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Agboola2much:

After Memories, this is the best song I love to have as my ringtone. So pleasing to hear. "I'm only one call away"

Sorry about the loss of your baby sis.only God can comfort you.

very Touching

one call away by charlie puth.


Just like the begining of the song...dude has nice vocals

https:///EyH03Ye6vQq8jN4fXiV7eH

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Cc komekn
Icons4
Curtsaxel7
Safarigirl
Danieldinho
TheSuperNerd
Et al

We are all here now as players are goin on strike to receive bonuses, and all of us ordinary citizens are joining them in the fight to get paid.

The Super Eagles are on $10k per win. Their two wins so far means they are already $20K to the good and counting.

The Super Falcons are in line to share a $300 000 pot by the time FIFA pays the participation fee in September. This is in addition to the $4k each they received from their lone win against Korea.

Not to mention the $10K bonuses they received during the AWCON.

I say all this because tomorrow something will happen and we will hear folks saying “after all the sacrifice we made for this country, now we have been abandoned.”

Sacrifice shege! We know those who sacrificed, and those days are so far back in our rear view we can’t even see them anymore.

These ones are doing a job and getting paid for it. Very handsomely, too. Their flight tickets get paid to come and play. They stay in luxury hotels funded by the taxpayer. Are driven around with security paid for by the tax payer. Get three square meals a day fit for royalty also on the taxpayer’s bill.

So please tell me again, which sacrifice?

How many ordinary folks are earning over N3.6m tax free? By the time the Super Eagles finish the Nations Cup, if they win it, imagine how much they would have made.

If they win the trophy, they will now receive additional gifts of money from government and different directions.

I am not saying they don’t deserve it. After all, basic economics teaches us that talent pays higher than even education. That is why musicians and sports stars earn more than regular Joe.

But we must stop this “sacrifice” narrative. It is just NOT TRUE!

There is no sacrifice here. Period

Collin udoh

Welcome development....how roads can now rest from heavy duty trucks.

the fixtures for the remaining matches (states)

Bauchi - Cross River
Borno - Akwa Ibom
Kano - Rivers
Katsina - Delta
Kebbi - Plateau
Lagos - Bayelsa
Sokoto - Imo
Ogun - Benue
Zamfara - Taraba

Waiting patiently for the next orubebe!

10 year challenge
Onazi vs Gotze

6. Pele's 3 world cup win

What's the capital of qatar?

So so tragic!

Certitude:

That picture should give an Idea of why only one is still ballin'

Certainly....you can tell looking at their faces

Chinedu obasi...john obi mikel....Ezekiel bala in their early dayz....how time flies

Colin udoh- The fickle nature of Nigeria football fans. You’re like kids, always looking to discard the old toy once a shiny new one pops into view.
And always so comically predictable.
Each time the cadet teams (U17, U20) Do well at the world stage, the immediate refrain is, yup, you guessed it “keep them together”. As if it’s possible for a national federation to keep and maintain players like a clubside.

When national team players have a bad day at work (like Onazi Ogenyi Eddy and Joel Obi at Wembley), they are instantly declared “finished” and a posse of new names trotted out in their stead as the savior.

The same Onazi that was once hailed by these same folks as the savior. Yes, I remember when NIGERIA failed to qualify for the 2012 Nations Cup, these people savaged the entire team, and the coach for not calling up Onazi, stopping just short of saying he could not only qualify for the Nations Cup all by himself, but could possibly win the whole damn thing too, then bring the trophy home by walking on water!

Today, the same Player has become their villain of the piece. Joel was hailed as the next best thing since sliced bread. There were even whispers of how he could bench everyone in that midfield, including Mikel kpakpa. Today, he should not go to the World Cup.

Now there’s a shiny new toy to sink those grubby fingers into. His name? Kelechi Nwakali.

Just like Onazi in 2011, Nwakali has barely two seasons of senior club football under his belt, but after watching him in one excellent game, against an arguably jaded team, folks want him to take over the world.

Deja vu anyone?

All of a sudden Gernot Rohr, who has watched the player over and over again, has tapes of him, and even invited him to come play the game where our Royal Ficklenesses saw him, does not know enough to leave the Player out of a WC squad he thinks neither Nwakali is ready for.

But all of our Royal Ficklenesses, majority of whom have never been 100 feet of the Nwakalis, feel they know more and better than a man who put them in that spotlight in the first place!

Yes, Onazi had a bad game. Yes, Joel had a bad game. And yes, both deserved to be subbed and need to work extra hard to prove themselves again.

But that knee-jerk reaction of throwing them under the bus, is just not the right way to go. Not any more.

Nigerian football fans must learn to be wiser and think a little deeper than just skin deep.

Players will have bad games. Including the shiny new Nwakalis. Feel free to criticize them. On the basis of that bad performance and let them know they have to improve. But don’t be too quick to cast players away.

We must learn to get behind the players when they fall down and support them to get back up.

They will give you more and lay down more in good times when they see you have their backs in bad times.



O pari

Luckyroro:
You could see clearly that this is the kind of 'Coach-agent' list Amokachi earlier talked about. What was a player like Odunlami doing on that list? At the time, Nigerians were complaining about Agbim's gross incompetency but No! Keshi will still invite him for reasons best known to him. 2014 isn't so much a long time but how many of those players still play active football now? Uche Nwofor just returned to Npfl at his young age. He made the list without a club. Trust me that list raised eyebrows because it was fraught with the Nigerian 'man know man' policy. Kudos must once again be given to Rohr. Good evening erudite analysts.

Honestly the list was very biased.... What are names like uchebo(flavour)....Gabriel Reuben.... Nwofor uche...doing on this list.
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.only babatunde Micheal brought some spark to the team as a new player.....
Kudos should be given to gernot rohr for not allowing the NFF to dictate for him!

Quick flash back at the final 23 man list to the last World Cup in Brazil.

Full Squad
Goalkeepers: Vincent Enyeama, Austin Ejide, Chigozie Agbim

Defenders: Joseph Yobo, Elderson Echiejile, Juwon Oshaniwa, Godfrey Oboabona, Azubuike Egwuekwe, Kenneth Omeruo, Efe Ambrose, Kunle Odunlami

Midfielders: John Mikel Obi, Ogenyi Onazi, Ramon Azeez, Michael Uchebo, Reuben Gabriel

Strikers: Osaze Odemwingie, Ahmed Musa, Shola Ameobi, Emmanuel Emenike, Babatunde Michael, Victor Moses, Uche Nwofor

elyte89:





Boss,his experience counts,if it doesn't, he won't make d list at first instance judging from his exploit dis season,wc has been poor

Where's Juwon oshaniwa on this list

What about Japanese yokostuna....shawn Michael

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He would have killed off some of our counter attack had he played in the Argentina match. He should grow up abeg. I used to defend him but let him think more of the team. [/quote....
More of the reasons Stephen keshi dropped him from the starting eleven at the 2014WC

Mujtahida:

Make I save the first one for meme. I go like use am on top forgiveness head

Hehehee... Lol....no qualms

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I hope Ajayi junior will get some minutes in the Serbia game.

Mujtahida:

Make I save the first one for meme. I go like use am on top forgiveness head

Hehehee... Lol....no qualms

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I hope Ajayi junior will get some minutes in the Serbia game

Grass to Grace pictures of Ajayi junior...... Hard work pays!

Shocker!.... AIT showing the match!

OFFICIAL: The NFF have announced World Cup plans for the Super Eagles of Nigeria. They will play friendly matches;

vs. Poland on Mar 23 in Poland
vs. Serbia on Mar 27 in London
vs. DR Congo on May 25 in Nigeria
vs. England on June 2 in England
vs. Czech on June 6 in Austria
What's your take?

#OpTiMisTsport

The significance of our History, How the Alafin of Oyo and MKO Abiola overcome through the help of Chief Afe Babalola.

The Aare Ona Kakanfo!
The Untold Story of How MKO Abiola Was Nearly Prevented From Becoming the Generalissimo

Where were you in 1987? That was the year Oba Yesufu Oloyede Asanike, Olubadan of Ibadan made history. Olubadan installed Moshood Kashimawo Olawale Abiola as the Bashorun of Ibadan. It was a prestigious title befitting of a distinguished personality in the mould of MKO Abiola.

That was the title of the legendary Bashorun Oluyole who was the paramount chief of Ibadan in 1850. It was also the title of Bashorun Ogunmola who reigned between 1865 and 1867. It was therefore historic that exactly 120 years after the death of Ogunmola, MKO Abiola became the fourth person to be conferred with the prestigious title.

It was indeed a befitting honour for someone who had amassed chieftaincy titles from almost every town in Nigeria. As of the time of his installation in 1987, MKO Abiola was reputed to have over 150 chieftaincy titles. He was the Bobajiro of Ode-Remo. He was the Bada Musulumi of Gbagura Egba.

As he drove out of the palace of Oba Asanike that fateful day with his son by his side, MKO must have thought that he had reached the peak of traditional chieftaincy in Nigeria.

He was just settling down in his Ikeja home when he was informed that he had a call. Who was on the line? He asked before collecting the phone. It was the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi III.

MKO snatched the phone. “Iku Baba Yeye, Igbakeji Orisa! Kabiyesi!” The newly installed Bashorun paid his homage to the foremost traditional ruler. Alaafin must be calling to congratulate me, MKO thought. Kabiyesi was however not calling to congratulate the business magnate.

“We have decided that you are to be conferred with the title of Aare Ona Kakanfo!” Kabiyesi informed him.

The phone nearly dropped from the hand of Bashorun. Aare Ona Kakanfo! The Generalissimo of Yoruba race! The Field Marshall for all descendants of Oduduwa! The portfolio held by Afonja, the founder of Ilorin! The title of Aare Obadoke Latosa of Ibadan – the scourge of Efunsetan Aniwura! The position held by the last premier of Western Region, Ladoke Akintola of Ogbomoso!

For a single person to be Bashorun and Aare was unheard of. It was the ultimate! Traditionally, Bashorun is the Prime Minister. Aare is the Field Marshall. When Bashorun Gaa moved against Alaafin Abiodun around 1770, it was Oyalabi from Ajase (now Republic of Benin), the Aare Ona Kakanfo that came to the powerful monarch’s rescue. Now, Abiola was going to be both the Prime Minister and the Field Marshall!

Alaafin had spoken. MKO Abiola had no choice. The news spread like wildfire. Congratulatory messages poured in from all over the globe. Aare Ona Kakanfo was not just another title. It was the title. It was the father of all traditional titles. Father ke? No, it was the Grandfather of All Titles. If it were to be a national honour, it would be the equivalent of the Grand Commander of the Federal Republic!

Everybody in and outside Yorubaland was ecstatic at the choice of Abiola as the 14th Aare Ona Kakanfo. Well, almost everybody.

It happened that the Ashipa of Oyo, Chief Amuda Olorunosebi was not pleased with the choice of Bashorun MKO Abiola as the Aare. Ashipa was one of the prominent chiefs of Alaafin. He objected to the choice of the flamboyant publisher, an Egba man, as Aare Ona Kakanfo. He went to Kabiyesi to protest. Iku Baba Yeye was adamant that MKO was eminently qualified to be the Aare Ona Kakanfo.

The Ashipa went back to his quarters at Isale Oyo. As MKO Abiola and the Alaafin were preparing for the installation of Bashorun, Chief Amuda was consulting with his lawyers. This was however unknown to the Alaafin. It was assumed that the Ashipa had been convinced to support Abiola’s candidacy.

Abiola was no ordinary person by any standard. He was larger than life. He was flamboyance personified. He was determined to make the chieftaincy installation as grand as possible. He invited all his contacts from all over the world. All the military governors were invited. A special invitation was delivered to the President, Ibrahim Babangida, who was a close friend of the Bashorun. African Heads of States cleared their schedules in order to honour MKO. Nigerian Embassies were issuing visas on daily basis. It was going to be a grand occasion.

Then the unthinkable happened! It started as a rumour. It was days to the installation.

‘Eti Oba nile, eti Oba l’oko, eniyan lo n je be.’ The ear of a king is everywhere. Iku Baba Yeye was in his palace when he heard from the grapevine that a case had been filed to stop the occasion! “Ewo! Sango o ni je! Abiodun o ni je! Aole o ni je!” Kabiyesi went on to invoke the names of his predecessors on the royal throne of Alaafin!

It was around noon when the phone rang in Ibadan. It was from the Palace, Oyo Alaafin. Chief Afe Babalola, the famous legal practitioner, picked the phone. After exchange of homage and royal blessings, Alaafin informed Afiwajoye of Ado Ekiti that Ashipa had filed a suit against the installation of MKO Abiola. Not only that, a motion ex parte for interim injunction had also been filed. It was apparent that Ashipa was not ready to gamble with his chance.

Though Kabiyesi did not say it, Chief Afe knew the urgency involved. Installation was on Saturday. The call came in on Tuesday.

Less than thirty minutes after the call, Chief Afe was almost at Oyo. The legendary lawyer covered the 57 kilometres between Oyo and Ibadan as if he was on a chariot. He proceeded to court where he met the court registrar. Of course, the registrar knew Chief Babalola. It is doubtful if there is anyone in the Judiciary who does not know the Mayegun of Modakeke. Mayegun paid the requisite fees and conducted a search of the court’s file. It was there! Alaafin’s information was correct!

Iduro ko si, ìbèreè ko si fun eni ti o gbe odó mi. A person who swallows a pestle can neither stand nor sit comfortably. Installation was on Saturday. The search was conducted on Tuesday! The motion ex parte was to be heard the following day, Wednesday.

Time was of the essence! Chief Afe turned his car around, off to Emmanuel Chambers, Ibadan. Before the car reached Fiditi, he had mentally finished composing the processes. He was nodding as the cases and other relevant authorities began to surface in his mind.

By the time he reached his office, the mental process was complete. In a minute the Counter-Affidavit was ready. There was no need for a Written Address. Professor Yemi Osinbajo was then a Special Assistant to the Attorney General of the Federation. It would be years later before he introduced Written Address as the Lagos State Attorney General. The counter-affidavit was filed and served on counsel to the Ashipa.

On Wednesday, the court was full. Chief M. L. Lagunju, Ashipa’s counsel was in court. He adjusted his wig and checked his books. He smiled. It was a Motion Exparte. It won’t be contested. He checked his time. Then there was some commotion at the entrance of the court.

Chief Lagunju blinked! He blinked again! Walking in majestically was the Afiwajoye of Ado-Ekiti, the Balogun of Mobaland, the Mayegun of Modakeke, Chief Afe Babalola in flesh! He was followed by a host of other lawyers, each armed with bags of legal authorities enough to open a law library. Chief Lagunju didn’t know when he said: “The game is up!”

On the dot of 9 O’clock, the Court began sitting. The trial judge was a royalty himself. Justice Aderemi’s father was the late Ooni of Ife, Oba Sir Tadenikawo Adesoji Aderemi, the first Governor of Western Region. The case was called.

The plaintiff’s counsel sought to move his application. The learned counsel informed the court that it was an ex parte application and therefore the other party had no right of audience.

His Lordship turned to Chief Afe Babalola. The court was as silent as a ghost town. Young lawyers craned their necks to hear what the Legend was going to say. They have been taught in law school that Ex Parte Motion was for only one party. Some of them must have been wondering what magic the Mayegun of Modakeke was going to perform.

Chief Afe Babalola brought out the White Book. Oh! Sorry, you don’t know the White Book? The White Book is an important book for lawyers. It contains the sources of law relating to the practice and procedures of the High Court. Ask your lawyer friend to show you a copy. He won’t charge you, unless you open it.

The Legal Colossus was on his feet. He was vibrating like a trumpet, but his voice was as soft as velvet. He began to reel out authorities after authorities to the effect that a defendant who became aware, anyhow, that a party had gone to court and was about to obtain an order ex-parte that would affect him, had a right to appear in court and to insist on being heard.

His Lordship – a brilliant Judge from the Source of Yoruba Race – was nodding as he scribbled down the authorities being cited by the Legendary Advocate. His Lordship was not the only one writing. Most lawyers in court were writing furiously. One old man turned to his friend and whispered: “I don’t mind selling my house, Mufu, my son must become a lawyer like this man. Look at the way he is speaking English as if he is chanting oriki Sango!”

“There is merit in the case of the Defendants. I agree with Chief Afe Babalola, the Defendants deserve to be given the right to be heard. Case is hereby adjourned to tomorrow for arguments on the Motion on Notice.” His Lordship rose.

It is doubtful if the parties involved in the case slept that night. Whilst the lawyers checked and re-checked the authorities, the litigants were in anxiety mode. Chief MKO Abiola’s invited guests had started arriving from their various bases. Musicians engaged for entertainment had begun to set up their instruments in Oyo and Ikeja. Caterers had booked all the cows in Ilorin, Oyo and Ibadan. Local drummers had cancelled all engagements. The royal poet, Lanrewaju Adepoju had finished composing his masterpiece. All roads led to Oyo Alaafin.

If the court was filled to the brim on Wednesday, it was spilling over on Thursday. Litigants, journalists, lawyers, in fact everybody was in court that day. Chief Lagunju stood up. The learned counsel knew what was at stake. He argued his application expertly. He guessed the likely issues that Chief Afe would raise. He addressed each comprehensively. It was advocacy at its best.

Then the Balogun of Mobaland stood up. Like a surgeon, Chief Afe surgically cut through the issues deftly. He was not going to take any prisoner. After cutting through the issues, the authorities followed. From Halsbury’s Law of England to Commonwealth Law Reports, from decisions of House of Lords to decisions of Court of Appeal, from WACA to White Book, and then finally to the Supreme Court. The authorities were flowing like water from Asejire Dam. There was no stopping the deluge.

“In the light of the copious authorities cited by the learned counsel for the plaintiff and the defendants, the Court will be adjourning to……” There was pin-drop silence in Court. The installation was only two days away. “…Friday” Ha! Palpable relief went through the court.

On Friday, Chief Afe Babalola’s phone began to ring from dawn. “Chief, E ma lo gba ruling yin l’Oyo loni o. Please send your junior o.” Clients, friends and well wishers who witnessed or heard of the tension soaked session in court on Thursday were justifiably apprehensive. But Chief Afe was not the Balogun of Mobaland for nothing. A General must not be afraid of the warfront. Off to Oyo.

Chief Afe had hardly left Ibadan when he started seeing policemen at strategic junctions on the road to Oyo. As they approached Fiditi, the number of policemen increased. By the time they got to Jobele, it was as if the Police College had moved its campus there. In the forest, on top of trees, in the bushes, and on top of buildings, the police were everywhere.

The Courtroom itself was no exception. More than fifty police officers joined lawyers and litigants in the courtroom. If you were not wearing a wig and you were not a party to the case, you would have to stay outside.

Court!

Justice Aderemi went straight to the business of the day. “RULING” His Lordship began. Time stood still as His Lordship went on to review the facts of the application and the authorities cited by the counsel for the parties. “In the final analysis…” Counsel and cops in the court became tense. “This application fails and is hereby dismissed.”

As if by telepathy, the crowd outside heard the ruling immediately! Shouts of joy erupted. Drummers who must have been hiding theirgangan drums under their agbada sprang out.Sekere came out. Agogo was not to be left behind. Chief Afe Babalola was pulled out of his car, The Balogun was placed squarely on the roof of the car. Women danced, men jumped. I’m not sure but one of the songs on that day must have been “Ajekun Iya ni o je”. I have to confirm this from Chief. May God preserve his life.

Alaafin was waiting in the Palace with his Council Members. For a moment, the Sango of our time, Iku Baba Yeye was close to tears. It was an emotional moment. MKO Abiola was called. The Bashorun shouted: “Allahu Akbar! Alhamdulillah.”

On Saturday, January 14, 1988, Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi III installed Bashorun Moshood Kashimawo Abiola as the 14th Aare Ona Kakanfo. The famous Yoruba Poet, Lanrewaju Moshood Adepoju was then called to the podium. In his deep and flawless Yoruba, Adepoju movingly rendered traditional poetry tracing the history of the title and the qualities of the new Aare Ona Kakanfo.

Abiola smiled.

It was indeed a glorious day for the husband of Simbiat Atinuke.

In recognition of his service to the Crown and the Law, Alaafin later conferred Chief Afe Babalola with the prestigious title of Aare Bamofin of Oyo Empire.

I eat out a lot (yes, I like food. Sue me!).

One of my favourite pastimes when I’m out in public, whether it’s a restaurant or an event, where food is served, is observing how people eat.

What I’ve found is that on average (please note the ‘average’) Nigerians and Chinese folks rank, in my estimation, as the two worst types of eaters.

Nigerians eat like they’re fighting with the food. They scoop/roll big chunks of food, open mouths wide, cock their heads to one side at a diagonal (usually left) angle and dunk it in. Then immediately continue talking, as the food (horror of horrors), disperses everywhere like mosquito spray.

I’m not even going to talk about how we tear into meat. . .

As for Chinese, they usually all but bury their heads into the plate, then scoop the rice with those chopsticks at a speed that would put Usain Bolt to shame.

Then the chewing. The noisy, chumpy chewing. Oh dear me!

Nothing worse - or more off-putting - than watching a beautiful/handsome, well-dressed, cultured-looking person eating in public like cavemen.

So here are a few pointers to table etiquette:

1. If the meat is too tough for your cutlery, leave it alone. Don’t go tearing at it with your teeth. No be rubber band! And you’re not a tiger.

2. Speaking of cutlery. The fork goes on the left hand, the knife on the right. When in doubt, leave the knife alone and just stick to the fork.

3. Don’t lick your lips. There’s a reason they put napkins on the table. Yes, that’s what it’s for. Pick it up, dab at your lips. Ladies, you know how you dab at sweat to avoid ruining your make-up? Yes, just like that.

4. And while we are on the subject of napkins. They’re also there to help you get bones and other unwanted stuff out of your mouth. Try not to use your fingers to pick things out of your mouth. Or bend your head and drop it. And definitely: DON’T SPIT THINGS OUT ONTO YOUR PLATE. OR ANYWHERE ELSE.

5. Take small bites or portions. So you can chew or swallow with dignity. Not contorting your mouth in all manner of grotesque ways.

6. Don’t talk while you eat. Especially when there are people around the table with you. Nobody wants to see pieces from your mouth flying into their own food (urrrgghh). If you absolutely must talk, place one palm an inch or two in front of your mouth.

7. Sip your drink. Don’t guzzle it

8. If you have to dip into the same sauce as everyone else, don’t make more than one trip. Dunk your bread, or chips, or anything else JUST ONCE.
NOBODY wants to see you take a bite out of your bread, or chips and then make a return trip to the shared sauce.

9. When picking your teeth after meals, please please please, place one hand over your mouth.
And, do I really have to say this, use a toothpick or floss, NOT your fingers.

10. Finally, if you’re at the table with a person or persons, LEAVE YOUR PHONE THE HECK ALONE!
Put it in your pocket, your bag, on silent, or just turned upside down. That one hour of mealtime without the most intrusive device ever invented will not kill you!
I plead guilty to this one, but I’m trying. I’ve tried it a few times, usually at dinner with the family where we have a ban on ALL devices. It works, trust me. And we are still alive to tell the tale.

So that’s it. A little table etiquette. Which are you guilty of?

A R C H I T E C T U R E


Architecture is the imaginative blend of art and science in the designation of buildings.

Henry onyekuru

Five youngsters that could break into Nigeria’s World Cup squad

With the Super Eagles of Nigeria qualifying for the World Cup with a game to spare, Coach Gernot Rohr will now set his sights on the players that will make his 23-man squad for the soccer fiesta of next summer.

Over the years, experienced players have usually formed the crop of the team going into a major tournament like the World Cup, but with Rohr’s team having an average age of just over 24 years since he took charge, some young Nigerian players making waves for their club sides all around the world will be hoping the German tactician maintains that trend and put them on the flight to Russia.

Here are five youngsters that can break their way into the Super Eagles World Cup squad.

1. HENRY ONYEKURU

If there is one striker who has met all the criteria Gernot Rohr gave to be invited into the national team, it is Onyekuru. The youngster is banging in the goals in one of the top leagues in Europe, playing consistently every week in both the domestic league and Champion’s League, and more importantly, he’s a classy player.

However, all his exploits have just seen Rohr extend an invite to him twice (including the double header against Algeria and Argentina). His only appearance for the team has come in a friendly game against Togo, which was played in Corsica.


Henry Onyekuru scored 22 goals for KAS Eupen last season the Belgian league.
Onyekuru, who learnt his trade from the famed Aspire Academy in Qatar, has been firing on all cylinders in the Belgian division, having made his breakthrough with KAS Eupen last season where he plundered 22 goals to finish as the joint top scorer. Now with reigning champions Anderlecht on loan from Everton, the 20-year old has already registered seven goals in 14 appearances already this term.

One of the major attributes of Onyekuru as a forward player, is his flexibility. His repertoire of skills include him being able to play as a supporting striker or as a winger, which can definitely provide competition for the likes of Victor Moses and Alex Iwobi who currently occupy the wide areas in the team. These skill-sets are great attributes for the team, which Rohr cannot neglect going into the mundial.

2. VICTOR OSIMHEN

When Victor Osimhen burst into the footballing scene with his heroics at the U-17 World Cup in 2015 by scoring 10 goals in 7 appearances, the then 16-year old was mooted to be the heir apparent to Rashidi Yekini’s throne as the top goal scorer in the Super Eagles history.

Osimhen, who later joined up with German Bundesliga outfit VfL Wolfsburg, has made just four appearances for the team since making his debut in May of this year. That notwithstanding, the 18-year old has been able to make two appearances in the Super Eagles, which speaks volumes of the attributes the Ultimate Academy graduate brings to the table.


Victor Osimehn scored 10 goals at the Under 17 world cup in 2015.
Standing at 6ft 1in, the 18-year old will definitely provide options aerially for the team going forward, compared to the rather diminutive duo of Kelechi Iheanacho and Odion Ighalo whom Gernot Rohr has used as his front men in recent matches. His hold-up play is magnificent, and his link-up play while playing up front is second to none.

These qualities of his are worth looking at, especially if Rohr is looking for a Plan B to break down opponents if the sleek passing style of the team doesn’t yield results in the course of a game.

3. FRANCIS UZOHO

Francis Uzoho is the rave of the moment when it comes to Nigerian goalkeepers plying their trade outside the shores of the country. The youngster’s performance hasn’t gone unnoticed as Gernot Rohr just included him in the 24-man squad to play Algeria in dead rubber World Cup qualification match, and the friendly against Argentina in Krasnodar.

When Deportivo La Coruna’s coach Pepe Mel decided to throw him in the match against Elbar in the Spanish laliga which he displayed excellent between the sticks. He ensured a clean sheet in a game that ended goalless.