Administrators FlyJ Posted June 6, 2014 Administrators Share Posted June 6, 2014 After hours of waiting on Monday, Stephen Keshi released the final World Cup list at midnight. And as the drama and suspense that preceded the release, the list also came with some surprises. Joseph Yobo will play in his third FIFA World Cup finals and have opportunity to become Nigeria’s first-ever century — international after he was named in the African champions’ final list of 23 for Brazil 2014 but African Nations Championship Most Valuable Player, Ejike Uzoenyi and AFCON winner, Sunday Mba failed to make the final cut. Gabriel Rueben and Babatunde Michael made the list. Also going to their third World Cup are goalkeepers Vincent Enyeama and Austin Ejide, but midfield strongman Mikel Obi will only be attending his first finals after Nigeria narrowly missed Germany 2006 and he was omitted from South Africa 2010 due to injury. Former junior international defender Elderson Echiejile and Olympic silver medallist Osaze Odemwingie, who were also in South Africa four years ago, make the cut for the biggest showpiece in football, starting in 10 days’ time. South Africa 2013 top scorer Emmanuel Emenike is joined in the attack by England-based duo of Victor Moses and Shola Ameobi, and former junior international Uche Nwofor, but there is no place for Olympic silver medallist Obinna Nsofor and nimble-footed Nnamdi Oduamadi. Home-based goalkeeper Daniel Akpeyi, diminutive midfielder Joel Obi and former U-23 star Nosa Igiebor also miss out on the trip to South America. One of Nigeria’s first round opponents at the World Cup, Argentina released their list hours ahead of the time Nigerian officials had announced they would release the Super Eagles list on Monday. Manchester City pair Pablo Zabaleta and Sergio Aguero will join Lionel Messi and others in Argentina’s 23-man squad. Coach Alejandro Sabella final selection is brimming with attacking talents. Barcelona talisman Messi will lead the pursuit of global glory this summer, but he will be ably assisted by an enviable array of proven performers at the peak of their powers. City striker Aguero falls into that category after helping to secure the Premier League title in 2013/14 – alongside fellow countryman Zabaleta. Final List Goalkeepers: Vincent Enyeama, Austin Ejide, Chigozie Agbim Defenders: Joseph Yobo, Elderson Echiejile, Juwon Oshaniwa, Godfrey Oboabona, Azubuike Egwuekwe, Kenneth Omeruo, Efe Ambrose, Kunle Odunlami Midfielders: John Mikel Obi, Ogenyi Onazi, Ramon Azeez, Michael Uchebo, Reuben Gabriel Forwards: Osaze Odemwingie, Ahmed Musa, Shola Ameobi, Emmanuel Emenike, Babatunde Michael, Victor Moses, Uche Nwofor. Source 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simpl384 Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 I don't like Victor's attitude to games,was not impressed in the AFCON game where he was juggling the ball..Even if Barca/r.madrid are beating a club 10-0,you can never catch Messi/CR7 juggling during a 90 minute game.Let me catch him juggle this time hen...ok...glad Osaze made the team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators FlyJ Posted June 6, 2014 Author Administrators Share Posted June 6, 2014 Not pleased Yobo made the team. I just hope he performs well. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simpl384 Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 Not pleased Yobo made the team. I just hope he performs well. So glaring you pissed with your headline...Truth though,Yobo is Old,Why on earth would he drop Sunday Mba...O di kwa huge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abystacy Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 To start with, he can only piick 23men. only have a problem with the thiird keeper .m our defence liine is oKa, yobo is a calamity. But. His selection makes sense because he is experienced, and we need that. ii need the defenders to put extrra effort because based on our last gam with greece, the defence line was a bit shaky. l don't like Musa but guess he was selected to fulfilllled zonal quotq. h. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simpl384 Posted June 7, 2014 Share Posted June 7, 2014 To start with, he can only piick 23men. only have a problem with the thiird keeper .m our defence liine is oKa, yobo is a calamity. But. His selection makes sense because he is experienced, and we need that. ii need the defenders to put extrra effort because based on our last gam with greece, the defence line was a bit shaky. l don't like Musa but guess he was selected to fulfilllled zonal quotq. h. I saw this analysis and i thought i'd share with you,our forwards and portugal's ( goals scored in just concluded season) NIGERIA :-: Ameobi (three) Osaze (5) Moses (2) PORTUGAL :-: CR7(49) Helder Postiga(13) Hugo Almeida(12) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators FlyJ Posted June 9, 2014 Author Administrators Share Posted June 9, 2014 To start with, he can only piick 23men. only have a problem with the thiird keeper .m our defence liine is oKa, yobo is a calamity. But. His selection makes sense because he is experienced, and we need that. ii need the defenders to put extrra effort because based on our last gam with greece, the defence line was a bit shaky. l don't like Musa but guess he was selected to fulfilllled zonal quotq. h. Can you say same about Yobo/defence after the US match? Well, i could careless for the Eagles. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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