Guys this is very sad if true.

oluwaseye the 1st. · Post by **oluwaseye the 1st.** » Fri Jan 09, 2004 2:00 am

Daily Independent Online. * Friday, January 9, 2004.

Ogunjobi stops Uche, Opabunmi from Faro
By Ben Alaiya

Sports Editor

NFA Chief Executive, Chief Taiwo Ogunjobi has halted the bid of two of the country’s promising players from joining the Super Eagles training camp in Faro, Portugal, saying he has instruction from the coaching crew that they were no longer needed.

The scribe had excused Kalu Uche and Femi Opabunmi to be part of the U-23 team that played against Tunisia and Senegal and they were to fly out immediately to Portugal.

Early this week, the two players attempted to catch the flight to Faro and they could not.

Matters however came to a head on Wednesday, when they were told in unambiguous terms that they may no longer be required in Faro because of the short period required to name the squad for the Nations Cup.

Confirming the development to Daily Independent, Ogunjobi said there was nothing he could do since he had instructions from the coaching crew that the two players were no longer required for the challenge of the Nations Cup.

The downcast players complained to family members and friends that the development has shattered their hopes of being part of the Nigerian team that will campaign for honours at the Tunisia Nations Cup championship.

Opabunmi particularly was reported to have said he felt betrayed as he was on another national assignment, which eventually led to his being dropped.

On his part, Uche had wanted to use an appearance at the Nations Cup to re-launch his career which had been in limbo following a bitter row between his present club, Wisla Krakow and Dutch giants Ajax Amsterdam for his signature when the last transfer window opened. The player preferred Ajax but Wisla insisted he can’t go hence the current logjam until FIFA ruled that he must first return to Ajax before joining the club of his choice.

bret- hart · Post by **bret- hart** » Fri Jan 09, 2004 2:04 am

BULLSHIT!!!!! IF THIS IS TRUE THEN OGUNJOBI MUST BE SHOT. SINCE WHEN DID HE BECOME THE S.E COACH. :x :x :x :x :x

balo · Post by **balo** » Fri Jan 09, 2004 2:05 am

And so many wondered why Obafemi was not ready yet for National call up.

mister dolly · Post by **mister dolly** » Fri Jan 09, 2004 2:15 am

In fairness to Ogunjobi, CCC is planning on decamping players starting on Sunday, and he may very well have instructed the SG in that respect. The reality is that he already knows 70 - 80 percent of his squad.

I was really hoping that UIche Kalu would make the team but I guess he would have to make do with the Olympics if we get there.

Sir V · Post by **Sir V** » Fri Jan 09, 2004 2:19 am

i CANNOT WAIT TO SEE THE BACK OF oGUNJOBI AND cHUKWU.

senator · Post by **senator** » Fri Jan 09, 2004 2:20 am

Maybe CCC could not tell the players to their faces

RudeBoy · Post by **RudeBoy** » Fri Jan 09, 2004 2:21 am

I thought Opabunmi was good enough for the SE

bret- hart · Post by **bret- hart** » Fri Jan 09, 2004 2:21 am

MD, both players should at least be allowed to return to faro for the coaches to asses them instead of just drooping them like that. After all, the essential members of the team have not yet arrived faro

MYMIND · Post by **MYMIND** » Fri Jan 09, 2004 2:22 am

very sad indeed. i have no further comment at this time.

Jiggerman21 · Post by **Jiggerman21** » Fri Jan 09, 2004 2:25 am

mister dolly wrote:In fairness to Ogunjobi, CCC is planning on decamping players starting on Sunday, and he may very well have instructed the SG in that respect. The reality is that he already knows 70 - 80 percent of his squad.

I was really hoping that UIche Kalu would make the team but I guess he would have to make do with the Olympics if we get there.

The dignified approach would have been to let them return and counsel them out of the camp along with the others. The coach should also be a mentor. This is farcical.

Furthermore, the majority at Faro will be dropped, despite the absence of many others. So what was the point of the camp?

Talk IT · Post by **Talk IT** » Fri Jan 09, 2004 2:26 am

I honestly though Uche Kalu was good enough to make the team.
where were they when Osaze was boarding a plane? If CC instructed Ogunjobi to tell them that, i don't see how Ogunjobi can be blamed here.

Bell · Post by **Bell** » Fri Jan 09, 2004 2:33 am

WHAT'S THE COMPLAINING ABOUT?

Wasn't there a deadline for players to report? Wasn't the U-23 assignment over Saturday? As someone else alluded, wasn't Odimwigie part of the U-23 contingent.

Some of you just look for an excuse to complaint. Of course, if C3 had gone back on his deadline it's the same crowd that would be lambasting him for not being firm.
Bell

senator · Post by **senator** » Fri Jan 09, 2004 2:33 am

Talk IT wrote:I honestly though Uche Kalu was good enough to make the team.
where were they when Osaze was boarding a plane? If CC instructed Ogunjobi to tell them that, i don't see how Ogunjobi can be blamed here.

I hear you talk it, didnt they all go together for the olympic qualifier?

old_obsession · Post by **old_obsession** » Fri Jan 09, 2004 2:35 am

i don't think either of these players necessarily warrant places on the team but I wish ogunjobi was more sensitive in the way he handled the matter. You can't break players' hearts just like that. Especially those who are commited to the team. On the plus side, Opabumi , Kalu and MArtins along with the likes of Osaze would be excellent candidates for the Athens 2004 team should we overcome the Senegalese challenge.

Sir V · Post by **Sir V** » Fri Jan 09, 2004 2:41 am

Talk IT wrote:I honestly though Uche Kalu was good enough to make the team.
where were they when Osaze was boarding a plane? If CC instructed Ogunjobi to tell them that, i don't see how Ogunjobi can be blamed here.

Looking back over my camping days, it is ten times better than this bloody Faro.

bret- hart · Post by **bret- hart** » Fri Jan 09, 2004 2:44 am

Bell, whether there was a deadline or not, Ogunjobi has no right to just order the players to forget about the ANC when he is not the coach (that is going by the report). By the way which deadline are you talking about? The big players are yet to arrive camp depite being assured of a place in the ANC team.

Cyber Saint · Post by **Cyber Saint** » Fri Jan 09, 2004 2:46 am

I hate to sound abusive but if this story is true then I'll join the bashers and say that it's time for Ogunjobi to go.
He has outlived his usefulness

soccermentality · Post by **soccermentality** » Fri Jan 09, 2004 2:48 am

I think the team can not be selected based on sentiment and pity. ccc has made up his mind and am very much sure that by this time he already knows what his team comprises of. yes it is true that he should have allowed the players to come to faro for a few days before breaking the news to them, but then again that will be a financial burden on NFA. So my people ccc might not to be to blame and niether is ogunjobi. this players are simply victims of circumstances. I seroiusly feel for them though.

I guess somebody have to take one for the team!!

senator · Post by **senator** » Fri Jan 09, 2004 2:48 am

bret- hart, The article says'saying he has instruction from the coaching crew that they were no longer needed.'

bret- hart · Post by **bret- hart** » Fri Jan 09, 2004 2:51 am

OOPS MY BAD. BUT I AM STILL DISSAPOINTED THAT THEY WERE NOT ALLOWED BACK IN CAMP

Sir V · Post by **Sir V** » Fri Jan 09, 2004 2:54 am

soccermentality wrote:I think the team can not be selected based on sentiment and pity. ccc has made up his mind and am very much sure that by this time he already knows what his team comprises of. yes it is true that he should have allowed the players to come to faro for a few days before breaking the news to them, but then again that will be a financial burden on NFA. So my people ccc might not to be to blame and niether is ogunjobi. this players are simply victims of circumstances. I seroiusly feel for them though.

I guess somebody have to take one for the team!!

Why were they invited? You can see why some of us cannot wait for Ogunjobi and Chukwu to leave. They are real pain in the arse.

MYMIND · Post by **MYMIND** » Fri Jan 09, 2004 2:59 am

Sir V wrote:
soccermentality wrote:I think the team can not be selected based on sentiment and pity. ccc has made up his mind and am very much sure that by this time he already knows what his team comprises of. yes it is true that he should have allowed the players to come to faro for a few days before breaking the news to them, but then again that will be a financial burden on NFA. So my people ccc might not to be to blame and niether is ogunjobi. this players are simply victims of circumstances. I seroiusly feel for them though.

I guess somebody have to take one for the team!!
Why were they invited? You can see why some of us cannot wait for Ogunjobi and Chukwu to leave. They are real pain in the arse.

so that they can play set

Cyber Saint · Post by **Cyber Saint** » Fri Jan 09, 2004 3:05 am

Sir V wrote:
soccermentality wrote:I think the team can not be selected based on sentiment and pity. ccc has made up his mind and am very much sure that by this time he already knows what his team comprises of. yes it is true that he should have allowed the players to come to faro for a few days before breaking the news to them, but then again that will be a financial burden on NFA. So my people ccc might not to be to blame and niether is ogunjobi. this players are simply victims of circumstances. I seroiusly feel for them though.

I guess somebody have to take one for the team!!
Why were they invited? You can see why some of us cannot wait for Ogunjobi and Chukwu to leave. They are real pain in the arse.

Ol' boy, you have to wait a veerryyy loooooonnnnnnggg tyme.
Take it from someone who knows, CCC is here to stay. He ain't going anywhere soon