joseph1013:


I actually like Rohr's approach somewhat. He doesn't care about our emotional bias, he just wants to get the job done. If there is a player that can help him, he's gonna call that player. If it was about emotional sentiments, he would have capitulated to the demands of NFF and not call Victor Moses, but he didn't care.

Truth is that Onouha, Hybe and the rest have never rejected Rohr, so he really has nothing against them personally. I say we just let the guy do what he wants.

jotey:

.... onuoha and ibe their heart is not with Nigeria...they just want. a shortcut to world cup..

rohr should forget them abeg especially dat onuoha guy..

rejecting them would send a strong message to all Anglo-nigerian youngsters that once u reject us no second Chance for you

terzurum5:
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Manu Garba – Tottenham Hotspur Will Regret Letting Porto Youngster Musa Yahaya Leave
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Head coach of the Nigeria U-17 team Manu Garba says English Premiership side Tottenham Hotspur will regret allowing Nigeria youth International Musa Yahaya leave White Hart Lane.


Shortly after winning the U-17 World cup with Nigeria in 2013, Yahaya was signed on a pre contract by the London based side and spent time training at the club with their youth team.


However days after his contract was turned into a professional one, on his 18 year birthday he was loaned to Portuguese second division side Portimonense and after a fairly successful time on loan he was sold to the club.


Portimonense traded the quick,skillfull and strong forward to FC Porto this summer and Manu Garba who discovered and nurtured the talent of the 18 year old believes Spurs will regret letting him leave.


” I was shocked when they (Spurs) decided to sell him, you can’t let a young talented player leave just like that, he has all it takes to succeed in England, pace,power and finishing, they will definitely regret letting him leave” He told Owngoalnigeria.com.


” He is one player who can do just what Kelechi Iheanacho is doing for Manchester City and am so sure he will be back in England, a better player than when he left”.

http://owngoalnigeria.com/2016/11/24/manu-garba-tottenham-hotspur-will-regret-letting-porto-youngster-musa-yahaya-leave/
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goldfish80:



This was Nedum Onuoha's quote a few years ago. Clearly from his statement, he has no emotional attachment while watching the super eagles play. He feels more emotions watching the 3 lions.
Imagine if we get grouped at the World Cup with England or our paths cross in the later stages, someone like Onuoha could score an own goal deliberately for the team he adores.
Please let's stop this Nedum onuoha nonsense and instead give a home based player a chance. Someone like Etim Matthew or Chidiebere Okoli of Rangers will be more than decent for us.

He was as glued to the TV as time allowed to watch Nigeria battle their way to bronze at the Olympics after losing to Germany in the semi-finals.

“I’m happy to be a fan for now,” he added and I kept an eye on the boys at the Olympics where they always seem to do well.

"For anyone like me who was born there you hold the success of your nation close to your heart and like to see them doing well. Unfortunately, the gold medal was not to be."

http://www.getwestlondon.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/form-qprs-nedum-onuoha-opens-11833487

Generals03:

I have given up on this player already. I mean something is wrong somewhere. Judging from his outstanding play in the U17, he should be bossing our midfield and wings now in the super eagles.
Perhaps he just isn't good enough.

TheSuperNerd:
Sir TheGoodJoe.... I dont know what else to say. So you even had a twin?? I'm speechless... All the same God bless you so much and I know you will make your twin prouder than you've ever done. Just keep pushing and keep living for excellence's sake, I'm sure whereever your twin is, he will be so proud of the man you've become and the heights you'll still attain.

I believe your life will be one that said, "Lived to the fullest"
.........................................................................

Uhmmm... Yara Yara and I found this... It will interest all parties on Nacho's situation at City. More to follow......

In the final bolded statement in quotes in the news article, Pep sounds just TheGoodJoe....... Loollll

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Guardiola Explains Gabriel Jesus Arrival In
January And Chances Of Iheanacho Leaving
Man City On Loan




The impending arrival of Gabriel Jesus at
Manchester City in January won’t make 20 year
old Nigerian forward Kelechi Iheanacho leave the
club on loan in January, Manager of Manchester
City Pep Guardiola suggests.


The £27m Brazilian is expected to push the
Nigerian forward further down the pecking order
at the Etihad, presently he has started just three Premier League game this season, from the six times he has played in the league.


When asked what would have to happen to get
the 20-year-old more first team opportunities,





Despite Jesus’ imminent arrival, Guardiola is
adamant Iheanacho will get opportunities.


“My advice is keep going, keep fighting, sooner or later everything is coming back, and of course he’s going to have his minutes,” he said.

“Until now he played good, but in the big teams sometimes that happens.

“You can play just 11 players and that’s all.”


Source: http://owngoalnigeria.com/2016/11/24/guardiola-explains-gabriel-jesus-arrival-in-january-and-chances-of-iheanacho-leaving-man-city-on-loan/

Generals03:



I have given up on this player already. I mean something is wrong somewhere. Judging from his outstanding play in the U17, he should be bossing our midfield and wings now in the super eagles.
Perhaps he just isn't good enough.

safarigirl:
Maybe Wenger removed Iwobi just knowing that he would spend the rest of the game trying to redeem himself and it could have terrible consequences.

Sometimes, such things could affect your focus in the game and he's young and not used to such mistakes, in a UCL game at that. Pulling him out was a kinda good call, but I still think he should have waited a few more minutes


Okay, just saw the OG...in Iwobi's defence, it was a reflex action. I understand, if only the wolfish fans would understand too.

Icon4s, do you understand?

tbaba1234:


Interesting, look at what he said recently:

More facts have emerged on why Manchester City's Nigerian-born defender, Nedum Onuoha, refused overtures to join the Super Eagles for the World Cup in South Africa.
NFF's deputy general-secretary, technical, Dr. Ikpeme Emmanuel revealed in a chat with brilafm.net that the former youth international's mother, Dr Antonia Onuoha, was consulted but says she stopped the 23-year-old player from accepting Nigeria's offer.
http://allafrica.com/stories/201004220536.html

joseph1013:


This Guardiola ehn...Kelechi is not a priority for him

komekn:


If he was at Tottenham he would have found one of the most friendly, cosmopolitan and likeable bunch of lads to get on with. I understand that it can be emotionally tough for a teenager of 18 come to a totally different environment and try to excel. But that would be more reflective of our sometimes over pampered kids in the UK not our teenagers from Nigeria.

The last time I was there the very likeable Ehiogu was the u18s coach he is now in charge of the U23's, its a great environment for a black kid. Now if he was allowed to go it simply means he didn't cut it. Josh Onuma is there and in the same age bracket and he is playing for the first team.

komekn:


If he was at Tottenham he would have found one of the most friendly, cosmopolitan and likeable bunch of lads to get on with. I understand that it can be emotionally tough for a teenager of 18 come to a totally different environment and try to excel. But that would be more reflective of our sometimes over pampered kids in the UK not our teenagers from Nigeria.

The last time I was there the very likeable Ehiogu was the u18s coach he is now in charge of the U23's, its a great environment for a black kid. Now if he was allowed to go it simply means he didn't cut it. Josh Onuma is there and in the same age bracket and he is playing for the first team.

chrisooblog:
well one reason i think he might have found it difficult to adapt at spurs is the language. he is a northern boy who speaks hausa with barely passable english so that would have made it hard for him to bond with the other lads. to be fair to tottenham i read they got a hausa speaking teacher to tutor him in english but it seems it didn't quite work out.

tbaba1234:


It was not English... English will be easier for him than portuguese, Don't you think?

They simply could not secure a work permit for him and Porto came in with a good deal..

chrisooblog:
true but then again they are alot nigerian boys in porto so that helps. as per the work permit issue they could just have sent him out on loan again.

komekn:


ABSOLUTELY 100% ACCURATE, What will get you ahead is Focus, Discipline and Resilience. Much much more than just talent. Tooo many undisciplined talented footballers who didn't make it.

I recall Raheem at age 16/17 almost got entrapped and derailed by a very savvy girl who was 3 years older than him.

Anyway she has a daughter and a % of his earnings until his daughter is 18. Don't know what the settlement is but could easily by £3-5k a week, for a runs babe in Liverpool not bad eh.

So the motivation for the girls is well very high.

Generals03:



I have given up on this player already. I mean something is wrong somewhere. Judging from his outstanding play in the U17, he should be bossing our midfield and wings now in the super eagles.
Perhaps he just isn't good enough.

tbaba1234:


Yahaya was not let go because he did not 'cut it'. It was due to difficulties in securing work permits. He was first loaned to Portimonense to help him be eligible for a work permit.

Porto paid 650,000 pounds to get him from spurs. That's big money for an unproven African youngster. Spurs accepted the deal.

komekn:


My friend smell the gravy, believe you me, if the club truly believes that you are worth it , there are many ways around work permit restrictions legally speaking.

Tottenham did not feel he was worth the investment coupled with fact he is surrounded by clear bona fide U18 player and even younger, who probably gave him Yahaya clear cut competition and put his quality to question. Meanwhile I am not saying he is not good just not what Tottenham want at this time.

komekn:


My friend smell the gravy, believe you me, if the club truly believes that you are worth it , there are many ways around work permit restrictions legally speaking.

Tottenham did not feel he was worth the investment coupled with fact he is surrounded by clear bona fide U18 player and even younger, who probably gave him Yahaya clear cut competition and put his quality to question. Meanwhile I am not saying he is not good just not what Tottenham want at this time.

TheGoodJoe:


Thanks for the inspirational, motivational and comforting post.

Concerning Nacho and Jesus, I agree with Pep, Nacho has to keep doing what he does in training. Fighting to prove to Guardiola that he can put his confidence in him. Gabriel Jesus is good and both of them will make the team stronger. More will come in. Maybe Hazard Jnr, Bailey or even Suarez.

Nacho has to believe he can become as good as the likes of Messi, Neymar and Suarez. Keep fighting and turning himself into a machine. He can become another player from another planet. At that point, he will become undroppable.

safarigirl:


My dear, it's God that will save the young and impressionable boys from all these karashikas. It's hard to tell who's genuine when you're in such a position.

If I were Alex's mum or sister, he won't even be in a committed relationship till he's at least 23.




His dad needs to help him come out of this fix though, his game is off and he needs to fix it

Mickael2:


boss, I am deeply sorry that I missed your birthday. I had hobgoblin a remaining course at UNEC and the network there was so poor. I am very very sorry, happy birthday sha

komekn:
Tbaba1234 curious how do you know Yahaya is a bona-fide 18 year old

I reiterate if Tottenham really like him and felt he was the real deal. They will not sell him.

Porto just like Sporting and Benfica operate thier youth policy as business primarily. Not so much Braga and Guimarense who are not as cut throat.

You need to be very weary of thier agents and clubs that love the TPI deals outlawed in the UK but rife in Portugal.

They are not overly concerned about unofficial or unproven age discrepancies. It's a cattle market Portuguese football to me, in my personal limited dealings with them.

komekn:


I don't know what it is that makes seemingly good well brought up girls go gaga when they see footballers.

Then you have the calculating, scheming, low down, predators and totally unscrupulous well you know types. That will stop at nothing and do absolutely anything to get in to bed with them.

Finally it is very difficult to have parental control and discipline over your son who can afford to buy a range rover every week.

EASIER SAID THAN DONE

komekn:
Tbaba1234 curious how do you know Yahaya is a bona-fide 18 year old

I reiterate if Tottenham really like him and felt he was the real deal. They will not sell him.

Porto just like Sporting and Benfica operate thier youth policy as business primarily. Not so much Braga and Guimarense who are not as cut throat.

You need to be very weary of thier agents and clubs that love the TPI deals outlawed in the UK but rife in Portugal.

They are not overly concerned about unofficial or unproven age discrepancies. It's a cattle market Portuguese football to me, in my personal limited dealings with them.

komekn:
Tbaba1234 curious how do you know Yahaya is a bona-fide 18 year old

I reiterate if Tottenham really like him and felt he was the real deal. They will not sell him.

Porto just like Sporting and Benfica operate thier youth policy as business primarily. Not so much Braga and Guimarense who are not as cut throat.

You need to be very weary of thier agents and clubs that love the TPI deals outlawed in the UK but rife in Portugal.

They are not overly concerned about unofficial or unproven age discrepancies. It's a cattle market Portuguese football to me, in my personal limited dealings with them.

Mickael2:


boss, I am deeply sorry that I missed your birthday. I had hobgoblin a remaining course at UNEC and the network there was so poor. I am very very sorry, happy birthday sha

Mickael2:


boss, I am deeply sorry that I missed your birthday. I had hobgoblin a remaining course at UNEC and the network there was so poor. I am very very sorry, happy birthday sha