2sExy1: that snail was never an entertaining 10. The guy popsy or mumsy juju strong abeg... Imagine people hyping the snail and each time I watch him play, I fail to see the scintillating or alluring flavor he is attributed with... Juju abeg.

You are very wrong Bro!

You need to go back and watch the FIFA under 19 game that featured "The Snail" and "World Best" Lionel Messi.
Infact, dont just watch that final game, watch all the Nigeria games that took us to that final against Argentina .... and come back here to tell us if you still think that way!

Do you remember that Man U and Chelsea were fighting over who will have him from his Norwegian club? (with another player, l think Tevez)
Honestly, as someone who played the game to some level, "The Snail" was very good (in those days) and l was confident that he would easily take over and be even better than the mercurial Jay-Jay because he completely dominated and stamped his authority on that mid-field (which is where l play too ).

But when Chelsea put some millions into his account, like most Nigerian players from very poor moral and fInancial background, HE WAS BLOWN AWAY!
He started acting like "Mr. Big Man".
You know in Nigeria, "Big Men" dont hussle, they dont shout, they dont run, they are not accountable to anyone, patriotism is not in their dictionary, they are not 'hungry' for anything, they dont stress themselves and they just "take it easy"!

He forgot it was those things that brought him the money and glory .... and "salt that looses its taste ceases to be salt anymore"!

Trust me, Mikel Slowbie is another "arrested development".

Lastpage!

Wao! Very good.

the boy is blessing to Nigeria, hope man city can loan him out for more experience

if this dude walks into the mancity first XI and starts bossing before he is 19,
then his path is clear to become one of africa's best ,
if this guy no go nation's cup next year ehn
i go be_head anybody wey start my name with "N"

olajide8: I hope he keeps up, it remains chrisantos our prolific strike at the under 17 then, where is he? - haven't they sold mikel to melodi sundowns of south africa yet? Or better - blackburn rovers? B4 they say I am to biased-

I'm a big fan of Chrisantus, the last time I saw him play was last year for a spanish second division side. He bagged a hatrick in that game, his finishing skills was still sharp and he ended up having a decent record for the team. Good thing is he just moved to Sivasspor in the Turkish league, hopefully we will hear more about him.

Chai! Dis Jedi bitter ooooo

If you like score 13goals for pre season that one no mean sey d guy go near first team.he needs to go out on loan

superb performance

LordCenturion: the boy is blessing to Nigeria, hope man city can loan him out for more experience

I totally agree with you, this lad needs to play for Ajax or PSV for a season or two. He will become a beast by the time he his 20.

spenx084: If only he was in Arsenal FC......Coach Wenger is the master of bringing up young stars...MAN City big names wont let his boy come close to first 11 for years to come because they will prefer to buy already made stars than giving youth a chance.

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You are very wrong Bro!

You need to go back and watch the FIFA under 19 game that featured "The Snail" and "World Best" Lionel Messi.
Infact, dont just watch that final game, watch all the Nigeria games that took us to that final against Argentina .... and come back here to tell us if you still think that way!

Do you remember that Man U and Chelsea were fighting over who will have him from his Norwegian club? (with another player, l think Tevez)
Honestly, as someone who played the game to some level, "The Snail" was very good (in those days) and l was confident that he would easily take over and be even better than the mercurial Jay-Jay because he completely dominated and stamped his authority on that mid-field (which is where l play too ).

But when Chelsea put some millions into his account, like most Nigerian players from very poor moral and fInancial background, HE WAS BLOWN AWAY!
He started acting like "Mr. Big Man".
You know in Nigeria, "Big Men" dont hussle, they dont shout, they dont run, they are not accountable to anyone, patriotism is not in their dictionary, they are not 'hungry' for anything, they dont stress themselves and they just "take it easy"!

He forgot it was those things that brought him the money and glory .... and "salt that looses its taste ceases to be salt anymore"!

Trust me, Mikel Slowbie is another "arrested development".

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fhuck mikel Obi! He go clear for hin eye soon.

eldega: superb performance

Did you notice something? He was called a trialist in that commentary, the writer also said he isn't City's player yet. I'm a bit confused.

The has nice dribbling. His work ethic was awesome, also a wonderful passer. The boi is good jare. He may not be a starter in the premier league but i see him starting games in the carling cup. #proudly_Nigerian

I said it when this boy was included in the pre-season tour team that he reminds me of kanu. Back in 1994, young kanu fresh from Ajax feeder team, scored in a crucial match against Hajduk of Croatia.

Maybe "Iheanacho" is what the super eagles are "looking for" to complete Kanu's mission- winning the world cup!

He should remain focused as his coach advised.

Urine:

Did you notice something? He was called a trialist in that commentary, the writer also said he isn't City's player yet. I'm a bit confused.

i was a bit confuse reading it too......sound as if mancity have not sign him and if datz d case......wat a good way to put ursef in the market

tbaba1234: He will be loaned out this season.

The work permit is not ready, he couldn't play in scotland and was not named on their website.

He can only play outside the UK at the moment.

He should be loaned to a Dutch team. There he'll develop better.

I pray fame and money doesn't enter his head. NFF should ask super eagles players still plying there trade in UK to look after him.

That is my buy
Although I never knew he will score
But I was confidence that his first outing with city will be good

eldega:


i was a bit confuse reading it too......sound as if mancity have not sign him and if datz d case......wat a good way to put ursef in the market

I totally agree with your last statement.

The lad is a rare gem in the country,he should be encourage.

A clearer video of the goal:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7cRTU8hALTg

Wen i said dis boi shud av been at d world cup in place of mikel, pple crucified me dat he is too tender and inexperienced.Abeg dat guy dat came off d bench and scored d US only goal against d Red devil no be 16 im dey.

eldega:


i was a bit confuse reading it too......sound as if mancity have not sign him and if datz d case......wat a good way to put ursef in the market

Lol your a trialist if your yet to sign a professional contract with the clubs.youth players sign this contract when they are 16 or 17 years.I think the reason for his delay might be work permit which am sure he's gon get. A certain Chelsea fc younster, betrand traore was also in his shoes last season and he was finally signed up last january*** iheanacho being called a trialist is nothing to be worried about.

vokalguy: Watching the game at the monet, I know it is just a friendly but ladies and gentlemen, I can say we have a gem in our hands! Now lets hope he can get game time, that is very important at this point in time. For a 17 year old, he is confident on the ball, not scared to take shots, knows how to dribble, ready to distribute the killer pass that will unlock a defense... and he is just 17!!!

And Ɣơ̴͡u̶̲̥̅̊ got 17 likes!

haibe: Goal Kelechi Iheanacho

GOOAAALLL!!! KELECHI IHEANACHO GETS HIS GOAL!!! He
has been City's best player this evening and he's not even
their player yet! The Nigerina Iheanacho connects sweetly
with a cut-back form Navas and sends the ball low into the
corner from the edge of the area to put the icing on a top
performance. If I were Pellegrini, I wouldn't be leaving
Sporting Park without his signature.

Ma guy, Ɣơ̴͡u̶̲̥̅̊ must be a confirm nairabet player

boy go ahead n do ur thing,from today hence forth,go score goals rampantly,ur foot is blessed,shine on boy

Way 2 go boy....Its in You

That jersey number though...

Goal Kelechi Iheanacho
GOOAAALLL!!! KELECHI IHEANACHO GETS HIS
GOAL!!! He has been City's best player this
evening and he's not even their player yet! The
Nigerina Iheanacho connects sweetly with a
cut-back form Navas and sends the ball low into the corner from the edge of the area to put the
icing on a top performance. If I were Pellegrini, I
wouldn't be leaving Sporting Park without his
signature.


from goal.com commentary

Someone blasted me when i said this boy should be given a world cup slot. I see in him a Monster, Micheal Oven was 16yrs Old when he has a world cup debut in 1998 and he made exploit.
Now we have a Messi made in Africa!

Oh my goodnessssssss!!! I can't bilivit I'm on ze front page, greatest feeling ever. Am just waking up, I slept late cos of ze match. Congrats to Iheanacho I see him playing quite regularly in EPL nxt season. Special thanks to PHCN for honouring our agreement nd also etisalat for ze smooth network, biggest thanks to GOD for allowing me to be alaif this moment.

Not sure city is the right place for him though. Wish he was at southampton, ajax, psv or even porto.