tbaba1234:


Ebuehi or Aina can do better as left back.. How much better is the Latvian league when compared to NPFL?

at least the NPFL is not that bad...
we get good LB there hopefully after CHAN next year....
and for the 21 years old Nigeria in Latvia...he should keep doing his thing...hopefully someday..
he will move to a much bigger league and be noticed by one of our head coaches...

BascoVanVeli:
This Sunday Oliseh keeps on winning.

He just might get his side into the Eredisive 1st division.

Great stuff.

Okonkwo Orji eventually came on as an 88th min sub for Petkovic in Bologna's 1-1 home draw with Inter Milan in the Serie A.

poshemmanuel:

Dstv no longer have the rights to the EnglishCup.

So which outfit now owns the right ?

Icon4s:


If you know me long enough here i am not a type that likes throwing in names here and there. You need to have what it takes to play for the Super Egales of Nigeria. It is not a free for all team.

Hyping of players is not in my system. A player needs to be well tested at a very high level before he gets my nod to play for the Super Eagles.
I believe in professionalism and also that for you to play for the Super Eagles you must be a thorough professional player.

That is how highly i rate our Super Eagles.

Agreed 100% my thoughts exactly.

Tammy Abraham also made a cameo when he came on for Bony Winifred as an 81st min sub in Swansea's 2-0 away win over Tiago Ilori's Reading in the League Cup tie.


Tiago Ilori put in a full shift for Jaap Stam's Reading.

I really hope he achieves that.... would be truly super massive.

junnyjake:

He just might get his side into the Eredisive 1st division.
Great stuff.

Nsofor Makes Cape Town City Debut In Defeat To Orlando Pirates
By James Agberebi



Former Super Eagles forward Obinna Nsofor made his debut for Cape Town City FC in their 1-0 away defeat to Orlando Pirates in the South African Premier League on Tuesday night.

Nsofor, who started from the bench, was brought on in the 71st minute for Michael Majoro.

The only goal was scored by Thabo Qalinge in the 82nd minute.
The defeat leaves Cape Town occupying the seventh spot on six points, while Orlando Pirates top on 11 points.

Nsofor joined Cape Town from German lower division club Dstmstadt in September.

Nsofor represented Nigeria at three Africa Cup of Nations (2006, 2008, 2010) and was at the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa.

He was also in the U-23 Eagles squad that won silver at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.


Source: https://www.completesportsnigeria.com/nsofor-makes-cape-town-city-debut-defeat-orlando-pirates/

Very valid argument in my opinion.
We can't just write off any lower league player -- even NPFL players.
When we see a player of class, we will know. And when he is invited, he should prove it all over again.
So share a link and/or video.

Loogan:
Hi everyone, with the ongoing left back issues the SE has anyone taken time to scout the former U-17 player Usman Abass, he plays in the Latvian league metta Fc and is one of the best players in the league, he's just 20 or 21 and had solid two years experience even though it's a low key rated club, nevertheless he is the dream left back, he's got everything and outsidetheboot.com have written a scout report on him, he's a real talent..
Now I know people can argue that his league is obscure and has no big profile(sheau doesn't play in a top league but proves quality with the national team)or that he doesn't have enough experience has some put it. I would have loved him in the world Nigeria squad but it looks like he dosent have that pedigree and experience yet.
We don't have much options and we have to face the fact that echiejile cannot provide that quality we need nor the so called experience which has no impact whatsoever, to challenge in a World Cup.

I wasn't expecting Nsofor to make his debut, so I didn't tune in. I will be looking out for the replay.

TheSuperNerd:
Nsofor Makes Cape Town City Debut In Defeat To Orlando Pirates
By James Agberebi



Former Super Eagles forward Obinna Nsofor made his debut for Cape Town City FC in their 1-0 away defeat to Orlando Pirates in the South African Premier League on Tuesday night.

Nsofor, who started from the bench, was brought on in the 71st minute for Michael Majoro.

The only goal was scored by Thabo Qalinge in the 82nd minute.
The defeat leaves Cape Town occupying the seventh spot on six points, while Orlando Pirates top on 11 points.

Nsofor joined Cape Town from German lower division club Dstmstadt in September.

Nsofor represented Nigeria at three Africa Cup of Nations (2006, 2008, 2010) and was at the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa.

He was also in the U-23 Eagles squad that won silver at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.


Source: https://www.completesportsnigeria.com/nsofor-makes-cape-town-city-debut-defeat-orlando-pirates/

Carabao Cup:

Wolves 1-0 Bristol Rovers

Bright Enobakhare score in extra time (98'), to take wolves to the next round.

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HOLLAND Knvbeker:

Emmen 1-3 Nijmegen

Nijmegen go through to the next round. Arnaut Danjuma with their third goal in the 53rd minute.

Noordwijk 0-1 Sittard

Oliseh's boys also qualify for the next round.

Joebie:
GERMANY Bundesliga

Wolfsburg 1-0 Werder Bremen (HALF-TIME)
Nothing has changed much. But Origi makes first good impression for new coach, Martin Schmidt.
He puts Wofsburg ahead 1-nil.

Felix Uduokhai is on as CB for Wolfsburg

Hopefully. we get him after we qualify for the world cup next year by the grace of almighty God.

Joebie:
Shows Ilori is actually down the pecking order.

why?

Game ends 1-1. Wolfsburg's misery continue. I hope them no change coach again after 3 more games.. lol

Yes, besides Balogun we don't have any defender playing in the big leagues.
So it would be a wonderful thing to have Uduokhai.

forgiveness:


Hopefully. we get him after we qualify for he world cup next year by the grace of almighty God.

TheSuperNerd:
Make "You know who" (Whispers... "Oga Forgiveness" ) catch you first...

hahahahhahaha!

no mind d guy. em bi dey look for tulobulu.

you already know na. Let's see if he will return in the Championship.

forgiveness:


why?

Joebie:
Game ends 1-1. Wolfsburg's misery continue. I hope them no change coach again after 3 more games.. lol

Yes, besides Balogun we don't have any defender playing in the big leagues.
So it would be a wonderful thing to have Uduokhai.

I thought the game ended 1 - 0!

Anyways, He is number 1 on my list, followed by Ilori and Dominic Iorfa for the CB position.

Joebie:
you already know na. Let's see if he will return in the Championship.

Out of the 3 league matches he played this season for Readings, they lost only one. Even, in the league or FA cups this is the the first match he lost. So, I don't get u.

it's permitted na. Fantasy things.

forgiveness:


I thought the game ended 1 - 0!

Anyways, He is number 1 on my list, followed by Ilori and Dominic Iorfa for the CB position.

lol.. we are talking about who is down the pecking order as far as Reading coach is concerned.

forgiveness:


Out of the 3 league matches he played this season for Readings, they lost only one. Even, in the league or FA cups this is the the first match he lost. So, I don't get u.

Joebie:
it's permitted na. Fantasy things.

It is a matter of time.

Joebie:
lol.. we are talking about who is down the pecking order as far as Reading coach is concerned.

Really!? We are watching.

Makes sense. No wahala

Humility017:

my bro relax...
you are taking things too serious...
the best per se is subjective....
you can hardly omit the club name...when listing 100 best clubs in Europe...
so relax...
my reason for that...is because of their value as Austrian champions...

BascoVanVeli:
This Sunday Oliseh keeps on winning.

he will bounce back to relevance that the second side of his deal with the SE would want to be hot cake.....

AIG07:
Pep Guardiola of Africa has done it once again! Kudos to the man Sunday Oliseh!

And the SE team he managed are more talented than the current team he's coaching. Proves that Motivation is the key to unlocking SE's future greatness. For now, cash is the current Motivation..

daveP:
he will bounce back to relevance that the second side of his deal with the SE would want to be hot cake.....

But first he needs to do away with his arrogance.

How about Victor Moses? Is he injured?

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Why did you not post the link to the scout report? Please do. [/

http://outsideoftheboot.com/2017/02/13/scout-report-usman-abbas-mettas-attacking-full-back/

Joebie:
Very valid argument in my opinion.
We can't just write off any lower league player -- even NPFL players.
When we see a player of class, we will know. And when he is invited, he should prove it all over again.
So share a link and/or video

Here's the scouting report from outside of the boot.com

Kaustubh Pandey writes a detailed scout report about Usman Abbas, Metta’s attacking full-back.

Football in Latvia may not look like a lucrative proposition to most, but it isn’t something to be taken for granted by those who don’t know much about it. Currently ranked at the 110th position in the FIFA Rankings, the 45th spot is the highest that the nation has ever reached. The national side has never qualified for the World Cup since its inception, but managed to qualify for the 2004 European Championships, that saw them get eliminated in the group stages of the competition.

The Latvian football league, which is also known as the Virsliga, isn’t too well known a commodity either. And it’s rare to see a Latvian football club become a mainstay of a European competition, be it the Champions League or the Europa League. While sides like Spartak Jurmala have, in recent times, made a bit of a habit to play in the Europa League, there has been a lack of European representation for Latvian sides.

That, though, doesn’t mean that quality players don’t exist in there. Clubs like FS Metta are pioneering the cause for youth development in a league that is in desperate need for having a dip into grassroot level development. Metta’s young Nigerian starlet Usman Abbas is someone who proves that the work is not going in vain.

Who is Usman Abbas?

Born in Dala, a town in the north of Nigeria, Usman began plying his trade with Nigerian club FC Hart from quite a young age. Someone whose career kick-started from the humble beginnings of the dusty, musty roads of Dala, Usman joined his current club FS Metta last year at the mere age of 18.

Metta is his first European club, but the Nigerian youngster has already represented the national side at the Under-17s level. He was included in the best eleven of the Under-17s AFCON of 2015 and made a mark for the side on an international level too and his performances during that tournament helped him earn a move to Metta.

At club level last season, Abbas made 15 appearances for Metta in the Virsliga and despite being 18, emerged as being one of their best players during the season. Metta finished at second from last season, but Abbas’ standout performances have proved that he could well be one for the future.

What is his Style of Play?

A left back by trade, but also someone who can play as a left winger, Abbas is just five feet four inches tall, but it’s his pace and balance on the ball that make him a quality outlet from the left flank. An attack minded full-back, Abbas isn’t someone to be taken for granted by opposition defenders.

What are his Strengths?

Abbas’ low centre of gravity always makes him a tough contender to keep up with in terms of pace and acceleration. He can go past people and due to his small stature, he can catch people off guard with his pace and the undying willingness to zoom past people on the flank.

He may not be someone who has a number of skills and tricks up his sleeve, but his runs are usually direct and allow the team to make progress down the wing. Last season in the Virsliga, Abbas attempted a total of 2.6 dribbles per game, which is very good for a left-back who is just 18-years-old.


In the above instance, Abbas receives the ball in some space around a crowded area down the left flank. After having picked out the space, he exceutes an impressive dribble and goes past two defenders as if they aren’t there. His balance on the ball and his sturdy body posture while running are traits that help him make similar runs throughout a game.

Another quality that stands out in the youngster’s armoury is the hunger and the desire that he has to push forward. He is always an active character and you are never likely to see him stand to take a breather on the pitch. He keeps on marauding up and down the pitch and is not one to stop running.

Apart from being a determined individual, Abbas happens to be a sound tackler too. It’s his small body stature that allows him to be sharp in tackles and interceptions. That allowed him to make 20 challenges and come out with an accuracy of 55 percent in that. In terms of tackling, Abbas made five tackles per game, with an accuracy of 58 percent.

The above instance brings to the fore how well Abbas uses his body, despite being smaller than every player on the pitch. Here, he shrugs off an opposition player who is way taller and stronger than him to protect the ball to perfection and to eventually win a foul. This is enough to prove how sturdy a body posture Abbas has and how important it can be in shaping the player he will develop into.

What are his Weaknesses?

No matter how many strengths a player has, he is certain to have some weaknesses in his game too. No player is perfect, after all.

Passing and decisiveness around the box is where Usman Abbas seems to lack. He made an average of 44 passes per game last season for Metta, but his passing accuracy stood at just 77 percent. While it clearly is in need of some improvement, Abbas attempts an average of 1.68 crosses per game. It isn’t a bad statistic to judge a player with, but despite being a rather regular crosser, Abbas plays only 0.5 key passes per game which is a bit underwhelming, to be honest.

Abbas’ overall traits are impressive enough for an 18-year-old, but it could well be a case of judging him a bit too early. There could be more surety about how able he is, if he would have been plying his trade at a league with a better player standard than that of the Virsliga. Playing against and with players of lesser quality makes him look like a really good player, but it would be interesting to see how he fares in an environment that pits him up against better players.

When Rohr's contract is up, and he decides to leave, which Nigerian coach should take over from him?