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ChrisKels:
Bro who is Adeboroye please? I honestly haven't heard such name before. You meant Adeboye or Adebayo?

Sorry, I meant to write Adarabioyo

Edopesin:
Ighalo, Moses were not discarded though, they retired and Balogun was struggling with fitness and his lack of game time

I think we are as balanced as we can possibly be now with Musa, Ekong, Omeruo and Balogun still with the squad and knowing that Ekong and Omeruo are starters

Bros, we know why they retired na. They were criticized unnecessarily.

Musa don they expire for my eyes except he moves to a better league.

IDENNAA:
Well , many factors are considered when making these decision. By the way who is Adeboroye ? For instance, you cant start a bench warmer like Ighalo when you have an compplete destroyer in Osimhen. Victor Moses will still sit on my bench even if he plays 90 minute in every game. Chukwueze is more of a team player.

Adeboroye got promoted to the EPL with West Bromwich and I heard he has agreed to play for Nigeria. I am not saying he should not be called oooo.

Don't forget he is warming bench in one of the biggest clubs in Europe. Something Osimhen will exchange for playing time in Napoli.

Victor Moses is not a team player but we saw how he singlehandedly helped us to win the African cup of Nations. Chuks is good but we saw how he was marked out in the cup of Nations against Algeria. That can never happen with Vicmo.

Danielnino00:
Iheanacho is still part of the team... Balogun too.. the only reason they lost their starting shirts in the national team was due to lack of game time at their clubs..

Ighalo and Moses have capable substitutes in Osimhen, Simon, Chukwueze and Onyekuru...


Who else ?

Balogun has been disposed. Ighalo has ran for his dare life due to criticism. While Vicmo ran after what happened during the world camp.

I added Iheancho because he's currently doing well in EPL though not as expected and I think he has gained experience playing in a top league.

Danielnino00:
How many old players do we currently have that are in form and can add something better to our current team??

Victor Moses, Ighalo, Iheancho, Balogun etc.

Though Iheancho is not old.

rabzy:
Nigerians and experience experience..the thing vex me many many years ago.

Why? If an experienced player is still very active in a top club or league, I think will prefer such player.

For example, I will choose Balogun over Adeboroye. I will prefer Iheancho over Desser. I will choose Ighalo over any striker and I will choose Victor Moses over any winger we have now. Why? These guys don get experience and they are still active.

Edopesin:
Experience players like?

Ekong, Musa and Omeruo are experienced enough

I know but I perceive we are always quick to discard old players even if they are doing well.

See am Tiago take man the defence.

Experience is also very important in football. We should mix our team with experience and talent.

mtisthequbit, shma, gallivant, ednited, jln115
kikuyu1, theenchanter, forgiveness, abohboy, TayserMahrii, Samorobo2, theenchanter

This is where it should be. That thread is as good as dead like dodo.

Please, copy other moniker and call them here.

IDENNAA:
They are not all on the same level because a goal keeper who had been to the world cup cant be compared to a keeper who is still in the second tiers league. His resume speaks volume. And why are we forgetting Akpeyi ?

Well, you may say that again but I think Uzoho got there due to opportunity and not because he's above that level.

TheLoneCitizen:
Tolu Arokodare has spoken out on transfer situation:

"I was mentally incapable. I felt down and couldn't train because of what happened,

"I want to go to Anderlecht. Anderlecht would be the ideal step in my career right now. My club could also receive a record sum for me.
I do not understand why there is no deal at the moment. I will also decline any offer other than Anderlecht. My transfer would be a record in the history of Latvian football."

Kompany has turned his head.

I don't understand why the bolded is not enough for the club. Let the boy go since you are getting fat pay.

ChrisKels:
I know Mathew, thing is that I am not just cool with his height, that's not to take anything away from his abilities as a goal keeper.

About the fourth person outside the three I listed earlier, I would take Adeleye of Katamon. Alampasu and Mathew are my outside prospects.

I have gone through the profile of all the aforementioned goalkeepers and I can see that only Uzoho and Alampasu have played at the highest level.

However, I discovered ...

I. That Uzoho is/was injured at the beginning of the season in the Cyprus league and missed the whole season.

II. That Okoye has only played in the 4th level of Germany football club system in the last two seasons but has now gone to the Eredivisie this current season.

III. That Sebastian has played in the Swiss second tier league in the last two seasons but signed for Swiss first tier league club at 26 years old. I don't know why you are cool with his height at 1:85m though.


IV. That Adeleye plays for Hapoel Jerusalem F.C in Israeli second tier league. This happened to be his first season in Europe.

V. That Matthew Yakubu just started his professional career this season in the Slovenia first tier league and has just played only one game out many games.

VI. That Alampasu is now in Latvia first league after he left the Portuguese club, and has managed to play some games.

After looking at all these players stats, I don't think their stats are impressive, and I don't think I will limit the prospect to just three or four players who are yet to do anything significant in their career.

As far as I am concern, all are still in the same level until they do something significant this season or afterwards.

As it stands, I declare all prospect. My humble opinion.

TheSuperNerd:
You know I cannot do that.

But remember, I said something...

"Expect surprises."

Okay na

TheSuperNerd:
I "8-2" tell you this but Kayode and Ajagun are 100% NOT on the list.

I don't think they deserve to be on the list for now but no use this one cover na.

Drop the list mo I see.

TheSuperNerd:
He will play. I believe Alex Telles who is 27 yrs is leaving. He has only one year left on his contract so Porto is likely to cash in this window but time will tell.

Also Zaidu's agent is Jorge Mendes. Same agent for CR7. That's part of why Zaidu could bag a good personal financial package as regards his weekly pay. A huge upgrade from what he earned at Santa Clara.

And uhmmm... Zaidu is on that 30-man list. Just wait for it. Other surprises on the list abound but I don't want to spill them here.

Hmmm! That's a plus for us. it's truly becoming the golden era.

Oh! He is already on the list!? Emmm! E bi like say you don't see d list already. Abeg, drop am mo we see small.

Olulong:
Yh but my fear is game time. Atalanta have very good attackers.

And it seems Sheffield on the other hand really want him. But I don't fancy thier style of play. I hope he makes the decision sha

Then he should go where he will have game time. EPL is not bad.

Olulong:
With the salary(that's if it's true o), I think he'll play. No club will pay that much only to bench the player.

Okay. I hope so.

charlesemeka85:
on the rise like Leicester

Atalanta even if they win the Serie A remains a small club in Italian football history

Remember early 2000 when parma was on the rise too

But Leicester is still doing well. They almost finished in the top 4 this season and they play good football.

Anyway, he can join either of the two.

TheLoneCitizen:
Some of the clubs interested in Tolu Arokodare.

Anderlecht, Toulouse, Amiens, Angers, Slavia Prague.

Valmeria play Lech Poznan in 9 days time in the first qualifying round of the Europa League, a one-legged tie.

He should be allowed to go.

TheLoneCitizen:
Only Atalanta and Sheffield United are willing to come close to Club Brugge's valuation of Emmanuel Dennis.

It is believed that Emmanuel Dennis will not feature for Club Brugge again.

Atlanta is on the rise. He should go there.

TheSuperNerd:
Zaidu Sanusi to FC Porto is almost sealed. He will earn 1.5M Euros per year. Good deal bagged for the lad via Jorge Mendes.

Hmm! Hope Porto wants to use him because I don't thrust these Portuguese clubs.

However, if he gets to play, he should be called to the national team to compete.

Very funny.

Anyway, I do understand there are rules guiding participantion in this reputable forum that has over the years become the source of information and a place where people can voice their opinions. So, therefore, it's expedient we are conscious and adhere to the rules in other to enjoy the privilege availed us.

However, as at the time I viewed this thread after long abstinence though unintended, the comparison between Abraham and Osimhen, who's better, who is best was in debate. Don't forget Osimhen is a super eagles player.

Stats were dropped and it brought about the comparison between their clubs and leagues. This was how Chelsea, Ligue 1, EPL etc came into the picture and argument ensured. I don't know if that was the case before I surfaced. The point here is, talk na em bring talk but I am not saying we should dwell to long on it.

Moreover, as long as we are enthusiastic about football, and our best players plays in Europe which is the best in the world, it's inevitable to admire, reflect and discuss about the best leagues, clubs, coaches, tactics, matches etc, and wish our players get to play in one the best leagues, clubs, and under these best coaches with better tactics and pattern that will suit and improve our players.

Abi, if you didn't watch Athletico Madrid play, how did you know that club will not improve Chuks? How did you know Turkish league is not good enough for Iheancho if you only focused on national team football? I think they both complement each other.

Nevertheless, we have to balance things here. We need to mind those who feel uncomfortable and those who feels uncomfortable should also show understanding else there be problem if both parties insist on their "right" or "opinion". Peace

semid4lyfe:
1. I am the moderator of the Sports section and I have not acted outside the rules.

2. You guys insult yourselves daily on this thread but I overlook it because I know you all are friends, it's mostly light banter, there's an in-house mechanism for resolving issues and common sense will prevail at the end of the day.

3. Andrewbab44's outburst and insult to Xeun was without provocation, unnecessary and plain silly.



His quoted post above contravenes rules 2 and 20 of the forum.

4. Joebie, even after being shown the reason for which andrewbaba44 was banned still doubled down and insulted the moderator which contravened the same Rule 2 and 20; and to what purpose?

Solidarity with his friend?

Anyway, he boasted he doesn't give a damn even if he's banned for eternity so he should take his 1 week ban like a man and stop whinning.

The stubborn house fly that refuses to let go off the corpse will also go six feet under.

A pleasant day to Y'all.

Lmao.

Edopesin:
Me dey happy o
Even if ighalo started I would have wanted him to score but would still want to see Man u lose

I no go lie, I no like the club.

Na because of Ighalo I wan make dem win this time around.

ChrisKels:
Semid4lyfe please do something, this guy just broke rule number 19, he deserves a life ban

Chaiiiii!

Edopesin:
100%
Lindelof and Pogba are just farmers, Honestly Fernandes deserves a better team than this Manchester United, he was all over the place

Ighalo should just relocate back to China

Na dem palaba bi dat. Many average players Man U.

andrew444:
Smiles

Bukayo saka finally agree to play for naija

Hmmmmm! Are you serious?

Edopesin:
Ighalo is still on the bench

Sevilla 2-1 Man U

80min

The coach is to be blamed.

semid4lyfe:
He dropped the post below which I hid. Insert the name of the owner of NL in the blank spaces.

Okay sir.

humility33:
Oga abeg release my moniker nah

I just don't understand why I can't sign in

I have been trying all I can but still no head way

Chaiiiii! See as you just delivered yourself to sheriff. Las las na long thing.

semid4lyfe:
This wasn't necessary and you've gone too far.

Your post flouts rule 2 and rule 20. See below

Rule 2 - Don't abuse, bully, deliberately insult/provoke, fight, or wish harm to Nairaland members OR THEIR TRIBES.

Rule 20 - Complaints to or against moderators must be sent privately. Please don't disobey, disrespect, or defame them.

You dey fall hand as regular contributor wey you be for this thread.

Anyway, I've sent you to cool off for some time.

But sir, how did he flout the rules? I am just asking oooo.

No cool off for me ooo.

semid4lyfe:
This wasn't necessary and you've gone too far.

Your post flouts rule 2 and rule 20. See below

Rule 2 - Don't abuse, bully, deliberately insult/provoke, fight, or wish harm to Nairaland members OR THEIR TRIBES.

Rule 20 - Complaints to or against moderators must be sent privately. Please don't disobey, disrespect, or defame them.

You dey fall hand as regular contributor wey you be for this thread.

Anyway, I've sent you to cool off for some time.

Lmao at the last bolded.