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'My Big Dream Is To Play For Denmark' - Bournemouth's Billing Dismisses Nigeria Rumours
Published: May 20, 2020
'My Big Dream Is To Play For Denmark' - Bournemouth's Billing Dismisses Nigeria Rumours
Bournemouth midfielder Philip Billing has dismissed rumours in the Nigerian press that he wants to play for the Super Eagles and has stressed that his international futures lies with the Danish National Team.

Born to a Nigerian father and Danish mother, it is only a matter of time before Billing becomes cap-tied to the Scandinavian country as he has been called-up to their senior team several times and was a non-playing substitute on six occasions.

"I think there are some rumors that come out of nowhere. When I saw it, I thought it might be good just to make a Danish article about it so that people don't start to believe it," Billing told Danish newspaper BT.

"I saw the last time people started to speculate that I didn't mind playing for Denmark and blah, blah, blah.

"It would be strange to stand up for Nigeria when I feel 100 percent Danish.

"Of course I have Nigerian roots and am half Nigerian, but I was raised and born in Denmark.

"I have Danish mother, Danish little brother and Danish little sister and a Nigerian father. But this is Denmark I want to play for. That's my big dream."

Billing revealed that he made it crystal clear that he wanted to continue representing Denmark when he was approached by Nigeria Gernot Rohr to switch his allegiance to the Super Eagles.

"I've talked to the coach, but I know where I want to play. I want to play for Denmark, so it is no longer than that.

"He just said he really wanted me to play for Nigeria, because the upcoming World Cup and Africa Cup of Nations will be played soon.

"I made it pretty clear to him that I wanted to play for Denmark. That's my big dream," Billing added.

The former Denmark U21 star has held positive talks with new Denmark coach Kasper Hjulmand and he's looking forward to making his senior debut for his country of birth.

"I've talked to Kasper Hjulmand over the phone. Not about anything specific, but we just had a great conversation to get to know each other a little.

"From what I hear, it's something I look forward to very much. Playing with the national team and hopefully in the future a few minutes and make my debut. "

Billing has stressed that he won't address questions about committing his international future to Nigeria in the future.

"Hopefully this is the last time I have to answer whether I choose Nigeria. I can say that I am 100 percent in Denmark. I only think these are rumors and that's to get people talking. But there is nothing at all," Billing concluded.

Former Huddersfield youth-teamer Billing has made 70 appearances in the English Premier League since his debut in August 2017.

chriskel where you dey

Is it Billing or Bullying they call you,
Listen
We don't need you.
We have Ndidi, Etebo, Azeez, Aribo, Ejaria, Iwobi, Aina, Ehizibue, Ebuehi etc
We don't need you
Go and roast on Denmark's bench.

Happy birthday safarigirl. Keep progressing

sheyishemba:
Sports Ministry Wants Former Tottenham Boss As Eagles Coach

By Ibrahim Taiwo , The Nigerian Voice Sports
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Amidst the uncertainty surrounding the contract renewal of Gernot Rohr, top officials of the Ministry of Youth and Sports Development has identified former Tottenham Hotspurs manager, Harry Redknapp, to take over from Gernot Rohr.
Sports Minister, Mr Sunday Dare in a video made available to newsmen revealed that he wanted a competent manager to handle the Super Eagles whether it is Rohr or not.

Dare said, “All I want is a coach that is competent, I don’t care whether it is Rohr or not. The name doesn’t matter, but does he have the credentials?
“Look at our footballers, they play in some of the best clubs in the world and are coached by some of the best coaches.

“So if you want to coach a Nigerian team, you better be sound because the invited players that are going to represent the country train under the best coaches, therefore, we don’t want a player that is sounder than the coach.”

However, the NFF Executive Committee in a meeting held via video conferencing on Thursday, mandated its General Secretary Mohammed Sanusi, to liaise with the Super Eagles’ coach, Gernot Rohr, with a view to putting to rest all matters around his contract within the next seven days.

But according to a top football stakeholder, who spoke on condition of anonymity to the Punch, he revealed that even though Rohr was about sealing a new deal with the NFF, the ministry was looking at Redknapp taking over as coach of the Eagles in the coming days.

His words “He (Rohr) is expected to get another contract offer from the NFF as there are other likely conditions included in the deal to be sent to him today (Monday),”

“But if he (Rohr) doesn’t accept the new offer, it will pave the way for the ministry’s preferred candidate Redknapp; he is highly rated by the ministry officials, even though some feel he may be too old for the Eagles job and hasn’t had a coaching job for about three years.”

Redknapp, 73, last managed at Birmingham City in 2017 but was sacked after five straight league defeats, which left the Blues second bottom in the English Championship table.

I also feel they want Redknapp because he will be able to convince those English born guys to play for Nigeria.

sheyishemba:
Uncategorized
Exclusive – ” My Mind Is Not On Playing For Nigeria Now “- Ebere Eze Tells Rohr


QPR midfielder Ebere Eze has played down the chances of switching allegiance to Nigeria in the immediate as he is focused on his career with his clubside and also the youth team of England, Owngoalnigeria.com reports.
The midfielder trained with the Super Eagles in 2017 but he has since represented England at U21 level and even though he met with the president of the NFF in London few months ago, he still hasn’t decided on Nigeria.


In an exclusive interview aired on YouTube on the Podcast the Beautiful Game. The 22 year old who is having one of his best season with QPR where he has emerged as a prime target for teams in the English Premier League revealed his plans in the immediate regarding his international future.
Ask by a keen follower of Nigerian football @Nigerianscamsss on if he will consider a switch to Nigeria owing to his form, Eze revealed he has met with the handlers of the Nigerian team and told them he want to maintain his current international status for the time being.


”Yes of course and that’s why I don’t want to make any decision on my international future until it’s time I think it’s right. I don’t want to make a rash decision as much as it is a privilege to play for either country. It will be a great honor to play for both”, he responded when asked if he will consider playing for Nigeria.


He however poured cold water on any immediate plan when probed further ” To be honest I spoke with the Nigerian football people but they understand where I am at. I’m just enjoying my football right now, I don’t want any added pressure until my mindset is settled.


” I don’t want to be focused on the wrong thing, I just want to focus on what has got me to this position and continue doing it and wherever it takes me, it takes me”, he concluded.

Please stop toying with our minds. Tomorrow your cousin will tell us you never said this, that you will definitely play for Nigeria

Subzero047:
This news has been 4 months old

I pray that news is not true because we need Saka and Eze badly in the SE.

Joebie:
AUGSBURG 1-2 WOLFSBURG

A 65th minute tactical entry for Felix Uduokhai(CB) almost paid off two minutes later, but the center back had his goal disallowed by VAR for offside.
Sarenren Bazee(RW) who has already committed to the Super Eagles was introduced on the 87th minute but could not influence the outcome as Wolfsburg scored the winner in the dying minutes of the encounter.
WhoScored Rating 6.07 and 5.89, respectively

When can I see Bazee dorning the GWG?

Subzero047:
Looks like Ademola Lookman had a bad game

What can this guy really bring to the SE? This one that he is a 46th minute substitute and having a bad game.

What really are his strengths?

There is another twist to the 2014.bribing issue. Sylvanus Okpala, an assistant coach to the late Keshi claimed that Taiye Taiwo and Ike Uche threatened that they would ensure that Keshi was sacked that why they were not invited anymore to the SE.

[quote author=Bolowolowo post=89561348]This Keshi controversy is really making waves. Rumors are that BBC may do an investigation, after one of its journalists were inquiring about the allegations on Facebook. [/quote

That journalist should be Osasu Obayuwana
Things are beginning to get messy for all Super Eagles officials of 2014.

Olulong:
Today he rejected gift from you
Tomorrow Obasi is correct.
Mr Emenike if you don't have anything to say, kindly keep quiet

Seriously I dont really understand Emenike. Whose side is he on sef

[quote author=andrewbaba44 post=89504960]You see

Emenike said obasi is saying the truth

because Emenike no pay bribe to play for eagles no mean say dem no ask of bribe from others players

No be that one wey elderson Dey yarn [/quote

This Emenike is talking with both sides of his mouth. Some days ago, he said he once gave the late Keshi money but Keshi no collect. Now see what he is saying.

somehow:
https://www.goal.
com/en/news/keshis-assistant-shorunmu-reacts-to-obasi-and-taiwos-bribery/1u99awngf4h2i169yk9g89ga16

Ike Shorunmu


Bribery: Echiejile Challenges Ex-eagles To Mention Names

They should call out those who asked for bribes. As for me, I played under the late Amodu Shuaibu and Stephen Keshi and there was no time they asked for money from me to be included in the team... https:///2020/05/13/bribery-echiejile-challenges-ex-eagles-to-mention-names/b

Elderson Echiejile

This is becoming a serious debate. I hope Chinedu Obasi survives this.

Messi is looking so simple not like some of our African players whose hair cut make them look like herbalists playing football.

Learn from the master

sheyishemba:
Nigeria
Exclusive- NFF Hands Rohr U17, U20 And U23 Role In New Contract
The Nigeria Football Federation ( NFF) have handed extra responsibility to coach of the senior national team Gernot Rohr as part of the terms of his new deal, Owngoalnigeria.com can exclusively reveal.
Rohr is talked in contract extension talks with the NFF with his present deal set to expire in June. He has already accepted the terms of his new deal that includes a reduction in his wages.
A top chief of the NFF revealed that the coach will now monitor closely the other male national team of Nigeria which includes the U17, U20 and U23 team. He will also have an input in the B team of the Super Eagles made up of home base players.
“The new terms is for the good of all. He will henceforth visit and monitor all youth teams as he will be based in Nigeria for most part of the year. In his new capacity he will also have a large role to play in the CHAN team to ease the transition of players to the main team”, he said.
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” Rohr is keen on the idea and he didn’t make any amends to that aspect of the proposal sent to him. He will work and supervise the coaches and sometimes pass instructions to the players during training and maybe games”, he concluded.

They want to finish Rohr with responsibilities. NFF are just being lazy to work. Who is suppose to revive our league and reorganize our youth teams? Is it Rohr? I will not be surprised if they add U17 Flamingos, U20 Falconets and Super Falcons to his job. This was the reason why he must reside in Nigeria.

ChrisKels:
He is claiming to have spoken with Iwobi and other top members of the super eagles squad about the idea of playing for Nigeria.


To me, this Akpoguma boy isn't good enough

Abeg let's give the boy a chance in the SE. we need all the help we can for our defense.

Emperormartin:
Nigeria have many bright prospects. Apart from the 3 you've mentioned we still have Alex iwobi, Chidozie Awaziem, Samuel Kalu and the recently invited Cyriel Dessers.
Need I to tell you that Ovie Ejaria has pledged his allegiance to Nigeria thereby dumping England.

Nigeria future is good and very bright. The unsung hero here is Gehnot Rohr but most Nigerians are myopic to see how he's galvanizing super eagles

Your second paragraph is the answer to the question. GERNOT ROHR is the lion roaring on the back of the Super Eagles

I hope say this Billing boy, Eze and Saka no be scam dem be ooo

How I wish we could also get Bukayo Saka and Eberechi Eze. But the way Lookman is doing shakara, he may find it difficult to break into our 1st eleven since he plays left.

Men, our team is becoming STARS SOPHISTICATED. Rohr never wanted to miss this. Just look at our team

1- Uzoho/Akpeyi/Ezenwa/Okoye/Osigwe
2- Aina/Ehizibue/Ebuehi/Abdullahi/Awaziem
3- Collins/Chima/Aina/Saka
4- Ndidi/Billing/Azeez
5- Ekong/Omeruo/Adarabioyo
6- Ajayi/Balogun
7- Musa/Simon/Onyekuru/Kalu/Maja
8- Etebo/Ovie Ejaria
9- Osimhen/Desser/Iheanacho
10- Aribo/Eze/Iwobi
11- Chukwueze/Lookman/Ejuke


AFCON 2021 and WORLD CUP 2022 is within our reach.

Subzero047:
Guy stop spreading fake news

Bros. The news is not fake. The player involved does not want it made public. It's an underground runs between him, NFF and Rohr

Come ooo. Nobody talks about Sanrehen Noah Bazee. Has he stopped playing football?

Arabiandude:
I thought Ovie doesn't have weaknesses according to emeka and because of how he was praising him? If his weaknesses are tackling, crossing and finishing, what then do we need him for?

If Ovie case don reach this level, then we need Eze fast.

andrewbaba44:
Make una no forget our iwobi ooooo


Just saying

Iwobi is good but Eze will beat him to the midfield role in shooting at goal. My problem with Eze is that he seems to me as lazy. I pray when he finally plays for SE, he won't be selecting matches to play like VicMo

komekn:
I disagree, Eze on his style and technical ability is more like JJay add his ability to shoot with both feet from any distance and yes that lazy mam attitude he doesn't work hard enough and back track enough just like JJay.

Ovie is very hard working almost plays too much for the team and should be a bit more selfish to get a few goals. See

He doesn't seem to have the shoot ability reminiscent of JJay or similar to Eze.

We need the two of them to compliment each other

Zimzy:
This man don mess up, which one be say him wave three months salary to help the fa fight corona. That money na their pocket e dey go, he would have given it directly to charity organization in the country.

EFCC and ICPC should please note this ooo

Fescoblack:
Give us his Nigeria adress , we want to go and thank him !!!

'rob him' you mean?

Rohr doesn't want to miss out of Nigerian golden generation of stars. He never saw it in Niger, Burkina Faso and Gabon.

AIG07:
Ejaria in term of playing style is the closest to Jay Jay.

Imagine looking at your bench and you see in form players like
-Ejaira
-Eze
-Saka
-Iheanacho
-Dessers
-Etebo
-Balogun
-Ebuehi
-Henry

All sitted waiting to be called upon for action! The thing go just de to tori d coach for side line.

The SE is gradually becoming an enviable team. This is one of the benefits of employing Rohr. We need him to get more foreign born back home.

From the time when NFF was NFA, the kingdom of Nigeria suffered corruption and the corruption taketh it by force.

QuitNotice:
That means Lagerback forfeited half his agreed pay. No wonder he flopped.
What a country

He never took the job serious. No wonder

THIS ONE THAT ROHR HAS DECIDED TO FORGO HIS SALARY FROM APRIL TO JUNE, I HOPE TOMMORROW HE WONT SAY HE WAS TOLD TO SHARE HIS SALARY. THE TRUTH BETTER BE TOLD NOW OOO.

Rohr has strong governmental backing. NFF cannot sack him

Victor Moses wants to return back to the Super eagles so as to play in the World Cup 2022. Should the NFF accept him?