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I PRAY THAT;
1. Simmy Nwankwo does not turn out to be one Barthelomew Ogbeche we saw during Japan/ Korea 2002 who deceived Baba Onigbinde by an acrobatic freekick in a friendly game only for later at the world to fumble when we needed him the most.
2. No more Super Eagle player get injured before, during and after the world cup. Just think how Moses Simon will be feeling now.
3. The best players were not dropped and the mediocres selected because the formers' C.Vs were not rich enough. Hope we dont later regret why we didnt take Lokosa, Ajiboye, Kelechi Nwakali, Samuel Kalu, Henry Onyekuru, Kayode Olarewaju etc.
4. Super Eagles visit to Aso rock will usher in the TRANSFORMATION... Sorry (beg your pardon), CHANGE we need for the good of Nigerian football.
5. Super Eagles get to the Semi finals of the World cup. Nothing is impossible.
6. Mikel Agu is dropped and that Rohr makes up is mind on who to drop between Ola Aina and Chidozie Awaziem
7. NFF will not make Russia 2018 a jamboree affair and that players will be paid promptly
8. Amaju Pinnick will be elected back into office in November. He's done so well.
9. If Super Eagles do well at Russia 2018, Bubu will not embarass them with only a presidential handshake.
GOD BLESS ROHR
GOD BLESS SUPER EAGLES
GOD BLESS NIGERIA

Itsagoal:
There is no need to cry over split milk. The coach has selected and that is it, we can not add but he can subtract from the list. I don't understand why some of us are still talking about players that are not on the list. Lets go out there and support our team, good or bad. Up Eagles.

Aina is not Babayaro, and this is not 10 years ago, this guy has footballer sense and I think he will complement our midfielders and forward players well. Positives, he can give us the long throw advantage, he has height, can actually play midfield, hence a wing back.

Exactly my point

jieta:
BREAKING: Rohr Drops Akpeyi, Moses Simon, 3
Others

Gernot Rohr, Super Eagles Technical Adviser, on
Tuesday wielded the big axe as he dropped
Goalkeeper Daniels Akpeyi, injured Moses Simon,
Chidozie Awaziem, Kano Pillars Junior Lokosa and
Stephen Eze.
He will take recuperating Goalkeeper Carl Ikeme
to Russia as the unregistered 24th player.
25 players will leave for London on Wednesday
with two player remaining to be dropped. He will
name his 23-man list on June 4, two days after
England friendly. https://independent.ng/breaking-rohr-drops-akpeyi-moses-simon-3-others/amp/

Please stop this joke.

Famocious:
Nigeria's World Cup squad: Who's in, who's out?
DAMI UGBANE, KWESÉESPN
4:08 PM


After Nigeria's 1-1 draw with the Democratic Republic of Congo on Monday, KweséESPN run the rule over the Super Eagles' likely World Cup squad.


Goalkeepers: For a third game in a row, Francis Uzoho started in goal, earning his fourth Nigeria cap.

The Deportivo La Coruna shot stopper looked assured, which was an improvement on his performance in the March friendlies.

Based on the Eagles' line-up in the last three friendlies, Uzoho looks to have earned the nod and trust of the coaching crew to be the starting goalkeeper at the World Cup.

Who plays backup? Ikechukwu Ezenwa and Daniel Akpeyi, barring any last-minute injuries, should make the team to Russia.

The pair have earned consistent invites over the last two years under Gernot Rohr, and their experience should also count for something.

Who misses out? Dele Ajiboye, an excellent goalkeeper on his day, will likely get the chop.

Despite an eye-catching performance against Sudan in the semi final of the African Nations Championship, his inability to upstage Ezenwa as the home-based Eagles' number one might ultimately have cost him.



Defenders: One of the easier selections to make based on the team's line-up in recent games. Rohr appears to want two specialists for each position, so Nigeria are likely to take eight defenders to Russia.

The usual suspects Leon Balogun, William Troost-Ekong, Shehu Abdullahi and Elderson Echiejile realistically appear set to be Nigeria's starting defence against Croatia.

Kenneth Omeruo, who has being in good form with Kasimpasa, came off the bench against the DRC and he still awaits his first international start since March 2017.

Like Joseph Yobo four years ago, Omeruo's spot in the squad isn't secure, but his international experience should see him on the plane, particularly considering that Balogun is prone to injury.

Chidozie Awaziem, Brian Idowu and Tyronne Ebuehi should complete the defensive unit.

The new Benfica right-back, in particular, has gradually come into his element, impressively settling down in the international setup.

Hopefully, Ebuehi should shake off the cramp which led to his substitution against Congo and feature in his first World Cup.

Who misses out? Stephen Eze, who was a late call-up to the team, should miss out, and hasn't yet featured under Rohr.

Ola Aina didn't help his case for an inclusion in the World Cup party on Monday. The Chelsea man was unnecessarily casual on the day, careless in possession, and gave away a needless foul which resulted in a penalty.

Could he have lost out to Idowu, who is more business-like in his approach and also offers versatility.



Midfielders: Captain John Obi Mikel is a certainty, and the Tianjin TEDA man should be joined by vice-captain Ogenyi Onazi, Wilfred Ndidi, Oghenekaro Etebo, John Ogu, Joel Obi and Mikel Agu.

However, Obi and Agu might find themselves competing for a final spot, depending on how many forwards Rohr wants to take to Russia.

Who misses out? For whatever reason, Uche Agbo is yet to add to his solitary international cap earned against Togo 11 months ago, despite being in the team consistently since October 2016.

Forwards: Odion Ighalo, Victor Moses, Alex Iwobi, Kelechi Iheanacho and Ahmed Musa are comfortably the men expected to lead the goalcharge in Russia.

New boys Simy Nwankwo and Junior Lokosa both had impressive debuts against Congo, and might not necessarily be in direct competition for a single spot, due to their individual qualities.

The Crotone man appeared to have sealed his place in the final 23 as he stands out with his unique playing style, while Rohr's decision to play Lokosa in a wide role suggests that he could be a contender to replace the injured Moses Simon.

Who misses out? Simon would have been in contention for a starting role had he been fit, but injury has denied him the chance to appear in a maiden major tournament.

Source :http://www.espn.co.uk/football/nigeria/story/3512784/nigerias-world-cup-squad-whos-inwhos-out?platform=amp&__twitter_impression=true

Ola Aina is more versatile in defense than Chidozie Awaziem. Remember Awaziem's school boy mistakes against South Africa. Ola Aina can play well in several positions. Joel Obi & Junior Lokosa should compete for one spot. Drop Uche Agbo & Mikel Agu.

Oasis007:
Apparently Eze, Lokosa and Ajiboye have slim chances respectively of making the List, but anything can happen still. I can't rule them out completely yet, coz I ain't part of the Coaching Crew.

Whoever makes the List is fine by me. All I wanna see is my darling Eagles soaring higher in Russia.

So where is all this news coming from? If Lokosa has being dropped, then its unfortunate.

I rebuke the spirit of Ebola in Port Harcourt, on Super Eagles and Nigeria. LORD save us.

REAL MADRID
Mission Code : Eliminate 011
Zidane: Target spotted (Mo Salah)
Capt. Ramos: Yes boss, done and dusted Sir!
Zidane: Good job, lets go for the trophy!!!

LIVERPOOL
Mission Code : Eliminate 007 and win
Klopp: Targets spotted (Cristiano Ronaldo) and net
Capt: Sorry Boss
Klopp: Abort.... I repeat Abort....

LESSONS TO NIGERIA FROM THE UCL FINAL 2018
1. Super Eagles should play safe during these friendlies and trainings. No injury please
2. Rohr should check our goal keeping department again and again against immature and school boys mistakes
3. Watch that boy Luka Modric from Croatia. He is a threat.
4. Watch out for game changers like Gareth Bale.
GOD HELP NIGERIA

Icon4s:
Karius is beging and crying

I feel for him

A new word has emerged in the Oxford Learners' Dictionary. 'Karius'.
Karius means stupid mistake and betraying mistake.
Example: I reject the spirit of Karius in the lives of Uzoho, Ezenwa and Akpeyi in the 2018 FIFA WORLD CUP.

A new word has emerged in the Oxford Learners' Dictionary. 'Karius'.
Karius means stupid mistake and betraying mistake.
Example: I reject the spirit of Karius in the lives of Uzoho, Ezenwa and Akpeyi in the 2018 FIFA WORLD CUP.

chrisooblog:
Uzoho ezenwa even you akpeyi I reject every spirit of karius in your lives chai!

Amen.

Karius will not sleep well this night.

Mane just hit the bar oooo.

I really do feel for Liverpool. Mane seems to be the man pushing. No Mo Salah
But Bale na wa! Zidane na wizard!

I will seriously feel for Ola Aina if he is dropped.

Sentiments aside. Kelechi Nwakali should be in Rohr's list. Una feel me?

The 23 man list go tight sha. Which defenders do you think will be dropped between Ola Aina and Elderson Echiejile?

Congratulations we made it. Now we face Mauritania who eliminated Morocco and Guinea. But I think the coach's hands are full with Enyimba in the league and Confederations cup coupled with the Flying Eagles assignment. Will he be able to build this team and achive great success? Cant someone else do the job? Also, I think we need more foriegn pros in the team. The European league is almost over.

AIG07:
Congrats to Victor Moses.

T won't lie, my heart beat increased when he bent down holding is hand. But thank God he is fine.

I reject the spirit of injury

Make us proud FLYING EAGLES

tbaba1234:
Nigerian striker Junior Lokosa will not sign the Bulgarian football champion Ludogorets . There was controversial information about him, as it became clear that senior coach Dimitar Dimitrov wants to see him in action during a training or two-sided game.

On Wednesday, however, the agent of the player said he would not be taking samples but would sign a contract directly. According to the coaching leadership, however, the player in the club, Kano Pilarz, has no level to be a new addition to Ludogorets. 

Even the academy boys have a better chance of joining the first team of the seven-time champions. 24-year-old Lokosa has 18 goals this season at the Nigerian championship for Kano Pilar.

His world cup dreams are over. Bring in Henry Onyekuru

Someone help me pass this begging message to VicMoses. ''Whatever you do, dont get injured. We need you at the World cup''

Is the goalkeeper of France; Alphonse Areola, a Nigerian?

Please can't we still consider Tammy Abraham, Dominic Solanke and Ademola Lukman in our world cup squad? Is it too late?

That flying Eagles defense is too porous. Even coach Maikaba complained about it. It really needs to be worked on. The Guinea Bissau guys are no push overs. About 9 of their players play in the Portuguese league

Joebie:
Lol. I would personally burn that red carpet . Guy stop playing.

Guy nothing is impossible.

Icon4s:
Those likely to be on Rohr's list from this lot: Joel Obi, Henry Onyekuru, Dele Alampasu(yes, 5 goalkeepers are in Rohr's plans)
Samuel Kalu and Simeon Nwankwo have outside chances and let me also add Peter Olanyinka.

I'm so excited that Henry Onyekuru is finally back. But can't Kevin Akpoguma and maybe Sheyi Ojo or Ovie Ejaria be convinced? Jordan Ibe and Bazee are serious great options too

Joebie:
Osimhen is injured. Tammy will most likely never play for Nigeria.

Obi, Onyekuru and Alampasu could make the list.

Modified
And maybe Simy. Lookman could be considered, who knows?

Something tells me that Pinnick has met Tammy in closed doors and who knows, the boy could turn out for Nigeria.

COULD ANY OF THESE PLAYERS BE IN ROHR'S 35 MAN LIST?
1. Bazee S. Noah
2. Samuel Kalu
3. Samuel Nwankwo
4. Maduka Okoye
5. Dele Alampasu
6. Vincent Enyeama
7. Joel Obi
8. Brown Ideye
9. Henry Onyekuru
10. Success Isaac
11. Jordan Ibe
12. Kevin Akpoguma
13. Osimhen
14. Sheyi Ojo
15. Tammy Abraham
16. Ovie Ejaria

Fingers crossed. Anything can happen... We are waiting for you Rohr.

This Chris Giwa man had a plan. He waited until the world cup some barely some days to go before he returned back to Supreme court to cause havoc. If Nigeria is banned from going to Russia, make e just go exile.

Wilfred Ndidi & Tryonne Ebuehi will not miss this world cup in Jesus name.