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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Philosopher1979: 9:28pm On Feb 03, 2023
TheSuperNerd:
Arthur Okonkwo starts for SK Sturm Graz vs Austrian Giants and Champions, RB Salzburg in the Austrian Cup Quarter Finals.

Big game for Arthur this is.

Good for him. Future Super eagle if he keeps this up.
However, how is daniel Francis of Klagenfurt signed from Bayern Munich.
I hope he makes the klagenfurt first team and progresses from there
Could solve our midfield problems if he succeeds.
Tell me more about his situation now
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheSuperNerd(m): 9:38pm On Feb 03, 2023
Arthur just finished keeping a First half cleansheet as his side leads 1-0 against Salzburg.


As for Francis, to be honest, I have patiently waited for his first team debut since his move to Austria on loan from Bayern but it's yet to come. He has made very few appearances for Klagenfurt's 2nd team though in Austria's 4th tier but his chance with the first team hasn't happened just yet. It's frustrating coz I hoped to see how much more he develops after sealing the Bayern move.

Let's see how this season's second half go for him at the club.


Philosopher1979:


Good for him. Future Super eagle if he keeps this up.
However, how is daniel Francis of Klagenfurt signed from Bayern Munich.
I hope he makes the klagenfurt first team and progresses from there
Could solve our midfield problems if he succeeds.
Tell me more about his situation now

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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheSuperNerd(m): 9:40pm On Feb 03, 2023
Arthur Okonkwo in action vs Champions, RB Salzburg.

His side leads 1-0 at HT. That's a first half cleansheet for young Arthur.

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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Danielnino00(m): 10:05pm On Feb 03, 2023
TheSuperNerd:
Arthur Okonkwo in action vs Champions, RB Salzburg.

His side leads 1-0 at HT. That's a first half cleansheet for young Arthur.

He should take Okoye's place in the next international break... Kayode Bankole deserves a look in too..

Peserio should stop acting like Rohr...stop ignoring good players in positions were in dire need of reinforcement... The defense and midfield needs fixing, otherwise this attack of ours won't achieve much..

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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by elyte89: 10:22pm On Feb 03, 2023
No contest about this,when it comes to research about players most especially Nigerian players,just leave it for Thesupernerd,na him get am,he’s very good at it

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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheSuperNerd(m): 10:53pm On Feb 03, 2023
Awaiting Extra Time....

Arthur Okonkwo's SK Sturm Graz locked in a 1-1 Stalemate with Champions, RB Salzburg currently.


TheSuperNerd:
Arthur Okonkwo in action vs Champions, RB Salzburg.

His side leads 1-0 at HT. That's a first half cleansheet for young Arthur.

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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by BascoVanVeli(m): 11:19pm On Feb 03, 2023
TheSuperNerd:
I was as shocked as you are when I found out from ScoreNigeria's Samm Audu. E shock me no be small as I understand the lad can fill in at RB and LB. But Njoku is the team's first choice RB since the Wafu B so I understand. But with Lekan Oyedele not being available at LB, I was hoping that will be Ohaka's door into the squad but lo and behold a certain Solomon Agbalaka took the LB spot.

So my good man, I am surprised myself. I was really looking forward to seeing the lad at the U20 Afcon. In the end, I can only monitor these lads, and analyse but I don't make the decisions. I just hope Bosso and the crew know what they are doing.



Ohaka is Salisu's fullback. He was on the U23s and CHAN team that faced Costa Rica.
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by charlesemeka85(m): 11:24pm On Feb 03, 2023
cool

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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheSuperNerd(m): 11:29pm On Feb 03, 2023
I know that. I am talking about this U20 side. He was in camp. Expected him to make it. Unless you are saying maybe Salisu and Bosso have an understanding on the lad.

BascoVanVeli:



Ohaka is Salisu's fullback. He was on the U23s and CHAN team that faced Costa Rica.

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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheSuperNerd(m): 11:41pm On Feb 03, 2023
TheSuperNerd:
Arthur Okonkwo in action vs Champions, RB Salzburg.

His side leads 1-0 at HT. That's a first half cleansheet for young Arthur.

TheSuperNerd:
Awaiting Extra Time....

Arthur Okonkwo's SK Sturm Graz locked in a 1-1 Stalemate with Champions, RB Salzburg currently.


Arthur Okonkwo just carried his side to the Semifinals of the Austrian OFB Cup with a 5-4 penalty shootout win over Champions RB Salzburg ON HIS OFFICIAL DEBUT.
Game ended 1-1 After Extra time.

Outstanding showing!! He saved 1 penalty in the shootout. The other one was off target.

OKONKWO AND SK STURM GRAZ are through to the Semis!!!!!🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥



Correction (Modified): Okonkwo saved 1 not 2 pks. But point stands.

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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by mancoconut: 11:59pm On Feb 03, 2023
No questions about it, Arthur Okonkwo should be in contention for the #1 in that Goalkeeping position, I believe he's among the new players Peseiro is looking to call up.
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheSuperNerd(m): 12:17am On Feb 04, 2023
TheSuperNerd:




Arthur Okonkwo just carried his side to the Semifinals of the Austrian OFB Cup with a 5-4 penalty shootout win over Champions RB Salzburg ON HIS OFFICIAL DEBUT.
Game ended 1-1 After Extra time.

Outstanding showing!! He saved 2 penalties in the shootout.

OKONKWO AND SK STURM GRAZ are through to the Semis!!!!!🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

The Hero of the Night.

What a debut for Arthur Okonkwo💥🔥

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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Joebie: 3:18am On Feb 04, 2023
No be the same league he dey last season? Is he better this season or not?

charlesemeka85:
which league and club pls? I guess you don’t know how poor and weak the Spanish 2nd tier is 🤣🤣🤣
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by maidaboi(m): 8:37am On Feb 04, 2023
elyte89:
No contest about this,when it comes to research about players most especially Nigerian players,just leave it for Thesupernerd,na him get am,he’s very good at it

facts
Cc @basco and @thesupernerd

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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by komekn(m): 9:28am On Feb 04, 2023
Joebie:
You dey talk long story. What is Nwakali’s position today? One of the top midfielders in the league. If he were a striker and was one of the top goal scorers regardless of the team he plays he won’t be considered a failure.

As a midfielder, he has the stats that can guarantee he won’t go down with his team even if they were relegated.

Abeg refresh my memory on the players you were clamoring for na


Oniovo wake up from this dream.

Statistics are indicative not entirely conclusive, in addition they have to be seen in the relativity of the quality and or poor quality of the league you are playing in.

I have given in-depth appraisal about the Segundo division and how poor it is particularly teams from 6th position down. When you look at the relegation teams like Ponferradina FC the standard is closer to English non league or at very best English league two.

Years maybe 2018 ago Samba Cardiff City FA had better statistics than Van Dyke Liverpool FC. It was suggested Samba was better than Van Dyke. However, when you look deeper Cardiff spent their time in the EPL defending for their lives , as a consequence statistics show a team fighting to survive by defending it's not QUALITY.

Ponferradina FC have played 25 games and won 6 , you can't have such abysmal statistics in a poor league and think somehow you are Jude Billingham or Iniesta.

The reality is that everywhere that NWAKALI has gone in the past 8 years of his football career he has been poor. He has been very consistent always dropping lower, he is now gone lower and you say he is performing.

As a Midfielder unfortunately unlike forward players who do Well, you generally go down with your team and the failing of the team are attributed to you as well. Add to that the very very poor quality of the team.

I have higher expectations for the SE and unless players are doing excellent in the HERE and NOW I don't talk about them. I look forward to those who are performing .

However , you have lowered the Bar , I challenge you to tell me any player I have Mentioned that Nwakali is Doing Better than in ANY WAY SHAPE or FORM ❓❓ please

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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by komekn(m): 10:06am On Feb 04, 2023
mancoconut:
No questions about it, Arthur Okonkwo should be in contention for the #1 in that Goalkeeping position, I believe he's among the new players Peseiro is looking to call up.

He may also want to put some tabs on his younger brother Brian who is in the Arsenal U18's and doing really well I'm told.

That could be very interesting I remember reading about two brothers who played for Nigeria can't remember their names Okala Emmanuel was one not sure what the other was .

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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by komekn(m): 10:09am On Feb 04, 2023
ChrisKels:


Lol Peckham crackhead grin

At least it's original not fake drugs grin grin grin

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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by AndSunGorilla: 10:58am On Feb 04, 2023
komekn:


He may also want to put some tabs on his younger brother Brian who is in the Arsenal U18's and doing really well I'm told.

That could be very interesting I remember reading about two brothers who played for Nigeria can't remember their names Okala Emmanuel was one not sure what the other was .

Patrick Okala. In outfield positions we have had Segun and Wole Odegbami, Emma Okocha and JJ Okocha, Nwankwo and Ogbona Kanu, Kalu Uche and IK Uche, Sunny and Azu Oliseh. I didn't include the Babayaro's as I don't believe Emma played for the SE.

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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by maidaboi(m): 11:09am On Feb 04, 2023
AndSunGorilla:

Patrick Okala. In outfield positions we have had Segun and Wole Odegbami, Emma Okocha and JJ Okocha, Nwankwo and Ogbona Kanu, Kalu Uche and IK Uche, Sunny and Azu Oliseh. I didn't include the Babayaro's as I don't believe Emma played for the SE.
I think kalu and Ik are the most popular

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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by humility33(m): 12:07pm On Feb 04, 2023
elyte89:
No contest about this,when it comes to research about players most especially Nigerian players,just leave it for Thesupernerd,na him get am,he’s very good at it


I tell u supernerd sharp for research and info. The only thing May I nor too like for am na say he just too dey hype Nwakali I understand the dude used to have potentials but the lad has refused to help himself because talent is not enough.

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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by humility33(m): 12:09pm On Feb 04, 2023
TheSuperNerd:


The Hero of the Night.

What a debut for Arthur Okonkwo💥🔥

Please this Lad should be called up asap
We need him inbetween the sticks. He has so much potentials
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Danielnino00(m): 12:13pm On Feb 04, 2023
maidaboi:
I think kalu and Ik are the most popular

The Uche brothers have to be the best pair of siblings to play for the super eagles...

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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by charlesemeka85(m): 12:13pm On Feb 04, 2023
komekn:


At least it's original not fake drugs grin grin grin
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Ogochuks101: 12:32pm On Feb 04, 2023
TheSuperNerd:




Arthur Okonkwo just carried his side to the Semifinals of the Austrian OFB Cup with a 5-4 penalty shootout win over Champions RB Salzburg ON HIS OFFICIAL DEBUT.
Game ended 1-1 After Extra time.

Outstanding showing!! He saved 2 penalties in the shootout.

OKONKWO AND SK STURM GRAZ are through to the Semis!!!!!🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Omo why Is it taking long to cap this guy abi has he played for the English underaged teams before?

Keep up the good work TheSuperNerd and everyone giving us info on Nigerian players.
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Kog45(m): 1:05pm On Feb 04, 2023
elyte89:
No contest about this,when it comes to research about players most especially Nigerian players,just leave it for Thesupernerd,na him get am,he’s very good at it

Honestly you are absolutely on point...no be today na we sabi individual(USP) unique selling point HERE,for instance BascoVanVeli for local news... since tbaba1234 left us,TheSuperNerd took over the responsibility with what he normally does and he is doing it well.When it comes to Nigeria English born I gave it to Kokmne and when it comes to long details analysis it goes to the man thegoodjoe.... It's time to respect ourselves here irrespective of our different views.

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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Kog45(m): 1:13pm On Feb 04, 2023
Danielnino00:


The Uche brothers have to be the best pair of siblings to play for the super eagles...
Yes they are,playing in la liga and eagles together.. Patrick didn't met Emma Okala in eagles,Wole came into eagles when Segun Odegbami already left,JayJay didn't met Emma Okocha in eagles,Kanu and Ogbona did it a bit.Emma Babayaro didn't make it to eagles,him and Celestine would have broken the record cos they did it together in U17 and U23.

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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Napoleon55(m): 1:13pm On Feb 04, 2023
humility33:


I tell u supernerd sharp for research and info. The only thing May I nor too like for am na say he just too dey hype Nwakali I understand the dude used to have potentials but the lad has refused to help himself because talent is not enough.

How do u know he refused to help himself?
U cannot presume to know he doesn't want to b successful in his career.
U think it's easy to make it in football ,
There r unforeseen circumstances that can affect anyone irrespective of how good or hard u work.

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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by AndSunGorilla: 1:27pm On Feb 04, 2023
Danielnino00:


The Uche brothers have to be the best pair of siblings to play for the super eagles...
A could have, might be the George brothers. Igenewari George, Finidi's younger brother had a lot of potentials before his untimely death by a stray bullet.
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheSuperNerd(m): 1:30pm On Feb 04, 2023
humility33:


I tell u supernerd sharp for research and info. The only thing May I nor too like for am na say he just too dey hype Nwakali I understand the dude used to have potentials but the lad has refused to help himself because talent is not enough.


There are 22 teams in La Liga 2. Each fields a first XI meaning we have at least a guaranteed 242 players on display week in, week out or should I say at least 220 outfield players on display per matchday. I am not even counting the others who get gametime off the bench or who come in later and start the next matchday.

The Graphic Below shows Nwakali ranked in The top 15 of players in La Liga 2 after 25 matchdays by Sofascore. Is that hype as well? 14th out of at least 220 players. I am not even going to go into some of the individual stats parameters Nwakali appears in prominently in the league.


Now even in the EPL, you think it's easy coming up in the top 50 among a crowd of at least 200 first XI outfield players per week? And you damn well know the number of outfield players to bag over 1000+ mins in the PL per season will exceed 250.

So you see, It's not hype or overhype when all that is being done is reporting Performances just as they happen.

Try to objectively observe these details and maybe you won't "dislike" it or me whenever I drop a report on Nwakali, be it good or bad.

Finally, Thanks for the compliments.

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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheSuperNerd(m): 1:34pm On Feb 04, 2023
He only featured in friendlies at U-16, U17, U18 levels. So he isn't necessarily cap-tied. He can be called up.

And thank you. It's all for "#MNFGA".

Ogochuks101:

Omo why Is it taking long to cap this guy abi has he played for the English underaged teams before?

Keep up the good work TheSuperNerd and everyone giving us info on Nigerian players.

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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by mostob(m): 1:54pm On Feb 04, 2023
Iwobi don dey take corner kicks now. Sean Dyche masterclass cheesy
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by lovewins: 2:21pm On Feb 04, 2023
mostob:
Iwobi don dey take corner kicks now.
Sean Dyche masterclass cheesy

This is definitely a different Everton team. Should have been 2 goals up, they've just been unlucky

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