₦airaland Forum

Subzero47:
Balogun has not ever even played a match since his return to fitness

TheSuperNerd:
Ehizibue missing is quite a surprise. But you can factor in the comeback of Ebuehi (placed on standby), the invitation of Zaidu alongside Collins, Aina and refusal to drop any of the previous regular names on our list and maybe the fact Rohr didn't want to make the list 27. Wanted to keep the Defenders at 8.


As for the German-Nigerian CBs, their FIFA clearance/switch process obviously hasn't been finalised. Perhaps by the November games, one or two could be ready. Time will tell.

Kog45:
Kelly my man, a fit Balogun would start ahead of Semi and Uduokhai and proper tournament don't rule out Omeruo.Awaziem truly average defender but proved me wronged with his performance in the last Afcon.

...but funny enough I don't rate Ekong.

Apart from Jordan,i don't see Kevin, Uduokhai getting it easy with our present defenders

TheSuperNerd:
@bolded... Spoken like a true Elder that observes keenly. Omeruo has been quite reliable in tournaments. Was good at the WC and was awesome at Afcon 2019.

'Not saying Omeruo is guaranteed a spot every now and then but he is a solid defender in the GWG and one of our battle hardened lieutenants who proved to be our best CB even at our last major tournament being the Afcon. But the rise of Semi Ajayi has seen competition really thicken and now the rise of the "German-Nigerian lads" will make it even thicker.

I understand Omeruo is in the next list.


As for you not rating Ekong, well... Every man has his taste. But Ekong is a deserved starter in our team now.

And you are right... Among the lads coming in, Jordan will likely be a starter alongside Ekong. But the likes of Uduokhai and Akpoguma will do some serious battle with Omeruo and Awaziem for the backup spots. Even Leon Balogun is not left out for now even though his days are now numbered in the team.
Also not forgetting that Tosin Adarabioyo could be added with time.

Makes the battle even more interesting.

M7even:
Person say e get injury and now you don reveal him pic for training wetin he go take come talk next week. Reason am na

ChrisKels:
Nothing to celebrate here, he isn't an improvement on what we have already. Of all the German boys, only Torunarigha and maybe Uduokhai are worth celebrating because they really are gonna improve our team

elyte89:
But it might take him "600years" b4 he can b considered a place in d national team with dis move

nelszx:
Not the player we need
He's not better than what we have
A Felix or Jordan would have excited me more

MetalJigsaw:
I think he's right bro. Onazi was superb in his early years.

TheGoodJoe:
Fact is that Ndidi will cost a fortune. He is one of the best players in the EPL. So a transfer will be difficult. I only see Ndidi moving to one of the biggest teams in the game. Leicester City owner is hard boiled on the negotiating table. That was why Pep left Maguire.

12large1:
As good as ndidi is now, was he better than onazi (Anc 2013) or even (WC 2014)? Very debatable. Its either that Ndidi is only highly regarded by Nigerians or Big clubs are reluctant on signing him due to his "limited abilities". It makes no sense why he is Highly regarded by Nigerians and cannot transfer to a bigger club after 3 seasons of Top Notch performance for his country

seankafor:
which knock wey no even dey on official injury list.

I think he might have fallen out with the hierarchy at the club.

Danielnino00:
Egypt are currently not as good as they are before...and their over reliance on Salah isn't helping them at all..that's why I feel they aren't much of a threat at the moment..I may be wrong..
@ bolded, I disagree o... Egypt have produced some quality ballers .. forget say most of Dem didn't play in Europe...
Egyptian clubs can give many clubs in Europe top leagues a run for their money!

Danielnino00:
I will really love us to meet Cameroon in the final .. the odds are in our favour...
We are on a roll against them!
We beat them in a friendly,at the WCQ,AFCON,our girls beat them in their home ground to win the AWCON..we also thrash them in basketball ..

Danielnino00:
Egypt? Nope!
With or without Salah,they are beatable..

Algeria don't have too many top players but they are very organised,that makes them deadly! ..
Senegal are also another elite team with a lot of top players...na badluck Dy follow them around...

And you are right, we need to sort out our set piece issue...

I also feel it's time Rohr made a decision on his choice in midfield.. We can't continue with Ndidi-Etebo midfield pairing...it doesn't always work!
And Iwobi needs serious competition...

We need the midfield to be more creative!!

In all sincerity,we have what it takes to win the next AFCON! .. If Rohr can't deliver it, I'm afraid that would be the end for him...

Danielnino00:
It shouldn't always be the super eagles.. What about the super falcons? What about the cadet teams??

TheSuperNerd:
Gaming: EA Sports football

Some FIFA 21 cards already revealed... Focus on pace.


Chidera Ejuke is the fastest Nigerian player rated by EA Sports FIFA so far on his base card. He also makes the top 20 fastest in the game alongside other Africans like Ismaila Sarr (Senegal/Watford) and Kreppin Diatta (Senegal/Club Brugge). The fastest were named as Adama Traore, Alphonso Davies and Kylian Mbappe all on 96 pace.

Moses Simon's card is not yet released.

Below is also Saka's FIFA 21 base card.

tbaba1234:
Jordan will be a steal.. Automatic starter.

Subzero047:
Transfermrkt rating of the German defenders

Jordan Torunarigha 23 years, 13 million
Felix Uduokhai 23 years, 10 million
Kevin Akpogunma 25 years, 4.8 million

TheSuperNerd:
Villarreal 0-1 Huesca

A brilliantly worked goal.

A team that recently came from the "Low-quality Spanish Segunda" is balling real good. Komekn has to apologize for the Segunda slander.

Subzero047:
Emery playing a 4-4-2

Danielnino00:
I'm so glad we played Leeds early..

It's now left for the rest of the big 6 to deal with them..

But man, what a team!
They even beat us to ball possession

Biesla! Respect!!!

komekn:
He is not good enough and they would not waist money on a liability.

jihday:
I believe these clubs are genuinly not interested, the rumors could be the work of his agent or jobless journalist

hatakekakashi:
Osimhen still in Lille, Balogun in Brighton. It's old

BascoVanVeli:
Isaac Success 73 same as Mikel and Iheanacho