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charlesemeka85:
The Super Eagles have been ranked among the 100 Most Valuable National Teams in the world with the Nigerian senior national side also making the top 20 list, Completesports.com reports.

According to Transfermarkt, the Gernot Rohr-led side is the second most valuable team on the continent of Africa with a valuation in the region of €216.65 million.

Nigeria’s Super Eagles currently occupy the 19th position in the world and second in Africa just behind fellow West African nation, Senegal with a monetary valuation of €319.78m.


The Three Lions of England are rated as the Most Valuable National Team in the world with a staggering monetary valuation of €1.12 billion ahead of second-placed France.


Brazil are third on €913.60m, Spain is fourth with a valuation of €735.40m while Germany, Belgium, Italy, Argentina, Portugal and the Netherlands are in the top ten.


Leicester City and Super Eagles midfielder, Wilfred Ndidi is currently Nigeria’s most valuable player after his market value increased by as much as €9million, from €36m to €45m.

He has 120 Premier League games under his belts across four seasons, scoring six goals. He finished second both as EPL’s top tackler and best interceptions this season

Really impressive

TheSuperNerd:
There is actually nothing like Ebere Eze's switch ongoing b'cos the lad hasn't even picked up the switch form. Rejected the chance to play for Nigeria against Brazil last year only to feature for England U-21 and get cap-tied.

Onomah is likely to begin his switch before Eze and thus may walk into the team before Eze even has a chance.
With Ejaria already close to being bagged, Onomah likely to follow and Iwobi still available, we are stacked in the #10 role. I don't think Eze may get a chance with us again unless he backtracks soon enough.

And I will say it again. We can bag Michael Olise now. Lad is as free as a bird and at 18, I already consider him a very fine prospect with huge potentials. I understand Rohr is on him shaa. Time will tell.

But The Supernerd, Eze is feeling too pompous to play for Nigeria. Something tells me he will behave like VicMo even when he chooses to eventually play for Nigeria. No wonder Rohr is not too keen about him.

I must confess that Rohr is really trying. Keeping tabs on all these foreign born is not really easy. He really means well for Nigeria. Every role has become very competitive. He is not satisfied with his options. Still gunning for more stars. How I wish he can do the same for our league when it resumes.

IkpuNnegiEwu44:
Ozo is gifted in presentation! Nice one


Tochi acting like Pete Edochie. Their innate ability is showing

Prince acting like Ramsey Nouah

Rohr now concentrating on Josh Onomah since Ebere Eze's switch is taking time.

safarigirl:
Lol...

I miss international football, I no go lie.

Can't wait for October

Safarigirl!. Safari girl!! Why hast thou forsaken us

Goalnaldo:
Anytime I remember that someone will win ₦85M for just staying in a house kissing, gossiping & eating free food, I open my drawer, bring out my Bsc certificate & use it to be fanning myself because it can't be useless to me outside & still be useless inside

Bros. You harsh.... I have been laughing � � over this statement

I heard that Everton are about to trade Iwobi for Crystal Palace Wilfred Zaha. Please is it true?

MetalJigsaw:
Are there offers for him

I heard Everyone are interested in signing him

Subzero047:
Ola Aina on the bench for Torino, he didn't really make it at Torino

Will he be moving?

Better for him to move to boost his SE chances. He is too good to be on bench. If he still wants to remain relevant to SE. This is his time.

mostob:
Spurs is good but I no trust Mou.

Same opinion bro. E fit turn the boy to Defensive midfielder.

ednut1:
i share same sentiments. Democracy is about group looting while military was about few people looting plus real works

Gowon's regime was exceptional. That time Nigeria was so rich that we didn't know what to spend money on. After his regime, the rest is history.

Strong interest from Westham Utd, Leeds utd and Spurs for Eberechi Eze. His dreams of playing in the premier league are here.

TheSuperNerd:
Lol... Look, I understand your fear and reservation. And sure, if he chooses England, we move on. No problem.

But you see, I am on top of this one. I am close to sources that tell me what is happening in the background. So worry not. Saka himself in the interview didn't commit to England. The Skysports interviewer(s) thought it would be a straight answer but the boy stunned them. Let time tell. I need not say more.

Respect Sir

TheSuperNerd:
Bukayo Saka when asked on Skysports earlier today about his international future

"It's a tough choice,"

"I'm happy to have represented England at youth level but I'm also proud of my Nigerian heritage from my parents.

"We haven't been picked by any team so it's about staying humble and when the time comes we'll make the decision."


Source: Skysports.com

We keep our fingers crossed

TheSuperNerd:
Their claims are wrong. He never said that. He never said he would love to play... Or that he is enjoying connections... What nonsense is Daily mail claiming?

I dropped Saka's words from a Skysports interview when asked about his international future on this thread today. Check it out.

TheSupernerd Sir. While we keep our fingers crossed for a positive response from the young man as you quoted from Skysports, let's also not forget that the English FA has a way of pressurizing these guys to play for them. Saka would not be the first and definitely not the last. Let's just prepare our hearts for whatever the outcome may be. At least we have Zaidu Sanusi, Sam Chuks etc to fill up whatever space he would have filled for us. When VicMo left, we thought we were doomed. But immediately, Sam Kalu and Chuks came up and today, it's history

komekn:
He has not got to Saka level yet and Saka is non committal so far about playing for the SE.

Saka just wants to dash people's hope. I knew he won't play for Nigeria. The British Daily Mail claims "he would love to play for England but that he is enjoying the connections from Nigeria". He has played a Tammy on us

TheSuperNerd:
You know Nnachi, I too used to think of Saka at LB for us but on a second thought, no. I believe we will utilise him as a winger. But when we go 3-5-2, I think Saka can be an option at LWB.

OK... I think his versatility is the reason why the NFF really want to "snatch" him away from England.

DONE DEAL: Leon Balogun Completes Move To New Club

Opera News


Super Eagles defender Leon Balogun has completed a move to Scottish club Rangers.

Rangers on Friday confirmed the acquisition of the 32-year old as they released an official statement indicating Balogun has signed a one-year deal having an option for a further year.

Balogun, 32 arrives in Glasgow with experience both in the Premier League and German Bundesliga and completed last season with Wigan Athletic.

Rangers manager Steven Gerrard commented: “I am pleased to secure the signature of Leon. He is an experienced centre half who will add strength and depth to our squad.

“His experience in the Premier League as well as his international pedigree strengthens our squad and will assist in the development of our young defenders.

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“Leon has just finished a round of competitive fixtures with Wigan so will hit the ground running. He’s a positive and bright character and we are looking forward to his influence around the group”

Sporting Director Ross Wilson added: “We quickly targeted Leon after adapting our transfer plan when Niko Katic suffered an injury a few weeks ago.

“We agreed terms with Leon shortly before going to France enabling Leon to give Wigan his full focus, particularly in the situation they found themselves in.

“Leon impressed Steven and I with his enthusiasm and excitement to join Rangers from the moment we first spoke whilst the staff at Brighton and Wigan couldn’t have spoken any higher about his personality and abilities.”

Another Nigeria international Joe Aribo also plays for Rangers

elyte89:
With dis development... We can safely say dis is our new left back ,hopefully he won't turn out to b anoda jamilu or idowu

Hopefully he and Saka can fill up that position

Nigerian star agrees Five years deal with Portuguese League champions FC Porto
Opera News


According to the report from Portugal, Nigeria and FC Santa Clara of Portugal defender Zaidu Sanusi has agreed personal deal to join Portuguese League champions FC Porto in the summer transfer window.


It is believed that Zaidu's agent Jeorge Mendez (Cristiano Ronaldo's agent) and the player have agreed the deal with Porto, and he will join them before 2020/2021 season starts.

Zaidu Sanusi has been superb for Santa Clara since the beginning of the season in Portugal, and he has been rated as one of the best defenders in Portugal, and his excellent performance caught the attention of Porto.


The report says Porto and Santa Clara have now agreed the transfer, and Porto are expected to announce the signing very soon.

A source close to Zaidu said:

“ Zaidu has already agreed a deal with Porto. All terms have been thrashed out including a fee for Santa Clara for his transfer. It will be made official at the end of the season."


Zaidu Sanusi hasn't represented the Super Eagles of Nigeria, but he has been contacted by Gernot Rohr to fight Jamilu Collins for starting shirt, after his excellent performance in Portugal, and he's expected to be invited to Nigerian national team very soon.

From Opera News Hub

British born Nigerian midfielder Eberechi Eze under pressure to play for Super Eagles

Opera News


Eberechi Eze 21 a British born Nigerian football star has been under much pressure to switch sides and play for the super eagles of Nigeria. On the 5th of October 2018, he was called to the English national under 20 team with his match debut on the 11th of October that resulted in a 2-1 victory against Italy.


The Super Eagles' coach Gernot Rohr and the Nigerian football federation president Amaju Pinnick are hopeful that he can make a significant difference in the super eagles if he chooses to switch allegiance to Nigeria.


Eberechi Eze currently plays for the Queen's Park Rangers QPR, his midfield skill is comparable to the Nigerian football legend ‘Jay Jay’ Okocha. Eze is a midfield maestro delivering impressive results for his QPR side. He scored 12 goals in the 2019/2020 season. Amaju Pinnick is very confident that Eze will decide in favor of the Nigerian Super Eagles having trained with the super eagles before.


To further pressure the youngster, overtures have been made through his parents for him to switch sides. The playmaker is not in a hurry to decide for or against as he's still engrossed with his role in QPR though Leeds targets him to enable their return to the premier league.


QPR has valued him at twenty million pounds but fears that his value may drop because of the pandemic which has reduced the spending of clubs

From Opera News Hub

For andrewbaba44.

From all the Sports CREW here, both old and NEW, not a FEW. We wish Mr ANDREW. Happy birthday

Keep progressing...

Kosiso12:
Akpabio: "Most Of The Contracts In NDDC Are Awarded To National Assembly Members" – Sen. Akpabio

Chairman Of The Probe Committee : "Is ok Hon. Minister, Is ok, Is ok, Is ok Hon. Minister, Is ok, Don't talk again, off your mic"

They think they are deceiving us?

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You mean IUC no?

The two Presidents and Rotimi Amaechi are busy mending their relationships and setting matters while we are here cursing them and abusing ourselves in the name of political party.

Nigerians let's be wise abeg!!!

TheLoneCitizen:
Osimhen has done a Pepe.

Why do I have this disturbing feeling that if Osimhen goes to Tottenham, Mou would do to him as he did to Mikel?

Just thinking aloud sha

NFF Lines up International Friendly Matches for Super Eagles, Super Falcons

The Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, has lined up international friendly matches for the former African champions, Super Eagles, and their female counterparts, Super Falcons,

Amaju Pinnick, President of the Nigeria Football Federation, disclosed this on Thursday.

Pinnick assured that the NFF would prioritise for now, getting top grade friendly matches for the Super Eagles and the Super Falcons as well as the qualification of the U17 and U20 women national teams for their various FIFA World Cup competitions.

He said: “CAF has written to inform us that the qualifiers for the U17 and U20 FIFA Women World Cups will hold in September and October.

“We are determined to prepare our girls well to qualify for both championships.

“At the same time, we are working assiduously to see that the Super Eagles and Super Falcons get quality opponents for friendly matches within the next few months.

“For the Super Eagles, we have an African team and a South American team on the cards.

“First and foremost, we have to get the Super Falcons a Head Coach of the highest quality possible.

“We are working on that as our consultants are already on it, and also working on the appointment of coaches for some other National Teams.

“On our part, we have ring fenced a sum of money to pay the Head Coach of the Super Falcons for a number of years to come.

“So that challenge is taken care of.”

On the issue of continuous trailing of players of dual nationality with a view to getting them to represent Nigeria, Pinnick stated clearly that only players with the keen interest and resolve would be encouraged, as Nigeria would not beg any player to represent her.

He said: “It is about ardour and fervour.

“If a player has decided for Nigeria and only want to be assured that he would be much welcome, we will come in and provide that assurance”

Source: VON

TheSuperNerd:
First Choice Goalkeeper for the Naija U-17 Class of 2015 at Chile 2015 WC (Set of Osimhen, K.Nwakali and Chuks), Akpan David Udoh has joined Spanish 4th tier side, Almagro C.F.

I knew this guy to be a very good keeper for the U17s and U20s then. I thought he would graduate to the SE. I don't know how he left the radar...

Subzero047:
The SE may have up to 25 players playing in the top 5 divisions of Europe by next season

Special thanks to this man

Rohr is a blessing to Nigerian football in disguise

May God help us in this country

Christology:
twitter was fast in deleting most of the tweet yesterday.
some even called him APEBRAHAM

What That's demeaning... Coming to think that he sacrificed all for his English dream

do4luv14:
Bros no be only you ooo

He has stopped his normal pre-match mind games on the opponent teams. or is it part of his contract condition at Spurs? Really nothing special about him anymore... The special one...