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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

How about Victor Moses? Is he injured?

Nigeria v Zambia
17 days to go. God help Nigeria
Right now, boastings on media like the Zambians are doing does not change anything. Let's keep our cool and work hard. Early camping & arrival is also key

Joebie:
WAFU Nations Cup

Niger 1-2 Benin (EXTRA-TIME)

Benin scores. Niger are playing 2 men down.

Senegal 0-0 Ivory Coast (FINAL SCORE)

As it stands, Nigeria will meet Benin republic and Ghana vs Niger in the Semis

Benin again? Haa

Icon4s:
On the pitch yesterday the only two faces I could recognise were those of Onyinyechi Okeke and Rasheedat Ajibade. I didn't even know Mary Ologbosere was on the bench because they were far from my position.

The best 3 Nigerian players for the day were:

Rasheedat Ajibade: She played as a SS in the first half when we were looking for goals but later played as the lone striker when we went 3-0 up. Scored the 2nd and 3rd goal. Kept the Tanzanian defenders busy for 90mins. Excellent positional abilities with good ball sense.

Jersey number 17: That girl raped the Tanzanian full backs for good 90mins. She combined excellently well with Ajibade. And also had attempts at goal saved by the excellent Tanzanian goalie. She is the next big thing after Assisat Oshoala IMO. Folashade Ijamulusi is the girl in number 17. That girl will go places. My eyes are on her henceforth.

Jersey number 10: She came in as a sub for an injured jersey number 7. I thought I was seeing Mikel on the pitch. People were now wondering why the coach started her on the bench. Immediately she entered the Tanzanians became passengers in the midfield. Our wingers got more balls and the Tanzanians hardly got to the center circle. We scored two goals after her introduction. There was one occasion where she did a Mikel on 3 Tanzanian players. They thought she wanted to pass the ball backward only for her to do a 180 degrees turn with the 3 Tanzanians running in the opposite direction, much to the cheer of the home fans.

Other players that performed well: A very fair skinned girl that played LB and the Two centre backs. The RB was not much in the game as the Tanzanians hardly made any incursion in her direction. Tanzanians had no shot on target, Onyinyechi was only picking up loose balls that came her way.

The only Nigerian player I will axe in the game is the number 18 jersey. She was the main striker in front of Ajibade. A big number 9. But two sluggish and lazy.

Over all, the girls had a good game. Highly eterntaining. Excellent passing abilities. But for the Tanzanian goalie it could have been worse for them.

Brilliant analogy. Falconets will soar high. What they need now is funding and support

Aisha Falode and her NFF crew including Edo state government all messed up big time. I heard that the Falconets had a rough stay there. Thank God for the result sha. Hope we wrap it up at Dar es Salam.

For WAFU cup, only God knows why the Okro soup draw again. Salisu Yusuf should get things right against Ghana. All eyes are on him.

Any info on falconets v Tanzania?

[quote author=Humility017 post=60519467]same stories whenever matches are staged in edo....it seems the state government is still don't have sense....and lacks knowledge of the sacrifices so many other states make whenever matches of this kind are hosted....
I read also...the government ...stating any member of the team that wants additional or more meal should offset the bills from.her pocket [/quote

So unfortunate

soetanoreoluwa:
He coach burkinafaso too... And I think Gabon... Yes I read the report too.. About his hotel in France and also he was in charge of youth development of Germany football before his appointment...

I could remember when we won AFCON in 2013 was so sure that we will rule Africa in next 4years but instability of nff admistration fighting each other in court... Very painful we haven't kick any football in AFCON since 2013...

Keshi too was a great man... Just that his bias... I wont blame him sha...

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Keshi too was great ooo my brother. Rohr is just fortunate. Reaping from Nigeria's budding young stars at the moment. If he was once in charge of Burkina Faso and Gabon coupled with his youth development experience, then Nigeria is double blessed

soetanoreoluwa:
Funny things is that is not only the players even Officials are in two in a room... NFF said Edo state govt will take care od their accommodation whereas Edo state is saying she is not aware of such...

The players need to cry out... They just need help seriously... I hope they win sha...

The same episode that happened to Falcons last time is about to repeat itself. Our female teams are poorly treated. Why?

How I wish;

FIFA 2018 RUSSIA. GROUP D Belgium Nigeria Saudi Arabia USA

If wishes were horses?

soetanoreoluwa:
Don't mind AmajuPinnick jare...! He's a politician... He has a target... He's trying... Especially Sheu and akinwunmi... Just need them to focus atleast 40percent in our woman football...

Reading a bad report of falconet sleeping in fours in a room in Benin for world cup qualifier... Against Tanzania

If this report about Falconets is true, then that is bad

tbaba1234:
Rohr does not worry much about salary because he is fairly comfortable without it. Most coaches are not that way. They need the money to survive.

Oliseh was always fighting with his players and making poor selections in Nigeria. Calling his brother's players to the national team was part of the problem. Nff has faults but it was not just NFF.

I think Rohr wants to resurrect his coaching career with Nigeria. He wants to use Nigeria to make a global statement that he isn't a failure after all with his stints in certain African nations. He doesn't really care about the salary because he knows how the African football administrative system works with his coaching experiences in Niger etc. I heard a report that he owns a hotel in France. I don't know how true it is sha. But I think he is fortunate to coach one of the most talented national teams in Africa at the moment. If he qualifies Nigeria for 2018 world cup, I think he would be unstoppable!

hardwerk:
i imagine the scenes of the fans vs players next month if nigeria fails to defeat zambia and sacrifice the worldcup ticket ....bunkers!!

l reject that yeye imagination

TheSuperNerd:
Meanwhile, in women's soccer

Nigeria's U-20 Super Falconets take on Tanzania this Saturday by 4pm Naija time (I think?) in a world cup qualifier first leg encounter in Round 1. Wishing them the best.... team is led is Christopher Danjuma.

I pray they wallop Tanzania 10-0. Nothing is impossible

MY PRAYERS FOR NIGERIA IN OCTOBER 2017 1. May Nigeria still remain one 2. May the Super Eagles qualify for Russia 2018 World cup

Algeria only disappointed themselves. We can beat Zambia. And we will

semid4lyfe:
Is there a way to put Victor Moses, Mikel, Ighalo and Leon Balogun on ice until October 7. We can't afford any injuries to key players.

This Zambian team dey ball and I'm scared.

See fear abeg

Hope Rohr is keenly watching this game ooo. Get the video tapes & let's get to work

Nigeria must beat Zambia at Uyo come Oct 7th

Zambia carry juju come this game ooo. But why our case dey always dey different na? Whenever Nigeria is at the edge of break through, one juju team go just spoil the show. Algeria must win this game ooo