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Italy 1-2 Nigeria.. lol where nigerdeltaboy ? lol

Badosqi:
Eng 2-1 Italy

Solanke and Lookman

This England team is really good..

Until Enyeama hangs his gloves it will still be a topic of convo whether u like it or not lol.

safarigirl:
I didn't see people clamouring for him when we had a replacement sha, it's been over a year. Give it a rest

yes people did. I was among those who believed having both Enyeama and Ikeme in the team is great and Alampasu as third choice. That way we are grooming him for the future. The younger keepers can also compete with Alampasu. How old is Akpeyi and Ezenwa? Those keepers won't get better. it's a waste of slot.

safarigirl:
you think Nigerians have not begged him enough on social media for.h to feel the love? E be like say you never jam Nigerians on SM, they will even beg people that are considering playomg for us.

Na all these injuries Ikeme dey collect na wetin make us remember Vincent. Anybody dey mention Enyeama when Ikeme dey fit?

Bafana Bafana Training On Playing With A Man Down Against Eagles – Coach Confesses

Ahead of the Super Eagles of Nigeria clash against the senior national team of South Africa, coach of the team Stuart Baxter has confessed that his team are training on formations incase they have a player sent off.

Baxter made the revelation upon arrival in Nigeria ‎yesterday for the Saturday’s game which is the first step for both teams in the road to qualify for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations.

The coach admits Nigeria will no doubt be a hard nut to crack, but he has prepa‎red his team including the worst case scenario of having a player sent off during the course of the game.
“I think we’ve just got to be braver and say‚ ‘Look‚ how do we deal with this game‚ how do we manage it?’.

“There are certain things you can do.

“But what you don’t want to do is just be there on the field and not have a plan.

“We have dealt (in training) with a situation where we are leading.

“Yesterday we put on a scenario where we were playing XI v XI in the afternoon and I sent one of the players off.

“And I said‚ ‘Right‚ you’re leading 1-0‚ what do you do’.

“We’ve appproached that and they did it very well yesterday.

“We’ve approached how we would kill the game off if we were leading‚ and we’ve approached what we would do if we were chasing the game.

“So we’ve got a couple of ‘what if’ scenarios‚and one of them is that last critical phase.”

Ade Emmanuel

http://owngoalnigeria.com/2017/06/08/bafana-bafana-training-on-playing-with-a-man-down-against-eagles-coach-confesses/

this kind of competition will keep them on their toes and they will always give their best. It is healthy competition.

Mujtahida:
Tbaba1234 this is from ANS on John Ogu. I think he's been giving a good fight for a slot and Muazzam too. Happy thing is the availability of good options at Rohr's disposal.

fans clamoring for his return because they love him is no wayt reducing oneself oh.. if we like we can do a PleaseComeBackEnyeama hashtag. I'm sure he will feel loved and honored even as much as he expects us to respect his decision.

safarigirl:
I don't think if fans did a video begging Enyeama to return, he would.

He's done with us, we shouldn't reduce ourselves to that clingy ex who doesn't know when to move on

OPPONENT WATCH

Bafana Update: Team Arrives In Nigeria

Bafana Bafana arrived in Nigeria last night, where they will continue preparations ahead of their Africa Cup Of Nations qualifier on Saturday.

The South African national team will lock horns with Nigeria at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium on Saturday, June 10, in the opening encounter of the AFCON qualifiers.

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The South African Football Association’s president, Danny Jordaan, is confident that a good performance by Bafana on Saturday will set the tone for the rest of the country’s upcoming fixtures, the Chan and 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.

“We need to qualify for Cameroon in 2019 and FIFA World Cup in Russia next year. We have a massive year ahead of us and a good showing in Uyo on Saturday would set the tone for the rest of this demanding year,” Jordaan said on SAFA’s official website.

Head Coach Stuart Baxter also added that he is eager to frustrate the Nigerian side on Saturday, saying that his side respects the Super Eagles but ‘don’t fear anyone’.

“We need to guard against them going at us in the opening minutes. If we manage to frustrate them, the crowd would become restless and that would be a big starting point,” Baxter said.

“Respect yes, but we don’t fear anyone. I believe the secret to having a good result on Saturday would be to do things collectively; attack and defend as a unit.”

http://www.soccerladuma.co.za/news/articles/categories/bafana/bafana-bafana-update-team-arrives-in-nigeria/270279

OPPONENT WATCH:
goal.com predicts Bafana Bafana line up against Nigeria

Formation: 4-3-3

GOALKEEPER | Itumeleng Khune remains Bafana's number one goalkeeper and he's expected to start ahead of Ronwen Williams and Darren Keet.

RIGHT-BACK | Ramahlwe Mphahlele likely to start ahead of Abbubaker Mobara at right-back, having done well in the previous encounters for the national team.

LEFT-BACK | Tebogo Langerman could be preferred in the left-back position ahead of S'fiso Hlanti.

CENTRE-BACK | Erick Mathoho could start in central defence ahead of Lorenzo Gordinho due to the former's international experience.

CENTRE-BACK | Thulani Hlatshwayo is the new permanent Bafana captain and he's guaranteed a place in the team.

CENTRAL MIDFIELDER | Dean Furman could be chosen ahead of Tiyani Mabunda as one of central defensive midfielders.

CENTRAL MIDFIELDER | Bongani Zungu is likely to start in the midfield ahead of Sibusiso Vilakazi and Themba Zwane having done well for himself in Portugal.

CENTRAL MIDFIELDER | Bongani Zungu is one of the most experienced players in the team and he will be expected to solidify the midfield.

LEFT FORWARD | Keagan Dolly is likely to start ahead of Percy Tau and Aubrey Ngoma on the left-hand side of the Bafana attack and bring about creativity in the final third.

RIGHT FORWARD | Lebogang Manyama could start on the right-hand side of the Bafana attack ahead of Kermit Erasmus, who is doubtful for the encounter.

CENTRE FORWARD | Tokelo Rantie earned the plaudits of Baxter for his spirited performance the last time these two nations met.

Exclusive: Ogu Battling Etebo For Midfield Spot; Rohr Goes For Chelsea's Omeruo


Based on the Super Eagles last two training sessions, allnigeriasoccer.com's expert on ground in Uyo can report that Hapoel Beer Sheva's John Ogu is battling CD Feirense's Oghenekaro Etebo for the last spot in midfield, ahead of the African Cup of Nations qualifier against South Africa.

Ogu played as a central defender in the last two training sessions but he was switching roles and popped up in midfield.

While performing defensive duties, the 29-year-old was a ball-playing centre-back in the mould of Bayern Munich's Jerome Boateng and Manchester City's John Stones.

Leicester City's Wilfred Ndidi and captain Eddy Onazi are untouchable, and it is believed that Etebo has the edge over Ogu in the fight for the remaining midfield spot because he has better attacking qualities, but the Israeli-based star can act as back-up to any of the these players.

Manager Gernot Rohr appears to have settled for a central defense pairing of William Troost-Ekong and Kenneth Omeruo as the German played his strongest offensive players Iheanacho, Iwobi and Moses against the duo during the training game on Wednesday.

Ifeanyi Emmanuel

http://allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=23342

When Rohr says he is satisfied with his wards, he knows what he has at his disposal. SA boast with their mouth. .but we do our boasting on the pitch. Let's wait till Saturday

Joebie:
The Intensity Of Super Eagles Training Is Scary – SA Journalist Confesses
June 7, 2017 Nigeria


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As the Super Eagles continue their build up to Saturday’s game against South Africa in the race to be at the 2019 AFCON, a journalist from the rainbow nation has given up on their chances.

James Robert watched the Super Eagles high octane training session this morning at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo, and according to him the level which the Eagles performed in today’s session should give his team a cause for concern.

” My brother I saw poetry in motion, they are swift in the way they play. The pace and the intensity is scary. I’m happy our team didn’t see today’s session else they would have given up like me”, he told Owngoalnigeria.com.

” I was of the opinion that will cause an upset in Uyo, but based on what I saw today, in my heart the game has been won and lost. Nigeria will no doubt win, we don’t have the quality to stand this intense style of play. It’s scary.

” We (South Africa) will one day get there but for now, we have to be say it the way it is. Nigeria are by far the better team at the moment. Anything can happen like they say in football, not in this case I think”.

Osas Mahawi

http://owngoalnigeria.com/2017/06/07/the-intensity-of-super-eagles-training-is-scary-sa-journalist-confesses/

The Intensity Of Super Eagles Training Is Scary – SA Journalist Confesses
June 7, 2017 Nigeria


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As the Super Eagles continue their build up to Saturday’s game against South Africa in the race to be at the 2019 AFCON, a journalist from the rainbow nation has given up on their chances.

James Robert watched the Super Eagles high octane training session this morning at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo, and according to him the level which the Eagles performed in today’s session should give his team a cause for concern.

” My brother I saw poetry in motion, they are swift in the way they play. The pace and the intensity is scary. I’m happy our team didn’t see today’s session else they would have given up like me”, he told Owngoalnigeria.com.

” I was of the opinion that will cause an upset in Uyo, but based on what I saw today, in my heart the game has been won and lost. Nigeria will no doubt win, we don’t have the quality to stand this intense style of play. It’s scary.

” We (South Africa) will one day get there but for now, we have to be say it the way it is. Nigeria are by far the better team at the moment. Anything can happen like they say in football, not in this case I think”.

Osas Mahawi

http://owngoalnigeria.com/2017/06/07/the-intensity-of-super-eagles-training-is-scary-sa-journalist-confesses/

They find Nigeria intimidating. It's psychological

dijon:
why do all South Africa national team coaches make so much noise...mmba, i need an very heavy thrashing of them on saturday and i will celebrate with a full asun, and isi ewu....

I will make my prediction after few more days of training

kingphilip:
so what's your own lineup like

We may be about to witness a turning of a new chapter in Male tennis on the clay surface.
Wait, but not yet. King of Clay, Rafael Nadal is still at the helm of affairs in this surface but his next opponent in Dominic Thiem may prove to just be his greatest rival on clay for three reasons.

1. Nadal's latest of two wins over the Austrian this year was a close one.
2. Thiem beat Nadal in their third meeting just last month in Rome IN STRAIGHT SETS.
3. Thiem just vanquished Novak Djokovic. Yes I chose the word vanquished intentionally. It was sweet revenge considering that he had lost to the Serb in Rome at the semis. This time he beat Djokovic in straight sets, winning the last set 6 to nil.

NO wonder he is already called the prince of clay. Will he beat Nadal again in the Semi Final? Prior to the upcoming encounter, the duo have only met once at the French Open in 2014. That round 64 match was won by Nadal.
It's 2017, Will this be another sweet revenge for Thiem.

oh yes we are all speculating. I was just implying that other variables will come to bear in the final selection.

kingphilip:
the only thing I can do is speculate though since I'm not in training watching them and I'll be selecting my team based on past performances and reports from camp which might be biased depending on the reports gotten there

I'll wait for the coach to make his because he's in the best position having seen them up close and knows what he wants in his players as you rightly pointed out in that article of yours about the different kinds of defenders and different combinations of them too

I was waiting for somebody to jump on that. We are still waiting to hear the performance of Shehu and Ebuehi. What if Rohr does not see them as dependable ENOUGH to START on Saturday? As a coach, who would you draft there instead?

kingphilip:
Kenneth Omeruo who had his first training session with the team paired William Troost-Ekong and put in a strong shift which frustrated Kelechi Iheanacho and AlexIwobi, and to a large extent Oghenekaro Etebo.Omeruo was particularly impressive in winning tackles neatly and helping in turning defence into attack for his team, who were very much pack filled with playerswho are either new or freshers in the team.

Going by this report we MIGHT just see Omeruo starting on Saturday if he continues this way and barring any last minute hitches

Any players chosen should just execute the match and give us winning that's all I'm asking for

Top Five Performance In Eagles Training – Ndidi Stars, Mu’azam, Omeruo & Ogu In Top Three

Akwa United star forward Alhassan Ibrahim is making inroads with the senior national team of Nigeria , with the lanky forward putting up another strong performance in training today despite coming on after the session has started.

Mu’azam replaced Uche Agbo few minutes into the session, and his abilities to pick out his man with well weighted passes even in tight situations earned him applause from the spectators who chanted “Kanu”‎, whenever he is on the ball.

Kenneth Omeruo who had his first training session with the team paired William Troost-Ekong and put in a strong shift which frustrated Kelechi Iheanacho and Alex Iwobi, and to a large extent Oghenekaro Etebo.

Omeruo was particularly impressive in winning tackles neatly and helping in turning defence into attack for his team, who were very much pack filled with players who are either new or freshers in the team.

John Ogu picked up from where he stopped in yesterday’s session with another solid performance at the heart of the defence, as part of a back three with Chidozie Awaziem and Elderson Echiejile as his partners.

Ogu was dominant in aerial duels, and picking out long range passes. His size also helped him barge players off the ball with minimal fuss despite playing in central defence as opposed to his original role as a defensive midfielder.

Ahmed Musa is also proving that his poor form for Leicester City isn’t an ‎issue as he was once again one of the liveliest players during the session with his pace proving to be the only problem Ogu had in defence.

Wilfred Ndidi‎ had a captain performance in the midfield dovetailing nicely with captain Ogenyi Onazi, with Onazi allowing him the space to push further up the pitch, where he can be deadly with his shooting abilities.
Osas Mahawi

http://owngoalnigeria.com/2017/06/07/top-five-performance-in-eagles-training-ndidi-stars-muazam-omeruo-ogu-in-top-three/

lol.. what's your take on it then? I think I know what Rohr is doing. By the way OGN is just making their own deductions as well.

tbaba1234:
Do our reporters provide too much information on our training sessions? I feel like I can already tell how we will line up.

good one.. now let's make deductions from these reports as the story develops

chrisooblog:
http://owngoalnigeria.com/2017/06/07/eagles-training-game-ogu-steals-the-show-as-rohr-experiments-with-three-at-the-back/

Eagles Training Game – Ogu Steals The Show As Rohr Experiments With Three At The Back

All eyes was feasted on Hapoel Be’er Sheva midfield powerhouse John Ogu who for the second day lined up as a centre back in Training with the Super Eagles ahead of their clash against South Africa on Saturday.

The Eagles lined up with Rohr breaking up the near perfect central defence ‎partnership between Chidozie Awaziem and William Troost-Ekong in favour of a back three style of defence in the practice game that ended 0-0.

Although Alampasu put in some fine save and showed awareness to pluck crosses, the main star of the show was John Ogu who was commanding as part of a back three comprising of Awaziem and Elderson Echiejile.

Ogu occupied the left side of the three centre backs and dominated Henry Onyekuru and Victor Osimhen in aerial duels, with Ahmed Musa’s pace the only worry he had throughout the session.

His constant barking out of instructions also helped Awaziem who played as his pair in central defence put in a commendable shift, while for the other team Troost-Ekong and Kenneth Omeruo were returned as centre back pairings just like they did against Zambia in Ndola.

from the bold it seems rohr might be looking at the 3-4-3 formation. also looks like john ogu might gate crash the starting XI

‎How They Lined Up & Why Eagles Training Session Ended Goalless

The training sessions of the Super Eagles is yet to produce a winner in training matches with today’s game ending nil all after yesterday’s clash that ended 1-1.

Coach Gernot Rohr divided the players into two teams, and watched on as the players slug it out for shirts ahead of Saturday’s game against South Africa which will take place at the Godswil Akpabio Stadium.

The reason for the goalless scoreline can’t be far fetched from the fact that the regular attackers of the team like Kelechi Iheanacho, Moses Simon, Alex Iwobi and Oghenekaro Etebo were ‎up against defenders who are the preferred options for coach Gernot Rohr.

For instance, Iwobi and Iheanacho were up against William Troost-Ekong and Kenneth Omeruo, while Ahmed Musa speed was put to test against vice captain Elderson Echiejile.

They cancelled out each other during duels in the session as Rohr continue to build up the team’s pattern and fitness ahead of the Bafana Bafana clash.

Here is how they lined up.

Team A

Dele Alampasu
John Ogu
Elderson Echiejile
Chidozie Awaziem
Shehu Abdullahi
Wilfred Ndidi
Ogenyi Onazi
Alex Iwobi
Oghenekaro Etebo
Kelechi Iheanacho
Moses Simon

Team B

Ikechukwu Ezenwa
Maroof Youssef
Mikel Agu
Uche Agbo (Alhassan Ibrahim)
Kenneth Omeruo
William Troost-Ekong
Tyronne Ebuehi
Henry Onyekuru
Ahmed Musa
Olarewaju Kayode
Victor Osimhen

Osas Mahawi

http://owngoalnigeria.com/2017/06/07/how-they-lined-up-why-eagles-training-session-ended-goalless/

Well yes. The focus now should be the match at hand. Even if they want to continue the 'fringe' players debate, why not do so as it has to do with preparation for the South Africa match? Abi will our argument help the case of Kayode and Osimhen in camp. They are already in camp. Let us monitor the 'trialists' versus the 'established' (with regard to your list). And maybe talk about our likely starting eleven. In fact i'm taking note of the line up that Rohr is drawing out during the training sessions and trying to make some deductions. I think it's fun to for us to have opinions of the likely starting line up, and then see what happens on Saturday. At least that argument will culminate into something tangible, than throwing endless tantrums which will end in notbody being right or wrong

safarigirl:
You all need to shut up about Kayode and Osimhen, both of them are BENCH WARMERS for the Super Eagles anyway, neither of whom may even last till the worl dcup next year, so, for the life of me, I don't understand the purpose of the bickering.

Do you think if we secure Tammy Abraham before 2018 that we'll see those guys in the team? Who knows if another Omyekuru will pop up by December? What if Kayode moves to Germany and is a flop there? What if Osimhen finally plays a full half and more for Wolfsburg but turns out to be nothing special?

The only team we have right now are:

GK: Ikeme and Akpeyi

DF: Echiejile, Ekong and Balogun

MF: Mikel, Ndidi, Onazi

FW: Iheanacho, Iwobi, V Moses, Etebo

Everybody else is on trial, and while it may be nice to consider the trialists once in a while, it is boring and annoying to read over and over about fringe players when we have a game coming up that the chances of either of them featuring is slim to none.

So, why don't we go back to talking about players who will actually kick a ball on Saturday?

Has anyone seen Ndidi's new haircut?

Eagles Training Day 2 : Ogu Shines As CB, Alhassan Dazzles, Akpeyi Dropped

The Super Eagles rounded up their training on Wednesday ahead of this weekend's African Cup of Nations qualifier with a practice match between Team A and Team B, which ended goalless.

The players were all wearing green tops at the start of training, but Team A had to wear blue training tops before the start of the practice game.

You never know what is on Rohr's mind, as the German tactician deployed John Ogu as a central defender for the second straight day, and the Hapoel Beer Sheva star impressed in his new role, staying calm with or without the ball.

Akwa United star Alhassan Ibrahim started the game on the bench, but replaced Watford midfielder Uche Agbo with 15 minutes remaining.

The former Golden Eaglets and Flying Eagles star showed good skills and combined well with the strikers Kayode, Musa and Onyekuru.

Chippa United goalkeeper Daniel Akpeyi was not involved in the practice game, a big hint that Rohr is satisfied with his fitness and he'll start in goal against South Africa. Training ended around 1200 hours.

Confirmed Lineups

Team A (Blue) : Ezenwa, Omeruo, Troost, Maroof, Ebuehi, Mikel, Agbo (Alhassan), Osimhen, Kayode, Onyekuru,Musa

Team B (Green) : Alampasu, Ogu, Awaziem, Echiejile, Shehu , Ndidi, Onazi, Etebo, Moses, Iwobi, Iheanacho

Kekere Nkop in Uyo

http://allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=23331

OPPONENT WATCH

We have got to shut the crowd up in Nigeria‚ says Bafana coach Baxter
Stuart Baxter says if Bafana Bafana can shut the crowd up in the first 20 minutes of Bafana Bafana's 2019 Africa Cup Nations qualifier against Nigeria in Uyo on Saturday‚ it will be advantage South Africa.
Bafana meet Nigeria in their opening qualifier for Cameroon 2019 having never beaten their nemesis the Super Eagles in a competitive match.

This will also be Baxter's first game in charge at the start of his second tenure as Bafana coach.

"I think we've got to shut the crowd up. That's one of our big jobs‚" Baxter said ahead of his team's afternoon departure to overnight in Lagos‚ then flight to Uyo in central Nigeria on Thursday morning.

"If we let the crowd get excited‚ and Nigeria enjoy the game‚ then I think that's going to be a big plus for them.

"I think if we can turn that around and frustrate them a bit‚ and be better than they think‚ and have more to say than they think‚ then maybe the crowd could be a bit of a negative for them.

"I think that's important. And maybe if Niegria could have chosen‚ they might not really have wanted to play us in the first game at home.

"Because then there is the scenario that if they lose they're going to be under tremendous pressure from the beginning.

"So we have to use that. With the mental part of the game‚ the boys have to feel that this is one where we can spoil the party a bit. We can make it difficult for Nigeria."

Baxter said stifling Nigeria in the opening 20 minutes could be crucial for Bafana.

"It will be big. The critical phases of the game are always important‚ and I think the first period in this game is a big one.

"Because that will either bring the crowd into the game‚ or it will take them out a bit.

"If the first 20 minutes are not what they had hoped‚ then immediately the crowd will make their displeasure felt‚ then they will be baying for blood. And I think that will be advantage us."

The coach said Bafana's two draws against Nigeria - including having held a 2-0 lead in Uyo - in the qualifiers for Afcon 2015‚ which SA reached at the defending champions' expense‚ has helped chip away at the Eagles' psychological advantage.

"I think that having been there and having gone through it‚ it gives the players a sense of calm. I don't think we fear Nigeria as much as respect them‚" the coach said.

"The players have gone there‚ they've gone through the mill so to speak.

"They're thinking that they have gone there‚ and maybe if they had hung on they could have gotten the result."

Bafana and Nigeria are drawn with Seychelles and Libya in Group E.
- TMG Digital/TMG Sport

Eagles First Training : Arsenal Whizkid Stars, Alhassan Pushing For Starting Shirt

Akwa United offensive all-rounder Alhassan Ibrahim is pushing for a starting shirt against South Africa, in what would be his competitive debut for the national team if that comes to pass, having impressed the coaching staff during the training session on Tuesday.

Twenty players were divided into two groups, with Team A wearing green, while Team B suited up in orange.

Alhassan played as a midfielder for Team B, he was all over the pitch, taking the ball out of defense before initiating attacks. The ex-Flying Eagle played more like a box-to-box midfielder.

Teammate Alex Iwobi also sparkled, running between the defense and midfield to receive passes and distributed the ball perfectly.

Manchester City's Kelechi Iheanacho seems to be the designated penalty taker, the striker successfully converted his penalty kick after Etebo was felled in the box.

After the water break, Chippa United goalkeeper Daniel Akpeyi replaced Ezenwa. The training ended around 1200 hours.

Confirmed Lineups

Team A : Ezenwa (Akpeyi) Troost-Ekong, Awaziem, Shehu, Maroof Yusuf, Onazi, Ndidi, Onyekuru, Kayode, Oshimen.

Team B : Alampasu, Agbo, Ogu, Ebuehi, Alhassan, Etebo, Agu, Iwobi, Iheanacho, Moses Simon.

Ifeanyi Emmanuel

http://allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=23325

We still dey Kayode versus Osimhen matter? How are they faring in camp? I am reading reports from the training session already

yes, two rival tribes in Edo state.

Icon4s:
If you call an Esan man Benin or vice versa if cutlass dey near your life may never remain the same.

Man City Make Check On Bayern Munich's Nigerian Superkid Ezekwem, Dubbed The Next Alaba
Published: June 06, 2017
Man City Make Check On Bayern Munich's Nigerian Superkid Ezekwem, Dubbed The Next AlabaBayern Munich's young Nigerian defender Kimberly Ezekwem displayed his skills at the recently concluded Puskás Cup.

A representative of Premier League side Manchester City was spotted at the Pancho Arena for the U17 tournament involving the youth teams of Bayern Munich, Real Madrid, Puskás Akadémia, Panathinaikos, Sporting CP and Budapest Honvéd.

The Citizens talent spotter was in Hungary to keep an eye on the most outstanding players in the tournament.

Ezekwem, a left wing-back who models his game on David Alaba, went the distance in all the matches played by Bayern, and came close to scoring in his team's loss to Panathinaikos.

Born June 19, 2001, the highly-rated Ezekwem represented the youth team of 1860 Munich before he joined city rivals Bayern Munich.

http://allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=23314

Ok he is from Edo state.

Kog45:
This is d reason i love nairaland especially this thread.I said d guy is from Igbo tribe but goldfish80 said NO d guy is from Benin now Icon4 baba said Esan.

ok kayode is in camp.

goldfish80:
Being top scorer in Austria and most scoring Nigerian player in Europe for 2 seasons in a row, all achieved while still under 25yrs, seriously indicate he's a talent who deserves a look in.

Onazi will keep getting invites until he is overshadowed in camp by one these newbies. That's how it works. Onazi is already part of the winning set up.

It will be impossible to ignore players shinning in big clubs. However they will still have to fit in to Rohrs tactics.

ChrisKels:
Sir forgiveness, how come u couldn't broker a better deal for Abdul Ajagun? While others are stepping up, he is headed for a small team in Lokeren.

If Azubike's move to either Monaco or Besiktas comes to fruition, with Mathews imminent move to Anderletch (Belgium's biggest club) this transfer window, then ur boy would be on a long thing.


Modified ; I think Onazi should find a way outta Turkey or better yet, make a move to a bigger club(in the mould of Besiktas, Galatasaray, Fener) because the competition might make him a victim of this looming stampede. I said this because in Nigeria, we respect clubs more than the talent in clubs. If Esiti (poor man's wanyama), moves to PSG hmm...I doubt Onazi would still be getting invites playing for Trabzonspor

Nice move. In fact I love the competition in the SE. Esiti will have to wait to get another chance.

ChrisKels:
While others were fighting their ways into reckoning, igiebor and his likes were busy blabbing


Exclusive – PSG Open Transfer
Talks With Gent Over Out Of
Favour Eagles Ace Anderson
Esiti
Anderson Esiti is in line for a big move away
from Belgium side Gent with French giants PSG
currently holding talks over his transfer.
Owngoalnigeria.com exclusively gathered that
talks are already on regarding his possible
transfer with Gent willing to let the midfielder
nicknamed the beast leave this summer.
Esiti joined Gent last summer for €1.5m from
Portuguese side Estoril, but the club have a
15% sell on clause in the deal that took him to
the Belgium side, which means they are also
entitled to a chunk of his transfer fee if he
moves to PSG.
Already Gent has quoted €20m as his price tag
to PSG, who are now looking for ways to beat
the price down a bit, as the player is high on
the summer transfer wishlist of coach Unai
Emery.
The 23 year old has fallen out of favour with
the national team selectors of Nigeria, and
despite his fine form for Gent in the recently
concluded season, he still wasn’t considered for
the training camp in France, and the game
against South Africa this weekend.

Right! Because it is in camp tht the coach instils his own tactics. If you can't measure up to his winning philosophy you will be phased out.

TheGoodJoe:
I do not develop ideologies. I study and you can find out that they make big sense. A good example is Osimhen's case. When I was hammering about training above game time, people argued. Today, Rohr is doing precisely that.

Someone like you should see that I was right but you decide to bury your head from the fact right in front of your eyes.

Another example is how you argued against Rohr checking on Oshaniwa. At the end, Rohr did precisely what I said. Invited him to camp, neglecting the lack of game time and seeing for himself if Oshaniwa was still good enough.

If Rohr is impressed with Osimhen's form in training, all those game time talk is nothing but Super Story. What matters is those who stand out in camp. Not historical data.