Subzero047:


The kind of sentiment and delusion we have here

No be only (dey) notice am sha

Bolowolowo:
The homosexual agenda in football has commenced.

Just look at these two legends...

*spits*

Why u come post am here?

TheSuperNerd:
Oh yes. A certain Yemisi Samuel bagged a hattrick for herself. That shows that all the goals she has been scoring in their practice games/friendlies no be fluke as she is their top scorer from the friendlies sef. Coach Banky try but it is not eureka yet until we land that WC ticket. Great Start.

You’re right. Na dat potential final round clash with Ghana be the koko

Joebie:
Do Nigeria need to fight England for Arsenal sensation Bukayo Saka?


SOLACE CHUKWU
Correspondent
23 hours ago

The teenager has been a revelation for the Gunners, and his performances have predictably sparked a conversation about his international future
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By no means is Alexandre Lacazette the absolute authority on the pedigree of young players in the Premier League.

However, his glowing praise of youngster Bukayo Saka – he referred to the 18-year-old as the best young player in the English top flight – did not ring hollow at all. While it can be disputed, it is not preposterous.

The winger has shone in his repurposing as a marauding left-back, and has assisted more goals than any other player in the Arsenal squad so far this season. Put simply, while this has been an underwhelming campaign for the Gunners, it could have been so much worse without their new wing wizard.

England's left-back options all have question marks over them: Ben Chilwell has struggled to find his best form since December, the utility of Danny Rose's move to Newcastle United remains to be seen, Luke Shaw has only just begun to look serviceable as the left-sided centre-back in a back three at Manchester United, and Ashley Young is a little long in the tooth just now.

Tough luck for Nigeria then, who would have been hoping to snag another gem of the British production line undetected. It now appears that, if the Nigeria Football Federation wish to have the West London-born Saka turn out for the Super Eagles, it will come down to a protracted battle.

Herein lies a paradox: the very performances that have made him worth pursuing for Nigeria are also making him less attainable. With each passing game, it will only get more onerous.

So much so, in fact, that it is worth considering: does Nigeria actually need to be involved in this tussle at all?

The first layer of difficulty is the fact that Saka has played for England up to U-19 level, and so would require more than a little paperwork to switch his international allegiance.

This is even presupposing his amenability to the idea; he has been keen to embrace his Nigerian heritage at every opportunity, but that is not to say he would be willing to lay down all the perks that come with being a full England international. It is not a coincidence that, within weeks of committing to the Three Lions, both Fikayo Tomori and Tammy Abraham inked new contracts at Chelsea. As it happens, Saka is presently in contract talks with Arsenal.

However, there is a more fundamental concern: do Nigeria actually need him?

It may seem preposterous to suggest, but there is a case to be made he is not exactly essential, especially in his current guise. There is no denying his profile is attractive – he is unnervingly calm in possession, has courage, and possesses a telling final ball.

That said, the recent comments credited to Arsenal's head of youth development Marcel Lucassen – he referred to Saka as having "the potential to become one of the best three wing-backs in the world" – revealed the perception and expectation of him at the club. Far from being a short-term fix, his deployment at left-back might very well be permanent.

No disrespect at all to the position – full-backs are of the utmost importance in modern football – but do the Super Eagles have a pressing need in that area?

Consider this: his peculiar deployment within Mikel Arteta's system at Arsenal liberates him to be a force in the final third, with Granit Xhaka filling in for him further back.

It is not the sort of tactical adaptation that would be made for him at international level for Nigeria, where there's already a functioning system in place and he would be required to sink or swim—hardly ideal conditions for a teenager.

There is of course the option of simply utilizing him further forward for Nigeria, in a role the player himself has stated a preference for.

This is hardly unusual: in recent times, the likes of Victor Moses and John Obi Mikel have been pressed into service for the national team in roles that were different from those they played at club level.

Both, unsurprisingly, relished their heightened prominence in the final third when in green and white.

The results have been decidedly mixed though, which will come as a surprise to no one. The more time a player spends in one role at club level, the less suited he becomes to another, even while retaining a basic level of competence still.

As such, getting Saka and fielding him further afield would arguably not be the best use of his skillset, especially if he continues on the path to fulfilling Lucassen's prophecy

While there can be no denying Saka is a marvellous talent either England or Nigeria would be glad to have, it remains unclear at this time just how best that ability can be harnessed on the international stage.

—goal

if there is any in form player open to represent the GwG, NFF shouldn't hesitate to have talks.

The national team must have alternatives to evaluate before any competition.

safarigirl:
just imagine

So, all the other twenty-three players we invited are not destined to bring glory to the country, it is one chunkuli baby wey dem dey push comot from ball, that will bring this glory

Somebody who is destined to bring glory to the country, will not be begged to fulfill his destiny. It is people like Dessers that have such destiny, some other people are just destined to be bit players for England, and that is fine.

Lol...destiny checker

Aw did u knw dressers have such a destiny

Meanwhile we all knw dt dressers knew right from d beginning dt he wouldn av a chance to rep Belgium hence its quick resolution to settle down for us...All FB PLAYERS re d same,or do u think if dressers were to b in a decent club like arsenal,and he's churning out same performance, won't he wait for Belgium chance ?

Bolowolowo:
The homosexual agenda in football has commenced.

Just look at these two legends...

*spits*

Na wa for you

This is normal in South America

elyte89:



Lol...destiny checker

Aw did u knw dressers have such a destiny

Meanwhile we all knw dt dressers knew right from d beginning dt he wouldn av a chance to rep Belgium hence its quick resolution to settle down for us...All FB PLAYERS re d same,or do u think if dressers were to b in a decent club like arsenal,and he's churning out same performance, won't he wait for Belgium chance ?

She said the fact ,but you won’t agree because you guys like asslicking Uk born players who doesn’t want to play for us

No b so una do for Abraham ?

Las las una eye go clear

Ebere eze is not more than a bang average player

Subzero047:


Na wa for you

This is normal in South America

No mind am ,dem think say everywhere be like naija

elyte89:



Lol...destiny checker

Aw did u knw dressers have such a destiny

Meanwhile we all knw dt dressers knew right from d beginning dt he wouldn av a chance to rep Belgium hence its quick resolution to settle down for us...All FB PLAYERS re d same,or do u think if dressers were to b in a decent club like arsenal,and he's churning out same performance, won't he wait for Belgium chance ?

Dessers knew nothing from the beginning, if people like Onuoha could hold out for England, despite not turning in numbers, what makes you think Dessers couldn't have held out, and his day wouldn't have come with Belgium? The ones that turn out for us, it is because there was no hope, but the ones that turn out for England and co, it is because they are great.

I repeat, anybody that cannot pledge allegiance to us, has no destiny to win anything for us. At least the likes of Dessers will put in their all, because they have waited all their lives for such an opportunity. They have the passion and drive to actually strive to win medals, but those who never saw Nigeria as an option, will not have same drive.

ChrisKels:


There is more to the pic than meets the eye. That pic ain't just a mere meme, it carries a strong message.

strong message?? like what pls??

Yoel literally stands around for 25 as a challenger he should have engaged more

Bolowolowo:
Thank god I do not pay for UFC PPVs. Congrats to Izzy on the victory. An unconvincing win but a win nonetheless.


More grease to Yoel for bringing his A game at such an old age (42 years).

Fox sports official sends twitter into frenzy with this GIF of Ejuke against Ajax yesterday. Dude literally ended Dusan Tadic's career there


https://twitter.com/FOXSportsnl/status/1236400703477821442?s=20

The actual reality here is that you and Humility017 are not well informed on the latest regarding K.Nwakali at Huesca hence your emphasis on a past the boy is trying to leave behind. You guys only need to be informed. That is all.

andrewbaba44:


No mind super nerd

I think super nerd need to be realistic now about nwakali

ChrisKels:
Fox sports official sends twitter into frenzy with this GIF of Ejuke against Ajax yesterday. Dude literally ended Dusan Tadic's career there


https://twitter.com/FOXSportsnl/status/1236400703477821442?s=20

Holy F**k!! Holy Boloniiii!!! Holy Moses!!!! Ejuke totally owned a whole Dusan Tadic of Ajax!!! The nutmeg was boss-like!!!

Chaaaiiii... Ejuke oooo.... We have Chukwueze already but Ejuke too?? This Generation na Overkill! Chaaaiiii... Tadic sorry oooo... Ewoooo....

TheSuperNerd:
The actual reality here is that you and Humility017 are not well informed on the latest regarding K.Nwakali at Huesca hence your emphasis on a past the boy is trying to leave behind. You guys only need to be informed. That is all.

Informed about what ?

Someone that’s not in match day squad abi ?

Israel Adesanya is a confirmed badass

You see why you need information.

How can he be in matchday squad when he only resumed intensive training with his new side in late January after almost 6-8 months out of regular football action? How can he in matchday squads when his fitness and physical conditioning is being worked on by the Huesca coaches daily in training?? Even at a point, he was awaiting proper registration but he has been travelling with the squad as a alternate player for league games while his fitness regimen continues. On Huesca's twitter page, there are pics of their training sessions with K.Nwakali captured in most of them.

The lad is seriously working his way back but you don know bcoz you don't want to know.

So Andy... Be informed on an issue please before you comment like an authority on that issue. Talking about something you are ill-informed about is really a showcase of gutter calumny. No offence.

andrewbaba44:


Informed about what ?

Someone that’s not in match day squad abi ?

TheSuperNerd:


Holy F**k!! Holy Boloniiii!!! Holy Moses!!!! Ejuke totally owned a whole Dusan Tadic of Ajax!!! The nutmeg was boss-like!!!

Chaaaiiii... Ejuke oooo.... We have Chukwueze already but Ejuke too?? This Generation na Overkill! Chaaaiiii... Tadic sorry oooo... Ewoooo....

What really triggered my serotonin and also my special neurotransmitters to act on my nucleus accumbens, to get me super orgasmic, was his ensuing body movement(kinematics, in Nerdy's voice) while throwing a pass, after the nutmeg.



Nothing sweet me reach sexy football mbok

TheSuperNerd:
You see why you need information.

How can he be in matchday squad when he only resumed intensive training with his new side in late January after almost 6-8 months out of regular football action? How can he in matchday squads when his fitness and physical conditioning is being worked on by the Huesca coaches daily in training?? Even at a point, he was awaiting proper registration but he has been travelling with the squad as a alternate player for league games while his fitness regimen continues. On Huesca's twitter page, there are pics of their training sessions with K.Nwakali captured in most of them.

The lad is seriously working his way back but you don know bcoz you don't want to know.

So Andy... Be informed on an issue please before you comment like an authority on that issue. Talking about something you are ill-informed about is really a showcase of gutter calumny. No offence.

From late January till now is how long ?

Mr informed

Keep on defending your boy

I want him playing soon thou ,we need to see what he can do as there is no time

It is information I just gave you not a defense script. As expected, you won't get the message and learn. Suit yourself.

andrewbaba44:


From late January till now is how long ?

Mr informed

Keep on defending your boy

I want him playing soon thou ,we need to see what he can do as there is no time

TheSuperNerd:
It is information I just gave you not a defense script. As expected, you won't get the message and learn. Suit yourself.

He sees everything as an ATTACK and COUNTER ATTACK

Kaaaiiiiii.... Chris, I di on point Biko! I didn't even mention that one. The swag with which he threw that pass was Jay Jay Okocha-Like.... No hypes.

Four absolutely Menacing, Madly creative, super dazzling, Dribbling-laden, and super fast wingers in Kalu, Chuks, Bonaventure, and Ejuke alongside Direct wingers like Simon and Onyekuru... My goodness! Africa should be scared. Lol

ChrisKels:


What really triggered my serotonin and also my specially neurotransmitters to act on my nucleus accumbens, to get me super orgasmic, was his ensuing body movement(kinematics, in Nerdy's voice) while throwing a pass, after the nutmeg.



Nothing sweet me reach sexy football mbok

jihday:
footballers too dey lie, just say 'I'm really delighted by this call up'. If he was banging in goals for Chelsea would he not be hoping for an England call?

Exactly my thoughts too.

Joe Aribo starts for Rangers vs Ross County in the Scottish Premiership. Game has started.

andrewbaba44:


Tell them ,anything British they asslick

Even dessers wasn’t asslicked before he decided to play for naija ,dude got the real zeal

Any small thing ebere eze ,dem no go let us hear word ,you go even think say the guy Na Messi or Ronaldo self

Lol

Azzin ehn, I tire o. People dey use us play ludo and we're giving ourselves fake hope of getting them.


Someone that wants to play for you will not be diplomatic about playing for you, irrespective of what's at stake. All of them be doing proudly naija when they're nobody, but when they start making small ride, they change to saying, "I don't want to talk about country football now. I'm focused in club football" like, what happened to the proudly naija they were claiming before?


And people here also don't see that they are playing with our intelligence. I wonder if Abraham and Tomori never taught us any lesson

Humility017:


On a normal day it seems yobo is not serious
He does not know what he is supposed to do....
A reasonable employee will seek instructions, put a call across to his superior asking him what is expected of him as the qualifier approaches if there is any task to be delegated ?

The green horn coach is expecting Rohr to call him first

I have said it before...the appointment of this yobo was a square peg in a round hole

Lol
He will just come in like a player without any pre-camp assignment. Let him be reminded he is no longer a player

Bolowolowo:
The homosexual agenda in football has commenced.

Just look at these two legends...

*spits*

Maradona and who?

andrewbaba44:


Timo Werner is better than Martinez ,Martinez cannot even average 1 goals every 2 games and you are here saying something else

Go to that same google and see Werner stats

Why won’t they buy Martinez when he is argentine and he plays with Messi ?

Please tell me what is special about 17 goals in 48 games ?

Are you going to compare it to 71 games in 117 games ?

Thank you

You were saying?

LaMujer:



Maradona and who?

Carlos Teves.

Bolowolowo:
The homosexual agenda in football has commenced.

Just look at these two legends...

*spits*

it's nothing, you are the one taking it serious

Dessers on his Invitation and a little on his Mom's Joy


Dessers:

"It's very special for us (himself & Nigerian mother). We've always followed the Nigerian team, I can already sing the national anthem.

"We used to want to go there but there was negative travel advice. Now I'm still going, but in the protected world of football."

"When I got the invitation, I got more reactions from the Belgian angle. It's a pity I'm not going to Belgium as I never considered the Red Devils.

"It's going to be a nice journey (to Nigeria). I just want to wear that shirt and prove myself."

Source: Tubantia.nl (via ANS and Soar Super Eagles).

Ejuke...looking for who to dribble while his team is down by 1-3...nonsense and Tijany...this is how one Dutch journalist said Ajax will never buy him...that he over-carries the ball..over dribbles...allowing opposing defenders to regroup.....