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That's a far better argument

goldfish80:
I saw a couple of Qpr games last season and Onuoha played at CB. He looks over weight to handle the rigours of playing on the wings. Please this guy is not an option.
We are no longer in 2009.

I"m not sure. Thought he is now a pastor in South Africa

Mickael2:
He is a football analyst for Supersports, I am pretty sure that is not a bad thing. You trying to run down Peterside won't change the fact at all

Why are we calling Idah into this, as if should the NFF ask Onuoha to make a switch Idah can overturn it. That's my point. He doesn't hold such influence

Mickael2:
He is a football analyst for Supersports, I am pretty sure that is not a bad thing. You trying to run down Peterside won't change the fact at all

Well it's not a sin to express your true feelings. I still maintain that the likes of Balogun etc today if they had a call up by the other country, they
won't turn it down and opt for Nigeria. Na because the guy talk he mind?

Mickael2:
you do not even get the point. This is a player who said the feeling he has whilst watching game involving England is way....way deeper than what he feels when watching the SE(if he has ever watched them anyways). You said you don't feel Nigerian enough, but atleast when you watch the IAAF you cheer any nigerian athlete there, when the SE want to start a match you feel like you belong, that is the true definition of feeling nigerian and the young man said he doesn't have that in his blood, the conversation ends there really

Where, not who.. The guy who played in South Africa. And all he can contribute now is tell Onuoha, I tried to get you last time, and you turned us down?
I'm sure he has something better to do. Like becoming a gk coach maybe.

TheGoodJoe:
He is a former Super Eagles goalkeeper.

Alaba gives his all to Austria today. Your comments is based on sentiments -- I can even tell from your expressions -- because he turned down Nigeria initially.

TheGoodJoe:
We are just giving Onuoha enough time to wait for the Three Lions and the Queen to call him up. We really want him to play where his heart is because his heart is not here.

We want those who feel Nigerian wearing the green white Jerseys. Those who will give their all because it means so much to them.

Where is Idah sef?

TheGoodJoe:
We want those who feel Nigerian to wear the Super Eagles Jersey. Simple. Let Peterside Idah not catch Onuoha near our camp. He will explain whether he now feels Nigerian.

Oh no. base on our current situation, we are still looking for full backs. you say Echiejile is good enough, and Shehu as well, good for you. Onuoha is expected to make a move to the EPL, and someone one says 30 years is too old. Let's call a spade a spade. We need defenders, and Rohr has been looking.

goldfish80:
Even more laughable you're suggesting Onuoha of all people.

Even I, don't feel Nigerian enough. And it's not a sin to feel so. It's not to a sin to express your true feelings. I've been here for about 3 weeks, but I can't wait to return to my abode, even though I call Nigeria my home. What does that mean? I have my own definition of feeling Nigerian. i can say I don't feel Nigerian because I can't even live here for 4 weeks. It's sad!

TheGoodJoe:
Alaba did not turn down Nigeria or Austria. Alaba even made effort to play for us. Alaba feels Nigerian. That was why he carried the Nigerian flag when Bayern Munich won the Champions League.

Not Onuoha who does not feel Nigerian.

Of course you missed the point.

TheGoodJoe:
Alaba did not turn down Nigeria or Austria. Alaba even made effort to play for us. Alaba feels Nigerian. That was why he carried the Nigerian flag when Bayern Munich won the Champions League.

Not Onuoha who does not feel Nigerian.

laughable...

goldfish80:
Please this Onuoha matter should be nipped in the bud. Let's concentrate on people who feel Nigerian enough to play for us. Nigeria is too big a country to go cap in hands to invite a washed out defender slugging it out in the lower reaches of the championship.
Onuoha is not any better than Egwuekwe, Oboabona, Ambrose. Even Mikel Obi, Elderson, Ndidi and Ogu can do a good job at CB if we become so desperate.
Nedum Onuoha should stick to his word and wait for his dream 3 lions call up.

Haha.. name the solid defenders we have.

zicky:
Why do you feel inviting a 30yrs old man playing championship football who reject an invitation to play for Nigeria in the world cup is the rig decision. We are not trying to pay him back bt the true is that we don't need him except he's a goalkeeper that can help us out.

Commitment for me is only measured the current period. You can take someone's statement of 5 years ago and conclude they are not committed, and they won't give their all today. David Alaba wanted to represent Nigeria, are you saying today he is not giving his 100% to Austria?

Icon79:
I am not holding any grudges, but there's something call commitment. If someone is not 100% committed to your program, I am not sure that that player can give you 100% on the green grass. Such a player might be playing like a mercenary. And I should know because I used to play as a mercenary back in high school, and I can tell you that I rarely ever puts in as much effort for them as I do when I am playing for my home school.


O pari

Lol. You can't make that conclusion. We only call up players we need. If we have good reinforcement now in our youth system or elsewhere, why care about Onuoha? The truth is Nigeria is a back up plan, not Nigeria has now become a back up plan. We've have enough failures that will keep making world news whether we choose to pretend or cover it up. Nigeria is in the mud. It is just too obvious for us to pretend. It's out there big time.

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The problem is when start thinking home-grown versus foreign-grown. Old versus young etc. Let's throw all those sentiments and pick the best that are ready to represent Nigeria at any given point in time.

Lazyerudite:
So we should call him up Abi as Nigeria has now become a back up for players who failed to be called up by England. So sad, how do we now encourage our home based when we pick people who have no interest or desire to play for his home country. He is even down the perking order and has disappeared from the top flight. Even if our government has failed does not mean we should now drag the name of the country through mud.

Fanendo Adi: I Will not fly 32 hours Again for Nigeria and not Play
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Two time Super Eagles invitee, and MLS star Fenando Adi, sat down with Kwese ESPN and revealed that he will need to be guaranteed a spot in the matchday squad if he were to honor another call up to the Nigerian senior national team.

When asked how it felt like to represent Nigeria, the Portland Timber forward admitted it was a always a good thing to be invited to represent the country. However, he expressed his disappointment of not making the match day squad twice.

“If they invite me, I’m just gonna ask the coach, ‘Am I gonna be in the 19 man (list)?”

“The bad thing is to fly all the way from America, 32 hours to go there and back and not even be on the bench or on the 18/19 (list). It’s not a good moment or not a good thing, so for me that was very disappointing. I knew I could contribute but you just have to respect the coaches and do what they want to do, go with the flow. But also it looks bad that I flew all the way for 32 hours without being in the 19-man list. It was a sweet and sour moment.”, he spoke frankly.

When asked if he will honor a future call up, he made it clear. In his words, “If they invite me, I’m just gonna ask the coach, ‘Am I gonna be in the 19 man (list)?”

On what he brings to the table for the Super Eagles, the player said he would do what he is known for. “I would try to help the team with my physical play, with my ball control, keeping the ball up for the players. And scoring goals for the team, helping the team create and as well score goals”, he added.

The Timbers all-time highest goal scorer will hope to help his club cement a spot in the play-offs as the MLS season hits top gear this weekend. Portland Timbers are currently 5th in the Western Conference division. Adi has scored 10 goals and made 2 assists so far this season. He is placed 12th in the top goal scorers log.

Onuoha is Nigeria-born.. Okay so are you going to castigate him now for refusing at first? IF he decides to play for Nigeria now espcially now that we need quality defenders, what will we gain for turning him down? There are many factors why he may not feel Nigerian. I'm sure only he can explain best what he meant at the time.

Holding a grudge against a player and trying to pay him back is elementary. If it was a father-son scenario, I will pet my son in the back and accept him. You don't lose anything. It shows maturity. And the bond will be stronger than ever. How about in future he goes on to say Nigeria gave him a chance despite rejecting their overtures initially. And that's one thing he would love Nigeria for. Nigeria as a country that has failed so many sportsmen. For once we can do what is right instead of holding on to our ego.

Icon79:
True. But I appreciate the fact that he's willing to pitch his lot with us, without waiting for Spain. He's only 24 years old, remember?
If he's like your average EPL chap, he would keep waiting for Spain until he's a few years to retirement before he does an about turn.


O pari

Nice!!!

The Championship is decent to me.. You have a higher chance of going to the EPL if you are good.

tbaba1234:
Kayode to Watford
Onazo to Birmingham

Spain is not England. Osede knows he is way down the pecking order. In fact he needs to give up early..Our Naija players that are eligible to play for England know they may get a chance if they wait. England is not that good internationally.

Icon79:
True. But I appreciate the fact that he's willing to pitch his lot with us, without waiting for Spain. He's only 24 years old, remember?
If he's like your average EPL chap, he would keep waiting for Spain until he's a few years to retirement before he does an about turn.


O pari

Lol that's what you like to believe. If Spain wanted him, he won't blink an eye. Like he even stands a chance...

Who is Osigwe?

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Old news. will look him up

Icon79:
Good news. These are the type of players we need in green and white. Guys who are ready to forgive a top euro country for the honor or putting on the green and white, not those useless mugus who only turn to Nigeria after being overlooked by everyone else.

And by the way, does anyone has any info on this Osigwe Eager dude? Is he any good? Please do share!


O pari

Defender Who Wants To Play For Nigeria [Instead Of Spain] Scores For Bolton Wanderers
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Former Real Madrid defender Derek Osede scored his first goal for English Championship side Bolton Wanderers in their 2-1 away win against Crewe Alexandra in the first round of the English Football League Cup (EFL Cup).

Osede popped up with the winner for Bolton with nine minutes left to play in the game helping his side to a comeback win after Chris Porter put Crewe ahead in the 42nd minutes of the game.

Two goals within the space of ten minutes from Adam Armstrong and Osede knocked out Crewe at the Alexandra Stadium much to the disappointment of the home fans who taught their team would at least get a draw.

The winner scored by Osede was his first in the colours of Bolton Wanderers since he joined them two seasons ago from the B team of Spanish giants Real Madrid.

Born in Spain to Nigerian father and a Spanish mother, the 24 year old represented Spain and helped them to win the 2012 UEFA U19 European Championship , but in 2015 he stated his desire to switch international allegiance to Nigeria.

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A call up to the senior national team of Nigeria could be in the offing for the left footed central defender as he can also play as a left full back, one area where Nigeria are currently lacking in options, but it all depends on how he performs for Bolton Wanderers this season.

Michael James

Truth no sweet at all oh. My people this girl only moved from Nigeria 3 years ago.

Bahrain’s Nigerian-Born Worlds Silver Medallist Naser: I’ve No Business With AFN
10 AUG 2017
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Bahrain’s Nigerian-born Salwa Eid Naser, the 400m women’s silver medallist at the 2017 IAAF World Championships in London, refused to acknowledge Nigeria while speaking to journalists after her superb feat, Completesportsnigeria.com reports.

Naser, born in Nigeria to a Bahraini father and a Nigerian mother, surprised a strong field in Wednesday’s 400m women’s final, posting a new personal best of 50.06 seconds behind the winner Phyllis Francis, who finished with a time of 49.92s. American multiple medallist Allyson Felix came third with a time of 50.08s.

When asked if she had any advice for the new Athletic Federation of Nigeria board, Salwa, 19, who moved to Bahrain from Nigeria three years ago, said bluntly in a video posted online by Athletics Africa: “I don’t really have anything to say to them (the new Athletic Federation of Nigeria board.) The past three years have been a great transition for me and I’m glad. I have nothing to say to the AFN.”
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She added that she was not scared to compete against the likes Francis and Felix before the final.

“No, I wasn’t. But I was training hard and hoping for the best. Coming here I really hoped to do something,” Naser who set new national records to win both her heat (50.57) and semi-final (50.08) at the IAAF World Championship in London told iaaf.org.

“I feel so happy. It wasn’t about beating Allyson Felix. It was about getting a personal best and a medal.
“I just had to push through and try. I didn’t see anyone in front of me so I didn’t know what position I was at until the results came through.”


Read more at http://www.completesportsnigeria.com/bahrains-nigerian-born-worlds-silver-medallist-naser-ive-no-business-afn/#6HZBxSYPOBMsPGEJ.99

CHAN: Odey, Ex-Eaglets Keeper Named In Home Eagles Squad For Benin Clash
10 AUG 2017
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Home-based Super Eagles coach Salisu Yusuf selected Nigeria Professional Football League top scorer MFM’S Stephen Odey, FC IfeanyiUbah goalkeeper Ikechukwu Ezenwa, defenders Orji Kalu and Osas Okoro, midfielders Alhassan Ibrahim and Ifeanyi Ifeanyi, and Ifeanyi George among the 19 players for Sunday’s 2018 African Nations Championship (CHAN) qualifier against Benin Republic in Cotonou, the Nigeria Football Federation announced in a press release made available to Completesportsnigeria.com on Thursday.
Also included in the squad are 2007 FIFA U-17 World Cup-winning Golden Eaglets goalkeeper Dele Ajiboyemail who now plays for NPFL leaders Plateau United, Enyimba defender Chima Akas, Kano Pillars midfielder Rabiu Ali and forward Thomas Zenke.



Enyimba oalkeeper Theophilus Afelokhai and MFM forward Sikiru Olatubosun are also in the squad.

The squad will fly from Kano to Lagos on Friday, from where they will travel to Cotonou by road same day.

Cotonou is a short trip from Lagos as Benin Republic’s border in Seme is on the outskirts of Nigeria’s commercial capital.

The Confederation of African Football has appointed Algerian referee Mustapha Ghorbal for the match at the Stade de l’Amitie on Sunday, starting from 4pm.


He will be assisted by compatriots Mokrane Gourari (Assistant Referee 1), Mohammed Serradj (Assistant Referee 2) and Said Aquina (Reserve Referee).

The return leg will be held at the Sani Abacha Stadium, Kano on Saturday, 19 August, with the winners qualifying for the 5th African Nations Championship scheduled for Kenya early next year.

20 EAGLES FOR COTONOU

Goalkeepers: Ikechukwu Ezenwa (FC IfeanyiUbah); Theophilus Afelokhai (Enyimba FC); Dele Ajiboye (Plateau United)


Defenders: Orji Kalu (Rangers International); Stephen Eze (FC IfeanyiUbah); Ariwachukwu Emmanuel (Akwa United); Chima Akas (Enyimba FC); Nasiru Sani (Katsina United); Osas Okoro (Rangers International)

Midfielders: Hafiz Aremu (Akwa United); Raphael Ayagwa (Lobi Stars); Ifeanyi Ifeanyi (Akwa United); Rabiu Ali (Kano Pillars); Samuel Mathias (El-Kanemi Warriors); Alhassan Ibrahim (Akwa United)

Forwards: Sikiru Olatubosun (MFM FC); Thomas Zenke (Nasarawa United); Stephen Odey (MFM FC); Kingsley Eduwo (Lobi Stars); Ifeanyi George (Rangers International)


Read more at http://www.completesportsnigeria.com/chan-odey-ex-eaglets-keeper-named-home-eagles-squad-benin-clash/#KUdB50FqY5X6PchU.99

Even our ONLY defenders at the moment won't have played for Nigeria had their country of birth given them a chance. Abi who una for play instead?

Balogun is our best defender right now. Ekong comes next. The rest of our defenders are just okay.. If i dey lie mention any of our home grown defenders that are better than the aforementioned. And someone says they have to want to play for Nigeria and only Nigeria before they can put in their best. Truth is Balogun and co still give their 110% for Nigeria when on the pitch. Leave all that sentiments.

Haha.. before.. You think if the 3 Lions were considering him, he would opt for Nigeria? Maybe.. but usually it takes them a lot to choose Nigeria.
Even this our country where we dey, if you dey play for Naija, after a while your heart fit leave Naija.. Leave that one.. our system is highly flawed. There isn't anything to be proud of. If not for the love of our football history, even our home-bred players will not be that patriotic. Our heroes today are not even celebrated.

Why didn't England give up when Iwobi decided to play for Nigeria? if it's all about where your heart is. White man go dey decieve us. If friendlies were good enough to win those players England for don cap dem sharp sharp since.

AndreTAyodeji:
Excerpt from a recent Ola Aina interview: “I’m comfortable at right-back,” he added.
“That’s where I learned my trade. “But because I’m so versatile, I feel equally
comfortable at left-back. I don’t really mind the
flank I play on, it’s just the same for me. I’ve
been doing it since I was young.” Another thing he did since he was young was play
for England. From under-16s to under-20s, Aina
made a total of 37 appearances in the various age
groups. That stopped, unexpectedly for England, in
March when Aina opted to pledge his allegiances to
Nigeria. The youngster is relaxed about his decision but will
know a starring role for City could yet see him make
another breakthrough in 2017-18. “I’m not
thinking much about international football right
now,” he said. “I’m just focused on club football. “In the summer just gone I went to a training camp
with Nigeria. They had one in London and invited me
down. I really enjoyed it but as of now I haven’t
played a competitive game. “I hadn’t played for England for quite a while.
Probably say about two years. It went a bit quiet so
then Nigeria came in and asked if I wanted to play
for them. I thought ‘why not?’ I hadn’t been
asked to play for England for a while so it felt right to
take this opportunity.”

I agree. I think all these competition will keep him in his toes. He is a talented kid, no doubt.

Icon79:
I think Iwobi needs to add goals to his game in order to nail down a place. Wenger cannot afford to keep him on the bench once he becomes a proficient scorer.


O pari

Blues Sign Onazi from Trabzonspor
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Blues have been heavily linked with a move for Super Ealges central midfielder Ogenyi Onazi, according to the press in Turkey.

The total deal is speculated to be in the region of 4.5million Euros, as Birmingham City boss Harry Redknapp looks to strengthen his midfield.

The Turkish Press, revealed that the move has been finalized.

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Ogenyi Onazi, who just made a switch to Super Lig side Trabzonspor last summer from Lazio of Italy, instantly became a hit in Turkey.

However, speculations became rife that Onazi had severed ties with Trabzonspor when it was said that his agent revealed his client’s contract with Trabzonspor had been terminated due to unpaid wages. Tension persisted between Onazi and Trabzonspor, despite his agent revoking the decision of his client to end the contract.

Trabzonspor finished 12th in the Super Lig during the 2015/2016 season which meant there was no European football for the upcoming campaign. They also changed their manager four times and Onazi turned out to be one of the best signings of coach Ersun Yanal.

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The 2013 Africa Cup of Nations winner settled well after moving from Lazio, and became a vital cog in the middle of the park, making 32 league appearances.
Onazi’s tackling and intercepting skills helped the six-time Turkish champions finish sixth, six places higher than the year before.

Should he take the move to St. Andrew’s with both hands, it would mean the Nigerian international will play in England’s second tier this current 2017/2018 season.

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I think the challenge will stand up to the challenge, whoever brings it. Helooks better than last season. I'm enjoying the way he is developing.

Icon79:
I just don't understand what Arsene Wenger wants Alex Iwobi to do before he nails down a permanent position at Arsenal. Iwobi always performs each time he's given an opportunity but, for some reasons, he (and to some extents Olivier Giruod) never get 100% trust from Wenger. I hope that another decent club would come for Iwobi so he can leave, then Wenger would understand what a gem he's lost.


O pari

Things that make me proud and arrogant being a Nigerian:

When Mark Zuckerberg comes to Nigeria, and doesn't go to another African country
When Mourinho gives a kid his super cup medal, and the kid is a Nigerian

*Beats my chest* Naija we too much

Just in the news today N11tr squandered just like since 1999. All these years and we can't still get common power situation right. And we dey misdirect our anger. We are a lost people.

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The Queens Park Rangers defender is holding out on his international future even after several overtures by the Super Eagles’ handlers
Apr 1, 2012 17:50:00

Nigeria-born Nedum Onuoha has declared that he is under pressure to decide his international future for the country of his birth but is still holding out for an England call up.

Onuoha has played 21 times for the English Under-21 team and still believes that he could make the Three Lions squad if he improves on his game.

However, older family members are trying to get him to play for the Super Eagles, a team that he follows but with dissimilar emotion compared to the Three Lions.

"The feeling I get when I'm watching Nigeria is different to the feeling when I'm watching England,” Onuoha told the UK Guardian.

“But then also, I've lived my life here, I feel privileged to play here. It's hard for people to understand. I was born in Nigeria. There's a lot of pressure to play for Nigeria from some of my older relatives.

“I want to make a decision when I'm playing well enough to be considered by England too."


Onuoha is currently playing with Nigeria left back Taye Taiwo in the relegation battling Queens Park Rangers team that defeated Arsenal 2-1 at the weekend.

The truth of the matter is there is not much to be proud of being a Nigerian. That said, at least one thing I hope for is that we can do very well in international football so I can have at least one thing to be proud of.
We expect foreign-born players to just love Nigeria and want to represent Nigeria patriotically. On what basis though? Their parents have to be talking good about the country, while bringing them up, and telling them you will make me proud if you played for Nigeria for them to even have that feeling. Even Iwobi could have easily gone the way of England if not for the influence of his uncle. And some of us are here having bad belle about these player. Our anger is misdirected. Is there even logic that someone will want to play for a country where the system don't even work. Football development is zero. There are many reasons to be proud donning the colors of the 3 lions etc. But the fact is MAJORITY of these foreign-born players will only opt for Nigeria because their chances with their country of birth is slim. And that's understandable. if na you, wetin you go do?

I only mentioned Onuoha and you dey preach. You or I can't change it. The fact is some foreign-born players will play for Nigeria whether they refused to initially or not. As long as FIFA sanctions a switch it is bound to happen. Your sentiments only stops there -- with you, unless you are the NFF chairman of course lol

kennysville:
Onuoha? Lolzzzz the dude that said he didnt feel Nigerian when approached by Peterside Idah. Now he got dumped by 3lions and suddenly he is nw a candidate? Plus he is 30 years old. What was he thinking when Nigeria needed him? Abegi!

All these clamouring for nigerian born players should stop. I thot they would learn from the likes of Fashanu. But no! They wanna find out what has changed in English football. Any player that will not be proud to wear Super Eagles jersey should skadoosh! We need enthusiastic and fire brand players not overhyped cosmetic joggers who cant stand the heat. Make them go pkay for 3 lions. We go see how far