Mancity defender Tosin Adarabioyo

[Gotti]

You're underestimating teenagers, especially the ones that grew up in the western world. I'm sorry but Nigeria isn't exactly the shining light some of you homesick people make it out to be, when you keep hearing horror stories about what goes on with football and in general you'll understand why some of these folks say "No, thanks". Not everyone is cut out for that mess.

And you are overestimating your own ignorant arrogance...
I'm NOT homesick because I live at home and (likely unlike you) I was born abroad just like these kids.

Each person has a unique life path and I respect each person's individual decision about their personal or professional paths, but I know enough about life and people (and about Nigeria) to recognize that Nigeria is NOT defined by "bad roads, kidnapping and armed robbery" - and if that's all you know about Nigeria, you need to broaden your outlook. Anyway, I'm done with this drivel - to each his own. SDMH@

[Damunk]

Truye words, Zelex. It is okay to sit behind a PC keyboard and dream about these kids possibly playing for their fatherland. But even if your father loves Nigeria but has been dissuaded by bad roads and kidnapping and armed robbery from trying to take his family to his village, it is unlikely that playing soccer for that country would be an aspiration for a teenager.

Exactly! Because that's the only things teenagers think of when they think of Nigeria... smdh@

You're underestimating teenagers, especially the ones that grew up in the western world. I'm sorry but Nigeria isn't exactly the shining light some of you homesick people make it out to be, when you keep hearing horror stories about what goes on with football and in general you'll understand why some of these folks say "No, thanks". Not everyone is cut out for that mess.

Piffington,
Some of us have teenage kids you know....

[Mr. Piffington]

Truye words, Zelex. It is okay to sit behind a PC keyboard and dream about these kids possibly playing for their fatherland. But even if your father loves Nigeria but has been dissuaded by bad roads and kidnapping and armed robbery from trying to take his family to his village, it is unlikely that playing soccer for that country would be an aspiration for a teenager.

Exactly! Because that's the only things teenagers think of when they think of Nigeria... smdh@

You're underestimating teenagers, especially the ones that grew up in the western world. I'm sorry but Nigeria isn't exactly the shining light some of you homesick people make it out to be, when you keep hearing horror stories about what goes on with football and in general you'll understand why some of these folks say "No, thanks". Not everyone is cut out for that mess.

Piffington,
Some of us have teenage kids you know....

Just saying...

[rasak74]

How many of these boys have set foot inside Nigeria out of interest?

When was the first time that Leon Balogun or Carl Ikeme or Troost-Ekong set foot in Nigeria?

Not sure that really answers my question tbh.

[jb]

Some of these guys may not even see Nigeria as a viable option. It all depends on their upbringing (cultural upbringing, parents relationship with Nigeria etc).

Truye words, Zelex. It is okay to sit behind a PC keyboard and dream about these kids possibly playing for their fatherland. But even if your father loves Nigeria but has been dissuaded by bad roads and kidnapping and armed robbery from trying to take his family to his village, it is unlikely that playing soccer for that country would be an aspiration for a teenager.

Plus, dem no get money to pay dem own airfare.

[Eaglezbeak]

He's born in England and even players who are not playing at his level want to play for their country of birth because that is the national team they where brought up on (England in his case) ,it's nothing to do with feelings I or anyone else!
I doubt it he and all those (of Nigerian descent) that harbour dreams of playing for England will continue to dream into their late 20s and that's when the bulk of them will try and join the Eagles bandwagon if they are playing in the World Cup by then Nigeria should ask why England neglected them after u21 level and assess their usefulness!

[EMIR KONGI JAFFI JOFFA]

This boy, Tammy, Ejaria, ojo, Ejaria, and vibe will all be playing for England soon.

[Cellular]

I hope Tosin gets a chance to play for the Eagles.

That change we seek will be from efforts such as these. Guys that make (being) Naija cool in-spite of our warts and all.
I am so proud of these generation with their Naija pride... seeing it in American kids.

Kudos to their parents.

Glad he and his siblings don't have an identity crisis.


Ps., until I traveled to Jamaica I did not understand the pride that Jamaicans had for Jamaica. Don't understand why we can't have the same pride in our country and our roots.

[EMIR KONGI JAFFI JOFFA]

I hope Tosin gets a chance to play for the Eagles.

That change we seek will be from efforts such as these. Guys that make (being) Naija cool in-spite of our warts and all.
I am so proud of these generation with their Naija pride... seeing it in American kids.

Kudos to their parents.

Glad he and his siblings don't have an identity crisis.


Ps., until I traveled to Jamaica I did not understand the pride that Jamaicans had for Jamaica. Don't understand why we can't have the same pride in our country and our roots.

Come to Nigeria and I'll show u why.

[Cellular]

I hope Tosin gets a chance to play for the Eagles.

That change we seek will be from efforts such as these. Guys that make (being) Naija cool in-spite of our warts and all.
I am so proud of these generation with their Naija pride... seeing it in American kids.

Kudos to their parents.

Glad he and his siblings don't have an identity crisis.


Ps., until I traveled to Jamaica I did not understand the pride that Jamaicans had for Jamaica. Don't understand why we can't have the same pride in our country and our roots.

Come to Nigeria and I'll show u why.

Nna, I dey go Naija regularly.
My belief in Naija nobe for Internet.

Yes, we have challenges. But having traveled far and wide, I know we can overcome them... seeing others way dey worse off.

[txj]

I hope Tosin gets a chance to play for the Eagles.

That change we seek will be from efforts such as these. Guys that make (being) Naija cool in-spite of our warts and all.
I am so proud of these generation with their Naija pride... seeing it in American kids.

Kudos to their parents.

Glad he and his siblings don't have an identity crisis.


Ps., until I traveled to Jamaica I did not understand the pride that Jamaicans had for Jamaica. Don't understand why we can't have the same pride in our country and our roots.

Come to Nigeria and I'll show u why.

Nna, I dey go Naija regularly.
My belief in Naija nobe for Internet.

Yes, we have challenges. But having traveled far and wide, I know we can overcome them... seeing others way dey worse off.

I share the sentiment, but not the reality...

[kolinzo]

Truye words, Zelex. It is okay to sit behind a PC keyboard and dream about these kids possibly playing for their fatherland. But even if your father loves Nigeria but has been dissuaded by bad roads and kidnapping and armed robbery from trying to take his family to his village, it is unlikely that playing soccer for that country would be an aspiration for a teenager.

Exactly! Because that's the only things teenagers think of when they think of Nigeria... smdh@

Oh please!! Don't think like a Ranger!!

[Gotti]

Oh please!! Don't think like a Ranger!!

Go ahead, think like Trump...

[marko]

I hope Tosin gets a chance to play for the Eagles.

That change we seek will be from efforts such as these. Guys that make (being) Naija cool in-spite of our warts and all.
I am so proud of these generation with their Naija pride... seeing it in American kids.

Kudos to their parents.

Glad he and his siblings don't have an identity crisis.


Ps., until I traveled to Jamaica I did not understand the pride that Jamaicans had for Jamaica. Don't understand why we can't have the same pride in our country and our roots.

Come to Nigeria and I'll show u why.

Nna, I dey go Naija regularly.
My belief in Naija nobe for Internet.

Yes, we have challenges. But having traveled far and wide, I know we can overcome them... seeing others way dey worse off.

I share the sentiment, but not the reality...

Swear pride for jamaica is certainly not based on kingston and its inner cities, i have been there before and its just like Ibadan! Jamaica is all about fancy beaches, reggae music, Usain Bolt

[ohenhen1]

Didn't even know about him until I opened this thread.

Whatever

[Gotti]

Didn't even know about him until I opened this thread.

Whatever

Not sure if you are being proud of your personal ignorance...
But dude has been discussed a few times on CE - and I fully expect to see him on your next line-up.

[Akure4Life]

To be honest, Tosin will not have have a long England career.

If there are any English defenders half as good as him, they will be picked ahead of him.

Where is Ibe today?

[Mr Shows]

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Iwobi and Aina have strong parental influences, what are Tosin's folks position on their boy..

[spastic]

Didn't even know about him until I opened this thread.

Whatever

And you think your ignorance is a barometer for his talent ?

[The YeyeMan]

Didn't even know about him until I opened this thread.

Whatever

Not sure if you being proud of your personal ignorance...
But dude has been discussed a few times on CE - and I fully expect to see him on your next line-up.

[Cellular]

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Iwobi and Aina have strong parental influences, what are Tosin's folks position on their boy..

[Damunk]

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Iwobi and Aina have strong parental influences, what are Tosin's folks position on their boy..

So what exactly is this Team Nigeria UK?

[Eaglezbeak]

I hope Tosin gets a chance to play for the Eagles.

That change we seek will be from efforts such as these. Guys that make (being) Naija cool in-spite of our warts and all.
I am so proud of these generation with their Naija pride... seeing it in American kids.

Kudos to their parents.

Glad he and his siblings don't have an identity crisis.


Ps., until I traveled to Jamaica I did not understand the pride that Jamaicans had for Jamaica. Don't understand why we can't have the same pride in our country and our roots.

Come to Nigeria and I'll show u why.

Nna, I dey go Naija regularly.
My belief in Naija nobe for Internet.

Yes, we have challenges. But having traveled far and wide, I know we can overcome them... seeing others way dey worse off.

It's nice to dream but Nigeria has had ample time to improve on what needs to be improved (just about everything) and just seems to be falling deeper into decay!