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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

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:
Iiheanacho thou 6 -4

compared to Alex 7 - 1






simply a world class player no doubt
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:
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[b][s] upcoming African Cup of Nations – held in Morocco[/s] [/b]– 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
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?

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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:
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?
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:
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.
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? shocked

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