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SportConn:
A realistic target, but only if we fix the basics now. We have enough talent for Nigeria national football team to qualify for 2027 Africa Cup of Nations and compete seriously at the 2030 FIFA World Cup.
What we need is stability: competent coaching, merit-based selections, better midfield balance, and proper long-term planning instead of last-minute fire brigade football.
The player pool is strong, but structure wins tournaments. If the federation gets decisions right, this generation can deliver. If not, we will keep saying “next cycle.”

Qualify for AFCON 2027?
We are planning to win it
Update your OS chief

Papi85:
EPL club Fulham monitoring Trapzonspor’s Super eagles newly capped CB Chibuike Nwaiwu

This guy should stay with Trabzonspor for at least one more season
They have a good chance of qualifying for the UCL or at least the UEL

We no need am for bench abeg

Papi85:
The former Espérance player, Michael Eneramo, has passed away suddenly from a heart attack. May God have mercy on him and grant strength to his family. 😔😔😔😔😔

I remember this guy
Strong and burly striker on his prime..
God comfort his family ❤️❤️

If true, this is sad for Tolu
I know the prestige of playing in the EPL and the increased wages will always be attractive..
But joining the EPL bottom club was not a good move..
The memory of Onuachu's and Aribo's misfortune with Southampton is still fresh in my memory..

It's well

🇳🇬 𝐍𝐄𝐖: Ex-Super Eagles star Victor Agali reveals how he discovered Maduka Okoye for Nigeria

“I was with his father in Düsseldorf; I was in the stadium watching him play for the second team.

“At that time, the coach of Fortuna Düsseldorf was my former coach, so I had access and went to watch the game.

“The boy said yes, he would love to play for Nigeria, but not the Super Eagles. He was ready for U17 or U20.

“People had the players they wanted in the team, but I tracked talents across Europe. That’s how we found players like Okoye.”

Remember his goal against Tunisia in the 2010 WC qualifiers.

Condolences to his loved ones.

RIP

Papi85:
The former Espérance player, Michael Eneramo, has passed away suddenly from a heart attack. May God have mercy on him and grant strength to his family. 😔😔😔😔😔

Us

lbrichman2:
If true, this is sad for Tolu
I know the prestige of playing in the EPL and the increased wages will always be attractive..
But joining the EPL bottom club was not a good move..
The memory of Onuachu's and Aribo's misfortune with Southampton is still fresh in my memory..

It's well

Yeah..make e find em level for Turkish League.

🚨Fulham are interested in Levante's Kareem Tunde. @MatteMoretto🥇
⚫⚪#FFC #Transfers #TransferNews

Truidstarr:
Us Yeah..make e find em level for Turkish League.

😭😭

It's really sad Uche Left Getafe to be a bench warmer at struggling crystal palace
I hope he finds his place back at Getafe
So many of our players make the wrong move all in the name of playing in the big league
From Aribo to Tolu
Just looked at how people have turned their backs on Tolu the same people that were happy he moved to Wolves
One is even saying he should go and find his level in Turkish league
The same Tolu just last year was saving us in the world cup qualifies

Same thing happening to Nnadi at Marseille. I was worried after the move was confirmed coz I did my search on Marseille's midfield situation. It is really not about how big or good a club is. It is about whether there is a playing slot for our lads moving to those clubs. If there is not, then pls dont move there. Move to where you will play and not just earn.

Now folks are saying they prefer Alebiosu in france or Germany (Wolfsburg) and not Rangers but are failing to look at which of these clubs have an available slot to enable Alebiosu see constant gametime.

And constant gametime is not just for player improvement and experience sake. From an economic P.O.V, it is constant gametime that raises the financial value of the player.

This is why it is important to check if our lads will see gametime wherever they go.

DeloitteNG:
It's really sad Uche Left Getafe to be a bench warmer at struggling crystal palace
I hope he finds his place back at Getafe
So many of our players make the wrong move all in the name of playing in the big league
From Aribo to Tolu
Just looked at how people have turned their backs on Tolu the same people that were happy he moved to Wolves
One is even saying he should go and find his level in Turkish league
The same Tolu just last year was saving us in the world cup qualifies

It is nice to read that Femi Azeez is likely to make the Unity Cup List. Very good one.

60 chances created, 17 big chances created, 9 goals, 7 assists, 33 games (31 starts), EFL Championship POTY Nominee and Team of the Season 2025/26.

I feel so bad for Uche because he was balling at Getafe and he was their best player at a time. What a waste of talent

DeloitteNG:
It's really sad Uche Left Getafe to be a bench warmer at struggling crystal palace
I hope he finds his place back at Getafe
So many of our players make the wrong move all in the name of playing in the big league
From Aribo to Tolu
Just looked at how people have turned their backs on Tolu the same people that were happy he moved to Wolves
One is even saying he should go and find his level in Turkish league
The same Tolu just last year was saving us in the world cup qualifies

Did this Nwakaeme ever play for the super eagles? Fantastic baller

BascoVanVeli:
Trabzonspor win their quarterfinal matchup after penalties. Onana saved 3 and only Onuachu, Nwakaeme and Nwaiwu scored 👀

FortCavazosKnox:
Did this Nwakaeme ever play for the super eagles? Fantastic baller

Yes but he wasn't given a real opportunity.

The useless NFF doesn’t appreciate talent when they see one

BascoVanVeli:
Yes but he wasn't given a real opportunity.

I have mentioned him before but let me do it again

21 y/o Isaac James (LB/LWB) of Alverca... he's had an impressive 2025/26 season so far in the Liga Portugal.

2 assists, 11 chances created, 3 big chances created, 82 defensive contributions, 62 recoveries, 17 games(13 starts). Another option to consider at LB.

Here is a comparative data of Isaac vs Zaidu in same league this season.

Crosses Completed ✅️ Isaac

xA (Expected Assists)✅️ Isaac

Progressive Passes✅️ Zaidu

Possession Won✅️ Isaac

Defensive duel %✅️ Zaidu

Aerial duel % ✅️ Zaidu

Progressive carries ✅️ Zaidu

Minutes played ✅️ Isaac

Data source used: DataMB

I wont call him a waste just yet. He is still 22.

I expect he will find his feet again in Spain.

FortCavazosKnox:
I feel so bad for Uche because he was balling at Getafe and he was their best player at a time. What a waste of talent

This EPL battle shaa...

So it is now down to Goals scored and Goals Differentials. Chaaaiii... Arteta... Mikel Arteta... you blew an 11 points lead to settle for this...

DeloitteNG:
It's really sad Uche Left Getafe to be a bench warmer at struggling crystal palace
I hope he finds his place back at Getafe
So many of our players make the wrong move all in the name of playing in the big league
From Aribo to Tolu
Just looked at how people have turned their backs on Tolu the same people that were happy he moved to Wolves
One is even saying he should go and find his level in Turkish league
The same Tolu just last year was saving us in the world cup qualifies

iF WE SET ASIDE FINANCIAL STRENGTH.
THE IRONY IS THAT SEVILLA IS FAR BETTER THAN THIS CRYSTAL PALACE
I THINK SEVILLA HAS WON EUROPA 7 TIMES.
ALSO ALL SORTS OF FAMOUS PLAYERS HAVE PLAYED FOR SEVILLA
CRYSTAL PALACE HAS A BETTER CURRENT FORM BUT IT IS JUST THERE.
SEVILLA IN A SENSE IS A BIG BOY CLUB.
THE LA LIGA IS AT THE SAME LEVEL AS THE PREMIER LEAGUE.
CRYSTAL PALACE JUST BOUGHT FOR FORM.
TECHNICALLY I EVEN THINK LA LIGA IS BETTER.
AS IN BEING TECHNICAL WITH THE BALL.
I DONT GET THE ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE THING.

Philosopher1979:
iF WE SET ASIDE FINANCIAL STRENGTH.
THE IRONY IS THAT SEVILLA IS FAR BETTER THAN THIS CRYSTAL PALACE
I THINK SEVILLA HAS WON EUROPA 7 TIMES.
ALSO ALL SORTS OF FAMOUS PLAYERS HAVE PLAYED FOR SEVILLA
CRYSTAL PALACE HAS A BETTER CURRENT FORM BUT IT IS JUST THERE.
SEVILLA IN A SENSE IS A BIG BOY CLUB.
THE LA LIGA IS AT THE SAME LEVEL AS THE PREMIER LEAGUE.
CRYSTAL PALACE JUST BOUGHT FOR FORM.
TECHNICALLY I EVEN THINK LA LIGA IS BETTER.
AS IN BEING TECHNICAL WITH THE BALL.
I DONT GET THE ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE THING.

That Sevilla can be relegated this season o
I think you meant Getafe

DeloitteNG:
It's really sad Uche Left Getafe to be a bench warmer at struggling crystal palace
I hope he finds his place back at Getafe
So many of our players make the wrong move all in the name of playing in the big league
From Aribo to Tolu
Just looked at how people have turned their backs on Tolu the same people that were happy he moved to Wolves
One is even saying he should go and find his level in Turkish league
The same Tolu just last year was saving us in the world cup qualifies

Point of correction...Uche was loaned to Crystal Palace with an option to buy against his will. He was Loaned so Getafe could meet FFP regulations. Hopefully he rediscovers his form on his return to Getafe.

Truidstarr:
Point of correction...Uche was loaned to Crystal Palace with an option to buy against his will. He was Loaned so Getafe could meet FFP regulations. Hopefully he rediscovers his form on his return to Getafe.

I hope in all this, atleast he got a higher salary than when he was at Getafe
Because if not, na him lose big time o

No guarantee Getafe might even reinstate him

TheSuperNerd:
I have mentioned him before but let me do it again

21 y/o Isaac James (LB/LWB) of Alverca... he's had an impressive 2025/26 season so far in the Liga Portugal.

2 assists, 11 chances created, 3 big chances created, 82 defensive contributions, 62 recoveries, 17 games(13 starts). Another option to consider at LB.

Here is a comparative data of Isaac vs Zaidu in same league this season.

Crosses Completed ✅️ Isaac

xA (Expected Assists)✅️ Isaac

Progressive Passes✅️ Zaidu

Possession Won✅️ Isaac

Defensive duel %✅️ Zaidu

Aerial duel % ✅️ Zaidu

Progressive carries ✅️ Zaidu

Minutes played ✅️ Isaac

Data source used: DataMB

he should be invited for the unity cup

Sitting in the bench isn’t doing him any good, he needs to escape that prison called Crystal palace

TheSuperNerd:
I wont call him a waste just yet. He is still 22.

I expect he will find his feet again in Spain.

Bia na everyone u dey recommend for Unity Cup.

Moses Usor - U say Unity Cup

Isaac James - U say Unity Cup

Zadok nko... Unity Cup.

If I mention another one naa... na still Unity Cup. How many we wan invite naa Nwanna... lol

Papi85:
he should be invited for the unity cup

He's already leaving England in the summer and returning to Getafe.

FortCavazosKnox:
Sitting in the bench isn’t doing him any good, he needs to escape that prison called Crystal palace

Great, he needs to get his mojo back

TheSuperNerd:
He's already leaving England in the summer and returning to Getafe.

FortCavazosKnox:
I feel so bad for Uche because he was balling at Getafe and he was their best player at a time. What a waste of talent

my very abusive nigga. I can see your language of choice still the same… Youthful exuberance…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3K4FajPdRKE?si=RYpjqY349w9WdghD

Papi85:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3K4FajPdRKE?si=RYpjqY349w9WdghD

APT. Nothing to add

I’m sure you don’t know what we are talking about but you must type kpa kpa kpa…
Ripened depressed man

Starboytwo:
my very abusive nigga. I can see your language of choice still the same… Youthful exuberance…