TheGoodJoe:


I believe Paul Le Guen understands the challenges on ground. He is familiar with African football and knows the strength of our opponents.

That is even why he should begin his hunt for hidden gems while the foreign based players are busy with their clubs. By the time these guys arrive camp, he should already have an idea of those who can break in.

The final preparation will go on with the selected home base players and the foreign players who will make most of the team.

I think we stand more chance if he is coaching and working on his tactics.

Let us see how he starts. Sad Salisu Yusuf refused to work with him. Wish Coach Yusuf the best.

tbaba1234:


Qualifiers are not for local hidden gems except they find a Lionel messi kind. Time is too short

We should be looking for how to blend the Odubanjos, Isaac Success, Akpom etc that are likely to be part of the qualifiers.

Petrobros:


Hi baby may i know u more?

TheGoodJoe:


While the foreign players are with their clubs, it is right for Coach Paul Le Guen to stay in Nigeria and monitor local talents.

That does not stop him from keeping track of our foreign talents. It is also better than a coach who will stay in Europe, collecting monthly pay and only come in during qualifiers and tournament.

I agree with Paul Le Guen here. When the matches are coming, he can invite the talents he spotted and work with them until the foreign talents are available.

Icon4s:


I perfectly understand the pt from which u are defending Le Guen.Bt what i am saying is he doesn't have d luxury of time and games Keshi and Oliseh had to experiment on local players.

Nothing wrong in digging out local gems bt he must focus more of his energy on securing d foreign based talents. Like tbaba1234 mentioned Success, Odubanjo and Akpom.Including those foreign grown talents that u TheGoodJoe have always clamoured for us to cap. These are players i personally believe can offer more to Nigeria both on d short and long term.

To b factual, at d senior level there is not much quality in our league. I can only recommend those that are U20.

TheGoodJoe:


If the coach does not see quality, then he would not call in anyone. However he must check himself. What we need from him is him constantly looking home and abroad for players to make the team stronger.

The key word is Stronger.

So even if he invites Ovie or Otigba, they will not be available for the coach to work with until they arrive in camp.

During that time, Coach Le Guen can continue his scouting mission for local talents who will make the team stronger.

He works with them, pencils those he feels will help the team. When the team arrives, he does the final screening and selects the best candidates. (Not forgetting to cap Ovie Ejaria.)

safarigirl:
depends..... You give too much info to faceless people, it could boomerang

Petrobros:


I understand.

But ur comment was really harsh on that guy.
I think u owe him some appology.

U will really earn my unreserved respect if u do this. It cannot take away a single strand from ur hair.

Ola, so when next are u visiting Atani, our learned fellow?

Icon4s:


That is the normal thing. Coaches will always open camping with local players. Then when d foreign based lads report to camp the local boys are pruned down.

What i dnt want to hear is "we should rely more on the local players". Ordinary CHAN dey could nt qualify from group.

safarigirl:
it's been a stressful 3 days, so I've been temperamental and harsh. I apologise if I came off that way @ forgiveness

I haven't been to Atani in 14 years, that's not likely to change this year

safarigirl:
it's been a stressful 3 days, so I've been temperamental and harsh. I apologise if I came off that way @ forgiveness

I haven't been to Atani in 14 years, that's not likely to change this year

Petrobros:


Bravo!

Little wonder you are called the First Lady here.
I can see you feel much better now.

My respect goes to you. Not every1 has d courage to do what you have done.

I am also happy Sir forgiveness has accepted the apologies.

That is the spirit.

And what ever u are going through may God strenghten u and see you through.

So Ola u have nt been to Atani in 14yrs!
Seun must hear this.

Pavarotti:

Super Eagles Stars Endorse Ejaria for Nigeria



Several Super Eagles stars have lent their voices to the clamor to have Anglo Nigerian Ovie Ejaria capped by Nigeria

Following an impressive pre-season debut in the reds 1st game against Tranmere Rovers where Ovie Ejaria put in a fantastic display which brought comparisons to greats like Paul Pogba Yaya Toure and Patrick Viera several soccer fans begged the Nigerian soccer authorities . .read more at http://www.soccerassembly.com/super-eagles-stars-endorse-ejaria-for-nigeria/

Icon4s:


Simon is out.

As disappointing as it may seem Stanley Dimgba is abt the only recognised natural winger in that team.

Yes Umar. Aminu Umar is another good Am/striker but he is nt a natural winger same goes for Imoh. Sisia would nt want to field non-wingers in both and left and right wings.

I have seen Imoh do well severally on the left wing.
The Right wing is where i have nt seen any descent player apart from Dimgba. Aminu Umar can play in the number 10 positon while Imoh plays as a LWF

Icon4s:


In the absence of Iheanacho, Success and Iwobi i feel we now really need d experience of Ighalo in that attack. I dnt have confidence in the crop of attackers available for selection.

safarigirl:
i'm well aware you have to write official letters for these things bro, i was angty, hence the way I came off.

As right as he may be, aren't they all involved in the rot? What are the chances they didn't get a letter and just chose to ignore it? I know what ministries do when they don't like somebody or something. I have a personal experience, too personal even. So, i don't go about swallowing their excuses hook, line and mugu.

I'm not as young as you think, and if I am, i've seen stuff many older people haven't, so using my assumed age against me is a cheap shot.

Like I said, I spoke out of anger, but I don't trust the ministry just as much as I don't trust the NFF and any right thinking Nigerian would ask relevant questions knowing Dalung's antecedents (which you may not be aware of). I may have come off wrongly, but my point stands. They're all shady and incompetent

Good day and Petrobros, glad i'm the only reason you can contribute to a sports topic. You're just here for me, it's charming.

TheGoodJoe:


As I said, relying on strictly stats does not tell the story. You just put Flo as a 300,000 pounds attacker but Flo was bigger than that. He was a fine attacker and he was the lead striker of Norway.

There was a time Brazil did a tour before France 98 World Cup and tore teams to shreds. Back then, Romario was still in the squad. During that period, Roberto Carlos was the second best player in the World and scored some fantastic free kicks.

Tore Andre Flo and Ole Gunnar Solksjaer were part of the team who beat that great Brazilian team before the World Cup. I think the score line ended 4-2. The Norwegians put four past the World Champions and World Cup favorite. That drew a lot of respect for the Norwegians, Flo and Solksjaer.

Before Roman took over running Chelsea, Ranieri, current Leicester City Coach was the head Coach of Chelsea and he led Chelsea to the Semi Final of the Champions League and finished second in the EPL table.

Chelsea was a team with top Stars. Running posts can not change it. During Babayaro's stay at Chelsea, it was a higher rated club than Marseille and attracted bigger Stars than Marseille.

When we talk of Desailly, Dennis Wise, Graeme Le Saux, Babayaro, Geremi, Weah, Zola, Poyet, Crespo, Petit, Flo, Hasselbaink, and many more. These were respected names. Marseille could not boast of it.

Saying that Babayaro joined a small club is funny because it was a movement that begun. Babayaro was a big part and stayed all through. Chelsea went up from there. Babayaro was part of the Chelsea team that beat Real Madrid to the Super Cup. He was part of the team that reached the Champions League Semi Finals. He was part of the team that finished second Under Ranieri.

Babayaro = Legend.

Taiwo did not and never reached that level. During Babayaro's time until Taiwo's time, the French Ligue one were not up to the EPL in competition and is not till today.

So you are still trying to fight against the truth. Taiwo did not come close to Celestine's level in football.

There is a reason why there is Baba in Babayaro.

forgiveness:



No 1, Celestine Babayaro was bought by a small unknown Chelsea in 1997. True or false?

Yes! Because as at 1997 they were nothing.


No 3, Can Olympics Marseille boasts of a player who won Ballon_d or wearing their Jersey? Yes or No?

Yes ofcourse!

And what about Chelsea fc players? Yes or No? Never

No 3, was Celestine Babayaro an important playerof the Chelsea fc team that reached the Semifinals of UEFA Champions League? Yes or No?

No! because he only played 24 minutes and 83 minutes respectively in the group stage and that was all. He played no part from the round of 16 till the semifinals before they were defeated by a Ligue 1 (Monaco) team you claimed were not competitive.

So, he was inconsequential in that competition. He only played 4 matches in the EPL that same season Chelsea fc came second on the League. Once again, he was inconsequential to the team.


No 4, was Celestine Babayaro a Legend in the EPL, FIFA or CAF? Yes or No?

No! Because he was never recognised or honoured with a single individual medal in those competitions.

kaboninc:


There are grounds for your anger. You could have asked if there was indeed a request from the NFF to the Ministry. If there was, why was it not granted. And if not granted, why did they still travel thinking that all will be well. If you notice, this has always been the problem with our national teams and the Ministry. Truth is, everybody wants to cash in!

Also, most important thing in an institution is that you should always seek an approval before executing an instruction. We do not actually know what really transpired between them. So what you have heard is the Minister's side. But all the same, the essence of the approval is to make necessary arrangements for the project and to know who should be responsible for the project.

I am not absolving anyone here. Am just letting you and everyone know that there is a proper way of doing things and people should be oriented, compelled and guided to do these things the proper way.

To much politics creates room for familiarity. So when there is too much familiarity, people would act irresponsibly. That is why the NFF is messe.d up.

forgiveness:



No 1, Celestine Babayaro was bought by a small unknown Chelsea in 1997. True or false?

Yes! Because as at 1997 they were nothing.


No 3, Can Olympics Marseille boasts of a player who won Ballon_d or wearing their Jersey? Yes or No?

Yes ofcourse!

And what about Chelsea fc players? Yes or No? Never

No 3, was Celestine Babayaro an important playerof the Chelsea fc team that reached the Semifinals of UEFA Champions League? Yes or No?

No! because he only played 24 minutes and 83 minutes respectively in the group stage and that was all. He played no part from the round of 16 till the semifinals before they were defeated by a Ligue 1 (Monaco) team you claimed were not competitive.

So, he was inconsequential in that competition. He only played 4 matches in the EPL that same season Chelsea fc came second on the League. Once again, he was inconsequential to the team.


No 4, was Celestine Babayaro a Legend in the EPL, FIFA or CAF? Yes or No?

No! Because he was never recognised or honoured with a single individual medal in those competitions.

TheGoodJoe:


Chelsea was rated higher than Marseille from Babyaro till Taiwo's time. The EPL was rated higher than The Ligue 1 all through Celestine to Taiwo's career.

Stop dragging the argument with stories. I have shown you the club ratings. It is not my fault if you do not like it.

If you want to continue living in your dream world that Taiwo is better than Babayaro, you are free.

forgiveness:



Yes! you are right. But Celestine Babayaro was only a passer-by like any other player just to fill the squad. Nothing to show for his Legendary status. A king without a crown. Hahaha!

Celestine Babayaro individual awards vs Taye Taiwo individual awards.

Enjoy