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tbaba1234:
EXCLUSIVE: Why Nosa Igiebor And Anderson Esiti Were Axed By Gernot Rohr For Algeria Clash

As the Super Eagles of Nigeria step up their preparations for the World Cup 2018 qualifiers game against Algeria, Owngoalnigeria.com has gotten an insight as to why the duo of Anderson Esiti and Nosa Igiebor were dropped from the list of players for the tie.

The duo as reported by Owngoalnigeria.com are not in the list of 25 players called up for the November 12 tie, which could have a big impact on Nigeria’s leadership of Group B.

Gent of Belgium midfield powerhouse Esiti, whose inclusion has generated lot of debates was dropped due to the presence of utility midfielders in Wilfred Ndidi and Shehu Abdullahi.

Ndidi and Abdullahi can both play as full backs aside their defensive midfield role, with Genk Ndidi also able to play in central defence unlike Esiti who is only at home playing as a defensive midfielder, a role Eddy Onazi has made his personal property since 2013.

Esiti’s pace was another deciding factor as he could slow down quick breaks, due to his lack of pace and inability to play a forward pass unlike the other players in his role.

Meanwhile Igiebor failed to sufficiently justify his call up to the team for the previous games against Tanzania and Zambia, with his performances against Akwa United and Plateau United in two friendly game, no where near what Rohr needs from his midfielder.

http://owngoalnigeria.com/2016/10/29/exclusive-why-nosa-igiebor-and-anderson-esiti-were-axed-by-gernot-rohr-for-algeria-clash/

Certitude:
Is Agbo playing from midfield?

tbaba1234:
Carl Ikeme was injured in the game today, hopefully not serious..

tbaba1234:
Carl Ikeme was injured in the game today, hopefully not serious..

Maastricht:
Yesterday Kelechi Nwakali made his debut in the starting eleven of MVV Maastricht against FC Volendam. He started as a right winger. Really made an inpression. 2nd half after a substitute played as a number 10. Unfortunately he got cramp and came off in the 77th minute.

Extended highlights: https://www.facebook.com/132352476873346/videos/1034881946620390/

Interview: https://www.facebook.com/132352476873346/videos/1034235020018416/

Maastricht:
Yesterday Kelechi Nwakali made his debut in the starting eleven of MVV Maastricht against FC Volendam. He started as a right winger. Really made an inpression. 2nd half after a substitute played as a number 10. Unfortunately he got cramp and came off in the 77th minute.

Extended highlights: https://www.facebook.com/132352476873346/videos/1034881946620390/

Interview: https://www.facebook.com/132352476873346/videos/1034235020018416/

TheSuperNerd:
Really made an impression as a right winger?? Wow!

But how "good" was that impression? Average, above average, below average or excellent....

Maastricht:
Yesterday Kelechi Nwakali made his debut in the starting eleven of MVV Maastricht against FC Volendam. He started as a right winger. Really made an inpression. 2nd half after a substitute played as a number 10. Unfortunately he got cramp and came off in the 77th minute.

Extended highlights: https://www.facebook.com/132352476873346/videos/1034881946620390/

Interview: https://www.facebook.com/132352476873346/videos/1034235020018416/

tbaba1234:
Just watched the highlights, kid oozed class whenever he held the ball. Hopefully, he continues his development.

tbaba1234:
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Lordabas:
Sone aluko is in real good form right now. Scored again today and was instrumental in their 5-0 thrashing of. Fulham fans already are raving about him saying he should be contending for the balon d'or. He deserves a call up to the national team ahead of john ogu in my opinion.

BascoVanVeli:
Just watched Uche Agbo and he was so good.

tbaba1234:
Musa Muhammad invited
Ebuehi Invited
Brian Idowu not on the list

blueto:
Was Agbim the best goalkeeper in the entire Nigerian professional league then?

Oasis007:
No one was expecting Musa Muhammad and Kingsley Madu to make the List. I even read some comments and posts - saying Gernot Rohr has lost Confidence in the Duo - but eventually they make the List!

If Mikel, with no play-time at Chelsea, could be guaranteed a spot in the Team, then I see no reason Musa Muhammad should miss out. Some would argue about the experience Mikel gets over Musa, but to me - I so much believe in Talent than experience.

Musa Muhammad is simply the best for the RB position now, perhaps Tyrone can outshine him at the Training Camp and eventually plays the Position against the Algerians. But at the moment, Musa Muhammad is the best choice IMO!

tbaba1234:
He did not score...

Lordabas:
Yep.. a mistake but
Man had 3 assists and was unplayable

blueto:
What of how he indirectly called Iheanacho “inexperienced” and ruled against his inclusion to the Super Eagles squad? How he eschewed Obafemi Martians who was doing well at that particular time? how he also ignored Ike Uche who was then banging goals for his club side? how he tarried till after Nigeria qualified for world cup before succumbing to pressure and included Peter Osaze, and so on?

undeniable!

Lordabas:
Sone aluko is in real good form right now. Scored again today and was instrumental in their 5-0 thrashing of. Fulham fans already are raving about him saying he should be contending for the balon d'or. He deserves a call up to the national team ahead of john ogu in my opinion.

"His first touch when he gets a cross is like he is pouring a cup of tea."

'A double scissor in a counter attack with a through ball like he was crossing the road.'

Maastricht:
Quote in the local newspaper:

'Even Stevie Wonder would have seen Nwakali is an amazing footballer.'

'His first touch when he gets a cross is like he is pooring a cup of tea.'

'A double scissor in a counter attack with a through ball like he was crossing the road.'

Lol that you were just asking me a question. My opinion a nice start and now he has to continue. That he got cramps it shows 2nd Division isn't such a poot level of competition. He earned his place next week in the line-up against Telstar at home on friday. There's a reason he is in the article and the commentator wanted to interview after the game. Yesterday we didn't reserve to lose, opponent was very effective.