MetalJigsaw:
We beat both Argentina and Poland without the trio except against Poland where we had only Moses and Argentina, for Balogun. So I ask again, on what premise is your statement coming from?

Oasis007:


Nah!

They ain't safe yet, coz they are on 38 Points now. They must at least win a Match or draw the remaining two Matches avoid Relegation.

MetalJigsaw:
History is another matter entirely, bro. The current status of the team is what we mean by big club.

andrew444:


Me and you know dele alampasu will not make the list but you guys in this thread like giving hope to someone who will not make it

MetalJigsaw:
That was in the past, Mr. How can you include ACM as an elite club in this present time of European football?

You really don't know what you're implying.

safarigirl:
Mikel played against Argentina bro......


I still won't count Moses into that indispensable group.

As far as I am concerned, we don't really need Moses to win games as much as we need Mikel

safarigirl:
Mikel played against Argentina bro......


I still won't count Moses into that indispensable group.

As far as I am concerned, we don't really need Moses to win games as much as we need Mikel

andrew444:


Hahaha I guess you are a Chelsea fan,anyway no mind me

andrew444:

Hahaha I guess you are a Chelsea fan,anyway no mind me

safarigirl:
Mikel played against Argentina bro......


I still won't count Moses into that indispensable group.

As far as I am concerned, we don't really need Moses to win games as much as we need Mikel

MetalJigsaw:
Barca fan...
Anyway, I dey table for here... you dey take Baron? Or Gulder

Icon4s:


On the 35 man list there will be 5 goalies. It is only if Rohr invites Aiyenugba that Alampasu will not likely make the list.

safarigirl:
Mikel played against Argentina bro......


I still won't count Moses into that indispensable group.

As far as I am concerned, we don't really need Moses to win games as much as we need Mikel

MetalJigsaw:
That was in the past, Mr. How can you include ACM as an elite club in this present time of European football?

You really don't know what you're implying.

safarigirl:
Mikel played against Argentina bro......


I still won't count Moses into that indispensable group.

As far as I am concerned, we don't really need Moses to win games as much as we need Mikel

Icon4s:


Meanwhile some thought by now Osimhen would be tearing down defenses.

I have long learnt not to be carried away by U17 successes.

I rate players who are outstanding at the U20 more.

Icon4s:


Meanwhile some thought by now Osimhen would be tearing down defenses.

I have long learnt not to be carried away by U17 successes.

I rate players who are outstanding at the U20 more.

TheGoodJoe:


It does not count. We have even the likes of Toni Kroos, Fabregas, David Silva, Ronaldinho, David De Gea, Marcelo and many more become prolific after their U17 days. As long as Osimhen keeps working hard, his time will come.

TheSuperNerd:

Let me add a few more... Victor Moses (2007 U-17 for England), KANU (1993 U-17), Oruma (1993 U-17), Iheanacho (2013 U-17, and is Super Eagles' leading and most prolific scorer today), Mikel Obi (2003 U-17 before 2005 U-20), etc... etc...



Spoiler: Scorer of Nigeria's Afcon 2013 winning goal, Sunday MBA was also a product from the 2005 Golden Eaglets that failed to make it out of the group stage of the CAF U-17 Afcon.

tbaba1234:


Even under 20 can be deceptive.. Ronaldinho was not the best player in Nigeria 99 but players who performed much better than him disappeared from the scene.

Saviola was explosive at under 20, never quite reached the level expected of him.

TheSuperNerd:
Javier Saviola. Indeed you are spot on Sir Tbaba.

I also recall Dudu from UAE 2003 U-20, same tournament that had a certain Andreas Iniesta of Spain. Iniesta was not reckoned with much but Dudu was... Dudu faded but Iniesta went on to be world class. Same with Dani Alves who won Bronze ball... Dani Alves outshone the golden and silver ball winners (Ismail Matar and Dudu) based on who made it at the top of the game.

There are couple more of such examples of young talents who exploded at U-20 level but still didnt make the grade at senior level. Well said.

TheGoodJoe:


Dudu was the Bomb. I remember him in that final. Very good Brazilian team. I think Dudu was the captain. He later joined Cska Moscow. Definitely one of those that really disappointed. Others were Christian Timm of Germany, Nigeria 99, Galetti, Erico Kern, Bruno Gama, (aka 100 Carat gold), Freddy Adu, Vitor Pele who joined Inter Milan.

TheSuperNerd:
Those two @bolded vex me pass... Bruno Gama was touted as the next Rui Costa or so... quite talented he was but zilch... he did not pull through. Same with the former world famous super teen, Freddy Adu... his own ehn is just annoying. These stuffs happen.

TheSuperNerd:
Those two @bolded vex me pass... Bruno Gama was touted as the next Rui Costa or so... quite talented he was but zilch... he did not pull through. Same with the former world famous super teen, Freddy Adu... his own ehn is just annoying. These stuffs happen.

TheGoodJoe:


Do you remember the name of the short wonder Kid who used to attack for Juventus? With low cut.

TheSuperNerd:
Those two @bolded vex me pass... Bruno Gama was touted as the next Rui Costa or so... quite talented he was but zilch... he did not pull through. Same with the former world famous super teen, Freddy Adu... his own ehn is just annoying. These stuffs happen.

TheGoodJoe:


Do you remember the name of the short wonder Kid who used to attack for Juventus? With low cut.

TheSuperNerd:
Those two @bolded vex me pass... Bruno Gama was touted as the next Rui Costa or so... quite talented he was but zilch... he did not pull through. Same with the former world famous super teen, Freddy Adu... his own ehn is just annoying. These stuffs happen.

tbaba1234:


Even under 20 can be deceptive.. Ronaldinho was not the best player in Nigeria 99 but players who performed much better than him disappeared from the scene.

Saviola was explosive at under 20, never quite reached the level expected of him.

TheGoodJoe:


It does not count. We have even the likes of Toni Kroos, Fabregas, David Silva, Ronaldinho, David De Gea, Marcelo and many more become prolific after their U17 days. As long as Osimhen keeps working hard, his time will come.