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if they like make them enter rocket go camp for space we will beat them in Uyo. Our captain has already said it. We need to round up the job.

soetanoreoluwa:
I thought they want to camp abroad then Ghana... Why changing their plan? It's well with them...

Joel Obi that played for us during Siasia's era was not average. Even then he was not average. It appears you are not current.

Napoleon55:
hope u guys are not serious, is it d same joel obi that we know?
the guy has no place in this present SE,where are u going to play him? is it to partner mikel in the AM,or partner ndidi and remove onazi?

ok please clarify.

HeavySigh:
lol. You really should have asked for clarification on what exactly I was trying to say at that point.
The rest of the post has almost nothing to do with what I was saying.

Chukwuma

Mickael2:
what is Joel's middle name? You have never watched the guy play football

Thank you!

tbaba1234:
Joel Obi has been in outstanding form in the Series A. How many Nigerians play at the level of football regularly? His only problem is that he is injury prone.

You are changing the argument..

Napoleon55:
is it not d same players u use for nations cup u r still going to use for world cup. joel obi has no place in this team more than ogu.

we have our first team players,ogu is not even there,how much more joel.

1-AKPEYI,

2-SHEHU

3-ELDERSON

4-NDIDI

5-BALOGUN

6-EKON

7-MOSES V.

8-ONAZI

9-IGHALO

10-MIKEL

11-IWOBI

12-IHEANACHO

13-ETEBO

14-MOSES SIMON

15-EZENWA

16-MUSA

these are our first team regulars,for any other player to displace any of these players,he has to be excellent,in the case of AINA,after his debut

I agree the EPL seems to be the apex based on the competitiveness and it being highly commercial. But wanting our young players to go there prematurely is not good for their development.

komekn:
I agree with you the operative word being pretty well.

You probably know that for most players irrespective of nationality, the destination of choice if they can make it, the EPL.

I really expect to see much more Nigerian origin players in the EPL in the coming years.

The bar for the EPL clubs is really they expect to win it be in the final or barest minimum quarter finals. So anything less is doing badly.

The club's to beat still for me are Real, Barca and Juventus.

For clubs in Belgium, Austria, Turkey, Holland getting past group stage is a win, that's the level of expectation. Which essentially reflects what level they are on in football terms.

SuperSports 10

Nigerdeltaboi:
Alhassan starts for Austria Wien, match is live on super sports 2

your moniker says it all

Naijaphobia:
The way Zambian fans have invaded Super eagles Fbook page and every Nigerian football sites is giving me sleepless night...I have even entered an agreement with a Zambian to renounce my citizenship if Nigeria loses and he also agreed to do same if we beat them. The screenshot of our conversation on FB is what we intend to use against eachother. Please let's pray for our Darling Super Eagles to win, I love Nigeria and can't afford to renounce citizenship now. If I do, where do I go?

Where do you get your stats from?
We are talking World Cup now not nations cup.

Napoleon55:
ogu has been in the team for some time now,he understood how the team plays,he can easily replace any of the midfielder depending on the formation without any any problem,he is also a better passer of the ball than joel obi,his size is also a plus .

Europa League Update:
FULL-TIME Results

BATE 2-4 Arsenal
Chuba Akpom remained in Arsenal's bench throughout the encounter. Iwobi did not make the trip due to injury

Konyaspor 2-1 Guimaraes
Patrick Friday helped Konyaspor with an assist for the game opener, playing as their number 9.
Imoh Ezekiel remained in Konyaspor's bench

Lazio 2-0 Waregem
Peter Olayinka's introduction in the 46th minute could not help Waregem, as they conceded another.
Compatriots and teammates, Kingsley Madu and Bala Aliko were not involved.

Lugano 1-2 FCSB
Lugano lost at home to Steau Bucharesti. Stanley Amuzie was not involved.

Ostersunds 1-0 Hertha Berlin
Both Alhaji Gero (Ostersunds) and Jordan Torunarigha (Hertha) clocked 90 minutes for their respective sides.
Gero (whoscored rating 7.2 ). Was the best of the night in dispossessing. Attempted a total shot of 3 (3rd best of match). And won 3 Aerial Duels (5th best overall).
Torunarigha (whoscored 6.9), on the other hand, was the best of the night in Arial Duels won (5), and also the joint best in tackles won (4)

Plzn 3-1 Beer Sheva
John Ogu clocked 90 mins, and was the 2nd best overall with a whoscored rating of 7.74. Joint 2nd best in Total shots (3). And highest (2) in dribbles.
But Sheva's only goal was provided by Anthony Nwakaeme (whoscored rating: 7.1) , 7 minutes after his introduction.

Rosenborg 3-1 Vadar
Samuel Adegbenro (Whoscored 6.9) clocked 90 minutes but did not get on the scoresheet. Adegbenro completed two dribbles (2nd best total of the match)

The following matches are on:

AC Milan 1-0 Rijeka
Rijeka Number one shirt, David Nwokolor not listed.

AEK 0-0 Austria Wien
Muazam start for Austria Vienna

Everton 0-1 Apollon
Everton now trail the Cypriot side. Ademola Lookman in Everton's bench

Locomotiv 3-0 Zlin
Moses Ekpai Ubong start for Zlin who are currently down early by 3 goals

Partizan 0-0 Kiev
Theophilus Solomon not listed by Partizan.

Skenderbeu 0-0 Young Boys
Orelesi Nurudeen not listed by Skenderbeu

I'm not sure I understand you. But don't forget everyone is free to express their opinions. The reason for the English word -- subjective.
Even editors and well renowned football pundits disagree a lot. Don't expect this will not be the case on Nairaland. Have your say and don't get irritated when someone has a different opinion.

HeavySigh:
actually 4 Nigerians or so made the list. All of which are regular names here.
I have learned to be careful about swallowing all I read Here in terms of praise for our own players, hook line and sinker as sometimes there can be too much sentiments .. I was particularly happy to see a different neutral body of persons affirming some of you here

You started a good argument until you used the words "just average".
Now I don't have to reply

Napoleon55:
so if u r Rohr,u would drop Etebo,after having worked so hard during the qualifiers,and still very much inform,been tasted and trusted, u would drop such a player to a player like joel obi,first injury prone,second,qaulity wise,just average.
then explain the reason why u joel in place of etebo and ogu,is he better than them?

VERY SOLID .. near world class

Kog45:
Joel Obi very good player but he can disappoint anytime due to injury,apart from that very solid midfielder.

Europa League Update:

Plzn 2-1 Sheva (83 mins played)

Plzn go ahead again after Nwakaeme leveled earlier, 7 minutes after his introduction.
Anthony Nwakaeme's goal was a touch of class. He received a cross from the right flank with his back to goal, only to turn
with a strike that left Plzn goalie sprawling. But Ales Hruska probably should have done better to prevent that.

wonderful

kingphilip:
Anthony Nwaekeme with the equalizer

Let's wait and see

[quote author=elyte89 post=60922120][/quote]

Yes he's scored some breathtaking goals lately. His pair of goals helped Rosenborg knock out Ajax from getting to this stage.

HeavySigh:
This Samuel adegbenro was mentioned by an account on twitter that is quite good with identifying young and promising players, they call themselves breakingthelines..they were running a countdown of sorts.

Europa League Update:

Lugano 1-2 FCSB
Lugano have fallen behind despite scoring the opener.
Amuzie is not involved, but let's hope he get's his papers sorted out before return leg.

Europa League Update:

BATE 2-4 Arsenal (70 mins played)
Although Iwobi is out due to injury, it's noteworthy to say that Chuba Akpom is on the Gunner's bench.

Jordan Torunarigha (Hertha) currently has the highest tackles of 4 according to whoscored. Hertha still trail Alhaji Gero's Oestersunds by 1 goal.

Versatility is a plus. But Joel Obi's ratings cannot be ignored. What argument do you have for Ogu?

elyte89:
Barring no injury to etebo,he would go to d world cup,no sane coach will leave an etebo for Joel obi,cos etebo is a multiplayer,he can play from d wings,as a 10,could also thrive as 8,play 4 also(if a double 4 is been used),heard he also played as a left back sef in his club sometimes back

Europa League Update:

Rosenborg 2-0 Vardar
Rosenborg scores second goal.
Samuel Adegbenro still on.

Europa League Update:

Konyaspor 2-0 Guimaraes
Konyaspor score second goal.
Patrick Friday had the assist earlier. He is still on.
Imoh Ezekiel still in Konyaspor's bench.

I've already given my reasons as regards maintaining our coverage where is actually broken and offering more in attack.
This way, Onazi has more freedom to express himself the way he should at the same time.
Our midfield is not broken. Victor Moses is the utility player full of energy.

mostob:
Etebo will offer more in midfield apart from being defensive,his energy and workrate will come handy

Ogu or Etebo

Napoleon55:
realistically,which midfielder do u think Joel obi is going to replace,or u just want to make ur opinion? Ndidi,mikel,onazi,iwobi,etebor,ogu ?

Europa League Update:

Lazio 1-0 Waregem
Peter Olayinka comes off the bench for Waregem as the 2nd half resumes.

Europa League Update:
HALF-TIME Results

BATE 1-3 Arsenal
Alex Iwobi out due to injury as reported earlier.

Konyaspor 1-0 Guimaraes
Patrick Friday helps Konyaspor with an assist, playing the number 9 position.
Imoh Ezekiel in bench.

Lazio 1-0 Waregem
Peter Olayinka in Waregem's bench
Compatriots and teammates, Kingsley Madu and Bala Aliko will not be involved.

Lugano 1-0 FCSB
Stanley Amuzie not involved -- still waiting for work permit approval.

Ostersunds 1-0 Hertha Berlin
Both Alhaji Gero (Ostersunds) and Jordan Torunarigha (Hertha) start.

Plzn 1-0 Beer Sheva
John Ogu start, but teammate, Anthony Nwakaeme is in Sheva's dugout

Rosenborg 1-0 Vadar
Samuel Adegbenro start for Vadar. But not on the scoresheet yet.

The following matches will start 8PM Nigerian Time:

AC Milan VS Rijeka
Rijeka Number one shirt, David Nwokolor is currently Rijeka's third choice keeper. He is expected to at least make it to the stands in Milan grin

AEK VS Austria Wien
Muazam's Europa league debut loading.

Everton VS Apollon
Lookman Ademola's Everton welcome Apollon of Cyprus.

Locomotiv VS Zlin
Moses Ekpai Ubong's Zlin are away to Locomotive Moscow

Partizan VS Kiev
Theophilus Solomon is expected to play a part for Partizan as they trade tackles with Dynamo Kiev

Skenderbeu VS Young Boys
Albanian side, Skenderbeu which has Orelesi Nurudeen in their roster, welcome Young Boys of Switzerland.

Ok thank you my brother

Icon79:
I think we're saying the same thing, boss


O pari

Joel Obi will go to Russia
Enyeama also, and MAYBE Ikeme. We will be covered in goal.

Icon79:
You're forgetting that Rohr would have about 2 months to open camp try out new players before the world cup. Either way, I will still make the case and Joel Obi (if he stays fit).

We'd also need to try out a few new goalkeepers as well, but I am sure that Rohr already knows that one.


O pari

Sir even Brazilian players are everywhere. We are talking of an overpopulated football-crazy country with economic challenges. We need to develop our league regardless of where our players choose to go.
Improving our league will only guarantee our GOOD players don't play in obscure leagues.

Icon79:
The places where Naija players ply their trades these days give me shivers.

We really need to improve our domestic league and find good sponsor to bring money to our league.
That's the only solution.


O pari

Ovie Ejaria Missing, As Tammy Abraham, Five Other Nigerians Make England U21 squad for European qualifiers
By Joebie|Nairaland

https://i1.mirror.co.uk/incoming/article10699576.ece/ALTERNATES/s615/England-v-Germany-Semi-Final-2017-UEFA-European-Under-21-Championship.jpg

Tammy Abraham has been named by England U21 manager, Aidy Boothroyd, after declaring his availability to the English FA last week, to dispel Nigeria-switch rumors.

The news of Abraham's switch to Nigeria almost gave him a public relations nightmare in England last week, but the 19 year-old Swansea forward later released a statement confirming his commitment to England. However, Abraham has not given any official statement as regards where his allegiance lies at the senior level in future.

The 24-man squad which will prosecute the games against Scotland and Andorra in the European qualifiers did not include Golden Eaglet trainee, and Liverpool U23 midfielder, Oviemuno Dominic Ejaria. However, the list featured Dominic Solanke, Fikayo Tomori, Ademola Lukman, Sheyi Ojo, and Josh Onomah, all of which are still eligible to play for Nigeria at the senior level.

The England U21 team will face Scotland on October 6 before traveling to take on Andorra on October 10.

Speaking on the first game, the England U21 manger told Sky Sports,

"The game with Scotland is an intriguing fixture and it's a really good game for us. The fact that the Scots beat the Dutch is good for the group I think because it now sets it up nicely for our game with them. They're a team that will naturally want to beat us and they'll be working very hard to do that."


Full England U21 squad:

Goalkeepers: Angus Gunn (Norwich City, on loan from Manchester City), Dean Henderson (Shrewsbury Town, on loan from Manchester United), Freddie Woodman (Newcastle United)

Defenders: Trent Alexander-Arnold (Liverpool), Ben Chilwell (Leicester City), Dael Fry (Middlesbrough), Joseph Gomez (Liverpool), Jonjoe Kenny (Everton), Fikayo Tomori (Hull City, on loan from Chelsea), Kyle Walker-Peters (Tottenham Hotspur), Joseph Worrall (Nottingham Forest)

Midfielders: Lewis Cook (AFC Bournemouth), Tom Davies (Everton), Kieran Dowell (Nottingham Forest, on loan from Everton), Ruben Loftus-Cheek (Crystal Palace, on loan from Chelsea), Ainsley Maitland-Niles (Arsenal), Josh Onomah (Aston Villa, on loan from Tottenham Hotspur), Harry Winks (Tottenham Hotspur)

Forwards: Tammy Abraham (Swansea City, on loan from Chelsea), Dominic Calvert-Lewin (Everton), Demarai Gray (Leicester City), Ademola Lookman (Everton), Sheyi Ojo (Fulham, on loan from Liverpool), Dominic Solanke (Liverpool)