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soetanoreoluwa:
Watford Ace Success In Rohr’s Plans For World Cup – He’s Different From Other Strikers

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Isaac Success has been handed a lifeline by coach of the senior national team of Nigeria Gernot Rohr who still has the player in his Russia World Cup 2018 plans despite his poor form for Watford.

Success made his senior international debut for Nigeria ‎in the 1-1 friendly draw against Senegal in London, but since then injuries and poor form means he hasn’t been called up to the team.

However Rohr still rates him highly and will consider the forward once he sort out his poor form at Watford, where he has been warned by manager Marco Silva about his career after news broke out that he had a row with four commercial sex workers.

” Success still has a chance of going to the World Cup. For now he is the only player we have in the attack of the team who loves to use his body and strength ‎, that distinct quality is what could earn him a spot in the team to Russia “, a member of the backroom staff of the Super Eagles told Owngoalnigeria.com.

” Rohr is a big fan of Success, and just like everybody he is disappointed in the way things have turned out at Watford this season, but if he starts playing games then no doubt he will be called up to prove himself “, he concluded.

Osas Mahawi

http://owngoalnigeria.com/2017/10/14/watford-ace-success-in-rohrs-plans-for-world-cup-hes-different-from-other-strikers/

many of these Naija journalists are too lazy to do a research.

komekn:
With regards to Tosin he has played zero games in the premiership for City. He has essentially only played youth football.

I have seen Tosin play I am not impressed the only thing he has on his CV is that I'm a a city player, that's all. By now he should be on loan.

Tomori has been on loan at Brighton and now Hull he has been far from impressive. He is not a first choice CB unlike Aina who is the first on the team sheet. However, his team mate Michael Hector is first choice CB and he also is on loan from Chelsea.

Compare both of them to Dominic Iorfa and he is so far ahead of them it's like they are still in primary school, while he is in university.


I really can not comment on the German players simply haven't watched them long enough to form an opinion.

Sadiq for Qatar 2022

tbaba1234:
Umar Sadiq starts for Torino... Interesting day for young players..

Agege hosted for "rotation" sake.

BascoVanVeli:
It was probably one of the worst exhibition of football Nigeria has had to offer in a long long time. Agege was a bad idea, the turf made the ball too bouncy and no team ever looked like playing good football.

modified.
lol.. I hardly learn anything while arguing with him.

safarigirl:
....abeg leave oga forgiveness. When he mentioned a Snapshot sef, i was expecting a picture of Ilori eating jollof like Leon or ewedu like Anthony Joshua or the one wey for finish work, Ilori speaking language ....suffice it to say, I was disappointed

lol.. It's hard to learn anything while arguing with him.

safarigirl:
....abeg leave oga forgiveness. When he mentioned a Snapshot sef, i was expecting a picture of Ilori eating jollof like Leon or ewedu like Anthony Joshua or the one wey for finish work, Ilori speaking language ....suffice it to say, I was disappointed

Good job! I like how you are taking good advantage of that horizontal rule.

soetanoreoluwa:
OWNGOAL Speculation... Who Is the assistant ?

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Enyeama Return May Bring Another Crisis – Rohr’s Assistant Warns

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‎The impending return of Vincent Enyeama to the senior national team of Nigeria could hamper the unity and also bring about a leadership tussle in the team according to the goalkeeper trainer of the team Alloy Agu.

A little over a year ago, Enyeama left the team in controversial circumstance after a row with then coach Sunday Oliseh, which lead to his removal as captain of the team shortly after he announced his retirement from the team.

Enyeama has agreed to return to the team according to coach Gernot Rohr who still feel the team need his experience despite the presence of goalkeepers like Daniel Akpeyi and Ikechukwu Ezenwa.

The vacuum created by the absence of first choice goalkeeper ‎Carl Ikeme according to Rohr can be filled without stress by Enyeama, who is presently out injured and also having issues at his French side Lille.

While Rohr is certain Enyeama will improve their options, the goalkeeper trainer of the team Alloy Agu thinks otherwise, insisting that Enyeama’s return will only breed fresh leadership crisis and affect the bonding in the team.


Speaking to Sports Village Square, the former Nigeria international goalkeeper said ” The current Super Eagles under the captaincy of John Obi Mikel will do well in Russia. The likes of Ikechukwu Ezenwa, Dele Ajiboye and other goalkeepers have responded well to training “, he said.

Ade Emmanuel

http://owngoalnigeria.com/2017/10/14/enyeama-return-may-bring-another-crisis-rohrs-assistant-warns/

hahahaha.. understanding a simple request is the first sign of intelligence.

forgiveness:
Shuuuu! read the snapshot below and let see how smart you are then tell me who needs a proper check

He is not even that passionate about Onomah. Na pretense. Lol

tbaba1234:
Onomah is not that great... He is not a guaranteed starter in the Championship.

lol tell me about Ilori's connection/background with Nigeria. Dude just goes on talking without thinking. Dude U need a check up lol

forgiveness:
What is your chances with Ojokolo and Felix?

About deraming, ask those who were here before you and they will tell you how all my dreams came to pass.

I want to believe this is the same player in UAE 2013 who was always caught by the camera with his funny expressions celebrating our goals from the bench, especially in that final game against Mexico. I stand to be corrected.

soetanoreoluwa:
Ex Nigeria U17 Goalkeeper Uzoho Sets La-Liga Record In Debut Game For Deportivo La Coruna

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Francis Odinaka Uzoho who was a part of the Nigeria U17 team of 2013 has gone into the record books of the La-Liga following his debut for Deportivo La Coruna in their 0-0 draw away to Eibar.

The Nigerian who was signed from Qatar based Aspire Academy one year ago was handed his debut starting in goal for the boys of Coach Pep Mel at the Ipura Municipal Stadium, the home ground of Eibar.

At 18 years and 352 days, the over six feet tall becomes the youngest foreigner to keep goal in the history of the La-Liga following his debut, where he showed no sign of a player playing his first top flight day.

Ironically the oldest foreigner to have kept goal in the La-Liga also did so while playing for Deportivo La Coruna, and that was legendary Cameroon goalkeeper Jacques Songo’o when he kept goal for them at the age of 40 years and 67 days in 2004.


Uzoho will no doubt be hoping to emulate the success of Songo’o at the club as he is now going to be the first choice goalkeeper until Reuben who is out injured returns.

Osas Mahawi

http://owngoalnigeria.com/2017/10/15/ex-nigeria-u17-goalkeeper-uzoho-sets-la-liga-record-in-debut-game-for-deportivo-la-coruna/

Thats weak. Trying to change or distract form their earlier position.

I've maintained that a coach deploy players not only based on their preferred roles. Their strengths and abilities, the way the coach chooses to play at any given point in time (formation and philosophy), the strength and abilities of the teammates. Other factors came into play. You earlier admitted Obi played once as an AM and that was 4,5 years ago. now you are trying to make the argument that he never played as an AM for the past 15 years.
I'm not going to go in with u or I'd start looking like a mad man.



Weak argument.

forgiveness:
How many coach has Joel Obi worked with in taining? Why none of them played him in the AMF for the past 15 years?

Are you beter than all those coaches?


Now, let me answer the @bolded




Antonio Conte admits 3-4-3 wasn't his first choice formation




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It is no secret that Chelsea's imperious form since losing 3-0 to Arsenal towards the end of September has coincided with manager Antonio Conte's big tactical shake-up.

A switch to three at the back, with N'Golo Kante and Nemanja Matic shielding in front, has given the Blues a solid defensive setup after appearing worryingly vulnerable at the start of the season.

It has also had a dramatic effect on the team's fortunes at the other end of the pitch.



Eden Hazard and Pedro have both thrived in less restrictive roles behind Diego Costa, who has also hit a hot streak of form, in a Chelsea side that have scored 16 times in their last five Premier League matches.

Conte has deservedly received plenty of plaudits for ensuring such a successful transition to a slightly unique formation but the Italian has revealed that the current 3-4-3 setup wasn't initially his preferred choice.



When asked why he didn't turn to the winning formula sooner, Conte said: "It was because in my mind I wanted to play with 4-2-4," as per ESPN.

"I wanted to start the season with this because you have wingers who are strong one vs. one and I like to play with two strikers very close together. But I changed it

"I must be honest, during the preseason when we started to prepare, there was 4-2-4 but also 3-4-3 because this squad could play both systems. I changed it because it gave us more balance defensively and offensively."

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The hurtful loss at the Emirates was the final nail in the coffin for Conte's persistence with a back four and he explained the difference his tried and tested defence of three has made.

"I was worried [after the Arsenal loss] because we were conceding a lot of goals in every game and were also letting teams have a lot of chances to score," Conte added.

"For this reason, we changed. Normally when you lose, it's important to have good thoughts, to change to improve and to explain why you made this step.

"I think together with the players we are working very hard and we are finding a new way to change the situation."

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The 3-4-3 formation was considered somewhat unfashionable in the modern era not too long ago but Conte, first with Juventus, a bit with Italy and now with Chelsea, is showing the value of setting up a team to maximise the strengths of key individuals.

He has stumbled upon the dream combination of getting his side looking like they can score with every attack and almost impossible to break down at the other end.

Chelsea have become the team no one wants to face right now.

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A Nigerian goalie debuts in the La Liga with a clean sheet. That alone is a big feat.

tbaba1234:
Uzoho debut stats:

4 saves
2 claims

Thanks for your kind words. I will email u on NL. Maybe we can exchange email messages because I'd first like to have a clear idea of the platform's objectives etc. thanks in advance

Fringes:
My very good man, I doff my had for you. We need you, Komekn and tbaba1234, as you have posited, if you all resonate at this same 'high octane' frequency, in the developing Nigerian Nation - vis a vis her football.

I'll send you a NL mail but just in case you do not receive it, I'll be happy to speak with you and both men you mentioned

You have excellent submissions, I must say, and myself and a few other Nigerians you all know are working hard to harness the positive energies that young professionals of Nigerian origin have for/about/around the game of football.

We are carefully selecting those we invite on the basis of knowledge, depth and intelligence exhibited. That's why I have come to you - and everyone I have reached.

WhatsApp is the best medium of this ongoing convo. I'll be happy to invite you to one of the most operational places you can directly involve yourself and see it truly manifest. Many times, people say talk is easy. Now we have a platform where you can talk, interphase with "them," hear from the principal officials and suggest directly what your best thought ideas are.

A few people here have joined us and can tell you their experiences.

Cc: Safarigirl
Mujtahida
TheGoodJoe


P.S: Dropping phone numbers or email addresses on NL have proven to be risky over time. Fruadsters often take advantage of that, often times long after the need is completed. That's why I have been unable to do so. I hope you'll respond to my NL ails.

ENGLAND: Championship - Round 12

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Leeds 0-1 Reading
Ex- Portuguese junior international, Tiago Ilori seems to have finally won the confidence of Reading coach Jaap Stam as the 24 year old center back clocked 90 minutes in Reading's win on the road. However, the England-born center-back did not come tops in any of Whoscored's performance categories.
+Stats: 6.99 Rating
Teammate and out-of-favor Super Eagles forward, Sone Aluko, also got Stam's nod to start. Aluko lasted 72 minutes as one of the forwards in a 4-4-2 formation, and was statistically the best player on the pitch in terms of pass success rate ( 85% ).
+Stats: 6.81 Rating

Sunderland 1-1 QPR
Sunderland fail again to win, after 10 matches. QPR also extend their winless poor run to 6.
While Super Eagles wannabe, Nedum Onuora still remained sidelined by injury, QPR's new Nigerian sensation, Bright Osayi-Samuel featured once again in the Hoops draw at Sunderland. The 19 year old midfielder was a 76th minute sub-in. He was one of three subs-in to achieve a 100% pass success rate for the relatively short duration they spent on the pitch.
+Stats: 6.10 Rating.

Brentford 1-0 Millwall
Millwall lose for the second championship game in a row with Fred Onyedinma putting in a partial shift for the Lions.
+Stats: 6.0 Rating.


Bolton 2-1 Sheffield Wednesday
Bolton turn things around after losing 8 consecutive games.
Sammy Ameobi opened his goal account for the season when he put Bolton ahead as early as the 10th minute -- playing as RM/RW in a 4-2-3-1 formation. Ameobi's performance earned him a MOTM by virtue of whoscored. He tied 4 other players for the top spot in Total Shots (3). He was the best Bolton player, and joint best in pass success rate (92).
+Stats: 8.56 Rating. (In running to make Whoscored Best XI of the week)
Teammate Derek Osede is still out due to injury.
+Stats: N/A

Norwich 1-1 Hull
Norwich rally late to ensure they stay undefeated for the 7th consecutive round
Super Eagles Wing-Back Ola Aina clocked 90 minutes for Hull in their away draw to Norwich. He was one of the top tacklers of the match with 4 successful attempts. He went on to earn Whoscored's MOTM statistical performance.
+Stats: 7.70 Rating. (In running to make Whoscored Best XI of the week)
Fikayo Tomori came in on the 85th minute as Leonid Slutsky made his third tactical change after playing a man down for about half an hour.
+Stats: 5.92 Rating

Fulham 2-2 Preston
Fulham's Seyi Ojo is out due to shoulder injury
+Stats: N/A

Sheffield Utd 1-0 Ipswich
Dominic Iorfa put up a sterling performance for Ipswich despite falling away with his team. Playing as a Right Wing Back in Ipswich's 3-5-2 formation, the Super Eagles hopeful started and completed the encounter as the third highest rated player on the pitch according to whoscored.
Iorfa Jnr stood out as the best performer with a total of 12 in Aerial Duels won. He made 3 interceptions for the team.
+Stats: 7.90 (Likely to beat Aina in RB for Best XI of the week)
Iorfa's teammate, Tom Adeyemi was unlisted for the encounter

Aston Villa 2-0 Wolves
Villa go undefeated 9 games in a row
Bright Enobakhare remained in Villa's dugout for the entire duration.
+Stats: N/A
However, England U21 international, Josh Onomah tasted action after he was introduced by the visitors in the 73rd minute.
He managed to fire 1 shot and make 1 dribble for the considerable short time he spent on the pitch.
+Stats: 6.14

Bristol 0-0 Burton
Hope Akpan started but spent 68 minutes on the pitch as he helped Burton secure a draw away to Bristol City
+Stats: 6.35 Rating

ANS OPINION

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Five Players That Can Improve Super Eagles: Abraham, Tomori, Tosin, Torunarigha & Kevin
Published: October 14, 2017

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Tammy Abraham : The desperate desire of the NFF to recruit the services of the Chelsea loanee explain so much the unflinching trust they had placed on him.

One of the revelations of the English Championship last season where he hit 23 goals in 41 games, he had carried his impeccable streak of form onto the current campaign, having already stuck twice in seven outings for his Swansea side and it is little wonder why The Three Lions would equally be keen to rope him in soon.

There is, however, not a plausible glut of goalscoring options to readily pick from for the Super Eagles and having a proven goal poacher like the youngster in the fold would make for a reasonable coup.

Tosin Adarabioyo : Adarabioyo had been on the books of Manchester City since he was five, and having turned out for the senior team in the the FA Cup, League Cup and the UEFA champions league, the time is, perhaps right to give the Manchester-born defender a look in.

Tall, imposing and strong in tackling, the 20-year-old would be a viable back-up for the defensive duo of Leon Balogun and William Troost-Ekong.

Fikayo Tomori : The Chelsea talent who had appeared for both the England and Canada junior teams had long been muted for a Super Eagles call-up.

Now gradually establishing himself as a first choice starter at Hull in the English Championship; something that had eluded him at his parent club, it would be interesting to see him bring his near-impeccable attributes to the national team.

Fitness issues or loss of form for any of the established defenders might help further his cause before 2018.

Jordan Torunarigha : Another exciting talent who should equally be considered for the Russia World Cup traveling band is Jordan Torunarigha.

The German-born defender who plays for Hertha Berlin in the Bundesliga has all the qualities of a modern-day defender who would unarguably bring a bit of extra vigour and spark.

Still just 20,it would hardly be a stretch if Rohr decide to bolster his youthful options with the acquisition of this dynamic player.

Kevin Akpoguma : In terms of astute solidity and cohesive game-reading, the national team selectors would be bagging a good fit for the defensive zone in the shape of the Hoffeinheim defender.

Having captained the Die Mannschaft U19 team to Euro glory in 2014, throwing the 22-year-old into the fray might prove particularly a decisive recruitment as he would help shore up a back line that is fast becoming as watertight as anything.

All things been equal, it would equally ensure he ultimately gets the senior international football he richly deserves.

Emmanuel Chinaza

hahahahaha
Here go the Joker award

forgiveness:
Hahahahahah!

Ajagun is also as rugged as Onazi. He is more skillful and pacy than Onazi.

Though short but he jumps like an antelope.

He will fare very well in the Championship.

which friendlies did Conte play?.. Training is where coaches notice the qualities of players and decide to try out different things. That's what i'v maintained.
My point has always been Conte saw Moses' qualities and opted to play him there. .Even Moses said he had to go back and watch his debut as Wing BAck against Hull, in other to work on it further.

Or have you been watching Joel Obi's training over the years to say he CAN'T play as AM? hahaha

covering up your baseless arguments with that smiley all the time don't still make it look logical.

As they say "you can put a lipstick on a pig...

forgiveness:
Did Conte put Vicmo in a EPL game directly as a RW without training or friendly? N....O No.

Go and read all my post on this issue and you will realise I have maintained my point.

@ bolded ... sure same standard.. our chances will be very very very slim just as it is with Ilori
On Ilori, he can be the greatest ever, but my point is our chances of getting him is very very very slim.. so it's foolish of me to put him on that list.. that would be fantasy.
I encourage the possible and the promising. while you keep dreaming

forgiveness:
Then wait till January because that's when things becomes crystal clear. For now enjoy your list.

So, if you knew Mbappe was eligible to play for Nigeria, you will not add him to your list because he has 3 - 4 options, ba?

If Tiago Ilori doesn't make your list based on your obvious reasons, it doesn't stop Tiago Ilori from reaching greater height.

Keep encouraging mediocre.

For your information, Tiago Ilori is still official eligible to play for Nigeria.

Iheanacho will do well this season.

lol.. keep watching

Mujtahida:
To get that guy from England would be like removing a nail from a concrete wall.

I've always made the point that player's positions are not rigid.

TheGoodJoe:
Bernardo Silva today highlighted what I have tried to explain with the forward and not Striker role. Guardiola brought Bernardo in to lead the attack. He did not go in battling with the defenders of the opposition but instead dropped deep a lot. Some cases he was close to the defensive midfielder and defenders of City.

That stopped any chance of stopping him from making an impact and gave him a chance for a dominating performance capping it with a goal.

So all the Iheanacho is best as a Support Striker, misses the point that playing as a center forward is no means restricting the player to battle with the defenders.

Aaron yes. They can't just do without us lol

komekn:
Timothy Eyoma is Nigerian Arsenal player. I really can not explain just coincidental.

However, there is a dramatic shift from having a few black players to black players being the most dominant in the team.

Nothing to worry about there is no top 6 premiership team that doesn't have at least 16-20 Nigerian origin players in its youth teenage ranks.


By the way Timothy brother plays for Tottenham.

Ehibueze VS Ebuehi. 1,2,3 go!

tbaba1234:
He is not better than those available.

Anyone who wants Pinnick to show another official interest should contact pinnick directly. I don't like to overflog issues. We can argue all we want on NL, But what will happen will still happen.

safarigirl:
lol....tell you'd country to sort it's self out rather than looking to snatch another country's work.

You want the best, you make the best, not steal the best. We've taken enough from England, they can have this one. That's 3-3 for this generation

You can make anything out of that quote. Don't change your argument now. Did Moses need a few games first?

forgiveness:
You mean Conte just put him there in an EPL match direct?

I confused u for forgiveness. U need to follow this argument from the beginning. He is iof the opinion that if a player has not been deployed in a particular position, it means the player can't play there.

Mickael2:
did Osaze play as a wingback for Stoke City? But he clearly improved his defensive abilities there.

Now I think I confused West Ham with Stoke City for VicMo

That's the point

Nigerdeltaboi:
good observation from you guys. He defiantly had that aspect of his game.

That's not the point. Improving it and having the abilities are two different things. He went to work on it further at Chelsea. Now you have defeated yourself. Did he play as wing back at west ham?

Mickael2:
VicMo improved his defensive abilities at West Ham, as clear as the noon day soon

“He didn’t say to me: ‘Do you fancy playing wing-back?’ He just put me in there,” Moses said.

The question is why did Conte do this if he didn't notice Moses qualities and believed Moses could.

forgiveness:
Was Vicmo defensive minded before he was converted to his new role?

Even Bonaventure has been deployed as a wide forward. It depends on how the coach wants to play.

EEGA:
He said they are both wingers.

Yes I personally noticed even before Conte took over Chelsea. Watch our Mexico friendlies

forgiveness:
Was Vicmo defensive minded before he was converted to his new role?