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D Law! na learned folks like yourself dey inspire me.

Mujtahida:
I like the way you took him to the cleaners. No jam body talk. You just plaster facts all over him body.

Highlights of SE training session in Abu Dhabi.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qabv96n-hE0

Happy Birthday! Blessings bro.

Odunayaw:
This thread?

Today is my birthday. Probably the 6th I would do here.

Certainly there are many more sotey my future wife go get moniker join me de break the grip of... on some people here

I've noticed that on this thread that once you like or don't particularly like a player objectivity flies out the window pesin dey play for the best team in Portugal and one of the stalwarts of European football regularly but guy wey dey the same league playing for a lesser team is way better smh.

Marjoribanks:
Osayi and Aina proved to be our weakest link in the two world cup qualifiers played! The last time Zaidu played he was instrumental to us defeating S/Leone! Bruno was one of the best players on the field in all the matches he started for us while Ebuehi was atrocious against the Saudis. I don't understand the criteria for dropping either Zaidu/Bruno (FC Porto and Boavista LBs)!

Lol CAPISTAN strikes again.


Aboki with 'no football brain' has won every domestic trophy available in Portugal infact scored the winning goal to clinch the 22/23 Portuguese league title.

No end product features regularly in UEFA Champions League with goals and assists to his name something none of his fellow LBs in the national team have achieved.

Limited technical ability has the same number of assists as Ola Aina in the SE with lesser games but he's the one with no football IQ.

Sometimes Komekn do your research before commenting on every subject not every time open your mouth Wuaaahhhh!

komekn:
I would disagree.

I will be very BRUTAL, he plays like an aboki, no football ⚽ intelligence and very limited technical ability.

Plenty of running and stamina but almost no end product. Aina is not a LB but has far more football intelligence technical ability and end 🔚 PRODUCT. In this regard Aina is better, don't know much about Bruno apart from doesn't seem to be getting much game time and is not first choice.

Why is he selected for the SE 🤔

I don't hype my G I only give unbiased fact based analysis Jokes apart Benjamin from what I saw in the U20s is a very promising player. Reports say he has been doing well with the Brentford B Team which is commendable considering this is his first time in Europe. Hope he lives up to his potential.

MetalJigsaw:
Please shed more light on this hypee😁

Fantastic news hope he gets his chance to impress. Future SE stalwart. Should get a look in after AFCON.

Philosopher1979:
Benjamin Chiemela Fredericks in Brentford team to face wolves. I believe in this boy.
He has the charisma aura and respect from his teammates to be a defence general.
Stephen keshi in the makung

Musiala is magic still lacks a little end product when it comes to goals and assists but he's no doubt a phenomenal talent. Only player who turned up for Germany at the 2022 World Cup.

maidaboi:
For me na Jamal Musiala

My brother how many world class players did we have in 2013 when we won the AFCON? Average or even slightly above average players can be molded to do great things by a coach.

yinkeys:
We don’t have decent options
Frank is not a natural 4, box to box
Onyedika is not a world class 4

Not necessarily Ndidi will be a big miss yes but he was also there when we crashed out of the second round of the AFCON two years ago.

We have decent options who can still deliver only if the coach is untop of his game.

Napoleon55:
With the absence of Ndidi,our chances just got dropped significantly.

Ndidi's absence will be felt,it also comes with it an opportunity for us to find out suitable back ups for Ndidi for our WC qualifying games.

This whole AFON would serve us well as a preparatory exercise for future matches given PJ's lacking in charisma and what it takes to win the trophy itself.

However all hope cannot be lost when it comes to Nigerian spirit in occasion like this.
SE has proven everyone wrong before,let's just hope this time is one of them.


Personally, if I'm being realistic, is 50-50 chance for us.

Quality helps but a top coach will always get the best out of players. Reminds me of what Herve Renard achieved with Zambia in 2012.

komekn:
When you have top quality players and they don't perform in your team set up , who do you blame the coach or the players, in the Nigerian 🇳🇬 situation 100% with the coach.

Fantastic news. I trust him not to watch any goalkeeper produce nonsense in training and recommend he should be number one.

AIG07:
Starting on good and solid note!

Happy New Year to forumites!

Amedinho you talk am o

KC is a very good player on his day and it will be a big blow if it turns out he can't make it to the AFCON but he's not indispensable.

Nigeria has more than enough talent to go the distance without him but the huge question mark is the tactical and technical depth of our coaching crew or lack thereof.

komekn:
Happy 😃 🆕 YEAR 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣4️⃣

It seems my brief comment is ambiguous, let me clear.

I have NEVER RATED KC as a top quality number 9 in the past and present.

My comment is alluding to the fact that if you think KC is key to AFCON success then we are finished.

When Leicester got relegated, many have tried to create frivolous mathematical probability theories. That the problem of KC is game time, l said NO , he is not good enough.

It was suggested that when Leicester City got relegated he would very quickly become a top goal scorer in the Championship. As he is master marksman and a deadly striker, in addition it would be easier for him, etc. I said, No, rather that he would be exposed and his true quality will be seen.

It's half way through the Championship season, he has played 19 game's out of 25 and he is now joint 34th top goal scorer with 5 goals in the Championship so far.

He is now injured it seems and him being fit for the AFCON a bit doubtful 🤔.

Unfortunately JP is in charge and he's going to sink or swim with this list.

Happy New Year sir hope you will reduce your onijogbon in 2024

forgiveness:
Why drop the most consistent goalkeeper in Europe?

It's clear Frank is bribing his way into the team despite not good enough recently.

Adebayo Adeleye suppose to be in this team. It's clear something is wrong.

Wow never thought I would see the day. From never really rating Iheanacho to predicting doom and gloom if he doesn't make the AFCON

Never change Komekn and Happy New Year's blessings to you and your family

komekn:
Then if this your position is to be true then we are essentially FINISHED.

Happy New Year my peeps! This shall be our best year of our lives personally and professionally by God's grace.

Based on our current player availability this is my starting Xl for AFCON.

Inshallah

Osayi Inshallah Bassey Zaidu


Onyeka Ndidi Iwobi


Boniface Osimhen Inshallah/Moses Simon?

My main issue with those clamoring for NPFL is that their 'advocacy' is mostly insincere and a cover to market players who they can sell to backwater clubs overseas.

If the NFF and NPFL were really rooting for local league players why don't they always spotlight and recommend the best performers for national team call ups? Instead it's always one random player wey pesin never hear before them go call. If you complain now them go wan use Mba performance in 2013 to blackmail you say but but Keshi used home based to win AFCON conveniently forgetting that 90% of our starters were foreign based pros.

charlesemeka85:
contradicting myself how? I hv more than once advised that since we don’t hv capable goal keepers in Europe that the nff and jpes should look inward to see if they can unearth a good one from the local league

Since you are making a case for the inclusion of NPFL players why not mention the names of the ones u think are better than some players u don’t rate in the current super eagles set up?

Abi na to Dey run circles here dey remind us how mba take win afcon for us 10 years ago 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

I've always given Bassey the benefit of doubt because of his age as that leaves room for improvement. Glad he's getting better in his defensive responsibilities sadly we don't have that ideal partner in the SE setup to help him raise his game. Ekong, Omeruo and Ajayi are to mid to be ideal foils for Bassey.

andrewbaba44:
I just came here and wanted to praise him because I saw your post

Omo bassey was good on everything today ,na passing Abi na winning balls

I want to ask you guys if you think he should be starting for the eagles at the afcon ?

If Salah goes trophyless again this season it won't be so straight forward that he will emerge CAF player of the year for 2024.

Though it's very early days front runners for next year are Salah, Boniface, Kudus but the upcoming AFCON will give a clearer picture.

Marjoribanks:
For where? Salah is winning it hands down!!

I was referring to goal scoring form in the national team not club football.

I think Moffi could have been handy but hey what do I know.

charlesemeka85:
I think Dessers has more goals than him this season so far

To me Musa taking his place isn’t good but he won’t be missed

The list is finally out not too many surprises though I feel Moffi was deserving of a place. After Osimhen and Iheanacho he's the only other striker who has been a bit prolific in front of goal.

Honestly I just don't understand the selfishness of Musa you have been in previous tournament squads, you have enjoyed great success why not leave the stage for younger players? It's not as if his form has been great lately so why insist on forcing yourself on the team? If his influence was that great we would have qualified for the last World Cup honestly SMH.

Not surprised JP still insisted on carrying Uzoho. Ojo really get long leg.

Defense is about the best we can get for now. Loads of experienced campaigners which you will for tournaments of this nature.

Midfield could have done with at least one more player but na JP sabi sha.

Overall this is still a very strong squad capable of going all the way if only we had a half decent coach.

My advice for everyone is to continue to back the team but seriously manage your expectations if or when the worst happens.

Happy Birthday to the Monster Machine! Praying for more personal and collective wins in 2024.

Heard Napoli has released him for the AFCON expect to see a fired up Osimhen for the tournament.

Kog45:
Happy 25th birthday Oba Odogwu Sarki Victor Osimhen

My preferred AFCON 2024 list

NB: In reality final list will probably include 3 unpopular inclusions but this is my fantasy list all things being equal.

GK

Adeleke Adebayo, Stanley Nwabali, Obasogie Amas

Defense

Osayi, Ola Aina, Bruno, Zaidu Sanusi, Ekong, Omeruo, Bassey, Ajayi, Awaziem/Jordan

Midfield

Iwobi, Ndidi, Onyeka, Aribo, Raphael Onyedika, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, Alhassan/Nwakali

Forwards

Osimhen, Boniface, Iheanacho, Moffi, Sadiq Umar, Simon, Chukwueze, Lookman

Yeah this is probably 85% of our starting line up.

Still not comfortable with Ajayi partnering Bassey.

Won't expect JP to drop Uzoho but hey surprises happen.

A lot of creativity is in this line up pray the two Victors can strike a fearsome partnership.

Damioduso1:
Base on observation Jose Pasiero starting 11 heading to afcon in January


1. Stanley Nwabali
2 . Osayi Samuel bright
3. Zaidu Sanusi
4. Calvin Bassey.
5. Semi Ajayi
6. Wilfred Ndidi
7. Alex iwobi
8. Kelechi Ihenacho
9. Moses Simon
10. Victor Boniface
11. Victor Osmihen



On my head this will be Jose Pasiero starting 11 heading to afcon

Merry Christmas SE thread fam (and you too blueelf and gustav )

Akpom's performances weren't exceptional that's likely why he has been ignored.

In the past 2 years that his game has shown remarkable improvement coincides with the period that Nigeria has many talented and exceptional strikers who hit double digits per season in top 5 leagues.

komekn:
Akpo chose Nigeria alongside Aina in September 2019.

That's over 4 years ago what has the NFF been waiting for ❓It takes the NFF years to process an application they are diligent, expedient and professional.

Done.

Danielnino00:
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Make una vote o

https://www.nairaland.com/7944696/2023-nairaland-nigeria-football-fans

Nigerian player of the year
Victor Osimehn


Nigerian female player of the year
Chiamaka Nnadozie


NPFL player of the year
Sikiru Alimi

Most impactful new inclusion (2023)
Bruno Onyemeachi

Best Ogedengbe goalkeeper of the year
Osayi Kingdom


Stephen Keshi defender of the year
Bright Osayi-Samuel

Samuel Okwaraji midfielder of the year
Wilfred Ndidi

Rasheed Yekini attacker of the year
Victor Osimhen

Most improved player (2023)
Wilfred Ndidi


Young player of the year (U-21)
Benjamin Fredrick


Super eagles goal of the year
Kelechi Iheanacho vs Saudi Arabia

Best assist of the year
Joe Aribo to Victor Osimhen vs Sierra Leone


Team of the Year (club or national)
Super Falcons

Coach of the year
Randy Waldrum


Prospect of the year

Akor Adams

Danielnino00:
Welcome to the fifth edition of the Nairaland Nigeria Football Awards!
Keeping in line with the laid down tradition, this thread has been created for all members of this forum to vote for the players under each category of the awards that they deem fit to win.

The nomination for the award categories were selected by a six-member panel that were chosen by members of the Super Eagles thread (the official thread for discussion on Nigeria football).

The rules for the voting are simple: Pick one individual from each of the award categories that you wish to vote for. You can only vote once!
Voting closes on Thursday December 28th 2023

The award nominees are as follows:

Nigerian player of the year
1. Victor Osimehn
2. Victor Boniface
3. Alex Iwobi

Nigerian female player of the year
1. Chiamaka Nnadozie
2. Asisat Oshoala
3. Michelle Alozie

NPFL player of the year
1. Amas Obasogie
2. Sikiru Alimi
3. Sadiq Ismail

Most impactful new inclusion (2023)
1. Victor Boniface
2. Nathan Tella
3. Bruno Onyemeachi

Best Ogedengbe goalkeeper of the year
1. Amas Obasogie
2. Osayi Kingdom
3. Kayode Bankole

Stephen Keshi defender of the year
1. Calvin Bassey
2. Bright Osayi-Samuel
3. Bruno Onyemeachi

Samuel Okwaraji midfielder of the year
1. Wilfred Ndid
2. Alex Iwobi
3. Frank Onyeka

Rasheed Yekini attacker of the year
1. Victor Osimhen
2. Victor Boniface
3. Taiwo Awoniyi

Most improved player (2023)
1. Wilfred Ndidi
2. Alex Iwobi
3. Taiwo Awoniyi

Young player of the year (U-21)
1. Daniel Daga
2. Benjamin Fredrick
3. Tochukwu Nnadi

Super eagles goal of the year
1. Frank Onyeka vs Mozambique
2. Taiwo Awoniyi vs Sao Tome
3. Kelechi Iheanacho vs Saudi Arabia

Best assist of the year
1. Joe Aribo to Victor Osimhen vs Sierra Leone
2. Kelechi Iheanacho to Taiwo Awoniyi vs Sao Tome
3. Zaidu Sanusi to Kelechi Iheanacho vs Sierra Leone

Team of the Year (club or national)
1. Super Falcons
2. Flying Eagles
3. Enyimba FC

Coach of the year
1. Randy Waldrum
2. Ladan Bosso
3. Finidi George

Prospect of the year
1. Gift Orban
2. Tosin Adarabioyo
3. Akor Adams



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While we were the off 'air' it seems there was a civil war brewing on twitter between Nigerian sports journalists over the AFCON invitees leading to a serious home vs foreign based players debate

As in! My go to site

Odunayaw:
How this ancient looking site has become my go-to spot on the internet because of this thread ennn!

See deprivation for 3days! Happy resurrection to Nairaland

Congrats Seun on getting Nairaland up and running even if partial.

This site has become a proudly Nigerian institution that needs support and protection. Don't hesitate to reach out to experts that will help protect and ensure this kind of thing doesn't affect this brand in the future.

Failure is always a necessary step to building a sustainable brand congratulations on taking the next step.

Seun:
Dear Nairalanders and Advertisers.

Nairaland's server was taken down by our host's abuse team because of an abuse report that wasn't attended to on time.

After rectifying the error, we brought the server back for a few minutes, but they decided to take the server down again. Since then, we haven't heard from the abuse team, yet the support team keeps insisting that only the abuse team can help us.

So we had to transfer Nairaland to a temporary host in order to bring it back to you. A VERY time-consuming process. We are not fully back, even though most features of the site are working. We still have a long way to go. Additional downtime is likely; don't let it alarm you.

There's a lot more to say, but I have to go back to work to ensure that our return is permanent. Please forgive us for the stress we caused. We appreciate the love and support that you showed us during the ordeal. Nairaland is too important for us to let this happen again.

Best Regards,
Seun Osewa.