Icon4s:


Haha, Aina too will warm bench naa.

That and a goalkeeper slot are the only 2 available for grabs from the 23 IMO.

The attitude of Echiejile and Aina in camp will determine a lot of things. And also very importantly, Rohr has the final say.

Bolowolowo:
At this point in time, it may help Iwobi to go on loan in a lesser league of some sorts. Wenger has given this kid so many opportunities to prove himself but he has consistently failed to deliver. I fear that new management will relegate him to the bench.

Danielnino00:



TBH,I'm beginning to agree with the motion that Aina may miss the WC squad.. he hasn't been convincing in the few games he has played under Rohr.. even Idowu hasn't done anything special, but he is better defensively than Aina...

komekn:


Brighton and Bournemouth are two teams I know very very well, I mean that i know the recruitment staff as well.

One of the essential ingredients about these teams is that they are very hardworking and require little flattery and more end product. That's the reason Ibe struggled at Bournemouth initially and is only now finding his feet. Iwobi is not a hard working player, skilful , with a good amount of trickery but hard work, physicality and grit, no that is not him. He will not find it easy and they will not consider him.

The true test of a player is when he has to fight to make his own way in a team without the luxury of quality support.

komekn:


If you must know the truth a lesser league can particularly in England destroy a player that does not have the mentality and attributes to contend in that league,

Imagine Iwobi in the championship with his current work rate, lack of physicality, sheer grit and doggedness required to succeed. It will not be a good fit.

However, going to the Bundesliga, Seria A and or La Liga, may work a lot better where his attributes of skill and technicality will be better appreciated.

Truidstar:


When I think back to the dark days when we did not have players in top leagues. Used to envy Ghana, Ivory coast and Mali then. Now we have players popping up every where. The future is indeed bright.

tbaba1234:


Idowu was very solid against Argentina and Serbia.

I will certainly take Aina over Elderson.

MetalJigsaw:
He could be loaned to a Championship club, bro. Its very possible. Iwobi has been very inconsistent at Arsenal despite the magnitude of patience and opportunities from Wenger.

Kog45:
Those who watched both Okocha and Ogunlana would tell you Ogunlana was naturally gifted when it comes to free kick,imagine having a player who score at least 6 goals through free kick every season.

As i said i give it to Okocha in national team but club football it's Ayo Ogunlana

andrew444:


Thank you for this but sorry seria A and laliga is not a lesser league,English players always dodge this league when even given a loan opportunity.

tbaba1234:
Musa's brace

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zBO9hkv4_Jk

komekn:


i did not say Seria A, La Liga and Bundesliga are lesser thats not the debate. Rather those leagues are a better for Iwobi than going to a less technical team in the EPL or going to a championship side.

tbaba1234:


It is more than enough... If he can not meet the standard of Belgium second division, it shows that there isn't much left.

Joebie:
this is why we need not only young candidates for the next presidential election, but also innovative, forward thinking personalities.

komekn:


i do not know what you are talking about in terms of dark days. As it stands these are the dar days the majority of our players are playing in the back water leagues of Europe.

Compare this to when our player 1996-2002 where playing in the creme de la creme of Europe.

You really have no idea.

lexyman:


you re right .... but that Okocha free kick against man united was superb , he scored twice in different position , i think he has some level of accuracy in his feet .


Ayo Ogunlana and Dahiru Sadi were players that can never be forgotten easily in the Nigerian league

lexyman:


you re right .... but that Okocha free kick against man united was superb , he scored twice in different position , i think he has some level of accuracy in his feet .


Ayo Ogunlana and Dahiru Sadi were players that can never be forgotten easily in the Nigerian league

Kog45:
Ayo Ogunlana played for old Ranchers bees of Kaduna coached by Argentine named Dominiques and later moved to Leventus United.

He was member of Afcon 1990 team in Algeria.He was well known for his free kicks and arguably the best in Nigeria football history.

CC:Icon4s,goldfish80,enomakos

elyte89:



Even though I don't like coming into nacho argument because of d obvious reason, but in dis case,let me chip in something,from ur last statement,I doubt if any player on earth don't knw aw to DRIBBLE!,so definitely Iheanacho can dribble too,even G.k dribble players too,we av seen so many examples like dt,where gk would dribble player when he rushes out to clear d ball,but d question now is from IHEANACHO STYLE OF PLAY,can his dribbling skills be compared to d likes of ROBINHO,ZIDANE,OKOCHA,NEYMAR,RONALDO DELIMA,WHOM ARE KNOWN FOR HAVING GREAT DRIBBLING SKILLS?

MetalJigsaw:
The issue is of the present and not in the past.

When we talk of dribblers, we're talking about players who are known for exhibiting it and displacing their opponents with it at a frequent rate. They are usually very confident and adventurous and enterprising with the ball.

Got it? So Iheanacho doesn't fall in thus category. Players Like Jay jay, Ronaldinho, Robben, Mess I, V.Moses, Neymar etc

Icon4s:


What of Okocha's free kick against Cameroon at the 2004 AFCON?

TheGoodJoe:


They are known for great dribbling skills because they rely on dribbling players to cause damage. It is their style of play. Nacho's style of play does not need rely on pulling off tricks. That does not mean his ability to dribble is poor.

The point is too simple and what you wrote up there does not contradict. My point. So I wonder what point you are trying to make. How many young players today have the kind of abilities of the name above? Does that mean they have poor dribbling abilities?

lexyman:


bros .... all those freekick dey always give some kind Nostalgia

MetalJigsaw:
What do you mean Iheanacho has abundant dribbling ability but he does not rely on them?
Which player would have such a deadly ability and not utilize it?
How is that even possible.

Oga, you don't know what you're saying.

komekn:


i do not know what you are talking about in terms of dark days. As it stands these are the dar days the majority of our players are playing in the back water leagues of Europe.

Compare this to when our player 1996-2002 where playing in the creme de la creme of Europe.

You really have no idea.

Truidstar:


My advice to you is please before you respond to any comment on this thread PLEASE PUT YOUR BRAIN IN GEAR FIRST. What I expected you to ask me is which period I was referring to. I was referring to the 2004-2010 period when the Essiens, Drogbas, Toures, Muntaris and Keitas reigned. Can you please remind me in case I have forgotten between 1996-2002 the creme dey LA creme players you are referring to.

Icon4s:


I saw that Okocha Vs Cameroon game of 2004. And I replayed that free-kick like 5-6 times, shouting each time.

lexyman:


just finished watching it .... stepped it down with the testimonial match . that guy is too skilful to quit football so early . like today's football requires lesser dribbling skills ...too much tactics and robotic kind of play has killed some fun in the game .

asha80:
football of the 80s and 90s was more of skill and techniques while football of now is more of pace and power

komekn:


Looking at Iwbobi's game i think he will struggle in the championship the intensity and physicality as well as the loss of quality passing and interchanges will not help his game.

Unless he goes to the top footballing sides in the championship and i mean Fulham, maybe 1 or 2 others, it will not be easy.

forgiveness:

Simon-Moses Kelechi Iheanacho Chidozie Awaziem Etebor Oghene

forgiveness:


We didn't dodge any bullet because from what I have seen so far from his games, he is a very good striker.

Just watch him closely.