₦airaland Forum

Roland17:
Our women defeated Bayern 3-2 in the UWCL. They finished top of the table. Hopefully, they get the luck of the draw for the QF.

Na this one sweet me yesternight. That record vs Bayern dey vex me. Chai. Arsenal dey suffer for that club hand.

At this rate, we fit get Madrid. The way the ladies ball since that fraud was booted out is super different and with ginger.

5 more steps to Glory.

Negative side of this GJ act is this annoying MA don finally get excuse to not buy anything serious for that 9 position in January. He will say GJ is scoring and naso January go reach May. 😭😭😭😭😭

We know this format.

He fit score 3 goals in next 20games and fans go dey jubilate dey defend dey gaslight.

Saka better score his own Hattrick this season sha. Way overdue.

iamoyindamola:
Almost a second
Why does this man get away with playing players out of position

His legacy.

When i talked about 4 replacement of like for like, many thought i was just exaggerating.

The Partey one is the most insulting. This was a guy that strength of win % was connected to him in his real position, naim e turn RB. Mtchew. Before the game i said I'm not watching, only for my Chelsea mates to make me know they don't concede.

4 easy fixtures left and vibes of not getting 100% Win is high.

Team B of Club wey wan win title don concede under 4mins. 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

iamoyindamola:
He will rather some 3in 1 players and call them versatile

That Makeshifting started the moment Xhaka left. Since then.....😭😭😭😭😭
From LCM and HCF to SS to CF to LWF to Partey at RB to Rice as LCM to Even Kiwi as anything.

If Kudus dey come he better get ready to play DM o 😭😭

To suggest that Ethan thing is insanity and confusion.

Na truly all OR NOTHING

Man knows that 9 spot is a problem sotey he wants to continue makeshifting😂😂😂😂😂

He's suggesting or hinting Ethan go play striker??


😭😭😭😭😭😭

BankyGee:
I can't write a lot on it because, I was streaming both the CAF Awards and Galatasaray's match simultaneously (the audios were overlapping), I only paused the match when Nnadozie and Lookman were giving their speeches. So on that note:

Venue: I'll rate this 10/10 and I'm glad the next AFCON will be hosted in Morocco, we'll definitely have that 2022 Qatar-esque vibe in Morocco. Picking that venue for the award was on point!

Publicity: The publicity was just above average, not too bad, but not too good... The way they counted down to the D-day using CAF Awards facts corresponding to the number of days was brilliant, but I don't think non-Africans will get that super anticipation kind of feeling for the event the way it's supposed to be. I felt they could have done more on this. I'll rate it 6.5/10

Language used(especially this): This is where I wasn't 100% present, the man (I think the host) I don't know if he was speaking English or French or Arabic, and the interpretation was wack! I could only hear Kate Scott (The Brest lady) clearly, she did a good job masking whatever error or blunders the man might make with a very very good stage presence and poise. FIFA President even say Barbra Banda na Nigerian. 😂 I'll rate this 6/10 'cos of Kate.

Style of Award Presentation: This was good, just like everyday awards presentation, Oscars, Emmys, Grammys, Tonys, etc... 10/10

Stage performance by musicals: I paused at every stage performance except Diamond Platinumz's, and they did good... That first Amapiano song was one of Osimhen's favorite during the AFCON, so I love that song 😂 "Eiii shuku shuku shuku, Eiii shuku shuku shuku, shuku shuku"... So with Platinumz's performance only, I'm rating 8/10 here.

Throwbacks and Clips timing: This was just perfect! They really worked and rehearsed well on this and ended up delivering a 10/10 work of art! 🎨

Speech and honorary award: The speeches were great and concise from most winners, that referee own burst my head 😂 funny but meaningful... Ademola Lookman's 🥹? Masterpiece, sharp speech as sharp and precise as his goals! 😤

Liveliness in the audience: At a point, I was thinking if there were humans in that hall - vibe was near zero, low vibes at times can make a host or presenter get confused on stage. I no just understand the kind people wey attend that event. Na Nigerians make the place light up small as they call Lookman name. Here - 3/10

Carrying along of African Legends in award process: This was something I personally loved how it was done, the way their names and achievements were mentioned before even inviting them on stage was a show of respect and recognition, so 10/10...

Any other thing you noticed: NEPA took light at a point, camera man been show something wey I no understand 😂

In conclusion, the entire event: 8.2/10

I ended up writing a lot 😂😂😂😂😂

Thanks for responding. E good as e long😂😂. I'd be harsher with some ratings sha. But you're close.

naptu2:
It's the old argument about who should be involved in the selection process. In other categories the captains, coaches, journalists and experts voted and they voted for Chiamaka Nnadozie as the best keeper in Africa (which she is). The FIFPRO 11 was voted for solely by the players and they voted for Andile Dlamini.

That voting needs to end because it defies positional relevance as well. The only way to rectify it is to add a bench of extra players

For example, the fifpro xi in last decade have seen 65% of players in it put in a position they will never play in their entire lives. Plus defenders tend to get trampled on to fit favourite attacking players. All cos of votes and what not. See Saliba as LB for example. Meaning actual LBs were dumped just to fit him there even if he deserves to be in the xi.

It's tiring plus best gks should automatically be in xi. But here we are anyway.

mostob:
No too put mind bro. You heard what he said about Ethan being able to play as a #9? There comes your new striker.

The main be like Pep without a Haaland. One player(rodri) injures and even the Haaland gets useless.

I expect more scraps than title winning buys going forward.


He will need to buy 5 creative+ attacking minded individuals before i can cut the remainder of this eba/slack ive got left.

Roland17:
I saw the full version of the video and to be fair, right after the charity shields comment, he did indicate that we need to win the big ones or something to that effect.

However, he has a poor sense of awareness (this is historical) because, it is the wrong time to make comments like that. The fanbase is worried about the season and winning the Charity Shield won’t mean anything, at least for me.

Since he joined, this is what I have observed. Whenever Arteta is feeling the pressure, he approaches press conferences from an aggressive position in a bid to push back. He is rarely reflective in those moments.

He needs to learn from Wenger+Zidane+Don Carlo how to address this part. Abi he's forgotten we trusted the process ni?

mostob:

As soon as I saw that interview, my mind went straight to you especially the transfer part.

🤣🤣🤣🤣

He better do something in January

iamoyindamola:
Na from clap dance they start, he who the gods want to kill they first made mad
Sarcasm or not, ten hag collect more trophies than him

Man can't complain he wasn't supported with cash. Infact the cash he used, if Emery or Wenger were given, they go win something.

That Sterling buy alone speaks volumes of madness. Thierry dey watch wetin dey go on for hia favorite wing since process began and he can't keep quiet.


Be like true true, na all or NOTHING

Bovi, sorry but you're absolutely wrong on this. Why? Because destructive behavior, if not curbed becomes a monster that will make even you the parent regret not taking all advice to curb it.

You said for fun.

If a kid sets the home on fire for fun one day and your valuables certificates and passports, etc are burnt beyond normal, your misplaced anger will be redirected.

It's best something is done about it while that kid is still young before his Thinking Process accepts that as the norm when he no longer stays with you tomorrow.


Pls o

They didn't give both best gk a spot in the xi. That's illogical by all means. It needs to stop.


Their performance in their teams is what earned them the individual award. How that is not enough to enter the ultimate XI is an aberration

Our Manager has gone mad with his trophy statements. Is he hysterical, sarcastic or realistic? Charity shield?

Which kine insult i dey see here at Obagoal?
Which kine Gen Z nonsense is that?

🔴⚪️ Arteta on January signings: “I fully trust the squad and our players”.

“The amount we generate in the match and how little we concede I fully trust my players”.


Fabrizio


The 1st lie is probably the lie he tells himself daily.


Abi the meaning of fully don change?

What do you guys feel about the TP Mazembe coach? Do you think she'll fit with the super Eagles? She's Moroccan?

Besides, When will NFF get Legend Perpetual Nkwocha on board?

We need better managers, at the cadet levels especially.


Congratulations to Nnadozie. One in a million. B2b no be beans. Just a WAFCON as icing pls


NFF do all to make Nigeria clinch this tournament for both teams please.

zicky:
Have you seen the video of some Moroccan leaving the venue immediately lookman was announced the winner. And Nigerians were singing one by one dem don dy go 😂

i saw it. Lol

If it was a close contest, they for get point. But let's swap realities fes. If na their guy finish top 15 for Balon D'or, they'll milk that fact till the last hour. They got 6 other awards. They should goan siddon outside and touch grass. Na Motsepe i blame.

WarHammer2000:
Okay, let me do this.

Venue: Morocco. Great choice. Especially as the WC will soon be hosted there. The ceremony venue (decor and facilities) was top-notch. 10/10.

Publicity: I noticed some publicity efforts on the CAF social media handles. However, I didn't see any sponsored ads meaning only people who were already following those platforms could see it. CAF can do better. 5/10.

Language used: The worst part of the whole show. The English interpreter(s) spoke horrible English and while I realize they were under pressure as it was a live translation, I certainly expect better from interpreters handling an occasion of such magnitude.

This is why we must continue to hire Foreign English speakers as commentators for our AFCON tournaments. As if the bad grammar wasn't enough, the interpreters made some really unforgivable blunders like saying Barbra Banda was Nigerian..... (1/10).

Style of Award Presentation: Just okay. 9/10.

Stage performance by musicals: I only caught two performances. The one by the Arab musician and that of Diamond Platnumz. I enjoyed the Arab's performance honestly but I felt Diamond's was rather too long and boring. But then, the beauty of music lies in the ear of the listener so I'll just leave that. 7/10.

Throwbacks and Clips timing: The clips I saw were just fine. 9/10.

Speech and honorary award: I think some of the speeches were unnecessarily long. Or maybe it's just because I couldn't wait for the Lookman award, Lol.

Liveliness in the audience: Actually, I think the audience was rather dead. I don't remember any serious organic input from the audience (cheers, sing-alongs, boos, etc) until Lookman was on stage when I heard some cheers. 2/10.

Carrying along of African Legends in award process: They did well in this regard. 10/10.

Any other thing you noticed: Well, Motsepe seems to be quite the politician. I noticed the way he was cuddling up and famzing with Gianni😎😎. Also the fact that he created a special category of awards for random African dictators to collect money and secure patronage......

PS:
Whoever handled that camera deserves to be sacked.

Nice ceremony in all. 8/10.

Thanks for responding.

Cc: TheSuperNerd, BankyGee, Kog45, etc to initial post, pls I'll love your contribution

Negligence of Power at every corner. Looks like country is at the mercy of anybody that swoops in to have their share any day. Shameful. Terrifying news

TheSuperNerd:
Naija CAF APOTY winners.🥇✅️

1993 - Rashidi Yekini

1994 - Emmanuel Amuneke

1996 - Nwankwo Kanu

1997 - Victor Ikpeba

1999 - Nwankwo Kanu

2023 - Victor Osimhen


And NOW!!!

2024 - Ademola Lookman

The 7th. Perfect number. Make we win AFCON asap.

Odunayaw:
All things rated 1/10 and less include;
Language (Very drab interpreter. Like English is not even a language he speaks often)
Stage performance (They had no presence)
Throwbacks (Dem wan use clips of penalty kicks injure us)
Audience (I could bet they were pressing their phones all through. Can't blame them tho, very shitty performers).

You also had the camera forget themselves and show what seems to be outside.

The other things were fair but they need to be improved (except the Venue). Africa has such a young population that it doesn't take too much effort to spark vibes. This award night shows CAF are making almost no effort.

Overall it's a 4/10 majorly because the awards largely represented reality and maybe cause of Kate Scott

That audience part vex me. Can't even capture faces of teammates of winners in audience or ask some key questions from these African players or coaches. Everything is just the stage and.....

Banda wey they no allow play WAFCON....

This award is confusing

Some right

Many wrongs

Guys, please if you see this very post, I'll love you to drop your opinions on how CAF does with organizing this event. We are looking at

Venue
Publicity
Language used(especially this)
Style of Award Presentation
Stage performance by musicals
Throwbacks and Clips timing
Speech and honorary award
Liveliness in the audience
Carrying along of African Legends in award process and
Any other thing you noticed

If you can't just write something small and rate it overall
10.



Thanks alot for responding 🙌🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿💯💯

Congratulations to Ademola Lookman and Chiamaka Nnadozie

BankyGee:
So person no fit post more than four pictures per day for Nairaland now... Wow 😂

You're kidding right?

Amedino99:
Who knows how many goals lookman has scored this year. I'm counting 27 for both club and country

12 GA in 12games

comodo:
LOOKMAN WINS CAF MENS FOOTBALLER OF THE YEAR 2024.
This was the headline I saw.

blogs from Nigerian and Morocco are working hard so don't believe it.

The Moroccans are using the Bounou snub as reason why Ademola doesn't deserve it more than Hakimi.

Caf should not deny us a Kanu-Ikpeba repeat pls.

Conspiracy theory 1: What if they sold the award and picked winning AFCON instead?

Don't ask me where i saw it😭😭😭

28-5-5 last season

This season currently 8-6-2

We are 2 games away from matching the games we dropped points for from last season. While arch rivals have dropped....

Rumble in the Bronx.

Truidstarr:
Even if dem travel 1 month ahead, e for no make any difference.

Me and you don't believe that sha. This is just about travel plans sha. Performance on pitch is a different topic entirely

Shame on Enyimba for how they handled travel plans.