. It’s still a tall order.

isan:
Who else watch the sundown vs chiefs match? That stadium was really packed

You mean both coaches? How did they pull that off?

ChrisKels:
Cameroun appoints Clarence Seedorf and Patrick Cluivert to lead the indomitable lions.

Good decision?

Way to go. If ur gonna play in Turkey, play for the best clubs.

edi287:
Omeruo in talks with Beskitas, Fenerbache and Galatasaray

Can we host the best AFCON experience Africa has ever witnessed. Having great stadiums is still our challenge. But I’m not talking about stadiums alone.

forgiveness:
Some of the stadiums Cameroun proposed/intended to use for the Afcon is artificial but they are replacing it with natural grass.

It is not difficult if we truly want to host Afcon.

The point I was making is, it is weighty, and that’s if Laloko really made that allegation.

Modified

He would only be soiling his name, that’s he made those allegations, and it’s proven to be a lie — negative publicity

chrisooblog:
sorry but what is "weighty'' about it? at best it's conspiracy theory b**lshit at worst a national team player recommending a talented player to the coach which is not unusual remember yobo abbey george? i just think for some reason laloko wants to make the headlines

We will cross that bridge if we get there.

edi287:
So what If Joel Obi is his brother??

How about your brila friends? Are they scared to be the first to say they heard Laloko say it?

daveP:
I'll be careful with the usage of "fake" here actually.

I'm still hunting Brilla fans that are friends to confirm. No one wants to be the first to post "alleged truth" these days with all these ban and acts this bubu tenure.


the deeper we dig, the lesser we see.

Like I had said, from my check, the story was only carried by two LESSER websites

Icon79:
Bia, Joebie, please don't tell me that you're giving any credence to baseless naija bloggers? There is NO paternal relationship between Joel Chukwuma Obi and Mikel Nchekwube Obi. ZERO. ZILCH. NADA!



O pari

OGN had earlier reported that Rohr will run the rule over two Nigerians in Europa League qualification

Here is the latest from ANS:

Rohr Hints At Call-Up For 20-Goal Striker Adeleke Akinyemi After Scouting Teenager

Published: August 03, 2018

Gernot Rohr has hinted that he could call-up top prospect Adeleke Akinyemi to the national team in future after scouting the Ventspils striker in Thursday evening's Europa League qualifier against Bordeaux.

Akinyemi's sparking display in the Europa League has awakened the interest of several Nigerians in the second-tier competition and he didn't disappoint against the French Ligue 1 opponents, having netted his seventh goal in the competition in the 65th minute.

The 19-year-old has found the net 12 times in his last seven games in all competitions for Ventspils, scoring in each of those matches apart from the 1-0 loss to Bordeaux last Thursday.

''Rohr was at the Stade Matmut-Atlantique, he was introduced to the supporters before the game and took the ceremonial kickoff, '' a top source told allnigeriasoccer.com.

''He had a chat with the three Nigerian players Alfa, Akinyemi and Tosin before the start of the game. He was happy with their performance, especially Akinyemi.''

Within the next three weeks, Rohr is expected to announce his squad list for a 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Seychelles.

Ifeanyi Emmanuel

It’s not a matter of whether Joel merited it or not. The allegation is a weighty one. I think it’s fake news after all.

chrisooblog:
guy dude is just blowing hot air. joel obi's invitation to the SE has always been on merit whether from his inter milan days to present even if mikel (highly unlikely) is his brother.

Was Joel also in that academy? If so, then we have to get to the bottom of it. This is a big allegation for someone like Laloko to make Why is this report not also on other media outlets? Let me check.

Modified
That story is only on two lesser websites. Looks like fake news to me. Or did anyone listen to Laloko say it in Brilla? Is the story even on Brilla fm website or on ther Twitter page?

daveP:
I've always been skeptical about why Mikel carries that face always on national duty. And for years.

Guys I dunno how true this is, safarigirl, pls come and scrutinize o, cos if what this Kashimawo Laloko said is true, then I guess I'm not surprised....


https://footballlive.ng/laloko-drops-bombshell-on-mikel-obis-name-and-true-relationship-with-joel-obi/


I always love true inside camp gist actually. Cos I know footballers are just "professionals" that do well for the camera.


Pls let's scrutinize


cc tbaba1234, Joebie, Thesupernerd


Did anyone hear this on Brilla?

haha and dem dey pray on top am. Kai

BascoVanVeli:
Guys dey hope say God smile's on them and let them pass by mistake and you are telling them to throw in the towel

Natural and human resources not well utilized cannot make you great. Let truth be told we are only POTENTIALLY the giant. IN REALITY you know what it really is.

BascoVanVeli:
Maybe our people are not but Nigeria on her own is giant of Africa in terms of resources both natural and human.

I love my country as well. I’m only disputing that we are the Giants of Africa. Let’s be true to ourselves. At least we are not debating with other Africans now. If we can’t be honest with ourselves what can we now demand from our leaders?

BascoVanVeli:
I was only letting you know that he was only repeating what a president had said everything else is based on personal conclusion. I am not into politics like that but I love my country that's all.

Why do we often lower the bar when it comes to the most important things? If it were personal possesions we would want the best wrist watches cars etc as long as we could afford them. If we sincerely think Nigeria is the Giant of Africa, we should have very high standards and hold our leaders to it. If we can’t present the best AFCON experience ever in 2019, we should simply forget it.

Oasis007:
This Stadium ain't Obafemi Awolowo Stadium, rather Adameisigba Stadium, the Home of 3SC. The Turf is artificial, not natural as some Folks are saying.

We ain't ready to host any International Competition especially AFCON 2019, except TBS turf is replaced with natural Grass and the Onikan Stadium is completed as scheduled.

Abuja Stadium only requires little touches. Uyo Stadium is ready same as Adokiye Stadium. Also I read it somewhere that Udom is building another massive, world standard Stadium in Akwa Ibom, Eket Town precisely - if it's true and can be completed by December - then we are good to go!

However, if the Eket Stadium ain't gonna be ready before December, then Sanni Abacha Stadium should come to the Rescue - turf only needs to be replaced. The standard is OK!

Akwa Ibom - 2 Stadia
Portharcourt- 1 Stadium
Lagos - 2 Stadia
Abuja - 1 Stadium.

Lol

Clementoke:
My brother, to come out at this stage (having come thus far) and admit to be above the age bracket is difficult. The mindset in camp will be "We die here"

Manu should call the boys and beg them. Those that know they don’t fall within the age bracket should honestly say so and leave. The rest should still be subjected to MRI before heading to the hotel. It makes the process less cumbersome.

jimmyiovine:
U17 AFCON Qualifiers : We Are Suffering, Golden Eaglets Coach Manu Garba Cries Out
Published: August 02, 2018
U17 AFCON Qualifiers : We Are Suffering, Golden Eaglets Coach Manu Garba Cries Out
Less than one month to the West Africa Zone B U17 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers in Niger Republic, Golden Eaglets coach Manu Garba is worried over a lot of things.

The compulsory MRI tests have not yet been conducted, the players live in deplorable conditions and are ill due to a malaria attack.

''We have been clamoring for it for long. The NFF has given approval for the MRI test but unfortunately we are still waiting for money to be released so that the MRI can hold,'' Manu Garba said.

''No matter how good or how young a player is, once he doesn't pass the MRI he cannot take part in the competition.

''When the MRI is conducted we will know who is eligible to participate in the competition so we are worried.

''The NFF should try and make it to be conducted during the week so that we can know those who are eligible for us.''

Manu Garba has also carpeted the Nigerian Federation over the nonpayment of bonuses and allowances to the technical crew.

''MRI is the major problem but the players themselves are not staying in a good condition. Most of the players have been down with malaria.

''With the number of players we have, we cannot take all of them to the hotel, that's why I said MRI is our greatest problem.

''After the MRI, we reduce it to a sizeable number like 30 or 35 that can go to the hotel for maximum concentration.

''Secondly, since we entered the camp, there have been no allowances to the coaches, so we need the NFF to look into that aspect so that it can motivate us to do more,'' he concluded.

In their latest friendlies, the Golden Eaglets, who didn't qualify for the 2017 Fifa U17 World Cup, beat Siaone Academy and Derby FC 3-0 and 4-0 respectively.

Ifeanyi Emmanuel

[b][/b]I repeat, I don't believe golden egalets will qualify for U17 Afcon 2019. I'm very scared, it'll be twice in a row now

Haha resign ke. Typical local Nigerian can’t resign o where he dey chop chop

BascoVanVeli:
I wonder wat is taking so long. The man himself should have resigned.

Hahaha great question. Could even be a foreign-born U15 player.

chrisooblog:
is the player a he or she?

We can explore the phrase to check its validity. Or are you saying it’s set in stone because someone coined it?

BascoVanVeli:
There was not one shred of my opinion in that comment. I simply said an African leader coined the phrase.

Are you basing your opinion on what an African president said? On what occasion did he say it? Politicians say stuff to be diplomatic. Let's argue intellectually.

BascoVanVeli:
I once heard an African president make that exact comment, let's not underrate Nigeria here.

Hahahaha it seems Kehinde will soon be in SE. Na egunje things eh my bro?

komekn:
I am perplexed after all the hype about his quality he is being courted by Norwegian and a far from too club in the Portuguese league.

Don't know if has played any games for United and or has been outstanding in the U23.

However, he didn't drop to Championship or even league 1. I wouldn't call that progression coming from Manchester United.

It seems he was released by United.

So is that how you want to argue your point intellectually. You know you can only say this because we are Nigerians.

krattoss:
believe it or not.
When Nigeria sneezes, Africa catches cold

Giant of Africa my Yansh..

krattoss:
we can do it perfectly with the right people and plan.
Akwa ibom stadium is already ready.


Abuja national stadium is also okay(just small regressing)


Adokiye is ready with little last touch.


Ahmadu Bello stadium has 30+ capacity. Just needs little touch and roofing(optional in the game of football).

We also have the national stadium Lagos which can be renovated at a light speed with the right people (by the way Tottenham new stadium was built in less than a year.)

We also have the new Stephen keshi stadium which can also be expanded..

Why I think it might not work for us is because 2019 is also an election year which might hinder many circumstances on it..
Baring that, we re the giant of Africa and I believe we can host it fluently.

Hahaha NFF sabi push komekn buttons

komekn:
Which club side does he play for ❓

So because he is in the USA team hie is good enough ❓

Leon is bi-racial. Someone who don't know them will be able to spot that.

Seunvense:
This picture got me thinking... Destiny!!!
The white man in the picture actually plays for a black country while the black man played for a white country contrary to what someone who doesn't know them will think.

OGN and "where he has.. where he has" repetition. Poor writer.

charlesemeka85:
Super Eagles World Cup 2018 squad member Joel Obi is edging closer to a move to Spanish LaLiga side Celta Vigo as talks have progressed nicely the past few days, Owngoalnigeria.com understands.

Obi is deemed surplus to requirements at Torino by new coach Walter Mazzari despite playing 22 league games last season and also finding the back of the net five times from his deep lying midfield role.

Fellow Serie A side Parma stepped up their pursuit of the 27 year old but Celta who have long signify their intention to add the Nigerian to their squad held productive meeting with Torino over his transfer.

Celta Vigo intensified their push to sign the former Inter-Milan midfielder as they are warming up for the potential exit of their Slovakian midfielder Stanislav Lobotka, who is close to agreeing a move to Napoli.

On his part, Joel Obi is keen on a new adventure in a different environment after spending the entirety of his career so far in Italy, where he has turned out for Inter-Milan, Parma, and Torino, where he has been the past three seasons.

Nice one!

I guess Joel Obi and John Ogu as well after the AFCON.

Odion Ighalo could still be in Rohr’s good books after all. You know how Rohr be.

Icon4s:
The end of every world cup usually marks the end of a particular era of players.

After the 1994 World Cup we saw the last of some players:
Steven Keshi
Thompson Oliha
Chidi Nwannu
Sampson Siasia

After the 1998 World Cup we saw the end of some players like:
Uche Okechukwu
Ben Iroha
Austine Eguavoen
Rashidi Yekini
Peter Rufai

After the 2002 World Cup we saw the last of:
Mutiu Adepoju
Benedict Akuegbu
Ike Shorunmu
Likes of Oliseh, Finidi and Tijani were kicked out of the team ahead of the world cup

After the 2010 World Cup we saw the last of:
Yakubu Aiyegbeni
Danny Shitu
Sani Kaita
Chidi Odiah
Kalu Uche
Nwankwo Kanu

After the 2014 World cup we saw the last of:
Joseph Yobo
Shola Ameobi
Osaze Odemwingie
Emmanuel Emenike
Ejike Uzoenyi
Austin Ejide
Michael Babatunde, Michael Uchebo, Uche Nwofor and co.

Now the 2018 World Cup has come and gone. Are there players that we may have seen the last of? My predictions:
Brown Ideye
Odion Ighalo
Elderson Echiejile
And the following may still be in the squad for the next AFCON but not likely to make the next World Cup:
Mikel Obi
Daniel Akpeyi
Ikechukwu Ezenwa
Leon Balogun

Strictly my opinion. You can share yours on the post 2018 World Cup.

Again, very constructive and balanced. I hate bias

tbaba1234:
Umar is faster, more direct and will create more chances.

Tammy has a better control and is a better finisher.

I can't put one over the other right now, it depends on the trajectory of their development.

Don't sleep on Umar Sadiq though, he is a baller.

Lol

safarigirl:
this guy wey English ashawo dem nearly destroy him career, hope say he don go release him sense from Edo witches

Finidi cannot solve that problem as an U17 coach. Few players will be impacted but that does not guarantee anything. Because what we see at the U17 level is just a promise. Our true potentials as a football nation can be seen at the U20 level.

I would rather use Finidi in a larger capacity, of course with the right enabling environment (structures put in place)

tbaba1234:
You need to provide the structures and training down to the grassroots.

Read and comprehend my points fully then respond

tbaba1234:
Winning the under 17 is a good bonus but we also want them to be great professionals. We have won under 17 several times, how many truly world class players have we produced? How many times has Italy or Germany won the under 17 tournament?

We need proper structures to train grassroots coaches to be able to impact proper knowledge. Too many times, our players get used to bad habits that they have to unlearn. First of all, our league teams need professional youth team structures with qualified coaching.