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soetanoreoluwa:
Baba won go Russia... Go see him in law is Goood to do show off sha...

Just pray he replicate thesame oct7

#soarsupereagle

No fears about Ndidi. If he is already playing at this level at least at his age, it tells us that he will go really really far.
Playing for country has it's different challenges.
There are players that put in a better performance for country than their clubs.

AIG07:
there are so many part of his game that needs improvement if he is going to develop into a world class baller.

You have spoken truthfully

AIG07:
*laughing* look at what happened to our neighbours(u sabi dem no need bringing dem here d dust is already settling down) against uruaguay at the 2010edition. I was like y call for penalty when the ball has already crossed the line- I no se na wayo to reduce the scoring chance by 1/2.

But he was a beast in the Senegal friendly

Icon79:
I believe that I have made a similar observation regarding Ndidi. For some reasons, he doesn't boss the game for the Super Eagles the same way he bosses for Leicester. I don't know what the problem is .... is he not giving a 100% when he plays for Nigeria? Anyway, I will give him one more chance against Zambia before I get on his case.


O pari

Welcome Magink! You just made it official.

Magink:
Thank you sir. But i been no want make people no say i be jjc for here even though i have been following this thread since 2014.

Sometimes I think there is an unsaid rule that the refs have to support teams that will guarantee crowds in the stands.
After all is the overall purpose not to make money?
Of course they don't succeed all the time

AIG07:
our players were to passive at that tournament. Eminike's goal was no offside to start with, they took out Onazi with a red card worthy tackle yet still none of them complained-Mikel was just there smiling etc.

Our players need to be a bit aggressive-I no like all this gentleman football

He even had an assist for Teda's third

soetanoreoluwa:
IGWE effect... I was watching his video at IG handle of SE.. Recorded almost 77percent dribbles I was like Wawu!

On the ground that we see ourselves as family, SuperNerd should feel very very free to come back without any iota of ego. Nobody pressured him to leave in the first place. I believe he wants to return, but for the indirect "go-to-hell" calls, he will feel very reluctant. Pietorico has apologized to the house. That is an acknowledgement from him that there should be some set limits as to how far we can go to insult others. I wan't to believe such will not repeat itself. Should Pietorico appologize directly, It should be for the purpose of making peace, and not "beg" him to return. SuperNerd should apologize for trying to rope us in, and using that as a reason for leaving. I can't remember if he called us names in the process. I've had a couple fight with safarigirl, and we moved on easily.. sometimes "sorry" don't have to be said. the simple act of replying to my post after our initial fight already tells me that she wants to move on, and I have no option to move on in the same spirit..

We should all try (I take God beg us). Where that our pastor? I beg quote Bible for us. We should all try to disagree in a respectful manner regardless of our ages or status in society. One moniker once said he engages everyone regardless of their ages or status in life -- I can't remember exactly which. I like that spirit. I will never mention what I do in real life here, to what end? I have a HEALTHY level of self esteem, so I won't be seeking any form of attention or reverence online. Come to think of it, even in the real world how will you know your genuine friends if they are all around you for what you are? People who know me personally down to my family know what I stand for. I will say it as it is regardless of your status. I stand for what I believe to be true always. And I no dey look face. We can hardly live up to 100 years in this world, and we are not taking anything away from this world. Whatever we achieve we will leave behind for... who knows if it will be managed well or wasted. All vanity. Let's stand for truth and peace always.

Icon4s:
Ladies and gentlemen.

I am personally not happy with happenings here.
This is a thread that I always visit to make myself happy and I am sure so does most others here.

It is true this thread was formed by a few number of us but it has grown to what it is today because everybody is always welcomed here.

On the recent feud between TheSuperNerd and Pietorico. Both of them were wrong. And we have exhausted all energies to condemn their actions.

However, I cannot stay in a house that is divided. I don't know Pietorico that much cos he is not much of a regular here but TheSuperNerd I know very well and he is like a son to me.

I suggest we set up a reconciliatory committee.

Elders of the house and every one else I need your take on this.

He is one of our illustrious sons here and not withstanding his short comings we still need him here. He is a great guy.

I need 1,2 or 3 persons to agree with me on this so we settle this issue once and for all.

This thread has grown beyond a social media
It is now like a family. A house divided cannot stand.
Who is with me on this?

cc: enomakos, Kog45, eterisan, TheGoodJoe, confun, Joseph1013, tbaba1234, Terzurum5, forgiveness, joebie, goldfish80, michael2, safarigirl, icon79, Bascovanveli, komekn, omanbala, Nigerdeltaboi, soetanoreoluwa. Pardon me if your moniker is missing.

Obi Mikel's Teda just won their second consecutive match in the Chinese Super League
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Afeez Aremu says Eagles call-up has wiped away WAFU Cup disappointment

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Afeez Aremu has been called up to the main Eagles training camp after his displays in the WAFU Cup
Afeez Aremu has told SCORENigeria his call-up to the Super Eagles for next month’s World Cup qualifier against Zambia has made up for the disappointment of losing the WAFU Cup final to Ghana.

Nigeria lost the 2017 WAFU Cup to rivals Ghana on Sunday night in Cape Coast.



Aremu and Akwa United teammate Ifeanyi Ifeanyi, who also featured in the WAFU Cup final, have been named on standby for the October 7 World Cup qualifier against Zambia in Uyo.

“I am so excited and proud to be called up to the main Super Eagles,” Aremu told SCORENigeria

“To be part of the main Eagles is another big opportunity in my career.

“This has made up for the disappointment of losing to Ghana in the WAFU Cup final on Sunday.”

Aremu: Rohr told me I will train with Super Eagles

The youngest player on the WAFU Cup squad gave a more graphic account on how after the loss to Ghana he was told inside the dressing room by Eagles coach Gernot Rohr he will train with the Eagles for the Zambia clash.

“I sat down dejected and trying to recount the goals we conceded to Ghana when the coach (Rohr) came up to me and told me I will train with the Eagles in Uyo,” he told SCORENigeria

“It was a big and nice surprise to me because at that time I was only agonising about how we lost the WAFU Cup and also the prize money of $100,000.”

By Wale Oyekanmi

--ScoreNigeria

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Eyoma Emulates Chelsea Duo Moses & Ugbo, Named In England U17 World Cup Roster

Published: September 26, 2017
Eyoma Emulates Chelsea Duo Moses & Ugbo, Named In England U17 World Cup RosterTimothy Eyoma is set to become the fourth player of Nigerian descent to feature for England at the Fifa U17 World Cup, with manager Steve Cooper including the Tottenham Hotspur starlet in a 21-player roster for the tournament in India.

Barring injury, Eyoma is set to add to his international caps at this level when the competition begins on October 6, as he was the first-choice right-back at the 2017 European Under-17 Championship, and was an unused substitute in the final against Spain due to injury.

Chelsea right wing-back Victor Moses became the first player of Nigerian descent to feature for the Young Lions at the Fifa U17 World Cup when he started as England were held to a 1-1 draw by North Korea on August 18, 2007, and Chelsea product Tom Taiwo also featured during the competition.

The Super Eagle registered his name on the score-sheet in matches against New Zealand and North Korea, and finished the tournament with three goals.

Talented Chelsea striker Ike Ugbo, who has been loaned out to Barnsley this season, recorded three appearances for the Young Lions at the 2015 Fifa U17 World Cup in Chile.

England will face Chile, Mexico and Iraq in the group stage of the 2017 Fifa U17 World Cup in India, which runs from October 6-28.

England U17 World Cup Roster

Goalkeepers (3) : Curtis Anderson (Manchester City), Josef Bursik (Stoke City), William Crelin (Fleetwood Town)

Defenders ( : Timothy Eyoma (Tottenham Hotspur), Morgan Gibbs White (Wolverhampton Wanderers), Lewis Gibson (Everton), Marc Guéhi (Chelsea), Joel Latibeaudiere (Manchester City), Tashan Oakley Boothe (Tottenham Hotspur), Jonathan Panzo (Chelsea), Steven Sessegnon (Fulham)

Midfielders (4) : Conor Gallagher (Chelsea), Angel Gomes (Manchester United), Nya Kirby (Crystal Palace), George McEachran (Chelsea)

Attackers (6): Rhian Brewster (Liverpool), Philip Foden (Manchester City), Callum Hudson Odoi (Chelsea), Danny Loader (Reading), Jadon Sancho (Borussia Dortmund), Emile Smith Rowe (Arsenal)

Igho Kingsley

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--AllNigeriaSoccer

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21 Bullets Partake In Zambia First Workout, Foreign Pros Join Up On Sunday

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Published: September 26, 2017
21 Bullets Partake In Zambia First Workout, Foreign Pros Join Up On SundayThe Zambian national team have started their preparations for the crucial World Cup qualifier against Nigeria at Godswill Akpabio International Stadium next weekend.

The Copper Bullets manager Wedson Nyirenda ran the rule over 21 players in the team's first workout held at Nkoloma Stadium on Monday afternoon, with Zesco United players excused because of their upcoming Barclays Cup quarterfinal clash against Kitwe United.

Nyirenda has urged the invited players to be mentally prepared to face the Super Eagles, as the game will be highly psychological.

He told Fazfootball.com : ''This game will be highly psychological, therefore we are working on their mental strength before the match.

''Every player and everyone on our bench know and believe that this time is our time. God can only show you the fish and it up to you to fish it out.

''Looking at the way we worked against Algeria home and away it tells a lot of stories. The boys now know and believe it can be done.

''Nigeria is a different team we are not going to be big headed because we beat Algeria we are focussed on looking at Nigeria only.''

The invited foreign-based professionals are expected to arrive in camp on Sunday, October 1.

Igho Kingsley
--AllNigeriaSoccer

Chuba Akpom : World-Class Alexis Sanchez Says He He Believes In Me

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Published: September 26, 2017
Chuba Akpom : World-Class Alexis Sanchez Says He He Believes In MeSuper Eagles hopeful Chuba Akpom has revealed that Chile star Alexis Sanchez has been offering him advice and helping him to become a better player.

The Hale End Academy product has praised Sanchez, whom he regards as one of the best players in the world.

''I’m always taking to Alexis, he’s like a mentor to me,'' Akpom told Daily Star.

''He’s always telling me to believe in myself and he told he believes in me a lot and I should keep working hard.

''When you’re talking to one of the best players in the world and he’s saying he believes in you then that’s going to give you a boost.

''I’m just trying to emulate everything he does.''

Akpom added : ''Sanchez was frustrated he didn’t score against Doncaster. He stands out and is a world-class player with the right mentality.

''He always wants to score and he always wants to be the best player.''

Akpom, 21, is in contention to play his first game for the Gunners first team this season when they take on BATE in the Europa League on Thursday.

Igho Kingsley

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--AllNigeriaSoccer

Exactly what I'm thinking. Irrespective of who keeps, let's just nail our qualification against Zambia.. That's what matters now. If Ezenwa could do it against Cameroon then no qualms.

Kog45:
Yea if u watched Nigeria Guinea match,d guy deserves it and i think Rohr must have influenced his selection against Guinea just to see him in match situation.

Well,Akpeyi,Ezenwa, Ajiboye, Alampasu,all we need is winning.Ezenwa did it against Cameroon,so is still available for selection.

Well let's not take anything away from the trio. They have all been with their first teams and will play a big part in the not too distant future. Considering their ages, their careers are going well. We will not lack quality goalkeepers with Qatar 2022 in view.

For now we wait for the return of two solid keepers -- Enyeama and Ikeme. Hopefully they will both be in great form before Russia.

Kog45:
Thanks for this and people are clamouring their inclusion in d team.Super Eagles is not for dick and harry and we must always show that respect.

Alampasu making d team was his past exploiits in d colour of junior team,nothing more and for Ajiboye to displace him,i wasn't surprise.

We should just agreed that w lack quality keepers for now but not to d extent of inviting keeper from obscure league,funny enough some are not even first choice in their clubside,so what are d yardsticks for clamouring for their invitations.

We just need to groom d likes of Emma Daniel and Alampasu for d future.

Haha.. tbaba na u know na.. if you have been following my post, the only good thing I've ever seen in him is when he vindicated Keshi for giving him a call up (undeservedly).
I'm not saying he is a bad player.. But if we should go by club performances there have always been players ahead of him.

Modified:
By "rightful places", the Cameroon list is the context/reference.

tbaba1234:
Aaron Samuel in my opinion is not even good enough presently for standby

make e no tire you again. Wetin go tire me pass na if we leave am late to qualify. so let's get our priorities right.

Chrismario:
Nice list though

My only problem is Ebuehi. It sounds no good that we did all we can to convince 3 foreign born in last 12 months or so, still none of them has been tied.

D thing just dae tire me

exactly

tbaba1234:
These are keepers for the future.. They are not ready.

Oh well, here is my initial post. I said that earlier:

Joebie:
Nothing new here, besides:
1. The return of Akpeyi, relegating Alampasu to the standby list.
2. Also Tyronne Ebuehi is relegated to the standby. Uche Agbo taking his place
3. A domestic league new entrant in Afeez Aremu.
4. Of course Alex Iwobi and Aaron Samuel returning to their rightful places.
5. Omeruo, Onyekuru, Muazam, and Stephen Eze are off the list entirely.

Am I missing anything else?

tbaba1234:
I mean Agbo must be the one replacing Ebuehi.

Well i'm just stating the fact that we don't have a good case on our hands if we keep complaining about the goalkeeper selection. It's not like we have solid options. However, I personally will test any of Uzoho, Nwokolor or Alampasu for Algeria. Who says none can be our version of Donnarumma?

solonnachi:
My brother, Rohr is not ready to give a look in at Uzoho or Nwokolor even by mistake. Alampasu has never been considered to even start a grade A friendly.

Who did Aaron Samuel replace then? Because Olanare was initially on standby.

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Just in: Aaron Samuel called in to replace injured Alex Iwobi. Uche Agbo also invited. — Nigeria Super Eagles (@NGSuperEagles) August 27, 2017

tbaba1234:
Agbo was the replacement.. Agbo was initially on standby against Cameroon

Well i'm just saying just because we go for a foreign-bred does not guarantee that they will provide the solutions we need. Rohr makes the final decisions based on what he sees, not NFF.

I still consider standby players in SE fold, even those that didn't make the cut this time. Let's not forget what we have before us is a must win tie, and only 14 players will play. We can cry all we want when we see the list for Algeria.

Chrismario:
I dont know what and reason behind your first paragraph.

Ebuehi has been in the fold for while now. NFF must have seen potential in him before asking him to join SE

This isnt a debate though but Rohr should have capped him before now

Francis Uzoho --> Deportivo Fabril Segunda Division B Group 1 (Third Tier)
Recent stats --> Between the sticks for Deportivo in their last 3 games which all ended wins. Has only conceded once.

Dele Alampasu --> Feirense LigaNos (First Tier)
Recent stats --> Not listed in their last 3 games -- all loses.

David Nwokolor --> Rijeka (First Tier)
Recent stats --> Have only made the bench twice after 10 league matches. He wasn't listed in their last two matches.

Akpeyi is fit now. He was a MOTM candidate for Chippa in their last two matches. That's the rationale for his recall. Rohr considers him SE's first choice Keeper. Will he start? That's another matter. Let's not make a big deal out of it. As long as Ezenwa or Akepeyi can do the needed for now. I don't expect to see either behind the sticks in Russia. Don't forget, besides Ezenwa and Akpeyi, for now we have the likes of Uzoho, Alampasu and Nwokolor -- none of which are even second choice keepers in their parent club at the moment.

solonnachi:
What is the rationale behind bringing Daniel Akpeyi back? For Ahmed Musa and Elderson Echiejile, I can understand that they are untouchables to Rohr because they have been loyal to national duties in the past even if they play in Malta, Latvia, Serbia, Belarus etc. But for Akpeyi, I still do not know what is fascinating about this guy. I thought Rohr was a no nonsense German who strongly believes in form, discipline and hard work. I think Rohr has been compromised. Akpeyi plays in the South African league and the Zambians would have studied him closely because most of their stars play there. I am disappointed!

You are among the same people that will come and say why are we going for those boys when we have full Nigerians begging to play for Naija..

My answer has always been, a switch of allegiance does not guarantee you will even be capped immediately sef, talk less of going to Russia.
It's a level playing field, they are as well Nigerians, and they deserve a chance to FIGHT for a shirt.

Chrismario:
Nice list though

My only problem is Ebuehi. It sounds no good that we did all we can to convince 3 foreign born in last 12 months or so, still none of them has been tied.

D thing just dae tire me

Thank you!

Chrismario:
@ do4luv14
I thought we've all moved on from this nerd/Rico banter.

I don't know why you brought it alive again, we dont need it here at all.
I wonder where you dae when it all started.

Just forget all that rubbish, it has happened. lets discuss more important thing which gave birth to this amazing thread.

I wasn't following most of those discussions/fights because I dey road almost throughout. IMO though, it makes no sense holding it against forumites here for not seemingly defending him when Pietrico went for his mama. It doesn't show he has a tough skin. Or maybe I don't understand what really happened. However, people are brought up in different ways.

safarigirl:
nobody should just name such useless suggestions again, his fanboys can go and apologise, but they should not come here and make silly suggestions...

In the real world, dem go curse your mama plus your entire family join, nothing wey wan happen. Why the hell a grown man is acting like a kid, I don't know. It's too much protection that causes such rubbish...

Then do4luv dey yarn say we suppose apologise, say wetin happen?

If there is anybody that was most hurt by Supernerd's actions, it was me. E for better if he insult my mama sef than that thing wey e do when I corrected him. He fall my hand finish and I can never ever respect him again for that, even to regard him, I cannot.

I don't think anyone here understands how I feel about what went down, nobody does.

AFCON? You mean until the next WAFU? They are the UNDISPUTED Wafu champs. In fact they can keep winning it.

Danielnino00:
Bro kindly ignore the kid.. it's obvious he is looking for attention here.. He is from Ghana after all. we know how they carry our matter on their head everyday... The WAFU cup they won would be celebrated till another AFCON comes..

calm down Safari.. Do4luv just dey talk he own..
we know better. Nobody owes supernerd an apology. In the real world person go curse your mama waka..nothing dey happen. Just because we asked Pietrico to apologize for doing so does not mean some of us should take it too far. We are all adults here. We engaged Pietrico and he showed maturity for accepting that he did wrong by going too far. so let's just move on.
supernerd has every right to open any thread here as long as NL permits. it's a free world. feel free to go there, and come here as well if you want. He too could as well come here if he wishes. If he doesn't, that's his prerogative. No be competition. Competition for popularity on nairaland?! come on now.. we are all above these small pikin things na.

safarigirl:
if you like, you can go and apologise to your Nerdie. Why should all of us apologise to him? Did we side Pietrico? Me, did I side Pietrico? Did I not call them out? How many times has anyone apologised for insulting me here talk less the whole thread?

Do4luv, abeg no dey yarn dust for here before me and you start our own. Supernerd went to open a rival thread because his ego was bruised and you expect all of us here including people that are older than him to go abd apologise to him, for what?

I will sooner deactivate my account than apologise to him, don't just provoke me today

Don't forget Aaron Samuel replaced injured Iwobi against Cameroon.
Now Samuel is back on standby

tbaba1234:
Iwobi looks like the player replacing Ebuehi in the list.

Hopefully, we rap up qualification.

You can't please everyone. We have 23 players, only 14 of which will play against Zambia, and some are complaining here about those on standby like Ebuehi. We have a crucial game and enough manpower. Let's get this out of the way. I'm sure Aina is considered ahead of Ebuehi. He can cover both LB and RB when needed. Ebuehi is not NEEDED for this game.