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SportsRe: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by M7even(m): 8:27am On Oct 08, 2019
Fikayo Tomori said he didn't get a call from Nigeria

The 21-year-old has been a revelation in the heart of Chelsea’s defence this season, and that has earned him a call-up to England’s national team, but he has now revealed it was not a given he was going to represent the Three Lions ahead of Nigeria and Canada

Tomori was also eligible to play for one of Canada or Nigeria, but he is set to feature for England after he was named in Gareth Southgate’s squad for the Euro 2020 qualifiers against Czech Republic and Bulgaria.

Speaking on why he decided to choose England ahead of Canada and Nigeria, Tomori said he would have represented either of those countries had they extended an invitation to him before England did.

In an interview with Goal where Soccernet.ng got excerpts from, Tomori revealed it was not 100% sure he was going to play for England despite representing them at youth level.

“England is such a big nation, as well as Nigeria and Canada, so I think I was going to be happy with whoever called me up – but it’s nice it is England,” Tomori said.

“It wasn’t England all the way. I had certain people and certain things that I had to consider. I spoke to my family and people that I care about it and that’s the decision I came to. So, when England came calling, it was difficult to say no.

“It was just more of a thing I was waiting for a call-up because the last international break I didn’t get a call-up from anyone. This international break, I was waiting for a call-up and England called me up.
SportsRe: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by M7even(m): 11:08pm On Oct 07, 2019
Earthquake1:
You just explained a perfect pun

Take this..
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We got alot of smart dudes here mhen.
SportsRe: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by M7even(m): 3:01pm On Oct 06, 2019
ChrisKels:
With Rohr at the helm I'm scared we might lose him. Dude has been sabotaging our efforts to get this foreign bred players bkus he feels we are poaching European talents and that it is quite unfair to the countries that brought them up only for us to jump in and reap the dividends. Last year he granted an interview where he openly condemned the action, saying that African nations should stop stealing European talents that he was disappointed to find out that most of the players he helped groom for France during his stay there, ended up playing for Algeria instead of France whose system made what they were. Haven't u noticed his reluctancy in getting these guys to play for us?

Did u kno it was Rohr who turned down Danjuma when his agent called to inform that he was interested in playing for Nigeria, Rohr told him point black that he already had enough wingers. Imagine the wingers - Simon and Musa
Where do u guys come up with this undone, unfathomable, unacceptable, unreasonable and conspiratorial news from. This is totally ridiculous and trashy
SportsRe: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by M7even(m): 9:41pm On Oct 05, 2019
komekn:
Seriously?
Yeah, in 2014 i had spent some time in Bamako and I can tell u that Nigerians are many over,there what left me agape was when I visited Sikasso, this place is no close to any average town in south west, I came across a couple speaking yoruba who live there. I was so excited I got talking with them, though I had my suspicion as to their reasons being there, I was made to know that even at this Sikasso there is a sizeable number of Nigerians.
SportsRe: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by M7even(m): 3:53pm On Oct 05, 2019
iSlayer:
Because Leicester remains a small team. wink
I dig u there man.. grin grin grin grin grin. Your humor connects
SportsRe: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by M7even(m): 3:07pm On Oct 05, 2019
safarigirl:
Niger, Chad, Mali, Sierra Leone, Liberia.
Lolz safari you'd be surprised the number of Nigerians in this country sef. Especially Mali and Burkina Faso
SportsRe: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by M7even(m): 2:50pm On Oct 05, 2019
Five players from the Eritrea side competing in the regional CECAFA Under-20 Challenge Cup have reportedly absconded from the team hotel in Jinja, Uganda, and are seeking asylum

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Uganda must be paradise.
So which west African nation are we paradise to at least? Don't call those ewa agonyi beans sellers from Benin or Togo.
SportsRe: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by M7even(m): 4:06pm On Oct 04, 2019
jihday:
Who the fak is Gabigol? I'm talking about better players you are mentioning Latino Mfon Udoh, Firmino isn't an out and out striker @ USA what makes a footballing country? You guys don't even spend a quarter of what they invest in football so much for footballing country
I buy your Idea on the need for foreign born..

But on the other hand, what makes a country a footballing country is simple. It means the sport is the most popular sport in that country.
SportsRe: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by M7even(m): 4:52pm On Sep 30, 2019
Rebirth of Ramon Azeez

The 2019/20 season has come as a rebirth for Nigerian and Granada CF midfielder Ramon Azeez, and he has embraced it, as his performance in La Liga with the newly promoted side has propelled him back into football conversations.


Azeez first caught the eyes back in 2009, playing as an Under 17 with Nigeria’s Eaglets in the FIFA World Cup on home soil.



The young midfielder was voted the Bronze Ball winner, and tipped to excel in his senior career despite the team failing to win; losing to Switzerland in the final by the odd goal.



However, it was a big ask, because the transition has never been seamless through the youth groups in the national team; Great talents fall by the way side; lose focus and fail to hit the heights expected.



It was almost similar for Azeez, his journey into professional football got off the block two years after the 2009 U17 World Cup.





He moved to Spain, where he joined La Liga side Almeria, and by 2014 he was at the FIFA World Cup with the Super Eagles.



It went downhill from there and relegation to the Segunda Liga meant the midfielder was off the radar.



Snubbed by national team Coaches, wallowing in the second division of Spanish football with lowly CD Lugo, Azeez had hit the nadir of his career.



His resurgence will come though, with Granada and in 2019.



The club gained promotion to the top flight and 7 games in, they have defeated La Liga giants Barcelona, are second in the league and Azeez has already equalled his all-time season’s league goal record – 2 goals.



That impressive showing this season has also seen him earned a recall to the national team; for Nigeria’s friendly against Brazil in October.



About his performance and return to the Super Eagles, Azeez told www.brila.net it was a result of delibrate effort to improve his game over the years.



“I was very happy, and it shows the amount of hard work I’ve put in, these past years,” he said.



He recalled his humble beginnings on the streets of Lagos and how he left home as a teen to the State’s nerve center for football activities, to compete against the best.



“I started playing football in Ikotun Egbe, I was born there. As a young and aspiring footballer, I had to leave home and give myself a better chance of making it.



“My Manager, who still is my Manager Today, took me from Ikotun to Agege. I played for several teams and in competitions, until God opened the way for me,” recounted Azeez about his formative years.



These days , he’s become one of the best box-to-box midfielders in the game from Africa, but he remains grounded.





He says he’ll play any position because he fancies himself as a much refined footballer today and explains his target with Granada and the national team for the season.



“I come with a blend; I like to call myself a mix midfielder. It is much like a box-to-box player because I can play either as a defensive or attacking midfielder.



“My Target is to get more playing time and have a good game when I do. I’m a box-to-box midfielder, but it really depends on what the Coach wants from me on the pitch.



The 26 year-old will return to the Nigeria dressing room by the international break and hope to suit up against Brazil, who have one of the best midfield and attacking force in football.



He isn’t fretting though and there’ll be no change to his routine of preparing for the game he said.



“I pray first, I talk to my family, then I listen to a song. After that I walk onto the field to do my job.”
SportsRe: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by M7even(m): 4:32pm On Sep 28, 2019
TheSuperNerd:
Collins' Paderborn down by 2 again.... Now 1-3

Modified....

Paderborn scores again... 2-3


And it is Collins goal!!!!

JAMILU COLLINS SCORES HIS FIRST BUNDESLIGA GOAL AGAINST THE BIGGEST TEAM IN GERMANY. WHAT A WAY TO NET YOUR FIRST! grin

An absolute cracker of a goal from distance.
Plus u forgot to add what a way to keep komekn's mouth shut..
SportsRe: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by M7even(m): 3:19pm On Sep 24, 2019
jieta:
na wa, is it a crime to concede @tbaba1234 where can I follow up the competition.
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SportsRe: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by M7even(m): 10:46pm On Sep 20, 2019
maidaboi:
Born in Munich, raised in the Netherlands and a family with Nigerian roots. You feel ... I think as a Dutchman. There I felt like I spent my whole life. It's not like I do not feel at home in Germany, but because I do not speak fluent German, that's different. Who are you cheering for at the World Cup? Part of my family lives in Nigeria. That's why I have the same connection to the country as to the Netherlands and Germany. If Nigeria plays at the World Cup, I fever with them, but also for Oranje. And yes, my mother is also keeping her fingers crossed for Germany. So we are together for three teams (laugh)










Quest who said this?
Aarnut Danjuma
SportsRe: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by M7even(m): 5:27pm On Sep 14, 2019
safarigirl:
Tammy Abraham is a fucken idiot angry
Ehya, embarassedA yellow card plus an own goal would wreck ur FPL.
SportsRe: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by M7even(m): 5:03pm On Sep 14, 2019
andrew444:
Tammy is not the most hyped player by komekn

Now you don let him head dey big

Forget about tammy better than iheanacho, Good he got his chances and used it well

Even if iheanacho or any nigeria striker scores 20 epl goals,komekn will never say the player is better than any British player


No be komekn wey we know??

Leave matter jare
U suppose get say I dey find him mouth make he talk.... I won rub him ego small, that kind thing grin grin
SportsRe: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by M7even(m): 4:18pm On Sep 14, 2019
Our unreserved apologies goes to komke who had always thought Tammy Abraham was better than Iheanacho.

We are beginning to believe you. But perhaps calm down on your hypes on British born, maybe, just maybe you can come across as an objective and logical Nigerian football analyst.
SportsRe: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by M7even(m): 9:28pm On Sep 13, 2019
Kayode must now score to balance this matter.. If he doesn't score then Forgiveness must admit that okereke and onuachu are better.
SportsRe: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by M7even(m): 5:24pm On Sep 10, 2019
Nigeria goooalll.
5 :0
SportsRe: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by M7even(m): 4:44pm On Sep 10, 2019
3:0
SportsRe: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by M7even(m): 3:30pm On Sep 10, 2019
Are they gonna show the Nigeria vs Sudan match on tv
SportsRe: Nigeria Basketball Thread! by M7even(m): 10:21am On Sep 06, 2019
72-57
Still on, I believe this is a wrap. About 5 minutes left
SportsRe: Nigeria Basketball Thread! by M7even(m): 9:28am On Sep 06, 2019
Ivory coast leads..
30-31
SportsRe: Nigeria Basketball Thread! by M7even(m): 9:25am On Sep 06, 2019
We sure are gonna win this... But the ivorian are closing in on us... Just as we did in our first two matches and ended up loosing.
Nig 30-29 ivory coast
SportsRe: Nigeria Basketball Thread! by M7even(m): 9:24am On Sep 06, 2019
Nigeria 30-26 ivory coast
Second quarter still on
SportsRe: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by M7even(m): 1:27pm On Aug 26, 2019
TheSuperNerd:
I know all these but fact remains that he belongs to the 2013 class. He took part in every game in the qualifiers in 2012. He was nicknamed "Rock of Gibraltar" or "barbwire" back then in 2012. Ndidi is a barracks boy who lived in the cantonment where I attended my secondary school in Lagos. I can see where he gets his disciplined mindset from. smiley

Did you attend command ikeja? And were u 07 set?
SportsRe: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by M7even(m): 1:25pm On Aug 26, 2019
TheSuperNerd:
I know all these but fact remains that he belongs to the 2013 class. He took part in every game in the qualifiers in 2012. He was nicknamed "Rock of Gibraltar" or "barbwire" back then in 2012. Ndidi is a barracks boy who lived in the cantonment where I attended my secondary school in Lagos. I can see where he gets his disciplined mindset from. smiley

Did you attend command ikeja? What set 07?
SportsRe: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by M7even(m): 3:52pm On Aug 03, 2019
Sundowns vs Supersport.
I just saw the referee send the ball-boy to the dressing room for holding on to the ball longer to favour the home team.
SportsRe: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by M7even(m): 7:55pm On Aug 02, 2019
Okereke scores the second goal again.
He is now on a hatrick
SportsRe: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by M7even(m): 4:05pm On Jul 15, 2019
Don't blame Rohr he has always said semifinals was his target. He couldn't see beyond that long ago. We thought he was only trying to sound humble.
SportsRe: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by M7even(m): 8:56pm On Jul 14, 2019
If it were to be a European team that makes me feel average, I'd understand it's a factor of techniques and tactics, but not this Algerian side
SportsRe: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by M7even(m): 8:42pm On Jul 14, 2019
Against South Africa, after ekong's goal akwa ibom governor said this is a goal made in akwa ibom for Nigeria.

Now against Algeria, what will he sayhuh
SportsRe: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by M7even(m): 4:17pm On Jul 14, 2019
safarigirl:
if you think there was nothing wrong with this statement, you need to read again.

What did he mean by "try to win in another way"? Was he implying that by virtue of being Nigerian, she was trying to influence a Nigerian win by instigating refree bias pre-match?

He's an idiot, if it were me, I would have given it back to him and told him he should save that advice for his players in the dressing room.

North Africans are the most cunning when it comes to football, they hardly ever play fair, so, he isn't one to make such statement.

I hope Gassama keeps a keen eye on those frauds.
It's mind games here.. He knew she was trying to get him, so he needed to hit back at her and what she was doing to his mind, hence he used that sentence
SportsRe: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by M7even(m): 1:34pm On Jul 14, 2019
MetalJigsaw:
Which elite club has brahimi played?
I Am not talking about club here.
I am simply referring to the "that guy" moment. What's the that guy moment?? Hypothetically this would be watching a football game anywhere and u see a particular player handle the ball or say display some attributes beyond those who he is up against. At this moment your curiosity is piqued to know more about the player, and it starts with the name. You are like What's his name or what number does he wear.

Certainly, with Chelsea winning a European cup and Nigeria winning the Nation's cup. Mikel gave himself a drive to be in the top 3. (p.s I now recall how pained I was that yaya toure whose team could only get to the quarter finals could emerge african player of the year.) but then, you cannot take away the "that guy" moment from toure. My point is it's the same with brahimi with Porto. Mikel had it too, obviously why he came second. But then not consistent enough for any average fan to always want to pick his name up in their memories forever. More-or-less the reasons why the ex Algerian player could not easily mention his name.

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