If you believe Victor Boniface will make the team ahead of Taiwo then I can boldly say you don't rate Taiwo but unfortunately, he is way ahead of any Nigerian striker in the world save Victor Osimhem.

He's playing at the highest level with the best players on the planet earth. He has already don dat at Bundesliga before he went to EPL.

Don't tell me you now rate Bundesliga above EPL just because of numbers of goals. Remember, you rated Osimhen ahead of Taiwo because he was in Seria A which was above Bundesliga even when Taiwo out scored him in 2021/2022 season.

Don't talk about consistency.

Internet doesn't forget things at all.

If at all we are to pick competent and consistent strikers over 3 to 4 seasons, there's no way Taiwo will not make top 2. That's even behind Osimhen but on Nairaland, he is not even in top 6.

What a joke.

forgiveness:
If you believe Victor Boniface will make the team ahead of Taiwo then I can boldly say you don't rate Taiwo but unfortunately, he is way ahead of any Nigerian striker in the world save Victor Osimhem.

He's playing at the highest level with the best players on the planet earth. He has already don dat at Bundesliga before he going to EPL.

Don't tell me you now rate Bundesliga above EPL just because of numbers of goals. Remember, you rated Osimhen ahead of Taiwo because he was in Seria A which was above Bundesliga even when Taiwo out scored him in 2021/2022 season.

Don't talk about consistency.

Internet doesn't forget things at all.

If at all we are to pick competent and consistent strikers over 3 to 4 seasons, there's no way Taiwo will not make top 2. That's even behind Osimhen but on Nairaland, he is not even in top 6.

What a joke.

You still follow nairaland people 🤣
Here that’s full of emotional and fragile ego folks if they tell me it’s raining here i won take it seriously

If only they use mouth to play ball ⚽️

typicalgamer:


You still follow nairaland people 🤣
Here that’s full of emotional and fragile ego folks if they tell me it’s raining here i won take it seriously

If only they use mouth to play ball ⚽️

Hahahahahahaha! Na true talk. Don't take anything said here seriously. Double check before taking it seriously.

Na only by mouth many take play ball here. Dem no sabi shingbin for football.

Kaaaai.... understanding in this instance shouldn't be so hard. Right now, Taiwo Awoniyi isn't guaranteed a spot until he returns. Boniface is definitely heading to the Afcon. That is the reality.

18 places are assured so far. We still have about 8-10 slots to go. Or are you not confident Awo will easily get any of the other slots? The CF dept will see another CF picked aside the ones listed so far as 100% assured barring injuries.

Everything shouldn't be competition to you. Understand the context.

forgiveness:
If you believe Victor Boniface will make the team ahead of Taiwo then I can boldly say you don't rate Taiwo but unfortunately, he is way ahead of any Nigerian striker in the world save Victor Osimhem.

He's playing at the highest level with the best players on the planet earth. He has already don dat at Bundesliga before he going to EPL.

Don't tell me you now rate Bundesliga above EPL just because of numbers of goals. Remember, you rated Osimhen ahead of Taiwo because he was in Seria A which was above Bundesliga even when Taiwo out scored him in 2021/2022 season.

Don't talk about consistency.

Internet doesn't forget things at all.

If at all we are to pick competent and consistent strikers over 3 to 4 seasons, there's no way Taiwo will not make top 2. That's even behind Osimhen but on Nairaland, he is not even in top 6.

What a joke.

forgiveness:
If you believe Victor Boniface will make the team ahead of Taiwo then I can boldly say you don't rate Taiwo but unfortunately, he is way ahead of any Nigerian striker in the world save Victor Osimhem.

He's playing at the highest level with the best players on the planet earth. He has already don dat at Bundesliga before he went to EPL.

Don't tell me you now rate Bundesliga above EPL just because of numbers of goals. Remember, you rated Osimhen ahead of Taiwo because he was in Seria A which was above Bundesliga even when Taiwo out scored him in 2021/2022 season.

Don't talk about consistency.

Internet doesn't forget things at all.

If at all we are to pick competent and consistent strikers over 3 to 4 seasons, there's no way Taiwo will not make top 2. That's even behind Osimhen but on Nairaland, he is not even in top 6.

What a joke.

I want to know where you got this sef. Awo not in top 6 Naija CFs. I really wanna know.

forgiveness:


Hahahahahahaha! Na true talk. Don't take anything said here seriously. Double check before taking it seriously.

Na only by mouth many take play ball here. Dem no sabi shingbin for football.

Yet you literally come in here and still care about what is being said. You read it and it hit you so hard that you composed a manufactured agenda speech in defence of only one player - Awoniyi. 😂

TheSuperNerd:
Kaaaai.... understanding in this instance shouldn't be so hard. Right now, Taiwo Awoniyi isn't guaranteed a spot until he returns. Boniface is definitely heading to the Afcon. That is the reality.

18 places are assured so far. We still have about 8-10 slots to go. Or are you not confident Awo will easily get any of the other slots? The CF dept will see another CF picked aside the ones listed so far as 100% assured barring injuries.

Everything shouldn't be competition to you. Understand the context.

Right now, as if Taiwo is doing nothing this season in epl. Okay. I understand very well now. He is not doing anything with 3 goals and 2 assists in 7 matches in epl the best league in the world. Okay. I understand now.

Taiwo is injured. Even missed the last Internationals. Don't you understand? He is working his way back. Jpes always calls up 4 strikers not so? Sometimes 5 if we count Iheanacho.
I only listed 3 in the 100% certain 18. Doesn't that mean at most 2 CFs will make it to complete the other slots? A fit Awo will definitely make it but as things stand, Boniface is looking more and more like the guy to pair Osimhen in Jpes' preferred 442.

Tu comprends?

forgiveness:


Right now, as if Taiwo is doing nothing this season in epl. Okay. I understand very well now. He is not doing anything with 3 goals and 2 assists in 7 matches in epl the best league in the world. Okay. I understand now.

Okay, Forgiveness and the rest of the house... kindly answer this honestly and to the best of y'all ball knowledge.

Based on player profiles and personnel synergy, who among these CF options look the best to pair Osimhen up top? Take into account the various tactical variations and their contributions to the 2nd phase plays.

- Kelechi Iheanacho
- Taiwo Awoniyi
- Victor Boniface
- Sadiq Umar
- Terem Moffi


Note: I don't even expect the same answers coz ball knowledge levels differ and perspectives on why some pick A or B would sound legit.

forgiveness:
If you believe Victor Boniface will make the team ahead of Taiwo then I can boldly say you don't rate Taiwo but unfortunately, he is way ahead of any Nigerian striker in the world save Victor Osimhem.

He's playing at the highest level with the best players on the planet earth. He has already don dat at Bundesliga before he went to EPL.

Don't tell me you now rate Bundesliga above EPL just because of numbers of goals. Remember, you rated Osimhen ahead of Taiwo because he was in Seria A which was above Bundesliga even when Taiwo out scored him in 2021/2022 season.

Don't talk about consistency.

Internet doesn't forget things at all.

If at all we are to pick competent and consistent strikers over 3 to 4 seasons, there's no way Taiwo will not make top 2. That's even behind Osimhen but on Nairaland, he is not even in top 6.

What a joke.

Oga forgiveness,posts here are personal opinions and not official and reason we disagreed to agree,barring any injury Awo is making Afcon cuz the two friendlies showed he is relevant and only a real cover for Osimhen based on Peseiro style of play….am seeing Osimhen,Boniface,Awoniyi,Iheanacho and if it’s four CFs then Moffi is making it.

The friendlies showed Boniface can also lead the attack. We saw that moments after Osimhen was withdrawn due to injury.

Against Mozambique, we saw that an absent Awoniyi is a better leadsman than Moffi as the latter seems somewhat laid back as if needing a push to really drive on as the team's arrowhead.

A fit and in-form Awo is definitely Afcon bound. But he has to be available for the November games having missed one window already. We have no time left. As things stand, Boniface is already on the plane to CIV while Awo is still 50-50 based on his recovery.


His case is not like Osimhen. Osimhen may be injured now but we all know even a 70-75% fit Osimhen available is sure for the Afcon. Same can't be said about our other strikers.

Kog45:
Oga forgiveness,posts here are personal opinions and not official and reason we disagreed to agree,barring any injury Awo is making Afcon cuz the two friendlies showed he is relevant and only a real cover for Osimhen based on Peseiro style of play….am seeing Osimhen,Boniface,Awoniyi,Iheanacho and if it’s four CFs then Moffi is making it.

forgiveness:


Hahahahahahaha! Na true talk. Don't take anything said here seriously. Double check before taking it seriously.

Na only by mouth many take play ball here. Dem no sabi shingbin for football.

Omo if na by mouth sha, Watin we for don do france 🇫🇷 🤣

When i lost hope on this forum was earlier this year, when folks here were seriously downplaying Morocco miraculous run, like come on man those guys piggy backed the entire continent of Africa

Then one illiterate came and say we lost to Portugal because it was a friendly match, and Morocco did nothing spectacular.

I nearly faint i was so freaking triggered enh like woah 🤯

TheSuperNerd:
Kaaaai.... understanding in this instance shouldn't be so hard. Right now, Taiwo Awoniyi isn't guaranteed a spot until he returns. Boniface is definitely heading to the Afcon. That is the reality.

18 places are assured so far. We still have about 8-10 slots to go. Or are you not confident Awo will easily get any of the other slots? The CF dept will see another CF picked aside the ones listed so far as 100% assured barring injuries.

Everything shouldn't be competition to you. Understand the context.

You even wasting time reply him.
A leopard never change it's spot

When everyone watches football match and advocate for the selection of players with a free mind some persons will choose to elope their mind with something else as if they sharing political appointments.

Forgiveness, I still want to know where you got this from...

forgiveness:
..... ... but on Nairaland, he (Awoniyi) is not even in top 6.

What a joke.

TheSuperNerd:


I want to know where you got this sef. Awo not in top 6 Naija CFs. I really wanna know.

TheSuperNerd:
Taiwo is injured. Even missed the last Internationals. Don't you understand? He is working his way back. Jpes always calls up 4 strikers not so? Sometimes 5 if we count Iheanacho.
I only listed 3 in the 100% certain 18. Doesn't that mean at most 2 CFs will make it to complete the other slots? A fit Awo will definitely make it but as things stand, Boniface is looking more and more like the guy to pair Osimhen in Jpes' preferred 442.

Tu comprends?

“Taiwo is progressing well. He’s not far off some training, so let’s see how the next week goes, going into the game after Saturday,” Cooper was quoted by nottinghampost.com.

Tu comprehens.

TheSuperNerd:
The friendlies showed Boniface can also lead the attack. We saw that moments after Osimhen was withdrawn due to injury.

Against Mozambique, we saw that an absent Awoniyi is a better leadsman than Moffi as the latter seems somewhat laid back as if needing a push to really drive on as the team's arrowhead.

A fit and in-form Awo is definitely Afcon bound. But he has to be available for the November games having missed one window already. We have no time left. As things stand, Boniface is already on the plane to CIV while Awo is still 50-50 based on his recovery.


His case is not like Osimhen. Osimhen may be injured now but we all know even a 70-75% fit Osimhen available is sure for the Afcon. Same can't be said about our other strikers.

Don't forget any of the strikers hitting it out in their various club sides from now till December likely will make afcon list too. U know the fans, should any of them netting 5-6 goals for their club sides in next few weeks, we'll see fans clamour for their inclusion of which Pasiero may likely yield that's how Moffi and Boniface may sweep in and for Akor Adams if he can put up a super performance against PSG definitely may fetch him a call up

So like you've said for now some of this CFs chances lies in 50/50 let's wait and see how things pangs out

I am so happy for Onyedika it seems he is guaranteed a spot

Then he will get his chance to finally seal his Afcon spot come November in the next international window. Was that so hard for you to get? As long as he is on the sidelines, he isn't guaranteed.


Meanwhile... Why evading showing us where Awo is not seen as Top 6 Naija CF? Show us where it was said naa and stop running away.

Tu Comprends? 😂

forgiveness:




“Taiwo is progressing well. He’s not far off some training, so let’s see how the next week goes, going into the game after Saturday,” Cooper was quoted by nottinghampost.com.

Tu comprehens.

TheSuperNerd:
Okay, Forgiveness and the rest of the house... kindly answer this honestly and to the best of y'all ball knowledge.

Based on player profiles and personnel synergy, who among these CF options look the best to pair Osimhen up top? Take into account the various tactical variations and their contributions to the 2nd phase plays.

- Kelechi Iheanacho
- Taiwo Awoniyi
- Victor Boniface
- Sadiq Umar
- Terem Moffi


Note: I don't even expect the same answers coz ball knowledge levels differ and perspectives on why some pick A or B would sound legit.

Let the coach decides but if it's about using the best strikers, there's no way Taiwo will not be considered above the rest.

The friendlies gave clue to how JP wants to play. Iheancho not considered as striker to him.

Sadiq not in form.

Moffi looks lost for now.

Victor not bad but behind Taiwo for sure.

JP will decide.

I am aware of this but again some contexts in selection will come into play. But in all, that is why I said none of the strikers hold a similar case to Osimhen. Osimhen can suffer goal drought for the entire December and still make the Afcon. He can be 75% fit and still make the Afcon. His is sealed. He is the #1 CF for top reasons.


And yes, I am so glad at least one of the midfield names I have been shouting for to be brought in to bring some balance to the team's middle game has been seen and certified good enough. That is one step passed but the next is Jpes deploying him to the benefit of the team coz I fear he will bench him eventually. Time will tell.

Onyedika is one part of the midfield puzzle. Jpes haven't attended to the rest.

humility33:


Don't forget any of the strikers hitting it out in their various club sides from now till December likely will make afcon list too. U know the fans, should any of them netting 5-6 goals for their club sides in next few weeks, we'll see fans clamour for their inclusion of which Pasiero may likely yield that's how Moffi and Boniface may sweep in and for Akor Adams if he can put up a super performance against PSG definitely may fetch him a call up

So like you've said for now some of this CFs chances lies in 50/50 let's wait and see how things pangs out

I am so happy for Onyedika it seems he is guaranteed a spot

typicalgamer:


Omo if na by mouth sha, Watin we for don do france 🇫🇷 🤣

When i lost hope on this forum was earlier this year, when folks here were seriously downplaying Morocco miraculous run, like come on man those guys piggy backed the entire continent of Africa

Then one illiterate came and say we lost to Portugal because it was a friendly match, and Morocco did nothing spectacular.

I nearly faint i was so freaking triggered enh like woah 🤯

Kkkkkkkkkkk. Patriotism dey worry us sometimes. That's why we don't see from a realistic point of view but through sentiments.

Osimhen get injure but em go go while Taiwo get injury em no go go. Nna mehnn!!!!!!

For Tella is it possible for him to be invited for the November friendlies?

You still haven't picked.

forgiveness:


Let the coach decides but if it's about using the best strikers, there's no way Taiwo will not ve considered above the rest.

The friendlies gave clue to how JP wants to play. Iheancho not considered as striker to him.

Sadiq not on form.

Moffi looks lost for now.

Victor not bad but behind Taiwo for sure.

Now,

TheSuperNerd:
You still haven't picked.

I no dey pick anything.

It is possible. He can be invited. Only dent is he is not getting as much game time at Leverkusen. Yet to start a bundesliga game but has 2 starts in the Europa League so far.

But in all, seriously speaking... Chukwueze needs serious competition on that RW.

humility33:
For Tella is it possible for him to be invited for the November friendlies?

TheSuperNerd:
I am aware of this but again some contexts in selection will come into play. But in all, that is why I said none of the strikers hold a similar case to Osimhen. Osimhen can suffer goal drought for the entire December and still make the Afcon. He can be 75% fit and still make the Afcon. His is sealed. He is the #1 CF for top reasons.


And yes, I am so glad at least one of the midfield names I have been shouting for to be brought in to bring some balance to the team's middle game has been seen and certified good enough. That is one step passed but the next is Jpes deploying him to the benefit of the team coz I fear he will bench him eventually. Time will tell.

Onyedika is one part of the midfield puzzle. Jpes haven't attended to the rest.

Yeah you're right

For now oshimen and nancho spot in that CFs role is undisputed.

I make Mention of the club sides also because of the blistering form of nancho and ndidi which both have transcend to the national team as well. It shows regular play time boast and affects players productivity positively.

For the CFs role based on work rate

Beside Oshimen and Nancho will pick Boniface and Moffi next. Both players are workaholic and can even drift to the midfield and wing play. For Taiwo he is more of a point man. I have not really seen Akor Adams play for nigeria to pass judgement.

I am super happy for Onyedika. Let's say for the midfield we have Onyenka, Onyedika, Ndidi, Iwobi not sold on Fisayo yet but hopefully we see more of him next month

Kog45:
Oga forgiveness,posts here are personal opinions and not official and reason we disagreed to agree,barring any injury Awo is making Afcon cuz the two friendlies showed he is relevant and only a real cover for Osimhen based on Peseiro style of play….am seeing Osimhen,Boniface,Awoniyi,Iheanacho and if it’s four CFs then Moffi is making it.

Well, perspective differs. You're right sir.

Bearing any injury, Taiwo stands a better chance than other strikers. He is currently playing at the highest level.

Anyway, me no bi God.

humility33:


You even wasting time reply him.
A leopard never change it's spot

When everyone watches football match and advocate for the selection of players with a free mind some persons will choose to elope their mind with something else as if they sharing political appointments.

Oga humility,longtime o…pls let’s always off this mic that always lead healthy discourse to tribal coloration…..TheSuperNerd and forgiveness discourse is a pure football talking points so let’s us contribute if we wish and enjoy the thread.

forgiveness:


I no dey pick anything.

Lol... Okay. Given the chance to pick, you didn't so why having a problem with another person's pick? 😂😂

You have a chance to make a case for your pick and even drop the tactical viewpoint backing it and it would be legit but noooo... you back away.

But I know why you won't pick. It is obvious to we, the Old Guards of this thread. 😁

TheSuperNerd:
It is possible. He can be invited. Only dent is he is not gettring as much game time at Leverkusen. Yet to start a bundesliga game but has 2 starts in the Europa League so far.

But in all, seriously speaking... Chukwueze needs serious competition on that RW.

Yeah Tella is very direct. I love his style of play. Chuks is good as sub to be honest to change game tempo and inflict pains on opponents via counter attack. Not too sold on Nancho playing the RW role. Dude release balls too quick and not too tricky in ball control but not withstanding Nancho is quite versatile upfront as a 9/8/11 dude is clinical as well

Controversial Forgiveness I've almost missed you

Now based on eye test Boniface is talent wise and ability ahead of Awoniyi. Victor's technical ability on the same ball is clear for all to see. If
you're talking longevity and experience yes you can give it to Taiwo but it's only of recent over the past 2-3 years that Awoniyi has found his scoring boots.

Now as per playing at highest level yes EPL is bigger but the difference is not like day and night. Boniface plays for Leverkusen a top level German side involved in European competition. Nottingham Forest with due respect to them are a modest side. I can't say because you're doing well at Everton you are now better than someone top striking for Dortmund using EPL rating as excuse.

The only plausible argument you have is Boniface needs to be assessed over a longer period of time to see if he's the real deal but my brother based on what I've used my korokoro eye to see Victor has outstanding talent way ahead of Taiwo.

forgiveness:
If you believe Victor Boniface will make the team ahead of Taiwo then I can boldly say you don't rate Taiwo but unfortunately, he is way ahead of any Nigerian striker in the world save Victor Osimhem.

He's playing at the highest level with the best players on the planet earth. He has already don dat at Bundesliga before he went to EPL.

Don't tell me you now rate Bundesliga above EPL just because of numbers of goals. Remember, you rated Osimhen ahead of Taiwo because he was in Seria A which was above Bundesliga even when Taiwo out scored him in 2021/2022 season.

Don't talk about consistency.

Internet doesn't forget things at all.

If at all we are to pick competent and consistent strikers over 3 to 4 seasons, there's no way Taiwo will not make top 2. That's even behind Osimhen but on Nairaland, he is not even in top 6.

What a joke.

forgiveness:


Well, perspective differs. You're right sir.

Bearing any injury, Taiwo stands a better chance than other strikers. He is currently playing at the highest level.

Anyway, me no bi God.

On Peseiro I don give up cus nothing new is going to happen to his list

In simple terms, if all the strikers are fit, no injuries existing, Awoniyi would easily be the second CF picked after Osimhen sef.

But we are dealing with the reality of injury, post-injury and competition/slots variables here.

Why e bite you so much knowing full well my list is realistic based on matters as they stand now in the team? Na wa ooo and with 10 slots to fill ooo

forgiveness:


Well, perspective differs. You're right sir.

Bearing any injury, Taiwo stands a better chance than other strikers. He is currently playing at the highest level.

Anyway, me no bi God.