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Kog45:
Yes it would be difficult to convince many that James Obiorah was better.He was a proper well groomed midfielder who sabi the game wella,go and watch Nigeria vs Jamaica friendly prior to France 98 then you would understand me better.

James Obiorah belonged to the class of our youth faces of Nigeria football of Kanu,Oruma,Iheanacho,Success,Nwakali, Osimehn......he was invited very late to Japan 93 squad,and coaches realized that better for him to be made captain of 95 set and it came to pass.

What affected his senior appearances for eagles was due to an incident involving him and coach Bitrus Bewarang,no sane coach will bench Obiorah for Obodo...it was an Olympic qualifying match,and we are almost out with 10 minutes to go, pressures from the bench forced Bitrus to introduced him, immediately he entered the game changed and he won a free kick with 5 minutes left,he took the free kick curled it in and national stadium went wild...after the goal he put a finger on his head telling Bitrus that you don't know what you are doing,after that match unofficially he never get call up again till Nigeria vs Jamaica friendly prior to France 98, sincerely he nearly dropped Oruma but big boys in the team said NO........2002 world cup he voiced out through media that why are they denying him eagles invitations cuz he was doing well,he got his invitation after few days,just a day training with eagles,and friendly match which he scored,Oruma was dropped for him.

Obiorah was a player Nigeria missed due to politicking,the guy na real baller,ask Real Madrid fans about James.

Thanks for this. I still believe Okocha's dominant and exceptional performances for the Super Eagles left little opportunity for others (playing the same position) to shine. Oruma once complained about this. James Obiorah, for example, earned only 3 caps for the Super Eagles.

Kog45:
Sir,even as at 1998 World cup, Obiorah supposed made the team but guess what?James dey play ball,after Jayjay na Obiorah if you know you know

I will burst this thread how foreign coaches engaged in deals with agents regarding our players with facts and people who always brings unsubstantiated claims about local coaches would be surprised

I would still rate both Chris Obodo and Oruma ahead of Obiorah when it comes to who ranks next to Okocha.

TheSuperNerd:
Young Talents Alert: Ladi Gabriel, 16 - centerback

BLFA CB who was crowned MVP of the recently concluded 2026 Gothia Cup B17


According to Eyeball Football...

A standout campaign! Nigerian centre-back Labi Gabriel was named the Most Valuable Player of the 2026 Gothia Cup after an outstanding tournament with Beyond Limits FA. 🇳🇬

Strong in duels and composed in possession, the 16-year-old stands out with his defensive awareness, ability to read the game and calmness on the ball. His positioning and decision-making allow him to break up attacks while helping his team build from the back. 🛡️

On Eyeball, he averages 1.17 successful tackles, 7.02 recoveries and 20.07 forward passes per 90 minutes, highlighting his composure in possession and defensive reliability. 📊

A standout campaign! Nigerian centre-back Labi Gabriel was named the Most Valuable Player of the 2026 Gothia Cup after an outstanding tournament with Beyond Limits FA. 🇳🇬

Strong in duels and composed in possession, the 16-year-old stands out with his defensive awareness, ability… pic.twitter.com/CnXqXDe1a0

— Eyeball Football (Soccer) (@Eyeballfootball) July 22, 2026

He will definitely be a good addition to the Golden Eaglets.

SmartPolician:
This is really commendable, but I am just wondering where the first lady got all this money she's throwing around from. How much is budgeted for office and how come they don't defend their budget in parliament?

Tony Elumelu Foundation partnered with her Renewed Hope Initiative, likewise Dangote

Streetinvestor2:
Be here and be writing rubbish. When senator Shehu sani is already crying and begging. When u use cheap data to be searching the net and claiming a case that is possible older than u does not exist
Why is the drug baron spending so much for the files not to be released to the public by hiring lawyers and paying heavily in dollars

Where did Shehu Sani's post the appeal? Nothing of such on his Facebook and X accounts

BATified2023:
how is seyi makinde checkmating tinubu?

Who is seyi makinde VP self?

Where is his campaign office in Oyo

The running mate is Bauchi Governor's Aide...lol..a whole Seyi...
The name is Ibrahim Adamu Bala

Government didn't say anything different from what the teacher said. The terrorist family members were arrested and they were used as bargain for the rescue operation. Release the children, then I will free your family members. Simple..
Why did the terrorist got scared to disclose that they had killed another teacher early June? Because they were afraid Government may retaliate with their family members..

It is calculated politics. A few months ago, Makinde was acting 'king kong' of Oyo politics, and people were hailing him. Not long after, Tinubu approved infrastructure projects worth over 1.13 trillion naira for road construction across Oyo State. Now, table has turned, Oyo people are telling Makinde Omititun 3.0 is a scam, and merely proxy rule. Lol

Streetinvestor2:
Don't worry Anambra people will now vote the drug baron because APGA party said so.Anambra of most igbo billionaire is not like any SW states so hungry that anyone can make them vote drug baron they rejected in 2023.
Even Soludo can not tell his son to support the drug baron and he will agree to do that.
Go to main market and mention the drug baron name and see if they won't stone u
Have u wondered why obi cabana no dey do city movements campaign again and have deleted all to do with it on his page..
Soludo won again not because of apga party but because Anambra people still saw him as the best candidate. We don't see your drug baron in SE as any option. If obi decides not to contest today. We will gladly vote Atiku instead

APC will not win any SE state in 2027, but it is likely to improve on its 2023 performance. The party received 99,445 votes in the 2025 Anambra election.

Bluntguy:
It's good. Very good. It will be the turn of Tinubu and Wike and others tomorrow to surrender properties to the government tomorrow.

Tinubu was rich before he became president. Malami was a nobody before he became Attorney General of the Federation, yet he suddenly amassed enormous assets. He gave himself away.

Good move.

etebefia:
As good as saying that Nigeria will not qualify from the group.

Emilokan factor is destroying our football.

I am not giving up. Ghana hosted the tournament last year and we were in the same group, yet, they couldn't defeat us.

WAFU B: Flying Eagles placed in Group B alongside Ghana, Burkina Faso and Togo.

Nice move.

https://www.transferfeed.com/transfers/tolu-arokodare-wolverhampton-wanderers-fiorentina/43434720

soetanoreoluwa:
Argentina will win 2026 WC

Not a fan, but I will celebrate as long as England does not win the World Cup.

elyte89:
If dis transfer happens,I fear for dt new kid ,he might be forced to play right back ,Dts if Aina or bewene guy is unfit

No body will want to touch the pairing of a Bassey/ nwaiwu if Dey are both playing 90 minutes together in their club .

That is if he pairs Bassey at Fulham first. I pray they both get to play together at Fulham.

APC would never want Obi dead because a vote for Obi is a vote for APC.

Most current Eagles won’t play 2030 World Cup – Simon

"Sorry to say, about 90 or 95 per cent of the players in the current team, they’re watching. I don’t think they will play the next World Cup because the young players are coming up. Eric Chelle is building a new team, a strong team for the nation, which is really good for everyone.

“So possibly, in 2030, most of us will be supporters, supporting the mission.”

Despite accepting that he may never realise his World Cup dream as a player, Simon remains optimistic that the next generation will carry Nigeria’s hopes.
Simon 31, captain Wilfred Ndidi (29), Alex Iwobi (30) and Victor Osimhen (27), will also be in their 30s by 2030.


https://punchng.com/most-current-eagles-wont-play-2030-world-cup-simon/

UncleHaba22:
Since she already won the afcon
It's better she switch to Malawi to enjoy national team football game time

But then things might still change

Ordega
Assisat will be going off soon

She will drop the OON honour...lol

Sudanese giants Al Ahli Madani have confirmed the appointment of Ex Flying Eagles coach, Aliyu Zubairu as their new head coach on a two-year contract running until 2028.


https://bsnsports.com.ng/post/Ex-Flying-Eagles-Tactician-Appointed-As-Sudanese-Club-Head-Coach

UncleHaba22:
Abeg what is Fransisca Ordega still doing in the Falcon squad in 2026

I am now believing she's been favoured

allegedly She had only 1 goal and 2assist in Saudi for the whole of last season

A Nigerian league player would've been better

For over 4-5 years now Ordega has been bellow par for the super falcons

Abi Big God dey glass House??

I don't know why the coach ain't giving Chioma Okafor any playing time. Even though she won the WAFCON with the team last year, she is still eligible to play for Malawi.

Nigeria U17 1-1 China U17


http://www.china.org.cn/china/Off_the_Wire/2026-07/11/content_118594694.shtml

chrisooblog:
@Supernerd and PDPGuy look out for this exceptional teenager Miracle Ezechukwu.

Heard she has a PB of 11.15 in the 100m incredible for her age.

Potential to be our next track queen.

Great that she's also going to the Commonwealth Games.

She and Chigozie Rosemary Nwankwo are doing well. They are both still in secondary school.

Osariemen12:
But the video proves everything Obi said right. The was another vehicle packed without anyone disturbing the driver. Is Obi less a Nigerian?

Thank you for the video. At least, we have seen that Obi's claim was right after all.

You even said nobody disturbed the drivers of other vehicles parked..read Keyamo's statement very well. Obi's car got clamped because nobody was in the car. The rule says no car should be left unattended. Other cars not clamped may have their drivers around unlike Obi whose driver left the car.

MemphitzDgreat1:
In November 2020, a US citizen was kidnapped IN NIGERIA but was rescued WITHIN 96 HOURS by the US government. Trump was the president and despite the achievement, Americans still slammed him for rejoicing over something they believed should never have happened in the first instance. That's the American mentality that does not settle for less and it explains why they are a leading country in many ways. In Nigeria, it took Tinubu who earns billions of naira as president, over 55 days to rescue Nigerian children and adults kidnapped WITHIN NIGERIA and their supporters say we must rejoice and celebrate the president and the army for doing a "world class job'. That's another kind of mentality which explains why Nigeria is not progressing very well as a nation. But when you talk amd ask questions, these APC data boys will say "you are bitter".

South West region of Nigeria are truly masters in hypocrisy and double standards!

Tueh!🤢🤮

At least they were rescued after 55 days, while most Chibok girls have remained missing since 2014.

Akor to Venezia, confirmed.

Papi85:
https://x.com/fabrizioromano/status/2075616973292007867?s=46

Lesley to Galatasaray almost done

To replace Mario Lemina who left Galatasaray already..

Blueelf:
I was kinda hoping for an osimhen move away from galatasaray

The fact that they could not reach an agreement with Icardi and allowed him to leave on a free transfer suggests that Osimhen may likely not be sold. It will not be easy for them to lose both Osimhen and Icardi at the same time.

Borrow2222:
Thank God.

But nobody was rescued, Just say they were released

Kindly tell us how much ransom was paid.

When hostages are rescued, either the kidnappers are arrested or neutralized.

"Oyo abduction: Eight kidnappers arrested, others killed. Says Onanuga "

https://punchng.com/oyo-abduction-eight-kidnappers-arrested-others-killed-says-onanuga/

Blueelf:
When e reach Naija players transfer rumours, it's always the "European clubs monitoring the situation"

I don't know if these clubs are boased or our guys have bad agents

Which players are we expecting to make a big move this summer apart from Bassey? We had many players transferred during the January winter transfer window.

Broos Quits As South Africa Head Coach


https://www.completesports.com/broos-quits-as-south-africa-head-coach/

happney65:
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He didn't have any of them in 2023 and he beat the APC handsdown for his reelection and he will do the same again in 2027

In 2023, at least he had Oriyomi Hamzat, Surri, Auxiliary and his boys, Bisi Ilaka, Fayose, King Ladoja's wife, and Hosea Agboola on his side. Even some APC members in Oyo supported him at the expense of their own candidate, Teslim Folarin. None of them is with him anymore.
Even his APM candidate is an Ajimobi boy. Oriyomi on the ballot will make the election so easy for APC