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As e do me reach , i use iptv , thinking that one of this Turkish sport station go show am .... its sad .

ChrisKels:
I can't wait for the world cup to just come and go.

It doesn’t feel like a World Cup that will truly capture the usual excitement. Beyond the FIFA verdict news many of us waited for, the euphoria seems to have faded. It’s not simply because the Super Eagles are not participating; rather, there is a general feeling that something isn’t quite right about this tournament.

The energy, anticipation, and global unity that normally define a World Cup appear subdued. If things continue this way, this edition could be remembered as one of the least inspiring in recent times. More than football celebrations, the world seems to be longing for peace, stability, and moments that genuinely bring people together again.....maybe na only me dey feel that way . @Elyte @Supernerd @ other great minds in the house ... HOW DO YOU GUYS FEEL ?

jihday:
if CAF can’t decide who to give the trophy maybe they should give the team that came 3rd 👀 🏃🏿

you want Nigeria to have two trophies , we cant give the 3rd place trophy to Egypt ...

lbrichman2:
We are killing Liverpool today!
@BankyGee
How we dey run am?

Liverpool at home ? i no divide emotion today , i want Gala out of the way . we need to avenge PSG last season defeat

elyte89:
I want to ask a question Does the Court of Arbitration for Sport have an expedited procedure that allows it to decide cases within a single day, similar to the fast-tracked appeal decisions sometimes issued by the Confederation of African Football just like the Morocco 🇲🇦 and Senegal 🇸🇳 case ….dts the only way out to get something out of Nigeria petition

@Coachy ,Jokes apart, I truly admire your never-say-die spirit. That’s the kind of energy every young person should have — the courage to keep pushing until every barrier is broken. But honestly, it feels like this DRC barrier is being backed by FIFA itself.

elyte89:
Na lie …any response will be on fifa site ,simple

Whatever response it is we are going to the WC . i want to see you there Coachy Lala

TheSuperNerd:
Hi Great Thread of Nigerian Football, it is indeed a good day to be alive and be excited for what 2026 still promises.

Today is My Birthday and I want to remind everyone out there not to give up on whatever their dreams, aims, aspirations, project pursuits, goals, etc are.
Victor Osimhen did not and look at him today and his story is still not done. John Mikel Obi did not and now he is a bonafide Nigerian legend. Rashidi "Rasheed" Yekini did not and he remains the one of the pinnacles among African Strikers today.


Lastly, on a flip note, Elyte89 is still not giving up on his Super Eagles job dream despite we all knowing how impossible it is and he is also not giving up on Nigeria heading to USCAMEX 2026 World Cup, so honestly what excuse you get?

Cheers to me and Cheers to us all.... God Bless You.

Happy birthday bro , wish you many more beautiful years ahead . more life wins for you more wins for the Super Eagles ...ENJOY YOUR DAY !

elyte89:
Come to think of it ,if truly the petition has no substance,FIFA WOULD HAVE REJECTED IT ever since and not waiting till now ..this is a good sign though

I know FIFA very well when it comes to petitions ..once it lacks substance ,they throw it out within one month max

COACHITO I DEY FEEL YOU .

elyte89:
Me and u wey go enter Swiss 🇨🇭 with placards 🪧 to protest soon ,if we no c d verdict by d end of the week ,no retreat no surrender 🙄

this coach get winner's mentality , even if they dey lead am 3:0for 75mins , he still believed that he can win ... stay positive bro , i gat you

elyte89:
If I c anybody talk about this okoye fine boy matter again when we have a pending verdict with FIFA , u will be in trouble 😏😏😏

Coachito , e come dey be as if you want use WC JAPA ... but i still believe in this course .

zicky:
if I be gay, do you have a problem with that? 🙄
Maduka is the first choice of Udinese, a club in the top league.
He has mount the post against top team, even after his suspension, he still came to reclaim his 1st position and you want me to believe he's a mediocre goalkeeper.
Me bringing up his looks was because of comments I saw online after the 2021 Afcon. So his looks was never an issue to me, but guys can see whatever you choose to.

Jokes apart, if Maduka Okoye had consistently impressed in the Super Eagles jersey, the performances, statistics, and results would naturally speak in his favour. The evidence would be there for everyone to see.
What we need is for our players to be at their very best when representing the national team. In goal, I want a true shot-stopper — a goalkeeper whose primary responsibility is preventing goals, not one judged by appearance or popularity.
Okoye has shown quality with Udinese, and that deserves recognition. However, what fans want to see is that same confidence, authority, and reliability translated into the Super Eagles jersey.

zicky:
Don't be to emotional about this, it's just a debate which you drop. You don't expect everyone to go for one person. ☺️
Let's be real, Maduka had a good look (not light skin), that drove so many female fans crazy. His look and physique was a talking point in that Afcon which none of Osaze (another sweet boy) or Abbey (nothing special 😂) had.

Gabriel Alert!
How did facial appearance suddenly become a quality considered when selecting or judging a goalkeeper?

Goalkeeping has always been about competence — positioning, reflexes, decision-making, communication, courage, and mental strength under pressure — not facial looks or aesthetics. @Zicky

A goalkeeper’s value should be measured by:

Command of the penalty area
Shot-stopping ability
Composure in big moments
Leadership and organization of the defence
Football history has shown repeatedly that greatness in goal is defined by performance, not appearance. Legends earned their place through consistency and reliability, not image.
The conversation should always return to football qualities, because confidence between defenders and their goalkeeper is built on trust in ability — not how a player looks.

i don dey tire to dey read wetin you dey write concerning Okoye ...... abi you be gay ? even if you be gay ,that one still no qualify Okoye to be no . 1 until he earns the shirt . by performance ,. not good looks

orriyomi33:
✈️ Air Osimhen

He is the perfect advertisement for Nike. If he were European, the race for his endorsement would already be intense.
What is stopping this young man from becoming the face of Puma or Adidas?
His talent, charisma, and warrior-like mentality embody everything these brands claim to represent.

TheSuperNerd:
He is right though. Club football is not National team football. Same Okoye fumbled a high stakes game vs Tunisia and followed that up with another fumble/howler/blooper in a friendly vs Algeria's 2nd team (Clip Below)


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NS87clEtzUE?si=GCZjF7zSJ1-uoJHr

So the stage fright talk is valid. He has not shown yet that he has overcome that fully.

i love you no HOMO . I NO DEY DO GAYBRIELA ,I went to dig this out , was about posting it ... but your finger was just too fast

do4luv14:
Wait did I just read stage fright like 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣


Stage fright for some one who keep two different clubs from relegation??

🤣🤣🤣🤣

yes , stage fright in Nigeria jersey , he has always been jittery , dont water it down as if it's nothing ... a good goal keeper needs confidence .

Even a match-rusty Stanley Nwabali can be more dependable than a fully fit Maduka Okoye. In terms of mentality and composure, Nwabali clearly has the edge. you want buy am ?
He stands out in key goalkeeping qualities which we all know :
Timing
Positioning
Decision-making under pressure
Communication with defenders
In a high-profile match, I would choose Nwabali because he has repeatedly shown that he can come through when it matters most — especially if the game goes to a penalty shootout. He has been tested on many occasions and has delivered.
I also hope Okoye overcomes the stage fright and nervous moments, because his talent is undeniable and Nigerian football benefits from strong competition in goal.

PDPGuy:
It will be the highest-ranking Asian team (that didn’t qualify for the WC) that will replace Iran

where did you read this ? they can use their discretion to pick any country ,. it is not specified that higher ranked team will be picked in their policy so chill Nigeria and DR Congo can still be at the world cup , what about that ?

PDPGuy:
BREAKING

Fifa should pick Nigeria . let them replace Iran ,

Supporting Osimhen and Liverpool simultaneously should qualify as emotional endurance training.

TheSuperNerd:
Victor Osimhen's place in the current rankings of Top African Goalscorers in the UCL. He is already Nigeria's top UCL Scorer in History.
On an African level, he currently sits 4 behind Mahrez and Aubameyang, sits 11 behind Mane, 14 goals behind Samuel Eto'o, 28 behind Drogba and 33 goals behind Top African UCL scorer, Salah.

Let the catch up continue...

He is growing into his role gradually, making his mark in the UCL and very soon his name will be mentioned as the world best. In the coming years, he will be remembered as a true legend. His fighting spirit — fierce and relentless like a lion — is simply extraordinary.

WarHammer2000:
I remember saying this guy, rather than Adams should start alongside Osimhen at the AFCON. I was laughed to scorn. Now he is outscoring Osimhen in the same league with a weaker team.

They preferred to start an injured Osimhen against Morocco when he was on the bench, by the way.

Onuachu has never been fantastic for Nigeria , everything that you remembered is good The SE style has never helped Onuachu , even when we need him most , he couldnt deliver .....

Nomyth:
Former super eagles coach, Festus Onigbinde, passes on.

sad! RIP , i can never forget this guy that used scissors kick to seal WC jersey ...

elyte89:
Onauchu have scored 2goals now …leading Seriki of turkey on d goal chart 😎

the guy that scored for Aloyinleponspor is called Onugha ... Onu's day

solonnachi:
Coach e be like say na you be last man standing on this matter. Do you have an insider that is reassuring you that Nigeria will scale through?

i am with him .... i still believe in the course

fake news again , and it made it to the front page ... why is the news not on Fifa's website ?... the matter thick oh!

do4luv14:
Who is Liverpool beating

Gala now ...

do4luv14:
And he score...............

man of the match match done sure again

do4luv14:
Hehehehehehe lemme not talk fes 🚶🚶😁😁😁😁

say what you want to say or remain silent if Liverpool will not reach the final they should not beat Gala


@Liverpool we need the cup pass Gala ... sincerely its looking like ALL EPL FINAL

do4luv14:
Guyz these one Liverpool players don see their scoring boots, Gal get chance so

yes , we will never walk alone ......but some people are hoping that Gala will qualify ahead of Liverpool o .... e go hard o .

i just want to come to this page next week and see a very favourable judgement by Fifa . e come dey be like say the world cup no go sweet. with the War up and down .

Goke7:
Yes, I read it too, wanted to post it here but I dey fear the haters on this thread omo e go long for Osihmen, both Gala and Napoli will want to cash out big time!

Gala has a jewel, and they are not going to let go easily! I just pray we don't see another Napoli saga, and if by mistake Gala reaches the last eight in the Champions League, the price go increase again o

you dont need to fear the haters , post it here ... we go soon buy rope for the haters , them go do the needful soon . you cant hate on who God done bless

orriyomi33:
Give my man ingredients and he will cook😂😊

let him cook