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Sports / Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by terzurum5(m): 9:06pm On Dec 26, 2017
safarigirl:
Meanwhile, our dearest beloved Tammy has finally exhausted his chances and the coach has dropped him to the bench for failing to score a goal in 10 games
when Safarigi.rl is on your matter, your own is finished gringrin

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Sports / Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by terzurum5(m): 8:04pm On Dec 26, 2017
Icon4s:


Sebi I have said this before.

We need to have a standing U19/20/21 team. We engage them with friendlies each time we are on international break.
We don't need to wait to see some of these players play for the Super Eagles to see their readiness to play at that level.
We can even organize friendlies between our U20 team and less fancied senior teams like those of Benin or Togo.
They can even play against our CHAN team or NPFL champions. Or can take part in the Super6 just like in 2015.

How do we forward this suggestion to the NFF for considerations?
Sports / Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by terzurum5(m): 2:04pm On Dec 26, 2017
Mujtahida:
the bottom line is 30 players will be invited out of which Rohr will select his final 23 even though I see him sticking with the core 18 or 19 players with four more players edging out some players. fact is the defence needs one solid backup for balogun( which i'd suggest Omeruo takes) one more player in the midfield(which i suggest Joel Obi takes if he is fit) and one more player in the attack (which Martins, Kayode, Osimhen can take)

na suggest i suggest ooo.
@bolded you de fear dem? gringrin
Sports / Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by terzurum5(m): 7:16pm On Dec 24, 2017
TOP 10: Outstanding Stars Of NPFL Invitational Tournament

Gold Usenekong. 6 days ago

Completesportsnigeria.com’s ADEBOYE AMOSU, who covered the just concluded Nigeria Professional Football League invitational tournament in Kano, names the 10 outstanding performers in the competition…


OKIEMUTE ODAH (PLATEAU UNITED)
The Plateau United new signing was unarguably the most outstanding goalkeeper at the NPFL invitational tournament in Kano. Okiemute was outstanding in the league champions’ opening fixture against Enyimba, making a number of breathtaking saves.
He also proved his class in the second game against the Home Eagles though his side lost 1-0.


KALU ORJI (HOME EAGLES)
Cool, calm and collected, Orji came in for the injured Adeleye Olamilekan in the home-based Super Eagles first game against Plateau United and showed his exceptional qualities in the game and his side’s two other fixtures against Enyimba and MFM FC.
The Enugu Rangers central defender controls the defence with ease and is also a good passer of the ball. He will no doubt be one of the key men for the Eagles in Rwanda.


SUNDAY FALEYE (HOME EAGLES)
It took Sunday Faleye few minutes to show why he is the subject of a transfer tussle between Shooting Stars Sports Club of Ibadan and Nationwide League outfit Freestan FC. The young forward was offered the chance to show his worth in the Home Eagles’ second group game against Enyimba and he grabbed it with both hands with his mesmerizing display.
Faleye also scored his team’s winning goal in the encounter.


ADEBOYEGA ADEKUNLE (MFM FC)
The MFM FC forward shone in the absence of Sikiru Olatunbosun and Victor Mbaoma who both featured for the Home Eagles in the competition. He was joint top scorer in the competition with Anthony Okpotu. They both registered two goals each.


TOSIN OMOYELE (PLATEAU UNITED)
Tosin Omoyele scored 15 goals for Osun United in the Nigeria National League last season. He proved his performance for the Omoluabi Boys was no fluke with a fine showing here in Kano and was rewarded with an invitation to the home-based Super Eagles ahead of the African Nations Championship.


ANTHONY OKPOTU (HOME EAGLES)
The Panther as he is fondly called by his admirers was almost unplayable in the final against MFM FC where he netted twice. He will no doubt be one of the key men for Home Eagles in Morocco.


JONATHAN ZIKIYE (MFM FC)
The marauding left-back was a top performer for MFM FC at the NPFL invitational tournament. The former Wikki Tourists defender started the first game against Akwa United on the bench but later came off the bench and started the next two games against Kano Pillars and the Home Eagles.
He was lively in all the games he played, mesmerizing fans with timely overlapping runs.


AUSTIN OLADAPO (HOME EAGLES)
The gifted midfielder started the Home Eagles’ second group game against Enyimba and showed he could be relied upon with a superlative showing. He ran the show in the middle of the pack alongside Dayo Ojo in the game.
He is certainly a good back-up option for the duo of Ifeanyi Ifeanyi and Rabiu Ali in midfield.


EMEKA OGBUCHI (HOME EAGLES)
The winger has already impressed Home Eagles coach Salisu Yusuf who praised him for his excellent showing in the competition. It will be a surprise if the Rivers United player fails to make it to the African Nations Championship in Morocco.


CHINEDU UDEAGHA (ENYIMBA)
The new acquisition from Enugu Rangers was impressive in the two games he featured for the Peoples Elephant even though his side failed to make it to the final. He scored in the opening game against Plateau United and also won a penalty missed by Chinonso Okonkwo.


https://www.completesportsnigeria.com/top-10-outstanding-stars-npfl-invitational-tournament/amp/

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Sports / Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by terzurum5(m): 6:45pm On Dec 24, 2017
DrLikita12:
Nura Mohammed is the youngest player to feature for the Super Eagles- He turned 15 this month. He's had it rough though.
I wonder if anyone has any videos of him playing. I've never seen him play but I would like to.
The caption is misleading but it's an interesting article.

http://www.thenff.com/2017/12/nura-mohammed-from-boko-haram-to-super-eagles/


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BFwH123If_Y

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Sports / Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by terzurum5(m): 12:51pm On Dec 22, 2017
The Nigeria Football Federation is left disappointed as coach rejects women's job

By Oluwashina Okeleji


Randy Waldrum previously managed Trinidad and Tobago's national women's team.


The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has expressed its disappointment that Randy Waldrum has rejected the chance to become coach of the women's national team.


Waldrum and the NFF failed to agree terms for the American to succeed Florence Omagbemi in the role, despite an announcement from the federation in October.


Earlier this week the 61-year-old opted to accept a new role as the head coach of the University of Pittsburgh women's team.


"I'm quite disappointed that Randy Waldrum was appointed and he decided not to come," top NFF official Chris Green told BBC Sport on Thursday.


"I'm actually disappointed in the fact that I thought we had a good coach in him."


Green explained why Waldrum had changed his mind and admitted some of the blame must lie with the NFF.


"He said in his letter [to us] that from when the [NFF] president gave him the job, they did not do anything or contact him any further," Green added.


It doesn't speak well of Nigerian football that after the Paul Le Guen saga this one is happening again, it doesn't tell well, but what can we do? We just have to learn and move on.


NFF official Chris Green
"There are other things that are required like signing the contract itself, working conditions and all the basics that parties have to agree to - nothing was done.


"He was left in limbo and said he has to feed his family, but (we're) extremely disappointed that we've lost out on another coach."


It is the second time in 18 months that a foreign manager has rejected a coaching offer from the NFF, after Frenchman Paul Le Guen rebuffed the chance to handle the Super Eagles in July 2016.


This latest setback comes as a big blow to the Super Falcons, Africa's reigning champions ,who have not played or trained since lifting the Women's Africa Cup of Nations a year ago.


But Green apologised and admitted shortcomings by the federation as they have failed their women's team - Africa's most successful national side - once again.


"Nigeria is a great country with abundant talent for anyone to want to coach, but on our own part [as administrators] there are many things we should have done that are left undone," he admitted.


"Administratively, that is not how to get things to work out for an organisation like the NFF or in football generally because things are changing in football with new dynamics.


"It doesn't speak well of Nigerian football that after the Paul Le Guen saga, this one is happening again - it doesn't tell well, but what can we do? We just have to learn and move on."


Green's comments about the women's game in Nigeria come just a few weeks after NFF president Amaju Pinnick told BBC Sport the federation's focus would now switch to the women's team.


Nigeria are the only African team to have played in all of the Women's World Cup tournaments since 1991.


But they have failed to translate their continental dominance on the world stage, as their best performance came in the USA in 1999 when they reached the quarter-finals.


http://www.bbc.com/sport/football/42439016
Sports / Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by terzurum5(m): 12:25pm On Dec 22, 2017
Flashback.........


Torunarigha – My father told me to shun Nigeria for Germany

EMMANUEL OKOGBA
21 MAY 2017

Highly rated German-Nigerian defender Jordan Torunarigha has confirmed his father Ojokojo Torunarigha told him playing for Germany is best for his career than representing Nigeria.


•Torunarigha
As reported, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) approached the 19 year old Hertha Berlin left back to switch allegiance to Nigeria from Germany where he has played at four different youth levels.



However his father Ojokojo who played 12 games for Nigeria in the 80’s revealed he told Nigeria that his son is not interested. A claim which Jordan has now confirmed.

Jordan is yet to team up with the Germany U-20 team at the World Youth Championship in South Korea due to the club duties, and he reckons progressing through the ranks at Germany is his aim.


“ I was told of the interest from Nigeria by my father but as someone who has played for Nigeria in the past, he advised me to focus on progressing through the ranks with Germany instead of considering a switch to Nigeria “, he said.


https://www.vanguardngr.com/2017/05/torunarigha-father-told-shun-nigeria-germany/amp/

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Sports / Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by terzurum5(m): 12:08pm On Dec 22, 2017
nelszx:


Abeg which player is Toru

www.nairaland.com/attachments/6448559_images_jpeg68d5535b971d558f594f10a5affd0a71

Jordan Torunarigha (born 7 August 1997) is a German professional footballer who plays as a defender for Bundesliga side Hertha BSC.

He is the son of former footballer Ojokojo Torunarigha and the brother of current footballer Junior Torunarigha.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jordan_Torunarigha
Sports / Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by terzurum5(m): 8:05pm On Dec 21, 2017
Abdullahi Apologises To Anorthosis Fans Over Home Defeat To Apoel Nicosia

Peter Oriaku

Super Eagles defender, Shehu Abdullahi, has apologised to Anorthosis’ fans following their 3-0 home loss to Apoel Nicosia in the Cypriot top flight on Wednesday, Completesportsnigeria.com reports.


Anorthosis’ unbeaten run in the league ended after l they lost at home to to Apoel Nicosia.


It was Anorthosis’ first league loss after 17 league games this season which saw them drop to second position on 36 points, one point adrift of leaders AEK Larnaca.


Reacting to the disappointing loss, Abdullahi however expressed confidence that they will bounce back from the setback.


“Matchday Result: Anorthosisfc 0-3 APOEL Nicosia. We are disappointed, not the result we wanted. First defeat of the season, we are not happy,” Abdullahi tweeted on his Twitter handle


“Dear Anorthosis fans, we appreciate your support. This is the time to stay United, we’ll bounce back. Lessons learnt!”


https://www.completesportsnigeria.com/abdullahi-apologises-anorthosis-fans-home-defeat-apoel-nicosia/amp/
Sports / Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by terzurum5(m): 7:56pm On Dec 21, 2017
Oliseh’s Fortuna Sittard Crash Out Of Dutch FA Cup

Gold Usenekong

By Johnny Edward:
Sunday Oliseh’s Fortuna Sittard crashed out of the Dutch FA Cup on Wednesday, losing to top division side AZ Alkmaar 4-2 at the Offermans Joosten Stadium.


Goals from Djibril Dianessy in the 27th minute and Finn Stokkers in the 48th minute for Fortuna Sittard cancelled out a second minute opener from Wout Weghorst.


Weghorst scored in the 89th minute to draw level for AZ Alkmaar before strikes from Alireza Jahanbakhsh in the 90th minute and Levi Garcia in the 92nd minute sent Fortuna Sittard out of the competition.


The defeat ends Fortuna Sittard winning streak of six games in all competitions.


Oliseh won the KNVB Cup twice as a player for Ajax during the 1997/98 and 1998/99 season.


Fortuna Sittard, who currently lead the Dutch second division table with 38 points from 18 games, will look to bounce back to winning ways when they host Utrecht II in a Dutch second division game on Saturday.


https://www.completesportsnigeria.com/olisehs-fortuna-sittard-crash-dutch-fa-cup/amp/
Sports / Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by terzurum5(m): 7:49pm On Dec 21, 2017
NIGERIAN MARKSMAN UJAH REJOINS GERMAN SIDE MAINZ



Anthony Ujah

by Austin Ditlhobolo

Thursday Dec 21, 2017. 11:00

Nigeria international Anthony Ujah has rejoined German Bundesliga club 1.FSV Mainz 05.


The club has announced that the striker had signed a three-and-a-half-year deal on Wednesday.


In July, 2016, German side Werder Bremen sold Ujah to Chinese club Liaoning Whowin where he scored 10 goals in 39 Super League games.


Rouven Schröder, Mainz's Sports Director, state that they are happy to have re-signed the 27-year-old when speaking on the club's official website.


"Anthony Ujah is an athletic, determined and strong attacker who has proved his qualities at the Bundesliga level and adds real value to our squad, and he is a great character and will not be due to his Mainz past. We need to make sure that he has decided on a future at Mainz 05," he said.


Ujah, who was on the books of Mainz between 2011 and 2013, is looking forward to playing for the Rhineland-Palatinate side again.


"I am very happy that I return to Mainz because I have only good memories of my time there, I am looking forward to the Bundesliga as well and I want to help the team from the second half of the season to reach," he said.


The marksman scored twice in 12 league appearances for Mainz, before joining 1.FC Koln.


https://africanfootball.com/news/738069/Nigerian-marksman-Ujah-rejoins-German-side-Mainz
Sports / Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by terzurum5(m): 7:47pm On Dec 21, 2017
MIKEL RULES OUT EVERTON SWITCH



John Obi Mikel

by Bertin Basson

Wednesday Dec 20, 2017. 16:30

John Obi Mikel has dismissed any rumours suggesting that he will be making a return to the English Premier League.


The Super Eagles midfielder is currently plying his trade in the Chinese Super League for Tianjin Teda, having donned the colours of current champions Chelsea for over a decade.


Mikel, 30, has been linked with a move to Everton in the upcoming January transfer window but the Nigeria international was quick to dismiss these reports as 'false rumours'.


"I don't know from where such a rumour could come, but this story is untrue," Mikel told Tianjin TV:


"I want to stay in the CSL and play for [Tianjin] Teda. I'm sure there will be lots of speculation about me as the transfer window nears but it is a false rumour."


https://africanfootball.com/news/738025/Mikel-rules-out-Everton-switch
Sports / Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by terzurum5(m): 7:44pm On Dec 21, 2017
SLAVEN BILIC: CROATIA V NIGERIA WILL BE TOUGHEST GAME



Nigeria's head coach, German Gernot Rohr reacts, during the FIFA World Cup 2018 qualifying soccer match between Algeria and Nigeria at Chahid-Hamlaoui stadium in Constantine, Algeria, 10 November 2017.

by Graeme Jackson

Wednesday Dec 20, 2017. 11:30

Former Croatia manager Slaven Bilic has admitted that the European nation faces a tough group at the 2018 World Cup, especially in their opener against Nigeria.


The Croatians have been pooled in Group D alongside the Super Eagles, Argentina and Iceland.


“It seems to me that it is not sufficiently recognised the weight of our group and especially the negativity of the schedule. We have a difficult group and the worst possible match schedule,” Bilić told Sportske Novosti.


“Nigeria at the start when it is, by tradition, the strongest and most difficult. Argentina have a decisive squad, and it would be better if it was in the third when we might have already settled the placement.


“The Icelanders are the third rival, but they have a mentality that even if they have already crashed out, and perhaps just because of that, playing as if their life depends on that encounter.”


Nigeria and Croatia will meet in their Group D opener at Kaliningrad Stadium on June 16.


https://africanfootball.com/news/737989/Slaven-Bilic-Croatia-v-Nigeria-will-be-toughest-game
Sports / Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by terzurum5(m): 7:40pm On Dec 21, 2017
PLAYER SPOTLIGHT: VICTOR MOSES - NIGERIAN TO BOUNCE BACK FOLLOWING CAF SNUB



Chelsea's Victor Moses

by Bertin Basson

Wednesday Dec 20, 2017. 09:59

Victor Moses will be eager to prove a point when Chelsea take on Bournemouth in a Carabao Cup clash this evening.


The 27-year-old, who played an integral part in helping the Blues to English Premier League glory earlier this year, was left out of the three-man shortlist for the 2017 CAF African Footballer of the Year accolade.


Moses racked up 34 appearances - most notable starring in a wingback role - as Antonio Conte inspired the club to league triumph.


Injury hampered his start to the current campaign, but Moses proved on his return why he is currently considered as one of the best players in world football from the African continent.


The attacking trio of Sadio Mane, Mohamed Salah and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang were included in the final three, with Moses the only league champion among the lot last season.


Having played a key part in Chelsea's revival, Moses will be felt hard done as he now sets his sights on downing the Cherries at Stamford Bridge. Victory for the Blues on Wednesday night will book their place in the semifinals of the cup competition.



https://africanfootball.com/news/738006/PLAYER-SPOTLIGHT-Victor-Moses-Nigerian-to-bounce-back-following-CAF-snub

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Sports / Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by terzurum5(m): 7:34pm On Dec 21, 2017
Fatau Dauda's Super Eagles romance....





FATAU DAUDA HAILS THE SUPER EAGLES' UNDYING PASSION



Fatau Dauda

by Phumzile Ngcatshe

Tuesday Dec 19, 2017. 18:30

Ghanaian international goalkeeper Fatau Dauda has revealed that he envies the Nigerian national side for their undying passion.


Despite playing for the Black Stars at the CAF African Nations Cup and at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, Dauda cannot hide his admiration for their rivals.


The Enyimba FC shot stopper will swiftly grasp any opportunity to play for the Super Eagles in the event that FIFA rules will allow him.


Dauda has been in top form for The Peoples Elephants, guiding them to qualify for the 2018 CAF Confederation Cup, but has been ignored by new coach Kwesi Appiah since assuming post in May this year.


“Nigerians are passionate about football. They love football like we Ghanaians and you know that rivalry will be there forever,” said the keeper.


“If FIFA changes their law today and I have the chance to play for Nigeria I will gladly do that. I won’t think twice before accepting the offer. There are a lot of talented players in the Super Eagles and it will be great to be part of a great team.”


Meanwhile, he added that he is not worried by the continuous snub by Appiah, saying he will respond anytime Ghana needs him.


“For me, the most important thing now is to continue to do well for my club. It is when you do well for your club that you will possibly be recognised by your country,” he adds.


“The media and the federation in Ghana are monitoring my performance here and if the coaches deem it fit they will invite me.”


https://africanfootball.com/news/737963/Fatau-Dauda-hails-the-Super-Eagles-undying-passion

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Sports / Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by terzurum5(m): 7:26pm On Dec 21, 2017
LIONEL MESSI WARY OF NIGERIA IN GROUP D



Moses Simon of Nigeria (r) challenged by Tebogo Langerman of South Africa during the 2019 Afcon football qualifier between Nigeria and South Africa at Godswill Akpabio International Stadium on June 10, 2017 in Uyo State, Nigeria. @Kabiru Abubakar/BackpagePix

by Phumzile Ngcatshe
Wednesday Dec 20, 2017. 09:00

Argentina and Barcelona midfielder Lionel Messi says they must beat Nigeria, Croatia and Iceland if they want to do well in 2018 FIFA World in Russia.


The skipper says he wants to play in the World Cup final for the second tournament in a row.


However, he stressed that the two-time world champions have to overcome their opponents in Group D.


Messi spoke shortly after he was handed the Pichichi, the Top Goalscorer Award, and Di Stefano Award, a prize for the best player in the Spanish Spanish La Liga.


''It would be something incredible to be able to play in a World Cup final again,” he said.


"First we have to think about the group, which is difficult, and then we will see what happens.”


The Albiceleste reached the final in Brazil three years ago as they lost 1-0 to Germany and will now want to do better next year.


Nigeria will face Argentina in their final group match at Krestovsky Stadium, Saint Petersburg, on June 26, 2018


https://africanfootball.com/news/737981/Lionel-Messi-wary-of-Nigeria-in-Group-D
Sports / Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by terzurum5(m): 7:06pm On Dec 21, 2017
SALISU YUSUF: NIGERIA’S 2018 CHAN PREPARATIONS ON TRACK



Rohr (middle) flankd by Eagles coach Salisu Yusuf and Victor Ikpeba (far right) at the Federation Cup final in Lagos last year

by Austin Ditlhobolo
Tuesday Dec 19, 2017. 15:00

Nigeria are busy preparing for the 2018 African Nations Championship (CHAN) which will take place in Morocco from 13th January 2018.


The first phase of preparations ended in Kano on Sunday with the team emerging victorious at the NPFL Invitational Super Six Tournament after outscoring CAF Champions League representatives MFM FC of Lagos 3-2 in the final. In earlier matches, they drew 0-0 with League champions Plateau United and pipped two –time African champions Enyimba FC 1-0.


Plateau United of Jos as well as other Nigerian flag-bearers n the continent, Enyimba of Aba and Akwa United of Uyo, alongside the host city’s beloved Kano Pillars took part in the tourney.


Immediately after Sunday’s win, Coach Salisu Yusuf told thenff.com that preparations would move into the second phase where some of the lapses seen in the team would be corrected and some fresh players called up.


“I am very impressed with the team. We did not have any elaborate preparation before the Super Six tournament and yet these boys raised their game, improved with every match and won the trophy. I congratulate them but this is the beginning of real hard work for us.


“We will begin the next phase of preparations immediately. We want to also see some new players in certain positions and correct some mistakes we made during some of our games in Kano while strengthening and consolidating on our strong areas.”


The Eagles will be camped at the Bolton White Hotels and Apartments for what promises a more intensive phase of training before they jet out to Morocco in the first week of January.


https://africanfootball.com/news/737898/Salisu-Yusuf-Nigerias-2018-CHAN-preparations-on-track
Sports / Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by terzurum5(m): 6:51pm On Dec 21, 2017
FIFA’S TIMELY WARNING TO SUPER EAGLES: FIVE REASONS ICELAND CAN SHOCK THE WORLD

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World football governing body and owners of the World Cup competition has warned the global audience to watch out for the mystery team called Iceland when the World Cup kicks off in June next year.


Iceland, one of the two debutants and the smallest county ever to qualify for the World Cup, will feature in Group D where the Super Eagles will be attempting to cross to the next round.


Iceland will be Nigeria’s second opponents after that of Croatia before facing Argentina.


FIFA in its website gave five reasons why Iceland can shock the world. It remarked that there is an undeniable novelty factor to the small country’s participation at Russia 2018.


“Even their manager, Heimir Hallgrimsson, acknowledged as much after their spot at the FIFA World Cup – and place in history as the smallest nation ever to qualify – was secured. “This is really odd,” he said. “I mean, Pele, Maradona… Aron Einar Gunnarsson.”


FIFA warned that no one should be fooled by this light-hearted suggestion that Iceland, and their bearded captain, might seem out of place among the game’s greats on the global stage.


“For all the focus on their record-breaking population, they were also the smallest country ever to qualify for the UEFA European Championship – and everyone knows how that tale unfolded.


‘Indeed, while Iceland’s World Cup hopes haven’t been aided by a tough draw that has pitted them against Argentina, Croatia and Nigeria, there is plenty of cause for optimism. And if Lionel Messi, Luka Modric and Co need any reminding, FIFA.com has five reasons why the Nordic newcomers are a team worth fearing”.


According to FIFA the Icelanders are serial giant-killers. “‘The bigger they are, the harder they fall’ seems to be the motto of a team that, over the past couple of years, has beaten the likes of Croatia, the Netherlands, Turkey, Ukraine, Greece and, most famously of all, England.


“As midfielder Olafur Skulason said: “I could see the newspapers in other countries talking about how unlucky we are to get that kind of group – but that is exactly what we want. We want those big games. We want to play against Argentina. What an amazing team to play against in the first game ever for Iceland in the World Cup!”


FIFA also remarked that Iceland can better their EURO heroics. It will be recalled that Iceland stunned the football world by qualifying from their group at UEFA EURO 2016, then knocking out England in the last 16.


But despite their outstanding results, which also included a win over Austria and a draw with eventual champions Portugal, the players insisted that performance levels were below par. “I strongly believe we’re better than we showed in most of those games,” veteran defender Kari Arnason told FIFA.com.


“There were nerves at the EURO but we’re normally better in keeping the ball, working openings.” This was borne out in qualifying, when Iceland impressed en route to topping a group featuring Croatia, Turkey and Ukraine.


It also bodes well for Russia 2018. As Arnason said: “It’s nice to say that we did so well [at the EURO] and still have a lot of room to improve.”


FIFA also points out that Iceland have a star No. 10 of their own. Lionel Messi might be Group D’s headline act, but Iceland also have an influential and highly effective No10 in the shape of Gylfi Sigurdsson.

The midfielder is undoubtedly the ace in the debutants’ pack, with vision, shooting ability and set-piece expertise among his most notable attributes. As Sigurdsson’s former manager, Lars Lagerback, pointed out, he also epitomises Iceland’s team-centred approach.


“Together with Henrik Larsson, I would say that Gylfi is the best team player I’ve worked with,” Lagerback said of the man Everton paid £45 million for. “He always plays for the team and must be one of the best two-way midfield players out there.”


FIFA also hailed the Icelandic team spirit which it described as second-to-none.

Though their midfield playmaker stands out, Iceland’s strength lies not in star players


https://www.sportsvillagesquare.com/2017/12/21/fifas-timely-warning-super-eagles-five-reasons-iceland-can-shock-world/
Sports / Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by terzurum5(m): 4:50pm On Dec 21, 2017
forgiveness:


Forget. Tammy Abraham is a very good striker and don't forget he is just 19.

I hope we approach him now that his stock has gone down.
A beg no Vex

We no need Tammy again. We don dash queen this one.

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Sports / Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by terzurum5(m): 4:43pm On Dec 21, 2017
forgiveness:


I think NFF should intensify moves to approach some of these players now.


Tosin Adarabioyo - Manchester City

Dominic Solanke - Liverpool

Lookman Ademola - Everton

Kehinde Tosin - Manchester United

I think we have to forget the past and still approach Tammy Abraham. After all, Zaha also shuned Ghana before he latter turned out for them.

You say wetin?
Na so you hate us reach?




Come again please.

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Sports / Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by terzurum5(m): 3:57pm On Dec 21, 2017
safarigirl:
I don't understand this need to pattern everything we do like Europeans.

That is why African football will keep languishing in the abyss of world football. We have no system, we have no method in place, we just copy whatever the Europeans do and the worst thing is, ours is always the sloppy version. Like we are waiting for Europe to give us an APOTY.

Why must the APOTY always emerge from specific European leagues? In fact, if you are not in the top division of England, Germany or Italy, your chances of winning APOTY is low. I can't even mention France and Spain because I can't remember the last time those leagues produced a Top 3.

We should have our own way like the South Americans do instead of always waiting for BBC to tell us who we'll give CAF APOTY, someone is even worried we'll be the butt of jokes in world football if we don't give the award to one of the white Endorsed candidates.

Is it not disgraceful that we are the only continent with two categories of APOTY? Europe-based and Africa based. What rubbish is that?


You had already answered this question in your earlier post now: Deep and incurable feeling of inferiority complex.
We seem to be under pressure all the time to tailor our ways to always align with the white even when it's not necessary.

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Sports / Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by terzurum5(m): 9:14pm On Dec 20, 2017
Joebie:

That has to be sarcasm or else u don lose ur credibility o as the creator of this thread

I saw these pictures somewhere and decided to keep them safe in my archives so I can use them for reference purpose when the right time comes.


They are people who will deliberate use the **age cheating** card just to discredit efforts put in by this administration.

God bless the NFF.

I was just been sarcastic Sir.
cc: Mazimee

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Sports / Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by terzurum5(m): 9:01pm On Dec 20, 2017
tbaba1234:
Nigeria under 15 beat Pepsi academy 3:0

Posting these pictures because in the next under 17, these boys ages would be doubted..





These guys look older than 15 year old boys.
I am highly convinced they have slashed 2/3 of their ages. They are older than what they have declared. In short you can see the no 10 & 12 look so malnourished.

I am speaking from **experiential knowledge** of what is common with the Nigerian sports terrain.










I don't believe their declared ages gringringrin

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Sports / Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by terzurum5(m): 3:54pm On Dec 20, 2017
forgiveness:
I have said it times without numbers that Onyekuru can't play the Striker role but some people : wants to make us believe otherwise just to squeeze him into the team.

Onyekuru must fight for the LW position but I don't think he is the best or inform in that position currently in Europe even in Belgium. grin


Everton Loanee Henry Criticized By Anderlecht Coach For The Umpteenth Time


Published: December 18, 2017

Henry Onyekuru is still in the bad books of Anderlecht manager Hein Vanhaezebrouck following his side's disgraceful 5-0 loss to Club Brugge in the Belgian First Division A on Sunday.

Despite the Everton loanee spending approximately half an hour on the Jan Breydelstadion (Brugge) turf, he came under fire from the coach yet again.

''It does not make much sense to put Onyekuru at the center, but when he is standing there, he does not move, and he just moves to the left..., he always lets himself down,'' Vanhaezebrouck was quoted as saying by voetbalkrant.com.

Henry Onyekuru is one of the best players in Belgium and Anderlecht's top scorer in the league, but Vanhaezebrouck is not impressed.

He added : ''He does score now and then, but the last few weeks have not been as good either, his contribution went down.''

This season, Onyekuru has written his name on the score-sheet ten times from 27 appearances in all competitions for the Belgian champions.

Igho Kinsgley

Photo Credit : Instagram.com


http://c.newsnow.co.uk/A/915905483?-21310:11479:1
Is that how the Coach criticizes all his players? or is Onyekuru the only player that is not measuring up to par in the team.

Funny thing is that you do not get to hear the Coach's criticism about the main striker.

This Coach is not a good man manager as far as he continues with Onyekuru's criticism in the media.

If Onyekuru is not performing well in the striking role. He should teach him.

Forgiveness stop judging Onyekuru with his Coach's criticism.

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Sports / Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by terzurum5(m): 3:35pm On Dec 20, 2017
mazimee:



I hope we have a replacement for him?, I like this brother but it is sad that he is not fit enough to play that position. He is easily injured.
There are capable replacements for him.
Sports / Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by terzurum5(m): 5:07pm On Dec 18, 2017
mazimee:
Nigeria’s Head coach, Gernot Rohr, says he needs just four ‘stronger’ players in the Super Eagles to complete his team for the Russia 2018 World Cup.

Speaking in Germany last week, Rohr said it is not fair if critics continue to take aim at his goalkeepers for not being good enough for the World Cup.
”We are looking at the World Cup and it is not gamely if people express concerns about the goalkeepers. With the goalkeepers we defeated strong teams during the qualifiers. I have that experience of this level, qualifying through Africa zone is much tougher in Africa and we took the goalkeepers to face a strong fire-force of Argentina”

In fact, Rohr said what he was looking to add are four players who he believe can give the team a steelier outlook.
”We are looking at the team all-round but because we need a rhythm, we shall be looking for just four players to improve the team. If we can be successful with them, then we are ready for the World Cup.
The Franco-German added that the Nigerian team, being the youngest going to the World Cup are looking beyond Russia 2018.

”We want a smart appearance at Russia but this project does not end here. We believe we can empower young Nigeria players to do well in international and continental football, so that is why I tell the Federation that we need a long-term plan for the Eagles which include a good preparation for AFCON 2019.
Baba Rohr knows how to protect his players from the media shaaa

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Sports / Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by terzurum5(m): 4:56pm On Dec 18, 2017
Questence:


Are you suggesting there is a conspiracy against Nigerian players? lol


Exactly

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Sports / Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by terzurum5(m): 4:52pm On Dec 18, 2017
Questence:


I was buttressing the fact that you could be a defensive midfielder (or any other position asides a striker) and win the CAF awards based on performance. Kante was had soaring stats last season plus he won the premier league. If he was African he could have won the awards.
If Kante was an African, he would have won. But if he were a Nigerian he may still not win.

It is one thing to be an African, it is another to be a Nigerian.

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Sports / Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by terzurum5(m): 4:46pm On Dec 18, 2017
BascoVanVeli:


I personally think it is a disgrace that those clowns at CAF should be ashamed of.
Harsh
Sports / Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by terzurum5(m): 4:42pm On Dec 18, 2017
SUPER EAGLES B ENTERS PHASE 2 OF CHAN TRAINING SCHEDULE

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As the clock ticks down to January 13th kick off date of the 2018 African Nations Championship which is Nigeria’s first competitive engagement in the New Year, the national team is intensifying its preparations.


It is Nigeria’s third consecutive participation in a competition that easily measures the worth of a country’s national league as players are solely drawn from players in a particular country’s domestic league.


According to the Media Department of the NFF, the Super Eagles B have moved camp to Abuja for the next phase of preparations after the team featured in the NPFL Super 6 League in Kano.


Expectedly, the Super Eagles B side emerged victorious in the Super 6 League outscoring CAF Champions League representatives MFM FC of Lagos 3-2 in the final.


In earlier matches, they drew 0-0 with league champions, Plateau United and pipped two –time African champions Enyimba 1-0.


Plateau United of Jos as well as other Nigerian flag-bearers n the continent, Enyimba of Aba and Akwa United of Uyo, alongside the host city’s beloved Kano Pillars took part in the tourney.


Immediately after Sunday’s win, Coach Salisu Yusuf told thenff.com that preparations would move into the second phase where some of the lapses seen in the team would be corrected and some fresh players called up.


“I am very impressed with the team. We did not have any elaborate preparation before the Super Six tournament and yet these boys raised their game, improved with every match and won the trophy.


“I congratulate them but this is the beginning of real hard work for us. We will begin the next phase of preparations immediately. We want to also see some new players in certain positions and correct some mistakes we made during some of our games in Kano while strengthening and consolidating on our strong areas.”


The Eagles will be camped at the Bolton White Hotels and Apartments for what promises a more intensive phase of training before they fly out to Morocco in the first week of January.


https://www.sportsvillagesquare.com/2017/12/18/super-eagles-b-enters-phase-2-chan-training-schedule/

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Sports / Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by terzurum5(m): 4:37pm On Dec 18, 2017
NORTH WEST, SOUTH EAST CLASH IN NFF/ZENITH BANK U15 FINAL

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A week of exciting youth football in the ancient city of Kano will witness the grand finale in Lagos on Tuesday with the U15 final of the NFF/Zenith Bank Future Eagles Championship at the Agege Stadium.


Tuesday will be exactly a week on one year that the finals of the inaugural edition of the competition (U13 and U15) took place at the Onikan Stadium, with South West emerging champions in the U15 category with a 2-0 defeat of South East, while South East defeated South South 4-2 in the final of the U13 category.


This year, an enterprising North Central squad overcame equally ambitious South West team 4-2 on penalties in Kano to emerge champions of the U13 category.


North West and South East take to the Agege Stadium turf on Tuesday afternoon for the intermediate honours, with last year’s runners-up South East determined to take the step up to the champions’ podium this time.


Following last year’s inaugural competition that took place in Ijebu-Ode and Lagos, NFF Technical Director, Bitrus Bewarang told thenff.com: “I am delighted with the entire good job done by the NFF Youth Football Committee, headed by the NFF 1st Vice President, Seyi Akinwunmi.


“I saw excellent football by young, talented and ambitious kids. On the evidence of what I saw in Ijebu-Ode and Lagos, I believe that in the nearest future, we would be making use of very young players, in the mould of Kelechi Iheanacho and Alex Iwobi, for the Super Eagles.”


The former Super Eagles’ Assistant Coach also hailed competition sponsors Zenith Bank International PLC, assuring the bank that its name would be etched in gold once the prodigies start making waves in the NPFL, Super Eagles and top Leagues overseas.


“The bank has put its money in the right place, and I am using this opportunity to call on other big players in Corporate Nigeria to embrace sports, because by embracing sports, they are assuring the future of the youth.


“Certainly, the NFF/Zenith Bank Future Eagles Championship is a welcome development. I want to implore the bank not to rest on its oars, but rather guarantee that the competition has come to stay as an annual carnival for the young and determined boys from the grassroots.”


Zenith Bank’s chieftains are enamoured at the essence and glamour of the competition, and will again storm the Agege Stadium in full force on Tuesday.


NFF President Amaju Pinnick, 1st Vice President Seyi Akinwunmi (who is the Chairman of the NFF Youth Football Committee), a number of NFF Executive Committee members, NFF General Secretary Mohammed Sanusi, some top officials of the Lagos State Government, a couple of NFF Management officials, as well as members of the NFF Youth Football Committee will also be in attendance.


RESULTS (U13)

South South 3 North East 0 (W/O)

North Central 2 North West 1

North East 0 South West 3 (W/O)

North West 3 South East 0 (W/O)

South West 0 South South 0

South East 0 North Central 3 (W/O)

South West 2 North West 1

North Central 2 South South 1


FINAL

South West 2 North Central 4 (after penalties)


RESULTS (U15)

North East 2 South South 3

South West 0 South East 2

South South 2 North West 4

South East 4 North Central 0

North West 1 North East 0

North Central 1 South West 3

North West 4 South West 3

South East 4 South South 1


FINAL

North West Vs South East


https://www.sportsvillagesquare.com/2017/12/18/north-west-south-east-clash-nffzenith-bank-u15-final/

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Sports / Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by terzurum5(m): 4:25pm On Dec 18, 2017
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