TheGoodJoe:


If Iheanacho had seven goals in Seventeen stats, Icon4s will tell us, "HE IS NOT THERE YET." Very few to none will argue.

Fortunately, he is the most Lethal Marksman in Man City. There is no way you expect Coach Siasia to leave him out.


Statistically at least, the teenager is by some distance Man City's most lethal shot-taker.

Conversion Stats for City's attacking stars

Player Shot conversion rate (excluding blocks)

Kelechi Iheanacho
42.86%

Sergio Aguero
22.54%

Kevin De Bruyne
19.23%

Raheem Sterling
17.14%

Samir Nasri
14.29%

David Silva
12.50%

Yaya Toure
12.24%

Wilfried Bony
11.11%

http://www.premierleague.com/en-gb/news/news/2015-16/mar/260316-talking-tactics-teenage-stars-kelechi-iheanacho-manchester-city.html

So fortunately, he is there and endorsed by Sir Icon4s.

Icon4s:


Talking about Iheanacho, I am always so conservative when Rating young players. Most of them turn out to be "a flash in the pan".

I saw Iheanacho progress from the U17 to U20 and from ManCity academy to the Senior Team. I watched most of his 2 seasons pre-season games.

I knew he was so much talented and held so much promise but I refused to go in the way of peeps here rating him with d likes of Aguero, Silva, Sterling,Nasri. Even saying he was better than Navas and Bony and what have you.

My take was Iheanacho is work in progress he is nt there yet and it was too early to rate him that highly even before he kicks -off his debut season. And after some few 5mins introductions. People thought I had something against him.
People often allow sentiments/patriotism to affect there rating of players. It is normal everywhere in the world. As an English man can always tell u David Beckham was the greatest footballer of his era. A Real Madrid Fan will always say Ronaldo is better than Messi.

8months into his new season and I have been able to size him up and know his capabilities and where and how best to utilize him. It took some good club performances before Oliseh considered him for a call up.
See another case of Chidozie Awaziem. Some peeps here even said he was our best CB option jst bc he has just been promoted to FC Porto A Team. Always too quick to hype young players.

Sadiq Umar featured in 3 games and scored 2 goals for AS Roma. And the next thing: "O he has replaced Edin Dzeko". Always too quick.

I know the kind of argument I had with peeps on Ramon Azeez prio to 2014 World Cup. The then popular saying that "he was the best natural midfielder in that Super Eagles team". In which Super Eagles Team? A team he had never been invited to play for? How do you know he is the best in that position when he has nt even been featured?
You saw his below per outing at that World Cup. Where is Ramon Azeez today?

I take my time to rate young players.

forgiveness:



In football condition is never permanent. Today na Vardy, yesterday was Aguero.


If Chidozie Awaziem plays today again for Porto, he surely get my nod to play for the Super Eagles ahead of the benched Ambrose.


So, you mean Iheanacho deserves to called to the National team as at that time Oliseh selected him after scoring just 2 league goals?

I see "it took some good club performance before Oliseh considered him for a call up". You mean with just two goals?

While Sadiq Umar who also scored 2 goals in 3 matches is worthy of invitation into the Olympics(i am not even talking about Super Eagles ooo)?

If you have your way you will replace any somebody with Chidozie Awaziem to make the list of the Olympic team which i am not against but i just want to point out something. You know what I mean.


Now, moving to Ramon-azeez, so, do you mean he has never rising before?

Because i know he played regularly for his club in the la liga prior to the World Cup. Now, tell me, who should have replaced him then?

Besides, Keshi no know em work? Playing Ramon Azeez as an attacking midfielder and not his favourite CMF or DMF proved, he knows nothing.

Icon4s:


Tribalism? Hahaha. We all know who is more guilty of it on this forum.

You compare Sadiq Umar with Kelechi Ijeanacho?

Bros, in terms of development Kelechi is far ahead of Sadiq.

Besides looking at the positionsthe 2 players play, Iheanacho stands a better chances of being invited to the Super Eagles.

Sadiq Umar at best for now can fight for a place at the next U20 where he still has the likes of Victor Osimhen, Chdera Ezeh, Taiwo Awoniyi and some fuure rising players to contend with.
The U23 Strikers positions may be far from him for now not to talk of the Super Eagles.

And I know nothing is definite in football as I keeping mentioning that some players progression may be Arithmetic while others can be Geometric. Sadiq Umar rise quickly and over take the other striking options we have in future.

forgiveness:


I don't think he's eligible to play for the Olympics football due to his age.

TheSuperNerd:
Abeg Egbon Sir , please collect high five for this. Your statement is right on the money. Well said.


As for Sir Solanke Forgiveness Ajagun, his list is not bad but I told him I had some reservations which I already knew others will come and point out. Pesin like me no wan talk too much on the matter because I have my personal fears for the final 18 though I believe it will at least be better than his Afcon U-23 Squad to Senegal.

I also have my lists, two to be precise. One is a final 18 without Overaged players (akin to 99.8% of Sir Chrisooblog's). The second is a final 18 with two or three overaged.

Siasia wants to redeem himself in the eyes of Nigerians again. This is the only big reason I feel he'll take the very best to Rio though not all will make the final 18 but I expect most of our best to make it.

But my personal subtle fears remain........


Hope you had a great day Sir.

lakesidepapa:
I learn Guardiola doesn't like Africa player, Yaya as a case study. I pray and hope he will double sight and see the quality in Nacho cos the other side will be a disaster to his career

terzurum5:

He can be called among over aged players. He seems to be fit than Balogun and Omeruo

TheGoodJoe:
It is good to have someone like forgiveness on this thread (even though he annoys me sometimes), someone who looks out for those without popular demand.

I doubt we would discuss Solanke as a prospect of the country without someone like forgiveness.

To the attack discussion. I doubt Coach Siasia will be impressed enough to call a striker with 7 goals in 21 games.

forgiveness, does Solanke play upfront or does he play on the wings for Vitesse. Unless he plays on the wings, I do not see Coach Siasia giving him a call up.

I feel Coach Siasia has a lot of faith in Osimhen and I see him making it over the likes of Chikatara and Solanke.

(Note, Ronaldo De Lima was Seventeen years old when Carlos Alberto Parreira selected him for the World Cup. Although he did not play)

TheGoodJoe:


Solanke has started a total of 18 games this season with 7 goals and 1 assist. Despite playing on an easier ground.

Iheanacho has started 9 games this season with 10 goals and five assist (In the words of TheSuperNerd, Alien Kid).

Levels pass levels.

[Sneaks into the library of TheSuperNerd's Molecular Kinetic Research center with Yara Yara and returns his ALIEN KID REASEARCH FILES]

Bad Boy

terzurum5:

If you were the Coach, would you pick Osimhen over Chikatara? Osimhen is no where near Chikatara. What happens to players like Kayode, Ezekiel. They may not be playing in the best leagues in Europe but you know that they can offer something more than these rising and promising stars. Osimhen and Solanke can go fight for U20 Shirt I beg

TheGoodJoe:
From my study, Dominic Solanke plays as a point man for Vitesse. It says a lot that he is a bright talent for the future. I hope he grows and makes a big impact in the game.

With respect to the Olympics team, he does not fit in with his stats. 7 goals in 17 starts is poor for the team. Coach Siasia will not take him. If Solanke played on the wings, he would have stood a chance. As a point man, regularly, he does not meet up.

My advice to Solanke is to team up with the U20 boys and slug it out with Osimhen for the U20 No.9 shirt. (I don't think he will beat Osimhen but it will be a healthy battle for the team).

He is young and still has time to make a solid impact.

terzurum5:

If you were the Coach, would you pick Osimhen over Chikatara? Osimhen is no where near Chikatara. What happens to players like Kayode, Ezekiel. They may not be playing in the best leagues in Europe but you know that they can offer something more than these rising and promising stars. Osimhen and Solanke can go fight for U20 Shirt I beg

terzurum5:

If the NFF want Dominic Solanke to don the green white green, now is the time. By the time the guy starts picking up more than what he has done, I don't think England will be ready to let him go. The FA is still pained by Alex Iwobi's miss let alone Solanke's. Now is the time. How I wish Coach Emmanuel Amuneke will act fast and track the guy for the next U20. Coach Siasia can extend a call up to him to assure him so that he begin to feel more Nigerian and to give him the hope that he can be called up very soon to team up with any of the national teams when the need arises.

TheGoodJoe:



If Dominic Solanke still has England in his mind and will rush into the arms of England if they call him, then there is no need luring him to the Super Eagles. We need those who dream and live the Green White Green. Not those who will play for us but wished England called him.

Iwobi called an English call up but his dream was the Green White Green. If not, we would never get him because the English conditions is far better.

forgiveness:


There we go again. Chikatara should be considered for selection over Solanke?

Don't worry Solanke and Iheanacho will slug it out to pick a shirt at the U23 level.

Osimhen wey never kick ball for professional football.

TheGoodJoe:



If Dominic Solanke still has England in his mind and will rush into the arms of England if they call him, then there is no need luring him to the Super Eagles. We need those who dream and live the Green White Green. Not those who will play for us but wished England called him.

Iwobi called an English call up but his dream was the Green White Green. If not, we would never get him because the English conditions is far better.

terzurum5:

Some one onces stated that the guy is very much available to pick Nigeria over England, if we can contact him. Thats why I still believe in him

terzurum5:

If the NFF want Dominic Solanke to don the green white green, now is the time. By the time the guy starts picking up more than what he has done, I don't think England will be ready to let him go. The FA is still pained by Alex Iwobi's miss let alone Solanke's. Now is the time. How I wish Coach Emmanuel Amuneke will act fast and track the guy for the next U20. Coach Siasia can extend a call up to him to assure him so that he begin to feel more Nigerian and to give him the hope that he can be called up very soon to team up with any of the national teams when the need arises.

terzurum5:

What about that dude that played well during trainings with the Super Eagles. I guess Coach Siasia asked him to go team up with the Olympics team.
TheSuperNerd do you remember the dude?

forgiveness:



Then, how come Iwobi played for the junior lion?

forgiveness:


To be candid, I want the best to represent our country hence my thorough assessment of players before clamouring for their invitation.

Now, let us look at the numbers of goals scored by all the forwards eligible for the Olympics and decide who should be selected. Remember, age no be anything.


Ezekiel Imoh - 3 goals - Anderlecht - Belgium
Moses Simon - 3 goals- Genk - Belgium
Isaac Success - 5 goals - Granada - Spain
Kayode Olanrewaju - 10 goals -Austrian Vienna - Austria
Chikatara - not available
Aaron Samuel - 7 goals - Guangzhou - China
Kelechi Iheanacho - 9 goals - Man city - England
Dominic Solanke - 7 goals - Vitesse - Netherlands
Sadiq Umar - 2 goals - Roma - Italy

Tell us who deserves to be selected?

terzurum5:

If the NFF want Dominic Solanke to don the green white green, now is the time. By the time the guy starts picking up more than what he has done, I don't think England will be ready to let him go. The FA is still pained by Alex Iwobi's miss let alone Solanke's. Now is the time. How I wish Coach Emmanuel Amuneke will act fast and track the guy for the next U20. Coach Siasia can extend a call up to him to assure him so that he begin to feel more Nigerian and to give him the hope that he can be called up very soon to team up with any of the national teams when the need arises.

terzurum5:

Mr. Technical Facts, what facts do you have to prove to us that Solanke is ahead of Chikatara?

You people seem to underrate some of these dudes. Kayode was prolific while in Isreal and has not stopped banging goals in Australia. Chikatara is one of the best young strikers in the NPPL. Imoh Ezekiel is not shy in front of goal plus his previous achievements, no thanks to his move to China. So how can Awoniyi, Osimhen and Solanke become our most prefered options? I don't get it.

What about that dude that played well during trainings with the Super Eagles. I guess Coach Siasia asked him to go team up with the Olympics team. Osimhen, Awoniyi and Solanke may look promising but are not a match to these three names I have mentioned. Experience counts.
TheSuperNerd do you remember the dude?

terzurum5:

Mr. Technical Facts, what facts do you have to prove to us that Solanke is ahead of Chikatara?

You people seem to underrate some of these dudes. Kayode was prolific while in Isreal and has not stopped banging goals in Australia. Chikatara is one of the best young strikers in the NPPL. Imoh Ezekiel is not shy in front of goal plus his previous achievements, no thanks to his move to China. So how can Awoniyi, Osimhen and Solanke become our most prefered options? I don't get it.

What about that dude that played well during trainings with the Super Eagles. I guess Coach Siasia asked him to go team up with the Olympics team. Osimhen, Awoniyi and Solanke may look promising but are not a match to these three names I have mentioned. Experience counts.
TheSuperNerd do you remember the dude?

forgiveness:


Solanke broke into the first team of England U17 but Chikatara never broke into any Nigeria age grade teams.

Solanke help England to win the European Under 17 tournament but Chikatara never won any age grade tournament.

Solanke was the highest goal scorer in the U17 European tournament but chikatara has come close to doing that for the age grade system.

Solanke was the winner and the highest goal scorer in the UEFA youth tournament with 12 goals but chikatara never had the experience to play in such competition.

Solanke had the experience of playing in the prestigious UEFA Champions League but chikatara never played in such competition even in the CAF level.

Solanke is playing in one the best leagues in the world but Chikatara is still praying to the Almighty God to grant him his request. I say AMEN.

Solanke has scored 7 league goals in a league know to be very technical and Tactical in football approach but chikatara has so far been overlooked by European clubs despite seeing him play for the second Super Eagles.

Awoniyi is battling to score goals in the second division of bundesliga while Osimhen is still been used as apprentice in his yet to be club.

TheGoodJoe:


Did Iwobi get a call from Nigeria and he turned it down for England?

He used the English set up for his growth in football but when it came down to the Koko, he showed where his heart belonged.