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Kog45:
Jobie i always gbadun u

Good. I don't buy into those comparisons of Ighalo and Iheanacho. But I must say all-round play Ighalo has more strengths than Iheanacho. Iheanacho, however, has a better sense of positioning and quick reaction..

TheGoodJoe:
I am not trying to crucify Ighalo. Just pointing out the bias criticism Iheanacho gets. Ighalo worked hard but as I pointed earlier, I am not into that big number nine thing. It suits conservative football but far from the best modern approaches that rain goals.

I know we are not used to that level of professionalism in this part of the world. We just talk anyhow.

Can you give me names of a few players that have announced their switch on interviews or papers?

TheGoodJoe:
What is he under wrapping? Are we under wrappers? Either he wants to play for us or he wants to play for England.

hahaha I remember those situations very well. If you followed my ratings and post match analysis you will notice I mentioned those. That so called half chance, the angle was also limited when the defender challenged. I won't call that a half chance really, and his choices were limited.
Many strikers would have either ballooned the ball like he did ,or the defender would have blocked. Special players though would have converted. Even if you want to call it a half chance, how could you really fault him. The one he scored against Cameroon, was that a clear chance?

The second, he would have had a decent chance to strike with his left foot, than delay.. Most of our players were under pressure to win. Even Rohr said this. Ighalo had a decent match all round.

TheGoodJoe:
43' - Ighalo with a half-chance under pressure from Tembo, but he volleys off target.

71' - A great counter attack for Nigeria, but Ighalo opts to try and cut back rather than shoot first time and the move breaks down!

http://www.nigerianeye.com/2017/10/live-commentary-nigeria-vs-zambia.html?m=0

Unfortunately, I do not rewatch matches to start highlighting times of incidents. However, this will give you a clue.

I actually read this yesterday in another source but didn't want to put it here because some of us dont know how to analyze. But I must say it now since it's here already..
This guy is just being professional about responding to the rumors. Good PR! He never turned down Nigeria. He only said the report wasn't true. And the fact is Tammy never said he had switched to Nigeria. Even Pinnick never said Tammy did. You don't choose a country with mouth, but action. The process is on.

@ first bolded. Keeping it under wraps. I said this yesterday
@ second bolded. The block brackets is suggestive. "Nothing has happened" actually means nothing is official yet.
The following remark after the bolded is feigning ignorance.

soetanoreoluwa:
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England U21's Tammy Abraham flattered by Nigeria interest

11:52 PM WAT
PA Sport

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Tammy Abraham admits he is flattered by Nigeria's interest but vowed to stay focused on the England Under-21s.

The striker is expected to spearhead the Young Lions' attack when they travel to Andorra on Tuesday to continue their Euro 2019 qualifying campaign.

Abraham scored and grabbed an assist in Friday's 3-1 win over Scotland Under-21s having already denied he was planning to switch allegiances to Nigeria.

Under-21 boss Aidy Boothroyd is wary of losing his players, with Sheyi Ojo and Dominic Solanke also eligible for Nigeria, but Abraham remains happy with England.

"There are a lot of things going on and for me that is a sign you are doing something right, if Nigeria are fighting for you and England want you as well," said Swansea's on-loan Chelsea forward.

"I'm happy right now and I just want to keep playing my football. Nothing has happened [in terms of the Nigeria FA contacting]. I'm not too sure what is going on."

And Abraham is ready to take on Andorra, who lost 6-0 to Ukraine last month, at the Estadi Comunal in Andorra la Vella.

"We're in control of the group but we can't take our foot off the gas. We need to take confidence into every game and make sure we get the results we need," he said.

Boothroyd reiterated the point, warning his side they are not basketball team the Harlem Globetrotters and that they must respect Andorra.

The Young Lions boss wants his team to ensure they have the substance before they turn on the style as they aim to maintain their position at the top of Group 4.

He said: "My players are so skillful and comfortable on the ball that one of my biggest concerns is that sometimes they can be too elaborate on the ball.

"I keep telling them that we are not the Harlem Globetrotters and we are not here to do tricks.

"We can express ourselves by all means, but we are here to play as a team and we know when we come up against the big-hitters there will be no time for all that.

"We have some deadly players up front. My biggest challenge is to turn them into a team and a squad that is bigger than the sum of its parts." [/img]


http://kwese.espn.com/football/england-u21/story/3225023/england-u21s-tammy-abraham-flattered-by-nigeria-interest

Where you there? And it's nowhere online. I remember Rohr saying Agu came in at a time the match was high in intensity... never said Agu had a disappointing match.

Kog45:
Post match interview

Exactly.. We have already made a move for Tammy.. If he continue with the switch process and FIFA approves it, he is free to come and fight for a shirt, if/when Rohr invites him. He needs to show he is as good, or better than either Ighalo or Iheanacho regardless. Else, he should forget Russia.

Kog45:
Jobie to me Ighalo and Iheanacho are good for WC,enough of this that striker is good.If Tammy is ready fine if he is not,no issue.

Rohr NEVER said that. What's your source?

Kog45:
Rohr must be a liar for saying Mikel Agu had a very disappointing match and u must be correct for saying Ighalo had a awful match.

which chances did he miss? oya list the occasions

TheGoodJoe:
Ighalo's had other flaws apart from anticipating a cross. He missed chances too. I repeat, if Iheanacho had that exact performance, he would have been crucified here.

Over 3 games Ighalo have performed really well.
1 goal and an assist is pretty decent.
He could have had a couple more assists, showing he worked hard for the team all round. At a point, I remember seeing him in defense.
Could he have scored more? Yes!
But I can only fault him on one occasion for not anticipating Simon's cross in that direction and reacting quickly. But he barely missed it.

Let's not also forget that the goal he scored he almost singlehandedly made it happen. Can't take anything from him. However, he needs a formidable competition. Competition is healthy in every position in SE.

relaunch wetin? him and he papa never collect form? We have done enough as regards Tammy.

Icon4s:
I am also not pleased with Ighalo's performance in that game.

1 goal in 3 matches is not acceptable for a top striker IMHO.

If we want to go really far in that world cup we need a very prolific number 9.

Tammy Abraham is in blistering form. Pinick needs to relaunch a bid for him.

The angle of the camera in that youtube video most of you are referring to makes it difficult to make a case either way. Most times I go by the replay during the match and it was done so perfectly that the commentators had to concede it was actually an offside after careful scrutiny.
Actually the Zambian was slightly ahead of Ekong. He would have gotten away with it with SOME good referees, and our offside cry would still have fallen on deaf ears. my verdict, a close call, but still an excellent one.

And yes our CB's reaction was influenced by the early whistle.

mank1234:
That your line doesn't consider perspective in drawing.
The farther you get, the line is supposed to be closer to the centre line.

Ekong kept him onside. If we having watched and focused our attention only on offside/onside at that line are still debating, then the linesman's error should be excused as he even had to focus on foul as well. Goal was however scored after whistle had been blown. Probably, Leon would've given him a proper chase to make him miss the goal had the whistle not gone. Hence, no case.

Nigeria 1-0 Zambia Aftermath: Super Eagle Speak

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Troost-Ekong : Sunday Oliseh Told Me Oyibo Boys Are Too Soft

Published: October 09, 2017
Troost-Ekong : Sunday Oliseh Told Me Oyibo Boys Are Too SoftFormer Netherlands youth international William Troost-Ekong has hinted why he found game time hard to come by during Sunday Oliseh's spell as manager of the Super Eagles.

The Bursaspor central defender made only two appearances for the national team, against Tanzania and Democratic Republic of Congo, under the stewardship of Oliseh before he was frozen out of the squad.

''The Olympics was like a restart for my international career. I was part of the Super Eagles until Sunday Oliseh took me out because he said Oyibo boys are too soft,'' Troost-Ekong said to aclsports.com.

''I hope he’s watching his TV now and see us going to the World Cup.No ill feelings, I saw him at the Olympics last year and we spoke briefly.

''He didn’t believe in me then but I think Nigerians can see now what I can do.''

Nigeria have kept seven clean sheets in fifteen matches William Troost-Ekong featured for the national team, and he partnered German-born Leon Balogun in central defense in five of those games, against Chad, Mali, Tanzania, Cameroon and Zambia.

Ifeanyi Emmanuel

--AllNigeriaSoccer

show me someone who has said here we should approach the boy again. of course I understand you are like a guy who feels rejected because at the time of your asking you did not get a straight up answer.. It's just like a suitor asking a girl to marry him without a ring. Follow due process.
Due process is to just shut up and act professionally, then the girl will respect you. When she even respects you still undeservedly, you claim she slapped you in the face.


So who's fault is it really?

My position has always been the form has been handed to the family. It's left for Tammy and his dad to proceed. Nothing is official.

TheGoodJoe:
Tammy wants us to wait to see if the Queen will call him up. Yet people want us to beg. Crap.

He did not choose Nigeria. He should declare it just because Pinnick put it out there that the process is on? Even Pinnick never said he has chosen us. Then why should Tammy? It's not official until its final.

TheGoodJoe:
Which kind keep on with switch thing going? He just has to declare he has chosen Nigeria. Instead he is still waiting for Tunde's proposal. Sorry, the Queen's call-up.

You don't confirm rumors. you leave it under wraps. that's the professional thing to do in football. He only stated that he is still committed to the U21 team. Or should he have announced that he was no longer interested in playing for the U21? no, you don't do that.. you keep on with your switch thing, and make it formal when it's final... so your analogy does not apply.

Modified
Even if he chooses England finally, it's a personal/professional decision. he spoke professional, we dey vex... what if he had said he don't feel Nigerian enough? hahaha

TheGoodJoe:
Man: Honey I love you and I want to spend the rest of my life with you.
Hot Chickala: You have to wait, let me see if Tunde will propose to me first. For now I will be rolling with his younger brother until Tunde proposes. If Tunde does not propose then I will later marry you.

Tell me the man who proposed will not feel shame.

People don't understand context. Remain available for selection tells you he is already part of the team and he is still available. So are we talking England Senior team now or the U21?
I'm still waiting for someone to point out clearly how he shamed Nigeria?
Most of us just feel rejected because he did not reject England.

Icon79:
Bro, the young man shamed my country. The way he denied naija was very hurtful. And he concluded his statement by saying "I have informed the FA (English FA) that I remain available for selection". That was the dagger!

I honestly don't want Nigeria to be somebody's second choice. We need the players we would wear the uniform with pride and not because their preferred country couldn't come thru for them.


O pari

Why do people keep saying 27 years as if the world cup is held every year.. Please just say since 1990 or say how many times they missed out of qualifying.

chrisooblog:
the egyptians have suffered 27 plus years of hurt that was just the release of many years of pained emotions. i think losing out to algeria in 2010 particularly hurt them to the marrow. like the great alex ferguson said after manchester united miraculously won the 1999 champions league
''BLOODY HELL FOOTBALL!''

probably an error from flashscore.

realpoacher:
A certain player from Moldova Ionata A. has been yellow carded three times already in the same game against Austria in European 2018 world cup qualifiers



Referees are going haywire

dude is not igbo sha..

kennysville:
What do u mean? Igbo man no dey take money play O! Na im hard earned money. He must to get value for the money na? Haba!

U neva go Alaba international market? Or Onitsha? Every penny na money... Igbo kwenu! Una too much.

That was on a lighter note.

On a serious note, the dude was plain stupid! You are soooo right. What was he thinking? M sure whether he plays weekly or not, money dey roll in. He earns no less than 15000 pounds per week after tax. What was his problem? In a country where women have rights, he was making a scene. When will our players learn? What ended Goddy Opara's career? Was it not alleged rape? Mike Tyson nko? He deserves all the scoldin he got on this thread. At least if you dont knw where u are goin, remember where you are coming from. The old sayin where I come from says " always remember whose son/daughter you are." Which is beta? A life of poverty or a life of Prosperity. He hasnt even amassed enough wealth yet, he is frittering 2000 pounds on Sawa sawa sawale. 2000 pounds that will feed a whole vilage for a month. Yall should never spare a child when issues of discipline comes up

Read it last night. Seems injured.

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He needs guidance. I've reached out to him on Twitter. Maybe he will reply.

BascoVanVeli:
He who has no sin cast the first stone. I am sure that if we all got to see ourselves at 21 there would be a few embarrassing details. Now imagine adding 30k a week to that and we have recipe for disaster. Lets not forget that this boy does not have a known father figure in his life. Losing Ighalo really set him back because he doesn't have a mentor @ Watford any more IMO.

Oh ok that's legit then. Well deserved

kingphilip:
i think it wasn't

he was offside but the opponent's player was the person who gifted him the ball with the head

Salah's first goal looked like an offside to me. The penalty call seemed legit though

haha.. I won't be stupid to fall to that trap of where you are trying to take this argument. Your sentiments are smelling everywhere. you are better of in those political-tribal threads. Don't waste your time and talents on this beloved football thread. Just an advise, of course I don't have the power to send you out, or I would have long. I won't say a word to you ever until you keep your football discussions clean.

Modified
Now economic purpose, when your reason was rotation.

forgiveness:
Let me make this clear to you. Calabar and Uyo hosting the Super Eagles have to do with their governments providing the finances of our games for free for economical purpose.

The highest bidder takes it all. I don't think Uyo fit flex muscle with Lagos if they are really interested in hosting the Super Eagles. Sorry..

If Lagos State who is doing everything to bring back the Super Eagles to Lagos for their own economical purposes, na sin?

My friend, I am speaking the mind of the current government of Lagos state in regards to hosting the Super Eagles and not solemnly my opinion or thought.

That was why I mentioned Ambode.

You ignorantly made conclusions that it's my mind sets whereas you where only ignorant or not current.

Please, update yaself.

If you are not happy with the government of Lagos state, na my problem?

Nobody has forced anything on you.. As regards schooling you on why that rotation mindset have kept Nigeria backward, I will leave that for another day.
As regards the primary, I've already had my say.

forgiveness:
Your mind is not pure. It's clear from your statements.

Don't cover up with rotation because it's not harmful nor bad idea.

Abi, is there anything wrong with rotation? Oya, tell us make I hear.

Besides, he subject was about the response of the crowd and not rotation. Rotation is secondary.

I have told you we don't share this same norms and values hence the differences in approach. So, if mine is different, you don't need to force down yours on me.

And stop seeking with suspicious mind though you are free anyways.

Now, answer questions.

hahahaha

zicky:
not trying to bring the legend debate back, bt Chelsea can't stop calling this guy a legend

Their team will go to compete abi?.. How come they didn't qualify? African reps will do a better job this time..

Danielnino00:
Nigeria seems to have made some new enemies after qualifying for the world cup oo .. Come and see people saying we are just going to the world cup as tourists.. How pathetic! Africans will never put their indifference aside and support their own..
Maybe its after we make it to the quarter final that other Africa countries will agree that we have always represented the continent well at the world cup../

Thank you.. for one thing, not all Nigerians are corrupt. Not all Nigerians believe in rotation bullshit. There are people that stand out here..
I have seen them. And they are not just a few.

Kog45:
Yea Jobie, Seyi Olofinjana is a close pal and I remember on Nairaland someone was saying Seyi should be 40 years I just told d guy to keep shut.

I have a friend who had d opportunity to be in d camp of Japan 93 squad at d age of 16 but later dropped at d last minute for Celestine Babayaro,this my very friend was in SSS 3 during Japan 93 camping.

My cousin was taken out of d country to Italy for professional career at d age of 18 by Churchill Olishe.A friend went to Ajax trial courtesy d same Churchill Olishe in conjunction with Chris Eeseka at d age of 20 real age.These are d guys u w believe they are above 25.

My son is just 8 years old,taller than most 10 years old kids and play football better than his peers.

Am not saying we don't cheat but d way we exaggerate our players age is uncalled for.I can give countless examples.

haha.. no point going on with you.. you can dream about rotation in all things. Maybe you as well rotate in your sleep

forgiveness:
Which mentality? What intentions?

I don't need to hide my intentions from anybody because I am no body slave or puppet. GBAM!

But I was notched to add decorum and diplomacy in my approach and above all fear of God else I for don.....

Anyway, I think your mind is not pure because I can now perceive why you can't comprehend due to your curiosity and doubt.

Now, tell me the subject of discussion before you continue with your hallucinations.

We never blame Pinnick, who I believe is more than 50 years for that mishap, na 19 year old who acted more professionally? na wa o
Tammy's response was professional. Never talking down either on England or Nigeria. Just reiterating he is still committed to England [at least in the meantime]

Icon79:
Well, let's hope that he would learn from his mistakes. But I am not holding my breath.

When I tried to take him to task over the issue, on twitter, his defenders descended me on like a ton of bricks.


O pari

I agree! He is good enough for Russia. But like I said, he needs a personal psychologist to help his career. He has the potential to even be a better striker in terms of goal returns. He can play at the highest level. He just needs to believe in himself more, and not be overwhelmed by the occasion.

junnyjake:
The skill and composure he showed there was pure class.