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How did our female team degrade to this level?

There are certain things on my mind
1) NFF! Never make that mistake again biko. How could you guys be so careless
2) Nigerians na so we hate Victor Moses? I vex ooo. Haba? He came a distant 4th in the BBC African footballer of the year. This can shatter his morale in representing Nigeria.
3) Joel Obi should be rushed into Eagles. It seems Barcelona are putting eyes on him

This Sunday, I pray that
1. Enyeama will change his mind and return to eagles
2. Rohr would invite Joel Obi, Sanren Joel Bazee and Ryan Sanusi in next friendly
3. Akpeyi must NOT go to Russia

FIFA has super glued Nigeria with Argentina for life. Messi even confessed it. Na wa o. NFF over to you guys. It's time to work.

To all opponents, Underrate Nigeria at your own peril

Why is England always favoured in World cup draws?

African teams were really favoured in the groupings. We just need to work very hard to achieve good results.

edi287:
Egypt got the easiest draw out of the African teams. Morocco is a close second

Morocco will find it difficult with Portugal and Spain.

That juju that joins Nigeria with Argentina in every World cup is very strong. We should beat Croatia and Ireland, then draw Argentina

WHAT IF?
1. What if Nigeria is drawn with Russia and play the opening match? Home support for Russia will be massive.
2. What if Nigeria is drawn with Brazil? The Samba boys will try to dance around our defense
3. What if Nigeria is drawn with Argentina? Abeg we don see them finish
4. What if Nigeria is drawn with Poland or Belgium? Dem too dey fear us wella
5. What if Nigeria is drawn with England or Portugal? Forget joor. These teams are over hyped, we go finish them if we get our game plan right
6. What if Nigeria is drawn with Germany or Spain? My brother, at this junction, I bet to sign out because cold dey catch me now
HAPPY NEW MONTH FOLKS. I'M PRAYING FOR A FAVOURABLE DRAW OOO

Underrate Nigeria at your own peril.

There is this 18 year old exciting goal keeper in Germany who plays for Fortuna D. His name is Maduka Okoye. Rohr has been monitoring him.

Abeg ooo. Is Obafemi Martins the best we have? What of Cyril Dessers, Paul Onuachu, Fernando etc. Let's give them a chance

Joel Obi's inclusion will be great. Eagles midfield need him

How about Kevin Akpoguma? Will he still play for Nigeria?

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Something tells me that Super Eagles will be grouped to either face England or France.

jotey:
my preferred group

Argentina

England

Denmark

Nigeria

on a serious note I want these teams especially England

Argentina & England are OK but not Denmark please. Have you forgotten USA 94 Nigeria v Denmark 1-4. I will be so pleased playing England. They are an over hyped team

Rohr should focus on;
1. Goalkeeping department. Try out Alampasu and Ajiboye. It seems Uzoho has caught his attention. That's good. Away with Akpeyi and Ezenwa
2. Defence department. The Oyinbo wall looks shaky of late. I don't trust Omeruo. Let's try to lure 2 German youth internationals. Already, Echiejile knows his place is under threat. Brian Idowu and Tyrone Ebuehi are making us proud. Ola Aina has to sit up if he must be in Russia
3. Midfield department. Etebo might not be in Russia. No thanks to his height and low playing club. All eyes are now on Ogu. It seems Rohr prefers Agu to Etebo. Let's introduce more skilful wingers in this department.
4. Attack department. Let's try out Onyekuru and Kayode then bring in Desser. Before I can conclude. Ahmed Musa is a topic for another day but since we have Iwobi, Victor Moses, Simon Victor, Ighalo, no wahalla
5. Team bonding is another issue. Use friendlies for that.

TheGoodJoe:
Nigeria boss Gernot Rohr praised his team's resolve after the three-time African champions had looked doomed to defeat.

"There were two completely different halves. The opening period was very hard. One could believe the match was already over after Argentina scored their second goal," said Rohr. "But we managed to perform a comeback.

"After we scored we rearranged our play in the break and performed much better in the second half. My players are mentally strong, they showed strong will. I'm very happy with their perforance."

A great coach motivating his lads and changing the course of a doomed game. Rohr is a miracle. Everything is working well for him

junnyjake:
Akpeyi, I'm sorry but when next we're about to camp, I'd travel all the way to South Africa, pay off one of your teammates to injure you, just to make sure you don't even cross the mind of the coach at all.


These are the importance of friendly games, I doubt Rorh would ever make those drastic changes in a competitive game even though he knows what to change.

Bros you harsh oooo

TheGoodJoe:
Argentina defender Javier Mascherano said: "Playing against a team of such physical strength you pay the price. They walked all over us... and when we tried to get back on the match we couldn't."

You no dey shame. Na small boy disgrace you this evening.

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.