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Osimhen is a 9. If he doesn't score goals we won't take him too seriously.

TheGoodJoe:
Osimhen's menacing style draws confidence from me than most of our other strikers including Iheanacho. Not sold on the others and I am yet to see Success play a full game in that role for the responsibility.

Ejaria want loaned. Solanke got signed Liveepool. What has it got to do with England?

Humility017:
i dont think England is really fair to these 20 world cup winning team....
seyi ojo
onomah
ejaria
all got loaned I think to championship side...
after posing a 5 star performance in just concluded under 20 world cup.....
well that will make them have a rethink of pledging their allegiance to Nigeria as 3 lion's shirt will now be difficult to comeby

Assuming I'm not mixing things up, the pitch pillars played in when thy beat Rivers lately was waterlogged, with overgrown grasses. . Are we speaking of the same one?

Danycrusoe:
I have the pitch is still in decent shape, that's where the CHAN eagles are camping. besides Kano is one of the few standard pitches in the NPFL

I'm sure you havn't seen the pitch lately

Danycrusoe:
kano Is a good advert for the NPFL in terms of spectators and crowd. but the downside of it is the violence although I think with TV the violence will be avoided and limited

Hopefully they don't show any of Kano Pillars home games. Don't ask me why..lol

Danycrusoe:
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#MFMENY is live on � this Sunday

#RIVKAT on Monday https:///5jaMEyOB6l

according to LMC on twitter NPFL is back on SS9 this Sunday

lol.. all of una including safarigirl , theSuperNerd etc na Iheanacho go bring una back here.. I no go talk hahaha

forgiveness:
iheanachoooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo! the assits master don landddddddddddd.

back to ghost mod.

Exactly what SE needs. A potent striker to partner him.

bataderemi:
On the bright side, Iheanacho might be playing in a two striker system if the Leicester match is anything to go by. Good luck to the guy.

very well said. And as the commentator rightly put it, "Iheanacho to Vardy. How many times we will be saying that this season?"

TheGoodJoe:
That pass was too intelligent. We will see how the pair (Vardy and Nacho gel with time).

Leicester City landed a brilliant player at a great price in today's market.

Leicester City‏Verified account @LCFC 37m37 minutes ago
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CS confirms @67Kelechi withdrawal was precautionary. "Last thing he needed was another kick on it, so we played if safe." #LeiBmg

4-4-2 formation. Iheanacho replaced Okazaki to partner Vardy in the front.

bossto:
wow...what position did he play sir?

That pass though.. reminiscent of a similar assist when he combined with Awoniyi in UAE 2013. Very confident touch... DRILLS

TheGoodJoe:
Nice update. Probably not back to full fitness after the holidays. Get well soon Nacho.

Iheanacho Tees Up Leicester City Winner But Goes Off Injured In Debut Game For Leicester
August 4, 2017011 thanks @ bengine

Leicester City recovered from a goal down to beat German Bundesliga side Borrusia Monchenglabach 2-1 at the King Power stadium in their final warm up before the start of the season in England.

Borrusia Monchenglabach took a second half lead when Thorgan Hazard gave them the lead, but Leicester City drew level through Jamie Vardy who rifled home a sweet volley off a well weighted over the top pass.

Coach Craig Shakespeare handed a debut to big money buy Kelechi Iheanacho ‎, and the Nigeria wasted no time in making his presence felt by supplying the fine pass to Vardy to double the Foxes lead.

However minutes after the assist he was substituted after picking up a knock 15 minutes from full time, although the way he trudged off the pitch will soften any fear of a lengthy spell on the sideline.



Michael James


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rNRH-N61Bls

Hannover 96 Coach – We Want Olarewaju Kayode But Austria Wien…..
August 4, 201705

VIENNA,AUSTRIA,11.MAR.17 - SOCCER - tipico Bundesliga, FK Austria Wien vs WAC Wolfsberg. Image shows the rejoicing of Olarenwaju Kayode (A.Wien). Photo: GEPA pictures/ Christian Ort
Head coach of newly promoted German Bundesliga side Hannover 96 Horst Heldt has confirmed the club have been offered the chance to sign Super Eagles forward Olarewaju Kayode who plays for Austrian side Austria Wien.

Coach of Hannover 96 Heldt while confirming the interest of his team in the striker who scored 24 goals last season however lamented the fact that the player’s price tag and on pitch behaviour makes any potential deal unlikely.

” Kayode is very popular in Austria when it comes to having arguments with referees and opponents. He has what we need because he is very fast. But the 5 million euros his team are demanding is too much for us to pay”, Heldt said.

Kayode was voted the best player in the Austria League last season, where he also won the top scorer award. His fine form earned him international recognition as he made three senior national team appearance for Nigeria .

The 24 year old has been linked with a move away from the Austrian side, and coach of the team even confirmed the forward was excused from their Europa league games as he is not in the best physical and mental form to play now.

Daniel Martins

http://owngoalnigeria.com/2017/08/04/hannover-96-coach-we-want-olarewaju-kayode-but-austria-wien/

Alhassan “Muazam” Shines For CHAN Eagles, Scores Brace In 3-1 Win Over Pillars Feeders
August 4, 2017023

Akwa United star man Alhassan Ibrahim popularly called Mu’azam fired a brace for the CHAN Eagles in their 3-1 win over Kano Pillars.

The forward who is highly regarded as one of the finest players in the Nigeria Professional Football League confirmed his ratings with two well taken goals, while El-Kanemi Warriors goal scoring midfielder Samuel Matthias scored the other for the CHAN team.

Mu’azam scored his first after nice work from Lobi Stars forward Kingsley Eduwo gave him the chance to tap home, while his second was a magnificent finish which left the shot stopper of Kano Pillars Feeders startled.

Linked with a move to Europe, Mu’azam was by far the best player for Nigeria on parade in what was the first test game of the CHAN Eagles‎ ahead of their qualifiers against Benin Republic later in the month.

Here is how CHAN Eagles lined up.

Super Eagles XI Vs Kano Pillars:
Ikechukwu Ezenwa
Akas Chima
Okoro Osas
Ariwachukwu Emmanuel
Eze Stephen
Aremu Afeez
Ibrahim Alhassan
Sikiru Olatunbosun
Samuel Mathias
Mfon Udoh
Eduwo Kingsley

http://owngoalnigeria.com/2017/08/04/alhassan-muazam-shines-for-chan-eagles-scores-brace-in-3-1-win-over-pillars-feeders/

Truth is any coach when get buying power and get free hand to spend go exercise the power. No hating on the likes of Pep and Mou. But all those buying must count oh when season start.

you go answer many questions oh. Make season start first.

TheGoodJoe:
Rosler, now in charge at League One side Fleetwood Town, also commented on the improvements Aguero has made under former Bayern Munich and Barcelona boss Pep Guardiola.

"When you compare Aguero from last season to this season, you can see a massive change," Rosler continued.

"A change in terms of courage, high-speed running and a willingness to counter-press.

"Plus, he still scores goals. You can see Aguero is trying to buy into the ideals of Guardiola."

https://www.aol.co.uk/sport/2017/03/26/man-city-must-keep-much-improved-aguero-insists-rosler/

Many of our NPFL players will rather choose the opportunity of going on trial in Europe than get a chance to be in the CHAN team. Not like I support such "bad" behavior, but how many players CHAN epp?

tbaba1234:
Stephen Odey has abandoned CHAN team for another trial in Sweden.

Seriously?? Is this right?

If the trial fails, he misses his national team opportunity.

I like that switch. Arsenal was my team last year. While I still pray for Iwobi to gain more ground in that team, I have no choice but to move to where more Naija players are -- Leicester. My heart is still with Tomori( ? ) and Moses -- Chelsea.

Hull City!!!

bigblangston:
Though I'm an Arsenal fan but due to the fact that Icon4s told wenger not to sign any players apart from Lacasera, I am turning my attention to Leceister City. I will be happy the three Nigerians get enough playtime together and get deeper understanding of themselves in which will help the Super eagles to cross of the hurdles team blending. With these three players involvement week in week out for Leceister, it will be a great advantage for the super eagles team

Well said @ bolded

chrisooblog:
really happy for kelechi now this is his chance to show his true potential. funny comments about the gardiolanese bible but truth is every coach from youth level to pep have contributed to KC's development as a player.

happy to see joel obi getting his groove back i have no doubt if he can stay injury free he will be recalled sooner rather than later to the super eagles.

not a fan also of our players moving to turkish league unless they moving to galatasry, fenebarche and besiktas. outside those 3 everything else na wash.

omeruo, omeruo! omeruo!! guy if they need to wash your head let them do it oooo because a full international playing u18 is not funny ooo

Musa from CSKA to Leicester nko? Make our boys study EPL tape well well before they even consider it.. While some players can adapt, many can't oh. It's not about how good you are, EPL league just has one kind intensity and gra gra. I was always skeptical about the Musa move.

Modified.
Let's not forget Ndidi. He has done excellently well in the EPL.

ChrisKels:
I guess mayhap, u missed where we specifically wrote "players developments". I won't celebrate a move to Belgium by any nigerian player above 23years but i will that of a youngster (from 23 downwsrds) because i see the Belgian league as a developmental league.

So sir, we are saying same thing.

About my comment "if u playing in Turkey, u on ur own", it is for those players who have come of age. They ought to be finding their ways to atleast the french league not Turkish league of all leagues. They should up their ante and stop settling for less. Imagine Onazi to Trabz from Lazio, Imoh Ezekiel to Sumz from being a hot property in Europe when he was Batsuayi's partner in crime at Liege etc. U want me to celebrate these moves? No way. Omeruo was a better player at Liege bfor his ill-advised move to Chelsea that has reduced him to an u18 player at the age of 23. If he was patient enough, he Would have had a better development in Belgium than what he got in England. He completed his self destruction (sorry to say this) the moment he opted for stints in Turkey at the developmental stage of his career.

If u know as this Onyekuru's loan move to Anderletch dey sweet me ehh.

something tells me this EPL season will be the most exciting oh.
Man U by far must perform eh or people go laff them well. because na dem buy buy pass...
Chelsea only need to try to defend their title, and if they fail it wont be a big deal.
Arsenal na Arsenal as usual.
Liverpool always start well oh.. But will they sustain it.
of course Leicester City, we will hope they have another fairy tale run with our boys in the team.
City.. hmmmmm DRILLS

bigblangston:
Lol..i don leave am but truth to be told, I will miss Goodjoe talks about drills on KI. His drills talk always make me laugh every weekend, it got to a time I always look forward to every weekend to hear about DRILLS

At this point TheGoodJoe , let me ask you a typical nairaland question. Are you Pep's agent?

Improve Aguero?

TheGoodJoe:
The truth is that you know little about Pep, that is why you can utter fraud. People who understand the depth of work it took to Transform City to one of the best passing teams in Europe, will not utter fraud.

Also those who understand the kind of work to improve a World Class striker like Aguero will not call Pep a fraud.

Pot dey call kettle black eh.. see your monicker.

wayodude:
To me Pep is a Fraud. A false prophet. Who exactly has he trained? Please someone say Messi so I can finish you. Lol

We are talking player development now.

komekn:
Be aware that even if you are doing wonders in the Belgium league it may not translate to top quality. The Belgium league us ranked number 8 in Europe even lower by other assessments.

Make una leave TheGoodJoe oh. @ bigblangston I can't wait for this drills talk to die down. Iheanacho was class in his own right when he joined City. And we will give the boy all the credits should he excel in Leicester.

But nothing wrong with saying Pep played a part in his development. In life even bad experiences make you stronger. If Iheanacho later comes back to say Pep helped him, let's accept it. If he says Pep almost killed his career, let's also accept it. So let's wait to hear from the horse' mouth.

kennysville:
Of what use is endless learning and no opportunity to showcase what one has learnt? Who wants to keep studying without putting the knowledge acquired to use?
Once again, the ultimate in every game is to score more goals than your opponent. However u achieve that is immaterial. If you like, use tongue to push the ball in the net. So long as it satnds as a goal and helps the cause of your team. End of story

Training methods in an age where football is now business is the least one should worry about. If i as a coach I am sure to get a goal or two every match from a player, why try to change or genetically modify him into something he is not? Suddenly, goals arent enough abi? The season is just a couple of days away. Man City had beta be beating every team they meet by as much as 6 nil. Otherwise, na dat time my own quarell go start! Because I go so yab whoever comes in here to speak guardiolanese here. They had beta win champions league join. At least. And to buttress their point for selling iheanacho, he had beta not score more that 10 goals in this comin season. Only then can Guardiola be vindicated. Bald buffoon!

you are right! I don't even follow French league anymore, for obvious reasons. Well well with Awaziem, and the recent BIG move, I will be watching. I expect Neymar to leave up to expectation. He is an experienced player, already one of the best in the world, and still getting better.

ChrisKels:
Do a proper research, Lorient was relegated with Moukandjo and Waris to ligue2 last season.

Why Super Lig over Ligue 1?

AC Milan Oduamadi Keen On Joining Turkish Side Goztepe, Shuns Lorient
August 3, 2017018

AC Milan Nigerian forward Nnamdi Oduamadi is hoping on a switch to newly promoted Turkish Super Lig side Goztepe despite interest in his services from Ligue 1 side Lorient.

The Turkish side have also stepped up their pursuit of the forward after hearing of his desires to join them ahead of Lorient, who have not backed up their interest with a formal approach.

Oduamadi is also courting interest from teams in Italy as he has been told by AC Milan that he is not in the first team plans of coach Vincenzo Montella who has strengthened the club with top players this summer.

A loan move is what is presently on the card for the 26 year old, although AC Milan are willing to cash in on his services if a bid that meets their valuation of the player is met by interested teams.

Known for his pace, tricks and dribbles he has spent time on loan with the likes of Crotone, Torino, Latina, Brescia and his last loan spell was with Finnish side HJK Helsinki.

http://owngoalnigeria.com/2017/08/03/ac-milan-oduamadi-keen-on-joining-turkish-side-goztepe-shuns-lorient/

All the moves to Turkey are not bad. Some can be in the right direction development-wise, depending on where they are coming from.

The worst Turkish move so far is Lazio to Trabzonspor. -- ask Onazi.

Humility017:
we really need to start praying for our players.....they've begun to see the Turkish league...as their new haven...
so painful...same Turkish club have begin to eye mikel agu.....so sad
the Turkish league unlike the Belgian league is not that good for our players development

Europa League Qualification update

Chinedu Obasi's opener for AIK Stockholm has forced their battle against Braga to extra time with scores currently 1-1. The first leg in Stockholm also ended 1-1.

Obasi was subbed out in the 67th minute

QUICK FACTS:

Evkur Yeni Malatyaspor will compete in the Turkish Super Lig this season with THREE Nigerians:
1. Sincere Seth (19) -> Right Back
2. Okechukwu Azubuike (20) ->Central Midfield
3. Sunday Mba (28) -> Attacking Midfield

A look at LBA NPFL award winners and nominees for the year 2017
**Winners bolded**

LBA JULY NOMINEES
PLAYERS
Anthony Okpotu (Lobi Stars)
Sani Abbani (Gombe United)
Godwin Obaje (FC Ifeanyiubah)
Musa Newman (Akwa United)

MANAGERS
Duke Udi (Sunshine Stars)
Fidelis Ilechukwu (MFM FC)
Fatai Amoo (3SC)
Abdu Maikaba (Akwa United)

LBA JUNE NOMINEES
PLAYERS
Nyima Nwagua (Kano Pillars)
Anthony Okpotu (Lobi Stars)
Adesina Gata (ABS FC)
Musa Newman (Akwa United)

MANAGERS
Ibrahim Musa (Kano Pillars)
Gbenga Ogunbote (Enyimba)
Bala Nikyu (Wikki Tourists)
Chukwuma Agbo (Enugu Rangers)

LBA MAY NOMINEES
PLAYERS
Kingsley Eduwo (Lobi Stars)
Osas Okoro (Rangers)
Daniel Itodo (Plateau United)
Godwin Obaje (FC Ifeanyiubah)

MANAGERS
Yaw Preko (FC Ifeanyiubah)
Solomon Ogbeide (Lobi Stars)
Abdu Maikaba (Akwa United)
Chukwuma Agbo (Rangers)

LBA APRIL NOMINEES
PLAYERS
Alhassan Ibrahim (Akwa United)
Chinedu Udechukwu (Katsina United)
Yinka Onaolapo (Nasarawa United)
Anthony Okpotu (Lobi Stars)

MANAGERS
Abdu Maikaba (Akwa United)
Kenedy Boboye (Plateau United)
Yaw Preko (FC Ifeanyiubah)
Kabiru Dogo (Nasarawa)

LBA MARCH NOMINEES
PLAYERS
Stephen Odey (MFM)
Mfon Udoh (Enyimba)
Samuel Matthias (El-Kanemi)
Suraj Ayeleso (Nasarawa)

MANAGERS
Fidelis Ilechukwu (MFM)
Kabiru Dogo (Nasarawa)
Abdullahi Biffo (Abia Warriors)
Kadiri Ihana (Kano Pillars)

LBA FEBRUARY NOMINEES
PLAYERS
Sunday Adetunji (Abia Warriors)
Samuel Mathias (El-Kanemi)
Ernest Governor (ABS)
Moses Ebiye (Akwa United)

MANAGERS
Ladan Bosso (El-Kanemi Warriors)
Fidelis Ilechukwu (MFM)
Abdu Maikaba (Akwa United)
Abubakar Bala (Niger Tornadoes)

LBA JANUARY NOMINEES
PLAYERS
Stephen Odey (MFM)
Olatunbosun Sikiru (MFM)
Kabiru Umar (Plateau United)
Olufemi Thomas (Rivers United)

MANAGERS
Kennedy Boboye (Plateau United)
Fidelis Ilechukwu (MFM)
Gbenga Ogbunbote (Enyimba)
Henry Makinwa (ABS)