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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: |
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. |
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: |
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 |
Harry Kane withdraws. Tammy Abraham's debut now more likely. |
Abi which country shirt dem go wear before? We dey deceive ourselves jotey: |
thank you sir. soetanoreoluwa: |
Wonderful system! Just declare and wait till you are invited. Mujtahida: |
ENGLAND: Championship - Round 15 https://cdn3-i.hitc-s.com/654/sone_aluko_of_fulham_and_joe_worrall_of_nottingham_forest_during_510305.jpg 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 |
Yes I do but not the story. Mujtahida: |
No lol.. just sarcasm thrown at komekn. joseph1013: |
@ bolded So very true. Mujtahida: |
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 |
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: |
Good if it means more of our players will start going to France. komekn: |
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: |
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. |
yes, u should have known that kind of question is always expected on this thread na. Kog45: |
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: |
ok cool Mujtahida: |
Mujtahida, please check your email |
You want me to question your intelligence again eh? lol if you still didn't get my clear answer, others will get it. forgiveness: |
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: |
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: |
Good news. I hope he gets enough game time in the NPFL Danycrusoe: |
I redirect the favor to my younger brother for Warri -- Oghenekaro Etebo. terzurum5: |
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. |
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: |
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: |
Eagles settle down in Rabat, Mikel expected Tuesday By The NFF Updated: November 6, 2017 https://www.thenff.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Nigeria-coach-Gernot-Rohr.jpg 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. |
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: |
They should be in the business of blogging. Post opinions not news stories. When you post analysis as facts that becomes lies. TheGoodJoe: |
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