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tbaba1234:
Essentially saying Nigeria has not shown serious interest.

You want them to go and kneel down before him or to bring wine to him

How does England invite players?

Eleniyan15:
Succinctly, which country do you think should host the upcoming nations cup

Morocco and Algeria can co-host
Gabon and Equatorial Guinea can co-host
Nigeria and Ghana can co-host

Difficult for any singular African country to put up 6 stadiums to meet a 2018 AFCON standard in 6 months.

Eleniyan15:
Succinctly, which country do you think should host the upcoming nations cup

morroco could have been a good option but they always claims superiority over African matters. They ain't in African union, last time it wagivem to them, they back pedaled citing ebola as the Case.

South Africa has overhosted it.. They may still pull a fast one, taking to cognizance that they aren't sure of qualifying against Libya.

Egypt battles struggles with rebels and isis. They ve played most of their matches in burj El Arab Cairo.

Algeria can't boast of any single roofed stadium. All their stadias I have watched are all roofless, coupled with little capacity.

Gabon hosted it last, giving it to them again is odd and a slap in the face to the African nation.

Nigeria can boast of stadium infrastructures that needs little touch to get into fine shape before the Mundial, but we face election next year. Maybe it's time to show the the world we re giants of Africa after all. But maybe too much politics and Shananigans might be a hindrance to this dream and fantasy.

krattoss:
morroco could have been a good option but they always claims superiority over African matters. They ain't in African union, last time it wagivem to them, they back pedaled citing ebola as the Case.

South Africa has overhosted it.. They may still pull a fast one, taking to cognizance that they aren't sure of qualifying against Libya.

Egypt battles struggles with rebels and isis. They ve played most of their matches in burj El Arab Cairo.

Algeria can't boast of any single roofed stadium. All their stadias I have watched are all roofless, coupled with little capacity.

Gabon hosted it last, giving it to them again is odd and a slap in the face to the African nation.

Nigeria can boast of stadium infrastructures that needs little touch to get into fine shape before the Mundial, but we face election next year. Maybe it's time to show the the world we re giants of Africa after all. But maybe too much politics and Shananigans might be a hindrance to this dream and fantasy.

"Joint hosting" could be the way out.

tbaba1234:
Essentially saying Nigeria has not shown serious interest.

He also said the NFF contacted his agent.

We went for Abraham and was disgraced
We went for Solanke and Jordan Ibe and failed
We went for Lookman and failed
We went for Philip Billing and failed

In order for Nigeria not to be viewed as a desperate talent kidnapper, I would say those FB that Nigeria invite are those who have EXPRESSLY indicated their interest like Seyi Ojo, we can source our talent from the 150 million living among us

Musa, Iwobi and Ighalo made the African player of the year nomination...

Ndidi nominated for young player of the year...

WOMEN'S NATIONAL TEAM OF THE YEAR Ghana Cameroon Mali Nigeria South Africa
MEN'S NATIONAL TEAM OF THE YEAR Guinea Bissau Kenya Madagascar Mauritania Uganda Zimbabwe
YOUTH PLAYER OF THE YEAR Achraf Hakimi (Morocco & Borussia Dortmunmd) Wilfred Ndidi (Nigeria & Leicester City) Andre Onana (Cameroon & AJax) Ismaila Sarr (Senegal & Rennes) Mahmoud Benhalib (Morocco & Raja Club Athletic) Franck Kessie (Cote d’Ivoire & AC Milan)
WOMEN'S COACH OF THE YEAR
Bruce Mwape (Zambia) Desiree Ellis (South Africa) Joseph Brian Ndoko (Cameroon) Saloum Houssein (Mali) Thomas Dennerby (Nigeria)
MEN'S COACH OF THE YEAR Corentin Martins (Mauritania) Gernot Rohr (Nigeria) Florent Ibenge (AS Vita & DR Congo) Aliou Cisse (Senegal) Juan Carlos Garrido (Raja Club Athletic) Moine Chaabani (Esperance) Nicolas Dupuis (Madagascar) Patrice Carteron (Al Ahly) Rachid Taoussi (ES Sétif) Herve Renard (Morocco)
WOMEN’S AFRICAN PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Abdulai Mukarama (Ghana & Northern Ladies) Asisat Oshoala (Nigeria & Dilian Quanjian) Bassira Toure (Mali & AS Mande) Chrestinah Thembi Kgatlana (South Africa & Houston Dash) Desire Oparanozia (Nigeria & Guingamp) Elizabeth Addo (Ghana & Seattle Reign) Francisca Ordega (Nigeria & Washington Spirit) Gabrielle Aboudi Onguene (Cameroon & CSKA Moskow) Gaelle Enganamouit (Cameroon & Avaldenes) Janine Van Wyk (South Africa & Houston Dash) Marlyse Ngo Ndoumbouk (Cameroon & Nancy-Lorraine) Onome Ebi (Nigeria & Hekan Huisanhang) Portia Boakye (Ghana & Djurgardens) Raissa Feudjio (Cameroon & Aland United) Tabitha Chawinga (Malawi & Jiangsu Suning)
MEN’S AFRICAN PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Abdelmoumene Djabou (Algeria & ES Setif) Ahmed Gomaa (Egypt & El Masry) Ahmed Musa (Nigeria & Al-Nassr ) Alex Iwobi (Nigeria & Arsenal) Andre Onana (Cameroon & Ajax) Anis Badri (Tunisia & Esperance) Ayoub El Kaabi (Morocco & Hebei China Fortune) Ben Malango (DR Congo & TP Mazembe) Denis Onyango (Uganda & Mamelodi Sundowns) Fanev Andriatsima (Madagascar & Clermont Foot) Franck Kom (Cameroon & Esperance) Jacinto Muondo Dala ‘Gelson’ (Angola & Primeiro de Agosto) Hakim Ziyech (Morocco & Ajax) Idrissa Gueye (Senegal & Everton) Ismail Haddad (Morocco & Wydad Athletic Club) Jean-Marc Makusu Mundele (DR Congo & AS Vita) Kalidou Koulibaly (Senegal & Napoli) Mahmoud Benhalib (Morocco & Raja Club Athletic) Mehdi Benatia (Morocco & Juventus) Mohamed Salah (Egypt & Liverpool) Moussa Marega (Mali & Porto) Naby Keita (Guinea & Liverpool) Odion Ighalo (Nigeria & Changchun Yatai, Nigeria) Percy Tau (South Africa & Union Saint-Gilloise) Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (Gabon & Arsenal) Riyad Mahrez (Algeria & Manchester City) Sadio Mane (Senegal & Liverpool) Taha Khenissi (Tunisia & Esperance) Thomas Partey (Ghana & Atletico Madrid) Wahbi Khazri (Tunisia & Saint-Étienne) Walid Soliman (Egypt & Ahly) Wilfried Zaha (Cote d’Ivoire & Crystal Palace) Yacine Brahimi (Algeria & Porto) Youcef Belaili (Algeria & Esperance)

Earthquake2:
We went for Abraham and was disgraced
We went for Solanke and Jordan Ibe and failed
We went for Lookman and failed
We went for Philip Billing and failed

In order for Nigeria not to be viewed as a desperate talent kidnapper, I would say those FB that Nigeria invite are those who have EXPRESSLY indicated their interest like Seyi Ojo, we can source our talent from the 150 million living among us

You said nothing but the truth bro

But many people will not agree with you

Aminu. Umar scores

Earthquake2:
We went for Abraham and was disgraced
We went for Solanke and Jordan Ibe and failed
We went for Lookman and failed
We went for Philip Billing and failed

In order for Nigeria not to be viewed as a desperate talent kidnapper, I would say those FB that Nigeria invite are those who have EXPRESSLY indicated their interest like Seyi Ojo, we can source our talent from the 150 million living among us

Dem no go hear,let's go for those whom av declared for us openly,and willing to play for us,na lie

Me I don't fancy us going extra lenght for a talent we can easily get here if given d chance to show demselves,so tey we go embarrass oursef on top one average talent,dt might end up not making a mark/name at his preffered choice all because dey re FB,

Aminu umar scored for rizespor

elyte89:
Dem no go hear,let's go for those whom av declared for us openly,and willing to play for us,na lie

Me I don't fancy us going extra lenght for a talent we can easily get here if given d chance to show demselves,so tey we go embarrass oursef on top one average talent,dt might end up not making a mark/name at his preffered choice all because dey re FB,

Average talent that Nigerians asslicked because some of them are light skinned

Someone here is counting the oyinbo that has played for us as an achievement,Nigerians like to asslick the foreigners ,as if those players are world class ,all of them are average players

Danielnino00:
WOMEN'S NATIONAL TEAM OF THE YEAR
Ghana
Cameroon
Mali
Nigeria
South Africa

MEN'S NATIONAL TEAM OF THE YEAR
Guinea Bissau
Kenya
Madagascar
Mauritania
Uganda
Zimbabwe

YOUTH PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Achraf Hakimi (Morocco & Borussia Dortmunmd)
Wilfred Ndidi (Nigeria & Leicester City)
Andre Onana (Cameroon & AJax)
Ismaila Sarr (Senegal & Rennes)
Mahmoud Benhalib (Morocco & Raja Club Athletic)
Franck Kessie (Cote d’Ivoire & AC Milan)

WOMEN'S COACH OF THE YEAR

Bruce Mwape (Zambia)
Desiree Ellis (South Africa)
Joseph Brian Ndoko (Cameroon)
Saloum Houssein (Mali)
Thomas Dennerby (Nigeria)

MEN'S COACH OF THE YEAR
Corentin Martins (Mauritania)
Gernot Rohr (Nigeria)
Florent Ibenge (AS Vita & DR Congo)
Aliou Cisse (Senegal)
Juan Carlos Garrido (Raja Club Athletic)
Moine Chaabani (Esperance)
Nicolas Dupuis (Madagascar)
Patrice Carteron (Al Ahly)
Rachid Taoussi (ES Sétif)
Herve Renard (Morocco)

WOMEN’S AFRICAN PLAYER OF THE YEAR

Abdulai Mukarama (Ghana & Northern Ladies)
Asisat Oshoala (Nigeria & Dilian Quanjian)
Bassira Toure (Mali & AS Mande)
Chrestinah Thembi Kgatlana (South Africa & Houston Dash)
Desire Oparanozia (Nigeria & Guingamp)
Elizabeth Addo (Ghana & Seattle Reign)
Francisca Ordega (Nigeria & Washington Spirit)
Gabrielle Aboudi Onguene (Cameroon & CSKA Moskow)
Gaelle Enganamouit (Cameroon & Avaldenes)
Janine Van Wyk (South Africa & Houston Dash)
Marlyse Ngo Ndoumbouk (Cameroon & Nancy-Lorraine)
Onome Ebi (Nigeria & Hekan Huisanhang)
Portia Boakye (Ghana & Djurgardens)
Raissa Feudjio (Cameroon & Aland United)
Tabitha Chawinga (Malawi & Jiangsu Suning)

MEN’S AFRICAN PLAYER OF THE YEAR

Abdelmoumene Djabou (Algeria & ES Setif)
Ahmed Gomaa (Egypt & El Masry)
Ahmed Musa (Nigeria & Al-Nassr )
Alex Iwobi (Nigeria & Arsenal)
Andre Onana (Cameroon & Ajax)
Anis Badri (Tunisia & Esperance)
Ayoub El Kaabi (Morocco & Hebei China Fortune)
Ben Malango (DR Congo & TP Mazembe)
Denis Onyango (Uganda & Mamelodi Sundowns)
Fanev Andriatsima (Madagascar & Clermont Foot)
Franck Kom (Cameroon & Esperance)
Jacinto Muondo Dala ‘Gelson’ (Angola & Primeiro de Agosto)
Hakim Ziyech (Morocco & Ajax)
Idrissa Gueye (Senegal & Everton)
Ismail Haddad (Morocco & Wydad Athletic Club)
Jean-Marc Makusu Mundele (DR Congo & AS Vita)
Kalidou Koulibaly (Senegal & Napoli)
Mahmoud Benhalib (Morocco & Raja Club Athletic)
Mehdi Benatia (Morocco & Juventus)
Mohamed Salah (Egypt & Liverpool)
Moussa Marega (Mali & Porto)
Naby Keita (Guinea & Liverpool)
Odion Ighalo (Nigeria & Changchun Yatai, Nigeria)
Percy Tau (South Africa & Union Saint-Gilloise)
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (Gabon & Arsenal)
Riyad Mahrez (Algeria & Manchester City)
Sadio Mane (Senegal & Liverpool)
Taha Khenissi (Tunisia & Esperance)
Thomas Partey (Ghana & Atletico Madrid)
Wahbi Khazri (Tunisia & Saint-Étienne)
Walid Soliman (Egypt & Ahly)
Wilfried Zaha (Cote d’Ivoire & Crystal Palace)
Yacine Brahimi (Algeria & Porto)
Youcef Belaili (Algeria & Esperance)

Lol. It's a walkover for Salah.

And with the likes Mane, Aubameyang, Mahrez, Benatia, and co vying for the remaining two slots, our boys no get hope AT ALL. .

Earthquake2:
We went for Abraham and was disgraced
We went for Solanke and Jordan Ibe and failed
We went for Lookman and failed
We went for Philip Billing and failed

In order for Nigeria not to be viewed as a desperate talent kidnapper, I would say those FB that Nigeria invite are those who have EXPRESSLY indicated their interest like Seyi Ojo, we can source our talent from the 150 million living among us

Just like we have failed to get some, we have succeeded with others. That is life.

These players have dual nationalities so their loyalties are not only to Nigeria. Ivory Coast and Morocco have been able to convince several dual citizen players recently so they must be doing something right with their approach. Maybe we can learn from them.

And the truth is that a number of the guys, you mentioned above will be open to playing for Nigeria in the future. Akpoguma is the only one that said his mind clearly, when there is no chance to make Germany team, he will be proud to play for Nigeria. For many of them, that is how it works.

I watched an interview recently with Dennis Aogo and he said that it was his Nigerian father that convinced him not to play for Nigeria when he was approached. The same thing applies to Jordan Torunarigha. There are Nigerians based abroad that want their kids to have nothing to do with Nigeria.

paulos8:
He didn't say no. He meant right now he is playing for Danish team if he wants to switch to Nigeria, dey need more convincing to do cos the NFF has not even met him personally just his agents. He can't just say yes so he wouldn't look cheap.... He wants to be valued

Did you actually read his quote?

There's nothing wrong with us approaching players who can improve the team and are eligible for us. BUT once they say no that should be it. No going back. That's why it hurt me badly when Ameobi ended up in a green shirt at the world cup! He literally laughed at us for mentioning his name when he was a promising youngster saying all he wanted to do was impress the then England manager Sven. I'm still angry he played for us.

wayodude:
There's nothing wrong with us approaching players who can improve the team and are eligible for us. BUT once they say no that should be it. No going back. That's why it hurt me badly when Ameobi ended up in a green shirt at the world cup! He literally laughed at us for mentioning his name when he was a promising youngster saying all he wanted to do was impress the then England manager Sven. I'm still angry he played for us.

Otigba rejected Hungary for Nigeria but he was invited at a later date and is now an international player for Hungary.

There should be no sentiments, if a player can improve the national team, why not?

krattoss:
morroco could have been a good option but they always claims superiority over African matters. They ain't in African union, last time it wagivem to them, they back pedaled citing ebola as the Case.

South Africa has overhosted it.. They may still pull a fast one, taking to cognizance that they aren't sure of qualifying against Libya.

Egypt battles struggles with rebels and isis. They ve played most of their matches in burj El Arab Cairo.

Algeria can't boast of any single roofed stadium. All their stadias I have watched are all roofless, coupled with little capacity.

Gabon hosted it last, giving it to them again is odd and a slap in the face to the African nation.

Nigeria can boast of stadium infrastructures that needs little touch to get into fine shape before the Mundial, but we face election next year. Maybe it's time to show the the world we re giants of Africa after all. But maybe too much politics and Shananigans might be a hindrance to this dream and fantasy.

To be honest, South Africa may pull a fast one but I feel we can step up and show we truly giant of Africa, just the issue of transportation is the real problem!!!!
Apart from that, we can make it happen within the stipulated time frame.

Only pinnick can press the button with sport minister

tbaba1234:
Otigba rejected Hungary for Nigeria but he was invited at a later date and is now an international player for Hungary.

There should be no sentiments, if a player can improve the national team, why not?

What part of my post are you disagreeing with?

Icon4s:
Morocco and Algeria can co-host
Gabon and Equatorial Guinea can co-host
Nigeria and Ghana can co-host

Difficult for any singular African country to put up 6 stadiums to meet a 2018 AFCON standard in 6 months.

I don't think it can be difficult for Nigeria, the manpower and resource's is there if the country decide to show interest, I don't want SA to host it biko

tbaba1234:
Just like we have failed to get some, we have succeeded with others. That is life.

These players have dual nationalities so their loyalties are not only to Nigeria. Ivory Coast and Morocco have been able to convince several dual citizen players recently so they must be doing something right with their approach. Maybe we can learn from them.

And the truth is that a number of the guys, you mentioned above will be open to playing for Nigeria in the future. Akpoguma is the only one that said his mind clearly, when there is no chance to make Germany team, he will be proud to play for Nigeria. For many of them, that is how it works.

I watched an interview recently with Dennis Aogo and he said that it was his Nigerian father that convinced him not to play for Nigeria when he was approached. The same thing applies to Jordan Torunarigha. There are Nigerians based abroad that want their kids to have nothing to do with Nigeria.

I have to painfully admit to this sentiment being widespread. People leave Nigeria and deny all things Nigerian why ❓ I really don't understand it.

Then they have nothing good to say about Nigeria, I am forever dispelling negative stories.

krattoss:
morroco could have been a good option but they always claims superiority over African matters. They ain't in African union, last time it wagivem to them, they back pedaled citing ebola as the Case.

South Africa has overhosted it.. They may still pull a fast one, taking to cognizance that they aren't sure of qualifying against Libya.

Egypt battles struggles with rebels and isis. They ve played most of their matches in burj El Arab Cairo.

Algeria can't boast of any single roofed stadium. All their stadias I have watched are all roofless, coupled with little capacity.

Gabon hosted it last, giving it to them again is odd and a slap in the face to the African nation.

Nigeria can boast of stadium infrastructures that needs little touch to get into fine shape before the Mundial, but we face election next year. Maybe it's time to show the the world we re giants of Africa after all. But maybe too much politics and Shananigans might be a hindrance to this dream and fantasy.

Morocco is changing and they have a new trend, they seek to partake in continental events these days because they understand what they have to gain.. They have joined AU (African Union) last year.. They intend to join Ecowas as well, plus the recent visit of the Moroccan king to Abuja .

You might say this is politics, but u know how national interest play a key role in foreign policy. With the dwindling reputation of Libya in Africa, it's an opportunity for Morocco to rise up to the occasion This is to tell you how much of an interest they have in Africa. They recently hosted CHAN home based. And they will be willing to host the AFCON if given a chance

tbaba1234:
What is the basis for rating Solanke?? Is it under 18 or 21 football? As a pro, he has done nothing at senior level.

Solanke has done nothing correct. He is just very good potential. But a player denied opportunity at Chelsea and not done much with his opportunities at Liverpool, albeit that the standard at Liverpool are extremely high and patience is low.

His potential is seen with his exploits at U21 level and his one cap for England. If he was not in Liverpool but a mid table EPL clubs he would be playing. If you don't play you can't improve. He needs to be playing.

But the comparison to KC is not about rating or performances but definition and description. Solanke is a true No. 9 and KC is not. The issue is not who is better but what they are. I said this ages ago. There is no comparison but preference, l would rather have a true striker than a false one.

There is talk of Solanke going to Huddersfield considering Klopp relationship with Wagner this may be very likely. And we may see more of him.

But it's no biggie, because the few times l have seen him, please we don't talk in depth. He has nothing about Nigeria in him. So l don't think playing for Nigeria is on his, something I must do diary.

Unlike Bobby Adekanya who speaks Yoruba fluently and Ovie who understands pidgin but Eéeeeeee no flow well from his mouth. Seyi understand a bit but that's about it. Or Tega Onomah They all have clear affinity with Nigeria.

komekn:
Solanke has done nothing correct. He is just very good potential. But a player denied opportunity at Chelsea and not done much with his opportunities at Liverpool, albeit that the standard at Liverpool are extremely high and patience is low.

His potential is seen with his exploits at U21 level and his one cap for England. If he was not in Liverpool but a mid table EPL clubs he would be playing. If you don't play you can't improve. He needs to be playing.

But the comparison to KC is not about rating or performances but definition and description. Solanke is a true No. 9 and KC is not. The issue is not who is better but what they are. I said this ages ago. There is no comparison but preference, l would rather have a true striker than a false one.

There is talk of Solanke going to Huddersfield considering Klopp relationship with Wagner this may be very likely. And we may see more of him.

But it's no biggie, because the few times l have seen him, please we don't talk in depth. He has nothing about Nigeria in him. So l don't think playing for Nigeria is on his, something I must do diary.

Unlike Bobby Adekanya who speaks Yoruba fluently and Ovie who understands pidgin but Eéeeeeee no flow well from his mouth. Seyi understand a bit but that's about it. Or Tega Onomah They all have clear affinity with Nigeria.

so you think.

Let him find a way to leave Liverpool first, before we know if he would be playing or not. Most of these people you overhype on this thread are at best, Championship standard footballers, and that is why they fail in the big leagues

Stephen Gerrard to save Dominic Iorfa from the jaws of extinction in the winter window as Rangers lines up the out of favour Wolvesampton star as a repp for their outgoing defender wanted by West Brom.

Eleniyan15:
To be honest, South Africa may pull a fast one but I feel we can step up and show we truly giant of Africa, just the issue of transportation is the real problem!!!!
Apart from that, we can make it happen within the stipulated time frame.

Only pinnick can press the button with sport minister

we cannot step up and host anything. We could barely organise African Athletics Competition, how much more AFCON?

How many of our stadiums are up to standard and how many will be up to standard by June?

We have elections coming in February, you think anybody will have time for AFCON organisation during election period in Nigeria? Aside that, Dalung and Pinnick are still having their cold war, do you think we can successfully organise such a competition in the middle of that war? Bear in mind, the stadiums are government property and not NFFproperty, you will need government approval before you go to CAF to drop proposal. Which government will answer anybody by next year?

We cannot host AFCON in an election year and we don't need to host it. Make our players go enjoy other people country.

Let SA host it, after all, they are going to need that AFCON 2019 ticket after Libya knocks them out of contention in March

ChrisKels:
Stephen Gerrard to save Dominic Iorfa from the jaws of extinction in the winter window as Rangers lines up the out of favour Wolvesampton star as a repp for their outgoing defender wanted by West Brom.

I hope he doesn't go extinct on the bench, the way Gerrard turned Umar to an endangered specie after much pomp.

Match of the weekend pitches Chukwueze against Pique, Umtiti and of course Jordi Alba.

safarigirl:


I hope he doesn't go extinct on the bench, the way Gerrard turned Umar to an endangered specie after much pomp.

I really do hope he does well at the Gers, though, as a CB precisely bkus we need more bodies and competitions in that department.

safarigirl:
we cannot step up and host anything. We could barely organise African Athletics Competition, how much more AFCON?

How many of our stadiums are up to standard and how many will be up to standard by June?

We have elections coming in February, you think anybody will have time for AFCON organisation during election period in Nigeria? Aside that, Dalung and Pinnick are still having their cold war, do you think we can successfully organise such a competition in the middle of that war? Bear in mind, the stadiums are government property and not NFFproperty, you will need government approval before you go to CAF to drop proposal. Which government will answer anybody by next year?

We cannot host AFCON in an election year and we don't need to host it. Make our players go enjoy other people country.

Let SA host it, after all, they are going to need that AFCON 2019 ticket after Libya knocks them out of contention in March

Forget election if both dalung and pinnick set things right I see no reason why it Nigerian can't be given the hosting right.
I repeat election doesn't stop us from hosting the competition.

Honestly I really don't want this right to be given to SA,
Co hosting with Ghana won't be a bad deal!!

Na only SA waka come