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at least OGN don't be on ANS like that.

ANS always watching OGN's every move lol

tbaba1234:
OGN deserves it at the moment. They are just making up stories that backfire.

ANS also make up stories though.

Eagles Training: Deportivo La Coruna Goalkeeper Uzoho Impresses In Shooting Drills
November 8, 2017019

As part of our build up to the dead rubber World Cup 2018 Qualifiers tie between Nigeria and Algeria, Owngoalnigeria.com contact in Morocco witnessed the Eagles training session.

The goalkeepers of the team had a shooting session which was handled by the goalkeeper trainers Alloy Agu and Enrico Pionetti, with goalkeeper Francis Odinaka Uzoho and Ikechukwu Ezenwa taking part.

During the drills newly invited Deportivo La Coruna shot stopper Uzoho impressed with his long reach especially in diving to make saves, as his impressive height ensure he hardly misses when he dives.

Standing at an impressive height of over six feet tall, Uzoho wasn’t as assured in terms of grip like Ikechukwu Ezenwa who is the number one goalkeeper of the team.

However, Uzoho put up a good performance in training during the morning session, and he will be hoping for more of the same in the second session which will take place later this evening.

Goalkeeper Daniel Akpeyi has joined up with the rest of the team, hence they will be three goalkeepers in the team for the session which will focus more on tactical issues ahead of Friday’s game.

Maxwell Pius

NIce!!!!

jotey:
Camp

Can someone tell ANS to leave OGN alone? hahaha


Wydad Star Chisom On Rumored Call-Up : There's No Nigerian GK Playing In Morocco
Published: November 08, 2017
Wydad Star Chisom On Rumored Call-Up : There's No Nigerian GK Playing In MoroccoWydad Casablanca striker Chisom Chikatara has reacted to rumours suggesting that an 'unnamed' Moroccan-based goalkeeper has been handed a late call-up to the Super Eagles for their upcoming World Cup qualifier against Algeria.

The former Abia Warriors sensation has quickly dismissed the bogus report, saying that there are only three Nigerian players based in Morocco.

''There is no Nigerian goalkeeper playing in Morocco, there are only three of us in Morocco, Tony Edjomariegwe, Popoola Sodiq and myself,'' a bemused Chikatara told allnigeriasoccer.com.

Questioned over his thoughts on the upcoming game against Algeria, Chikatara answered : ''It is very cold in Algeria now, they should keep the ball.

''The Super Eagles have nothing to lose though, I am hoping that Nigeria will still win.''

No uninvited goalkeeper was sighted in the training picture uploaded by the Nigeria Football Federation on the social networks, where goalkeeper coaches Alloy Agu and Enrico Pionetti took Ikechukwu Ezenwa and Francis Uzoho through an intensive session on Wednesday morning.

Chippa United netminder Daniel Akpeyi is already in Rabat and will train with his international teammates in their second workout today.

Oga that was a question for you. I'm aware of the academies in this country. so does that now translate to having an organized league?
my friend the question really was can you mention top 5 U17 players domestically. I can sit here on my computer and name players abroad by just researching online. Why? because there is an organized league there. can you name the top 5 academy players in Nigeria?
I hope you get my point now.
Stop making a whole different arguement

goldfish80:
I stopped reading when I read the lines (if asked to scout for talents I will grow grey hairs)
Maybe you don't know, the likes of Emmanuel Babayaro and various agents from South America and Europe are making a fortune by scouting for talents and exporting them to Europe and Asia.

If Emmanuel Babayaro had this same mindset like you do, he will probably be on nairaland front page begging for money to pay for his medical bills.

So you think Kanu Nwankwo will be willing to fund a football academy if he thinks there's a dearth of talents in Owerri?

I want you to understand something very clearly, in every street in Nigeria, you will find atleast one exceptionally gifted player.

If you're looking for already made players in Nigeria, I'm sorry, you won't find them. But if you're looking for talents or potentials them full brekete.

People call systems "rolling carpet"
Do the Americans etc roll carpets for talented Nigerians to go over there and improve their skill/knowlege so they can add to that economy?
Did the Greek Basketball Association roll carpets to capture players in diaspora (referring to those Nigerian-decent basketballers in the US)?

My friend, your suggestion is not a suggestion. It is known. It seen by all. Fine, it's okay to copy and paste, but you and I know that it is a pipe dream. Everyone knows that we need a well structured league in Nigeria. But my position is having a system for players in diaspora to identify with us early does not scuttle our development plans, should we have one. Apples and Oranges. We don't even have one in the first place. Will we ever get it right here?
If we have to wait for utterances of 19 year olds to be reminded that we need to develop our own, then we are not true to ourselves. In fact, we are not serious. The consciousness to develop things in Nigeria for Nigerians should be ever-present to start with.
Are we babies. Nigeria is 57 years and we have to be reminded to develop our own thing? The 20 year old boy is just making choices and living his own life. PLEASE

goldfish80:
Let em use an analogy to correct your first paragraph.
If an Aba tailor made a caftan for a client in USA and that same client wore the caftan back to Nigeria. Will you say that caftan was made in USA?

We aren't importing players, rather we are exporting players when these players come back and play for us, we are not importing them so to speak.

I know the reason why alot of people freak out when I talk about home grown is because of the fear that they may not get to see Nigerian players in Epl and Champions league because they will all be playing in the NPFL (anyone who says otherwise is lying to himself... Lol)

Look, that idea is very far from what I'm proposing.

When I talk about home grown, I am talking about a proper development channel where talented kids are captured and nurtured. Like we have special science schools, grammar schools, technical colleges and other specialized schools. We could also have football or sports schools.
They are currently doing this in India(I got to know about this when I handled a project for an Indian guy). In the near future India will be a force to reckon with at the Olympics like China and USA.

If we can have this sort of programme running in the country and a solid league system which will absorb these players. The result will be an unprecedented number of Nigerian Sports men going directly from Nigeria to top football clubs in the world.

There won't be a need to roll red carpets for anyone again. The reverse will be the case.

It is very cowardly and lazy to set up shop in Europe and hunt for Nigerian born individuals to roll red carpets when we have millions of untapped talents back home.

lol.. then we should act likewise. Because if we want to call what Tammy said an embarrassment, I will have to seek the truth. I want to see the bottom of it all. Else, don't throw around curses like uncivilized people.

SerVik:
The deed has been done, mistakes have been made, lessons have been learnt. Time to move on, use the experience of this loss in our subsequent dealings.

We all make mistakes and pinick's was relying somewhat overly on his relationship with Mr. Abraham, and going ahead of himself to announce a switch when was not yet formal.

But Tammy has made his choice and we should respect that. I see no reason why the NFF should be sniffing around the Internet, waiting for Tammy to make a statement so they can refute. It is not worth it.

Thank you!

Mujtahida:
Our hypocrisy and ungraciousness is disgusting. Imagine the barrage of foul words hurled at Tammy. To get a picture of the wickedness in our hearts just imagine if we were England and Iwobi ditched us. Chai, he'd be dead by now. The men would have gone to burn down his house, chase him away from his club and drive him out of the country, the women would line the streets and murder him with invectives.
But Iwobi ditched England for Nigeria. Yet he lives in London, moves around freely, plays in an elite football club. Contrast it with the empty, puerile wailings and cursings frothing from the mouths of our people 'Tammy has disgraced Nigeria ooo, God punish him papa' yadayada yadayada. I just dey laugh. We no gat no clue wetin be disgrace.

Are the English saints? No! If he had chosen Nigeria the British press would surely decry their loss but I doubt if they get so gross and start cursing the young man and his lineage. No matter how wicked they are the fact is Iwobi and Ola Aina are still enjoying a good life in the UK notwithstanding their switch.

Tammy go and succeed jare. Roar like a Lion. The roaring of the Lions will never prevent the soaring of the Eagles. Let me convert an Igbo proverb for my use :let the Lion perch, let the Eagle also perch, the one that says taaaa to the other, let his paw or wings break.

Have anyone asked Amaju Pinnick to come clear about what really happened?
I read an article not too long ago at goal.com. It insinuated Pinnick should not be trusted.
Okay let's also act matured. Was Pinnick, saying he knows what to do etc and all the noise he made about getting Tammy a sign of maturity? How about we act in a mature manner and ignore the small talk of the 19 year old? Anyone under 20 here?

SerVik:
And why would the NFF do that? The boy is at liberty to say whatever he wishes, but a country's football Federation should not be reduced to exchanging words with a 19yr old foreign national in the media. At least not for something as petty as whether or not the Red carpet was rolled.

I talked about this same science many pages back, and I was laughed at. You are a great person/lawyer. In fact I like people who love to learn.

Mujtahida:
I took time out to read a little bit about tactical football and I was left scratching my heads. I was way out of my depths with what I read not from Coaches and technical directors oo but just bloggers and tactical aficionados. I guess if it were coaches say Mourinho or Pep, it would just be pure mathematics to me.

Football is deeper, deeper than what we see on the pitch. If we think that football is kicking the ball, dribbling, scoring goals we are mistaken. It has gone far beyond that. Football has become(regrettably to me oo) too scientific, too tactical. So much so that when our players leave Nigeria they'd have to unlearn so many things and learn anew the sciences that underpins modern football. I believe this is what is happening to Osimhen.

Is the science beyond our grasp of our local leagues? No but we simply do not have the facilities, the structure and frame to currently succeed at a high level. When are we going to have those facilities? We would have them when we have good, well equipped hospitals, good roads, constant electricity supply, clean, eco friendly cities, good schools. Our football will sink or rise with other aspects of our national life because our football is no more important than other sectors of our national life. So anybody saying we need good structures, good leagues for the sake of only our football should get realistic, go deeper and call for the total development of the Nigerian society.

I had said I would break it down. What you should have done was ask me questions as regards the area you are not clear. because this your response is actually a scatter gun approach.
I never said we should go scouting them in their schools. And in having a system there should already be a structured league. Have I said anything contrary to that. We have a system were if I as you or safarigirl to name the top 5 Nigerian under 17 talents playing domestically, we simply cant. But we always do is wait for validation from oyibos. fourfourtwo is currently compiling a list of top 100 teens, and I have already counted Tomori, and Ejaria in that list. We can't do the same here because were are not even organized in the home front. yet someone is saying we have talents in Nigeria. If I ask you to fish them out won't you grow gray hairs.
Now, back to the system I was proposing, I had said in their "early teens" (as regards those in diaspora). How do we do that? so what you do is ask what i meant before you shoot down the idea.
Let me ask you. Do we have a diaspora bill? The last time I heard it was passing through reading in the senate or whatever. Will it see the light of day? My friend through our embassies abroad, there should be a special unit. There should be arrangement on ground so that parents of these kids can tap into it early. The laws should be there. The process should be there. And the information should be readily available.
I have more to say. But I'm waiting for you to do the right thing. Which is ask before you start shooting your machine gun.

goldfish80:
How feasible are these solution of yours? From what I've read so far, you're proffering a scatter gun approach not a well structured plan.

How do you identify a really good player? Is it when such an individual is playing in his father's garage? You can only identify a good player if he's playing organised football!

What is organised football? Organised football is a league structured football.

Now, the exceptional players have already started playing for their adopted countries before they sign their first professional contracts.

I ask, do you want the Nff go hunting in London high schools to scout for Nigerians who have soccer potentials? This is the only way you can beat their adopted countries from getting them first.

This is not a solution. I haven't heard about any country in the world whose standard practice is to scout for players with this begging approach. Are we that desperate? Are these guys worth all the headache? How many championships have they won for their adopted countries?

Scouting for talents abroad is not the solution to the problem of Nigerian football. Brazil have the highest number of players playing for other countries, yet they still manage to be a force in football and always make the world cup finals.

For every Diego Costa or Thiago Motta they have tens of worthy replacements. This is the position I would like Nigeria to attain, not going cap in hands to beg small boys to come play for us.

Onyekuru, and Iwobi's chance in the absence of Simon and Moses

terzurum5:
AF Nigeria 2018 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers - Africa Nigeria
PLAYER SPOTLIGHT: Victor Moses - Nigerian's absence opens door for others to shine

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Victor Moses of Nigeria and Chisamba Lungu of Zambia during the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier football match between Nigeria and Zambia on 07 October 2017 at Godswill Akpabio Stadium, Uyo, Nigeria ©Kabiru Abubakar/BackpagePix

by Bertin Basson

Wednesday Nov 08, 2017. 10:00

In absence of Victor Moses, others will get the chance to shine as Nigeria cap off their 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign with an away match to Algeria.


Having already qualified for next years showpiece, this weekend's clash is a mere formality with their trip to the North African country to be followed by a friendly game against Argentina in Russia as they step up their World Cup preparations.


The Super Eagles, though, will be without Chelsea utility player Victor Moses for the two upcoming matches. The 26-year-old has been out of action for three weeks, since suffering a hamstring injury against Crystal Palace mid October.


Blues boss Antonio Conte last week said that he would not rush a return for Moses, with many noticing his impact since being forced to the sidelines.


With no Moses, Nigeria head coach Gernot Rohr has an opportunity to look at other players with the World Cup eight months away.


The likes of Alex Iwobi has already staked his claim, but Ahmed Musa and Henry Onyekuru are among those who will be eager make an impact in an attempt to pen down a starting spot.

africanfootball.com/news/734187/PLAYER-SPOTLIGHT-Victor-Moses-Nigerians-absence-opens-door-for-others-to-shine

Exclusive – Mikel Pulls Out Of Eagles Clash Against Algeria, Argentina Due To Injury
November 8, 2017010

Super Eagles and Bursaspor of Turkey midfielder Mikel Agu has pulled out of the Nigeria squad ahead of upcoming games against Algeria and Argentina on the 10th and 14th of this month respectively.

Agu was an injury doubt going into the game due to the knock he sustained in his club’s last league game against Kasimpasa that lead to his substitution.

He trained normally with the team yesterday, but failed to make today’s morning session after the doctors advised the midfielder to seek proper medical care.

Unconfirmed report has it that he has already left the camp of the team to his base in Turkey, where he will receive proper medical treatment for the knee injury.

Maxwell Pius

--OGN

The Nigerian players that progressed through the junior ranks will always have an edge over these players that are probably not even monitored. Same problem. We need a standardized system for finding talents even in the domestic front. With our way of doing things, we will always get it wrong. We are not setting the right foundation for our coaches to succeed, yet we set crazy targets for them. It's called stupidity, when you keep doing things the same way and expect a different result.

komekn:
I find it hard to believe the NFF has not decided to give Dominic Iorfa a formalised invitation. Considering his young age but considerable experience in the championship. Where he won MOTM on his debut as a teenager and young player of the month 2014/15. When Omeruo was playing for Middlesbrough fc without being outstanding in the same season.

Is Omeruo better than Iorfa Or indeed for that matter is Shehu. I have asked if Shehu is better than Aina as well. Because it's seemingly accepted he us the best RB but in comparison to who

yes what we have here is #TeamProForeign, #TeamHomegrown, and #TeamPerformance.
I belong to the latter. If you identify a NIGERIAN that is really good, then make the "approach". But how do you approach? We need to take a long term approach towards solving everything for that matter in Nigeria. I've given my suggestion as regards approaching those players in diaspora, else we will miss out on some special players in future. The Omidiji example should never be a standard. We should stop being lazy. If we must fix things domestically, we would still need working systems. And you don't find working systems overnight.

Modified
And #TeamAntiForeign, who are the team version of racists, tribalists etc

goldfish80:
I like the Omidji example you pointed out. I hope you realise the boys parents were always edging him close to Nigeria.
He traveled sometime ago to meet some Super Eagles players. If his parents didn't take steps to channel his thoughts towards Nigeria, trust me, the Nff wouldn't have heard about him let alone sending birthday wishes to him.

Sometimes you just have to show interest. If you're good enough, you will get invited.

Also, we must one thing very clearly. Because you're born in Europe doesn't automatically make you better than everyone else. This was how the Swiss born Ukoh was capped severally because na oyibo.
Recall Semi Ajayi made John obuhs U20s? I laughed so hard. I mean, if the boy went into an arse kicking content against a one legged man, he will loose! Thats how incompetent the lad is, yet he took up squad space just because he was born in London and trained with Arsenal U23s.

We must be careful. Being born in Europe is not some Holy grail or passport to success.

Poaching foreign born players shouldn't be standard practice for a country like ours, especially in football.

I had said "if there is a channel"
Just because someone hears you does not mean you were actually heard. May sound contradictory. But I hope you get my point.

soetanoreoluwa:
How time flies! Is good you believe our voice can be heard... Good one sir.. There is nothing impossible

We have seen owner of Nairabet Akin Alabi view this thread before and even post a comment regarding bet owner buying a club side... The discussion was between Oga forgiveness and Oga goodjoe...


It can happen if you believe...

thank you my brother.. na only we person don turn down?
Make the world hear word jor.. Noisemakers.

Naijaphobia:
Una funny oh! Wetin make Germany come begin do if dem hear wetin Balogun and Deji talk about where their allegiance dey? Dem for dey wail like us abi?Even when these guys were born there and never stepped on Naija soil.Maybe we should learn to admit we win some we lose some but doesn't stop us from trying.

Fact! Tammy et al by history still has their roots here and that can't be denied.

lol. follow the argument. Nobody talked about Nigeria being the powerhouse of African football.
And if you really want to digress, I can also take you on.

Modified
No point making reference to Buhari's defenders. The problem we have here is many of us are having misplaced priorities.

Let me give you an analogy, with a real life story for that matter.
A certain father got really angry with his daughter for the decisions she was making in her personal life. In fact they had a fight, and he denied her and said she was no longer his daughter. The man now almost 80, although has 7 other children, is dying to have a relationship with this particular child. Still no headway till this moment. This certain daughter is very responsible, married with 2 kids. What am I trying to say?
I hope someone learns something from that.

safarigirl:
Chief of Defense Tammy Abraham.

Wehdone sir. Keep up with the defense, it's turning out to be twice as difficult as what Buhari's defenders have to do

And calling Nigeria a football powerhouse in Africa is stating facts, not self deceit. Or, can you name five footballing nations on this continent without us?

CompleteSportsNigeria reported at 10.48am that Mikel had arrived in camp. ANS also insinuated that
However, OGN said at 11.30 am Mikel is still not yet in camp.

I will go with CSN

Humility017:
somewhere I read John Obi mikel is still not in camp

Exclusive- Rohr Invites Little Known Morocco Based Goalkeeper To Make Up For Akpeyi’s Absence

November 8, 2017016
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Coach Gernot Rohr has also extended invitation to a Nigerian goalkeeper based in Morocco as the team awaits the arrival of Daniel Akpeyi, whose arrival is being delayed by flight issues.

The identity and name of the goalkeeper is not known yet to this portal, but as reported yesterday Francis Odinaka Uzoho arrived yesterday evening, and the Deportivo La Coruna shot stopper is expected to take part in training this morning.

Rohr called up the shot stopper as a stop gap measure and he will most likely be dropped when Akpeyi arrive camp later today.

23 players are presently in training , and Owngoalnigeria.com will continue to monitor the team as they continue their build up to Friday’s dead rubber World Cup 2018 Qualifiers tie against Algeria.

Everybody is in except Akepeyi -- the last I read

Kog45:
Joebie any news from Eagles camp

The right lesson to learn from this is what I'm highlighting. This is why people don't learn. And if you don't learn, you don't grow.
The boy has the right to say whatever he wants. Freedom of speech. but if you are going to castigate others for what one boy says, to what end?. Eventually, it's not like we are going to benefit. There is no guarantee we are going to get things right at the home front in the near future. That is if we get it right in the next 20 years. It's the Nigerian culture, to do things yagayaga and expect praises. Is that not one of the primary reasons why we don't grow as a country?
I think it's stupid to wail about what a 19 year old boy feels or says. Identifying the real problem is wisdom. If he says we tried to roll a carpet on him then that's what it is. I'm still waiting for the NFF to refute that.

safarigirl:
the real problem is that foolish children think it's cool to rub sand in the face of adults.

Joebie, see ehn, sometimes, it is better to say nothing than to say everything. Tammy apparently doesn't know that, you must not answer every question. There ate some you should deflect fron

You are her defending Tammy and accusing one imaginary system for the utterances of Tammy, but like goldfish said, what this boy has done will ruin the chances of many others especially English-bred kids.

You see that complaint Komekn makes that things are tough? They will be tougher henceforth. That is what we should reflect on, even those who have declared may not get a look in anymore.

It is that bad

When did we start sleeping, and for how long?
The problem is we don't have a working system. It shows in the way we handle almost all our affairs.
That's the real problem.

goldfish80:
I didn't know the interview was already posted on the thread.

By the way, Nigeria is the gaint of Africa. Maybe sleeping giant but still a gaint, no deception in that.

Tammy by his actions have made it even more difficult for the Nff to approach some of the diaspora born players. The Pinick regime cannot have eggs thrown at their faces like this again,hence there must be a certain level of commitment from the players themselves before being contacted by the FA abinitio.

He either grabs this chance or someone else will

Humility017:
I am with you on this boy....
keep working hard....
up till now...I am not still sold on this mikel agu guy.....I think chidi may just take his place in this team....

Hopefully he was one of the players that impressed them.

forgiveness:
Newcastle, Valencia, Benfica, Sevilla & PSV Watch Ex-Flying Eagles Skipper

Published: November 07, 2017

Newcastle, Valencia, Benfica, Sevilla & PSV Watch Ex-Flying Eagles Skipper
Ex-Flying Eagles skipper Abdul Ajagun will be hoping that he did enough to impress scouts of top European teams that watched him action last weekend against Mechelen.

Scouts in Attendance is reporting that scouts representing Newcastle United, Valencia, Benfica and Sevilla ran the rule over the top talents on both teams, including Burkinabé wonderkid Hassane Bandé, who tallied his ninth goal in eleven games against Ajagun's team.

PSV Eindhoven Director of Football Marcel Brands was also among the 12,553 spectators at AFAS-stadion Achter de Kazerne (Mechelen), and monitored Ajagun for 61 minutes before he subbed out.

The former Dolphins star has been one of the most important players for Kortrijk since his arrival as a free agent in the summer, starting all their fourteen matches in the Belgian First Division so far.

Kortrijk are struggling in the league but Ajagun's career is back on track after ending his association with Panathinaikos.

The attacking midfielder is contracted to Kortrijk until June 30, 2019.

Igho Kingsley


http://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=25335

lol

Dude had a choice and he made his choice. He was saying things simply as it was, until the NFF/Pinnick comes out to say the did not actually "roll out the carpet" on him.
Nigeria giant of Africa? Why do we like to deceive ourselves??
If his mind was set on England. So be it.

Next time we (Pinnick) need to be smart about our approach and what we say to the media. calling a spade a spade.

Modified
I posted this same story yesterday. Paste the entire statement from Tammy

goldfish80:
Tammy Abraham: 'I turned down Nigeria in hope of England call'

Swansea City loanee Tammy Abraham has admitted that he turned down Nigeria in order to pursue an international career with
England .
The Chelsea striker, who is currently on loan at the Liberty Stadium, recently earned his first call-up to the England squad under
Gareth Southgate and has since admitted that he rejected overtures from his parents' country of birth in hope of representing the Three Lions at senior level.
"They [Nigeria] did try to roll out the red carpet and it was flattering but I was pretty set on England," said Abraham, according to the Express .
"I see myself as being a long-term England player. That is where my main focus is and I am 100 per cent focused on trying to get into that team."
Abraham could potentially feature for England over the next week, as Southgate's men take on both Germany and Brazil in friendly preparations for next year's World Cup in Russia.
https://amp.sportsmole.co.uk/football/nigeria/news/abraham-i-turned-down-nigeria_311297.html

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The bolded made me chuckle. A so called giant of Africa belittled by a small boy. Yet people want us to go cap in hands to beg individuals like this to come play for us. When there's no apparent talent drain back home. Lol

I’ve come to stay in the Super Eagles, says Chidiebere Nwakali
By Abidoye Babatunde - November 7, 2017 49 0

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Newly invited Super Eagles’ midfielder Chidiebere Chijioke Nwakali, has said he’s determined to continue to strive harder to ensure he receives further call-ups to the team.

The on-loan Manchester City of England midfielder, who spoke exclusively with AOIFootball.com in Rabat after the team’s first training session, said he was excited about the amazing opportunity and hopes it won’t be the last for him.

“First and foremost, I must give thanks to God Almighty for this wonderful opportunity and also to the Super Eagles’ Coach Gernot Rohr.

“The aim of every youngster is to play for his National team and mine is no exception; the chance given to me by the coaches shows how much I must continue to strive hard to try to remain with the Super Eagles. I know it will be very difficult, but I believe I am up to the task,” Nwakali said.

The 20-year-old Sogndal of Norway player also praised the mood in the Super Eagles’ camp, while admitting that it was very easy for him to settle with the team despite been a first-timer.

“I must admit the atmosphere is electrifying and all the players are ready to deliver come Friday and we promise not to disappoint Nigerians.

“Settling down was very easy for me, because I know some players at youth level, but generally all players have been friendly to me and we are all ready for the games against Algeria and Argentina,” Nwakali concluded.

The midfielder will be hoping he earns his first senior cap on Friday night in Constantine.

--AOIfootball

lol.. I was wondering.

Kalapizim:
why is George weah's son training with the Brazilian national team

Ehen no problem

TheGoodJoe:
I said it is fine by me due to the bolded. We look for those that want to play for us.

I already said I agree.

Ehen Goke7 was the moniker I was trying to remember.

Mujtahida:
Okay. No wahala with that. It won't be tagged a petition though. By the way whatsup with our suggestions for making our Russia 2018 World Cup a success? Where's Goke7. Baba Icon4s, we've not put finishing touches on the thing oo

Sir,
I will break it down further later when I have more time in my hands. And Mujtahida is right, building relationship goes side by side with it. Engagement is important. And that does not mean begging. with the system, we will not have to approach players we already know are not interested, because we have already played our part as regards engaging them and carrying them along. With the system, we won't need to get the NfF involved in trying to talk to players. Coaches will just key into the system and identify players that are available, and will simply invite. Drama free.

TheGoodJoe:
The relation is to build rapport. That was your term. My problem has always been with those that do not feel Nigerian. Alaba feels Nigerian.

That is why I agreed with Joebie to establish a database and a means of identifying those that want to play for us. Not begging and convincing them to play for us.

Gerrit?

Ehen that suggestion na as regards database.. Let's make it formal with modifications where necessary.

Mujtahida:
Which petition my Bro?