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elyte89:
Buhari just breezed in





Gist from d camp says he might replace d fumbling Echiejile If we re to go by today's tactics and formation frm rohr

That would be an interesting game

Please any new arrivals in camp?

Clementoke:
Iwobi is coming in tmrrw morning though I've not been impressed with him in an Eagles shirt. I was not really bothered that he won't be around when we wanted to play Cameroon.

But he adds colour to our games with his rainbow tricks. Lets allow him to play as substitute

I haven't heard of Victor Moses and Alex Iwobi arriving. Bad boys, dem dey show levels.

DrKlever:
Bia be very careful oooh... You are very notorious here for throwing jabs at people even older than your father.

Biko. Let's allow this issue rest. safarigirl and Drklever biko unu

daveP:
Areas i want our SE to improve on before the world cup:-

1. Each dept on the field of play must have 1 outstanding setpiece taker(1defender, midfielder, attacker).

2. Holding possession for at least 60passes.

3. Coordinated corner kick execution(like Mikel's goal against Cmr)

4. Tempo sustenance during the 2nd half. we lack this since 2006 afcon to my knowledge.

Good insight. But how about pacey play, not playing to the gallery at 0-0 and being business like and hungry for more goals even after leading by 1-0? These are also issues that frustrate fans.

Joebie:
Back to the issue at hand

Leicester City Trio, Mikels, Ighalo, Balogun, Ekong & Abdullahi Join Super Eagles Camp In Uyo
Published: October 02, 2017

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Leicester City Trio, Mikels, Ighalo, Balogun, Ekong & Abdullahi Join Super Eagles Camp In Uyo
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that the Super Eagles players and officials have safely landed in Uyo ahead of the World Cup qualifier against the Copper Bullets.

The Dana Air plane that brought the team touched down at the Akwa Ibom Airport at approximately 1925 hours, and there was a coach with the inscription, ''Godswill Akpabio International Stadium'', that transported the delegation to the Le Meridien Ibom Hotel and Golf Resort soon after their arrival at the airport.

Super Eagles manager Gernot Rohr was the first person to step down from the flight, followed by his players.

The players on the plane from Abuja include Leicester City trio Kelechi Iheanacho, Ahmed Musa and Wilfred Ndidi, Tianjin Teda's John Obi Mikel, Bursaspor pair Mikel Agu and William Troost-Ekong, Leon Balogun, Odion Ighalo and Shehu Abdullahi.

Six players Anthony Nwakaeme, John Ogu, goalkeepers Ikechukwu Ezenwa and Dele Ajiboye, Elderson Echiejile and Oghenekaro Etebo checked into the Le Meridien Ibom Hotel on Monday afternoon.

On Tuesday evening, the Super Eagles will begin shaping up for Saturday’s Russia 2018 FIFA World Cup Group B match against Zambia.

Ifeanyi Emmanuel

--AllNigeriaSoccer

That's 15 players, where are the 8?

Any latest news on which player has arrived Uyo camp?

Our falconets are through to the next round on 9-0 aggregate. Will now meet Morocco. Congratulations Nigeria

Tanzania v Nigeria 0-6 (Agg 0-9)
Make it 0-10 Aggregate please

Tanzania v Nigeria 0-5 (Agg 0-
Nigerian falconets on course

u20 Women world cup qualifiers: Tanzania 0 Nigeria 4 (Agg 0-7) 2nd half on now. Rasheedat Ajibade 2 goals Ijimilusi 1 Amam 1

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

https://www.completesportsnigeria.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/be.jpg

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.”

https://www.completesportsnigeria.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/be1-400x267.jpg


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