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Myketuale:
Tecno pouvoir 3 air is wat am using.

but why did u say he should avoid dos product above? so I can explain to him better.

Spark devices in that price range don't have good batteries and their Camera is piss poor

Smart devices in that price range are even worse while hot devices e.g hot 8 don't have specs that were advertised

I've handled these devices

Myketuale:
thanks bro.

Am not the one buying, the guy who wants to buy, wants a new phone. So I think with d amount he had at hand Tecno or infinix will be better

The only Tecno device I will recommend is Tecno Pouvoir 3 Air if he doesn't play heavy games and the camera is 4.5/10

Anything Smart, Spark, Hot he should avoid it the way Arsenal avoids Champions League

Myketuale:
please which phone can I get within d range of 30-33k. be it techno or infinix that has a better battery n RAM?

Buy a fairly used redmi device and thank me later

Kobicove:
That Umidigi thing is very difficult to get in Nigeria.

Most dealers in Computer Village don't even know the phone

It's not difficult, you can have it delivered to your doorstep if you order on Jumia... I don't know about this Corona period though

Millennialaku:
check again

You saw modified and the SD665 just below it

Heaven will not fall if you add the processor to the write up
modified

SD665
Lmao some people will buy this overpriced device when cheaper devices use better processors

Redmi 7 is around 45k o

NevetsIbot:
I've got no sister that'll do this but if it even ever happens, this is not beyond me

I've got two
Swears I go beat the guy like thief if he cast my sis

Lalasticlala, Dominique please you guys should do something about these tribalistic monikers that are making a mess of threads

mostob:
The same UCL where una dey disgrace England? Bayern dey wait for you na

daveP:
in repitition, we know our level, very well. So this bant no go work na. Shuu.

Small team bossing 3 giants in 16days.


Sorry 2 giants, 1 Sleeping lion

2015-16 Barcelona 1-5✓

2016-17 Bayern 10-2✓

ass whipping back to back

Thank God for Iwobi

daveP:
Haba. Nobody knows? Sotey Your legend dey even tok.


Who no know? Giggs, Shearer, Owen,etc


Arteta is a work in progress. Same cant be said bout Chelsea. Arsenal know where dem dey. But Chelsea will be up and think they are up under they get down.


All europe already have written off Chelsea vs Bayern even b4 coro started.


As for department, Both teams are working on their weaknesses.


DM and Defenders for Arsenal and an AM

Chelsea need an AM, A Winger, 4 new dedenders, 3 new gks, and a CM.


Well, plus tactical acumen for Lamps.

At the end of the day we won't be knocked out by Bayern with an aggregate of 10-2 even with our "God help us" defence unlike our noisy neighbors that went to disgrace London

Even the Europa League that you're now regular customers una no fit win after playing the likes Az alkmar, olimpiacos, lask, bashekir, panathalkos

When last una touch EPL sef

Small team from London

The effects of Covid19

Fun fact
Even though 96% of Chukwueze's passes are from his left foot, he has made more key passes from his right foot (36) than with his dominant left foot (21)

He also has more assists from his Right foot

Joebie:
I hope we get to witness this at the senior level in our lifetime.

Yes o
The World cup is the ambition

Oluislong:
No vex Sir. I no know say u don post am. We are all for the good of our boiz

No probs sir

Very Long, Comprehensive Post

Player Analysis: Samuel Chukwueze

Posted Aug 1 2020

Since winning the 2015 U-17 World Cup with Nigeria, Samuel Chukwueze has emerged into one of the brightest attacking talents in Spanish football, earning comparisons to legendary Dutch winger Arjen Robben. But just how good is the Nigerian prodigy and what does he need to improve upon in order to cement a starting spot in Villarreal’s line-up?

Overview

Manager Javier Calleja used Chukwueze in a variety of 4-3-3, 4-2-3-1, and 4-4-2 formations this season, with the majority of his performances coming on the right flank, although he has been deputized on the left as well as in the #10 position.

He failed to consolidate a starting spot under Calleja, finding himself behind the pecking order of Moi Gómez and Gerardo Moreno. However, with Unai Emery replacing Calleja at the end of the season, it’s likely that he’ll have even more opportunities to impress in 2020/21.

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Off-The-Ball Movement

Chukwueze is adept at exploiting open space as well as dragging defenders out of position and to open up space for a teammate. His position on the pitch is usually dictated by the position of the ball. When the ball is deep, Chukwueze will drop deep and drag the fullback with him, opening up the whole flank for his fullback to run into.
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In this example against Celta Vigo, Chukwueze drops deep and drags a defender with him in doing so. Pau Torres plays a pass into the left channel for the left back to exploit, leaving Xavi Quintilla with plenty of space to charge into.

Even when he’s not directly involved in the play, Chukwueze takes up positions where he can impact play. When Villarreal has possession on the opposite flank, Chukwueze comes infield to drag the defender out of position and creating space for his fullback to exploit.

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Here, Chukwueze cuts in from the left to get involved in the play, and after immediately receiving the ball, he switches the play to stretch apart the Celta defence.


However, Chukwueze’s biggest strength is his pace and his runs in behind the defense. Chukwueze doesn’t just have blistering pace; he knows how to use it by drifting infield and peeling away from his marker. Once he has managed to escape his marker, he uses his pace to make runs beyond the defence and create 1 v 1 opportunities.

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In the next phase of play, Chukwueze makes a great unmarked run but Quintilla doesn’t find the Nigerian with his pass.

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In another such instance, Chukwueze dropped deep and made a run behind the defensive line. However, this time Cameroon international André-Frank Zambo Anguissa failed to find him with a pass.

Although Chukwueze doesn’t score a lot, his movement in the penalty area is excellent. He usually hovers around the 18-yard box waiting for a cutback, although he often doesn’t find himself on the receiving end of a teammate’s pass, or if he does, he’ll find himself surrounded by opposing players.

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In this example, Chukwueze stays in the blind side of Celta right back Hugo Mallo. Mallo has to take his sight off the ball to see Chukwueze’s position, but as soon as he concentrates on the ball, Chukwueze makes a diagonal run into the box, leaving him in his trail.

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Villarreal right back Rubén Peña decided to cross the ball, but he should’ve played a cutback to Santi Cazorla or Chukwueze, both of whom found themselves unmarked in the box.

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On this occasion, Chukwueze makes a brilliant run into the box and finds himself on the blind side of Pione Sisto. As Sisto converges into the middle of the box to block a potential cross from Quintilla, Chukwueze checks his run and makes a swift movement towards the penalty spot.

Quintilla plays an accurate cutback and Chukwueze buries the chance, leveling the scoreline shortly after Sisto’s opening goal.

Contribution on the Ball

Chukwueze’s strongest weapon is his skill and flair. While he has the breakneck speed to exploit open spaces, he also has the ability to squeeze his way past defenders in tight spaces on account of his quick feet, his agility, and his deadly shoulder drop.

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Although the Nigerian has accumulated just four goals and six assists this season, a slight drop from his 2018/19 total of 10 goals and 4 assists, his performances have been far better than his numbers suggest. His ability to cut inside from either wing and create havoc in the final third has been a godsend for Calleja’s unit, who have often found themselves devoid of creativity against deep blocks.

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In this run of play against Real Betis, Chukwueze cuts in from the right and runs at the opposition’s defense. He runs towards the box before cutting into the left in an attempt to find the ideal shooting angle, but he is fouled by Betis center back Zouhair Feddal, setting up a go-ahead goal. Cazorla converted the penalty, and Villarreal would go on to win 5-1.

Chukwueze’s ability to dribble past defenders is what makes him such an interesting prospect. He is not afraid to take players on and uses his agility and awareness of space to get past defenders.
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In this sequence of play against Celta, Chukwueze utilizes his close control and finesse as he zooms past three defenders, leaving them in his trail before reaching the edge of the box.


Even when he reaches the edge of the box, he takes a calm approach and pulls it back for Gerard Moreno, whose shot flies above the crossbar.

Chukwueze creates the sixth-highest shot-creating actions per 90 in La Liga. He tends to hug the touchline and beat his man with his rapid speed. This forces another defender to come out of position and Chukwueze uses this opportunity to exploit the vacant space.
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In this instance, Chukwueze utilizes his pace to give oxygen to the counterattack, running along the touchline and attracting two defenders with him.
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He then plays a pass to Moreno who attracts the Betis defender, before playing a simple layoff to Karl-Toko Ekambi who puts in the back of the net.



Defensive Awareness

Although Chukwueze is not an N’Golo Kanté-esque workhorse, he’s not a slouch either — as suggested by his 6.7 recoveries per 90. He assumes his defensive duties and gets back into defensive positions to aid the fullback. Even when he’s not able to force a turnover, he makes sure to block the passing lanes to avoid any progressive movement.
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In this run of play, Ferland Mendy finds himself in a 1 v 1 against Chukwueze and tries to beat him down the flank, but the Nigerian matches Mendy for pace and dispossesses him, while sending the ball out for a throw-in.


The 21-year-old wins 3.5 ground duels per game, but even when he is not winning duels, he cuts down angles and shuts down progressive passing lanes to help Villarreal’s defensive efforts

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In the next example, Betis forward Loren expects to wait for Chukwueze to overcommit in the 1v1 duel before advancing past him. However, instead of overcommitting in an attempt to win the ball, Chukwueze stands his ground and forces a back pass from Loren.
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His willingness to help out his teammates on defense is highlighted in this run of play against Celta. Óscar García’s side are in possession and look set to break on the counter, and if the attack progresses into the final third, the Galician side would have a comfortable 2 v 1 scenario.

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However, just when Celta look to add a cushion goal to their tally, Chukwueze makes a vital block and stops Iago Aspas’s pass from reaching the other forwards, preventing a potential goal-scoring opportunity. That selfless work rate is invaluable in scenarios such as the below example, when Villarreal stack numbers high up the pitch in search of an equalizer, leaving themselves vulnerable at the back.
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Weaknesses

Poor Link-Up Play


Although Chukwueze’s arsenal is filled with flair and trickery, there isn’t much to write home about his passing ability, as suggested by his passing accuracy of 71.7%. Oftentimes, he’ll be found trying to do too much with the ball and losing possession.
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Chukwueze is a constant attacking threat, but he tends to overplay very often and as a result, finds himself on another wavelength from the rest of his teammates. Although there has been an observable decline in his tendency of showboating this season, he’s still a raw product, and it’s easy to see why he struggled to cement a place in Calleja’s line-up this season.

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In this scenario, Chukwueze has three Betis defenders in his path, but instead of looking for a teammate or slowing down the attack before weighing up his options, Chukwueze puts his head down and runs at the defence, and as a result, loses the possession of the ball.

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In the example below, Chukwueze faces immediate pressure from two Betis players as he receives the ball. He is quickly closed down but instead of trying to retain possession by passing back to Peña, he tries to dribble past the opposition and as a result, sends the ball out for a throw-in, giving Betis a chance to regroup.

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When Chukwueze doesn’t have the ball, he is always moving and getting into potentially threatening positions. However, many times his movement is not synced with that of his teammates, and he ends up being a distraction rather than a genuine passing option.
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In this sequence of play, Cazorla plays a through ball for Peña to chase down, but Chukwueze misinterprets it and ends up intersecting the pass. When Chukwueze realized his mistake, he played a poor ball into Peña which went out for a goal kick.

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In this example against Betis, Cazorla picks up the ball in the right half-space and attempts to play a through ball past the defense. But instead of making a movement infield to drag a defender away or making an unmarked run, Chukwueze stood his ground and became a distraction in Cazorla’s path, thus clogging up his passing options. Cazorla decided to shoot instead, but it was easily saved by Joel Robles.
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Predictable Actions in Attack

Arjen Robben made a career out of his iconic action: Cutting in from the right flank and sending the ball into the top corner of the goal. Chukwueze tries to replicate his iconic move, but his actions have become extremely predictable for opposing defenses.

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Chukwueze is overly reliant on his left foot, as 96% passes come from the left foot, and this dependence can be seen in his shots too. Out of the Nigerian’s 48 shots this season, 42 have come from his left.

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Although it’s vital to have a unique trait in your skill set, over-dependence on it can make a player predictable and easy to shut down. This is what has happened with Chukwueze this season.

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In this sequence of play, Chukwueze looks to cut in from the right half-space, but Betis defenders block the progressive lanes. Chukwueze ends up playing a pass which is easily intercepted.

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In the next run of play, Chukwueze tries to cut inside again, but once he moves infield, he finds no progressive option, so he is forced away from the goal by countering his most threatening move.

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As already established, Chukwueze is extremely reliant on his left foot for every action he makes, and this can take a toll on his crossing ability, as seen by his measly 0.2 crosses per game with an underwhelming 21% crossing accuracy.

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In this sequence, Chukwueze gets into a good crossing position, but since he has a weak right foot, he uses the outside of his left foot to make a cross. As a result, his cross fails to meet the intended target and is easily cleared.

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As a result of his one-footedness and predictable dribbling, when he comes up against a strong 1 v 1 defender, he struggles to progress possession.

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In this sequence of play, Chukwueze tries to take on Real Madrid left back Ferland Mendy. Mendy didn’t allow him to cut inside and pushed him even wider. As a result, Chukwueze failed to progress the ball and Mendy forced the ball out for a goal kick.

Conclusion

Although Samuel Chukwueze is a promising young talent with exceptional acceleration and brilliant dribbling skills, he is easy to defend against because he is not versatile enough in his attacks. If the 21-year-old can add new facets to his game and become more consistent, he can join a top club one day, but for now, he needs to work on refining his skill set and winning a permanent starting spot at Villarreal.

With Unai Emery being roped in to steer the submarine, Chukwueze may just have the manager he needs to take the next step to the top level. Despite being criticized as an overly conservative manager, Emery has helped refine the likes of Vitolo, Christophe Nkunku and Aleix Vidal into far more complete players, before they went on to seal big transfers. He might just have the same impact with Chukwueze.

By: Shaharyar Atique

Source: https://breakingthelines.com/player-analysis/player-analysis-samuel-chukwueze/

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OTD In 1996. History was made. #OlympicGold #NigeriaFootball

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DATE 03 AUG 1996

SUPER EAGLES SOAR TO FOOTBALL GOLD

Global giants, Brazil and Argentina started as the hot favourites for gold in the men’s football tournament, with squads packed with famous players. Nigeria, by contrast, seemed to be in a state of disarray. Their preparations for Atlanta had been affected by a political dispute that saw the national team withdraw from the African Cup of Nations, and then further hampered by seemingly endless arguments about who should be included in their Olympic squad.

Having said that, the “Super Eagles” did have considerable international pedigree. In addition to their senior team reaching the of the 1994 FIFA World Cup, their youth team had won the FIFA U17 World Cup a year earlier. with a number of the players who had contributed to that success had since being promoted to the senior squad. And despite the difficult preparations for the Olympics, they quickly rediscovered their cohesion and started the tournament with victories over Japan and Hungary.

Defeat to Brazil in their final group stage match did not prevent them from qualifying for the quarter-finals, where they beat Mexico to set up a rematch with the Brazilians in the semi-finals. Suddenly their chaotic build-up to the tournament seemed like a distant memory, and they now had their sights firmly targeted on a medal.

However, such hopes looked to be diminishing as Brazil opened up a 3-1 lead, and Nigeria squandered a penalty. But then with just quarter of an hour remaining, a long-range shot from Victor Ikpeba reduced the arrears and, in a tumultuous final minute, Nwankwo Kanu scored a superb goal to bring the scores level. Galvanised with renewed self-belief, the Nigerians now went in pursuit of victory. Kanu scored again early in extra-time, which was enough to earn a dramatic 4-3 win and a place in the final.

The only thing now standing between them and the gold medal were Argentina. It was a daunting challenge, and one made all the more difficult when Claudio López gave the favourites an early lead. However, the Nigerians did not lose heart. Celestine Babayaro equalised; and when Hernán Crespo restored Argentina’s lead from the penalty spot, the Super Eagles bounced back again, as Daniel Amokachi made it 2-2.

Then, with less than two minutes left to play, Nigeria got a free kick in a dangerous area. The ball fell to substitute Emmanuel Amunike and he hammered home to secure a truly remarkable victory. The team that had arrived in a state of disarray, went home as Olympic champions.

https://www.olympic.org/news/super-eagles-soar-to-football-gold

JayromWrites:
Defence wins you Trophies
Goan ask Mourinho or his Chelsea team of years back

How many trophies have your 3x Burundi annual budget defenders won for you

Well it's his credibility on the line

andrewbaba44:
Lol
Velverde is defensive but e no get sense
Barca should easily take one of the last 2 champions league and you know it
Don’t be quick to forget the AS Roma game also

haha I totally forgot about that one hehe
how did I forget that one

oneeast1:
Onitsha bridge is Africa's most iconic bridge. Very beautiful. Onitsha amaka. Anambra amaka

Africa does not end in SE Nigeria

mostob:
At least we no dey brag. You carry Ogbomosho made Phil Jones enter defence and you wan win EPL.
Carry On bro

Be trolling Sheffield, Wolves and Tottenham fans that you are around not Champions league teams like Chelsea and the rest

andrewbaba44:
Ogbeni velverde should have won the champions league Liverpool won

Imagine mourinho or Simone winning you 3-0 how you want take beat am 4-0 ?

Velverde plays defensive football but not smart like those 2 coaches I mentioned above

Corner taken quickly

Omo everywhere scatter that night, and the goodjoe will say playing on the defensive is not tactics

If it were that easy Barcelona for get 1 extra CL

mostob:
and so... I said chel.sea go win EPL next season. Edopes.in, no mind them, you go win treble join sef

The teams wey dey troll Chelsea no win spoon o

andrewbaba44:
The main bottlers is velverde team

because of that 4-0 abi, He still try at least he win like 5 domestic trophies

andrewbaba44:
Lol
The way you praise Barcelona make my head big sha

Calm down
That Guardiola's Barcelona were a joy to watch, even though them lose
not like this 2020 Quque setien bottlers

andrewbaba44:
Noting consign me

Mourinho never achieve wetin pep don achieve

But mourinho had good players at Madrid nah and he could no even win more than 1 laliga and Copa de la Rey

He was competing with arguably the best team in this 21st Century, That Barcelona squad were just too good but he still managed to win the la liga and end Guardiola's reign

Henry Onyekuru rejected the proposals that came to him, saying 'I want Galatasaray'.

This contradicts the news that said he asked Monaco to reject any proposed bid from Gala

Truidstar:
Na ma talk am that time. Wetin happen?

Nothing at all

But seriously do you still believe that statement? I'm sure you now see your mistake

andrewbaba44:
I Dey talk of Guardiola and mourinho

Mourinho never achieve wetin Guardiola don achieve

Guardiola used the best players to win trophies, any top coach would have achieved what he has achieved with the players he has worked with, Mourinho is better than Guardiola, Yes I said it

Afobear:
Truidstar .... Charle, you Nigerians are comedy entities that's why your economy and players are all Averaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaggggeeeeeeeeeeeeee

lmao
Our Average players still dey better than wetin your small country fit produce

peterd53:
Some pple go just drop one kain line weh dz guy go deh use troll us
Iheanacho is better dan kylian mbappe Oyenkuru is more intelligent than Mahrez

Who even talk that onyekuru is more intelligent than mahrez sef?
I don't know what that person was thinking at that time