₦airaland Forum

kokaneprodigy:
some of Wenger’s decisions could be appalling even with the resources at his disposal. I still don’t understand why he sent out Campbell for Iwobi, the over dependence on Giroud despite the obvious, the over dependence on Some players and putting himself at the mercy of players all the time. Sanchez should have been sold and replaced last summer.

Wenger will ship out quality and later get dumped by mediocre players. I can never understand why Gabriel was sold when we have two aging CBs, or why players like Walcott, Coq and Ox should be in a position to dump Arsenal when it should be the other way round.

Look at Lucas Perez situation two seasons ago after having a good game he gets benched in the next it was really unfair.

His hand is also written all over the rapid decline of Coq, cos he must find a way to accommodate Ramsey. Coq was promising that year and for the first time in years we had a good shape defensively. The annoying part is, someday this Ramsey might just hand in a transfer request when u need him most despite Wenger sacrificing the clubs progress just to ensure he plays.

Petrobros:
Misjudging crosses happens to every goalie.

Today, Petre Czech took some wrong decisions in punching some balls rather than holding it.
But that does not take the credit away from Ezenwa in keeping yet another clean sheet.
He deserves the credit please.

If it were Afelokhai or Ajiboye that hard the kind of performance Ezenwa has had thus far I know you will pay a blind eye to some of the misjudgments and claim they are better than Ezenwa.

BascoVanVeli:
CHAN 2018: Nigeria look good for quarter-final berth, but can still be better



by Emmanuel Okogba

Vanguard News | January 20, 2018




The home-based Super Eagles face Equatorial Guinea on Tuesday knowing they are just a step away from Nigeria’s second-ever quarter-final berth at the African Nations Championship (CHAN).

In this ongoing fifth edition of the competition in Morocco, newcomers Equatorial Guinea stand between them and a place in the knock out round in their final group game at Agadir.

After a disappointing barren draw against Rwanda on Monday, the Eagles have not appeared with the intent to take charge of the group.

A lone goal victory against Libya on Friday helped to displace the table-toppers, and they now only need to avoid defeat against Equatorial Guinea to progress.

They should be aware that a loss is dangerous, as Libya can go on to draw with Rwanda for both sides to advance ahead of Nigeria on goals difference.

But a win is necessary on Tuesday to get to seven points and an opportunity to head into the last eight as group leaders.

The task before the Eagles may however look quite easy, but with Rwanda looking hot and just a point separating Libya from the joint table-table toppers, the Eagles cannot afford any slip-up.

The Amavubis would be nursing the very lofty ambition of finishing top of the group so as to avoid meeting Group D winners who could be any of their regional rivals.

Libya, after a bright start, will fight till the last with the hope that Nigeria will slip up.

The Eagles therefore must avoid any form of complacency and affirm their qualification by winning Group C, and only a massive win over Equatorial Guinea can ensure this.

One stark reality from the Eagles’ two matches is lack of goals, which may quite rightly be a reflection of the local league.

In the NPFL, the average number of goals per match is two, and one of them most often would come from the penalty kick spot.

Teams which score goals commit players to the opponents’ area, with a creative midfield standing before a solid defence.

Apart from during set-pieces, the Eagles normally had just two players in the box against Libya, and if they continue like this, they will continue to struggle to get goals.

If there is one thing the Super Eagles must get right in their subsequent matches, it is their finishing.

They registered more than 24 shots against the Amavubis, but ended up with not even a single goal.

As much as they will need goals against Equatorial Guinea, they will much more need them in the quarter-finals and beyond.

In spite of the seeming inadequacies in the first game, coach Salisu Yusuf kept faith with the same starting line-up against Libya, and this shows his confidence in them.

Hopefully, they will make amends with a better showing against Equatorial Guinea who are yet to open their goal scoring account but have conceded four goals in the championship so far.

However, the best for the Eagles going forward may be to rest key players like Anthony Okpotu and Rabiu Ali.

This is to avoid them picking up injuries like the one suffered by Ifeanyi Ifeanyi.

Clearly, Emeka Ogbugh is the most technical forward in the CHAN team, especially as he has been able to see and exploit opportunities, especially on breakaways.

But he has been backing himself into cul-de-sac.

The coaching staff must tutor the Rivers United forward on how he should deploy his technical ability to help the team create more fruitful goal scoring chances and also score.

The team can obviously improve in all aspects, though the defensive foundation of Stephen Eze and Orji Okagbue in central defence is already in place.

However, Yusuf will have to tinker with his midfield and attack to get the best out of these set of players.

The championship which began on Jan. 13 is expected to end on Feb. 4.(NAN)

© 2018 Vanguard Media Limited, Nigeria

TheSuperNerd:
*Home again?* *Why are the lights still out? where is everyone?*

*walks in with a torchlight and goes to nearest switch to turn on the lights*


First of all, before anything else, I just wanna apologise to the family of this thread for my long absence no thanks to the big issue of last time. Truth is, I should have made my return after we beat ARGENTINA in that top class friendly but I couldn't because I was so caught up in the business end of my scholarship studies for the year ending period of 2017. Aside that also, I was so locked up in some project plans and some more engagements. I just couldn't make out time for Socials anymore.

Thing is, I'm pass that dark issue now and I am back to say "It was a pleasure walking with several of you in 2017, I know the value of life and what it means to wake up everyday and still be alive. It is a miracle and a Joy that before I left back then, I had not witnessed the death of any one member. But from a quick scan backwards on this thread, I understand that lovely folks like Sir TheGoodJoe and one more moniker (was it Sir Do4LuV14? Please forgive me, I am not sure) lost their fathers. Please accept my condolences even though they come very late. And Sir TheGoodJoe, I am sorry that you had to go through that and I was not even around. I am sure your father was already proud of the fantastic, super intelligent and awesome man you have become and are still growing into. It is well Sir. And to the other fellow who witnessed same loss, I have no true words to say but it is well. Be strong. Make him smile even in his sleep with how you live and how you run this race called life. Just make him proud. All is well."


So yeah, to some who may be shocked to read my comments, I say, deal with it *Winks* *smiles* *rubs palms*

Sir Joseph1013, I got your mentions Sir. Please take very good care of you outside the shores of Nigeria, wherever you are. Without your threads discovered in 2015 by me via google, I would not be on NL. Thanks for your mentions and for somehow not judging me when I do get really pissed at some happenings here. When I walked in here, I address every one by the title of Sir because where I come from, it is a mark of respect not minding if I may be addressing my junior or senior. Well, how do I know? I am 25 now... lol To think I was 23 when I walked in on NL... cool memories.

Chief Icon4s, at least I told you something before. I told you that in the end, The passion and drive for the GWG won't keep me away for so long. But I really needed that break. But it is good to still see you and some beautiful others still digging it strong here on NL's best thread.

Sir Mujtahida, I got your mention(s) too. Thy poetic ingenuity mixed with the knowledge of one so versed in the words amd dynamics of history and world affairs make you one to always behold in writings. I told you when you walked in here that I could spot already thy poetic magnificence. Well, now that is super obvious to all. You nicknamed me VicMo of the thread one time. But with my absence and using Sir Komekn's analysis of a few months being like a year in football, then I wonder if such nickname still holds true.


Sir Joebie, My Joebie... Where is Madam? Gosh what is her moniker again? I call her the "My Joebie" Moniker. The ladies' man. Happy new year Sir. Read earlier this morning where you compared me to Vincent Enyeama.... Hahahahahahahahahahahahahaha... and Sir Kennysville was like, "You never see anything" loooollll

You guys are fucking crazy I swear! Hahahahahahahahaha.... Me I no be Enyeama oooooo. For me, the whole is more important than the glory of one. I hope Enyeama can understand that. But somehow, when I was away, I had a hunch that soon someone may compare my absence to Enyeama's matter. Chaaaiiiiii... plssss oooo we are not on the same page.


To Safarigirl, NLSports' first lady. An Amazon in the midst of Men. Happy to see you alive and kicking well in 2018 too. Remember what I told you when I first met you? Okkkkaayyyy.. don't worry, that's for the closet.

To another beautiful mind on here... Maybe it is because his comments are not a as regular judging by what I have read in the past few pages this morning. Sir BascoVanVeli still remains of the most favorite persons I always wanna see comment. Funny how going by nominations I am seeing now that many do not seem to remember that BascoVanVeli is a champion for he homebased. Infact, one of the thread's undercard debate matches is most times between The amiable and Legendary Sir Tbaba1234 and Sir BascoVanVeli (Master of the sarcastic )

I just dey look una.

Sir Tbaba1234, Tbaba12345, should I add 6 & 7? Happy new year to you too. Still dropping those one or two lines as ever huh? This legend is super consistent.


My Happy new year messages go to you all.... I could write on each and everyone here. But please understand why some just have to get very special mentions.


Sir Terzurum5, Creator of NL's finest sports thread.

Sir Orkpekyandega, Where have you guys hidden this dude?

Sir Icon79, Sir, I think you Berra add "Not Icon4s" to your moniker to "dis-confuse" the newbies and some others still left on limbo on who is who between you two. looooll. Calls me nerdie. Hahahahahahahahaha...

Sir Omanbala1, Gosh... I just saw your post on that little thread of mine. Well, thing is, I have been away. I had a very very busy end to 2017 with all I was engaged with. And it was for the greater good of My Life Vision and all. But I just could not stay away from spending the new year with you guys after missing Christmas and after missing The Argentina game which was the perfect opportunity for me to nail the coffins of some negative monikers here always pulling the team down.

Sir Forgiveness, You ehn!!!! If I catch you ehn! See Baba mi.. Egbon Sir... Berra go borrow vest from Batman oooo because Ilẹ ti malu kan ko ni ibamu fun oju-ẹja ti ẹja.

Happy new year Sir Forgiveness . Missed you like kilode... Hahahahahahahahaha


Happy new year to you all.....

The Ever optimistic AIG07, The Prophetic Napoleon55, The Lovely and caring Madam Confun, The Ever Critical Sir Goldfish80 (one time he really hoped Mbappe played for Cameroon so that we may be sent to the cleaners! looollll... yes he is ever critical but maybe na him way of gauging against unforseen heartbreaks. But he and his super critical crew should always learn to give credits when our boys actually rise up to the occasion. Biaaaa Sir Goldfish80, this 2018 ehn, Make I no talk ), ehen uhmmm.... still on happy new year roll call....

Happy new year to....

The guy always playing the role of my antagonist... Mickael2 Lol, humans sef , the one and only Elder Sir Kog45 (One of the guardians of the lost-but-found classified trolls of Nigeria's Football history), the One called SoetanOreoluwa (I no go lie, your name hard me first time I see am..), the ever super critical master of The borough club located with headquarters in London and branches scattered all over UK, Sir Komekn himself

Happy new year also to.....

Sirs: Dr.Likita (I thought I saw "m" before "f"? :-/), Chrismario, Chriskels, Jihday, Do4Luv14, Jarus (So the big guy finally came here... lol. Good to see he is also "very critical." Lol), Mikron, Kennysville, Certitude, Taliban, Elyte89 (funny dude! Wetin be your own sef? Almost every mention from you is "I hope this won't turn out like TheSupernerd scenario." Abi you he history police? ), Maidaboi (This beautiful guy. Where are you? I've missed you) etc etc (Please, I have been away for long, recalling all monikers here is a big ask... gosh! plsss pardon me if I never mention your name),

(Recalled before posting) Sirs: Danycrusoe, Gbosaa, TGlobal, EnigmaticMotik, BigBlangston, etc etc... Bon Annee Messieurs.


Madams: Eseose9 (a ghost reader in 2017, biaaa upgrade in 2018 ooooo), and all female ghost readers like her.

And a big shout out to the all members of the Notorious Gang of silence upholding the flags and etiquettes of Silence and Stealth. #TheSilentCrew Una well done! Happy new year to una. But this year some of una must upgrade oooo. Haba! Silent crew for 15 years?? Nooooooo we cannot take this!



From TheSupernerd, loved by some, hated by some, and just not gotten/understood by a few others. To most, he is just TheSupernerd.

Choose love over hate. It makes you live longer. Happy new year to you all. I know there are a few here who would have love to hear my analysis on how I would have broken down the physics and magnificent angles to the execution of Iheanacho's freekick against World Class Argentina. Hey! I know okay. Deny it but I know

But in all.... what is this thread about? It is for the progression and the Glory of Nigerian football through all the seasons of the good, the bad and the ugly leading up to the transition from the maggot/caterpillar stage to the stage of the beautiful butterfly.

We are a team in evolution and we are young and threatening. I believe in this team and I know what our teamwork is capable of producing. So you can keep castigating and you can keep defending your favorite players but what truly matters is that this team grows into a formidably powerful force as a team.


The Super Eagles gave me cause to smile a lot last year and in Russia, I dare say you all (except a few) will be in for a shocker on what this team will go on to achieve. I just pray we maintain our rise and positive transformation.

It is finally here. The year of the big baptism of Nigeria's next golden generation.

Happy new year once again.

*And no apologies for the long essay. I will never change*

Questence:
Iheanacho just gifted Mancity a goal. Losing the ball in the midfield.

hardeycute:
You don't have facts to dispute him rather you termed the question foolish. Who is the unreasonable one here?

Apart from M.derby,Bournemouth and an F.A cup games,your MCM is always on the field to run against tired legs and be at the right place to rebound or tap in(commendable for good positioning)

FOA Your MCM is a age cheat!He can't hold up play,plays side and back passes,no risks and adventures,someone once said he palys 'MAJEKOBAJE' football.Your MCM is undecided about his position.

Nairaland pundits you know?The analysts of the Nigeria unProfessional league?or Your campus journals?
It is only a mumu that is given a job to prevent the team from relegation would want to experiment with a player that he is not confident about his ability or because a certain fan girl wants to see him play
You MCM stats does not represent his overall play and ability and it is senseless to degrade and disrespect a reasonable and innocent question because it doesn't fit your fûc**ng narrative

Joebie:
Over to Torino. J.Obi in bench

kokaneprodigy:
Does anyone notice hw they now come at us after the sub?

safarigirl:
Meanwhile, today is Tyrone Ebuehi's birthday as well

Humility017:
good for him....
he is fast becoming a German international...
i watched serenren bazee play on YouTube yesterday...I think rohr should quickly look for ways to cap tie him...he has iwobi kind of skills and techniques

Icon79:
Haha!! You know Ayo, eh?

If you read that Croatian forum posts, they have Ayo written all over them - all the way down to his 10 pointers. And I am willing to make a bet that it's him. He does that all the time .... anytime we're in a tournament, he would dig up the forums of our opponents and go there to taunt them.


O pari

Icon79:
I think I can guess whom the SuperEagles person is: based on his style of writing and the method of argument. Those of you who have been to the Cyber Eagles forum (not sure whether it still exists), you might recall a guy we call "AyoAkinfe". I can put my money that the SuperEagles poster is the same AyoAkinfe guy. The writing style and the argumentative circular reasoning ... down to the 10 pointers (we used to call Ayo Mister 10 Pointer) all betrayed him on that post.


O pari

Certitude:
Bad day for me as I lost my dear father this morning.

Joebie:
I had already made my opinion known. I voted Victor Moses because he was the better player in season 16/17.
Salah is the better player for 2017 calendar year IMO.

So when you say he deserved it from what angle are you speaking?

Famocious:
Kelechi not making Leicester bench tonight...

Mybettingtips:
Our World cup unbeaten run since 2006......gosh

goldfish80:
Exactly, trust Nigerians. If Ebuehi fumbles, God forbid. The manner Nigerians will turn on him will make you wonder if it wasn't the same Nigerians who are loosing their minds after his Argentina cameo.
Our people are so fickle and very forgetful.
The harsh weather conditions in the sub Sahara sometimes affect our emotions, in my opinion.

Joebie:
A moniker told me It should be based on 16/17 season. But hey rules don’t apply when people vote. I think Moses was the better player in 16/17 season. In fact I voted for him for that reason. But hey Mo has been firing all cylinders even after the shortlist was announced. That will surely sway some voters. I think Salah is the better player for this calendar year.
And to your point we are actually the most biased and sentimental. I strongly feel Mo won beacaiae Egyptians (football fans or not) voted for him overwhelmingly. He is revered in that country.

goldfish80:
Lol.. I voted Salah. I'm neither sentimental Chelsea, Liverpool nor Arsenal Brit. I'm just an unbiased bystander who believes Mo deserved the crown. Better luck next time to Vic.

forgiveness:
Not through YouTube.

forgiveness:
Have you seen them all play?

forgiveness:
K


Let us not harbour any personal vendetta against the boy or any of those boys that latter resended on their decision to play for us. After all, Vicmo also shunned us many times before but now he is our best player.

I rate Iorfa and Tiago Ilori highly than Felix Ukpobai.

elyte89:
Messi Worth' a country den

MetalJigsaw:
Henry Onyekuru increased his goal tally to 9 goals in the Belgian league today as they unfortunately lost at home to Royal Charleroy. 1-3 was the score line.

Onyekuru is now currently the leading goalscorer in the league as a result of his goal tonight for KRC Anderlecht.

nelszx:
Reading news from ANS and OGN can be annoying with their God knows from where terms they use in describing a player. "New Mikel", "Nigerian Neymar", "New Messi", "New Okocha" players just to make news.

safarigirl:
we don't want again
He should go and wait for Die Manschafft.

safarigirl:
we don't want again
He should go and wait for Die Manschafft.

ChrisKels:
Wow!!! Now this is the Forgiveness we av all been yearning for. See how polite, humble, rational and mature you dropped your opinion unlike your usual taunting to get people riled up. I must give you credit for this improvement and I hope this ur new version lasts longer here.

I'm sorry for the harsh words and derogatory remarks i aimed at you few pages back.

The new you is highly welcomed and will be highly respected by me.

komekn:
How credible is this about Iyoha

http://owngoalnigeria.com/2016/09/05/emmanuel-iyoha-rules-out-switching-allegiance-to-nigeria-from-germany-due-to/

komekn:
Didn't even know that Rohr had any idea who he was.
Suprised !!!

Kog45:
Mujtahida you belong to a class here so don't join all these roforofo fight,leave them to sort their issues out.

Pls let's talk football, anybody that want 11 Yorubas or 11 Igbos in the XI should go ahead,there is no short cut in football cos players were always expose.

I can tell you we have some bleeping tribal guys here but you just need maturity to get along.If you have third eyes you w know them,they hide it but they are real sectional.

I hope this thread w not be turned to political thread were you hear zombie, wailers,afonja,ipobs.This is football thread and we are all here for a purpose, the growth of super eagles.

Let me tell you basic fact a TRIBAL man we always identify tribalism, so if they like they should keep on mentioning Kunle,Gbenga,Abiodun, Bola etc or Ebere,Chukwu,Chidi, Chukwudi etc the best w always play for eagles.

Icon4s said he has learnt to ignore comments that w not yield any result than for one to make a statement out of annoyance that one w be regretting later.

Petrobas was force to make a statement you HATE IGBO cos he cannot ignored, better for us to learn how to ignore and move on.

Let me tell you basic fact about me if i quote you and I see that you are not the type i don't quote again. If am wrong i apologize immediately, am not here to win trophy but to share ideas and learn.

Forgiveness is free to say anything as far he didn't disobey the rules of the thread,the best if you cannot have healthy arguments with him you move on.Let him name any player it's his opinion he can't force them on Rohr and is free to criticise him,nobody business.

Remember have come here several time to analyze factors that can be responsible for players invitations and you make your own contribution, so what is big deal in what Forgiveness is saying regards player invitation.

I have some monikers i take delight in having discussion with regularly,some very rear,some i don't quote cos it w end in insult.If i quote and i noticed our discussion is losing basic respect i cut off i can even say am sorry or OK just to end it.

Mujtahida,Jobie, tbaba1013,Junnyake,four of you belong to a class here if you don't know and you guys are too big for this distraction cos we source a lot from you.

The fact remains FOOTBALL belongs to the IGBOS no debate on it,any tribe feel marginalised w just be wasting their time.

forgiveness:
Iwobi, Lookman, Aluko, Nominated For London Football Awards

George Obi
9 months ago
By James Agberebi:

Nigerian trio; Alex Iwobi, Ademola Lookman and Sone Aluko have been nominated for the 2017 London Football Awards.

Also nominated is the elder sister of Sone, Eniola Aluko.

The list of nominees published by on Saturday by


westham.vitalfootball.co.uk, shows that Iwobi and Lookman are in the race for the Young Player of the Year award category along with Tottenham Hotspur's Dele Alli, Arsenal's Hector Bellerin and Ryan Sessegnon of Championship club, Fulham.

Aluko is in the category for the Football League Player of the Year, while his sister, Eniola is in the Women's Player of the Year category.

In other categories, the Premier League Player of the Year award if being contested for by Alli, Alexis Sanchez (Arsenal), Diego Costa (Chelsea), N'Golo Kante (Chelsea) and Danny Rose (Tottenham Hotspur).

The Manager of the Year Award candidates include Antonio Conte (Chelsea), Mauricio Pochettino (Tottenham Hotspur), Neil Harris (Millwall), Neal Ardley (Wimbledon) and Slavisa Jokanovic (Fulham).

And the Goalkeeper of the Year shortlist includes Hugo Lloris (Tottenham Hotspur), Thibaut Courtois (Chelsea), Alex Smithies (QPR), Darren Randolph (West Ham) and Jordan Archer (Millwall).

The winner of each category will be named during the awards ceremony in the evening of Thursday, March 2 at Battersea Evolution and will be decided by a panel of leading ex-players, football administrators and journalists.

The 2017 London Football Awards Nominees Full List

Premier League Player of the Year:
N`Golo Kante (Chelsea)
Dele Alli (Tottenham Hotspur)
Alexis Sanchez (Arsenal)
Diego Costa (Chelsea)
Danny Rose (Tottenham Hotspur).

Young Player of the Year:
Dele Alli (Tottenham Hotspur)
Hector Bellerin (Arsenal)
Ademola Lookman (Charlton Athletic/Everton)
Ryan Sessegnon (Fulham)
Alex Iwobi (Arsenal).

Manager of the Year:
Antonio Conte (Chelsea)
Mauricio Pochettino (Tottenham Hotspur)
Neil Harris (Millwall)
Neal Ardley (Wimbledon)
Slavisa Jokanovic (Fulham).

Football League Player of the Year:
Scott Hogan (Brentford/Aston Villa), Tom Cairney (Fulham)
John Akinde (Barnet)
Alex Smithies (Queens Park Rangers)
Sone Aluko (Fulham).

Goalkeeper of the Year:
Hugo Lloris (Tottenham Hotspur), Thibaut Courtois (Chelsea)
Alex Smithies (Queens Park Rangers)
Darren Randolph (West Ham)
Jordan Archer (Millwall).

Women's Player of the Year:
Eni Aluko (Chelsea)
Jordan Nobbs (Arsenal)
Karen Carney (Chelsea)
Katie Chapman (Chelsea)
Danielle Carter (Arsenal).

Community Project of the Year:
Fulham – Feltham Young Offenders Institute
Crystal Palace – Powerchair Football Leyton Orient – DCD Football

https://www.completesportsnigeria.com/iwobi-lookman-aluko-nominated-london-football-awards/amp/


If Rohr is sincere with chosen players based on performance, how come he does not know Sone Aluko was nominated for the best last season?


For those asking me what Ademola lookman achieved in his football career, see for yaself? Abi those who nominated him are from his village?

Don't forget he won Championship apprentice player of the year just before this nomination.

I have facts but you have nothing.