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minfelix:
Lets just get ready to face any of these sides In the knockout phase
Senegal
Algeria
Tunisia
Morocco
Egypt/CIV will leapfrog us from top 5
, i.e if we qualify sef, Fifa is surely dropping us outta top 5 with all these yeye struggling games against minnows
Against Lesotho meagre 3-0
Against Sierra Leone struggle 4-4
Against Liberia meagre 2-0
Against Cape Verde lucky own goal 2-1 win
Against Motor CAR stupidly shameful defeat

That loss to CAR still hurts me. We had that game in our hands and messed it up. I hope we don't drop out of African top 5

I'm not arguing with you guys concerning Rohr's incompetence but right now, which world class coach will like to coach a country that owes 8 months salary. Rohr is using Nigeria to shine and we can't pay him off because we are always cash trapped even though Pinnick could still lavish millions on FIFA president who visited him.

I think NFF has signed a slave contract with Rohr. Rohr will only leave when he is tired.

On the performance of our boys today, I think Uzoho did well if not for that goal. I am more confident in him than Okoye and Akpeyi. Did you all see the save he made with his legs? Okoye wouldn't do that.

Frank Onyeka, Joe Aribo, Chidera Ejuke (If not for his endless dribbings) all did well.

Our boys play to the gallery too much. No sense of urgency. They balloon balls to angels in heaven (Moses Simon was a major culprit) and they don't positiont themselves to score.

As it stands now;
Nigeria- 6pts
Cape Verde- 4pts
CAR- 4pts
Liberia- 3pts

Time to get your calculators Nigerians!!!

It seems Maduka Okoye has been replaced for today's game with Francis Uzoho.

PROVERBZ:
The under20 women's team won 4-0
And 11-0 on aggregate

Yeah. Nigeria meets either Egypt or Congo in the next round. Congratulations Falconets

Joebie:
Super Eagles Chief Scout, Tunde Adelakun:

“Nationality switch is very complicated. A player who was born in a country perhaps has been developed by the country where he or she was born to get to a point where he or she is being courted by one or two nations. It will always be difficult.

“Some of them only know the UK as a home for instance. Because that’s where they grew up. So they need to be softly convinced to jump ship. Makes it more complicated when they have played at one age-grade level for the European country where they were born. They need to write a letter unequivocally stating that they want to come to play for Nigeria, and that by writing that letter, they have given up their rights to ever play for their country of birth.

“That can be really scary for a young player. But they do. Then they need to prove their Nigerian citizenship. By having a passport of their own or at least for one of their parents to have a valid Nigerian passport. This proof of citizenship is key,”

“We also have to request from the nation’s FA (England and the home countries if the player is from the UK) asking them to give a no-objection verification to the NFF for the release of the player. Sometimes this is difficult because the said FA might still feel they potentially could do with the player’s services in the future.

“It’s when we get the no-objection confirmation that we can put it all together in a package and submit to FIFA for their approval,”

I fully understand now. Its not really easy for these players switching. They consider so many factors before taking their decision. No wonder, Lookman and Ejaria switches are taking so much time.

Camp update please!

Hello guys. There is this news I'm hearing that Michael Olise has opted to play for Algeria. Please someone confirm.

What a coincidence!

Falconets U20 play CAR in return leg at Lagos on 6th October
Super Eagles also play CAR in first leg at Lagos on 7th October

There are reports that Frank Onyeka and Kevin Akpoguma made the list against CAR

IDENNAA:
So , Nwakali doesn't deserve an invite after performing in the Laliga ? That's just unfair.

Firstly , people concluded his career was dead and he proved them wrong and returned with decent showings. Then , they said he is too sluggish but the numbers show otherwise. Then Kingsley was invited out of nowhere with no club action and suddenly everyone who called me names for sticking my neck out for Nwakali is quiet. Now , Ejaria and Oliseh are being clamored for and what about Kelechi....

I don't know how any football pundit would think these English boys will make it in Super Eagles.....nobi today.

Dear IDENNA! I am a big fan of Kelechi Nwakali. I am thinking he really needs strong political connection to get himself into Rohr's list. There is something he isn't doing right to earn a call up or to Rohr, he has passed his prime. If someone in the NFF would take up his matter, he would be called up.

My thoughts though!

Samueltemi337:
wait for the list and see for yourself

It seems its just one. I am feeling it may either be Lookman, Ejaria or Olise

TheSuperNerd:
Yes, I have heard/read same. And it could be implemented indeed.
But doing so MIGHT (A BIG MIGHT) still see Rohr name just 4 Strikers.

Why do I say so? Rohr will have to increase our midfield quota. Then he will have to accommodate Ahmed Musa and Shehu Abdullahi. Musa named in attack means Rohr should name 3 other wing options but what if Rohr decides not to drop any of the other wing options doing so well and invite all four alongside Musa making it 5 wingers. How many Strikers will he now invite? 5 too? Making it 10 forwards as a whole?

That will leave our midfield with only 5 players. And you and I know we have enough to invite up to 7 Midfield players. So how is it gonna be?


I am guessing Rohr might go with one of these...

1. 3 GKs, 8DFs, 6 MFs, 9 FWs.

2. 3GKs, 8DFs, 7 MFs, 8 FWs (more balanced to me and no room for 5 strikers in this one).

3. 3GKs, 8DFs, 5MFs, 10FWs (to accommodate either Five wingers or Five strikers or both).

4. 3GKs, 9DFs, 5 MFs, 9 FWs.

5. 3GKs, 9DFs, 6 MFs, 8 FWs.



...But time will tell as always.

Nerdie... The Rohr I know still rates Iwobi as a striker when deep down we know he is a midfielder. His place will block chances for others like Sadiq Umar, Terim Moffi etc. If Bonke and Michael play their ways into his heart, the strikers we want to show up may likely not make it.

I'll be excited if Akinkumi Amoo and Obiora Nwankwo make the list against CAR

GeneralDae:
Fulltime

CAR 0 Nigeria 7

Second leg is just formality. Congratulations to the Falconets. Thanks GeneralDae for the updates.

GeneralDae:
Halftime
CAR 0 Nigeria 4

Wow... Thank you very much. Please keep on giving us updates

Any info on the latest score in the U20 FIFA Women world cup qualifier between Nigeria and CAR?

South Africans are celebrating their 4-2 win over Nigeria on Dstv- Soccer Africa show as if they won the FIFA women world cup.

The Super Falcons were very wasteful in front of goal. Oshoala, Ordega and Oparanozie were major culprits. The midfield was also very poor.

In other news, U20 Falconets to play CAR away on September 24.

Schemerkhiz:
Rasheedat Ajibade and few others to miss Aisha Buhari invitational tournament..

Vivian Ikechukwu one of those drafted in to replace those that won't be available

Ajibade would surely be missed. I hope our squad would not be depleted ooo so that Mali and South Africa do not come and shock us

Now that Kali and Ebuehi have both tested positive to COVID. I feel Rohr will field his new Rockies like Bonke and Michael. The set up should look like this, Shehu will return to his RWB

Okoye
Shehu, Omeruo, Awaziem, Sanusi
Bonke, Ejuke, Michael, Simon
Musa, Osimhen

LoverOfPussy:
Best formation we can use but rohr go one start Musa and shehu

Though I really love this line up but i fear that Rohr might not be too adventurous in the Cape Verde game. Rohr loves conservative football. He may still want to stick with Collins or Sanusi in LB and play Shehu and Bonke in DMF. You never can tell, he might be planning for a draw.

prekumohtim:
This is an easy group for us. It's almost like automatic ticket to world cup
I can't see Cape Verde, Liberia and Central African Republic taking first place from Nigeria . It will be difficult

That's why we must score more goals and win more games to put it beyond their reach

Reports reaching me is that Daniel Akpeyi, Kelechi Iheanacho, Wilfred Ndidi. Alex Iwobi and Adeleke are all in camp for the World Cup qualifiers against Liberia

andrew444:
Good evening ,I trust everyone is good


I lost my first child today after birth ,it hasn’t been easy

Wishing you guys a better week ahead .

Very sorry for your loss Mr Andrew. Please take heart and be strong bro.

Frank Onyeka to miss World Cup qualifier because of COVID-19 infection. To be replaced by Innocent Bonnke

BascoVanVeli:
Finidi George rumoured for the Enyimba coaching job.

I pray he gets the job and does very well to prove a point to NFF

andrew444:
No my bro

Olise is injured and so do ebere EZE

Thank you bro. Longest time

andrew444:
Crystal palace and Villarreal are not on the same level

Same squad you used to beat crystal palace you could not use to beat Villarreal for 120 minutes

I taught you even know better ,Villarreal friendly match but crystal palace Na real game ,European super cup Na friendly match ?

Stop the lame excuse ,Villarreal is a far better team than crystal palace that’s why you struggled and only won with pk

Tuchel wasn’t serious with that final is the biggest lie ever told on this thread ,even guardiola didn’t make any excuse for loosing against Leicester

Please did Michael Olise play for CP today?

Dennis, Moffi, Osimhen, Iheanacho, Awoniyi, Onuachu will all give Rohr selection headache. I love it...

Only God knows and can heal the physchological and emotional trauma those kids have passed through in the hands of those kidnappers.

God show us mercy in Nigeria

andrew444:
Today is my bday

Happy bday to me

You all should have a wonderful day .

Many are called but the chosen are FEW
Many had a perfect picture as their pencils DREW
Many wanted to celebrate with their friends and CREW
You are a lucky man, enjoying life's blessings like DEW
This day is NEW for a good NEWS as we celebrate ANDREW.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY MAN. KEEP PROGRESSING

andrew444:
Today is my bday

Happy bday to me

You all should have a wonderful day .

Many are called but the chosen are FEW
Many had a perfect picture as their pencils DREW
Many wanted to celebrate with their friends and CREW
You are a lucky man, enjoying life's blessings like DEW
This day is NEW for all good NEWS as we celebrate ANDREW.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY MAN. KEEP PROGRESSING

It seems Michael Olise is gradually making up his mind for Nigeria