BascoVanVeli:
Ezenwa injured and about to be replaced. Ajiboye replaces him, Orji takes the captain band.

that's bad...hope the injury is not too serious ? the way he gets injured sometimes leave me baffled...it's like he has a heart problem..?

forgiveness:


Hahahahahahahahaha! There is an adage that says in the absence of a cat, the house becomes rat's house.

Oga! You can pass your message sensibly without telling the whole World you are YORUBA. Even if you are Sango or Alaafin of Oyo, it doesn't portray you as an intectuall or an unbiased empire but rather as one who is trying to garner supporters or approval for justification meant for self appraisial going by this ya statement that that lacks merits and facts.

Now, that is by the way. Next

Egbon Forgiveness!!!! I have missed you! Come gimme a hug....

TheSuperNerd:
Yes O pari master, I surely understand your concerns and where you are coming from.

Like I said, I don't expect to see Kelechi starting enough games. I think he will get more games as a sub and few games as a starter. If Puel exceeds my expectations then fantastic! . But I am being very cautious and careful here. Vardy wants to ensure he is England's second choice striker behind Kane ahead of Russia so he will surely get most of the games.

One thing is certain... Beyond Vardy and Okazaki starting together, the go-to man would be Kelechi. And If Vardy is unavailable, the go-to man would be Kelechi because Okazaki cannot play Top 9. There is no more Slimani or Ulloa to step in for the rest of the season if Vardy is missing for any reason. It will be Kelechi most of the time.

As a sub, I expect Kelechi too to come in for either Vardy or Okazaki depending on the game plans or dynamics. And of course I expect him to start a few games.

In conclusion, I for see him having few games as a starter and more games as a sub... Still good enough for me. But if it exceeds those expectations, then great!

Kelechi will be in fine form for Russia. And I even think his "balanced" gametime involvement for this second half of the season will favor Nigeria at the mundial because he would still be fresh and won't suffer burn out.

you are blessed bro...for this write up.
I enjoyed every lines of it.

Gabriel

Goal!!! The boys are good

Goal!!!

Good goal gabriel

okpetu learn from Gaby nah

Ajiboye has aanice delivery

Poor finish by Okpotu or good save by the keeper?

TheSuperNerd:




Egbon Forgiveness!!!! I have missed you! Come gimme a hug....

Hahahahahahahahaha! Thanks bro. I never come back welli welli Ooooo.

elyte89:
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Den if we re to go by ur words,echiejile might not go to Russia with did new development

Absolutely yes!

So many things is working against the man.
*Moving to a lower and less competitive league.
*So many competition in his role.
* His lack of versatility.
* his lack of pace. (most of the fullbacks option Rohr is recruiting this days are speed demons e.g Ebuehi, Idowu)
* Finally his age and ability.

Ajiboye is looking solid so far

omo this Gabriel make brain

Breaking news: Gabriel Okechukwu met secretly with TB Joshua to have hands laid on his legs and head to make him more composed in front of goal.... Cannot explain this miracle...

Okpotu behind Gabriel seems to be working well..

tbaba1234:
Okpotu behind Gabriel seems to be working well..

I'm not watching this though. But with what you've just posted. It seems Sir Humility is right by saying Okpotu will do better playing behind a striker.

PDPGuy:
Ajiboye is looking solid so far

this should give us a clue on what Ajiboy is made up off.

AIG07:
I'm not watching this though. But with what you've just posted. It seems Sir Humility is right by saying Okpotu will do better playing behind a striker.

Okpotu is doing better not playing as the top striker

Thanks goodness we took Ajiboye to this tournament. When Ezenwa was injured and being treated and I recalled we had an Ajiboye on the bench, I was so relaxed...

Nigeria's home based lads really flying tonight.... .

kennysville:



Oga Kog, listen here. This is not about Forgiveness. When he was on a roll, you never said that directly to him. When he came out with his seemingly tribalistic tendencies rubishing Iheanacho while using Kayode , you didnt say nada. Every little discussion and Iheanacho will be the butt end of it all. I am a Yoruba Man. Born and raised in the west. He gave yorubas bad names with his antics. Even went as far as saying Rohr is corrupt. Those who live in glass houses should remember not to throw stones.

That our national team is full of a particular tribe to me is inconsequential. What matters is results. It is insecurity that makes us feel cheated. If you have the value, no o e will dispite it. Let us not mistake patriotism with tribalism. Constructive criticism has both damaging effects as well as uplifting effects. While encouragement will only give rise to upliftment. And if you observe, that has been the way I address this issue. I dont hold any brief for Iheanacho or any super eagles player. Tearing them apart from limb to limb is what I will frown at anyday anytime especially when their quality is not in doubt. (Not talking about Akpeyi here cos he has no biz in the team in the first place)

Our choice of players is made for us according to the coaching crew. This is not Idols or America's Got Talent or Big Brother Nigeria where the audience get to vote who wins or gets eliminated. If it were up to some people, if you no get 6pack or as cute as Iwobi u cant be in the national team. Thank God its not done that way.

Trust me at this state, I would be happy to take anyone who feels contrary on. Enough of tribalism talks and comments aimed at derriding other players so as to promote a supposed beloved player.
Thank you

Who told you I am Yoruba? And who are you to pass a verdict against me? Shuuuu!

You be Alaafin of Oyo? Or Alake of Egbaland? Abi na Oni of Ife? Hahahaha!

Okpotu lacks some fundamentals.

tbaba1234:
Poor finish by Okpotu or good save by the keeper?

I will rather say a poor finish...

AIG07:
I'm not watching this though. But with what you've just posted. It seems Sir Humility is right by saying Okpotu will do better playing behind a striker.

Yeah... Sir Humility17 is kinda spot on.... I remember reading through his analysis on Okpotu.

Sir Humility.....

tbaba1234:

Okpotu is doing better not playing as the top striker

I think yusuf adopted a 4 4 2 approach

TheSuperNerd:
Thanks goodness we took Ajiboye to this tournament. When Ezenwa was injured and being treated and I recalled we had an Ajiboye on the bench, I was so relaxed...

Nigeria's home based lads really flying tonight.... .

I am happy Ajiboye is getting this opportunity, I know he will justify his selection. And maybe get a ticket to Russia.

Yeah... He does sadly.

We just dey manage am like that. This is why I maintain he is not Main Super Eagles Quality. He dey try small shaa for this level...

tbaba1234:
Okpotu lacks some fundamentals.

TheSuperNerd:


Yeah... Sir Humility17 is kinda spot on.... I remember reading through his analysis on Okpotu.

Sir Humility.....

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Yeah it is 4-4-2....

Humility017:

I think yusuf adopted a 4 4 2 approach

Humility017:

I think yusuf adopted a 4 4 2 approach

Yes. Okpotu is still miscontrolling the ball but he has done his best work when he plays behind gabriel.

Ojo is the best midfielder in this team. Defence has not been very good

What a beautiful double save Ajiboye. Book this guy a ticket to Russia