terzurum5:
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Nigeria: Young Players Expected to Hit New Heights in 2016
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By Mansur Abubakar

These players are already household names to certain extents but are expected to really hit the ground running in 2016 after showing traces of brilliance in the past year.

Kelechi Iheanacho - last year was an unforgettable year for Iheanacho, he not only got his first senior debut for Manchester City in an English Premier League game, he also scored two dramatic goals that not only confirmed six points for City in their push for the EPL title but also cementing his place alongside the likes of Yaya Toure, Sergio Aguero and David Silva on the weekly team sheet.

This year, the player is expected to go one step further by claiming a starting line up shirt among City's elite players and with the club's ageing squad and plans of inculcating young players into the first team, Iheanacho might just to be closer to realizing his dream of becoming a 'starter'.

Taiwo Awoniyi - No one will be happier than this player for the fact that Jurgen Klopp is now Liverpool manager given his history of unearthing gems. When the youngster signed for the English giants last year, Brendan Rodgers was still in charge and he was hurriedly rushed to Bundesliga 2 on loan.

Awoniyi will return to the Anfield club by May (at the end of the season) and as everyone know about Klopp, he loves his young players, if Awoniyi is able to replicate some of his scoring exploits for Nigeria during the next pre-season with Liverpool he would be in the Kop's senior team for the next season.

Victor Osimhen - this year, the FIFA U17 World Cup record goal scorer will finally turn 18 which will enable him to sign his first professional contract. The question on many people's lips is which of these two will he finally settle for, Wolfsburg or Arsenal.

Each of the aforementioned clubs have amazing history in terms of nurturing talents for the game and many believe signing for any will be a step in the right direction for the Ultimate academy striker.

Kelechi Nwakali - another player from the 2015 U17 class whose talents cannot be questioned. He is presently linked with Arsenal and Manchester City which has his brother Chidebere Nwakali in their ranks. He is a player who can be likened to a young 'Mesut Ozil'or the Dutch maestro 'Dennis Bergkamp' due to his vision on the field of play and ability to create something out of nothing. Nwakali is expected to finally settle for one of his suitors early this year, move over there and continue to dazzle with his amazing talent.

Moses Simon - some Nigerian football fans claimed not to have heard of him before his thunderbolt free kick that ensured the Super Eagles overcame a stubborn Swaziland and qualify for the final FIFA 2018 World Cup qualifying round.

Fans of Gent in the Belgian top flight already have a song for him after hitting double figures for the club in the last two seasons which culminated in the northern side winning the country's FA Cup.

For two years now, some of the biggest sides in Europe have been on Moses' trail and many believe Chelsea, Liverpool or Porto might finally get their man this year.

Zaharadeen Bello - like Iheanacho, Bello is another player from the 2013 U17 World Cup winning side that has the world at his feet. An amazing defender that can only get better.

Was unlucky to have joined Kano Pillars in a 'not too good' season but despite that emerged one of the few bright sparks in what was a disappointing term for the former NPFL champions.

His performances whenever he was called upon have been commendable and it's expected that Bello will go ahead to establish himself as a regular with the one-time CAF Champions league semifinalist who will be looking to redeem themselves in the 2015/2016 season.
http://allafrica.com/stories/201601041688.html
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TheGoodJoe:


Hart said: 'He is one of those players - and I don't think he will be unhappy with me saying it - that some days you look at him in training and he is useless!
'That is just down to him, and you know that when it comes to games he is going to score, because he is that talented, that good a player.


If you read what Joe Hart said first of all, he did not say Aguero does not give his all in training or he is useless in training always. He said, some days.

If you read the starting of the article and the ending of the article, you will see it is about goal conversion.

He gave answer to a question. From the context of the article, it is about goal scoring.

linked:

You are intelligent.... I love persons like you....
Now concerning that article, your explanation is EXACTLY what was meant

forgiveness:
Siasia Insists No Automatic Shirts For Kelechi Iheanacho And Isaac Success

Published: January 05, 2016


Siasia Insists No Automatic Shirts For Kelechi Iheanacho And Isaac Success
Dream Team VI coach Samson Siasia has stated that no player is guaranteed a place in his roster for the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

The former Nantes forward has revealed that the Nigeria Under 23s will begin preparations for the competition in a month’s time.

“Since we qualified for the football event of the Rio Olympics, a lot of players both at home and abroad have been calling me that they want to play for the country, so myself and my assistants intend to use the first week of camping to see these players who will bear the cost of their trip to the camp and accommodate themselves, ” said Siasia.

“Any of them selected will now be added to the players who made us proud in Senegal for a full camping.

“Mind you, no player is yet guaranteed a shirt in the team, as I have always said only the best legs will make it to Rio de Janeiro.”

Beginning from March, Siasia says he intends to run the rule over the foreign - based professionals in an accessible country in Europe, where they will play some friendly games before returning to their clubs.

Granada`s Isaac Success, Man City`s Kelechi Iheanacho and Gent winger Moses Simon are all eligible to represent Nigeria at the Olympic Games.

http://mobile.newsnow.co.uk/A/2/809869882?-21310:8643

I no talk am. Chai! Somebody must play regularly oooo else no show.

Sensational headline! Out of the tens of hundreds of players eligible, why did this journalist single out these two players? Siasia didnt mention any names, so why didnt the author say "Siasia Insists No Automatic Shirts For Solanke and Taiwo"?

And forgiveness, I dont know what you read but there is nowhere in that article that Siasia mentioned players playing regularly.

Dude, I like you. You like to make yourself happy!

Icon4s:
Yeah. ' Back.Happy New Year all.

joseph1013:


Sensational headline! Out of the tens of hundreds of players eligible, why did this journalist single out these two players? Siasia didnt mention any names, so why didnt the author say "Siasia Insists No Automatic Shirts For Solanke and Taiwo"?

And forgiveness, I dont know what you read but there is nowhere in that article that Siasia mentioned players playing regularly.

Dude, I like you. You like to make yourself happy!

terzurum5:


You are welcome in to the New Year of favour Sir.

forgiveness:


If you ask me, na who me, I go ask?

Haba! You mean you have not seen the recent article that mentioned that players must be playing regularly before they are considered for selection? Don't worry I will dig it out.

Yes oo, because I always find positive in every negative. But the truth is Siasia said no automatic shirt for any player and that includes Kelechi Iheanacho and Isaac Success now.

joseph1013:


Sensational headline! Out of the tens of hundreds of players eligible, why did this journalist single out these two players? Siasia didnt mention any names, so why didnt the author say "Siasia Insists No Automatic Shirts For Solanke and Taiwo"?

And forgiveness, I dont know what you read but there is nowhere in that article that Siasia mentioned players playing regularly.

Dude, I like you. You like to make yourself happy!

Icon4s:


Dnt mind forgiveness he jst wants his wish of seeing all those naija oyinbo playing for Nigeria to come to pass.

Icon4s:


That is typical of what every national team coach will say.
They seem to throw the camp open and use "regular football" as a criterion bt at same time they know some players hu will already make d team.U cannot tell me a player that players regular football in the Hungarian lower division is better placed than a player hu makes regular substitute apearances in a top EPL team.
We already know players who are very likely to make the team and baring any injuries and clubs refusal to release these players, the likes of Isaac Success, Moses Simon, Kelechi Iheanacho, Emmanuel Daniel, Azubuike Okechukwu, Stanley Dimgba, Oghenekaro Etebor are among those that are likely to make it to Rio.

forgiveness:


Bros, Did I ever mentioned players playing regular football in Hungary lower division?

All I have mentioned so far are players playing regularly in the Eredivisie, Pro league, Championship, LA liga, Segunda-division, MLS and the premier-league. And that's all.

Icon4s:


My using a Hungarian lower division was jst an illustration. As a coach u cannot strictly apply the "only those playing regular football will feature" when u know some very good players dnt get regular games bc they are in more competitive clubs.

safarigirl:
Pellegrini must really have it out for Iheanacho....City fans are speculating that maybe Kelechi shagged his grand daughter and that's why he won't give him playing time


Anyway, Pelle is just about done with City, they'll really need to get Pep in the Summer....such a long wait

forgiveness:
Roma Rising Star Sadiq Umar Scores For Second Game In A Row

Sadiq Umar, dubbed the New Nwankwo Kanu, scored for the second straight game in the Roma’s 3 - 3 draw with Chievo Verona in the Serie A on Wednesday afternoon.

On 7 minutes, the lanky forward gave the visitors the lead and his team doubled their advantage eight minutes before the intermission through Florenzi.

Paloschi and Dainelli scored to tie the game before Iago Falqué netted in the 79th minute to put Roma 3 - 2 up, but five minutes from time Pepe popped up with the equalizer.

Sadiq Umar opened his goalscoring account for Roma in their 2 - 0 victory over Genoa on December 20, 2015.

The 18 - year - old was replaced by Gyömbér ten minutes from time.

http://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=17466

This boy is heading for the Olympics football game with his recent performance. Chai! Somebody must play regularly.

joseph1013:


You probably dont know that we have been promoting this boy in the U17 and U20 threads before you heard of him. LOL

safarigirl:
Pellegrini must really have it out for Iheanacho....City fans are speculating that maybe Kelechi shagged his grand daughter and that's why he won't give him playing time


Anyway, Pelle is just about done with City, they'll really need to get Pep in the Summer....such a long wait

joseph1013:


You probably dont know that we have been promoting this boy in the U17 and U20 threads before you heard of him. LOL

safarigirl:
don't mind him, he must have started watching ball three years ago.

So if I'm a coach, I'll sooner call up someone playing regularly in China than a bencher in a top 5 EPL/La Liga club? Even if I smoke Oshogbo weed.....

Icon4s:


That guy called forgiveness.Na so.

forgiveness:


Na you sabi.

I will not support bench warmers over players playing regularly in top leagues: Serie-a, Eredivisie, Championship, Pro league and LA liga na.