₦airaland Forum

TheSuperNerd:
Harmony scored 13 of this team's 25 goals in the Qualifiers. She is one of the several pearls in this team to keep keen eyes on without doubt.

I hope for a fine campaign from Bankole's girls. Hopefully they exceed the 3rd place finish at the last edition.

Deltamani:
German-born defender of Nigerian descent Victoria Ezebinyuo has confirmed that she's open to representing Nigeria at international level.

Born twenty-two years ago to a Nigerian father and German mother, she currently plies her trade with SC Freiburg.

Ezebinyuo who is a youth product of SC Freiburg, was a member of Germany U-17s squad that clinched the 2019 UEFA U-17 Women's Euros, playing three games for her country of birth against England, Austria and Portugal in that tournament held in Bulgaria.

Nonetheless, she qualifies to feature for Nigeria's senior national team, the Super Falcons, through her Nigerian dad, and has kept the door open for any opportunity in that regard.

Acknowledging the blend of youth and experience in the current national team set-up, Ezebinyuo stated that she is very much open to acquiring a Nigerian passport in order to don Nigeria's coveted green and white jersey.

"I would be interested in obtaining a second citizenship so that I can play for the Nigerian national team," she told allnigeriasoccer.com.

Having affirmed her intentions, the player also went on to disclose that there hasn't been any contact with the Nigeria Football Federation or with the team's handlers regarding the modalities that would facilitate a potential call-up.

TheSuperNerd:
Very much interested in this U17 Flamingoes team. Can't wait.

TheSuperNerd:
Seems Gusau-led NFF aren't dull in this aspect after all. Nice chess playing.

Maybe Amaju told him what to do 😁😂

Cc Humility33 🤣

charlesemeka85:
Former Super Eagles defender Sam Elijah has voiced his concerns regarding the potential of 22-year-old Benjamin Tanimu ahead of Nigeria's upcoming 2025 AFCON qualifier against Libya.

Tanimu is among the players selected for the crucial clash against the Mediterranean Knights, but he faces stiff competition from six other defenders included in the 23-man squad announced by interim manager Austin Eguavoen.

In an interview with allnigeriasoccer.com, Elijah expressed doubts about Tanimu's readiness and abilities, emphasizing that the young defender needs to demonstrate consistency and strong performances at the club level.

"For me, I am still having second thoughts about him. I am not too sure about him," Elijah stated.



"I think he needs to do more in playing matches for his club. We need to see him at the top of his game."

Elijah further articulated that being invited to the Super Eagles should not be seen as a privilege but rather a deserved recognition based on merit.

"It is not just about bringing people because of connection. No, he has to be a good player in his team, playing consistently and with confidence," he remarked.

Currently, Nigeria tops Group D with four points following a commanding 3-0 victory over Benin and a goalless draw against Rwanda in Kigali.

Tanimu recently joined League One club Crawley Town on a two-year contract from Tanzanian club Singida Black Stars.

However, since his move in September, he has yet to make an appearance for the Red Devils, raising further concerns about his potential as the Super Eagles prepare for their important qualifier against Libya.

With crucial games ahead, Tanimu will need to prove himself to secure a spot in the national team, especially as Nigeria aims to maintain its strong performance in the AFCON qualifiers.

7demons:
I will say this for those that need to hear:

ANY TEAM BUILDING THEIR ATTACKING LINE UP WITH IWOBI IS WASTING THEIR TIME.

charlesemeka85:
Legodu Tanimu, truly him be like who just leave Tanzania 🤦‍♀️

Mujtahida:
Eguaveon should continue oo. I don't see what special qualities a foreign coach will bring

TheSuperNerd:
The difference between FISAYO AND IWOBI IS ONE WORD.... Ball striking

Iwobi is more a creator than Fisayo but Fisayo is that MF you want at the end of your final balls in the final third and not Iwobi.

9JAMac10:
Thank God the coach is an interim coach

charlesemeka85:
QPR have reportedly signed 18 year old Nigerian striker Charles Agada 🇳🇬

charlesemeka85:
you go worst pass our nff big heads if given a chance

Why not recall Ahmed Musa since na experience u dey find, if not for anything he scored a brace last weekend for Kano Pillars

codemaniacs:
Cyriel Dessers, Tolu Arokodare, Victor Olatunji, Gift Orban, Yira Sor, Nathan Tella all had better goal record than Ihenacho over the past 2 years..

Hotepking:
I can understand his choice of player selection on the basis of trying to play it safe because this is a major double header qualifier with little or no time to experiment significantly with new faces- considering how fast and heavy the international breaks are scheduled, so the inclusions of the regular mainstay faces like Awoniyi, Iheanacho and even Tanimu etc (despite their poor club forms) can be understandable and perhaps excused...if that's Eguavoens real excuse, then I can forgive and understand it...otherwise if it's another typical local coach jibiti of cushioning "paddy-paddy" as a basis of player selections at the expense of merit, then we have serious cause to be worried.

I'll reserve my judgements on Eguavoen because he's still interim, and has done really well so far with results and style of football which majority of Nigerian fans can agree to, if he's fully given the job then we will see his real team selections going forward...truth is I still feel safer with Eguavoen as the coach than a brand new coach when we return to face the murky world cup qualifier
fixtures next year...there's really no time to stake our world cup chances on a new coach who might need more time to harmonize this team.

charlesemeka85:
the man go use em hand prepare for em downfall

How will you hv players playing regularly in top leagues and clubs in europe na players from English 3rd tier n MLS na wey u prefer? 🤦‍♀️

charlesemeka85:
this our national team handlers no get shame?

For Christ sake wetin English 3rd tier player dey do for super eagles team sheet in 2024 where players scatter everywhere? 😳

Deltamani:
NFF COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT

Dominican Republic: Olowookere lists Afolabi, Chidi, Effiong, 18 others for World Cup

Head Coach Bankole Olowookere has listed Captain Taiwo Afolabi and forwards Harmony Chidi and Peace Effiong in his 21-woman Flamingos’ roster for this year’s FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup finals in the Dominican Republic. The clinical Chidi scored 13 of the team’s record-setting 25 goals in the qualifying series, as the bronze medallists from the last edition of the championship in India barnstormed their way past Central African Republic, Burkina Faso and Liberia in the continental campaign.


The delegation of Flamingos will depart the shores of Nigeria aboard a Turkish Airlines flight on Tuesday, 1st October for a two-week training tour in Santo Domingo, capital city of the Dominican Republic, ahead of the commencement of the tournament.

FLAMINGOS FOR FIFA U17 WORLD CUP DOMINICAN REPUBLIC 2024

Goalkeepers:
Christiana Uzoma (Edo Queens);
Elizabeth Boniface (Sunshine Queens);
Sylvia Echefu (Confluence Queens)

Defenders:
Prisca Nwachukwu (Imo Strikers);
Jumai Adebayo (Naija Ratels);
Taiwo Adegoke (Remo Stars Ladies);
Rokibat Azeez (New Generation Academy);
Hannah Ibrahim (Remo Stars Ladies);
Vivian Ekezie (Heartland Queens);
Ololade Isiaka (Abia Angels)

Midfielders:
Taiwo Afolabi (Delta Queens);
Faridat Abdulwahab (Nasarawa Amazons);
Shakirat Moshood (Bayelsa Queens);
Muinat Rotimi (Nakamura Football Academy)

Forwards:
Oghenemairo Obruthe (City Sports);
Harmony Chidi (Imo Strikers);
Kudirat Arogundade (Green Foot);
Ramotalahi Kareem (Honey Badgers);
Aishat Animashaun (Naija Ratels);
Peace Effiong (Rivers Angels);
Blessing Ifitezue (Delta Queens)


Group A: Dominican Republic, Ecuador, New Zealand, Nigeria

Group B: Spain, USA, Korea Republic, Colombia

Group C: Korea DPR, Mexico, Kenya, England

Group D: Japan, Poland, Brazil, Zambia

oloriooko:
unconfirmed story
na england subbed the guy jare, him don see that road no dey that side
well you are welcome back home anytime
wish you the best bro

Mujtahida:
Take owngoal news with a bucket not just a pinch of salt. Players usually pay them for PR. So their news reflects that bias.

You may not have noticed: Moses Simon always gets good rating by owngoal. That's because he and mowiz are paddies.