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Flamingos vs Samoa

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ueAeIvX6sQ

Is Nguemo of Cameroonian ancestry?? Never heard a Nigerian bear that name. Good player tho. The new Goalkeeper looks good too. Why coach Bankole benched them vs Canada befuddles me. I hope they improve in the next match.

Predator87:
Is Nguemo of Cameroonian ancestry?? Never heard a Nigerian bear that name. Good player tho. The new Goalkeeper looks good too. Why coach Bankole benched them vs Canada befuddles me. I hope they improve in the next match.

Nguemo Termulun.
Termulun is a Tiv, Benue State name. But yes Nguemo could be of Camerounian origin. Mixed parentage I guess.

ekehopp2:
Nguemo Termulun.
Termulun is a Tiv, Benue State name. But yes Nguemo could be of Camerounian origin. Mixed parentage I guess.

I also wondered if she is of Camerounian origin going by that first name- Nguemo.

I must say, that girl is very good.

She reminds me of Francesca Ordega. In her physical stature and style of play.

Incidentally both are Tiv, from Benue State.

I hope she gets enough exposure to get into a good team in Europe.

I also hope Francesca can mentor her.
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Nigeria's traditional playing style involves pacy wingers - Tijani Babangida, Pius Ikedia Moses Simon etc.

On the Women's side, we've had Francisca and Patience Avre, among others.

The less emphasis on such strikers is what makes our pattern of play very drab these days.

BascoVanVeli:
Deborah Abiodun vs Benin

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_4aQ1XObeBY

Deborah is a gem!

A delight to watch.

Very hard working, skillful and intelligent.

Little wonder they call her Kante!

She gave 2 sublime assists in this match.

Her waltz at the 58th minute of the match (6:10 in this video) and sublime pass to Esther would have been one for the archives if not for the offside.

We sometimes underate how successful our youth system has been in identifying and giving the platform for young talents.

Whenever I think about the number of our former underage players now doing well in the Super Eagles and Falcons, I am so pleased.

Consider the list - Francesca Ordega, Assisat Oshoala, Osinachi Ohale, Chiamaka, Rasheedat, Ijamilusi, Chinwendu Ihezuo, Tosin Demehin, Deborah Abiodun, Miracle Usani, etc.

On the male side, Osimhen, Chukwueze, Ndidi, Omeruo, Iheanacho. Kanu Nwaknwo, Okocha, Etc

All these went through the youth ranks.

In some cases, our youth teams they played for did not even do well at the FIFA U17 or U20 world cups, yet they were able to pivot to Europe and establish themselves.

It's why I am happy that Benjamin Frederick was called up to the Eagles despite his U20 team not doing well.

The blend of these home-grown former underage players and the foreign born (Troost, Lookman Ashleigh, Alozie, Esther Okoronkwo, etc) is what makes us a potent force.

We need to balance that mix optimally to attain our true potential while maintaining a healthy pipeline of talents that would do us proud.

Yes, our U20 lost to eventual finalists, Argentina, at the last FIFA U20 tournament. The next thing for us to do is identify the outstanding players in that squad and help them to good leagues and introduce them into the Super Eagles.

Same for our U17 boys who missed the ticket for the next world cup.

johnie:
Deborah is a gem!

A delight to watch.

Very hard working, skillful and intelligent.

She gave 2 sublime assists in this match.

Her waltz at the 58th minute of the match (6:10 in this video) and sublime pass to Esther would have been one for the archives if not for the offside.

We sometimes underate how successful our youth system has been in identifying and giving the platform for young talents.

Whenever I think about the number of our former underage players now doing well in the Suoer Eagles and Falcons, I am so pleased.

Consider the list - Francesca Ordega, Assisat Oshoala, Osinachi Ohale Chiamaka, Rasheedat, Ijamilusi, Chinwendu Ihezuo, Tosin Demehin, Deborah Abiodun, Miracle Usani, etc.

On the male side, Osihmen, Chukwueze Ndidi, Omeruo, Iheanacho. Kanu Nwaknwo, Okocha, Etc

All these went through the youth ranks.

In some cases, our youth teams they played for did not even do well at the FIFA U17 or U20 world cups, yet they were able to pivot to Europe and establish themselves.

It's why I am happy that Benjamin Frederick was called up to the Eagles despite his U20 team nor doing well.

The blend of these home-grown former underage players and the foreign born (Troost, Lookman Ashleigh, Alozie, Esther Okoronkwo, etc) is what makes us a potent force.

We need to balance that mix optimally to attain our true potential while maintaining a healthy pipeline of talents that would do us proud.

Yes, our U20 lost to eventual finalists, Argentina, at the last Fifa U20 tournament. The next thing for us to do is identify the outstanding players on that squad and help them to good leagues and introduce them fo the Super Eagles.

Actually it was the 2023 set Benjamin Frederick played with, and that set did relatively well, getting to the quarterfinals. He wasn't with this current set that lost 4-0 to Argentina in Chile. His set beat Argentina 2-0 in 2023.

The promising players from this new U20 set (in my opinion) are Sani Suleiman, Israel Ayuma, Amos Ochoche and Tahir Maigana. There may be others I'm forgetting tho.

QueenJazz:
Actually it was the 2023 set Benjamin Frederick played with. He wasn't with this current set that lost 4-0 to Argentina in Chile. His set beat Argentina 2-0 in 2023.

The promising players from this new U20 set (in my opinion) are Sani Suleiman, Israel Ayuma and Tahir Maigana. There may be others I'm forgetting tho.

Yes. He belonged to the 2023 set.

I agree with your choice of players.

Daniel Bameyi is also a good player and leader.

Harcourt, the keeper can be shaky at times but is promising.

I this current U17 girls team, Nguemo, Oduntan and Queen Joseph already stand out for me.

I expected more from Shakirat Moshood, the captain. I don't know if it is the position she is being played in or the weight of the captain's arm band but she hasn't been her usual self.

I have had concerns with our goalkeeping department- male and female- over the years.

After Enyeanma, we've not had another steady safe pair of hands.

Who are we grooming to take over from Chiamaka in years to come? By now we should have an idea.

This department is one that is unforgiving of mistakes

Think about Agbonivbare, Uzoho and others.

One mistake and the fans don't want to hear your name again.

Went to look at this photograph again.

Only three players in the starting line up against Benin did not go through the ranks - Alozie, Okoronkwo and Plumptre.

That points to something positive about our youth football system.

Meanwhile, we know how much value those three who didnt go through the youth system add to the team.

I believe only Assisat and Ohale are left from their set.

We have capable alternatives for Assisat.

We should get some for Ohale.

She has done very well for Nigeria!

johnie:
Went to look at this photograph again.

Only three players in the starting line up against Benin did not go through the ranks - Alozie, Okoronkwo and Plumptre.

That points to something positive about our youth football system.

Meanwhile, we know how much value those three who didnt go through the youth system add to the team.

I believe only Assisat and Ohale are left from their set.

We have capable alternatives for Assisat.

We should get some for Ohale.

She has done very well for Nigeria!

Yeah I observed that in the Falcons. it's hard to break into if you didn't already go through U17 and U20. In fact I dare say 80% of Nigerian female players abroad have been capped at age grade level.

But for the male team (Super Eagles) whatever your path to a top team was, as soon as you start making waves you'll get a call up.

johnie:
Deborah is a gem!

A delight to watch.

Very hard working, skillful and intelligent.

Little wonder they call her Kante!

She gave 2 sublime assists in this match.

Her waltz at the 58th minute of the match (6:10 in this video) and sublime pass to Esther would have been one for the archives if not for the offside.

We sometimes underate how successful our youth system has been in identifying and giving the platform for young talents.

Whenever I think about the number of our former underage players now doing well in the Super Eagles and Falcons, I am so pleased.

Consider the list - Francesca Ordega, Assisat Oshoala, Osinachi Ohale, Chiamaka, Rasheedat, Ijamilusi, Chinwendu Ihezuo, Tosin Demehin, Deborah Abiodun, Miracle Usani, etc.

On the male side, Osimhen, Chukwueze, Ndidi, Omeruo, Iheanacho. Kanu Nwaknwo, Okocha, Etc

All these went through the youth ranks.

In some cases, our youth teams they played for did not even do well at the FIFA U17 or U20 world cups, yet they were able to pivot to Europe and establish themselves.

It's why I am happy that Benjamin Frederick was called up to the Eagles despite his U20 team not doing well.

The blend of these home-grown former underage players and the foreign born (Troost, Lookman Ashleigh, Alozie, Esther Okoronkwo, etc) is what makes us a potent force.

We need to balance that mix optimally to attain our true potential while maintaining a healthy pipeline of talents that would do us proud.

Yes, our U20 lost to eventual finalists, Argentina, at the last FIFA U20 tournament. The next thing for us to do is identify the outstanding players on that squad and help them to good leagues and introduce them to the Super Eagles.

Same for our U17 boys who missed the ticket for the next world cup.

Okocha shouldn't be in this list

judatech:
Okocha shouldn't be in this list

Why?

naptu2:
Why?

He didn't pass through the Youth System in Nigeria

judatech:
He didn't pass through the Youth System in Nigeria

Wrong.

Journalists had raised the issue of a young Nigerian that had been performing wonders in Germany. I read all those articles back then. The aim of the articles was to put pressure on Westerhof to invite him to the Super Eagles.

Westerhof said that he had to prove himself in the junior teams first, before he would consider him.

Okocha was sent to the U-20s.

I remember Mauritius '93 (African Youth Championship). I remember thinking that we had a great team.

James Peters had coached many teams, but that was the first time that I could properly analyse him. He did poorly. We had a great team but a poor coach.

We lost to Ghana and Cameroon. I think Okocha scored a freekick goal against Mauritius (our only victory).

That was how Okocha got into the Super Eagles.

That was in January 1993.

BascoVanVeli:
Flamingos vs Samoa

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ueAeIvX6sQ

I hope the girls are improving & learning from their mistakes
Next round is bye bye for any sloppy team

I just came across this comment on YouTube.

https://youtube.com/shorts/fzCUvfGHTU0?si=kn_s2ebdCQaBtGL0

I've also wondered why Rasheedat now plays as a midfielder in the Falcons.

She used to be our pacy right winger right from the U-17s.

This is the same way Shakirat Moshood is now being played as a midfielder.

Does it have anything to do with them now being captains of their teams?

johnie:
I also wondered if she is of Camerounian origin going by that first name- Nguemo.

I must say, that girl is very good.

She reminds me of Francesca Ordega. In her physical stature and style of play.

Incidentally both are Tiv, from Benue State.

I hope she gets enough exposure to get into a good team in Europe.

I also hope Francesca can mentor her.
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Nigeria's traditional playing style involves pacy wingers - Tijani Babangida, Pius Ikedia Moses Simon etc.

On the Women's side, we've had Francisca and Patience Avre, among others.

The less emphasis on such strikers is what makes our pattern of play very drab these days.

How will you mention SuperFalcons wingers and not mention their no.1 Stella Mbachu? Then the likes of Esther Sunday, Oghonna Chukwudi and Chichi Igbo.?

Deltamani:
How will you mention SuperFalcons wingers and not mention their no.1 Stella Mbachu? Then the likes of Esther Sunday, Oghonna Chukwudi and Chichi Igbo.?

I only mentioned two Falcons players.

Stella was outstanding

Even the commentator acknowledged her here


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qd307h7z9Ts?si=xeAsQDrj6OCmIPRs

I don't know if you ever watched Patience though.

Also add Rita Nwadike and Vera Okolo to the Falcons list

Add Finidi George to the Eagles list.

BascoVanVeli:
Flamingos vs Samoa

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ueAeIvX6sQ

If this Echefu girl was this good as a keeper, why then using that Boniface girl as No 1?
Bankole Chaiiii.....

Predator87:
Is Nguemo of Cameroonian ancestry?? Never heard a Nigerian bear that name. Good player tho. The new Goalkeeper looks good too. Why coach Bankole benched them vs Canada befuddles me. I hope they improve in the next match.

That Nguemo girl and Oduntan girl are both ballers.

johnie:
I only mentioned two Falcons players.

Stella was outstanding

Even the commentator acknowledged her here


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qd307h7z9Ts?si=xeAsQDrj6OCmIPRs

I don't know if you ever watched Patience though.

Also add Rita Nwadike and Vera Okolo to the Falcons list

Add Finidi George to the Eagles list.

Stella wasn’t just outstanding, she remains Nigeria's best Winger till date, Vera Okolo was another superb Player on the flanks as well maybe next to Stella on the rankings…

Michelle Alozie Nominated For FIFPRO World 11
https://www.nairaland.com/8548671/michelle-alozie-nominated-fifpro-world

naptu2:
Michelle Alozie Nominated For FIFPRO World 11
https://www.nairaland.com/8548671/michelle-alozie-nominated-fifpro-world

I have one thing to say, why can’t Michelle stick to the right back or Wing back position at Club level as well? Because she’s well recognized as a Defender not even as a forward..!

You have played as a Defender at the highest level (World Cup, Olympics and WAFCON) what more does she want to prove as a forward? Madam should just settle in there as a Defender..

Deltamani:
I have one thing to say, why can’t Michelle stick to the right back or Wing back position at Club level as well? Because she’s well recognized as a Defender not even as a forward..!

You have played as a Defender at the highest level (World Cup, Olympics and WAFCON) what more does she want to prove as a forward? Madam should just settle in there as a Defender..

I'm guessing you've not seen her play for Houston Dash lately because that's exactly the role she plays for them now. She's settled into her fullback role and her destination has even changed at club level from forward to defence. Attached is a picture from the club's website showing this.

Alozie has featured at RB in recent Houstan Dash games naa.

Deltamani:
I have one thing to say, why can’t Michelle stick to the right back or Wing back position at Club level as well? Because she’s well recognized as a Defender not even as a forward..!

You have played as a Defender at the highest level (World Cup, Olympics and WAFCON) what more does she want to prove as a forward? Madam should just settle in there as a Defender..

Exactly.

lovewins:
I'm guessing you've not seen her play for Houston Dash lately because that's exactly the role she plays for them now. She's settled into her fullback role and her destination has even changed at club level from forward to defence. Attached is a picture from the club's website showing this.

Meanwhile this is good. Wont win the grand slot ofcos but being nominated is already a win.

naptu2:
Michelle Alozie Nominated For FIFPRO World 11
https://www.nairaland.com/8548671/michelle-alozie-nominated-fifpro-world

lovewins:
I'm guessing you've not seen her play for Houston Dash lately because that's exactly the role she plays for them now. She's settled into her fullback role and her destination has even changed at club level from forward to defence. Attached is a picture from the club's website showing this.

Was speaking from the onset of the World Cup in 2023 and Olympics in 2024 …

Esther Okoronkwo leading the super falcons frontline gives me confidence. She's a very domineering player and very creative with her set pieces.

I would have loved her to be crown African best but that Barbara Banda will just nick it from outside view.

Deltamani:
Report from glasshouse says Madugu have been given a two year contract..


They should have told him to pick 18 foreign based players at least then 5 of their whosoever Homebased they want considering he will always do as they say..

Circling back on this. A post by Colin Udoh today suggests this isn't the case, at least not at the moment. Madugu is still coaching with Super Falcons without a contract.

johnie:
Went to look at this photograph again.

Only three players in the starting line up against Benin did not go through the ranks - Alozie, Okoronkwo and Plumptre.

That points to something positive about our youth football system.

Meanwhile, we know how much value those three who didnt go through the youth system add to the team.

I believe only Assisat and Ohale are left from their set.

We have capable alternatives for Assisat.

We should get some for Ohale.

She has done very well for Nigeria!

Went back to check Nigeria's 2010 and 2014 U-20 Women's World Cup squad lists again.

Osinachi Ohale was actually in the 2010 squad!
No other player from that squad is still playing for Nigeria now.

The other person from that era in the present Falcons is Francisca Ordega who played at the 2010 FIFA U17 World Cup.

They've been playing for Nigeria for 15 years - Give both of them their flowers!

That should say something to those who accuse Nigeria of age cheating.

Asisat, Halimatu Ayinde, Uchenna Kalu and Chinwendu Ihezuo were all in the 2014 World Cup squad and currently in the Falcons team.

These two Nigerian teams (2010 and 2014) got to the finals on the U20 tournaments.
The 2012 Nigerian team got to the semis and came third.

The best any other African teams has done in the tournament is Cameroun's Round of 16 finish in 2024.
Nigeria lost to eventual finalists (Japan) in the Round of 16 at that tournament in 2024.

Ghana has been to the tournament 7 times but have never gone beyond the first round.
Nigeria has gone 11 times and has won silver twice and bronze once

Interestingly, we had a US-born player in the 2014 squad - Courtney Dike.

Alozie reminds me so much of her.

Courtney scored the fastest goal in the history of the tournament, just 14 seconds into Nigeria's match against Korea Republic:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z5duLMqezeI&list=PLCGIzmTE4d0h8fo86d0ijUdkcS-r_5KPD&index=5

Pic 1-3 - Courtney Dike
Pic 4 - Michelle Alozie

lovewins:
Circling back on this. A post by Colin Udoh today suggests this isn't the case, at least not at the moment. Madugu is still coaching with Super Falcons without a contract.

The info from our WhatsApp group here was that they gave him a 2 years contract…

I will check again and post it here.

No be 2 this match suppose start