TheSuperNerd:
@first bolded.... not understood... coz Against Algeria, he tormented their defence with his high-pressings and key positioning..... he kept on probing in the Algerian danger area... and was one of the key performers that day. The Algerian coach, Leekens specifically singled out Nacho.... One of The Algerian Journalists agreed and analysed Nacho's role keenly.

Against South Africa... Nacho had a below par performance. It happens and no excuses taken. But we will see if he had played himself out of the team by the next game. If Rohr does not invite him or play him, then we will know....


Abeg what did Martins do against Swaziland in both legs??

(I am coming to that... I didn't even remember he played the second you know why... because he was as anonymous as a ghost... #fact). Every thing I was typing was from my head.... So if the one mistake is not remembering that Martins played in the second leg well that is because He was totally ineffective/ghostlike in the second leg... and I will show you in just a moment




@Second bolded..... See lame question.... Hahahahahahahahaha.... is that what defines a man? Your cheap silly question?? Mister take a hike abeg... Martins is a striker. He was brought into that field by Oliseh to get goals... he failed in that regards. I care not for his falling back to midfield... since when have Martins ever played the CMF role plss?? Oga stop making a lame case here... If this was Nacho... you would say, but he was brought in for goals naa.... good... use same yardstick for Martins. Mr Man. Looooollllll



@Third Bolded...... It's comprehension.... not compression. Since we are jumping on little mistakes now...... I think I should point that out. And ohhh.... The reason I picked on this is because you will badly need the comprehension much much more for my next point.



@Fourth bolded..... Aha! we have landed.

Now read with caution, care and a clear mind. Prove you are a Man.... Hahahahahahahahaha.... Whatever that means.... looollll



Firstly when you said, Martins replaced Mikel Obi.... that made my mind go to the first leg. because that was one game Mikel played and Martins came in for him I think... Martins tried to exert his influence but he couldn't. That game ended goalless and Martins didn't shine when he came on. #fact.




Then when you mentioned the second leg of 2-0.... I was beginning to wonder and think of How and When did a Martins even have an impact in that game.... believe me I am still scratching my head because I recall most of the major actions in that game leading up to our goals.


Before Martins came into the fray and went on major ghostmode for the remaining 15mins.... It was Moses Simon who scored for Nigeria from a beautiful direct freekick.

A free kick won by the Powerful running Sylvester Igbonu (who is not so technically gifted by the way).



Then "Captain" Musa came off....... And Believe me, I didn't take notice of who came in. I majorly remember Ezekiel Bassey coming in and actually making his presence felt.... Martins was so quiet and so lost... he was damn anonymous...

It was even one of Ezekiel Bassey's dangerous solo runs that won us a freekick on the right of our attack which Igbonu took and was perfectly converted by Efe Ambrose. Then the game tapered off from there onward....

I remember that I gave Credits to Oliseh for our improvements from Set Pieces....


So tell me Man of truth... Looolll... How did martins influence that game or the scoreline when he was merely a passenger? He had no involvement in the first because he was not the field... he also had no involvement in the second because It was Ezekiel Bassey all along... He did not even draw defenders out of positions to cause mayhem like Nacho did against Algeria.... so how did he influence the game??


And plsss stop throwing digs at Chief Icon4s.... it is not cool. I do have my disagreements with him too sometimes but these constant digs you throw his way is not cool and uncalled for...


So my only mistake and mix-up in info was saying Martins never played the second leg... but fact remains that He had no bloody influence on that scoreline unlike Nacho had against Algeria.... Lord have mercy... I cannot recall one good thing Martins did... I didn't even remember he was on the pitch. Mikel didn't even play that second leg... so you also made an error in saying Martins replaced Mikel in the second leg and had a hand in the second goal.... it is not easy recalling certain details but Martins was a passenger in that game... that Much I recall... and that much is the fact

TheSuperNerd:
@first bolded.... not understood... coz Against Algeria, he tormented their defence with his high-pressings and key positioning..... he kept on probing in the Algerian danger area... and was one of the key performers that day. The Algerian coach, Leekens specifically singled out Nacho.... One of The Algerian Journalists agreed and analysed Nacho's role keenly.

Against South Africa... Nacho had a below par performance. It happens and no excuses taken. But we will see if he had played himself out of the team by the next game. If Rohr does not invite him or play him, then we will know....


Abeg what did Martins do against Swaziland in both legs??

(I am coming to that... I didn't even remember he played the second you know why... because he was as anonymous as a ghost... #fact). Every thing I was typing was from my head.... So if the one mistake is not remembering that Martins played in the second leg well that is because He was totally ineffective/ghostlike in the second leg... and I will show you in just a moment




@Second bolded..... See lame question.... Hahahahahahahahaha.... is that what defines a man? Your cheap silly question?? Mister take a hike abeg... Martins is a striker. He was brought into that field by Oliseh to get goals... he failed in that regards. I care not for his falling back to midfield... since when have Martins ever played the CMF role plss?? Oga stop making a lame case here... If this was Nacho... you would say, but he was brought in for goals naa.... good... use same yardstick for Martins. Mr Man. Looooollllll



@Third Bolded...... It's comprehension.... not compression. Since we are jumping on little mistakes now...... I think I should point that out. And ohhh.... The reason I picked on this is because you will badly need the comprehension much much more for my next point.



@Fourth bolded..... Aha! we have landed.

Now read with caution, care and a clear mind. Prove you are a Man.... Hahahahahahahahaha.... Whatever that means.... looollll



Firstly when you said, Martins replaced Mikel Obi.... that made my mind go to the first leg. because that was one game Mikel played and Martins came in for him I think... Martins tried to exert his influence but he couldn't. That game ended goalless and Martins didn't shine when he came on. #fact.




Then when you mentioned the second leg of 2-0.... I was beginning to wonder and think of How and When did a Martins even have an impact in that game.... believe me I am still scratching my head because I recall most of the major actions in that game leading up to our goals.


Before Martins came into the fray and went on major ghostmode for the remaining 15mins.... It was Moses Simon who scored for Nigeria from a beautiful direct freekick.

A free kick won by the Powerful running Sylvester Igbonu (who is not so technically gifted by the way).



Then "Captain" Musa came off....... And Believe me, I didn't take notice of who came in. I majorly remember Ezekiel Bassey coming in and actually making his presence felt.... Martins was so quiet and so lost... he was damn anonymous...

It was even one of Ezekiel Bassey's dangerous solo runs that won us a freekick on the right of our attack which Igbonu took and was perfectly converted by Efe Ambrose. Then the game tapered off from there onward....

I remember that I gave Credits to Oliseh for our improvements from Set Pieces....


So tell me Man of truth... Looolll... How did martins influence that game or the scoreline when he was merely a passenger? He had no involvement in the first because he was not the field... he also had no involvement in the second because It was Ezekiel Bassey all along... He did not even draw defenders out of positions to cause mayhem like Nacho did against Algeria.... so how did he influence the game??


And plsss stop throwing digs at Chief Icon4s.... it is not cool. I do have my disagreements with him too sometimes but these constant digs you throw his way is not cool and uncalled for...


So my only mistake and mix-up in info was saying Martins never played the second leg... but fact remains that He had no bloody influence on that scoreline unlike Nacho had against Algeria.... Lord have mercy... I cannot recall one good thing Martins did... I didn't even remember he was on the pitch. Mikel didn't even play that second leg... so you also made an error in saying Martins replaced Mikel in the second leg and had a hand in the second goal.... it is not easy recalling certain details but Martins was a passenger in that game... that Much I recall... and that much is the fact

Reports suggest a deal has been agreed for the 19-year-old Nigerian to join Everton this summer. But what's his story? Michael Yokhin tells the intriguing tale so far
@https://twitter.com/@Yokhin

Onyekuru helped Eupen finish third in the six-team Europa league Playoffs

Onyekuru has been bothering goalkeepers in Belgium all season

Onyekuru has honored his Arsenal hero

TheSuperNerd:
Meet Henry Onyekuru: Everton's new Nigerian raised by Qataris in Belgium







The 60-second story

Henry Onyekuru, the Nigerian prodigy who is about to celebrate his 20th birthday next week, has been the revelation of the season in Belgium for newly promoted Eupen.

His 12 goals in 28 regular season matches earned him plenty of attention at first, but he followed them up with another 11 in 10 games during the play-offs for a Europa League spot. His form over the last two months was nothing short of sensational. Add nine assists, and you get an incredible record.

It’s hardly surprising that 10 British clubs – nine from the Premier League, plus Celtic – had reportedly targeted Onyekuru this summer. The latest stories suggest that Everton have landed the youngster, and will loan him out to Anderlecht for next season.





Why you need to know him

It’s important to understand Onyekuru's background, and that means understanding Eupen.

"Onyekuru dreams of playing for the Gunners and Thierry Henry has always been his idol, which is why he puts only his first name on the back of his shirt"

The small club from the German-speaking region of Belgium was taken over by Qatar’s Aspire Zone Foundation five years ago. A very curious business established in 2004 by the very top government officials, Aspire is supposed to promote football all over the globe, and apparently puts emphasis on Africa.

The Qataris built a state-of-the-art Aspire Football Dreams academy in Senegal, and describe it as a humanitarian project. They claim to have trialled 430,000 children before picking the most talented ones – and Onyekuru was one of them, having impressed enough to join Aspire from his small Lagos youth team in 2012.

The man responsible for unearthing Onyekuru's talents is Josep Colomer, a former director at La Masia who was directly involved in developing Leo Messi's talents. The fact that Colomer was recruited by the Qataris is hardly surprising, because they have good ties with Barcelona – including the famous shirt sponsorship. Xavi, who now plays in Qatar, is one of Aspire's global ambassadors, and is also named as an academy advisor.





In 2012, the Qataris decided to buy Eupen in order to enable academy graduates to get experience in a significant European league. Colomer is now Eupen's sporting director, while the coach – the magnificently named Jordi Condom – is also a Barcelona playing graduate who worked at La Masia for six years. This project is Catalan at heart, and Eupen tend to play possession football. Former Barcelona striker Jeffren Suarez, who scored in the famous 5-0 win over Real Madrid in 2010, is the most famous name in their squad.

The Aspire Zone Foundation's use of Eupen is not dissimilar to the way the ASEC Mimosas academy tried to use Beveren in the beginning of the 2000s. Jean-Marc Guillou, a close friend of Arsene Wenger, acquired the club back then so that his Ivorian youngsters would be able to play in Belgium – the most famous of them being Yaya Toure.
Unlike ASEC Mimosas, though, Aspire are a multinational project, and academy graduates from Nigeria, Senegal, Mali, South Africa and Qatar have found their way to Eupen.

So far, Onyekuru has turned out to be the best of them by a huge distance, but the Qataris never need money and the player’s efforts to get transferred to Celtic in January were unsuccessful. Eupen refused to sell, and when the striker went AWOL in protest, they simply banished him to the reserve side.

Eventually, Onyekuru apologised and returned stronger than ever. Fans whistled him for a while, but his superb form forced them to change their minds and he became an idol once more.

In order to make peace with the youngster, Aspire promised to let him go in the summer, and the interest from Premier League clubs has been a blessing. Onyekuru had dreamt of playing for the Gunners and Thierry Henry has always been his idol, which is why he puts only his first name on the back of his shirt. But Everton could be a fine move for him, via a stint with a much bigger Belgian club in Anderlecht.






Strengths

Onyekuru's style is actually quite similar to that of Henry. The Nigerian claims that centre-forward is his best position, but he’s frequently used on the left wing.

His dribbling skills are phenomenal, and he is especially good when running at defenders at full speed – it’s how he scored a breathtaking goal against Mouscron, leaving five opponents in his wake.

The self-confident Onyekuru is a cool finisher well beyond his age, and possesses a terrific shot with his right foot. The Aspire academy and Eupen cherish technical skills, and that’s why the Nigerian has made such phenomenal progress over the years. Football-wise, he is very well educated.



Weaknesses

Onyekuru is still very inexperienced at a high level, is yet to make his international debut for Nigeria and can't be fully judged by his efforts against mediocre opposition in Belgium.

"Onyekuru can't be fully judged by his efforts against mediocre opposition in Belgium"

He tends to be a bit selfish, and his ball distribution leaves a lot to be desired. The 19-year-old’s left foot is much weaker, and his heading needs to improve significantly. His attitude could be a problem as well, as exemplified by his rather volatile attempts to force a transfer.

They said...

"Onyekuru is way too good for the Belgian league and deserves a big move," says Belgian journalist Sven Claes.



Did you know?

Onyekuru is so ambitious that he promised his mother that he’d score 25 goals in the 2016/17 season. Adding his two strikes in the Belgian Cup to the 23 league goals, the Nigerian was true to his word.



Source: https://www.fourfourtwo.com/features/meet-henry-onyekuru-evertons-new-nigerian-admirer-raised-qataris-belgium

Dedebanky85:
In the next 3 months I expect to see hin with Mohawk with his head fried and all that. Nithing against the hairstyle as I've also worn it in the past but I'm just trying to point something out that Nigerian players tend to lose focus once they've gone abroad especially this newer generation players. I hope Obinna is focused cos I see massive potential in this boy. I really liked his MF combo with Matthews and idowu in Senegal. Talking of Idowu where is that very disciplined number 4. That is too disciplined that I know he could go his whole career without ever scoring a goal but u damn sure not to concede as many.

Joebie:
After all the brouhaha Everton snatched him without too much talk. I've stopped following transfer rumors

Joebie:
After all the brouhaha Everton snatched him without too much talk. I've stopped following transfer rumors

Joebie:
I had said I'd rather use him as a CF. how did I know?

Henry Onyekluru © Gallo Images

TheSuperNerd:
*Yawns*

Martins was the Eagles' first choice striker in that era Oga. Yakubu hardly benched him He played alongside him in attack. #fact

Kanu also was never played as the major point man for Nigeria. It was Martins #Fact.

Aghahowa in 2006 was either playing alongside Martins or left on the bench because of Martins... #anotherFact

And my focus was always and always on Afcon 2006... I said in the first place I was typing from memory of long ago and when I say some games... I don't restrict it to just the qualifiers...... and yes I was 12.... Shocking to you? But you narrowed it down to just the WC qualifiers prior to 2006 just to suit your arguments as usual and ignoring his Afcon 2006 "undesirable" index (according to your logic of undesirable).... which is exactly the point I was making all along.... :>

".....he went two games without delivering.... yet because he remained our best and most lethal... and also has fantastic clinical ratio for club, he was still given a shot against Senegal and he delivered. And thanks to Mikel Obi too."



So why are you now running away from the facts that Martins was our no.1 back then by mentioning his other striking partners?

Oga he has flunked in some games and in as much as he has excelled in several games. So stop your run-arounds. It is very childish.


Martins was our most lethal... and that is why he led then.



Right now it is Iheanacho.... and Martins does not even come close.

So drop your bollocks and move on.

In all your arguments, you have not mentioned who the most lethal is presently...... If it is not Nacho then who naa??

Oga I know the truth is painful to you... but you have to accept it and move on.

Martins was woeful against Lowly Swaziland in both legs and you come here making a case against Nacho who the Algerians praised as one of the key players on the Nigerian side who destroyed them with his off-the-ball movements and high-pressing which constantly drew the Algerian defenders out of their actual defensive shape and positions.
Abeg in Martins' last two games for Nigeria did he do such??

So much for being the one who call others liars.


Stop the hidden hate you have towards Nacho... it has been there from the moment you called me a liar for sincerely saying he had much better stats in far lesser time than a player you love so much and who I rate too...


" Dominic Solanke "


You are just blinded by Unconditional Love for certain players and subtle dislike for a selected few and just wanna argue nonsense for Nonsense's sake....

Look.. Sir Forgiveness... your illogical and unintelligent analysis is noted okay.

Can't understand how anyone will wanna see past our best starting against Cameoroun up-top....

Just shocking.



P.S: Nacho has smashed records at City.... he has smashed a few records in The EPL with his scoring rate... and you talk silly of him trying to pass Jamb when he has aced the Higher Boards...

TheSuperNerd:
Ehmmmm Forgiveness... do me a small favor will you.

Please stop acting childish by spamming my mentions. Leave me out of your dirty blindfold analyses from now on okay.

I tried to indulge you hoping you will be more sensible but it is obvious the "Dirty" biased mind in you cannot be swayed. Right from the beginning, many on here know what you stand for but are just being courteous about it for the sake of the thread.

You are ready to sacrifice The Excellent quality of A player doing it in the world's toughest league and having stats and records backing him up just to make a silly case for mediocrity because of...... *we know why* topped up with lies and half-truths.

Martins was zero against Swaziland in both legs. As a striker he failed. HE ALSO HAD NO HAND IN OUR SECOND GOAL IN CONTRADICTION TO WHAT YOU HAVE REPEATEDLY SCREAMED FROM THE ROOFTOPS. He had no influence on the 2-0 scoreline in the second leg.

All these few (two) ratings you throw around are just to placate his experience. Many other ratings scored him lower. But really I have not the time for this kinda talk anymore. I have moved on. I respect Martins but right now, he is way past his prime as shown against Kenya, Swaziland and Swaziland again. Each time he get called back, he doesn't deliver.
#fact.







So plsss stop kindly spamming my mentions. Thank you.

Dedebanky85:
In the next 3 months I expect to see hin with Mohawk with his head fried and all that. Nithing against the hairstyle as I've also worn it in the past but I'm just trying to point something out that Nigerian players tend to lose focus once they've gone abroad especially this newer generation players. I hope Obinna is focused cos I see massive potential in this boy. I really liked his MF combo with Matthews and idowu in Senegal. Talking of Idowu where is that very disciplined number 4. That is too disciplined that I know he could go his whole career without ever scoring a goal but u damn sure not to concede as many.

forgiveness:



If you like make you roar like Lion. You have been found wanting with multiple lies.


Now, you are telling another lie intentionally by claiming Martins was the first choice striker in that era.

Do you want me to bombard you with facts again?


You were caught pants down when you said Martins was lost in some of those matches because you wrote it to justify your claims.

Here you are running away from that facts and claiming your focus was only on the AFCON.

Oga! What position did Martins play in that tournament?

No so you lie say Martins came to strike against Swaziland in the goalless draw match which is not true.

Now, let us test intelligence.

If player failed woefully in the qualifiers, can he be trusted to play in the main tournament?

That is common sense and logical analyses. It's different from the one you are portraying, Mr intelligent.

Iheanacho has failed woefully in the two qualifying matches as a CF but thrive beautifully well as a SS. Is that too difficult for you comprehend?

He may be the best in the EPL as a CF but in the National team, he has failed to impress in that position.

Owobokiri was one of the best CF in Europe but flunked big time at the National team level. That's is case with Nacho.

You said Martins was woeful in those two matches against Swaziland but the player ratings above proved otherwise. If you are blind to see, the world has seen it.

Therefore, you opinions are noted but inconsequential. Sorry.

@bolded 1, YOU ARE NOT AN AUTHORITY IN THIS REGARD. You and I are mere spectators. Ntor.

@bolded 2 is unnecessary. Shows alot about one calling one childish.

Are you trying to garner sympathizers?

Everton have completed a deal for Henry Onyekuru, last season's top scorer in Belgium. He will spend next 12 months on loan at Anderlecht 12:24 PM - 27 Jun 2017 · Krakow, Poland 410 420 Dominic King @DominicKing_DM Follow

Everton agree deal to sign striker Henry Onyekuru from KAS Eupen. Joint top scorer in Belgium. Will be loaned to Anderlecht next season 12:45 PM - 27 Jun 2017 235 350 Kaveh Solhekol @SkyKaveh Follow

Kristof Terreur@HLNinEngeland. Henry Onyekuru underwent a medical at Everton yesterday. Will go on loan to Anderlecht. He had a entry visa for UK, not a real work permit. 12:33 PM - 27 Jun 2017 139 161

bigblangston:
Oga Forgiveness, e don do. I won't like it if this debate turns to an avenue for hurling invectives, mudslingings, throwing subliminal slurs and exchange of derogatory remarks.

Mickael2:


he didn't start it you know, maybe you should caution the two parties not just one

TheSuperNerd:
Forgiveness... Forgiveness.... Your campaign for Martins is dead on arrival.
*smiles*

Isn't it so obvious already?

And there was nothing mischievous about my comments on him having bad games because he indeed had bad games.

Besides I was specific in my focus at Afcon 2006. So you can choose to run with whatever lies that can make you have a good day or good night rest. . Make-believe and Self-deceit is allowed afterall... it is a free world.



And yes oooo... Martins did nothing that day. He was ghost-like as anything on the field. How come you make a case for 5/10 when A 5/10 Iheanacho in ratings done by just about anyone will always get a really big stick from you and seeing you running all over the thread like a town crier screaming,

"Iheanacho is not good enough... bla bla bla.... Solanke is better bla bla..."


Fact is you said he had a hand in the second goal... and I exposed your lies once more. Martins DID NOTHING. Now you run to google to pick out a stat that managed to gift Martins 5/10... when a host of others even scored him lower.... Hahahahahahahahaha.... you Forgiveness are a character indeed.


Abeg... I am done with your dirty and unintelligent arguments. You are now shifting shapes and changing contours and colors at will.... man, take a hike.

TheSuperNerd:
Everyone know a liar when they spot one.

Case study is the Solanke-Iheanacho debate.

Another case study is saying Martins had a big role in our second goal.

And refusing to acknowledge his poor stats at Afcon 2006 based on the "undesirable" logic you threw around. When Nacho have only had two competitive games of which he was hailed in one by the opposition for being one of the reasons Algeria fell. He influenced the scoreline. The world saw that.. why can't you?

[b]Like I said... I am done replying unintelligent Mentions Mr Forgiveness. Especially when they carry heavy tribalistic tendencies. Solanke, Ajagun, Martins, Kayode... players you will die for and rub yourself in the mud for devoid of honest balanced analysis. Hahahahahahahahaha.... that is shamefu[/b]l.

Plsss stay out of my mentions okay. It is not by force to quote me. Carry on in your self-deceit and going for mediocrity over excellence because of sentiments. That is how you wanna see football. But plsss don't quote me next time. Thank You.

komekn:


If you do not take proper care of your present continous there will be no future to take care of or build upon.

You do not build on air but a foundation, a foundation set and created by experienced, proven and tested players.

TheSuperNerd:
Sounds almost official to me.... Congrats Henry!

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EVERTON BEAT ARSENAL IN RACE TO SIGN K.A.S. EUPEN HENRY ONYEKURU
By Shina Oludare



The Toffees have beaten the north London side and they have clinched a deal for one of Nigeria's most exciting young talents


Everton have beaten competition from Arsenal to sign 20-year-old Nigeria forward Henry Onyekuru from K.A.S. Eupen, Goal understands.

The teenage striker was in breath-taking form last season scoring 22 goals in 38 games to finish as joint leading scorer in the Belgian Super League.

And the Toffees got the Nigerian ahead of the Gunners and other top European sides, who all scouted the youngster.











Onyekuru is believed to have undergone a medical at Everton’s Finch Farm training base on Monday and agreed personal terms – with his contract having a £6.8m release clause.
Despite his move to Goodison Park, he will spend next season on loan at Anderlecht as he does not yet qualify for a United Kingdom work permit.







Source: http://m.goal.com/s/en-ng/news/4110/nigerians-abroad/2017/06/27/36663352/everton-beat-arsenal-in-race-to-sign-kas-eupen-henry

forgiveness:



Only two case studies!?

I will list yours in fullness of time because they are to numerous. Chai!


If Iheanacho can't deliver in the qualifiers na for main tournament where the gladiator are, em go deliver con take shine?

Use your brain Mr logic and intelligence.

@bolded statement are made by weak minds. Bhuuuhahaha!

All my argument so far are justified.

Solanke is now the current best player of the U20 WC Tournament. Bhuuuhahaha! Na tribalism vote am put?

Kayode is currently the the highest goal scorer and the best player in the Austrian league. Na me do am?

Martins still dey score left right and center. Na me carry em leg dey score goals?

Ajagun dey win MOTM left right and center. But you no dey think.

All in your weak mind is anyone supporting good product na Tribalist.

Are you not one for dying put untop Iheanacho, Nwakali, Iwobi etc?