ChrisKels:


Tell me those posts aint questioning his patriotism;





Tell me you are clean bro.

They are not questioning any thing, they are bare facts. So for your mind every Nigerian not playing for us is unpatriotic? Like you rightly said it is a choice and I look at it as such. I don't hate Eze or any other boy that wants to represent England but if they are not willing I won't lose sleep. Not because we are Brazil but out of respect for the guys who we already have. Joebie was so hot about Ebere that he even forgot Iwobi was an AMF. I would love to see all good talent in the SE but the coach gets paid to only pick so many. I am not in love with Rohr's tactics but we can't underrate what that man as done for our football. Not just Ighalo, he gave the fans confidence in their team

Chukwueze with an assist

ChrisKels:


Like u dont know national team football works in tandem with club football in growing a players reputation?

Man u weak me ooo

U asked a question and I posted the answer which were your words not mine.

andrew444:
Chukwueze with an assist

The boy is ready for la liga that coach should stop playing before he gets fired

BascoVanVeli:


U asked a question and I posted the answer which were your words not mine.

U have this proclivity for quoting someone out of contexts for some cheap points. U dont give open minded debate, so bro, I gotta let go for good.

andrew444:
Chukwueze with an assist

The boy is growing in leaps and bounds. The way it is now, our U20 and U23 looks to be brimming with so much pool to take talents from. Osimhen, chukwueze, bonaventure, orji, okoroji and so much more. The future is bright.

BascoVanVeli:


The boy is ready for la liga that coach should stop playing before he gets fired

Lol but our resident troll said the boy aint got no poo after claiming to have seen his cameo appearance in one of their previous matches, I guess his debut match.

Taliban:



The boy is growing in leaps and bounds. The way it is now, our U20 and U23 looks to be brimming with so much pool to take talents from. Osimhen, chukwueze, bonaventure, orji, okoroji and so much more. The future is bright.

Yeah,,,,The future is bright

BascoVanVeli:


The boy is ready for la liga that coach should stop playing before he gets fired

Lol how do you mean?

guys who watch today episode of promise on zeeworld so sweet!!!!!

andrew444:


Lol how do you mean?

They are 16th on the log.

Joebie:
Howabout Okwaraji who put sentiments first deciding to die for his country?

Okwaraji didn't DECIDE to die for Nigeria. He happened to have a fatal heart attack while on the pitch for the GWG, it could have happened to him even if he was in his house.

His patriotism is not in doubt of course, but just to set the records straight, he didn't CONCIOUSLY CHOOSE to do it.

ChrisKels:


U have this proclivity for quoting someone out of contexts for some cheap points. U dont give open minded debate, so bro, I gotta let go for good.

Ewo Mr Kelsey Grammar but you said that with your own keypad na. You asked me to point it out and I did. I know it pained you because you went ahead to quote my posts funnily out of context.

do4luv14:
guys who watch today episode of promise on zeeworld so sweet!!!!!

Has Abhi finally broke up with Pragya?

That was sarcasm intended for Basco.

Who would even think he consciously chose to do it?

Curtisaxel7:


Okwaraji didn't DECIDE to die for Nigeria. He happened to have a fatal heart attack while on the pitch for the GWG, it could have happened to him even if he was in his house.

His patriotism is not in doubt of course, but just to set the records straight, he didn't CONCIOUSLY CHOOSE to do it.

I forgot Iwobi was an AMF? Lol and if Iwobi were injured who would u have replaced him with? Smh

BascoVanVeli:


They are not questioning any thing, they are bare facts. So for your mind every Nigerian not playing for us is unpatriotic? Like you rightly said it is a choice and I look at it as such. I don't hate Eze or any other boy that wants to represent England but if they are not willing I won't lose sleep. Not because we are Brazil but out of respect for the guys who we already have. Joebie was so hot about Ebere that he even forgot Iwobi was an AMF. I would love to see all good talent in the SE but the coach gets paid to only pick so many. I am not in love with Rohr's tactics but we can't underrate what that man as done for our football. Not just Ighalo, he gave the fans confidence in their team

PlasmaTV to ZeeWorld? Hahaha

do4luv14:
guys who watch today episode of promise on zeeworld so sweet!!!!!

eze will definitely play for us. the AM position is there for him and iwobi to battle for . it reminds me of the battle between jay jay and wilson oruma. we need to capture as much as we can to widen our pool of players which will bring good competition for places in the team.

Joebie:
I forgot Iwobi was an AMF? Lol and if Iwobi were injured who would u have replaced him with? Smh

Joebie:
I forgot Iwobi was an AMF? Lol and if Iwobi were injured who would u have replaced him with? Smh

You also forgot Iheanacho played the position against Seychelles ba? This vex don comot your memory sell for computer village

Joebie:
That was sarcasm intended for Basco.

Who would even think he consciously chose to do it?

Bad form to joke about the man's death

charlesemeka85:
eze will definitely play for us. the AM position is there for him and iwobi to battle for . it reminds me of the battle between jay jay and wilson oruma. we need to capture as much as we can to widen our pool of players which will bring good competition for places in the team.

That battle got very dirty behind the scenes.

In my opinion Oruma was not as talented and skillful as JJay but was sometimes more effective in his outcome delivery = end product and certainly more disciplined and a better team player.

Curtisaxel7:

Has Abhi finally broke up with Pragya?

ogbeni you set dey watch zeeworld? kai na wa ooo,
BTW I like to the beating wey pragya collect

yea you are right but his undoing was trying to imitate every move jay jay made on the pitch.players like jay jay are naturally gifted

komekn:


That battle got very dirty behind the scenes.

In my opinion Oruma was not as talented and skillful as JJay but was sometimes more effective in his outcome delivery = end product and certainly more disciplined and a better team player.

charlesemeka85:
eze will definitely play for us. the AM position is there for him and iwobi to battle for . it reminds me of the battle between jay jay and wilson oruma. we need to capture as much as we can to widen our pool of players which will bring good competition for places in the team.

Its funny you said that because I was going to say his skill set reminds me of a young jj okocha. He's only 19 though and he's not completly "there" yet. Rohr can still invite him , rear him up, and track his growth.

charlesemeka85:
eze will definitely play for us. the AM position is there for him and iwobi to battle for . it reminds me of the battle between jay jay and wilson oruma. we need to capture as much as we can to widen our pool of players which will bring good competition for places in the team.

Iwobi can play outwide. They can play together in games like the Seychelles one

SAMUEL CHUKWUEZE: MY BREAKTHROUGH WITH VILLAREAL IN EUROPA LEAGUE



Posted By: CHIZOBA NWACHUKWU

The Nation Nigeria




On: October 21, 2018



Following his dream first team start in the Europa League recently for Villarreal CF in an away tie against Spartak Moskva, Nigerian teenager, Samuel Chukwueze, speaks about his breakthrough with the Yellow Submarines and how he’s grappling with life at his current place of abode in Europe, reports CHIZOBA NWACHUKWU.

At the end Match Day Two, in group G of the Europa league, the Otkritie Stadium had served up an entertaining fixture between Villarreal CF (proudly nicknamed The Yellow Submarine) and Spartak Moskva, the game ended with three goals apiece.

Of course, The Yellow Submarines took the lead twice, then went behind at 2-3 but they powered back to salvage a point in a thrilling 3-3 draw.

Yet, one of the highlights of the energy-sapping encounter was the first senior start for Villarreal in the Europa League for former Nigerian youth international, Samuel Chukwueze, barely weeks after making his debut as a replacement for Nicola Sansone in the 2-2 home draw against Rangers FC.

But at the Otkritie Stadium, the FIFA U-17 World Cup Chile 2015 bronze ball winner, played as the right winger in a 4-4-1-1 system used by the team, helping in the build up to the second goal by Pablo Fornals.

Until he was later subbed off in the 70th minute of the game for Santi Cazorla, who scored the equalising goal from the spot to spare the team’s blushes, Chukwueze dazzled with his velvet skill on the right wing much to the pleasure of the travelling fans who gave him a standing ovation.

“It was a dream come true for me,” Chukwueze whose middle name Chimerenka in his native Igbo dialect means ‘God did this one’ told The Nation. “Although I knew I worked hard, I was not expecting it.

“I was surprised when the coach said ‘Samuel you’re starting’; I was very happy. It was a nice experience for me and I loved it,” added Chukwueze, showing that awesome feeling like a kid handed his first toy car.

For the uninitiated, the Europa League is the second most important club competition in Europe with the winner guaranteed huge cash as well as the chance to play the winner of the UEFA Champions League for the prestige UEFA Super Cup.

No wonder, Villarreal manager, Javi Calleja, had some good words for the Nigerian teenage star, tasking him to work harder in order to add his quota to the overall success of team they want to go all the way to glory.

Chukwueze would equally admit he needs to work “harder” to maintain his growing status in the team and improving himself since according to him his happiness lies turning out regularly for the Yellow Subramines.

“I am happy that I have made my debut for the first team in the Europa league, this is my second season,” he said when pressed about his progress so far.

As the saying goes, talent without hard work is nothing and the lad further explained: “I want to put in more hard work and make more progress, move up and never come down.”

This is only his second year of his five-year contract with Villarreal, so making his first start is definitely a step in the right direction. Consistency is key for growth and development as well as setting reachable goals is very important.

“I am working hard so as to make my debut in La Liga,’ he reassured.

Villarreal currently are in the top half of the table, battling among the big boys of the Spanish league, including the likes of Real Madrid, Barcelona and Atletico Madrid and they have the prospect of going beyond their 5th finish in the 2016-2017 season.

Despite playing several games in the Segunda Division B where he scored two goals, Chukwueze explained that his best moment yet was a rare opportunity of showcasing his talent in the Europa League.

He offered: “My best game was against Spartak Moskva in the Europa League. It was a good game with good experience, although the cold was much, it was still a nice game and loved it,” Obviously, he had been dreaming about his start and after the game he gained more exposure that added to his maturity as a player.

Meanwhile, in a file interview with The Nation, Chukwueze had talked about his dream of becoming Africa’s Best Player in the foreseeable future, adding that he was always inspired by the success story of former Super Eagles captain, Nwankwo Kanu, who shone from his youthful days in Ajax before being revered throughout the world for his other accomplishments, especially while at English Premier League side, Arsenal.

Why shouldn’t Chukwueze dare to dream?

He is a young talent with a long career still and he admitted that with hard work and humility, he would one day become a household name in Nigeria.

As a young footballer fraught with emotions, he recognised the support of his family, especially his adorable mom.

“The initial plan was for my mom to stay with me after being here when I signed my first contract with Villarreal but it didn’t work out,” he volunteered. “She had to stay in Nigeria since she is also working there and taking care of my siblings.

“I am the first born of the house and that is a huge responsibility, but I really thank my family for their support always.”

He continued about the challenges of leaving home early at a young age in order to eke out a living and develop his career: “I had to do it; that is coming over here, though it was difficult initially. I had to face the reality of life and become a man my siblings can look up to.

“I have to put food on the table for my mom and siblings and the only way I can do that is by focusing on my career and working hard.

“I miss them so much because settling down has not been easy. I haven’t settled well, I am still coping, learning the language, coupled with the environment and everything.”

Of course, moving away from one’s country to another is not easy. Language becomes a barrier, one finds it hard to communicate and express oneself.

A player needs to communicate with the teammates and coaches and because of this obvious inability, Chukwueze said he has been using his spare time wisely.

“I go to classes to learn Spanish, so that I will understand everybody and communicate well, so after training sessions I go to learn. After the classroom, I come back home to use my laptop to watch and learn more Spanish,” Chukwueze added.

Surely, all work and no play makes Chukwueze a dull boy. “Most often, I hang out with friends to have fun, watch jokes on YouTube and go out to play soccer on FIFA.

“What makes me happy?” Chukwueze jokingly repeated the question. “My progress and seeing my mom and my siblings happy.”

Chukwueze sure sounded like a mummy’s boy. Well, a mother’s love is what everyone should be able to feel as it is important to growth and the making up of a person.

Having stated several times that his mother is the source of his happiness, there is no doubting that Chukwueze will do everything possible to remain a delight of Villarreal faithful and Nigerians in particular.

raindodger13:


Its funny you said that because I was going to say his skill set reminds me of a young jj okocha. He's only 19 though and he's not completly "there" yet. Rohr can still invite him , rear him up, and track his growth.

Who is there yet? Eze is already better than the options we have in the team from a creative perspective. Iwobi and Mikel are the only creative players and Mikel is coming to the end of his career.

Etebo and Eze are in the same league. We can look at their output from a creative perspective.

Even at 19, Eze can be an important part of the team right now.

tbaba1234:


Who is there yet? Eze is already better than the options we have in the team from a creative perspective. Iwobi and Mikel are the only creative players and Mikel is coming to the end of his career.

Etebo and Eze are in the same league. We can look at their output from a creative perspective.

Even at 19, Eze can be an important part of the team right now.

By "there" I mean his experience. He looks like he will be able to perform with a reliable midfielder like Iwobi, Ndidi or Mikel by his side, but I don't think he is at the level that he can anchor the midfield in the absense of the guys I just mentioned. With time and experience I think he will become a pillar in the midfield. I dont think he's bad, I think the same way about Etebo.

raindodger13:


By "there" I mean his experience. He looks like he will be able to perform with a reliable midfielder like Iwobi, Ndidi or Mikel by his side, but I don't think he is at the level that he can anchor the midfield in the absense of the guys I just mentioned. With time and experience I think he will become a pillar in the midfield. I dont think he's bad, I think the same way about Etebo.

I think he is playing at a good enough level to hold his own. He is already QPR's best player at his age. He will not play in the midfield alone anyway.

BascoVanVeli:
SAMUEL CHUKWUEZE: MY BREAKTHROUGH WITH VILLAREAL IN EUROPA LEAGUE



Posted By: CHIZOBA NWACHUKWU

The Nation Nigeria




On: October 21, 2018



Following his dream first team start in the Europa League recently for Villarreal CF in an away tie against Spartak Moskva, Nigerian teenager, Samuel Chukwueze, speaks about his breakthrough with the Yellow Submarines and how he’s grappling with life at his current place of abode in Europe, reports CHIZOBA NWACHUKWU.

At the end Match Day Two, in group G of the Europa league, the Otkritie Stadium had served up an entertaining fixture between Villarreal CF (proudly nicknamed The Yellow Submarine) and Spartak Moskva, the game ended with three goals apiece.

Of course, The Yellow Submarines took the lead twice, then went behind at 2-3 but they powered back to salvage a point in a thrilling 3-3 draw.

Yet, one of the highlights of the energy-sapping encounter was the first senior start for Villarreal in the Europa League for former Nigerian youth international, Samuel Chukwueze, barely weeks after making his debut as a replacement for Nicola Sansone in the 2-2 home draw against Rangers FC.

But at the Otkritie Stadium, the FIFA U-17 World Cup Chile 2015 bronze ball winner, played as the right winger in a 4-4-1-1 system used by the team, helping in the build up to the second goal by Pablo Fornals.

Until he was later subbed off in the 70th minute of the game for Santi Cazorla, who scored the equalising goal from the spot to spare the team’s blushes, Chukwueze dazzled with his velvet skill on the right wing much to the pleasure of the travelling fans who gave him a standing ovation.

“It was a dream come true for me,” Chukwueze whose middle name Chimerenka in his native Igbo dialect means ‘God did this one’ told The Nation. “Although I knew I worked hard, I was not expecting it.

“I was surprised when the coach said ‘Samuel you’re starting’; I was very happy. It was a nice experience for me and I loved it,” added Chukwueze, showing that awesome feeling like a kid handed his first toy car.

For the uninitiated, the Europa League is the second most important club competition in Europe with the winner guaranteed huge cash as well as the chance to play the winner of the UEFA Champions League for the prestige UEFA Super Cup.

No wonder, Villarreal manager, Javi Calleja, had some good words for the Nigerian teenage star, tasking him to work harder in order to add his quota to the overall success of team they want to go all the way to glory.

Chukwueze would equally admit he needs to work “harder” to maintain his growing status in the team and improving himself since according to him his happiness lies turning out regularly for the Yellow Subramines.

“I am happy that I have made my debut for the first team in the Europa league, this is my second season,” he said when pressed about his progress so far.

As the saying goes, talent without hard work is nothing and the lad further explained: “I want to put in more hard work and make more progress, move up and never come down.”

This is only his second year of his five-year contract with Villarreal, so making his first start is definitely a step in the right direction. Consistency is key for growth and development as well as setting reachable goals is very important.

“I am working hard so as to make my debut in La Liga,’ he reassured.

Villarreal currently are in the top half of the table, battling among the big boys of the Spanish league, including the likes of Real Madrid, Barcelona and Atletico Madrid and they have the prospect of going beyond their 5th finish in the 2016-2017 season.

Despite playing several games in the Segunda Division B where he scored two goals, Chukwueze explained that his best moment yet was a rare opportunity of showcasing his talent in the Europa League.

He offered: “My best game was against Spartak Moskva in the Europa League. It was a good game with good experience, although the cold was much, it was still a nice game and loved it,” Obviously, he had been dreaming about his start and after the game he gained more exposure that added to his maturity as a player.

Meanwhile, in a file interview with The Nation, Chukwueze had talked about his dream of becoming Africa’s Best Player in the foreseeable future, adding that he was always inspired by the success story of former Super Eagles captain, Nwankwo Kanu, who shone from his youthful days in Ajax before being revered throughout the world for his other accomplishments, especially while at English Premier League side, Arsenal.

Why shouldn’t Chukwueze dare to dream?

He is a young talent with a long career still and he admitted that with hard work and humility, he would one day become a household name in Nigeria.

As a young footballer fraught with emotions, he recognised the support of his family, especially his adorable mom.

“The initial plan was for my mom to stay with me after being here when I signed my first contract with Villarreal but it didn’t work out,” he volunteered. “She had to stay in Nigeria since she is also working there and taking care of my siblings.

“I am the first born of the house and that is a huge responsibility, but I really thank my family for their support always.”

He continued about the challenges of leaving home early at a young age in order to eke out a living and develop his career: “I had to do it; that is coming over here, though it was difficult initially. I had to face the reality of life and become a man my siblings can look up to.

“I have to put food on the table for my mom and siblings and the only way I can do that is by focusing on my career and working hard.

“I miss them so much because settling down has not been easy. I haven’t settled well, I am still coping, learning the language, coupled with the environment and everything.”

Of course, moving away from one’s country to another is not easy. Language becomes a barrier, one finds it hard to communicate and express oneself.

A player needs to communicate with the teammates and coaches and because of this obvious inability, Chukwueze said he has been using his spare time wisely.

“I go to classes to learn Spanish, so that I will understand everybody and communicate well, so after training sessions I go to learn. After the classroom, I come back home to use my laptop to watch and learn more Spanish,” Chukwueze added.

Surely, all work and no play makes Chukwueze a dull boy. “Most often, I hang out with friends to have fun, watch jokes on YouTube and go out to play soccer on FIFA.

“What makes me happy?” Chukwueze jokingly repeated the question. “My progress and seeing my mom and my siblings happy.”

Chukwueze sure sounded like a mummy’s boy. Well, a mother’s love is what everyone should be able to feel as it is important to growth and the making up of a person.

Having stated several times that his mother is the source of his happiness, there is no doubting that Chukwueze will do everything possible to remain a delight of Villarreal faithful and Nigerians in particular.

Good one.

I hope they will release him for the U20 WC next summer.

In Form Stephen Odey Strikes Again, Scores 1st Europa League Goal



Former MFM striker Stephen odey scored his first UEFA EUROPA League goal against Bayer Leverkusen to hand his team a 3-2 crucial home win.

The 20 year old scored the winning goal in the 78th minute with both sides tied at 2-2 . . . http://www.soccerassembly.com/form-stephen-odey-strikes-scores-1st-europa-league-goal/

So, Gernot Rohr was robbed in Asaba..... Nigerians can never pass up an avenue to show their talent, can they?

Asaba boys have done well, the final home game will be played in Uyo, at least Uyo boys don't go about robbing people