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I fear that this comparison could easily gulp pages of arguments on here.
I won't take anything from Ighalo. We have all seen his best days while playing in the Championship and the Premier League.
But speaking about the Super Eagles, he is not the kind of player that is unplayable. If he could bring that best form we know him for to the SE, I have no issues at all oh.

However, Iheanacho trumps Ighalo SE record-wise. And that is a fact.

OMANBALA1:
Ighalo is a quality player any day and shouldn't be written off. I will start an inform Ighalo ahead of a fluttering Kelechi. I have high hopes for Kelechi and I still believe be can become a world class but HE NEEDS TO WORK ON HIS FIRST TOUCH!

bad good news!!!

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EEGA:
Exclusive: Rohr Receives Bad News From RSA As Akpeyi Suffers Injury Ahead Of Cameroon Clash
allnigeriasoccer.com Aug 23, 2017 12:07 PM
Exclusive: Rohr Receives Bad News From RSA As Akpeyi Suffers Injury Ahead Of Cameroon Clash

Nigeria coach Gernot Rohr has received bad news from South Africa regarding the fitness of his number one goalkeeper Daniel Akpeyi, ahead of the national team's vital World Cup qualifiers against Cameroon in September.
Contrary to speculations in the local press, allnigeriasoccer.com can exclusively report that Akpeyi was not involved in Chippa United's 2-0 win over AmaZulu FC on Tuesday evening after picking up an injury in training days leading up to the clash at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium (Port Elizabeth).

The verdict from the Chilli Boys medics is that the Super Eagles netminder has suffered a 'minor injury' to a muscle.

Though the severity of Akpeyi's injury is not as bad as first thought, he has been advised by the medical team not to train with Chippa United until he reports for international duty this weekend.

The other goalkeepers named in the Super Eagles squad for the World Cup qualifiers against Cameroon are Ikechukwu Ezenwa and C.D. Feirense greenhorn Dele Alampasu.

He is hopeful. it's a good spirit of contentment though. lol

Lucque:
to he was captain of Chelsea u-18 for now. .. Wat oda players will reject and den force a move .he is embracing it and uploading pics on instagram...the lord is his strength

you just want to say what the horse's mouth have already said.. OwnGoalNigeria is not Abdullahi

do4luv14:
that's what I mean, let him established himself first, before saying anything about trying to, clause before he knows it, we would hav got a more established player there,

and, the headline was not suppose to be so.

The young Abdullahi said he will focus on establishing himself first in Roma, and some of you are already panicky, like he said he is coming to solve the RB problem right away.

do4luv14:
lolzzzz ,

you make me funny , are you saying I don't read before I type

na force? He said "My" 11

haha.. una like argument oh.

Abi Rohr go come nairaland for advice?

mumemma:
take out Awaziem guy joor and leave Shehu or Aina dere.

haha people don't read. lol

TheGoodJoe:
Did you not read where I said this is a preliminary list and the camping reports will affect my final view?

Since I dropped my Kung-fu shoes, a lot of people have been talking anyhow.

The problem is when people rush to type, and they have not read.. You don't learn that way.

do4luv14:
this one is trying to put the CART before the HORSE, settle down for club first biko,


solve kor Arrange Ni?

That's exactly what he said he would do.

Icon4s:
I pray you live up to the expectations son.

But me I have learned not to be so excited or get carried away. Cement your place in the Roma first team first and come and do the talking on the pitch.

I Cant WAit!!!

Roma Nura Abdullahi Believes He Is Now Ready To Solve Super Eagles Full Back Woes
August 22, 20170109

‎As the day when he could potentially make his first team debut for Roma draws near, 19 year old Nigerian defender Nura Abdullahi has stake a bold claim on the Super Eagles right full back postion.

Nura who could make his first team bow for Roma this weekend against Inter-Milan following the injury Bruno Perez sustained in their first league game, the 1-0 win over Atalanta.

The right full back who is well known for his pace, marking and overlapping runs from his full back role says all he need now is game time at Roma, before he can lay claim to the Super Eagles right back slot.

“I honestly believe I can be the solution to the Super Eagles right back issues but I need to get games at Roma, that is my aim for now and not the national team.

” Roma is the right place for me to learn and grow in my position as a right back or winger. I have never been this fit in a while so this could be my breakthrough season at Roma, the season is just getting started so the hard work starts now”, Nura exclusively told Owngoalnigeria.com.

Aina, Kayode.. Who next?.. I want to hear you make a strong case for someone else.. hahaha

AndreTAyodeji:
My brother Rohr goofed if big time by not inviting kayode.A versatile forward who can play anywhere across the front line, A striker who can drop deep and contribute to the teams build up play, A forward who can burn cameroon's with his pace on the counter and with his dribbling skill and create chances for the likes of Moses is not invited?Even if he doesnt start he can be a impact sub in the second half but Rohr thinks otherwise.

Ighalo, strength? bullying?
If he can deliver the goals, why not?. But strength and bullying are not his attributes.

femianski:
not really impressed with the list
Wat is musa doing there?? he is match rusty
I prefer kayode or onyekuru in his place
apart from that I am really scared of that GK dept
well let's hope akpeyi has learnt his mistakes
am in support of ighalo upfront cos he has the strength of bullying the Cameroonian defence and creating space for nacho and vicmo
hope he replicate his club form into the national team
Am really impressed with the midfield list
it is really mouthwatering

don't use that word massive talent.. that's a hype. Trust me, i've watched the lad. Will you drop your opinion, should he miss out on a mention in subsequent rounds?

AndreTAyodeji:
LOL,No hyping bro and i am not being tribalistic.However, the fact that he's got nominated in the whoscored's team of the week twice in 4 rounds of games speaks a lot about his talent and potential and remember this is his first taste of professional football so he can only get better.

Decent line up. I believe Victor Moses can support Aina at the right side, in case of defense deficiencies. Can Simon support Echiejile as well. I'm thinking balance, because our full backs is suspect.

TheGoodJoe:

..................................................Nwakeme(CF)
.S. Moses(LMF).................Iheanacho(AMF).................V. Moses(RMF)
................................................................Mikel(CMF)
............................................Ndidi(DMF)
......Echiejile(LB).....................................................................Aina(RB)
.........................Balogun(CB)....................Ekong(CB)
...................................................Alampasu(GK)

My preliminary starting eleven. There will be fluctuations in my list as camping reports filter in. Nwakeme got the nod ahead of Ighalo because of his skills and pace which I feel is a critical factor to break down the Camerounians.

S. Moses also breaks in over Iwobi based on the same criteria. He just needs to focus on working with his team mates. Iwobi needs to do lots of stamina training if he is to make it with the team. Based on stamina, speed and skills, Simon gets the nod.

Aina comes in based on his training with Chelsea and getting the nod to play under Conte. That is a big plus.

Alampasu gets my nod due to previous reports of his performance in camp. But, Ezenwa is a huge challenge.

Onazi dropped because of the gaps he left in the last game.

Glad Aaron is on standby. I've seen one of Nwakaeme's goal. For that goal alone, he needs to hang out with the big boys.

Humility017:
Dear...how are you so sure of that Israeli based guy attacking prowess...
I once watched his game...I wasn't it too impressed though considering his missed chances...
anyway let's be hopefully he can do another Aaron Samuel on us...
and for ighalo...he has never impressed me on the eagles shirt...except the goal he scored in Brussels last time we played the Cameroonians in a friendly

haha.. read your statement again. Do you know if Rohr is satisfied with is current midfielders? giggle at yourself

AIG07:
funny you... So selection criterias defers with position.

I can't but giggle.

And after that, who do we give next? We keep given new people opportunity even when nothing is broken. My brother, na naija matter bet that.. the process of screening na just long story.. lots of underhand business going on. so it become necessary to do it again and again.

bishop88:
if you don't give him the opportunity how will you know he is a good Scout or not... Let give him opportunity and see what he can offer...

What you drinking? I mean I will buy you a drink for that.

safarigirl:
if Victor Moses is there, I honestly don't see the need for Kayode , all these ones about pace and dribbling on counter, that's Musa's forte.

The list is fine IMO, it's not like we are missing one prolific goal scorer.

He contributed to Watford's second goal. He had an assist.

AIG07:
I. Success also came to the league cup party this evening but couldn't help his club as they went down 2-3 to a lowly rated Bristol.

That's one thing about Goal Keeping. But I'd rather have a keeper who is busy from week to week.

TheGoodJoe:
There is no need for using club stats. Just get a quality goalkeeper trainer, screen them and select the best. When once the keeper is good, with time quality clubs will come for him. It is Rohr's job to identify the best.

The once having regular shirts might not be as good as the one on the bench.

I dey suspect some of una for this thread oh.. from now on, make una declare your tribe. I know we are very tribalistic people..
Don't hype the player oh. I'm happy he is in the list, and Im praying he helps us fortify our defense somewhat.. but please.. that massive talent comparison small small o.

AndreTAyodeji:
When last did you watch the kid,His positioning only need polishing IMO,He is a better dribbler than Lingard and Sterling and he is not an OK player,he is a massive talent with tons of potential.And who is that your proper RB?

I like people who argue with stats.. Thank you. Although Im a little sentimental here based on the fact that Ighalo didn't bring much to SE in the past. However, he deserves another chance.

mumemma:
Fault Ighalo?
He is the hottest SE striker as of today......He has been scoring almost every game in his last 8 games.....Ve watched him and he is so so fit.....So I dnt know what u r saying

Aluko is not a defender.

AIG07:
if Aina can make it from the championship, I don't see reason why Aluko should be excluded.

Why worry if we have replacements? SE is for men, not boys. You either sit up, or be forgotten. If you are not playing for your club or you have poor stats, get ready to be forgotten. I think that's how it should be. No sentiments.

tbaba1234:
Omeruo needs to sort himself out... He has gone from number 1 defender on the list to standby..

Looking at the list based on what we have, the 3-5-2 or 3-4-3 looks suitable. Considering the strenght of our oposition is another factor. But we are deficient at the back, full back wise.
if Aina is better going forward I would rather have him at LWB in aforementioned formations. Why not Ogu, Ekong and Balogun as our 3 center backs? Just thinking

tbaba1234:
I disagree, Aina made the team of the week consecutively on whoscored.com in the first two rounds of games.

He is quality. I however think, that he is better going forward than defending.

Maribor 1-0 Beer Sheva: Away Goal Rule Send Nwakaeme and Ogu Packing
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Super Eagles invitees, Anthony Nwakame and John Ogu have been knocked out with Beer Sheva by Slovenian club, Maribor at the UEFA Champions League Play-off.

Beer Sheva had the advantage going into the 2nd leg tie, having won the first leg 2-1. They needed to hold on to their aggregate lead or at least score an away goal to strengthen their chances of going through to the Champions League group phase. However, much to the delight of the home fans, Slovenian left-back Mitja Viler, rattled in a precise pass about 15 yards out in the 15th minute , leaving Beer Sheva goalie, Guy Haimov helpless.

Anthony Nwakaeme and John Ogu fought to pull Beer Sheva level all match long. At the dot of 90 minutes Nwakaeme leaped highest in an attempt to connect a corner kick in the penalty area, and produced a promising goal-bound header towards the right side of the goal, but Jasmin Handanovic pulled off a decent save to deny him.

Maribo go through with final scores at 2-2 aggregate, having scored a goal away.

Both Nwakaeme and Ogu, who were just called up by Nigeria for World Cup qualification, featured from start to finish. They will now have to focus on their last league match when they travel to Macabi Haifa Sunday, before they head to Nigeria to take on Cameroon.

http://spotkik.com/2017/08/22/maribor-1-0-beer-sheva-away-goal-rule-send-nwakaeme-and-ogu-packing/

Kayode on standby at least. Musa is trusted, despite poor current stats. There is always other factors to consider. I'm sure Rohr will come out to defend his list. But overall, I'm satisfied. I'm working on my own starting list. Can definitely work with this list considering the opposition.

Humility017:
to be honest wit u bro...
I see kayode as one who can offer more to Africa football compare to ighalo....
he should have been invited....

But the question is why has Daniel not played all this while? Why has Akpeyi not also played all this while?
When it comes to the GK position, who gets the first chance to be in goal has the advantage as long as they are average. GKs are not replaced easily. So what am I saying. The likes of Akpeyi should have not been given the first chance due to what they did in the past. If I were Rohr, on resumption, I will start with their current stats at club level. From there I will pick my best 3. If this was done some of these players would never have gotten a recall to SE. These are average keepers.

TheGoodJoe:
Talent does not fade in the air. Especially, not in a year. As I said, I will have no problem if Emmanuel Daniel comes to camp. At the end, we need the very best in the team.

As much as I like Kayode's development, I must say he's been invited to camp. Rohr has seen him. He knows best. I am curious though what Rohr has in store as regards Cameroon seeing some new players on standby.

AndreTAyodeji:
WTF!!! No Kayode?

Thank you I would rather have Kayode. Not Ahmed Musa. I'm sure this list is not based strictly on fitness level.

Humility017:
how about kayode and cyriel dressiers...
hope rohr will loosen up in his player selection should Nigeria get to qualify for the world cup....I don't expect in form and better players to be dropped for some who still living on past glory...
kudos for Aina invitation though...

That's why there is a standby

Who would you rather have in the list that have not been included?

mumemma:
Akpeyi hasnt even made d bench in SA league and wants to be our first choice keeper...

Iheneacho never recover....no need having him...

Mikel....after 6 months out of football...

We r still rotating round same fix....

I have no issues with this list.

Famocious:
List of invited players for Cameroon games
THE FULL LIST

Goalkeepers:
Daniel Akpeyi (Chippa United, South Africa);
Ikechukwu Ezenwa (FC IfeanyiUbah)
Dele Alampasu (Cesarense FC, Portugal)

Defenders:
William Ekong (Bursaspor FC, Turkey);
Abdullahi Shehu (Anorthosis Famagusta, Cyprus);
Leon Balogun (FSV Mainz 05, Germany);
Tyronne Ebuehi (ADO Den Haag, The Netherlands); Elderson Echiejile (Sivasspor FC, Turkey);
Chidozie Awaziem (Nantes FC, France);
Ola Aina (Hull City, England)

Midfielders:
Mikel John Obi (Tianjin Teda, China);
Ogenyi Onazi (Trabzonspor FC, Turkey);
Wilfred Ndidi (Leicester City, England);
Oghenekaro Etebo (CD Feirense, Portugal);
John Ogu (Hapoel Be’er Sheva, Israel);
Mikel Agu (Bursaspor FC, Turkey)

Forwards:
Ahmed Musa (Leicester City, England);
Kelechi Iheanacho (Leicester City, England);
Moses Simon (KAA Gent, Belgium);
Alex Iwobi (Arsenal FC, England);
Odion Ighalo (Chang Chun-Yatai, China);
Victor Moses (Chelsea FC, England);
Anthony Nwakaeme (Hapoel Be’er Sheva, Israel)

STANDBY:
Uche Agbo (Standard Liege, Belgium);
Henry Onyekuru (Anderlecht FC, Belgium);
Kenneth Omeruo (Chelsea FC, England);
Aaron Samuel (CSKA Moscow, Russia);
Alhassan Ibrahim (Akwa United);
Stephen Eze (FC IfeanyiUbah);
Ifeanyi Ifeanyi (Akwa United)
Source: NFF twitter handle