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Enugu II, There were many statements by FIFA that were very clear. The main message is that the crisis with Nigeria has been resolved for the short term and that the next steps are also agreed on and are quite clear. This is simply saying that the deal is done. For FIFA to turn against Nigeria now ...

I hope that Oba is getting better advice than what seems the case reading some of these posts. First let me point out that the media are very important for any public figure except for those who dwell on being infamous. Oba does need the media. Those who think his football will do it for him are gro...

This is not a power struggle or a battle. The struggle and battle were started, and won by the Ministry, a long time ago. This is power consolidation by the Minister after having struck his deal with FIFA , the NFA's last source for support. This is not necessarily bad. The NFA had serious problems...

Good move by Baba. I wish him the best. It was indeed time to move away from Chelsea. This way he gets playing time (PT) and that is more important than merely sitting at the end of the bench for an all-star team.

It is getting dirtier. While the NFA peeps (esp the SG) are fighting to get the Minister removed from his post, oga Minister himself has taken to the trenches too: he is now dragging them to the EFCC (Economic and Financial Crimes Commission) to try them for fraud. In the words of one of my Ministr...

..in four days time... My guess is that the Minister will use force to ensure his will is carried out and have his new man, Odegbami in place. That will be an interesting day at the NFA Glass House.. BTW, has any Nigerian media outlet sought out Ogunjobi's view on all this. Was he also part of the ...

MINISTER'S ACTIONS MAY HAVE BEEN HIGH-HANDED, AND DECISIONS DEBATABLE, BUT... ...the performance of the NFA over a long period of time means that it can count on only miniscule public sympathy. Bell Bell , great thinking. Some folks seems to have forgotten the saying that, 'he who pays the piper, d...

MD: Frankly, if it means sacrifising the U-20 and U-17 then so be it but the Minister and power-drunks like him must be called to order. From what KOC has mentioned, he had the opportunity to make this thing work by having Galadima duly make these announcements. He simply passed it up and chose to ...

sampo, you are wrong to assume that everyone that does not agree with you that Odegbami was the greatest player on the planet is young, or did not see him play. 1naija , Where did you get that assertion from? You haven't answered those who posed the question to you. Now you turned this way.. :) Slo...

sampo, you are wrong to assume that everyone that does not agree with you that Odegbami was the greatest player on the planet is young, or did not see him play. 1naija , Where did you get that assertion from? You haven't answered those who posed the question to you. Now you turned this way.. :) Slo...

MD: Frankly, if it means sacrifising the U-20 and U-17 then so be it but the Minister and power-drunks like him must be called to order. From what KOC has mentioned, he had the opportunity to make this thing work by having Galadima duly make these announcements. He simply passed it up and chose to ...

NOTES: The Algerian team that Odegbami played against was perhaps Algeria's best ever squad including Lakhdar Belloumi and Rabah Madjer who went on to beat Germany 2-1 in the WC in 1982 (?). Just for perspective. As for results against African teams, let it be known that Finidi's SE had a 1-1 record...

MD: Frankly, if it means sacrifising the U-20 and U-17 then so be it but the Minister and power-drunks like him must be called to order. From what KOC has mentioned, he had the opportunity to make this thing work by having Galadima duly make these announcements. He simply passed it up and chose to s...

http://www.kickoffnigeria.com/stories/?curl=Nigeria_risks_Fifa_ban.php Read and enjoy KOC: Man, the agreement that you mentioned that was reached between the board (Galadima ?) and Minister was the best deal. If those changes were announced by Galadima then it would have been difficult to challenge...

KOC: Thanks for the response. I must say that when I read the story on Kickoff (which btw is my first source of news), I was taken aback because I first thought that these board members were simply a bunch of sissies who have sold their souls. This is one fight that they ought to fight with all thei...

KOC: Kickoff has some important questions to answer here. Who was the source of the story that Kickoff posted painting this emergency meeting as one that will merely endorse the Minister's action? Furthermore, the usually antagonistic NewAge Sports has someone become mute on several of these matters...

This is actually not a bad move. If I remember right, this was how the pro league board was born here in the UK and see what success they have made of the Premier league. These chaps should now sit down, approach sponsors directly and make sure they attract majority of the money going to their riva...

Ayo, Sorry brother, don't hold your breath. Based on Odegbami's past statements, it is obvious that he is a staunch avocate and active supporter of Local Coaches in African Football. That would lead one to believe that he will not have the appointment of a FC as a top priority. Besides, what does h...

E11, We tend to forget about the great Baba #$% Mohammed, whom I believe was more talented than both Odegbami and Finidi. Although, I still believe Odegbami was the best because of his strengt, pace and his ability to play the centre forward position. Also, we not forget that Baba #$% was voted the...

Bierhoff was indeed extraordinary.

That was Sulieman Mohammed. It is easy to mix them up!!! GT, In all honesty do you think this wastepipe has what it takes to be a bonafide international? All this hype about him to me is a complete waste of time. If he is that good as you say he is then i would like to see him in the Flying Eagles ...

Azuka: I have not exactly thought about coming up with the all time squad but I am likely to find space for the following individuals on it -- Odegbami, Okocha, Yekini, Chukwu, Muda, and Okala. The players will dictate the formation. Maigida: Clearly, there were adjustments made for several players ...

EII, For you to claim that Muda would be the focus of the opponents is rather a complete disregard of what the SE's strength was in that era. No where in my writeup did i claim the above. See below for what i said: Yeah Odegbami at his prime in the SE was the focus but even in the SE of then, i wil...