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Sports › Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Joebie: 12:42pm On Nov 07, 2017
Kane not being available boosts his chances for sure.
I only implied his debut is even more likely with Kane's withdrawal. And most likely more time on the pitch.
I wasn't insinuating he won't have been fielded if Kane was present.

Magink:
Don't get me wrong Sir, was only responding to what you posted. My point is that he will get to play in the 2 matches was called up for.
Sports › Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Joebie: 12:35pm On Nov 07, 2017
Tammy Abraham just faced a barrage of questions to ascertain how loyal he is to the Three Lions. And someone expects him to say it's 50-50.

Excerpts

“I see myself as being a long-term England player,” he said. “That is where my main focus is and now that I am here, I am 100 per cent focused here and trying to get into that team as much as I can, really, so my main focus would be here and nowhere else for now.” Asked if he felt like he had a decision to make, he added: “I think I was pretty set on England, really.

My questions:
1. Why was it necessary for the interviewer to ask such questions considering the timing?
2. Why was he asked if he felt he had a decision to make?
3. Why did Tammy say, "Now that I'm here"?
4. Why did he say, "nowhere else for now"?
5. Why did he conclude, "I think I was pretty set on England"?

My conclusion: Dude is coy
My guess: He told the NFF he wants to explore his options first. And Pinnick is okay with that. Which is why the last time NFF commented about the issue, they said they know where they stood with Tammy Abraham, and didn't want to speak further.

Modified:
Bryan Efe's opinion on this comes to mind: Nigeria as fallback option.
Sports › Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Joebie: 12:22pm On Nov 07, 2017
whether he debuts or not won't make a difference.
You are not making any point. I posted the interview just a couple minutes ago. Only people who can read between the lines will really get it.

Magink:
You think they are just going to call him up without debut? Lol
That boy used Nigeria,exactly what mz safari said earlier and I doubted it, he had England on his mind all along and pinnick fell for it lol. If you doubt me read the interview he granted to the English press.
Sports › Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Joebie: 12:17pm On Nov 07, 2017
Abraham sees himself as ‘long-term England player’ despite Nigeria’s interest in striker

https://img.skysports.com/17/07/384x216/VrcmEwYzE6-RU9I82NZhpsmJXofG6Jao.jpg?20170720112415

Published: 22:55
Monday 06 November 2017

Tammy Abraham has pledged his long-term future to England, despite Nigeria attempting to sway the striker their way. The 20-year-old was watching Sky Sports News last Thursday when it flashed up that manager Gareth Southgate was handing him a maiden senior call-up, with Germany and Brazil now lying in wait for a striker on loan at Swansea from Chelsea. Abraham has represented England at youth levels, but in September Nigeria football federation president Amaju Pinnick – a childhood friend of the striker’s father – spoke of his confidence the eligible youngster would commit to them.

Victor Moses has previously gone from the Young Lions to the Super Eagles, while Crystal Palace’s Wilfried Zaha won two senior England caps in friendlies before switching his allegiance to the Ivory Coast.

Abraham, though, says playing for England is his only focus right now.

“I see myself as being a long-term England player,” he said. “That is where my main focus is and now that I am here, I am 100 per cent focused here and trying to get into that team as much as I can, really, so my main focus would be here and nowhere else for now.” Asked if he felt like he had a decision to make, he added: “I think I was pretty set on England, really.

“Playing in the Premier League, it would be nice obviously to make it into the England team as well. My main focus was here and nowhere else. “Of course (it was flattering), but for me my main focus was here. But it is obviously nice to know that I was doing something right and going in the right direction. “I think (Nigeria) tried to (roll out the red carpet), but, like I said, the main focus was here so there was no way of trying to do that for me, really.” The international break promises to be quite a learning curve for Abraham, who only has 12 top-flight appearances to his name.

“It would be a massive achievement for me and a big confidence boost as well, it would show that I’m going in the right direction,” he said. “If I do get my opportunity I’d like to grab it as much as I can. “I feel like I’m ready, but it won’t be easy. I just have to keep proving to the manager in training and showing why he picked me and just keep working as hard as I can. “I just want to go out there, enjoy myself and show to the world what I’m truly made of.” However, Abraham is under no illusion about the challenge that lies ahead of him, with former England and Arsenal striker Ian Wright tempering congratulations with advice that “now the hard work begins”. “Of course this is just the beginning,” the 20-year-old added.

“Now that I am here I have to keep pushing as much as I can. This is my chance and I will try and take my opportunity as much as I can. “(Wright) was a bit before my time, but I watch his videos on YouTube and he had everything as a striker. There are parts of that I need to bring into my game as well. There weren’t really any doubts because I have confidence in myself and belief in my ability and my desire to work as hard as I can.”

--Yorkshirepost
Sports › Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Joebie: 12:03pm On Nov 07, 2017
Harry Kane withdraws. Tammy Abraham's debut now more likely.
Sports › Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Joebie: 11:51am On Nov 07, 2017
Abi which country shirt dem go wear before?
We dey deceive ourselves
jotey:
This is what I want...you should be honoured putting on the gwg....not those ones waiting for us to beg them mtchew
Sports › Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Joebie: 11:49am On Nov 07, 2017
thank you sir.
soetanoreoluwa:
Good one sir... Well done
Sports › Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Joebie: 11:16am On Nov 07, 2017
Wonderful system! Just declare and wait till you are invited.

Mujtahida:
If that is narrow thinking, good for you.
It is bro. And its not good for you.

Anyone that wants to play for us should declare. Anyone that does not feel Nigerian is free to do what he wants.[/color]
Ebuehi didnt declare. In fact he said he wants to concentrate on his club career. What made him change his mind? Engagement and rapproachment did- Rohr contacted his parents and spoke to them. If we follow your doctrinaire approach, he wouldn't be in our team today. But today he is in our team and if he turns out good for us we'd be happy we convinced him even when he said no.
Sports › Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Joebie: 9:43pm On Nov 06, 2017
ENGLAND: Championship - Round 15

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Whoscored Nigerian Championship Player of the Week | Sone Aluko

Reading 3- 1 Nottingham Forest

Omatsone Aluko (Reading) Scored


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wP4pBBq5ryg

+Rating: 8.81 (2nd best)
+Dribbles: 3 (joint highest)
+Tackles: 5 (2nd highest)
+Position: MR (4-2-3-1)
+Duration: 90 minutes
+Goals: 1

Tiago Ilori (Reading)
UNLISTED

Sunderland 3-3 Bolton

Sammy Ameobi (Bolton) scored

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rwb0x-3i5x8

+Rating: 8.20 (2nd best)
+Dribbles: 3 (joint highest)
+Tackles: 5 (joint highest)
+Position: MR (4-2-3-1)
+Duration: 90 minutes
+Goals: 1

Derik Osede (Bolton)
UNUSED SUB (Returns from injury)

Fulham 0-2 Bristol City

Sheyi Ojo (Fulham)
UNLISTED(injury)


Shefield Wednesday 2-1 Miwall
Fred Onyedinma (Millwall)
+Rating: 6.57
+Shots: 5 (3 off target/2 blocked)
+Position: CF (4-4-2)
+Duration: 66 minutes (started)

Hull 1-3 Middlesbrough

Ola Aina (Hull)
Benched

Fikayo Tomori (Hull)
+Rating: 5.95
+Position: RB

Preston 0-2 Aston Villa

Josh Onomah (Villa) assists

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ahMkTFi9O24

+Rating: 7.04 (2nd best)
+Position: SS (4-4-1-1)
+Duration: 67 minutes (started)
+Assist: 1

Cardiff 3-1 Ipswich
Dominic Iorfa (Ipswich)
+Rating: 6.21
+Position: RB (4-1-4-1)
+Duration: 90 minutes

Tom Adeyemi (Ipswich)
UNLISTED

Burton 2-4 Barnsley
Hope Akpan (Burton)
+Rating: 6.44
+Aerials Won: 4 (Joint 3rd)
+Position: CM (3-5-2)
+Duration: 63 minutes (started)

Ike Ugbo (Barnsley)
+Rating: 6.83
+Pass%: 78 (3rd best)
+Position: CF (4-3-3)
+Duration: 67 minutes (started)

QPR 1-0 Sheffield United
Nedum Onuoha
UNLISTED

Bright Osayi-Samuel
UNLISTED


Norwich 0-2 Wolves
Bright Enobakhare (Wolves)
+Rating: 6.91
+Dribbles: 3 (highest)
+Position: CF (3-4-3)
+Duration: 61st minute sub-in
Sports › Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Joebie: 8:13pm On Nov 06, 2017
Yes I do but not the story.

Mujtahida:
The first wave of brain gain was from the early nineteenth century to the early twentieth century when returning and repatriated slaves from Brazil, Cuba, Sierra Leone came to Lagos and injected new streams of life into the town - in law, education, religion, politics, music, culture and even sports and galvanised the rapid development of Lagos into a vibrant, throbbing city. You remember Ajayi Crowther abi?

We need a second wave.
Sports › Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Joebie: 8:02pm On Nov 06, 2017
No lol.. just sarcasm thrown at komekn.

joseph1013:
LOL. Did more of our players go to Chelsea because of him?
Sports › Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Joebie: 8:01pm On Nov 06, 2017
@ bolded
So very true.

Mujtahida:
The title of Chimamanda Adichie's first TED talk is 'The Danger of A Single Story' which expresses the same sentiment - although in converse form- as the ancient Latin legal maxim 'Audi alterem partem'(which means you must hear the other side). Adichie's has become a favourite metaphor I use in ringing the bells whenever I encounter narrow-minded, stifling fundamentalism in any form.
The Red Indians have a very rich proverb that says 'it takes a thousand voices to tell a single story'
As far as many issues in life are concerned it takes a thousand voices to tell the story, a thousand mind to understand it and a thousand heart to respond to it. We must be wary of a single story. I had to drop that write up because his views regarding players born abroad and all that surrounds their change of nationality were choking me. It's not black and white abeg. It's many shades with grey
And we sure need an healthy injection of multifaceted perspective to move forward in Nigeria - even our economy is a mono product economy. At a time I was active in the political section on nairaland and I was shocked at the abysmal ignorance Nigerians, educated Nigerians display regarding very important issues like ethnic and tribal groupings. I was shocked to think this are their favourite topics but yet they have only very superficial knowledge about it. I digress. Back to football Sir.
Sports › Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Joebie: 7:55pm On Nov 06, 2017
Chuks Aneke's Highlights published May 2017. Have your say.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=snmgGobtBD0


Chuks Aneke's goals published 2014:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ju2L8GJkM2Y
Sports › Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Joebie: 7:46pm On Nov 06, 2017
Brain gain has always been my argument for all sectors for that matter -- not just football.
But will some of us embrace the idea? The next thing they will say, "you think just because you come from America you will just come and chance me"
Some of us based here even feel we are more Nigerian, and feel more entitled.

Mujtahida:
Komekn's suggestion is a good one. All the foreign born players we have playing for us today were approached in one way or the other. What is bad in formalising the mode of engagement. Is it right to take Tammy's refusal and use that to filter others? Even when a lady likes you, she expects you to toast her. Some will toast you but a great number will not. The idea is a super idea. We've decried brain drain of our best minds to the developed World . Now is the time to brain gain from the developed world. Two way traffic.
Sports › Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Joebie: 7:36pm On Nov 06, 2017
Good if it means more of our players will start going to France.

komekn:
Just noticed the Director of football at Chelsea a former Nigerian international has resigned, Michael Emenalo. He has explained after 10 years as director of football he wants to pursue new challenges.
Sports › Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Joebie: 7:35pm On Nov 06, 2017
I'd love to see recent videos of Aneke. Don't get frustrated if most of us here are still not convinced though you have witnessed these players firsthand.

komekn:
Those are players I mentioned it's not a comprehensive list, there are others like Chuks Aneke, Fred Onyedinma,

It was not necessarily recommendation but comparison and a questioning of a system that by passed these players.

But for the midfield role I would be looking more at Chuks Aneke.
Sports › Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Joebie: 7:26pm On Nov 06, 2017
OPINION

Can Tammy Abraham buck the trend for Nigerians representing England?

12:05 PM WAT
Colin Udoh, KweséESPN

After weeks of speculation, Tammy Abraham's future appears to have been decided following a maiden England call-up on Thursday.

Abraham is one of three uncapped players named in Gareth Southgate's Three Lions squad to face Germany and Brazil in upcoming friendlies.

News that the 20-year-old was a target for Nigeria has been the source of some discomfort within the hallways of English football, to the extent that the player found it necessary to make a clarification that his allegiance remains with England, the country he has represented at youth level, despite claims to the contrary by NFF chief Amaju Pinnick.

This call-up by Gareth Southgate would appear to be a poorly disguised attempt to tie Abraham to a future with the Three Lions before Nigeria do the same.

However, it's worth noting that, with England's upcoming games friendly fixtures, the door wouldn't be closed for Nigeria should Abraham feature for Southgate's side.

However, the big question for the striker is whether or not he can break the hoodoo that players of Nigerian heritage before him have suffered in the past when representing the Three Lions.

And there is quite the list.

John Fashanu was one of the earliest England-born players who had a chance to represent Nigeria, but thumbed his nose at the then Green Eagles, choosing to represent the Three Lions instead.

By contrast, London-born Tunji Banjo did opt for the West African giants.

The late Ugo Ehiogu became the first black player to captain an England team in a competitive match when he led the U-21s out against the Netherlands. He opted to play for England, and ended up with four caps, all won in friendlies.

Aston Villa striker Gabriel Agbonlahor also picked England, although he insisted that despite reports to the contrary, he was never contacted by Nigeria.

He ended up with three caps.

Striker Carlton Cole also rejected Nigeria advances, and finished with just seven caps for England.

For Nedum Onuoha, it was an even worse experience.

After making 20 appearances for the England U-21s, Onuoha rejected a chance to play for the Super Eagles, deciding instead to wait for a Three Lions call-up.

That call never came.

More recently, Jordon Ibe has been the latest player to snub Nigeria, despite an approach from former Eagles coach Sunday Oliseh. His international career has also stagnated at U-21 level, with the Bournemouth man yet to make the step up to the senior side.

His international struggles ought to be contrasted, however, with Dele Alli and Ross Barkley, both of whom represented England despite having Nigeria origins, and have over 20 appearances for the Three Lions.

Beyond England, the likes of Denis Aogo, Patrick Owomoyela (both Germany), and Stefano Okaka (Italy) are a few examples of players who have seen their international careers stagnate elsewhere.

On the flip side, players born or raised abroad who have chosen to represent Nigeria have largely enjoyed international success.

Manchester-born Efan Ekoku made 20 appearances and played at the 1994 World Cup, while George Abbey, who had a Welsh mother, won 18 caps and a Nations Cup bronze medal playing for the Super Eagles.

Victor Anichebe made 11 appearances and won an Olympic silver medal with Nigeria, and could have been part of the 2013 Nations Cup-winning team if he had not prematurely called time on his international career.

Former England youth international Victor Moses was part of that team, and not only won the Nations Cup title, but is on the verge of playing at his second World Cup finals.

World Cup-bound youngster Alex Iwobi, just 21 and a former youth international, has already made 13 appearances, more than any Nigerian-born player who has represented England, and is looking like a certainty for the trip to Russia.

Admittedly, England offers players a more professional structure and superior organisation compared to the chaotic Tower of Babel that is the Nigeria set-up. However, in the midst of that chaos, champions have emerged, while no West African-born talents have ever truly thrived with the Three Lions.

In the end, the heart will do what the heart wants, and we will all have to respect Abraham's decision and wish him well.

However, the antecedents are hard to shake off, and they don't bode well for Tammy.
Sports › Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Joebie: 7:03pm On Nov 06, 2017
yes, u should have known that kind of question is always expected on this thread na.

Kog45:
My man am not here to make case for Lawal or against Nwakili invitation but to tell thegoodjoe that if Rohr really wants Lawal he doesn't need to drop any player cos when he called Nwakili no player was dropped,that's my point.
Sports › Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Joebie: 7:01pm On Nov 06, 2017
you can be blind to certain parts, and pick what you want to read. you got the message clearly.. you are just saying a bunch of nothings.

forgiveness:
'Others' na em be ya answer? grin

TEKEL: You have been weighted in the balance and found wanting.
Sports › Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Joebie: 5:45pm On Nov 06, 2017
ok cool
Mujtahida:
I just did. Thanks for the link. I'd check it out.
Sports › Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Joebie: 5:30pm On Nov 06, 2017
Mujtahida, please check your email
Sports › Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Joebie: 5:07pm On Nov 06, 2017
You want me to question your intelligence again eh? lol if you still didn't get my clear answer, others will get it.

forgiveness:
Oga! Answer question and don't give tales by moon light stori.
Sports › Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Joebie: 5:02pm On Nov 06, 2017
for obvious reasons. I have called you out on this in the past. And safarigirl called you out on it lately. I'm waiting for you to make another accusation that the NFF etc are favoring a specific section of the country, then I will jump on you again.

forgiveness:
@bolded

According to the second out bolded. If Raheem Lawal was in my mind then why should it take me a while before mentioning Lawal? shocked
Sports › Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Joebie: 4:59pm On Nov 06, 2017
Gbam!
World view is what many of us lack. We only speak with one localized mindset. People expect these people to think the Nigerian way, do things the Nigerian way etc although they are brought up in a whole different system. Very unrealistic.
let people who understand these things with a broad perspective be the ones to interface between Nigeria and the players in question.
Pinnick though knowing a player's father will do the magic. UK na Nigeria?

Mujtahida:
That's why I said you are ignorant and insensitive if you maintain your line that we do not need anyone engaging these players to play for us and I am repeating it again.
This stance of yours is one that riles me. Sincerely.
Now I know that some of us here were co-opted into a WhatsApp group. Just this Saturday, the name and story of a 22 year old Greek basketball player who is well on his way to becoming a great, even greater than Hakeem Olajuwon - in basketball was posted. His name is Giannis Antetokuonmpo also known as the Greek freak. The interesting thing is that Giannis only became a Greek Citizen two years ago. Giannis parents, Charles and Victoria are Nigerians who immigrated to Greece in the early 90's and gave birth to Giannis and his brothers there.
Now here's the point I like to make that stresses your ignorance: in the course of discussion on the group, many were wowed and some were like why didn't he play for Nigeria. That was when one of the posters said he(as in the poster) has met Giannis who would have played for Nigeria but that Greece had fast tracked his switch of nationality and he (the poster) went on to state that there are many Nigerians abroad in Australia, Germany, Italy whose parents routinely ask him how they'd get their children to represent Nigeria. He talked about how he met some good basketballers of Nigerian descent in Germany and a swimmer in tanzania whose Dad was/is Nigerian. The 'how' is a problem that rapport and engagement can solve.

There are talented athletes, basketballers, swimmers, footballers of Nigerian descent all over the world cut off completely from how we do things here but whose heart is still at home with us because of the blood that flows in their veins.

Now komekn spoke in the broad context of engagement and rapport with footballers in EUROPE and you say that we do not need anyone to engage these players to play for us. How ignorant can one be more than this again, how insensitive? If you do not engage them and create rapport, how do you know who will agree to play for us and who will not?and since its not by force, anyone that declines the honour, we by pass such a person or still try and persuade them some more. In your mind they should just cross over and say heyyyy Nigeria, here I am. I want to play for you. Na so?

Because Tammy has bounced us, we are hurt. But not everyone of them is Tammy. It was Rohr who convinced Ebuehi to play for us, Rohr convinced Dessers to play for us, it is Rohr who has been making contact with Torunarigha, Uduokhai and Akpoguma on our behalf. Would it not have been better if we have designated persons, passionate Nigerians, who understand Nigeria and also the foreign country to engage these players on our behalf once it is ascertained that they are talented? Would it not be good to have a formal structure of engagement through which parents whose kids desire to represent Nigeria find it easy to register their interest? Na Rohr wey be Oyibo man dey engage players and talk them to represent your fatherland for you! Shame on you!!

Guy you dey fall hand abeg for this narrow mindedness. I don't want to talk politics but this is precisely the same mindset that prevents rapprochement and understanding across cultural divides in this country. Everybody sits in his own enclave and speaks from that narrow perspective without trying to understand the view point of the other man, of the other ethnic group, culture or religion. It infuriates me. It makes me mad when I encounter narrow mindedness. Joebie knows. You are in Nigeria talking about people in the UK yet you have no inkling what it feels like for them regarding such issues as playing for Nigeria. For you it's a simple matter. No, my brother, it's not so simple when you leave them in a vacuum to make that decision. The only thing that makes that decision simple is relationship built through engagement and rapprochement. Gerrit?
Sports › Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Joebie: 4:52pm On Nov 06, 2017
Good news. I hope he gets enough game time in the NPFL

Danycrusoe:
Keeping up with the players from the 2013 and 2015 sets of youth internationals

Mustapha Abdullahi Yautai joins Wikki Tourists Football Club of Bauchi ahead of the new Nigeria Professional Football League 2017/2018 season.

Safarigirl, thegoodjoe and icon4s please is he the one u used to call picture abi camera boy? Always present in every camp pictures bk then.
Sports › Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Joebie: 4:49pm On Nov 06, 2017
I redirect the favor to my younger brother for Warri -- Oghenekaro Etebo.

terzurum5:
Partizan Belgrade Tracking Super Eagles Star Oghenekaro Etebo

https://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/football_pics/54768Etebo.jpg

Serbian SuperLiga champions Partizan Belgrade are interested in signing Nigeria international Oghenekaro Etebo,a llnigeriasoccer.comcan exclusively report.
The 2016 Olympic Games star comes off contract with C.D. Feirense in the summer of 2019, but the Portuguese Primeira Liga outfit are willing to allow him depart the club as from the January transfer window if a suitor meets his asking price.
A representative from Partizan Belgrade was present at the Estádio da Luz, where Feirense faced off with Benfica on October 27 and was impressed with the performance of the number ten.
Etebo's camp will have a meeting with the Sporting Director of the The Black-Whites this week to discuss the formalities of a contract.
Since moving to Portugal from Warri Wolves in 2016, Etebo has scored 8 goals in 44 appearances for C.D. Feirense and has provided 6 assists.
He left Portugal this morning to link up with the Nigeria national team at their get-together in Morocco.

Ifeanyi Emmanuel

ANS
Sports › Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Joebie: 4:38pm On Nov 06, 2017
My advise for you forgiveness is just take a chill pill. If Nwakali comes bad you can shout as you want. If he comes good, take another chill pill.
Sports › Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Joebie: 4:36pm On Nov 06, 2017
I asked you to name who should have been called up instead. It took you a while before you mentioned Lawal.
If I actually did claim so, where and when did you refute that claim?
And how is that even a diversion if I actually did make that claim? -- 2 things unrelated.

I've said Nwakali has been on the headlines. I have not seen or noticed any with Lawal lately. Secondly, I never said that's the reason why he was invited over the others. Don't put words into my mouth.
My point is you make it seem Lawal is clearly ahead of Nwakali. Besides your youtube video you posted of him from last season, your case is weak.

Modified
The next thing, you are going to tell me about how leagues are rated in Europe lol

forgiveness:
First of all, you claimed Raheem Lawal was in my mind and that is why i am against Chidiebere Nwakali's invitation but now you know your claim is false you are diverting to 'they are not making headlines' bros i tire for you oooo.

Tell me about the headlines Chidiebere Nwakali made that warraned his call.
Sports › Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Joebie: 4:36pm On Nov 06, 2017
I asked you to name who should have been called up instead. It took you a while before you mentioned Lawal.
I actually did claim so, where and when did you refute that claim?
And how is that even a diversion if I actually did make that claim? -- 2 things unrelated.

I've said Nwakali has been on the headlines. I have not seen or noticed any with Lawal lately. Secondly, I never said that's the reason why he was invited over the others. Don't put words into my mouth.
My point is you make it seem Lawal is clearly ahead of Nwakali. Besides your youtube video you posted of him from last season, your case is weak.

forgiveness:
First of all, you claimed Raheem Lawal was in my mind and that is why i am against Chidiebere Nwakali's invitation but now you know your claim is false you are diverting to 'they are not making headlines' bros i tire for you oooo.

Tell me about the headlines Chidiebere Nwakali made that warraned his call.
Sports › Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Joebie: 4:31pm On Nov 06, 2017
Eagles settle down in Rabat, Mikel expected Tuesday
By The NFF
Updated: November 6, 2017
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The Super Eagles on Monday in Rabat, Morocco began preparation for Friday’s 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Algeria which is scheduled for Constantine.

Meanwhile, Coach Gernot Rohr has replaced injured midfielder Ogenyi Onazi with defender Kenneth Omeruo, while Girona FC of Spain forward Olanrewaju Kayode takes the place of Moses Simon, who is also knocked out by injury.

All the technical crew and backroom staff arrived in Rabat on Sunday, alongside four players: Ahmed Musa, Wilfred Ndidi, Mikel Agu and goalkeeper Ikechukwu Ezenwa.

On Monday, Oghenekaro Etebo, Alex Iwobi, Olanrewaju Kayode, Henry Onyekuru, Chidiebere Nwakali, Kelechi Iheanacho, Uche Agbo and Chidozie Awaziem arrived in Casablanca just after noon, and were immediately driven to Rabat.

Less than an hour after the crew of Etebo and seven others landed, Turkey –based defender Kenneth Omeruo and Israel –based duo of John Ogu and Anthony Nwakaeme also arrived at the Mohamed V Airport, Casablanca. They were also immediately driven to Rabat, where the team is quartered at the Golden Tulip Farah.

Team administrator Dayo Enebi Achor confirmed to thenff.com that team captain Mikel John Obi, as well as goalkeepers Francis Uzoho and Daniel Akpeyi, are expected in Rabat on Tuesday.

On Friday, the Super Eagles, with the Russia 2018 World Cup ticket already in their pocket, will fly to Constantine, where they face the Fennecs at the Stade Mohamed Hamlaoui from 8.30pm Algeria time on Friday.

On Saturday, the Nigerian team will fly aboard a chartered flight to Krasnodar, the Russian city that will host Tuesday’s international friendly against Argentina.
Sports › Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Joebie: 4:22pm On Nov 06, 2017
analysis go come be like excuses if we no know our limits. People accusing Rohr of accepting bribes or whatever without facts. We defending the inclusion of Nwakali without OBVIOUS facts. That kind argument no get end.
Where that my mat sef?
TheGoodJoe:
Fine by me but Analysts must analyse.
Sports › Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Joebie: 4:17pm On Nov 06, 2017
They should be in the business of blogging. Post opinions not news stories.
When you post analysis as facts that becomes lies.

TheGoodJoe:
Owngoalnigeria is a fantastic sight. Very analytical and sometimes good in their forecast. Their only challenge is that they try to post their analysis as facts. They should stick to tagging lots of their work as analytical opinions and forecast. Stop using anonymous source when it is a well analysed point.

If they stick to that, they will be a powerful source of information.

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