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Sometimes dream dey get opposite meaning o. I'm telling u as a dream interpreter

safarigirl:
Let me blow your mind


Good morning folks, I dreamt the Super Eagles won Cameroon 5-1 ....no be joke, na so God reveal am for my dream vision.

Well, I say Amen to that kain revelation. I don spend too much time dey calculate this match so tey I dey dream am

I agree

chrisooblog:
personally I like onazi he brings a lotof passion and team bonding to the super eagles but his football has been poor of late. However I don't this his days in the national team are necessarily over. I feel a move to a better league and reinvention of his game will help him get back to his best form.

Moses Simon I don't think he's that bad I personally like everything about his game as a winger just needs to work on his decision making.

Musa yes he can be infuriating and is the one most likely to lose his place but I'm not completely ruling him out because sometimes when I think he is finished he pops up and does something special for the national team

kudos. to you both discussing things I have no idea of. I have a faint idea of Japan 93 and USA 94..
I doff my hat for you both

Icon4s:
Ah!

Well, I'll say I am humbled.

I was a sports writer in the 90s so expect me to have those details.

Championship Update:

Ola Aina played as Hull City's right wing back in their 3-4-3 formation as the beat Derek Osede's Bolton, 4-0.

Osede started from the bench just after the break.

Kortrijk 1-1 Mouscron

Ajagun starts for Kortrijk
Awoniyi bags second consecutive assist to draw Mouscron level, after his debut goal 3 rounds ago.
And a certain Cameroonian is his teammate at Mouscron. If we should go by Cameroon's standard, Awoniyi would be in SE now.. lol

Fabrice Olingo didn't even start. However, Awoniyi has been a starter of late.. I think we Nigerians right off ourselves easily/prematurely.

We have players everywhere in Europe like they do. It's just that we place lots of emphasis if they play in the big leagues and a few others. Consider we hardly even look at the MLS at all.
Maybe we need to be a little more flexible with trying out players from other leagues or even in the second tier. However, we don't play so much games to experiment.

I'm surprised where those new keepers popped up from. And we are still scared to use the likes of Alampasu, Uzoho, and Nwokolor.
na wa oh.

AIG07:
CAMEROON'S 23-MAN SQUAD IN FULL

GOALKEEPERS
Ondoa Fabrice (FC Séville, Spain),
Goda Jules (AC Ajaccio, France),
Bokwe Georges (Mjondalen, Norway)

DEFENDERS
Ngadeu Michael (Slavia Prague, Czech Republic),
Teikeu Adolphe (FC Sochaux, France ),
Mabouka Ernest (Maccabi, Israel),
Castelleto Jean Charles (Brest, France),
Leuko Serge (CD Lugo, Spain),
Fai Collins (Standard de Liège, Belgium),
Banana Yaya (Panionios, Greece),
Nouhou Tolo (Seattle Sounders, USA)

MIDFIELDERS
Ajoum Giles (FC Hearts, Scotland),
Mandjeck Georges (Sparta Prague, Czech Republic),
Siani Sebastien (KV Oostende, Belgium)
Franck Zambo Anguissa (Marseille, France)

FORWARDS
Choupo Moting (Stoke City, England ),
Aboubakar Vincent (FC Porto, Portugal),
Moukandjo Benjamin (Jiansung, China),
Bassogog Christian (Henan Jianye, China),
Toko Ekambi Karl (Angers, France)
Nsame Jean Pierre (Young Boys, Switzerland),
Moumi Ngamaleu (Rheinorf, Austria),
Fabrice Olinga ( Mouscron, Belgium).

DO WE REALLY STAND A CHANCE AGAINST THESE GUYS?

Granted, but he doesn't start for SE anymore. He has clearly fallen down the pecking order. Let's get specific. Who are the players getting persistent recalls based on past glory alone?

Mickael2:
Omeruo is not yet a stand by player, he was only left out because of his loan move, just like Al Hassan was too, players like that are usually given time to settle their business

They will be phased out surely, should they not step up.. You don't wan't to change all your regulars just like that. I think regular starters will be demoted to the bench and after subsequent matches with no improvement, would be replaced. e.g omeruo now a standby player

Modified
You said so many.. Please name the "so many".

Humility017:
so many players in super eagles...living on past glory....

so many ought not to be called...folks like onazi need not to be starting SE matches...but unfortunately his last exploits keep giving him an edge over other fast rising players...

D’Tigress beat CIV 98-43 to qualify for the semi finals at the ongoing FIBA Women’s AfroBasket

Like I said, call for his invitation. Then he can prove it. I believe you have a point, I no longer think Ebuehi is a SE material right now. He can grow into that in future.. But some of these players will be given a couple chances and then dropped. Osas will get his chance.

goldfish80:
Lol.. You just spoke like a foreigner observing Nigerian football from his country.
Like you don't know being homebased prejudices one from playing for the Super Eagles, no matter how good they are.

Take it from someone who have watched the said player for a while. No player invited by Rohr in view of playing the RB position can match Okoro's skills, power and work ethic down that right flank.

Nigeria Defender Pens One-Year Contract Extension With Chelsea Ahead Of Loan Move
Published: August 25, 2017
Nigeria Defender Pens One-Year Contract Extension With Chelsea Ahead Of Loan MoveAllnigeriasoccer.com has been informed that Nigeria international Kenneth Omeruo has penned a one-year contract extension with Chelsea ahead of an imminent loan move to the Turkish Super Lig.

Kasımpaşa S.K. are wrapping up the final details of the season-long loan signing of the Chelsea central defender.

Omeruo is now contractually bound to the Premier League champions until June 30, 2020, as his earlier deal was due to run out at the end of the 2018-2019 season.

The 23-year-old previously enjoyed loan spells at ADO Den Haag, Middlesbrough, Kasımpaşa and Alanyaspor.

He penned a contract extension with Chelsea before he was farmed out on loan in 2016.

--ANS

Mikel things

oya make una come fight me

tbaba1234:
Omeruo extends Chelsea contract

nice

chrisooblog:
fantastic news hopefully his true potential will shine through

Exactly

obaaderemi:
@Icon4s...in my opinion the wingers were more potent than the midfielders in the 94 eagles.Finidi and Amuneke created chances and scored themselves.I never trust the lone striker up front style.I don't think it can work for Nigeria.

Is Matip back?

chrisooblog:
from the list that the cameroonians have released it's still likely they will field their first eleven but from the chopping and changing in their list especially in defence and attack they are still looking for reliable backups for their first XI.

i have gone their squad list i think their goalkeepers are better no doubt ondoa stands out. defenders? nothing much stands out between them and us but they have the slight advantage because they have had more time to blend. midfield full of work men not much creative spark here we have an advantage which we should make the best use of. in attack the usual suspects plus the addition of potentially dangerous chuba moting. their attack is better in the sense that they have a better understanding of themselves. however if our attack can gel and build that chemistry we can wreck them

my early impression of their squad is that this is jam body in living colour. they are not coming to play so expect direct play long balls and crosses for their big physical forwards into our box. our defenders better get ready for a battle. that said this cameroon team is here for the taking with good coaching and cleverness on our part

He can rub shoulders. Fine, so call for his invitation. Don't say he is better than our available options. Besides, Rohr watches some of our NPFL games live. Do you think he is not experienced enough to know a good player when he sees one?

goldfish80:
It's not about just the Benin game. I mean, Some of us actually watch these NPFL game game, you know. The form he has shown during the season have been breathtaking.
Why do I think he's better than Rb we have? Well, Osas have been a winger throughout his career, a very explosive winger for that matter. Spare a thought and imagine such an explosive player converted as a RWB, you have for yourself something mimicking a Victor Moses.

Eduwo as a striker is playing in a competitive position against player from big clubs and reputation. Tyronne and Shehu are basically our RBs. A guy playing in Cyprus and Ado Den Hag. Osas can actually rob shoulders with these guys and own that spot. That's what we are talking about.

Oga that second goal!!!.. Let's not talk about Okocha. Okocha's goal was kind of playful and doing to much than necessary.

It looks like something Messi does on a regular. I will try to find it on youtube and post here


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w_f5PbZuNYI

Daninya11:
Just watched d 2nd goal he scored against Ajax.It has been compared with d goal Okocha scored against Oliver Khan years ago.

Keeping with our thread's best practices, how about you just paste the contents of that link on here next time.

ToluOlDavies:
Goalkeeper Dilema: Rohr Keeping His Cards to His Chest http://itsagoal.ng/rohr-to-make-surprise-decision/

oga, I watched that game live. Benin Republic was a very weak opponent. You can make a case for the invitation of Osas Okoro to compete with the others, but to say he is better than our available options at RB is yet another thing.

Okoro missed out from the list, for the same reason why Kingsley Eduwo missed out. They have to prove that they can meet up to a high standard of competition.

Let's not forget Stanley Amuzie who was highly rated by Siasia during Rio qualification. However, he didn't look good in Rio. The level of competition matters a big deal.

goldfish80:
I believe Friday Ekpo was referring to Osas Okoro, who I still maintain is better than any of the available options we have at right back. Rohr choosing not to invite him because he plays in the NPFL shows weaknesses.


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Ekpo, Bosso fault Rohr’s list against Lions

Former Nigeria midfielder, Friday Ekpo , and former Flying Eagles coach , Ladan Bosso, have disagreed with Nigeria coach , Gernot Rohr , over his 23 - man list for the 2018 World Cup qualifying double - header against Cameroon on September 1 and 4 .
The German on Tuesday released his list , which was dominated with known names , except for Israel- based Anthony Nwakaeme and Hull City defender Ola Aina .
The Super Eagles host the Indomitable Lions in Uyo on September 1 before embarking on the trip to Yaounde on September 4 for the reverse fixture .
Nigeria top Group B with six points while Cameroon are second with two points .
Ekpo and Bosso told our correspondent that the coach should have called up players based on current form .
Ekpo said , “ The European leagues are just starting and most of these players have yet to show their current form . Apart from Mikel ( Obi ) and ( Odion ) Ighalo , who have been playing in the Chinese league, some of the other players in the list may struggle for form before the game .
“(Kelechi ) Iheanacho has not really impressed for Leicester because he is injured . He may find it difficult to replicate the form we have known him for in past games . I am not saying he should call up only home - based players for the ties but the left and right - back positions have been problematic since he ( Rohr ) took charge of that team . The solution may lie in the domestic league players , who did well against Benin recently . ”
Bosso said there were better goalkeeping choices in the domestic league, who should have been considered by the German ahead of Portugal- based Dele Alampasu .
“ The list is good given that Rohr called up players he is used to . But I believe that some of those players , especially in the defence , could be replaced by one or two - home based defenders .
“ Also, there are active goalkeepers in the NPFL , who need to be given chances rather than Alampasu , who hasn ’ t featured this season for his club . ”

http://punchng.com/ekpo-bosso-fault-rohrs-list-against-lions/

Super Eagles Striker Success Prefers Return To Spain Over Hull City
Published: August 24, 2017
Super Eagles Striker Success Prefers Return To Spain Over Hull CityFormer Granada striker Isaac Success is being linked with a move to EFL Championship side Hull City, but does not fancy playing for a second-tier club in England ahead of the 2018 World Cup.

According to Success's adviser, some La Liga clubs, including Leganes, have made enquiries over the availability of the Nigeria international.

''Success is attracting interest from other La Liga clubs apart from Leganes,'' Success's representative told allnigeriasoccer.com.

''It will be a bad move for him to join Hull City on loan before the World Cup, I think the new coach might have his own players and does not want to use him.

''We watched him during Watford's pre-season in Austria, he was one of Watford's best players. He is not overweight, he trained with his former club during the holidays.''

Success appeared off the bench in the 46th minute in Watford's 3-2 loss to Bristol City in the League Cup on Tuesday night, the first time he has been named in the 18-man squad for a competitive game in the new season.

Ifeanyi Emmanuel

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Adegbenro comes from the bench to fire a brace to help Rosenborg knock out Ajax from Europa League.

Two well taken goals. The second was a delight.. I must say he is a SE material. I'm now sold.

Modified
Dude single handedly wrecked Ajax. He scored the only goal when they beat Ajax in the first leg

I said "after", not "just after".

tbaba1234:
He was released by Chelsea a long time ago, way before this trial with Leicester.

5 Reasons Why Nigeria Must Not Play a 3-Man Center-Back Against Cameroon
Add Comment 10 min ago by Bryan Efe 19 Views
Leon Balogun and William Troost-Ekong
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The Cameroonian senior team is quite a predictable team, going by their line up and formations considering their journey to the AFCON title, their AFCON qualification matches so far, and their FIFA Confederations Cup outing this year.

The Indomitable Lions have either lined up a 4-3-3 formation or a 4-4-2, and have maintained — almost entirely — the same starting line-up throughout the aforementioned period.

Going by our neighbor’s exploits especially on African soil, it would be foolhardy for Nigeria to line up a 3-man central defense in a 3-4-3, or 3-5-2 formation.

Let’s consider 5 reasons why Nigeria must not thread this risky path:

1. Would Limit Our Attacking Threat.
Should Nigeria adopt a 3-man defense formation, it would mean we would have to rely on our wingers to do more defensively. As it stands, Nigeria has only two defensively minded wingers in Victor Moses, and Moses Simon — and maybe Oghenekaro Etebo, who has only been seen operating from the midfield for the Super Eagles. Giving these trio more defensive duties, will reduce our attacking capability. Nigeria cannot afford to loose the attacking steam Chelsea’s Victor Moses have always brought while donning the white and green. He remains the only player with an unwavering forceful presence charging forward, if our recent games is anything to go by. We cannot afford to reduce the effectiveness of a man who brings steel and skill, and can not only match the Cameroonian Full-Backs pound for pound, but can also get past them with his trickery. We need this king of forward presence all-match long if we are really serious about getting the maximum points.

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2. A Case Against Benching our Full-Backs
A 3-man center defense Super Eagles team, could mean there would be no need for throwing in an experienced Left-Back in Elderson Echiejile, and an untested but solid Right-Back in Ola Aina. The latter has very strong attributes in providing timely crosses, making key passes, and getting past markers. It will take these attributes for any defender to handle the likes of Benjamin Moukandjo (his likely match-up) — who has little or nothing to offer Cameroon defensively. Hence, Aina would be able to get the better of him man to man, and should be able to limit the 28 year old’s attacking threat. We cannot afford not to take advantage of this upper-hand this this likely match-up presents.
In the case of Echiejile, he is the most experienced in the Nigerian back-line. Although Balogun’s presence have been very assuring of recent, one cannot underestimate the need for a more experienced player at the back in this all important encounter.

3. The Balogun-Ekong Partnership
With the return of Leon Balogun, Nigeria has a familiar center-back partnership in Leon Balogun and William “King Kong” Troost-Ekong, that has proved solid in recent times. There would be no need for a third center-back especially as Nigeria is blessed with defensive midfielders that cannot only provide cover to the center-backs but can also play as center-backs themselves. With the likes of Leicester City’s Wilfred Ndidi, captain John Mikel Obi and John Ogu in Super Eagles’ midfield set up, adding another center back to the line up would be a waste of resource, and can interfere with good distribution of roles in the midfield. The center of the back-line is already covered and solid this way — with Balogun-Ekong working together.

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4. Our Opponent’s Wide Forward Formation
As earlier stated, Cameroon would likely line up again in thier familiar formation. But their most recent formation is 4-3-3, which means they could resort to playing wide with skillful wingers that have been known for capitalizing on leaky flanks with dribbling and crossing. With this in mind, our full-back positions will have to be at least manned, and at most fortified with defensive wingers we already have. Playing without dedicated full backs would be risky, and could prove counter-productive.

5. Doing the High-risk Unfamiliar
Nigeria last played a 3-man central defense under the tutelage of the White Witch Doctor (as he was commonly known), Phillipe Trousier, 20 years ago. Even down to this Gernot Rohr era, Nigeria has never tested a 3-4-3 or 3-5-2 formation, competitively. To try something new in a crucial encounter like this, is tantamount to shooting oneself between two toes and hoping that one would miss either toe entirely. The first leg tie in Uyo, is a must win. However, Cameroon will be playing the game as if it were in Yaounde. They are more desperate for the maximum points as they are behind Nigeria in the log. Rohr must do everything to stay comfortably ahead, and that means he must adopt what has worked in the past — a 4-man defense line.

http://spotkik.com/2017/08/24/5-reasons-why-nigeria-must-not-play-a-3-man-center-back-against-cameroon/

good news.. I heard of his trials with Leicester City after being released by Chelsea.. it took a while before this announcement.
This is a young boy who already dreamed of being the best in the world in a couple of year. He had great dreams, and great talents as well. One of the youngest of the U17 Class of 2013.

Daninya11:
I recalled reading an article where ex- eaglet coach,Manu Garba averred that if he can properly channel his juggling abilities he can be as good as jay jay or even better.

I hope he progresses and make an impact in the round leather game.

Welcome back. I almost forgot you moniker after your absence lol.

Kog45:
Good to be back on this thread,well let see how everything goes coz I see Aina starting.On one on one situation,Aina belong to d class of defenders that read d game very well.

Hence, from your analysis, Moukanjo wins. But I beg to differ. Could you provide Aina's one-on-one stats?
I will come with my analysis later

Mickael2:
I can bet my house that Aina won't start, however let me just dissect what we have here.

Watch Moukanjo's stats, this is not the kind of guy that stays on the wings trying to stretch play. He is always coming inside, looking to shoot or picking up loose balls. I think the remedy to this guy is to operate a very compact right side and that's where Victor Moses has to be utilised as the proper wingback he is. Moukanjo is going to be running inside, we need Aina to keep an eye on his piercing runs so Moses has to operate as a fullback when that happens.

Forget this stuff, Aina has a poor one-on-one stats, if he approaches this guy one-on-one he may get roasted, so we need him to be covering the guy, instead of marking him one-on-one, again VicMo comes in here because he will be assisting as the second RB

What you just said does not dispute what I earlier said.

Modified
Omeruo has not tested the EPL. His parent club is Chelsea. That's all

komekn:
That's not really entirely true.

Very few top premiership strikers will drop to the championship unless they are on a downward trend.

Britt Asombolanga left Nottingham forest fc to Middlesbrough for £15 million and a reputed £60k a week. There were EPL clubs that interest but he chose the championship.

Other players may drop for a top Championship club that looks like it's on its way up to the premiership. For instance Burnley is a premiership club but will struggle to compete with Newcastle and Fulham with regard to finances and following which are bigger clubs. Furthermore you would not bet against of these us giving Burnley a football lesson in a match.

The championship is a stepping stone to the EPL for the best players in the division. in the same vein it's a step down for average players in the EPL.

Where are the analytical minds? -- going by these stats

2. Don't be arrogant. Know your opponents. Let's play match-ups

Benjamin Moukandjo (LW) Versus Ola Aina (RB)

MOUKANDJO
club: Jiangsu Suning (Chinese Super League)
whoscored rating: 7.94
appearances: 5
goals: 4
assists: 3
yellow: 0

Style of Play

Likes to dribble
Gets fouled often
Plays the ball off the ground often
Likes to play long balls
Does not dive into tackles

Strengths
Finishing --> Strong

Weaknesses
Defensive contribution

AINA
club: Hull City (English Championship)
whoscored rating: 7.62
appearances: 4
goals: 0
assists: 1
yellow: 0

Style of Play

Likes to dribble
Likes to play short passes
Likes to tackle

Strengths

Crossing --> Very Strong
Key passes --> Very Strong
Dribbling --> Very Strong
Ball interception --> Very Strong
Holding on to the ball --> Strong
Passing --> Strong
Tackling --> Strong

Weaknesses
No significant weaknesses

UCL Draw: Victor Moses, Onyekuru, Others Get Opponents
Add Comment 4 mins ago by SpotKik Taker

Victor Moses’s Chelsea has been paired with Atletico Madrid, Nura Abdullahi’s AS Roma and Qarabag in Group C, at the just concluded Uefa Champions League Group Stage draw staged in Monaco, France.

The Blues find themselves in one of the two toughest groups. The other being Group H, which comprises defending champions Real Madrid, Borussia Dortmund, Tottenham Hotspurs, and APOEL.

Henry Onyekuru also got to know his opponents, as he hopes to help Anderlecht in their continental quests with Celtic, Bayern Munich, and PSG, in Group B.

Aaron Samuel Olanare who is expected to be joined by Anderson Esiti soon at CSKA Moscow, were drawn with last year’s Europa Cup champions Manchester United, Basel, and Benfica in Group A.

Emmanuel Emenike’s Olympiacos which qualified through the play-offs, will need a miracle to overcome any two of Barcelona, Juventus, and Sporting CP to qualify from Group D.

Liverpool will unleash their Nigerian pair of Dominic Solanke and Ovie Ejaria when they tackle Spartak Moscow, Sevilla, and Maribor in Group E.

Groups F and G are without Nigerian representatives.

We will be keeping tabs with the performances of Nigerians as the Champions League begins proper. Here is the schedule:

12/13 September: Group stage, matchday one
26/27 September: Group stage, matchday two
17/18 October: Group stage, matchday three
31 October/1 November: Group stage, matchday four
21/22 November: Group stage, matchday five
5/6 December: Group stage, matchday six

11 December: Round of 16 draw
13/14 & 20/21 February: Round of 16, first leg
6/7 & 13/14 March: Round of 16, second leg

16 March: Quarter-final draw
3/4 April: Quarter-finals, first leg
10/11 April: Quarter-finals, second leg

13 April: Semi-final and final draw
24/25 April: Semi-finals, first leg
1/2 May: Semi-finals, second leg

26 May: Final

http://spotkik.com/2017/08/24/ucl-draw-victor-moses-onyekuru-others-get-opponents/

Championships club go for players that have at least tested the waters in the EPL or have proven themselves elsewhere.

An outright move to Turkey is good enough. Let him get lots of game time and probably move to a bigger league from there. There is football life outside England. EPL and the Championship should not be a do or die affair. So many players still languish there without progress in their careers

komekn:
Considering his very young age there is still a possibility.

But it's extremely slim indeed.

Not even one championship club came in for him that's not a good sign.

Now relegated and to the backyard of European football Turkey. That's not the kind of progress he needs if he wants to progress.

Turkish Club Kasimpasa Win Race For Super Eagles Defender Omeruo
Published: August 24, 2017
Turkish Club Kasimpasa Win Race For Super Eagles Defender OmeruoAllnigeriasoccer.com has been informed that Nigeria international Kenneth Omeruo is on the verge of joining Turkish Super Lig club Kasımpaşa S.K. on loan for the entirety of the 2017-2018 season.

As previously reported by this website, the central defender had attracted interest from Göztepe S.K, Sivasspor and Yeni Malatyaspor, but Kasımpaşa have won the race for his signature.

It would be Omeruo's second spell at the Istanbul-based club, having defended the colours of the Apaches during the 2015-2016 season.

The 23-year-old has also played on loan at ADO Den Haag, Middlesbrough and Alanyaspor.

The Super Eagle has yet to make his first-team debut for Chelsea since he joined the Premier League champions in 2012.

Ifeanyi Emmanuel

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Chelsea's group is quite tough too.

junnyjake:
Man!

Tottenham find themselves in the toughest group.

Real Madrid
Dortmund
Tottenham
Apoel