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tbaba1234:
Elderson not even on the bench again... This is beyond bad..

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DX8qgb8W0AAry3W.jpg

With all honesty, I don't like seeing this guy standing in the way for better players with his so called experience. Experience that keeps him on the bench is not the kind of experience the current Super Eagles need. He is not living up to expectation in the National team, same with his Club, they should just forget this guy for the general and future good of the team. Imagine Idowo and Aina getting more exposure and experience in the world cup and boasting their chances in playing for better clubs.
That will go a long way in helping their career and also boasting their quality.


You people should tell Rohr and anyone that cares about our team that we the Geniue fans wants the best players available at the moment to go to the world cup

ELKHALIFAISIS:
why is he taking such a big risk walking with those kids without security... peter his half brother might swing from nowhere and ram all of them to that pavement.. Yoruba wives can push their husband's to do unthinkable

. Pimples dey your skull

Joebie:
CHELSEA SET TO SWOOP FOR ROMA’S YOUNG NIGERIAN STARLET
BY TIM GARRETT
IN PREMIER LEAGUE,TRANSFERS - 20:00 MAR 8TH 2018

For young players in the modern game, it’s increasingly common for a loan move away from their parent club to be required in order for them to make their name. High-profile stars such as Harry Kane and Jesse Lingard are currently profiting from following this path in England, and the trend is being followed across the continent.

21-year-old Nigerian U23 international Umar Sadiq is one such player currently thriving on loan. Having been starved of opportunities at AS Roma in the early stages of this season, he made his move to NAC Breda of the Eredivisie at the end of January and hasn’t looked back since.

Sadiq may have only appeared 5 times for his new side, but reports in Italy suggest that he has already done enough to alert the attentions of Chelsea, such has been his impact.
Prior to his arrival, NAC had just a 19% win ratio as they toiled at the wrong end of the table, but that has rocketed up to 40% for the matches in which Sadiq has appeared, making his influence clear for all to see.

Athletic and technically gifted, there’s no reason to believe Sadiq would be anything other than a success in the English game, and if his current form continues, Roma may well find that it’s not just Chelsea who come knocking at their door.
—KickoffDotCoDotUK

They should leave that young man make him develop. Chelsea no dey take eye see young player wey dey do well before finally killing his career at their club. I rather have him go to another English club if he can't stay at NAC

Skull miners now in Russia?

Who watched Musa today against lyon? How was his performance?

tbaba1234:
Senegal's list for the friendlies

Very strong team..

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DXrfYG5W0AArbLN.jpg

Is that P Square his name or some nickname . I mean the Senagalese Defender.

tbaba1234:
Senegal's list for the friendlies

Very strong team..

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DXrfYG5W0AArbLN.jpg

Is that P Square his name on some nickname . I mean the Senagalese Defender .

Icon79:
TheSuperNerd, abeg come hold your friend o. Tell him not to fish in another man's pond ... that always leads to trouble


O pari

I don't admire his nasty bluntness one beat

HOW THEY’RE FARING: Scorecards Of 28 Super Eagles Stars For Poland, Serbia Friendlies
completesportsnigeria.com Mar 8, 2018 11:27 AM
HOW THEY’RE FARING: Scorecards Of 28 Super Eagles Stars For Poland, Serbia Friendlies
Ahead of the 2018 World Cup friendly matches with Poland and Serbia Completesportsnigeria.com’s JOHNNY EDWARD presents the scorecards of the Super Eagles players invited by Gernot Rohr for the games…

Ikechukwu Ezenwa (Enyimba FC)

Ikechukwu Ezenwa grabbed his chance with both hands when Daniel Akpeyi sustained an injury in training. In his first real opportunity with the Super Eagles, Ezenwa kept a clean sheet against Cameroon in Uyo. Many expect the place No.1 spot to be a straight fight between him and Uzoho who is currently been monitored by Enrico Pionetti, Gernot Rohr’s goalkeeper trainer.

2017/18 stats
Total games played: Nil
Goals conceded: Nil
Clean sheets: Nil

Daniel Akpeyi (Chippa United, South Africa)

Unarguably, Nigeria’s most experienced goalkeeper in the squad is Daniel Akpeyi but a poor outing against South Africa last year has seen him drop down in the pecking order. He needs to regain the trust of the coaching crew if he is to reclaim his place as Ikechukwu Ezenwa and Francis Uzoho are reportedly ahead of him.

2017/18 stats
Total games played: 18
Goals conceded: 12
Clean sheets: 8

DEFENDERS:

Abdullahi Shehu (Anthorsis Famagusta/ Bursaspor FC, Turkey):

Shehu has been decent at right-back for Nigeria and made the position his but he will face a stiff challenge from Tyronne Ebuehi who has been in top form as well for Ado Den Haag.

2017/18 stats
Total games played: 25
Assists: 2
Goals scored: 1

Tyronne Ebuehi (Ado Den Haag, The Netherlands)

Fast-rising right-back, Tyronne Ebuehi showed many Nigerians what they had been missing when he dazzled on his Super Eagles debut against Argentina in their 4-2 win over Argentina.

He was also solid for Ado Den Haag in the recent 1-1 draw against Ajax Amsterdam where he had to stop the highly-rated Justin Kluivert.

2017/18 stats
Total games played: 26
Assists: 2
Goals scored: None

Ola Aina (Hull City, England)
Since making his debut against Zambia, Aina has grown in confidence in the team. Aina is Nigeria’s most consistent defender in Europe this season having played the most games for his English Championship side Hull City.

2017/18 stats
Total games played: 35
Assists: 2
Goals scored: 1

Elderson Echiejile (Cercle Brugge KSV, Belgium)

Echiejile is the Super Eagles’ most experienced and oldest defender. He struggled for game time at Turkish side Sivasspor before he moved to Cercle Brugge KSV in the Belgian second division where he has featured in three of their last five games. Echiejile has Ola Aina and Brian Idowu to battle with for the left-back role.

2017/18 stats:
Total games played: 12
Assists: 1
Goals scored: None.

Brian Idowu (Amkar Perm, Russia)
Brian Idowu capped his impressive debut performance for the Super Eagles in their 4-2 win over Argentina in a friendly in November, 2017 with a brilliant goal. More good outings against Poland and Serbia could boost his chances of making the final cut for the 2018 World Cup in Russia.

2017/18 stats:
Total games played: 21
Assist: Nil
Goals scored: 1

Chidozie Awaziem (Nantes FC, France)

Chidozie Awaziem struggled in his first game for Super Eagles but redeemed himself against Argentina where he played on the right side of a 3-5-2 formation in his second game. The Super Eagles won the game 4-2. The 21-year-old can play in any position in defence which is an asset for the team.

2017/18 stats:
Total games played: 19
Assist: None
Goals scored: 1

William Troost-Ekong (Bursaspor FC, Turkey)

Another sure bet for the World Cup in Russia is William Troost-Ekong. The centre-back and Wilfred Ndidi are the two players who featured in all of Nigeria’s 2018 World Cup qualifiers. Ekong ‘s partnership with Leon Balogun which has been dubbed the ‘oyinbo wall’ has flourished well under Gernot Rohr.

2017/18 stats
Total games played: 26
Assists: None
Goals scored: 2


Leon Balogun of Nigeria during the Russia 2018 World Cup Qualifier match between Nigeria vs Algeria on November, 12th 2016 at Godswill Akpabio Stadium©Kabiru Abubakar//Backpagepix
Leon Balogun (FSV Mainz 05, Germany)

Leon Balogun is not having the best of seasons in the German Bundesliga with FSV Mainz, but his quality has not been in doubt. Injuries and suspensions have restricted his playing time at club level to just 12 appearances.

2017/18 stats
Total games played: 12
Assist: None
Goals scored: None

Kenneth Omeruo (Kasimpasa FC, Turkey):
Kenneth Omeruo has regained the trust of the Super Eagles handlers with his consistent play for his Turkish club Kasimpasa but it remains to be seen if he can win a place in the starting line-up where William Troost Ekong and Leon Balogun are first choice.

2017/18 stat:
Total games played: 20
Assist: None
Goals scored: 1

Stephen Eze (Lokomotiv Plovdiv, Bulgaria)

The towering Ear earned his debut invitation to the Super Eagles on the back of his performance at the African Nations Championship where he was named in the team of the tournament. His performance for the Home Eagles also earned him a deal with Bulgarian club Lokomotiv Plovdiv. In his third game at the club he was named in the team of the week.

2017/18 stat
Total games played: 3
Assists: Nil
Goals scored: Nil

MIDFIELDERS

Mikel Obi (Tianjin Teda, China)

Mikel, the captain of the Super Eagles, is an influential figure under Gernot Rohr. With Mikel’s vast experience in the game, the 30-year-old will be looked upon for inspiration when the going gets tough.

2017/18 stats
Total games played: 1
Assist: None
Goals scored: None

Ogenyi Onazi (Trabzonspor FC, Turkey)

Onazi makes a return to the team after missing the last two games against Algeria and Argentina. Onazi’s biggest asset of anticipating danger during match situations has earned him a regular place in the team’s midfield.

2017/18 stats
Total games played: 17
Assists: 2
Goals scored: 2

Wilfred Ndidi (Leicester City, England)

Wilfred Ndidi is one of the most consistent players for club and country in the last one year. Ndidi is the Super Eagles reliable anchor in midfield and he is expected to replicate that same form when Nigeria take on Poland and Serbia.

2017/18 stats
Total games played: 33
Assists: 4
Goals scored: 1

Oghenekaro Etebo (Feriense/Las Palmas, Spain)

Etebo has got tongues wagging with his brilliant performance for struggling Las Palmas in the Spanish LaLiga Santander. The midfielder continued from where he left off with Portuguese side Feriense where he was their most influential player, scoring four goals.

2017/18 stat
Total games played: 26
Assists: 2
Goals scored: 4

John Ogu (Hapoel Be’er Sheva, Israel)

The 29-year-old central midfielder can play various roles and he is probably very effective in terms of joining up with the team in attacks. He was a great squad player during the 2018 World Cup qualifiers and has stepped up well each time he was called in to shore up the middle.

2017/18 stats
Total games played: 29
Assists: None
Goals scored: 2

Uche Agbo (Standard Liege, Belgium)

Uche Agbo has been constantly called up by Gernot Rohr to the senior national team for over a year now but has not been handed a chance to feature. He has been a top performer for his Belgian club Standard Liege but that seems not to have swayed Rohr in any way. The games against Poland and Serbia could be his chance to prove he is not just training material in the national team.

2017/18 stats
Total games played: 31
Assists: 3
Goals scored: 1

Joel Obi (Torino FC, Italy)

The Torino midfielder makes a return back to the Super Eagles after two years out due to persistent injuries. In a midfield department where the Super Eagles are spoilt for choice, the 27- year-old must offer more than what the likes of John Ogu, Wilfred Ndidi, Mikel Obi, Ogenyi Onazi and Oghenekaro Etebo can to break into the main team.

2017/18 stats
Total games played: 21
Assists: 2
Goals scored: 5

FORWARDS

Ahmed Musa (Leicester City/CSKA Moscow, Russia)

After failing to get a game for Leicester City in the first half of the season, Ahmed Musa is back in reckoning playing regularly for CSKA Moscow whom he joined on a six-month loan deal. A consistent run of games coupled with goals could earn him another World Cup appearance in Russia.

2017/18 stats
Total games played: 10
Assists: 3
Goals scored: 2

Kelechi Iheanacho (Leicester City, England)

Iheanacho is Nigeria’s most prolific player in the past one year, scoring four goals in seven games for the Super Eagles. His performance in Nigeria’s 4-2 wins over Argentina shows how dynamic the 21-year-old is and how well he has evolved.

2017/18 stats
Total games played: 22
Assists: 2
Goals scored: 6

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Moses Simon in action for the Super Eagles against Zambia in Uyo – Completesportsnigeria.com
Moses Simon (KAA Gent, Belgium)

Simon made a return from a knee ligament injury that kept him out of action for two months last Sunday in Gent’s 3-2 loss to KV Oostende. Simon, a tricky winger, was also instrumental in Nigeria 2018 World Cup qualification. He provides width and pace on the flanks for the team.

2017/18 stats
Total games played: 23
Assist: 2
Goals scored: 5

Victor Moses (Chelsea FC, England)

One of the biggest players in the team is Victor Moses. The Chelsea star is also a sure bet for the World Cup barring any serious injury.

2017/18 stats
Total games played: 27
Assists: 2
Goals scored: 3

Odion Ighalo (Changchun Yatai, China)

Expected to be Nigeria’s first choice striker to the 2018 World Cup in Russia, but Odion Ighalo needs to get to be consistent for his team Changchun Yatai this new season in the Chinese Super League to keep his place. He scored 15 goals in 27 league games for his club to emerge as the eight leading scorer in the CSL last season.

2017/18 stats
Total games played: 1
Assists: None
Goals scored: None

Alex Iwobi (Arsenal FC, England)

Iwobi has been decent for Arsenal this season despite being on a two-month goal drought. The 21-year-old has managed to feature for Arsenal this season despite the big signings made by Arsene Wenger during the transfer windows.

2017/18 stats
Total games played: 29
Assists: 5
Goals scored: 2



Junior Ajayi (Al Ahly, Egypt)

Junior Ajayi’s reputation has continued to soar in the Egyptian League with reigning champions Al Ahly. Currently in his second season with the club, Ajayi caught the eye of the Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr after staring for the Egyptian giants in the CAF Champions League and Egyptian League. He also made the Confederation of African Football’s best XI at the Aiteo CAF Awards in January.

2017/18 stats
Total games played: 26
Assists: 9
Goals scored: 8

Gabriel Okechukwu (Akwa United)

Okechukwu Gabriel is one of the surprise inclusions in the squad by Gernot Rohr. Gabriel starred for the Home Eagles at the West African Football Union championship in Ghana and the African Nations Championship in Morocco where he scored twice in both tournaments. The Akwa United striker must prove his class among the established stars to be considered for the final squad for the Mundial.

2017/18 stats
Total games played: 3
Assists: 2
Goals scored: Nil.


https://www.completesportsnigeria.com/theyre-faring-scorecards-28-super-eagles-stars-poland-serbia-friendlies/amp/

Mopolchi:
In Okochi,
Osuofia (Egwu): Deri nwamama O gi biara?
Deri: Bia Egwu, o mu ka I kporo nma?
Egwu: Kedu ka m ga-esi jidere nma?
Deri: Asikwam.

Lol, Osuofia bu mpama

Nigerian police didn't start being shamful today. Imagine they carried the idiot up and celebrated him for killing a fellow robber?

Anything affliated to Buhari annoys me like crazy

Loogan:
Ajayis callup was deserved! Nothing like formality. If gernot could give nwakeame a chance why not ajayi?
Kayode won the MVP in the Austrian league he was invited and given his chance. Nwakeame won MVP he was invited and given his chance, so why not ajayi?

Some people can be Funny with their opinion. Someone that has been doing well at his Club was called up, person just sit for him house talk say na for media.

Icon79:
Me neither. I haven't watched Ajayi played recently but he's been making waves online. But if he turns out to be as good as they say he is, then which striker does he displace?


O pari

He doesn't need/have to displace a striker. He will be the 3rd CF if he makes a strong impression. If he doesn't, good for his experience and the already complete team.

Joebie:
That’s a lie. U don’t get a shirt to Russia just because u changed allegiance..

You got it wrong, I meant the circumstance, drama that surrounded his invite and rejection. Nigeria was pratically dragging him with England. He would have walked right in into our final 23 man list even if he stays on bench.

Joebie:
That’s a lie. U don’t get a shirt to Russia just because u changed allegiance..

You got it wrong, I meant the circumstance that surrounded his invite and rejection. Nigeria was pratically dragging him with England. He would have walked right in into our final 23 man list even if he stays on bench.

tbaba1234:
We were about to give Tammy easy WC shirt sha... 'rolled out the red carpet' in his own words. Tammy has not scored in the league for months..

Nigeria really dodged a Bullet in Tammy Abraham. When I look back how the whole incident played out, I come to believe more that every disappointment is a blessing in disguise.

Imagine if wasn't arrogant and rude to Nigeria, he would have agreed with that red carpet mentality. Nigeria would have had no choice but to give him a shirt.

aadvark:
I PERSONALLY don't see Ajayi breaking into the world cup list no matter what he does at the friendlies . Trust me, Ighalo doesn't score often but he makes it easier for others. And u know the SE, anybody can score

That is not for you to decide.

aadvark:
I'm not in support of dropping any of the six midfielders that will be picked. Having five mid fielders is simply courting trouble

Let us see what will happen in the friendly matches,, that will be the decider.

Joebie:
Na Ayew brothers they bench Tammy. Still wishing him a happy experience with the 3 Lions in Russia.

After this experience with Tammy, I expect other Nigerian English boys to learn their final lessons.
Tammy of today cannot even play for Nigeria nor one Lion, how much more 3 Lions

aadvark:
The long awaited friendly list is out, Junior Ajayi of Egypt's Al Ahly gets invite, but what do we expect? What exactly does Ajayi bring to the Eagles front line?
His record in his club says its goals, goals and goals.

Ajayi has proven to be very prolific for his club this season, practically tearing through teams. His proficiency in front of goal will be of value to the Eagles as they hope for a strong outing at the world cup.

But as I type this, one question nags my mind. If he performs well in the friendlies, as I have a hunch he will, who will be dropped from the Eagles attack to accommodate him? The eagles attack is one position that is star studded, with names like Victor Moses, Alex Iwobi, Simon Moses, Kelechi Iheanacho, Ahmed Musa and Odion Ighalo. So who will take the fall?

It's easy to point to Odion Ighalo, whose goal return has not been very impressive for the Eagles. Ajayi on the other hand knows how to put the ball in the net. But for a second, let's put on our analytical glasses.

The eagles usually play a 4-3-3formation with one top striker who is expected to not just score goals but also offer good hold up play. This Odion Ighalo does excellently, as we saw in the double header with Cameroon in the WC qualifiers. He can also drift to either wing and take on a man successfully, offering the sort of service that Real Madrid's Benzema does to his team. So even tho he doesn't score much, he is some sort of foil for the team, as his service makes it easy for various players to pop up with the goals.

Now can Ajayi offer that apart from the goals? The truth is that, if he provides decent enough hold up play in addition to goals, then I will be very sorry for Ighalo.

But hey, the friendlies are here, the stage is set, and a good performance from the Egypt-based goal machine might just worsen Rohr's headache. I for my part shall be on hand to hand him some Emzor paracetamol, lol.

The fall will come from the Midfield if Junior Ajayi does something impressive that can't bé overlooked. The Midfield is currently filled with solid 6 players which can only bé reduced if Ajayi performs. Non of the forwards you mentioned will be dropped.

tbaba1234:
Rohr already knows like 18 players for sure.. Only few spots for grab.

Good experience for Stephen Eze, Junior Ajayi and Gabriel.. Do not expect any of the trio on the list.

I hope to see Agbo play for Nigeria, finally. Joel Obi is back

You can't rule Junior Ajayi out so quick, are you implying that if he scores a brace against poland you will still rule him out? .

Abusule007:
Rohr invites Mikel, Onazi, Moses, 25 others for Poland, Serbia friendlies



Super Eagles’ Technical Adviser, Gernot Rohr has listed captain Mikel John Obi, midfielder Ogenyi Onazi and playmaker Victor Moses in his 28 –man squad to battle Poland’s fellow Eagles and Serbia in pre-FIFA World Cup friendly matches this month.




Home –based goalkeeper Ikechukwu Ezenwa, who stood between the pipes for the very crucial last four World Cup qualifying games (home-and-away to Cameroon, home to Zambia and away to Algeria), leads the goalkeeping section and will be joined by new boy Francis Uzoho and Daniel Akpeyi.



Former junior international Kenneth Omeruo is back among the defenders, as Joel Obi among the midfielders, while Eagles’ B stalwarts, defender Stephen Eze and forward Gabriel Okechukwu, are also handed opportunities.



Russia –based Brian Idowu, who scored against Argentina on his debut in a friendly in Krasnodar in November last year, and Al Ahly of Egypt’s Junior Ajayi, who earned an Olympic bronze in Brazil in 2016, are also called.



Three –time African champions Nigeria will trade tackles with the Bialo-Czerwoni (White and Red) or Eagles, as the Senior National Team of Poland is known, at the 43,000 –capacity Stadium Wroclaw on Friday, 23rd March 2018.



Four days later, the Eagles will take to the pitch against the Senior National Team of Serbia at The Hive, London - home ground of Barnet FC and London Bees.



These are the first two in a list of six friendly encounters planned for the Super Eagles by the Nigeria Football Federation ahead of the 21st FIFA World Cup finals in the Russian Federation this summer.



THE FULL LIST



Goalkeepers: Francis Uzoho (Deportivo La Coruna, Spain); Ikechukwu Ezenwa (Enyimba FC); Daniel Akpeyi (Chippa United, South Africa)



Defenders: Abdullahi Shehu (Bursaspor FC, Turkey); Tyronne Ebuehi (Ado Den Haag, The Netherlands);Olaoluwa Aina (Hull City, England); Elderson Echiejile (Cercle Brugge KSV, Belgium); Brian Idowu (Amkar Perm, Russia); Chidozie Awaziem (Nantes FC, France); William Ekong (Bursaspor FC, Turkey); Leon Balogun (FSV Mainz 05, Germany); Kenneth Omeruo (Kasimpasa FC, Turkey); Stephen Eze (Lokomotiv Plovdiv, Bulgaria)



Midfielders: Mikel John Obi (Tianjin Teda, China); Ogenyi Onazi (Trabzonspor FC, Turkey); Wilfred Ndidi (Leicester City, England); Oghenekaro Etebo (Las Palmas, Spain); John Ogu (Hapoel Be’er Sheva, Israel); Uche Agbo (Standard Liege, Belgium); Joel Obi (Torino FC, Italy)



Forwards: Ahmed Musa (CSKA Moscow, Russia); Kelechi Iheanacho (Leicester City, England); Moses Simon (KAA Gent, Belgium); Victor Moses (Chelsea FC, England); Odion Ighalo (Changchun Yatai, China); Alex Iwobi (Arsenal FC, England); Junior Ajayi (Al Ahly, Egypt); Gabriel Okechukwu (Akwa United)

I got some serious high expectation on the players in bold, I will really get disappointed if they didn't play upto expectation.


I don't expect much from Uche Agbo, Ucle Ederson Echiejile, Akpeyi, Stephene Eze and Gabriel Ikechukwu.

The rest are already in Russia.

Which time dem go release the list? Me sef don dey get anxious

Where is my Lunch box? Do you want me to wear kitos or rubber sandal join? I can even join day care if you wish

nelszx:
Meaning he'll ask out of the friendlies to be with mother and child. A vacant position at the LB available to seal

Guy your mind Bad ooo, and you think he doesn't know this and won't act to it ?

gbosaa:
Balogun in my opinion is our best defender. He already has his name stamped on the new Eagle’s shirt except the unthinkable happens before the World Cup.

Best defender? I disagree. Ekong is more solid.I know Balogun is definitely going to the world cup , my point is that Omeruo spot is up for grab if anybody puts on an impressive game in the friendlies.

gbosaa:
I think Eze might displace somebody. He would be the Oboabona or Sunday Mbah in that team.
I think he would do well in the friendlies.

If he plays an impressive game, Omeruo should get worried for his position since Balogun seems to be un touchable

Ototo CR7

somehow:
I am just imagining what will happen if he ends up performing in all the friendlies he's allowed to play in just as Ebuehi performed in 45 mins. who will then be dropped for him? Ighalo or Simon Moses?

If that happens, some one will be dropped from the Midfield to make it 5 Midfielders.

MetalJigsaw:
Check this out guys

World Cup 2018 all match predictions, analyses and dates by Sportseon.

Nigeria tipped to beat Croatia and Iceland!



http://www.sportseon.com/football/fifa-world-cup-predictions-analysis/

They said we will loose to Argentina in the group stage, I disagree. They equally said we will not go beyond round of 16, again I disagree.

Someone who knows them should tell them that we have the most hungry/promising players ever in our national team. .

Tell them that our boys are hungry to make a name for themselves.

Tell them that our boys are hungry for a better better career in better clubs.

Tell them that we have the most underrated players.

Tell them that most of these boys are going to the world cup for the first and are ready to justify their inclusion.

Finally them that baba Ibeji and other experienced players may be playing their final World Cup and will not go home without doing something different.

Tell them that finals is the target, nothing less nothing more.

The girl's villiage people after Successfully disgracing her publicly