joseph1013:
[b][size=14pt]Kanu Advises Keshi To Use U20 Players[/size]



Former Super Eagles captain Nwankwo Kanu has called for the immediate integration of members of the current Flying Eagles team to the Super Eagles.

Speaking to SL10.ng, ‘Papilo’, as he’s fondly called, argued against the notion that the players are too young to play for the Super Eagles, and says the players are good enough irrespective of their young ages.

“If you see a player who is 16 years and you know he’s good, he’s good,” Kanu tells SL10.ng.

“Look at Wayne Rooney for example, at what age did he start playing for Manchester United? When I joined the National Team I was also very young, so the age doesn’t matter, but what the person can do,” he further says.

The former African player of the year goes on to counsel Stephen Keshi to give the players the needed exposure in the Super Eagles.

“The coach should use this opportunity to expose these young lads because the more they play with the experienced players, the faster they grow and improve.

“We don’t have to wait until they are 30 or 25 before they’re called to the Super Eagles because if they’re good, they’re good. You have to try them and if they are not good at least you’ve given them the opportunity,” he concludes.
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LeeCodeman:


How will they play when they are with the German U20 preparing for the World Cup? You're missing his point. If they have as many as 5 players picked from the team, then the team is not that bad. It simply means that our team is better and more compact.

tbaba1234:
Update: HT Flying Eagles 1-0 Freiburg U23

BascoVanVeli:


My question never dared insinuate that my beloved flying eagles are not a top team so lets get that very clear young man.
The fact remains if you lose 5-2 and 5-0 u can not be that good. Even our home teams didn't lose that bad only the dolphins lost 4-1 and that was because they lost their talisman Emem Eduok a single player so that should show you that maybe those 5 are all those clubs have.

TheGoodJoe:
Congrats to the Flying Eagles and their coaching crew again. I hope they not only have a fine outing but lift the cup. Godwin Saviour, I see you homie. I hope The CityZens can snap him.

BascoVanVeli:


My question never dared insinuate that my beloved flying eagles are not a top team so lets get that very clear young man.
The fact remains if you lose 5-2 and 5-0 u can not be that good. Even our home teams didn't lose that bad only the dolphins lost 4-1 and that was because they lost their talisman Emem Eduok a single player so that should show you that maybe those 5 are all those clubs have.

LeeCodeman:


Old man, that's because you assume that the Flying Eagles are not such a good team to demolish teams 5-2, 5-1, 4-1. And then I laugh! What's the scoreline between the U17 and Mexico in UAE 2013 in the group stage? What's the scoreine against Iraq in the same competition? What about Iran? What about Sweden in the KnockOut stage? What about Mexico in the final?

Forget, this team will make teams go down low in New Zealand.

BascoVanVeli:


im glad u have respect for ur elders so u should know with age comes knowledge now listen carefully, i never said we are not good enough honestly im doubting if you are even reading what i write or u just scheme through it. Where in any of my comments have i ever said we are not such a good team. it seems like you are the only one with such thoughts and i beg u don't associate that with me a again because as a green blooded Nigerian i take such accusations personally. Don't make yourself seem like a super fan at other people's expense.

safarigirl:
wow, so you mean you can have a normal post? I was starting to think blue was permanent on your device

Tomtoxic:
beta late dan Neva hbd to safari and the fe fall hand today oh they 4 just score the number of safari age

joseph1013:
[b][size=14pt]Kanu Advises Keshi To Use U20 Players[/size]



Former Super Eagles captain Nwankwo Kanu has called for the immediate integration of members of the current Flying Eagles team to the Super Eagles.

Speaking to SL10.ng, ‘Papilo’, as he’s fondly called, argued against the notion that the players are too young to play for the Super Eagles, and says the players are good enough irrespective of their young ages.

“If you see a player who is 16 years and you know he’s good, he’s good,” Kanu tells SL10.ng.

“Look at Wayne Rooney for example, at what age did he start playing for Manchester United? When I joined the National Team I was also very young, so the age doesn’t matter, but what the person can do,” he further says.

The former African player of the year goes on to counsel Stephen Keshi to give the players the needed exposure in the Super Eagles.

“The coach should use this opportunity to expose these young lads because the more they play with the experienced players, the faster they grow and improve.

“We don’t have to wait until they are 30 or 25 before they’re called to the Super Eagles because if they’re good, they’re good. You have to try them and if they are not good at least you’ve given them the opportunity,” he concludes.
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AIG07:
I'm A first timer on Nairaland. Have been going tru various comments made by wonderful Nigerians on various threads. Folks here are too much. Though some of these comments can make person fall from a sofa, some life impacting, touching etc. Someone caught my attention here-MISS SAFARI- have never seen such a lady who really has d knowledge about this sport-i like your views, analysis. I doff my hat for u.Hbd miss.

AIG07:
I'm A first timer on Nairaland. Have been going tru various comments made by wonderful Nigerians on various threads. Folks here are too much. Though some of these comments can make person fall from a sofa, some life impacting, touching etc. Someone caught my attention here-MISS SAFARI- have never seen such a lady who really has d knowledge about this sport-i like your views, analysis. I doff my hat for u.Hbd miss.

LeeCodeman:


It's alright. I understand. With old age comes knowledge. Also, with old age comes forgetfulness. So read your comments again. Then read my responses. You said that for those teams to have been beaten 5-2 and 5-0, it means they are not good enough, hence my response by saying this is not the first time these golden boys are doing it.

Scoring high is their forte. Demolishing and dismantling defences is their strength.

Next time, dont underestimate what these boys can do regardless of the opposition.

samwind1508:

Am an advocate of quality coaching and I stand by my insistence on QUALITY coaches.
Most replying have not read my reply in full detail.
My suggestion is IF and ONLY IF MANU experiment does not work out should we sit and re-strategies and stop wasting our youths talent that would voluntry learn to be better just like many of you are in school learning to be professionals.

samwind1508:

Am an advocate of quality coaching and I stand by my insistence on QUALITY coaches.
Most replying have not read my reply in full detail.
My suggestion is IF and ONLY IF MANU experiment does not work out should we sit and re-strategies and stop wasting our youths talent that would voluntry learn to be better just like many of you are in school learning to be professionals.

dwag:
oya maka baptise u ** bend ya head** pour hot water for him head.............just comment and go miss safari no get anybody time........... Buh u sef u funny o! Na bcoz of woman u run enter trend........u get luck say u20 win 2day match and we all dey in good mood...... Anyway peace. No fight intended.

EagleScribes:



I also insist on quality coaches and will settle for nothing less but Manu Garba has proved that without doubt.

Our issue is not about getting a quality coach. The issue is we believe every oyinbo man is technically better than the local coaches. Did you see the Mexican coach get so clueless when we whipped them 2-0 at the U17 final against Manu Garba's boys?

Moreso, asides Bonfrere Jo and Westerhof, how many white coaches were successful here? As much as I loathe Keshi after loving him so much, you can't take his acheivements from him. Only Westerhof was able to match that