TheGoodJoe:


A bigger club does not necessarily mean it is the ideal place for players development. Ask Adel Taraabt about his stay at Tottenham.

People keep telling me i'm wrong but i feel celtic are responsible for the downfall of Efe Ambrose. We should not send another Nigerian there at least when other better offers are on the table.

tbaba1234:

No talk about how much, he is owed. Just goes about doing his job.

Yeah...because those guys in Glass house.
never stop to own coaches....

maidaboi:
With kalu and henry do we need to fight for lookman?

yes ooo..that guy is quality. having so much quality players is a good thing and has more advantages than disadvantages...
his success with Nigeria national team will swiftly make others to have a rethink of committing their allegiance to Nigeria

I hope we go for Tammy, and Aina as well

Joebie:
Adi is a pure number 9.. All he needs to do is get the ball in goal. you don't have to be classy about it..
He put's the necessary effort.. Nothing extra. What is a number 9 for? We are looking for a number 9. Try him, as long as he has the confidence to score consistently.

All I'm saying is based on what I've seen from him, he doesn't bring anything that we don't get from Ighalo and Ideye. We have Nacho who can play as a 9 as well.

Rangers International is doing badly this season.

tbaba1234:
Rangers International is doing badly this season.

that's Nigeria league for you...consistency is their problem. perhaps enyimba and let's say kano pillars have been the few consistent clubs...still remember ocean boys who once won the league... had been relegated

OMANBALA1:
Guys,thanks so much for keeping this prestigious thread alive with your insightful analysis.
I tried for so long to retrieve my old account(odenigboaroli) all to no avail ,so,I decided to create a new one.
Once again ,I am happy to be back and join the discussions.

Welcome back.

goldfish80:

Top post. You just hit the nail at the head.

It's time people start looking beyond the name of the club a player represents and look at the unique abilities the said player will bring to the table.
Christian Bassogog was playing in the USL (a level below MLS) just 2 years ago. He went to the nations cup on the books of Aalborg in Denmark yet he came out with top marks after the tournament. Winning the best player ahead of more fancied players in bigger leagues.
Kante a few years back was playing for the second team of Boulougne. This didn't stop his shine.

I think a guy like Azubuike okechukwu is talented enough to command a place in this Super Eagles team since Mikel is out of the picture. Non of the midfielders Rohr called up can hold the ball and distribute like Azubuike but he was neglected because he doesn't play in the Premiership.
I watched in shock how our midfield crumbled at the Olympics without Azubuike, even with the presence of Mikel.

Chikeluba Ofoedu is another guy I rate very high. In the past 10years I don't think I have seen a more talented player than this guy. But somehow he is earning his coin playing in Turkey.

Here is a video compilation of Ofoedu for those who don't know him.
Chikeluba Ofoedu - Samsunspor / 2015-2016 [Goals,…:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ivakpjRFTfo

Am not holding brief for anyone playing in a an "obscure" league but Sometimes, we should give talent a chance.

Chikeluba Ofoedu. Great talent.
I was disappointed he was not invited to the 2011 Flying Eagles camp that had Ahmed Musa, Abdul Ajagun, Olanrewaju Kayode, Uche Nwofor, and co.

But Chikeluba's career has not progressed as expected.
He, IMO is not a Super Eagles material for now.

goldfish80:

I agree these players mentioned are at the top of their game, however Azubuike is talented enough to mix up with the big boys. He possess a skill set these other guys do not.

Azubuike, is a young talented player. He is still 19. IMO he is doing great 'for his age'.
However, I would not consider him ready for the Super Eagles yet. Let him keep playing and hopefully move to a more competitive league or division and then we re-evaluate his chances.

justiz5:

If you were to play Cameroun in one or two weeks time and you have Osimhen and Adi, who will be your most prefered CF?

None!

God forbid that we find ourselves in that kind of situation.

tbaba1234:
Sarenren Bazee with Rohr

Was this guy born in Germany?

Hmmm he kinda looks older than his age.


Na joke o... I no mean o....

I am kinda excited about this guy. Something tells me he has a future with the team.

The kind of feeling/excitement I dnt have for Ebuehi and Onyekuru.

Icon4s:


Was this guy born in Germany?

Hmmm he kinda looks older than his age.


Na joke o... I no mean o....

I am kinda excited about this guy. Something tells me he has a future with the team.

The kind of feeling/excitement I dnt have for Ebuehi and Onyekuru.

he does look older than 20, he looks older than Kelechi sef (i'm not joking)

We thank God he was born in Germany sha, else, some people would have dashed him a wife and five kids in Isolo

safarigirl:
he does look older than 20, he looks older than Kelechi sef (i'm not joking)

We thank God he was born in Germany sha, else, some people would have dashed him a wife and five kids in Isolo

That's why I asked if he was born in Germany.

Since he was born in Germany, then cased closed. He is only 20years old. Gba be.

TheGoodJoe:


I am with edi287 on the fact that Adi and Samuel could not cope with the drills in camp. The reports earlier from the camp said this before the coach confirmed it.

I think Osimhen and Isaac Success got called up to get a closer look by the coach, more like Osimhen. I think Rohr set his sight on the future of the Super Eagles. He sees Osimhen and Success as a big part of the Super Eagles future. Just like Awaziem.

Under whose regime? Rohr or the fraudulent Nigerian coaches(as confirmed by Amokachi)?

tbaba1234:
Onyekuru Assist for Sylla


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KUgN2aCaY2I

Na wa ooooooo. Na so we snub Imoh Ezekiel so teeeeey the boy boy kuku ma follow money.

Now, the same thing is about to play out.

When will we start rewarding hard works?

Onyekuru, Aluko and Raheem deserves to be called with immediate effect.

forgiveness:


Under whose regime? Rohr or the fraudulent Nigerian coaches(as confirmed by Amokachi)?

Forget about all these fraud allegations and lets discuss objectively. I whole heartedly stand by TheGoodjoe on this.

But I still feel Osimhen needs to get his game started in his club for us fans and analysts to fully assess his readiness. Rohr may have been pleased with his performance in training the last time out which could be y he is giving him another look-in opportunity. We were not there at the training grounds with them, So what do I know?

tbaba1234:
Sarenren Bazee with Rohr

Weldone, we need more of these players in our team.

Rohr, abeg, don't forget Torunarigha. His brother has already pledged to play for his father's land.

forgiveness:


Na wa ooooooo. Na so we snub Imoh Ezekiel so teeeeey the boy boy kuku ma follow money.

Now, the same thing is about to play out.

When will we start rewarding hard works?

Onyekuru, Aluko and Raheem deserves to be called with immediate effect.

Does the Imoh Ezekiel u saw at Rio look like a player that can command a place in the current Super Eagles forwards line?
Imoh Ezekiel initially snubbed Nigeria by refusing to play with the 2011 Flying Eagles.

Nobody is saying Onyekuru is not good but he is a surplus requirement to the position he would play for the Super Eagles for now. The wings are where we have the most abundance of quality players. For Musa and Simon not to be in first 11, that tells the story. Aluko is not even invited. Rohr may have picked Success ahead of Aluko and Onyekuru. Success cannot even be a starter yet.

Onyekuru is still young. His time will come IF he continues to improve.

Icon4s:


Forget about all these fraud allegations and less discuss objectively. I whole heartedly stand by TheGoodjoe on this.

But I still feel Osimhen needs to get his game started in his club for us fans and analysts to fully assess his readiness. Rohr may have been pleased with his performance in training the last time out which could be y he is giving him another look-in opportunity. We were not there at the training grounds with them, So what do I know?

Haba! Forget wetin!


Bros, we can't just sweep that matter under carpet, na.

Siasia claimed Adi and Samuel didn't perform in training. You and I know it is big fat lie.

Siasia wanted to promote em boys. Chikena!

Icon4s:


Chikeluba Ofoedu. Great talent.
I was disappointed he was not invited to the 2011 Flying Eagles camp that had Ahmed Musa, Abdul Ajagun, Olanrewaju Kayode, Uche Nwofor, and co.

But Chikeluba's career has not progressed as expected.
He, IMO is not a Super Eagles material for now.

Am not touting him to be invited. I talked about him in the context of having a world class talent playing in a backwater league in Europe. His problem was that he left for Europe too early. I know for sure he would have made the keshi CHAN team of 2014 and probably played a few friendlies before the world cup. He just would have given himself a better chance of securing a good deal with a good European side and take it off from there.
We were taking about Mbappe the other time, but Chikeluba is equally as talented if not better. If anyone thinks am kidding, they should watch the video the posted.

Am making a case about Okechukwu because from the midfielders Rohr called up, all of them are basically more of the same. I would have loved to see K. Nwakali, Mikel Agu or Okechukwu. Forget about where okechukwu plays, even is very good.

Icon4s:


Does the Imoh Ezekiel u saw at Rio look like a player that can command a place in the current Super Eagles forwards line?
Imoh Ezekiel initially snubbed Nigeria by refusing to play with the 2011 Flying Eagles.

Nobody is saying Onyekuru is not good but he is a surplus requirement to the position he would play for the Super Eagles for now. The wings are where we have the most abundance of quality players. For Musa and Simon not to be in first 11, that tells the story. Aluko is not even invited. Rohr may have picked Success ahead of Aluko and Onyekuru. Success cannot even be a starter yet.

Onyekuru is still young. His time will come IF he continues to improve.

Of course, Imoh Ezekiel I saw was better than Iwobi, Simon Moses and Isaac Success on the wing. Habi, you know see am?

Musa didn't perform to deserve a call-up. He needs to prove himself.

National team no be em Papa property.

forgiveness:


Haba! Forget wetin!


Bros, we can't just sweep that matter under carpet, na.

Siasia claimed Adi and Samuel didn't perform in training. You and I know it is big fat lie.

Siasia wanted to promote em boys. Chikena!

There were reports that Adi, Samuel and Chikatara limped out of the training ground. That was the report we got. We did not get any report that it was a big fat lie.

None of the strikers called for that Egypt clash was among the "Siasia boys". Ighalo and Iheanacho that made the final match day squads were they Siasia's boys?

forgiveness:


Of course, Imoh Ezekiel I saw was better than Iwobi, Simon Moses and Isaac Success on the wing. Habi, you know see am?

Musa didn't perform to deserve a call-up. He needs to prove himself.

National team no be em Papa property.

We are discussing a serious issue here. No jokes pls.

forgiveness:


Of course, Imoh Ezekiel I saw was better than Iwobi, Simon Moses and Isaac Success on the wing. Habi, you know see am?

Musa didn't perform to deserve a call-up. He needs to prove himself.

National team no be em Papa property.

Ahmed Musa needs to prove him.

U know I have once asked if you are new to the national team.

maidaboi:
With kalu and henry do we need to fight for lookman?

We need him badly.

Icon4s:


Ahmed Musa needs to prove him.

U know I have once asked if you are new to the national team.

Bros, the Ahmed Musa I followed from the NFL to the Eredivisie, Russian League, U20 and the world cup is different from the one I am seeing in the Premier League

E bi like say, he lost confidence.

So, he needs to prove himself for us to know he has not expired.

Icon4s:


There were reports that Adi, Samuel and Chikatara limped out of the training ground. That was the report we got. We did not get any report that it was a big fat lie.

None of the strikers called for that Egypt clash was among the "Siasia boys". Ighalo and Iheanacho that made the final match day squads were they Siasia's boys?

So, Ighalo is not Siasia boy?

I didn't hear they limped out. We heard they didn't perform in training.

forgiveness:


Bros, the Ahmed Musa I followed from the NFL to the Eredivisie, Russian League, U20 and the world cup is different from the one I am seeing in the Premier League

E bi like say, he lost confidence.

So, he needs to prove himself for us to know he has not expired.

Even in his current state/form. He still has a lot to offer. Na make we discard him and invite Onyekuru u want abi?
Make Onyekuru go play for a team like Leicester first make we see as e go be for am.

Icon4s:


We are discussing a serious issue here. No jokes pls.

Did I sound like I am joking?

I repeat the Ezekiel Imoh I saw on the LW was better than Iwobi, Simon and Isaac.

forgiveness:


So, Ighalo is not Siasia boy?

I didn't hear they limped out. We heard they didn't perform in training.

Ighalo was Nigeria's hottest striker as at that time. So it was a no brainer that he would start.

I read a couple of them like Adi and Chikatara limped out.

forgiveness:


Did I sound like I am joking?

I repeat the Ezekiel Imoh I saw on the LW was better than Iwobi, Simon and Isaac.

If Ezekiel, Iwobi and Success were in the team now and Simon is not. You would count Simon as being better than the other 3. No be u?

Icon4s:


Was this guy born in Germany?

Hmmm he kinda looks older than his age.


Na joke o... I no mean o....

I am kinda excited about this guy. Something tells me he has a future with the team.

The kind of feeling/excitement I dnt have for Ebuehi and Onyekuru.

I have issues with Henry's character and discipline but there are no questions about his talent. His numbers are better than most players invited, I don't think he was snubbed for football reasons.