edi287:

Ebere Eze is more of a playmaker than Mane. If anything, I think he's a bit similar to Grealish than Mane.
Onyekuru is your typical scoring wide forward...similar to peak Ahmed Musa.

I never said: Ebere Eze is similar to Mane.

I said: the only player we have who comes close to Mane is Ebere Eze. Very different meanings.

And secondly, playmaking doesn't necessarily warrant similarity.

Bruno and James Rodriguez are both playmakers, but their playing styles are so different.

And I don't think Ebere Eze is similar to Grealish: Eze has far better technique, while Grealish has quicker feet. Eze is the better finisher, Grealish has better ball control.

Nah, Onyekuru and Ahmed Musa are different gravvy. At his prime, Ahmed Musa offered way more than Onyekuru today. Very unpredictable.

chrisooblog:
Heard CR7 might be headed to the blue half of Manchester.

I doubt but let’s see how it goes

Like in many of Europe’s major leagues, the German Bundesliga has a decent number of Nigerian stars plying their trade.

When fit, Kevin Akpoguma is a regular in the starting eleven at Hoffenheim. Taiwo Awoniyi is a few weeks into his second year at Union Berlin, but he is fast becoming a fan’s favourite.

Noah Sarenren Bazee is making his way up the ladder at Augsburg. Kingsley Ehizibue plays for Cologne, while Anthony Ujah and Suleiman Abdullahi are also on the payroll of Union Berlin.

Another Nigerian star has been added to them this season. His name – Dickson Abiama.

Little-known in Nigeria when he left Abarowei Football Academy in the Alimosho area of Lagos state as a teenager in 2016, Abiama was even less recognised when he joined the youth team of lowly SpVgg Mögeldorf.

But the 1998-born forward quickly adapted to his new surroundings and quickly acquired the reputation of a prolific goal-getter.

A move to Quelle Fürth soon materialise, and after a year there, Abiama joined SC Eltersdorf in 2019 and netted 17 goals in 21 games for the Bayernliga Nord side.

Bavaria began to take notice of Abiama when he signed for then-2.Bundesliga club SpVgg Greuther Fürth last summer.

On his debut for the Cloverleaves, the Nigerian attacker delivered a performance that warmed him straight into the hearts of the club’s supporters.

With Greuther Fürth facing a possible embarrassing defeat to fifth-division side RSV Meinerzhagen in the first round of the DFB-Pokal, Abiama came on as a second-half substitute and scored twice in extra-time to inspire his new side to a 6-1 win.

The 22-year-old soon became the club’s talismanic forward as he scored seven league goals to help Stefan Leitl’s men secure promotion to the Bundesliga.

Abiama became a fan’s favourite.

His most important goal to date for the club, however, arrived on the final match of the season against Fortuna Düsseldorf.

With Greuther Fürth down to ten men, Abiama scored the winning goal in a 3-2 win, which elevated the Cloverleaves from third to second, securing automatic promotion.

It was the club’s first top-flight elevation since 2012, and it was no surprise the Fürth fans were so happy they started referring to Abiama as a football god.

Stefan Leitl’s men will struggle among Germany’s best in the Bundesliga this season and are odds-on candidates to be demoted at the end of the campaign.

But the Cloverleaves will enjoy a few fine highlights, many of which will be inspired by Nigeria’s Abiama. Like his assist in Greuther Fürth’s 5-1 loss at Stuttgart on matchday one and his excellent play that led to his side’s penalty goal in the 1-1 draw against Arminia Bielefeld last weekend.

If the six-foot forward keeps his momentum and continues to contribute goals and assists, the rest of the Bundesliga will be forced to take notice soon.

A call-up to the Super Eagles could also be in the offing, and it would mark the beginning of the climax to a story that started from nothing for Dickson Abiama.

True but for how long are we going to hide under that excuse and make it look like Rohr doesn't have a say as well as regards who makes the list. Latest reports emerging say that Rohr is having a standoff with the NFF on the invitation of Leon Balogun and Rohr has the backing of the other senior members of the team.
If Rohr can do that then I don't see what stops him from picking the right choices that would add more quality to the middle.

Truthfully, it is on Rohr as much as it is on the NFF.

daveP:


Nerdie, we can't be absolutely sure Rohr did this very inclusion. We've seen repetitive proof that NFF do very much of selection over months now. But anyways.

chrisooblog:
Hmm FIFA president has issued a statement let's see what happens

https://www.fifa.com/news/statement-by-fifa-president-on-release-of-players

Pinnick rang up Infantino obviously.... lol

Zaidu Sanusi reported to hv agreed a move to benfica for 15m euros

charlesemeka85:
Zaidu Sanusi reported to hv agreed a move to benfica for 15m euros

Very good,if he's not needed let him go where he is needed

TheSuperNerd:


Pinnick rang up Infantino obviously.... lol

it's good to knw person wey knw person

Locomotive Moscow interested in Nigerian eligible midfielder faustino ajorin. Chelsea willing to sell with a buy back option

Subzero047:


Very good,if he's not needed let him go where he is needed

good move if it happens

TheSuperNerd:


Pinnick rang up Infantino obviously.... lol

He should use that influence to fast track those pending nationality switch with FIFA

charlesemeka85:
Zaidu Sanusi reported to hv agreed a move to benfica for 15m euros

Not Emeka and ScoreNigeria falling for a fake Fabrizio Romano account.

TheLoneCitizen:


Not Emeka and ScoreNigeria falling for a fake Fabrizio Romano account.

lemme ooo I post wetin I see

Karlovych:
Honestly a lot of things are wrong with this current NFF, they can't even organise a decent stadium for SE friendlies. A lot of our games recently have been played in shitty academy training grounds or 5th division pitches in Europe. Things weren't this way in the mid 2000s and early 2010s

Especially those stadiums. But other bigger issues too. Too bad.

Karlovych:
Honestly a lot of things are wrong with this current NFF, they can't even organise a decent stadium for SE friendlies. A lot of our games recently have been played in shitty academy training grounds or 5th division pitches in Europe. Things weren't this way in the mid 2000s and early 2010s

Things were this way then infact we even have it better now

Subzero047:


Aribo+ Osimhen,we need a top defender to make the spine of a title winning side

If that Midfield work well, i don't see much defending to be done, except at the semis level. Yeah, we give small teams bite, but if we get that Midfield right, the current crop might just pull through. But since i saw Chiellini-Bonucci combo at euros, i can't but wish for such a pair that understand each other. I think we've got that.

charlesemeka85:
lemme ooo I post wetin I see

Get you, but this is lazy journalism.

Benfica and Porto are fierce rivals and have not traded this century.

TheSuperNerd:
True but for how long are we going to hide under that excuse and make it look like Rohr doesn't have a say as well as regards who makes the list. Latest reports emerging say that Rohr is having a standoff with the NFF on the invitation of Leon Balogun and Rohr has the backing of the other senior members of the team.
If Rohr can do that then I don't see what stops him from picking the right choices that would add more quality to the middle.

Truthfully, it is on Rohr as much as it is on the NFF.

Or maybe he's just had enough of their bullcrap and is now standing up for his captain. If we want to share the ratio of this shameful mix over the last two years, NFF will take 3 to Rohr's 1. The fact that NFF want this truly reveals thar they feel entitled to who reps the GWG and not the coach.


Rohr has his own, but i won't lie, this bunch are very very disgusting.

daveP:


If that Midfield work well, i don't see much defending to be done, except at the semis level. Yeah, we give small teams bite, but if we get that Midfield right, the current crop might just pull through. But since i saw Chiellini-Bonucci combo at euros, i can't but wish for such a pair that understand each other. I think we've got that.

We will always have to defend well to have any chance,a good defence doesn't even have to defend it also gives attackers the confidence to attack

IDENNAA:


Disagreed. Tell yourself the truth. We can agree Nacho was kept on the bench for a while probably because he was African , but Ndidi had played every minute of the season yet no offers.

stop comparing apples with oranges. Who will buy a Nigerian player born in Nigeria who played U20 two times for #60 or $70 million? My brother you lack football history.

https://www.owngoalnigeria.com/2021/08/25/super-eagles-players-pick-leon-balogun-to-lead-them-in-showdown-talks-with-nff-over-unpaid-bonuses/

This PINNICK led NFF is not only clueless but wicked

Just imagine this guys haven't been paid since last afcon
Nigeria matter just weak me from Buhari down to senior public officials

TheLoneCitizen:


Not Emeka and ScoreNigeria falling for a fake Fabrizio Romano account.

Wow ... This is a good news. It is good to have a good agent. Mendes is number one.

zuchyblink:
stop comparing apples with oranges. Who will buy a Nigerian player born in Nigeria who played U20 two times for #60 or $70 million? My brother you lack football history.

Which kind Mumu talk is this?

TheLoneCitizen:


I never said: Ebere Eze is similar to Mane.

I said: the only player we have who comes close to Mane is Ebere Eze. Very different meanings.

And secondly, playmaking doesn't necessarily warrant similarity.

Bruno and James Rodriguez are both playmakers, but their playing styles are so different.

And I don't think Ebere Eze is similar to Grealish: Eze has far better technique, while Grealish has quicker feet. Eze is the better finisher, Grealish has better ball control.

Nah, Onyekuru and Ahmed Musa are different gravvy. At his prime, Ahmed Musa offered way more than Onyekuru today. Very unpredictable.

Similarly in what aspect? Star power? Mercurial ability?

James Rodriguez is more of a classic playmaker than Bruno. Bruno is an end product machine...more of a second striker. James controls the tempo of a game better.

I don't think Eze's technique is "far superior" to that of Grealish(you could make an argument of it being on par).
Musa is obviously more accomplished but I do think both are similar. Onyekuru unfortunately has not proven himself at the higher level.

Nathan Tella scored

Danielnino00:


Cape Verde is on the UK red list..they aren't necessarily on every country's red list.... Covid is here to stay...we just have live with it..


Asking CAF to take the game away from cape Verde is asking them to take the qualifier games from many country on the UK red list.... CAF already postponed the qualifiers enough...We are almost behind schedule...a postponment is no longer feasible...

Any country that know it's onions should be able to perform well in the qualifier without it's best players...

So you are telling me that there is no reason a team like Spain, Portugal or Germany should not beat the SE even with 5 of their starters missing. Or does this only applies to Nigeria?

Lekan Salami is ready

Ppogbae:
Lekan Salami is ready

Before yr end, the TV and laptop go loss. Even the drawer handles, dem go pull am go put for their room wardrobe. Naija matter don tire even Lucifer sef

Ppogbae:
Lekan Salami is ready

Boss how far?

I pray 3sc win their super 6 and gain promotion to NPFL. I can't wait to watch their matches.

Ppogbae:
Lekan Salami is ready

E remain maintenance

Ppogbae:
Lekan Salami is ready

give this stadium two years from now and it will turn a total eyesore

Ppogbae:
Lekan Salami is ready

so beautiful to behold..... Lemme not be torn between pessimism/realistic.


If only this can be used for Unveiling new teenage athletes from secondary schools as well.