Almost always play as our top striker/no.9 naa... meaning most of his goals comes with him as the top 9 naa... while making a case for Rashford goals as a wide midfielder/winger.... is that not what your statement implied? Ehn Mister... is that not it? Kelechi has scored four of his international goals as an AMF... #Fact

wanna dribble your way around this one again? Hahahahahahahahaha....





Look quit this silly game and own up to the truth for once...

See how you walked into the discussion just to rubbish Kelechi's scoring stats again.... Two of his international goals have been Worldies (won CNN international goal of the weeks awards). He did that twice not once... twice!!!

Give the lad the respect he deserves. Your willingness to wash down his positives are always irritating... always!!!

Not even to mention the comment you stylishly dropped on "goals padded with penalties". smh

Mickael2:



does this mean you don't know the meaning of 'almost always'? You only named 4 games where he played behind a main striker(I was waiting for you to mention either Togo or Corsica because of Kayode let me catch you red-handed but moving on), so that means that out of 11 games he has played 7games as a striker, I ask again what is the meaning of 'almost always'?

Mickael2:



he has already scored 2goals in the only game he started for Girona(a friendly IIRC), so yeah he is still banging even at a new club. Plus he got a penalty for his team that was missed this past matchday so are you still looking for him? Go to youtube

He started last match.
Friendlies does not count

Mickael2:



he has already scored 2goals in the only game he started for Girona(a friendly IIRC), so yeah he is still banging even at a new club. Plus he got a penalty for his team that was missed this past matchday so are you still looking for him? Go to youtube

so no goal yet in the league. Just make he sit up sha

Mickael2:


subtract 2 from 7 and we are left with 5. 5goals 11games isn't as outstanding as 7 in 11 is it?

Nop but 6 in 11 is not bad at all

TheSuperNerd:
Almost always play as our top striker/no.9 naa... meaning most of his goals comes with him as the top 9 naa... while making a case for Rashford goals as a wide midfielder/winger.... is that not what your statement implied? Ehn Mister... is that not it? Kelechi has scored four of his international goals as an AMF... #Fact

wanna dribble your way around this one again? Hahahahahahahahaha....





Look quit this silly game and own up to the truth for once...

See how you walked into the discussion just to rubbish Kelechi's scoring stats again.... Two of his international goals have been Worldies (won CNN international goal of the weeks awards). He did that twice not once... twice!!!

Give the lad the respect he deserves. Your willingness to wash down his positives are always irritating... always!!!

when people start comparing Rooney's goalscoring stats last season, nobody cares that he played some games as a midfielder, but the fact was that he played mostly as a striker and that is what we judge.


Now down to Nacho, he has played more games as a striker(I can't recall saying he scored more as a striker, I only said he almost always plays as a striker for us, haba stop putting words in my mouth Oga)and that was what my statement implied, nothing goes deeper than that. Who knows if Rashford is played as a 10, he would score more or as a striker as much as Nacho has played for us, that bit we can never tell and I don't want to go there. But the bottomline is that Nacho has played more as a striker and so ought to have scored more goals than a wide midfielder, does that make sense to you now?

Chrismario:


Nop but 6 in 11 is not bad at all

he has two penalties. If he wasn't our primary penalty-taker he would be on five goals. Now England has had quite a lot of penalties recently, if Rashford was playing them he'd definelty be closer to 7 right now. That's all permutations anyways, Rashford's return still isn't bad

TheSuperNerd:
Sir Joebie... I bet you that if Rashford was the one with Kelechi-like scoring stats The Man U and EPL fanboys will swing it like a double-edge sword and put it up our throats and shove it in our faces.... looollll

Even when it comes to International goals, Nacho trumps Rashford and here they are avoiding that route also.... Hahahahahahahahaha... bunch of Wailing dollopheads...... sorry I mean wailing Red devilheads...




P.S: Make no mistake about it... I got no EPL or European Club... so this is not hate. I even have a few favorite players in Man utd... I said that earlier to a certain Dope or something... what is his moniker again? (will check and modify)
*modified* DopeJemi

I just hate it when Euro Club apologists cannot see past their club allegiances... lol... really myopic and irritating in soccer analysis.

how far have you seen past your country's allegiance?

I only got four words for you Mickael......



Stop this silly game.....


*Smh*

Mickael2:


when people start comparing Rooney's goalscoring stats last season, nobody cares that he played some games as a midfielder, but the fact was that he played mostly as a striker and that is what we judge.


Now down to Nacho, he has played more games as a striker(I can't recall saying he scored more as a striker, I only said he almost always plays as a striker for us, haba stop putting words in my mouth Oga)and that was what my statement implied, nothing goes deeper than that. Who knows if Rashford is played as a 10, he would score more or as a striker as much as Nacho has played for us, that bit we can never tell and I don't want to go there. But the bottomline is that Nacho has played more as a striker and so ought to have scored more goals than a wide midfielder, does that make sense to you now?

Chrismario:


He started last match.
Friendlies does not count

Iheanacho's friendly goals count but when it comes to Kayode it doesn't count? His only noteworthy tale this season was an assist against one club like that in a friendly. Not to mention that international friendlies too count when it comes to Nacho, so I totally disagree with you

TheSuperNerd:
I only got four words for you Mickael......



Stop this silly game.....


*Smh*

Oga, I clearly pointed out that his returns are great. Even if you minus those penalties he still has 5 in 11 and that is great still. But using it to rubbish Rashford's return of 2 goals in 11games

Mickael2:



Iheanacho's friendly goals count but when it comes to Kayode it doesn't count? His only noteworthy tale this season was an assist against one club like that in a friendly. Not to mention that international friendlies too count when it comes to Nacho, so I totally disagree with you

Iheanacho friendly goals??

Who counted it??
Maybe you did. Club friendlies is as good as nothing. You dont compare that to international friendlies

Chrismario:


Iheanacho friendly goals??

Who counted it??
Maybe you did. Club friendlies is as good as nothing. You dont compare that to international friendlies

those goals will be added to his career total, except if your own 'count' means something else. It is even in his wikipedia page

Ofcos many times in fact.... If I name Africa's best XI now... you may only find one or two Nigerian players.... lolll... And that depends on the formation i use sef... in another formation.... yiu will find none or just one....

Honestly... on this thread I have discussed that before but not in full terms...

A blind patriot will include more than three sef no matter what.... lol

What I cannot stand is people using their Brains and eyes that have been washed and soaked in European club football allegiances to view the beautiful game of Football even when it comes to The Super Eagles and African Football...

I know a whole lot about European soccer... believe me... I know a lot... but you won't find me in the European section. I have never been there except in the past for match day threads... but club threads... no way.. never been... never will.

But I don't allow myself to be blinded by the European flavor...

dopeJemi:


how far have you seen past your country's allegiance?

Mickael2:


those goals will be added to his career total, except if your own 'count' means something else. It is even in his wikipedia page

His friendly goals at Girona??

Wikipedia??

Nawa ooo

TheSuperNerd:
Ofcos many times in fact.... If I name Africa's best XI now... you may only find one or two Nigerian players.... lolll... And that depends on the formation i use sef... in another formation.... yiu will find none or just one....

Honestly... on this thread I have discussed that before but not in full terms...

A blind patriot will include more than three sef no matter what.... lol

What I cannot stand is people using their the Brains and eyes that have been washed and soaked in European club football allegiances to view the beautiful game of Football even when it comes to The Super Eagles and African Football...

I know a whole lot about European soccer... believe me... I know a lot... but you won't find me in the European section. I have never been there except in the past for match day threads... but club threads... no way.. never been. never will.

But I don't allow myself to be blinded by the European flavor...

so because I said Rashford is better iheanacho makes me unpatriotic? or means I can't see past my club allegiance? so in a bid to be patriotic I should peddle lies as facts? it is a fact that right now, Rashford is better than Iheanacho

I guess it will also be unpatriotic of me to say Pogba is better than Onazi or De gea is better than Carl ikeme

Top 10 young Talents in the world, Iheanacho's name is nowhere to be found, Rashford's name is in it but I should take your word that iheanacho is the better player over Fifa's

please don't make me laugh, talk to you later

I was not even referring to you exactly....I just mentioned your name because I was trying to refer those reading my comments to where I said I have no club allegiances and all that....

When saying I don't find club allegiances talkers cool... I said it after attaching your name in bracket to an earlier line of comment.

I was speaking generally... but not particularly to you. Your name came up because I wanted to recall who I told I don't even have a club and don't hate man Utd.. lol...

Anyway.. it is okay... you misunderstood shaa... ...


But uhmmmm... I am not asking you to be patriotic by saying every Super Eagles player is world class... nope... if you know me on this thread... that is not my style... I just insist on not rubbishing the positives and credentials of our Nigerian players.

I insist on truth without attempt to rubbish our team. Period.

And check the 2017 list of UK telegraph's World's best 50 U-21s .... a very prestigious and highly revered list. You will find three Nigerian players there... four if I count Solanke. And Guess what? Nacho's name is there too...

Give this lad a break... I am about posting a news now sef about updates on his fitness levels... na wa ... Nacho will come good and will be great in the long run... You will see things for yourself.... The race is for finishers not starters.

dopeJemi:


so because I said Rashford is better iheanacho makes me unpatriotic? or means I can't see past my club allegiance? so in a bid to be patriotic I should peddle lies as facts? it is a fact that right now, Rashford is better than Iheanacho

I guess it will also be unpatriotic of me to say Pogba is better than Onazi or De gea is better than Carl ikeme

Top 10 young Talents in the world, Iheanacho's name is nowhere to be found, Rashford's name is in it but I should take your word that iheanacho is the better player over Fifa's

please don't make me laugh, talk to you later

Leicester City Coach Gives Rohr Positive News On Iheanacho's Fitness


Leicester City coach Craig Shakespeare has provided a positive update on the fitness of Kelechi Iheanacho ahead of Nigeria's World Cup qualifier against Zambia in about two weeks time.

The Foxes number eight has started only one game this season for club and country, last weekend's 1-1 draw at Huddersfield Town, due to a toe injury he suffered in a pre-season friendly against Borussia Monchengladbach.

Speaking at a press conference ahead of the Premier League clash against Liverpool, Shakespeare stated : ''We’ve got some of the other players back.

''We saw Vicente Iborra on Tuesday night, who managed to play the 90 minutes and he’ll benefit from that.

''Kelechi Iheanacho is looking a lot fitter after 48 hours in terms of where he was and getting his conditioning right. We’re slowly getting to a fully-competitive squad.''

Nigeria manager Gernot Rohr is expected to name Kelechi Iheanacho in his roster for October's World Cup qualifier against Zambia.


**Ifeanyi Emmanuel
Photo Credit : lcfc.com

Source: http://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=24730

Finally clicked Share on this comment....

Was initially withheld by the antispambots before the supermods came to my aid (reason why I replied most mentions much later).

This comment by Sir Joebie deserves a prize on this thread.... I was just awed by it. Even First lady of the house, Safarigirl couldn't resist this... awwwwwwwwn...
she said "My Joebie"... in *libero80's voice*

Sir Joebie you deserve something... a kiss from the first lady will not be a bad idea as part of the something...... I could throw in a bottle of Coke and some KFC Chicken..... Loooll.... or you love MacDonald's?

Joebie:
Oga, it's mostly subjective. Rankings etc. For us here we will keep ringing about the minute to goal ratio because that stat no be beans, and it supports our argument

You don't go to a Man U thread and say a damn thing about any of their special players and get away scott-free.

This is a pro-Nigeria thread. Should a Ghanian come here and say any trash about our players, he will get enough rain of abuses.

Anyone who comes here and chooses to talk down on our players should not expect a different treatment. If you really think Rashford is better you can keep that argument within yourself, else expect anything here.

Just as England holds dearly their own, we also hold dearly ours.

But let's call a spade, a spade. Iheanacho is class. He has scored more goals for Nigeria than Rashford has for England. And Rashford will most likely never win a senior international trophy. But guess who definitely will, before he hangs his boots?

So if you like keep using England celebrated ManU as your yardstick. Now, does it hold?

Arsenal Loanee Kelechi Nwakali Makes Full Debut For VVV Venlo




Nigerian wonderkid Kelechi Nwakali made his full debut for VVV Venlo in their 3-0 thrashing of Blauw Geel '38 in the first round of the KNVB Beker on Thursday night.

The Arsenal loanee played the full game with 1,850 spectators watching at Prins Willem Alexander Sportpark (Veghel).
Before yesterday's match, Nwakali appeared off the bench against FC Groningen and Vitesse in the Dutch Eredivisie, logging 30 minutes.

The number 25 was deployed as an attacking midfielder by manager Steijn, operating ahead of Clint Leemans and captain Danny Post in a three-man midfield.

First half goals from Damian van Bruggen, Etienne Amenyido and Terry Antonis were enough for VVV Venlo to secure a win.

Kelechi Nwakali is in line to make his home debut for the Limburg based club against Kingsley Ehizibue's PEC Zwolle on Sunday afternoon.


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

Source: http://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=24731

From Barca B to Iran.... What happened to Ezekiel Bassey?


(Photo Confirmation) : Former Barcelona Striker Shakes Hands With Paykan Tehran FC




With a statement on their official webpage, Iranian Pro League outfit Paykan FC have announced the signing of Nigeria international Ezekiel Bassey.

The financial terms and length of contract signed by the 21-year-old striker have not been disclosed by The Car Makers.

At the end of the 2016-2017 campaign, Ezekiel had to return to his employer Enyimba after Barcelona passed up the opportunity to sign him on a permanent basis.

The attacker failed to make a single appearance for the B Team of the Spanish club because the work permit process was delayed and there were concerns about his fitness.

After six matches in the Pro League, Paykan FC sit seventh on the table with eight points accumulated.
Ezekiel Bassey joins former Ismaily star Kenneth Ikechukwu at the capital outfit.


**Ifeanyi Emmanuel
Photo Credit : ikcosport.com


Source: http://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=24728

TheSuperNerd:
From Barca B to Iran.... What happened to Ezekiel Bassey?


(Photo Confirmation) : Former Barcelona Striker Shakes Hands With Paykan Tehran FC

[img]http://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/football_pics/51644Bassey.png[/b]




With a statement on their official webpage, Iranian Pro League outfit Paykan FC have announced the signing of Nigeria international Ezekiel Bassey.

The financial terms and length of contract signed by the 21-year-old striker have not been disclosed by The Car Makers.

At the end of the 2016-2017 campaign, Ezekiel had to return to his employer Enyimba after Barcelona passed up the opportunity to sign him on a permanent basis.

The attacker failed to make a single appearance for the B Team of the Spanish club because the work permit process was delayed and there were concerns about his fitness.

After six matches in the Pro League, Paykan FC sit seventh on the table with eight points accumulated.
Ezekiel Bassey joins former Ismaily star Kenneth Ikechukwu at the capital outfit.


**Ifeanyi Emmanuel
Photo Credit : ikcosport.com


Source: http://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=24728

Lack of quality according to reports

Agent Of Club Brugge Bound Nazifi Yahaya Reveals Why He Prefers Nigerian Players



The agent to Kano Pillars teen wonder Nazifi Yahaya has revealed why he is more comfortable working with Nigerian players than players from other countries and continent.

Cem Sagar who has already secured a trial with Club Brugge for the talented 17 year old told Owngoalnigeria.com in an exclusive interview that Nigeria has one of the largest pool of talented footballers.

” We have worked with Nigerian players before and their talent is not questionable. It’s the biggest market in Africa, if not the best. Our aim is to produce the first £50m African player and we at Diamond Sports Management believe it will be from Nigeria”, Sagar told Owngoalnigeria.com

He said as part of their strategy to cover Nigeria, his management team will organise a scouting tournament in Lagos, which will be attended by scouts from big teams in Europe.

” We are bringing some big teams in and outside Europe to watch some Nigerian players in Lagos next month. We fully trust the talent in Nigeria and we believe it will be a successful tournament like the one we had six months ago”. He concluded.


**Osas Mahawi

Source: http://owngoalnigeria.com/2017/09/22/agent-of-club-brugge-bound-nazifi-yahaya-reveals-why-he-prefers-nigerian-players/

2017 WAFU Nations Cup: Nigeria goalie Ikechukwu Ezenwa targets clean sheet in final against Ghana




Nigeria goalkeeper Ikechukwu Ezenwa has promised the Super Eagles will be at their best in Sunday’s WAFU Cup final in Cape Coast and he also hopes for another clean sheet.

Ezenwa kept his fourth straight clean sheet at the sub-regional tournament as Nigeria pip Benin 1-0 to zoom into the championship game.

''We will keep our focus. We are ready to do our best in the final,'' the FC Ifeanyiubah shot stopper said.

''By the grace of God I hope not to concede in the final.''

Ezenwa is also first choice for the senior national team and will be between the sticks against Zambia next month in the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier.


Source: http://mobile.ghanasoccernet.com/2017-wafu-nations-cup-nigeria-goalie-ikechukwu-ezenwa-target-clean-sheet-in-final-against-ghana

Before you try to rubbish Nacho's stats, please consider the oppositions as well. While Nacho has been slugging it out against the likes of Zambia, Algeria, Cameroun, etc. Rashford has been playing such powerhouses like: Malta, Lithuania, Scotland, and Solvania.

That's all I gotta say.


O pari

Mickael2:



about the international stats, that 7goals is padded with penalties not to mention that Nacho is almost always our top striker while Rashford plays out wide while more emphasis is playing through the middle with Alli and Kane. Now I am not trying to rubbish Nacho's international stats but I am saying that a wide midfielder who has scored 2goals in 11 games is not bad at all IMHO

TheSuperNerd:
Finally clicked Share on this comment....

Was initially withheld by the antispambots before the supermods came to my aid (reason why I replied most mentions much later).

This comment by Sir Joebie deserves a prize on this thread.... I was just awed by it. Even First lady of the house, Safarigirl couldn't resist this... awwwwwwwwn...
she said "My Joebie"... in *libero80's voice*

Sir Joebie you deserve something... a kiss from the first lady will not be a bad idea as part of the something...... I could throw in a bottle of Coke and some KFC Chicken..... Loooll.... or you love MacDonald's?

ehn she says what??, make I catch JOEBIE first

Icon79:
Before you try to rubbish Nacho's stats, please consider the oppositions as well. While Nacho has been slugging it out against the likes of Zambia, Algeria, Cameroun, etc. Rashford has been playing such powerhouses like: Malta, Lithuania, Scotland, and Solvania.

That's all I gotta say.


O pari

So Slovenia and Scotland are rubbish teams compared to Zambia and Tanzania? Ok now this is funny

Icon79:
Before you try to rubbish Nacho's stats, please consider the oppositions as well. While Nacho has been slugging it out against the likes of Zambia, Algeria, Cameroun, etc. Rashford has been playing such powerhouses like: Malta, Lithuania, Scotland, and Solvania.

That's all I gotta say.


O pari

Icon79:
Before you try to rubbish Nacho's stats, please consider the oppositions as well. While Nacho has been slugging it out against the likes of Zambia, Algeria, Cameroun, etc. Rashford has been playing such powerhouses like: Malta, Lithuania, Scotland, and Solvania.

That's all I gotta say.


O pari

Opari master

Scotland and Slovenia would av been powerhouse if they are in Africa

Eagles Goalkeeper Akpeyi Rated MOTM In Back To Back Games For PSL Side Chippa United



The first choice goalkeeper of the Super Eagles of Nigeria Daniel Akpeyi has returned back to the form that once made him one of the most highly rated shot stopper in Nigeria.

Akpeyi experienced a downturn in form during the course of last season for his Premier South Africa League side Chippa United, and it affected his form for the senior Nigeria national team.

He was roundly criticised after Nigeria lost 0-2 to South Africa in the AFCON 2019 Qualifiers in Uyo last month, with many insisting he should have done better particularly for the second goal conceded by Nigeria.

Coach Gernot Rohr stuck by the 31 year old by inviting him for the back to back games against Cameroon, but injury ruled him out of both fixtures with Ikechukwu Ezenwa deputising in his absence.

However as Rohr get set to name his squad for the upcoming World Cup Qualifiers against Zambia, where a win will see Nigeria progress to the World Cup in Russia, he has returned to top shape.



His fine performance against SuperSport United helped Chippa United pick a valuable point away from home with the game ending in a 1-1 draw. The performance came few days after he kept a clean sheet in their 0-0 draw against Platinum Stars.

So far he has kept two games this season, and in both games his performance earned him accolades with many fans even tipping him as their man of the match.


**Shedrack Obi

Source: http://owngoalnigeria.com/2017/09/22/eagles-goalkeeper-akpeyi-rated-motm-in-back-to-back-games-for-psl-side-chippa-united/

Yeah right! Trust me, any one of Algeria, Cameroun or Zambia would trash Scotland .... if not England sef

When was the last time England defeated an African team?


O pari

Chrismario:


Opari master

Scotland and Slovenia would av been powerhouse if they are in Africa

Alhassan “Muazam” Ibrahim Explains Why He Missed Europa League Clash Against Milan



Super Eagles of Nigeria fringe player Alhassan Ibrahim has revealed to Owngoalnigeria.com, the reason why he didn’t play for his new team Austria Wien in the Europa League.

Muazam as he is fondly called by close friends and associates joined the Austrian side on a year loan deal from Nigeria Professional Football League side Akwa United.

Many expected the highly rated 19 year old to make his debut in the Europa League game which they lost 1-4 but the forward didn’t make the matchday squad for the game.

” I am settling down nicely at my new club. My team-mates have been fantastic, I must say. I didn’t get to play in the Europa League because my work permit wasn’t ready before the game”, he told Owngoalnigeria.com in an exclusive chat.

” My debut went well and am looking forward to this weekend game. I’m not under pressure to score, I am the type who puts the team first ahead of my own personal goal”.


**Michael James

Source: http://owngoalnigeria.com/2017/09/22/alhassan-muazam-ibrahim-explains-why-he-missed-europa-league-clash-against-milan/

TheSuperNerd:
Eagles Goalkeeper Akpeyi Rated MOTM In Back To Back Games For PSL Side Chippa United



The first choice goalkeeper of the Super Eagles of Nigeria Daniel Akpeyi has returned back to the form that once made him one of the most highly rated shot stopper in Nigeria.

Akpeyi experienced a downturn in form during the course of last season for his Premier South Africa League side Chippa United, and it affected his form for the senior Nigeria national team.

He was roundly criticised after Nigeria lost 0-2 to South Africa in the AFCON 2019 Qualifiers in Uyo last month, with many insisting he should have done better particularly for the second goal conceded by Nigeria.

Coach Gernot Rohr stuck by the 31 year old by inviting him for the back to back games against Cameroon, but injury ruled him out of both fixtures with Ikechukwu Ezenwa deputising in his absence.

However as Rohr get set to name his squad for the upcoming World Cup Qualifiers against Zambia, where a win will see Nigeria progress to the World Cup in Russia, he has returned to top shape.



His fine performance against SuperSport United helped Chippa United pick a valuable point away from home with the game ending in a 1-1 draw. The performance came few days after he kept a clean sheet in their 0-0 draw against Platinum Stars.

So far he has kept two games this season, and in both games his performance earned him accolades with many fans even tipping him as their man of the match.


**Shedrack Obi

Source: http://owngoalnigeria.com/2017/09/22/eagles-goalkeeper-akpeyi-rated-motm-in-back-to-back-games-for-psl-side-chippa-united/

Sir Icon79, what do u think