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TheSuperNerd:
Rohr should leave out a guy that is responsible for 8 of our last 11 goals in our last 6 games?

Our last six games:

1. AfconQ: Nigeria 2-1 Benin - Osimhen scored a goal (Pen). Other goal by Kalu.

2. AfconQ: Lesotho 2-4 Nigeria - Osimhen with 2 goals + 2 assists

3. Friendly: Algeria 1-0 Nigeria - Osimhen not available.

4. Friendly: Nigeria 1-1 Tunisia - Iheanacho scored. Osimhen not available.

5. AfconQ: Nigeria 4-4 S/Leone - Osimhen with 1 goal + 2 assists before his injury which kept him out and partly led to us collapsing that day.

6. AfconQ: S/Leone 0-0 Nigeria - Osimhen not available.

Summary:

✔️Goals scored: 11
✔️Highest Goals Involvement: Osimhen with 8 (4 goals + 4 assists)


As long as Osimhen is available and fit... Please we cannot afford to leave him out especially not against Benin Republic away.

Note: I am not saying the others aren't good enough to step in but it's always best to have your finest weapons if they are indeed available. Onuachu may be our highest goals banger in Europe but truthfully Osimhen remains the Best #9 we have.

Nna men. The SuperNerd already delivering juicy stories.
WELCOME BACK.
This your sabbatical too long...

TheSuperNerd:
International Federation of Football History and Statistics (IFFHS)'s CAF Best Team XI of the Decade (2011-2020)

My man is back!!!!!!!! The SuperNerd!!!!!
Really missed you sir. Welcome back!

BascoVanVeli:
Ridiculous list. Welcome back young man

This beefin of Naija no be today e start oo. E don tey.......

TheSuperNerd:
International Federation of Football History and Statistics (IFFHS)'s CAF Best Team XI of the Decade (2011-2020)

My man is back!!!!!!!! The SuperNerd!!!!!

cromz:
I will like to hear everyone’s opinion on this new inclusions in our national team and the effect it would have on our starting line up and players we have already.
Will the inclusion of Ovid ejaria affect etebo’s place in the team. Who are the 2 new defenders going to displace in the team.
I want everyone’s opinion.

Ovie's inclusion will bring more competition in that midfield. Etebo should be alert. Lookman will soon be the new no 7 and could force Ahmed Musa to retire. Adarabioyio and Tourinagha will soon displace Ekong and Balogun.

chrisooblog:
the reason why I would be happy is the potential additions of Lookman, Tosin, Jordan and Ejaria. Lookman will most definitely add quality to our attack plus he's still improving. Tosin and Jordan are also potential positive additions to our defense while Ejaria could be the missing piece that would help balance our midfield.

This talk is sweeting my belle.
You need to see me celebrating
No more room for average players.
Abeg let's quickly cap-tie them before Southgate and Loew do the unthinkable

Ademola Lookman, Ovie Ejaria, Ike Ugbo, Three Others Cleared To Play For Nigeria
AdemetanAbayomi Jan 27, 2021 3:35 PM
Fulham winger Ademola Lookman has reportedly been cleared to play for Nigeria.

The paperwork to secure the international future of the Charlton Athletic product has been on the adminstrative desk of FIFA for sometime.

The good news is that the in-form winger will eventually play for Nigeria ahead of England, whom he featured for at youth levels.

Reading playmaker Ovie Ejaria will also be available to play for Nigeria from all indications.

Ike Ugbo who is on loan to Cercle Brugge from Chelsea is another player whose application was successful.

Others players who reportedly had their application granted are Hertha Berlin's Jordan Torunarigha, Tosin Adarabioyo (Fulham) and Sheyi Ojo (Cardiff City).

Hertha Berlin's Torunarigha is a left footed libero who shows great strength at the back. He is dreaded by German Bundesliga defenders.

Tosin Adarabioyo is another fast rising defender who peppers striker in the Premier League. The Manchester City product is on the books of Fulham.

An official statement from the Nigeria Football Federation on this development will soon be made public.

Fulham Star Ademola Lookman- No Going Back On Decision To Swap England For Nigeria, Adarabiyio Clocks In As Well
Owngoalnigeria Jan 21, 2021 9:17 AM

Fulham rave of the moment Ademola Lookman won’t turn his back on his application to switch allegiance from England to Nigeria at senior international level.

According to Tunde Adelakun, the chief scout of the coach of the senior national team Gernot Rohr, they are waiting for FIFA to complete the process of the switch before handing him a call up.

“Lookman has applied for the switch and all the documents are in order,” Adelakun said, as per AOI last year.

“It’s a positive step forward when he made his commitment to Nigeria and we are just waiting for a Fifa clearance.

“Once the go-ahead is sorted, it will be up to coach Gernot Rohr to decide if his club performance would earn him a call-up”.

His form with Fulham were he is on loan from German side RB Leipzig has led to talks of the 22 making a u-turn on his earlier decision which was made while he was struggling to make an impression with RB Leipzig.

That notion has been squashed by a representative of the forward “ No going back on that. I’m not sure it’s even possible to halt the process without any strong reasons. All documents from Lookman have been signed it’s about FIFA and the English FA doing their own bit”, he said.

He went further to say same situation holds for Lookman’s teammate at Fulham Tosin Adarabiyio who has also indicated his interest to play for Nigeria at senior level despite representing England at various age grade levels.

“ Tosin is in as well and the expectation is that his own won’t take much time like Lookman since he didn’t play in any competitive game or tournament for England at youth level “.

maidaboi:
It’s France For Me – Reading
Playmaker Olise Shuns Super
Eagles Invitation For AFCON 2022
Qualifiers


https://www.owngoalnigeria.com/2021/01/19/its-france-for-me-reading-playmaker-olise-shuns-super-eagles-invitation-for-afcon-2022-qualifiers/

We wish him all the best

Samueltemi337:
It ended 3 - 2 in favour of ivory coast


We could have completed the come back

As long as we have qualified for AFCON U17 in Morocco from 13-31 March, I am OK. Let's go golden eaglets

CIV v NGR 2-0 CIV roasting Nigeria

CIV v NGR 2-0 CIV roasting Nigeria

NFF Want Special Consideration From FIFA For Fulham Star Ademola Lookman To Be Part Of Squad For AFCON Qualifiers
Owngoalnigeria Jan 16, 2021 11:04 AM

A chieftain of the Nigeria Football Federation says the football house has appeal to FIFA to allow Fulham star Ademola Lookman play for Nigeria while the await the final step of his clearance.

Lookman has already applied to switch allegiance to Nigeria from England since 2019 but a combination of issues like the lockdown brought about by the coronavirus pandemic has stalled the process.

The lengthy process usually takes around a year to complete for players who have played for England at youth levels due to the fact that all football associations under the United Kingdom totalling five need to sign.

For now not all have signed the document from FIFA due to issues mentioned above and the Nigerian FA want special consideration for Lookman, like they got when the process of Kevin Akpoguma’s switch from Germany was hurried through to enable him make his debut for Nigeria.

“ We have gotten permission from Rohr to quicken the process because he is keen on having him for the games in March. On our part we have specially written to FIFA to grant our wish since the player in question have already started the process. We hope to get a response soon”, he said.

Nigeria will now face Ivory Coast on Wednesday in the finals of the WAFU U17 zone B tournament after CIV beat Niger by 1-0. Epic final with the size of the CIV players. All the best to our golden eaglets.

Nigeria will now face Ivory Coast on Wednesday in the finals of the WAFU U17 zone B tournament after CIV beat Niger by 1-0. Epic final with the size of the CIV players. All the best to our golden eaglets.

DrLikita12:
FT 1-0
We are through to the finals

Michael Emmanuel Papo scored in the 79th minute to give Nigeria the lead. That Nigerian goalkeeper, Destiny is very good. Nigeria have now qualified for the finals and also the CAF AFCON U17 tournament in Morocco

Olulong:
It's intentional, the whole plan of turning the qualifiers to regional was to eliminate the power houses and give others a chance

... Then on the world stage, these "others" then flop. CIV, Nigeria and Ghana are more than capable of representing Africa at the world stage and going very far.

Icon4s:
Nigeria through to WAFU B final.

Meanwhile, Burkina Faso were smashing teams in their group that had Togo, Benin and Niger.

What injustice in putting Nigeria, CIV and Ghana in same group.

Wickedness by CAF. Putting giant nations in the same group is real wickedness

2innocent:
What's happening with lookmans switch, any news? Hope he's not rescinding the decision now he is doing so well

I really tire ooo. This is taking the whole of eternity to materialize. We must not lose Lookman and Ejaria oooooo

Subzero047:
Mikel deleting two Leicester players like they weren't there

#bringbackourmikel#

Philosopher1979:
Nigerian u17 team have scored its 1 0 to Nigeria vs Ghana
Joseph Arumala penalty


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Ghana equalized and it ended 1-1.
God what is happening to our football. Who did we offend? First, Super Falcons and Olympic eagles failed to qualify for Olympics. Then, U20 flying eagles knocked out and now U17 golden eaglets at the verge of being sent packing.

Golden Eaglets are youngest team at U17 WAFU B Championship – Pinnick
Footballlive.ng

NFF President, Amaju Pinnick said he’s proud of the current Golden Eaglets squad, despite losing to Côte d’Ivoire on Wednesday.

Nigeria's U17 Boys, the Golden Eaglets at the WAFU B Championship. Credit | Twitter (UfoawafuB)
Pinnick revealed that Nigeria is parading the youngest squad in the tournament, but affirms the Federation’s desire to see the team progress and win their next game against Ghana.

Failure to beat the Black Starlets on Saturday means the Eaglets will wave the tournament goodbye and also miss the opportunity to participate at the next CAF U-17 Afcon.

While speaking to the players and coaches ahead of the tie with Ghana, Pinnick described the team as a very young squad with potentials.

He, however, admitted that the Federation wants them to succeed at the tournament.

“I’m happy that I can see all the players in this U17 team, I can see that we have the youngest team in this tournament, which of course, I’m very proud of.

“It is a developmental football at this level. It does not mean that we do not want to win. Nigerians wants you to win so that you will be celebrated. We want you to be celebrated, it is very important that we must win,” Pinnick said on Thursday.

The match between the Golden Eaglets and their Ghanaian counterparts is scheduled for Saturday.

WAFU U17 Nigeria 0 CIV 1 76 mins

BascoVanVeli:
It is looking like Victor Mboama is carrying Enyimba the same way he did Remo stars a few years ago. Another 2 goals in the Champions League. Too bad he won't be progressing any further

Enyimba is currently leading 2-1 right?

MISSION IMPOSSIBLE : Enyimba finally out

WAFU CUP B U17 Nigeria 0 CIV 0

But I love his commitment to the national team. How I wish African players are passionate like this

Schemerkhiz:
Waldrum reacts to NFF approval of Turkey and Morocco tours for Super Falcons

The 64-year-old manager spoke about his excitement over the arrangement of friendly matches for the women's national side
Head coach of the Nigeria women's team Randy Waldrum says he is 'extremely excited' over the Nigeria Football Federation's approval of his side's participation in the 2021 Turkish Women's Cup.

His reaction is coming hours after the endorsement of the Super Falcons' tour of
Turkey in February and two friendlies against
Morocco days later by the NFF executive board on Tuesday.
Before Waldrum's appointment in October, the African champions have not played a match in 14 months, with their last the 1-1 draw against Cote d'Ivoire in the 2020 Olympic qualifier in Lagos.

On receiving news of the approved tours, the American tactician thanked the Amaju Pinnick-led board, while stressing that the year 2021 would be crucial in the team's quest for success.
"I’m extremely excited about this news and very happy for our players," Waldrum told Goal.
"I’m very appreciative of the NFF and Executive Committee for approving these vitally important events. I think this calendar year 2021 is vital to our development before qualification begins."
The Turkish invitational which enters its fourth edition in 2021 will feature Nigeria for the first time after a late withdrawal in 2018.
Despite the possibility of meeting low-profile women's teams, the 64-year-old insisted keeping his team active is of utmost importance for him to build a formidable side.

"I haven’t seen who is at the Turkish tournament so I can’t say," he continued.
"We need to be active with games and camps this year as it takes time to develop an understanding of how we want to play and playing together as a unit."
The camps are likely to see the return of some top players, including Desire Oparanozie and Rita Chikwelu to the team's fold since their appearances at the 2019 Women's World Cup in France .
On what his roster could look like ahead of February's tours, the former Trinidad and Tobago coach provided insight into his plans, while craving for more camping opportunities during the year.
"I certainly want to see the Women's World Cup players but also want to see some fresh local-based players as well," Waldrum disclosed.
"It's also great to know the Nigerian league is on. I surely can’t wait to watch and see the level of the women's league!
"That’s why it’s important to have as many camps as possible. We need to use those times to evaluate. It's absolutely great opportunities for those players in the domestic league and others.
"I expect the players to come in with a good fitness level and that’s why I sent them a program I prepared.
"Those playing internationally will most likely be at a pretty good level but those that have not been active needs to do the programs provided."
Waldrum is tasked to lead the Super Falcons through two major campaigns, the 2022 African Women's Cup of Nations which double as the qualifying event for the 2023 Women's World Cup.

I pray that this plan materializes. NFF should sort out all logistics so that we will not hear that plans changed when time reaches.

I hope NFF will not use COVID-19 as an excuse to cancel these games. Best of luck to them

femianski:
�Mario Baloteli's advise to European born players of African descent ��

�"When you win games for them , you're European but when you lose you're African. Some have made it in European national teams yes, but if you ask them the abuse they have gone through from coaches, officials , fans and even fellow players , you will sympathize. They have endured through out their career.

�"To the youngsters that are still in dilema of choosing between European national team and African national team, my advise to you is that, if you feel you are strong enough to overcome racism, segregation, and lack of appreciation then go for Europe but if you want to be appreciated and acknowledged for your hard work then Africa must be your destination.

�"There is a myth in Europe that African national teams can never make you be a great player but that's a lie, look at Drogba, Eto'o , Yaya , George, these are some of the great African players that shook the world both at club and international level. They played world cup and even champions league in europe.

�"I am grateful for everything that Italy did for me but if I had a second chance, I would choose to play for Ghana. "

Your thoughts? �

#Football_Epic_News

Na strong head make Balloteli play for Italy. Now he has seen the difference

This trend has been dry for sometime. Where is everyone?

JayromWrites:
The Nigeria Premier League resumes Today

Hallelujah...

Subzero047:
Ndidi and Iwobi had very good matches today, easily the best players in their respective teams

This news got me so excited. Happy for Iwobinho and Ndidi