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Mavo!!

komekn:
I am first generation born in the UK both my parents are undiluted Isoko / Urhobo Delta state.

But do you know the sickening and perverse thing is that it's much easier for me to contest election here and win.

I will not have to swear a blood oath of allegiance killing some goats and cows in the process. I will not have to pay homage to all the chiefs in my locality with Ghana must go bag, etc, etc

You are as good as ur last game. Any lover of SE will hope that he can bring that performance against Barca to SE. that’s what we need against big big World Cup opponents.

mazimee:
Etebo against Argeria was climbing Argerian player's back like palm tree. He was below average doing the qualifiers

It seemed Etebo was given a free role against Barca. Something Moses does for SE.
The dude has shown massive improvement based on the clips I saw. I can’t say he will start for us, but barring injury, he’s got his name and number already printed in that new beautiful SE kit.

TheSuperNerd:
Hey guys plsss come on... Give Etebo a break aiit... We know his recent games in the GWG was nothing close to spectacular but don't forget how good he came against Algeria in Uyo. Please.

Etebo's problem is that he is a Jack of all trades and master of just 2 (CDM/box2box and LM). In other roles, we only get to see a below average Etebo who may make some of us ask what the f**k he is doing wearing our national team jersey.

Etebo is a special talent aiit... A lad with 8 lungs (Sir Terzurum5 think I said 10... Well maybe it is 10 afterall)... Onazi got 4 lungs... Ndidi got 7... Lol... Fact is Etebo is a true life power force and a super bull. Buuuuuuuutttttttt.....

But the thing is this.... WE GOT TO FIND THE BEST WAY TO PLAY ETEBO IN THE SUPER EAGLES... AND THAT I THINK WE HAVE FOUND ALREADY. Dude is more of an LM (Olympic games experience) and a CDM (his most effective role in the Super Eagles so far).
His experiment in the AM role was a failure. He doesn't have the creativity for the role. He is limited there.


In the LM/LW role (which he also featured in for Feirense in Portugal), we have options in Iwobi and co... So that leaves him with the CDM role(s) as a CM as part of a double pivot or as a box-to-box MF.




So plsss guys and ladies, cut Etebo some slack and understand that his playing in LA liga is actually an added advantage for our team if he makes the plane to Russia. I use "IF" coz I maintain for now that only Mikel, Ndidi and Onazi are sure bets for Russia in the midfield dept. The other 2-3 slots are still up for grabs among the likes of John Ogu, Etebo, Mikel Agu, Joel Obi and who again?

We hope Rohr limits Etebo to the C/DM role and make the best of him there as his boundless Kryptonian energy and endurance levels will be well channelled into our midfield as a solid back-up option to the undisputed starters. The LM/LW role is occupied. No space for him there in a 4-2-3-1 or even in a 4-4-2.

So that's it. Etebo is in with a shout to Russia based on his strong performances in LA liga but let the friendlies do the most talking.

Like a lady here wisely put it... Your club performances may get you invites but it is your performances in the GWG that earns you a shirt in the team in the long run


SO FREE ETEBO... He is doing well and we hope he brings that to the Eagles when given the chance to play again in the friendlies to convince us further of his relevance to the team. Thank you.

Sadiq is sick!!

tbaba1234:
Sadiq Umar just turned 21 years, still under 23.... He was 19 when he played the olympics. There is little doubt about his age, he is genuinely a small boy.

I think he had a great tournament and will get better. Ofcourse, he missed chances.

I rate him higher than Awoniyi and Okonkwo. We will see why..

Looks realistic

MetalJigsaw:
This is my prefared World Cup list. And I'm sure that the actual one that will be released by Rohr won't be very defferent from it.

GOALKEEPERS: (in no particular order because its the only department that is very much up for ravish by any personnel. About Akpeyi, I still believe he will make the cut but not as first choice because of his exploits at club level. And he will likely get over his psychological issues and lack roof confidence wearing the green jersey)
Ezenwa, Uzoho, Akpeyi.


DEFENDERS: Ekong. Balogun. Awaziem. Shehu. Aina. Idowu. Omeruo. Ebuehi


MIDFIELDERs: Mikel. Ogu. Ndidi. Etebo. Onazi. Joel


FORWARDS: Iheanacho. Moses. Ighalo. S.Moses. Iwobi. Musa

I totally unassumed Joel Obi's injury concerns which earned him the inclusion, with his undisputed quality and how much potency that he brings to our midfield.


Onyekuru Is another talent worth mentioning but his present injury issue which could affect his impressive form and jeopardize his World Cup chances, coupled with his inability to impress Rohr when he was called upon ruled him out for me.

na for people when dey stay Lag abi?

Jarus:
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Olanare starts for Amkar. Idowu and Ogude in bench

possibly

Icon4s:
Kayode is likely to make the friendlies list.

we get some game time for sure.. I hope he scores..

forgiveness:
Yee... Pa!

He can play anywhere in the attack .

Sir Icons4s

please follow me let's analyze this together.

“The games against Poland and Serbia is a big chance for the new players to show they have what it takes to play for us. As you know the next game will be in May so now is time for everyone who want to go to Russia to prove their quality.

1. He will consider some new players in the March 28 man list. And they will have to shine to start making a case to make the final 23 man list. There is no more time for second chances.
2. "As you know the next game will be in May" suggests Rohr MAY not be impressed by any last minute show (May being close to the world cup)

“The two games are also important for us because the last time we played together was in November against Argentina. So, it will be an opportunity to work together again before the World Cup.

1. The March friendlies is important to assess the new players, and ALSO also to get the familiar names to gel again since they haven't played together for a while.

“In May, we will release another 30-man list for the other friendly games from which we will draw the final list for the World Cup,”

1. Putting all the points together, the 30 man list is the usual FIFA requirement. I have already covered the point that even if a new player is invited for the March friendlies and he fails to impress, he may still make the 30 man cut but any last minute show may not do him much good.
So what is the point? Rohr is sticking to the familiar names unless a new name starts making a strong case this month. Reason, I THINK he is looking at the overall chemistry of the team. He probably wants all his players to have played and trained together for quite a number of games.

Modified

Well I was overanalyzing.. he said everyone must show they want to go to Russia this March.
That's not only applicable to the new players.. but either way. I think most of my points are still valid.. Any late show will likely not earn the new players a ticket to Russia.

Icon4s:
Hahaha, na so o. The kine things pessin dey see on this thread.

Yeah March 7th is the date.

But I must also point out that for players not invited for the March friendlies there is still hope for them. Some players may still break in.

The final camping list is the one that most determines who and who stands a chance and not this march list.

Yes Ajagun can. And also hope he does. I dont have anything against any player. Only made a case for Azubuike who has been doing his thing in the Super Lig. And I love his style of style of play.

forgiveness:
2022 World cup far and anything can happen before then.


Better players could spring up before then.

Ajagun can still make Qatar 2022. His age is still within the range but as I said, better players could spring up before then.

Na who know Ebuehi, Iwobi, Ndidi, Iheanacho, etc for 2014?

Was Kayode invited for March friendlies? Truly I tell you today, it will be very hard (not impossible) for any player not invited for this month’s friendlies to make it to Russia. I’m speaking from analyzing Rohr’s recent statements.

Modified.
Ighalo got lucky. The Cameroon tie made Rohr look his way. And he grabbed his chance

ChrisKels:
Though I believe the world cup ship in our attacking position has long sailed, if Larry manages to Crack Shaktar's line up to become a starter while backing it up with some goals, then, I would suggest the ship re-anchors for him to get aboard.

I'm not sold on Ighalo. A player who converts only one out of twenty chances will never get my backing.

I’m saying Azubuike has a bright chance of getting into SE before Qatar.

If u want to make a case for Ajagun and Raheem now. Go on make we hear.

forgiveness:
Which future?

Future is now.

You can not use that to push aside a better player because of age.

Football players Lifespan is 10 years. Even with one year left a player can win you laurels.

Mikel also in action

Kayode’s competition at Shakhtar

Modified
Well, actually the first and the last.

Ahmed Musa and Omeruo now in action for their respective sides.

Azubuiike is the future.

Y u come dey dream along?

forgiveness:
Why you come dey dream?

Instagram source below

asha80:
any link on that?(not doubting it anyway)

Maybe because he has been active. I would take Aiyenugba over Akpeyi

Mujtahida:
You know how this things are. Once a person says 'I feel' or 'I think' it might be right or wrong. I just had a hunch ooo. I just wonder why Rohr continues to invite him. Nwakaeme has been dropped (yes, looks very much so) but why has Akpeyi always been invited?

We don enter big soup be that if e happen.

Mujtahida:
Na wa for you oooo. I only said 'I feel Akpeyi might just be made number one'. From this simple statement you have interpreted it as me approving of Akpeyi. Na wa oo

None of them will smell Russia. I no wan waste my power for unnecessary argument this morning.

Modified
To other news, omeruo invited for March friendlies.

forgiveness:
Is Azubuike an AMF? Is he better than Raheem Lawal and Abdul Ajagun?

Shaky legs..

tbaba1234:
Akpeyi blunder for the second goal...


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VHHs5Q6omIw

Yea, misleading headline.

tbaba1234:
This is a rubbish article..

Ikeme will be doing the Kickoff in the friendly against England. It does not mean, he is back in the team.

A better report

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England vs Nigeria: Ikeme set for Wembley showdown
SUPER EAGLES By: Ayodeji Tunde
28/02/2018


Some cheering news has been shared concerning recuperating erstwhile Super Eagles first choice goalkeeper, Carl Ikeme.
The Super Eagles Coach Gernot Rohr has given his words that Ikeme will play a part in the England vs Nigeria friendly billed to take place at the Wembley Stadium on June 2, 2018.
The Franco-German tactician in an interview with the BBC hinted that Ikeme will be given the honour to take the ceremonial kickoff of the much-anticipated friendly between the Three Lions and the Super Eagles which will be taking place few days before the 2018 World Cup kicks off in Russia.


Rohr further confirmed that he has been in touch with Ikeme and he is happy with the progress made so far by the shot-stopper though he was clear that the 31-year old cannot make the final shortlist for the Mundial proper.
"He (Ikeme) is doing better and better but it will be very short time for him to make it to the World Cup but he will be with us... he will be invited to do the kickoff of our friendly in Wembley". Rohr said
The England, Nigeria match will be only the third between both countries at senior level.
It will serve as the Super Eagles’ final preparatory game for the FIFA World Cup finals in Russia, with their first match against Croatia in Kaliningrad coming exactly two weeks after.

—FCN

Rohr Confirms – Carl Ikeme Back In Super Eagles Fold For World Cup Friendly Against England

March 2, 2018019

The goalkeepers crisis rocking the senior national team of Nigeria became an issue of concern to many Nigerians after first choice goalkeeper Carl Ikeme was diagnosed with Leukaemia.

Ikeme’s unfortunate diagnosis left the Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr with few options in the goalkeeping department, and after using Daniel Akpeyi for a while. Ikechukwu Ezenwa is now the first choice shot stopper of the team.

Ezenwa upstaged the Chippa United safe hands after injury ruled him out of Nigeria’s back to back World Cup 2018 Qualifiers tie against Cameroon in Uyo and Yaounde respectively.

Despite the performances of the duo Nigerians are still skeptical of their abilities, with many clamouring for Deportivo La Coruna B goalkeeper Francis Odinaka Uzoho to man the post at the World Cup.

Uzoho won the heart of many Nigerians with an impressive 45 minutes display in the Eagles 4-2 win over Argentina in a friendly game last year after his breakthrough at the LaLiga ‎, where he made three first team appearances.

Speaking in a BBC World Service programme monitored by Owngoalnigeria.com, Rohr confirmed that Ikeme will take the traditional kick off before Nigeria’s final World Cup 2018 friendly game against England.

It means he will once again be back in the Eagles fold for the first time since he was diagnosed with Leukaemia just before the start of pre season training at English Championship side Wolverhampton Wanderers.

Michael James

—OGN

Shakhtar is a decent side

Famocious:
Kayode Olanrewaju just completed a loan move to Ukrainian side, Shakhtar Donetsk to the end of the season..

OFFICIAL: Shakhtar Donetsk have completed the signing of Olarenwaju "Larry" Kayode (24) from Manchester City on loan until the end of the season with an option to buy. https:///5NeKWiGhVK

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bengine:
But he can't dictate the pace of the game..he is just a CM...he doesn't have the trickery for that amf...

Yes. I’m only going by his attributes. That’s where coaches look at before they try out players in other positions.

Kog45:
Yes good baller but i thought he is a DM

That’s why I want Okechukwu Azubuike. A good ball holder and passer as well.

I will pick him over Agu.

bengine:
With all this midfielders we have, its only Mikel that can truly play amf well and dictate the pace of the game..what about if mikel gets injured in the tournament..then we loose our ability to control any game..

The Nest of champions will host SE. that’s now our official home stadium.

TheSuperNerd:
Ogbemudia Stadium to Host Super Eagles again
By Duro Ikhazuagbe

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The main-bowl of the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City is to be overhauled and returned to natural grass surface from its current artificial astro-turf state. When completed, the Nigerian senior national team will return to Benin City to play home games there.

Ogbe Stadium as the facility was previously known until it was named after the two-time governor of old Bendel State, Dr Samuel Osaigbovo Ogbemudia who built it in 1973, is to be re-grassed as part of the sports reforms embarked upon by the Godwin Obaseki administration in the state.

Speaking during the rebranding of Bendel Insurance FC in Benin city during the week, Deputy Governor of Edo State, Rt Hon. Philip Shaibu, explained that they have since discovered that the artificial turf was not really desirable for good football in this part of the world due to the climate here.

“When next people who are here (at the rebranding ceremony) come to watch a game at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, you will see a brand new stadium that is comparable to international standards,” observed the deputy governor who regularly trains with Bendel Insurance at the facility.

He admitted that given that when the pitch returns to natural grass, “fans are going to notice a difference in the quality of play of the Benin Arsenal.”

President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Amaju Pinnick, who was a guest at the rebranding ceremony was excited with the move by the Edo State government to return the famous ground to same natural grass as the Uyo stadium where Eagles currently play their home matches.

He pledged a return of the senior national team to the facility if the handlers of the Super Eagles are satisfied with the job done there.

“His Excellency, Governor Godwin Obaseki, contributed hugely, while I was running for the Confederation of African Football positions, he has also been in the forefront of hosting all our women national teams in this our great city and what can we reward him with than to bring back the Super Eagles to their original home in Benin City,” observed the NFF chief.

He recalled that at a point in the history of the Super Eagles, eight regular players of the senior national team were from the old Bendel State, consisting of Edo and Delta.

Pinnick thanked the governor and his deputy for bringing back the nostalgia of the days when the Ogbemudia Stadium was filled to capacity before 12 noon, any time Bendel Insurance had home matches. “I believe such era will return with the move to rebrand the team that has started now.”

The NFF president agreed that the future of club football in the country was to be private sector driven as envisioned by Gov Obaseki.


Source: http://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2018/03/02/ogbemudia-stadium-to-host-super-eagles-again/

Russia 2018 WC Countdown: 103 days 23 hours 16mins to go

I doff my hat for you

Kog45:
Good i think this is US 94 midfielders,now let us compared to WC bound 2018.

1.Okocha vs Mikel

Okocha 94 was not better than Mikel 2018.Mikel of 2018 is ahead of Okocha 94 based on experience

2.Oliseh vs Ndidi.

We have a better Ndidi than Oliseh of US 94 playing for Leige.Ndidi is going to WC as a solid player who is fast growing as one of the best.

3.Mutiu vs Onazi

Mutiu was not a regular at US 94 even behind young Okocha who even sat out in group matches at US 94 for Siasia,so i will not compared him with regular Onazi.

4.Oliha vs Ogu

Oliha and Ogu,well difficult to compare cos both are not regular but if we want to based it on Ogu last performance in GWG then Ogu have my nod.

Note I based it on US 94 vs 2018.