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TheGoodJoe, I will join the masses against you, not because I like to follow the crowd. In fact i'm never scared to be the man to stand for a few or to stand alone. But let truth be told as regards Iheanacho as well. I feel as a coach, when you see a player from day one, you would already decide in your heard if you feel there is something special in him or not. I personally dont think Pep believes in Iheanacho and that will in no way help his development. I think a coach needs to see what is unique and special in a player and also work towards enhancing it especially as it has to do with his playing philosophy. From the start of this Premier League season, I have been singing silently, let Iheanacho go. My song became loud on the arrival of Gabriel Jesus. Pep is not the man for Iheanacho. Simple

wow, they might just rekindle their glory days.

tbaba1234:
The Ajax side that beat Schalke in the Europa League QF last night:

—No player over 27
—Nine players aged 21 or under
—Four teenagers

Courtesy @bleacherreport icon4s Komekn

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The problem is we relied heavily on Echiejile at LB. When he got injured we had to settle for Oshaniwa who didnt do badly eventually. Same happened at Right Back. As soon as we discovered Balogun, he also got injured before the WC. You see, we deserve to have our best options regardless of age. but the Taiwo I know in his prime is not a good left back IMO. Good Left midfield? yes. In fact I will play that taiwo as a left-wing back in a 3-4-3 formation. Right now, I doubt he can still compete at that level.

Humility017:
anyone who watched the 2014 world cup matches will agree most of the damages all came from the wings....especially the group phase...
and now calling for the inclusion of a left back in his 30s...
we still have idowu and others not yet tried..more so I am optimistic Nigeria will go far in next Chan that's an opportunity for inclusion of some home based lads to break into the SE

I think the real question is, what is his current form? can he compete with the available left-backs? We are talking about the national team now. Even SOME 39 year olds can still compete at a high level.

komekn:
I really have no idea how old Taiwo really is. However, the question is not pertinent. What we should be asking what kind of performances is he able to put in top quality or mediocre.

I remember Taribo West, has there been an older player that played at such a high level for Nigeria. I mean this guy must have been 40+ when he was running down the right wing faster than teenagers amazingly playing for Partizan Belgrade. He was still putting in top performances amazingly.

Now look at Obagoal performance in the MLS and also in the Chinese league, consistent performance.

Yakubu is now taking the biscuit, he must be close to 50 and he cannot perform at all. The issue is performance not age.

But consider not the age but the current performance. For goodness sake how old is Ibrahimovic Yet top goal scorer for United and among top goal scorers in the EPL.

Ndidi is performing wonders but we also know he failed an MRI scan. However it is irrelevant whether he is 19 or 25 he is performing.

If Fortune Chukwudi had not been exposed he would probably be playing in Europe and we don't know how far he could have gone.

If we are to examine all our players who will come away unscathed on this issue of age cheating the majority or a small minority.

So let's forget age. I was talking to a Nigerian international some years ago. Who was complaining to me about boys who he had played with before he left Nigeria. Only to see these players reinvent themselves as young players and come into the SE set up.

Daniel Martins. is he NIgerian? lol

TheSuperNerd:
League game or cup game? and how many matches has he started since then? I will be so glad to know Daniel Martins is a big fat liar.....

After all, I am one of Musa's staunchest defenders on this thread... so I need to know

story story story.

TheSuperNerd:
Nigeria Vs South Africa : Arsenal Chuba Akpom In, China Based Odion Ighalo Out Of AFCON 2019 Qualifiers Tie

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According to scoops gathered by Owngoalnigeria.com editorial crew, coach of the Super Eagles of Nigeria Gernot Rohr has already drawn out names of players who are most likely going to be in the Super Eagles squad for the AFCON 2019 qualifiers tie against South Africa.


We gathered while there are doubts over Ola Aina making the squad as he is yet to fully commit himself to the Super Eagles of Nigeria, his fellow England youth international Chuba Akpom is set to be included in the squad.


Akpom’s inclusion will most likely come at the expense of Chanchung Yatai of China forward Odion Ighalo who has failed to justify his big money move to China from Watford , as he is yet to find the back of the net for his new side in four games.


Ighalo is on a goal drought which stretches back to his time at Watford, as his last goal came on the 10th of September 2016 where he found the back of the net in a 4-2 win for Watford over West Ham.


Although Akpom hasn’t fared any better with no goal in the 8 games he has played for his loan side Brighton & Hove Albion, Rohr views the 21 year old as a future prospect who could end up as one of the leaders of the team than Ighalo whose time with the team is coming to an end.


**Daniel Martins


Source: http://owngoalnigeria.com/2017/04/13/nigeria-vs-south-africa-arsenal-chuba-akpom-in-china-based-odion-ighalo-out-of-afcon-2019-qualifiers-tie/

Lol that's when I just woke. Na sleep eyes cause am

TheSuperNerd:
Around 12.17pm Naija time.... on page 798 (two pages back)

And no need to explain yourself further.... I do understand


Modified:

That moment when you say "two pages back" thinking you would still be on page 800 only to see page 801... meaning.. it is now three pages back....

what day did you post yours?
I repeat I do read past pages. I may not have paid attention. I migh also have missed because of an ongoing discussion. That said Ndidi has what it takes to play for a big club. He is developing real fast and a big move is well suiting.

TheSuperNerd:
It is okay Sir Joebie... I understand

It is just that The news article is just too large to miss.....

Let's see which nation he is proud to play for. Senior World Cup vs U20 World Cup.

England -- losers. We can give them the whole world but they won't still make impact, nationally

TheSuperNerd:
Fear Grips Nigeria Over International Future Of Chelsea Aina With England Set To Hand Him A Spot In Their National Team For WYC

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The Super Eagles of Nigeria currently run the risk of losing fast rising Chelsea teen defender Ola Aina to the Three Lions of England despite the defender training with the Nigerian team in March.


Coach Gernot Rohr is however of a different view , as the Franco German coach of the Super Eagles told Brila Fm that Aina has committed his international future to Nigeria ahead of England where he is presently a youth international.


Aina trained with the Super Eagles in London and even took part in a practice game but according to a top source of the Nigeria Football Federation, the 19 year old is yet to fully commit to Nigeria.


Owngoalnigeria.com can exclusively reveal that England have offered him a spot in their U-20 team to the next World Youth Championship as a bait to lure him away completely from Nigeria , who are reportedly set to cap him next month during their camping exercise in France.


The step taken by England has further delayed Aina from giving the Nigeria Football Federation the go ahead to start processing his switch from England to Nigeria ahead of the test games next month.

**Michael James


Source: http://owngoalnigeria.com/2017/04/13/fear-grips-nigeria-over-international-future-of-chelsea-aina-with-england-set-to-hand-him-a-spot-in-their-national-team-for-wyc/

Sir no vex.

I do go back to read them. but my eyes can escape something every now and then.

TheSuperNerd:
I have already posted this story on the last page... it is as if some of us don't bother to read from previous pages at all.... really funny.

That's a step in the right direction. Good for his development.
Moving to a better club instead of leaping to a BIG club when he hasn't proving much.

TheSuperNerd:
Exclusive – CSKA Moscow Targets Super Eagles Latest Sensation Olarenwaju Kayode


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Freshly capped Super Eagles Forward Olarenwaju Kayode is a primary target for Russian giants CSKA Moscow in the summer, Owngoalnigeria.com can exclusively reveal.

The Austria Vienna forward was watched by scouts of the Russian side during the Super Eagles friendly game against Senegal in London last month, where Kayode had a debut to remember as his introduction alongside Isaac Success helped Nigeria find a way into the game which ended 1-1.


” He is among the players CSKA Moscow are targeting in the summer, for now the interest is still at infancy stage but it could happen in the summer when the transfer window opens. He was watched by scouts of the team during the Super Eagles friendly, and I think their recommendations will play a part in the summer”, a close associate of the former Nigeria junior international informed Owngoalnigeria.com.


Kayode has also been in fine form for Austria Vienna with 10 league goals to his name, he also scored five goals during their campaign in the Europa League, with his other goals coming in the Austrian Cup.


**Promise Michael


Source: http://owngoalnigeria.com/2017/04/13/exclusive-cska-moscow-targets-super-eagles-latest-sensation-olarenwaju-kayode/

How Wilfred Ndidi is already justifying the early transfer links to Manchester United and Arsenal.

https://www.fourfourtwo.com/features/how-wilfred-ndidi-already-justifying-early-transfer-links-manchester-united-and-arsenal

Sir habayommy

I think first you need to research the best football academies in Nigeria. Because I believe you want the best for your younger brother.
Next try to find their contact and make inquiries. I think that's the professional way to do it.

e.g: http://www.pepsifootballacademy.com/contacts

I don't know of any backyard way. But Nigeria na Nigeria lol
NPFL clubs are being encouraged to have feeder teams now. Keep your ears open for trials.

That's my little take on the issue. I wish you and your brother the best! And I hope you give him the best advice when clubs in Europe start coming for him.

Modified:
Post videos of him in action. I'm sure we would all like to see.
http://www.pepsifootballacademy.com/applications-a-fees

habayommy:
Good evening everyone‎

My younger brother has a passion for football . He's very talented and just 14 years old.
Please how can I get him into any these genuine football academies.

Thanks
Cc: tbaba1234, Joebie, danycrusoe,
Goldfish, daveP, etc ‎
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Those are exceptions. I was generalizing. Some of The clubs you mentioned are the few with a good youth program I think.

BascoVanVeli:
If a player is good enough in the NPFL no matter their age they will play. Remo stars, Akwa united and MFM all have young squads. Even Nazifi Yahaya started for Kano in their last match.

I salute you AIG07!!!! Thank you so much!

AIG07:
Thanks Man.

Sir. Tbaba1234 una weldone. I don see ur work. You've been doing a great job here-you've brought us closer to the team.

Where is Yarayara? Abeg give Tbaba1234 E-wine. E better pass our lazy journalists.

@Forgiveness your perseverance and persistency don de pay o o o. Rohr don de reason your matter.

Sirs Icon4s, Joebie, TheSuperNerd, Dr. Mik, sir Gold, TheGoodJoe(turned SharpJoe) I think it's time for you to 'stand-down' on pep's defence. Sir BascoVanveli, lakesidepapa, Komekn, and other forumites wey I no remember(abeg no vex)-I GREET ALL OF UNA O O O.
Eh... Before I forget make I troway salute too to the man wit the 'O Pari' signature Sir Icon79.

NPLF clubs are not in the business of falsifying players' age anyway IMO. I think players themselves do that, because they believe that will give them an advantage in the long run. As regards the academies they have no option but to present youthful players anyway even if it means the fake age is pretty close to the real ages of the players. Hence the case of age cheating in NPFL players is worse.

I think @tbaba1234 and I are saying the same thing.

komekn:
That still doesn't make sense to me. The structures in the NPFL are considerably more grounded than a lot of these set up to make as much profit as possible individual academies.

I believe age cheating is not unique to any sector.

I actually think the individual academies built on individual funds are more likely to carry out age cheating. The only difference is that will by nature have younger players comparative to NPFL clubs.

These are desperate to make money by hook or crook local academies, unlike the majority of NPFL clubs. Who want money yes but not as desperate.

Then we should flood SE with home based players because we stand more to gain. The point has been on repeat but many of u can't swallow it. Odey will even be more valuable after proving himself in CHAN and maybe later in SE. There is no point for the noise when nobody has ruled him out. Rohr is watching these local games. If he didn't have these boys on his plans he won't bother watching. His time mustn't be now. We need to chill.

goldfish80:
Do you know what Nigeria stands to gain if a guy like Odeh is sold from Mfm to Monaco for €5M? Hypothetically speaking

You may not realise this but I will break it down for you.

Do you know that the Nff will get a percentage from that deal?
Do you know Lagos state FA will equally get a cut from the deal because Mfm is domiciled in Lagos?
Do you know the local club where Mfm got Odey from will equally get a cut from this deal?

The ripple effect this revenue generated will go a long way in exciting the system and producing many more exciting prospects from the grassroots.

Having established some of these facts, I would like to ask, do you think a European team will pay €5M for a player playing in Nigeria, who has no first team national team experience?
When I talked about promoting local content, this is exactly what I mean.

Maybe if you're watching football as a spectator what I said wouldn't mean much to you but if you're at the administrative level, you will understand very well what message am passing across.

That's Keshi. This is Rohr and what we have is a team that is winning. I'm confident Odey is so good that he will grab his chance with both hands when he gets it. But hey, we are making a case for the likes of Onyekuru, Kalu etc. They are players abroad who have not got their chance as well.

komekn:
There are a number of players who are not proven who have been invited to the SE. So why not Odey or are we having a European bias against Nigerian home based players.

If Keshi could invite Obaobona and Mba who were a credit to the team why not Odey.

No it's not an excuse. But why are you crying for his inclusion? is there really a cause for alarm? The SE is not in danger. And CHAN is not far away. The boy will get his chance anyway, so what really is the point?

goldfish80:
Is this one an excuse? Has the Epl ended? But we are talking about Kelechi.

I'm confident that Odey is excellent. And he will prove himself again at CHAN. let the matter rest oooh.. Nigeria is on course for world cup qualification anyways.

League never end. Let the boy focus on the league. It's also good for his development. Let's not mount undue pressure on him. He will definitely get his chance. Make Rohr rest too.

goldfish80:
I wish I can give you a handshake.

I'm enjoying the wine already.. you have good taste lol

TheSuperNerd:
Oga mii..... abeg come make we go one corner first.... leave Chief Icon4s and him Experience crew... him wahala too much...




Yara Yara.... abeg send Sir Joebie TheGoodJoe's specially endorsed branded E-wine.... Your head dey there....

Did Ronaldo play a big role in 94? nope... but he was there and used the exposure to go on to bigger things..... I see where you are going with the Osimhen comparison....

But shaa ooo... as Chief Icon4s has said.... because he always has a point... experience always has a point... #fact

.... let Osimhen begin his professional journey already... because me sef I cannot wait...

I sanction the Germany move, not Celtic.

TheSuperNerd:
Hot In Demand Celtic Target Onyekuru Coy On Borussia Monchengladbach Links As Liverpool Withdraws Interest


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The future of Eupen Nigerian forward Henry Onyekuru will be decided by his club and advisers according to the player in an exclusive interview with Owngoalnigeria.com.

A failed target for Scottish side Celtic during the January transfer window, he is also high on the priority list of Russian side CSKA Moscow as exclusively reported by this portal last year.


However, we gathered English Premier League giants Liverpool have pulled out from the race to sign the forward cum winger as manager Jurgen Klopp wants to strengthen other areas of his team.


Onyekuru was asked by our correspondent if there’s substance to talks about a move to Bundesliga side Borussia Monchengladbach, and the 19 year old who has 14 goals in the league this summer failed to deny or confirm the rumours.


”Summer is around the corner, so no need to confirm or deny any story. For now my goal is to help Eupen achieve their goals this season via the play-offs. I’ve heard about interest from Germany but it’s not for me to speak or decide”, Onyekuru said.


”My club and my advisers will decide on the best offer for me, if am to leave Eupen in the summer. For now I am fully settled here but you never know. Things can change quickly especially in football”.


* Daniel Martins


Source: http://owngoalnigeria.com/2017/04/11/hot-in-demand-celtic-target-onyekuru-coy-on-borussia-monchengladbach-links-as-liverpool-withdraws-interest/

he will be to us what Ronaldo9 was to Brazil in 1994. Yes USA '94.

TheSuperNerd:
.....Near future heart beat....

See as you talk am like say the thing dey far sef....

nice one!!!

tbaba1234:
The door is always open for the best players. #NPFL players must prove themselves with the CHAN team first. I hope that Stephen Odey can get better because I have a @ManCity striker in my team. At the moment we're a winning team, so the #NPFL players must prove they deserve a place in the team. The problem before the Algerian game was becasue the #NPFL players were on break, so we couldn't tell about their form. There is an existing problem with Nigerian based players. We cannot tell their real age. We've not been lucky enough to play many games, so we have to talk with the players and keep in touch. We've committed time in finding full backs. We have an option in Ola Aina of @ChelseaFC , who has committed to Nigeria. We have Tyrone, Madu who may have game time issues, but we're working to get more options. I am confident we can get players. We've made contact with Top executives in the German FA about a friendly, so we could play them. Not everything is about money. I have a good working relationship with @thenff , I have good players too. My assistants are scouting the #NPFL, Imama may have enough time now, we are following the league. I work more for my assistants than I do for myself. They have families and of course they'll be worried if they don't get paid. We have a technical committee that is doing everything to make sure we do well. Nigeria needs more academies, less synthetic pitches. Nigeria is the biggest football nation in Africa, given the passion.

Gernot Rohr

Several points by Rohr.

@bolded It looks as if Rohr has been listening to me.

icon4s, Joebie, daveP, Thesupernerd, BascoVanVeli, joseph1013, Thegoodjoe, komekn, goldfish80

I totally agree!!

tbaba1234:
Yes, we can't. He might end up being prolific but for now I think the coach is taking the right step.

I agree totally!!

tbaba1234:
Yes, we can't. He might end up being prolific but for now I think the coach is taking the right step.

It's Rohr's call as regards who trains with the team. He is the coach, dont forget that.. Why the criticisms? We have a winning team. The SE is not a platform to launch players, but that for proven players. For now Odey has to prove himself at CHAN. That's what the coach has said. Shikina.

terzurum5:
We are not saying he must feature him during the games.
Let him train with the senior members of the squad and the experience/lessons learnt with always come to bear on his career.

It will boost his CV as well.

Now if you can't invite a fit and inform Odey, why invite an unfit Osimhen

One defender spotkik recommends to SE. Why are we not looking at the MLS as well?

terzurum5:
Nigerian Central Defender Named To Major League Soccer Team Of The Week

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Ike Opara has been recognized for his outstanding performance in the latest round of games played in the American top-flight, with Major League Soccer naming him in their Team of the Week.


Sporting Kansas City extended their unbeaten run with a 3-1 victory over Colorado Rapids at Children’s Mercy Park, and Opara was one of four Sporting KC players that featured in the Team of the Week.


The central defender made a team-high five tackles, two clearances and an interception.


In a 3-5-2 formation, Opara was picked in defense along with Mlinar Delamea (New England Revolution) and Bobby Boswell (DC United).


Born in North Carolina, United States, Opara has started every single game played by Sporting Kansas in the league in 2017.

Igho Kingsley

www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=22681

We cannot predict what will happen if Odey joins the national set up. But why the argument? CHAN is not far away. Rohr has noticed him. And that's a good thing.

tbaba1234:
That are several Nigerians who are doing well in their clubs that have not been given a shot. For instance, Adi has been doing it for longer in a better league and has not gotten the opportunities. Then we have Onyekuru and Onuachu, who are also scoring goals with better competition.

It is excellent that he is playing really well in the Nigerian league but playing at national team level with the best African and European teams is a different cup of tea. Even players like Ighalo and Ideye have struggled.

What will Odey be adding to the national team if he joins today.

"We cannot tell their real age" na wa oh
if this is the main reason AS REPORTED BY OWN GOAL, then it's a sentimental one. But I must maintain Rohr should not be distracted. Odey can still prove himself at CHAN.

terzurum5:
Rohr Blast – We Cannot Tell The Real Age Of Nigeria League Players

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As debate continues to rage on over the none inclusion of home based players in the Super Eagles, coach Gernot Rohr has hinted that age might be a factor why they are not getting a look in.


Rohr who started by including at least one home based player in his squad has failed to name any of in consecutive games in the 3-1 win over Algeria and the recent friendly against Senegal.


Goalkepper Ikechukwu Ezenwa is the only home based player to have find favour in the Franco-German coach, but even at that he has found games hard to come by as third choice shot stopper.


” The door is always open for the best players. The Nigeria League players must prove themselves with the CHAN team first, because at the moment we have a winning team, so the home based players must prove they deserve a place in the team”, Rohr said in an interview on Brila Fm monitored by Owngoalnigeria.com.


” There is an existing problem with Nigeria based players. We cannot tell their real age”.

* Osas Mahawi

owngoalnigeria.com/2017/04/11/rohr-blast-we-cannot-tell-the-real-age-of-nigeria-league-players/