tbaba1234:


It does not. NFL actually has an under 13 and under 15 program. Players like Chidera Ezeh, Awoniyi, iheanacho are products.

But more can still be done.

komekn:


I am not here to have an argument but to have a constructive discussion. I am talking strategically, holistically and generally.

[b][/b]Kelechi is not the focal point of my post and will not be. [b][/b]The fact that Vieira was the under 21 /reserve team coach, does not necessarily filter to the other age groups and or coaches.

It's the coaches who are mainly faceless that train with these boys day in and day out at different age groups that make the difference. Not one person called Vieira, I didn't think he was a great coach a good administrator and manager. I am not speaking from hearsay but first hand knowledge.


This is not a debate between individuals massaging egos. it is a collection of experiences and opinions for individuals to be informed on this forum.

joseph1013:


1.97! This guy is tall. He is as tall as Mertesacker who is 1.98. (For perspective, Peter Crouch is 2.01m) The guy is taller than Zlatan Ibrahimovic. Taller than the tallest Super Eagles player currently, John Ogu. He would probably be the tallest ever player to play for the Super Eagles if he is invited. And he is just 19!

komekn:
Me and superhero trashed out the issue of MRI and I politely agreed to disagree with him.

Having had two MRI scans prior to an ACL rebuild I did talk extensively with my surgeon on the subject as well as a number of experienced radiographers.

MRI is 99% conclusive in determining bone fusion but the aggregate parameters are too relative to be specific about a person age. We can say someone who's bones have fused is definitely not 17.

We could talk about the 2009 U17 team but that would be washing our dirty linen in public.

komekn:


Playing in Europe can not be the pre-requisite for invitation to the Eagles.

The harsh reality is that some of these leagues are not up to the standard of our local league.

Mujtahida:

You are right. Iheanacho was not even mentioned from the beginning of this debate on the issue of Nigerian players being more technically sound than their foreign counterparts and that Nigerian coaches though bereft of facilities unlike their foreign counterparts do a good job of coaching our players to be more skillful and the discussion moved on from there. Man city was mentioned but Iheanacho was tangential to the discussion and not the focal point.

komekn:
Me and superhero trashed out the issue of MRI and I politely agreed to disagree with him.

Having had two MRI scans prior to an ACL rebuild I did talk extensively with my surgeon on the subject as well as a number of experienced radiographers.

MRI is 99% conclusive in determining bone fusion but the aggregate parameters are too relative to be specific about a person age. We can say someone who's bones have fused is definitely not 17.

We could talk about the 2009 U17 team but that would be washing our dirty linen in public.

safarigirl:


I didn't even watch the game, as usual.


He will not get anything, and certainly not when Gabriel comes in January, the fact that you can't see that is very diaturbing

TheGoodJoe:


From real. I doubt you followed the discussion. His reply was in response to safarigirl saying I am not a Manchester City fan because of Iheanacho or Guardiola. The discussion originated from her writing that I was one of the few who believed Manchester City was the best option for Iheanacho to grow in.

So, how was the discussion not about Iheanacho?

komekn:


That Guardiola is a great coach is not in dispute.

But that Manchester city is a great academy I have serious doubts. They can buy the most promising teenagers even 8, 9 and even younger from other clubs. But the quality of coaches at academy level is done by network not competence.

I remember taking a young 14 year old of Nigerian origin to Platt lane. And the first ball he collected with roll and flip they asked him, heh mate how do you do that ?

I was quite shocked, in my opinion Nigerian coaches can teach individual technique and skill far more than most British coaches.

komekn:


Playing in Europe can not be the pre-requisite for invitation to the Eagles.

The harsh reality is that some of these leagues are not up to the standard of our local league.

terzurum5:
Nigeria legend Okocha backs Ghana to win AFCON 2017


Nigeria legend Austin Okocha is supporting the Black Stars to end their trophy drought by winning the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations in Gabon.


Ghana’s last continental silverware was back in 1982 when they lifted the Nations Cup in Libya.

But they have come close on three occasions where they were runners-up in 1992, 2010 and 2015.

With the Super Eagles failing to qualify for the tournament, Okocha is tipping Ghana to win it this time.


''I have declared my support for the Black Stars since the Super Eagles will be absent in next years tournament, I will entreat the Black Stars to make all Ghanaians proud in next years tournament considering the long wait and they should focus on tournament despite their poor start to the 2018 World Cup campaign,'' Okocha said.

http://ghanasoccernet.com/nigeria-legend-okocha-backs-ghana-to-win-afcon-2017

whizola:
Gabriel is no better than kelechi and aguero, i guess he is overhype

whizola:
Gabriel is no better than kelechi and aguero, i guess he is overhype

forgiveness:


Excuse me please! That Gabriel is another monster ready to devour his preys

Kelechi has found a competent competitor in Jesus the saviour(to be) of Man city.

safarigirl:
lol, saviour indeed. Even Messi can't save City

princesuko:


Sorry to Ask, why do you support city again?

terzurum5:
Arsenal Inform NFF To Pay N6.1 Million For Their Mistake Concerning Nwakali



Arsenal have blamed the Nigeria Football Federation for the over-payment to Diamond Academy Umuahia with respect to the transfer of Kelechi Nwakali to the English Premier League club this summer, allnigeriasoccer.com understands.


The Gunners should have remitted only £18,750 to Diamond Academy being their “share of solidarity payment“ but made an over-payment of £16,164.39, based on the information they received from NFF’s TMS Manager, Nasiru Jibril.


The Nigeria Football Federation have sent a corrected player passport in relation to Kelechi Nwakali and this indicated that ASJ Academy Owerri are due to receive £37,500 in total from the solidarity payment.


Sources close to the Emirates outfit have informed this website that Arsenal are ready to pay ASJ a figure of £21,335.61, and they have asked NFF to pay the balance of £16,164.39 ( approximately N6.1m using the CBN rate) to ASJ and recoup the payment from Diamond Academy.


Now, ASJ Academy have argued that Nwakali was never on the books of Diamond Academy, pointing out that FIFA recognized him as a player of ASJ during the 2015 World Cup.


Regarding the 2.5 million pounds transfer fee, Diamond Academy chiefs have claimed that they remitted more than one million pounds to ASJ (more than the agreed £875,000), but have failed to back up their claims with supporting documents.

Ifeanyi Emmanuel

www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=21467