AKPEYI: Critics can't stop me from World Cup.....

[Enugu II]

‘Critics can’t stop me from going to World Cup’ – Akpeyi
by emmanuel February 23, 2018 Sport
https://www.vanguardngr.com/2018/02/akp ... world-cup/


Nigeria goalkeeper Daniel Akpeyi says he would not allow critics scupper his dream of making the cut for the 2018 Fifa World Cup in Russia.

The Chippa United goalkeeper has been heavily criticised in the wake of unconvincing performances for the Super Eagles, but he said he remains undaunted and has continued to work hard at the club to help his World Cup dream.

He however concedes that there’s a likelihood he isn’t selected for the Mundial, saying he would support the decision of head coach Gernot Rohr, Vanguard writes.

“I am not competing with any goalkeeper in the team. I am grateful to the coach for extending invitation to me and also giving me an opportunity to play,” the former Flying Eagles goalkeeper said.

“Nigeria have good goalkeepers waiting for this opportunity, if anyone deserves it let him play and let’s support him so that we can have a formidable team for the World Cup and come back with good results.”

The former Warri Wolves keeper frowned at what he termed attacks on him in the media, but promises to fight on.

“You don’t have to talk me down with stories or lie against me on the pages of newspapers because you need to promote someone,” he further said.

“I didn’t come this far in my career by mistake even though I wasn’t given a chance to get here; but I was positive about myself and I worked hard for it and with God’s grace I reached the level I am today.

“I haven’t reached my mark yet, yes, I made some mistakes; some of the world’s best goalkeepers have made worst slips, but they didn’t quit because they were criticized and condemned, they fought through it to become the best they are today. So, I’m not exceptional, I will keep fighting.”

[oloye]

Told them Akpeyi....they cannot use their mouth to remove your name from the list...ewo!

[1naija]

“You don’t have to talk me down with stories or lie against me on the pages of newspapers because you need to promote someone,” he further said.

Truer words have never been said.

This is to all the agents and Junior agents.

[oloye]

“You don’t have to talk me down with stories or lie against me on the pages of newspapers because you need to promote someone,” he further said.

Truer words have never been said.

This is to all the agents and Junior agents.

Good that the poor boy knows what is going on and os fighting from his corner.

[The YeyeMan]

He's a clown. I hope he improves.

[Odas]

‘Critics can’t stop me from going to World Cup’ – Akpeyi
by emmanuel February 23, 2018 Sport
https://www.vanguardngr.com/2018/02/akp ... world-cup/


Nigeria goalkeeper Daniel Akpeyi says he would not allow critics scupper his dream of making the cut for the 2018 Fifa World Cup in Russia.

The Chippa United goalkeeper has been heavily criticised in the wake of unconvincing performances for the Super Eagles, but he said he remains undaunted and has continued to work hard at the club to help his World Cup dream.

He however concedes that there’s a likelihood he isn’t selected for the Mundial, saying he would support the decision of head coach Gernot Rohr, Vanguard writes.

“I am not competing with any goalkeeper in the team. I am grateful to the coach for extending invitation to me and also giving me an opportunity to play,” the former Flying Eagles goalkeeper said.

“Nigeria have good goalkeepers waiting for this opportunity, if anyone deserves it let him play and let’s support him so that we can have a formidable team for the World Cup and come back with good results.”

The former Warri Wolves keeper frowned at what he termed attacks on him in the media, but promises to fight on.

“You don’t have to talk me down with stories or lie against me on the pages of newspapers because you need to promote someone,” he further said.

“I didn’t come this far in my career by mistake even though I wasn’t given a chance to get here; but I was positive about myself and I worked hard for it and with God’s grace I reached the level I am today.

“I haven’t reached my mark yet, yes, I made some mistakes; some of the world’s best goalkeepers have made worst slips, but they didn’t quit because they were criticized and condemned, they fought through it to become the best they are today. So, I’m not exceptional, I will keep fighting.”

Right there is the difference between a 'winner and a loser.' To the best of my knowledge, winners DON'T GIVE UP. Akpeyi, continue working hard and also listen to critics to ascertain what they say your weaknesses are and incorporate them in your training. May God be with you, the Super-eagles team and all of us/Nigeria.

[Odas]

“You don’t have to talk me down with stories or lie against me on the pages of newspapers because you need to promote someone,” he further said.

Truer words have never been said.

This is to all the agents and Junior agents.

[Odas]

‘Critics can’t stop me from going to World Cup’ – Akpeyi
by emmanuel February 23, 2018 Sport
https://www.vanguardngr.com/2018/02/akp ... world-cup/

“I haven’t reached my mark yet, yes, I made some mistakes; some of the world’s best goalkeepers have made worst slips, but they didn’t quit because they were criticized and condemned, they fought through it to become the best they are today. So, I’m not exceptional, I will keep fighting.”[/i]

Thank you, Akepyi!

[truetalk]

He does not invite himself, so to that extent, he cannot be blamed.

When we played SA, I said that even without Ikeme and Enyeama, there were more than 3 other Nigerian GKs better than the ones in camp and listed them and why that was the case.

Now we are scrambling to get passports for 18 year old keepers from Germany, and this dude still has the mouth to talk.

Again, he does not invite himself. We just wasted valuable callups and camptime on Akpeyi and Alampasu.

Oloye, you're trying to be loyal to your in-laws (SMH). Meanwhile, Lobi tried to pull off a draw against MFM in Lagos.

[Tobi17]

At least he has a fighting spirit!

[1naija]

He does not invite himself, so to that extent, he cannot be blamed.

When we played SA, I said that even without Ikeme and Enyeama, there were more than 3 other Nigerian GKs better than the ones in camp and listed them and why that was the case.

Now we are scrambling to get passports for 18 year old keepers from Germany, and this dude still has the mouth to talk.

Again, he does not invite himself. We just wasted valuable callups and camptime on Akpeyi and Alampasu.

Oloye, you're trying to be loyal to your in-laws (SMH). Meanwhile, Lobi tried to pull off a draw against MFM in Lagos.

Agent truetalk, how come only you knew of these great goalkeepers that none of the coaches of the team know of?

[truetalk]

He does not invite himself, so to that extent, he cannot be blamed.

When we played SA, I said that even without Ikeme and Enyeama, there were more than 3 other Nigerian GKs better than the ones in camp and listed them and why that was the case.

Now we are scrambling to get passports for 18 year old keepers from Germany, and this dude still has the mouth to talk.

Again, he does not invite himself. We just wasted valuable callups and camptime on Akpeyi and Alampasu.

Oloye, you're trying to be loyal to your in-laws (SMH). Meanwhile, Lobi tried to pull off a draw against MFM in Lagos.

Agent truetalk, how come only you knew of these great goalkeepers that none of the coaches of the team know of?

Thank you very much retired (with Yobo) Agent 1naija.
In an early interview, Rohr, had implied that Akpeyi was in the team because he was playing abroad, and the standard was better than the local league. I knew that was a wrong way to think about it, as I don't believe the level of football is better in SA, even if the money (sponsorship), playing surfaces, stadia and organisation are better than the NPFL at the moment.

As for Alampasu, it was a wasted callup from time, and I have stated the reasons time and again.

Thankfully, one of those keepers I mentioned that deserved a lookin, is now being touted as the starter in Russia.

This is probably the one shaky spot in a very solid team. Invite 5 or 6 deserving guys to camp and take the best 3 to Russia. I'm all for including Vince and Akpeyi on this list (I doubt either one of them will make it as the top 3 in an open camp).

Akpeyi already has the interesting record as getting a surprising invitation as an overaged player to the Olympic squad and then dropping to the bench, and then springing forward unexpectedly from the No. 3 with the Vince and Carl situation and then dropping to the bench again. All of these within the last 18 months, while laying several eggs with his performances along the way. And he has the nerve to talk about critics.

If I wanted to make insinuations, Ah! Never mind. Kids on other sites are already giving their young and brave opinions on his repeated invitations. Let's just say that is the only position we pretty much have two Defensive coordinators for in the Eagles.

[1naija]

He does not invite himself, so to that extent, he cannot be blamed.

When we played SA, I said that even without Ikeme and Enyeama, there were more than 3 other Nigerian GKs better than the ones in camp and listed them and why that was the case.

Now we are scrambling to get passports for 18 year old keepers from Germany, and this dude still has the mouth to talk.

Again, he does not invite himself. We just wasted valuable callups and camptime on Akpeyi and Alampasu.

Oloye, you're trying to be loyal to your in-laws (SMH). Meanwhile, Lobi tried to pull off a draw against MFM in Lagos.

Agent truetalk, how come only you knew of these great goalkeepers that none of the coaches of the team know of?

Thank you very much retired (with Yobo) Agent 1naija.
In an early interview, Rohr, had implied that Akpeyi was in the team because he was playing abroad, and the standard was better than the local league. I knew that was a wrong way to think about it, as I don't believe the level of football is better in SA, even if the money (sponsorship), playing surfaces, stadia and organisation are better than the NPFL at the moment.

As for Alampasu, it was a wasted callup from time, and I have stated the reasons time and again.

Thankfully, one of those keepers I mentioned that deserved a lookin, is now being touted as the starter in Russia.

This is probably the one shaky spot in a very solid team. Invite 5 or 6 deserving guys to camp and take the best 3 to Russia. I'm all for including Vince and Akpeyi on this list (I doubt either one of them will make it as the top 3 in an open camp).

Akpeyi already has the interesting record as getting a surprising invitation as an overaged player to the Olympic squad and then dropping to the bench, and then springing forward unexpectedly from the No. 3 with the Vince and Carl situation and then dropping to the bench again. All of these within the last 18 months, while laying several eggs with his performances along the way. And he has the nerve to talk about critics.

If I wanted to make insinuations, Ah! Never mind. Kids on other sites are already giving their young and brave opinions on his repeated invitations. Let's just say that is the only position we pretty much have two Defensive coordinators for in the Eagles.

So who are these top goalkeepers that Nigeria are not calling? And who is touting Uzoho as starter in Russia? Coach Kongi?

[Eaglezbeak]

‘Critics can’t stop me from going to World Cup’ – Akpeyi
by emmanuel February 23, 2018 Sport
https://www.vanguardngr.com/2018/02/akp ... world-cup/


Nigeria goalkeeper Daniel Akpeyi says he would not allow critics scupper his dream of making the cut for the 2018 Fifa World Cup in Russia.

The Chippa United goalkeeper has been heavily criticised in the wake of unconvincing performances for the Super Eagles, but he said he remains undaunted and has continued to work hard at the club to help his World Cup dream.

He however concedes that there’s a likelihood he isn’t selected for the Mundial, saying he would support the decision of head coach Gernot Rohr, Vanguard writes.

“I am not competing with any goalkeeper in the team. I am grateful to the coach for extending invitation to me and also giving me an opportunity to play,” the former Flying Eagles goalkeeper said.

“Nigeria have good goalkeepers waiting for this opportunity, if anyone deserves it let him play and let’s support him so that we can have a formidable team for the World Cup and come back with good results.”

The former Warri Wolves keeper frowned at what he termed attacks on him in the media, but promises to fight on.

“You don’t have to talk me down with stories or lie against me on the pages of newspapers because you need to promote someone,” he further said.

“I didn’t come this far in my career by mistake even though I wasn’t given a chance to get here; but I was positive about myself and I worked hard for it and with God’s grace I reached the level I am today.

“I haven’t reached my mark yet, yes, I made some mistakes; some of the world’s best goalkeepers have made worst slips, but they didn’t quit because they were criticized and condemned, they fought through it to become the best they are today. So, I’m not exceptional, I will keep fighting.”

Right there is the difference between a 'winner and a loser.' To the best of my knowledge, winners DON'T GIVE UP. Akpeyi, continue working hard and also listen to critics to ascertain what they say your weaknesses are and incorporate them in your training. May God be with you, the Super-eagles team and all of us/Nigeria.

[oloye]

He does not invite himself, so to that extent, he cannot be blamed.

When we played SA, I said that even without Ikeme and Enyeama, there were more than 3 other Nigerian GKs better than the ones in camp and listed them and why that was the case.

Now we are scrambling to get passports for 18 year old keepers from Germany, and this dude still has the mouth to talk.

Again, he does not invite himself. We just wasted valuable callups and camptime on Akpeyi and Alampasu.

Oloye, you're trying to be loyal to your in-laws (SMH). Meanwhile, Lobi tried to pull off a draw against MFM in Lagos.

Shuo na wetin i do..all i am saying is that the boy has every right to go down fighting.

You wi not hear me push any player forward, the coaches are being paid to do that job.

But like i stated earlier ,i am compiling list of people on this forum....na me and them after WC. As Robby would say..dem go hear wen!

[EMIR KONGI JAFFI JOFFA]

The Akpeyi that played vs Egypt is actually not a bad keeper, the one vs Arg and South Africa is the one we don't want.

[danfo driver]

‘Critics can’t stop me from going to World Cup’ – Akpeyi
by emmanuel February 23, 2018 Sport
https://www.vanguardngr.com/2018/02/akp ... world-cup/


Nigeria goalkeeper Daniel Akpeyi says he would not allow critics scupper his dream of making the cut for the 2018 Fifa World Cup in Russia.

The Chippa United goalkeeper has been heavily criticised in the wake of unconvincing performances for the Super Eagles, but he said he remains undaunted and has continued to work hard at the club to help his World Cup dream.

He however concedes that there’s a likelihood he isn’t selected for the Mundial, saying he would support the decision of head coach Gernot Rohr, Vanguard writes.

“I am not competing with any goalkeeper in the team. I am grateful to the coach for extending invitation to me and also giving me an opportunity to play,” the former Flying Eagles goalkeeper said.

“Nigeria have good goalkeepers waiting for this opportunity, if anyone deserves it let him play and let’s support him so that we can have a formidable team for the World Cup and come back with good results.”

The former Warri Wolves keeper frowned at what he termed attacks on him in the media, but promises to fight on.

“You don’t have to talk me down with stories or lie against me on the pages of newspapers because you need to promote someone,” he further said.

“I didn’t come this far in my career by mistake even though I wasn’t given a chance to get here; but I was positive about myself and I worked hard for it and with God’s grace I reached the level I am today.

“I haven’t reached my mark yet, yes, I made some mistakes; some of the world’s best goalkeepers have made worst slips, but they didn’t quit because they were criticized and condemned, they fought through it to become the best they are today. So, I’m not exceptional, I will keep fighting.”

Right there is the difference between a 'winner and a loser.' To the best of my knowledge, winners DON'T GIVE UP. Akpeyi, continue working hard and also listen to critics to ascertain what they say your weaknesses are and incorporate them in your training. May God be with you, the Super-eagles team and all of us/Nigeria.

Akpeyi has always been terrible. But atleast he has principle. He has descency and he is ready to fight at his club, play matches week in and week out, in order to make the world cup. On the other corner, you have an arrogant human being who abandoned the team. Refused to move in January to play regularly, but yet, wants to use his cronies and agents to buy his way into a world cup. One is a principled man, the other is a crook!

[danfo driver]

He does not invite himself, so to that extent, he cannot be blamed.

When we played SA, I said that even without Ikeme and Enyeama, there were more than 3 other Nigerian GKs better than the ones in camp and listed them and why that was the case.

Now we are scrambling to get passports for 18 year old keepers from Germany, and this dude still has the mouth to talk.

Again, he does not invite himself. We just wasted valuable callups and camptime on Akpeyi and Alampasu.

Oloye, you're trying to be loyal to your in-laws (SMH). Meanwhile, Lobi tried to pull off a draw against MFM in Lagos.

We know where your pain is coming from. Your clients, Enyeama and Ideye are going to be cooking Okra soup at home in June and July.

[Cellular]

Akpeyi is a poor national team goalie.

Everything I observed about him (and commented) in the game he kept he repeated again in a subsequent game.

It is not hating or marketing another player over him. It is a simple observation.

He is not a goalkeeper. I will take a backman and put him in goal over Akpeyi. That's how bad he is.

[Mr Shows]

Akpeyi was give a chance but unfortunately he didn't grab it with both hands (no pun intended).

The only thing Ezenwa has over him is a bit more confidence... The interesting thing is that all 3 slots are still up for contention..Who knows what might happen if he is called to camp and turns things around.

In my opinion both he and Ideye need a phycologist to work on their mental state of mind and remain with them all through the tournament 'if' they make it to Russia. They always seem to be stuck in 2nd gear.

[1naija]

Akpeyi is a poor national team goalie.

Everything I observed about him (and commented) in the game he kept he repeated again in a subsequent game.

It is not hating or marketing another player over him. It is a simple observation.

He is not a goalkeeper. I will take a backman and put him in goal over Akpeyi. That's how bad he is.

Okay o, agent and goalkeeper coach cellulite.

He actually kept us in the game against Argentina despite the mistake, which is my opinion was no worse than the one Uzoho made against real Madrid feeder team a month or so ago.

Like Akeyi said every goalkeeper makes mistakes. The key is to keep working through it.

[9jaMan]

Where is Agbim these days, I prefer Agbim to complete weight loss surgery and recover in time for the WC. Agbim over Akpeyi all day, any keeper over Akpeyi all day

[Obong]

I salute Akpeyi's determination and resolve. I believe he is also working hard on the field and in terms of watching beneficial videos to further improve himself. Not many will argue with the fact that he should be on the plane to Russia if invited and he further justifies it.