Icon4s:


Kog45, you said TheGoodJoe never ridiculed Ezenwa, and he also started the comparison see for yourself.

Joebie:
Now like it's looking like we will not have an experienced keeper at the World Cup, we will have to really work tirelessly on the keepers we have available. Enyeama did not make the move this January, hence will most likely not get enough games under his belt before June. Verdict: out of consideration.

Among the five or so, we have some young GKs with very good potential. While I am not against the likes of Uzoho, Maduka (?) and Alampasu getting the number one shirt, I believe any of this very young GKs will have to show exceptional ability to be given that status. It's a big responsibility to place on them, regardless of how much work is put into them before the World Cup.

We have those who are approaching thirty -- if not in their early thirties already. They have great ability, but will have to be exposed to high pressure games prior to the world cup, so they won't be overwhelmed by the occasion at the World Cup proper. E.g keepers like Ezenwa and Ajiboye.


Now my questions. Can we trust either of the home based keepers to be between the sticks in Russia?

Either way, I think it's a tricky situation. Our defense will have to be really solid.

As an afterthought, how about Dele Aiyenugba of Hapoel Ashkelon (Israeli 1st tier)
Here is his stats for this season so far.

Humility017:

better....after the world.cup bring up the issue.....
from what I have watched so far...besides the goal keepers...none is capable of laying hold to a starting shirt in the SE first 11....

where we have the league....ndidi rose all the way from an academy in Lagos to Europe and today no npfl player can match his abilities...same wit nancho and others...
just few years they have spent in European football colleges they've improved so much....
let alone the likes of Moses, iwobi etc who all their lives..right from tender age..undergo grooming in this football academics...none of our Chan players can play better than iwobi even though they may be older in age...
but the young lad have been groomed, tutored and harnessed to bring out his best...

same process should our Chan players go through...the npfl coaches have really done nothinh to groom this guys..
let them get good clubs in Europe that will school and polish them to suit the need of the round leather game....before we talk of them making the 23 man party to Russia...


you tell me the inclusion of the Chan players in the world cup party for Qatar 2022 I will understand...not Russia 2018.

Joebie:
Now like it's looking like we will not have an experienced keeper at the World Cup, we will have to really work tirelessly on the keepers we have available. Enyeama did not make the move this January, hence will most likely not get enough games under his belt before June. Verdict: out of consideration.

Among the five or so, we have some young GKs with very good potential. While I am not against the likes of Uzoho, Maduka (?) and Alampasu getting the number one shirt, I believe any of this very young GKs will have to show exceptional ability to be given that status. It's a big responsibility to place on them, regardless of how much work is put into them before the World Cup.

We have those who are approaching thirty -- if not in their early thirties already. They have great ability, but will have to be exposed to high pressure games prior to the world cup, so they won't be overwhelmed by the occasion at the World Cup proper. E.g keepers like Ezenwa and Ajiboye.


Now my questions. Can we trust either of the home based keepers to be between the sticks in Russia?

Either way, I think it's a tricky situation. Our defense will have to be really solid.

As an afterthought, how about Dele Aiyenugba of Hapoel Ashkelon (Israeli 1st tier)
Here is his stats for this season so far.

AIG07:
Iwobi's haters? I haven't come across one yet. I mean on this thread. Guys are only trying to be realistic and not hating.

On the other hand I have never seen a coach who so much believes, depends and trust young players like Wenger. That man is a COACH and not just a manager.

Icon4s:


Kog45, you said TheGoodJoe never ridiculed Ezenwa, and he also started the comparison. See for yourself.

Kog45:
Sir if a keeper concedes a ridiculous goal he would be ridiculed but from you guys discussion so far nothing ridiculous about Ezenwa but Okafor of 2009 was damn ridiculous as a keeper.

If Ajiboye messed up today which i don't pray for,trust Nigerians they w say it without any feelings,Akpeyi still feeling the heat.

TheGoodJoe:


I am not calling for Osimhen. Osimhen had nothing to do with what I was talking about.

Get the point. It is too simple.

Due to the challenges our players face because of the Nigerian factor that holds them from reaching the pinnacle of their abilities, the National team handlers should do more hand holding to enable some of them reach their deserved heights.

Do you see Osimhen in the point?

Kog45:
OK bros make i kuku dey fence and continue enjoying you guys good analysis.

Joebie:
Dude looks 39

Mujtahida:

I agree our players need hand holding but don't you think that should be the work of academies? How many times does the national team play in a year. You talking of grooming. My idea of grooming is one that involves constant attention and intense work. National team can be for testing those who have been groomed.

Icon4s:


No o you are free to contribute. Share your views too and let's look all look at it.

fabyom:
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Please nairalanders help me say a big thank you to tbaba1234.

jihday:
haba, that's not true, dude looks 17/18

Joebie:
sarcasm bro

Kog45:
On a good day if we based it on activities in Europe and experience Aiyenugba should nick it in the absence of Enyeama but i don't think Rohr led technical team really rate Aiyenugba.

As it's now i don't think Aiyenugba is in the pictures so let's keep on watching what Rohr really have for us but i hope he get it right cos not getting it would be disastrous.

Kog45:
Good cos man fear north east o.Well done bros it's well

TheGoodJoe:


Our players need hand holding but our exceptional talents. The ones that stand out that have the ability of being among the very best needs the National team playing their part in helping them grow.

I am talking of the most exceptional talents. Rare gems, special breeds. The camping exercises in the Super Eagles camp will help a lot to whatever they get in their clubs or academies.

Mujtahida:
Guys I got an interesting book from a WhatsApp forum I belong to on how Germany won the last WC (Title:Das reboot). It details how the Germans engineered the 2014 success. They went about it deliberately, setting things up from say roughly 2002. It tells of how German players are educated to become thoroughbred professionals. It tells the story of the establishment of football academies and playing centers spread out throughout Germany in a way similar to how the RCCG church establishes a parish in every 1km (walking distance). It talks about the potpourri of human resources the Germans utilized- they even involved the German national hockey team coach, a world renowned adventurer and SAP (the largest software company in the world)

It's 289 pages, written in quite an engaging way with a happy, lighthearted tone wrapped up in simple, crisp English.

Football is no longer kick, dribble, run, score. It has become scientific, indeed almost a pure science. This much became apparent to me when due to the constant use of terms like pressing, diamond shape, tactical formations by goodjoe, Mickael2 and others. Joebie reintroduced me again to four four two online after I'd read the hardcopies long time ago. Reading four four two magazine further reinforced the view that football is an intellectual endeavour.

We are here today. Nobody knows who among us might be involved with our football tomorrow. So reading such a book can birth a dream in our hearts or at least give us insight on how things are shaping up beyond our climes. Reading Icon4s mention Osimhen in his exchange with goodjoe, I remembered the book and I think Osimhen is just now getting educated.

If anyone is interested in the book just drop your email and I will send the book to you.

TheGoodJoe:


Screen and select the best. Age, Experience or club status is just sentimental selection. We need the best in goal.

Finito.

ChrisKels:


Dude (@Somehow) I said either of u, with what ur ally on that debate wrote up there, seems I wasn't wrong after all.

Maybe you are the one deficient of comprehension abilities, otherwise, u would av acknowledged that word "either" before ranting.

I'm sorry if I was harsh earlier, anyways.

soetanoreoluwa:
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fabyom:
Tbaba1234 sent a gift to my son today. I came in now and it was delivered to me. He did not know me from Adam. I felt like crying, no I am actually crying. He said just one statement spread the love. I promise you brother that as long as I have this breath of life I shall spread the love. On behalf of my family I say a very big thank you to you. Favour shall continually follow you and your family all the days of your lives, AMEN.
Please nairalanders help me say a big thank you to tbaba1234.

Joebie:
you suppose don already email am to me sharp sharp

Mujtahida:

Abeg your email address again

Kog45:
Na joke I dey i don contribute already,hope you see some of my comments.

krattoss:
Joel obi aka plastic leg is injured again..

soetanoreoluwa:
Another Teenager playing for mfm... Meet Lawal Abayomi with his mum