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robosky02 my man, no need to watch this match, we re going nowhere, the girls played very badly against japan and i dont see us making any headway in this match. canada might whoop us, i say 'might' because they lost 5-0 to spain in their opening game, meaning they and Nigeria are the weeping babies in the group

robosky02:
U-20 Women’s W/Cup: Dedevbo Tips Falconets To Bounce Back


Falconets Coach, Peter Dedevbo, is confident that his girls will bounce back from their shambolic 6-0 defeat to Japan, to pick maximum points from the remaining two matches in the ongoing FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup in Papua New Guinea, reports Completesportsnigeria.com.


The Delta Queens gaffer charges the players to put behind them the horrific display in their first game and focus on the challenge Canada and Spain will offer.

"We are down but not out, and this is the time for us to fight till the end of the competition. It would be fool–hardy for us to start feeling sorry for ourselves because it will affect our focus for the remaining games in the tournament," Dedevbo states.


"I must acknowledge the fact that the Japanese side was good, even though I didn't envisage the goal margin. The outcome means that we will return to the trenches and re-strategize."

Meanwhile, Falconets defender, Glory Ogbonna, is confident that the the team will fight on and revive their FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup trophy hopes, as well as redeem Nigeria's image in Papua New Guinea.

"Collectively, as a team, we have accepted the fact that we started badly against Japan, but it doesn't mean that we have given up because all hope is not lost," she says.

"I believe that the reason for Sunday's defeat was a clarion call for us as a team to wake up to the harsh realities on ground. If we had won or drawn that game, apparently, the whole team would feel that we have arrived.


"Canada is a must-win for us and it is not negotiable. We have learnt our lessons in a bitter and humiliating way. I want to promise all Nigerians that we must redeem our image and march on in this tournament.”

Nigeria will face Canada in their second Group B match on Wednesday at the Bava Park Stadium in Port Moresby. Both countries are at the bottom of the table with no point.

Read more at http://www.completesportsnigeria.com/u-20-womens-wcup-dedevbo-tips-falconets-bounce-back/#VoWpyB4ofZ0L50ML.99

bounce bck from where? to slap this coach dey hungry me

Mosthandsomeboy:
Because of 50 naira

this is why we dont grow as a nation. most people dont know their rights

Horo:
but the option to opt out is fully spell out

after they ve collected ur N50, its like u re sympathetic to mtn

thumbs up for him

optional1:
lol



coming thursday night you guys should come pick me at the airport... Hope you will be less busy sha?

Klexycole take note.

4 real? ok we will

goldfish80:
Auto correct screwed me. I meant to write Russia.

ok

terzurum5:
I saw something like TheGoodJoeli some pages back.
Abi I no de see well again
Cc:TheGoodJoe

no thanks to these anti-spam bots here, when they ban u for days ur brain go do automatic reset

TheSuperNerd:
Why Ighalo & Ideye Didn’t Play Against
Algeria – Gernot Rohr Explains

https://i1.wp.com/owngoalnigeria.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/image-51.jpg?fit=1280%2C1124

Coach of the Nigeria team Gernot Rohr has
revealed why regular forwards Odion Ighalo and
Brown Ideye didn’t play in yesterday’s World Cup 2018 qualifiers which Nigeria won 3-1 against Algeria.


Ighalo led the line in the manager’s first game in charge while Ideye did same in Ighalo’s absence against Zambia, but the duo were left on the bench as Rohr opt to play Kelechi Iheanacho upfront.



”We have to approach games with different
tactics and players. Iheanacho fits the way we
wanted to play against Algeria, same way Ighalo
and Ideye in our previous games” He told
Owngoalnigeria.com.

”You also know that at a point in time all we
needed to do was to manage the game as we not too comfortable at 2-1, with Algeria pushing to level and leaving space behind. Ahmed Musa was most needed at the time, and he proved us right judging by his performance.


”We had no need for either Ideye or Ighalo due
to how the game went, but they are key players
in the team. They are very talented and much
needed”.


Source: http://owngoalnigeria.com/2016/11/13/why-ighalo-ideye-didnt-play-against-algeria-gernot-rohr-explains/

that is a tactical coach talking, most of our coaches na kick and follow, they lack this aspect of the game. TACTICS.

goldfish80:
I think I should raise this point about FIFA and Caf goofing with the seedings of various teams km this world cup qualifiers across Europe and Africa.

First of all, Cape Verde were seeded in port 1 as a result of their fifa ranking which they ranked as first in Africa at the point of seeding.
Somehow Cape Verde gamed the system and somehow they found themselves in the lofty position as the first in Africa.
What Cape Verde have achieved over the past few year to warrant this seeding is what I don't understand.

As a result of this, more traditional African power houses found themselves in same group struggling to get the sole ticket.
One of Nigeria/Algeria will miss out on the world cup.
Either of Ghana/Egypt won't be in South Africa.

Two games down the road, these Cape verdians are rock bottom in their group with zero point.

In Europe, the story is the same with Wales and Romania seeded in Port 1.while traditional teams like France and Italy were in port 2

So many teams will miss this world cup, not because they aren't good enough but because the seedings by FIFA was crap and senseless.

explain that sentence pls. what would they go to do in south Africa?

klexycole:
Thanks buddy

u welcome

we are just pencils in the hands of the creator. May he find peace with God

shogz89:
a three point lead is nothing o bro,,, anybody can still win that group.

true

klexycole:
Wow! That's gonna be awesome. Would be expecting

Mikron no look here o

i just dey look una in 3D. optional1 abeg tell my friend when exactly u dey come make we send rolls royce phantom come pick u biko

safarigirl:
Is anyone as concerned for Ghana right now as I am?

Na so Ghana no go go World Cup? I know it's Racist Russia, but come on!

We need to keep our mandatory 3 spots in the World Cup, only Nigeria and Cote d'Ivoire are trying so far, if Ghana can't step up, Burkina Faso will have to edge out SA for that spot since Tunisia and Egypt are running their geoups.

West Africa must sha have our 3 World Cup reps

u think burkina faso can beat SA away? recall SA held them in burkina faso's home-ground, though the group is still open with SA and B.Faso leading the group with 4 points each, i still feel SA might win that group

egypt beating ghana 2-0 now

TheGoodJoe:
Mikel was not average. The team all had challenges. Not just Iheanacho or Iwobi. I pointed out to people where I watched the game that people are missing how good the Algerians are.

It was a tough contest and we came out on top. Like others, Mikel had tough times but grew into the game. Created some beautiful artwork with his combinative passes. Showed strenght and ball control while shielding the ball. He was no way near average.

mikel played above average ystdy, mikel is masterclass. pure and simple.

44" Egypt 1-0 Ghana

43" penalty to Egypt. mohammed sallah scores for egypt. ghana in trouble

DEATHMACHINE:
very safe

k. im watching the ghana vs egypt match now

Rossikk:
Exactly. I was going to ask where is Etebo on that list. He's probably the most talented and deadly out of all of them. He reminds me of Daniel "The Bull' Amokachi.

very deadly, strong and fast just like moses

mank1234:
Everyone is only worried about Algeria but Cameroon is the major threat. Until we ganner 3 or 4 points against them, I won't celebrate yet.

cameroun is no threat, they dont have bite upfront, we will defeat them home and away

i would love to see isaac success make it to the super eagles and be included in this list in the nearest future. and where is oghenekaro etebo in ur list?

EdifiedCEO:
Two decades ago Nigerian football achieved its most noteworthy success at international level by winning Olympic gold, with those who made it possible seen as the nation’s first golden generation.

A who’s who of Nigerian football, including the likes of Celestine Babayaro, Taribo West, Nwankwo Kanu, Jay-Jay Okocha, Daniel Amokachi and Sunday Oliseh were the now-legendary names gracing the pitch.

Just a few months ago the class of 2016 came very close to matching their predecessors. They may have ultimately won bronze and the Super Eagles will not be at the[b][s] upcoming African Cup of Nations – held in Morocco[/s] [/b]– but there is enough talents in their ranks to suggest a healthy future.

Here is a look at the west African country’s brightest talents.

1. Kenneth Omeruo
Position: Defender
Age: 23
Club: Alanyaspor
International caps: 33
International goals: 0


2. William Troost-Ekong
Position: Defender
Age: 23
Club: FK Haugesund
International caps: 8
International goals: 0


3. Ogenyi Onazi
Position: Midfielder
Age: 23
Club: Trabzonspor
International caps: 42
International goals: 1

4. Ahmed Musa
Position: Forward
Age: 24
Club: Leicester City
International caps: 60
International goals: 11

5. Alex Iwobi
Position: Forward
Age: 20
Club: Arsenal
International caps: 7
International goals: 1

6. Kelechi Iheanacho
Position: Forward
Age: 20
Club: Manchester City
International caps: 6
International goals: 4

7. Moses Simon
Position: Forward
Age: 21
Club: KAA Gent
International caps: 14
International goals: 3

http://www.newshelm.com/2016/11/the-7-world-talents-in-new-nigerian.html

cc lalasticlala

the upcoming nations cup will be hosted by gabon not morrocco

TheGoodJoe:

Ighalo. Please, do you know how many games Ighalo had before he lost his place? Was he not in camp before Rohr opted for Nacho?

well thats true too, but u and i knew iheanacho and iwobi didnt come to the party ystdy, when iwobi was substituted for musa we saw the renewed bite upfront, in my opinion musa should have been brought in in the early minutes of the 2nd half, i would ve loved to see ighalo replace nacho too.

DEATHMACHINE:
yep for now ,working there

hope u re safe there?

klexycole:
Oya... Let's go settle our matter

BascoVanVeli:
No pls don't get me wrong i'm all for us winning.

optional1:
I didn't watch the match but since is a win we want and we did got it I believe the match was great.

u missed, and yes the match was great

DEATHMACHINE:
yeah any body I see in Maiduguri with dstv shirt will do frog jump. iwobi needs to work on his physicality.as for kelechi SS role benefits him more.

true, iwobi was a bit off ystdy, and i believe ighalo would have done more in place of iheanacho, the coach knows best. btw, u reside in maiduguri?

the grand Transcorp Hilton Abuja

churchgate Abuja