terzurum5:
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Algerians Launch Petition To Stop Gassama From Officiating Games Over Goal Scored By Mikel
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An online petition set up by an agitated fan of the Algeria national team aimed at preventing Gambian referee Bakary Papa Gassama has gathered momentum, with over 100 people putting their name to it.


The 37 year old is allowed John Obi Mikel goal, which was seemingly scored from an offside position to stand as Nigeria secure a 3-1 win over Algeria in the CAF 2018 World Cup qualifiers.


Coach of Algeria Georges Leekens has narrowed his side defeat to that second goal scored by Mikel few minute to the half time break, as it somehow killed the game off as a contest after 45 minutes.


Video replays analyzed by soccer experts in Algeria proved, Mikel was indeed offside when he scored the second goal for Nigeria and it has lead to the online petition.


They want FIFA to ban Gassama from games in the World Cup 2018 qualifiers particularly games against them as they are yet to win a game he has handled.

owngoalnigeria.com/2016/11/15/algerians-launch-petition-to-stop-gassama-from-officiating-games-over-goal-scored-by-mikel/
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terzurum5:

Oh so you want to prove to Forgiveness right?
Taaaaaa any attemt which does not tally with his opinion, he will never accept.
Try harder next time.

May be when next we want to convince these foreign born stars.
The government of the day will just declare public holiday before some people will believe we have done a lot.

edi287:

https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/1762390/spurs-star-dele-allis-heartbroken-dad-in-plea-to-son-after-england-star-refuses-to-have-the-family-name-on-his-football-shirt/
Read this article and tell me why Dele Alli would've wanted to play for us. It's a known fact that Fashanu tried to convince him to play for us.

Icon4s:


So long as FIFA cannot cancel the goal, who cares?

Mikel may jst have been be 1-3 inches offside but that is not significant enough. The judgment could have gone either ways. The refs are no machines to spot offsides to a level of 100% accuracy.

The Algerians have no case.

joseph1013:


So friendly matches are only for teams that have tournaments coming? You know that's not true. We've played friendlies when we had no tournament coming up immediately. If we say we need matches to try new players and formations, it is not recommended that you try them out in real matches. Now is the time to try out other guys in the problematic positions to see if they meet the Super Eagles quality.

TheSuperNerd:
These Algerians are "criminals" ooo... See the pix they used.

They used one in which the ball have travelled half-way after being hit by Etebo... Rubbish!



See correct pix here... They have no case...

TheGoodJoe:


Very disturbing news. Nice post. I hope Dele Alli changes his attitude towards his parents and siblings. He is acting like a spoilt child. His parents did not give him the kind of life he wanted, it is obvious they still love and care for him.

I hope he matures soon or he might regret his actions.

His model girl friend should serve as a bridge, not someone who widens the gap between Dele and his family.

Heart breaking for his mom to have his pictures all over her wall. Yet, such a child does not love her back.

Super post edi287

safarigirl:


I hope he has a disastrous career, and thank God he's dating one of those karashikas that ruin the lives of athletes, she can help him crssh snd burn

Omo ale oshi

TheGoodJoe:


Even though young Dele Alli is misbehaving, he is still out brother. Let us hope and pray he changes. Please, let us wish him a successful career.

safarigirl:
it takes more than sharing a nationality to be a 'brother', just like it takes more than blood ties to be one.

Dele has severed all ties with us by his actions and so, we sef no sabi am. I sincerely hope he crashes and burns coirtesy of sll the people he has forsaken his family for.

safarigirl:
it takes more than sharing a nationality to be a 'brother', just like it takes more than blood ties to be one.

Dele has severed all ties with us by his actions and so, we sef no sabi am. I sincerely hope he crashes and burns coirtesy of sll the people he has forsaken his family for.

TheGoodJoe:


Very disturbing news. Nice post. I hope Dele Alli changes his attitude towards his parents and siblings. He is acting like a spoilt child. His parents did not give him the kind of life he wanted, it is obvious they still love and care for him.

I hope he matures soon or he might regret his actions.

His model girl friend should serve as a bridge, not someone who widens the gap between Dele and his family.

Heart breaking for his mom to have his pictures all over her wall. Yet, such a child does not love her back.

Super post edi287

safarigirl:
it takes more than sharing a nationality to be a 'brother', just like it takes more than blood ties to be one.

Dele has severed all ties with us by his actions and so, we sef no sabi am. I sincerely hope he crashes and burns coirtesy of sll the people he has forsaken his family for.

Icon4s:


Mikel has played more as a CM and AM for Nigeria than a DM.

He brings more to the team in a more advanced midfield position.

We had a similar argument abt how best to utilise Mikel at Rio.

He repeatedly has been played as a CM/AM under several Super Eagles coaches.

Onazi may not be among the most fancied DMs in the world but the lad has enough to maintain his spot in the Super Eagles team.

I know u dnt like Onazi so u would jump at any suggested formation that will send him to the bench.

TheGoodJoe:


You show me an atom of interest to play for Nigeria. Which kind prove it.

edi287:

https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/1762390/spurs-star-dele-allis-heartbroken-dad-in-plea-to-son-after-england-star-refuses-to-have-the-family-name-on-his-football-shirt/
Read this article and tell me why Dele Alli would've wanted to play for us. It's a known fact that Fashanu tried to convince him to play for us.

TheGoodJoe:


Even if Dele never comes back home to his mum and siblings, I bet she still prays for her son to have a happy and successful life. Let us wish him well for her and his dad.

terzurum5:

Oh so you want to prove to Forgiveness right?
Taaaaaa any attemt which does not tally with his opinion, he will never accept.
Try harder next time.

May be when next we want to convince these foreign born stars.
The government of the day will just declare public holiday before some people will believe we have done a lot.

terzurum5:
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I thought I'll be loaned out - Iwobi
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Alex Iwobihas admitted he never expected to be a first-team player so soon at Arsenal.


The forward burst onto the scene last season and has been able to keep his spot in Arsene Wenger’s squad this term.


He has appeared in nine out of Arsenal’s 11 Premier League games this year and he’s explained how that was beyond his wildest dreams not so long ago.


Iwobi told Arsenal’s website: “Honestly I didn’t expect to be where I am today.


“I thought a long time ago that I’d be on loan and probably get experience there before having experience in the first team.


“But the fact that the boss trusted me to jump into the first team as quick as I did, I’m just grateful for it.


“The same way I was able to break into it is the same way that I take the chance now.


“I play like it’s almost like my last game, I treat it like it’s my last moment here, so I do my best and I always put 100 per cent into whatever I do.”


Iwobi and Co face a difficult challenge this weekend as they travel to Old Trafford to play Manchester United. Arsenal sit fourth in the Premier League and will be looking to improve on their 1-1 draw with Tottenham last time out.

www.soccernet.com.ng/2016/11/i-thought-ill-be-on-loaned-out-iwobi.html
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terzurum5:
Some football journalists are on this thread. Period. Do not ask me why.
I hail una ooooo.
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Nigeria 3-1 Algeria: Five things we learnt.

Obiweluozo Martins
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The Super Eagles overpowered the Desert Foxes of Algeria to seize control of the group in the World Cup qualifying campaign with 6 points to their credit following a 3-1 win at home.


The Eagles were in top form with goals from Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel in the 42nd minute in between Victor Moses’ brace in the 26th and 91st minutes of the game to ensure Eagles victory in the encounter.


With the 3-1 win at home the Eagles leads the group with six points above closest rivals Cameroon who just have two points following a 1-1 draw at home with Zambia. The Eagles might have had a buoyant outing against Algeria but we take into consideration some key things as regards to the game.


MESMERIZING VICTOR MOSES

The Super Eagles winger was terrific all night and got a brace to show for it, with one of the goals coming in dying minutes of the game. The Chelsea man drew the first blood in the 26th minute following a mix-up in the Algerian box before applying the finish in the bottom corner to give Nigeria the lead after he was set up in transition by the Eagles skipper for the breakthrough.


The 25 years old who is enjoying a fine moment of his carrier at Chelsea under the management of Italian gaffer Antonio Conte who is a huge admirer of the Nigerian talent, was a threat down the wings as he caught the Algerian back line out of position.


Moses was outstanding in the game and crowned it all with a goal at the closing stage to end any possible chance of an Algerian comeback much to the delight of the home fans in Uyo.


KELECHI NOT A NUMBER 9

The Manchester City forward had a quiet game against Algeria after been deployed as a center forward ahead of more experience point man in Brown Ideye and Odion Ighalo.


It was evident that the Manchester City man was not so comfortable in that position as he was mostly out of play in the course of the 90 minutes.


The forward was deployed in the position due to his potency in front of goal but the golden boy fired blank after he was set up by Ahmed Musa in the 89th minute of the game. It was a game where the young lad was not able to initiate attacking moves as he was the point man causing him wonder mostly alone in the attack.


For a player who have an ability to create and finish himself, it’s no surprise that he is picked to lead the central role as goal scoring is the fundamental of the game but in Kelechi’s case Nigeria must return him to his best position which is behind the striker (free role) to aid this effect in match proceedings for the Super Eagles in the near future.


SHEHU GOOD AT RIGHT BACK

The former Youth international and Kano Pillars star was mostly under-utilized in the Super Eagles, understandably, but after a five star performance at the Olympic Games in Rio, one expected the Super Eagles crew to hand him the right back role especially with the defensive inconsistency in that position playing Omeruo (against Algeria) and Ndidi (against Zambia) was really worrisome and menacing for the Super Eagles as they lack enough fluency to rightly man the right back.


The likes of Yacine Brahimi and Rainford Kalaba were a thorn in the flesh of our right back (Omeruo and Wilfred Ndidi respectively) as they drifted in and out of the duo thus leaving the Eagles backline in imbalance.


Shehu Abdullahi was good and mobile enough and should be allowed to continue in that role in the near future but with credible competitor to keep him on his toes.


ALGERIA JUST UNPROFESSIONAL

At that level of the game you play only to the referees’ instructions and not to whatever you might have taught is the right decision.


Towards the end of the first half with Nigeria leading 1-0, Iwobi retrieved the ball back to Etebo in midfield who viciously found the Eagles skipper free in the box with an Algerian defence keeping him on side.


The referee allowed proceedings and the Super Eagles Captain, Mikel scored the easiest of goals more like a penalty as he turned to hook the ball into the net with the Algerians protesting for an offside which was to no avail as Eagles solidified their advantage with a 2-0 lead in the first period.


AHMED MUSA BETTER FROM THE BENCH..............

Read more here.....
www.soccernet.com.ng/2016/11/nigeria-3-1-algeria-five-things-we.html
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TheSuperNerd:
Then he, Forgiveness, should shut it and stop his "cry baby" drama.

What kinda analyst doesnt know how to deal with the truth??

joseph1013:


This is s a poorly produced but still decent video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GEx6kwuoJco

Watching him is how to really understand what a talent he is.

forgiveness:


Mcheee! Wetin dis one d talk?



Wetin be d truth about dis matter? Tell me.

TheSuperNerd:
Keep your eyes as "blind" as ever, Cry-baby... And cease asking silly questions

forgiveness:

Blind to what?

Ya mother is calling you, oya....

forgiveness:



He would come back to my place for a sleepover about once every month. He is
also close to his biological dad.. Kenny is so proud of him.”
https://www.thesun.co.uk/archives/news/80787/i-gave-dele-alli-away-at-13-to-save-him-from-gangs-and-allow-him-to-follow-his-football-dream/


Tell me after reading this why you think he would not have loved to play for his fatherland if they showed love earlier?

The boy saw gold diggers in......

forgiveness:



The most dangerous player in the Super Eagles is Victor Moses and not Iheanacho or Iwobi.

E don tey wey I know dis one but unfortunately(fortunately for us na) the Algerians focused on Iheanacho and Iwobi.

Shehu Abdullahi should not be called to the National team again because he plays in an obscure league. He should be replaced with either Tyronne Ebuechi, Ola Aina or Brian Idowu.

I hope our coach is not having any vendetta against Russians because of what dey did to Germany, because I never see am mention Russian league.

TheSuperNerd:
Next year?? When we shall be even scarier and better?? Okay naa....
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Cameroon Coach – Hard To Find Any Weakness In Super Eagles Now, Maybe Next
Year Before We Play Them




Coach of the Cameroonian national team Hugo
Broos says he is happy his team won’t be playing Nigeria this year, due to the fact that the Super Eagles are on a high at the moment.


Cameroon are in the same group with Nigeria,
who are top of the group after two wins from the first two games of the group while Cameroon are yet to pick a win, with two draws from their opening ties.


Nigeria are currently four points ahead of
Cameroon but both teams won’t be meeting each other until August next year, and Broos said the timing couldn’t have been any better.


”They (Super Eagles) are on a high, hard to find
any weakness in them at the moment, maybe we are lucky because we don’t play them until next year. Hopefully we would have build up
confidence to explore any weakness”. He said.


”We will approach both ties against Nigeria with
the seriousness it deserves, they are beatable no
doubt, and after our not too impressive start, we
need a very good result against Nigeria”.



Source: http://owngoalnigeria.com/2016/11/16/cameroon-coach-hard-to-find-any-weakness-in-super-eagles-now-maybe-next-year-before-we-play-them/