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Xzbit91:
But they have Benzema, Griezman, Martial, Giroud, Lacazette and a host of other attacking midfielders who double as attackers. Why do they want to poach another African talent!

Because he has MASSIVE potential. Benzema is out of the NT, Martial is an option but off form, Giroud is 30, Lacazette is overrated. They can not afford to let someone as prodigiously as Mbappe slip through their fingers.

My guy is going for his last big payday. 4m a year no be beans.
My guy can kiss his place in the NT goodbye sha.

Conservatives are starting to make the same mistakes they accuse Liberals of doing. Good to see Milo Yiannopoulos getting screwed by his own words. No excuse for his stupid words...the fact some are trying to defend what he said is daft to begin with. He supported pedophilia. Simple as that.
Trump has finally decided to use his brains and not listen to that fucker Steve Bannon. His revised travel ban makes sense and I don't think anyone with half a brain would have a problem with it
Trump is shooting himself on the foot with his stupid comments. He needs to stop lying and giving the media ammunition to troll him.
Conservatives need to get off their moral high horse...they're simply doing what they accuse Liberals of doing - seeking a pity party. When they were the opposition, they did everything possible to destabilize Obama. Karma is real.

goldfish80:
Did anyone watch Kylie Mbappe this night? I've been taking about this dude for the past few months here.

I was telling a friend as we watched the Monaco Vs Man city game earlier that if this boy named Mbappe decides to play of Cameroun, we may not beat them over the two legs.

That boys Celine is damn too high. He has the potential to win the World footballer of the year if he keeps up at the rate he is going.

Watching him makes me feel bad for Iheanacho because I know he would have been just as good if Man city had developed him properly.

For what it's worth, as an African, I want Mbappe to play for Cameroun but only after our double header in August.

France would rather die than let him play for Cameroun. It's a no brainer really. The guy is the new Henry.

naptu2:
I've been trying to remember the name of that song since Christmas, but I've had no luck. I've searched YouTube and Google in case something there will jog my memory, but I've had no luck. I need that song for my next thread, but I can't find ithe because I can't remember its name.

Is it Grazing in the grass??

Blame the fools that have given us a bad name over there. But like I say, stereotyping is for ignorant morons. Just like it would be stupid to tag all black south africans as HIV infested lazy people, it's wrong for them to say "how can they believe a Nigerian who says they don't sell drugs". They need to look at the ones in their schools getting great grades and being successful. Good Nigerian people should condemn these drug peddling and 419 scamming bastards because they are really making things hard for the average Naija peeps.

Caveatemptor:
1.Andre 300.2.Lauryn Hill.3.Big Daddy Kane. 4.Busta Rhymes. 5.LL cool j.6.Nas.7.Lil Kim. 8.MC Lyte.9.Easy E. 10.Snoop Doggy Dogg. 11.Big Punisher. 12. Salt and Pepa.13.RUN DMC. 14.Rakim Allah.15.Flavour Flav and Chuck D(Public Enemy).16.Heavy D.17.Onyx.18.Ice Cube. 18.2pac.19.Notorious BIG.20.KRS 1. 22.Tone Loc.23.Father MC. 24.Method Man and Redman. 25.Eric B.26. Dr Dre.27.Kool Moe Dee.28.Jay Z.

I am a hip hip head.
I think those are the faces I could recognize.

Raekwon as well

Wenger has to leave...enough of this nonsense. This performance today has wiped not any good thing he did in his first 10 years. Useless selections, useless tactics, useless subs. 10 years of doing the same thing over and over again...

Biggie, Pac, Rakim, Method man, Red Man, Big Daddy Kane, Lil Kim, ODB, Ice Cube, Andre 3000, Ms Hill, Eazy E, Flav, Chuck D

forgiveness:
I want to make a list of players fighting for a position/role in the National team. Starting from the attackers to the goalkeepers. I want us to arrange them according to on your own rating.

I will start from the Left Wing.

LEFT WING

Victor Moses - Chelsea; Arguably, the best player for this position. With his tricks, he can unlock any defense in the world. In short, he is the most skilful player in the National team. He is the number one on my list. He can also play as a RM. - Now, who can deputize for him in case of the unexpected?


Now, let us choose between Moses Simon and Ademola-lookman though we have other players contending for this position.


Moses Simon - Gent; I don't really know what is happening to him recently but I think he is my second choice for now pending the guy behind him surpasses him. And who is that guy?

Ademola-lookman - Everton; This is the new kid on the block making rave in the Premier League. This guy could go places at the rate which he has risen from nowhere to becoming a full team player of Everton within three years. He's a good dribbler, he is skilful, he can score goals and he can give an accurate long pass. I rate him highly than Moses Simon.

We also have Sheyi Ojo who plays for Liverpool.


RIGHT WING

Ahmed Musa - Lec city; He is not my preferred choice but he's of course the number one on my list based on experience and other factors. I think he is best used as a Left Winger or striker.

Who do you think is best to stand for him incase...?


I think....

Isaac Success of Watford is the answer and my preferred choice. He's a reminiscent of Victor Moses. He is very skillful and direct but he has lost his goal sense based on what I saw. Imagine, Victor Moses on the Left Wing with Success on the right wing, any team go fear fear na.


The next person is Sone Aluko of Fulham. I think he is most skilful player not in the National team. He can play as a second striker and as an attacking midfielder.

Imoh Ezekiel could have been on the list but where em dey get as em be.

We have Noel Joel Sarenren Bazee also contending for this position.


Center Forward

This one I know know who I go put as number one for this position before some people chew me raw. Seriously, we need a potent striker in the mould of Diego Costa of Chelsea.

I don't want to think about Odion Ighalo because of em Chinko move.

Therefore, I will go for


Aaron Samuel - CSK Moscow. It is my choice. You can choose yours. I want this guy because of the match against Cameroun. He is strong, fast and reliable. When he played under Keshi, he didn't disappoint. Did he?

Brown Ideye- Olympiako; Hate or love him, he is currently the Nigerian with highest goals in Europe. His experience is needed.


Tammy Abraham - Chelsea(on loan); Abraham is currently scoring goals for fun in the Championship. I think he deserves a call-up to the National team.

Sadiq Umar - Bologna-fc; I saw him played yesterday and I think he's good enough.


Kayode Olanrewaju ; We know he has been consistently banging in goals in Europe for three good seasons. Now, I don't think that is fluke. He needs to be rewarded with a call.

Fernando Adi ; Last season was a memorable season for him in the MLS where he banged in goals constantly/consistently in almost every matches he played. I think Rohr needs to look his way.

Dominic Solanke - Chelsea; Don't underestimate any Chelsea bench warmer because when they are allowed to move to other clubs, they outshine whosoever they meet there.

I will continue with the attacking midfielders/second striker my number one choice is, hmmmmm, Alex Iwobi.

ATTACKING MIDFIELDER/ SECOND STRIKER

Alex Iwobi - Arsenal-fc; I think he is the only number ten we have in a top club in Europe. He can hold unto ball, he can give a through pass and he can also dribble very well. He is my favorite.

Kelechi Iheanacho - Man City; From my observations of this lad, he is best utilized behind the striker and that position is what actually shot him into limelight. This will afford him the opportunity to play freely without any restrictions of staying at a point. I promise you, Kelechi must score or at worse provide assist in this role. He is my second choice.


Oghenekaro-etebo - CD Feirense; Even though, he can play different roles, I think he is best utilized as a second striker. Etebor can play as a box to box midfielder if we want him to play alongside Iwobi or Nacho.

Abdul Ajagun - Roda; Hehehehe! At the mention of his name alone, every knee must bow. Eze-okwu. This lad is naturally an attacking midfielder who needs to be given a chance to prove himself. Anyway, he is on my list.

Josh Onomah- Tottenham; I have not taken my time to see his game but he's also a natural attacking midfielder and I think he deserves to be given a trial. After all, he is playing for one of the best clubs in EPL.


Rabiu Ibrahim- Gent; I don't really know what is happening to this lad but I am optimistic he will make it at Gent.

Is there anyone I am missing? You can add yours.



CENTRAL MIDFIELDER

Mikel Obi- Chinko club; Arguably, he is the most experienced and most influential player on the list. We don't need too much stories though his Chinko move get k leg but I will give him a benefit of doubt.... until after I see him play. For now, he is my first choice.


Ogenyi-onazi - Trapazone; Without any doubt, he is the most experienced player after Mikel in the National team. Onazi can double as a CMF and Defensive midfielder. If he is not playing as a CMF then he must play as the defensive Midfielder.


Raheem Lawal - Kayserispor; I don't understand why this guy is not in the National team despite his stellar performance in the friendly. So far, he has been underatted by many without knowing he was the best player of the U23 Africa Olympics qualifiers tournament. This guy plays like Yaya Toure and *scratching head* em Jordan Ibe team mate.

John Ogu; He is having the best season of his career. Although, he was noticed and given a call but he wasn't given the chance to prove himself.


DEFENSIVE MIDFIELDER

Wilfred Ndidi - Leicester; This is the new kid on the block. He is currently doing himself good in the EPL. However, he is my first choice if Onazi plays beside him as another DMF else he will have to understudy Onazi in this role.


Mikel Agu- Victoria Setubal; This lad is making waves in the Portuguese Liga. A run of MOTM game after game should be enough to convince his doubters that he is ready for the National team. He's my preferred choice behind Ndidi.

Anderson Esiti - Gent; This lad is playing regularly for his Belgium club and he is doing well in this position. He deserves to be looked into.


Sanusi Ryan - Sparta Rotterdam; Many have not heard about this lad but I can tell you, he was part of the team that brought back Rotterdam to the Eredivisie. He scored goals from his position which made him to known as the DMF with high numbers of goals.


CENTER BACKS

Leon Balogun- Mainz; Balogun before injury was apparently the best defender on Mainz team. No wonder they conceded lots of goals in his absence. Besides, when he plays for the National team he is the one that Marshalls the defense. You can see that leadership trait in him.

William Troost Ekong - Gent; With Ekong patterning Balogun, I think we're gradually forming a solid, resilience and trustable back line.

Kenneth Otigba - I still don't understand why this guy is not in the team. Probably, he's got no godfather or the previous and the current coaches don't like him. That, I can't tell. Obviously, it is long overdue for this lad to be given a chance to prove himself. He is my favorite to deputize for either of these two players earlier mentioned.


Kenneth Omeruo- Alanyapor; His introduction into the team brought to an end the era of Captain Joseph Yobo. Then, we thought he is the one to take the mantle from Yobo and that he has come to stay but somehow he fizzled out of the team through his loss of concentration and lackadaisical performance. He has now been relegated to the bench. Recently, his club plays him as a defensive midfielder.

Tiago Ilori- Leeds City; Apparently, he is one of the most experienced defenders on my list due to the fact that he has played at highest level with top clubs and in top leagues in Europe. He started out with Sporting Lisbon and later moved to Granada, Bordeaux, Aston Villa, Liverpool and currently he is with Leeds City. The club is currently in the position to get promotion to the Premier League.


Chidozie Awaziem- Porto; Last season was a memorable one for him after he broke into the first team but this season he barely or never made the bench. He is currently playing for the reserve though he was recently restored to the UCL team. I think he deserves a call-up.

Tosin Adarabioyo - Man City; He could only make the bench once this season. We don't know if he would turn out to play for Nigeria. I hope we reach out to him before drawing any conclusion.


Felix Uduokhai - 1860 Munich; Felix is a central defender with 1860 Munich in the second Bundusliga and he is playing regularly. The Germans are not willing to let him slip out of their hands and they will fight hard to make sure they cap him ahead of Nigeria because they have seen the potentials in him and they hold him in high esteem. No wonder Rohr eagles eyes are on him and he wants him badly in his team.



Right Back


Moses Odubanjo - Hull City; This lad could have gone to the Olympics and he could also have been capped by the Nigerian national team but injury prevented him. Hopefully, he comes out of injury on time to help his relegated threatened club to remain in the Premier League and also help solve the RB palaba in the National team. He is my first choice.


Brain Idowu - Ampar Perm; While we are praying and hoping for Moses Odubanjo quick recovery, I think he should be tried on this wing to ascertain his ability. I want it so because we will be facing the physically strong Cameroonians in the World cup qualifiers. We need someone who is as physical as them else this position could become our weakling for them to cause us damages.

Tyronne Ebuechi - Ado Den; If you are looking for a modern day RB, you don't need to look too far cause you can find all that in Ebuechi. We need to add him to our arsenal to add quality to our squad. Thank God he has agreed to play for the green and white Jersey instead the Orange.


Ola Aina - Chelsea; I was not really impressed when I saw him played but I think he is good enough for Chelsea to have brought him to the first team.

We still have Musa Mohammed, Nura Abdullahi (Roma) etc


LEFT BACK


Elderson Echiejile- Sporting Gijon; Presently the most experienced defender in the team. We all know about him


Jordan Torunarigha- Hertha BSC; Though he is a central defender but he can as well play at the left back due to his preferred left foot. He is currently in a Bundusliga team that is 5th on the league's table and yet he is still making the matchday team. Recently,, he made his debut coming on as a late substitute. He's just 19.


Joel Obi - Torino; I remember now when this guy first played for the National team under Siasia, he was a delight to watch with his mesmerizing skills. Oh my goodness! This guy was uzzing with confidence and skills but injury.. injury held him back both at his club and the National team. I heard he played two days ago and even assisted for the first goal but unfortunately he got injured again. Though, he is Left Midfielder or defensive midfielder, I think we should try him at the LB. And should incase we want to change formation during the course of a match to 3-5-3, he could play as a wing back alongside Victor Moses.


Stanley Amuzie - Samdoria; Although, he only made the bench once but he no easy for one to be on a Seria A team. I think we still need to see him to know the level of his progress.


Madu - Gent; We just need to let him develop himself in the Belgium pro league.

TheSuperNerd, TheGoodJoe, chrisooblog, Icon4s, Kog45, safarigirl, Tbaba1234, goldfish80, lakesidepapa, AIG07, Komekn, terzurum5, chai! Why I con dey forget some moniker na? My apologies to those not mentioned.

Good list. However, forget about Solanke, Tosin and MOST DEFINITELY Illori. These 3 are not interested in playing for naija. The likes of Aina, Tammy are 50/50 - 30/70....slight chance of us convincing them to play for us. I've heard good things about this Felix guy...my cousin in Germany says dude is talented and Germany will fight for him. This is where Rohr needs to do his thing.

Ngozi Ezeonu looking much better than the last time I saw her...good to see.

decatalyst:
Rihanna turning flabby?

Not a nice body anymore!

She's getting thicker. Her ass is fatter.

PietroRico:
Why is oliseh getting almost no coverage here?
Is there even any proper African coach, with a job in any of the European leagues?
The man seems to be doing a decent job.
Decided to check up on him and saw how he came from 2 goals down with his relegation threatened(as at when he took over) team to beat high flying jong Ajax who were resident on the other end of the table.
His team seems to be nowhere near relegation?

I tell you I've been pleasantly surprised by his performances so far. I've always felt he'd make a great coach...he just needs to brush up on his man management skills(that comes with experience).

sod09:
i feel giroud will be important we need goals oo... Even if we lose, we need goals
Seems pple are forgetting ozil disappear for big match

Yeah as a sub. We should be playing on the counter and Giroud slows our game down. Ozil is seriously lacking in confidence sha. I dey pity the guy...

sod09:
d two shd start or giroud must start... Its better we defend nd hit dem on counter attack cross nd nod..
Iwobi shd play 10 özil shd chill for bench abeg d idiot is becoming anonying

I want us to play a 4-3-3 with Ozil on the right and Ox, Xhaka and Coq as our midfield 3 or our typical 4-2-3-1 with a front 3 of Lucas - Alexis - Welbeck....only thing is Theo useless as he may be, actually shows up for games like these.
One thing I do NOT want to see it Giroud and Alexis starting together. That pipe inhibits Alexis it isn't even funny.

One of Welbeck/Lucas Perez must start against Bayern. Don't know why Lucas isn't playing more. Why waste 17m if you're not going to start this guy even when Walcott and Iwobi are not in form?

Nihilist:
Kanu's brain, Iheanacho's body.

To me that's the perfect player or at least a perfect attacker.

Why Nacho's body?? Low center of gravity or what?

goldfish80:
The guy have been pretty solid for the past 4 months. Happy times

Maybe we should play him alongside Ndidi away to Cameroon.

tbaba1234:
Superstar, Abdul Ajagun starts for Roda

CC: Forgiveness

No place for that guy in SE. We have enough AM/CM

Daninya11:
@safarigirl,no vex joor.

guys make we cut d babe some slack joor..e no easy for ha to have a voice in a male dominated thread.let's c ha as our only sister in a family dominated by guys. i no go hapi say i log in on this thread nd she is nowhere 2 b found.e no easy 2 c girl wey fit hold a decent n intelligent conversation.

let me lend a voice in d debate weda Mikel is a world class or not.Make i use dz analogy.

World class-1st class
Top class-2.1 upper

Mikel (world class)- i doubt
Mikel(top class)-yes

No disrespect to his massive impact in d S.E and his personal achievements.
Mikel held his own against teams wen it mattered most.

[/b]Mikel would have been world class if he was consistent and persistent.

[b]
Exactly. People throwing around this world class tag anyhow.

Wingback:
Dude is everywhere yeah, what about when he gets exposed for using drugs or when he comes against the likes of Vidal...?

Lmfaooo @ using drugs. His stamina is crazy yeah but he also isn't that bad on the ball though. His stamina plus tackling ability makes his special.

Can we go back to talking about football please??

Wingback:
Leicester were never top club nor did they play like a top club...Kante gets ball, Passes to Mahrez...Mahrez plays a long ball,...Vardy Latches on...Goal...They were soo fvcking predictable...Kante put in his work but Mahrez and Vardy were the real ones running the train.




Till Kanye plays 2 years in the Champions league I maintain my stance, his ability comes from some African Steroid.

You clearly have no idea what you're talking about. Kante made their two man midfield look like a 3 man midfield. Dude was everywhere. He's doing the same thing at Chelsea.

Spy360:
I prefer Tuchel abeg. Report say he is favorite to replace AW.

Wenger is on self destruct mode. Somebody needs to wake him.

Think we're more likely to get Allegri. Tuchel has denied the rumors.

Spy360:
Ewu mmee!

6 to 6 United

Loi loi FC

Allegri or Tuchel must come in next season. Wenger is destroying everything he's worked for.

This mediocre guy needs to shut up and stop being a flop.

irrefragable:
If i had been close to you i would have given you the slap of your life. !diot. I know you have no manners but don't bring that sh! t to me.

aren't you ashamed of yourself, everybody in this forum know you as that b! tch that has no home training.

I have never quoted you and i know i will never so stay out of my way. The person i quoted (he quoted me first) i tried to play it civil with him and when i noticed the argument was going aggressive i backed out in a civil manner.

So please don't quote me again. i hate you with passion. Like I told him 'everybody have a right to their opinion ' so have yours and let me have mine in peace.

Easy man. It ain't that serious.

Music to my ears....death to these vile human beings. Sick and tired of these insects soiling hardworking Nigerians reputation.

tbaba1234:
Mikel would not play that role in Leicester. He is probably more creative than the whole Leicester midfield. But, Kante was immense last year. But the current Leicester team will not win the league even with Kante.

Maybe, but they certainly wouldn't be hovering close to the relegation zone. Anyways, we're all seeing this season his performances wasn't a fluke.

joseph1013:
I created one for you, SuperNerd.

Looool how the heck did you do this??

TheGoodJoe:


I have made enough points explaining why Mikel is World Class. If you can disprove the points or say that they do not make him World Class then I will listen. Mikel was key to a successful Chelsea dynasty.

The Ancelotti year is probably the only season I can say Mikel performed consistently throughout the season and YET, he wasn't among the elite CM/DM in world football. Is he a legend? Yes. World class, No. There has never been a season where Mikel has been rated among the best midfielders in world football. Passing stats doesn't change that. I've seen Coquelin make top 5 most forward passes in europe at one time. Heck Leon Britton at Swansea used to be among the top passers...are either better than Mikel?? No. Even at his peak, he was never a top 10 CM/DM in europe...not ever. Saying he's world class is over hyping him. Yes he's put in some killer performances from time to time i.e UCL final vs Bayern, UCL vs Barca, vs Manure, etc but he never did it at a consistent level year in, year out.