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Well done Victor Moses and co. What a way to kill the game!

The Championship Update:
Sheffield Utd 2-0 Wolves

Bright Enobakhare was a 46th minute entrant for Wolves, but to no avail as they fell away.

Onyekuru's Anderlecht now down by two goals

Emenike also start for Olymiacos, away to Juventus

Henry Onyekuru starts for Anderlecht, as they take on Celtic in the Champions League

See wahala oh.. Make he free Moses na. Zappacosta can handle it.

Danielnino00:
Conte surprised me sha...
Was thinking Zappacosta would be starting cup game while Moses handles league games.

Anyway sha,Moses should just stay injury free...

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Porto B number 88 shirt, Musa Yahaya started.

Nigerian Watch for The Championship:
Today's Fixtures

Sheffield United VS Wolves
Bright Enobakhare is expected to feature for Wolves today after scoring in the previous round.

I support this as long as it becomes the new standard here..
People leaving the thread and blaming others for leaving, and expecting to be begged to return.
He should also be called out for his excesses.

komekn:
I deh your side 100%

The Championship Round-Up:

Burton Albion 0-4 Aston Villa
Josh Onomah came on the pitch on the 69th minute to help Villa whitewash Albion away.
Albion already had 3 goals in the bag before the England U21 national's introduction..
On the other side, Hope Akpan was brought in early on the 33rd minute with Burton already down by 3 goals.
But the former Super Eagles could not help the homeside salvage anything from the tie.

Nottingham 1-3 Fulham
Sheyi Ojo started but lasted for just 59 minutes with scores at 1-1. His replacement scored Fulham's third.

Barnsley 1-1 QPR
QPR captain, Nedum Onuoha out due to a 3-month injury lay off.
Bright Osayi-Samuel finally got the nod to start for QPR. He was subbed-off just after the break while the Hoops where down by a goal.

Bristol 2-0 Bolton
Super Eagles hopeful Derik Osede (Bolton) was ruled out of the encounter due to injury.
However, Sammy Ameobi returned from injury to Bolton's bench. He was subbed-on on the 55th.

Hull 1-2 Preston
Fikayo Tomori had a poor game with a whoscored rating of 6.3. He was subbed off as early as the 46th minute.
Ola Aina (Whoscored 7.5 rating) however lasted the entire encounter as Hull's RWB. He completed 6 dribbles making him the best dribbler of the encounter.


[i]Ipswich 5-2 Sunderland

Dominic Lorfa, and Tom Adeyemi, both manned their respective positions for Ipswich with aplomb, both clocking over 90 minutes with a whoscored rating of 7.09 and 7.12 respectively.


Millwall 2-1 Reading
Fred Onyedinma started for Millwall but did not score for the 84 minutes he lasted.
Sone Aluko and Tiago Ilori both started for Reading and clocked over 90 minutes.
Aluko playing as Reading's arrowhead in attack, bagged an assist for the match's opener.
Ilori was the highest whoscored rated defender among Reading's 3-man centerback. Tiago was the 5th highest rated player overall with a rating of 7.2.

Teda 3-1 Guizhou
Mikel Obi's WhoScored Stats
In that order
1. 4th Highest Rated
2. 2nd Best in Arial Duels won
3. 2nd Best in Pass Success Rate%
4. Highest in Possession%

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
Teda 3-1 Guizhou Hengfeng

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

Hawks Monitoring:

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

Photo Credit : thefa.com

--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

Photo Credit : Twitter.com/Cakpom
--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