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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by edi287: 3:03pm On Aug 24, 2018 |
Chelsea rejected a 25m offer from Spurs for Tammy Abraham. 1 Like |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by ChrisKels: 3:07pm On Aug 24, 2018 |
TheLoneCitizen: Isaac Success a rookie? Well, that explains it all |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheSuperNerd(m): 3:11pm On Aug 24, 2018 |
Using SE performanes should tell you that even a "make-shift" #9 like Nacho has better goals ratio in that role than Natural #9 Ighalo. Ighalo is the natural but his SE record is abysmal. Nacho is the makeshift but he is still far more clinical than Ighalo. And for the umpteenth time, I never said Ighalo is not in form. Come on mehn! I only addressed your comment on Nacho not being in top form... What does Four goals in three preseason games tell you before the Man Utd game? Poor form huh? edi287: 2 Likes |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by andrew444(m): 3:13pm On Aug 24, 2018 |
Joebie: Best comment so far 1 Like |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheLoneCitizen(m): 3:15pm On Aug 24, 2018 |
TheSuperNerd: Iheanacho-Mbappe not even a debate. Probably all wingers can play as strikers, but very few wingers can substitute as strikers. Mbappe is light years ahead of Iheanacho, light years, brother. 7 Likes |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by BascoVanVeli(m): 3:16pm On Aug 24, 2018 |
andrew444: I don't mind Rohr having Ighalo's back. It's a win win for the striker if u ask me. He does not have to face Nigerians and if he can't score an hat trick against Seychelles then he needs to be banned ![]() I must say I don't like the list. Awaziem should not be making the team over an Efe Ambrose who has been on fire for his club and yes I am miffed that Ezenwa can make it over Theo who did so well in Enyimba's last match. Ezenwa has been inactive since the world cup, at least other NPFL keepers can say they actually player friendlies but not him. Also for crying out loud why not call up a couple of those boys as a pat on the back for their CAF performance? Like I said it is Seychelles we are talking about here, call me cocky but this should be a walk in the park. 2 Likes |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheLoneCitizen(m): 3:17pm On Aug 24, 2018 |
ChrisKels: Yes, he is a professional, seasoned, tested top player. So where is he, brother? |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheSuperNerd(m): 3:17pm On Aug 24, 2018 |
Agbo is not a creative central midfielder. K.Nwakali is. We need to start exploring options in the creative Dept of our midfield. Ebere Eze will get his chance with time I believe. Just that right now, Rohr wanna first have a look at K.Nwakali who he has since noticed before Russia 2018. Semi Ajayi's call up shows that Rohr got his eyes on the Championship. Etebo is also playing there so Rohr's eyes has to be there. charlesemeka85: 2 Likes |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheSuperNerd(m): 3:18pm On Aug 24, 2018 |
I am with you on Theophilus Afelokhai. I was even thinking he may gate-crash in the GK Dept. Ah well, it is okay. BascoVanVeli: 1 Like |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheLoneCitizen(m): 3:19pm On Aug 24, 2018 |
Joebie: What do you mean "predictable with his midfield", do you want him to be erratic? The right word here, brother, is 'consistent' . |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by BascoVanVeli(m): 3:19pm On Aug 24, 2018 |
edi287: Spurs get mind o. Wetin dem plan do with Tammy na? Are they not tired of spoiling strikers careers? First it was the Dutch guy then Llorrente. 1 Like |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheSuperNerd(m): 3:20pm On Aug 24, 2018 |
TheLoneCitizen: Just your opinion. That's all. Light years to you but just a few years to me. The gap is not much and that is what the qualities of both players show. So thank you. 2 Likes
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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheSuperNerd(m): 3:21pm On Aug 24, 2018 |
They wanted him as backup to Kane naa... Lol. Reports say that was one of their last ditch efforts to sign a player to avoid the record of being the only EPL team who didn't make any summer signing. BascoVanVeli: 1 Like |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by andrew444(m): 3:23pm On Aug 24, 2018 |
BascoVanVeli: Good point from you. But trust me i am not against ighalo. |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by BascoVanVeli(m): 3:23pm On Aug 24, 2018 |
TheSuperNerd: He knows he won't use Ezenwa so I just feel he should use that spot to create competition in the league. If other guys know it is possible to make the team they will double their efforts and fight to improve. |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by tbaba1234: 3:26pm On Aug 24, 2018 |
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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by BascoVanVeli(m): 3:27pm On Aug 24, 2018 |
TheSuperNerd: Buddy that job is as meaningless as being VP to Donald Trump ![]() |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by tbaba1234: 3:27pm On Aug 24, 2018 |
Looks like WC was used as elderson's retirement party. Jamilu Collins is an excellent addition. He is a good player. A natural left footer. Deji Beyreuther should also be looked at We talked about the improvement of Semi Ajayi. Good to see that Rohr noticed. Semi is young and could be a future replacement for Balogun. Ighalo, i hope he can score a few goals and redeem his image. |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheLoneCitizen(m): 3:29pm On Aug 24, 2018 |
TheSuperNerd: I won't impose my opinion on you, although it's not solely mine, it's a worldwide proven consensus. This is the definition of 'light years', mate: Mbappe will make it into ANY team in the WORLD, Iheanacho on the other hand, will struggle breaking into almost half of the teams in the English Premiership. This is not debatable, fam. 9 Likes |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by BascoVanVeli(m): 3:29pm On Aug 24, 2018 |
andrew444: Haba I never said you were against him na. |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheSuperNerd(m): 3:29pm On Aug 24, 2018 |
Yeah... I also agree they hardly needed a new signing. They have quality no doubt but again it means same squad, same possible top 4 Finish... Another trophyless season. Not signing means they didn't get the upgrade needed to make them close to being title challengers. BascoVanVeli: |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by edi287: 3:31pm On Aug 24, 2018 |
TheSuperNerd:When it comes to leading the line - Ighalo is a better option than Nacho. Nacho is a better finisher - yes but can't lead the line. It's the reason why Rohr brought back Ighalo in the first place. I was taking about SE performances. Nacho isn't in top form. That's my point. If we are going to switch back to a 4-3-3 /4-2-3-1, it is crazy to question Ighalo's invitation unless we have Yekini, Yakubu, and peak Martins available. |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by elyte89: 3:33pm On Aug 24, 2018 |
AIG07: As regards d quality of d players substituting d old guards, I feel rohr just want to av a closer look,2 or 3 players to redeem deir image,a person like ighalo and joel,from dere,he would begin his trial and substitute methods till we av something close to perfect he knows his first 11, But y is Isaac success not in d team list Cc...sir chriskels ![]() |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheSuperNerd(m): 3:38pm On Aug 24, 2018 |
TheLoneCitizen: It is not worldwide mate. That again is brought out from your personal opinion drawer. At this moment, ofcos.. Mbappe can walk into any team in the world. I have since tipped the lad to end up someday at Real Madrid. I rate him that much. But thing is he had had his run of games and given ample opportunity to show his stuff. And now the world sees what he is about. But in Nacho's case.. he has not gotten that pleasure. He has not had his run of enough games and has not gotten ample opportunities to showcase consistently what his undoubted quality can bring about. The little time he did get some small opportunity to show his stuff saw him rise to become the most lethal forward in European Football based on Goals-per-mins ratio in his first senior season. After that, the vote of confidence didn't continue... Pep just didn't rate him enough. Never gave him enough opportunities. His confidence took a hit after that and had a rought start at Leicester due to a toe injury. Before being shipped off to Leicester, Man City board insisted on a buy back clause of £50million. Why? They rate his potentials so highly. Anyway right now the lad is fit and raring to show what made him once before Europe's Deadliest in terms of Goals-per-mins ratio across the Major leagues. So mate.. I repeat. The gap is not much. Quality still speaks. 1 Like 1 Share
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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by edi287: 3:38pm On Aug 24, 2018 |
TheLoneCitizen:The problem with Iheanacho is he doesn't really fit into the modern game. He's a old fashioned SS and many top teams don't play that way. Great finisher but can't the line, good final ball but not creative enough to play as a 10. I was thinking about the it the other day and it dawned on me who he reminded me of - Lukas Podolski. Wenger said Podolski was the best finisher he ever coached yet Podolski didn't make it at Arsenal and to a certain extent Bayern. Why? He was quick but could hardly dribble/beat a man, clinical but couldn't lead the line and his movement wasn't varied enough. This is what and where Nacho is at the moment. The good thing is he's young and can improve. It's crazy to put him in the same sentence as Mbappe. 8 Likes |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Curtisaxel27: 3:39pm On Aug 24, 2018 |
TheSuperNerd: A sane man is seriously comparing Iheanacho to Kylian Mbappe.�� 4 Likes 1 Share |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheSuperNerd(m): 3:43pm On Aug 24, 2018 |
Just stick to the top form-Nacho talk. I never mentioned Ighalo in the original post. You are trying so hard to make me talk about Ighalo because I won't say more than I have said in my last reply to you. You didn't specify what you meant by "not being in top form". At this moment in time, Nacho is in very fine form and is expected to start this weekend for Leicester thanks to legendary Vardy's suspension. And when you mention Ighalo being in fine form, you obviously mean his China form but now you wanna shift to the SE form where neither forwards have goals in their last four games or more (including WC games)? Na wa... But we both know that even in the SE, Nacho trumps Ighalo in goals. Leading the line without an end-product is the reason Ighalo is not taken seriously by most Nigerians as a striker. He is a natural 9 but has a poor goals record for us unlike "make-shift" Nacho. edi287: 2 Likes |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Curtisaxel27: 3:45pm On Aug 24, 2018 |
I'll pick the Jamilu guy ahead of Idowu anytime, anyday. Jamilu is fast, can dribble, can join the attack, control the ball, and most importantly, can make decent crosses into the box from his natural left foot. Idowu has none of the above characteristics. I can't remember a single cross or goalscoring opportunity that guy created thoughout the world cup. Forget Ighalo, Idowu and Shehu's lack of creativity cost us the WC. Let's start the Jamilu guy abeg. 4 Likes 1 Share |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Curtisaxel27: 3:51pm On Aug 24, 2018 |
edi287: You've said it all my bro. Iheanacho can't dribble, can't outrun defenders, can't even control the ball. He is just a good shooter/finisher. He may thrive in a team with a good midfield where he will be fed plenty of chances. With the current state of our team, Ighalo remains the best striker for us......at least for now. 6 Likes |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by edi287: 3:52pm On Aug 24, 2018 |
TheSuperNerd:After I explained to you that I meant SE performances yet you kept pushing it. I've told you what I meant. Let's end this talk |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by elyte89: 3:53pm On Aug 24, 2018 |
Curtisaxel27: Let him start first....same thing too was said b4 idowu first appearance,even though d guy showed some glimpse of d attributes in his first match for Nija,but after den, wetin happen? ![]() ![]() |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheLoneCitizen(m): 3:53pm On Aug 24, 2018 |
TheSuperNerd: I insist that it is worldwide, go on Twitter or any other forum and fetch 5 comments stating Iheanacho is better than Mbappe, I will refer you to 500 contradicting this, isn't that unanimous enough? I'm sorry, fella, but this comparison is too ridiculous for me to counter. 2 Likes |
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