TheSuperNerd:
You're right Sir Joseph. I dont see an Enyeama willing to sit on the bench for Ikeme.

Let's check on Ligali of Montpellier instead. When Oliseh shopped for Enyeama's back-up on taking over last year, Ikeme's and Ligali's names came up afterall.

This can be done unless Ligali says a big no. What we have now apart from Ikeme are quality young goalies like Alampasu, Nwokolor, Osigwe and Emma Daniel (the oldest of these young goalies).

Ezenwa and Akpeyi are not quality back-ups or reliable second-choice goalies.

So why dont we check out Ligali?

Mujtahida:
My goodness! Since yesterday night that I discovered this thread it's been one delightful and full serving of astute football analysis, meaty gist, lively exchanges spiced with fresh information. supernerd, Goodjoe, Joseph with digits, Icon4, Mikael2 I am and many others Ops I am absolutely wowed by the depth and verve of what has been offered on this thread. My appetite is just getting whetted. I yearn for more news, more analysis, more viewpoints. I lost my passion for club football but when it comes to the Super Eagles I am as passionate as red iron although I must confess that series of bad performances in the past punctured my zeal but it's been revived. Without any shadow of doubt we are in a new season in Nigerian football, a fresh wave of power is sweeping through our football with great promises of such frightening prospects. I am just so happy. I spent the whole day lapping up this thread, I am satisfied yet hungry for more. O Lord!!! I knew this day would come when vividness will be added to the fading colors of the eagle's but it's come so fast, so quick and it's thrust will be deep. We are cresting. The Eagle has rejuvenated and is soaring. There is a tide in the affairs of men. This is the Time!

Kog45:
Ligali is from benin republic not Nigeria.And on Enyeama sitting on d bench,i want to say it clearly that he w need to fight for No1 shirt with Ikeme,d best among d duo should man d post.

But telling us Enyeama w not like to sit on d bench is like painting him as unprofessional coz d same Enyeama was on bench for Ejide during afcon 2008,this was Berti Vogts era.

Enyeama must know that coming back to Eagles,he has Ikeme as No 1 to displace not like b4 coz technically Ikeme is good.

tbaba1234:
Ndidi to leicester is being reported in the Belgian press... Leicester has made an initial bid of 15.5M pounds

Good move??

Mujtahida:
My goodness! Since yesterday night that I discovered this thread it's been one delightful and full serving of astute football analysis, meaty gist, lively exchanges spiced with fresh information. supernerd, Goodjoe, Joseph with digits, Icon4, Mikael2 I am and many others Ops I am absolutely wowed by the depth and verve of what has been offered on this thread. My appetite is just getting whetted. I yearn for more news, more analysis, more viewpoints. I lost my passion for club football but when it comes to the Super Eagles I am as passionate as red iron although I must confess that series of bad performances in the past punctured my zeal but it's been revived. Without any shadow of doubt we are in a new season in Nigerian football, a fresh wave of power is sweeping through our football with great promises of such frightening prospects. I am just so happy. I spent the whole day lapping up this thread, I am satisfied yet hungry for more. O Lord!!! I knew this day would come when vividness will be added to the fading colors of the eagle's but it's come so fast, so quick and it's thrust will be deep. We are cresting. The Eagle has rejuvenated and is soaring. There is a tide in the affairs of men. This is the Time!

LOL. The excitement is palpable. We look forward to seeing more of you here. I love the bit from Shakespeare

tbaba1234:
Ndidi to leicester is being reported in the Belgian press... Leicester has made an initial bid of 15.5M pounds

Good move??

Mickael2:


on the contrary, Enyeama is going to come back before the World Cup, won't be suprised if he comes back before any FIFA free window in July next year. That news then was fake

TheSuperNerd:
I know what it means but..... Why u dey always end ur comment with "O pari"?

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TheSuperNerd:
You still dey ask?? I dropped similar news via owngoalnigeria...

Abeg... Ndidi to Leicester will be a big steal for Leicester. He's already the best DMF in Belgium. Abeg... Leicester up your bid.. 15.5 wont get him.

TheSuperNerd:
Well deeper research shows that he was born to Nigerians (Yoruba parents kinda) in Benin Republic. He has Nigerian blood but because of his birth in Benin Rep, he's seen as a beninoise and french also.

And truth is Yes... Enyeama sat on the bench for Ejide in 2008 under Vogts. Then he wasnt even captain.


We are talking of a Vincent Enyeama who was captain and leader before the Oliseh drama. The logical thing is for him to come fight for a shirt with Ikeme and should be content on the bench if he loses out on the no.1 spot as Super Eagles goalie.

But... Psychologically, we know these things roll. It wont be easy for Enyeama who have been Africa's finest goalie for the better part of the last decade plus to suddenly come out of retirement and be content with a place on the bench. IT'S TRUE HE'S A PROFESSIONAL BUT WE SPEAK OF A LEADER AND A GOALIE WHO OTHER AFRICAN GOALIES LOOK UP TO AS THE god of African goalies today.... From a psychological standpoint, it wont be easy which is why I dont see Enyeama sitting on the bench.


Unless ofcos, Enyeama comes and proves us all wrong coz I know he still has a soft spot for The Super Eagles. Just that I dont know how truly soft that spot is now.

Icon79:

Honestly, I don't see anything good in recalling Enyeama. I think we missed our chance to recall him against Algeria in Carl's absence. If we recall him now, does that mean he would be asked to sit on the bench? Don't get me wrong, there's no doubt in my mind that Enyeama is marginally better than Ikeme, but I don't think that it's worth disrupting the team just to recall him.

It's Carl's team now, let's keep it that way. We just need to find a solid back up for him.

O pari

TheSuperNerd:
Sir Blueto already dropped the link.... Here's the full gist.... Cc TheGoodJoe (I just want a super balance of the best of the best in terms of Nacho's super talents utilisation... He's beastly as an AM, SS and R/LWF.... He could also play the False 9 but that's in a set-up that allows him to roam and be involved in build-up plays super-consistently and not sit or be isolated as a typical no.9).

In all... Nacho for #ManBehindTheStiker aka man-in-the-hole. I just want the best for Nacho.... Our beastly Alien kid and Raumdeuter... Be it AM, SS, RWF, LWF, or lastly, True false 9 (NOT typical 9).

I DON'T WANNA SEE NACHO HAVE A "QUIET" GAME IN THE GREEN AND WHITE EVER AGAIN. He's too super to have a "quiet game". He offers much more than High pressings and Movements to confound the opponents.
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Man City striker Kelechi Iheanacho is NOT a
number nine says former coach






Manchester City striker Kelechi Iheanacho will
thrive in a supporting role, claims his former
Nigeria coach.

Danladi Nasidi, who coaches the Nigeria u15 side, worked with the City forward in his youth, and believes his game is not suited to playing as the lead striker.





And that could be good news for Pep Guardiola, as he tries to fit in an array of attacking talents
to be joined by Gabriel Jesus in the New Year.


Iheanacho has made 12 appearances under the
new manager, but was an unused sub as City
won 2-1 at Crystal Palace at the weekend.

“Kelechi is not a number nine, he doesn’t like defenders to mark him. He is a supporting striker, sometimes I played him as a winger, from the left," Nasidi told allnigeriasoccer.com.






“I also played him in the midfield, he takes shots because he is free in midfield. If you put him as a top striker, he won’t be able to shoot."


This will be no secret to City scouts, who watched the Nigerian prospect for four years before finally obtaining his signature.

As a teenager, Kelechi came to the UK for a youth tournament and finished as top scorer - but he wasn't the only player to catch the eye of the City representatives.


Nasidi added: “Manchester City came for Kelechi Iheanacho in 2010 after he won the top scorer award in a tournament we participated in the United Kingdom. He has been my highest
goalscorer since the U13. **Playing off the main striker ooo NOT as the lead striker sef**

“About 20 clubs participated in the competition, City wanted to sign most of these players but the NFF refused to reach an agreement.

“I have been told two teams are interested in signing Kelechi now. He is doing fine in Man City, I want him to stay and grow with City before moving to another club.” **So the rumours are actually true **



Source: http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/man-city-kelechi-iheanacho-aguero-12206037

Tinydick:



Exactly bro,,,,,remain bless

Enyema isn't getting younger ,,,,we won't have him forever
We should forget about him

Mickael2:


Buffon is 40 years old, Enyeama is 34 or thereabouts, he still has 6 years left, that's 2 WCs atleast

Tinydick:



Bro...Buffon never reach 40....And u knw everyone won't b Buffon or Given

tbaba1234:


Goalkeepers have longer careers and can keep well into their 40s.

FOR ME, I SAY I FEEL HIS BEST POSITION IS BEHIND THE STRIKER/TOP 9 EITHER AS AN SS, AM OR RWF IN THE LONG RUN (because the likes of Osimhen and Sadiq Umar will also develop into Top 9 beasts)....... BUT AGAIN I ALSO KNOW HE CAN STRIVE AS A "BAD-ASS" FALSE 9 AND GET EVEN DEADLIER WITH MORE DEVELOPMENT AND IMPROVEMENT IN HIS GAME. HE CAN BE AFRICA'S VERISON OF LIONEL MESSI AND EVEN MORE.... HE'S THAT SUPER TALENTED.

TheGoodJoe:


If there was a chance to go threads back, before Kelechi Iheanacho signed for City, I thought we got a ten to lead the Super Eagles for years.

At City, the story changed. I think unlike a lot of people, I have grasped the growth of Nacho. Others haven't.

It does not add up for me when people say, Nacho is suited for the ten role. That is old school thought.

We have seen Messi flourish from the wings, midfield and nine. We saw Neymar play those roles well. Recently, we are seeing Gabriel Jesus transform from a winger/midfielder into one of the promising forwards in the game today.

Nacho rose through the City ranks playing as a striker. It seems people have forgotten his brilliant performance against Manchester United in the EDS, scoring two mind blowing goals. Was that not shining and not suiting the nine role?

Suarez played many roles behind Forlan. Today, he is one of the best finishers in the game.

Saying Nacho is suited for the ten role and not nine is an insult to his talent.

safarigirl:


Maybe we should give him the England treatment; play him throughout the world cup qualifiers and then dump him when we qualify

terzurum5:
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Former Premier League Star Reveals Why Wing Back Victor Moses Is Thriving In Chelsea’s 3-4-3 System
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Former West Brom, Sunderland, Everton, Wigan Athletic and Hull City left back cum winger Kevin Kilbane has revealed why Victor Moses is thriving at Chelsea, as a wingback in coach Antonio Conte’s 3-4-3 system.


Moses is one of the first name on the team sheet of the table topping team of coach Conte, playing a big role in their current run of six wins in six achieved without conceding a goal.


Kilbane who played as a left wing back during his days as a player, wrote about why the Nigerian is thriving in Chelsea’s formation under Conte in his column for the BBC.


“It helps Moses that he has got a really stable set-up behind him thanks to N’Golo Kante and Nemanja Matic.


“Moses knows at least one of them will drop in too, so Chelsea’s three-man defence is rarely left without cover even if he does not get back.


“So he can really bomb forward as much as he likes, especially in games like Sunday where his side were on top for long spells.


“Boro defended very deep, Chelsea saw a lot of the ball and he could push high up the pitch.


“The home side did not really deal very well with Chelsea’s shape and their full-back Fabio was being dragged inside by Pedro.


“Kante was also getting forward on the left and Gaston Ramirez did not know how to deal with him and Moses, meaning Moses got a lot of room.”


owngoalnigeria.com/2016/11/21/former-premier-league-star-reveals-why-wing-back-victor-moses-is-thriving-in-chelseas-3-4-3-system/
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