Joebie:
Very true..
Ogu still won it ahead of Nwakame that season though.

tbaba1234:


Ronaldo did not play in USA 94, He was just there to make up the numbers

Joebie:
I'm making an argument that sometimes a special player gets the nod as joker. Not necessarily making a case for Nwakali. Brazil's squad to USA 94 was a star studded side na. I bet you there were other strikers ahead of Ronaldo9 that didn't go. Did Ronaldo9 even kick a ball at the mundial? Now answer your own question. Is it fair?

Let me go check his stats prior to that world cup.

Kakamorufu:
guys. any news about sarenren bazee?

Mickael2:



Ok just show me Ronaldo's stats before that world cup and other world class strikers that were dropped because of him then I can decide if it was fair

Mickael2:



but he could have made an impact if needed, can Nwakali do the same?

Mujtahida:

I didn't impugn the facts. Only his overweening devotion to the EPL. Generally not just EPL, anything English.

komekn:


It's not devotion but knowledge add to that I am in England and involved with English football. I go to
mainland Europe possibly 6/7 times a year maybe more. Watch a few games when I can or if I have too so my knowledge of European football is not in depth.

Would you want me to make unsubstantiated comments or makes deductions without a deep underpinning understanding of the subject.

That's why I leave comments on the Nigerian league to those who know more.

Mickael2:


if you look closely you will see that in our midfield, the ages of the players there overlap eachother. How old is Azubuike? How old is Joel Obi? These guys are between 26-23 years and they still have 10 years to give atleast, Kelechi's time is still far, far, far away and inviting him now is pure injustice. That's why we have U20 and U23, it's just like England inviting Solanke or Tammy for them to come and be 'groomed', e fit happen?

TheGoodJoe:


It was Hope Akpan to the best of my knowledge. Not Raheem Lawal that displaced Onazi to the right back role but I feel Raheem Lawal deserves a place in the squad.

komekn:


I was under the impression he played midfield and certainly not RB.

Lost favour with the new Manager at Reading and things have gone downhill since them. However, he is playing under a very good manager Nigel Clough at Burton Albion

Joebie:
I don't consider it a snub. if you consider it a snub -- fine. I don't argue about EVERYTHING. It's not a necessary argument.

TheGoodJoe:



What use is the extra spot if it will not help our future? Not all players that come to camp will play. Why not sacrifice that spot for a player who has the potential of ruling our midfield for years. We need him studying Mikel now.

somehow:
Not really an argument, just wanted to know why you don't see it as a snub even with his weekly performances so far...all the same, the coach knows the tools he needs.

komekn:


You don't groom players.

Players prove themselves worthy after putting up consistent quality performances at thier club. Only then can they be worthy of a call to the SE on merit not assumed potential and or past youth football glories.

If Nwakali is good enough then let him prove it in the Eredivisie a league ranked 11th in Europe and a team that is far from the top in the Eredivisie. A perfect setting to showcase his quality and prove his pedigree.

When Mikel was at Lyn Oslo for the very limited time he was there he was clearly outstanding quality.

In comparison Nwakali has done nothing so far, it is a disservice to more deserving players just like Joel Obi. It would mean murdering fair play and merit in cold blood in broad daylight.

Joebie:
Now let's talk defense. Who to back up Troost-Ekong and Leon Balogun at center back?
Let's assume there are two slots.

TheGoodJoe:


Do you think Wilshere would have been seen as top quality if he was in VVV Venlo? Definitely not? However, training and playing among quality players at Arsenal gave him a leap to the English National team.

Our Nigerian prospects are at a disadvantage in Europe. Judging them with the yardsticks of European football is comical and ignorant to the fact that as a National team, we must make conscious efforts to give our promising talents the push their European counterparts get in their club.

Kelechi Nwakali might not have been in the sky high of football charts but the fact is that he is a special talent and we must not wait for the foreigners to decide when we should give him a push.

Reminds me of the ignorance of Oliseh when it concerned Iheanacho until Pellegrini gave him the nod against Crystal Palace.

BascoVanVeli:


Right now I would have to go with Ambrose and Awaziem.

komekn:


You don't groom players.

Players prove themselves worthy after putting up consistent quality performances at thier club. Only then can they be worthy of a call to the SE on merit not assumed potential and or past youth football glories.

If Nwakali is good enough then let him prove it in the Eredivisie a league ranked 11th in Europe and a team that is far from the top in the Eredivisie. A perfect setting to showcase his quality and prove his pedigree.

When Mikel was at Lyn Oslo for the very limited time he was there he was clearly outstanding quality.

In comparison Nwakali has done nothing so far, it is a disservice to more deserving players just like Joel Obi. It would mean murdering fair play and merit in cold blood in broad daylight.

Joebie:
Joel had a long injury lay off in the later part of last season. He just started the season strongly before injury hit again. It's not like he's had a stretch of good performance but was ignored.

somehow:
Injured again?

Kakamorufu:
guys. any news about sarenren bazee?

BascoVanVeli:


Right now I would have to go with Ambrose and Awaziem.

Joebie:
For now, I second that.

Mickael2:



welcome to the 'Onazi haters fanclub' according to my good friends Kog45 and Sir forgiveness

Joebie:
Just got off from watching Sarenren Bazee's videos. I must say he is similar to Joel Obi in style. Coincidentally, they are both injury-prone.

TheGoodJoe:


Tammy and Solanke are good players but as I pointed earlier, a lot of success has a lot to do with the midfield of the team. That is why when we lose players like Mikel, the team suffers. Remember how Italy was nullified in the friendly game against Nigeria under Keshi. As soon as Pirlo came in, the Italians took control of the game.

If England wanted to groom a player, Jack Wilshere would have been a perfect fit. Today, my tip is Phil Folden. Fortunately for the English, they have their players training daily with top quality talents and getting the grooming. They mostly play in the same league, have a decent youth League structure and their junior teams play quality games regularly.

Also their youngsters have the luxury of training with top quality talents. Look at Folden training among the likes of David Silva, Gundogan, Fernandinho, Yaya Toure, Kevin De Bruyne and Fabian Delph.

You can not expect us deficient in a lot of areas to abandon the growth of one of our most promising talents in recent years, Kelechi Nwakali to develop by chance.

We need to play our part

TheGoodJoe:


Do you think Wilshere would have been seen as top quality if he was in VVV Venlo? Definitely not? However, training and playing among quality players at Arsenal gave him a leap to the English National team.

Our Nigerian prospects are at a disadvantage in Europe. Judging them with the yardsticks of European football is comical and ignorant to the fact that as a National team, we must make conscious efforts to give our promising talents the push their European counterparts get in their club.

Kelechi Nwakali might not have been in the sky high of football charts but the fact is that he is a special talent and we must not wait for the foreigners to decide when we should give him a push.

Reminds me of the ignorance of Oliseh when it concerned Iheanacho until Pellegrini gave him the nod against Crystal Palace.