TheGoodJoe:
By the way, Oga Boss, Icon4s, I owe you an apology. After a long thought and careful consideration, I think I might be wrong in my assessment of Garba Lawal. He might have been atrocious when it comes to his creative attributes. Especially his passing and crossing.

However, there are other attributes that can make coaches stick to particular players despite their creative weaknesses. Attributes like defensive positioning, covering gaps, strong mentality, discipline (Garba Lawal always showed up early to camp), work rate and depth in understanding tactics.

chrisooblog:
agu and ogu play different positions so it would be erroneous to compare the two. that said this is another chance for mikel agu to prove his doubters wrong of which i'm one of them. if he flubs his chance we simply move on

tbaba1234:


I have not heard that.

tbaba1234:


I have not heard that.

terzurum5:
Former Super Eagles Star Emenalo Quits Chelsea, Set For Monaco



Former Nigeria defender Michael Emenalo has resigned from his position as technical director at Chelsea.


According to a report on the Telegraph, Emenalo quit after declining not to engage in a three-way power battle with current Chelsea manager Antonio Conte and Marina Granovskaia who are known not to see eye to eye.


The former Nigerian international, who was in the Super Eagles squad for the USA ’94 World Cup, could assume a position at AS Monaco.


Emenalo joined Chelsea in 2007 as an assistant under Avram Grant and he also worked as an opposition scout and assistant first-team coach under Carlo Ancelotti, replacing Ray Wilkins when he was sacked.


With Emenalo as Chelsea’s technical director, the 1994 World Cup star helped Chelsea win three Premier League titles, the FA Cup, the League Cup, the Europa League and the Champions League.

www.completesportsnigeria.com/former-super-eagles-star-emenalo-quits-chelsea-set-monaco/

Icon4s:


Apology whole heartedly accepted. You are a great man for this step you took.

Sure you know Garba well.

He started off as a DM but also played the LWF and LB positions.

It is even difficult to actually pin down which particular position he played most for Nigeria as he played several positions nearly in equal proportions.


I was not just happy when you tagged him a beneficiary of political zoning. Ikpe Ekong, which was the subject of the debate, could not make the kind of contributions Garba made. For about 10 years, Garba Lawal was almost irreplaceable in that team until age caught up with him.

Mujtahida:

Unless your analysis on Onazi is wrong- why do some here criticise him that he lacks positional discipline and ought to shield the back four when - according to your analysis - that should be Ndidi's role. Are they mistaken in their understanding of Onazi's role?
Meanwhile Ndidi has never - I dare say - given an outstanding performance in the Gwg as he does for Leicester City. I wish he'd do more in the Gwg.

TheGoodJoe:


Can C. Nwakali play as a right back, yes he can. We can keep that aside.

I do not think that news came from a source in the technical crew. I think it was an analyst. (owngoalnigeria people, do not vex, this is my personal observation)

However, the person made some nice observations which was not in my view.

I think Nwakali is in the team to screen as a cover for Onazi. For a long time, I noticed similarities in play and Onazi has become a big part of Rohr's set-up.

I also feel C. Nwakali's ability to play as a right back also helped him get a nod but I do not think it is as a cover for Shehu Abdulahi. The quote did not say that. That was an owngoalnigeria writer trying to expantiate on the comment.

The quote stated more options in other areas than the midfield. This means he can support in filling gaps in different roles.

Finally, I think Rohr wants to experiment giving Shehu Abdulahi more license to go forward and he needs a defensive midfielder who can slot into the space when Shehu goes forward.

Remember Rohr tried Ndidi as a right back and it did not work out too well. Meaning Ndidi might not provide adequate cover if he slots into the right role to cover.

Apart from Onazi who can play well as a right back, Chidiebere Nwakali provides an adequate option.

Let us see how it goes in camp.

terzurum5:
Former Super Eagles Star Emenalo Quits Chelsea, Set For Monaco



Former Nigeria defender Michael Emenalo has resigned from his position as technical director at Chelsea.


According to a report on the Telegraph, Emenalo quit after declining not to engage in a three-way power battle with current Chelsea manager Antonio Conte and Marina Granovskaia who are known not to see eye to eye.


The former Nigerian international, who was in the Super Eagles squad for the USA ’94 World Cup, could assume a position at AS Monaco.


Emenalo joined Chelsea in 2007 as an assistant under Avram Grant and he also worked as an opposition scout and assistant first-team coach under Carlo Ancelotti, replacing Ray Wilkins when he was sacked.


With Emenalo as Chelsea’s technical director, the 1994 World Cup star helped Chelsea win three Premier League titles, the FA Cup, the League Cup, the Europa League and the Champions League.

www.completesportsnigeria.com/former-super-eagles-star-emenalo-quits-chelsea-set-monaco/

terzurum5:
Former Super Eagles Star Emenalo Quits Chelsea, Set For Monaco



Former Nigeria defender Michael Emenalo has resigned from his position as technical director at Chelsea.


According to a report on the Telegraph, Emenalo quit after declining not to engage in a three-way power battle with current Chelsea manager Antonio Conte and Marina Granovskaia who are known not to see eye to eye.


The former Nigerian international, who was in the Super Eagles squad for the USA ’94 World Cup, could assume a position at AS Monaco.


Emenalo joined Chelsea in 2007 as an assistant under Avram Grant and he also worked as an opposition scout and assistant first-team coach under Carlo Ancelotti, replacing Ray Wilkins when he was sacked.


With Emenalo as Chelsea’s technical director, the 1994 World Cup star helped Chelsea win three Premier League titles, the FA Cup, the League Cup, the Europa League and the Champions League.

www.completesportsnigeria.com/former-super-eagles-star-emenalo-quits-chelsea-set-monaco/

It is a lie! After celebrating with the Chelsea yesterday. I did not expect this.

What a great man and I respect him for this. Conte has a different idea for the team and Emenalo has his own way he wants to run Chelsea. If Abramovic will continue interfering, it is best Emenalo goes to where he will get a freehand to shape a team the way he wants.

I wish Emenalo Goodluck in his journey to Monaco and I have one plea to him.

SIGN NACHO.

tbaba1234:
Fred Onyedinma's season stats are not impressive. Only one assist all season, in 16 games..

TheGoodJoe:
Owngoalnigeria is a fantastic sight. Very analytical and sometimes good in their forecast. Their only challenge is that they try to post their analysis as facts. They should stick to tagging lots of their work as analytical opinions and forecast. Stop using anonymous source when it is a well analysed point.

If they stick to that, they will be a powerful source of information.

Joebie:
We can think this and that all day, but we can't make solid arguments based on what we think. Until Rohr gives reasons for handing Nwakali an invite, all we can do is speculate.
How about we just sit back for the young man to make his own case on the pitch?

Joebie:
They should be in the business of blogging. Post opinions not news stories.
When you post analysis as facts that becomes lies.

TheGoodJoe:


Fine by me but Analysts must analyse.

Joebie:
One thing is certain. those names you guys are mentioning have not been making headlines in any of the sources we have been sharing. We always make our opinions based on how we are informed. Feel free to share UPDATES about those players even if it means going to far away sources

forgiveness:


First of all, you claimed Raheem Lawal was in my mind and that is why i am against Chidiebere Nwakali's invitation but now you know your claim is false you are diverting to 'they are not making headlines' bros i tire for you oooo.

Tell me about the headlines Chidiebere Nwakali made that warraned his call.

forgiveness:


First of all, you claimed Raheem Lawal was in my mind and that is why i am against Chidiebere Nwakali's invitation but now you know your claim is false you are diverting to 'they are not making headlines' bros i tire for you oooo.

Tell me about the headlines Chidiebere Nwakali made that warraned his call.

elyte89:





Even C.RONALDO doesn't av all dis qualities



Nairaland scouts and packaging,na was o

terzurum5:
Partizan Belgrade Tracking Super Eagles Star Oghenekaro Etebo



Serbian SuperLiga champions Partizan Belgrade are interested in signing Nigeria international Oghenekaro Etebo,a llnigeriasoccer.comcan exclusively report.
The 2016 Olympic Games star comes off contract with C.D. Feirense in the summer of 2019, but the Portuguese Primeira Liga outfit are willing to allow him depart the club as from the January transfer window if a suitor meets his asking price.
A representative from Partizan Belgrade was present at the Estádio da Luz, where Feirense faced off with Benfica on October 27 and was impressed with the performance of the number ten.
Etebo's camp will have a meeting with the Sporting Director of the The Black-Whites this week to discuss the formalities of a contract.
Since moving to Portugal from Warri Wolves in 2016, Etebo has scored 8 goals in 44 appearances for C.D. Feirense and has provided 6 assists.
He left Portugal this morning to link up with the Nigeria national team at their get-together in Morocco.

Ifeanyi Emmanuel

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Joebie:
Idowu is on standby. I don't even know Ryan. How about you educate us here with UPDATES etc.
C. Nwakali has been on the news. Or are media sources also selective?

Danycrusoe:
Keeping up with the players from the 2013 and 2015 sets of youth internationals

Mustapha Abdullahi Yautai joins Wikki Tourists Football Club of Bauchi ahead of the new Nigeria Professional Football League 2017/2018 season.

Safarigirl, thegoodjoe and icon4s please is he the one u used to call picture abi camera boy? Always present in every camp pictures bk then.

terzurum5:
Partizan Belgrade Tracking Super Eagles Star Oghenekaro Etebo



Serbian SuperLiga champions Partizan Belgrade are interested in signing Nigeria international Oghenekaro Etebo,a llnigeriasoccer.comcan exclusively report.
The 2016 Olympic Games star comes off contract with C.D. Feirense in the summer of 2019, but the Portuguese Primeira Liga outfit are willing to allow him depart the club as from the January transfer window if a suitor meets his asking price.
A representative from Partizan Belgrade was present at the Estádio da Luz, where Feirense faced off with Benfica on October 27 and was impressed with the performance of the number ten.
Etebo's camp will have a meeting with the Sporting Director of the The Black-Whites this week to discuss the formalities of a contract.
Since moving to Portugal from Warri Wolves in 2016, Etebo has scored 8 goals in 44 appearances for C.D. Feirense and has provided 6 assists.
He left Portugal this morning to link up with the Nigeria national team at their get-together in Morocco.

Ifeanyi Emmanuel

ANS

Danycrusoe:
Keeping up with the players from the 2013 and 2015 sets of youth internationals

Mustapha Abdullahi Yautai joins Wikki Tourists Football Club of Bauchi ahead of the new Nigeria Professional Football League 2017/2018 season.

Safarigirl, thegoodjoe and icon4s please is he the one u used to call picture abi camera boy? Always present in every camp pictures bk then.