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EUROPA League Update:

Beer Sheva 1-0 Lugano

Nwakaeme and Ogu both start for Sheva. They are already ahead after just 3 minutes.

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Waregem 0-0 Nice

Olayinka starts for the home side. 2 minutes played

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Austria Vienna 1-5 AC Milan

Vienna's new acquisition, Muazam, missing.

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Dynamo Kiev 3-1 Skenderbeu

Little known James Adeniyi starts and lasts 76 minutes for Albanian side, Skenderbeu

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Rijeka 1-2 AEK Athens

David Nwokolor of Rijeka unlisted

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Zlin 0-0 Tiraspol

21 year old Ubong Ekpai starts and lasts till the 68th minute for Zlin.
He was cautioned in the 66th.

EUROPA Cup Update:

Young Boys 1-1 Partizan

Theophillus Solomon make continental debut as a 66th minute sub-in for Partizan.

I THINK it won't unless it's a CAF tournament.

libero808:

Now Mali draw, if WAFU counts.
Make this home based behave o

Hopefully before the mundial we would be able to boast of a bench that can beat average teams.

Icon79:
I think we will. The only thing I am worried about is injuries. If our players can avoid injuries, I don't expect anything less than a 2-0 trashing.
The first 20 mins is gonna be the key. If we can get a goal or two within the first 30 mins then we will run away with the game. However, if we don't score within the first 30 mins then we should sit back, soak up their pressure and hit them on the counter thru Mikel/Ndidi's long range passes.


O pari

Something tells me we will beat them silly like we beat Cameroon in Uyo.
Can't you see we are not even boasting as they?

Icon79:
Don't mind them!

The same thing I say to those folks telling us that this isn't the same Zambian team we defeated 2-1 at their backyard. My response is: is this the same Nigerian team that played Zambia? gosh, at that time, Rohr was just about 2 months in charge and doesn't even know whom his best team is. Hence, if they have improved .... so have we!


O pari

good logic. because Algeria has something to play for

TheSuperNerd:
Playing Cameroon In Our Last Game Gives Us An Edge Over Nigeria – Zambia FA Boss

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The President of the Football Association of Zambia believes playing Cameroon in the final game of their World Cup 2018 Qualifiers should give them an edge over Nigeria.

Andrew Kamanga is confident that they will progress to the World Cup becuase Cameroon will have little or nothing to play for when both teams meet in their final group game.

He however said victory over Nigeria in Uyo should be their target for now as it will further boost their hope of qualifying for the World Cup before their last game against Cameroon.

”We are putting in every effort to make sure that this team is adequately prepared as we face Nigeria, which for me is the do or die game as whoever wins that game will be assured of going to Russia 2018,” Kamanga told fazfootball.com.

“But most interestingly in this group, we are the only ones who have never been to the World Cup, but with the favour we continue to draw on we should be able to qualify, come November because we have the advantage of playing Cameroun in the final round.”




**Shedrack Obi


Source: http://owngoalnigeria.com/2017/09/14/playing-cameroon-in-our-last-game-gives-us-an-edge-over-nigeria-zambia-fa-boss/

Blame the loss to Benin

Super Eagles Drop To 44th In Latest Fifa Rankings, Africa's Top 20 Revealed
Published: September 13, 2017
Super Eagles Drop To 44th In Latest Fifa Rankings, Africa's Top 20 RevealedNigeria were impressive in their last two World Cup qualifying matches against Cameroon in Uyo and Yaounde but that has not paid off in the latest Fifa rankings set to be announced by the governing body of football on Thursday.

The Super Eagles have fallen six spots and are now ranked 44th in the global ranking after losing 1-0 to Benin Republic in an African Nations Championship qualifier, a game classed as a 'friendly' by Fifa.

However, the national team made slight progress in the continental ranking, improving one spot to fifth ahead of African champions Cameroon.

Egypt retained their number one spot in Africa, followed by Tunisia, Senegal and Congo DR.

Our rivals to book a ticket to the 2018 World Cup, Algeria and Zambia, are placed 62nd and 79th respectively in the global ranking.

Germany have vaulted over Brazil as the best ranked nation; Portugal, Argentina and Belgium round up the top five.

Africa's Top 20 Teams

1) Egypt
2) Tunisia
3) Senegal
4) Congo DR
5) Nigeria
6) Cameroon
7) Burkina Faso
Ghana
9) Ivory Coast
10) Morocco
11) Algeria
12)Guinea
13) Cape Verde
14) Uganda
15) South Africa
16) Mali
17) Zambia
18) Gabon
19) Libya
20) Kenya
Benin

Ifeanyi Emmanuel

its Fulham 1-0 Hull City

Both Tomori and Aina are on for Hull

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Sheyi Ojo assist for Fulham

you are welcome bro!

soetanoreoluwa:
Thanks so much for this...

Exactly why I've always supported this coach.

Orkpekyandega:
Rohr Plots Super Eagles’ Game Plan With Zambia Videos

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By David Meshioye:

Gernot Rohr has commenced close study of two Zambia’s Match footages ahead of Nigeria’s crunch 2018 World Cup qualifier against Chipolopolo’s in Uyo on October 7, Completesportsnigeria.com reports.


Super Eagles’ Media Officer Toyin Ibitoye told Completesortsnigeria.com that the former Burkina Faso coach is leaving no stone unturned to ensure Zambia are flattened like Cameroon at Goodwill Akpabio Stadium.


Towards this end, Rohr has began a closer study of Zambia-Algeria double-header videos, admitting that the two matches confirmed Chipolopolo’s resurgence in Group B.


” I can confidently tell you that Super Eagles coach is seriously busy with the two Zambia’s games footages,” Ibitoye told Completesportsnigeria.com.

” Rohr has been studying the tapes with his backroom staff, with the aim of coming up with the right tactics for the game.

” All hands must be on deck, Zambia will not be taken lightly.”


Nigeria lead Group B with 10 points but would need an outright win over Zambia to guarantee her third straight World Cup qualification after matchday 5.

On the other hands, Zambia need to dig deep for a win in Uyo to take final group matches to the wire.

https://www.completesportsnigeria.com/72476-2/

Yes, in fact every kid who show interest in any kind of sport need to be supported. Actually, our children need to be supported whenever they choose to do anything.

Sloane Stephens, for those who follow tennis and know her, was written off when she was young at a tennis academy. But her mom stood by her, and she just won the US Open at age 24. And there are many more examples.


I would love to see a Nigerian society that believe and promote people whether they show promise or not in their chosen field of endeavor.

I love the support Omidiji is getting. And I hope one day we will imbibe that in our culture.

For now, we have the culture of "I don't believe", "until then"or we wait until someone achieves a height, then we all join the bandwagon of calling the person/player our own.

Success does not come overnight.. it takes pain, and daily practice. it takes focus. The most important thing is trying, whether you eventually achieve that goal or not. . Let's always hope for the best.

tbaba1234:
Lateef Omidiji jr,

It is nice to see all the support for the kid but we are yet to see if he will build on his abilities to actually become a super eagles player.

14 years old is so far away from international football. A 13 year old prodigy might be no where at 16. That is how youth football works.

Yesterday, i watched highlights of one of his recent games for Feyenord under 15. He came on, in the second half, played top striker but did not really have much touches from the highlights. Had a shot on target and appeared to run into space well.Hopefully, he continues to improve.

one more

And this

I agree. But you never know why he said that. Why did Barcelona invest so much on young Messi? Some kids really stand out.
Maybe this kid belongs to that rare category.

komekn:
That statement smacks of a person who really has no understanding of youth football development.

I have seen kids amazing at 13 burned out at 15. It's almost impossible to make those huge assumptions so early. You have late starters and early bloomers.

It's unnecessary pressure for the young kid.

Chrisantus joins Lamia of Greece

#TeamJObiHaters where are you?

TheSuperNerd:
Ope oooo..... abeg Joel Obi... do quick and bounce back biko.... we need you to have a strong season so that you can come into the picture for the Mundial.

Thanks Sir Tbaba. This is good news not just for Joel but for me too...

He followed me on Twitter couple months ago. When I ff him back, discovered he he tweeted highly about Danladi. That our former U15 coach had paid them a visit in US. The lad has fond memories of that moment. Once again I say talents is a resource. If you fall behind others take advantage.

safarigirl:
I just stumbled upon Lateef Omidiji's IG page. So, a good number of the Super Eagles team sent him birthday wishes. Kelechi, Ighalo, Leon, Troost, Onazi, Shehu.

He's very much in NFF plans and Nigeria in his plans from what I've seen. Even his sister is dedicated to Nigeria

wow

PDPGuy:
Yes, it was kinda flukey
But I'm not saying Moses won't play again for CFC this season. Of course, he will get some minutes against "lesser" EPL sides, FA cup and league cup opponents. Hence, he shouldn't go to another club in January.

I'm not watching that game.

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On checking the commentary.

19th minute: Olanare commits an infringement with a sliding tackle

Geestunnar:
How is his performance so far

not 28

komekn:
20th December 1998 he is still 18.

That goal was class, whether he intended to score or not, the build up showed doggedness on his part. But I agree Moses in bench was for rotation sake, especially considering Qarabag is a weak opposition.

lexyman:
i think you re wrong on this , the standard of this game is low , Conte is smart to reserve one of his best legs ... you can pick from the back line.

and that Zappacosta goal was a fluke , his intention was to cross the ball in . please go and check and revert .

All in bench. Hoping Onyekuru come in. Maybe Emenike, Aaron and Moses as well

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my bad Olanare started

Geestunnar:
Hopefully our guys playing in the UCL give a good account of themselves.

That's good, that should make him even better. Moses will still clock lots of minute. Remember Chelsea is involved in more competition this season. So they needed another player in that position for rotation sake. I expect Moses to come in late in this game

PDPGuy:
Yep
Moses will play second fiddle to Zappacosta this season

okay good

HZwriters:
freelancing sort of like articles, journal reviews etc. but that was then..

They all need to be prepared just in case any keeper gets injured.

tbaba1234:
I really like the exposure Ezenwa is getting. It will help him prepare for the world cup if we qualify. If Ikeme can be back before then. Our goalkeeper line-up should be Enyeama, Ikeme and Ezenwa. If not, Enyeama, Ezenwa and Alampasu

Thanks boss. I Salute too o. So Wetin u dey write about?

HZwriters:
Not at all bro. I enjoy your comments, you all are doing great. I salute!