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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by maidaboi(m): 2:52pm On May 14, 2018
Na on friday the list go comot and tammy dey there
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Icon4s(m): 2:53pm On May 14, 2018
Joebie:
Rumors has it that Omeruo missed out for little known Obilor

On Rohr's List or where?
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Icon4s(m): 2:55pm On May 14, 2018
MetalJigsaw:
Spotlight On Nigeria’s 2018 World Cup Group Foes: Iceland Goal Machine SIGTHORSSON
May 13, 2018

With A Goal Every Two Games, How Can Nigeria Stop Iceland’s Recovering Kolbeinn Sigthórsson?

Kolbeinn Sigthórsson, out injured for the better part of the last two seasons, has chosen the perfect time to overcome his injury woes and staged a return to the Iceland team preparing for their debut at the 2018 World Cup in Russia.

Though the Nantes striker missed Iceland’s last two friendly games against Mexico and Peru, it would be unfair to keep Sigthórsson out of the World Cup-bound team given his intimidating international scoring record of 22 goals in 44 games, averaging 0.5 each match .

He was one of the stars of Iceland’s fairytale run at the 2016 European Championships in France, scoring the winner in the Round of 16 game against England and his team’s solitary goal in the 5-2 loss to host country France in the quarter-finals.

He ended up as joint-highest goal scorer for his country at their first-ever international championship.

The 28-year-old first came into prominence when he scored five goals in AZ Alkmaar’s 6-1 defeat of VVV Venlo in the Dutch Eredivisie in 2011.

For Sigthórsson, however, scoring in bulk is nothing new: “I once scored ten goals in a match for the youth team,” he said. “Of course these five goals are fantastic for me. It gives you a lot of confidence. As a striker you need to score – I am always looking to score goals – so I am very happy with this tally.”

BEST POSITION : Sigthórsson plays mainly as arrowhead of the attack but, when occasion demands, can also play in a withdrawn no 10 position although he prefers the no. 9 spot.

STRENGTHS: Quick with the ball,Sigthórsson is deadly in aerial duels and also able to contribute a shift in defensive duties when the need arises. Has an eye for long surprise shots and can quickly transit from his own half into the opposition area within the twinkle of an eye.

WEAKNESSES: Slightly built but his all-action style of play makes him injury-prone, like the long lay-off which set him back since 2016 but when fully fit, he’s almost unplayable.

STYLE: Skilful, creative and classy, Sigþórsson makes as many goals as he scores. He likes to do flick-ons and turns on the style with little pieces of magic unusual for an out and out attacker like him.

NATIONAL TEAM STATS: Since his debut for the national team in 2010,Sigthórsson has just 44 caps with 22 goals, placing him second on the all-time record goals scorers list behind former Chelsea striker Eidur Gudjohnsen.

DISCUSSION: Which Super Eagles defender do you think is capable of shutting out Sigthórsson?

DO YOU KNOW?
Iceland is the smallest country to ever qualify for the World Cup.Iceland is the first country in World Cup history to have less than a million people and successfully qualify to compete on soccer’s biggest stage. Iceland’s population is a mere 334,252, with approximately one-third of the island’s people living in the capital of Reykjavik.

Their Coach is a Dentist. Iceland coach Heimir Hallgrimsson is a part-time dentist…and a World Cup coach. When the Icelandic team isn’t practicing or playing, Hallgrimsson tends to be found at his dental practice, which he says he runs mainly so he can keep up with his patients and the people he misses.

To connect with fans, he started a tradition where he’d meet with supporters at a pub in Reykjavik before home matches and discuss the team’s lineup and tactics. That tradition continues to this day — and Iceland hasn’t lost a competitive match at home in four years, going 10-3-0 since its last home defeat in a qualifier.

The lack of stars outside of Gylfi Sigurdsson of Everton, the team’s leading goal scorer, fits perfectly with Iceland’s reputation for getting the job done with their work rather than with their talent. More than that, it’s how they’ve made history.

Iceland’s goalie, Hannes Halldórsson, began his professional career relatively late as he had long been battling a shoulder injury. Hannes is also a film director and directed the television series Atvinnumennirnir okkar, which follows some of Iceland’s professional sportsmen

Gylfi Sigurðsson, Iceland’s star player, is currently the highest paid Icelandic footballer, receiving around 40 million ISK in salary per month. Gylfi plays as a midfielder for Premier League club Swansea City.

Iceland’s supporters are called “Tólfan” (The Twelve), as they are the “twelfth man on the field”. The club was founded in 2007 by a small group of supporters who felt the Icelandic national team needed to be cheered on by spectators. The club has since grown and, as has become evident during Iceland’s games, is extremely supportive of its team.

Did we not stop Lewandowski?
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Icon4s(m): 2:57pm On May 14, 2018
maidaboi:
Na on friday the list go comot and tammy dey there
No na Sunday. Lionel Messi name sef dey

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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by tbaba1234: 3:00pm On May 14, 2018
AIG07:
You are right.

Sincerely, coaching the SEs is One of the toughest job in the country. No wonder Sunday Oliseh resigned and ran away. The heat experienced by the team's handlers is second to none.

The only thing Nigerians are obliged and loyal to is the National Team(with the world cup around the corners, everyone don pocket their love for european clubs). Expect Nigerians to monitor and scrutinize every move Rohr and his crew make. No room for lapses.

It's not easy representing the largest black nation in the world. Na prayer I de pray for Uzoho... Make God give the guy a big heart and courage to man that post.

Sometimes, I do wish we can channel same or half the energy and pressure we put on the national teams officers on our political leaders to deliver... Who knows we might experience a turn around in our politics.

We also have a culture of trying to influence everything. From NYSC, to police cases, to court cases.. We always try to use money or influence to affect results. This iswhat coaches face.

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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Nobody: 3:02pm On May 14, 2018
Joebie:
I no blame u. Na because I show u d list. Oya go keep an back for where I hide am before


You are so wrong, which list did you share with me!!!!!!!!

I was referring to my groceries shopping list, it was in my back-pocket, nna men, so good to find my list!!!!!

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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by tbaba1234: 3:03pm On May 14, 2018
According to OGN, Sadiq Umar, Ideye, Nwakali are on the 35 man list

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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Nobody: 3:03pm On May 14, 2018
Watch out for the list
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by maidaboi(m): 3:04pm On May 14, 2018
Joebie:
Exactly y komekn has been unavailable
oh you mean southgate is an agent?
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by MetalJigsaw(m): 3:06pm On May 14, 2018
andrew444:
Moses Simon scores
Fine player. One for Russia
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by maidaboi(m): 3:06pm On May 14, 2018
Icon4s:
No na Sunday. Lionel Messi name sef dey
oh i forgot keshi name dey there
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheSuperNerd(m): 3:13pm On May 14, 2018
tbaba1234:
According to OGN, Sadiq Umar, Ideye, Nwakali are on the 35 man list

Which of them? Kelechi or Chidiebere? Looolll

Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Icon4s(m): 3:13pm On May 14, 2018
tbaba1234:
According to OGN, Sadiq Umar, Ideye, Nwakali are on the 35 man list

Because of one of those names we no go hear word. #TeamKwuarupshun.

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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by tbaba1234: 3:15pm On May 14, 2018
Icon4s:


Because of one of those names we no go hear word. #TeamKwuarupshun.

Hahaha, it is still speculation at this point.
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Icon4s(m): 3:15pm On May 14, 2018
TheSuperNerd:

Which of them? Kelechi or Chidiebere? Looolll
If you see how I dey look you.
You better wait.
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Icon4s(m): 3:16pm On May 14, 2018
tbaba1234:

Hahaha, it is still speculation at this point.
I don't trust thoe media houses.
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheSuperNerd(m): 3:21pm On May 14, 2018
The opinion of an Irish fan on twitter:

@a_lynskey96 (Andrew W Lynskey)

"I’m not even Nigerian in any way but I want them to win the World Cup or atleast get as far or further than Ghana did in 2010, the Nigerian team is full of youth, experience, speed and good defensive power, the likes of Ndidi, Moses, iheanacho, Iwobi and big John Obi Mikel will master the pitches in Russia in front of mixed emotions."

He added further down that Tweet's thread:

"Idk, but i like Nigeria, good people and great players like Obafemi Martins and Kanu." (This was in response to being asked if he has any Nigerian blood).

"Plus the nickname super eagles just sounds so superhero like, like ye know ye are going to dominate with your teams."

"All I know is that I’m supporting them in the competition, and you know the hope for England to be knocked out(the irishness in me wants this to happen). But i do plan on going there at sometime in my lifetime just to see what’s in the water and food that makes the players great."




That's it folks, yet another foreigner rooting for the Super Eagles big time

Russia 2018 WC Countdown: 31 days 37 mins to go

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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by comodo: 3:21pm On May 14, 2018
Hope Simmy Nwankwo makes d list. Oracle said a gate crasher is in the list.

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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheSuperNerd(m): 3:26pm On May 14, 2018
Icon4s:


If you see how I dey look you.

You better wait.

Hehehehehehe.... Waiting, I am Dad... Waiting, I am...

Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Adedoks(m): 3:28pm On May 14, 2018
The tension in this place is thick...

Chai.

Let them release the list jere.
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by AIG07: 3:28pm On May 14, 2018
tbaba1234:


We also have a culture of trying to influence everything. From NYSC, to police cases, to court cases.. We always try to use money or influence to affect results. This iswhat coaches face.
the problem is that Nigeria is not a merit driven country and that's why you see everybody trying to play the influence card just to have what they want...

This cut across all endeavours of Nigerians... From gaining admission, job recruitments etc, the saddest part of it is that the religious centres too are not left out.

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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by MetalJigsaw(m): 3:28pm On May 14, 2018
TheSuperNerd:
Show some solidarity naa.... grin For the sake of the Nigerian blood that flows... wink


Oga Nigerian blood flows nowhere in Solanke's veins.

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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by isan(m): 3:29pm On May 14, 2018
Where is this fvucking list can't wait no more
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheSuperNerd(m): 3:30pm On May 14, 2018
Some transfer bits:

Rumors of CSKA Moscow looking to make Musa's deal with them permanent. Interesting summer ahead for Musa. CSKA, Wolves, Brighton all rumored to want him... Hmmmm.... Plus he has the WC in Russia. wink

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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Joebie: 3:31pm On May 14, 2018
wetin Omeruo dey do for your grocery list?
I dey suspect you.

Taliban:


You are so wrong, which list did you share with me!!!!!!!!

I was referring to my groceries shopping list, it was in my back-pocket, nna men, so good to find my list!!!!!
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Joebie: 3:32pm On May 14, 2018
Official

the list will be released at exactly 4pm Nigerian Time
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Famocious(m): 3:32pm On May 14, 2018
The 30 man list is out.. Check nnf twitter handle

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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheSuperNerd(m): 3:32pm On May 14, 2018
MetalJigsaw:
Oga Nigerian blood flows nowhere in Solanke's veins.

You just called him "Solanke".... Nigerian bood flows in that name too naa... Don't you think?

Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by AIG07: 3:33pm On May 14, 2018
TheSuperNerd:
The opinion of an Irish fan on twitter:

@a_lynskey96 (Andrew W Lynskey)

"I’m not even Nigerian in any way but I want them to win the World Cup or atleast get as far or further than Ghana did in 2010, the Nigerian team is full of youth, experience, speed and good defensive power, the likes of Ndidi, Moses, iheanacho, Iwobi and big John Obi Mikel will master the pitches in Russia in front of mixed emotions."

He added further down that Tweet's thread:

"Idk, but i like Nigeria, good people and great players like Obafemi Martins and Kanu." (This was in response to being asked if he has any Nigerian blood).

"Plus the nickname super eagles just sounds so superhero like, like ye know ye are going to dominate with your teams."

"All I know is that I’m supporting them in the competition, and you know the hope for England to be knocked out(the irishness in me wants this to happen). But i do plan on going there at sometime in my lifetime just to see what’s in the water and food that makes the players great."




That's it folks, yet another foreigner rooting for the Super Eagles big time

Russia 2018 WC Countdown: 31 days 37 mins to go



I don't know why everybody wants to be a Nigerian! In captain Sunny's voice.

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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Nobody: 3:34pm On May 14, 2018
Joebie:
wetin Omeruo dey do for your grocery list?
I dey suspect you.


It's my slang for spare items like spare tire grin
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by asha80(m): 3:34pm On May 14, 2018
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Joebie: 3:34pm On May 14, 2018
The Bible says true religion is not being corrupted by the world. The truth is most of us have been corrupted by the environment we live. Which is why our religiousness is mostly fake.

AIG07:
the problem is that Nigeria is not a merit driven country and that's why you see everybody trying to play the influence card just to have what they want...

This cut across all endeavours of Nigerians... From gaining admission, job recruitments etc, the saddest part of it is that the religious centres too are not left out.

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