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TheSuperNerd:
No Dad. Don't get it twisted. This is not an Osimhen-Yekini comparison. It is only a post testifying to the Ultimate Greatness of the Goals Lord and the most complete striker of the 90s, Yekini and speaking of a young lad who could go on to rekindle such glorious moments in the National team colours in the same attacking role.
Also made reference to the "Fire" and "Fearlessness" present in both Strikers. The Legend and the Lad.

Osimhen, The Lad, is still growing. So no comparisons at all.



Meanwhile... I didn't enjoy the huge privilege to see Prime Yekini live. But I am thankful for Video technology. Lol. What a player. What a legend. The True Super Striker.

Ok, good you see it from this angle.

Osimhen too has been tipped for greatness.

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TheSuperNerd:
Called The "GoalsFather" and Ye-KING for great reasons.

Rashidi Yekini.... Ahhhh... Clips of him remain as legendary as they come. I will post some here for Flashback sake even though it's still Monday and not Throwback Thursday or Flashback Friday.

This is HIM doing it against Real Madrid.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5XLtCe3_--M


This is HIM vs Zambia at the Afcon Final '94. Check out AGAIN his thunder of a freekick at 1:55.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vaAG2JbT9QI


This is HIM in different shades doing his thing...


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0I_stOkYuxw



Yekini clips are clips I feed myself with whenever I feel the inspiration around what Nigeria is currently witnessing concerning the League of Extraordinary Hitmen. His Power, his speed, his strides, his technique, his accuracy, his fearlessness, His aerial command, etc...The MOST COMPLETE STRIKER OF HIS TIME.

Yekini is the man we want our Number 1 Striker, Victor Osimhen to surpass at all levels. There's Weah too, Eto'o fils and Drogba. Striker legends we want our forwards to match or even surpass. Yekini belongs to this Class of Striking Greats plus na him be their Papa.
Most North African English speaking fans I encounter in football never fail to make mention of Yekini's greatness from the Golden Generation of Nigerian football in the 90s. That's how much his Greatness still speaks to this day.

Yekini, the greatest striker Nigeria have ever had and one of the best Africa ever produced and the world ever saw.


The fires and hunger for greatness in Yekini seen those days by "my ancestors" live in his reign as the Super Eagles' Undisputed Number 9 and which I have been privileged to see via clips and full videos of Yekini's times as a World Class Super Striker...... I gotta say I see same in the lad Victor Osimhen. And it's no coincidence Osimhen and the other strikers making their marks like Onuachu, Iheanacho, Simy, Moffi, SADIQ, etc belong to the new Generation that could become Nigeria's Next(Second) Golden Generation making good reference to the First and the Only Golden Generation we have seen so far in Naija football.

I was a new born baby during our First Golden Generation in the 90s.
But now, I am a young adult and witnessing the rise of our Second/Next Golden Generation.
So shall it be...

Watching those Yekini clips just gave me goosebumps.

Yekini was a player that once he got the ball near or within the 18yards box you would almost be sure something was about to happen. He would hit the ball with so much power that most times it would either be a net tearing goal, the keeper prevents the goal with a fantastic save or the ball hits the bar. Majorly from 1988 to 1994 he was a defenders and goalkeepers nightmare.

I watched one of his documtaries shortly after his death and knelt down to shed tears. And my wife was like....."was he your uncle or family member, why being so emotional?". I just told her "you will not understand".

Yekini brought Joy to all Nigerians back then. We really lost a Gem.


Osimhen, I am not sure I would want to compare him with Yekini yet.

ChrisKels:
Rejuvenation is what Tuchel is doing now, producing results with same team Lampard failed with. Rohr is rather lucky to have these quality players springing up in his era, he wouldn't have done nothing with the same quality of players Keshi and Oliseh had

Was it not the same team Oliseh abandoned and ran away that Rohr inherited in 2016?

JohnBullMySon:
These were the numbers I referenced

Where you put your "8" is the Position that is traditionally called "7". While "8" is traditionally a supporting striker ( where you placed your "7" ).

JohnBullMySon:
Actually, I think Iheanacho, Osimhen and Onuachu can be on the pitch at a time with a 442 formation. Osimhen can go to the wing, at 7. Onuachu is strong in the box and would remain at 9, while Iheanacho will be the attacking midfielder. Iwobi and chukwueze, 11 and 8 respectively. Ndidi as the defensive midfielder.

But I do not support them being on the pitch for a whole game.

Firstly, Chukwueze is deadliest on his left foot. In the modern day game such a player is best deployed on the right.

Secondly, for a winger, asides moving forward to support the attack, the next responsibily is falling back to support the Full backs. Starting Osimhen from the wings will create an inbalance on that particular side of the pitch where he is deployed.
However, he can also possibly be deployed to the wing if we are chasing a game and the opponent is already on the receiving side, a second striker can be brought in and Osimhen drafted to the wing. At that point we know we are for "all attack" and careless about letting in another goal. Like a gamble. And such a formation would be a 4-3-3 and not a 4-4-2 like you put it.

Thirdly, for now, Osimhen is still our greatest attacking threat, and always favorite to start as the "number 9".

lloydtruth:
About winning the world cup, there's a trend we haven't noticed.

Team Cohesion

Since 2006 World cup, we have noticed how the local leagues of different countries have played pivotal role in their successes.

European countries have been so successful even more than south american countries known to have dominated the world cup.

European countries try to have their national team players in 3-4 local club side where they can play together week-in week-out. Imagine have your 3 midfielders play together and build strong bond overtime like the case of Busquet, Xavi, and Iniesta.

Unfortunately in Africa, our players are scattered around different clubs and leagues.

This may sound funny but I can tell you that Nigeria will stand a better chance, if we can look around our local league and get backline that have played together for long, same as midfielder, and attack line.

That's why Egypt is the most successful in Africa, most of their players come from their local league.

This still falls back to planning, football development and the Economy.
The local league is what it is because the league lacks the resources to keep and produce the best players for the national team.
If players in Nigeria can earn as much as players in Europe do, and if Nigeria's Economy is nearly as good as what we have in Europe, then we stand a chance of having our best legs playing in Nigeria.

You are right about team cohesion. It is very vital, but can better be achieved when players play together in same team or similar league.

jihday:
No politics boss, una no just sabi

Simple

BascoVanVeli:
Senegal went out due to yellow cards how is that not luck related?

Meaning they could have gone ahead to win the world cup?

12large1:
Based on what you have listed and even going by your logic, the likelihood of an African team winning the world cup is 0 to None. So, why are people even enthusiastic about a tournament that an African team will never Win? Next year when the tournament is over we will be celebrating another European or South American team winning

Not that chance of an African team winning the world cup is not absolutely zero. It is just unrealistically low.

About enthusiasm, every team taking part in the world cup is always enthusiastic. Expectations for each team only varies. While some are expecting their team to win, some are expecting a top 4 finish. While some like Nigeria are hoping to break the 2nd round exit jinx, some are even praying to get out of the group Stage.
Some teams are even only excited to participate, irrespective of how they would perform.

For me, my enthusiasm is always high for every world Cup. And also, in a bid not to spoil my fun I look forward to watching a great world cup not just watching only Nigeria. My enthusiasm is such that I take my annual leave during the World Cup, so irrespective of any time of the day any game is played I don't miss it. Cos I watch nearly every game.

BascoVanVeli:
Let us get the luck first. We have had only one lucky moment since 1998 which was Dzeko's goal getting cancelled in 2014.
Senegal and Morocco were unlucky at the last world cup.

My brother, you cannot really on Luck.With VAR now in place you can hardly get away with such decisions no more.
You prepare first and get an excellent team then you hope for luck where needed. Not to hope on luck first.

Talking about Senegal and Morocco how where they unlucky last world cup.

fabyom:
I agree with you! No one ever thought an African team would win a soccer Olympic gold medal. It happened! Nigeria then Cameroon! We almost won it a third time!

That is age Grade, where Africa has won it all: U17, U20, U23.

The senior world cup is a different ball game. You need more than luck to even qualify not to talk of winning.

For you to win the World Cup, generally, you need nothing less than 8-10years of strategic planning which will also involve football Development across the country and that includes massive talents discovery and infrastructural development. Your national team needs to be rated among the best for a number of years and yours players need to be playing in some of the best clubs around the world for over a number of years also.

You need an assemblage of great players and a great team to win the WC.

12large1:
You don't understand the politics involved in world cup brother. First of all, Most European countries has a developed economy and the biggest clubs in the world. Their allegiance is towards their own. Their players get signed to the best clubs in the world and play at the best leagues in the world. During the world cup, it's clear and evident. You won't understand but personally I'm not enthusiastic about the world cup anymore and I am tired of SA/EU team keep winnings

This is not about World Cup Politics. It is about raising your standards. The Economy of African countries, yes, is a major factor. Football development in this part of the world is still lagging what we have in Europe and South America. And until this gap is bridged, I don't see any African team winning the world cup, at least not with the current Economies and current crop of players we have in the continent from U17 to the senior teams.

BascoVanVeli:
African teams are only missing luck. One day things will click and an African team will go all the way.

Luck alone cannot win you the World Cup. You need to have a team up to a certain standard and then an element of Luck can set in.

andrewbaba44:
Bayern number 9 shoe is not available

Lewandowski is not leaving anytime soon

Perhaps Sadiq would be his future replacement

Personally, I am fighting to convince my self that Sadiq to Bayern is a good move.

I am not sure he can fit well enough into that big Bayern number 9 shoe.

12large1:
I dont know if it's only me but I am not salivating over 2022 world cup. Honestly, I am tired of cheering at a world cup only for a white or south American team to win. When will an African team win a world cup? Hasn't happened in my life time. The WC will be filled with partial officiating, corrupt calls and worse of all, the highest possible position that an African team has reached or might ever reach is QF I highly doubt that 2022 will be different. Sorry, I just wanted to Vent. Fool me once shame on you, fool me twice shame on me

Sorry, but African teams have not done enough to merit winning the World Cup.

Looking across from Morocco through Tunisia and Algeria to Egypt and from Senegal through Ghana and CIV to Nigeria, none of these countries has what it takes to even Make the semis.

TheSuperNerd:
Kaaiii... Papa mi. This one go tough but we go do our best.

Trust the rest of the family is fine. My greetings to all.

It is achievable even though difficult.
Rohr has the materials to do so.

Family is fine and yours?

TheSuperNerd:
Post made on April 02 by our good man here and today being April 7th confirms his calculations. Beautiful work done Nelszx.

Even my dad, Chief Icon4s dey do these calculations too but he had been quite busy with other "calculations".

Cheers again man.

My dream is for us to move to top 16 before Qatar 2022 draws.

TheSuperNerd:
Uchenna Kanu, Anam Imo, Monday Gift, Chinaza Uchendu, Chiamaka Nnadozie (GK), Chidinma Okeke, and a few more have been added to the squad. Our squad is a mix of the old guard and the new.

You cannot compare these ones to them Oshoala, Ordega, Okobi, Oparanozie set.

TheSuperNerd:
Who is prettier is debatable and every beholder has his taste.

Bottom line is you were wrong to say no "fine girl" don show up for the Super Falcons since Courtney. Even Oparanozie is a beauty in case you didn't notice before.

The real issue is after Azizat Oshoala, Francesca Ordega, Ngozi Okobi, Desire Oparanozie etc set. There have been only few additions to the Super Falcons team. Rashidat Ajibade being the only new inclusion, worthy of note.
We have an aging Super Falcons team.

forgiveness:
At just 19 years old, he has full understanding of the game. Evidence is how he carries Arsenal on his shoulder despite having World class players.

He is definitely better than most of our wingers. If not all.

Bukayo Saka is better than ALL our wingers. Fact.

TheSuperNerd:
The love portion your Ivorian babe gave you has really worked shaa. You only think in terms of CIV and Senegal nowadays. So I don't blame you. Bailly is old glory man. Wake up!

Chriskel's Ivorian babe don renew subscription

AndSunGorilla:
Make e no do like Uzoenyi o. That guy juju no work outside Nigeria. Had two separate opportunities to play outside 9ja, failed in France and failed in SA.

That's not what I meant bro. He plays like Ejike Uzoenyi. Just that Anayo Iwuala needs to add goals to his game.

zoboizee:
@Basco.
I like this clip. A player like this should be encouraged & promoted in the National team. If i were the coach, i have just found a new attacking style in midfield. This guy will take the ball down to the opponent box with amazing mazy pace.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vraZ6dhDERk&feature=youtu.be

Rebirth of Ejike Uzoenyi.

Odunayaw:
Sadness bawo? It is covid restrictions o

Yes of course. That is what i was referring to.

Obiwank:
Also speaking of alternatives. I am still tempted to buy the GL450 again but just worried given my prior experience.

Thoughts?

I think I have to add my voice here now.

Don't go for this SUV bro. Thank me later.

BascoVanVeli:
Enyimba vs ES Setif


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L8REjvzX3Ng

Sorry this won't be so perfect because NPFL TV was really acting up today

The Iwuala-Oladapo-Omoleye partnership is really working for Enyimba.

Looking at those empty seats just brought in some air of sadness of our present realities.

The Enyimba stadium was almost always packed full especially for a game like this. When that second goal came in the whole place would have erupted.

Iwuala again proving why he was selected to play for the SE.

JayromWrites:
This talk just got me sad



I for just mumu for school.. All the late nights and candles only to end up earning less than the minimum wage..





The joy about being rock bottom is that the only way left to go is up




E go surely better

No don't take it like that bro.

One can be a First Class in school and still be First Class in the streets.

So many mumu for class still ended up as Mumu for street.

I was just encouraging us to be both Class and street smart.

Graduates earning below the minimum wage is the sad reality of the Present day Nigeria.
It is truly a difficult situation we have found ourselves in.

But don't give up. Nearly all of us have our stories of humble beginnings. And I am glad you are having the Positive mindset that the only way left is to go up.

smartsmith0907:
youre right my brother naija curriculum dey kill person all this quadratic equation wey I carry put for head how I dey apply am to my normal life ....for every undergraduate abegiiii learn work and some of the big boiz wey no fi learn work you can have high knowledge about IT and also you can other languages like French German and all that ..... education don cast for this country Las Las school nah scam

Education is no Scam bro.

I always correct people who hold this view. What we need is to redefine Education.

I am a product of the Nigerian Educational system. I have also taken to Career counceling, as a hobby, for young people.

Over the years I have come to find out that the path I walked through is becoming allien to this younger generation and so I have learnt to gradually study the current path to success for my advice to still remain relevant to their yearnings.

This is what our Educational Authorities need to do. Create a new school curriculum that will help the Nigerian graduates meet today's and tomorrow's needs. Some professions are already going into Extinction and you still see Nigerian Universities admitting Students into such courses.

What makes you successful? Creating and or rendering services that are high in demand. Every Nigerian graduate needs to have that at the back of their minds. That is what will set you apart from your peers and no longer that First Class degree you obtained from your Class room.

BascoVanVeli:
Ok I can understand u don't want to pick between your children

Stanley is balling in South Africa right now ooo don't be surprised if u see him at one of the top clubs in SA soon

Stanley Dimgba has had his share of national team invites. He was part of Siasia's 2016 U23. He also featured in CHAN subsequently. A good player, no doubt. But not a SE material.

Anayo Iwuala, still being studied. Let's see more of what he can offer IF invited for the WCQ

charlesemeka85:
yes na, alot wey enter street no use clear eye enter ooooo. Even the legit job abi white collar job how much dem wan pay u kwanu?

U go dey form 1st class graduate dey collect 80-100k while mumu wey u better pass for school days dey roll on miliions and fast cars

My brother with the current situation of 9ja I no blame anybody wey enter street oooo. Even it seem as the last resort for youths nowadays

First Class in the Classroom doesn't mean you will be First Class in the streets.

That Mumu wey you better pass for school, don better pass you for street.

smartsmith0907:
No hope for this country my brother I almost shed now when I went to job/vacancy thread i mean it dishearten with bsc that are unable to find job after 4, 11 year haba nau ...this is pure wickedness.

The world is evolving, so also is the demand for services all over the world. And as long as Nigerian Universities still teach 1960 school curriculum our Graduates will continue to look for jobs that are non-existent.