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[EMIR KONGI JAFFI JOFFA]

My money is on one of the following three:
1. Jordan Torunarigha
2. Philip Billing
3. Arnaut Danjuma*

We're getting somewhere here

None of these characters are Nigerian and all have distanced themselves from SE. Besides, none of them have a passport.

[Cito]

My money is on one of the following three:
1. Jordan Torunarigha
2. Philip Billing
3. Arnaut Danjuma*

Better not be Billing.

[bret- hart]

Tobi abeg drop scoop naw. Omo biko biko

[bret- hart]

My money is on one of the following three:
1. Jordan Torunarigha
2. Philip Billing
3. Arnaut Danjuma*

Better not be Billing.

I doubt its any of those. I never read Vancity Eagle hype these 3. I wouldnt mind us getting Danjuma tho.

[olu]

I hope it's Ejaria or Olise. We need more AM options. Lookman would be a great addition too. Lookman can play as an AM or second striker too, but I think he is best on the wings.

[Robotnik]

My money is on one of the following three:
1. Jordan Torunarigha
2. Philip Billing
3. Arnaut Danjuma*

Better not be Billing.

I doubt its any of those. I never read Vancity Eagle hype these 3. I wouldnt mind us getting Danjuma tho.

Which one of these "Nigerians will be excited to see..."?
Danjuma I guess

Vancity, did you hype him?

[Damunk]

Danjuma doesnt do it for me sha

[vancity eagle]

I never hyped Danjuma once.

In fact I might have dissed him once.

He's playing at a high level though on Chuks team.

I prefer Lookman to Danjuma, but I confess I haven't watched Danjuma much.

[Eaglezbeak]

My money is on one of the following three:
1. Jordan Torunarigha
2. Philip Billing
3. Arnaut Danjuma*

We're getting somewhere here

True.


None of these characters are Nigerian and all have distanced themselves from SE. Besides, none of them have a passport.

[Damunk]

My money is on one of the following three:
1. Jordan Torunarigha
2. Philip Billing
3. Arnaut Danjuma*

Better not be Billing.

I doubt its any of those. I never read Vancity Eagle hype these 3. I wouldnt mind us getting Danjuma tho.

Can’t be Danjuma for sure.
He has played twice for The Netherlands and was almost 22 at the time.
Not sure whether they were friendlies though.
Moreover he is yet another winger.

And hasn’t he already stated that he is not interested in the SE anyway…or was that Billings?

[Odas]

There is not a single player of Nigerian descent out there that will make a dent in the current squad. Let's face it , all we have are average players. The average players we have in the team now are better than all our average players out there! This is Average news

'Average news?' I've never heard of such before, Choi!

[fabio]

Who did Rohr request for and who gave him the 'resources' and 'personnel' requested?
Those players chose, of their own free volition, to switch nationalities.
They initiated discussions with Rohr (not the other way round) and expressed their confidence of playing under Rohr.

Sure.... The players suddenly realised they can play for Nigeria and they called Rohr expressing their interest in SE. They were not initially approached by someone who gave them access to or Rohr's contact details. Abeg! The bolded part according to Rohr: the player was presented with a great chance to play in the WC.

Coach Gernot Rohr was left disappointed after Germany youth star Jordan Torunarigha turned down the opportunity to play for Nigeria at the World Cup.

The 20-year-old, who was born in Chemnitz to Nigerian parents, has represented Germany at different youth levels but is uncapped at senior international level.

The Hertha Berlin defender has committed his international future to the reigning world champions.

"It's disappointing because he was presented with a great chance to play in the World Cup if only he was interested," Rohr told BBC Sport.

"I've followed his progress, I believe he would have made positive contributions to the team.

"But we must really respect this young boy's decision now and wish him well."

The highly rated Torunarigha has risen from Hertha's youth set up and progressed into the Hertha Berlin first team in the final months of the 2016/2017 campaign.

He has made 14 appearances for the two-time German champions this season.

His decision comes as a big blow to Rohr's desire to provide cover for his defence in Russia.

Torunarigha's father, Ojokojo, played for Nigerian professional side Shooting Stars of Ibadan in the late 1980s and in the German second tier with Chemnitzer FC during the mid 1990s.

His rejection rules out the possibility of lining up alongside another German-born defender Leon Balogun, Netherlands-born duo of William Troost-Ekong and Tyronne Ebuehi at this year's Fifa World Cup in Russia.
https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/44066725

[txj]

***Dutch international

Dutch paper claim Liverpool to have scouts at Old Trafford for Arnaut Danjuma
September 29, 2021
Joanna Durkan

Liverpool are expected to have scouts keeping an eye on winger Arnaut Danjuma on Wednesday night when Villarreal meet Man United in the Champions League.

The Reds were namechecked with various talents throughout Europe in the summer transfer window as reinforcements in midfield and the attack looked set to be secured.


But only Ibrahima Konate would walk through the door, lending plenty of speculation to Liverpool‘s movements in the windows to come.

And Danjuma is one such figure to continue to be linked, with Netherlands outlet Voetbal International reporting that the Reds will have scouts at Old Trafford on Wednesday to watch the 24-year-old.

He is in action with Villarreal after joining the club in the summer in a €23.5 million (£20.3m) deal from Bournemouth, scoring three goals in his first six appearances in Spain.

And the report claims that Liverpool are “closely monitoring” the Dutch international, with the Reds credited as having “above-average interest.”

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Saturday, September 18, 2021: Liverpool's Sadio Mané during the FA Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Crystal Palace FC at Anfield. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Liverpool “see him as a possible successor to Sadio Mane,” with his age profile and position on the left-wing certainly making the 24-year-old an interesting and suitable target.

Danjuma is a potent threat moving in from the left and that he can operate centrally has seen him fit into Unai Emery’s 4-4-2 formation at the Spanish club.

It’s further claimed that Liverpool have “mapped out” options should Mane depart and Danjuma is on the list but the report simply notes the club’s interest not any potential figures or moves.

Danjuma is expected to start at Old Trafford on Wednesday night alongside former Red Alberto Moreno in what is a replay of last season’s Europa League final.

The Netherlands international had to watch on after his 2020/21 season with Bournemouth concluded with 17 goals in 37 outings across all competitions, a return that earned his switch to LaLiga.


https://www.thisisanfield.com/2021/09/d ... t-danjuma/

[maceo4]

If it’s not Olise then don’t bother me…mschew

[Bigpokey24]

If it’s not Olise then don’t bother me…mschew

[The Observer]

Jordan Torunarigha - my understanding is that after a period of showing no interest in Nigeria, Jordan had a change of mind but did not want to miss the Olympics opportunity with Germany. Jordan has struggled for playing time this season. Good CD material particularly as he is left footed. I also feel he can adapt well to DM role. However, he is for Qatar in my opinion.

Philip Billing - after using Nigeria to attract attention of the Danish national team, he only had one or two opportunities with Denmark. He was unhappy with being left out of the Euro squad and expressed interest to represent Nigeria. While he earned a recent call up to the Danish national team, itbis reported that he withdrew due to illness. He was left out of the current Danish squad for the upcoming international window. There is a newspaper article that he was left out due to his comments on Nigeria. However, the Danish Manager claim that English Premiership stars are keeping Philip out of the Danish team. Philip's performance last season and so far this season has been impressive (Aribo type midfielder). I believe he featured for Denmark in a friendly match. I see him as a good addition that can be deployed for ANC.

Arnaut Danjuma - Arnaut's case is very similar to his former Bournemouth team mate Philip Billing. However, in Arnaut's case, after two games for the Dutch national team, he has been ignored with no call up. Twice this year there has been reports about his interest to represent Nigeriat if not called up for the Netherlands team. He has been very impressive last season and so far this season. I see him at the same level of Chukwueze and will be a fantastic addition to the Super Eagles. He still meets the nationality switch criteria as he was under 21 when he twice played and scored for the Dutch national team.

[Eaglezbeak]

It’s going to be questionable!

[bret- hart]

Tobi if i catch you

[Robotnik]

It's a defender- Calvin Bassey

[Bigpokey24]

It's a defender- Calvin Bassey

[Gotti]

***Dutch international

I believe he's only played in two friendlies, and so not cap-tied...
Nonetheless, I don't think he's any better than the group we currently have. Pass!

[txj]

***Dutch international

I believe he's only played in two friendlies, and so not cap-tied...
Nonetheless, I don't think he's any better than the group we currently have. Pass!

Not sure about that vs-Simon.

Rumored to be under serious consideration by Liverpool to compete with Mane...

[Gadfly]

***Dutch international

I believe he's only played in two friendlies, and so not cap-tied...
Nonetheless, I don't think he's any better than the group we currently have. Pass!

Not sure about that vs-Simon.

Rumored to be under serious consideration by Liverpool to compete with Mane...

It is just my opinion but Simon will make a better wing back than all those full backs we currently have.