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minfelix:
omo Chelle really tried abeg🤦🏽‍♀️, i feel for that man
14 out of 18 points, his only disappointing match was home draw VS Zimbabwe

Sincerely Chelle really tried and am impressed with his technical performance during Afcon,better than Peseiro Afcon

TheSuperNerd:
FIFA World Series. A Fifa organised international friendly tournament that brings nations from all confederations to play each other. Held only in March and first edition was in 2024.

Naija no dey ofcos. Perhaps not invited.

Ooh. That's cool 😎

They know say if we go there we go win am. Na why them no invite us.

TheSuperNerd:
Emmanuel Oluwasegun Opeyemi Fernandez.

Any links to the late billionaire, Deinde?

I can't wait for the world cup to just come and go.

elyte89:
Na lie jare…it’s so obvious it is a fake news ..Hakimi said nothing of such, by now u shld be able to easily detect a fake news na 🙄🙄

haa ok ooo, i think say na legit news oo🤣

Calvin Bassey has withdrawn from the Nigeria national football team squad for the upcoming friendlies against Iran and Jordan due to a back injury.

Wishing you a speedy recovery, CB 💚.

Papi85:
Calvin Bassey has withdrawn from the Nigeria national football team squad for the upcoming friendlies against Iran and Jordan due to a back injury.

Wishing you a speedy recovery, CB 💚.

Make dem call Nwaiwu to replace am now, e possible say e fit even use bicycle reach camp sef

Papi85:
Calvin Bassey has withdrawn from the Nigeria national football team squad for the upcoming friendlies against Iran and Jordan due to a back injury.

Wishing you a speedy recovery, CB 💚.

Bassey Calvin Chinedu the warrior don try this season

Our game against Iran on Friday is 2pm Nigerian time
Our game against Jordan is 6pm Nigerian time on Tuesday March 31st

BankyGee:
Ooh. That's cool 😎

They know say if we go there we go win am. Na why them no invite us.

Sharp

WC Update

A seagull that collapsed in a lower division Turkish football match was immediately given CPR by the players and was even checked by nearby medical staff. A freaking animal.

Meanwhile in the NPFL, a collapsed player could not even get simple life saving measures. No CPR. Just splashes of water to the face.

This life mehn.

elyte89:
If Morocco had been the one to file this kind of petition, FIFA would have had no choice but to properly open and address the case. The unity within 🇲🇦 is undeniable ;look at the recent trophy decision. There’s been no public backlash from their journalists or citizens questioning its legitimacy. They stand together and defend their interests collectively.

In contrast, when it comes to Nigeria’s case against DR Congo, we see the opposite. Some of our own sports journalists and citizens were quick to criticize the NFF, accusing them of trying to reach the World Cup through the “backdoor.” This lack of unity weakens our position. A divided front makes it easier for external bodies to dismiss us without serious consideration.

From the outset, FIFA didn’t take Nigeria’s petition seriously, and our internal divisions only reinforced that. If we had collectively amplified our voices media, stakeholders, and citizens alike demanding a timely and fair review, FIFA would have been compelled to properly treat the case. Even if the outcome didn’t favor us, at least we would have had sufficient time to escalate the matter to CAS and pursue justice.

At this point, it wouldn’t be surprising if Jamaica is already preparing a similar petition should the need arise. FIFA’s response to Nigeria suggests there was merit in the case, and others may now look to take advantage of that precedent.

baba 3 GBOSA for you.

elyte89:
If Morocco had been the one to file this kind of petition, FIFA would have had no choice but to properly open and address the case. The unity within 🇲🇦 is undeniable ;look at the recent trophy decision. There’s been no public backlash from their journalists or citizens questioning its legitimacy. They stand together and defend their interests collectively.

In contrast, when it comes to Nigeria’s case against DR Congo, we see the opposite. Some of our own sports journalists and citizens were quick to criticize the NFF, accusing them of trying to reach the World Cup through the “backdoor.” This lack of unity weakens our position. A divided front makes it easier for external bodies to dismiss us without serious consideration.

From the outset, FIFA didn’t take Nigeria’s petition seriously, and our internal divisions only reinforced that. If we had collectively amplified our voices media, stakeholders, and citizens alike demanding a timely and fair review, FIFA would have been compelled to properly treat the case. Even if the outcome didn’t favor us, at least we would have had sufficient time to escalate the matter to CAS and pursue justice.

At this point, it wouldn’t be surprising if Jamaica is already preparing a similar petition should the need arise. FIFA’s response to Nigeria suggests there was merit in the case, and others may now look to take advantage of that precedent.

Do you think many people want to see Nigerian progress football-wise? But for some, there will be nothing to criticise again when the team does well. I know some people who said that if Nigeria qualifies for the World Cup, it will make the NFF not sit up or improve, so they would rather see the team fail. That's how stupid they think, as they can only justify their destructive criticism when the team fails, see the Afcon, until after the game against Morocco, that's how some folks started calling the names of some players for not winning the Afcon. Yes, many are happy when we do well, but since 2013, when we won the AFCON, and I heard and saw many saying we were just lucky to dismiss all the efforts of the coach and players, that's when I knew many actually don't like to see the Eagles excel; it's what it is. We just like to nag, complain, and attack people, whether they are right or wrong. All those who accused Nigeria of trying to use the back door have been struggling to know where to stand on the CAF ruling in favour of Morocco And true, our sports journalists and bloggers in cahoots with our ex players are the greatest headache of our football, the NFF just panders to their whims!

Throwback to Osimhen's Hattrick against Libya U23

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1jpTfZSTu8A

elyte89:
If Morocco had been the one to file this kind of petition, FIFA would have had no choice but to properly open and address the case. The unity within 🇲🇦 is undeniable ;look at the recent trophy decision. There’s been no public backlash from their journalists or citizens questioning its legitimacy. They stand together and defend their interests collectively.

In contrast, when it comes to Nigeria’s case against DR Congo, we see the opposite. Some of our own sports journalists and citizens were quick to criticize the NFF, accusing them of trying to reach the World Cup through the “backdoor.” This lack of unity weakens our position. A divided front makes it easier for external bodies to dismiss us without serious consideration.

From the outset, FIFA didn’t take Nigeria’s petition seriously, and our internal divisions only reinforced that. If we had collectively amplified our voices media, stakeholders, and citizens alike demanding a timely and fair review, FIFA would have been compelled to properly treat the case. Even if the outcome didn’t favor us, at least we would have had sufficient time to escalate the matter to CAS and pursue justice.

At this point, it wouldn’t be surprising if Jamaica is already preparing a similar petition should the need arise. FIFA’s response to Nigeria suggests there was merit in the case, and others may now look to take advantage of that precedent.

Jamaica won't win anything. To me, the only place Congo erred was naming players who weren't cleared. How they knew they would be cleared before the tournament, no one knows. Now that is hindsight and Jamaica cannot reference that.

Kog45:
Sincerely Chelle really tried and am impressed with his technical performance during Afcon,better than Peseiro Afcon

the man over try

I think David Okereke also scored in this game. This was a stacked U23 lineup. Overkill!!!


Modified after rewatching: Omo, the K.Nwakali-Osimhen synergy ehn. Too bad we never saw it at the senior level. They cooked across 3 levels (U17, U20 and U23).

BascoVanVeli:
Throwback to Osimhen's Hattrick against Libya U23

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1jpTfZSTu8A

elyte89:
No be Una fault na FIFA NO RATE US, even from the response Dey didn’t open or treat the case

All d excuse of not filing the petition properly and filing outside 24hrs rule are just flimsy excuses to knock out the petition.This shld have been communicated to nff within 2 to 3weeks the petition was first filed,it shldnt take three months plus b4 FIFA shld notice all dis …them no just rate us , or shld I say it was a deliberate act by FIFA,best reason known to dem


I put it to you guys if it were Morocco 🇲🇦 Dts in Nigerians position and filed the petition,Dey would be playing the playoff and not dr Congo..the mumu old hags running out football don’t know aw to play politics aspect of the game

The NFF is filled with clueless administrators and it's not surprising we've missed back to back world cup tournaments.

They even failed to pay the fee needed to review the petition and you expect people to take them seriously.

If Morocco had been in our position, it will still be the same result, the players had Congolese parents, were issued passports and cleared by FIFA.

Tunisia complained against Matip and Choupo-Moting in 2010 and it was still thrown out.

Let's focus on the Afcon qualifiers and next WC

Kog45:
Hope Lookman was not boring against Real Madrid

Funny thing is I haven't been moved to watch him lately so didn't watch.

ChrisKels:
I can't wait for the world cup to just come and go.

It doesn’t feel like a World Cup that will truly capture the usual excitement. Beyond the FIFA verdict news many of us waited for, the euphoria seems to have faded. It’s not simply because the Super Eagles are not participating; rather, there is a general feeling that something isn’t quite right about this tournament.

The energy, anticipation, and global unity that normally define a World Cup appear subdued. If things continue this way, this edition could be remembered as one of the least inspiring in recent times. More than football celebrations, the world seems to be longing for peace, stability, and moments that genuinely bring people together again.....maybe na only me dey feel that way . @Elyte @Supernerd @ other great minds in the house ... HOW DO YOU GUYS FEEL ?

BascoVanVeli:
Throwback to Osimhen's Hattrick against Libya U23

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1jpTfZSTu8A

No be today Osimhen don be saviour 😂

3 goals and 1 assist 🔥🦁

Throwback Thursday: Vincent Enyeama, 🇳🇬 G.O
A.T. GK


Do you know former Super Eagles goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama still holds the record for the most clean sheets in a single Ligue 1 season?

In 2013/14 season, he kept 21 clean sheets for Lille. He also kept 11 consecutive clean sheets, lasting 1,062 minutes 🇳🇬🧤

Note, it was also a 20-team ligue 1 and 38 games season. So na full package season. Lille finished 3rd on the table that season.

https://x.com/i/status/2035999412774748272

Throwback Thursday: Jay Jay Okocha's 1st Game for PSG

It was August 8, 1998.

https://x.com/i/status/894864436292464640

The reaction below was born.... Before Coach Zidane, Before Coach Pep... there was Coach Alain Giresse.

Throwback Thursday: Celestine Babayaro vs Argentina, 1996 Olympic Final

Celestine Babayaro celebrates his goal in Nigeria's 3-2 win over Argentina to cart home the Olympic Gold Medal, Atlanta, USA, 1996.

https://x.com/i/status/2036343763522535719

I remember this period, because everytime lille played I will be looking at live scores hoping Enyeama doesn't concede. His 11 games consecutive çleansheets run made him second in all time league 1 consecutive cleansheet run. His later deputy and ríval goalkeeper in lille is now current french and AC Milan number one shot stopper mike maignan

TheSuperNerd:
Throwback Thursday: Vincent Enyeama, 🇳🇬 G.O
A.T. GK


Do you know former Super Eagles goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama still holds the record for the most clean sheets in a single Ligue 1 season?

In 2013/14 season, he kept 21 clean sheets for Lille. He also kept 11 consecutive clean sheets, lasting 1,062 minutes 🇳🇬🧤

Note, it was also a 20-team ligue 1 and 38 games season. So na full package season. Lille finished 3rd on the table that season.

https://x.com/i/status/2035999412774748272

lexyman:
It doesn’t feel like a World Cup that will truly capture the usual excitement. Beyond the FIFA verdict news many of us waited for, the euphoria seems to have faded. It’s not simply because the Super Eagles are not participating; rather, there is a general feeling that something isn’t quite right about this tournament.

The energy, anticipation, and global unity that normally define a World Cup appear subdued. If things continue this way, this edition could be remembered as one of the least inspiring in recent times. More than football celebrations, the world seems to be longing for peace, stability, and moments that genuinely bring people together again.....maybe na only me dey feel that way . @Elyte @Supernerd @ other great minds in the house ... HOW DO YOU GUYS FEEL ?

Once the event starts the excitement will kick in automatically the only thing that may ruin it a bit is low stadium attendance of fans and supporters due low due to US visas restrictions issues, and I hope that won’t happen

TheSuperNerd:
Throwback Thursday: Vincent Enyeama, 🇳🇬 G.O
A.T. GK


Do you know former Super Eagles goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama still holds the record for the most clean sheets in a single Ligue 1 season?

In 2013/14 season, he kept 21 clean sheets for Lille. He also kept 11 consecutive clean sheets, lasting 1,062 minutes 🇳🇬🧤

Note, it was also a 20-team ligue 1 and 38 games season. So na full package season. Lille finished 3rd on the table that season.

https://x.com/i/status/2035999412774748272

Massive player

Kog45:
Sincerely Chelle really tried and am impressed with his technical performance during Afcon,better than Peseiro Afcon

Nigeria in 2024 & 2026 failed to beat the tournament hosts
I don’t think Nigeria has beaten Senegal since 2002, in fact the we lost in recent times to Senegal

TheSuperNerd:
Throwback Thursday: Vincent Enyeama, 🇳🇬 G.O
A.T. GK


Do you know former Super Eagles goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama still holds the record for the most clean sheets in a single Ligue 1 season?

In 2013/14 season, he kept 21 clean sheets for Lille. He also kept 11 consecutive clean sheets, lasting 1,062 minutes 🇳🇬🧤

Note, it was also a 20-team ligue 1 and 38 games season. So na full package season. Lille finished 3rd on the table that season.

https://x.com/i/status/2035999412774748272

Omo Vinny , baba was so good during the worldxyo, GTB run an Advertisement about Vinny saving A opening,

After baba wan frustrated Messi with saves after saves

Best safe hands Naija ever had, no thank to Oliseh

Vincent Enyeama is Nigeria and Africa 🐐 goalkeeper of all time. Legendary player. I heard his son is a keeper at Lille youth academy.

yinkeys:
Nigeria in 2024 & 2026 failed to beat the tournament hosts
I don’t think Nigeria has beaten Senegal since 2002, in fact the we lost in recent times to Senegal

We beat Senegal 2x in the 2006 Afcon. Aside from 2002 Afcon we have never lost to Senegal in a competitive game. If we caught them in that final in Morocco We would have cained them. Only West Africa country that gives us hell is Ghana.