₦airaland Forum

So the U17 Golden Eaglets will not feature in three FIFA U17 world cups; 2025, 2026 and 2027.

jihday:
I don’t understand? Were you not here when people said any Nigerian team with northerners can’t do well or what exactly are you saying?

When the final list for this current under 17 was announced, i remember one moniker here tipping them to do well as it was dominated by players from east and south..now those same players have failed once again

elyte89:
Simon, Ndidi, Chukwueze and Onyedika should no longer receive automatic call-ups to the Super Eagles. Honestly, what have they consistently offered this team over the past seven years? We keep recycling the same players while expecting different results.

Our team seriously lacks fighting spirit, urgency and the hunger to win. I am 1,000% convinced that if it had been our first team playing against Russia, we would have lost that game after going 3–1 down instead of fighting back to draw. That comeback showed the importance of determination and character, qualities that should be non-negotiable when representing Nigeria.

The national team needs players who can deliver, make a real impact and take responsibility when it matters most. Call-ups should be based on current form, consistency, commitment and performance, not reputation or sentiment. Nigerian football needs fresh ideas, fresh energy and genuine competition for places in the team

Remember 5 years ago when I warned you guys about chukwueze especially i was met with insults and ridicule and YOU were one of those that'll laugh at me

You never begin cry blood. No worry

You see that chukwueze, una must use am ooo

When maigari the then NFF chairman was using open door screening system to dominate Africa and the world our oversabi people say the under 17 is not a poverty alleviation gate way now that we are missing the world cup back to back hope they are happy now.

solonnachi:
So the U17 Golden Eaglets will not feature in three FIFA U17 world cups; 2025, 2026 and 2027.

I was fortunate to watch a friendly game the team played before the tournament. I was not impressed a bit. I am not surprised they were ousted from the tournament.
I read a report in which a renowned scout said this is the worst U17 team Nigeria has produced in years. He said they are poor in every department, with no single standout talent.
There are also reports of players paying 3-4 million naira for a slot in the team. I don't know how true it is.

Come to think of it, a country of 250 million people with talented teenage footballers everywhere hungry for glory, waiting for this lifetime opportunity, and this is what we have to show the world?

Abeg make the coaches and players get out joor

If you people know what's good for our sports, better kick APC out in 2027

Anything that party touches has so far regressed or become non-functional

If you're expecting any magic from any of our national teams under APC, better deaden the idea

You need good sports management and leadership to have a well balanced sports machine in any country

APC leadership has proven to be mediocre and nonchalant
But if you want to dream, keep dreaming away. Nothing good will come out of your sports teams and I dare say that if not for the hardworking and ingenuity of some coaches like chelle, we don't even deserve to be in the AFCON or any sports tournament at any age grade level

Nonsense!!!!!

I will ignore any APC goon that comes for me. I don't do back and forth with mediocre human beings

lbrichman2:
In the national team, we won't really see Onyedika's best until we pair him with a midfield partner with a profile close to Stankovic who partnered him at Club Brugge..
Not sure we have such a profile yet
We could try pairing him with Nnadi
That might work

The Fisayo/ Onyedika partnership worked against Mozambique at the AFCON as well, but we all know Mozambique is not a strong side..

I agree with you, Chelle should find a way to bring Onyedika into the team

We need to move away from Ndidi and Onyeka as mainstays

If Mozambique catch Guinea Bissau, na beaten those Guinea Bissau go receive

Tinneh:
When the final list for this current under 17 was announced, i remember one moniker here tipping them to do well as it was dominated by players from east and south..now those same players have failed once again

The region where the players comes from does not determine the outcome,the quality of the coach and of the selected players is what matters,

But there is no denying the fact that the east and south are more talented.

"He is one of the most underrated players in the Premier League" 🗣️ Tim Sherwood praises Fulham midfielder Alex Iwobi.

darkelf:
If you people know what's good for our sports, better kick APC out in 2027

Anything that party touches has so far regressed or become non-functional

If you're expecting any magic from any of our national teams under APC, better deaden the idea

You need good sports management and leadership to have a well balanced sports machine in any country

APC leadership has proven to be mediocre and nonchalant
But if you want to dream, keep dreaming away. Nothing good will come out of your sports teams and I dare say that if not for the hardworking and ingenuity of some coaches like chelle, we don't even deserve to be in the AFCON or any sports tournament at any age grade level

Nonsense!!!!!

I will ignore any APC goon that comes for me. I don't do back and forth with mediocre human beings

It is so disheartening to see post like this. It is unfortunate that most of us don’t know what we want as citizens, most of us are shouting APC APC as if this is our problem. Until we remove tribalism and religion sentiments from our thinking, if not, we won’t collectively understand our problems. APC , pdp, ndc, adc… all this are just vehicles that bring all the incompetence leaders into power. Be it Tinubu, obi, Atiku, even sowore can’t do anything positive even if they have good intentions because they will be surrounded with so many incompetent individuals because of quota system also Nigeria is too complex and too diverse.
All what we need as young people is to demand for our freedom, one of the ways is to decentralize the system so we know who to hold responsible against religious and tribal sentiments

In conclusion all parties are same, all the so call leaders are same and the same. Peace!!!

Maigari was no saint but I really miss the approach of his regime to our Youth teams program.

Justice505:
When maigari the then NFF chairman was using open door screening system to dominate Africa and the world our oversabi people say the under 17 is not a poverty alleviation gate way now that we are missing the world cup back to back hope they are happy now.

Its only a person that does not know the depth of the abyss our football is currently in that still looks at the tribal composition of our national team. This year has been a total write off for our football across all levels. Sub par performances from all the teams combined, the administration of our football is currently handled by adhoc staff. We have sunk to levels we didn't know were possible. Imagine the falcons, the greatest african female football team, not even making the barest minimum requirement to qualify for the world cup. We cant even win WAFU tournaments again. We are in serious problem yet some people are looking at whether the coach called up usmanu or igbokwe.

Tinneh:
When the final list for this current under 17 was announced, i remember one moniker here tipping them to do well as it was dominated by players from east and south..now those same players have failed once again

jihday:
so you think this should be tried in a crucial qualifying game?

Never
A friendly of course

minsfelix2:
If Mozambique catch Guinea Bissau, na beaten those Guinea Bissau go receive

I completely agree

lbrichman2:
I completely agree

On what basis do you agree? Both teams are about on par in quality.

they will feature. A petition is in the offing

solonnachi:
So the U17 Golden Eaglets will not feature in three FIFA U17 world cups; 2025, 2026 and 2027.

dymusty86:
It is so disheartening to see post like this. It is unfortunate that most of us don’t know what we want as citizens, most of us are shouting APC APC as if this is our problem. Until we remove tribalism and religion sentiments from our thinking, if not, we won’t collectively understand our problems. APC , pdp, ndc, adc… all this are just vehicles that bring all the incompetence leaders into power. Be it Tinubu, obi, Atiku, even sowore can’t do anything positive even if they have good intentions because they will be surrounded with so many incompetent individuals because of quota system also Nigeria is too complex and too diverse.
All what we need as young people is to demand for our freedom, one of the ways is to decentralize the system so we know who to hold responsible against religious and tribal sentiments

In conclusion all parties are same, all the so call leaders are same and the same. Peace!!!

i strongly disagree, all leaders are not same. This is the height of gaslighting. As citizens we can't question our leaders, be it nff president, governor, or president because people like you are selling the wrong narrative that all leaders are same. When you choose voting in currupt and incompetent individuals because of tribe and religion, you then come to tell us all leaders are the same.

Tochukwu Nnadi with another start for Marseille. Nnadi and Akinsanmiro development is critically needed ul fixing that Nigeria midfield problem.

What is happening to femi azeez and zadok? This is now beyond injury oooo

Joebie:
they will feature. A petition is in the offing

Petition my foot

There are reports that Eric Chelle was in Germany for the Bundesliga game to watch Francis Onyeka. He is really pushing for that boy. Remember there were reports a while ago that he already held talk with him. Fingers crossed 🤞

I am hearing that U17 coach that failed to qualify U17 Afcon did not even have a coaching certification. The man was not allowed to be on the sidelines because you have to have certification to be on sidelines according to CAF regulations. Well when the president of the country doesn't even have a high school certification what do you expect. Criminals have taken over and the results are coming in on all sectors. Once they frustrate Eric Chelle out then RIP to Nigerian football in totality. Report are saying he only picked 7 players the rest was bought up slots for the highest bidders. For more information go and check out Smith Gaant Football.

EElopa:
I am hearing that U17 coach that failed to qualify U17 Afcon did not even have a coaching certification. The man was not allowed to be on the sidelines because you have to have certification to be on sidelines according to CAF regulations. Well when the president of the country doesn't even have a high school certification what do you expect. Criminals have taken over and the results are coming in on all sectors. Once they frustrate Eric Chelle out then RIP to Nigerian football in totality. Report are saying he only picked 7 players the rest was bought up slots for the highest bidders. For more information go and check out Smith Gaant Football.

You didn't read the news well.

opes:
You didn't read the news well.

it was not news. Everything I wrote there can be seen on his podcast. He also said that spots on Nigerian youth teams under the NFF were reserved for players based on religion and ethnicity. People interested should go and watch the podcast on YouTube. GANT FOOTBALL. The guy hosting that program have inside sources within the NFF.

Omo nnadi dey ball ooo.

Chuks4041:
Omo nnadi dey ball ooo.

I like what am seeing. Nnadi, Akinsanmiro, Onyedika, Iwobi, Francis Onyeka midfield will give us solid ball playing midfielders. I also like the kid at Prague. His name is sulaiman. He is an attacking midfielder. I have started following him. Complete baller. Definitely SE bound. I am tired of the runners and carpentry.

EElopa:
it was not news. Everything I wrote there can be seen on his podcast. He also said that spots on Nigerian youth teams under the NFF were reserved for players based on religion and ethnicity. People interested should go and watch the podcast on YouTube. GANT FOOTBALL. The guy hosting that program have inside sources within the NFF.

Saying he doesn't have coaching certification is unfair to him. On paper, he is sound.
Can we say Finidi also didn't have coaching certificates when he first coached Rivers united in continental competition?

opes:
Saying he doesn't have coaching certification is unfair to him. On paper, he is sound.
Can we say Finidi also didn't have coaching certificates when he first coached Rivers united in continental competition?

Dude why are you making excuses for nonsense. Our football is dieing right in front of you and tou still making excuses for nonsense. Why should the NFF hire someone without a full coaching credentials required from CAF? The man could not even be at the sidelines because of his lack of coaching credentials. A single bad result in November and the SE will out of Afcon and you still here making excuses for nonsense. Disgusting.

Tochukwu Nnadi performance today is the best performance i have seen from Nigerian midfielder this season. A masterclass. This boy is good 👍

Chuks4041:
Omo nnadi dey ball ooo.

With an assist too

EElopa:
I like what am seeing. Nnadi, Akinsanmiro, Onyedika, Iwobi, Francis Onyeka midfield will give us solid ball playing midfielders. I also like the kid at Prague. His name is sulaiman. He is an attacking midfielder. I have started following him. Complete baller. Definitely SE bound. I am tired of the runners and carpentry.

💯💯. Even that ayaosi and isife. Honestly isife will be a very good option when we switch to 352. Even this dude bewene. Eric Chelle is doing well. Not forgetting iroegbunam, david ozoh