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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Prectega(m): 6:26am On Sep 10, 2019
Earthquake1:
I would like to commend Pinnick for organizing the Ukraine friendly

The man dey try
Pinnick is dey try o .. Compared to the others
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by CaptainStephen(m): 6:31am On Sep 10, 2019
Danielnino00:
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Okoye: is that not Safari... She has been sending me DM for so long grin

Chukwueze: She is cute...lemme DM her grin


Madam Safari. Na joke o grin
lolz, on a funny note i saw balogun's post and clicked maduka's handle to check only to see one of my female colleague following and liking already grin
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by junnyjake(m): 6:42am On Sep 10, 2019
benji93:
You people don turn me to Mr "stats", that's perfectly fine. I am a believer in logical and factual reasoning. Honestly, i was not following watford closely-i am admitting to that. Again the stats to my rescue. If you are referring to Flores', during his tenure in the 2015/2016 season, following their promotion from the championship, Watford was eventually placed 15th(45 points)- I will give it to you, why would you sack such a coach? : That was a decent performance by the team after securing promotion. Following some terrible performances, they appointed Javi Gracia, during Gracia's tenure, the team placed 11th(50 points), which we can argue was a better performance than Flores'- you can also include the fact that he got them to the fa cup finals, as someone indicated earlier. You can as well say it wasn't necessarily a better performance since Flores' era was just after a promotion. But to conclude the argument is that Gracia does not necessarily deserve a sack, cos it's too early too count their losses this early as an absolute failure.
Before Javi, there was Walter Mazzari and also Marco Silva.

Yeah, Javi was unfairly let off. It was just too early. Something's gotta be wrong with the board.
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by junnyjake(m): 6:46am On Sep 10, 2019
andrew444:
Many epl teams are confused, las las na relegation dey fear them
No mind them, everyone wants to be the next Leicester City.
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Earthquake1: 6:51am On Sep 10, 2019
junnyjake:
Before Javi, there was Walter Mazzari and also Marco Silva.

Yeah, Javi was unfairly let off. It was just too early. Something's gotta be wrong with the board.
The most confusing one was Marco Silva, he was doing so well that Everton wanted to sign him in January but Watford refused only to sack him before the end of the season when Everton has appointed a new manager

Someone in Watford's board is a big baby
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by junnyjake(m): 6:55am On Sep 10, 2019
Earthquake1:
The most confusing one was Marco Silva, he was doing so well that Everton wanted to sign him in January but Watford refused only to sack him before the end of the season when Everton has appointed a new manager

Someone in Watford's board is a big baby
Lol! Can you imagine they were blaming Everton for distracting him with their bid for him, reason why he was sacked??
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by iSlayer: 7:10am On Sep 10, 2019
Once a woman is around most guys lose composure.
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by TheSuperNerd(m): 7:37am On Sep 10, 2019
The guy good no be small. I was just not sure he was Ndah sef but I'm glad to know he really is the one. That means the other CB Manyo Stephen is of Enyimba. Pray they keep it tight at the back later today.

BascoVanVeli:
Olisa Ndah was the dada defender against Sudan he plays for Remo stars.
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by TheSuperNerd(m): 7:59am On Sep 10, 2019
Super Eagles Provisional Squad Numbers For Ukraine Friendly, Maja Gets Iconic No 10 Kit

https://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/football_pics/99418SuperEagles.png


The Super Eagles players have been assigned provisional squad numbers ahead of Tuesday evening's international friendly against Ukraine at the Dnipro Arena, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.

New invitee Josh Maja has been training with the iconic number 10 kit previously worn with pride by Super Eagles legends Obi Mikel and Austin Okocha.

Glasgow Rangers Joe Aribo is in line to wear the number 19 kit used by John Ogu at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations while Emmanuel Dennis and Paul Onuachu have been allocated the number 9 and 15 respectively.

Ikechukwu Ezenwa, Ola Aina, Jamilu Collins, William Troost-Ekong, Leon Balogun, Oghenekaro Etebo, Samuel Chukwueze, Samuel Kalu, Alex Iwobi, Chidozie Awaziem and Victor Osimhen have retained the shirt numbers they were allocated for the AFCON.

Goalkeeper Francis Uzoho stays with the number 23 kit he wore in the national team's last outing against Tunisia while Ikechukwu Ezenwa wore the number 1 shirt.

Young Fortuna Düsseldorf netminder Maduka Okoye and Uzoho shared the same jersey number, 23, in the final training session on Monday evening.

Super Eagles Provisional Squad Numbers For Ukraine Friendly:

Ikechukwu Ezenwa - 1
Ola Aina - 2
Jamilu Collins - 3
Troost-Ekong - 5
Leon Balogun - 6
Oghenekaro Etebo - 8
Emmanuel Dennis - 9
Josh Maja - 10
Moses Simon - 11
Semi Ajayi - 12
Anderson Esiti - 12*
Samuel Chukwueze - 13
Paul Onuachu - 15
Samuel Kalu - 17
Alex Iwobi - 18
Joe Aribo - 19
Chidozie Awaziem - 20
Victor Osimhen - 21
Brian Idowu - 22
Francis Uzoho - 23
Maduka Okoye - 23*


**Ifeanyi Emmanuel


Source: ANS
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by TheSuperNerd(m): 8:07am On Sep 10, 2019
Meet the Super Eagles New guys: Josh Maja, Dennis Bonaventure, Maduka Okoye, Joseph Aribo

It's a 2 mins 24 secs video... the players introduce themselves and more.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XbvCQuTz2ag
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by TheSuperNerd(m): 8:13am On Sep 10, 2019
The report below is gotten from the YouTube video above


Glasgow Rangers Star Joe Aribo Vows To Stick With Nigeria, Reveals Best Position

https://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/football_pics/73132Aribo.png

Glasgow Rangers' Joe Aribo has vowed to continue wearing the colours of Nigeria even though he is eligible to play for his country of birth, England for the time being.

The former Charlton Athletic star is poised to make his international debut against Ukraine on Tuesday evening but playing in the game at the Dnipro Arena does not cap-tie him to the three-time African champions.

In a YouTube video uploaded by the Super Eagles Media team, Aribo said : ''I am Joseph Aribo, I am from Ondo State. I play for Glasgow Rangers.

''I am really happy to have got this call-up to Nigeria and I just want to make the most of it and play as long as possible and just do what I can for the team and make sure that we continue being the best that we can be.''

Aribo has described himself as a midfielder with offensive and defensive qualities.

''I am a central midfielder and I like to get in and around the box. I can defend and I can attack,'' he concluded.

Aribo, who has hit the back of the net four times in the new season, shares the same agent as Alex Iwobi, Ola Aina and Josh Maja.

**Ifeanyi Emmanuel


Source: ANS (culled report from Super Eagles Youtube Channel).
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Earthquake1: 8:22am On Sep 10, 2019
junnyjake:
Lol! Can you imagine they were blaming Everton for distracting him with their bid for him, reason why he was sacked??
Hmm they have been lucky with managers so far, others have been relegated
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Earthquake1: 8:25am On Sep 10, 2019
Prectega:
Pinnick is dey try o .. Compared to the others
Algeria and others were getting friendly with Benin we got ours with Ukraine

During Pinnick's reign we have had friendlies with Argentina, England, Poland, Czech republic, Egypt, Atletico Madrid

I just dey enjoy the man's reign grin
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Earthquake1: 8:28am On Sep 10, 2019
tbaba1234:
At the bolded, Exactly.

If he is lucky to secure a deal abroad, It is the academy that will get paid. NPFL clubs need to start developing young talents to sell on to bigger sides abroad. That could be a good business model for clubs instead of relying on government revenue. Imagine if NPFL clubs set up standard academies and sell off talent regularly. Belgian teams do the same. buy, develop and sell talent.
Nigerian teams don't have that kind of patience
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Earthquake1: 8:33am On Sep 10, 2019
TheSuperNerd:
The report below is gotten from the YouTube video above


Glasgow Rangers Star Joe Aribo Vows To Stick With Nigeria, Reveals Best Position

https://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/football_pics/73132Aribo.png

Glasgow Rangers' Joe Aribo has vowed to continue wearing the colours of Nigeria even though he is eligible to play for his country of birth, England for the time being.

The former Charlton Athletic star is poised to make his international debut against Ukraine on Tuesday evening but playing in the game at the Dnipro Arena does not cap-tie him to the three-time African champions.

In a YouTube video uploaded by the Super Eagles Media team, Aribo said : ''I am Joseph Aribo, I am from Ondo State. I play for Glasgow Rangers.

''I am really happy to have got this call-up to Nigeria and I just want to make the most of it and play as long as possible and just do what I can for the team and make sure that we continue being the best that we can be.''

Aribo has described himself as a midfielder with offensive and defensive qualities.

''I am a central midfielder and I like to get in and around the box. I can defend and I can attack,'' he concluded.

Aribo, who has hit the back of the net four times in the new season, shares the same agent as Alex Iwobi, Ola Aina and Josh Maja.

**Ifeanyi Emmanuel


Source: ANS (culled report from Super Eagles Youtube Channel).
Hmm
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Prectega(m): 8:41am On Sep 10, 2019
Earthquake1:
Algeria and others were getting friendly with Benin we got ours with Ukraine

During Pinnick's reign we have had friendlies with Argentina, England, Poland, Czech republic, Egypt, Atletico Madrid

I just dey enjoy the man's reign grin
If na imama b nff pres ... Na saudi aribia we for play grin
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by kennysville(m): 9:07am On Sep 10, 2019
Earthquake1:
They sacked a coach that took them to FA cup final and top half finish and appointed a coach they already sacked for poor performance

grin
Its called going green.... they trying to recycle. Dasall

Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by elyte89: 9:09am On Sep 10, 2019
Wc channel is showing d match?
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by BascoVanVeli(m): 9:13am On Sep 10, 2019
tbaba1234:
At the bolded, Exactly.

If he is lucky to secure a deal abroad, It is the academy that will get paid. NPFL clubs need to start developing young talents to sell on to bigger sides abroad. That could be a good business model for clubs instead of relying on government revenue. Imagine if NPFL clubs set up standard academies and sell off talent regularly. Belgian teams do the same. buy, develop and sell talent.
Oga we both know that there is no money for all that. The system in place right now is best for all parties. The problem is that these academies are hoarding players like they are Chelsea. At a certain age these players should be free from them.
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by TheGoodJoe(m): 9:15am On Sep 10, 2019
Earthquake1:
Hmm
Real Hmmm.

I did not say anything. wink
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Jarus(m): 9:41am On Sep 10, 2019
Prectega:
Pinnick is dey try o .. Compared to the others
I think so too.
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Earthquake1:
My preferred line up against Ukraine:

Uzoho

Aina Ekong Balogun Jamilu

Etebo Aribo

Chukwueze Iwobi Samuel Kalu

Osimhen
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by DrKlever(m): 9:50am On Sep 10, 2019
Earthquake1:
My preferred line up against Ukraine:

Uzoho

Aina Ekong Omeruo Jamilu

Etebo Aribo

Chukwueze Iwobi Samuel Kalu

Osimhen
Omeruo is not in camp
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by elyte89: 9:52am On Sep 10, 2019
elyte89:
Wc channel is showing d match?
According to gotv

Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by safarigirl(f): 10:19am On Sep 10, 2019
Hope say dem no go wear that bitter leaf jersey sha undecided
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Prectega(m): 10:33am On Sep 10, 2019
Earthquake1:
My preferred line up against Ukraine:

Uzoho

Aina Ekong Omeruo Jamilu

Etebo Aribo

Chukwueze Iwobi Samuel Kalu

Osimhen
Iheanaacho omeruo abi which one
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Earthquake1: 11:02am On Sep 10, 2019
DrKlever:
Omeruo is not in camp
Ok, 'Oyibo wall' it is
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by do4luv14(m): 11:34am On Sep 10, 2019
Let them wear it,
the sooner we confront our own demon in that jersey the better for us




safarigirl:
Hope say dem no go wear that bitter leaf jersey sha undecided
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Prectega(m): 12:06pm On Sep 10, 2019
I got rohr nudes grin

Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by charlesemeka85(m): 1:22pm On Sep 10, 2019
Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr says today’s international friendly match against the Ukrainian national team will kick start Nigeria’s preparations for the 2021 AFCON qualifying games, Completesports.com reports.

Speaking ahead of the Dnipro Arena showdown, Rohr reiterates he is looking forward to a good game that will help in the development of his young squad, and recalls his first match against Ukraine as Niger Republic coach.

“This match is the beginning of our preparations for the qualifying round of the next Africa Cup [of Nations]. Our team has been updated, and now we have a very young team. With a new captain. I really want to successfully start our new stage, so I hope to see a good game in the match with Ukraine, which, most likely, will reach the European Championship,” Rohr said.


“The match against the Shevchenko team is a challenge for us. Five years ago, I was the head coach of the Niger team, and we met with the Ukrainian team in Kiev. Lost then 1 – 2, but we were very close to a draw.

“This time, we are faced with a test game, the result of which goes into the background for us.”

Rohr absolves Ukraine officials of any blame as regards the Super Eagles’ tough travel itinerary.

“Yes, we arrived in the Dnieper on September 7th. This is related to logistics. For example, we received our luggage on Sunday. Perhaps this is due to some nuances in the work of airlines. But it certainly has nothing to do with Ukraine,” Rohr explained.

“We were very warmly received, we trained these days on the condition of Dnipro, this is a great place for playing football.”

The kickoff of tonight’s Ukraine vs Nigeria international friendly match is 7:30pm (Nigerian time). Join Completesports.com for the live updates.

Top 5 Ukraine Facts

– Have never lost to any African team. Past results include; Libya (1-1, 3-0) Tunisia (1-0); Cameroon (0-0); Niger (2-1); Morocco (0-0).

– Have not lost a friendly match in the last 7 years playing 20 matches in a row, winning 12 and drawing 8.

– Have featured in only one World Cup appearance, in 2006 and 2 European Championships in 2012 and 2016.

– The most capped player is Anatoliy Tymoshchuk with 144 caps between the year 2000-2016.

– The top goalscorer is Andriy Shevchenko (current coach) with 48 goals in 111 games between 1995-2012.
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by safarigirl(f): 1:25pm On Sep 10, 2019
TheSuperNerd:
Super Eagles Camp Update


Last but certainly not least.... Safarigirl's Cutey Baby Boy... wink grin Maduka Okoye's Initiation... Safari will love his swag and voice... lol


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sSeMQQTaVAQ
So, e reason all the songs, he had to choose Madu. I hope he doesn't think the song is for him, as per Maduka wey e be
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by komekn(m): 1:48pm On Sep 10, 2019
Earthquake1:
My preferred line up against Ukraine:

Uzoho

Aina Ekong Balogun Jamilu

Etebo Aribo

Chukwueze Iwobi Samuel Kalu

Osimhen
Considering the players invited it's a friendly so I would expect a least 6/7 substitutions.

We already know what Uzoho can do and this is an area of great concern the goal keepers, so l would prefer to see Maduka, and let's see his quality after all its a friendly.

Winning is not that important but trying out players to see what options we have.

This is a European football team and so the issues of limited physicality do not come into play for Osimhen as claimed by Rohr. So it will good to see what he brings.

We need a more inventive midfield unfortunately Ebere is not there to be tested. Nonetheless, l look to see Aribo play the DM role but with more attacking prowess and drive.

We know what to expect from Iwobi, Chukwueze. Etebo and Kalu so it's simply more of the same.

Not sure where to watch the match anybody know❓
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