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BascoVanVeli:


1. Tell us the name of that clown who calls himself an agent so we can protect the younger ones from snakes.
2. Mu’azam has 9 goals so far not 7.

BascoVanVeli:
Brand Spark: Kelechi Iheanacho vs Alex Iwobi

Kenneth IguodalaApr 03, 2017BRAND SPARK

When you try to imagine the future of Nigerian football, two names come to mind first — Kelechi Promise Iheanacho and Alexander Chuka “Alex” Iwobi. These starlets are without doubt, two of the best upcoming footballers in Europe at the moment and the fact that they both play for two of the biggest clubs in the English Premiership is proof of this fact.

Iheanacho and Iwobi were exceptional for the Super Eagles and their respective clubs last year and it may be a little surprising to see them not get more starts under their belt. Many Super Eagles fans had hoped to see both men go head-to-head in Sunday’s pulsating 2-2 draw but there was very little surprise when Iwobi only came on as a substitute for Danny Welbeck while his pal, Iheanacho was left out of City’s squad at the Emirates. Notwithstanding, the future is definitely bright for these two.

Although Iheanacho and Iwobi have contrasting styles of play, this week’s edition of Brand Spark brings you a comparison between the Super Eagles pair.

Kelechi Iheanacho

Date of Birth – 3 October 1996 (age 20)

Playing Position – Forward






Super Eagles Apperances – 8
◾Goals – 5

Club – Manchester City
◾Shirt Number – 72
◾Apperances – 42
◾Goals – 12

Current season stats

Tournament Appearances Goals Assists Yellow cards Red cards
EFL Cup (League Cup) 2 0 0 1 0
FA Cup 2 1 0 0 0
Premier League 16 4 3 0 0
UEFA Champions League 4 2 0 0 0


Alex Iwobi

Date of Birth – 3 May 1996 (age 20)

Playing Position – Winger, Forward

Super Eagles Apperances – 8
◾Goals – 1

Club – Arsenal
◾Shirt Number – 17
◾Apperances – 37
◾Goals – 5

Current season stats

Tournament Appearances Goals Assists Yellow cards Red cards
EFL Cup (League Cup) 2 0 0 1 0
FA Cup 3 0 2 0 0
Premier League 24 3 3 1 0
UEFA Champions League 7 1 0 0 0



With rumours of Iheancho making a move to Arsenal to join Super Eagles team mate Iwobi, this comparison isn’t far fetched. Let us know in the comments which of the two players you think makes more impact.

terzurum5:
Alhassan Ibrahim – Failed Arsenal Target,Once Rated Ahead Of Iheanacho Turning Heads In NPFL



The story of Akwa United free scoring midfileder Alhassan Ibrahim popularly referred to as Mu’azam won’t be complete without visiting the issues that stifled his growth.


Back in 2012 when Nigeria U-17 coach Manu Garba finished screening for the next badge of cadet players for Nigeria, the one player whose name was on everybody’s lips was Ibrahim Alhassan.


The midfielder who loves to play just behind the main striker was a beauty to behold during the qualifiers for the African U-17 Youth Championship which was hosted by Morocco in 2013.


Mu’azam missed out on the tournament after falling short of the mandatory MRI Scan, but English Premier League giants have seen enough in the two qualifiers against Niger Republic and Guinea Conakry, hence they slapped in a bid for his services.


His agent (names withheld) killed the deal, when he insisted on taking control of negotiations instead of working in tandem with the intermediary who brought the interest from the English Premier League giants.


He subsequently tried out with some clubs in Europe but an ankle injury stopped him from joining any of the teams despite his performance, and his lack of club football subsequently cost him a spot in the 2015 Nigeria U-20 team for the World Youth Championship.


That exclusion happened to be the kick he needed to get his career back on track, as he joined Wikki Tourist last year and played a role inGodwin Obaje emerging as the highest goal scorer in the league.


He moved to Akwa United before the start of thisseason, and his form has once again gone back to 2012 where he was the big hit in a Nigeria team ahead of the likes of Manchester City Kelechi Iheanacho and Watford’s Isacc Success.


So far he has found the back of the net seven times as a pseudo striker, a strike rate that has made him one of the feared forwards in the Nigeria Professional Football League, and a show of why Arsenal pulled the stop to sign him in 2012.

* Ade Emmanuel

http://owngoalnigeria.com/2017/04/03/alhassan-ibrahim-failed-arsenal-target-once-rated-ahead-of-iheanacho-turning-heads-in-npfl/

BascoVanVeli:
We all(-1) can't wait for something like this to happen.

TheSuperNerd:
Super Eagles Coach Scouts Remo Stars Sensation Victor Mbaoma Against Katsina United







Super Eagles assistant coach Salisu Yusuf was among the important guests at the Gateway Stadium, Sagamu, where Remo Stars took on Katsina United on matchday 17 in the Nigerian Professional Football League on Sunday afternoon.


Ahead of the 2018 African Nations Championship qualifiers in August, Yusuf is scouring the Nigerian top flight for the best talents and his first port of call after the international break was Sagamu.


Two of the Remo Stars players Yusuf definitely came to watch are skipper Victor Mbaoma, who has caught the eye this season and Oche Salefu.


“Salisu Yusuf was at the Gateway Stadium but he won’t disclose the names of the players that he came to watch or those that impressed him, ” a Remo stars official told
allnigeriasoccer.com .


“Victor Mbaoma and Oche Salefu are the two best players in the squad and they played well yesterday. They have been performing well this season. ”


Victor Mbaoma, who has scored seven goals in the NPFL this season, trained with the Flying Eagles ahead of the 2015 Fifa U20 World Cup.


**Ifeanyi Emmanuel
Photo Credit : npfl.ng

Source: http://allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=22590

Icon4s:


Some times in football when tactics fails, physic and experience carry you through. Especially in Africa. The team was grossly inadequate in these two.

For eg an NPFL U20 or U19 all stars team would not have crumbled to a team like Sudan under such conditions, including unpaid allowances.

Icon4s:


"the Sudanese were bigger and resorted to up balls". That is what i have talking about. Amuneke's choice of players. That is part of the inadequacies i have been talking abt.I also blame Amuneke's tactics for that day.

You parade 17 and few 18 yrs olds as U20 and ask them to play tiki taka on a flooded pitch?

You wanted Amunike to ask them to resort to long balls against taller and bigger opponents.



Our best bet was to stick to the way they know. The pitch was bad and the organizers messed them up. If we got them a better pitch they would have excelled. I wonder why it is so hard to face it. Bad pitch and unpaid allowances disrupted the team. Finito. Comprende, au revoir.

TheGoodJoe:


Do you think Barcelona will prefer to play in a bad pitch that will restrict their passing game? As soon as you take away that, you weaken them. The pitch restricted their play.

tbaba1234:


Most of those boys were amateurs. Pros worry about pitch not amateurs. The pitch had no bearing on their performance, they were just not prepared mentally for the game. All other excuses are void.

TheGoodJoe:


You wanted Amunike to ask them to resort to long balls against taller and bigger opponents.



Our best bet was to stick to the way they know. The pitch was bad and the organizers messed them up. If we got them a better pitch they would have excelled. I wonder why it is so hard to face it. Bad pitch and unpaid allowances disrupted the team. Finito. Comprende, au revoir.

tbaba1234:


Most of those boys were amateurs. Pros worry about pitch not amateurs. The pitch had no bearing on their performance, they were just not prepared mentally for the game. All other excuses are void.

TheGoodJoe:


Do you think Barcelona will prefer to play in a bad pitch that will restrict their passing game? As soon as you take away that, you weaken them. The pitch restricted their play.

Icon4s:


Abeg tbaba u deserve this for dinner:

Joebie:
I think it's a combination of factors. Our boys are used to that terrain. However, Amuneke should have instructed them to change tactics. Overall, they came into that game already at a disadvantage psychologically.

Icon4s:


Amuneke and his boys needed to have consulted from Siasia and his boys on how they did it when they were not being properly catered for en-route qualification for the 2005 AYC. Amuneke's boys were not mentally matured. They lacked the Nigerian spirit. Period.

tbaba1234:


It is still afternoon here, put am for fridge.

Joebie:
Well Amuneke should take the blame. Plus he should have considered other boys that were not part of his former U17 set up

Joebie:
Well Amuneke should take the blame. Plus he should have considered other boys that were not part of his former U17 set up

Icon4s:


I understand. But na make them begin the preparation on time.

In fact you deserve more. Take this one knack am down.

Joseph1013 we suppose dey do comment of the month award on this thread. Pick up 4 best comments or contributions and we vote.

That tbaba's comment deserves a look in.

Na that one go cause fight pass. Forgiveness go dey analyse singular and plural with that hin shine shine teeth.

joseph1013:
Na that one go cause fight pass. Forgiveness go dey analyse singular and plural with that hin shine shine teeth.

joseph1013:
Na that one go cause fight pass. Forgiveness go dey analyse singular and plural with that hin shine shine teeth.

Icon4s:


TheGoodJoe said he called over 600 players to an open camp and yet only one new player joined the first team from among the 600.

Icon4s:


U know that kain thing. You sabi that my guy wella. He will be shouting corruption and ne......

Joebie:
That selection process is suspect

forgiveness:


Bros, wetin na?

tbaba1234:


Most of those boys were amateurs. Pros worry about pitch not amateurs. The pitch had no bearing on their performance, they were just not prepared mentally for the game. All other excuses are void.