Kog45:
Pls tell us players in eagles living on past glory,tell us why Onazi should be dropped and who are d fast rising players?then we can discuss.

Humility017:

you see how foolish he is....
even a baby born today...knows that he will never get to play for Chelsea...not even for half a season

Humility017:

you see how foolish he is....
even a baby born today...knows that he will never get to play for Chelsea...not even for half a season

Kog45:
Thumb up for this but not see Samson Siasia on d list of 1990-1999 call for little debates coz Siasia still remained d best partnership of Yekini,though Amokachie came into d scene and when Siasia was made a scape goat for our lost against cote d voire but nonetheless I w pick Siasia over Amokachie anytime any day.

Pls go and watch Nigeria vs South Africa and see d great combo of Yekini and Siasia,also Senegal 92 and Nigeria qualifying matches to Seoul 88.Their striking partner still remained best and till today we haven't got one except few glimpses of KANU and Agali in 2001 world cup qualifying and afcon.

Samson Siasia deserves to be in your squad,despite d knock he received against cote d voire for not giving Yekini a pass,Westerhoff still find it difficult to bench him at US 94,pls check his goal against Argentina,d goal remained one of d most intelligent goal score in d history of world cup.

I always rate Siasia along KANU when it comes to intelligence,and this was d reason he remained most shinning light of 1985 under 20 squad he rose to become integral part of late 80s and 90s super eagles,ask Monday Odiaka and he w tell u most strikers prefers Siasia behind them coz he does it well.

Sorry jobie for mix up,this is for icon4s .

Cc:icon4s

goldfish80:

Mikel actually went to South Africa after the U17 world cup before joining a modest Lynn Oslo. His quality while playing for Lynn Oslo alerted Man Utd before WYC 2005.
My point is that when someone is doing well, he's doing well. For me, a footballer's talent shouldn't be judged by where he plays.
Who says Adegbenro would not have done better than Iwobi against South Africa?

Mickael2:


Onazi is definitely living in past glory. Musa and Moses Simon too, Moses Simon's own is even worse because I really don't even know which past glory he is living in, the coach just like a him. I just named three players that I think are living on past glory, now lemme name three players that can easily replace them; Kayode, Onyekuru, Dressier,Onuachu, we have forgotten Fanendo Adi let me not go on.

you want to know why Onazi needs to be dropped? easy, because we have better players in that position, let me not even get into the technical aspects. I however agree that he is a vital utility player, but a starter? No no

Kog45:
Pls go and learn football politics and stop insulting this players.Do u think d guy is a fool or Chelsea are foolish for giving him contract extension.

Remember how victor moses was loaned out several times to d extent Liverpool regretted having him,thank God he is having s coach who believe in his ability.

My man player and football contract are beyond d way u are seeing it

Kog45:
Pls tell us players in eagles living on past glory,tell us why Onazi should be dropped and who are d fast rising players?then we can discuss.

Icon4s:


Monday Odiaka was initially the most shinning star from the fantastic 1985 U20 team that finished 3rd at the WYC. In fact Monday Odiaka won the golden boot in that tournament. From the crop only Andrew Uweh and Ndubuisi Okosieme made the Maroc 88 AFCON squad. But Siasia later managed to transit into the Super Eagles. In fact his first AFCON was Senegal '92 Daniel Amokachi was exempted due to injury I think. Amokachi first featured at Algiers 90.

Samuel Okwaraji was the SS to Yekini in that '88 AFCON. Amokachi took over from Okwaraji.

Amokachi was Nigeria's first choice Supporting striker to Yekini.

That Nigeria Vs Argentina game you made reference to see the way Westerhoff lined up his team:

.......................Rufai

Eguaveon..Nwanu..Okechukwu..Emenalo

..........................Oliseh

..........................Siasia

Finidi.................................... Amuneke

............Amokachi
............................Yekini.

Samson Siasia played Central Midfield (surprised?) while Amokachi retained his SS spot.

I remember vividly that Sissie's selfish incidence against Ivory Coast. We were losing 2-1 in Abidjan. Yekini was unmarked and on-side. Rather than for Siasia to pass to Yekini he blasted the ball wide.
Westerhorf also axed Reuben Agbola after that match.

You come to think of it that there was also "the head master" Mutiu Adepoju in that team. But he was a fringe player even with his qualities . Can ever get to that level again?

So my brother I still defend my not including Siasia in my 1990-1999 first 11.

Icon4s:


Monday Odiaka was initially the most shinning star from the fantastic 1985 U20 team that finished 3rd at the WYC. In fact Monday Odiaka won the golden boot in that tournament. From the crop only Andrew Uweh and Ndubuisi Okosieme made the Maroc 88 AFCON squad. But Siasia later managed to transit into the Super Eagles. In fact his first AFCON was Senegal '92 Daniel Amokachi was exempted due to injury I think. Amokachi first featured at Algiers 90.

Samuel Okwaraji was the SS to Yekini in that '88 AFCON. Amokachi took over from Okwaraji.

Amokachi was Nigeria's first choice Supporting striker to Yekini.

That Nigeria Vs Argentina game you made reference to see the way Westerhoff lined up his team:

.......................Rufai

Eguaveon..Nwanu..Okechukwu..Emenalo

..........................Oliseh

..........................Siasia

Finidi.................................... Amuneke

............Amokachi
............................Yekini.

Samson Siasia played Central Midfield (surprised?) while Amokachi retained his SS spot.

I remember vividly that Sissie's selfish incidence against Ivory Coast. We were losing 2-1 in Abidjan. Yekini was unmarked and on-side. Rather than for Siasia to pass to Yekini he blasted the ball wide.
Westerhorf also axed Reuben Agbola after that match.

You come to think of it that there was also "the head master" Mutiu Adepoju in that team. But he was a fringe player even with his qualities . Can ever get to that level again?

So my brother I still defend my not including Siasia in my 1990-1999 first 11.

Icon4s:


Monday Odiaka was initially the most shinning star from the fantastic 1985 U20 team that finished 3rd at the WYC. In fact Monday Odiaka won the golden boot in that tournament. From the crop only Andrew Uweh and Ndubuisi Okosieme made the Maroc 88 AFCON squad. But Siasia later managed to transit into the Super Eagles. In fact his first AFCON was Senegal '92 Daniel Amokachi was exempted due to injury I think. Amokachi first featured at Algiers 90.

Samuel Okwaraji was the SS to Yekini in that '88 AFCON. Amokachi took over from Okwaraji.

Amokachi was Nigeria's first choice Supporting striker to Yekini.

That Nigeria Vs Argentina game you made reference to see the way Westerhoff lined up his team:

.......................Rufai

Eguaveon..Nwanu..Okechukwu..Emenalo

..........................Oliseh

..........................Siasia

Finidi.................................... Amuneke

............Amokachi
............................Yekini.

Samson Siasia played Central Midfield (surprised?) while Amokachi retained his SS spot.

I remember vividly that Sissie's selfish incidence against Ivory Coast. We were losing 2-1 in Abidjan. Yekini was unmarked and on-side. Rather than for Siasia to pass to Yekini he blasted the ball wide.
Westerhorf also axed Reuben Agbola after that match.

You come to think of it that there was also "the head master" Mutiu Adepoju in that team. But he was a fringe player even with his qualities . Can ever get to that level again?

So my brother I still defend my not including Siasia in my 1990-1999 first 11.

goldfish80:


I belive this thread is about the Super Eagles not about players who perform in better leagues. If he can do the buisness for us in a position we are handicapped who gives a hoot if he can perform in Portugal or Belgium.

Humility017:

reason because there are better players playing better than him ...in midfield position....
the likes of Ogu, Joel, Agu etc....
what's the usefulness of a CM or DM...that cannot make one throw pass to the striker upfront...?

Humility017:

you think shuttling from club to club had been good for his career....?
forget it one out of a thousand turns out like Moses story....
keep hoping for a coach who will believe in his abilities.....
why don't him leave permanently establish himself somewhere in a decent team...
should him improve his game and grow up...
as time progress Chelsea or even a more bigger team...might come for his signature
like pogba, lukaku etc.....

he was one of the promising Africa defenders after the 2013 nations cup....
but it all fizzle out now...the constant loan spell has done him no good....

let me rest here....you've forgotten some of these players don't even think like some of us here....some don't even know the style of play of the team they're moving into....

Kog45:
Good analysis my brother i think Monday Odiaka won bronze boot and Samson Siasia made it possible.Siasia was like golden boy of that era that comprises player like Austin Igbinbairo,Wahidi Akanni,Osaro Obabaifo,Andrew Uwe,Alloy Agu,Ndubuisi Okosieme

Amokachie did not make Algiers 90,yet to be discovered but mostly on d bench during afcon Senegal 92 qualifier, couldn't make it not coz of injury but advice by Westerhoff to cement is place at club brugge than warming bench at Senegal 92.

Siasia was d first to broke into super eagles among Moscow 85 team even not as a bench warmer but a starter,if u can remember eagles failed to qualify for afcon 86 losing to Zambia in qualify stage,this paved for Moscow 85 team but Siasia grab d opportunity and pls tell me apart from Siasia which player among 85 had it so good like Siasia in d national team.

Siasia not making maroc 88 was due to club engagements, remember Keshi played only two match at maroc both against Cameroon at group stage and final due to club engagements,this was a period African team find it difficult to have their best at Afcon.

Siasia was integral part of d team that played qualifying matches to maroc 88 and Seoul 88,comparing Adepoju with Siasia is absurd,they belong to different class when we talk of national team.

Remember as at 90s Siasia was d second highest goal scorer behind Yekinni.

Good to have Amokachie but I w pick Siasia over him when having Yekinni as a striker,just my opinion.

Kog45:
Good analysis my brother i think Monday Odiaka won bronze boot and Samson Siasia made it possible.Siasia was like golden boy of that era that comprises player like Austin Igbinbairo,Wahidi Akanni,Osaro Obabaifo,Andrew Uwe,Alloy Agu,Ndubuisi Okosieme

Amokachie did not make Algiers 90,yet to be discovered but mostly on d bench during afcon Senegal 92 qualifier, couldn't make it not coz of injury but advice by Westerhoff to cement is place at club brugge than warming bench at Senegal 92.

Siasia was d first to broke into super eagles among Moscow 85 team even not as a bench warmer but a starter,if u can remember eagles failed to qualify for afcon 86 losing to Zambia in qualify stage,this paved for Moscow 85 team but Siasia grab d opportunity and pls tell me apart from Siasia which player among 85 had it so good like Siasia in d national team.

Siasia not making maroc 88 was due to club engagements, remember Keshi played only two match at maroc both against Cameroon at group stage and final due to club engagements,this was a period African team find it difficult to have their best at Afcon.

Siasia was integral part of d team that played qualifying matches to maroc 88 and Seoul 88,comparing Adepoju with Siasia is absurd,they belong to different class when we talk of national team.

Remember as at 90s Siasia was d second highest goal scorer behind Yekinni.

Good to have Amokachie but I w pick Siasia over him when having Yekinni as a striker,just my opinion.

Petrobros:


Bros the way you always remember these things. Me I no fit name our complete starting line up for Nigeria Vs France at 2014 WC.

Well done Sir. We have definitely learned a lot from your experience Of Nigerian football. You are an icon of Nigerian football reporting indeed.

poshemmanuel:

we need to be on our A game to stand a chance,i won't be surprised if the indomitable lions wins home and away...Godforbid!

AIG07:
CAMEROON'S 23-MAN SQUAD IN FULL

GOALKEEPERS
Ondoa Fabrice (FC Séville, Spain),
Goda Jules (AC Ajaccio, France),
Bokwe Georges (Mjondalen, Norway)

DEFENDERS
Ngadeu Michael (Slavia Prague, Czech Republic),
Teikeu Adolphe (FC Sochaux, France ),
Mabouka Ernest (Maccabi, Israel),
Castelleto Jean Charles (Brest, France),
Leuko Serge (CD Lugo, Spain),
Fai Collins (Standard de Liège, Belgium),
Banana Yaya (Panionios, Greece),
Nouhou Tolo (Seattle Sounders, USA)

MIDFIELDERS
Ajoum Giles (FC Hearts, Scotland),
Mandjeck Georges (Sparta Prague, Czech Republic),
Siani Sebastien (KV Oostende, Belgium)
Franck Zambo Anguissa (Marseille, France)

FORWARDS
Choupo Moting (Stoke City, England ),
Aboubakar Vincent (FC Porto, Portugal),
Moukandjo Benjamin (Jiansung, China),
Bassogog Christian (Henan Jianye, China),
Toko Ekambi Karl (Angers, France)
Nsame Jean Pierre (Young Boys, Switzerland),
Moumi Ngamaleu (Rheinorf, Austria),
Fabrice Olinga ( Mouscron, Belgium).

DO WE REALLY STAND A CHANCE AGAINST THESE GUYS?

tbaba1234:


You sounded so certain that he could do a better job than shehu, Ebuehi and Aina but those players are playing in much better leagues. I do not think right back is a problematic position.There are several options ahead of Osas.

goldfish80:


There you are once more passing judgment whilst using league ratings as a yard stick, not talent, individual ability or what the man could bring to the team.
When was the last time we had a true Right back impress for the Super Eagles? if we are being honest.
Funny enough, these guys you mentioned are playing for mediocre teams in their various leagues. I may not be having this argument if they were playing for Real Madrid or Bayern Munich.
It will be much fun if we base our posts on the individual qualities of the players and not the Nigerian stereotype of where they are based.

TheGoodJoe:


I think Eguavoen camped the U17 team in Manchester and they trained at Manchester United. That was where the coaches of Manchester United and Sir Alex Ferguson saw Mikel. He was to sign for Manchester United then but I think trying to spin a deal out of Mikel caused Anderson (who is an ally of Ferguson and then Mikel’s agent negotiated and brokered the deal to Lynn Oslo, hoping to sell him back to Manchester United for profit.

It backfired and Chelsea got Mikel. I think Anderson went to jail for forging Mikel’s signature.

mumemma:

We need Chidi Odiah back....

mumemma:


We need Chidi Odiah back....

goldfish80:
I heard he's a New York taxi driver these days.