₦airaland Forum

You need time to achieve that. Not talent

Meliforme:
You have a point, but we have players with better exposure, we have players that can clog whatever understanding SA players may have among themselves. We can beat SA even in the game of passes.

Our problem has always been player selection and coach tactics.

Let's see if things will be different under Finidi.

Abeg no pass again. We’ve had enough of your pages for now. Until the next season lol

TheGoodJoe:
Just passing by.

Well it’s a good initiative. But I hope they don’t return with mixed feelings. lol

komekn:
Out delta boys when I see na only pidgin ( broken) dem fit speak 🗣️ they cannot speak 🙊 Uhrobo or Isoko.

Meanwhile the boys with Igbo and Yoruba parents a good number can speak 🗣️ Yoruba and Igbo and some have never been to Nigeria.

I was thinking of organising an excursion trip to Nigeria for like 10-20 players of Nigerian origin to Nigeria in the U17 age group who all play for EPL clubs

What do you think ❓

That is SA’s trademark. They’ve been doing this for long with players that have great understanding among themselves. You wan use tiki taka beat Man City. You are not gonna outplay SA in team cohesion and passing. He will need more time and games to do that. Tactically, it’s possible.

Meliforme:
Finidi has shown glimpses of what he can do. I believe he has the potential to not just outplay the South Africans but also to beat them.

I will know if i am right about Finidi, when i see his invitation of a certain kind of players.

If u want make this thread chop many pages mention Jibola or anything that has to do with pep

I no get ur last paragraph

komekn:
I have been to the club gyms training room and dressing rooms of a duplicity of clubs in England predominantly.

And for the clubs that have a lot of black players it's not rovk music 🎶 they are playing but afrobeat and they can dance every dance trend going.

In addition quite a few can speak 🗣️ Yoruba and Igbo however I shame no Uhrobo/ Isoko 🙊 just Warri pidgin.

Na the matter some of us dey talk since for this thread. My nephew is a very talented kid. I make sure to update his Naija jersey regularly. He may play basketball or soccer professionally in future. But will I advise him to dump England. He also has a chance with the US. As much as I want to keep him close to his African roots, patriotism here is clearly split.

humility33:
Here is a perfect example of why we should not blame these kids when they choose England, Germany, Holland, or Spain over Nigeria. 🇳🇬🇩🇪🇳🇱🇪🇸

I remember trying to get Lookman Ademola to play for Nigeria, but to no avail, so I wrote to my friend who is the director of grassroots football and education at the FA, who then arranged my visit to see the England U21’s or U20’s. So I went with an old Naija Jersey [Adidas] for all the players to sign. We had some Naija boys on the squad, i.e., Lookman, Tomori, Abraham, and Ojo, to name a few.

Luckily for me, I bumped into Lookman, who was going for an interview, so I stopped, whispered into his ears; You will play for Nigeria. 🇳🇬✌️

His facial expression conveyed his displeasure with my statement. Despite his initial reluctance, I managed to convince him to take a picture with me as proof. Those familiar with Lookman understand his reserved demeanor, akin to the Olise personality type.

The reason I chose this particular scenario is as follows:

- Lookman believed he had an opportunity to play for the England senior team and was hesitant to commit to Nigeria due to his success at the time.

- Aina's situation was more straightforward. He promptly acknowledged that the England route was unlikely, making my approach with him uncomplicated. His father's trust in the process, along with the influence of his close friend Iwobi, facilitated a successful resolution.

In conclusion, I kindly request that we refrain from criticizing Nigerian descendants who initially decline to play for Nigeria. If you were presented with the chance to represent England, Germany, or the Netherlands, would you unequivocally choose Nigeria, even for your child?

Presently, I am pleased that both players are part of our team. Although there are challenges within the NFF, the platform has provided benefits. The significance of the Nigerian factor cannot be overlooked.

For us,we will continue to push behind the scene, what matters to us is a better Nigerian football development for nigerians home & Diaspora

✍️ David Doherty
Football Administrator
@nigerianyouthfa x @nigeriauksportawards

#teamnigeriauk3 #lookman #aina #mrlulu #naija

In terms of cohesiveness and team chemistry, we are not gonna beat them. This is where some brilliant individual play from big game players are needed. We have to also outwit them tactically as we expect them to do lots of running and dancing around the ball

caprikon:
Broos' SA are a decent ball playing with good chemistry. The definitely have more time to prepare for their games since a good number of them are home based and play together at club level. I expect a more direct tactical approach from Finidi.

On January 18, 2023 he turned 21.

3 WC qualifier appearances, do they count?

Modified
1. It seems this has to be at the tournament proper

Modified 2
He does not qualify based on 3rd screenshot
(See 2c)

zuchyblink:
checks done! The door is closed! He has ruined his international career.

Can you explain the bolded?

I have not taking the time to do my own checks.

zuchyblink:
His last appearance for the German national team was in 2022 against Hungary, and this omission dashes his hopes for competitive participation.

This exclusion opens the door for the Nigeria Football Federation to potentially invite Adeyemi to play for the Super Eagles, given his considerable talent.

Can Karim Play for Nigeria?
Recent discussions have excited Nigerian football fans about the possibility of Karim Adeyemi playing for the Super Eagles.

Although Adeyemi has represented Germany at various youth levels and earned caps for their senior national team, he remains eligible to switch allegiance under specific circumstances.

FIFA’s eligibility criteria allow players to switch national teams if they have played no more than three competitive matches at the senior level before turning 21.

Adeyemi has played four games for Germany, including three World Cup qualifiers and one UEFA Nations League match.

However, these appearances do not fully meet the competitive match threshold, leaving the door open for him to potentially join the Super Eagles

Is this true or false? I like Adeyemi.

Adebayo should be in the list. The boy na beast.

lol u need reliable source for that one? Read the FIFA eligibility rules, and do ur own checks. That’s all.

zuchyblink:
I heard from a reliable source that he is still eligible

Next season we go dey here again after “jibola” get another transfer deal.

charlesemeka85:
Portuguese side, Chaves have filed a disciplinary case against Kelechi Nwakali, who was on his phone on the substitute bench during Chaves home defeat to Famalicao.

The defeat condemned the northern Portuguese side to relegation.

🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️

Won’t put anything past egunje lords

komekn:
He was pushed out of the SE because he failed to settle one bullish coach in NFF.

That settlement required bhe change his agent and use the Bulls agent plus consider moving to Turkey 🦃.

Of course he told him where to go and he not allowed to go any further with the SE.

Sone Aluko hangs his boots. Played few games for SE but was outstanding

Oh no.

Nomyth:
Tijani Babangida involved in a ghastly motor accident killing his younger brother Ibrahim who was a junior international and a gold medalist in Japan 93.

Tijan in stable condition.

Anybody talk say na me be the king of I told you so crew, I go give that moniker better knock. Una no dey read the blue ink?

I never believe OGN finish na Facebook report lol.

opes:
FROM FACEBOOK

"The team is intact...

The news that first team members of Golden Eaglets failed MRI test is not correct. The team is intact.

Abuja football fans that have been watching the training sessions of the team and their friendly games can attest to this.

Please if you live in Abuja, feel free to come and watch the Eaglets train at the FIFA Goal Project, Abuja stadium. You can find out.

The MRI test conducted by the NFF found few players on grade 5 and these players are out.

Grades 1 - 5 are pass grades, but the policy of NFF is that players on grade 5 will not be taken to the competition venue because they may fall into grade 6 when CAF conduct their own MRI test, due to the fact that the borderline between grade 5 and 6 is very little.

In order to avoid that risk, the NFF insists that only players from grade 1 - 4 will represent Nigeria at the International tournament.

Please, feel free to VERIFY.

The team played another friendly game today and defeated Turbo touch academy 2-0.

The 30 -man list will be made known before the team leaves Nigeria next week.


Source: Totori Master

I don’t know why we keep fueling this Amuneke talk. It’s just like worrying about Peter Obi when he is not the president.

Let’s focus on Finidi and the qualifiers. His performance will speak.

Amedino99:
somehow the FIFA committee knowledge couldn't help him out while coaching in Egypt, Kenya and Sudan but apparently the players in the super eagles are the only one that can implement his ideas.

Na the coach dey decide pecking order. It’s our position to point out flaws (if any) in the order.

humility33:
Burn that your appraisal

Lookman currently is ahead of Kelechi in the pecking order even Boniface as far as the super eagles is concerned

I have opined that whoever coaches us will need to have the magic wand for us to qualify. There are valid concerns surrounding Finidi, but if Amuneke had been appointed and he fails it will not help his case in future. Let Amuneke start on a clean slate. Finidi has no excuse. He’s been with this team. We’ve seen Rohr and Peseiro also huff and puff during friendlies. So let’s also cut Finidi a slack. My greatest fear is his man management.

TheSuperNerd:
Be honest, how do you feel about this appointment? We have seen him in the two friendlies but how do you feel about this?

Amuneke should not assist. He got the hammer when Eguavoen failed to qualify us. Amuneke should start on a clean slate as the main man. I would go for Nsien to assist Finidi.

jihday:
UPDATE:

According to my source, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) have shortlisted three names as a potential assistant(s) to Finidi George;

* Emmanuel Amunike.

* Daniel Amokachi.

* Michael Nsien.

As seen on Twitter

Well the Sports ministry may have a bigger say then. But like some have said, Amuneke should get active because I believe he will still get the job someday.

viccy12:
Honestly, I wanted Amunike and if Finidi fails they will return to these mediocre foreign coach and Amunike will not be considered.

That was implied. But good highlighting it.

TheSuperNerd:
Finidi and the NFF will both get the hammer. Not just the NFF. None will be spared if we fail so we better not fail.

I agree with that. And I believe he will get the job someday proving he merits it.

AndSunGorilla:
Amuneke should try and get a job even if it's on the local scene as Finidi has done. His results will make a more compelling case as it did for Keshi.

If Finidi qualifies us, he should continue.

I NFF fails they can’t blame anyone of sabotage. Finidi is their choice. And they had a free hand to appoint any foreign coach as long as they could pay the coach

lbrichman2:
All your submissions notwithstanding, we are already in a precarious situation as far as the world cup qualifiers are concerned
We would need nothing short of a miracle to qualify..

I think Finidi's appointment is more of a stop gap
If he fails to qualify us for the mundial, he would probably be sacked
Some persons mentioned sabotage and this whole situation looks and smells like sabotage, except the miraculous happens

I don't even think qualifying us for the world cup would keep him on the job
They may still bring in a foreign coach that has been their utmost dream ever since ..

Finidi to me is a better choice playing safe. He’s been longer with the team. So has no excuse to fail. Let Amuneke prove himself from a clean slate when he gets the job someday.

Same here too over two friendlies. Giving me Jpes vibes friendly-results wise. Let’s see what he will do in his first competitive tie.

viccy12:
I have no confidence in Finidi but I hope he proves me wrong

Good riddance until Sadiq can prove himself, but Finidi must sit up and respect the likes of Lookman. Play the best players.

ChrisKels:
E dun be for Sadiq Umar

No be laugh matter. If Finidi fails NFF will take the hammer. This is not about Amuneke because Amuneke will ge the job someday. Let’s hope we qualify.

charlesemeka85:
so with the lobbying and protest Amuneke to still get the job?

Baba should go and contest for house of rep cus he seem more like our politicians than coach 🤣🤣🤣

Haha. Other nations do a proper analysis of a coach before they go for him.

No serious nation will rate Jpes highly.

ChrisKels:
Who wan give am job with that rubbish he displayed in Ivory Coast?

Oliseh said this at the onset.

The problem is most Nigerians only notice there is problem when they are suffering the consequences of a problem that has been there. Problem problem problem

TheGoodJoe:
I just feel it is unprofessional and insulting to make people waste their time applying for the job, while sticking with the person on the job. I hope it never repeats itself.