safarigirl:
Ighalo was crap in the third division of Spain, only managed to get 12 goals in 3 seasons there.


if Success goes to England, he'll have 20 goals halfway into the season. EPL plays kindergarten football compared to LA Liga. Don't get carried away

safarigirl:
Ighalo was crap in the third division of Spain, only managed to get 12 goals in 3 seasons there.


if Success goes to England, he'll have 20 goals halfway into the season. EPL plays kindergarten football compared to LA Liga. Don't get carried away

BascoVanVeli:



Those stats are made up he scored 17 goals his first year at Granada including playoffs and they got promoted.
My question is why all the shade? Ighalo is Nigerian why is everyone looking for a reason not to say the man is achieving something. Who cares what he did before, right now the man is on an unprecedented run and it should be respected.

terzurum5:
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Can someone tell me why Kelechi Iheanacho now only makes Cameo Appearance for Man City.
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linked:
Nacho placed for the EDS I think last week or so. He gave an un-spectacular performance and seemed match rusty. I expected him to blow those kids away but that just didnt happen... He was quite throughout the game. However he had three assists in the game. EDS won 3 goals to 1


Nacho needs game time.... He needs it badly
6 minutes against Leicester City is nothing.... This guy should be given a complete run out

BascoVanVeli:



Those stats are made up he scored 17 goals his first year at Granada including playoffs and they got promoted.
My question is why all the shade? Ighalo is Nigerian why is everyone looking for a reason not to say the man is achieving something. Who cares what he did before, right now the man is on an unprecedented run and it should be respected.

terzurum5:
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Nigeria: Rio 2016 - Obafemi Begs Siasia for Chance
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Veteran Super Eagles striker, Obafemi Martins has told Nigeria Under-23 coach Samson Siasia to consider him for one of the three overage players' slot for the Rio 2016 Olympic Games.

Obafemi, who plays for American club Seattle Sounders returned to the Super Eagles fold after almost three years of absence. With 18 goals from 41 appearances for the Super Eagles, he stated that it was would be fulfilling playing at the Olympics. Siasia is yet to name the three overage players, something he has promised to do after his holiday.

"I love my country and I always want to play for my country any time. If Siasia calls me to represent Nigeria at the Olympic Games in Brazil why not, I am always free to be part of the team.

"Siasia is a fantastic coach leading the dream team to winning ways in Senegal, so its the dream of every player to be part of the Olympics," said Obafemi who has scored 15 goals for Seattle Sounders in their push for the Major Soccer League title.
http://allafrica.com/stories/201512290856.html
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safarigirl:
nobody is saying he's not achieving.....I only addressed your comment unfairly comparing a 26-year old with over 6 years experience in pro-football to a 19-year old with barely 2 years of experience.


17 goals in 3 seasons is still weak for a striker, Ighalo is good and he's doing great for Watford, but there is no need to reduce the value of Success in the Nigerian set-up based on that

CFCman:
So the Olympics aren't even on FIFA's calendar? That means no hope for the likes of Ighalo and other potential over-age players being part of the tourney.

BascoVanVeli:



Those stats are made up he scored 17 goals his first year at Granada including playoffs and they got promoted.
My question is why all the shade? Ighalo is Nigerian why is everyone looking for a reason not to say the man is achieving something. Who cares what he did before, right now the man is on an unprecedented run and it should be respected.

terzurum5:
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Can someone tell me why Kelechi Iheanacho now only makes Cameo Appearance for Man City.
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CFCman:
So the Olympics aren't even on FIFA's calendar? That means no hope for the likes of Ighalo and other potential over-age players being part of the tourney.

BascoVanVeli:


Anyone who follows my comments should know that i love Isaac Success. You are the one comparing them. All I am saying is that Ighalo is the man.

safarigirl:
you mentioned them first. I can't waste MB to quote you again. I'm sure you can find where you compared them originally.

I've made my point sha. Good day

BascoVanVeli:


I respect the love for Success but at some point u have to give immense credit to Ighalo. I don't believe any Nigerian has done what he has been doing so far in the epl.

terzurum5:


Ronaldo ke

TheGoodJoe:


It is up to the coaching crew and the NFF. If they put out requests to clubs early for the release of the players, the clubs will grant the request. These clubs know the Olympics is a big deal.

If they send the requests late like Coach Siasia's crew did with Mikel, the clubs will not release them.

Coach Siasia needs to use the international break to play some top friendlies against strong sides, select his team early and alert the clubs the players he wants.

joseph1013:
Happy New Year to all of us. It was fantastic being in the midst of you all. I don't want to risk naming names lest I leave out others.

I wish everyone a productive 2016. May your (great) dreams come through.

safarigirl:
this has to be a joke

FIFA allows over-aged players, but no need to stretch it and field Beckham's mate.

TheGoodJoe:


Aguero recovered from his injury and Silva is also back. So Iheanacho's role is limited.

forgiveness:

Taye Taiwo: I’m Not Desperate For Super Eagles Recall
Former Super Eagles left-back Taye Taiwo is still disappointed by the decision of Stephen Keshi not to invite him to the national team and ultimately overlooking him when for the 2014 World Cup squad.
Taiwo in this exclusive interview with Completesportsnigeria.com's IZUCHUKWU OKOSI also reveals why he chose to sign for HJK Helsinki of Finland.
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You told Completesportsnigeria.com that you could leave HJK Helsinki for a new club at the end of the season in Finland. What is the situation of things now?
The club have decided that I continue with them but I've not decided on whether to stay or go. That decision will be taken in January.
Your objective has always been to return to the Super Eagles but with the strong competition for places in the Eagles now, especially with the emergence of players from the Nigeria Professional Football League, do you feel it will be difficult for experienced players like you to get back in the team?
I would love to be back in the national team just like Obafemi Martins has recently been recalled. But I won't force it. If I get to play again for Nigeria, fine, if not, no problem. I've been doing that for many years. And besides there are new players in the team. They need to also get their chance.
Stephen Keshi cannot tell me that most of the players he took to the 2014 World Cup are better than those of us he shunned. It's not because he didn't invite me. At least Martins who has been invited by Sunday Oliseh was also not invited by Keshi. Keshi stopped Nigeria from progressing further at the World Cup in 2014 because of his biased selection. That was a big disappointment to me. Most of the players he picked were playing in division three clubs and in obscure leagues. They couldn't even make good passes. Keshi has made our football drop after we all thought we were back to the good old days with the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations triumph.
The Finnish league is clearly not amongst the most competitive in Europe. Did you not have offers from bigger clubs?
Definitely I had offers from other bigger clubs than HJK Helsinki. Real Betis from Spain offered me a contract. An offer also came from Greece, and some other places but I chose HJK Helsinki because I wanted playing time. As a footballer, you want to play regularly and you have to look at the options carefully; which one is of the best interest to you, that's what important. I have no regrets going to Finland though I don't know what might happen in future.
The 2015 Glo/CAF awards will be held soon in Abuja and Nigerian stars will once again be missing out from the big prize, the African Footballer of the Year award. You were a nominee in 2006, how does that make you feel?
Well, it's unfortunate but hopefully we shall have one or two among the nominees in 2016.
What are your expectations of Nigerian football in 2016?
Next year, the Olympics will hold and the qualifiers to the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations as well as the 2018 World Cup, so Insha Allah our teams will qualify for the tournaments and then do well, not just go there and participate.Former Super Eagles left-back Taye Taiwo is still disappointed by the decision of Stephen Keshi not to invite him to the national team and ultimately overlooking him when for the 2014 World Cup squad.
Taiwo in this exclusive interview with Completesportsnigeria.com's IZUCHUKWU OKOSI also reveals why he chose to sign for HJK Helsinki of Finland.
http://www.completesportsnigeria.com/home-mobile/………………….
Is this guy not good enough for the Olympic games?

forgiveness:

Taye Taiwo: I’m Not Desperate For Super Eagles Recall

Former Super Eagles left-back Taye Taiwo is still disappointed by the decision of Stephen Keshi not to invite him to the national team and ultimately overlooking him when for the 2014 World Cup squad.
Taiwo in this exclusive interview with Completesportsnigeria.com's IZUCHUKWU OKOSI also reveals why he chose to sign for HJK Helsinki of Finland.


………………….
You told Completesportsnigeria.com that you could leave HJK Helsinki for a new club at the end of the season in Finland. What is the situation of things now?
The club have decided that I continue with them but I've not decided on whether to stay or go. That decision will be taken in January.
Your objective has always been to return to the Super Eagles but with the strong competition for places in the Eagles now, especially with the emergence of players from the Nigeria Professional Football League, do you feel it will be difficult for experienced players like you to get back in the team?
I would love to be back in the national team just like Obafemi Martins has recently been recalled. But I won't force it. If I get to play again for Nigeria, fine, if not, no problem. I've been doing that for many years. And besides there are new players in the team. They need to also get their chance.
Stephen Keshi cannot tell me that most of the players he took to the 2014 World Cup are better than those of us he shunned. It's not because he didn't invite me. At least Martins who has been invited by Sunday Oliseh was also not invited by Keshi. Keshi stopped Nigeria from progressing further at the World Cup in 2014 because of his biased selection. That was a big disappointment to me. Most of the players he picked were playing in division three clubs and in obscure leagues. They couldn't even make good passes. Keshi has made our football drop after we all thought we were back to the good old days with the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations triumph.
The Finnish league is clearly not amongst the most competitive in Europe. Did you not have offers from bigger clubs?
Definitely I had offers from other bigger clubs than HJK Helsinki. Real Betis from Spain offered me a contract. An offer also came from Greece, and some other places but I chose HJK Helsinki because I wanted playing time. As a footballer, you want to play regularly and you have to look at the options carefully; which one is of the best interest to you, that's what important. I have no regrets going to Finland though I don't know what might happen in future.
The 2015 Glo/CAF awards will be held soon in Abuja and Nigerian stars will once again be missing out from the big prize, the African Footballer of the Year award. You were a nominee in 2006, how does that make you feel?
Well, it's unfortunate but hopefully we shall have one or two among the nominees in 2016.
What are your expectations of Nigerian football in 2016?
Next year, the Olympics will hold and the qualifiers to the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations as well as the 2018 World Cup, so Insha Allah our teams will qualify for the tournaments and then do well, not just go there and participate.Former Super Eagles left-back Taye Taiwo is still disappointed by the decision of Stephen Keshi not to invite him to the national team and ultimately overlooking him when for the 2014 World Cup squad.
Taiwo in this exclusive interview with Completesportsnigeria.com's IZUCHUKWU OKOSI also reveals why he chose to sign for HJK Helsinki of Finland.

http://www.completesportsnigeria.com/home-mobile/………………….

Is this guy not good enough for the Olympic games?

terzurum5:

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.[/size]You see thats the problem I have with his cameo appearance through this year for Mancity.

So that is to say, if these players are in form then, Nacho will have to wait endlessly.

This guy was always coming from the bench for most of their matches, but the results he produced where not below par. Now the Agueros and the likes have fully recovered and their form may improve better than what they are showing at the moment. This isn't at Nachos advantage.

The dude needs game time not just learning under best Coaches and good players. He doesn't need to be a Messy before quality game time will be given to him. Rather it is the quality of game time that will surely produce the best out of him.

If Mancity can not guarantee this, its better he is sent on loan where he will be made to play regularly.

Take a look at Wolfsburg already assurring Victor Osimhen of first team action when he turns 18.

I maintained silence all these why just to be patient, but now am gradually running out of it.

Yayature was not that patient with Arsenal, but today he is one of the best Midfielders in the World. What about Pogba? He is one player that the best Clubs are willing to any thing to acquire.

My fear is that, Nacho's continued relegation to the bench role may culminate into match rustiness(God forbid bad thing anyway), which might give Pelle enough reasons not to allow him enjoy first team action.
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