Nigeria's team will really come of age at the 2022 World Cup

[Ayo Akinfe]

[1] Nigeria should do well in 2018 all things being equal but our squad will be about twice as better in 2022
[2] By 2022, many of our youngsters should have established themselves as world class players
[3] Kind of like 1994, did you not notice that most of the boys kind of hit their peaks until France 1998
[4] By 2022, Francis Uzoho should be world class
[5] By 2022, Tyronne Ebuehie should be world class
[6] By 2022, Chidozie Awaziem should be world class
[7] By 2022, Wilfred Ndidi should be world class
[8] By 2022, Henry Onyekuru should be world class
[9] By 2022, Kelechi Nwakali should be world class
[10] We will miss some players like Mikel and Ighalo and Victor Moses too will probably be past his best by 2022 but hopefully, we can find able replacements

[oyek]

[1] Nigeria should do well in 2018 all things being equal but our squad will be about twice as better in 2022
[2] By 2022, many of our youngsters should have established themselves as world class players
[3] Kind of 1884. Did you not notice that most of the boys kind of hot their peak in France 1998
[4] By 2002, Francis Uzoho should be world class
[5] By 2002, Tyronne Ebuehie should be world class
[6] By 2002, Chidozie Awaziem should be world class
[7] By 2002, Wilfred Ndidi should be world class
[8] By 2002, Henry Onyekuru should be world class
[9] By 2002, Kelechi Nwakali should be world class
[10] We will miss some players like Mikel and Ighalo and Victor Moses too will probably be past his best by 2022 but hopefully, we can find able replacements

1884 and 2002 are not in the future!

[metalalloy]

[1] Nigeria should do well in 2018 all things being equal but our squad will be about twice as better in 2022
[2] By 2022, many of our youngsters should have established themselves as world class players
[3] Kind of 1884. Did you not notice that most of the boys kind of hot their peak in France 1998
[4] By 2002, Francis Uzoho should be world class
[5] By 2002, Tyronne Ebuehie should be world class
[6] By 2002, Chidozie Awaziem should be world class
[7] By 2002, Wilfred Ndidi should be world class
[8] By 2002, Henry Onyekuru should be world class
[9] By 2002, Kelechi Nwakali should be world class
[10] We will miss some players like Mikel and Ighalo and Victor Moses too will probably be past his best by 2022 but hopefully, we can find able replacements

1884 and 2002 are not in the future!

[vancity eagle]

I am sorry but the loss of Mikel and Moses will be much bigger than who we will gain. Those 2 are our best players.

I don't see anybody with similar quality stepping up to replace them. NOt saying it isn't possible but I don't see it for now.

I think 2018 is a real opportunity to do something special, if we can get out of our group.

[metalalloy]

Apparently time is all you need to become a world class player.

[maceo4]

4 years is a long time in soccer, only about 6 players from the 2014 WC team are likely on this current team:

2014:

Goalkeepers: Vincent Enyeama (Lille), Austin Ejide (Hapoel Be'er Sheva), Chigozie Agbim (Gombe United).

Defenders: Elderson Echiejile (Monaco), Efe Ambrose (Celtic), Godfrey Oboabona (Rizespor), Azubuike Egwuekwe (Warri Wolves), Kenneth Omeruo (Chelsea), Juwon Oshaniwa (Ashdod), Joseph Yobo (Fenerbahce), Kunle Odunlami (Sunshine Stars).

Midfielders: John Mikel Obi (Chelsea), Ramon Azeez (Almeria), Ogenyi Onazi (Lazio), Reuben Gabriel (Waasland-Beveren), Michael Babatunde (Volyn Lutsk).

Forwards: Ahmed Musa (CSKA Moscow), Shola Ameobi (Newcastle), Emmanuel Emenike (Fenerbahce), Peter Odemwingie (Stoke), Michael Uchebo (Cercle Brugge), Victor Moses (Chelsea), Uche Nwofor (Heerenveen).

[Mr Shows]

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Thankfully the NFF are on the same page..2.54min..

[Odas]

[1] Nigeria should do well in 2018 all things being equal but our squad will be about twice as better in 2022
[2] By 2022, many of our youngsters should have established themselves as world class players
[3] Kind of 1884. Did you not notice that most of the boys kind of hot their peak in France 1998
[4] By 2002, Francis Uzoho should be world class
[5] By 2002, Tyronne Ebuehie should be world class
[6] By 2002, Chidozie Awaziem should be world class
[7] By 2002, Wilfred Ndidi should be world class
[8] By 2002, Henry Onyekuru should be world class
[9] By 2002, Kelechi Nwakali should be world class
[10] We will miss some players like Mikel and Ighalo and Victor Moses too will probably be past his best by 2022 but hopefully, we can find able replacements

Ayo what are you saying? Years 1884 and 2002?

[Eaglezbeak]

In theory Nigeria could have won the World Cup in 1994,98 and 2006 if they qualified (yes they didn’t),so even though we have a young team at present what’s to say the NFF will keep the bulk of them together,knowing Nigeria if they don’t reach the semifinals (I know we’ve yet to reach the last 8) this time around they will want to sack and reshuffle and replace whatever we have at present or a new group of ex military football fans will want to run the NFF and cause a rumble of sorts just to get in.
I just want to enjoy the up and coming World Cup and hope Nigeria can unleash its potential.

[pajimoh]

[1] Nigeria should do well in 2018 all things being equal but our squad will be about twice as better in 2022
[2] By 2022, many of our youngsters should have established themselves as world class players
[3] Kind of 1884. Did you not notice that most of the boys kind of hot their peak in France 1998
[4] By 2002, Francis Uzoho should be world class
[5] By 2002, Tyronne Ebuehie should be world class
[6] By 2002, Chidozie Awaziem should be world class
[7] By 2002, Wilfred Ndidi should be world class
[8] By 2002, Henry Onyekuru should be world class
[9] By 2002, Kelechi Nwakali should be world class
[10] We will miss some players like Mikel and Ighalo and Victor Moses too will probably be past his best by 2022 but hopefully, we can find able replacements

I beg you, wetin you dey smoke?

[bushboy]

4 years is a long time in soccer, only about 6 players from the 2014 WC team are likely on this current team:

2014:

Goalkeepers: Vincent Enyeama (Lille), Austin Ejide (Hapoel Be'er Sheva), Chigozie Agbim (Gombe United).

Defenders: Elderson Echiejile (Monaco), Efe Ambrose (Celtic), Godfrey Oboabona (Rizespor), Azubuike Egwuekwe (Warri Wolves), Kenneth Omeruo (Chelsea), Juwon Oshaniwa (Ashdod), Joseph Yobo (Fenerbahce), Kunle Odunlami (Sunshine Stars).

Midfielders: John Mikel Obi (Chelsea), Ramon Azeez (Almeria), Ogenyi Onazi (Lazio), Reuben Gabriel (Waasland-Beveren), Michael Babatunde (Volyn Lutsk).

Forwards: Ahmed Musa (CSKA Moscow), Shola Ameobi (Newcastle), Emmanuel Emenike (Fenerbahce), Peter Odemwingie (Stoke), Michael Uchebo (Cercle Brugge), Victor Moses (Chelsea), Uche Nwofor (Heerenveen).

Please, nobody should ever post this team list again! It annoys me each time I see it!!!

[Damunk]

[1] Nigeria should do well in 2018 all things being equal but our squad will be about twice as better in 2022
[2] By 2022, many of our youngsters should have established themselves as world class players
[3] Kind of 1884. Did you not notice that most of the boys kind of hot their peak in France 1998
[4] By 2002, Francis Uzoho should be world class
[5] By 2002, Tyronne Ebuehie should be world class
[6] By 2002, Chidozie Awaziem should be world class
[7] By 2002, Wilfred Ndidi should be world class
[8] By 2002, Henry Onyekuru should be world class
[9] By 2002, Kelechi Nwakali should be world class
[10] We will miss some players like Mikel and Ighalo and Victor Moses too will probably be past his best by 2022 but hopefully, we can find able replacements

I beg you, wetin you dey smoke?

Ayo is becoming senile.
The errors in his posts are getting worse and are consistently there.
Plus he is always about a week late with his stories.
We don discuss this 2022 matter like 2 weeks ago for here.

Unless of course he actually thinks 2002 is in the future....

Let's not laugh. Na serious matter....

[Ayo Akinfe]

I am sorry but the loss of Mikel and Moses will be much bigger than who we will gain. Those 2 are our best players.

I don't see anybody with similar quality stepping up to replace them. NOt saying it isn't possible but I don't see it for now.

I think 2018 is a real opportunity to do something special, if we can get out of our group.

I beg to disagree. I believe Kelechi Nwakali can be a like-for-like replacement for Mikel. As per Moses, we actually have several options, Dessers, Onyekuru, Bazee, Iheanacho, etc.

[metalalloy]

4 years is a long time in soccer, only about 6 players from the 2014 WC team are likely on this current team:

2014:

Goalkeepers: Vincent Enyeama (Lille), Austin Ejide (Hapoel Be'er Sheva), Chigozie Agbim (Gombe United).

Defenders: Elderson Echiejile (Monaco), Efe Ambrose (Celtic), Godfrey Oboabona (Rizespor), Azubuike Egwuekwe (Warri Wolves), Kenneth Omeruo (Chelsea), Juwon Oshaniwa (Ashdod), Joseph Yobo (Fenerbahce), Kunle Odunlami (Sunshine Stars).

Midfielders: John Mikel Obi (Chelsea), Ramon Azeez (Almeria), Ogenyi Onazi (Lazio), Reuben Gabriel (Waasland-Beveren), Michael Babatunde (Volyn Lutsk).

Forwards: Ahmed Musa (CSKA Moscow), Shola Ameobi (Newcastle), Emmanuel Emenike (Fenerbahce), Peter Odemwingie (Stoke), Michael Uchebo (Cercle Brugge), Victor Moses (Chelsea), Uche Nwofor (Heerenveen).

Please, nobody should ever post this team list again! It annoys me each time I see it!!!

[9jaMan]

4 years is a long time in soccer, only about 6 players from the 2014 WC team are likely on this current team:

2014:

Goalkeepers: Vincent Enyeama (Lille), Austin Ejide (Hapoel Be'er Sheva), Chigozie Agbim (Gombe United).

Defenders: Elderson Echiejile (Monaco), Efe Ambrose (Celtic), Godfrey Oboabona (Rizespor), Azubuike Egwuekwe (Warri Wolves), Kenneth Omeruo (Chelsea), Juwon Oshaniwa (Ashdod), Joseph Yobo (Fenerbahce), Kunle Odunlami (Sunshine Stars).

Midfielders: John Mikel Obi (Chelsea), Ramon Azeez (Almeria), Ogenyi Onazi (Lazio), Reuben Gabriel (Waasland-Beveren), Michael Babatunde (Volyn Lutsk).

Forwards: Ahmed Musa (CSKA Moscow), Shola Ameobi (Newcastle), Emmanuel Emenike (Fenerbahce), Peter Odemwingie (Stoke), Michael Uchebo (Cercle Brugge), Victor Moses (Chelsea), Uche Nwofor (Heerenveen).

Please, nobody should ever post this team list again! It annoys me each time I see it!!!

The pay to play squad

[9jaMan]

[1] Nigeria should do well in 2018 all things being equal but our squad will be about twice as better in 2022
[2] By 2022, many of our youngsters should have established themselves as world class players
[3] Kind of 1884. Did you not notice that most of the boys kind of hot their peak in France 1998
[4] By 2002, Francis Uzoho should be world class
[5] By 2002, Tyronne Ebuehie should be world class
[6] By 2002, Chidozie Awaziem should be world class
[7] By 2002, Wilfred Ndidi should be world class
[8] By 2002, Henry Onyekuru should be world class
[9] By 2002, Kelechi Nwakali should be world class
[10] We will miss some players like Mikel and Ighalo and Victor Moses too will probably be past his best by 2022 but hopefully, we can find able replacements

I beg you, wetin you dey smoke?

It has to be Sour diesel and purple haze

[felarey]

We've been among the youngest teams at a couple of these tournaments but nothing really comes out of it. These youngest labels need to be put in perspective. The advantage of being young at senior level is overrated. What we need is a good plan to develop our players so the pool and it's quality can be expanded.

[pajimoh]

We've been among the youngest teams at a couple of these tournaments but nothing really comes out of it. These youngest labels need to be put in perspective. The advantage of being young at senior level is overrated. What we need is a good plan to develop our players so the pool and it's quality can be expanded.

No continuity. By 2022, some would have faded like a bad haircut and new players emerging

[danfo driver]

4 years is a long time in soccer, only about 6 players from the 2014 WC team are likely on this current team:

2014:

Goalkeepers: Vincent Enyeama (Lille), Austin Ejide (Hapoel Be'er Sheva), Chigozie Agbim (Gombe United).

Defenders: Elderson Echiejile (Monaco), Efe Ambrose (Celtic), Godfrey Oboabona (Rizespor), Azubuike Egwuekwe (Warri Wolves), Kenneth Omeruo (Chelsea), Juwon Oshaniwa (Ashdod), Joseph Yobo (Fenerbahce), Kunle Odunlami (Sunshine Stars).

Midfielders: John Mikel Obi (Chelsea), Ramon Azeez (Almeria), Ogenyi Onazi (Lazio), Reuben Gabriel (Waasland-Beveren), Michael Babatunde (Volyn Lutsk).

Forwards: Ahmed Musa (CSKA Moscow), Shola Ameobi (Newcastle), Emmanuel Emenike (Fenerbahce), Peter Odemwingie (Stoke), Michael Uchebo (Cercle Brugge), Victor Moses (Chelsea), Uche Nwofor (Heerenveen).

I look at this team and my God! How did we end up with this? very very sad.

[maceo4]

4 years is a long time in soccer, only about 6 players from the 2014 WC team are likely on this current team:

2014:

Goalkeepers: Vincent Enyeama (Lille), Austin Ejide (Hapoel Be'er Sheva), Chigozie Agbim (Gombe United).

Defenders: Elderson Echiejile (Monaco), Efe Ambrose (Celtic), Godfrey Oboabona (Rizespor), Azubuike Egwuekwe (Warri Wolves), Kenneth Omeruo (Chelsea), Juwon Oshaniwa (Ashdod), Joseph Yobo (Fenerbahce), Kunle Odunlami (Sunshine Stars).

Midfielders: John Mikel Obi (Chelsea), Ramon Azeez (Almeria), Ogenyi Onazi (Lazio), Reuben Gabriel (Waasland-Beveren), Michael Babatunde (Volyn Lutsk).

Forwards: Ahmed Musa (CSKA Moscow), Shola Ameobi (Newcastle), Emmanuel Emenike (Fenerbahce), Peter Odemwingie (Stoke), Michael Uchebo (Cercle Brugge), Victor Moses (Chelsea), Uche Nwofor (Heerenveen).

I look at this team and my God! How did we end up with this? very very sad.

lol - this current crop is probably the best talented/quality team we've put together in quite a bit of time. Lets do 2010 hold-overs in 2014 squad - only 4

Goalkeepers -
Vincent Enyeama Hapoel Tel Aviv (ISR)
Dele Ayenugba Beni Yehuda (ISR)
Austin Ejide Hapoel Petah Tikvah (ISR)

Defenders -
Taye Taiwo Marseille (FRA)
Joseph Yobo Everton (ENG)
Danny Shittu Bolton Wanderers (ENG)
Elderson Echiejile Rennes (FRA)
Ayodele Adeleye Sparta Rotterdam (NED)
Chidi Odiah CSKA Moscow (RUS)
Rabiu Afolabi SV Salzburg (AUS)

Midfielders -
Nwankwo Kanu Portsmouth (ENG)
d#$% Etuhu Fulham (ENG)
Sani Kaita Alanya (RUS)
Yusuf Ayila Dynamo Kiev (UKR)
Kalu Uche Almeria (SPA)
Haruna Lukman Monaco (FRA)

Forwards -
Yakubu Ayegbeni Everton (ENG)
Chinedu Obasi Hoffenheim (GER)
Obafemi Martins Wolfsburg (GER)
Obinna Nsofor Malaga (SPA)
John Utaka Portsmouth (ENG)
Osaze Odemwingie Lokomotiv (RUS)
Brown Ideye

[Kabalega]

Ghanaians said the same thing about 2018 in 2014.
See what happened to them.

Ayo, you had better make good use of this chance because there is no guarantee that 9ja will come out of Africa in 2022.

Zambia, Uganda, S. Africa, Egypt and more are building serious teams to contend with in 2022.

[Robotnik]

Ghanaians said the same thing about 2018 in 2014.
See what happened to them.

Ayo, you had better make good use of this chance because there is no guarantee that 9ja will come out of Africa in 2022.

Zambia, Uganda, S. Africa, Egypt and more are building serious teams to contend with in 2022.

Exactly. let's focus on this WC 2018 first

[bret- hart]

We should aim to go as far as possible in this WC.