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The Men Who Made It Happen
The Men Who Made It Happen
Skepticism, disbelief, cynicism and suspicion, that was how his appointment was greeted back in September 2014
It was expected too, after all we’d had it bad in the past . . .football administrators that accurately mirrored the Nigerian government . . clueless, square pegs in round holes, men who had no business in football and who knew nothing of what the game was about !
Yet there was something about the former Delta state FA Chairman that elicited curiosity . . . . http://www.soccerassembly.com/men-made-happen/
Skepticism, disbelief, cynicism and suspicion, that was how his appointment was greeted back in September 2014
It was expected too, after all we’d had it bad in the past . . .football administrators that accurately mirrored the Nigerian government . . clueless, square pegs in round holes, men who had no business in football and who knew nothing of what the game was about !
Yet there was something about the former Delta state FA Chairman that elicited curiosity . . . . http://www.soccerassembly.com/men-made-happen/
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Na today we start qualifying for WC? Keshi did it as a player and coach, Amodu did it twice as a coach too. Rip to both men! They died waiting for their salary. May their spirit watch over the SE in Russia. Amin!
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Is that right?Pavarotti wrote:The Men Who Made It Happen
Skepticism, disbelief, cynicism and suspicion, that was how his appointment was greeted back in September 2014
It was expected too, after all we’d had it bad in the past . . .football administrators that accurately mirrored the Nigerian government . . clueless, square pegs in round holes, men who had no business in football and who knew nothing of what the game was about !
Yet there was something about the former Delta state FA Chairman that elicited curiosity . . . . http://www.soccerassembly.com/men-made-happen/
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Of course.Eaglezbeak wrote:Is that right?Pavarotti wrote:The Men Who Made It Happen
Skepticism, disbelief, cynicism and suspicion, that was how his appointment was greeted back in September 2014
It was expected too, after all we’d had it bad in the past . . .football administrators that accurately mirrored the Nigerian government . . clueless, square pegs in round holes, men who had no business in football and who knew nothing of what the game was about !
Yet there was something about the former Delta state FA Chairman that elicited curiosity . . . . http://www.soccerassembly.com/men-made-happen/
Check your history book.
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Made it happen indeed. Have we played a match at the world cup?
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...dem go bow tire for oyinbo.
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He’s done well so far but at present we have achieved anything other than doing what should be a minimum requirement (qualifying to the World Cup).
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'Pinnick' might sound like an oyibo name but he's actually black.mcal wrote:...dem go bow tire for oyinbo.
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[1] We need to consistently get to the World Cup semi finals
[2] We need to start getting mentioned in the same breath as Brazil, Germany, Argentina, Italy and France
[3] We need to start producing world class players on an annual basis
[4] At every point in time we should have four or five players plying their trade with Bayern Munich, Juventus, Inter Milan, Real Madrid, Barcelona, Man United, man City, Chelsea, AC Milan, PSG, etc
[5] We have sorted out organisational problems with regards to friendlies and now play at every window but we need to get to the point whereby all the big boys are asking to play us
[6] Our bonus problems appear to have also been sorted out but we need to have this entrenched institutionally
[7] We need to make the Super Eagles self-sufficient and stop this going to the sports ministry for financial assistance
[8] Our other teams like the Flying Eagles, Golden eaglets, Super Falcons, Super Falconettes and Super Flamingoes also need to get the necessary attention. They are currently treated like pariahs
[9] We need a lot more joint academies in Nigeria. Europe's big clubs should know that if they want a fresh world class talent, all they need to do is visit Nigeria. This what happens at say Boca Juniors or River Plate
[10] Our national team needs to look something like this:
*************************************************Kane*************************************************
***********************Salah*********************************************De Bryne*******************
***************************************************Ozil*************************************************
*************************Pogba*****************************************Ndidi*************************
***Marcelo******************Pique**************************Boateng***********************Alves***
**************************************************Lloris*************************************************
[2] We need to start getting mentioned in the same breath as Brazil, Germany, Argentina, Italy and France
[3] We need to start producing world class players on an annual basis
[4] At every point in time we should have four or five players plying their trade with Bayern Munich, Juventus, Inter Milan, Real Madrid, Barcelona, Man United, man City, Chelsea, AC Milan, PSG, etc
[5] We have sorted out organisational problems with regards to friendlies and now play at every window but we need to get to the point whereby all the big boys are asking to play us
[6] Our bonus problems appear to have also been sorted out but we need to have this entrenched institutionally
[7] We need to make the Super Eagles self-sufficient and stop this going to the sports ministry for financial assistance
[8] Our other teams like the Flying Eagles, Golden eaglets, Super Falcons, Super Falconettes and Super Flamingoes also need to get the necessary attention. They are currently treated like pariahs
[9] We need a lot more joint academies in Nigeria. Europe's big clubs should know that if they want a fresh world class talent, all they need to do is visit Nigeria. This what happens at say Boca Juniors or River Plate
[10] Our national team needs to look something like this:
*************************************************Kane*************************************************
***********************Salah*********************************************De Bryne*******************
***************************************************Ozil*************************************************
*************************Pogba*****************************************Ndidi*************************
***Marcelo******************Pique**************************Boateng***********************Alves***
**************************************************Lloris*************************************************
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Tired of all this sponsored write up!
... In other words, develop in Europe to play for SE.Together they had pursued Pinnicks passion of bringing home Nigerian children in the diaspora ( a passion shared by Rohr who has more trust in players developed in Europe) to play for the Super Eagles
best ever NFF President in Nigerian football history with 1 WC qualification and no AFCON?We may be looking at the best ever NFF President in Nigerian football history. Nigerian football is on a positive march. . . . Let credit be given where it is due!
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Very early days yet. Their legacy remains to be written as they have not surpassed any previous achievements. That said, we are heading in the right direction....
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Mr Shows wrote:Very early days yet. Their legacy remains to be written as they have not surpassed any previous achievements. That said, we are heading in the right direction....
And the BIBLE says: The race is NOT for the swift, neither is the battle for the strong nor ... but time and chance makes them all.
Ecclesiastes 1:18: For in much wisdom is much grief and he that increases knowledge increases sorrow.
Ecclesiastes 1:18: For in much wisdom is much grief and he that increases knowledge increases sorrow.
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...and you know which oyinbo man I dey talk.Damunk wrote:'Pinnick' might sound like an oyibo name but he's actually black.mcal wrote:...dem go bow tire for oyinbo.
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Maybe you should have clarified.mcal wrote:...and you know which oyinbo man I dey talk.Damunk wrote:'Pinnick' might sound like an oyibo name but he's actually black.mcal wrote:...dem go bow tire for oyinbo.
The article is almost exclusively about Pinnick and any oyibo inside is mentioned only in passing.
Even the attached picture was not taken from the article but 'stolen' from elsewhere, attached and posted on CE.
So we naturally assumed you actually read the article before commenting but somehow still believed it was about 'bowing for oyibo'.
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Please stick ise abere (Injection work)... wetin you contribute to the conversation..Damunk wrote:Maybe you should have clarified.
The article is almost exclusively about Pinnick and any oyibo inside is mentioned only in passing.
Even the attached picture was not taken from the article but 'stolen' from elsewhere, attached and posted on CE.
So we naturally assumed you actually read the article before commenting but somehow still believed it was about 'bowing for oyibo'.
BTW happy new year!!
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Just admit the sarcasm is a little too advanced for your likingfabio wrote:Please stick ise abere (Injection work)... wetin you contribute to the conversation..Damunk wrote:Maybe you should have clarified.
The article is almost exclusively about Pinnick and any oyibo inside is mentioned only in passing.
Even the attached picture was not taken from the article but 'stolen' from elsewhere, attached and posted on CE.
So we naturally assumed you actually read the article before commenting but somehow still believed it was about 'bowing for oyibo'.
BTW happy new year!!
"Ole kuku ni gbogbo wọn "
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...who get to time read. A picture tells a thousand 'toriesDamunk wrote:Maybe you should have clarified.mcal wrote:...and you know which oyinbo man I dey talk.Damunk wrote:'Pinnick' might sound like an oyibo name but he's actually black.mcal wrote:...dem go bow tire for oyinbo.
The article is almost exclusively about Pinnick and any oyibo inside is mentioned only in passing.
Even the attached picture was not taken from the article but 'stolen' from elsewhere, attached and posted on CE.
So we naturally assumed you actually read the article before commenting but somehow still believed it was about 'bowing for oyibo'.
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How many countries look like that?Ayo Akinfe wrote:[1] We need to consistently get to the World Cup semi finals
[2] We need to start getting mentioned in the same breath as Brazil, Germany, Argentina, Italy and France
[3] We need to start producing world class players on an annual basis
[4] At every point in time we should have four or five players plying their trade with Bayern Munich, Juventus, Inter Milan, Real Madrid, Barcelona, Man United, man City, Chelsea, AC Milan, PSG, etc
[5] We have sorted out organisational problems with regards to friendlies and now play at every window but we need to get to the point whereby all the big boys are asking to play us
[6] Our bonus problems appear to have also been sorted out but we need to have this entrenched institutionally
[7] We need to make the Super Eagles self-sufficient and stop this going to the sports ministry for financial assistance
[8] Our other teams like the Flying Eagles, Golden eaglets, Super Falcons, Super Falconettes and Super Flamingoes also need to get the necessary attention. They are currently treated like pariahs
[9] We need a lot more joint academies in Nigeria. Europe's big clubs should know that if they want a fresh world class talent, all they need to do is visit Nigeria. This what happens at say Boca Juniors or River Plate
[10] Our national team needs to look something like this:
*************************************************Kane*************************************************
***********************Salah*********************************************De Bryne*******************
***************************************************Ozil*************************************************
*************************Pogba*****************************************Ndidi*************************
***Marcelo******************Pique**************************Boateng***********************Alves***
**************************************************Lloris*************************************************
SE should not put their target to semi,you get to semi you have just two more games to be crown champion,why not go for it all out?
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We are Nigeria, the world's largest black nation. A country of 180m souls where football is a religion, so our targets should be higher than that of the average nation.kajifu wrote:How many countries look like that?Ayo Akinfe wrote:[1] We need to consistently get to the World Cup semi finals
[2] We need to start getting mentioned in the same breath as Brazil, Germany, Argentina, Italy and France
[3] We need to start producing world class players on an annual basis
[4] At every point in time we should have four or five players plying their trade with Bayern Munich, Juventus, Inter Milan, Real Madrid, Barcelona, Man United, man City, Chelsea, AC Milan, PSG, etc
[5] We have sorted out organisational problems with regards to friendlies and now play at every window but we need to get to the point whereby all the big boys are asking to play us
[6] Our bonus problems appear to have also been sorted out but we need to have this entrenched institutionally
[7] We need to make the Super Eagles self-sufficient and stop this going to the sports ministry for financial assistance
[8] Our other teams like the Flying Eagles, Golden eaglets, Super Falcons, Super Falconettes and Super Flamingoes also need to get the necessary attention. They are currently treated like pariahs
[9] We need a lot more joint academies in Nigeria. Europe's big clubs should know that if they want a fresh world class talent, all they need to do is visit Nigeria. This what happens at say Boca Juniors or River Plate
[10] Our national team needs to look something like this:
*************************************************Kane*************************************************
***********************Salah*********************************************De Bryne*******************
***************************************************Ozil*************************************************
*************************Pogba*****************************************Ndidi*************************
***Marcelo******************Pique**************************Boateng***********************Alves***
**************************************************Lloris*************************************************
SE should not put their target to semi,you get to semi you have just two more games to be crown champion,why not go for it all out?
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I think this is a bunch of crock. It's taking the piss.
A coach that is yet to be evaluated in a major competition
has been given a two year extension. Something is amiss!
Compare this to how HARD our dear departed local coaches
have to fight just to get paid.
A coach that is yet to be evaluated in a major competition
has been given a two year extension. Something is amiss!
Compare this to how HARD our dear departed local coaches
have to fight just to get paid.
For many years upon this spot
You heard the sound of a merry bell
Those who were rash and those who were not
Lost and made a spot of cash
He who gave the game away
May he Brynn in hell and rue the day
Bryne V. Deane [1937]
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Their spirits will haunt us as we put our hands on our chestEMIR KONGI JAFFI JOFFA wrote:Na today we start qualifying for WC? Keshi did it as a player and coach, Amodu did it twice as a coach too. Rip to both men! They died waiting for their salary. May their spirit watch over the SE in Russia. Amin!
and sing of how the labors of our heroes past shall never be
in vain.
For many years upon this spot
You heard the sound of a merry bell
Those who were rash and those who were not
Lost and made a spot of cash
He who gave the game away
May he Brynn in hell and rue the day
Bryne V. Deane [1937]
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So you're kinda saying that because we were unfair to our local coaches in the past, we shouldn't do the sensible thing until we put it right?Ebyboy wrote:I think this is a bunch of crock. It's taking the piss.
A coach that is yet to be evaluated in a major competition
has been given a two year extension. Something is amiss!
Compare this to how HARD our dear departed local coaches
have to fight just to get paid.
You're also kinda saying that should we crash out of the WC after the first round, we should get rid of the coach and essentially, begin all over again.
Which will be doing the exact same thing we've been doing for like 22 years.
I think the tally now is about 22 coaches in 22 years - or has it dropped slightly now?
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