TheSuperNerd:
And he will be a top star for the SE team and for his club indeed. I saw his game in both legs against Bilbao in the semifinals before this playoff final, and truly he is super gifted. Another to give us quality options in attack in a robben-esque dimension. His rise has only just begun.

Icon4s:


I already know about the communication between Chukwueze and Aigbogun. Just wanted to remind Bascovanveli that we need him more with the Flying Eagles for now.

Icon4s:


I understand how you feel but take a chill.

He surely is one for the future.But let us see him with the U20s first.

We have a double header against Mauritania next month and he should be one of those foreign based players penciled down for that one.

TheGoodJoe:


No no no.

Not at all. I complained of the gaps created by Echiejile even during the AFCON. By then, I did not know Oshaniwa. I complained continously of it until I think a Friendly match we played against United States. By then I did not even know Oshaniwa. When Oshaniwa played then, I was so impressed with his runs and I think either BascoVanVeli or tbaba1234 pointed out to he that he played in the AFCON. I think the finals and was not convincing.

However, in that Friendly he was top notch and Oshaniwa went on to post repeated quality performances.

So my dislike of Echiejile has nothing to do with Oshaniwa but the problems he causes the team when he plays.

BascoVanVeli:



Of course he plays U20 I have no issue with that but physically the boy is ready to serve his father land at the highest level.

BascoVanVeli:


The Villareal B team is very talented but u can tell he stands head and shoulder above everyone of them. From wat I have been seeing lately the boy is ready for the SE but i believe we have enough talent that can afford him the time of going to the U20 wc before making the main team.

Icon4s:


OK, so then let's put him in the same pool with: Henry Onyekuru, Samuel Kalu and Peter Olayinka. That gives us another wings option to look into.

MetalJigsaw:
English 3rd Division Side Plymouth Linked With Efe Ambrose
June 10, 2018 9:09 am

English League One (third division) side Plymouth Argyle are being linked with Nigeria international Efe Ambrose.

According to Plymouth Herald, it is believed the club turned their attention to Ambrose who plays for Scottish Premiership side Hibernian following the possible exit of defender Sonny Bradley.

Bradley announced on his Twitter account on Friday of his intention to reject the Plymouth’s offer of a new contract and find a new club for the forthcoming season.

Luton Town remain the most likely destination for Bradley, but his departure from Plymouth means manager Derek Adams will be looking to sign a new centre half.

Niall Canavan has already arrived, following his release by Rochdale, but with Ryan Edwards the only other centre back for Plymouth right now, it is an area that will need strengthening.

Ambrose, 29, joined Hibernian last summer from Scottish rivals Celtic, and he went on to make 45 appearances last season, scoring three goals.

He has a year remaining on his current contract with the Hibernian.

He was a member of the Super Eagles squad to the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil.


https://www.completesportsnigeria.com/english-3rd-division-side-plymouth-linked-with-efe-ambrose/

Icon4s:


OK, so then let's put him in the same pool with: Henry Onyekuru, Samuel Kalu and Peter Olayinka. That gives us another wings option to look into.

BascoVanVeli:


I think he might be even more important than those guys because we already have right footed wingers but we don't have any left footers. Of course those 3 are already proven players in Europe but he has that it factor that can be seen from a mile away. Like I said I agree with him focusing on U20 for now but I feel the clock is ticking and it should only be a matter of time before he becomes a SE star.

Rockyrascal:
oh this match comes back to mind; mutiu adepoju was my man of the match that day. we weren't formidable against that Spanish side they hard more possesion and controlled the game than we did. our saving grace was that we had a formidable midfield, all thanks to oliseh and mutiu adepoju. okocha troubled my nerves that day for he didn't live up to expectations, he was always making unnecessary dribbles and in so doing lost possesion of the ball cheaply. he couldn't even string successful long passes. Spain also fielded an agein team, the likes for hiero, zubizretta,Nadal e.t.c were in their late 30s I think only Raul and campo were the young guns then.

the Spanish national team as blossomed in football today because they made sport and industry there, while its a ministry here.

TheSuperNerd:
You are so right Marvellous Vasco. A very very talented team that Villarreal B side is. Their Number 10 with His own precious left foot is a star in the making too. Their number 9 is very good. Plus a couple more... But with Samuel, my goodness, you know you are looking at easily the best player in that team even with so much talent present around him. Leading into this final playoff, he is the one cited as the one to watch even on the Villarreal B team. Their first leg with their current opponents was 0-0 but today, Samu has practically won the day for them.

This is a kid that was just promoted to Villarreal B after beginning his season with Villarreal C (where Jack Ipalibo is currently) but he has she on so much already to be noticed by the Villarreal coaches which got him moved up immediately to Villarreal B and now he will be playing in Spain's second top division next season (The LA Liga 123) above the segunda and may be even in with a shout to feature for their main team next season. The lad's rise has been quite phenomenal.

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Basco........let us see him at the U20 first.

Icon4s:


Forget about 2013 or 2014. Let's face the recent past.

You clamored for Oshaniwa ahead of Echiejile in this current team and you even mentionrd in your post above that you don't like Echiejile's call-up, simply because then you were backing Oshaniwa.

I ask again where is that your Oshaniwa now?

Modified: You know what? I would have just let that your comment pass but you mentioning the fact that you don't like his call-up. Which is true. So I had to ask where is that your preferred option?

TheGoodJoe:


I wonder why you are deviating from the true point. My clamor for Oshaniwa was for Rohr to look in. Giving the fact that he displaced Echiejile and had a good World Cup for us. Rohr invited Oshaniwa to camp in England despite his challenges and also played him in a scrimmage game. That was all I asked for and I was glad Rohr gave the young man a chance. If Rohr was not satisfied with his performance, that was okay with me. I just wanted a look in.

My statement of me not being satisfied with Echiejile has nothing to do with Oshaniwa. You are dragging us back for over a year. It has to do with a reoccurring situation we find ourselves with Echiejile on the pitch. He leaves too much gaps and causes us problems. Simple.

Icon4s:


You said you do not like his call-up. So who was your preferred call-up then because Idowu and Aina were not yet in the equation of things?

BascoVanVeli:


My brother and to think we were all scared that his agent's greed had stalled his career. I am happy that the boy showed his quality. They will never say it but Arsenal should feel pretty silly for missing out on such a talent over peanuts. Even the nonsense agent has been vindicated sef as the boy is proving to be the best thing since fried rice.

Icon4s:


You said you do not like his call-up. So who was your preferred call-up then because Idowu and Aina were not yet in the equation of things?

daveP:
I just wish we can try En imitate Brazil for a generation of nexuses.


Marcelo developed himself and no coach or manager can bench him save injury. Coz he changed the LB position till date, he and Alves. That's why I like the idea of Idowu getting to be a dribbler. Elderson may be a minus actually. But I expect he does play to instructions. This is his last and I expect he bows out well also. same for Mikel and Onazi wey dey claim 26years of age.


Put Balogun and Efe Ambrose side by side, abeg who resemble 29years old more

BascoVanVeli:


My brother and to think we were all scared that his agent's greed had stalled his career. I am happy that the boy showed his quality. They will never say it but Arsenal should feel pretty silly for missing out on such a talent over peanuts. Even the nonsense agent has been vindicated sef as the boy is proving to be the best thing since fried rice.

Icon4s:


Basco........let us see him at the U20 first.

Martz101:


i don't rule out Mikel continuing after worldcup, he might want to pass yobo and enyema record, his on 85 cap

TheSuperNerd:






Looolll... The experience halls' Arch-guardian himself....

daveP:
lol. 17games to do that. might make it 90 this world cup

TheSuperNerd:
Mikel will lead us to Afcon 2019 for sure. I reckon that to be his final major tournament for Nigeria's Super Eagles. So 17 games between now and then may be achievable kinda.....

jihday:
I feel he should have strength for the next World Cup, he'll be 35 by then which isn't too old for a midfielder.

TheSuperNerd:
Mikel will lead us to Afcon 2019 for sure. I reckon that to be his final major tournament for Nigeria's Super Eagles. So 17 games between now and then may be achievable kinda.....

daveP:
He will, but he's on 85 right. I pray he makes it to be 90 or 92 at this world cup. You didn't get the sarcasm

jihday:
I feel he should have strength for the next World Cup, he'll be 35 by then which isn't too old for a midfielder.

TheGoodJoe:


Em, Okocha gave the long pass that led to Garba Lawal's goal.