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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by elyte89: 2:11pm On May 21, 2018
Joebie:
No be tactically inclined matter. Tactical might mean “according to my tactics”
At the end of the day, the coach gets the full blame if the team fails.



Well na true sha o ri so


So "according to rohr tactics too" he might not select Mikel to d tourney cool
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheSuperNerd(m): 2:11pm On May 21, 2018
Exploring the global appeal behind the Nigeria kit enjoying huge demand
By Colin Udoh, KweséESPN


Nigeria announced on Thursday that the national team's new 2018 kit line had hit a record three million pre-orders, far outstripping anything that preceded it.
While this was the first time such official sales figures have been announced, it's clearly a number that leaves everything else in its wake.

Such high demand for a Nigeria kit is unprecedented, but NFF Vice President Shehu Dikko explained that they the federation were informed at a meeting with Nike on Thursday that the novel, throwback design was behind the broad appeal.

"They told us Nigeria is their best selling kit due to the uniqueness," Dikko told KweséESPN, "so it appeals to everyone both from a sporting and fashion point of view."

The VP was also quick to end any scepticism about the validity of the figures.

"The three million are not actual sales but orders placed by all of their stores across the world," Dikko added. "These orders will not be delivered at once, but probably over the lifespan of the jerseys, which have a cycle of about two years.
"They cannot produce without orders, and some of these orders may not be delivered until next year," he continued, "but the stores have placed them now to ensure they have consistent supply and don't run out of stock."


It's been nearly three months since the kit reveal, and frustration has grown among Nigerians who have been unable to purchase the attire, especially with less than a month to the World Cup.

Cheap knockoffs have flooded the market as a result, retailing for around N10,000, significantly less than the expected $85 (N30,000) that the original will trade for.

This is a constant source of frustration for both the federation and its equipment suppliers, with Dikko arguing that it devalues the brand and compromises the country's ability to negotiate good deals with equipment manufacturers.

"The people who will criticise the NFF for not getting a so-called big sponsorship kit deal are the same ones who will undermine our ability to do so by buying the counterfeit jerseys," said the football official.
"It is hard to negotiate a good deal when the people you are negotiating with have to worry about fakes being sold openly in the market."


It is a situation that is almost unique to Nigeria, where sellers of the fake knockoffs advertise their wares openly online and offline with no fear of consequences.

"It is shocking," says Biola Kazeem, a sports marketing consultant.
"Nigeria is the only place where this kind of criminal behaviour will be allowed to go unchecked. Something needs to be done."


As it stands, Nike do not seem unduly troubled by the rush of fake jerseys flooding the market...perhaps the record number of orders may have had something to do with it.


Source: http://kwese.espn.com/football/nigeria/story/3505630/exploring-the-global-appeal-behind-the-nigeria-kit-enjoying-huge-demand?device=featurephone



Russia 2018 WC Countdown: 24 days 1 hour 47 mins to go
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheSuperNerd(m): 2:16pm On May 21, 2018
Fast Recuperating Leicester Ace Ndidi Reveals When He Will Join Super Eagles




Leicester City have given their word that they will release Wilfred Ndidi to the Nigeria Football Federation despite the midfielder still undergoing rehabilitation from a hamstring injury.
The latest update will be pleasing to Gernot Rohr and the Super Eagles faithful, with the Foxes number 25 making remarkable progress ahead of linking up with his international teammates in Uyo this week.

''Ndidi has said he will join the Super Eagles in Uyo before the deadline, he is attending the training camp in Nigeria,'' a Nigeria Football Federation insider told allnigeriasoccer.com .
''Regarding his injury, he is ahead of schedule. His treatment is much better than we thought.''


Leicester City medical team recommended that the Nigeria international should resume training on the pitch as from this weekend and will need two extra weeks to get in shape.

Super Eagles doctors will check on the fitness of Tyronne Ebuehi, Leon Balogun and Joel Obi when they report for international duty.


**Ifeanyi Emmanuel


Source: http://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=27825


Russia 2018 WC Countdown: 24 days 1 hour 43 mins to go

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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Joebie: 2:16pm On May 21, 2018
Forgiveness over to u
forgiveness:

I was looking at the players in the 23 man list of the Brazilian national team and suprissingly Taison and Fred from the lowly rated Ukrainian league made the list ahead of Williams Jose and Leo Baptistao from the highly rated La liga, Malcolm from the highly rated Ligue 1, Vitinho from the highly rated Russian League, Allan from the highly rated Seria A and Richarlison from the highly rated EPL. Chai! shocked grin

I can't understand how a whole almighty Brazil will go so cheap and low for players in the Ukrainian league for players who did wonderfully well in the top 5 leagues in the world? grin

What could be the index used for selection by the Brazilian national team coach?

Then, I stumbled at this article where the coach gave the index and criteria used for selection then I know this country is successful in soccer due to their ability to choose players based on high level technical knowledge of the art and momentum of soccer. There I salute. But it isa different ball game here.

The coach didn't give a technical reason he choosed some players.

He just released the list with no explanation because na Africa we be. grin

Just read the the bolded and you are blown away.




Brazil's World Cup Snubbed XI
Brazil's 2018 FIFA World Cup Snubbed IX

By David Kappel - May 18, 2018 07:16 PM

Brazil coach Tite recently announced his 23-man squad for the 2018 FIFA World Cup, and left out some pretty big names. Here is a strong starting line-up made up of Selecao stars who were not selected for the World Cup.

The 56-year-old announced his squad for the showpiece in Russia on Monday, opting to select just 23 names instead of a provisional squad, despite the deadline for the final World Cup squads only being on 4 June.

Tite gave some insight into his selection process, which was supported by his technical team.

"There were many doubts. Sometimes the decision of an athlete to be called depends on the system, the way the team acts, what I believe, what the technical committee believes," the coach explained, as quoted by Globo Esporte.

"Sometimes it's his technical momentum, solidity during the high-level playing campaign. The World Cup moment is the maximum, mentally the players have to be very strong, and they need to be in good physical shape, while we also take the technical and tactical aspect into consideration."

Despite the intensive scouting and preparations for the 23-man selection, there are still some Selecao stars who might feel hard done by.

Valencia goalkeeper Neto, for example, had a great campaign in LaLiga and was part of the latest Selecao squads, but was replaced by Brazil-based Cassio in the World Cup selection.

At the back, AS Monaco right-back Fabinho and Juventus left-back Alex Sandro would probably start for many international teams, but were not chosen by Tite.

David Luiz and Rodrigo Caio missed out as central defenders, while new FC Barcelona signing Arthur was hoping for a spot in central midfield.

Napoli midfielder Allan was one of the standout players in Serie A this season, and many hoped the uncapped player would be part of Tite's World Cup squad, but the 27-year-old was once again overlooked.

Lucas Moura and Malcom would also feature in many other teams on the wings, but they, too, were not considered good enough for Brazil. Anderson Talisca starred as an attacking midfielder for Besiktas this season, scoring 19 goals, yet the 24-year-old was also not called up.

Gremio striker Luan is reportedly on the scouting list of many Premier League sides, but the 25-year-old won't be in Russia, with Tite and his coaching team preferring other options up front.

Which Brazil stars do you think Tite should have called up to his World Cup squad? Have your say in the comments section below.


https://www.soccerladuma.co.za/news/articles/international/categories/world-cup-2018/brazil-s-2018-fifa-world-cup-snubbed-xi/295176
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by AIG07: 2:16pm On May 21, 2018
We're in the season of surprises and with the way coaches are dropping key players from their World Cup list, we need to prepare for the unexpected.

Rohr fit drop Mikel and Nacho for tactical and technical reasons *runs outta thread*.
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Caspian22(m): 2:20pm On May 21, 2018
TheSuperNerd:
Your 23-man list is sound and is likely to be Rohr's final official 23 give or take. Give or take two/three names that is. wink

With the exclusion and inclusion of two or three names, your list is Rohr's. We all can easily name Rohr's 20-21 from the 30.
The remaining two or three names which only few of us here can guess or get right is something that will stun some but not stun some others too.

But get this straight... A WC list without Simon Moses among the 23 is very unlikely based on the provisional 30. On Simy, his chances depend on how many midfielders we are gonna take to Russia. If it is five, then I see him making it.

Nice write-up Sir Caspian.



Thanks man. Feel free to check my blog for more awesome content I wrote.

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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Joebie: 2:21pm On May 21, 2018
Rohr can definitely explain. But he has only few explanations to make if he is pressed for it.

krattoss:
is Brazil and her coaching philosophy a measuring yardstick gernort Rohr must follow?

Must the gaffer explain every hook and cranny of his decision and philosophy to us fans?

Are we Brazil?

You can't stop crying do u?
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by nelszx: 2:22pm On May 21, 2018
tbaba1234:
Guardian Uk ranks Nigeria as the 10th likely team to win the WC. We are ranked above Uruguay, England, Colombia, Serbia, Russia...
"Sauce" grin

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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Icon79(m): 2:24pm On May 21, 2018
Omo, what other specifics do you need when we already have a confession from an insider?

Listen, soccer is now business - and we're talking about multi trillion dollar business. Hence, it's in FIFA's best interest that certain countries perform well to keep the money coming. And they would do everything within their powers to make that happen. Do you think that FIFA would be happy to see a World Cup final involving Nigeria and Panama? Or Senegal and Iran??

Why do you think that Real Madrid almost always get the easiest draw in the knockout stages Champions League? Do you think that it's merely by luck of the draw? Yea rite! It's a rigged system, bro grin


O pari

Martz101:


your permutations are funny, yes forlan was part of that squad, columbia in there own part is a good team to and it should not be a surprise they lost 2 - 0.

There might be fixing in football grouping but i wont accept the fact that it is always to favour home team and England, you don't even have specific prove
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheSuperNerd(m): 2:25pm On May 21, 2018
AIG07:
We're in the season of surprises and with the way coaches are dropping key players from their World Cup list, we need to prepare for the unexpected.

Rohr fit drop Mikel and Nacho for tactical and technical reasons *runs outta thread*.


**sends lightening after him**

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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Icon79(m): 2:25pm On May 21, 2018
Thank you!


O pari

LieDetector:
I share your concerns. I feel like breaking bottle on pinnick's head right now
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by mazimee(m): 2:32pm On May 21, 2018
AIG07:
We're in the season of surprises and with the way coaches are dropping key players from their World Cup list, we need to prepare for the unexpected.

Rohr fit drop Mikel and Nacho for tactical and technical reasons *runs outta thread*.


Rohr will not try that nonsense, if he dares that, we will summon him at Okija shrine sad sad

This is not Belgium, England, France nor Germany.
This is Nigeria, the land of the weirds angry

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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Icon4s(m): 2:34pm On May 21, 2018
AIG07:
We're in the season of surprises and with the way coaches are dropping key players from their World Cup list, we need to prepare for the unexpected.

Rohr fit drop Mikel and Nacho for tactical and technical reasons *runs outta thread*.

I saw this post and was like....

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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Icon79(m): 2:50pm On May 21, 2018
Monreal over Alonso is a bizarre choice. Having said that their GK, DEF and MID look outstanding. All in all, not a lot of surprises here, but I am surprised they're left Marcos Alonso out. And to a lesser extent Bellerin and Fabregas as well.

Having said that, look at the players Spain, Germany and France can leave out compared to how we struggle to find 23 half decent players to fill out squad. Puts the Nigeria's Squad in perspective. Spain can afford to leave out Alonso, Fabregas, Bellerin, Morata etc. Let's hope that those airheads at the NFF can see that, as they go on with their ultimatums of semi finals and shis.

I mean, looking at the Brazilian, Spanish, German, French and Belgian teams shows just how far we are behind in terms of quality. Gernot Rohr deserves a compliment not an ultimatum!


O pari

Bolowolowo:
Morata out...no surprise

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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Nobody: 2:59pm On May 21, 2018
Icon79:
Monreal over Alonso is a bizarre choice. Having said that their GK, DEF and MID look outstanding. All in all, not a lot of surprises here, but I am surprised they're left Marcos Alonso out. And to a lesser extent Bellerin and Fabregas as well.

Having said that, look at the players Spain, Germany and France can leave out compared to how we struggle to find 23 half decent players to fill out squad. Puts the Nigeria's Squad in perspective. Spain can afford to leave out Alonso, Fabregas, Bellerin, Morata etc. Let's hope that those airheads at the NFF can see that, as they go on with their ultimatums of semi finals and shis.

I mean, looking at the Brazilian, Spanish, German, French and Belgian teams shows just how far we are behind in terms of quality. Gernot Rohr deserves a compliment not an ultimatum!


O pari


You hit the nail right on the head. A well known sports blog did an on field 11 man team of guys who got snubbed by the French FA. All those 11 guys trump our squad any day. It really puts into perspective our lack of quality players. Nonetheless, this Pinnick led FA and Rohr have substantial changes to the way we approach football tournaments here in Naija. Our preparation and focus for this World Cup is a case in point. This might just be turning point for Nigerian football. Hopefully things change for the future.

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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 21, 2018
The fact that we do not have the luxury to just drop players for *tactical reasons * speaks to the lack of talent that we have. Imagine Rohr dropping Iwobi and Iheanacho for *tactical reasons*, HABA!!!! grin grin grin grin

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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by MetalJigsaw(m): 3:09pm On May 21, 2018
Caspian22:
Guys I wrote this piece on my blog:

Who Will Make The Super Eagles 23-Man List For The World Cup?

Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has released the 30-man provisional list for the FIFA 2018 World Cup in Russia.
The list had very few surprises with inform forwards, Junior Lokosa and Simmy Nwankwo making the list. The squad is expected to resume camp on the 21st of May in Uyo. However, the final squad of just 23 players will be released on or before the deadline on June 4.

Today, we look at the possible 23 players who could make the Super Eagles squad going to Russia.


Possible 23 Man Squad Of The Super Eagles For The 2018 FIFA World Cup

Goalkeepers:
Gernot Rohr named four goalkeepers in his provisional list, with Dele Alampasu missing out on the list. Ikechukwu Ezenwa, Francis Uzoho, Daniel Akpeyi, and Plateau United shot-stopper Dele Ajiboye. Three goalkeepers are expected to make the list of 23.
I expect all, except Delete Ajiboye to make the final squad. The starting spot will be a battle between Uzoho and Ezenwa.


Defenders:
10 very good defenders were called up in the provisional list. Gernot Rohr will obviously name eight defenders in the final squad. Two players for each position, one as a backup. We already know the coach’s preferred back four of Shehu Abdullahi, Ekong, Balogun and Echiejile. Four more players will be added to this current ones, and two will be dropped. Players who are versatile will have an edge. I’m expecting Ebuehi, Omeruo, Awaziem, and Idowu to make the final list. Stephen Eze and Ola Aina might miss out.


Midfielders:
Nigeria’s midfielder position is up for grabs for only inform players. The friendly matches against Congo and England will play a part in deciding who makes the final 23 man list. 8 players were named in the 30-man provisional list, but 6 are likely to make the final cut. Mikel, Onazi and Ndidi already have their place in the squad after their strong showings in the qualifications. Uche Agbo and Mikel Agu the likely players to miss out on the final list, they have not done anything to cement their place in the National team



Forwards:
This is where the real competition lies. There so many in-form attacking options at the disposal of Gernot Rohr. The recent form of Simmy Nwankwo, Junior Lokosa and Kelechi Iheanacho will give the coach a serious selection headache. The versatility of the forwards and their performance in the friendly games will determine who makes the squad. The real competition will be between Moses Simon, Junior Lokosa and Simeon Nwankwo. Although I’m expecting the competition to be stiff, I expect Simeon Nwankwo to edge out Moses Simon and Lokosa, if he performs well in the friendlies.





The possible Nigerian 23 Man List For The World Cup

Goalkeepers:

Ikechukwu Ezenwa
Francis Uzoho
Daniel Akpeyi

Defenders:

Abdullahi Shehu
Tyronne Ebuehi
Elderson Echiejile
Brian Idowu
Chidozie Awaziem
William Ekong
Leon Balogun
Kenneth Omeruo

Midfielders:

Mikel John Obi
Ogenyi Onazi
Wilfred Ndidi
Oghenekaro Etebo
John Ogu
Joel Obi

Forwards:

Ahmed Musa
Kelechi Iheanacho
Victor Moses
Odion Ighalo
Alex Iwobi
Nwankwo Simeon

There could be a few surprises, so we might never know. But baring dips in form and injuries, this is the most likely 23 man squad. We hope the best players make the list and do Nigerians proud in Russia, come June

cc: TheSuperNerd safarigirl forgiveness andrew444


SOURCE: https://www.yoursoccerblog.com/super-eagles-23-man-list/
No S.Moses? He's already in Russia

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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Icon79(m): 3:10pm On May 21, 2018
Thank you! I just hope that the NFF and Nigerians, in general, would be patient enough to give Gernot Rohr a chance to continue his project regardless of how we perform in Russia. I don't like all these unrealistic expectations and targets they seem to be setting for the team. Our team is good but not that good compared with the teams we'd be facing in Russia.

As I was telling someone here a few weeks ago, our 2014 team was even more talented and more experienced than the team we're taking to Russia. The only thing we have going for us this year is the organization and hopefully the technical acumen of our current technical crew.


O pari

Bolowolowo:


You hit the nail right on the head. A well known sports blog did an on field 11 man team of guys who got snubbed by the French FA. All those 11 guys trump our squad any day. It really puts into perspective our lack of quality players. Nonetheless, this Pinnick led FA and Rohr have substantial changes to the way we approach football tournaments here in Naija. Our preparation and focus for this World Cup is a case in point. This might just be turning point for Nigerian football. Hopefully things change for the future.

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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Betdey: 3:15pm On May 21, 2018
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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Nobody: 3:18pm On May 21, 2018
Lady’s and gentlemen....Pinnick is not joking grin

Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheSuperNerd(m): 3:20pm On May 21, 2018
We saw France's left-at-home-XI .. Now look at Spain's...

Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by forgiveness: 3:25pm On May 21, 2018
elyte89:


So wetin sir forgiveness go talk abt DT one cool

Maybe the coach doesn't like his personality.
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Joebie: 3:28pm On May 21, 2018
Ok well from what I remember Okocha was not full of dribbles in Atlanta. You know the typical Okocha showmanship.


Martz101:


yes i did, but i was expecting you to explain what you meant rather than reply with another question
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Joebie: 3:32pm On May 21, 2018
Super Eagles Team B? No! Team C? Maybe

Bolowolowo:
Lady’s and gentlemen....Pinnick is not joking grin

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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by MetalJigsaw(m): 3:34pm On May 21, 2018
Oblak, Torres, Gabi, Gameiro Confirmed For Atletico Vs Super Eagles Friendly
May 21, 2018 2:41 pm

Jan Oblak, Juanfran, Gabriel Fernandez Arena, known as Gabi, and Fernando Torres are part of a 20-man Atletico Madrid squad that will face the Super Eagles B side in a friendly on Tuesday, Completesportsnigeria.com reports.

Atletico announced the 20-man squad on their verified Twitter handle on Monday.

The game will take place at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo.
Also in the list are Ghana’s Thomas Partey, Victor Machin Perez known as Vitolo and Kevin Gameiro.

However top stars like Antoine Griezmann, Joke and Diego Costa were understandably not included due to preparations towards the 2018 FIFA World Cup.

“The LaLiga season is over and we’re going to play a friendly in Nigeria with: Oblak, Werner, Juanfran, Sergi, Montero, Solano, Jota, Rafa Muñoz, Thomas, Gabi, Vitolo, Toni Moya, Agüero, Olabe, Mikel Carro, Joaquín, Torres, Correa, Gameiro and Borja,” Atletico wrote on their handle.

Atletico won this season’s UEFA Europa League after thrashing Marseille 3-0 in the final last week.

They finished second in the just concluded LaLiga season on 79 points.


https://www.completesportsnigeria.com/oblak-torres-gabi-gameiro-confirmed-for-atletico-vs-super-eagles-friendly/
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by MetalJigsaw(m): 3:38pm On May 21, 2018
Morata, Mata, Fabregas Out Of Spain’s World Cup Squad; De Gea, Costa, Iniesta In
May 21, 2018

Spain’s head coach Julen Lopetegui has left out Chelsea quartet of Alvaro Morata, Marcos Alonso, Pedro and Cesc Fabregas from his final squad list for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia.

Lopetegui also left out Manchester United duo of Ander Herrera and Juan Mata.

Bayern Munich’s Javi Martinez and Atletico winger Vitolo who scored four goals in five appearances in Spain’s qualifying campaign are also missing.

Manchester United goalkeeper David De Gea, Barcelona midfielder Andreas Iniesta, Real Madrid’s Isco and Manchester City’s David Silva are also in the squad.

Atletico Madrid’s Diego Costa, Valencia forward Rodrigo Moreno and Iago Aspas of Celta Vigo were included in the squad along with Real Sociedad youngster Alvaro Odriozola..

Spain begin their campaign in Russia against Portugal on June 15 in Sochi, before facing Iran in Kazan on June 20 and Morocco in Kaliningrad on June 25.

Spain’s final 23-man World Cup squad:
Kepa Arrizabalaga (Athletic Bilbao), David de Gea (Manchester United), Pepe Reina (Napoli); Jordi Alba (Barcelona), Cesar Azpilicueta (Chelsea), Dani
Carvajal (Real Madrid), Nacho Fernandez (Real Madrid), Nacho Monreal (Arsenal), Alvaro Odriozola (Real Sociedad), Gerard Pique (Barcelona), Sergio Ramos (Real Madrid); Thiago Alcantara (Bayern Munich), Sergio Busquets (Barcelona), Andres Iniesta (Barcelona), Isco (Real Madrid), Koke (Atletico Madrid), Saul Niguez (Atletico Madrid), David Silva (Manchester City); Marco Asensio (Real Madrid), Iago Aspas (Celta Vigo), Diego Costa (Atletico Madrid), Rodrigo Moreno (Valencia), Lucas Vazquez (Real Madrid).


https://www.completesportsnigeria.com/morata-mata-fabregas-out-of-spains-world-cup-squad-de-gea-costa-iniesta-in/
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by M7even(m): 3:39pm On May 21, 2018
elyte89:
All dis guys claiming to watch and comprehend what's going on in a match baffles me

I was in primary 4 when Brazil and France played in 98 world cup grin grin,na small remain make we c ,I was 9month old when amokachi scored a beautiful goal against greece grin grin,trying to clinch on d oldies cool grin cool

I no sabi as una dey understand dis games o,at Dt tender age...I bet most of u at DT age bracket watched replay and not d real match grin grin,make una no dey whine us for here.



Aw primary 4 piking of DT time comprehend each persons name, position, style of play as at den smiley,me I no believe o angry grin grin,kids I.Q den where not as high as today's kid,a kid of 3years can operate i-pad conveniently cool.


I knew what was football during Atlanta 96,though I can't really comprehend d rules and regulation @ age 7

I didn't watch most games,because I was too naive to understand d rules,d game time wereearly part in d morning,games where played around 11pm,12am,1am,2am.d rules den for kids generally was to sleep after dinner,Max by 9pm,I dey bed
Only my my siblings who re older would go out in d middle of d night to watch games at a popular joint where dey own a generator set...generator set den was very expensive and not to popular among d masses

So abeg in a nutshell,if u re not up to age 13-15years during 94 world cup and 96 Atlanta tourney,stop analysing matches for us grin grin



I was 7 years old at the 98' World Cup. That was about my class as well. I was a precocious chap. Followed Nigeria match all through the World Cup. I stumbled upon Brazil playing one day in the group stage. Beautiful football I was attracted to. I immediately sat down that to enjoy a high scoring side, free flowing football that mesmerized my bubbling heart. I'd watch delima Ronaldo display his skills and run on to the Sandy field at oshodi to display my skills with my age groups. Sadly I was 7 no one around me at that point like an age mate to discuss this with. All I did was yearn to listen to adults talk football. At Korea Japan I was in kings college Lagos then. I'd leave the class room to the house masters window to peep and watch the beautiful game. At that point I was a master of the game amongst my colleagues. Wider football knowledge and was barely matched in football and sports by any colleague. My academics performance dwindled, my mum was so worried she needed take drastic actions, hence, she would beat me if I played football let alone watch football. I struggled with this as I just loved the game. This really killed my intense interest in the game.

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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Nobody: 3:39pm On May 21, 2018
TheSuperNerd:
We saw France's left-at-home-XI .. Now look at Spain's...

This squad is not good. Definitely not as good as France’s left at home 11. I honestly believe our boys could beat a squad like this.

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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by MetalJigsaw(m): 3:44pm On May 21, 2018
Alloy: We Will Select Super Eagles World Cup Goalkeepers On Merit
May 21, 2018 9:57 am

Super Eagles goalkeeper trainer, Alloy Agu, insists the four goalkeepers in the team’s 30-man provisional squad for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia will get equal opportunity to prove their worth, reports Completesportsnigeria.com.

The quartet of Ikechukwu Ezenwa, Daniel Akpeyi, Francis Uzoho and Dele Ajiboye will vie for the three slots reserved for goalkeepers in the final 23-man squad.

Ezenwa, Uzoho and Akpeyi were called up for the team’s last four games against Algeria, Argentina, Poland and Serbia.

Ajiboye, who was outstanding for Plateau United in their title success in the Nigeria Professional Football League last season, was also part of the team in some of the qualifying games.

He is seen by many as having little chance of making the final squad to Russia having been overlooked by handler of the side, Gernot Rohr in recent times.

But Alloy, who was part of the Super Eagles squad in Nigeria’s debut in the FIFA World Cup at the USA 1994 said the selection will be done fair and square.

“Everything will be done on merit. We are lucky to have these quality goalkeepers in the team at the moment and we will give them equal chance to show what they can do,” Alloy told CSN.

“I don’t support the view that there is a favourite among the four or that we already know the three that will go with the team to Russia.

“I know they all want to be in Russia which will make them give their all in training. That itself is good for the team as it will give us the opportunity to pick the best for the team.”


https://www.completesportsnigeria.com/alloy-we-will-select-super-eagles-world-cup-goalkeepers-on-merit/
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheSuperNerd(m): 4:01pm On May 21, 2018
Nigerian Forward Dennis Celebrates Belgian League Title With Club Brugge
By Adeboye Amosu


Nigerian forward, Emmanuel Denis, has celebrated winning the Belgian League title with Clube Brugge, Completesportsnigeria.com reports.

Club Bruge had already claimed the title going into the final game of the campaign against KAA Gent on Sunday which they lost 1-0 at their home ground, Jan Breydel Stadium
Dennis, 20, came in as a substitute for Wesley Moraes in the 54th minute of the encounter.

Gent who also paraded Nigerian duo, Moses Simon and Anderson Esiti, finished in fourth position and
will compete in the Europa League next season
Dennis, a product of Kwara Football Academy took to Twitter to celebrate his side’s successful campaign.

“Champion 2018,” reads his tweet on Twitter handle.

The young forward featured in 38 games in all competitions for Club Brugge and scored 12 goals with five assists.

He only joined Brugge from Ukrainian club, Zorya Luhansk last summer after scoring six goals in 22 league appearances for the modest club.


Source: https://www.completesportsnigeria.com/nigerian-forward-dennis-celebrates-belgian-league-title-with-club-brugge/


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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by OMANBALA1: 4:04pm On May 21, 2018
Biko, why cant we drop Ahmed Musa, or is it one of those federal character thing? Do we really need Ahmed Musa ?
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by OMANBALA1: 4:09pm On May 21, 2018
And whoever thinks Rohr will drop Joel Obi need to think again. That guy is very disciplined ,hardly loses any ball,he grows with the game and can be very influential in the game.

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