Ade Bankole invited as back up goalkeeper

Ayo Akinfe · Post by **Ayo Akinfe** » Tue May 25, 2004 9:35 pm

Just letting you all know that Ade Bankole has agreed to be the back up goalkeeper to Rotimi Sunday for the Ireland match.

Before you guys start having a fit, just bear in mind that he was invited because of the short notice. It was only yesterday that it became certain that Enyeama and Etafia would not be available for the Ireland game.

Of course the NFA could have got another local keeper or one of the more experienced European keepers but time did not make it possible. Whoever it was would need to go and get a visa, start making travel plans, have his name forwarded to the travel agency etc.

In the case of Bankole, he did not need to do any of that. All he needs to do is catch a train down from Crewe.

I do not think he will play anyway and by the time the Jamaica game comes up, Greg Etafia would have arrived. The only thing I would blame the NFA for is not clearing all this with the clubs before hand.

Sadly, they will not learn from this and we all know that such mix-ups will repeat themselves in the near future.

27 · Post by 27 » Tue May 25, 2004 9:39 pm

Dodo said

Dont be suprised to see Ademola Bankole on the bench

viewtopic.php?t=11309&highlight=ademola+bankole

Ayo Akinfe · Post by **Ayo Akinfe** » Tue May 25, 2004 9:46 pm

Dodo Mayana was using his common sense to put two and two together. However, now, it is no longer speculation, the NFA have formally contacted him, Bankole has agreed and a letter is being faxed over to his club as we speak.

Unless Mario Gradi pulls the plug on the plan, Ademola Bankole will file out for the Eagles against Ireland on Saturday.

Paveman · Post by **Paveman** » Tue May 25, 2004 10:11 pm

Well. It is a bit sad that we "waste" a place like that for someone who clearly has no future whatsoever in the Eagles camp.

Having said that, kudos to Bankole for being a sport and filing out for his country.

PapaK · Post by **PapaK** » Tue May 25, 2004 10:13 pm

good move, afterall he's a Nigerian and a professional. Naija had in the past capped traders in the far east when they couldnt get enough player to complete 11 for a friendly.

so__so_scandalous · Post by **so__so_scandalous** » Tue May 25, 2004 11:31 pm

What about DANNY SHITTU who is a fantastic young prospect?

Its a Goal · Post by **Its a Goal** » Wed May 26, 2004 12:46 am

Why wasn't Layeni considered? He doesn't need a visa since he holds Italian passport.

Naija fan · Post by **Naija fan** » Wed May 26, 2004 1:34 am

PapaK wrote: Naija had in the past capped traders in the far east when they couldnt get enough player to complete 11 for a friendly.

Haba, na wia you get that kin information?

mystic · Post by **mystic** » Wed May 26, 2004 1:43 am

Well, inviting Bankole was always available as a last option. The NFA and Coaching staff simply must learn to plan better. Bankole is basically a waste of our time, but in this case he is a necessary evil.

A lot of this crap would be avoided if there was better communication between the FA/Coaching Staff and the Players. Long term planning with a calender that is 90% set for the year would also help.

Robbynice · Post by **Robbynice** » Wed May 26, 2004 2:24 am

mystic wrote:Well, inviting Bankole was always available as a last option. The NFA and Coaching staff simply must learn to plan better. Bankole is basically a waste of our time, but in this case he is a necessary evil.

A lot of this crap would be avoided if there was better communication between the FA/Coaching Staff and the Players. Long term planning with a calender that is 90% set for the year would also help.

Now this is what I call constructive criticism. Nice one Mystic. I hope the NFA will take to this advice.

General Trousers · Post by **General Trousers** » Wed May 26, 2004 3:19 am

Stefano Layeni, a 6-4 GK, plays for Como in the Serie B and uncapped by Nigeria ... anyway why do I bother??

Enugu II · Post by **Enugu II** » Wed May 26, 2004 3:23 am

Ayo Akinfe wrote:Just letting you all know that Ade Bankole has agreed to be the back up goalkeeper to Rotimi Sunday for the Ireland match.

Before you guys start having a fit, just bear in mind that he was invited because of the short notice. It was only yesterday that it became certain that Enyeama and Etafia would not be available for the Ireland game.

Of course the NFA could have got another local keeper or one of the more experienced European keepers but time did not make it possible. Whoever it was would need to go and get a visa, start making travel plans, have his name forwarded to the travel agency etc.

In the case of Bankole, he did not need to do any of that. All he needs to do is catch a train down from Crewe.

I do not think he will play anyway and by the time the Jamaica game comes up, Greg Etafia would have arrived. The only thing I would blame the NFA for is not clearing all this with the clubs before hand.

Sadly, they will not learn from this and we all know that such mix-ups will repeat themselves in the near future.

AYO:

Just a nice bit on Ade Bankole. If he acytually gets into a game he will set a Nigerian record for the longest years bbetween internationals. His previous appearance was in a 1991 international for Nigeria, 13 years ago! I believe the current record is held by Wole Odegbami.

Its a Goal · Post by **Its a Goal** » Wed May 26, 2004 3:36 am

Who has seen Bankole keep of recent?

mystic · Post by **mystic** » Wed May 26, 2004 3:42 am

Enugu II wrote:
Ayo Akinfe wrote:Just letting you all know that Ade Bankole has agreed to be the back up goalkeeper to Rotimi Sunday for the Ireland match.

Before you guys start having a fit, just bear in mind that he was invited because of the short notice. It was only yesterday that it became certain that Enyeama and Etafia would not be available for the Ireland game.

Of course the NFA could have got another local keeper or one of the more experienced European keepers but time did not make it possible. Whoever it was would need to go and get a visa, start making travel plans, have his name forwarded to the travel agency etc.

In the case of Bankole, he did not need to do any of that. All he needs to do is catch a train down from Crewe.

I do not think he will play anyway and by the time the Jamaica game comes up, Greg Etafia would have arrived. The only thing I would blame the NFA for is not clearing all this with the clubs before hand.

Sadly, they will not learn from this and we all know that such mix-ups will repeat themselves in the near future.

AYO:

Just a nice bit on Ade Bankole. If he acytually gets into a game he will set a Nigerian record for the longest years bbetween internationals. His previous appearance was in a 1991 international for Nigeria, 13 years ago! I believe the current record is held by Wole Odegbami.

EII:

You are da man! Very interesting titbit.

MI5 · Post by **MI5** » Wed May 26, 2004 8:01 am

EII,

You are forgetting that Ademola Bankole kept in the friendly matches in the run up to France'98 against FC Zurich or FC Grasshoppers when we were camping in Switzerland and preparing for WC'98. He was called up by Bora after the SE was in a state of goalkeeping crisis. The goals FC Grasshopper or FC Zurich scored against us was blamed on him and was told by the then NFA chairman Mumuni Aminu to leave camp immediately after the game. It was after that debacle that Peter Rufai was called in at the last minute.

He is not new to the NFA last minutes crisis the team is in right now...

Enugu II wrote:
Ayo Akinfe wrote:Just letting you all know that Ade Bankole has agreed to be the back up goalkeeper to Rotimi Sunday for the Ireland match.

Before you guys start having a fit, just bear in mind that he was invited because of the short notice. It was only yesterday that it became certain that Enyeama and Etafia would not be available for the Ireland game.

Of course the NFA could have got another local keeper or one of the more experienced European keepers but time did not make it possible. Whoever it was would need to go and get a visa, start making travel plans, have his name forwarded to the travel agency etc.

In the case of Bankole, he did not need to do any of that. All he needs to do is catch a train down from Crewe.

I do not think he will play anyway and by the time the Jamaica game comes up, Greg Etafia would have arrived. The only thing I would blame the NFA for is not clearing all this with the clubs before hand.

Sadly, they will not learn from this and we all know that such mix-ups will repeat themselves in the near future.

AYO:

Just a nice bit on Ade Bankole. If he acytually gets into a game he will set a Nigerian record for the longest years bbetween internationals. His previous appearance was in a 1991 international for Nigeria, 13 years ago! I believe the current record is held by Wole Odegbami.

MI5 · Post by **MI5** » Wed May 26, 2004 8:06 am

Nice one Mystic and well said. Except the same mess is going to continue because this morons in the glass house could care less on what happens in the future. But expect Robbynice to continue to support them... What a pity...

mystic wrote:Well, inviting Bankole was always available as a last option. The NFA and Coaching staff simply must learn to plan better. Bankole is basically a waste of our time, but in this case he is a necessary evil.

A lot of this crap would be avoided if there was better communication between the FA/Coaching Staff and the Players. Long term planning with a calender that is 90% set for the year would also help.

Dodo · Post by **Dodo** » Wed May 26, 2004 8:46 am

27 wrote:Dodo said
Dont be suprised to see Ademola Bankole on the bench
viewtopic.php?t=11309&highlight=ademola+bankole

just call me Winch

Dodo · Post by **Dodo** » Wed May 26, 2004 8:47 am

Its a Goal wrote:Who has seen Bankole keep of recent?

the last time i checked he was second choice at Crewe

Ayo Akinfe · Post by **Ayo Akinfe** » Wed May 26, 2004 9:40 am

Dodo wrote:
Its a Goal wrote:Who has seen Bankole keep of recent?
the last time i checked he was second choice at Crewe

Hmmmmmmmmmmmm.

27 · Post by 27 » Wed May 26, 2004 9:43 am

Hmmmmmmmmmmmm.

Ayo Akinfe, haaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!

Paveman · Post by **Paveman** » Wed May 26, 2004 10:10 am

As far as I know, Ademola Bankole has not made any appearances for Crewe this season. He is the second keeper there.

Shownoja · Post by **Shownoja** » Wed May 26, 2004 10:15 am

Bankole has definitely not made an appearance for Crewe this season. They have been using that chap from Trinidad and Tobego (Banks I think his name is).

Ayo Akinfe · Post by **Ayo Akinfe** » Wed May 26, 2004 10:34 am

Shownoja wrote:Bankole has definitely not made an appearance for Crewe this season. They have been using that chap from Trinidad and Tobego (Banks I think his name is).

Clayton Ince is his name. He will be playing for Trinidad and Tobago over the weekend when they face Scotland.

I do not know if Bankole got injured during the season but for a lot of the time, he was not even on the bench. I would very much doubt if he is match fit at the moment.

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