ChrisKels:


I didnt

I seem to remember you giving us periodic updates of his exploits in the Budensliga2

TheSuperNerd:
Meanwhile, I understand the Iggy show resumed today. 5 goals in 4 starts at Man Utd.

He is doing well and I think he is inadvertently paving the way nicely for any talented Nigerian player that Man Utd will go for in future.
If another genuine Naija talent rises and Man Utd is linked strongly to the player and questions arise as to whether he can handle the pressure of the theatre of dreams, fingers will definitely point to Ighalo as an example of a Nigerian player who did it in their colors.

Sometimes, what we do for ourselves and in our name echoes into the future for someone else.

Yea, but he is yet to score in the EPL

ChrisKels:


Am I the only one who knew nothing about this Ishaq boy till few days ago?

Who is he really?

Okay. Do you recall that Naija U-17 Team that failed to beat Niger republic in an Afcon U-17 qualifiers back in 2016? That team that was tagged Nigeria's youngest ever assemblage of young teens and gross inexperience cost us against Niger and we failed to qualify.

Ishaq was tagged the golden boy of that team and was only 14 (born 2002). Now 18 and signed up by Norrkoping just this summer and he was moved straight into their first team and played in all games since the swedish Allsvenskan began off the bench.


See him in the pic below in jersey no.11. Among the smallest in the team then.

ChrisKels:


Yea, but he is yet to score in the EPL

He doesn't have to score in the EPL before he can prove to be a hit!

What if his goals help Man utd to win the Europa league or FA cup?

He is just a loan player being used as back up..

Danielnino00:


I seem to remember you giving us periodic updates of his exploits in the Budensliga2

Yes I did give updates, but that a far cry from hyping a player. I was in dire need of a left footed left back.

ChrisKels:


Yes I did give updates, but that a far cry from hyping a player. I was in dire need of a left footed left back.

Maybe I exaggerated.. .


But u have dumped him now,haven't you..

May I ask why ?

Danielnino00:


Maybe I exaggerated.. .


But u have dumped him now,haven't you..

May I ask why ?

Took time to assess him, and I realized he ain't got answers to my questions

TheSuperNerd:




Okay. Do you recall that Naija U-17 Team that failed to beat Niger republic in an Afcon U-17 qualifiers back in 2016? That team that was tagged Nigeria's youngest ever assemblage of young teens and gross inexperience cost us against Niger and we failed to qualify.

Ishaq was tagged the golden boy of that team and was only 14 (born 2002). Now 18 and signed up by Norrkoping just this summer and he was moved straight into their first team and played in all games since the swedish Allsvenskan began off the bench.


See him in the pic below in jersey no.11. Among the smallest in the team then.

Oh really?

To be fair to Ighalo, he hasn't gotten enough time to shine in the EPL. Only played 52 mins shared across 6 appearances.

But in cup games and in the Europa, he has gotten ample time and made use of it very well.

You know me Chris. I am one of the Ighalo critics but since his star turn for us in the Afcon qualifiers leading up to Afcon 2019, I have to admit, the man have been something else. I almost did not recognize Iggy anymore.

Let's give honor to whom honor is due.

ChrisKels:


Yea, but he is yet to score in the EPL

ChrisKels:


Took time to assess him, and I realized he ain't got answers to my questions

Okay ..

Maybe Zaidu Sanusi will be the answer..

But don't get your hopes too high...
Statistically,he isn't much better than Collins...

Yes Chris. And I think it was 2017... Anyway, between 2016-2017 meaning he was 15 by then. He and Nazifi Yahaya were in that team I believe.

ChrisKels:


Oh really?

Truth be told, I know he can do a fine job on the left and have been good for Torino on the left from even last season in couple of games but I feel he's much better on the right.
Aina is two-footed (though right is still his stronger of the two) hence his adaptability to both flanks shaa.

Danielnino00:


I noticed that he played better when he was moved to the right side in the second half...

Michael Akpovie Olise played 76 mins while Oviemuno Ejaria played 82 mins as both featured in their side's Reading's 2-1 away loss at Derby County in the Championship.

Olise and Ejaria together. Ejaria should do the Lord's work on that kid and bring him in.

Youngster, Mujaid Sadick Aliu (20yrs), a Spanish-Nigerian (eligible for Spain and Nigeria) featured for all 90mins yet again as his side Deportivo La Coruna beat Ponferradina 2-1 in the Spanish Segunda.
Super Eagles fringe player, Uche Henry Agbo also featured for Deportivo for 80mins.

ChrisKels:


Could you please define the word prejudice or preconception, and with your antecedents in bold, elaborate its correlation with my my points or subject of discussion sir?

I was only be euphemistic when I said you're prejudicial in the actual sense ya just an hater
Someone of a sane mind won't undermine Ighalo's success this season I'm not really a fan of ighalo but I acknowledged his achievement
You were blabbing earlier that ighalo played 6 games with no goal but am glad to tell that those 6 were sumed up to be 83 minutes so actually you gat no point
Ighalo played 281 minutes this season with 5 goals and 1 assist (culled from whoscored)
That means ighalo goals/contribution is 1 per every 47 minutes
Biko what else do you want from him

Joebie:
With my eyes on the Segunda League because of the prospects of several Nigerians getting promoted with their clubs to the top tier, Huesca will lock horn with Real Zaragoza Monday. So it's Nwakali VS Igbekeme. Zaragoza will host the tie. Hopefully both players will get to play a part in the match this time as they spent the entirety of their last league match on the bench.

We hope nwakalidiho the heir apparent to jay jay okocha get to score

Leon Balogun sat on the bench for all 90 but Tosin Adarabioyo played for all 90mins as both their sides battled with Leon's Wigan triumphing 2-0 over Naija SE Prospect, Tosin's Blackburn.

Joebie:
PLAYER MATCHDAY RATING/STATS (Wigan 2-0 Blackburn)

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Leon Balogun (Wigan) - UNUSED SUB

Tosin Adarabioyo (Blackburn) - CB

Despite the fact that his team lost he still covered himself in glory, dude needs to move to the next step

Vincent Onovo played all 90 mins while Obinna Nwobodo played 60mins as both featured for Ujpest in their 5-0 win over Kaposvári Rakoczi in the Hungarian Top flight.

Former NPFL and Home based Eagles star, Afeez Aremu played for 60mins as his side, IK Start got hammered 5-0 by Odds BK in the Norwegian Eliteserien.



In Switzerland, Blessing Eleke played the final 10 mins of his side's Luzern's 2-2 home draw against Servette.
His side sit in fifth, 16 points behind leaders FC St.Gallen.

OGN be like tabloid I swear lol

The same Mata gave the assist to Ighalo's goal yesterday.

TheSuperNerd:
Former NPFL and Home based Eagles star, Afeez Aremu played for 60mins as his side, IK Start got hammered 5-0 by Odds BK in the Norwegian Eliteserien.



In Switzerland, Blessing Eleke played the final 10 mins of his side's Luzern's 2-2 home draw against Servette.
His side sit in fifth, 16 points behind leaders FC St.Gallen.

How you manage to keep track of Nigerians in backwater leagues like this is sooooooo......

Bolowolowo:
Someone on Facebook said Enyeama's biggest career highlight was when he poked Messi in the cheek ...

Enyeama had 4 man of the match performances in the world cup, respect him

Where is Sincere Seth?

komekn:


That's in the context of Nigeria.

But in modern current times at 17/18 you should be Knocking in the door of first team football and if exceptional playing regularly.

At 19/20 most quality players are becoming first team regulars in thier respective football clubs and leagues.

So if at 21/22 we are using the national U23 team to establish ability and potential as well as the bridge for admittance to the senior team SE, then that approach is flawed.

It's what you do in your Club and league consistently that presents the justification for invitation and then selection if you perform.

So are you telling me there are no 22 and 23 years olds that are still trying to knock on the doors of the 3 Lions?

How old were Omeruo, Musa, Iwobi, Ndidi, Iheanacho, Success, Chukwueze, Awaziem, Osimhen and the like when they got their debutes? All at teenage. So don't tell me "in the context of Nigeria". We have had exceptional teens that broke into the senior Team.

There are still some 21-23 years old Nigerian players that are still trying to break into the SE. And the Olympics could have been an opportunity for them to prove that abilities. That is my point.

Not all players blossom from teenage just like some players fizzle out after their teen age. Some start finding their footings from age 21 and beyond.

The U23 has always been a feeder team to the Super Eagles and it will always be.

TheSuperNerd:
Leon Balogun sat on the bench for all 90 but Tosin Adarabioyo played for all 90mins as both their sides battled with Leon's Wigan triumphing 2-0 over Naija SE Prospect, Tosin's Blackburn.

when did leon become a wigan player

Liposure:
when did leon become a wigan player

He was permanently signed recently

Ihenzy:
He was permanently signed recently

i see

dymusty86:
I think this guy will go place. I watch highlight of some of his training matches (because he has being with them since he was 16yrs), he got the talent. The good news is that... they rate him very very highly.

Plz elders.... where is this promising guy(xavi, iniesta roll in one) by name Suleiman lawal ayomide, nation u15/u17 player?

He is currently with G12 Academy in Lagos. Pity he didn’t make the 2019 U17 set and will also be too old for the 2021 set. I hope he has intelligent and well connected people looking after his footballing career

jimmyiovine:


He is currently with G12 Academy in Lagos. Pity he didn’t make the 2019 U17 set and will also be too old for the 2021 set. I hope he has intelligent and well connected people looking after his footballing career

Thank you sir