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Tondela 0-1 Porto (V. Abubakar)

Watch out for 21 year old Nigerian central defender, Junior Pius. He is on Tondela's bench. Game still on

Na wa lol

tbaba1234:
Benin Republic 1 Nigeria 0

Last minute Penalty.

Thank you! Our boys think moving to England is the greatest acheivement in football.
Once they here England, they lose all their senses.

AndreTAyodeji:
I wont like to say success is a dummy.Success had an offer from atletico madrid but let granada decide his future as you know granda and watford has same owner and also the lure of playing footy in England at his early age which my boy thinks is an achievement played a part in his watford move.Simeone was said to have liked his style of played as you also all know atletico madrid plays a rugby type of football which makes success suit their team well as he is very physical. Atletico would have offered him good development under a good coach like simeone but our boy went to England to show off hairstyles and the likes.Now he is not even in the watford matchday squad anymore.

Ajiboye didn't start after all the noise..

tbaba1234:
Has anyone seen the CHAN starting line-up?

Starting line up vs Benin Rep

Ezenwa,
Okoro, Akas, Okogbue, Eze,
Aremu, Ifeanyi,
Zenke, Ali, Olatunbosun,
Eduwo

ubstitutes vs Benin Rep.
Ajiboye, Ariwachukwu, Alhassan, Odey, George, Mathias, Sani

Don't u wish Ogbonna felt Nigerian now? Lol

Better. Success should have stayed.

goldfish80:
I have always seen him as a player whose style is suited for the Spanish game. If he becomes a big hit at Girona, he could transfer to a good Spanish team like Villareaal or even Athletico Madrid. If Man city choose to sell.

In a way, this could turn out to be a good deal for the Super Eagles since he's guaranteed playing time at Girona in a season preceeding the world cup (if we qualify). A very good season in the La Liga almost guarantees him a starting shirt for the national team.

Last season Chelsea struggled anytime Moses didn't play. Abi am I wrong?

AndreTAyodeji:
Exactly bro,chelsea fans be calling for azpilicueta to replace moses at RWB saying moses is better as depth or squad rotation just because he doesnt cross and maybe because he is black. But thank God conte thinks otherwise. With that loss now,they will now realise moses is an important first 11 player,

Who wan chop ur head na.. tag them. This is a new season, and he played 9 yesterday

goldfish80:
Sheybi some people wanted to chop my head off when I told them Etebo plays as a false 9 for his club. Ignorance is indeed bliss.

haha.. Even Bonaventure was not the best in Ukraine. Solomon had rave reviews in Croatia last year. We make it seam that it's easy to shine in some of these countries.

maidaboi:
be the best in this type of league and i will take you serious

haha.. Even Bonaventure was not the best in Ukraine. Solomon had rave reviews in Croatia last year. We make it seam like it's easy to shine in some of these countries.

maidaboi:
be the best in this type of league and i will take you serious

Exactly. He played a big role in Brazil's early world cup qualification.

tbaba1234:
He has been an important member of the Brazilian squad though. That has kept him relevant

An Alampasu autography lol

do4luv14:
so what's my prize for getting the guess

Oh yes!

do4luv14:
ALAMPASU!!!!!!!!.,......

CHAN Qualification Results:

South Africa could not hold on to their lead as visitors Zambia pulled two goals back to force a draw. Zambia now have an advantage as they host South Africa in the 2nd leg.

Other results (Home teams mentioned first)

Uganda 3-0 Rwanda
Sao Tome & Principe 0-0 Cameroon
Burkina Faso 2-2 Ghana
Mauritania 2-2 Mali
Algeria 1-2 Libya (50 minutes played)

Nigeria take on Benin away tomorrow, 4pm Nigerian Time

Exclusive – Partizan Belgrade To Unveil Theophilus Solomon Today, Picks Jersey Number
August 12, 2017034

Serbian giants Partizan Belgrade will later today unveil their newly signed Nigerian forward Theophilus Solomon, Owngoalnigeria.com can exclusively reveal.

Solomon arrived Serbia yesterday and passed his medicals but there was no much time for the forward to be formally unveiled, which made the club to shift it to later today.

As exclusively reported by this portal, the 21 year old who was listed in the best 25 players in the Croatian top flight league last season while on loan to Istra agreed a season long loan deal to join the Serbian giants from HNK Rijeka.

Already he has settled for jersey number 17, one of the numbers which is vacant at the club that have won three and lost just once in the first four games of the new season in Serbia.

Daniel Martins

-- Own Goal Nigeria

Over to the Super Lig

Kasimpasa is leading 3-1 away to Alanyaspor.

Sam Eduok rewarded the visitors after he was subbed in, on the 60th minute. He scored Kasimpasa's third on the 85th, and picked up a yellow card thereafter. The game will soon over as they are just a minute or two away from regulation time.

Etebo started at the arrowhead of attack for Feirense away to Moreirense. The Feirense number 10 lasted till two minutes of extra time.
And guess who was in goal. No, who was in bench as Feirense's reserve keeper? Your guess is good as mine -- promotion.

Final scores: 0-0

I agree totally.

TheGoodJoe:

I felt fresh legs was the best option. Bringing in Amartey was okay. Making a three man midfield with Amartey, Ndidi and James. At that point Arsenal found it difficult breaking them down.

If Nacho must come on, Vardy was the person to go out. If the coach was not willing to drop Vardy then he should have moved Nacho's debut to another came.

Pulling out James was the finisher and Leicester City paid for it.

I think they -- Leicester -- played gallantly yesterday, until the last quarter. The substitution was too risky. You are playing Arsenal away and ahead. It's the season opener. There was so much at stake for Arsenal. It's common sense to be more defensive for the last 10 minutes and rely on counter attacks. That's as simple as ABC. Iheanacho had no business in that game. But Shakespeare has already admitted his mistake.

TheGoodJoe:
I think there is room for both to make a big impact in the club. Leicester City needs to play with more creativity and bravery to make this happen.

My brother I share your sentiments. But let's be realistic. There is a bigger figure in that club -- Vardy.

TheGoodJoe:
The team does not revolve around Iheanacho but my interest in Leicester City doing well lies with Iheanacho and Ndidi in the side.

If Leicester City wants to get it right, they need to find a way to get Iheanacho creating and scoring goals. It is as simple as that.

My brother cool down. Even coaches learn. What is most important to him is that they get it right, whether with Iheanacho on the bench or not.
The team won't revolve around Iheanacho, trust me. It's just one away game gone. No cause for alarm.

TheGoodJoe:
My problem is the system as a whole and how Iheanacho can make a massive impact under such system. It is not a judgement of Iheanacho's performance.

I think Shakespeare bought Nacho more for his counterattacking runs he made last season in the few games he played under City but those runs were made with tidy build-up passes.

The long ball approach is not a route I feel will suit Nacho but he is just joining the side. I will make an updated verdict after watching more games.

My sister. how I wish our own NPFL can be like this. What I like about the EPL is that clubs don't respect big name oh. Or whether you are playing home or away. If you no sit tight for 90 minutes one small boy go come punish you well well. Arsenal escaped. Liverpool had to fight till the end but had to settle for a point despite leading by two goals. Chelsea we already know. Need I mention newbies Huddersfield? This is fun!!!

Hurray City!

Let the fun continue.

safarigirl:
I cannot believe you guys a are arguing about a ten minute cameo. What the hell is "he was signed for blah blah million and is expected to hit the ground running..." What of Morata that was signed for 70 million and lost a penalty in an important game? So, Chelsea fans should kill him?

Kelechi no even lose penalty, he was subbed in wrongly and I doubt he scored an own goal, so, what are you all arguing about?

Craig Shakespeare was subbing in a striker when Leicester needed defenders and shiiit went wrong, so, Kelechi should have right the wrongs ni?

Like Joebie said, it is much too early to be making comments on Kelechi, irrespective of what thegoodjoe said, so oga icon4s, I do not expect you to take goodjoe's bait, komekn, I can wholly understand though. Na so he dey do, bait or no bait.

However, if we are to discuss a player's performance, I believe Tammy Abraham, who played Swansea's full 90 minutes should be discussed....that is if any of you watched the game

I look forward to this season's EPL, so far, I love how the big clubs are struggling against the minnows. The season could have a surprise winner

For your mind, na double standard oh

The truth is every player's journey can't be the same. Different circumstances. Omeruo has been in Chelsea, he should have read the handwriting on the wall long that his future/chances there is very slim.

I think player agents should look at their specific situation (also considering their playing style and the clubs that will help them) and lead them in the right next step to take.

The Belgian league is good for our younger players to gain game time and confidence. But there is no guarantee going forward.

Awoniyi hit form late in the Dutch league last season. It's a great thing that he is continuing well in Belgium already.

I'm not a fan of Turkey.. I don't understand the reason for your whining. What works for A will not necessarily work for B. Every player and their own journey.

Modified
And let me add. With what is happening to Solanke and Ejaria, Awoniyi may just be in the right parent club.

ChrisKels:
Why are u this excited? I thought these young lads should be headed for Turkey for mega bucks ahead of Belgium for better development?


He should sever ties with Liverpool to remain in Belgium so as to develop his career because jumping from one club to another in the name of playing opportunities while riding on the tag of big English club (like Omeruo) as a parent club won't help him at all.

Awoniyi goalllll

He is back with a bang! I'm enjoying this.

Lokeren 0-1 Awoniyi(Mouscron)

Even Kalu started making a case last season. Now we have Bonaventure. Simon is not even our best player in Belgium.

edi287:
Nope. Onyekuru should be invited over him.

Jupiler League update

Kotrijk and Ajagun are away to Jamabo's Eupen.
Ajagun starts again. 0-0. 21 mins played.

Said it long Success should have remained in Spain. Was never comfortable with the EPL move.

BascoVanVeli:
TBH I didn't know Watford signed Andre Gray. Isaac had better get out of that place before the window closes.

Esiti and Moses Simon benched.. na wa oh..

Should Simon still be invited to SE?

tbaba1234:
Samuel Kalu goal


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lTl3j75hegE

fair enough

BascoVanVeli:
25-30 starts.
8-12 league goals.
6-10 assists.

Granted @ bolded. But Premiership clubs does not revolve around the Super Eagles.

TheGoodJoe:
I am not defending Iheanacho. Keep that aside. I am talking of Leicester City as a whole. Forget the goals they scored. Their football sucked. It will look good for defending players like Ndidi, Amartey, Morgan, Maguire etc but atrocious for attacking players.

I do not like Iheanacho in such system. It is not about him scoring goals or shining. It is the kind of way I want him developing with respect to the Super Eagles. I want our players playing in systems that complements what the coach is doing with the National team.

Please its too early to say anything about Iheanacho.

He was thrown in at the wrong circumstance. That was Arsenal fighting to get back in the game. Personally, I don't think Iheanacho had any biz in that game unless he had something to offer defensively as well.

There should be no talk about Iheanacho yet, whether you are for him or not. Me I will call a spade a spade when the time comes.. But for now guys chilll

Icon4s:
Those that have been on this thread long enough can bare witness to the type of hype Iheanacho received here. Tomorrow you also deny that Iheanacho was ever rated higher than Mbappe here.

How can you start giving excuses already for Iheanacho after just barely 15mins of EPL action with Leicester?

When Ahmed Musa struggled last season you didn't blame it on the Leicester system. But it has come to Iheanacho 'the Leicester system doesn't suit him'. This is a golden opportunity for him. He better quickly adjust to the system and start playing. He is not getting any younger.

Thank you.

BascoVanVeli:
Forget all the yarn we dey do for here. Pep Guardiola call ur phone guy u go think twice.