They only want to play for Nigeria when they are 29 - Mikel Obi on Nigerian footballers born in Europe

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COD 1 year ago

This is very , very, true.
However, it is due to our governments and sports administrators who have totally failed to groom talents, and effectively render our local or domestic leagues highly competitive, and with good sala ...
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This is very , very, true.
However, it is due to our governments and sports administrators who have totally failed to groom talents, and effectively render our local or domestic leagues highly competitive, and with good salary and retirement benefits or packages.
And don`t forget that many of our national team coaches are still being owed their salaries as we write.
Atsu, Ho 1 year ago

Spot on, obviously the truth nobody wants to talk about. The person makes his decision on which country to represent and should stick to it

Spot on, obviously the truth nobody wants to talk about. The person makes his decision on which country to represent and should stick to it
Cimint 1 year ago

You are right. See what they did to Mpappe. Africa is not serious

You are right. See what they did to Mpappe. Africa is not serious
Kweku Tsin 1 year ago

I disagree. Government and sports admi have no control over Academies vs foreign influence on a system driven by money.

I disagree. Government and sports admi have no control over Academies vs foreign influence on a system driven by money.
obiba 1 year ago

that was not the point...has nothing to do with grooming talent at home. Read his submission carefully.

that was not the point...has nothing to do with grooming talent at home. Read his submission carefully.
Kweku Tsin 1 year ago

Mikel Obi is very stupid to say that.

Mikel Obi is very stupid to say that.
True talk!! 1 year ago

Really??

Really??
Kweku Tsin 1 year ago

TRUE TALK ... Inaki and Nico Williams are good examples on opposing sides. Hudson Odoi and Nketia are the others. It's not like they are superstars.

TRUE TALK ... Inaki and Nico Williams are good examples on opposing sides. Hudson Odoi and Nketia are the others. It's not like they are superstars.
P Djamgbe 1 year ago

Mikel is very sexy. I want to pound his ASS!

Mikel is very sexy. I want to pound his ASS!
Ochee-Do-Chee 1 year ago

Is Mikel forgetting reality? Once you start playing for these countries, all kinds of people come out of the woods, claiming to be your uncles, cousins, nieces etc asking you to be their provider. In his own words, outsiders ...
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Is Mikel forgetting reality? Once you start playing for these countries, all kinds of people come out of the woods, claiming to be your uncles, cousins, nieces etc asking you to be their provider. In his own words, outsiders even marry into your family in anticipation of help or something from you. People don't want to be bothered with that at the height of their career development! Maybe later when they have established themselves. An advice to Mr Obi, 'When you talk too much, you pay for what you don't eat'!
Kweku Tsin 1 year ago

I am sure Ochee Do- Chee is on drugs. Senseless comments from a clown.

I am sure Ochee Do- Chee is on drugs. Senseless comments from a clown.
Ochee-Do-Chee 1 year ago

That is what all 'FREELOADERS' like you always say!

That is what all 'FREELOADERS' like you always say!
Kwesi 1 year ago

Why insult him, just make your point period

Why insult him, just make your point period
KB 1 year ago

so what senses you can bring up to this issue he truly elaborate before calling him stupid?

so what senses you can bring up to this issue he truly elaborate before calling him stupid?
BECAUSE OUR FOOTBALL IS ROTTEN 1 year ago

U are right but that won't stop until we start doing things right in Africa. If we make our football attractive, they will even beg to play for us. As we speak, football management is rotten in Africa so they wont come.

U are right but that won't stop until we start doing things right in Africa. If we make our football attractive, they will even beg to play for us. As we speak, football management is rotten in Africa so they wont come.
Kweku UK 1 year ago

There's always a first choice and second choice in everything .... at the end of the day it's up to the coach to pick him or not especially when he's on form they've got nothing to lose bruh if u don't call them ... Simpl ...
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There's always a first choice and second choice in everything .... at the end of the day it's up to the coach to pick him or not especially when he's on form they've got nothing to lose bruh if u don't call them ... Simple As
Kubut3 1 year ago

Too much bull crap in Africa, it's better to play for the whiteman, make money and help the poor in Africa. Nico Williams and his brother wouldn't where they're , if they were born in Africa. Their parents couldn't ha ...
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Too much bull crap in Africa, it's better to play for the whiteman, make money and help the poor in Africa. Nico Williams and his brother wouldn't where they're , if they were born in Africa. Their parents couldn't have afforded the bribes . It's a no brainer , if you're an African with soccer talent, you will .be more effective, if you play for an European country. Mbappe,s father offered him up to play for his African country, go ask him what they told him. African unity my arss.
the Villager 1 year ago

where didn't this dude stay in nigeria to develop himselfbut ran to europe? this man shd hv been telling african football administrators and politicians what to do to make football attractive. am disappointed

where didn't this dude stay in nigeria to develop himselfbut ran to europe? this man shd hv been telling african football administrators and politicians what to do to make football attractive. am disappointed
Mr Special 1 year ago

The European countries should fan the fire for you to come and eat,right?
Invest in your talents

The European countries should fan the fire for you to come and eat,right?
Invest in your talents
Ghanaba kwaku 1 year ago

You are saying the truth

You are saying the truth
Atinga 1 year ago

I get his general point but which of the Nigerian foreign born players in the latest AFCON switch after 25-29? May have been true for the first generation but most of the current generation are making up their minds and picki ...
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I get his general point but which of the Nigerian foreign born players in the latest AFCON switch after 25-29? May have been true for the first generation but most of the current generation are making up their minds and picking sides early.
Also, an argument against his statement is “why do we African countries accept them when they come to us at 25-29”? Sometimes, check yourself first.
LACK OF PATRIOTISM OF AFRICANS STARTS WITH THE LEADERS, ALL USELESS, DOWNRIGHT CORRUPT AND INCOMPETENT UPT 1 year ago

THE LITTLE SAID ABOUT GHANA'S USELESS CORRUPT INCOMPETENT LEADERS, THE BETTER.

THE LITTLE SAID ABOUT GHANA'S USELESS CORRUPT INCOMPETENT LEADERS, THE BETTER.
UNDERSTAND WHAT MIKEL MEAN 1 year ago

Guys you are not getting what Mikel is trying to say... you people are talking rubbish and nonsense. You have to understand what really worry Mikel and Africans as whole.... before judging, this not about Federation of any Af ...
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Guys you are not getting what Mikel is trying to say... you people are talking rubbish and nonsense. You have to understand what really worry Mikel and Africans as whole.... before judging, this not about Federation of any Africa country.
Mikel is saying the Europeans born always choice Africa their native mother and fatherland as their second choice.. and after they don't get call up in Europe then they think of playing for their African countries BUT THAT TIME THEY WILL BE 29 YEARS PLUS this is what Mikel mean.. And it's true.. How old is Inaki Williams? But Inaki only prefer go play after no call up for Spin... How old is his junior brother only 22 years. How old was Kevin Prince Boateng? He only choice to play for ghana after no call up by the German national. Is't not the same wicked Federation we have in Africa when they choice to play for their African countries? What ever their situation after they don't get call up they still choice to play for Africa. And that's what Mikel is trying to say..
Stevoo 1 year ago

I think I agree with obi.. the always want to represent Africa when they are getting older

I think I agree with obi.. the always want to represent Africa when they are getting older
Ochee-Do-Chee 1 year ago

THERE IS A REASON WE ARE CALLED OGYAKROM! LOL

THERE IS A REASON WE ARE CALLED OGYAKROM! LOL
Kwams 1 year ago

I agree with Mikel 100%, it is also a call to African FA to sit up and get the act right.
Next time Mikel should take a swipe at African FAs to be more organized and set rules

I agree with Mikel 100%, it is also a call to African FA to sit up and get the act right.
Next time Mikel should take a swipe at African FAs to be more organized and set rules
Ochee-Do-Chee 1 year ago

I believe Mikel Obi should direct his criticism at the inept and corrupt African FA organizations instead of the players. Some of us might also ask why with all his 'PROUD AFRICAN HERITAGE' he chose to marry 'WHITE' at his re ...
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I believe Mikel Obi should direct his criticism at the inept and corrupt African FA organizations instead of the players. Some of us might also ask why with all his 'PROUD AFRICAN HERITAGE' he chose to marry 'WHITE' at his reproductive AGE! Is it just a case of 'a little bit of wisdom' at play or 'holier' than thou?

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