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My new revelation:
1. Francis Uzoho
2. Brian Idowu
3. Tyrone Ebuehi

Thank God our team is taking shape

Now we all strongly agree that we need Vincent Enyeama back as a matter of fact. NFF must swallow their pride & beg him to come back. Dele Alampasu & Ajiboye should have also being invited.

Joebie:
I've always made the argument that there is no such thing as natural position. While the AM may be Iwobi's preferred position he still has to contend with other players who can probably play better than him there at his club. So decisions like these are made in the interest of the team,
not playing every player in their preferred position.
As regards the way SE is set up, with Mikel in the bench, Iwobi is the best for AM. The pitch really affected our play yesterday. Iwobi's style depends heavily on a smooth pitch because his ground key passes needs that. I noticed that one cross that he failed to connect with Nwakaeme, the ball actually was rolling and then took a quick bounce as soon as he attempted the pass.

I agree with you. Iwobi is also becoming fat that he can't run at times and make necessary tackles & was sluggish. Was the bad pitch also responsible for that?

Joebie:
Cc oasis007

I ENJOY BEING ARSENAL'S NO. 10, SAYS ALEX IWOBI
Tolu Olasoji

The Nigeria international is pleased with his role in Wenger's squad, while hoping the Blues slip up in the English toplight title race
Alex Iwobi has revealed that he enjoys playing in the no. 10 position for Arsenal.
With Mesut Ozil, absent through illness in the Gunner’s 2-0 English Premier League win over Crystal Palace, the 20-year-old was moved to the central attacking midfielder position. And repaid Arsene Wenger’s faith by sealing the victory with his second league goal of the season.
The Nigeria international who spent his youth days playing behind the striker said he prefers featuring in the much-coveted position and keeps learning to be at his best in that area.

"It (No. 10) is where I have grown up playing and where I enjoy playing the most but wherever I am put on the pitch, I will do my best and whenever I get told to play any position I give 100 per cent,” Iwobi told Evening Standard.
"There are a lot of players who can play No.10; a lot of ball players in the team. Every day in training I am always learning and trying to add it to my game."

Asked about his plans and expectations for the new year, the midfielder said: "I haven't looked that far ahead.
"I concentrate on every game and taking it game by game. I don't know, I just have to wait and see.
"On the team's behalf we are focusing more on ourselves and our performance.
"Hopefully if Chelsea slip up, they slip up but we have to make sure we win to keep up the title race. The games are coming thick and fast; we just have to prepare the same.

"We have got the momentum, we are confident now and hopefully we can keep up our winning streak. I'm just trying to do the best I can.
"If the team does well that is the main thing,” he concluded.

--goal

This is enough reason to play Iwobi in the 10 role and not Etebo who struggled last night. Same thing is Iheanacho playing supporting striker not winger.

Icon79:
Iheanacho and Iwobi were played in the wrong positions, so they can be excused.
Ezenwa showed his weakness today. I think the search for goalkeeper continues ....
Nwakaeme is not an Eagles material. I would be surprised if he gets invited back

Leon Balogun has his absolute worst game in the super eagles jersey today. So why were you impressed with him?
I think the face mask impacted his game and probably the captain's armband as well. Some players just don't play very well when given the added burden of the captain's armband - examples: Harry Kane and Neymar.


O pari

I know Ekong covered up for Balogun no thanks to his injury. But I think the back 4 complemented for each other well. They all covered up for themselves. Check out the classy play if Aina & Shehu. I think 2 and 3 have been covered. And if Brian Idowu joins up with the eagles in Russia, then Echiejile may face stiff competition.

Ezenwa is -1. His shakara was too much. Yet he was caught many times in no man's land.

Rohr has not studied our boys well. Poor technical input tonight

mumemma:
now u guys shud respect Ighalo.........
Forget Nwakeme.....
Give Moses Simon some credit.....

True talk

I was disappointed with Ezenwa, Nwakaeme, Iwobi & Iheanacho.

However, I was impressed with the 4 man back line is Aina, Shehu, Balogun & Ekong did well.

Rohr must work on wing play

There is this story of Brian Idowu joining the Eagles at Russia. Please is this true? Has he finally agreed to play for us?

Please what is the time for the Algeria v Nigeria match? Which station will show the game

terzurum5:
Omeruo Gets Late Eagles Call-Up For Algeria, Argentina Clashes

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By Johnny Edward:

Kasimpasa defender Kenneth Omeruo has been handed a late call-up to the Super Eaglesfor Friday’s 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Algeria and the international friendly against Argentina on November 14, Comple tesportsnigeria.com reports.‎


Omeruo who was placed on standby for the matches prior to the injuries to three key players, is expected to arrive in Rabat Morocco on Monday, where the team is training ahead of the final 2018 World Cup qualifier in Algeria on Friday.


“Omeruo is back, for the games against Algeria and Argentina,” the source said.


The Super Eagles will be lodged at the Farah Rabat Hotel during their camping in Morocco.


The defender last featured for the Super Eagles in their 1-1 draw against Senegal in an international friendly in London.


Odion Ighalo has pulled out from the game, while Ogenyi Onazi and Moses Simon currently injured are poised to pull out of the Eagles forthcoming matches.

www.completesportsnigeria.com/omeruo-gets-late-eagles-call-algeria-argentina-clashes/

I heard that Olarewaju Kayode has also been invited. Is it true? Someone please confirm

terzurum5:
Former Super Eagles Star Emenalo Quits Chelsea, Set For Monaco

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Former Nigeria defender Michael Emenalo has resigned from his position as technical director at Chelsea.


According to a report on the Telegraph, Emenalo quit after declining not to engage in a three-way power battle with current Chelsea manager Antonio Conte and Marina Granovskaia who are known not to see eye to eye.


The former Nigerian international, who was in the Super Eagles squad for the USA ’94 World Cup, could assume a position at AS Monaco.


Emenalo joined Chelsea in 2007 as an assistant under Avram Grant and he also worked as an opposition scout and assistant first-team coach under Carlo Ancelotti, replacing Ray Wilkins when he was sacked.


With Emenalo as Chelsea’s technical director, the 1994 World Cup star helped Chelsea win three Premier League titles, the FA Cup, the League Cup, the Europa League and the Champions League.

www.completesportsnigeria.com/former-super-eagles-star-emenalo-quits-chelsea-set-monaco/

This guy should be heading the technical department of the NFF and not going to Monaco

Now that Odion Ighalo, Ogenyi Onazi & Moses Simon are injured, who have been called up for their replacements?

The U20 falconets play Morocco today. Please what time is the match? I learnt that South Africa lost to Burundi 0-2 yesterday.

Joebie:
Oviemuno Ejaria likes this:

This Ejaria guy also wants England

Is there any possibility that Tammy could still pay for Nigeria? Can any of his family members be influenced or even KIDNAPPED so he can rescind his English dream?

isan:
England 2 - 2 nigeria

You mean England has Dele Alli & Tammy AB while Nigeria has Iwobi and Aina?

If the news about. Ighalo is true, then we have no striker to replace him. I doubt Brian Idowu making his debut now but I think Alhassan will be a good replacement

forgiveness:
Chidi Nwakali has paid his way into the national team. Rohr is definitely corrupt.

Now, I know this the national team is controlled by few and their powerful agents.

I will surely do something to sensitive those who are not aware about the way some players get into the National team anyhow.

I think he merits it bro

Joebie:
Rohr calls Mikel, Musa, 22 others for Algeria, Argentina
By The NFF
Updated: October 30, 2017

Captain Mikel John Obi, forward Ahmed Musa and midfielder Ogenyi Onazi top the list of 24 players that Super Eagles’ Technical Adviser Gernot Rohr has invited for next week’s 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifying match away to Algeria, and the prestige friendly with Argentina in Russia four days later.

Goalkeepers Ikechukwu Ezenwa and Daniel Akpeyi also made the cut, as well as defenders Abdullahi Shehu, Leon Balogun and William Ekong, midfielders Wilfred Ndidi and Oghenekaro Etebo and forwards Kelechi Iheanacho, Alex Iwobi and Odion Ighalo.

There is a first call for impressive Deportivo La Coruna of Spain safe hands Francis Uzoho, as well as former U17 World Cup winner Chidiebere Nwakali. Russia -based Brian Idowu has been placed on standby only for the friendly with Argentina.

2013 AFCON winner Kenneth Omeruo is on standby for both matches, alongside former junior international Alhassan Ibrahim, who now plays in Austria.

All invited players are expected to arrive in a camp in Morocco on Monday, 6th November, before the delegation flies to Constantine on Thursday, 9th November.

On Saturday, 11th November, a 45 –seater chartered aircraft will fly the Super Eagles from Constantine to Krasnodar, the Russian city that will host the international friendly against Argentina on Tuesday, 14th November.

THE FULL LIST

Goalkeepers: Daniel Akpeyi (Chippa United, South Africa); Ikechukwu Ezenwa (FC IfeanyiUbah); Francis Uzoho (Deportivo La Coruna, Spain)

Defenders: William Ekong (Bursaspor FC, Turkey); Abdullahi Shehu (Anorthosis Famagusta, Cyprus); Tyronne Ebuehi (ADO Den Haag, The Netherlands); Leon Balogun (FSV Mainz 05, Germany); Uche Agbo (Standard Liege, Belgium); Chidozie Awaziem (Nantes FC, France); Olaoluwa Aina (Hull City, England)

Midfielders: Mikel John Obi (Tianjin Teda, China); Ogenyi Onazi (Trabzonspor FC, Turkey); Wilfred Ndidi (Leicester City, England); Oghenekaro Etebo (CD Feirense, Portugal); John Ogu (Hapoel Be’er Sheva, Israel); Mikel Agu (Bursaspor FC, Turkey); Chidiebere Nwakali (Sogndal FC, Norway)

Forwards: Ahmed Musa (Leicester City, England); Kelechi Iheanacho (Leicester City, England); Moses Simon (KAA Gent, Belgium); Alex Iwobi (Arsenal FC, England); Odion Ighalo (Chang Chun-Yatai, China); Henry Onyekuru (RSC Anderlecht, Belgium); Anthony Nwakaeme (Hapoel Be’er Sheva, Israel)

STANDBY: Kenneth Omeruo (Kasimpasa FC, Turkey); Alhassan Ibrahim (FK Austria Wien, Austria); Brian Idowu (FC Amkar Perm, Russia)

I'm so happy for Francis Uzoho, Henry Onyekuru, Chidiebere Nwakali, Tryonne Ebuehi & Brian Idowu. But Kayode & Desser should have been there. I think Omeruo days in Super Eagles are over

tbaba1234:
The super eagles coaching crew

Gernot Rohr Technical Adviser
Salisu Yusuf Head Coach
Jean Luc Royer Technical Assistant
Everson Ferreira Technical Assistant II
Nabil Trabelsi Video Analyst
Imama Amapakabo Assistant Coach
Alloysius Agu Goalkeeper Trainer
Enrico Pionetti Goalkeeper Trainer

Come ooo. Is this another national team?

England's coach Gareth Southgate is presently watching Arsenal and Swansea match at the Emirates stadium. He's trying to watch Tammy Abraham & Jack Wilshere before he releases his squad list for the friendlies against Germany & Brazil. Presently, Swansea are a goal up. I think he'll be impressed. Bye Bye Tammy.

Joebie:
” We (Argentina) are looking forward to the game, Nigeria are going to line up their top stars as agreed, so hopefully the game will be a classic. At the end of it all both teams will be better off regarding preparations for the World Cup”, Tapia said to the media in Argentina.

--OwnGoalNigeria

Hehehehe. Line up our top stars indeed. No Victor Moses & Leon Balogun ooo

Why hasn't Rohr released his team list for Algeria yet? I believe lobbyings are going on now

What is this Felix Udorkhai feeling like sef? Because we are begging him to play for Nigeria, he feels like a German player. E go chop bench.

Players I would like to see against Algeria
Keepers
Francis Uzoho
Dele Alampasu
Dele Ajiboye
DEFENDERS
Ola Aina
Tyrone Ebuehi
Agbo
Chidozie Awaziem
Kenneth Omeruo
Mouruf Yusuf
MIDFIELDERS
Ahmed Musa
John Ogu
Nwakali (Junior)
Alex Iwobi
Mikel Agu
Oghene Etebo
STRIKERS
Anthony Nwakaeme
Kayode Olarewaju
Henry Onyekuru
Victor Osimhen

elyte89:
Poland
Uruguay
Korea
Nigeria ,watch out

Uruguay will suit us fine. Korea and Poland are beatable

Icon79:
And I would let to get either one of these trio in our group:

Poland
Portugal
Russia

But trust FIFA to put us in the group of death, especially if we find ourselves in pot 3. Don't be surprised if we get this grouping:

Brazil
Italy
Korea Republic
Nigeria

or you can get:

Germany
Uruguay
Mexico
Nigeria

All I know is that if FIFA goes through to form, Nigeria should be in the group of death. Since I started following soccer, the strongest African teams almost always end up in the group of death. FIFA knows what they are doing.


O pari

I prefer to have Poland

Every player now is lobbying to play for Nigeria. Even foreign borns are reconsidering playing ie. Brian Idowu, Sheyi Ojo, Tammy Abraham etc. That's why we do not have committed players. Its only when Nigeria qualifies everybody shows interest. I'm really afraid for Nigeria at Russia.

jotey:
Oga Tammy turned us down

saying he is still with England simply means I don't want to play for nigeria period

he should go and meet Jordan ibe

Thank you my brother

Joebie:
Iwobi had an affinity to both countries. I'm sure he has no iota of regrets now choosing Nigeria.
As regards Tammy he never turned down Nigeria.. so no room for all that "rethink", "u-turn" remarks

It seems you know the underground gist of this Tammy story. Please educate us

Whether Iwobi wanted playing for Nigeria or not, he is now a full fledged Nigerian football international.

It seems Tammy Abraham is having a rethink. E never see anything. He must chop bench for England

I love a world cup 2018 group like this
Belgium
Costa Rica
Nigeria
Saudi Arabia

So many bear parlour go run till day break today. Children papas go mumu their selves today.Most of them go sleep for gutter this night.

But come to think of it. Was that Zambian goal really an off side? The Zambians may protest to FIFA over that ooo.

We need to have grade A friendlies with top teams as a matter of fact. No FIFA friendly day should be idle for Nigeria and other new players should be discovered.

Congratulations Nigeria!