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tbaba1234:
New boy, Maduka Okoye with Victor Agali... I guess Agali is doing his job of looking for players to fill weak positions.

The boy is taller than Agali.

Nice one, I hope he gets involved with the U-20 qualifiers.

Since Jonathan Ligali has refused to look our way.

goldfish80:
Why have CAF been silent on this Libyan crisis? Why should we play football with idiotss who sell our brothers to slavery for as little as $400?
It will be a shame if we played them in the AFCON qualifiers next year. I hope the Nigerian government using diplomatic Fiat denied then entry visa into the country incase CAF don't slam the hammer on them.

What is the AU saying about it? Same way they kept mute during the Xenophobic attacks in SA.

Irony of the highest order or will I say selective vision? Lol

Taliban:
Well said. The MLS and China are for old tired players more like a retirement league.

But wait a minute isn't that where Ighalo and our legendary Mikel play?

Leave that to the coach. He's the boss and knows what he wants. If he could invite nwakame and players like Nwakali, then he can invite Martins or anyone from anywhere in the world.

Mocking is only on the internet where everyone turns to a �.

Mocking is also for the immature.

The coach knows best.

safarigirl:
Let me say it again, Martins will not be in Russia.

If he gets a call up before the WC and either doesn't feature or fails to score, I will be around to mock all his supporters.

somehow:
Leave that to the coach. He's the boss and knows what he wants. If he could invite nwakame and players like Nwakali, then he can invite Martins or anyone from anywhere in the world.

Mocking is only on the internet where everyone turns to a �.

Mocking is also for the immature.

The coach knows best.

did I say he should not invite Martins?

Leave it to me to decide who mocking is for, is it your mockery?

Who told you mocking is only on the internet? When the word was coined, was there internet? See, you must not quote everybody that is saying no to Martins, and if you must, know what to say.

You obviously have nothing to say to me ...keep moving.

Na you I go kuku laugh pass since you have turned yourself to Captain Obvious.

With the draws coming on tomorrow I'd urge the players, coaching staff to have a positive attitude all through, irrespective of who we draw.

In the past, we've squared up against the big names and we walk into such encounters feeling like underdogs. Affording too much respect to our opponents, that can only takes us too far.

We need to psych-up, believe we have what it takes and take the war to their camp.

As much as we are concentrating on the squad, the right attitude is equally as important.

But you keep saying Martin's won't make the SE like you're the one to decide. Read your post again.

When he gets invited but underperforms, then he alone gets the blame!

For the other stuffs you typed, sorry I don't play with sands.

safarigirl:
did I say he should not invite Martins?

Leave it to me to decide who mocking is for, is it your mockery?

Who told you mocking is only on the internet? When the word was coined, was there internet? See, you must not quote everybody that is saying no to Martins, and if you must, know what to say.

You obviously have nothing to say to me ...keep moving.

Na you I go kuku laugh pass since you have turned yourself to Captain Obvious.

somehow:
But you keep saying Martin's won't make the SE like you're the one to decide. Read your post again.

When he gets invited but underperforms, then he alone gets the blame!

he won't make it to Russia because he won't perform.

At least I know that one, the rest of you are just behind

Ok girl God

safarigirl:
he won't make it to Russia because he won't perform.

At least I know that one, the rest of you are just behind

Hmm which game was that?

tbaba1234:
The call for Martins has been heard before. The last time under Keshi, he failed terribly to meet up to expectation when finally invited.

Happy the coach is looking at other GK options, would like to see what Okoye can do.

Icon4s:
Wait. Agali is a very tall guy. But this 18years old boy is taller. That boy must definitely be a giant as he is still in his growth age.

Another Manuel Neuer.


He's also patriotic!!

Mickael2:
your objectivity is highly questionable. First you said he has only showcased his skills in the Chinese league, then I remind of his exploits in other top leagues now you have arrived here again. So I ask, is he still scoring in the chinese league?

go back read my comments...
who does not know martins playing days in Italy, Spain, England etc....?

but my brother...those were yesteryear....
you can't compare Martins of those years and now.....

likewise we cant say same for osaze....

if we are to put this players on scale presently....he is not better than Paul or kayode....forget those goals in Chinese league...
in Asia as at present the Japanese still parade the strongest teams....
I have never watch Chinese clubs play in world club football.....
I remember how Wolfsburg under 23 walloped mikel team prior the commencement of New season...

that to tell you...the quality of their league...let alone their national team qualify for the world cup since 2002....

Kog45:
Not really ruling the guy out but do we need him when we have Uzoho and Alampasu.

he is planing for futture,not neccessary for WC

But Ezenwa isn't the best in the league na. Not even top 10.

tbaba1234:
Our local keepers lack fundamentals. We see that even experienced local keepers struggle with basics, positioning, claiming crosses,etc. Ezenwa and Akpeyi are experienced enough to have curbed out some errors.

Ezenwa appears to be a calmer influence but he still lacks Gk fundamentals.

These foreign kids start keeping from 8-10 years and they are taught most of the fundamentals. It does not mean, they will be great keepers.

Even if Okoye does not make the WC, he should join the crop of young players coming up.

Obi and Martins won't be a bad inclusion as long as they perform and fit well into the team.

terzurum5:
AF Nigeria 2018 FIFA World Cup - Russia
Obafemi Martins likely to return to Nigeria squad

https://africanfootball.com/bp_images/2017/11/Samm_13_November_3.jpg
Eagles striker Obafemi Martins against Swaziland in Lobambo
by Phumzile Ngcatshe

Nigerian national team scout Victor Agali has hinted that striker Obafemi Martins and midfielder Joel Obi could make their return to the Super Eagles squad.


Igali has warned the team's fans not to be surprised if the duo is called up by coach Gernot Rohr for their games next year.


Martins ended the season in spectacular form for Chinese Cup winners Shanghai Shenhua, whilst Obi has impressed Rohr with his displays for Italian side Torino.


Their form has caught the attention of Rohr, and according to Agali, the duo are set for a recall to the team next year, but they have to keep ‎working hard.


“All players who are currently performing to expectation in their respective club sides have equal chance," Agali said to Sportsvillagesquare.


"The coach {Rohr] is a disciplinarian who welcomes players based on merit.


“Don’t be surprised to see the likes of in-form Obafemi Martins, Joel Obi and others returning to the team, and I myself won’t hesitate to scout for more legs that will help maintain the good form.”

africanfootball.com/news/736053/Obafemi-Martins-likely-to-return-to-Nigeria-squad

Icon79:
My broda, I weak for some folks here sha! If anything, Osaze should even a better option than Martins because he's younger and a much better player too.

All in all, Joel Obi the only player I would support his recall at this time. Enyeama has retired, we should let him enjoy his well deserved retirement. Martins, Uche, etc are not needed. The team we qualified with is good enough especially when you include the likes of: Idowu, Aina, Uzoho, and hopefully Joel Obi.


O pari

to be honest...I remember when Sunday last invited him for the match against Swaziland...I sit glued to the TV hoping to see his magic wind....but nothing spectacular...even at that Sylvester igboun left a much better memory......

I sure know...the appointment of agali as one of rohr scout...gonna led to the call of some of these old legs.....don't be surprised if you hear the possiblity of yakubu making the world cup roster tomoro.....

safarigirl:
more importantly. Who are the 'potentials' we are taking?

Because last I checked, all our forwards currently are proven.

to them playing in the Chinese league and in the past MLS, Italy and lots more....

makes a player proven....and young ones currently doing their things elsewhere...need to shuttle between these league at least to be proven....

Tell me about it! I honestly don't support that Agali's appointment. Now, the Nigerian factor and sentiments are bound to get into the team selection process. They should've left Rohr alone to do his thing.


O pari

Humility017:
to be honest...I remember when Sunday last invited him for the match against Swaziland...I sit glued to the TV hoping to see his magic wind....but nothing spectacular...even at that Sylvester igboun left a much better memory......

I sure know...the appointment of agali as one of rohr scout...gonna led to the call of some of these old legs.....don't be surprised if you hear the possiblity of yakubu making the world cup roster tomoro.....

Mickael2:
how are they proven in the GwG?

Iheanacho against Algeria twice, blank all through. Which other competitive game did he play and score? Yes Cameroon when the game was done, if that is what 'proving yourself' means then Bright Dike should still be playing for us

you're talking wit two sides of your mouth...
only a blind man will say nacho has not defended the colors of the SE in a good light....
a player that have scored over 7 goals in 14 matches...is a brainer...
how many did Martins scored in his 14 match appearance for the super eagles...

on the colors of the super eagles.....nacho is quite ahead of martins so far so good....even ideye and emenike...

tbaba1234:
Our local keepers lack fundamentals. We see that even experienced local keepers struggle with basics, positioning, claiming crosses,etc. Ezenwa and Akpeyi are experienced enough to have curbed out some errors.

Ezenwa appears to be a calmer influence but he still lacks Gk fundamentals.

These foreign kids start keeping from 8-10 years and they are taught most of the fundamentals. It does not mean, they will be great keepers.

Even if Okoye does not make the WC, he should join the crop of young players coming up.

How many goalkeepers playing amateur football have you ever seen play in the world cup? Even if they started training from birth.
There are standard please.

Safari, remember how everyone wrote off the Argies in 2014 and they almost won the entire thing!

I agree with you that they currently lack cohesion and their defenceline is aging. But you're forgetting that Sampoali is going to have about 2 months to tinker the team before the World Cup proper. Seriously, I think the Argies can spring a surprise.

Having said that, I must confess that I was a little biased ... I just want Messi to win the World Cup before he retires


O pari

safarigirl:


This is the funniest thing I have read today.

Argentina that is filled with old men with just four caps, three caps and all that. Not only do they have an aged team, it is an aged team with no single chemistry. Is that how the 2002 Brazilian team was? Old men that have not even spent enough time as a team to understand each other?

Icon abeg, this is not 2002, this is 2017, football is very different today than it was in 2002

Icon79:
And by the way, I think Argentina will win the world cup. They remind me of of Brazil 2002 - they struggled with qualification, but have three amazing attacking players; same with this Argie team (Messi, Aguero, Di Maria). They were supposed to win it in 2014 but were unlucky coupled with the fact that they had a horrible coach in Tata plus Di Maria always getting injured in crucial games.

But now, everything seems to be coming together: Messi is still at his best, Sampoli is a decent coach so watch out for the Argies. Also I think Messi will trump Ronaldo's achievement with Portugal by winning the big one



O pari o

I understand you're a berca fan.....
tell me something else bro ....the Argentina team I saw the last time...will smell hell if they happen to meet teams like Belgium

Napoleon55:
this ur formation your choices of players to execute it sha

. Pardon? I didn't get what you wrote.

Icon79:
Safari, remember how everyone wrote off the Argies in 2014 and they almost won the entire thing!

I agree with you that they currently lack cohesion and their defenceline is aging. But you're forgetting that Sampoali is going to have about 2 months to tinker the team before the World Cup proper. Seriously, I think the Argies can spring a surprise.

Having said that, I must confess that I was a little biased ... I just want Messi to win the World Cup before he retires


O pari

the bolded summed it up.....

somehow:
Irony of the highest order or will I say selective vision? Lol

Na so we see am o.

I agree .... right now, they are not anywhere close to a world cup winning caliber team. But take it from me, you'll see a totally different Argie team in Russia. Mark my words.

And seriously, if they can rejuvenate their defence line, I can see Leo Messi lifting the cup in Moscow. You can never write off any team that has Leo Messi. And Sampoali isn't the best coach in the world but he's definitely an upgrade to Tata Martino. We just need to pray that like Aguero, Higuin (if he's invited), Dybala etc can finally get their acts together and play well for Argentina! As great as he is, Messi can't do it by himself ... it takes 11 guys!

And somebody needs to tell Angel Di Maria that it isn't a crime if he can stay fit for one full tournament. This constant injuries anytime he plays for Argentina is becoming very annoying


O pari

Humility017:
I understand you're a berca fan.....
tell me something else bro ....the Argentina team I saw the last time...will smell hell if they happen to meet teams like Belgium

safarigirl:
agaonst Zambia, i suppose it was your Obagoal that scored the second goal, abi?

How many goals does Martins have for us in how many games? So, we should drop a prolific Kelechi who has scored against both mediocre and top opposition, in both competitive and friendly games, both from inside the box, outside the box, spot kicks and in open play and invite Martins and his gra gra football, abi?

Kelechi that breathed life into the team with a superb free kick when it looked like Argentina would roast us? And need I mention his assists as well? Minus his 8 goals in 14 games, when you include Kelechi's ASSISTS, you will find he has been involved in our goals almost as much as Mikel has, even with less playing time. How many assists does Martins have? Or you think it is ghosts that will create chances?


There is a reason why you people are called armchair analysts.

Martins plays "gra gra" football and Nacho is a superb technical player abi??

somehow:
Let them go to clubs that need them most and stop chasing money over playtime. Omeruo is playing day in out because he went to a club that needs him more than he needs them.

If these guys simply wanted money they would be in China or Saudi. Our guys are being treated badly, it is almost like these leagues(especially England) are trying to prove that our players are not as good. The English FA has even covered up racism against a Nigerian in the past so I don't see what I am saying as far fetched.

safarigirl:


This is the funniest thing I have read today.

Argentina that is filled with old men with just four caps, three caps and all that. Not only do they have an aged team, it is an aged team with no single chemistry. Is that how the 2002 Brazilian team was? Old men that have not even spent enough time as a team to understand each other?

Icon abeg, this is not 2002, this is 2017, football is very different today than it was in 2002

Haha is being old a crime!!!!!!. These guys are only in their 30s now. We have seen ageless players like Roger milla who set the wc on fire, that Hungarian keeper at the last euros with kollington trousers, Ryan Giggs, Peter shilton, David seaman, zlatan, the Egyptian keeper, hossam Ahmed and several others so called old people. This is a trend that extends to other sports as well, Serena, Venus, Navratilova mayweather, Gatlin, foreman. I will vex if Martin is called old again o, it's unfair now, haba.

What's up with dis Martins brouhaha of a tin



He isn't a c.Ronaldo or messi,neida is inclusion into d team will determine aw far we go In Russia 2018
So y d fuss on dis trivial issue...besydes d decision to invite him or not is solely rohrs decision

safarigirl:
agaonst Zambia, i suppose it was your Obagoal that scored the second goal, abi?

How many goals does Martins have for us in how many games? So, we should drop a prolific Kelechi who has scored against both mediocre and top opposition, in both competitive and friendly games, both from inside the box, outside the box, spot kicks and in open play and invite Martins and his gra gra football, abi?

Kelechi that breathed life into the team with a superb free kick when it looked like Argentina would roast us? And need I mention his assists as well? Minus his 8 goals in 14 games, when you include Kelechi's ASSISTS, you will find he has been involved in our goals almost as much as Mikel has, even with less playing time. How many assists does Martins have? Or you think it is ghosts that will create chances?


There is a reason why you people are called armchair analysts.

. Anyone who disputes Iheanacho's contributions to the team definitely doesn't know what he/she is talking about. I strongly want Martins back but definitely not at the expense of Iheanacho.

safarigirl:
agaonst Zambia, i suppose it was your Obagoal that scored the second goal, abi?

How many goals does Martins have for us in how many games? So, we should drop a prolific Kelechi who has scored against both mediocre and top opposition, in both competitive and friendly games, both from inside the box, outside the box, spot kicks and in open play and invite Martins and his gra gra football, abi?

Kelechi that breathed life into the team with a superb free kick when it looked like Argentina would roast us? And need I mention his assists as well? Minus his 8 goals in 14 games, when you include Kelechi's ASSISTS, you will find he has been involved in our goals almost as much as Mikel has, even with less playing time. How many assists does Martins have? Or you think it is ghosts that will create chances?


There is a reason why you people are called armchair analysts.

Safarigirl you know what?










You are wicked
Lol