EAGLES RATING AGAINST THE INDOMITABLE LIONS

Ikechukwu Ezenwa 6.5/10

 He was commanding and made himself big with brilliant saves late in game.

Some might have faulted him for the needless foul that resulted in the spot kick awarded against his team but aside that he gave a good account of himself.

Shehu Abdullahi 6/10

The former Kano Pillars star put up a good shift at the right side of the defence line. He often covered ground.

Elderson Echiejille 5/10

As usual the weakest link of the back four. Didn't offer much for the team. Couldn't defend nor attack properly. Still yet to justify his place in the Super Eagles squad.

Leon Balogun 7.5/10

You don't get anything less from the FSV Mainz versatile man. He kept Jean Pierre quiet in a physical duel.

Balogun was often overlapping and making productive runs.

William Troost Ekong 7/10

Ekong read the game well as the libero. He picked loose balls and commanded his lieutenants.

Ogenyi Onazi 6/10

Onazi performed the brawling job to the best of his abilities as he repelled the Cameroonians in a Tigerish way.

Wilfred Ndidi 6/10

The Leicester City youngster forced the hosts to make errors especially from the zone. He covered well for Onazi when he ventured forward.

John Obi Mikel 6/10

The Tianjin star coped with the physicality of the game and shone in few moments. Created a couple of chances before going off in the second half.

Moses Simon 7/10

Good outing from the Nigerian Ronaldo who netted Eagles' only goal of the game. He made some good runs for his team.

Odion Jude Ighalo 6/10

Not the best by his usual high standards. He laid the ball for Simon's strike after showing great strength at the right wing.

Victor Moses 9/10

Kelechi Iheanacho 5/10
Came in late for Odion Ighallo and barely had time to showcase his skills.

Mikel Agu    4/10
Replaced Nigerian mercurial captain but couldn't particularly hold his own against the improved Lions .

Rohr to call up Sampdoria's Stanley Amuzie if...

Coach of the Super Eagles of Nigeria Gernot Rohr who is short of options at left back has narrowed his search towards Nigeria’s Rio 2016 defender Stanley Amuzie, in his bid to provide cover for Elderson Echiejile.
Amuzie who moved to Sampdoria this summer after starring for Nigeria at the Olympics is viewed by many as an option at left back for the Super Eagles, who are incredibly short of options in that position.
So far Echiejile is the only option at left back for Nigeria as Kingsley Madu has failed to sufficiently challenge him for the position despite been included in the last three squads named by coach Gernot Rohr.
” We won’t rest in our search for options at left back even though am happy with the options at our disposal right now. There’s always a desire to improve on what you have, the boy who played left back at the Olympics is one of our options”

” He needs to play games for Sampdoria for us to properly assess him. We saw his qualities at the Olympics but that was just for few games, hopefully if he starts playing games for Sampdoria then there’s every hope he would be called up”.

Watford Star Isaac Success Back In Eagles Set Up For Cameroon Clash

Ahead of Nigeria next World Cup 2018 Qualifiers against Cameroon coach of the Super Eagles of Nigeria Gernot Rohr has listed the names of some players he hopes to use in the encounter.
Nigeria are ahead of Cameroon in group B of the CAF World Cup 2018 Qualifiers, but the Indomitable Lions will be looking to narrow the current four points gap when both teams clash in back to back games, while Nigeria will be hoping to increase or maintain their lead.
The September 1st clash which will take place in Uyo will be followed by the return leg in Cameroon in four days time, and already coach Rohr has picked some players who are ‎going to be key to the success of his team in the double header.
Watford ace Isacc Success is one ‎of the players the coach is banking on provided he can stay fit as injuries and fitness issues have reduced his appearances for Nigeria. He presently has just one cap, which he picked in the friendly game against Senegal.

However his performance in the friendly game won the manager over especially his ability to use his power in full flow, plus his abilities to hold on to the ball will be vital against the power playing Indomitable Lions of Cameroon.
The Eagles forward line lacks a physical presence and despite the inclusion of Odion Ighalo who has been recalled for the Cameroon clash, the coach wants more presence in attack hence the call up to Success.

Nigerian Kelechi Iheanacho joins Leicester City

Latest information surrounding the future of Nigeria and Manchester City forward, Kelechi Iheanacho is that he has joined Leicester City.

Reports from England reveal that the player has completed a £25 million move from City to the Foxes after passing a medical.

According to sources close to KweseESPN, the fee makes the Super Eagles star the most expensive Nigerian player ever, displacing Odion Ighalo when he signed for Chinese club Changchun Yatai for £20m in January.

Meanwhile, the move is the second highest African transfer fee this season behind Egyptian international, Mohamed Salah's £34.3m move from Italian Serie A side, AS Roma to Liverpool.

Although the move was delayed by legal issues over image rights with his former agents, sources close to the player confirmed to KweséESPN that after passing his medical on Tuesday, the player signed a five-year contract with the Foxes.

However, an announcement is only expected within the next 24-48 hours as the club wants to tidy up legal details in respect of his former representatives.

It is also mentioned that the Citizens have inserted a buy-back option in the contract, which is reported to be in the region of £50m for one of Europe's brightest young footballers.

helsea Defender Kenneth Omeruo Confirms Offers From Turkey,Wants England Stay Published: July 23, 2017 Kenneth Omeruo has confirmed that he has received offers from Turkish clubs but his priority is to continue his career with an English club.

e Nigeria international is in talks with newly promoted Turkish Super Lig club Göztepe S.K, while Sivasspor and Yeni Malatyaspor are also interested in his services.

''Yes, I do have offers for Turkey but I am focused at staying in England should the right opportunity present itself. If not, I will consider alternative options,'' Omeruo told The Nation newspaper.

''The EPL is a great league. Very challenging and one that I know I can handle when given the chance.''

Chelsea are preparing to bid farewell to the Super Eagles star before the close of the summer transfer window, as they are seeking an outright sale, rather than loaning him out again.

The 23-year-old has spent the last five years on loan at ADO Den Haag, Middlesbrough, Kasımpaşa and Alanyaspor.

Magpies to bid N4.65 Billion Bid For Seyi Ojo.

  Newcastle United have stepped up their pursuit of English Under 20 world cup winner Sheyi Ojo.

The Sun says manager Rafa Benitez has opened a line of communication with Jurgen Klopp over signing Ojo on a permanent basis after a loan move was turned down by the Anfield side.

And it has been claimed that Ojo was omitted from Liverpool's trip to Asia on Sunday to enable him thrash out a deal with the Magpies.

Newcastle United will test the Reds resolve to hold onto the England U20 World Cup star by making a bid in the region of ten million pounds (N4.65 billion).

The 20-year-old Ojo joined Liverpool in 2011 from Milton Keynes Dons, and has 13 first team appearances to his name.

 Oghenekaro Etebo may Join Leicester.

Futbol Gastesi in a post on their official twitter handle says the CD Feirense star is a prime target for Leicester City and Turkish side Fenerbahce who are both looking to strengthen their team in this window.
While Etebo is more inclined to moving to Leicester City, the report has it that Fenerbahce have not given up yet on his chase, as they are also in Portugal to convince Feirense to do a deal.
Feirense are opened to the idea of letting the forward leave but their terms and valuation of the man who joined them 18 months ago must be ‎met by interested parties.
A price tag of around 20 million euros has been placed on him by the team, but it is believed he will be allowed to leave for a fee in the region of 10 million euros plus add ons.