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Humility017:
the match is quite boring....
please who is the guy in number 19 Jersey for Nigeria?

SS9

mumemma:
which superaport dey show am

After complaining about our anthem, i've seen great improvement.. i'm glad
new arrangement.. great!!!!

They have been promoting the match like it's a AFCON qualifier..lol

Slimydude49:
Intimidating crowd.. The Algerian supporters came out in their numbers

Captain Balogun on Mask

I just love the idea of Aina, Nwakaeme, Iwobi, Ogu, Etebo, and Iheanacho all starting.

Lovely West African brothers.. lol
paying them in kind.

lol

Danielnino00:
Very good...South Africans just like their Zambian counterparts have been insulting west Africans too much these days...they should be taught some money lessons

Mane just missed a glorious chance

Well done!

Abusule007:
Nigeria line up for today's game as released by nff on their twitter handle

I love the look on the faces of these SA football pundits.

Aina Makes Full Debut, Iwobi & Ndidi Start As Nigeria Announce Starting XI Vs Algeria
Published: November 10, 2017


Aina Makes Full Debut, Iwobi & Ndidi Start As Nigeria Announce Starting XI Vs AlgeriaSuper Eagles manager Gernot Rohr has announced his starting line-up for Friday evening's World Cup qualifier against Algeria at Stade Mohamed-Hamlaoui, starting from 2030 hours.

Based on the training sessions, Rohr had already decided two days ago to start FC Ifeanyi Ubah goalkeeper Ikechukwu Ezenwa ahead of Daniel Akpeyi and Francis Uzoho, and he's sticking to the original plan.

The German has opted to field a back four with Abdullahi Shehu, William Troost-Ekong, Leon Balogun and Ola Aina all starting, meaning ADO Den Hag youngster Tyronne Ebuehi can only make his competitive debut off the bench if he's considered by the coach.

Oghenekaro Etebo has gotten the nod over Uche Agbo in midfield, while John Ogu and Wilfred Ndidi also start.

Up front, the triumvirate of Alex Iwobi, Anthony Nwakaeme and Kelechi Iheaancho will start the game.

Nigeria Starting XI : Ikechukwu Ezenwa; Ola Aina, Abdullahi Shehu, Leon Balogun, Troost-Ekong; John Ogu, Wilfred Ndidi, Oghenekaro Etebo; Kelechi Iheanacho, Tony Nwakaeme and Alex Iwobi

Ifeanyi Emmanuel

south africa 0-2 Senegal (37 minutes gone)

WCQ RUSSIA 2018:

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South Africa needs to beat Senegal at home AND away to qualify

South Africa 0-1 Senegal (17 minutes gone)

if we want we can start this argument all over again. Okeleji is out of touch on this one.

Magink:
Tammy Abraham snub is a valuable lesson
By Oluwashina Okeleji, Contributor
10 November 2017 | 3:57 am


Tammy Abraham is one of the Europe-born players being courted by the NFF.


The drama around Tammy Abraham over the last fortnight or so has been impossible to miss. The Swansea man has been called up to the England squad on the back of some fine performances in the English Premier League, and that announcement in itself ought to have rested the narrative around Nigeria’s interest in the player.
Except that, to expect that is to misread the Nigerian personality. For all its foibles, its citizens are a proud people, and no one likes to be turned down. Suffice to say that, if Abraham goes on to make a successful international career with the Three Lions, he will be doing it in spite of a generous chunk of negative energy stemming from the country of his ancestry.

Some of that though is to do with the fortunes of those who have chosen to spurn Nigeria over the years. There is even a direct parallel with Gabriel Agbonlahor, whose introduction in the Premier League back in 2007 was more eye-catching than Abraham’s now. Having tied him down, England never had much use for him afterward, and his career promptly diffused into thin air.


Patrick Owomoyela and Sidney Sam with Germany are two other pertinent examples; the usual approach is to immediately cap them once Nigeria begins to sniff around: an old trick, but a very fair one, making them forever inaccessible.

This has fed into some of the gloating and sour grapes that is in play among Nigerians regarding the youngster, and while it is entirely possible that he flunks out like all the others, this is a highly talented footballer with a whole lot of development ahead of him. We cannot begrudge him a chance to pursue what is evidently a dream of his.

He seems genuinely excited at the prospect of representing England, and has been relentless not only in posting pictures and tweets, but in stating that in spite of Nigeria’s best intentions (we were willing to roll out the red carpet, apparently; what that means in concrete terms is not hard to imagine), he never really considered us an option. Obviously, this is a slap on the cheek, but only in the sense that we exposed ourselves to it. The unvarnished truth is that Abraham does not need Nigeria, and Nigeria does not need Abraham.

A fascinating consideration: had he consented to play for Nigeria, would we get the same level of enthusiasm as he is now displaying? That is doubtful. It seems that there was a lot of fanfare for a footballer who was not overly interested to begin with, and this makes a mockery of those who genuinely have an interest in representing the Super Eagles.

To see the President of the NFF, Amaju Pinnick, bend over backward in this fashion, time and again over foreign-born players, can hardly be encouraging for locally-based players, for example. While the national pool should be open to all Nigerians born everywhere, it would be best to single out those who indicate a definite interest, a desire to be a part of the project. It does not mean that every foreign-born Nigerian footballer must play for Nigeria.

Increasingly, it is looking like that is all it takes. The manner in which it is being pursued also leaves a lot to be desired; whatever the motivations, going so hard on Abraham off the back of a single meeting and a photo op was heavy-handed. Arguably, this brash approach has only reaped reward in the case of Ola Aina, and that was helped by the fact the player’s father himself was eager that the then-Chelsea youngster represent Nigeria.

In the cases of Sone Aluko and Leon Balogun, to name two, we have seen how a pre-existing willingness can and does lead to greater commitment to the cause. To them, it was not so much about convincing them to play for Nigeria, as it was presenting them an opportunity to do what they always wanted to.

That really is the biggest lesson of this entire episode. If a player needs to be convinced, then he is not really doing what he wants. Rather than chase shadows, we owe it to ourselves to preserve our pride, and reward those who genuinely desire a chance to pull on our national colours.

That's just it!!

Kakamorufu:
I tell u. We hardly want change. And those who want to bring the change( not buhari own o ). We push them aside.

Corruption is simply not following due process in anything for that matter. It's as simple as that, whether you are hurting someone or not.
When you have a large number of people in society who pay to maneuver their way and sidestep the laid down process, you have disorder. And that's what we have here.
Corruption is dishonesty. A culture where we expect kickbacks while rendering services is a corrupt one. Of course not everyone is like that. But an overwhelming majority are based on my interactions here.
In my personal opinion, even when it's legal, my moral conscience knows when it's still corruption.

SerVik:
Yea some of us actually did. Generalizations such as these are weak and mostly borne out of reluctance to truly see things from the other side of the divide.

Yes, we are mostly corrupt. Anybody denying this is living in fool's paradise, but that doesn't mean we tag everything we do not understand 'corrupt' as it is been done here.

Over the past weeks I've read these corruption charges flying around and while some are truly genuine, others are purely because we do not understand the standpoint of those we are charging.

Guardiola, for instance, sold the best player in Africa for who? A player from freaking La masia, with very little big game experience. Many people just could not grasp their fingers around that decision, but many years later, we are all hailing busquet as one of the most technical DMF of his generation. In Nigeria we would tag that decision as corrupt.

There are many of such instances in football and indeed other aspects of our daily lives. Corruption is deeply ingrained in the fabric of our society, that much everybody agrees. But if you would just take a moment to see things from another man's point of view, you'll realise that some decisions are purely harmless human choices and though some may be wrong, it has nothing to do with corruption.

Exactly the point I had wanted to make. We always shoot down progressive ideas in this country.
We like holding on to our old ways. Never forward thinking.. it's just crazy. It's in our consciousness.
I remember that blue logo. Only to return to see this same old one. I was like, "what!"

Kakamorufu:
haha. Nta logo was changed back then by Murray Bruce. And I must tell u, it was lovely.

Not until Tony iredia came and returned it back to the old logo. �.

We have to wait for something official. They've pretty much been close with their guesses in the past.

Taliban:
Abeg o, has the team list being confirmed?

Besides the ownnigeria list earlier released as we have been warned to take their news with a drum of salt.

Thanks.

Just reminds me of NTA logo. Government things sef tire me.

Modified
More tuba and trumpet? It would need a new arrangement.

Kakamorufu:
sure. I concur. They can improve on the instrumentals sha. More tuba and trumpet

that anthem was NEVER sweet.
To make matters worse, the instrumental dull.

Kakamorufu:
not like it dosent sound sweet, it's more of becoming stale.

Like more spice needs to be added

lol..I was actually listening to the anthem at the beginning of that Zambia game. But football aside.
u sef when u listen to the anthem, e dey sweet you?

neighy:
dont tell me FOOTBALL IS OR ONE of the reason/s

Time & Where (TV, Online) To Watch World Cup 2018 Qualifiers ; Algeria vs Nigeria
November 10, 2017

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The Super Eagles of Nigeria will today play their final World Cup 2018 Qualifiers game against Algeria in Constantine.

Owngoalnigeria.com brings to you, the time and various channels which fans of both teams can use to watch the game live.

Date: Friday, November 10 2017

Time : 20:30 WAT, i.e 8:30 pm (Nigerian Time)

TV – Supersport 3 Africa, Supersport ‎3 Nigeria, Supersport 9.

Online – beIN Sports Connect, FuboTV (US & Canada)

Osas Mahawi

Man City Loanee Nwakali Struggling To Impose Himself In Super Eagles Training
November 9, 2017028

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One player whose invitation to the senior national team of Nigeria ahead of games against Algeria and Argentina ‎has to be on loan Manchester City midfielder Chidiebere Nwakali.

Nwakali who is presently out on loan to Sogndal of Norway was listed by the coach in the list of players for the games, and the player is presently with the team ahead tomorrow’s game against Algeria.

However the midfielder has not really imposed himself in training as he appears to be playing with lot of caution obviously afraid not to make mistakes, which has rob him of what many know him for.

His traditional long range passes and tenacity in tackles are yet to be seen, but in one of their session his shot gave goalkeeper Ikechukwu Ezenwa a lot to worry although the goalkeeper saved the effort.

So far he hasn’t really light up the sessions, but considering this is hid first call up to the senior team, he will definitely get better because he is obviously talented.

Maxwell Pius
--OGN

Thank you.. in so many ways we are corrupt, and it has become normal to us.

kennysville:
Lemme add no 8... you all drive around today with drivers licence. Did any one of you actually go for driving test? Exactly my point..... kwarraption has been institutionalized

Rohr On Absence Of Moses', Ighalo, Onazi, Elderson : We Have No Second Team
Published: November 10, 2017

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Rohr On Absence Of Moses', Ighalo, Onazi, Elderson : We Have No Second TeamGernot Rohr has dismissed suggestions that he will not field his strongest possible line-up against Algeria this evening following the withdrawals of six players from the roster due to injuries.

The German cannot count on the services of Chelsea right wing-back Victor Moses, Monaco loanee Elderson Echiejile, Turkish-based duo Eddy Onazi and Mikel Agu, Moses Simon and Odion Ighalo.

''At this level, we can not speak of a second team. We have injuries, but the players who will replace them are of the same level.,'' Rohr told Le Buteur, shortly after the team's arrival in Constantine.

''By the way, I really believe in them and I'm sure they'll show themselves in the big game.

''There are six (injured players). This will complicate our mission, especially since the Algerian selection will seek to take revenge, but we will try to be ready.

''It's going to be a good match and I hope the best on the field will win.''

Nigeria's final game of the 2018 World Cup qualifiers will begin at 2030 hours at the Stade Mohamed-Hamlaoui, Constantine.

Igho Kingsley

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I think Nigeria needs a new national anthem.

(Photo) Victor Moses Brings Good News As Chelsea Ace Starts Training On Grass
Published: November 10, 2017

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(Photo) Victor Moses Brings Good News As Chelsea Ace Starts Training On Grass Victor Moses is on the road to full recovery, with the Chelsea right wing-back bringing the best news so far regarding his rehabilitation from a hamstring injury.

The number fifteen faced up to one month on the sidelines after sustaining an injury against Crystal Palace on October 14, and his treatment is going exactly as the Blues doctors planned.

Moses took to social media to reassure his fans that his chances of being fit for Chelsea's next competitive game are high.

He posted on Twitter, with a picture of himself and an unnamed Chelsea fitness coach : ''Good to be back training outside �� #CFC''.

Italy international Davide Zappacosta had filled the vacant right wing-back position while Moses was receiving treatment before the third international break of the 2017-2018 season.

The Nigeria star missed games against AS Roma (2), Everton, Watford, Bournemouth and Manchester United.

Igho Kingsley

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NIGERIA VS ZAMBIA Replay on SS4 RIGHT NOW

Nigeria Target Dominic Solanke Set To Get Eleventh-Hour Call-Up To England Senior Team
Published: November 10, 2017

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Nigeria Target Dominic Solanke Set To Get Eleventh-Hour Call-Up To England Senior Team Liverpool striker Dominic Solanke is set to be handed a late call-up to England senior national team ahead of Tuesday night's friendly against Brazil at the National Stadium in London, according to reports.

The Guardian UK, is reporting that Gareth Southgate is set to call up three under-21 forwards for the Brazil friendly, Demarai Gray, Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Dominic Solanke to make up the numbers.

England have been hit by injuries ahead of tonight's glamour game against Germany, with Jordan Henderson, Jack Butland, Gary Cahill, Fabian Delph, Harry Winks, Dele Alli and Harry Kane pulling out of the squad.

It is thought Solanke will join up with the Three Lions upon his return to the England, after representing the U21 team in a European U21 Championship qualifier against Ukraine.

The 20-year-old, who is being monitored by the Nigerian Federation with a view to a call-up to the Super Eagles, could made his England debut two years after he first trained with the senior team.

Chelsea loanee Tammy Abraham is also set to play his first international game for England Men's national team within the next four days.

Igho Kingsley

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Rohr, Obi Mikel Want To Finish 2018 World Cup Qualifying Campaign Unbeaten
Published: November 10, 2017

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Rohr, Obi Mikel Want To Finish 2018 World Cup Qualifying Campaign Unbeaten Nigeria’s Super Eagles go up against the Fennecs of Algeria in Constantine on Friday with a determination to finish the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia qualifying campaign unbeaten.

Technical Adviser Gernot Rohr and Skipper Mikel John Obi said this much on Thursday evening, as the squad welcomed Nigeria’s Ambassador to Algeria, His Excellency Demenongu Agev at the Hotel Novotel in Constantine.

''It is true that a team cannot win all the time, but we will give our very best on Friday,'' said Rohr to thenff.com

''There are some players who have been eager to get opportunity to play and some of them will get the opportunity on Friday, and I am sure they will not disappoint.

“We already have the FIFA World Cup ticket but we have prepared for this match in the same way we prepared for the previous matches in the qualifying series.''

Skipper Mikel Obi, who will win his 80th cap for Nigeria if selected to play at the Stade Mohamed Hamlaoui, said the team is focused on finishing the race without a loss.

''We don’t want to lose any match; we will go to the field looking for a win. Matches between Nigeria and Algeria are always big, and we cannot afford to take things for granted.''

On Thursday evening evening, the Eagles had their only training at the Stade Mohamed Hamlaoui, where Friday’s match will take place, starting at 8.30pm Algeria time.

Ferdinard Mbum

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Don't even start that argument. They are all Nigerians.

forgiveness:
Oga, if you don't know Tega means u no dey watch EPL because the same Tega played there though with limited time. Abi you no see Tega Onomah for Europa two seasons ago?

Point to one AM in our National team better than him and don't stop there, tell me which ST is better than Abraham Tega and which LW better pass Ademola Lookman, huh, before you start to dey yan over hyped English groomed players. I never mention Dominic Solanke oooo. I think you saw how he demonstrated he is a very skilful and confident player with that his solo runs before he took a shot during the match against West ham?

Abeg, comot Mikel Obi for the comparison.


Abi, you mean generally English groomed players are over hyped? Is Dele Alli Over hype? Abi, the English groomed players are over hype because somebody snubbed us for England?

If you think English groomed players are over hyped then list and compare Nigerian and British groomed players side by side, make we see who don produced better players pass.