charlesemeka85:
Will love to see olayinka in the team list for the Brazil friendly. The guy impressed me wella last night. Full of running and a good team player.

Some of u here are the cause of our problems in this country ..
Just because of one game ,olayinka should be drafted for a grade A friendly, replace who exactly?.
Olayinka is still a carpentry apprentice, not even a carpenter

Prectega:



Some of u here are the cause of our problems in this country ..
Just because of one game ,olayinka should be drafted for a grade A friendly, replace who exactly?.
Olayinka is still a carpentry apprentice, not even a carpenter

What if he gets similar or even better performances in his next two games what do you think?

Icon4s:


What if he gets similar or even better performances in his next two games what do you think?

He should move to a better league ..

The SS is well stocked for me. Iheanacho is not getting games but his ability to fill in that role is never in doubt. But for now... he is not in the conversation. Musa can play the SS role excellently as he has shown before. Even Onyekuru can fill into that role... don't forget a Chukwueze too can play SS. So biko... SS is stocked with quality options.

Let Olayinka and Sadiq keep doing good and make upgrades to better leagues too. Even if we invite them based on their European form, they still need to put in a strong/unique showing in the GWG and in the long run, upgrade their level of competitive football league-wise to keep their places on subsequent invite lists in tandem with decent performances.


And please... Joe Aribo can play AM.. yes but he is not the natural AM choice option we seek. Let's not get ahead of ourselves thinking we are game in the AM role now. Reality is Iwobi is the only natural AM personnel we've got and his creativity is orgasmic. We need a player that emanates similar traits and Ebere Eze fits the bill. Aribo can only fill in the AM role to the best of his capacity but he is no AM... he is a bonafide super CM with the ability and intelligence to carry the ball, link defensive and attacking plays effortlessly thus making our transition plays so easy on the eyes plus he is a box to box Midfielder with excellent workrate. But he is not as creative as Iwobi or the options we are considering as Iwobi’s deputies.

Aribo is not the long term answer to the question of who deputises for Iwobi. He is only an upgraded improvised option. But we badly need a "true" deputy... and it is important we put enough attention into solving this issue slowly turning into some sort of enigma.

Icon4s:


Iheanacho that is not playing games. Yes Musa can play as an SS but if Olayinka puts in another great performance in that same position i think he deserves a look in.

As for Sadiq even if he scored 3 goals today, just like Olayinka we still need to see his performances in the subsequent games.

For that AM position i think Joe Aribo's inclusion has many positives as he can also function as an AM.

andrew444:


I don see the british school wey you go

So saying awaziem played against neymar and did well means he pocketed him? clap for your self oo oga

some people like to interpret words according to their limited reasoning.

My guy, you talk your talk, we wey go Grammar School understood it well enough, let the writers of dictionary interpret to their heart's delight.

wayodude:



Chairman 2006

and oga 360 degree turn say nah berti vogts

Icon4s:


Paul Onuachu is not adding anything to that team. IMHO if Olayinka gets another good game close to the last one he had then he should replace Onuachu.

I would disagree with you albeit not completely.

First of all when you have a player like Onuachu you must play to his strengths otherwise it's a waste of time and don't invite.

We have neither given him enough game time and or played to his strengths. When you have a player with such aerial dominance and dominating hold up play.

He needs crosses on the box for him to capitalise upon
Our wingers unfortunately have a limited ability to cross the ball and or choose not too instead seeking self centred glory for themselves cutting in and making wayward shots.

Icon4s:


Very good point. But I think asides the AM position we also need someone who can play as a supporting striker in case the team for any reason wants to switch to a 4-4-2. Peter Olayinka can potentially be a good addition here. It is still early i know. But if he brings that kind of game again in his next game. I suggest he be invited in the place of Paul Onuachu.

I really am disappointed that Ebere Eze was not invited the term being used here is that he can deputise for Iwobi.

That may be true but one thing Iwobi lacks is a hot shot and he has scored in Everton at by his standards now a phenomenal rate. His goal rate is not prolific.

I think Eze who can shoot instinctively with real venomous accuracy brings that to the SE. I would add ruggedness and a good degree of trickery and skill.

I don't know what we are waiting for.

TheSuperNerd:
Olayinka is not in Serbia. He is in Czech republic.

Umar Sadiq is the one in Serbia.

Thanks for the correction but they are both obscure and irrelevant leagues.

Icon4s:


What if he gets similar or even better performances in his next two games what do you think?

That is "IF" let it happen first na

Icon4s:


Chai! This squad na die. See the Keepers list, see the defense, see the strikers!!! Na who we been wan kill with this squad?

This is a very deep squad. The bench will definitely be as good as the starting 11. And this what the current team lacks. We have a good starting 11 but not bench.
That was why we could easily throw away a 2-0 lead after a few substitutions.

Them suppose show Rohr and NFF this list: "where we were and where we are now".

I have always said it that the 2000s Eagles squad had what it takes to conquer Africa and make a major impact in the WC but our non-participation in the 2006 WC was a major blow. That list up there was some time in 2005/2006.

I can not see the DIE in this squad. In the defense, I can only see Taiwo, Babayaro(both leftbacks) and Apam CB. In the midfield, Mikel and Obodo. The less said about the goalkeeping position, the best, with ligue2, Israeli, Baroka and Enyimba goalkeepers. This team only has some good names in attack, other positions na wash. This squad is definitely not half as good as what we have now.

ChrisKels:


I can not see the DIE in this squad. In the defense, I can only see Taiwo, Babayaro(both leftbacks) and Apam CB. In the midfield, Mikel and Obodo. The less said about the goalkeeping position, the best, with ligue2, Israeli, Baroka and Enyimba goalkeepers. This team only has some good names in attack, other positions na wash. This squad is definitely not half as good as what we have now.

U dey mind the guy? ..

A midfield trio of iwobi ndidi and aribo on a good day .. Will beat the one am seeing

simiife:


How u see am na,make we dey go

Yes we should

Prectega:



Some of u here are the cause of our problems in this country ..
Just because of one game ,olayinka should be drafted for a grade A friendly, replace who exactly?.
Olayinka is still a carpentry apprentice, not even a carpenter

Zero chill.

Icon4s:


Chai! This squad na die. See the Keepers list, see the defense, see the strikers!!! Na who we been wan kill with this squad?

This is a very deep squad. The bench will definitely be as good as the starting 11. And this what the current team lacks. We have a good starting 11 but not bench.
That was why we could easily throw away a 2-0 lead after a few substitutions.

Them suppose show Rohr and NFF this list: "where we were and where we are now".

I have always said it that the 2000s Eagles squad had what it takes to conquer Africa and make a major impact in the WC but our non-participation in the 2006 WC was a major blow. That list up there was some time in 2005/2006.

2008 AFCON provisional list sire

wayodude:



Chairman 2006

2008 bro

edi287:

Toto Tamuz? I'd say 07-08 under Berti Vogts

Correct

andrew444:


Including player wey no play for us like toto tamuz agbonlahor?

This list should be 2006

Na 2008 bro

Humility017:


Berti Vogts .2008 nations cup provisional list

Totally

Prectega:


He should move to a better league ..

your assertion I don't totally accept. ....

a player...who plays weekly in an average league is better than one who gets few minutes weekly in a top 5 league...but plays for an average club in same league...


Czechoslovakia league is far better than the Chinese league..and if we could call players playing there I don't see why Yinka should be left out....

I have always loved him.... and I think his exploits against inter is not just all of a sudden... he played well last season in Belgium and he should be called asap

komekn:


I really am disappointed that Ebere Eze was not invited the term being used here is that he can deputise for Iwobi.

That may be true but one thing Iwobi lacks is a hot shot and he has scored in Everton at by his standards now a phenomenal rate. His goal rate is not prolific.

I think Eze who can shoot instinctively with real venomous accuracy brings that to the SE. I would add ruggedness and a good degree of trickery and skill.

I don't know what we are waiting for.

I totally agree with you on this....
We need Eze asap...dude can shoot wall from afar and can as well pass the ball very well though not too good like iwobi...I believe with time he will come good....

just pray Someone draws rohr attention on this.

Yinka and Eze should be called up asap for the friendlies...

while the NFF should make moves to lure Tomori one of the German born defenders preferably Agu.

Thank you! The question remains those who are making the bench or playing second fiddle, what are they adding to the team? They can't keep getting recalls without anything concrete to show. We must have an open door policy. Invitation should be open to players making a case, ESPECIALLY those who have shown some level of consistency.

Icon4s:


Very good point. But I think asides the AM position we also need someone who can play as a supporting striker in case the team for any reason wants to switch to a 4-4-2. Peter Olayinka can potentially be a good addition here. It is still early i know. But if he brings that kind of game again in his next game. I suggest he be invited in the place of Paul Onuachu.

I don't agree with you entirely, because we had an unattached name in that list and a couple questionable names.. If na naija coach dem go say he don collect egunje.

Icon4s:


Chai! This squad na die. See the Keepers list, see the defense, see the strikers!!! Na who we been wan kill with this squad?

This is a very deep squad. The bench will definitely be as good as the starting 11. And this what the current team lacks. We have a good starting 11 but not bench.
That was why we could easily throw away a 2-0 lead after a few substitutions.

Them suppose show Rohr and NFF this list: "where we were and where we are now".

I have always said it that the 2000s Eagles squad had what it takes to conquer Africa and make a major impact in the WC but our non-participation in the 2006 WC was a major blow. That list up there was some time in 2005/2006.

balanced, but we have an opportunity to see him more..

Humility017:


your assertion I don't totally accept. ....

a player...who plays weekly in an average league is better than one who gets few minutes weekly in a top 5 league...but plays for an average club in same league...


Czechoslovakia league is far better than the Chinese league..and if we could call players playing there I don't see why Yinka should be left out....

I have always loved him.... and I think his exploits against inter is not just all of a sudden... he played well last season in Belgium and he should be called asap

That is the point I was making to Chief Icon4s. Like Olayinka, like Sadiq... but I would not call those leagues irrelevant shaa.

MetalJigsaw:
Thanks for the correction but they are both obscure and irrelevant leagues.

BascoVanVeli:


This is how you were talking last year when they defeated Sevilla but look who is back and even in a better competition this time.

Exactly, the opinion is still valid

Humility017:


your assertion I don't totally accept. ....

a player...who plays weekly in an average league is better than one who gets few minutes weekly in a top 5 league...but plays for an average club in same league...


Czechoslovakia league is far better than the Chinese league..and if we could call players playing there I don't see why Yinka should be left out....

I have always loved him.... and I think his exploits against inter is not just all of a sudden... he played well last season in Belgium and he should be called asap

Who did we call from chinese league

Ighalo

Should i remind of ighalo's exploits at the premier league at olayinka"s age ..

Please lets be guided o ..

Nigeria move from 33rd to 34th in FIFA world rankings

WTF

Icon4s:


Paul Onuachu is not adding anything to that team. IMHO if Olayinka gets another good game close to the last one he had then he should replace Onuachu.

He is not helping his case by staying in Czech Republic but big personal performances can give him attention.

We drew with a team that is several places ahead of us in FIFA world rankings and we are supposed to be moving backwards?

Just because carpenter olayinka scored against inter ..

Some nuh wun let us hear word again ...

Clamoring for his call up
Who e wun bench
Shehu abdulahi

Someone even compared him to ighalo ..

nigeriawhy