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linked:
... Some more CIV may just be in this tournament

They would have done more harm than good
But today every spirit of civ in Brazil will scatter .lol

AIG07:
seriously the Manu n his crew 'll be having tough time in team selection. As none of this star studded squad is willing to seat on d bench. Good one. What a fighting spirit dis dudes got!

That has really proved that d team is ready for victory ,all of them are working ....Manu needs to play total attacking style against d Brazilian ,if u can see he has gone for it, selecting d players will not be a problem cos he know who will come in at the second half

richidinho:
The trophy is already ourz

Please Mr. Coach don't keep Iheanacho on the bench

He is our Messi ....the fear of Nacho is the beginning of goals against Brazil

I don't think re conversant with the team? Anybody can score, let them hold iheanacho and Isaac success , Even Awoniyi ,Musa will come and check d net from behinds ...those boys head dey hot

I see a balanced team , both the first and 2nd team have equal strength , they might have scored different numbers of goals. A deadly attack will be launch against the Brazilian team. Left right forward and centre ... Even from d back . Pls rain shld not fall in newzealand , that could only be d obstacle from observing total football.

tbaba1234:
African players don't manage success well. Look at Omeruo. He will soon be offloaded by chelsea.

Does anyone remember njemba njemba?

It is important that these boys continue to remain focused on the careers even when they get to a big club or start making money. Look at Messi and Ronaldo, they continue to maintain a high standard.

The mentality has to change , we have just few footballers that are passionate about the game at senior level ,so many play for the love of money . Africa needs to change their mentality .

tbaba1234:
Leecodeman, don't you think, Manu's talent would be wasted at senior level? At senior level, the coach invites those doing well in their clubs so either way, it will be a mix.

The problem with Keshi is that he keeps inviting Idle players. Look at Omeruo, he has depreciated a lot such that boro did not even name him on the bench yet Keshi invited him. Same with Onazi.

Where is the incentive to improve??

Manu can not just stick to his boys at senior level. He will have to invite other Nigerians doing well in Europe and those that fit his philosophy.

Lets take things one step after the other , Manu is good no doubt ... But his philosophy will be more concrete if the package comes with d Worldcup .

@joseph tbaba,the good joe, leededman,Safari and supernerd ... Big thumbs up to u guys .

terzurum5:
So these people no include the Super Awoniyi and the ogbonge goal machine Nacho?
Mcheeeeeeeeeew!

Awoniyi's face is already on d FIFA website ...u will be surprised that all this name listed here will not make huge impact at the World Cup ...I know our boys will grab upto 3 awards in the upcoming event .

FavourCintosis:
I wonder y keshi didn't invite doz guys dropped 4rm d squad. People lyk okon,muazam,alfa should av been invited nd some of diz homebase players should b discarded ASAP. They wia nt even able 2 win an amateur side yesterday. SMH

I ve said this before ,but I am surprised that he's still waiting for someone to tell him ...
The same team the super flying eagles beat 3 -1 sometimes last year , the super eagles couldn't score a goal against them .but let's leave this discussion for another day .

TheSuperNerd:
I dont think predicting a 5-0 win for Nigeria shows an underrating of brazil. I beliv those fans predict these outrageous scorelines based on a deep knowledge of the strength and abilities of the Super Flying Eagles. Though I dont endorse such scorelines, remember they hv a rite to be confident based on the boys' potentials. At uae 2013, mexico were defending champs and came in as concacaf winners. Nigeria ignored their impressive C.v. And bashed them 6-1 and the boys who did the job then are here again...
Remember Germany 7-1 brazil @ brazil 2014? Do u knw only one fan in germany 'officially' predicted this scoreline? #fact
So let them be... If na 5-0, great! If na 1-0 still great! Brazil have our respects but we knw wat Nacho and co can do...

Thank u bro ! U bring back some sweet memory of d eaglet vs Mexico match .... Infact after watching that match that year , I predicted that this 2 team will play the final . So many people batched me on d forum .... I wish I can get the link I would have post it here . The fact that we re going to best the Brazilian team doesn't make them a weak team to others , but we re not equal in terms of strength and ability ...nobody is under rating them . But that Jinx has broken ! Them go chop am!!

TheSuperNerd:
You're right Sir. Brazil keeps struggling. To worsen the matter, Kennedy had been replaced by Malcolm in the final 21 due to a medical operation he's to undergo. But all d same, they're still at full strength(they beta be coz I no wan excuses on their part... I no wan anytin wey go take the shine off our victory ova them) with Jean Carlos of real madrid(reason mosquito was dropped), Andreas pereira of man utd(reason nathan was dropped), Boschilia(bronze boot winner at uae 2013) among others.
Brazil have stars but as a team they aren't too cohesive but they'll still be tough. But in all, I know Nigeria will carry the day with a good dominant win...

Nice observation! And they want to play against ,a more cohesive team, with good attacking style, set of boys with goals assassin spirit frm left right and centre . I am waiting for 1st of June . God will keep and protect every one of us .

gbosaa:
I think we should be careful how we expect so much from this team lest we have unexpected hbp should they falter. Brazil might have come fourth in the South American qualifiers but they still pose lots of threat.

I like many others wrote them off not just because of their qualifying position but mainly cos of Flying Eagles talents, preparations and results but after watching the Brazilians, I had a change of mind about them. They have tall players like the Germans and could pose threats aerially and physically. They can shoot and score goals from long distances. I think we should be wary of that.

The flying Eagles might have lots of talents but they haven't kicked a ball yet in New Zealand. I still think that under17 is different from under20. It might not be so easy walking in there and coming out with results just like that. While we focus on Brazil, little is known about Hungary or North Korea whom I believe might parade over aged players.

Let's continue to pray and hope that everything works well for these boys. I don't know how much the impact of visa hitches and blending of the duo of Simon and isaac might have on the team. I would have dropped the two if I was Manu and concentrate on the boys who won super6 and AYC. Simon might be a huge talent and experienced but I believe that he could easily be replaced. Same as success.

Nice observation ! But this team has grown from been the under 17 we used to know ,most of us are loyal to them cos they play beautiful football .and the Attacking prowess of the team gives me joy ,as If am watching and playing a Play station game. Although the team is not perfect yet , but they re doing very well and they will keep improving . I will repeat it again ,I want them to go ahead with their unbeaten record , they can do it . Sit down rate them individually ask look at the impact each am every player have on the team , u will know they re bunch of talents .forget the size of the Brazilian and physique , " if they play rough them go collect red card" if u remembered the Senegalese team in d AYC u will know that size doesn't play football ,it's technicality that matters . Also their performance in the super 6 tournament .The best the Brazilian team will get is a draw anything better than that is a win in favor of the flying eagles .

gbosaa:
I disagree with you. Those boys are very good and I wonder how they came fourth in the qualifying tournament.

They created lots of chances, very good dribblers and can shoot as well. They are full of tricks. The Portuguese were ball watching.

Their goal was well deserved and not as a result of defensive blunder. If flying Eagles can defeat this team that I have just watched, then I think half of them should just walk into the Super Eagles.

The Brazilians are very good. The Portuguese team sometimes play a bit like the French under 20. They have tall players with good legs, can run, shoot, dribble and jump. They are technically good as well but the Brazilians made them look like amateurs.

Pls watch that clips again with an unbiased mind. If they had scored half of the clear cut chances they created, they would have won by up to 3-0

I am surprised! Just this highlight u rated Brazil like this, or did u watch d whole match ? Bro u re so biased with ur comment . The same Brazilian team that struggled to qualify also struggled in their under 21 competition , although this is a friendly match that was a defensive error from the Portuguese side and it cost them the game .

If the Brazilian were that good they would have converted all their chances and secured the 3goals . Don't forget this has been their problem since qualifying , struggling. They struggled to qualify , also struggled to to get into d third place . Also they re struggling again in the friendlies ...take it or leave it the team is not good.

Can't the super Eagles learn one thing from the flying eagles ? Pure attacking football ,beat ur opponent silly

Daninya11:
With the FIFA U20 World Cup, New Zealand 2015 and the FIFA Women’s World Cup, Canada 2015 just around the corner, General Secretary of the Nigeria Football Federation, Dr Mohammed Sanusi has noted that no special targets were given to the teams.

In a chat with the www.footballlive.ng although the expectation is that both teams excel in their respective tournaments

” Its not good to say we’re setting targets for the teams. I think its just better to let the players know that the entire Country is behind them and expects the teams to leave up to their billing.

” During our little tête-à-tête especially with the Flying Eagles Taiwo Awoniyi; who spoke for the team; said that they are aware Nigerians are confident in their abilities and rather than feel pressured, they are buoyed to remain focus.”

Somany of us believed in this team and we have set that target for them ....beat Brazil and win all ur remaining matches . Infact after the World Cup I want them to remain unbeaten .

Captainswag225:
by now manu garba is having a headache in selecting his first eleven with the number of talents at his disposal.

That has been settled ....he doesn't have headache at all , he said it that he knows his first 11 already .

Captainswag225:
great, so what score line are u expecting at the end of the game?

Either 3-1 , or 4-2 the goal margin can't be less than 2. Both side will play total attacking football .

Counting down. Just want to see beautiful football .

tbaba1234:
I have been in transit for 24 hours before. The airline delayed in one place and I missed the remaining flights. The worst part is just waiting in the airport, moving from mall to mall with no purpose.

When you reach your destination, your body will be confused. Waking and sleeping at the wrong time.

Most time body clock changes under 48 hrs .... U will surely adapt to to the time zone u re ....but majority if us has distorted sleep cause we ve abused our body and at night we don't even sleep again than to be surfing the internet.

joseph1013:
[b][size=14pt]Isaac Success Misses Flight To New Zealand, As NFF Expert Travels To Belgium To Hand Over Moses Simon Passport[/size]

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Due to an administrative bureaucracy, allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Granada striker Isaac Success has missed his scheduled flight to link up with the Nigeria U20s for the Fifa World Cup.

The 19 - year - old was supposed to depart Malaga on Monday morning for New Zealand but is presently holed up in Andalusia awaiting the personal assistant to the NFF President, Nasiru Jibril, to deliver his international passport.

The document had been sent by Isaac Success to Nigeria, as requested by the Federation, to process his visa to New Zealand.

But he is not the only Flying Eagles player facing travel difficulties as Gent striker Moses Simon was yet to be given his international passport as at Sunday.

Nasiru Jibril, regarded as one of the international experts at the NFF, jetted off to Europe last weekend and it is believed that he is now in Belgium to hand Simon his international passport. The NFF official is expected to arrive in Spain this evening to meet up with Isaac Success.

With the clock ticking before the Flying Eagles opener against Brazil, Success has decided not to wait for Fifa to send him a fresh ticket to travel to New Zealand.

This website understands that he will book and pay for his flight ticket today before flying to New Zealand on Tuesday. [/b]

If it's only flight hitch no wahala .... Hope they have sorted all other traveling document?

TheSuperNerd:
Take it easy Sir... Manu and his super crew knows best. We will surely hv a crack starting 11 against brazil and a truly gifted and deeply rich bench to draw from. But of all the players you mentioned 4 starting berths against brazil, I think Yahaya is a sure bet. As 4 the odas, we'll find out come June 01. But in my strict opinion, KI10 also, mite start against brazil.... It's 50/50 4 me.

Thank u , Manu is too smart , he knows that , that match will be a tactical game , his bench may even be stronger than his line up and all he just need to do is to call up one or 2plsyers to do the damage from d bench .brazil will also not want to lose their first match .

Daninya11:
rabiu ibrahim ?wao,i love dix guy.he is a left footer,deadly passer of d ball.we all tot he will b d next jayjay.he did exploits wt lukman haruna under coach yemi tela.i cant wait to see him dorn the s.e jersey . i think he should nt hav left brown ideye and osaze out of d team.

That's good news to hear that he s part of the team again , very flexible and he can do many things with the ball . I hope he has gathered little flesh ?

joseph1013:
[b][size=14pt]Manu: Iheanacho Can Replace Lampard[/size]

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Head coach of the Flying Eagles, Manu Garba, says Kelechi Iheanacho can fill the void created by the departure of Frank Lampard from Manchester City if given the chance.

Manu, in a chat with SL10.ng before the team departed for Dubai en route to New Zealand for the Under-20 World Cup, said the 18-year-old has got very similar traits to the English Premier League legend.

"To be honest I’m not surprised at his performances for Manchester City youth teams as I have said it before – he can play for any team in the world, as a matter of fact they will do well to use him as a replacement for Frank Lampard," he told SL10.ng.

"He shares similar style of play with the outgoing legend. They can both create and score goals from midfield with late runs into the 18-yard box hardly spotted by opposition defenders.”

However, the coach advised Iheanacho to keep working hard especially if he is included in the club’s pre-season activities ahead of next season.[/b]

This statement has just settled our arguments we had some few weeks back .... Manu will use hm as an attacking midfielder . Give him the free role and he will cause havoc .

TheGoodJoe:
You are accurate when it comes to Awoniyi's work rate being ahead of a young Anelka. You can and Awoniyi being ahead to Anelka when it comes to discipline play and team work. Awoniyi has what it takes to become a better player than Nicholas Anelka.

U guys have been fantastic with ur analysis! Let me chip in this .i read in one of Awoniy's interview, when they asked him among the strikers in d world who does he want to model in style like. He said " he said he doesn't have a particular player on his mind ,but he want to pick some special thing from all of them . So ,u can imagine the brilliant response and d way he's playing now , combining Anelka , Henry , ibrahimovic and some wicked style of Delema all in one !

linked:
Not exactly... The flying eagles usually struggle more with very defensive teams.... E. g Ivory coast @ both u17 and u20 AYC

Ivory Coast wasn't a defensive side , they've been the team rival right from onset .and I will say they played more of physical football than any team in d AYC . Brazil was never known to be a defensive team .something went wrong somewhere ,at the end they went ahead to change their coach .the new coach tactics will be different . I know he will not get it right cos the time is too short for him .

linked:
A closer look into this list is quite revealing.... Especially as claimed, the latter edged the former during the germany camp in performance... It becomes clear that the advantages of European academies isnt just hype

Well said bro !but the Obinna nwobodo was injured also other guys in the list are not push over , the best was selected from the best .

tbaba1234:
Brazil won 1 0

This set of Brazilian under 20 doesn't score many goals , they play defensive style of football and this will hunt them against the super flying eagles .... In their competition they struggled all through .

rashygenius:
Baba na u suppose talk wit knwlegde;
.....we sabi d average age of ss3 stds,dey re within d range of 15-17years and we all knw deir physiological build up of Nigerian teenagers.
...luking closely at does guys,fine..dey re young comparatively to oda age group guys we av been presenting.but check deir luk,d physique,d capt,Isaac sucess,awoniyi,chidibere nwakali,dele alampasu and few odas..even a blind man no fit call dem u-20

Bro , u ve not been following these guys .and u know little about them . Awoniyi has increased in height after the under 17 World Cup , that will tell u slot about his age . It's very simple .these guys now under go rigorous training and also place on some special diet in their numerous club , that alone is enough to make change in physique .


I ve an 8yr old niece , she looks 13. Sometimes when we go out people argue that she's older than that age . In fact she wears clothe for 13 yr old child . God , punish poverty , na poverty dey make pikin get stunted growth .

mrkings84:
We always have a younger youth team who get older and retire before their counterparts in nearby future.



God bless our under 20 men.

That was the case of overage players , these set of guys are different ...if u ve been following them since under 17 days u will understand what I am talking about ,some even started from under 13 . Graduated to under 15 , before they joined the under 17 World Cup team .... It's very simple , all these guys have their profile on the internet , after thy won d World Cup , their height and body size , go and check they ve developed so well and they ve grown taller than what they used to be . .is it possible for a grown adult , increase in height after a certain age (18 yrs) ? The answer is no. So bro , they went through the MRI scan at the under 17 and it's very accurate that we are fielding the youngest set of boys ... They are going there as unbeaten team and will come out unbeaten again . They are world beaters in the making

tbaba1234:
A good start is vital. In 1987, the poor start destroyed the tournament and all the optimism.

The team is a victim of its own success. When fans see the form of Awoniyi, Simon Moses, Iheanacho etc and the other talents in the team, expectations are bound to be high.

It is down to the team coaches and psychologist to keep their feet on the ground. Young players can get carried away.

Whatever happens, Manu has been a success.

Our success is in our hands ...the boys are destined for greatness ...either we hype them or we don't don't , they are going there to bring the trophy . Let's leave the collective efforts of the team , let's rate them as an individual which is their performance in their respective clubs . Iheanacho has really done well for his club , man city has been singing his praise , same thing with Moses simon , also our taiwo awoniyi .... All these guys earned the respect through their individual brilliance . So it will be difficult for them to fail as a team instead they will get better .... More than 70% of the player can function well in world stage . I am still waiting for a pundit to draw a statistic . We are proud of them and they have gained our loyalty , evn if they fail (in a very rear case) we will support them .

tbaba1234:
Isaac Ajayi Success survived relegation.

I don't like the 3rd name u have this guy ...lol.

Ajayi works without pay .

Tomtoxic:
How could the nff forget someones passport dis guys are getting worse by the day oh anyway izik sucesx na from benin maybe person from em mama village dn dae press e button

Let's wait for the true story , u can't jumble into conclusion .