Oruma lays into Okocha!

Diabo · Post by **Diabo** » Wed Feb 04, 2004 2:58 pm

http://skysports.planetfootball.com/art ... 10&cpid=24

Oruma lays into Okocha
Wednesday, 04 February 2004

By Patrick Haond
Nigerian star Wilson Oruma has hit out at Jay-Jay Okocha, saying the Super Eagles captain did not want him in the squad for the African Cup of Nations.
The Sochaux midfielder was put on standby for the squad to take part in the tournament in Tunisia by coach Christian Chukwu, but Oruma says he believes the Bolton man's influence may have played a part in Chukwu's decision.

The African told L'Equipe: "Coach Christian Chukwu didn't trust me. He wanted me to be on standby but I refused it as it's not my right place. They told me I didn't respect their decision.

"I was disappointed with Okocha. He may be an icon for our country, but he didn't want me in the squad. That's life."

The 28-year-old schemer admitted he is finally settled at Sochaux after years of trying to find his feet and he owes it all to God.

"God showed me the way. With him, I know what to do," he added.

"God brought me into contact with Guy Lacombe (Sochaux coach).

"I will never be grateful enough to him. When you work with intelligent people, you become a little more intelligent.

"Now I only think about Sochaux."

Talk IT · Post by **Talk IT** » Wed Feb 04, 2004 3:09 pm

He didn't provide any concrete evidence. Its all "i believe"

osa · Post by **osa** » Wed Feb 04, 2004 3:11 pm

prat!

theYemster · Post by **theYemster** » Wed Feb 04, 2004 3:20 pm

I can understand Oruma's frustration cos based on the personnel I see, he surely deserves a starting shirt (at least a squad place), but all he's doing is speculating.

Chief Ogbunigwe · Post by **Chief Ogbunigwe** » Wed Feb 04, 2004 3:38 pm

Okocha again....

Football Manager · Post by **Football Manager** » Wed Feb 04, 2004 3:57 pm

Diabo wrote:The African told L'Equipe: "Coach Christian Chukwu didn't trust me. He wanted me to be on standby but I refused it as it's not my right place. They told me I didn't respect their decision.

"I was disappointed with Okocha. He may be an icon for our country, but he didn't want me in the squad. That's life."

A player who believes he should have an automatic shirt but do not have respect for the coach he wants to manage him. What an Irony!

Blakes · Post by **Blakes** » Wed Feb 04, 2004 4:15 pm

well whatever ...everybody must sit on bench and await thier turn...Everybody must fight for shirt regarless of thier club...it looks like Oruma doesn't want to do any of these things..
I feel Oruma though because okocha didnt do any of those things either...
well any how Oruma will have to sit at home and watch Osaze preform..

The YeyeMan · Post by **The YeyeMan** » Wed Feb 04, 2004 4:41 pm

Whatever Wilson. Been there, done that.

Next!

Its a Goal · Post by **Its a Goal** » Wed Feb 04, 2004 4:41 pm

And to think I used to think highly of Oruma.

A few days ago, Okocha gave an interview where he singled out Oruma as a possible replacement for him when he hangs up his boot for Nigeria. Oruma is so uninformed.

ugly boy · Post by **ugly boy** » Wed Feb 04, 2004 4:48 pm

did he wepted again

anyway how some of u dey get ya titles for threads dey suprise me....one would think ORUMA and OKOCHA were involved in some kinky $ex cameroonian style

Robbynice · Post by **Robbynice** » Wed Feb 04, 2004 4:52 pm

Oruma should just keep quiet. I even thought he had evidence that Okocha was behind his non-invitation. Rubbish nonsense.

I hope he didn't wept this time around while giving the interview.

charlie · Post by **charlie** » Wed Feb 04, 2004 5:57 pm

I must admit, I thought it was scandalous that Wilson Oruma wasnt even invited to the Super Eagles Camp in Faro. The guy is in amazing form for Socheaux and he is probably currently one of the best Midfielders in the French League.

CCC, Whatever happened to "Everyone will have the opportunity to fight for their place.???"

I hope Wilson will not hold his non selection against anyone. We miss him and wish him well; And I personally hope he would at least have a chance to fight for a shirt in the future.

Chief Ogbunigwe · Post by **Chief Ogbunigwe** » Wed Feb 04, 2004 5:59 pm

na Okocha cause am jo

CMS · Post by **CMS** » Wed Feb 04, 2004 6:04 pm

Make him shut the hell up...

I had always been his fan from the W/c 1993. But after that warm up game for the 2002 W/c he had for Naija, He should be lucky they even called him.

Obong · Post by **Obong** » Wed Feb 04, 2004 6:06 pm

Oruma has himself to blame for not utilizing past opportunities to replace Okocha.We all campaigned for his inclusion at the last ANC,and prior to that,he's not done enough to enable us think of replacing him with Okocha.So,now that Okocha has a resurgence in his football and is the prime candidate for African player of the year,we now have to drop him for Oruma?Looking at our list of midfielders-Olofinjana,Ekong,Lawal,Okocha,Ekwueme,Ikedia-we can see why Chukwu settled on them.Olofinjana,Lawal,Ekwueme and Ekong can all play both defensive and offensive midfield positions.Then he also has Kanu and Osaze who can be called upon to play in central midfield,while Ikedia is our only traditional winger.I think its really a case of Nigeria having too many midfield talents to select from,so a reasonable decision had to be made based on the utility of the players(we all know that unless Okocha is injured,he's most likely to start all games).And does Oruma think Obodo,Melkam,Kalu Uche and Opabunmi don't deserve to be in the ANC?

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