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The 7 World Talents In The New Nigerian Team That Are Making It Happen- NEWSHELM by EdifiedCEO: 7:20am On Nov 13, 2016 |
Two decades ago Nigerian football achieved its most noteworthy success at international level by winning Olympic gold, with those who made it possible seen as the nation’s first golden generation. A who’s who of Nigerian football, including the likes of Celestine Babayaro, Taribo West, Nwankwo Kanu, Jay-Jay Okocha, Daniel Amokachi and Sunday Oliseh were the now-legendary names gracing the pitch. Just a few months ago the class of 2016 came very close to matching their predecessors. They may have ultimately won bronze and the Super Eagles will not be at the upcoming African Cup of Nations – held in Morocco – but there is enough talents in their ranks to suggest a healthy future. Here is a look at the west African country’s brightest talents. 1. Kenneth Omeruo Position: Defender Age: 23 Club: Alanyaspor International caps: 33 International goals: 0 2. William Troost-Ekong Position: Defender Age: 23 Club: FK Haugesund International caps: 8 International goals: 0 3. Ogenyi Onazi Position: Midfielder Age: 23 Club: Trabzonspor International caps: 42 International goals: 1 4. Ahmed Musa Position: Forward Age: 24 Club: Leicester City International caps: 60 International goals: 11 5. Alex Iwobi Position: Forward Age: 20 Club: Arsenal International caps: 7 International goals: 1 6. Kelechi Iheanacho Position: Forward Age: 20 Club: Manchester City International caps: 6 International goals: 4 7. Moses Simon Position: Forward Age: 21 Club: KAA Gent International caps: 14 International goals: 3 http://www.newshelm.com/2016/11/the-7-world-talents-in-new-nigerian.html cc lalasticlala
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Re: The 7 World Talents In The New Nigerian Team That Are Making It Happen- NEWSHELM by capatainrambo: 7:30am On Nov 13, 2016 |
Iiheanacho thou 6 -4 compared to Alex 7 - 1 simply a world class player no doubt |
Re: The 7 World Talents In The New Nigerian Team That Are Making It Happen- NEWSHELM by Oluwasaeon(m): 8:15am On Nov 13, 2016 |
capatainrambo:Remember stats are like mini skirts. They don't reveal everything. |
Re: The 7 World Talents In The New Nigerian Team That Are Making It Happen- NEWSHELM by mikron(m): 3:07pm On Nov 13, 2016 |
EdifiedCEO:the upcoming nations cup will be hosted by gabon not morrocco |
Re: The 7 World Talents In The New Nigerian Team That Are Making It Happen- NEWSHELM by mikron(m): 3:11pm On Nov 13, 2016 |
i would love to see isaac success make it to the super eagles and be included in this list in the nearest future. and where is oghenekaro etebo in ur list? 1 Like |
Re: The 7 World Talents In The New Nigerian Team That Are Making It Happen- NEWSHELM by firstking01(m): 3:43pm On Nov 13, 2016 |
Nice |
Re: The 7 World Talents In The New Nigerian Team That Are Making It Happen- NEWSHELM by Rossikk(m): 3:46pm On Nov 13, 2016 |
mikron:Exactly. I was going to ask where is Etebo on that list. He's probably the most talented and deadly out of all of them. He reminds me of Daniel "The Bull' Amokachi. |
Re: The 7 World Talents In The New Nigerian Team That Are Making It Happen- NEWSHELM by mikron(m): 4:38pm On Nov 13, 2016 |
Rossikk:very deadly, strong and fast just like moses |
Re: The 7 World Talents In The New Nigerian Team That Are Making It Happen- NEWSHELM by Nobody: 4:47pm On Nov 13, 2016 |
Did I just see Omeruo on that list? |
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