TheSuperNerd:
Nwakali Nets On Debut As VVV Venlo Set New Record For Nigerian Players




Nigeria U20 international Kelechi Nwakali came off the bench to rescue a point for VVV Venlo in their Dutch Eredivisie clash with FC Groningen at the Euroborg on Sunday evening.

The attacking midfielder came off the bench with 15 minutes left on the clock and the scoreboard reading 1-0 in favour of the home team, who took the lead through Mimoun Mahi with a quarter of an hour played.

VVV Venlo became the first Dutch Eredivisie club to have seven Nigerians play for the first team following the introduction of Kelechi Nwakali.

The Flying Eagles skipper came close to restoring parity for his team when he let fly from outside the area but it missed target on 85 minutes.

But he wasn't to be denied for long, scoring with a header in the first minute of stoppage time following an excellent delivery from Lennart Thy.

VVV Venlo are eighth in the standings with seven points in the kitty after four matches.


**Ifeanyi Emmanuel
Photo Credit : vvv-venlo.nl


Source: http://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=24583

AIG07:
this guy's injury problem is something else.

tbaba1234:
Joel Obi injured after a fantastic start to the season.

tbaba1234:
Joel Obi injured after a fantastic start to the season.

TheSuperNerd:
Tammy Abraham Comes Close To Scoring As Swansea Lose To Newcastle





Nigeria Football Federation target Tammy Abraham came close to scoring his second goal in the English Premier League in Swansea City's 1-0 loss to Newcastle United at the Liberty Stadium on Sunday evening.

With an hour played, the England U21 international ought to have scored but Jamaal Lascelles made a goal-saving block to deny the Chelsea loanee, who had rounded goalkeeper Robert Elliot.

Abraham recorded his fifth straight start for the Swans in all competitions so far this season, after he was named in the starting line-up by manager Paul Clement ahead of club hero Wilfried Bony.

It was goalless at the break but there were a couple of chances at both ends of the pitch.

The outcome of the game was settled by central defender Jamaal Lascelles, who powered his header into the roof of the net after a pinpoint delivery from Matt Ritchie in the 76th minute.

Before the international break, Abraham had registered his name on the score-sheet against Crystal Palace (Premier League) and MK Dons (League Cup).


**Igho Kingsley
Photo Credit : twitter.com/tammyabraham

Source: http://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=24584

Icon4s:


Good for him.

Emmm but TheSuperNerd do you think there is any likelyhood of this lad making it to Russia?

Icon4s:


'Coming close to scoring' is making headline again?

TheSuperNerd:
To Russia 2018? The main Event? The world cup itself? Hmmmm.... Chief Icon4s.... I gotta tell you my frank opinion....

K.Nwakali's chances are very very slim indeed... I don't know how many midfielders Rohr will take to Russia "when" we qualify (bin "if" but I reckon it won't exceed five to six....

It will be difficult for K.Nwakali to break into that 23-man squad ahead of names like Etebo, John Ogu, Ndidi, Onazi and even Joel Obi (if he stays fit)... MIKEL IS ALREADY A CERTAINTY FOR RUSSIA WITH Onazi and also Ndidi.

K.Nwakali may have a shot at Afcon 2019 but at Russia 2018, I don't think his chances are very bright. But he should just bend his head down and keep working hard... if his season at Venlo yields excellence, it will be hard to ignore but also may not be enough to get him on the plane to Russia. It will bring him into the team but that would be with Afcon 2019 in mind most likely.

So Chief... those are my thoughts for now shaa... but Time and chance happeneth to us all... time will still reveal more.

Icon4s:


Good for him.

Emmm but TheSuperNerd do you think there is any likelyhood of this lad making it to Russia?

TheSuperNerd:
Tammy Abraham Comes Close To Scoring As Swansea Lose To Newcastle





Nigeria Football Federation target Tammy Abraham came close to scoring his second goal in the English Premier League in Swansea City's 1-0 loss to Newcastle United at the Liberty Stadium on Sunday evening.

With an hour played, the England U21 international ought to have scored but Jamaal Lascelles made a goal-saving block to deny the Chelsea loanee, who had rounded goalkeeper Robert Elliot.

Abraham recorded his fifth straight start for the Swans in all competitions so far this season, after he was named in the starting line-up by manager Paul Clement ahead of club hero Wilfried Bony.

It was goalless at the break but there were a couple of chances at both ends of the pitch.

The outcome of the game was settled by central defender Jamaal Lascelles, who powered his header into the roof of the net after a pinpoint delivery from Matt Ritchie in the 76th minute.

Before the international break, Abraham had registered his name on the score-sheet against Crystal Palace (Premier League) and MK Dons (League Cup).


**Igho Kingsley
Photo Credit : twitter.com/tammyabraham

Source: http://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=24584

safarigirl:
no

TheSuperNerd:
VVV Venlo started with a 4-3-3 formation with Lennart Thy as the no.9 and Torino Hunte on the left as the LWF (or left AMF) and Tissoudali as the RWF/R.AMF...


Kelechi came on for the left footed Torino Hunte and slotted into an advanced midfield role behind Lennart Thy because Another midfielder called Opoku (in no.10) also came on for Tissoudali.... That made Venlo switch formation a bit from 4-3-3 to a kind of 4-5-1/4-2-3-1 and that saw K.Nwakali play further up the pitch behind the Point man, Thy... yes it was for 15 mins but this is the analysis I could deduct.

TheSuperNerd:

Hahahahahahahahaha.... I intentionally dropped this report because I just knew a few people like Chief go talk.... looollll

safarigirl:
interesting title

Icon4s:


How come a player coming close to scoring is making headlines?

What if he had scored a heart-trick?

Icon4s:


OK. Remember our earlier debate about Kelechi Nwakali breaking into the team this year 2017?

That was why I asked that question.

TheSuperNerd:
Hmmmm.... Okay Sir... I think I recall that discussion. I think Osimhen was also kinda thrown into the saw discussion right? Yeah... I think I recall this....

What timeline did I give again sef? I think I gave a timeline of mid/late 2017 to 2018 right for the players to get into the team as quality Options in their positions? Well... seems that may not work according to my timeline... Osimhen came in but not K.Nwakali yet...

tbaba1234:


Watching the game now. Nwakali played from the left but drifted into the middle quite often. The boy oozes class.

Icon4s:


How come a player coming close to scoring is making headlines?

What if he had scored a heart-trick?

Icon4s:


'Coming close to scoring' is making headline again?

Icon4s:


Over how many years?

And has his goals tally ever finished amongst the top 3 before this season?

libero808:
Are you saying if Cameroon had focused on exploiting our left back they won't have gotten a better result?
Time would tell if he is our best option there.

Icon4s:


Good you remember.

You see, I have over the years learnt not to put too much expectations on these young players. I prefer not to expect much and they exceed my expectations than to expect so much only to get my hope dashed.

Senior team football is way way above the U17 level.

As I have always said: It is not just a Nigerian thing. It cuts across all countries.

libero808:
Are you saying if Cameroon had focused on exploiting our left back they won't have gotten a better result?
Time would tell if he is our best option there.

Icon4s:


'Coming close to scoring' is making headline again?

Joebie:
This babe sabi ball sha oh..

where u dey stay sef?

BascoVanVeli:


Give the young man his credit no need to beat around the bush. He is a consistent goal scorer that is what I am saying.

https://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/170718/Okpotu_close_in_on_65th_NPFL_goal

OMANBALA1:
And whoever said that was right ,all NPFL strikers are one season hit and they hit the rocks. Sometime ago I have highlighted why this keep happening I mean one season a player scores 20 goals and next he bits the dust. Its the the ills that comes with playing in the Nigerian league,the bad management,poor remuneration very hostile environment and the players desperation to seek better option abroad which usually ends in disaster.

We can all remember players who shook the NPFL with their goal scoring exploits but soon after this accomplishment they went missing...Emeka Nwanna of Rangers and Enyimba,Wobo Uwaezoke of Enyimba,Jude Aneke of Warri Wolves just to name a few have all bit the dust. Sad. And this trend will not change if further changes are not made in the way clubs and the league are run.

do4luv14:





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