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SportsRe: The Flying Eagles of Nigeria Thread: Poland 2019 FIFA U-20 World Cup by Joebie: 12:11am On Apr 03, 2018
Aigbogun says Flying Eagles on track after Egypt tests
By admin - March 29, 2018, 9:27 am 325

Coach Paul Aigbogun has said the Flying Eagles are on track after two test matches against their Egyptian counterparts.

The Nigeria U20s drew 0-0 in their first game in Alexandria, while they lost the second game 2-1 on Wednesday.

“We came here (Egypt) to look at the boys we have put together and that we are working with, and to see if we are on the right path. On the evidence of performance by the boys from the two matches, I believe we are,” Aigbogun remarked.

“We also came here to see how they would cope in game situations, and we were not disappointed.”

“Losing narrowly against an Egyptian U20 side that had been in camp for upwards of one year was not a bad performance, but a message to work harder.”

He added: “In friendly matches, it is not the result that matters. We drew our first leg and lost the second 2-1, but I am very happy that not only have we come away with vital lessons, our objectives for the tour have been met.”

AFC Bournemouth midfielder Nathan Nnamdi Ofoborh debuted for the Flying Eagles after he opted to represent Nigeria and not England.

In May, the seven –time African champions will play the winners of the Sierra Leone vs Guinea Bissau preliminary fixture in the first round of the 2019 Africa U20 Cup of Nations qualifiers.

--SCOREnigeria
SportsRe: The Flying Eagles of Nigeria Thread: Poland 2019 FIFA U-20 World Cup by Joebie: 12:02am On Apr 03, 2018
Hence we can only get him for U23 in future if he wishes
Adekanye can switch to Nigeria and play for the Flying Eagles.

tbaba1234:
Ejimadu has been invited by USA under 20
SportsRe: The Flying Eagles of Nigeria Thread: Poland 2019 FIFA U-20 World Cup by Joebie: 11:55pm On Apr 02, 2018
18 OTHER FLYING EAGLES PROSPECTS LISTED BY TRANSFERMARKT WITH OTHER COUNTRIES AS FIRST NATIONALITY

FWD | Noah Okafor Noah Okafor | May 24, 2000 (17) | Switzerland | FC Basel 1893
MID | Simon Sohm | Apr 11, 2001 (16) | Switzerland | FC Zürich U18
FWD | Temiloluwa Ajibola | Jan 17, 2001 (17) | Italy | Parma Under 17
FWD Kelvin Arase | Jan 15, 1999 (19) | Austria | Rapid Vienna
DEF | Emanuel Aiwu | Dec 25, 2000 (17) | Austria | FC Admira Wacker Mödling
FWD | Ikenna Malcolm Ezeala | Jul 22, 2001 (16) | Austria | FC Ingolstadt 04 U17
FWD Precious Philips | May 22, 1999 (18) | Austria | ÖTSU Hallein II
DEF | Sharp Räsänen | Feb 17, 1999 (19) | Finland | Kuopion Palloseura
GK | Philip Ejimadu | Aug 31, 1999 (18) | United States | Nacional Atlético Clube (SP)
DEF | Leslie Dunkwu | Mar 21, 2000 (18) | Netherlands | Roda JC Kerkrade U19
DEF | Marvellous Adedeji | Dec 19, 2001 (16) | Netherlands | sc Heerenveen U17
FWD | Joshua Zirkzee | May 22, 2001 (16) | Netherlands | FC Bayern Munich U17
FWD | Bobby Adekanye | Feb 14, 1999 (19) | Netherlands | Liverpool FC U23
MID | Ethan Erhahon | May 9, 2001 (16) | Scotland | St. Mirren FC U20
FWD | David Dangana | Apr 1, 2000 (18) | Scotland | Aberdeen FC U20
FWD | Jonathan Afolabi | Jan 14, 2000 (18) | Ireland | Southampton FC U18
FWD | Michael Obafemi | Jul 6, 2000 (17) | Ireland | Southampton FC U18
FWD | Shola Ayoola | May 19, 1999 (18) | Ireland | Stoke City U23
SportsRe: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Joebie: 11:25pm On Apr 02, 2018
@bolded.. u wish.. The home based team is officially the team B. I wish it wasn't so
TheGoodJoe:
The team B is not the CHAN Super Eagles but a group of players who are close to be part of the main Super Eagles. Also those dropped who could have made the team. Also most likely those who have a big shot of making the next Olympics team.

SUPER EAGLES B/OLYMPIC MEN TEAMSalisu Yusuf (Head Coach); Imama Amapakabo; Kennedy Boboye; Fidelis Ilechukwu; Alloy Agu (Goalkeepers’ Trainer)

The NFF listed the above as the coaches for the team B although I still have some disagreement with the arrangement.

However, the team should promote competition for the current squad, a room to test likely candidates for the Super Eagles with less risk and also integrating potentials who are distant to the culture of the team.

The Nations Cup qualifiers starts after the World Cup. This should be a chance to prepare those who would challenge for places now.

Players like Alampasu could have been tested during this break.
SportsRe: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Joebie: 11:24pm On Apr 02, 2018
he needs to win the support of big sponsors and save his hard earned money.

soetanoreoluwa:
Maybe kanu need to try out something new.
Maybe that's why he's giving presidential post a shot.
Let him try. He will add it to his CV... He may later find himself in Senate or house of reps.

Exposition I think...
SportsRe: The Flying Eagles of Nigeria Thread: Poland 2019 FIFA U-20 World Cup by Joebie: 11:19pm On Apr 02, 2018
kinda already in our fold.. all we need do is take advantage of the next international break
tbaba1234:
We can easily get Brooklyn Ezeh, Deji Beyreuther and ofcourse Maduka Okoye
SportsRe: The Flying Eagles of Nigeria Thread: Poland 2019 FIFA U-20 World Cup by Joebie: 11:10pm On Apr 02, 2018
16 FLYING EAGLES PROSPECTS LISTED BY TRANSFERMKT WITH GERMANY AS FIRST NATIONALITY -- Rohr's boys

DEF | Deji Beyreuther | Sep 6, 1999 (18) Eintracht Frankfurt
FWD | Bryan Hein | Sep 25, 2001 (16) | Hamburger SV U17
DEF | Brooklyn Ezeh | Jun 23, 2001 (16) | Hamburger SV U17
DEF | Sebastian Alebiosu | Aug 8, 2001 (16) | Eintracht Frankfurt U17
DEF | Folarin Williams | Jul 29, 2001 (16) | VfL Bochum U17
DEF | Kimberly Ezekwem | Jun 19, 2001 (16) | FC Bayern Munich U17
DEF | Alexander Nwokolo | Jan 19, 2001 (17) | MSV Duisburg U17
MID | Ogechika Heil | Nov 27, 2000 (17) | Hamburger SV U19
DEF | Jonas David | Mar 8, 2000 (18) | Hamburger SV U19
MID | Casey Backhaus | Jan 4, 2000 (18) | Rot Weiss Ahlen Jugend - -
FWD | Samuel Abifade | Sep 17, 1999 (18) | Eintracht Braunschweig U19 - -
DEF | David Yakub | Jan 15, 1999 (19) | FC Deisenhofen U19 - -
DEF | Cotrell Ezekwem | May 13, 1999 (18) | TSV 1860 München U19 - -
DEF | Marc Onuoha | May 4, 1999 (18) | VfR Aalen U19 - -
GK | Maduka Okoye | Aug 28, 1999 (18) | Fortuna Düsseldorf U19 - -
FWD | Chinedu Ekene | Jul 9, 1999 (18) | Bayer 04 Leverkusen U19
SportsRe: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Joebie: 10:04pm On Apr 02, 2018
I support that even if it means placing him in the standby list.. that already shows our intent

tbaba1234:
Yes, he trained with the super eagles in london. All we need to do is invite him.
SportsRe: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Joebie: 10:01pm On Apr 02, 2018
Here are his stats for the last 20 Championship matches Ipswich have been involved in

ChrisKels:
Dominic Iorfa hardly makes Ipswich match day squad these days, what happened?

Southgate come and defend ur wonder kid

SportsRe: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Joebie: 9:54pm On Apr 02, 2018
lol.. who even takes ANS team of the week seriously? they have listed league one players in the past.... it's not like they watch the games.

elyte89:
Dis is bro forgiveness "dream" line up,just remove Aaron, replace him with aluko,remove d gk and replace him with aiyenugba.......but unfortunately, it will never happen

Just like u saying,KANU WILL DEFEAT BUHARI IN 2019 grin grin grin
SportsRe: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Joebie: 9:50pm On Apr 02, 2018
I thought he once trained with the SE. These are the kind of quality we want to see especially if you are playing in the Championship.. Over to you komekn

tbaba1234:
The boy needs to be capped because it is just a matter of time before Scotland calls..
SportsRe: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Joebie: 7:38pm On Apr 02, 2018
haha.. he suppose know say Naija no be Liberia

joseph1013:
grin Is he talking about NFF Presidency?
SportsRe: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Joebie:
Firstly, Uduokhai has been clocking minutes match after match -- over 1200 minutes with a goal -- in the German Bundesliga.. That a alone trumps all of Iorfa's achievements in lowly Championship. Iorfa's affiliation to his parent club which is at the moment still a championship club like Ipswich is inconsequential.

There is no double standards here. Uduokhai as it stands is still open to Nigeria. And we are looking his direction because his currents stats is impressive. However, Iorfa declaring for Nigeria is just one thing. The other thing is that he has to play his way into SE minders. He is not one of the best CB or RB in the second tier currently.. He should keep working hard. He is young and he will get his time maybe when he starts to play for Wolves in the EPL (if they eventually get promoted of course )


komekn:
I have asked this question before , never got an answer beyond the usual emotive ramblings birthed from negative dislike.

Is Uduokhai better than Dominic Iorfa and how objectively.

Dominic is a CB and a RB but with a preference for the CB position has won in the past best young player and MOTm when he was at Wolves and played over a 110 games in the Championship. He is still signed to Premiership bound Wolves he is on loan at Ipswich.

Second Question, we seem to be creating a different set of rules for German Nigerian origin players recruitment into the SE particularly considering they have made public statements that they are more interested in waiting for Germany.7
SportsRe: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Joebie: 4:12pm On Apr 02, 2018
grin
elyte89:
Leave boss chriskels alone




Baba no sabi pass to dey put us for pensive mood


"MY INTEL FROM GERMAN BASE SAYS........IN sir Chriskels voice" grin grin
SportsRe: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Joebie: 4:12pm On Apr 02, 2018
David Nwokolor made Rijeka's bench over the weekend

SportsRe: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Joebie: 3:37pm On Apr 02, 2018
FOOTBALL LEGEND KANU TO RUN FOR PRESIDENT OF NIGERIA IN 2019

Football legend Kanu to run for president of Nigeria in 2019
Nkwankwo Kanu
by Austin Ditlhobolo

Monday Apr 02, 2018. 16:00

Nigerian football legend Nwankwo Kanu has been inspired by Liberian icon George Weah’s feat.

The former Arsenal FC and Inter Milan forward has announced he will run for President of Nigeria in 2019.

Weah, who had a very successful football career in Europe, was elected President of Liberia in the 2017 election, defeating the incumbent Vice President Joseph Boakai, and sworn in on 22 January 2018.

“My presence here today is about the future of our country and the happiness of our people,” Kanu said on Goal.

“The last 18 years of leadership has witnessed a decline in all critical sectors of life in Nigeria, plus general insecurity in the land.

“Also, I’ll do all it takes to wrestle corruption which has become blatant and widespread. The rest of the world looks at Nigeria as the home of corruption," Kanu, who also had a successful career in Europe, added.

“If I get your mandate, I promise to do things differently and restore honour and integrity to public service by keeping the best and attracting the best.

"George Weah's victory in Liberia is a pointer that this dream is very realistic with you all on my side."

Kanu, 41, will be hoping to unseat incumbent president Muhammadu Buhari during the Nigerian general elections which will be held in Nigeria on 16 February 2019.

--AF
SportsRe: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Joebie: 3:29pm On Apr 02, 2018
OGN reports that Porto turns down interests from Wolves for Awaziem
SportsRe: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Joebie: 3:19pm On Apr 02, 2018
We don't have a lethal finisher at club level. Let's accept the reality.

komekn:
This lethal striker has scored how many goals in the EPL this seasonhuh
SportsRe: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Joebie: 3:15pm On Apr 02, 2018
The truth is we don't have it.. Is there any Nigerian CF today with current stats that is deadly?
We just hope that our CFs will be deadly at the world cup, whoever we get to choose.

Humility017:
I don't have the stats...because I have never been moved by his play....
I don't hate him mind you....by nigeria ties I should even be more closer to him and ideye...

but let's be sincere...we really need a lethal striker same...way we have been longing for a goal keeper....
SportsRe: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Joebie: 3:11pm On Apr 02, 2018
Firstly, we won't be playing 4-3-3 -- well hopefully
And that game will not be a test game.

Humility017:
I don't mind brother....
just imagine we play the Croatians the way we played the serbians....
that means we are kissing the world cup good bye...right from the first match...Croatian even have a better midfield
SportsRe: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Joebie: 3:10pm On Apr 02, 2018
let's hope he gets 90 minutes in the next game and scores again

EEGA:
A goal in 3mins of his debut says much.
SportsRe: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Joebie: 3:06pm On Apr 02, 2018
u people want Okocha to call of his retirement eh.. I was watching that Yobo exhibition match yesterday..

Modified
Let me add that Ighalo should get at least 50% credit for converting.. it was still a half chance.. but great pass from Mikel

TheSuperNerd:
Chaaaiiiiii.... Not joining the discussion but just picking out the sweet beautiful memory of that pass.... It was absolute class on display by the Odogwu himself. cheesy

I keep saying this. Mikel may not be fast with based on pace but he is super fast based on his quick creative thinking. His Brain neurons and synapses fire off at a speed that make him anticipate the game's flow and this is what makes up for his slow pace.

You just brought back sweet memories of that super pass.... Awwwwwwwwn... Class is permanent indeed.... Me just loving that pass over and over again... smiley
SportsRe: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Joebie: 3:01pm On Apr 02, 2018
"Original role", I like that term.. not "natural position".
Russianruble:
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Coach Who Discovered Shehu Abdullahi Tells Rohr – He Is Better As A Holding Midfielder Than Right Back
April 2, 201806

Coach John Obuh who gave Bursaspor of Turkey and Super Eagles ace Shehu Abdullahi his breakthrough at national level says the 24 year old is better as a defensive midfielder than at right back.

Abdullahi has played most of his senior international career at right back for Nigeria, but at club level he has turned out as a defensive midfielder, and that is the role he is currently playing at his Turkish team.

Obuh who was the first to play the former Kano Pillars teen prospect at right back during his time with the Nigeria U-20 says Abdullahi can do more for Nigeria if ‎played from his original role as a defensive midfielder.

” He came to me as a holding midfielder and was very good in controlling the ball under pressure but he was very fragile and slow in recovery, but very good in passes and long kicks. So I needed such at the right back, hence I converted him”, Obuh told Owngoalnigeria.com in an exclusive chat.

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” I think he can do better in the holding midfield as it is today”, the coach who recently resigned from his role as coach of Kwara United concluded

Shehu will make the 23 man squad barring injuries he is a very important player and would play him as a DMF
SportsRe: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Joebie: 2:57pm On Apr 02, 2018
based on their last utterances, Uduokhai seems the surest bet. However it's still dicey

elyte89:
Leave boss chriskels alone




Baba no sabi pass to dey put us for pensive mood


"MY INTEL FROM GERMAN BASE SAYS........IN sir Chriskels voice" grin grin
SportsRe: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Joebie: 11:29am On Apr 02, 2018
So what's the latest with Akpoguma and Uduokhai? Chriskels
SportsRe: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Joebie: 11:17am On Apr 02, 2018
na 30 man list abi 35?

Modified
My bad.. it's 30

Humility017:
I understand the time is short...though.
but I will want rohr to name at least 4 good CF in his 30 man list...among these guys...2 best among them should be picked.....in respective of their pedigree...we don't care.
provided the best is picked...I believe with that....we may get a good CF...
SportsRe: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Joebie: 11:15am On Apr 02, 2018
we will not lack defenders in future.. hopefully Uduokhai and Akpoguma join in.. Torunarigha go old.. make he wait for Germany.

khunz:
Manchester United's Tosin Kehinde has set his sights on playing for Nigeria and has already made moves to become a Super Eagle.

The 19-year-old, an Under 23 squad player at United, was born in Lagos but raised in the UK and is eligible to play for both Nigeria and England.

"Nigeria has always been a part of me. I was born there. My whole family are Nigerian. I come from a very strong Nigerian background so the influence has always been around me," Kehinde told BBC Sport.
SportsRe: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Joebie: 11:14am On Apr 02, 2018
grin I'd rather go with Awoniyi hahaha.. kayode na run run

Humility017:
better to play kayode upfront than have Ighalo there....Ighalo has failed to utilize the chances he has been having...

kayode is a player that is not just a CF but can also cut in from the wings....
SportsRe: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Joebie: 1:41am On Apr 02, 2018
Somebody give me Ighalo's stats at Udinese.

komekn:
I have watched him several times he is tall but he does fall over very easily. I didnt want to say anything because I have only seen clips.

He is tall but not strong.

I asked why for someone who is supposed to have so much potential why has he not broken into the first team of Roma. A total of 18 career games at the age of 21 is to be honest very poor.

He is not a replacement or even contender for the no.9 in the SE. He has a long way to go.
SportsRe: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Joebie: 7:14pm On Apr 01, 2018
With that Granada form he would have made the train to Russia... Yes it's more psychological I think.

bataderemi:
Yeah, I do realise he has attitude problems. I am hoping he gets better 'pyschologically', if that's a thing. Of course, that won't happen if he doesn't want it and I wasn't even considering him going for the WC/
SportsRe: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Joebie: 7:13pm On Apr 01, 2018
I think his social life took his head in England.. He had some impressive cameos in the EPL.. He would have fared even better...

Loogan:
It's a pity I feel he didn't reach his potential he ought to have although he had a few years at the top level, but he got found out in the EPL
SportsRe: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Joebie: 7:09pm On Apr 01, 2018
yea.. we win some we lose some.. Two players I wish we had -- Dele Alli and David Alaba..

TheSuperNerd:
Yes oooo Sir Joebie. He has featured for Denmark U-21s.... But hey, now we are aware of the lad. May be another interesting midfield prospect to exploit.... *shrugs* #Justsaying

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