The church standing few metres away from them is the reflection of how the the Church stands and watch the poor.

I wish a good hearted sponsor will sight this boy and his mum.

isan:
Okay this is the clearer picture of Joel obi u are looking for and by my info i heard he is already showing his class in training

That's the fans Favourite, can’t wait to see him begin his wonders in GWG

Mujtahida:

If you can't see through what Rohr is doing na you sabi.

That one case done tire me , mind game is a very useful tool in football for coaches that mastered the art.

Coach Rohr got some real skills in this art of playing mind game. These big boys team/countries will be surprised after the heavy hit they will receive. They will not give you the Attention you really deserve if you play with their minds. They will feel relaxed on till you hit them below the belt. If we fail, he has already downplayed the expectation from fans so won't get much critics for failing.

He knows what he is doing.

tbaba1234:
Shehu and Musa

See as them fine finish

MetalJigsaw:
Ebuehi and Bryan are already in camp

I meant their pictures

E be like Joel dey shy shy for camera, abi wetin dey delay him pictures? Brian Idowo, Ebuehi and V Moses pictures should fall on us. We are waiting patiently.

The best should win.I wish Manchester City can be the best

tbaba1234:
Iwobi is packed and ready to leave

My guy

Still on Ndidi

According to Journalist Alpha Balde, Leicester City midfielder Wilfred Ndidi has given his consent to a move to Anfield following an approach from Liverpool.But the reds still need to agree on a fee with Leicester City.

BBC's sports reporter/presenter John Bennett on Ndidi.


“Wilfried Ndidi is such a talented player. Wins the ball back with ease.

“Huge potential; only 21 and only been playing in that position for about 3 years. Will keep getting better.”

Replying to Bennett, Oliseh who coached Ndidi while he (Oliseh) was the head coach of the Super Eagles, wrote: “I really believe Wilfried Ndidi is world class! hugely talented and Lovely player.”

Liverpool fans after the FA cup


@NabyKeitaBaby : ''Ndidi was class tonight vs Chelsea. Really hope we get him for that 6 ''

@Ipisciotti : ''Imagine if we get Ndidi and Draxler too... What a Team!''

@Ajaxin : ''Jorginho and Ndidi rumors clearly suggest we want a DM. Adios Henderson.''

@AasimMo_LFC : ''Agree 100%, except I wouldn't want can/gini/hendo alongside keita Would prefer jorginho/ndidi , keita and lemar''

@ThisMerv : ''Ndidi would be a welcomed addition.''

@jaedontaylor07 : ''Would be unreal � even though Lemar has been really quiet this season tbh...heard Ndidi is on our radar aswell''

@Egz1_ : ''Ndidi & Naby Keita > Xavi & Iniesta''

@ForzaRobertson : ''Ndidi-Keita and Draxler or Jorginho is actually such a good midfield, can’t have Jorginho-Keita-Draxler though because it’s unbalanced and weak''

@FalseFirmino : ''Ndidi links. Brilliant.''

@FutbolRob__ : '' Wilfred Ndidi// Without a doubt has been Leicester’s best player in his breakthrough season. Would be immense in a holding Midfield spot along side Naby Keita or even in a box-to-box role. His energy in Midfield would bring a lot to Liverpool and would be a great signing imo ''

tbaba1234:
Ndidi:

Lol @Ndidi is what Bakayoko thinks he is

PheezyLee:
pesin wey never mature and dem dey offer am WC appearance for free?? Rohr eff up!!

leave him to wait 20yrs before getting invitation for the German national team.

Iwobi wasn't a starter at Arsenal when he first played for us. Na so we dey sleep until Alaba went on to Play for Austràlia. Dey there dey wait make him mature, when the Coach is planning for the future.

krattoss:
permit me to digress a little. .

What do u make of the recent political brawl between Russia and England. . Russian government recently shut down British consulate expeling 23 British diplomats..

And England has already threatened to boycot the world cup...and recently arsenal advices their fans to be in guard ahead of their visit to cska Moscow in the Europa league quarte finals..
What are the chances of the 3 lions boycotting the mundial and disruption of the beautiful game of football??

I don't think they will do that, the players and fans are going to Russia. Maybe the English elites and Royals will boycot. Besides FIFA doesn't support mixing football with polítics. If they do, it may earn them sanctioning.

PINNICK: Untold story of Super Eagles qualification for Russia 2018

Mojirade Ojo
8 hours ago

It is not the greatest love story that was almost never told like the Shakespeare secret affair but a journey of passion and grace.

But the process of qualifying for the FIFA World Cup Russia 2018 was also as beautiful and some of the intrigues made it even more fascinating. The Super Eagles were well underrated after they failed to qualify for the 2015 and 2017 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) with the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) under a lot of scrutiny and their competence questioned.

Those criticisms turned into fuel for the thick-skinned leadership of the NFF and they delightfully turned things around and delivered a precious sixth World Cup ticket for one of Africa’s biggest football powerhouse.

Nigeria qualified for the 2018 World Cup in Russia in spectacular fashion ahead of favourites Algeria, Zambia and current African Champions Cameroon.


NFF President Amaju Pinnick at an event captures the interesting details of how the Super Eagles achieved such a feat, engaging the services of German Coach Rohr at a time when coaching Nigeria was seen with disdain, playing the necessary politics and the Aiteo partnership which has provided financial security for the National Teams and NFF, reports CHIJIOKE EZEALI.



Planning ahead with Akinwunmi and Dikko

I recall that I was asked “Do you think if (Issa) Hayatou is there we’ll qualify?” For two nights I slept and thought about it – Cameroon being in our group and this man is already 71 years old and possibly if he wins the elections that will be his last time.

What about a parting gift to Cameroon off the field? We looked at Algeria, they had the best record – they had gone about 13 games unbeaten. Zambia were AFCON winner, then I saw a news that in the history of World Cup qualification, the group we are in was the toughest in the history of World Cup qualifier anywhere in the world.

Three of them were AFCON winners and in very rich form. We looked at all these and said to ourselves that we must overcome these. Three of us (Shehu Dikko, Seyi Akinwunmi) held each other and said, ‘let’s go and let do it’ and thank God we did it and, today, we are in Russia.


How NFF arrived at the choice of Super Eagles Coach, Gernot Rohr

The first thing we did was getting a new coach. Of course, we all remember Claude Leroy – to us it was a blessing in disguise. Because when we decided again that we wanted a coach, of course

everyone knows that I’m an Arsenal supporter, so I reached out to Arsene Wenger for consultation for a coach. I tried to reach out to Gerrard Houllier and so many other eggheads in coaching and technical expertise and one name came to fore and that was Gernot Rohr.

I remember, one of them asked “Will he (Rohr) want to leave his lucrative job with the German federation, heading one of their technical groups to come to Nigeria.”

I was told he was a very comfortable coach; he has two hotels, he lives very well and he is very happy. Even at a point, he was going to coach Madagascar free of charge because his wife is from there. I prayed over it and believed he would come – that’s where the journey began.

We called him and because I prayed – I believe in prayer; if you don’t, please start to pray because it is very important and the first thing he said was “if you offer me the job, I will try and redefine Nigerian football because you have huge talent. Where I worked before, we struggled with talent but the kind of talents you have in Nigeria is amazing and I will try but I’m not telling you that Iam going to do this or that but I’ll do my best.

“But one thing you will do is support me because modern day football has a lot of off-the-field arrangements that impact on the field.” And I asked him what and he said: “We need a chiropractor, an Usthropath, a Yoga coach, a match analyst for defence, attack and midfield and everybody will have a major role to play.”

I asked him: “What do you need a yoga coach for, no be Chinese we dey fight nah?” and he said to me: “Yoga training calms you down and gives you concentration.”

Gambling over Gernot Rohr

How are we going to fund this? It was difficult initially and looked impossible but we looked at ourselves and decided to take the risk for Nigeria because if you don’t venture, you can’t succeed.

Good enough, Shehu Dikko is from Zaria, they love taking risk – we know the history of Zaria. Seyi Akinwunmi is the only one that is a bit Lagos boy but he is also an Isale Eko boy whether he likes it or not. Then me, a Warri man – our life is risk.

So, we decided to throw our hat into the ring and take the risk. And one of such risks was me running for the CAF executive committee, so that we can play all the politics necessary. Another risk was that of the coach. He (Rohr) came for the interview after I bought him the flight ticket. The technical committee met at the office of the LMC while I and Seyi were in Lagos – then Shehu ran out to us immediately after the interview and said “President, this is the coach! Trust me; we are in the World Cup.” I swear to God that’s what he said.

He (Shehu) said, “He (Rohr) is matured, calm and even while we tried to run him rough – he was calm and answered every question thrown at him 100%. So, president, please insist that you want this coach.”

We got the report; it was ok by the then technical committee even though there was some off course, we understand, but we went ahead and employed the coach.

It was tough at the beginning because the companies that promised us that they were going to pay for the service of the coach withdrew because there were fundamental changes at some top level.

Aiteo rescued broke NFF

In my area, whenever I’m jogging – I’ll look at one MD that is jogging around and jog behind him. I will just say, ‘I’m the NFF president and we are in a dilemma, can I follow you to your house or can see you later?’ At a point, I will say Seyi, give me N5, 000 and for the first three months it was very tough before the glorious days started coming and that’s the coming of Aiteo.

And once they came in, they didn’t look back. As I speak to you Gernot Rohr has been paid to December 31, 2017. We have offered him a new two-year contract extension. All the details will be worked out by the legal committee and other relevant committee in the federation.

We want to keep him because assuming he won the World Cup, don’t you think that the German federation will want him? We don’t want to be like Arsenal that waited until the last minute to sign Mesut Ozil. We want to be like Barcelona that gave Lionel Messi a new deal with three years still left on his contract.

The combo with Akinwunmi and Dikko

It was a very tortuous journey and the first step we took was when I won election into the CAF Executive Committee. Seyi looked at me and said: “President, I told you – you have won and we are going to qualify for the World Cup. So, all the necessary politics off the field you must play. Everything Nigeria needs to qualify, you will do.”

Another thing that came to mind is when Shehu said to me: “President, we must look for money. We must make sure we interface with the government where necessary and make sure we don’t owe the players anything. Forget that they earn huge salaries, they have families, they have responsibilities in Nigeria – they see what is going on and don’t want to be part of failure after their playing days, so we must encourage them.”

Of course, we interfaced with the government and thankfully they responded and made sure we paid A-Z.

Young and gifted Super Eagles

Who do you think in the premier league is better than Odion Ighalo in attack or better than Victor Moses? During our friendly against Argentina, Sergio Aguero begged to be removed from the game, so we must always have absolute trust and confidence in our players.

The beauty about the Super Eagles is that they are more for the future than today. All our players revolve around 19-22 years. Look at our full backs, Ebuehi and Ola Aina, central: (William) Ekong and Leon (Balogun), look at our midfield and attack while people like Victor Osimhen are still coming. So, we have a rich future.

We have a team already and this is the German model Seyi designed for me years ago. The German model of not just having a Super Eagles of today but one for tomorrow.

Look at Cameroon and Cote d’Ivoire, they have just a team for team and that’s what affected them. So, we are also planning for the future. On the part of the federation, I’m not going to tell you that we are 100%, because we are not. I have my problem, the executive committee have their own problem, the secretariat has their problem – everybody has their own problem but because we have this problem, are you going to say every minute we should resign? So, I just want to crave your indulgence that we are out here, wanting to build, develop and strengthen football.


http://thenationonlineng.net/pinnick-untold-story-super-eagles-qualification-russia-2018/amp/

Salah should do well and bé on this form for Egypt for World Cup. What happened at the Old Trafford should not repeat Itself at the world cup

And the Op only posted his picture?

DrKlever:
I just served my first nairaland ban. eteresan i hope you're happy now?

What should people like me wey don Chop ban like crazy even doing things that I know will get me ban do?
Whinning like this feeds such people's ego.

Ordinary Nairaland ban? don't take it personal bro. Dem no ban your destiny

forgiveness:


What is the bone of contention to start with? Do you know it?

You said Bale plays for England National team, and I said ehhh eh,you are wrong

krattoss:
u dey fvck up big time oo

Which kind talk be this

My belle ooo

forgiveness:


Is Bale a citizen of United Kingdom? Yes or No?

Is United Kingdom playing at the World Cup as a United Kingdom (united indeed) or as a different entities


Scotland and Wales are also part of UK, but then we are discussing England. You are the one mixing things up here.

forgiveness:


Too you. But he's better than all the players we have presently. Sorry. That shows how better they are.

They have had far outstanding players in the past but always look average at the world cup. Nothing new

forgiveness:


You mean Dele Alli there best player is just there?

Ali is average, though improving

forgiveness:


Na de same country dem dey.

See as you dey fall your own hand

forgiveness:


GARETH BALE LIVE AND DIRECT.

Does Bale have a single cap for England sènior National team?

forgiveness:


Na de same thing dem be.

If na same thing, why dem come dey wear different country jersey?

forgiveness:



There are so many fallacious statement you made but I want to tackle one first which is the bolded..

Who was the French ligue 1 foreign best player of the year in 1987/1988 season? Glenn Hoddle. Is he from Afghanistan?

Which English player was in 2013 UEFA team of year and UEFA Champions League team of the season 2015/2016)? Which league was he playing in those seasons?
Don't forget the same player was FIFA world club top scorer of 2014 season? Gareth Bale. You mean he flopped in the la Liga? Oh! He is from Pluto.


Who was Real Madrid player of the year 2005/2006 season? David Beckham? No, na Guru maraji. He's from Gambia. Manchester United won the UEFA Champions League without playing any team outside EPL. Bhuuuhahaha!


Oh! Less I forget. Which English player won the UEFA Champions League with Dortmond? Paul Lambert. Hmmm! He is from Benin Republic.


You said none but I have given you few English players that succeeded outside U.K.

Now,

Which Bale?

forgiveness:


List the average and overhyed players on that list.

Besides, a team needs two or three game changer players, you are good to go.

I only rate Vardy, Walker, Lingard and Sterling, the rest are just there.

[quote author=Psittacus post=65868389]
England squad for the upcoming friendly

England's No.1 spot still up for grabs ahead of World Cup - Gareth Southgate
BURTON, England -- England's No. 1 spot at the World Cup is still up for grabs, according to manager Gareth Southgate.
Southgate has called up four goalkeepers for friendlies against Holland and Italy this month including Joe Hart and uncapped Burnley keeper Nick Pope.
Stoke's Jack Butland and Everton's Jordan Pickford have also been selected.
Hart was England's first-choice throughout the qualifying campaign but has started just one Premier League game since November for West Ham.
"Clearly the No. 1 jersey is up for grabs," Southgate told a news conference on Thursday.
"Joe has had a difficult period for his club. He had to miss game at City -- David [Moyes] did a good job in making West Ham more solid and Joe found himself out of the side.
"He's got 74 caps and he's important. We don't know how the next eight to 10 weeks will pan out."
Chelsea centre-back Gary Cahill, a recent England captain, is a high-profile omission with Southgate choosing instead to hand first call-ups to James Tarkowski from Burnley and Alfie Mawson from Swansea.
Cahill has lost his place at Chelsea and was an unused substitute for the 3-0 defeat to Barcelona in the Champions League on Wednesday.
"I was really pleased with how we defended in November", Southgate added. "I wanted to look at Tarkowski and Mawson, not just for now but the future.
"Then there are people like [Eric] Dier who I'd like to see in a back three. It was a very difficult call, he's a player I respect and has played a lot of qualifiers.
"I think there are players not in this squad who are not out of our minds."
Bournemouth midfielder Lewis Cook has also been called up for the first time, while Arsenal duo Danny Welbeck and Jack Wilshere return to the squad.
But there is no place for Brighton striker Glenn Murray, despite the striker scoring five goals in his last six Premier League games.
Manchester United defender Chris Smalling, and Michael Keane of Everton are also notable omissions.
Full England squad
Goalkeepers: Jack Butland (Stoke City), Joe Hart (West Ham), Jordan Pickford (Everton), Nick Pope (Burnley)
Defenders: Ryan Bertrand (Southampton), Joe Gomez (Liverpool), Harry Maguire (Leicester), Alfie Mawson (Swansea), Danny Rose, Kieran Trippier (Tottenham Hotspur), John Stones, Kyle Walker (Manchester City), James Tarkowski (Burnley), Ashley Young (Manchester United)
Midfielders: Dele Alli, Eric Dier (Tottenham Hotspur), Lewis Cook (Bournemouth), Jordan Henderson, Adam Lallana, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain (Liverpool), Jesse Lingard (Manchester United), Jake Livermore (West Brom), Raheem Sterling (Manchester City), Jack Wilshere (Arsenal)
Forwards: Marcus Rashford (Manchester United), Jamie Vardy (Leicester City), Danny Welbeck (Arsenal)[/quote?]


Bunch of average and over hyped players. Lol @ their goalkeepers opcions. Tunísia should not let this people Cross the group stage.