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Ogunjobi blasts Adokiye

Posted: 2009-11-02 13:14

NFF Executive committee member Taiwo Ogunjobi has accused former international Adokiye Amiesimaka of 'having an agenda' after the former Green Eagles winger claimed in his weekly column that Nigeria Under-17 captain Fortune Chukwudi is over aged.

Fifteen players from Nigeria's team were dropped in the run-up to the tournament after they failed to pass an MRI age-verification test.

Chukwudi was one of those who passed, but his age has been called into question by Adokiye, who says the player turned out for him as an 18-year-old seven years ago.

The claim has left Ogunjobi, chairman of the Federation's Technical Committee, fuming.

"He is just looking for a way to discredit Nigerian football," Ogunjobi flared.
 
"People like him, we know their plans. They are not after the interest of the country. They just want to discredit those who are there now so they can come in and take over."

""Real Under-17s should be in school or just passing out, and not men who have been playing in the League for years."
- Adokiye Amiesimaka

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Emeka: 2009-11-02 13:46

There is no way that Fortune Chukwudi could not be an age cheat if he was playing in an Under-18 tournament in 2003. He must be in his early 20's at least?

Chukwudi should be made an example for embarrasing the Nigerian nation and jailed....

objective bibby: 2009-11-02 14:16

But if the team had been knocked out in the 1st round, the problem of age cheating will not surface, but rather poor organisation by the NFF. Nigerians haba!!!! Flying Eagles failed nobody saw any overaged player in their lots there, but here we are today..... Sure, ppl like Adokie are just looking for openings to come & chop as well. What can he do differently? It's quite easier to pick up pen and crucify ppl in authorities, than to manage even a small family. What has (AA) delivered to us in club mgmt over the years? Let him go there and handover Fortune to FIFA and prove his claims, after the guy has passed the MRI test. Busy bodies, bad belles...

objective bibby: 2009-11-02 14:16

But if the team had been knocked out in the 1st round, the problem of age cheating will not surface, but rather poor organisation by the NFF. Nigerians haba!!!! Flying Eagles failed nobody saw any overaged player in their lots there, but here we are today..... Sure, ppl like Adokie are just looking for openings to come & chop as well. What can he do differently? It's quite easier to pick up pen and crucify ppl in authorities, than to manage even a small family. What has (AA) delivered to us in club mgmt over the years? Let him go there and handover Fortune to FIFA and prove his claims, after the guy has passed the MRI test. Busy bodies, bad belles...

Pete : 2009-11-02 14:24

Fixtures: for round of 16......

Argentina VS Colombia (Ijebu Ode)
Turkey VS United Arab Emirates (Enugu)

Switzerland VS Germany (Lagos)

Italy VS USA (Kaduna)

Spain VS Burkina Faso (Kano)
Iran VS Uruguay (Calabar)
Mexico VS Korea Republic (Bauchi)
Nigeria VS New Zealand (Abuja)

Ariya: 2009-11-02 14:29

Nigerians! Nigerians!!!!!!!!!!!

If u fail u 'LL BLAME AND ACCUSE NFF. NOW U ARE WINNING AND U ARE STILL BLAMING AND ATTACKING NFF.

Nigerians!!!!!!!!!!!

Anthony: 2009-11-02 14:33

I suggest a holistic solution to this problem,we all know 17-year olds when we see them(lets not deceive ourselves);save for Omeruo who's a bit young though not U-17,the rest are age cheats-sad to say.The absence of functioning Academies where painstaking developmental work is done can be blamed for this.

Anthony: 2009-11-02 14:33

I suggest a holistic solution to this problem,we all know 17-year olds when we see them(lets not deceive ourselves);save for Omeruo who's a bit young though not U-17,the rest are age cheats-sad to say.The absence of functioning Academies where painstaking developmental work is done can be blamed for this.

Stan: 2009-11-02 14:44

Some people think condemning Adokiye for this means you approve or condone cheating. Nonsense. Nobody should celebrate cheating of any kind. There is no real joy in cheating. All we’re against is the manner in which he did it and the damage he is doing to the nation.
The man has a different motive. He is seeking publicity. He wants to be seen as a brave and outspoken man.

I used to like him. But now, he can go and practice law in hell.

…..“True reflection of Nigeria” my yansh. Again, somebody may be right in what they are saying, but totally wrong in the manner in which they’re doing it. That will always bring condemnation no matter how right they are.

okeh: 2009-11-02 14:46

i believe Amiesimaka was drunk when he made that comment, i think for once he should have used wisdom. if it is true that Fortune is over age this was wrong time to raise such an alarm. where was Amiesimaka before the tournament commerces?

Stan: 2009-11-02 14:50

Ogunjobi is right. Adokiye is insame.

Almost all the players from other countries play for professional clubs. Some even play outside their countries. Why are they not in school like Adokiye expects them to be?

chidi: 2009-11-02 14:51

mr Adokiye Amiesimaka, let me ask u question i think u are monistor spirit? are u the Father of Chukwudi?Chukwudi is 17 year's,if u doubt it go and ask the father,why do u like to gossip?all this country that has been playing this game,can u tell me who came out with the real age?since u started playing football know body knows if u exist in this world,u are very stupid man,idiot,Enemies of progress,are u not ashamed of ur self,satan is useing u,u don't like Nigeria to progress,shame on u,u are not a christain, if u are a christain u can not say this,have u forgot Bible tells us don't judge ur folow being.are u God?

Pete : 2009-11-02 14:54

pls we should be constructive on whatever acticle or comment we make on this site....i believe that if really Adokiye is patrotic he shouldn't have come out and start washing our dirty linen in public.Other countries came with over age players yet non of them make measure of it ....what is wrong with we Nigeria ......i wished Eaglet all the best.

Ugoo: 2009-11-02 15:08

Adokiye or whatever you call your stupid self,you are nothing but a fool,enemy of progress.

Vic: 2009-11-02 15:16

So guys when is our next game - Nigeria u-25 vs. New Zealand u-17 - thanks

Vic: 2009-11-02 15:19

So guys when is our next game - Nigeria u-25 vs. New Zealand u-17 - thanks

Marvel: 2009-11-02 15:25

No one in his right senses will support criminality like age cheating. Segun Odegbami has been a better known crusader against age cheats in football and no one condemns him for that. The problem with AA's write up is the timing and specific name calling. For me, it is RIGHT THING BUT WRONGLY DONE.

Truth: 2009-11-02 15:33

Adokie or what is your name must be crazy, adokie supposed to in psychatric hospital for proper check because it is very obvious that his mentally sick and should be arrested and taken to psychatric hospital before he run mad completely.

Segun: 2009-11-02 16:10

I wish to just warn our people to be careful of demoralising comment we made to these boys at this stage of the competition. I agree there may be one or two that are overaged, but passing the MRI test twice means they are acceptable for the competition. Again, if comment that real under-17 should just finish from school is applicable, then about seven (7) of the Argentines plays for River Plate, three (3) for Boca Juniors, the Germans are scattered in clubs like Bayern Munich, 1860 Munich, Hannover, VFB Stuttgart, Herta Berlin, and even everton and Liverpool, the Spaninsh have six (6) from Barcelona, three (3) from Real Madrid and others from Athletico Madric and Bilbao to Espanyol, ITaly have four from Florentina, three from Inter Mila and others from AC Milan, Genoa, Juventus etc just to mention few (Courtesy of FIFA). So if fresh from secondary school is a criteria for real under-17, then all these teams are overaged.

I am not in support of being a cheat or any form of unfaithfulness, the timing of this comment is wrong and can tear the Nigerian camp apart. Chief Justice Adokiye knows this before hand, saw the list before now and should have raised alarm before the competition and not now.

SANCHEZ: 2009-11-02 16:22

Some of the response to Adokiye's write up have confirmed the widely held belief that Nigerians are addicted to fraud and cheating. what exactly is wrong in saying the truth?. None of the players in that so called U17 team is below 20yrs, and Nigerians know this.what is the point of lifting the U17 trophy over and over again without it having an impact in the super eagles team. where are the players who won the championship for Nigeria in the past,the idea of winning this cardet trophy at all cost amounts penny wise, pounds foolish on the part of our football administrators.Nigeria cant conduct election without cheating, cant conduct census without falsifying figures, cant get contracts without bribery.The system is corrupt, and we must face the fact. ADOKIYE IS SAYING THE TRUTH

mecury: 2009-11-02 16:32

mr adokiye,please this is not law court,pls respect you name and ur job as a lawyer,if you need an appointment from the NFF not with this type of black mail will give it to you.pls change ur mindset.

mecury: 2009-11-02 16:37

sanchez ,keep ur mouth shut ,is it today that the system was spoilt ,ask adokiye what he is doing in sharks of port-harcourt,u r just talking nonsence, bad eggs.

Nero: 2009-11-02 17:01

Can some one tell me what this MRI TEST is for the? If it is used, yet ppl who are over age pass it, then tell me what is it usefulness. The simply truth is that a common 15 year old Nigerian looks as old as a 25 years of those from the other side. Is it our good facilities that will help them or what? Can you any one compare such to the kind of grassroots facilities over there.. Not to talk of that, a street boy of 15 looks older than a dad’s boy of 25

Rehoboth: 2009-11-02 17:12

Adokiye is right. Cheating and short-cuts have not helped the long-range development of our football at the youth level. Ogunjobi is only speaking the language his pocket agrees with. May God send us quality leadership at the NFF/NFA.

elzo: 2009-11-02 17:19

Please KON I implore you to execute sanity and equity by removing this age-cheating allegations against Fortune Chukwudi from your website. Guys, we thinking in a positive direction and should all be happy that these boys are about to restore Nigeria's name in the inetrantional football arena. We all rejoyced with Ghana when they won Under 20 tournament in Egypt. No Ghanaian came out to publicly accuse those boys of being age cheaters. Coach John Obuh, considering the short time he had to prepare this team and MRI distraction prior to the commencement of under 17 world cup, labored in vain to ensure he prepared a team that was ready to give their all in defense of Nigeria's colors and name. Why must Adokiye be bringing this issue up now? Please KON, in the name of fairness, remove this article and end this posting here. Those boys all underwent aMRI testing and were proved to be below the age range approved for the tournament. I know Adokiye very well and have not been a fan of his politics when it comes to controversial issues. But I will deal those issues in another forum. My only reason for writing is to remind KON that this news or allegation can psychologically affect the Nigerian under 17. Again, KON, remove this posting!!

SUYA: 2009-11-02 17:23

I do not trust any MRI tests done in Nigeria and by Nigerians. Take a look at our elections and WAEC exams. Even the MRI tests that MR Ogunjobi claimed that were done in Doha, is still suspect.
We are Nigeria. We know how to fiddle with results and win at all cost. If you doubt me, go ask Former President Obasanjo what he did with the last election.American wonder!
Thank you Adokiye for speaking your mind. We cannot always sound politically correct.

McRichie: 2009-11-02 17:27

na lyk dis e go de dey?

Agaptus: 2009-11-02 17:32

"How can a sane person be writing something like that at this time? They are just surprised that the team is doing well and they are looking for a way to discredit Nigerian football." Taiwo Ogujobi.
Are you suggesting that Amisiemeka is insane. The people that are insane are our football administrators and not Amisiemeka. A lawyer, broadcaster and football commentator. We know his credentials. Ogunjobi, are you suggesting that this man wants the eaglets to fail. You must be out of your freaking mind.

oscar : 2009-11-02 17:32

@ Emeka and Abule, can everybody's age be assertained by their looks? Your points are baseless. If the guy could pass FIFA's test, then u guys and Adokie should stop saying things that cannot be substantiated.

Did u av a look at other teams? Most teams paraded players who have shaved million times. If we are to look at most young people, very few start shaving before 17th birthday, but in this tournament, a lot of these players have shaved many times, not just Nigerian players. Why crucify people before they could be proven guilty?

Agaptus: 2009-11-02 17:34

"How can a sane person be writing something like that at this time? They are just surprised that the team is doing well and they are looking for a way to discredit Nigerian football." Taiwo Ogujobi.
Are you suggesting that Amisiemeka is insane? The people that are insane are our football administrators and not Amisiemeka. A lawyer, broadcaster and football commentator. We know his credentials. Ogunjobi, are you suggesting that this man wants the eaglets to fail? You must be out of your freaking mind.

SUYA: 2009-11-02 17:34

A week ago. NFF had the audacity to list all the names of the Eaglets, where they played or playing, and their education level. Coincidentally, none of them(Eaglets) had a secondary school education.
I challenge you Mr Ogunjobi, to tell us where they attended their secondary education and what year they finished. Are you ready to tell the nation that none of these boys attended any secondary school?
Stop insulting our intelligence!

SUYA: 2009-11-02 17:53

@KON Editor
What is the criteria for leaving posts here? In your terms of use, you claimed that any abusive,racist and inflammatory comments will be deleted and the user banned.
I have seen posts here with obscene and insulting remarks and they are left here forever. I posted two comments here, they were removed within 30 seconds. Who are you really representing?

SUYA: 2009-11-02 18:05

Adokiye is man of integrity

Agaptus: 2009-11-02 18:13

Suya, you are right. Adokiye is a man of integrity, respect. He does not want Ogunjobi's job. He is a true professional. He does not depend on Nigeria's money to survive. People should not call him an enemy of progress. What progress? Do you call Nigeria's football standard Prgress?

musa : 2009-11-02 18:23

the problem of this country still remain the same..imagine alamisira adokiyi amiesemmejkakak fool dey come out to cast nigeria under 17 player...
who knows if the guy denied having amisieka as agent

NFF don become pit when everybody wan put dirty
take a look at other terms in this tonament u will find out 9ja boys are even more younger than those other players still we no satisfy with the good thing the boys dey

everyday na criticised we dey

which day we go appreciate good thing for this nation

tomorow now this same man go come out say make dem vote for am as NFF president
fools like una
una go even worst pass the current set of people we get for NFF house

raymon: 2009-11-02 18:41

hello nigeria why u people did not say any thing abot okoro, as 4 u emeka i know u are a igbo man or boy sorry let me ask u did u know any thing abot footh ball yes or no.

raymon: 2009-11-02 18:51

nigeria, nigeria, nigeria, under 17 or under weything them dey call them

u guys must bring the cup back to 9ja.

jonathan: 2009-11-02 18:54

why are we abusing adokiye? i know furtune chukwudi very well he lives at no 62 afipko street milw 1 diobu portharcourt, Rivers State. That lad is close to 31 yrs i played for bright stars football club as an u17 player 7yrs ago how come in is still 16yrs now.

Emeka: 2009-11-02 19:28

Its is amazing that most Nigerian's have lost the principle of honesty and integrity.

If the guy is an age cheat then he is why try and attack someone who made a very logical asumption when you consider the guy was playing in an Under-18 tournament in 2003.

That is 6 years ago and he is now playing Under-17.

For fxxk sake open your eyes fools...

Very sad to see that most Nigerian's here favour corruption of facts and evil over honesty and integrity..

So sad...

prince: 2009-11-02 20:14

I don’t like men who complicate things like this, Please Mr Amiesimaka you know all this, you are now saying about Fortune Chukwud, but I want to ask you, Please were, are you Mr Amiesimaka when the MRI age-verification test is been conducted, and you see Nigeria and Fife confirming that Mr Fortune Chukwu Pass there test and you did not say any thing than, so please I’m pleading with you to forget all what you are saying as of now, the are still paying.

Emeka: 2009-11-02 20:39

Look at the photo...photos don't lie this dude is never 17 or under!

Gentleiyke: 2009-11-02 23:27

Mr. Barrister, ur talk na pure fallacy. 9ja, una too criticise. if den give u 9ja football, u no go do pass d ppl wey dey now o!

Agaptus: 2009-11-03 00:26

Musa, you stated "who knows if the guy (Chukwudi)denied having amisieka as agent." In the first place, Adokiye is not a sports agent. He is a lawyer (Ernest Okonkwo did not call him 'Chief Justice' for nothing, a newscaster, commentatoe and writer.Those good days, Okonkwo only coined names for players that made names for themselves, like mathematical Odegbami, Chairman Chukwu, blockbuster Atuegbu. What name did he ccoin for Ogunjobi? Musa, you are the only Nigerian that does not know Adokiye as a bundle of integrity. Ogunjobi should come clean, he thinks Adokiye wants his job. He is dead wrong. Adokiye is comfortable where he is. Musa get your facts straight.

chiefo: 2009-11-03 00:39

@Stan, Okeh, Oscar, Elzo, Chidi, Musa, I appreciate n v got great respect 4 ur contributions. Adokiye is a disgrace n embarrasment 2 himself. His actions cld b likened 2 dat of a saboteur in a war situation. His message; im sure we al r aware of but outside d europeans teens whom r bit larger in size cn Adokiye tel us same of oda African n south American teams by mere visual observatn? Dats y we need utmost exposure 2 run our affairs. Here in london we liv multiculturally, n i can categorically n confidently say dat on average terms,After d Europeans( D germans,Dutch,mayb polish), Nigerians r next in terms of Atheletism n phyisque. Im ashamed of Adokiyes baseless point esp d timing which clearly reveals an alterior undertone.

chidi: 2009-11-03 00:40

it is not certainly true when this so-called former international said U-17 should be in seconary school.. I know people who are U-17 but they are in the higher institutions as well so for him to say that is a slight on the nation especially at this time of the tournament... Even Punch should not allow him to write on the paper any more bringing the name of the country to shame...Adokiye or whatever your name is, go to the hgiher institutions and you will see sharp brains studying yet still under 17 in age...

chiefo: 2009-11-03 00:47

@Stan, Okeh, Oscar, Elzo, Chidi, Musa, I appreciate n v got great respect 4 ur contributions. Adokiye is a disgrace n embarrasment 2 himself. His actions cld b likened 2 dat of a saboteur in a war situation. His message; im sure we al r aware of but outside d europeans teens whom r bit larger in size cn Adokiye tel us same of oda African n south American teams by mere visual observatn? Dats y we need utmost exposure 2 run our affairs. Here in london we liv multiculturally, n i can categorically n confidently say dat on average terms,After d Europeans( D germans,Dutch,mayb polish), Nigerians r next in terms of Atheletism n phyisque. Im ashamed of Adokiyes baseless point esp d timing which clearly reveals an alterior undertone.

samuel : 2009-11-03 01:16

this Adokiye Amiesimaka of a guy were him commot from abi him no be Niaja? which kind bad belle be this one, abi him no see older players for other countries? atleast we try to test how many of this europian countries do text sef, see old men full all other teams him no talk, abi then don pay am money make him come spoil things abi, him no go succed ooh, we go win this cup by the grace of God....so Mr Adokiye Amiesimaka make you leave the guy make him shine oooooh

keke: 2009-11-03 02:37

It's now crystal clear that Nigerians are the biggest enemy of the nation.Please, don't let us call for change or revolution in any aspect of our governance.Because we aid corruption in that land.

best: 2009-11-03 04:06

i don't support age cheat but i will employ all stakeholders including fans,forumites,sportswriters,columnists,etc to be careful with our write -ups(especially those one that are not verifiable)which could stain the name of this country.This is not the right time to bring in distraction for the golden eaglets.Pls, let us desist from painting our country as if she is the worst in the universe.Let's give nff the benefit of the doubt,since they said the did two different MRI tests on all the eaglet players and those that scale the hurdles are the ones representing us right now. So be it. Afterall, fifa has not declared any player wanting.If we call ourselves bad name ,no outsider (other countries)we appreciate us or give us good name.
No place like home!
From USA

Udoinyang: 2009-11-03 07:38

Well,we can correct these mistakes in 2011. For now,lets just support the team with our all. Other countries have cheated too. The only player I can vow for on the Nigerian team is #6 Omeruo. Nigeria can confidently field an all secondary school buys team,and still win this competition,lets not forget that. In fact,using older players is of disadvantage. I played indoor soccer with a bunch of high school kids,I'm an early 80's kid,but they still ran faster,because they were younger. U can't cheat nature.

Polly: 2009-11-03 08:25

Dear forumites, just like @jonathan, I also know fortune chukwudi. In fact, both fortune and chukwudi are his names, he did not use his surname. There is one other player there who was a classmate in sec school to my younger brother, an engineering graduate. Many Nigerians know all these things but for fear of being branded unpatriotic, they have kept silent.

The only thing I am confused about is how they passed the MRI test. Please Colin Udoh, what is the authenticity and reliability of this test? Was it conducted by FIFA or the national federations? Was the test compulsory or optional? How are we sure that those 15 players that failed the test are really over-age? Please it is your duty as a journalist to investigate this issue and clear the air for us. Your duty as a journalist is to bring the truth to us and not sitting on the fence.

On the other hand, I don't see any gain in us winning the u-17 world cup over and over again when that success can not be translated into success in the super eagles. It does not make sense.

Doyin: 2009-11-03 09:00

Oscar and Stan my men,u guys have spoken my mind.
@Emeka,go and do ur home work well...for your information about 3 or 4 players of Argentina team are regulars of Boca Juniors,they have been there for more than 2yrs,use ur head and do some calculations.What I am trying to say is this age-cheat of a thing is not peculiar to African teams alone,South American teams are worse.
I don`t expect Adokie with his level of education to wait till this time before hitting the Press.Honestly,I am compelled to believe that there is more to it than meet the eyes.This belated claims is gonna be a big distraction.There are some clothes u don`t wash outside-Yoruba adage!
Guys,cast ur mind back to 1993 U-17 set,where are those skillful Ghanians(Daniel Ado & co) that Kanu and Oruma played against in the final?...Retired long time ago and I have never read on KOG where they started abusing theirseves and calling theirselves names over issues like this.
Eradicating age-cheat is a process and is surely gonna take time.We need patience.

Polly: 2009-11-03 09:04

@KON Editor, just because I asked you to do your work well as a journalist by clearing the air about this MRI test, you removed my post. But you prefer keeping all these posts that use abusive, vulgar and racist remarks. Please we want to know the reliability and authenticity of this MRI test. I also want to know if the test was conducted BY fifa or the national federations, if the results are fool-proof and sacrosanct. Please investigate and clear this issue once and for all. If you remove this post, I will keep posting it. We want better journalism and not just copying and pasting news items from other websites.

tobsidan: 2009-11-03 09:41

ADOKIYE IS A THIEF, BAD BELLE, AND A BAD NIGERIAN, HE DOES NOT WANT PROGRESS FOR NIGERIA, IS IT NIGERIA ONLY HAVING OVERAGED PLAYER, HE SHOULD TALK ABT ALL OTHER COUNTRY THAT IS WEN IS WILL KNOW DAT HE IS SERIOUS.

DON: 2009-11-03 12:02

Adokiye Amiesimaka is a moron and spirit of soccer will soon visit him for going against it. Adokiye Amiesimaka is the most stupid idiot I have ever seen. He has over insulted his generation.

IceQueen: 2009-11-03 13:34

If Ogunjobi thinks Adokiye is wrong, he should sue him. Otherwise, I think this is a waste of time.

Moses: 2009-11-03 13:39

Only a crazy lady will wash her dirty stinking undewear in public.I hereby presents this honory degree to Adokiye and save him time,instead of him wasting time in law school.

Kayode: 2009-11-03 13:51

There are somethings that are more grievous than age cheating. When you dont honour your national anthem, booing your national team when playing, dishonouring your country by speaking rash words. Mr Adokiye has tried to murder the career and future of Chuwudi and Nigeria football. Adokiye has not used elder's wisdom to achieve this fight against age cheating. There is no more national pride any more, that is why Adokiye has gone this way. Well, when you criticize, criticize constructively with love in your heart. There is the time to win and time to lose, pls. Abeg Nigeria, whether home or abroad SUPPORT YOUR COUNTRY and make it better place now and in the future.

UP JESUS, UP NIGERIA, UP EAGLET, UP SUPER EAGLE,UP MYSELF KAYODE (It's a sign that I love God, i love others and i love myself).

jonathan: 2009-11-03 16:12

Well it’s so annoying that Nigerians can condole age cheats, Ogunjobi should file a suite again Adokiye if he feels Adokiye claims are wrong. As for me I will stand by my comments I know fortune Chukwudi very well he is 31 yrs old he lives at 62 afikpo street mile 1 port Harcourt Rivers State. His nick name is Chichi

Kayode: 2009-11-03 18:17

Hello Jonathan, I'm not condoling age cheating get me right. The timing and the manner of going about it, is not corrective or constructive rather destructive both to the lad and Nigeria as well. It's not Ogunjobi that should file a suit Adokiye but Nigeria. Let show a sign that we love ourselves and our country.

Kayode: 2009-11-03 18:22

Hello Jonathan, I'm not condoling age cheating get me right. The timing and the manner of going about it, is not corrective or constructive rather destructive both to the lad and Nigeria. It's not Ogunjobi that should file a suit against Adokiye but Nigeria. Let show a sign that we love ourselves and our country. I know if Chukwudi has been your brother you will not say this or allow anybody to rubbish him like this. I noticed Our country dont matter to some people any more.

Bob : 2009-11-03 19:19

This age cheating is destroying Nigeria football yet we don't learn. What is the use in cheating to win U-17, U-20,U-23 and yet flop where it all matters, the SE. These so called U-17 will be out of the system in 4 years... KPOM

kent: 2009-11-03 20:06

ADOKIYE -1.Lawyer 2.Footbll legend 3. Nations cup winner 4. Truthful. OGUNJOBI -1.Petty thief 2.Average player 3.Nothing to show 4. Made of lies.

Henry: 2009-11-03 20:51

For a start, fifteen players where disqualifed not drop as it was alleged, that to any reasonable thinking mind will send the alarm bells ring! I know their is alot wrong with the set up in nig from top officals to the players themselves, we need likeable minds to speak up like Adokiye, I make no apology for the stupidity of Mr.Tawio Ogunjobi for his 419 spin, people like him with narrow way of thinking will do alot of damage to nig and nigerians world wide, innocent nigerians are suffering in most countries due the shamful acts been advance couple with the inability for top officals like Mr. Ogunboi and his cronies to tackle fraudlent malpractice that has been the other of the day for far too long! It is important that we the progressive minds recognise the folly and stop the delusional antics by seeing the wood from the tree speaking out roburstfully giving no room for hiding, enough is enough. I will like to commend Adokiye for his immeasurable effort to realign the 419 way of thinking which has crept into every sector and way of life across both home and aboard, also i will like to thank him for his football genius during his era. Please tell Mr. Ogunjobi to repent and he should ask for forgiveness from God because his comments is only going to lead nig into the pit of hell.

keke: 2009-11-04 00:17

@Henry, you really spoke my mind.Being patriotic to one's country entails a lot of things. I think Nigerians are missing the word patriotic with something else.That's why 419 is widely celebrated in the country.God will deliver us.

forward: 2009-11-04 14:22

Adokiye is nothing but just a mulutun imperfu, a stupid man and jealous man with no future. he is just jealous because Chukwudi did not allowed him to be his agent. The MRI has proved him 2 times and still this stupid and useless idot man called adokiye can not read with his education, though l will not give him credith for being educated because he did not graduate he was one of those who were passed by admit the bearer by Joseph wayas. adokiye is mad cos he did not achieve any thing during his days and not recognized for anything. why should he at this critical time try to ditract the young boys trying to put smiles to nigerians. it is a big shame that somebody of adokiyes caliber will come and to write such an article to tanish the image of the young boy, may it not be well with you adokiye. you are one of the insignificant few. don't you see how an educated person writes something without metioning any body's name. **** you adokiye

Adetunji: 2009-11-05 03:34

Call a spade a spade. We all want Nigeria's Team to win this tornament, but we've to be truthful. If someone has been playing in the league for several years, how could he be under 17 now? Ogunjobi (Parkinson) that was his nick-name in high school; please let us win the tornament with true Under 17.