Super Eagles Team X to Face Atletico Madrid

[anointed]

Olufemi Kayode (Lobi Stars)
Olorunleke Ojo (Akwa United)
Olufemi Thomas (Rangers International)
Musa Muhammed (Lokomotiv Plovdiv)
Stanley Okorom (MFM FC)
Ebube Duru (Lobi Stars)
Ikouwem Utin (Enyimba FC)
Adeleye Olamilekan (FC IfeanyiUbah)
Austin Opara (MFM FC)
Isiaka Oladuntoye (Enyimba FC)
Chinedu Ajana (Katsina United)
Raphael Ayagwa (Plateau United)
Destiny Ashadi (Katsina United)
Kelechi Nwakali (MVV Maastricht, Netherlands)
Alhassan Ibrahim (FK Austrian Wien)
Chidiebere Nwakali (Aberdeen FC, Scotland)
Usman Mohammed (Norway)
Dayo Ojo (Sunshine Stars)
Emem Eduok (Kasimpasa FC, Turkey)
Sadiq Umar (NAC Breda, Netherlands)
Tosin Omoyele (Plateau United)
Kadiri Samadi (Lobi Stars)
Ibrahim Alhassan (Kano Pillars).

[Ugbowo]

I love the idea they are working with for this game. I do wish more fringe players were added.....

Kayode
Success
Onyekuru
Nwobodo
Ifeanyi Matthew.

But this is good too.

[vancity eagle]

game is on Beinsports live.

Ayo must be wetting his pants with excitement at the prospect of watching Kelechi Nwakali.

On the other hand if Sadiq Umar is fit enough for this, there is no reason he was overlooked for Jr. Nwokosa in the main squad.

[ohenhen1]

Why is Simi Nwankwo and Lokossa not playing in this game?

[mystic]

I love the idea they are working with for this game. I do wish more fringe players were added.....

Kayode
Success
Onyekuru
Nwobodo
Ifeanyi Matthew.

But this is good too.

I read somewhere that Ifeanyi Matthew's club stopped him from honoring an invitation. I would have liked to have seen Kingsley Sokari given a chance in his place but this is a really good mix of Super Eagles hopefuls.

Also, I don't think that this is the type of game for the likes of Kayode, Success and Onyekuru since they are already in the national team mix. But a newbie like Nwobodo wouldn'thave been a bad choice.

[mystic]

Why is Simi Nwankwo and Lokossa not playing in this game?

Per FIFA rules mandating a period of rest for players named on the provisional roster, these players aren't eligible for this game.

[mystic]

game is on Beinsports live.

Ayo must be wetting his pants with excitement at the prospect of watching Kelechi Nwakali.

On the other hand if Sadiq Umar is fit enough for this, there is no reason he was overlooked for Jr. Nwokosa in the main squad.

I quite agree with you on Sadiq. But what's done is done. Sadiq will get his opportunity with the Super Eagles in due course, while Lokosa gets the chance to prove that he can step up to another level.

[ogasir]

Kelechi Nwakali got invited

[maceo4]

Kelechi Nwakali got invited

Mennn Ayo get strong handshake o lol.

[truetalk]

This team should have 2 full scrimmages with two 15 man teams from the 30 man shortlist over 2 days. (4-3-3 lineup)

Thomas

Musa Moh'd Adeleye (1Naija's nephew's brother) Duru Etim or Nwakili Snr

Ojo

K. Nwakili Alhassan

Eduok Omoyele

Umar

[vancity eagle]

I am guessing that some of these players will be in camp to play against DR Congo.

Due to the new FIFA rule that stipulates players must rest 10 days after their last match means that players like Victor Moses, Mikel, Ighalo, Joel, Nwankwo, Idowu and others will be ineligible.

https://www.completesportsnigeria.com/i ... ghalo-out/


I am sure we may see the likes of Sadiq Umar, Nwakali perhaps play against DR Congo as well. Shame if they end up doing well.

[smartbrother]

On the other hand if Sadiq Umar is fit enough for this, there is no reason he was overlooked for Jr. Nwokosa in the main squad.

Nigerian team selection is very biased.

[Damunk]

What about that exciting new kid on the block that blew up barely two years ago?
Was snapped up by an Egyptian club I think.
Played for Enugu Rangers.
Abeg somebody help me. I don forget him name....Chi-something.
Where him dey?

[truetalk]

What about that exciting new kid on the block that blew up barely two years ago?
Was snapped up by an Egyptian club I think.
Played for Enugu Rangers.
Abeg somebody help me. I don forget him name....Chi-something.
Where him dey?

Only those who don't watch the league (but see 30 second highlights) thought Chisom Chikatara was all that.

He was OK, & hopefully he makes decent money in a mid-level league somewhere.

[truetalk]

On the other hand if Sadiq Umar is fit enough for this, there is no reason he was overlooked for Jr. Nwokosa in the main squad.

Nigerian team selection is very biased.

So, Junior Lokosa who halfway into the season has already scored more goals, than everyone else (except about 5) h as done in a full season is a biased selection.

Are you guys talking about Sadiq Umar. The same one that can barely keep his balance while running.
But for one Gabriel Okolosi, he would have taken the record for the falling Nigerian footballer.

Please Simmy has taken whatever chance Sadiq should have, and it is deserved, as is Lokosa's invitation.

What he is doing this season is unprecedented. He deserved an opportunity to be looked at.

[Ayo Akinfe]

I am at a loss here so need some educating. What is the point trying out all these players if they are not going to be part of the World Cup squad?

Maybe I have not been following the argument and have missed the issue here but for me, this game should have been about trying out a few players to see if they are good enough to go to Russia. If anyone excels in this match, will Rohr be allowed to add them to his 30-man squad?

Those of you in the know, please help me out here.

[Damunk]

What about that exciting new kid on the block that blew up barely two years ago?
Was snapped up by an Egyptian club I think.
Played for Enugu Rangers.
Abeg somebody help me. I don forget him name....Chi-something.
Where him dey?

Only those who don't watch the league (but see 30 second highlights) thought Chisom Chikatara was all that.

He was OK, & hopefully he makes decent money in a mid-level league somewhere.

That's the guy.
Thanks.
You're obviously not impressed by him but the hype wasn't from internet viewers alone.

[ohenhen1]

I am at a loss here so need some educating. What is the point trying out all these players if they are not going to be part of the World Cup squad?

Maybe I have not been following the argument and have missed the issue here but for me, this game should have been about trying out a few players to see if they are good enough to go to Russia. If anyone excels in this match, will Rohr be allowed to add them to his 30-man squad?

Those of you in the know, please help me out here.

We have to also plan long term. Kelechi Nwakili is the future. This game is for agents to promote their clients.

[kalani JR]

I am at a loss here so need some educating. What is the point trying out all these players if they are not going to be part of the World Cup squad?

Maybe I have not been following the argument and have missed the issue here but for me, this game should have been about trying out a few players to see if they are good enough to go to Russia. If anyone excels in this match, will Rohr be allowed to add them to his 30-man squad?

Those of you in the know, please help me out here.

Doesn't the NFF and Nigerian Premier League have an agreement with La Liga for there to be some games like this? Not everything the NFF does right now has to involve the World Cup, we already have friendlies set up for that.

[Damunk]

I am at a loss here so need some educating. What is the point trying out all these players if they are not going to be part of the World Cup squad?

Maybe I have not been following the argument and have missed the issue here but for me, this game should have been about trying out a few players to see if they are good enough to go to Russia. If anyone excels in this match, will Rohr be allowed to add them to his 30-man squad?

Those of you in the know, please help me out here.

Doesn't the NFF and Nigerian Premier League have an agreement with La Liga for there to be some games like this? Not everything the NFF does right now has to involve the World Cup, we already have friendlies set up for that.

That is what all this seems to be about...

[Ayo Akinfe]

Arsenal's Kelechi Nwakali may make World Cup squad after being invited for Atletico Madrid friendly - See more at: https://goo.gl/rtDev6

[kalani JR]

Arsenal's Kelechi Nwakali may make World Cup squad after being invited for Atletico Madrid friendly - See more at: https://goo.gl/rtDev6

This is false, he isn't in the preliminary squad so he clearly isn't going to the World Cup; especially not off a single exhibition game against what will likely be a reserve team. You guys have watched at least four World Cup and followed Nigeria and other team preparations for them, you should know how these things work by now.

[ohenhen1]

Arsenal's Kelechi Nwakali may make World Cup squad after being invited for Atletico Madrid friendly - See more at: https://goo.gl/rtDev6

He will be needed for the games after the world cup. Qatar 2022 should be the goal right now.