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You can follow the progress of the Super Falcons on this thread:
https://www.nairaland.com/2264378/super-falcons-nigeria-thread-2015

Tomtoxic:
How could the nff forget someones passport dis guys are getting worse by the day oh anyway izik sucesx na from benin maybe person from em mama village dn dae press e button

Let's wait for the true story , u can't jumble into conclusion .

lexyman:
My friend 187cm =1.87m
187cm =6.07ft

Do you have a problem with that That's roughly 6ft 2inches

Meet Nigerian-German Kevin Akpoguma, captain of the Germany U20 side
The Hoffenheim defender, who has a Nigerian father, is part of a talented side that is one of the favourites to win the U20 World Cup in New Zealand
May 23, 2015 12:24:29PROFILEByLolade Adewuyi Follow on Twitter
Tall, strong and imposing, Kevin Akpoguma has been favourably compared with his idol, Bayern Munich’s Jerome Boateng.
Apart from both being defenders, their fathers hailed from Africa, migrated to Germany and were born to German mothers – Boateng’s father went from Ghana while Akpoguma’s left from Nigeria.
While Boateng has won the biggest diadem in football, the Fifa World Cup last year in Brazil, Akpoguma’s path is just being laid and it could be as illustrious as the older player. They have both won gold Fritz Walter-Medals for their impact in German youth football.
20-year-old Hoffenheim defender Akpoguma has already started building a good foundation for himself in the German game where he has played in all their youth teams – U16, U17, U18 and U19.
Last year, he won the European U19 Championship in Hungary where they defeated Portugal 1-0 in the final.
As captain, next week he begins the journey to deliver the Fifa U20 World Cup thereby adding it to Germany’s senior title. He would hope to lead the Europeans to their first title since 1981 when they won as West Germany against Qatar in Australia.
“His 1.92 metres (6'4in) are perfect for a centre back. He has speed, good technique and is a dynamic player. In 2013 he got the Fritz-Walter medal in gold from the DFB, which honours every year the best German players of U17, U18 and U19. He has said that the coaches want him to become more stable, to play a whole game without errors,” said Goal Germany’s Christoph Kockeis.
Akpoguma is the modern day defender – big, nimble footed and intimidating. He used to be a forward before he was converted by a former youth team coach.
Even though he has not really made his mark in the Hoffenheim senior team, Akpoguma hopes that New Zealand would be a good tournament where he can show himself to the world. Early in May he committed to a two year loan deal at Fortuna Dusseldorf in the 2 Bundesliga.
“After the season we have put together a timetable and plan for the future, because next year I want to make the step into professional football. That's why I'm always glad to be at the U20. Here we can show ourselves internationally,” he told the official DFB site.
He is a veritable asset that could have played for Nigeria, and still could if he fails to make it into the German senior team.
In a 2014 interview with Goal, Akpoguma talked about playing for Super Eagles not being an option if he makes it into the German seniors.
“I have been to Nigeria twice,” Akpoguma told Goal. “When I was very young, about four years on holiday. Life is just much different than here.”
The defender said that the the Nigerian Football Federation had not yet approached him, however, his first allegiance is to Germany.
“And since I was born and grew up here in Germany, I see myself as a German, I would prefer to play for the German senior team, if that is possible,” he said
“Until then, it's probably still a few years away - but as long as I see that the opportunity is there somewhere, Nigeria is not in anyway an option for me.”
Still, Akpoguma could have an early reunion with Nigeria depending on the way things go in New Zealand.
With Nigeria’s Flying Eagles drawn in Group E alongside Brazil, Hungary and Korea DPR, the second placed side would most likely meet Germany who are drawn in a relatively easy Group F which includes Fiji, Uzbekistan and Honduras

I just saw Iheanacho's spectacular goals. wow... In this form, the boy is unbenchable...



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lo68H4yoTRA&feature=youtu.be

tbaba1234:
I just saw Iheanacho's spectacular goals. wow... In this form, the boy is unbenchable...



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lo68H4yoTRA&feature=youtu.be

Cool goals

safarigirl:
not looking likely. He'll probBly warm the bench the first half of the season, in the events he's considered to make the 23-man list. There are still others like Brandon Barker as well as Glendon (City U21 captain) who might be considered ahead of Iheanacho based on their English citizenship.

You know EPL is yryna foster that homegrown ish and Kelechi being African (the bottom of the barrel in football's elite) may not help his case much.....even Pogba is still in the wilderness of loans as good as he is

I believe his talent will speak for itself, race is always an issue but some players are always going to be exempt from that logic. I anticipate a big season from Iheanacho next year.

AIG07:
the last time i watched him play in a competitive match was against Senegal@d AYC FINAL. He was played as lone striker. As I watched him play that night. I had that strong feeling that if he can keep his head cool it won't take much time before he reach stardom. He is good in holding d ball, a good positional player. His height is a plus. But I've not see him using his head.

didn't u watch his 2 goals against the host Senegal in our first game of the just concluded AYC? He scored the 2 goals within 3 mins. Such a deadly finisher. These boys are too good not to come bck with d trophy

Please where is Okon the left full back of MG U17 world cup winning squad?

oloriooko:
Please where is Okon the left full back of MG U17 world cup winning squad?

He was dropped

Isaac Ajayi Success survived relegation.

safarigirl:
walk into what? Bro, he'll still come on from the bench if he has to play the first game. Manu will not slot him in simply because he's had good games with City

This is the same team like two weeks ago that took apart man city EDS team 4-0 or something and he didn't play in that team.
Difference ?KELECHI IHENANCHO

tbaba1234:
He was dropped

So he could not build on the U17 success or what?
Please where does he play now

oloriooko:
So he could not build on the U17 success or what?
Please where does he play now

The team was just too choked to accommodate him, it is not his fault. I don't think he has secured a professional deal.

tbaba1234:
I just saw Iheanacho's spectacular goals. wow... In this form, the boy is unbenchable...



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lo68H4yoTRA&feature=youtu.be

amazing speed, skills and cool left footed finish.

tbaba1234:
Isaac Ajayi Success survived relegation.

I don't like the 3rd name u have this guy ...lol.

Ajayi works without pay .

lexyman:
Let's wait for the true story , u can't jumble into conclusion .

owk oh let's wait 4 the nff 's story but the guy hu posted the story is a reliable dude anyway

lexyman:
I don't like the 3rd name u have this guy ...lol.

Ajayi works without pay .

Well Ajayi is his name now

joseph1013:
Damn! Two goals that's got class written all over them. Brilliant technique!

d boy is just too good see amazing goals oh

LeeCodeman:
Bad mouth!!! LOL Free the guy jor. Anyone wey wan read mak e read. Anyone who no wan read make e jump am pass. Na everybody get this thread.

well said

samwind1508:
This is the same team like two weeks ago that took apart man city EDS team 4-0 or something and he didn't play in that team.
Difference ?KELECHI IHENANCHO

kinda agree with you. Same thing Drogba is to the Ivorian team is what Kelechi is to this U21 City side...


That being aid, I tip Awoniyi to win CAF young player of the year by next year. The U20 team for NT and Garba for best coach in 2016 CAF awards.......just had to let that out

I feel our 4-3-3 Manu Garba formation should be fluid just like that of Barcelona where Messi is given a free role though he operates from the right most times.

I feel Iheanacho too such be given such free role. He will be devastating that way. The only problem is the little time spent to gel with the current team

tbaba1234:
I just saw Iheanacho's spectacular goals. wow... In this form, the boy is unbenchable...



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lo68H4yoTRA&feature=youtu.be

Thanks for sharing. Amazing goals...sweet combination of skill, speed and composure.

Orkpekyandega:
Safarigirl am very matured and open to any constructive criticism no matter how harsh it may seem.
I have already resolved not to post again, especially on topics that are bound to appear here unless otherwise. I wouldn't want to drag anyone back deliberately so as to maintain the smooth flow of the atmosphere of this great thread. I wouldn't want this issue to divert people's attention from the main reason why we are here. So be rest assured on that. Let there be peace.
#TeamSuperFlyingEagles#

very matured response. I salute u sir

Iheanacho and Simon Moses have more goals in their locker than Bulbwa and Yahaya. Yahaya is an exceptional player with an eye for a pass but he does not score that often. Bulbwa packs a shot and is very skillful but he also does not score much.

Isaac Success might suffer from a lack of confidence but he will be playing weaker defences.

Abeg, what is Man city feeding Iheanacho, he is looking much bigger.

I saw a video of the African u17 and iheanacho looked like a baby. He looks much bigger now.

Even Success has significantly grown from the African under 17.

tbaba1234:
Abeg, what is Man city feeding Iheanacho, he is looking much bigger.

I saw a video of the African u17 and iheanacho looked like a baby. He looks much bigger now.

Even Success has significantly grown from the African under 17.

even Awoniyi has grown significNtly (forgive me, but I can't do without mentioning him )

It makes me glad that we didn't field a bunch of 419, fraudulent senior citizens in the name of U17 just like Brazil and Sweden did 2 years ago. I mean, how come a young Swedish team that came 3rd and gave Nigeria a good fight failed to qualify for U20 WC? Then warrabout Mosquito's inability to make the Brazilian team? Oyibo frauds!

Announcement! Announcement! Abeg make we dey post small small henceforth so we can usher in our first match with page 100...not 101 or 102

We can be using this thread for post-match analysis when the tournament begins proper......I won't be watching so e no go bad if some of una just upload youtube clips like tbaba....una well done

tbaba1234:
Abeg, what is Man city feeding Iheanacho, he is looking much bigger.

I saw a video of the African u17 and iheanacho looked like a baby. He looks much bigger now.

Even Success has significantly grown from the African under 17.

It shows that our boys were really u 17 when they played the u-17 world cup. You can see the physical development and changes. Unlike some bros who played 87’ U-16 world cup, after signing for clubs they were placed on special diet in order to grow taller and stronger since some of them claimed u-16 but instead of growing taller they grew fat and remained the same height

Nigeria is getting it right at last