Oasis007:




I really so much appreciate the highlighted Part. That's exactly my Point too.

He doesn't deserve the Call up, but we have to respect and support the Decision of the Coach.

As Safarigirl pointed out..... he's unlikely to start or play a Part in the Match, except an unwanted Situation calls for it.

Hence I'm expecting Iheanacho to lead the Attack, with Iwobi playing behind him, and flanked by Onyekuru and Musa.

Honestly, I would prefer Kayode to lead the Attack, Iheanacho as SS and flanked by Iwobi and Musa/Onyekuru.

Are you a Babylonian by profession?

Rohr is in the best position to say if Osimhen deserves a call or not. Me saying I did not say does not make Osimhen's call up wrong. I am saying Rohr is in the best position. If he believes we have a dynamite about to blow and he wants to prepare Osimhen, Rohr has my blessings.

Unlike Babylonians who do not know about what happened in camp, have no connection to the youth system in Germany, want to criticise the Young man's call-up.

TheGoodJoe:



Are you a Babylonian by profession?

Rohr is in the best position to say if Osimhen deserves a call or not. Me saying I did not say does not make Osimhen's call up wrong. I am saying Rohr is in the best position. If he believes we have a dynamite about to blow and he wants to prepare Osimhen, Rohr has my blessings.

Unlike Babylonians who do not know about what happened in camp, have no connection to the youth system in Germany, want to criticise the Young man's call-up.

goldfish80:

Before the U17 world cup, Awoniyi was the second choice until Success got injured.
What would you call a deputy who held sway when Oga went on sick leave? Is that not stepping up? Looks like you have a problem understanding the context or direction a discussion is going.

We are talking about someone stepping up in the absence of Osimhen just like someone stepped up in the absence of Success and you're talking about Granada. How those these two pronouncments relate?

safarigirl:
on this thread, goldeñ horses are not necessarily indispensable, they are the players who we defend come rain come shine. Na because of them we fit rack up 10 pages in an hour. Those are the golden horses in this context.

And while V Moses may be an important player, he is not a golden horse because he is not.dedicated to the National team and quite frankly, I have not seen an argument concerning him that has racked up to four pages, even less ten. Generally, there is a lukewarm feeling to him.

Etebo is certainly on a maybe list


The golden boys are the ones threadmates are most passionate about. Even Aluko and Solanke could make the list of maybes

Oasis007:




Who cares! LOL!

If you do not say he deserves the Call up then what?! Stop playing Politics with your Answer. You've already made the Point known..... you are simply respecting the Coach's Decision.

Period!

Mickael2:


this thread tire me. When people question Shehu's inclusion in the team because we have better fullbacks some people will say it's because he is versatile(I even accepted that assumption), now it's Ajagun's turn and you guys are saying Rohr doesn't want versatile players, what then does Rohr want?

Daninya11:
Speculation has it that,Seven S.A players are battling with injuries including tekolo rantie.

TheGoodJoe:


Are you saying someone that is not as good as Osimhen playing on Osimhen's absence? If that is stepping up to you, that is okay. You were talking of searching the whole country for a better talent.

Awo just played his role. He was second choice.

goldfish80:

Osimhen is now in the league of Pele and Neymar? I know he's a personal favourite of yours but do you really have down this route?

goldfish80:

So you belive there's no hidden talent somewhere in Nigeria as good as if not better than Osimhen?
Osimhen is now a god.

Oasis007:


That's the Reason I've been avoiding making Comments on this Thread. Hatred?! Why should I hate him?

Why should I take my Critics on his Invitation so personal to the extent of hating him?! Can you tell me the Reason Isaac didn't make List?! He's also a great Lad with huge Potentials. So why didn't he make the List and no one is crying or wailing over it?!

It's very simple to answer - he's unfit, match rusty and couldn't get enough playing time at his Club. Forget what some Newspapers were saying about his Attitude at the Camp, we ain't there, hence we can't be so sure of their Reports on him.

Are you saying Osimhen is fit enough to be in the Team?! How many Goals did he score for his Club that warrants is inclusion in the List?! Guess you wanna tell me he's just back from Injury?! Then he should be allowed to recuperate, coz we ain't playing friendly Match against South Africa in Uyo.

TheGoodJoe:


They are very few special talents. Even if there is someone as good or better, it is very few. When we find the person, we will celebrate him. Just as we celebrated Iheanacho before Osimhen. Comprende?

Joebie:
If you read my logic about limelight in our Orji vs Osimhen argument you will get the point. Even in other spheres of life timing is a big factor.
Osihmen got to limelight after scoring a record 10 goals at the U17 WC. Subsequent coaches ran the rule over him and were very impressed.
Rohr inherited the idea of Osimhen. Watched him in training and was convinced he is a prodigy. The boy has already made a solid impression.
It will take a season of failure for his light to fade. If it bothers you so much that he gets invitation, I'm sorry you are going to be troubled for a long spell, ESPECIALLY when the boy starts showing his stuff in Wolfsburg. Awoniyi kept making the matchday squad and was fielded consistently despite his inability to score in the Eredivisie. It took him a few final games to prove that he is not finished yet. Both NEC coaches were not fools. You can's see what they see by being an internet coach.

tbaba1234:


Onyekuru and Kayode forced their call-up by continously scoring not by any pressure. Who and who were applying pressure?

We have already seen that he does not make drastic changes and prefers his team to evolve gradually. The coach mentioned that the Osimhen role is geared towards the future not today.

Icon79:
I hope you're being sarcastic. I mean, who can they displace amongst the following players:
VicMo
Nacho
Iwobi
Ndidi
Etebo
Obi Mikel

Please enlighten me.

O pari

goldfish80:


Initially it was reported that Kayode's and Onyekuru's names were missing from the initial list.
Alot of eye brows were raised. Dont tell me you've forgotten.

Much is expected of Osimhen obviously, but I have seen you argue that Nwakali should bid his time and wait because we have our midfield already stock. Time and time again, you have ran with this line of argument. Can't one make same arguement about Osimhen since we have strikers in Europe performing at top gear.
Nwakaeme, Onachu, Kayode and Onyekuru were top scorers in their league.
Why can't the same argument be made about Osimhen if not the fact that he's a personal favorite of most people here?

goldfish80:


You're free to hold whatever belive you want. Its neither my prerogative nor my obligation to change your opinion. You're totally free to hold onto your belive that Osimhen is irreplaceable while I cling to my belive that better talented players are bound in almost every local government across the country.

TheSuperNerd:
China : Ighalo Misses Penalty As Changchun , Guizhou Draw
By James Agberebi




Super Eagles striker Odion Ighalo, who has been left out of the Nigeria squad to face South Africa in an Africa Cup of Nations qualifier on Saturday, missed from the penalty spot in his club Changchun Yatai’s 1-1 home draw against nine-man Guizhou Hengfeng in the Chinese Super League on Sunday, Completesportsnigeria.com reports.


Former Everton striker Nikica Jelavic gave Guizhou Hengfeng the lead in the first minute of the game.


Guizhou were reduced to 10 men following a straight red card shown to Pengfei Han.

Changchun had a chance to level the score when they were awarded a 28th minute penalty which Ighalo failed to convert.
The one-man advantage eventually paid off for Changchun as Long Tan made it 1-1 in the 50th minute.

Guizhou had another player sent off in the 90th minute as Boyang Su received his second yellow card.

The draw leaves Changchun in 13th position on nine points in the 16-team league table, one point above the drop zone.
Ighalo has scored two goals in 10 CSL appearances for Changchun so far.


Source: http://www.completesportsnigeria.com/china-ighalo-misses-penalty/

do4luv14:


good say Dem lose, make dat popsi called FASHION SEKALA go wire him wifey small, chaiii im fashion im age go U-20, but him face and body no gree follow am

Mujtahida:

With so much talents popping up I don't think Rohr will do our football good if he just takes hold of what is available now without laying foundation for the future. If he doesn't do that our potential dominance would be shortlived. Why is it so difficult to just fold our arms and watch in this Osimhen issue. What if he turns out good for us? What if not? Both ifs can only be settled when the young man is tested. Their arguments is that at this stage he ought not to be tested at all. Tomorrow beckons, brothers.

forgiveness:
Since, some people claimed that club performance is not necessary once you are talented, I will advise the coaching screw to go to Ajegunle, Aba secondary schools, etc so that he can be spoiled for choice when Rohr sees them 'at close quarters'.

forgiveness:
Since, some people claimed that club performance is not necessary once you are talented, I will advise the coaching screw to go to Ajegunle, Aba secondary schools, etc so that he can be spoiled for choice when Rohr sees them 'at close quarters'.

TheGoodJoe:


Who said Osimhen is in their league? I used it to explain special talent to you. Amunike believes the young man is special. Osimhen proved Amunike right by breaking the U17 scoring record. Rohr sparked my interest by continuing the pursuit of this young man's potential. We can not tell how good Osimhen is until Rohr is through. Time will tell.

As for me, I am interested.

Mujtahida:

Hahahaha hahahaha. You bad. If him catch you him go fashion your face with slap.

Oasis007:


That's the Reason I've been avoiding making Comments on this Thread. Hatred?! Why should I hate him?

Why should I take my Critics on his Invitation so personal to the extent of hating him?! Can you tell me the Reason Isaac didn't make List?! He's also a great Lad with huge Potentials. So why didn't he make the List and no one is crying or wailing over it?!

It's very simple to answer - he's unfit, match rusty and couldn't get enough playing time at his Club. Forget what some Newspapers were saying about his Attitude at the Camp, we ain't there, hence we can't be so sure of their Reports on him.

Are you saying Osimhen is fit enough to be in the Team?! How many Goals did he score for his Club that warrants is inclusion in the List?! Guess you wanna tell me he's just back from Injury?! Then he should be allowed to recuperate, coz we ain't playing friendly Match against South Africa in Uyo.

chrisooblog:
spot on! now let me bring the issue of agbim constant selection under keshi. we all rightly doubted his quality but we waited to observe him in some of our matches before we placed a final judgment that he is not super eagles material. i haven't formed an opinion on osimhen yet because i've not seen him in action for the super eagles yet. i think the boy at least deserves the benefit of doubt to prove his quality or lack thereof

Xlad:
Having watched like 4 matches of England U20 team at this on going FIFA U20 world cup,
I will like to rate these Nigerian players:
1.) Ademola Lookman ~ 9 is the best among them.
2.) Onomah Josh ~ 8 had his best match against the
Korean team
3.) Fikayo Tomori ~ 7.5
4.) Seyi Ojo ~ 7
5.) Ovie Ejare ~ 6.5 too much sideway passes
6.) Dominic Solanke ~ 5.5 just average... Nothing special

Cc icon4s, joebie, TheGoodJoe, Forgiveness, The supernerd, Tbaba123, Mickael2, goldfish80, komekn, BascoVanVeli, Safari girl, etc

forgiveness:


No comment until I see the matches with my korokoro eyes because I no trust the way people take watch their ball come analyse.

However, based on my previous examination on them, this is how I rate them.

Lookman
Solanke
Onomah
Sheyi

I have not really seen Ovie and Fikayo but until den that is my rating.

Those boys can displace most of the players in the Super Eagles with ease.

Mujtahida:

Chai (it literarily came out of my mouth when I read Nwakaeme) that guy is another Oduamadi and what's the name of the other striker we took to confederation cup again ooo. Bros leave that guy with his high goal scoring. Ee no be am. The others you mentioned are contenders for a place in our team but not Nwakaeme.

forgiveness:
Since, some people claimed that club performance is not necessary once you are talented, I will advise the coaching screw to go to Ajegunle, Aba secondary schools, etc so that he can be spoiled for choice when Rohr sees them 'at close quarters'.