kendrick93:
Napoli playing better and getting results without Osimhem...

Because one player is missing should they be in relegation form? Liverpool have been without Van Dijk and they've been playing well

andrewbaba44:


He hasn’t

8 cap and 1 goal

I am sure you didn’t check the minute

Anytime you see onauchu in the field you expect him to score

You ignore your poor wingers because they are your favorites

There have been worst than onauchu the scape goat

Onauchu has played 288 minutes since his debut which is not more than 3 games in total But you expect him to Always score

A certain fan favorite nacho didn’t score for a full year with more minutes than onauchu and managed 1 goal in about years but it’s normal because of past Glory

I don’t like double standard

I will leave Ighalo history for another day

You're here forming Senior Advocate. I don't have favorites so all this special number you are singing doesn't concern me.

288mins and ZERO impact! Are you kidding me? Victor as at June last year was considered a feather, and now we are close to tears whenever he isn't with us. I'm talking about Onuachu making his presence felt as a striker!

Abeegi, If you like keep thinking you're some form of Lawyer for Onuachu

andrewbaba44:


What opportunities

He has been misfiring just as the whole super eagles national team

Not that super eagles are playing superb while onauchu was misfiring

If you look at the super eagles team right now I don’t think you can call more than 4 players that are doing well for the team

Excuses!!!! Onuachu started our first game during last Afcon, we were toothless he had no attacking presence till Ighalo came in to change the game and eventually got the goal. I'm not totally writing him off as he may still blossom later but right now I'll start Iheanacho ahead of him

andrewbaba44:


He hasn’t

8 cap and 1 goal

I am sure you didn’t check the minute

Anytime you see onauchu in the field you expect him to score

You ignore your poor wingers because they are your favorites

There have been worst than onauchu the scape goat

Onauchu has played 288 minutes since his debut which is not more than 3 games in total But you expect him to Always score

A certain fan favorite nacho didn’t score for a full year with more minutes than onauchu and managed 1 goal in about years but it’s normal because of past Glory

I don’t like double standard

I will leave Ighalo history for another day

This isn't club football, NT doesn't guarantee you a lot of time you have to be impactful with the little time you have. Iheanacho earned the right to people defending him during his goal drought, if iheanacho started like Onuachu do you think people will be making excuses for him?

jihday:
This isn't club football, NT doesn't guarantee you a lot of time you have to be impactful with the little time you have. Iheanacho earned the right to people defending him during his goal drought, if iheanacho started like Onuachu do you think people will be making excuses for him?

Ighalo started like Onuachu and even when he started to score and perform, he was constantly disrespected and hauled with insults.

Kog45:
A good gaffer will picked Onuachu but highly intelligent gaffer who know much about Nigeria national team will never pick Onuachu over Kelechi Iheanacho(reason why Rohr is failing)......with Rohr player like Siasia will not make US 94 squad,Owubokiri or Obiku would have been is preferred choice based on their club form.

Rohr just need to know his players and give us results.

Onuachu has been awful in eagles colour and the last time we reckoned with Belgium based players was in the late 80s and 90s.

I will rather pick 10 goals EPL scorer,12 bundesliga goals scorer,15 French league goalsscorer over 20 goals Belgium league scorer.

I don't rate the Belgium league though my opinion.

This is just the Gospel truth.

Club football is different from National team football.

Rohr really needs to understand the ability of his players to fit into the National team setting.

As a striker, playing for the National, you need to switch to the next gear of your 'personal ability' because those fantastic crosses and through passes you get from your club team members are not likely to be available as much in the National team. A National team striker must be very very clinical because of few number of scoring chances and also few number of matches with which to impress.

Onuachu has not impressed at all in the National Team, even despite the number of chances given to him. He is still in the team because of lack of Striking options.

andrewbaba44:


He hasn’t

8 cap and 1 goal

I am sure you didn’t check the minute

Anytime you see onauchu in the field you expect him to score

You ignore your poor wingers because they are your favorites

There have been worst than onauchu the scape goat

Onauchu has played 288 minutes since his debut which is not more than 3 games in total But you expect him to Always score

A certain fan favorite nacho didn’t score for a full year with more minutes than onauchu and managed 1 goal in about years but it’s normal because of past Glory

I don’t like double standard

I will leave Ighalo history for another day

Being a striker is more than scoring goals.
You guys dwell so much on statistics and don't put into cognisance overall involvement and Impact.
That's why some of you can look at Iwobi's statistics and conclude he is better than Kanu. Kanu didn't score many goals for the SE but his involvements in the build up of goals were so massive.

Onuachu's overall play has been poor.

Icon4s:
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The selection committee has come up with the following nominees for the various categories:

1. Nigerian Player of the Year:
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✓Victor Osimhen
✓Moses Simon

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✓Ndifreke Effiong Udoh
✓Isreal Abia
✓Ifeanyi Anamena

3. Most Impactful New Inclusion (2020):
✓Frank Onyeka
✓Zaidu Sanusi
✓Chidera Ejuke

4. Best Ogedengbe Super Eagles Best Goal Keeper of the Year:
✓Maduka Okoye
✓Dele Alampasu
✓Daniel Akpeyi

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✓Zaidu Sanusi
✓Williams Troost-Ekong

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✓Oghenekaro Etebo

7. Rashidi Yekini Best Attacking player of the Year:
✓Samuel Chukwueze
✓Kelechi Iheanacho
✓Victor Osimhen

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✓Kelechi Iheanacho
✓Daniel Akpeyi

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✓Samson Tijani
✓Samuel Chukwueze

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✓Chukwueze for 4:0 vs Sierra-Leone
✓Iwobi for 3:0 vs Sierra-Leone
✓Iheanacho for 1:0 vs Tunisia

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✓Sanusi's to Osimhen for 2:0 vs Sierra-Leone
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jihday:
Excuses!!!! Onuachu started our first game during last Afcon, we were toothless he had no attacking presence till Ighalo came in to change the game and eventually got the goal. I'm not totally writing him off as he may still blossom later but right now I'll start Iheanacho ahead of him

Straight fact

#throwbacktuesday one of the most devastating pieces of wing play by any nigerian wideman. TJ really tormented the SA back line 20 years ago


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O382hxJSqGw

chrisooblog:
#throwbacktuesday one of the most devastating pieces of wing play by any nigerian wideman. TJ really tormented the SA back line 20 years ago


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O382hxJSqGw

the best ever Nigeria team at a nation's cup. We had 4 African player of the year on that team. Kanu, Ikpeba, Amunike lol how didn't we win this tournament is beyond me. Ikpeba penalty against cameroun was a clear goal

very talented squad. cameroun winning that tournament signaled our gradual decline from the heights of the 90s

12large1:
the best ever Nigeria team at a nation's cup. We had 4 African player of the year on that team. Kanu, Ikpeba, Amunike lol how didn't we win this tournament is beyond me. Ikpeba penalty against cameroun was a clear goal

chrisooblog:
very talented squad. cameroun winning that tournament signaled our gradual decline from the heights of the 90s

Very talented team but they were already in decline while Cameroon were just starting

Icon4s:


This is just the Gospel truth.

Club football is different from National team football.

Rohr really needs to understand the ability of his players to fit into the National team setting.

As a striker, playing for the National, you need to switch to the next gear of your 'personal ability' because those fantastic crosses and through passes you get from your club team members are not likely to be available as much in the National team. A National team striker must be very very clinical because of few number of scoring chances and also few number of matches with which to impress.

Onuachu has not impressed at all in the National Team, even despite the number of chances given to him. He is still in the team because of lack of Striking options.

you nailed it

Sparta Rotterdam manager Henk Fraser has heaped plaudits on Maduka Okoye following his impressive performance in recent outings for the club, Completesports.com reports.

Okoye linked up with the Eredivisie club this summer after severing ties with Bundesliga outfit Fortuna Dusseldorf.

The Nigeria international signed a two-year contract with the option of another two years.


Okoye has featured in Rotterdam’s last five games after initially playing second fiddle to the experienced Benjamin van Leer.


“You can compare his (Okoye) situation with that of De Goeij” (former Sparta Rotterdam goalkeeper) Fraser,” told rijnmond.nl.

“Both keepers already had a lot of talent at a young age, but also the right character to develop further. When I made the choice for Benji (Van Leer, ed.) Okoye got to work with it very well. the reason he’s so good is because Benji is fighting back. So he also feels the pressure to perform. ”

“I like keepers who are dynamic and athletic. He has a big body too. But it’s about holding back balls. And he does that more than properly too.”

Reading manager Veljko Paunovic has sent out a warning to the rest of the Championship, saying the best of Michael Olise is still to come.

The teenage starlet has been in terrific form this season for Royals and is quickly becoming one of the most talked about players in the country.


The creative midfielder tops the charts for assists in the second tier in 2020/21 (six) and Sky Sports reported over the weekend he has created the most chances (30) for a teenager both in the Championship and across the top five leagues in Europe.

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Olise's reputation and value is rocketing by the week and he produced another eye-catching performance for Royals on Saturday in the 2-0 victory over Nottingham Forest where he played a part in both goals.

Boss Paunovic has admitted the 18-year-old is a rising star but he has warned there is plenty more to come from Olise - a statement that will no doubt send shivers down the spines of Championship defenders.


"Michael is super talented and he had a very good game on Saturday," said Paunovic. "When the team plays well, individuals will pop up and their talent, like in his case.

"Michael knows very well we acknowledge his talent and always support him but he has to keep learning.

"He still needs to grow and has things that he can implement soon in the future and be an even better player.

"This is what we are encouraging - not to get content with what he is right now but what he can be."


Olise has already been linked with a whole host of clubs, including Liverpool, Chelsea and Leeds United. ahead of the January transfer window.

Paunovic says he is keen to keep hold of his star asset as he masterminds a successful promotion push for Reading.

The Serbian has urged Olise, who tuns 19 on Saturday, to become a 'competitor' to take his game to the next level.

"He just has to keep going and maturing," said the manager. "Consistency is the main thing for the young players and that's what we are looking to give him.

"Maturity plays a big part in the Championship and experience which he is surrounded with - they are very good players and have experience in the Championship.

"He is very smart and has to learn quickly.

"We all see huge potential in him and having an impact in our club, delivering to the team and to our fans all his talent and capabilities.


"But we don't think it is good for him to think he has done something already.

"Being humble, being focused; he loves football, he loves learning and he loves training so he has to give context to all that and that means he has to become a competitor and when he gets to that level, I'm sure everyone is going to be surprised with what he can do."

Since making his debut in 2019, the attacking midfielder who can play out wide has come on leaps and bounds for Reading in the Championship.

Michael Olise is blossoming into one of the best players outside of the Premier League

Blossoming under the tutelage of Serbian boss Veljko Paunović, his delivery has been his standout attribute as the French U18 international has come of age.

His form has helped The Royals rise to third in the table, while a host of Premier League club scouts are monitoring Olise closely.

Wolves were said to have failed in a bid to bring him to Molineux in the summer, and they might just regret that now.

It's been said, he could now fetch £30m-£40m in the transfer market, should a Premier League giant want to swoop on the promising talent.


Premier League clubs have had their opportunities with Olise.

He trained with Chelsea - who currently boast a very competitive academy - until he was released.

There was also a spell at Manchester City, but that failed to bring anything more concrete for the youngster.


In 2016, Reading took him on - and within three years he made his debut against Leeds United.

But it's this season he's grown into one of the most talked about footballers outside the top flight.

Over the weekend, Olise put on another swashbuckling display in Reading's 2-0 win over Nottingham Forest.

His superb cross for Michael Morrison’s 53rd-minute goal to make it 2-0 was his fourth assist of the season – joint second in the Championship.

It was from his cross also in the 16th minute that led to Brice Samba flapping to allow Holmes to head the ball which led to Ryan Yates handling on the line and being sent off with Lucas Joao converting from the spot.

Former Reading defender Matt Mills said: “For a player of that age and quality, you’ve got to say he’s worth £30m-£40m now.”

With the transfer window opening in January, there's no doubt Olise will attract interest.

His manager Paunović was full of praise for the teenager's performance against Forest.

“Yes, he’s very talented," he said. "In Michael we have seen a lot of progress this year. He is getting more minutes and competition and surrounded by a very good team – a group of leaders.

“Experienced guys and younger ones are supporting him, providing him with a structure and the way we play enables him to shine in games like today.

“But we also know with young players it’s about getting the consistency and maturity to compete on the same level in every single game.

“That’s something that will come over time and we’ll enjoy his talent when he is at his best delivering for the team.”

yeah but I personally think if we had won it would have been deserved. we were the only team going into that final undefeated in the competition.

jihday:
Very talented team but they were already in decline while Cameroon were just starting

Rohr should try and secure Adarabioyo,lookman ademola, Ejaria, Torunarigha and Olise for us. World qualifiers is coming up and we need our best.

zuchyblink:
Rohr should try and secure Adarabioyo,lookman ademola, Ejaria, Torunarigha and Olise for us. World qualifiers is coming up and we need our best.

also give the guy in fc Zurich a chance. Hv not see him play though buh the bit I saw inbYouTube I loved it. He is forceful, pacey, strong and can shoot. Based on current form I will pick him ahead of kalu for now

PSV's Noni should be sounded out as well

zuchyblink:
Rohr should try and secure Adarabioyo,lookman ademola, Ejaria, Torunarigha and Olise for us. World qualifiers is coming up and we need our best.

Give rohr all d talents in dis world...baba no go achieve shishi,pass wetin him don achieve

zuchyblink:
Rohr should try and secure Adarabioyo,lookman ademola, Ejaria, Torunarigha and Olise for us. World qualifiers is coming up and we need our best.

Olise will be difficult, but if we can get him it will be a huge coup.

yea once he makes the leap to the epl it will be a tough one. my instincts tells me eze fit change allegiance to us any moment

Karlovich:
Olise will be difficult, but if we can get him it will be a huge coup.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GGyZpUNh_ts

charlesemeka85:
yea once he makes the leap to the epl it will be a tough one. my instincts tells me eze fit change allegiance to us any moment

With the way Eze has been performing, Southgate might just hand him a call up just to cap-tie him, At 22 he is still playing for U21 football for England when his mates are playing senior football.

elyte89:



Give rohr all d talents in dis world...baba no go achieve shishi,pass wetin him don achieve

Rohr has reached his peak, every other thing from here is downwards

Karlovich:
With the way Eze has been performing, Southgate might just hand him a call up just to cap-tie him, At 22 he is still playing for U21 football for England when his mates are playing senior football.

and that will be a mistake he will live to regret.

remember he has the likes of foden,grealish,mount,maddison etc to battle. i am not saying it isnt possible but i don't see him having a fulfilling international career with the 3 lions. the choice is his to make

charlesemeka85:
also give the guy in fc Zurich a chance. Hv not see him play though buh the bit I saw inbYouTube I loved it. He is forceful, pacey, strong and can shoot. Based on current form I will pick him ahead of kalu for now

PSV's Noni should be sounded out as well

You will pick Tosin ahead of Samuel Kalu? Na so new thing dey do una for eye

Subzero047:


You will pick Tosin ahead of Samuel Kalu? Na so new thing dey do una for eye

lol

charlesemeka85:
and that will be a mistake he will leave to regret.

remember he has the likes of foden,grealish,mount,maddison etc to battle. i am not saying it isnt possible but i don't see him having a fulfilling international career with the 3 lions. the choice is his to make

Most of them don't just care especially the English born ones, they prefer getting a few caps for England to playing a lot of games for Nigeria.

Faustino Anjorin starts for Chelsea.

no be say new thing buh they are some aspect of his games which i like. he is stronger,more direct,explosive and a better finisher than kalu. dude is built like a tank and go suit african footie wella

Subzero047:


You will pick Tosin ahead of Samuel Kalu? Na so new thing dey do una for eye