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DeloitteNG:
So he is U17 too

U17 abi U71

TheSuperNerd:
Similarly, the newly-appointed Head Coach of the U17 boys, Eboboritse Uwejamomere has picked Coaches:
- Olumide Joseph Ajibolade (first assistant),
- Mohammed Kalli Kachala (second assistant) and Abdullahi Isa (goalkeepers’ trainer) to assist him in building a new Golden Eaglets’ squad that will not only return Nigeria to the FIFA U17 World Cup finals, but work assiduously towards a sixth global title.

Note: Olumide Joseph Ajibolade is Head Coach of the Beyond Limits FA, one of Nigeria's very best Football academy teams. He has coached his teams to global accolades like the Viareggio Cup Title in 2024 and the Gothia Cup title in 2025. Brilliant addition to the Golden Eaglets technical staff.


Source: Andrew Randa

Below is Olumide Joseph Ajibolade... Head Coach of Beyond Limits FA and now asst Coach of the Golden Eaglets assisting Eboboritse (who is also head coach of Sporting Lagos FA and still a Super Eagles Match Analyst).

TheSuperNerd:
#55 Akpe Victory. Formerly of Hyraj FC academy in Nigeria.

6ft 5inches CB Profile. Really tall lad and strong.

Above is just one of the several posts on Akpe Victory currently doing his thing in Hungary.

Well, Transfer rumors say Benfica are showing interest.....

Benfica has contacted the Hungarian club Zalaegerszeg about their 19-year-old Nigerian central defender, Akpe Victory, who has been a notable performer for the fifth-placed team in the Hungarian league. While Benfica has not yet made a formal offer, the club is interested in the player. Further action by Benfica will face competition, as it is reported that clubs from Germany, Spain, France, Scotland, and Switzerland are also observing the player.
The potential signing of Akpe Victory is expected to be a relatively low investment of approximately five million euros, as Benfica considers signing one or two central defenders to be a priority depending on summer departures and opportunities. Victory joined the Hungarian club in January 2026, has a contract that runs until June 2028, and his current Transfermarkt market value is €100k.

Source: Transferfeed

Yes he did too,

Buh that club once had a Nigeria SE player, who later went to Europe

TheSuperNerd:
I believe Amuneke played for Zamalek. And the Egyptian club he coached was Mekassa or something like that.

Papi85:
Ngumoha wey fit end up like Sterling or Ibe 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

From day 1 I no dey even reason am as Nigerian let alone playing for us

Point of correction. It's hybe not Ibe

do4luv14:
Yes he did too,

Buh that club once had a Nigeria SE player, who later went to Europe

I think John Utaka played for Ismaily of Egypt before joining RC lens in France then

comodo:
Point of correction. It's hybe not Ibe

Just as his name look sil ly so does its career nose dive during his prime.

Papi85:
I think John Utaka played for Ismaily of Egypt before joining RC lens in France then

Correct 💯 Papi it was John ( d attacker ) Utaka

France's 2026 Final World Cup Squad is so good that Camavinga no even make am.

One of the WC Favorites without a doubt.

TheSuperNerd:
France's 2026 Final World Cup Squad is so good that Camavinga no even make am.

One of the WC Favorites without a doubt.

This is d French coach selecting just 5 Midfielders, if na naija now we no go hear word.

TheSuperNerd:
France's 2026 Final World Cup Squad is so good that Camavinga no even make am.

One of the WC Favorites without a doubt.

Turkish league Playa making it ahead of Real Madrid player. I would think Camavinga should have made the team, just 5 MFs out of 26 players!!!!!

Technically, France has more than 5 MFs on that list. Akliouche, Olise and Cherki are considered AMs as well alongside being lads who operate as Creative wingers.

Nomyth:
This is d French coach selecting just 5 Midfielders, if na naija now we no go hear word.

Morocco just added a really fine young midfield talent balling for LOSC Lille in Ligue 1.

Ayyoub Bouaddi.... 18y/o.

It has been rumored for a while but it is confirmed now. He will be at the World Cup (Obviously they assured him of a world cup slot and key playing time in their ranks). Morocco's midfield just got stronger.

https://x.com/i/status/2055012800359993462

Can someone pls check on Favour Ofili
Abeg o
See as Nigeria Dey shatter dreams

AndSunGorilla:
Turkish league Playa making it ahead of Real Madrid player. I would think Camavinga should have made the team, just 5 MFs out of 26 players!!!!!

Camavinga is rubbish.

TheSuperNerd:
Morocco just added a really fine young midfield talent balling for LOSC Lille in Ligue 1.

Ayyoub Bouaddi.... 18y/o.

It has been rumored for a while but it is confirmed now. He will be at the World Cup (Obviously they assured him of a world cup slot and key playing time in their ranks). Morocco's midfield just got stronger.

https://x.com/i/status/2055012800359993462

I know I'd be hate watching them at WC

Nigeria still has 2 of the Top 10 youngest players in FIFA World Cup History.

- Femi Opabunmi
- Bartholomew Ogbeche

Cameroon has 3.

Well, their WC Campaign kicks off June 13 vs Brazil so thy hatewatch may start on a good note.

Odunayaw:
I know I'd be hate watching them at WC

TheSuperNerd:
France's 2026 Final World Cup Squad is so good that Camavinga no even make am.

One of the WC Favorites without a doubt.

Hmm,This French attack.

It's just them and Spain,
Then the usual suspects,Argentina and Brazil.
I'll always include Germany and Brazil among the favorites no matter how bad they look.

Then Portugal and England to pull a surprise win by luck.

France
Spain
Argentina

Brazil
Germany

Portugal
England

Anything apart from these countries would be a major upset and probably a new champion,and I want a country like Holland to do it

TheSuperNerd:
My brother, it seems he is that bad and Charles always saw through the brother hence the name "Ihefu FC"

Me, I dont delight in tearing down players but saying honestly that he was not up to par for a GWG shirt is not untrue coz he was simply not Super Eagles material. I wish him well in next club search.

In the 2000s,my good friend Seyi Olajegbensi a very good CB,moved from Julius Beger to frieburg in bundesliga just to tell you how good some lads in NPFL then,moving from local league to bundesliga,he made over 60 appearances 2004-2007 but Taminu had the opportunity but keep on failing with poor clubs.

Kog45:
In the 2000s,my good friend Seyi Olajegbensi a very good CB,moved from Julius Beger to frieburg in bundesliga just to tell you how good some lads in NPFL then,moving from local league to bundesliga,he made over 60 appearances 2004-2007 but Taminu had the opportunity but keep on failing with poor clubs.

I think Taye Taiwo was the last player to move from the NPFL to a top 5 league in 2005. That is very poor for the local league.

Hi

TheSuperNerd:
Morocco just added a really fine young midfield talent balling for LOSC Lille in Ligue 1.

Ayyoub Bouaddi.... 18y/o.

It has been rumored for a while but it is confirmed now. He will be at the World Cup (Obviously they assured him of a world cup slot and key playing time in their ranks). Morocco's midfield just got stronger.

https://x.com/i/status/2055012800359993462

My adopted team for the World cup.

See how they will start begging this one to win him over.
E F Males in this section will overwhelm him with long epistles and articles on how he is best combo with the Bandage Man
You wonder why they cannot protest to their NFF to invest in their Sports ministry.
They will hype this one and later forget about him in few years just like they used to hype: Aribo, Balogun, Ebuehi.

NB: In your life, never engage with Eye service people.

Baba Griezmann sef no make am.

TheSuperNerd:
France's 2026 Final World Cup Squad is so good that Camavinga no even make am.

One of the WC Favorites without a doubt.

I hate to say it but I think they will at least make the quarterfinals.

Only African team that interests me is Senegal and maybe Ivory Coast.

Odunayaw:
I know I'd be hate watching them at WC

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ThunderFireAgba:
See how they will start begging this one to win him over.
E F Males in this section will overwhelm him with long epistles and articles on how he is best combo with the Bandage Man
You wonder why they cannot protest to their NFF to invest in their Sports ministry.
They will hype this one and later forget about him in few years just like they used to hype: Aribo, Balogun, Ebuehi.

NB: In your life, never engage with Eye service people.

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ThunderFireAgba:
See how they will start begging this one to win him over.
E F Males in this section will overwhelm him with long epistles and articles on how he is best combo with the Bandage Man
You wonder why they cannot protest to their NFF to invest in their Sports ministry.
They will hype this one and later forget about him in few years just like they used to hype: Aribo, Balogun, Ebuehi.

NB: In your life, never engage with Eye service people.

hope all is well at home?🤨

Kog45:
In the 2000s,my good friend Seyi Olajegbensi a very good CB,moved from Julius Beger to frieburg in bundesliga just to tell you how good some lads in NPFL then,moving from local league to bundesliga,he made over 60 appearances 2004-2007 but Taminu had the opportunity but keep on failing with poor clubs.

I remember Seyi Olajegbensi.

Just when you think the NFF can finally get out of their own way, they pick up a shovel and keep digging.

Nothing surprises me again, but I just sometimes wonder how they continuously make brain dead decisions like this.

At every World Cup aside Nigeria, mine has always been Brazil, Netherlands and Morocco (whenever they qualify).

Morocco really vexed me at the last Afcon due to the whole "host must win" shenanigans but time has made me forgive a bit because fact is they do have a quality team (more reason why there is no need for all that outside help to influence their home results) plus their new coach, Mohamed Ouahbi is the guy who won the last U20 World Cup in disciplined ultra defensive yet exciting counterattacking fashion.

So mine stays same. But funnily Brazil faces Morocco in the Group C Opener so it makes it quite a quagmire for me.

I would also have my eyes on CIV, Senegal and DRC to see what they put out in USCAMEX 26. Not as personal favs but as an admirer of their upgraded quality with all the new recruitments they've been bagging.
Ecuador from South America also earns my admiration especially for their stacked defensive talents but they are also offensively interesting.

Anyway, leaving personal preferences and some admiration interests...... the admirations and envy of everyone are...

....The top 5 WC Favorites which are: France, Spain, Argentina, England and Portugal.

France - Made the finals of the last 2 World Cups and boasts one of the most powerful quality NT lineups in world football.

Spain - Reigning Euro Champs and almost an unstoppable force.

Argentina - Reigning World Champs and Reigning Copa America Champs still in fine form with one of the G.O.A.Ts, Messi.

England - Euro Runners up in last Euro losing narrowly to Spain. They also have one of the strongest National teams lineups in the world today.

Portugal - Reigning Euro Nations League Champs and also the only team to stop Spain competitively in Spain's last 2 Competitive tournaments (Euros 2024 and Euro Nations League 2024-25). They also have one of the G.O.A.Ts, C.Ronaldo.

If none of these 5 teams above lift the title, consider it a "Shocker" World Cup year.



Top 5 Solid Outsiders:

✅️Brazil - The Selacao and record WC Winners are not at the level previous fearsome Brazillian sides used to be but they still got enough quality to hurt even the top 5 favs if they slip up or let their guards down for even a minute. In Ancelotti, Brazil has a mentality-monster coach who knows how to galvanise a team into winning so they will be dangerous Solid Outsiders. The more belief grows within that team, the more adventurous they get and that could be a problem for opponents.

✅️ Germany - Traditional powerhouse but not as strong as they used to be. Can still hurt you though when at their efficient best.

✅️Netherlands - 'Have the quality to upset and stun. They will entertain but may still fall short. If they dont fall, they will go all the way.

✅️Croatia - Croatia have made the final 4 in the last 2 world cups so they have a knack for competing with anyone no matter how strong. They are heart breakers for Opponents.

✅️Belgium - Experienced Dark Horse that can humble you if you take them for granted.


Returnee Outsider:

⚫️Norway: 28 yrs WC Absence. Back for the 1st time for a 4th WC appearance since 1998. If Norway makes it out of the group that has France and Senegal, and the lottery of the round of 32 pairing favors them, they could be a problem.


De ja Vu Outsider:

🔴Morocco: Their WC run in 2022 stunned the football world and they still have the core of that team that went all the way to the Semis and have added even more quality. The only blip is their change of coaches so the technical area would be lacking the experience at this level but in Ouahbi, they have a guy who executed Morocco's 2022 playing blueprint and even upgraded it to perfection when he coached the U20 side to FIFA U20 World Cup Glory in 2025.
Morocco is expected to be tough nuts again.

Truidstarr:
Hi My adopted team for the World cup.

TheSuperNerd:
At every World Cup aside Nigeria, mine has always been Brazil, Netherlands and Morocco (whenever they qualify).

Morocco really vexed me at the last Afcon due to the whole "host must win" shenanigans but time has made me forgive a bit because fact is they do have a quality team (more reason why there is no need for all that outside help to influence their home results) plus their new coach, Mohamed Ouahbi is the guy who won the last U20 World Cup in disciplined ultra defensive yet exciting counterattacking fashion.

So mine stays same. But funnily Brazil faces Morocco in the Group C Opener so it makes it quite a quagmire for me.

I would also have my eyes on CIV, Senegal and DRC to see what they put out in USCAMEX 26. Not as personal favs but as an admirer of their upgraded quality with all the new recruitments they've been bagging.
Ecuador from South America also earns my admiration especially for their stacked defensive talents but they are also offensively interesting.

Anyway, leaving personal preferences and some admiration interests...... the admirations and envy of everyone are...

....The top 5 WC Favorites which are: France, Spain, Argentina, England and Portugal.

France - Made the finals of the last 2 World Cups and boasts one of the most powerful quality NT lineups in world football.

Spain - Reigning Euro Champs and almost an unstoppable force.

Argentina - Reigning World Champs and Reigning Copa America Champs still in fine form with one of the G.O.A.Ts, Messi.

England - Euro Runners up in last Euro losing narrowly to Spain. They also have one of the strongest National teams lineups in the world today.

Portugal - Reigning Euro Nations League Champs and also the only team to stop Spain competitively in Spain's last 2 Competitive tournaments (Euros 2024 and Euro Nations League 2024-25). They also have one of the G.O.A.Ts, C.Ronaldo.

If none of these 5 teams above lift the title, consider it a "Shocker" World Cup year.



Top 5 Solid Outsiders:

✅️Brazil - The Selacao and record WC Winners are not at the level previous fearsome Brazillian sides used to be but they still got enough quality to hurt even the top 5 favs if they slip up or let their guards down for even a minute. In Ancelotti, Brazil has a mentality-monster coach who knows how to galvanise a team into winning so they will be dangerous Solid Outsiders. The more belief grows within that team, the more adventurous they get and that could be a problem for opponents.

✅️ Germany - Traditional powerhouse but not as strong as they used to be. Can still hurt you though when at their efficient best.

✅️Netherlands - 'Have the quality to upset and stun. They will entertain but may still fall short. If they dont fall, they will go all the way.

✅️Croatia - Croatia have made the final 4 in the last 2 world cups so they have a knack for competing with anyone no matter how strong. They are heart breakers for Opponents.

✅️Belgium - Experienced Dark Horse that can humble you if you take them for granted.


Returnee Outsider:

⚫️Norway: 28 yrs WC Absence. Back for the 1st time for a 4th WC appearance since 1998. If Norway makes it out of the group that has France and Senegal, and the lottery of the round of 32 pairing favors them, they could be a problem.


De ja Vu Outsider:

🔴Morocco: Their WC run in 2022 stunned the football world and they still have the core of that team that went all the way to the Semis and have added even more quality. The only blip is their change of coaches so the technical area would be lacking the experience at this level but in Ouahbi, they have a guy who executed Morocco's 2022 playing blueprint and even upgraded it to perfection when he coached the U20 side to FIFA U20 World Cup Glory in 2025.
Morocco is expected to be tough nuts again.

England or Portugal will win it