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Any link to watch U20 female falconets v Tanzania? Pls has the match started?

Our prayers have been answered. No injuries to any Super Eagle. It seems Conte & Wenger listened to us on this trend oo. Victor Moses & Alex Iwobi played safe & were not overused. Iwobi goal just dey sweet my belle. Now we can focus on the Zambian team. All planes should be leading to Uyo, Nigeria. No time to check time. Meanwhile, Happy independence Nigeria

Icon4s:
Iwobi out Walcot in.

Iwobi oya go pick your "kaya". We dey wait you for Uyo.

No time ooo. Begin dey fly come Naija ooo. Serious work dey ooo

This Zambian coach is just making himself unnecessarily popular. He is all over the news boasting that the Chipolopo will beat our Eagles. He is busy spiritualizing the game. Hasn't he read Isaiah 40: 28-31? But I like the way we are being quiet about our plans. Let him keep talking.
But my major fears are that Victor Moses, Leon Balogun and Mikel Obi are not injured this WEEKEND, we need them to strengthen our WEEK-ENDS during the Oct 7 game against WICKED Zambia.

The falconets take on Tanzania in the 2nd leg of u20 FIFA Female world cup in far away Dar es Salaam tomorrow Saturday. Wishing the girls success. Hope Chris Danjuma qualifies them for the U20 tournament at France 2018

Danielnino00:
Conte surprised me sha...
Was thinking Zappacosta would be starting cup game while Moses handles league games.

Anyway sha,Moses should just stay injury free...

Anytime I hear that Victor Moses plays starts for Chelsea, I'm always afraid of him getting injured. This Zambian game self should come & go please

What am I hearing that Iwobi has injury? This better not be true ooo. The boy didn't play against Cameroon and now Zambia? Fire burn Satan oooo

Any update on falconets U20 return leg preparation for Tanzania at Dar es Salaam this weekend? It seems that NFF is not taking our women serious at all.

Joebie:
Akpeyi is fit now. He was a MOTM candidate for Chippa in their last two matches. That's the rationale for his recall. Rohr considers him SE's first choice Keeper. Will he start? That's another matter. Let's not make a big deal out of it. As long as Ezenwa or Akepeyi can do the needed for now. I don't expect to see either behind the sticks in Russia. Don't forget, besides Ezenwa and Akpeyi, for now we have the likes of Uzoho, Alampasu and Nwokolor -- none of which are even second choice keepers in their parent club at the moment.

My brother, Rohr is not ready to give a look in at Uzoho or Nwokolor even by mistake. Alampasu has never been considered to even start a grade A friendly.

Where is the Supernerd? Please I beg him to come out of retirement. Let him not play the Enyeama style. We need him on this forum

What is the rationale behind bringing Daniel Akpeyi back? For Ahmed Musa and Elderson Echiejile, I can understand that they are untouchables to Rohr because they have been loyal to national duties in the past even if they play in Malta, Latvia, Serbia, Belarus etc. But for Akpeyi, I still do not know what is fascinating about this guy. I thought Rohr was a no nonsense German who strongly believes in form, discipline and hard work. I think Rohr has been compromised. Akpeyi plays in the South African league and the Zambians would have studied him closely because most of their stars play there. I am disappointed!

mumemma:
But Ebuehi has been playing games in and out every weekend. What is Elderson doing there....that guy is having a psychological down turn now ..............

Help me ask them abeg.

Danielnino00:
Finally the list!!!

Not a bad list at all.. Its just okay as it is..
But I feel for Ebuehi sha.. Hopefully he will get to make his debut before the year runs out!!

It is better we captie Tyronne Ebuehi now anyhow just to pin him down. PLEASE ROHR, INCLUDE HIM

TheSuperNerd:
Opponents watch


Zambia FA President Kamanga: Why Chipolopolo Will Beat Nigeria In Uyo
By Kayode Ogundare

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Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) president, Andrew Kamanga has revealed that the driving force behind his country’s quest to reach the 2018 FIFA World Cup is the fact that it would be their first ever appearance at the Mundial and that the Chipolopolo are motivated to beat the Super Eagles when both teams clash in Uyo on October 7, according to FazFootball.com.


Kamanga said Zambia is drawing motivation from being the only team in Group B that had never been to the World Cup.

“We are putting in every effort to make sure that this team is adequately prepared as we face Nigeria, which for me is the do or die game whoever wins that game will be assured of going to Russia 2018,” he said.

“But most interestingly in this group, we are the only ones who have never been to the World Cup, but with the favour we continue to draw on we should be able to qualify, come November because we have the advantage of playing already eliminated Cameroun in the final round.”

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The FAZ Supremo is also unshaken in his belief that the Chipolopolo are capable of beating the Super Eagles at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium which the Nigerians have turned into a sort of fortress in the World Cup race after 3-1 and 4-0 wins over Algeria and Cameroon respectively.

He added: “The must-win game is Nigeria, and I think our team has demonstrated the capacity to win away from home.”

The Super Eagles top Group B with 10 points, three more than Zambia and a win in uyo will hand the World Cup ticket to Nigeria while any other outcome will take the fight to the final day of the qualifiers when Nigeria will travel to Algeria while Zambia play at home to Cameroon.


Source: https://www.completesportsnigeria.com/zambia-fa-president-kamanga-why-chipolopolo-will-beat-nigeria-in-uyo/

The Zambian's think that talk is CHEAP
They think they've sown and now time to REAP
But when the Super Eagles pile goals on them like HEAP
They'll take to their feet, run and LEAP!!!

TheSuperNerd:
Opponents watch


Zambia FA President Kamanga: Why Chipolopolo Will Beat Nigeria In Uyo
By Kayode Ogundare

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Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) president, Andrew Kamanga has revealed that the driving force behind his country’s quest to reach the 2018 FIFA World Cup is the fact that it would be their first ever appearance at the Mundial and that the Chipolopolo are motivated to beat the Super Eagles when both teams clash in Uyo on October 7, according to FazFootball.com.


Kamanga said Zambia is drawing motivation from being the only team in Group B that had never been to the World Cup.

“We are putting in every effort to make sure that this team is adequately prepared as we face Nigeria, which for me is the do or die game whoever wins that game will be assured of going to Russia 2018,” he said.

“But most interestingly in this group, we are the only ones who have never been to the World Cup, but with the favour we continue to draw on we should be able to qualify, come November because we have the advantage of playing already eliminated Cameroun in the final round.”

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The FAZ Supremo is also unshaken in his belief that the Chipolopolo are capable of beating the Super Eagles at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium which the Nigerians have turned into a sort of fortress in the World Cup race after 3-1 and 4-0 wins over Algeria and Cameroon respectively.

He added: “The must-win game is Nigeria, and I think our team has demonstrated the capacity to win away from home.”

The Super Eagles top Group B with 10 points, three more than Zambia and a win in uyo will hand the World Cup ticket to Nigeria while any other outcome will take the fight to the final day of the qualifiers when Nigeria will travel to Algeria while Zambia play at home to Cameroon.


Source: https://www.completesportsnigeria.com/zambia-fa-president-kamanga-why-chipolopolo-will-beat-nigeria-in-uyo/

The Zambian's think that talk is CHEAP
They think they've sown and now time REAP
But when the Super Eagles pile goals on them like HEAP
They'll take to their feet, run and LEAP!!!

TheSuperNerd:
I will make it 9 and add Simon Moses... Why did The writer (izuchukwu Okosi) leave him out?? Why? He starts ahead of Musa for now sef....



8 Super Eagles Who Will Lead Zambia’s Copper Bullets Extinction In Uyo
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The Super Eagles are on the cusp of qualifying for the 2018 FIFA World Cup. A win against the Chipolopolo of Zambia on October 7 at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium Uyo will confirm Nigeria’s appearance at next summer’s World Cup, but any other result will prolong the two horse race to the last matchday-6 of Group B in November.

Completesportsnigeria.com’s IZUCHUKWU OKOSI in this piece looks at the Super Eagles players who can hurt the Zambians in Uyo.



ODION IGHALO: Striker – Changchun Yatai, China

Super Eagles striker Odion Ighalo was key in the Nigeria’s home and away World Cup qualifiers against Cameroon in September which the Eagles won 4-0 and drew 1-1 respectively. He scored one of Nigeria’s goals in the four-goal rout in Uyo on September 1.

Ighalo has so far scored 12 goals (34% of the club’s total of 35 goals in 23 league appearances at press time) for his Chinese Super League side Changchun Yatai with 2,053 minutes of playing time to his credit.

Ighalo’s form will continuously be a source of concern for players and the coaches of the Zambian national side.

The striker will be hard pressed to get more international goals for Nigeria after four goals to his name in 12 international games.

The striker can also assist as he can score in equal measure and has got three assists this season meaning his partnership with the other attacking players will cause all sorts of problems to the Chipolopolo defence. He also likes to dart to the wings which will keep the Zambian defenders busy all through the game.

Dribbling is one of Ighalo’s biggest assets and his shots per goal have been encouraging. He will surely be massive against Zambia, he only needs to avoid holding on to the ball for too long.



VICTOR MOSES: Wing-Back: Chelsea, England


Chelsea right wing-back Victor Moses has been Nigeria’s most influential player in the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign

Moses scored a brace against Algeria in their first leg clash in November 2016 and repeated the feat against African champions Cameroon in Uyo on September 1, 2017.
Given how he breaks at pace and gets into good positions, it will not be hard to fathom the Nigerian being a thorn in Zambia’s flesh on October 7.

Perhaps the question is: how many goals will he score?



OGHENEKARO ETEBO: Midfielder – Fereinse, Portugal

Much of the attention in the Nigerian midfield would naturally be on captain John Mikel Obi, but the league form of Fereinse of Portugal midfielder Oghenekaro Etebo could count for something in the clash against the Zambians.

The player has scored three goals in six top flight matches in Portugal this season.

The former Warri Wolves player has played eight international matches for Nigeria. He was not involved in Nigeria’s game against Cameroon at home, but only came off the bench in the reverse fixture in Yaounde.

That is already a reason to prove to Gernot Rhor that he deserves to play more for the Super Eagles. Etebo is a midfielder good at driving forward with the ball and hitting the ball hard. His impact will be felt the more if handed more playing time than he got against the African champions.



LEON BALOGUN: Defender -Mainz, Germany

Centre back Leon Balogun has played three games so far for his German Bundesliga side FSV Mainz, and thankfully, was not injured in their 4-0 defeat against Bayern Munich on September 16 after some time on the sidelines receiving treatment for a foul.

Balogun’s energy and probing runs deep from the Nigerian end of the pitch against Cameroon was exciting to see and he could be a genuine threat to the Copper Bullets, especially from dead ball situations.

The towering defender brings out the best in former U-23 star William Troost Ekong. His defensive astuteness will hopefully not desert him when it matters most on October 7.



AHMED MUSA: Forward – Leicester City, England

Somewhat forgotten as his club form for Leicester City have dipped, Eagles forward Ahmed Musa could be the trump card that coach Rhor deploys against Zambia especially in the second half.

The Zambian defenders will predictably focus on the likes of Victor Moses who by the way is perhaps the most important player that the Eagles have had in the 2018 World Cup qualification. No doubt.

That is exactly where an Emmanuel Amuneke-esque player hitherto unheralded or deprived of ample playing time will rise and punish the Zambians. Remember the 1994 Africa Cup of Nations final against Zambia in Tunisia?

Musa may be the ex factor in the game and thereby resurrect his fast fading impact in the Super Eagles with a splendid show in two weeks’ time.




JOHN MIKEL OBI: Midfielder – Tianjin TEDA, China

The captain of Nigeria. John Mikel obi needs no introduction and what he brings to the Super Eagles is magic.

Mikel Obi was solely missed in the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against South Africa but his presence
positive vibes to the team versus the Indomitable Lions.

The skipper’s availability alone for the match will be bad news to the Zambians. Mikel will bring the leadership and charisma that the opponents will revere.

Every team goes to war with their best warriors, Mikel’s passes and ball retention will be key factors that could shoot down the Chipolopolo backline. Mikel scores the odd goals and his contributions will be massive.




ALEX IWOBI: Midfielder – Arsenal, England

Arsenal attacking midfielder cum forward Alex Iwobi scored his first international goal for Nigeria in the reverse fixture against Zambia in Ndola in the 2-1 win on 9 October 2016.

Iwobi brings creativity and also exuberance to the national team just as he does whenever he is given the opportunity at Arsenal.
Iwobi was not involved in the Cameroon double headers due to injury but is expected to be back for the match in Uyo on October 7.

It will be an uphill struggle for the Zambians to pin the skilfully Iwobi down to a position as he is used to drifting wide every now and then. Iwobi’s contributions are expected to focal in an anticipated victory for the Super Eagles.

Hopefully another October date against the Zambians will be a good outing for Iwobi and the Eagles.


KELECHI IHEANACHO: Forward – Leicester City, England
Leicester City’s Kelechi Iheanacho has had a decent record for the Nigerian national team so far since his debut on 13 November 2015 in a second round, first leg fixture of the 2018 World Cup qualifier against Swaziland which ended 0-0.

Iheanacho has gone on to score seven goals for the Super Eagles in 12 appearances and the former youth international who only played 39 minutes in total against Cameroon (29 at home, and 10 away) may find himself getting into the starting lineup or at least more playing time against the Zambians.

Iheanacho’s powerful left foot packed with canon, and his ability to pop up at vintage positions to receive the final ball from teammates will be massive when Zambia come to town.

The former Manchester City forward was credited by the Premier League to having the best goals-to-minutes ratio of any player in the English Premier League as at December 2016 with 12 strikes in 96 minutes. That impressive CV could be playing out for him in the Nigerian set up and having more minutes against Zambians could help in enhancing that.

Iheanacho could simply hurt the Zambians with his goals appetite for club and country.


Source: https://www.completesportsnigeria.com/78super-eagles-will-lead-zambias-copper-bullets-extinction-uyo/#comment-47638

Hmmmm. Well said

edi287:
Seriously - how is Iheanacho better than Rashford?? Just asking (p.s I'm an Arsenal fan)

True talk.

TheSuperNerd:
Looollll... Beautiful rhymes man! Come on what are you doing about that hidden gift of yours huh?


Hahahahahahahahaha... Pinnick... the screwer of England...

We shall see The end of this new drama unfolding.

Thank you very much Sir. I had this talent but presently looking for sponsors

PINNICK went to London for PICNIC thinking he could play NANNY to TAMMY. Not knowing his actions will lead to the movie action in TITANIC This has put the whole of England in PANICK.

DeRay98:
English FA, clubs and academies have started harassing Nig born players with threats to stop their development if they see intentions to switch allegiance.
I think Pinnick publicized it too early before it was done. The guy is now afraid not get frustrated by his club.

Exactly my point

If Pinnick handled this issue confidentially, we would have bagged the guy without England noticing. Pinnick too dey talk. But make the boy ready to chop bench with England. He may not even go to the World cup

The Super Eagles becoming interesting. No player can do us shakara again. Tammy Abraham, Victor Moses, Alex Iwobi, KC Iheanacho, Leon Balogun, Ola Aina etc on the rise. But we must maintain this success for the good of our football.

TheSuperNerd:
[color=#999000]Since it is now officially covered by the NFF Site itself.... then I think it is only a matter of time.... Welcome Tammy Abraham... now that attack is looking so good.... So England... try to keep up[/color]


NFF closes up on Tammy Abraham

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The Nigeria Football Federation is much closer to securing the services of Chelsea FC of England forward Tammy Abraham, according to NFF President Amaju Pinnick.

Pinnick told the Federation’s website, thenff.com on Wednesday of his meeting with the tall striker, who has represented England at junior level but is eligible to wear the green-white-green for the Super Eagles having never played for the Three Lions.

“Most recently, there was a meeting with Tammy, which Tammy’s agent, Neil Fewills also attended. It was a useful meeting, and I can say the talks are at an appreciable level now and all is looking good.

“Tammy is like a son to me, because his father was my childhood friend. I believe he is a good prospect for the Super Eagles and the effort is well worth it.”

Full name Kevin Oghenetega Tamaraebi Bakumo-Abraham, Tammy scored 23 goals for Bristol City last season on loan from Chelsea FC, and is presently playing for Swansea City in the English Premiership, again on loan from Chelsea. He has scored a goal for Swansea City this season.

Born 2nd October 1997, Tammy is 1.90m tall, and is said to have immense respect for fellow Chelsea FC man Victor Moses, who also played for England at junior level before committing his senior international career to Nigeria.

Another source at the said meeting confirmed to thenff.com that Moses actually called in during the meeting to lend a voice to the call for Tammy to opt to fly with the Eagles rather than hunt with the Lions.

Moses himself has proved a worthwhile ‘catch’ for Nigeria, emerging the Super Eagles’ most valuable player in his first tournament – the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations that Nigeria won in South Africa – and playing at the 2014 FIFA World Cup finals in Brazil where the Eagles made the Round of 16.

He has also been an impact player for the Eagles in the ongoing 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifying race, scoring two in the 3-1 triumph over Algeria in Uyo last year and emerging Man-Of-The-Match in both encounters against African champions Cameroon earlier this month. The four points from those two games have taken the Super Eagles within a kissing distance of Russia 2018.


Source: http://www.thenff.com/2017/09/nff-closes-up-on-tammy-abraham/

Victor Moses just dey sweet my belle. Talking to Tammy Abraham is a morale booster. Well done Moses. We are the sweetest team to watch now in Africa. Up #Super Eagles

Eligreat247:
Eagles List For Zambia – Iwobi Returns, Isacc Success Replaces Aaron Samuel In Standby List
September 21, 2017


Arsenal forward Alex Iwobi has been invited by coach of the senior Nigeria national team Gernot Rohr ahead of their crucial World Cup 2018 Qualifiers clash against Zambia in Uyo on the 7th of October.

Iwobi who scored one of the goals in the reverse tie in Ndola where Nigeria triumphed 2-1 missed out in their last games, which was the back to back clash against Cameroon.

Injury was cited as the reason why he didn’t make the squad for the games against Cameroon, and after returning to full fitness ‎he has been invited by coach Rohr for the Zambia Clash where Nigeria need a win to seal a ticket to the 2018 World Cup in Russia.

Still on the list which will be made official next week, CSKA Moscow forward Aaron Samuel has been axed completely from the list, with Watford ace Isacc Success taking his spot in the list of players placed on standby.

Rohr is a big admirer of the abilities of Success, but left the forward out of the squad for their last set of games as he wasn’t getting games at Watford, but off late he has played in some games.

Success has also not impressed the coach with his body mass, which usually forces the coach to place him on special drills whenever he is in the camp of the Nigeria national team.

Ade Emmanuel

For God sake, Isaac Success has not really impressed this season. Why even considering him?

With the heroics of Ikechukwu Ezenwa and Dele Ajiboye at the WAFU cup, calls for Enyeama returning back to Super Eagles is reducing. Nigeria, how far?

It seems Pinnick has committed Tammy Abraham to finally chose Nigeria. But let the lad not wake up tomorrow & tell us that he wants to be part of England's golden generation. My opinion is that Pinnick should not put all his eggs in one basket. If the boy does not eventually turn out for us, we have nothing to lose. Nigeria too has a golden generation of stars at our disposal. We will still survive! We are just trying to help his career so he shouldn't take us for granted!

junnyjake:
That's not the case with national teams.
I doubt rorh would lead Nigeria to the nation's cup.

Why not? I pray he does ooo

When will Gernot Ruhr release his list for Zambian match? Hope to see the same set of players who played against Cameroon.

Humility017:
pinnick...don't just have sense... seriously... just watch how...this newss will flood the English press now

That's my point. Thank you

Joebie:
I've not seen Pinnick act this confident as regards other players we are trying to win to our camp.
The boy would have been turned off long going by Pinnick's utterances. Let's trust that Pinnick got this in control. This na family matter. Pinnick is like family to them it is looking.

Modified
However, I agree it's not a professional way to go about it

The English press are keenly watching. They may want to give the boy conditions by the actions of Pinnick. Early confidence & utterances in the media will not help us in this issue. Sha, like you said, its a family thing

tbaba1234:
“I was with Tammy Abraham and his father in London last week and our meeting was positive.

“They have collected the forms and just the way we followed up with that of Ola Aina we would do same with Tammy.

“I can tell you that his parents are excited about the prospect of the young lad playing for Nigeria.

“But we have to be patient because we have seen with the case of Ola Aina that the process is not automatic.”

Pinnick,

source: scorenigeria.com.ng

Must you tell the world that you met Tammy Abraham? This PINNICK sef. E don turn NFF to PICNIC. Nawa ooo. Can't we act confidential for once?

PDPGuy:
When Rohr's contract is up, and he decides to leave, which Nigerian coach should take over from him?

Pls Rohr should remain. NFF better renew his contract. We prefer him