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| Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Lazyerudite: 3:47am On Mar 31, 2017 |
TheGoodJoe:We will put so much pressure on this Odey and end up making him fail. Let him go to Chan and prove himself, super eagles as not a testing group. Those that were better have faded over time. If he comes now and has a bad day, trust Nigerians to rubbish all his efforts. His time will come, moreover this is his first successful season. I watched his goals though decent but the quality of defending is nothing to write home about 3 Likes |
| Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by TheSuperNerd(m): 4:04am On Mar 31, 2017 |
Hmmmmm.... Rohr wasn't kidding when he said "no more London"  France is one of the schengen areas of Europe he talked about so it is no surprise as he also has deep contacts there just as he has in Germany. Can't wait to follow the team when the camping starts.... #FlyWithTheSuperEagles terzurum5: 1 Like |
| Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by TheSuperNerd(m): 4:10am On Mar 31, 2017 |
Mikel Remains My Idol - Ndidi [img]https://2.bp..com/-HhQ3YNo8YKE/WN1uNK4dbJI/AAAAAAAADfY/yVinBdbTexoGvGN4Rz83WsjpWu_OdOJSQCLcB/s1600/Ndidi-Nigeria.jpg[/img] Super Eagles midfielder, Wilfred Ndidi says he a great admirer of John Obi Mikel. Ndidi's impressive form for Leicester City since joining the team in the winter transfer, has seen him score one goal in eight games in all competitions. The former Genk star insisted that Mikel has always been a player he idolises while he was growing up as a child. "I have always looked up to Mikel," Ndidi told Goal. "When he was at Chelsea, I was at Nath Boys [as a youth player] and I have always liked him as a player. I have always been crazy about Mikel. The way he plays is amazing. "When me and my friends talk about players, we always want to talk about Mikel. He is so important for Nigerian football. I actually liked two players from outside of Nigeria [when I was younger]." Source: http://www.soccernet.com.ng/2017/03/mikel-remains-my-idol-ndidi.html?m=1 1 Like |
| Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by TheSuperNerd(m): 4:20am On Mar 31, 2017 |
Now I am not sure if Josh Maja actually trained with the side as some reports say he couldn't make it but had pledged his full allegiance to the Super Eagles.... So it is in the light of his availability for Nigeria and his actual pledge of allegiance to Nigeria that I post this about him..... Josh Maja of Nigeria and Sunderland....  ........................................................................................................ Five Facts About Sunderland Nigerian Superkid Josh Maja Who Trained With The Eagles In London https://owngoalnigeria.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/image-67.jpg Sunderland teen wonder Josh Maja who trained with the Super Eagles in London last week, following the cancellation of the proposed friendly game against Burkina Faso is one name Nigerians are not too familiar with. 18 year old Maja trained with the Eagles alongside the likes of Chuba Akpom, Ola Aina and Ebere Eze, with reports indicating that unlike Akpom he has committed his international career to Nigeria. Owngoalnigeria.com chief editor Prince Michael takes a look at five facts about the youngster who has earned rare reviews for his performances this season. 1. Joshua Erowoli Orisunmihare Maja (Full Names) was Born in London Borough of Lewisham to Nigerian parents on the 27th of December 1998. 2. He joined Sunderland in a three way transfer involving Manchester City, where he was on loan from his parent club Fulham but ironically spent more time with Man City, but wasn’t offered scholarship terms by the Citizen. 3. Maja caught the eyes of scouts of Sunderland while playing against them for Manchester City U-17, and was handed trials by the Black Cats shortly afterwards. 4. Sunderland offered him a two year scholarship deal after impressing the team at the Future Champions Cup in South Africa in March 2015 5. A year after joining the team, he signed his first professional deal , a three year deal, and made his first team bow for the team in September last year, when he replaced Joel Asoro in the 2-1 win over QPR in the EFL Cup. Source: http://owngoalnigeria.com/2017/03/30/five-facts-about-sunderland-nigerian-superkid-josh-maja-who-trained-with-the-eagles-in-london/ 1 Like |
| Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by TheSuperNerd(m): 4:31am On Mar 31, 2017 |
NFF Blamed As Noah Bazee Knee Injury Worsens In Super Eagles London Camp https://allnigeriasoccer.com/football_pics/72030Bazee1.jpg Talented striker Noah Bazee is unlikely to feature for Hannover in their 2 Bundesliga clash with Union Berlin on Saturday, April 1 after worsening his knee injury while training with the Super Eagles. The Nigeria Football Federation have been blamed for Bazee’s predicament because they allowed him come to the training camp in London despite his injury. “The injury in the knee has not improved, but is somewhat worse. We have to wait tomorrow to see if he will make the squad, ” Hannover coach André Breitenreiter said. Unconfirmed reports suggest that Bazee featured in the practice game between the Super Eagles Team A and Team B at the Hive Stadium on Monday. The 20-year-old has not lasted the distance for Hannover since December 12, 2016. Source: http://allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=22552 |
| Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by TheSuperNerd(m): 4:39am On Mar 31, 2017 |
https://www.completesportsnigeria.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/image-52.jpeg Iwobi Optimistic Arsenal Will Beat Man City , Eager To Defeat Iheanacho Nigeria winger, Alex Iwobi, is confident that Arsenal will start winning games against top teams in the English Premier League when they host Manchester City at The Emirates on Sunday. Arsenal lost their last league game away to West Brom a fortnight ago, and they are currently fifth in the league table, five points behind Liverpool in fourth – albeit with a game in hand. “We need to change that record,” Iwobi told Sky Sports News HQ of the top clubs' dominance over Arsenal. “That’s in the past though – we need to prepare for the present. I believe with the players we’ve got – we’ve been working hard – that we can do it. “We’ve not been doing as well as we should’ve been doing. But every team goes through a rough spell and it’s ours at the moment. I’m sure we’ll bounce back. “Judging on how everyone did on international duty – everybody did well – then the confidence will slowly be getting back. "We’ll prepare this week and we’ll do our best. Hopefully we can come out with the result we need. “Every game is vital – we’re taking it game-by-game. We just need to concentrate, prepare right and do the job.” If Iwobi is selected for the Super Sunday clash, then he could come up against his Super Eagles teammate Kelechi Iheanacho. The pair were on international duty together with Nigeria, where Iheanacho netted a late equaliser in a 1-1 draw with Senegal in an international friendly match in London. Iwobi admits he and Iheanacho are good friends, and have been sharing a few jokes about the match during Nigeria’s training camp. “We’ve had a bit of banter this week,” he said. “He was trying to persuade me to come to Manchester City and I was trying to persuade him to come to Arsenal. I’d like to play against him. “We’ve talked about the game a little bit, but we’ve been focused on playing for Nigeria. I’ve just got to prepare now and beat him!” Source: http://www.completesportsnigeria.com/iwobi-optimistic-arsenal-will-beat-man-city-eager-defeat-iheanacho/ 1 Like |
| Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by TheSuperNerd(m): 4:57am On Mar 31, 2017 |
Article From about 3days ago..... some of you have seen it but it is still worth a read kinda... Danny Mills need a lobotomy.... he isn't exposing the "whole truth angles" to the matter. He is definitely an ass for calling Playing for an African side an "easy option".  Anyway... welcome Ola Aina.... can't wait to see your switch finally confirmed and making our right back spot competitive again alongside Odubajo (who I also expect to return in the long run), Dominic Iorfa Jnr, Omeruo, Et al..... .…...................................................................................................... Have England let slip a promising youngster in Ola Aina as they did Wilfried Zaha? https://images.performgroup.com/di/library/Goal_Nigeria/60/76/ola-aina-brandon-barker_wl4jx06xuq6e13n1qeygomdxr.jpg Ola Aina has chosen to represent Nigeria over EnglandEvery footballer's dream seems to be to play international football, and if they feel it is slipping away with England then should they be judged? Ola Aina seems to be the latest to have turned his back on playing for England's senior sides, having featured from U16 to U20 level. The Independent have claimed that he has joined Crystal Palace star Wilfried Zaha in looking elsewhere to play international football, with the youngster switching allegiances to Nigeria. The newspaper state that the 20-year-old is likely to be selected for the Super Eagles' Africa Cup of Nations qualifier squad against South Africa on June 9. Zaha's switch to the Ivory Coast caused some controversy after the 24-year-old believed there would not be a route for him into the England set-up. Many fans were against the decision, and even though his mind was made up back in November, some pundits are still not happy that he didn't push for a career with England. Danny Mills said today (Tuesday): "Ultimately he's taken the easier option and thought 'well, I might get a few more caps and I might get to play in a few more tournaments because my chances with England are probably going to be limited'. "Gareth [Southgate] just means that he wants people to fight for the shirt and if you don't get in you don't get in. I probably done 30 odd squads and never got any game time; sat in the stands, sat on the bench. "But you still turned up every single time in that hope that you might get a chance and take it." It is an interesting argument from Mills, who had 19 senior England caps and played in the 2002 World Cup as the first choice right-back. But does that make it right for everyone? Does Zaha, and now, Aina have the chance not just to get 50+ caps, but the opportunity to play in more competitive matches and the possibility of featuring in three or more World Cups. It is a shame to see Aina go down that route, and to be honest it does not feel that England has let him down or let him slip away, having been given the chance in plenty of youth team matches. The first step for the 20-year-old is to feature more in club level, whether that be at Chelsea or away from Stamford Bridge. The defender has made just five senior appearances, and with centre-back Andreas Christensen likely to return from his loan in the Bundesliga, opportunities maybe limited next season. Aina signed a new four-year deal at the beginning of the season, so the Blues obviously want to keep him on their books, with the option of another loan away the potential for next season. But on the international level, Aina had the chance to fight for a place in the senior England set-up, however that chance seems to be slipping further and further away. Have England let slip a promising youngster in Ola Aina as they did Wilfried Zaha? Below is One of the comments in response to the article @keepitreal82: What nonsense is this? How can it be a shame to represent your heritage. England have a history of stockpiling talent giving them a couple caps and then discarding them. It's not a disgrace if players want to play for the country of their origin. Can we stop all this nonsense of trying to claim people. The fact Danny Mills can say a player chooses the easy option to play for an african country is an absolute disgrace and he should be ashamed of himself. Owen Hargreaves was praised for choosing to represent England as well as Eric Dier for spurs but african heritage players are taking the easy route out? What an idiot. I encourage more of these kids to look at other options if they want to.... it's their right. Source: http://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/england-slip-promising-youngster-ola-12808809 2 Likes |
| Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by TheSuperNerd(m): 5:12am On Mar 31, 2017 |
https://www.completesportsnigeria.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/IMG_20170326_223623.jpg Mikel , Aina Set To Miss Chelsea EPL Winners Medals Nigerian defender Ola Aina is in danger of missing out on an English Premier League winners' medal this season if Chelsea win the title this season, reports Completesportsnigeria.com. The English Premier League rules state that players need to make a minimum of five appearances to qualify for a medal after the threshold was lowered from 10 ahead of the 2012/13 campaign. Aina, who only on Monday featured for the Super Eagles team in an unofficial friendly at the Hive Stadium, is among the eight players that could miss out on a winners' medal according to the requirements stipulated. Aina has made six appearances for Chelsea this term in all competitions with only two substitute appearances (against Leicester and Bournemouth) in the EPL. Ola's compatriot Victor Moses is on course for a medal having made 27 appearances scoring three goals. But Mikel Obi will not, having failed to make a single appearance during Conte's tenure before heading to Chinese Superb League club Tianjin TEDA. Ruben Loftus-Cheek with three EPL games and Kurt Zouma four games in the league are set to fall short of five appearances if they no longer feature till the end of the season. Other players are Nathan Ake, Kenedy and Charly Musonda – plus the club's back-up goalkeepers Asmir Begovic and Eduardo. Source: http://www.completesportsnigeria.com/mikel-aina-set-miss-chelsea-epl-winners-medals/ |
| Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by TheGoodJoe(m): 5:15am On Mar 31, 2017 |
Lazyerudite:Rohr watching Odey Closely is not putting pressure on Odey. When Rohr invited Awaziem and Osimhen to camp, was he putting them under pressure? |
| Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by TheSuperNerd(m): 5:26am On Mar 31, 2017 |
West Ham starlet comments on relationship with Chelsea striker; should Hammers attempt loan move? Chelsea striker Tammy Abraham has enjoyed a brilliant season out on loan, so perhaps West Ham should consider making a move.https://cdn3-i.hitc-s.com/415/bristol_citys_tammy_abraham_celebrates_scoring_their_goal_298371.jpg Bristol City's Tammy Abraham celebrates scoringWest Ham prospect Domingos Quina has told The Sun that he is delighted for Chelsea striker Tammy Abraham given the success that he has enjoyed out on loan with Bristol City this summer, and perhaps Hammers boss Slaven Bilic should take notice of the 17-year-old's comments. Quina worked alongside Abraham when he was with the Blues shortly before he ended up at the London Stadium. Like the Hammers midfielder, the 19-year-old has spent the season away from Stamford Bridge, having dropped into the Championship for the campaign. And he has certainly taken full advantage of the opportunity, scoring 19 goals in 33 league games for a struggling Robins side that would surely be in even greater trouble without his contribution. And Quina has suggested that the forward's form has come as absolutely no surprise to him having worked with him previously. “I’m buzzing for Tammy Abraham," he told The Sun . https://cdn3-i.hitc-s.com/379/tammy_abraham_celebrates_after_scoring_the_second_goal_for_chels_266179.jpg “What he is doing is amazing and I knew what he was capable of and now he’s doing it. “Not just me, but it gives all young players that feeling of ‘if you want to, you can do it'." With Quina's current side struggling for goals from their strikers - Andy Carroll is still the leading goalscorer out of the forwards with six Premier League goals to his name - the Hammers could surely do a lot worse than target Abraham on loan next season. https://cdn3-i.hitc-s.com/461/west_ham_united_manager_slaven_bilic_338843.jpg West Ham United manager Slaven BilicAntonio Conte may want to see the teenager play regularly in the top flight before using him more often at Stamford Bridge, and sending him to the London Stadium would surely be a smart move. And with Diego Costa and Michy Batshuayi seemingly standing between him and a place in the first-team with the Blues, perhaps there may be scope for a more permanent deal to be done further down the line, which would be undoubtedly be a major boost to the Hammers if he can replicate anything like the form he has shown at Ashton Gate this year. Quina would certainly back him for success it seems. Source: http://www.hitc.com/en-gb/2017/03/28/west-ham-starlet-comments-on-relationship-with-chelsea-striker-s/ 1 Like |
| Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by TheSuperNerd(m): 5:41am On Mar 31, 2017 |
https://www.thebreakingtimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Ahmed-Musa.jpg Musa might lose place in Super Eagles squad Leicester City forward, Ahmed Musa, is at the risk of losing his place in the Super Eagles as coach Gernot Rohr is getting impatient with his attitude. It was gathered that the player’s general attitude in camp has not been good, even as his performance rating on the field of play has dropped significantly with the German tactician not impressed, according to sources. “He seemed to have some problems with the team when Samson Siasia was briefly in charge, but he made the mistake of carrying this into Rohr’s regime. That has not helped him,” an official said. Rohr overlooked Ahmed Musa to lead the Eagles against Senegal in London last week, when he handed Ogenyi Onazi the captain’s armband instead. It was further learnt that immediately after this decision, the Leicester City star hurriedly called a players’ meeting during which he announced he will no longer be assistant captain of the team. “That was very childish of him,” blasted a team official. Rohr revealed on radio that Ahmed Musa was excused from camp to attend to family issues, but it has been revealed the player asked to leave camp. But this was only the culmination of the problems between player and coach as Rohr has been far from pleased with Ahmed Musa’s general attitude particularly on the pitch. It would be recalled that Ahmed Musa drove into the team’s training camp with an expensive Range Rover Sports he had acquired just days to a crucial World Cup qualifier in Zambia in October. The coach was miffed by this as he expected all the players in camp to focus totally on the game in Ndola, Zambia. “The coach did not even mind this. It’s the player’s attitude he has not been happy with,” further informed another official Source: http://www.thebreakingtimes.com/musa-might-lose-place-in-super-eagles-squad/ 1 Like |
| Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Icon4s(m): 6:20am On Mar 31, 2017 |
terzurum5:I quite agree with ur last paragraph but mind u only one team qualifies automatically. It means for now every game is important. Apart from head to head goals difference plays a role especially in selecting the best 2nd placed teams. My take is let Rohr select his best even in the first meeting against Libya and Seychelles. And IF we later get to a stage where we are sure that we will definitely finish top of the group he MAY then decide to field an entirely experimental squad. Now, I am not saying he should nt include the new players at all. He may invite 2-3 for camping and include 1 or 2 per match. By so doing the balance of the team would not be distorted. |
| Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Icon4s(m): 6:23am On Mar 31, 2017 |
TheSuperNerd:No be say 'might' he has already lost his place. He used to be a starter along with Victor Moses. He first lost it when Moses Simon came and fell further as Iwobi was incorporated. However, I still feel we can try him in the SS role. |
| Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Mickael2(m): 7:10am On Mar 31, 2017 |
Icon4s:but where will he play the SS? Last I checked we do not have one in our formation, except if you mean the AMF |
| Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Humility017(m): 8:02am On Mar 31, 2017 |
Icon4s:think musa...is still needed in SE...his impacts in the game against Zambia, and Algeria upon his introduction is something we should not wtite off. he should be deployed to the wings and introduced every 30-20 minutes left to play to outran the opponent's wing backs... his impacts as sub's.....during the orange Africa nations cup in south Africa 2013....still come to mind. the guy has pace...with a little ball control he can do much for SE especially as sub. that's Leicester still hasn't grab 1 Like |
| Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Icon4s(m): 8:08am On Mar 31, 2017 |
Mickael2:Good question. Musa will still not be a regular. Rohr typically plays 4-5-1 But he may chose to alter it to a 4-4-2 depending on how the game is progressing. Recall in the last game against Senegal, Rohr started with a 4-5-1. But as we went a goal down he saw the need to switch formation and adopted a 4-4-2 with Kayode playing SS to Iheanacho. Or some may even say 4-3-3 if u consider Success as a striker in that game. That is what I am talking about. He may also be a candidate for that SS role. You dnt expect to always get the first goal in every game. Rohr has been opportune to always be ahead in all his 3 previous games which is why he had always maintained that 4-5-1 till the end. So what happens if u find urself a goal or two down? You need to quickly switch formation and make it more attack minded. This is where Musa can be introduced as an SS. His pace and direct play can be used to unlock difficult defenses. Ahmed Musa has eyes for goals. Recall when he was at CSKA how he often played the SS role to Seydou Dumbia. There were also games where he played as a CF. |
| Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Kog45(m): 8:12am On Mar 31, 2017 |
[quote author=TheSuperNerd post=55118461]Mikel Remains My Idol - Ndidi [img]https://2.bp..com/-HhQ3YNo8YKE/WN1uNK4dbJI/AAAAAAAADfY/yVinBdbTexoGvGN4Rz83WsjpWu_OdOJSQCLcB/s1600/Ndidi-Nigeria.jpg[/img]Mikel must have something going for him apart from football coz i remember Leon Balogun,Uche Agbo,Haruna Lookman see him as a role model now Ndidi. I remember Onazi paying special tribute during his last birthday.Brown Ideye said d same thing and attributed his transferred to Tianjin to Mikel recommendation even Victor Moses said Mikel's advice gave him a break through this season. All this remind me of Legendary Stephen Keshi paving way for most Nigeria players in d 80s and turn Belgium to our football Mecca,may be Mikel is towing d dame line coz his patriotism really manifested in d last Olympics paying over $30k for d team to survive. Super Eagles midfielder, Wilfred Ndidi says he a great admirer of John Obi Mikel. Ndidi's impressive form for Leicester City since joining the team in the winter transfer, has seen him score one goal in eight games in all competitions. The former Genk star insisted that Mikel has always been a player he idolises while he was growing up as a child. "I have always looked up to Mikel," Ndidi told Goal. "When he was at Chelsea, I was at Nath Boys [as a youth player] and I have always liked him as a player. I have always been crazy about Mikel. The way he plays is amazing. "When me and my friends talk about players, we always want to talk about Mikel. He is so important for Nigerian football. I actually liked two players from outside of Nigeria [when I was younger]." Source: http://www.soccernet.com.ng/2017/03/mikel-remains-my-idol-ndidi.html?m=1[/quote 1 Like |
| Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Icon4s(m): 8:13am On Mar 31, 2017 |
TheSuperNerd:Same Mikel that some come here to rubbish. 3 Likes |
| Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Lazyerudite: 9:18am On Mar 31, 2017 |
TheSuperNerd:No one ever said he must be captain but I do not like them treating older players like this. Some people started rubbishing his contributions to the SE just to justify inclusion of new players. Don't worry, the younger players are watching how you treat your own |
| Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Lazyerudite: 9:20am On Mar 31, 2017 |
Icon4s:Some people just don't like some players, Mikel has really lasted the test of time. 2 Likes |
| Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Lazyerudite: 9:23am On Mar 31, 2017 |
Humility017:He does not have to be a starter but against any team, the defence would be wary of his pace, which cqn easily tire opponents. Another thing is dedication, he is dedicated to the cause. 2 Likes |
| Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Icon4s(m): 9:29am On Mar 31, 2017 |
Lazyerudite:....and continued to prove his critics wrong. Mark my word, some will clamor for him to be dropped bc he now plays for a relatively non-competitive Chinese league. And as usual, he still come and perform in the green and white jerseys to shut them up again. 3 Likes |
| Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by BascoVanVeli(m): 10:06am On Mar 31, 2017 |
Mickael2:We have na, Iheanacho played it against Tanzania and Zambia. |
| Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by terzurum5(op): 11:17am On Mar 31, 2017 |
Nigeria get invitational tournament for Beach Soccer World Cup www.nairaland.com/attachments/5084401_nigeriabeach_jpege462bb0d0a7940c889a4b015835aa3e6 Samuel Ahmadu Coach Adamu Audu's men will take on Senegal, Morocco and Tunisia in preparation for the Beach Soccer World Cup in Bahamas Nigeria's beach soccer team will embark on an invitational tournament trip to Dakar ahead of the 2017 Fifa Beach Soccer World Cup billed to hold from April 27 to May 7 in the Bahamas. Coach Adamu Audu's men will face Morroco, Tunisia, Senegal in a four-nation tournament scheduled to hold from April 14 to 17 as part of its final preparation for the international showpiece. The two-time African kings finished as runners-up at the 2016 African Beach Soccer Cup of Nations in Lagos to qualify and will resume final preparations on Monday, April 3. "The team [Supersand Eagles] will resume camp for their final preparations for the Bahamas next week [Monday],'' Pinnick told Goal. "We were finalizing arrangement for them because they will be leaving for Dakar for a four nations invitational tournament. "They will play against Morocco, Tunisia, and Senegal in the competition. We expect the matches will put them in good shape before the World Cup. "After the friendly matches, they will be heading to the Bahamas." Nigeria will face Iran, Italy, and Mexico in Group B of the preliminary stage and will open their campaign against Italy on April 27, 2017, in Nassau. http://www.goal.com/en-ng/news/4055/main/2017/03/31/34172702/nigeria-get-invitational-tournament-for-beach-soccer-world |
| Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by terzurum5(op): 11:22am On Mar 31, 2017 |
Celtic Coach Brendan Rodgers Never Doubted Hibs Man Of The Moment Efe Ambrose https://owngoalnigeria.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/image-18.jpg On loan Celtic defender Efe Ambrose has taken the Scottish Championship by storm by picking up three consecutive man of the match award for Hibernian FC. Ambrose was imperious for his team yesterday as they consolidated their top spot and promotion hopes with a 0-0 draw against Morton in a bad tempered game, which saw both sides finishing the game a man less following two sending off. Speaking to Owngoalnigeria.com, Ambrose says his form at Hibs won’t come as a surprise to coach of Celtic Brendan Rodgers who has always treated him and his family with respect despite his poor form. ” I don’t think Rodgers would be surprised by my form. He just like Neil Lennon ( coach of Hibs) is a father figure for me. He tried his best to help me get back to my best shape possible, but stuffs didn’t just work out. ” My form at Hibs isn’t down to the presence of Lennon, although you can say he lifted my morale because I know he knows my worth, but Rodgers didn’t treat me badly in any way”, Ambrose told Owngoalnigeria.com. On the reason behind his form for Hibs, the 28 year old put it down to the long rest he has enjoyed following a failed summer transfer deadline day move to Standard Liege. ” Most people don’t understand how these things work at times, and you can’t fault them. I also didn’t help matters to be honest because I didn’t ask to be given time out to rest. ” Since 2012, the longest break I have ever heard was two weeks. It’s only naturally for my body to give way as I was juggling National team assignment and club commitments at the same time for four years. ” I’m not the type who gets injured a lot or pick up suspension, so I have few time to rest in between my very busy schedule. I finally got what my body needed and the result is what Hibs are enjoying”, Ambrose concluded. http://owngoalnigeria.com/2017/03/30/celtic-coach-brendan-rodgers-never-doubted-hibs-man-of-the-moment-efe-ambrose/ 1 Like |
| Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by terzurum5(op): 11:24am On Mar 31, 2017 |
Nigeria Shot Stopper Emmanuel Daniel Receives Work Permit, Close In On Pirates Debut https://owngoalnigeria.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/image-93.jpg Nigeria international shot stopper Emmanuel Daniel has moved a step further towards making his debut for Premier South Africa League (PSL) side Orlando Pirates. Owngoalnigeria.com can exclusively report that the 22 year old has been granted work permit by the Home Office in South Africa, and Pirates recently released a Ghanaian player to free up space for his registration as a foreign player. ” Daniel received his work permits few weeks ago, he is rearing to go for Pirates. He is a free player as you know, so his registration can be done at any time”, Dare Adebanjo, a close confidant of the goalkepper told Owngoalnigeria.com. ” There’s every possibility that he could make his debut before the end of the season in South Africa, because of the departure of a player from Ghana, which means they now have a spot for a foreign player. ” For now he is training and getting himself match fit. He has been playing in unofficial games for the team for a while now, so his fitness level is quite high despite his none activity with the first time”. *Daniel Martins http://owngoalnigeria.com/2017/03/30/nigeria-shot-stopper-emmanuel-daniel-receives-work-permit-close-in-on-pirates-debut/ 1 Like |
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Ex Nigeria International Goalkepper Questions – Who Is Forcing Ezenwa On Rohr? https://owngoalnigeria.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/image-46.jpg Former Nigeria international goalkepper Emmanuel Babayaro questioned the rationale behind the constant invitation of FC Ifeanyi Ubah shot stopper Ikechukwu Ezenwa by Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr. Ezenwa has been called up by Rohr to the team in their last three games but the former Nigeria U-20 shot stopper is yet to man the post in any of the Eagles games, even when they had crisis in the department. Rohr went for Daniel Akpeyi ahead of Ezenwa even though the Chippa United ace was handed a late call up before the 3-1 win over Algeria in the World Cup 2018 qualifiers. Akpeyi was once again picked ahead of Ezenwa in the recent friendly game against Senegal despite arriving London, the venue of the game few hours before kick off as opposed to Ezenwa who came in far ealier. Babayaro says judging by the action of the Franco-German coach, it’s clear to see Rohr doesn’t rate Ezenwa but somebody within the corridors of Nigeria’s football is trying to force Ezenwa on the manager. ” Look we know how this country (Nigeria) works, It’s crystal clear Ezenwa is not the type of goalkepper Rohr likes else he would have given him a chance in one of their games during the goalkepper crisis”, Babayaro told Owngoalnigeria.com. ” Ezenwa with all due respect is a good goalkepper in his own right but probably not the type Rohr fancies. Right now, we should be asking to know who is trying to force Ezenwa on Rohr”. *Ade Emmanuel http://owngoalnigeria.com/2017/03/30/ex-nigeria-international-goalkepper-questions-who-is-forcing-ezenwa-on-rohr/ 1 Like |
| Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by terzurum5(op): 11:31am On Mar 31, 2017 |
Ndidi: How I Dumped Schooling For Footballing Career https://www.completesportsnigeria.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/ndidi.jpg Super Eagles and Leicester City midfielder Wilfred Ndidi has revealed how he skipped schooling to pursue a career in football. Ndidi, 20, made the revelation in an exclusive interview with Leicester Mercury. Ndidi disclosed how he went as far as disobeying his father, a soldier, who wanted him to put his education before football. "My family were not really into football," he said. "My dad wanted me to go to school, not play football. "My dad watched it on the television but he didn't want me to play football. He is a soldier, but he didn't want me to follow in his footsteps, he just wanted me to go to school. "I did miss out on some school because of football. When I moved to Nath Boys academy, then I started to miss out on some of my schooling. "My family haven't been over to see me play yet. They only see it on TV." Ndidi reminisced on how his journey from Nath Boys Academy took him to Genk in Belgium. "I remember kicking a ball around as a child, but I was not in any training or anything," he said. "I just had a very small ball and I just kicked it around by my home. "I was 14 when I joined Nath Boys Academy. We played in a competition and a scout from Genk was there. I was 16 or 17 when they came in for me. "I was offered a trial at Genk and the president of Nath Boys came with me to Belgium for the trials. "It was very different to what I was used to but before that I had been travelling with Nath Boys and we played in a tournament in Portugal. We had played against Hull City and Celtic, so it wasn't completely new." Ndidi commented on how he impressed former Scotland, Rangers, Birmingham City and Aston Villa manager Alex McLeish at Genk which made the Scottish coach hand him his debut. "Alex McLeish wasn't the manager when I came for the trials, but he came shortly after and he said he had seen me in training and he liked me," he recalled. "He is a good man. He said he was going to play me out of position. "I had come as a central defender but he tried me at left- back and then right-back. I had actuallystarted playing image: http://cdncache-a.akamaihd.net/items/it/img/arrow-10x10.png as a forward, but that was before I got into serious football. "I made my debut at left-back against Charleroi and I was substituted in the 72nd minute because of cramp. "I never thought I would end up playing in midfield because I was a centre-back. I used to enjoy watching John Terry. Chelsea were my team. "My first game in midfield was after McLeish left and the new coach moved me into midfield. "I was nervous. It was all new and I felt out of position. The coach would scream at me a lot. I had to try to focus on the game and try to ignore his shouting. It was difficult for me at first. "I enjoyed it when I began to feel more settled." On why he decided to join Leicester and his debut against Everton, the former Flying Eagles midfielder said: "I was not told Leicester were watching me. "I was told different clubs were watching me but I told my manager not to tell me because I didn't want it in my head. "I just wanted to play and if it comes then it is okay. I tried to manage myself so I wasn't thinking too much about it. "It was unbelievable what happened last season. "No-one expected it. It was a fairytale. It didn't help in my decision though. It was an easy decision to come to Leicester and to the Premier League. "When I was going on to the pitch I was nervous, seeing players like Romelu Lukaku and the players I was used to seeing on television," he said. "But when the game started I was like 'okay, let's just do it.' "That is how I try to do things. "That is the way I live." Read more at http://www.completesportsnigeria.com/ndidi-dumped-schooling-footballing-career/#FcLgmfubhqhvdool.99 1 Like |
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terzurum5:I do not think Rohr trusts Ezenwa to man the post. Neither do I but there is no one forcing him on Rohr. I would prefer Emmanuel Daniel to either Akpeyi or Ezenwa but I don't expect changes anytime soon. |
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Esiti Backs Gent To Win Belgian Title Again https://www.completesportsnigeria.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/image-107.jpeg By Johnny Edward: Nigerian midfielder Anderson Esiti is confident Gent can land the Belgian league title this season if they maintain their form in the playoffs which kick off this Sunday, reports Completesportsnigeria.com. With Gent riding on an 11-game unbeaten streak in the Belgian Pro Division, they will begin their play-off campaign with a home clash against Club Brugge whom they last defeated 2-0 in January at the Ghelamco Arena. "There are several teams capable of winning the title and there could be another surprise this season just like we won it in 2014/15 season,” Esiti told Completesportsnigeria.com. "Considering our run of form, it’s important that we don’t become complacent, and that we do our job and stay professional. “I don’t think a lot of people expected us to get into the playoffs. “We are just going to keep taking each game as it comes, not worry about the title too much and carry on with what we’ve been doing, and hopefully we will win it at the end of the season." Read more at http://www.completesportsnigeria.com/esiti-backs-gent-win-belgian-title/#ELqm3CYc492f1Prx.99 1 Like |
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Moyes: Sunderland Need Fit Anichebe For Relegation Battle https://www.completesportsnigeria.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/unnamed-77.jpg By James Agberebi: Sunderland boss David Moyes says Nigerian forward Victor Anichebe is nearing a return to the team after being sidelined with injury. Anichebe has been out since January after suffering knee ligament damage in Sunderland's 2-0 loss to his former club West Bromwich Albion. Moyes whose Sunderland side are bottom in the Premier League table, stated that getting Anichebe back into the team as they fight to avoid relegation is a no brainer. "Victor Anichebe is getting closer," Moyes said in Friday's press conference ahead of Saturday's Premier League away clash against Watford. "He's been in America and now he's back he's started training. We need him and Catts (Lee Cattermole)." Moyes also revealed the latest on other injured players. "International players are okay. John O'Shea took a fair rattle in his game but we think he's okay. Oviedo, Larsson returned fine," Moyes explained. "I'm not sure Catts will be in the squad. He's missed the whole season and we're now in April, so we have to make sure he's right. "Lamine Kone has trained this week. It wasn't anything too serious, Burnley just came a few days too soon." Moyes says Sunderland must start winning their remaining games, starting with the clash with Watford in order to avoid being relegated. "We go into these games knowing we have to win them because they are running out. No half measures," he said. "Watford are a powerful team. I think they've done fine and they have some good players in their team, so it'll be a tough game." Read more at http://www.completesportsnigeria.com/moyes-sunderland-need-fit-anichebe-relegation-battle/#k1vUEcmFhY636XBO.99 1 Like |
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Ajayi Returns To Al Ahly Training After Injury https://www.completesportsnigeria.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Junior-Ajayi-Al-Ahly.jpg By Johnny Edward: Former U-23 forward Junior Ajayi has returned to training for his Egyptian club Al Ahly, reports Completesportsnigeria.com. Ajayi suffered a muscle injury a fortnight ago and missed his side's last three games in all competitions. He joined his teammates in training on Thursday ahead of their home clash against El Daklyeh on Saturday in the Egyptian Premier League. According to Ahly's official website, Ajayi should be fully fit next month. Ajayi has been a key player for the Egyptian champions this season, scoring five times in 16 games. Meanwhile, the football director of Al Ahly, Sayed Abdel-Hafiz, has stated that heavy fines will be imposed on players who breach the newly announced media ban. A media ban was forced on all Al Ahly players on Tuesday following comments made by Al Ahly players Emad Meteb and Ahmed Fathi expressing their dissatisfaction towards previous choices and comments made by the technical staff. "Players who breach the ban will be fined 200,000 Egyptian pounds," said Abdel-Hafiz in a statement on the club's offical website. "As for those who will give comments on decisions made by the technical staff or the administration will be fined 500,000 pounds." Read more at http://www.completesportsnigeria.com/ajayi-returns-al-ahly-training-injury/#XDVAWDiqz2hIEecK.99 1 Like |
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