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tbaba1234:
I have watched matches not youtube videos..

Icon79:
Yeah, Etebo was massive against Japan. But in the other games, Azubuike was the dude running things in the middle.

The man in the middle, that's what we nicknamed him during that tourney. In fact, based on his performance during the tournament, I rated him our best DM since Sunday Oliseh. Let's hope he could reproduce that in the Super Eagles when he's given a chance.

O pari

Joebie:
Onyekuru should be in the SE. All sentiments aside. Nobody is saying he must start. And who should we drop? Let the training determine.. I believe he can battle both Musa and Simon.

tbaba1234:
Watch Onyekuru play and your opinion will change. Hopefully, he keeps up his form. The jury is still out on Ebuehi. Good player though.

Thankfully, Bazee was not born in 9ja otherwise his age would be debated. I have watched him play, very European kind of winger, lots of pace but does not keep possession that well. Not sure, he is ready for the Eagles.

TheGoodJoe:
Correction made.

forgiveness:
Did I sound like I am joking?

I repeat the Ezekiel Imoh I saw on the LW was better than Iwobi, Simon and Isaac.

forgiveness:
So, Ighalo is not Siasia boy?

I didn't hear they limped out. We heard they didn't perform in training.

forgiveness:
Bros, the Ahmed Musa I followed from the NFL to the Eredivisie, Russian League, U20 and the world cup is different from the one I am seeing in the Premier League

E bi like say, he lost confidence.

So, he needs to prove himself for us to know he has not expired.

forgiveness:
Of course, Imoh Ezekiel I saw was better than Iwobi, Simon Moses and Isaac Success on the wing. Habi, you know see am?

Musa didn't perform to deserve a call-up. He needs to prove himself.

National team no be em Papa property.

forgiveness:
Of course, Imoh Ezekiel I saw was better than Iwobi, Simon Moses and Isaac Success on the wing. Habi, you know see am?

Musa didn't perform to deserve a call-up. He needs to prove himself.

National team no be em Papa property.

forgiveness:
Haba! Forget wetin!


Bros, we can't just sweep that matter under carpet, na.

Siasia claimed Adi and Samuel didn't perform in training. You and I know it is big fat lie.

Siasia wanted to promote em boys. Chikena!

forgiveness:
Na wa ooooooo. Na so we snub Imoh Ezekiel so teeeeey the boy boy kuku ma follow money.

Now, the same thing is about to play out.

When will we start rewarding hard works?

Onyekuru, Aluko and Raheem deserves to be called with immediate effect.

forgiveness:
Under whose regime? Rohr or the fraudulent Nigerian coaches(as confirmed by Amokachi)?

safarigirl:
he does look older than 20, he looks older than Kelechi sef (i'm not joking)

We thank God he was born in Germany sha, else, some people would have dashed him a wife and five kids in Isolo

tbaba1234:
Sarenren Bazee with Rohr

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/C6I3QVfWcAAvkR2.jpg

justiz5:
If you were to play Cameroun in one or two weeks time and you have Osimhen and Adi, who will be your most prefered CF?

goldfish80:
I agree these players mentioned are at the top of their game, however Azubuike is talented enough to mix up with the big boys. He possess a skill set these other guys do not.

goldfish80:
Top post. You just hit the nail at the head.

It's time people start looking beyond the name of the club a player represents and look at the unique abilities the said player will bring to the table.
Christian Bassogog was playing in the USL (a level below MLS) just 2 years ago. He went to the nations cup on the books of Aalborg in Denmark yet he came out with top marks after the tournament. Winning the best player ahead of more fancied players in bigger leagues.
Kante a few years back was playing for the second team of Boulougne. This didn't stop his shine.

I think a guy like Azubuike okechukwu is talented enough to command a place in this Super Eagles team since Mikel is out of the picture. Non of the midfielders Rohr called up can hold the ball and distribute like Azubuike but he was neglected because he doesn't play in the Premiership.
I watched in shock how our midfield crumbled at the Olympics without Azubuike, even with the presence of Mikel.

Chikeluba Ofoedu is another guy I rate very high. In the past 10years I don't think I have seen a more talented player than this guy. But somehow he is earning his coin playing in Turkey.

Here is a video compilation of Ofoedu for those who don't know him.
Chikeluba Ofoedu - Samsunspor / 2015-2016 [Goals,…:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ivakpjRFTfo

Am not holding brief for anyone playing in a an "obscure" league but Sometimes, we should give talent a chance.

OMANBALA1:
Guys,thanks so much for keeping this prestigious thread alive with your insightful analysis.
I tried for so long to retrieve my old account(odenigboaroli) all to no avail ,so,I decided to create a new one.
Once again ,I am happy to be back and join the discussions.

forgiveness:
Let us be truthful to ourselves. Why on earth will a coach leave out one of the best performing players churning in MOTM right left center for players who are anonymous even in an obscure league or academy?

Why Osimhen and not Onyekuru?

Why Isaac and not Aluko?

Why Aweriem and not Otigba?

Why Musa and not Brain?

Why invite inactive Ikechuckwu and not Nwokolor?

Nonsense Nigerian coaches are influencing Rohr's decisions.

tbaba1234:
Shehu and Awaziem are playing regularly, though in less fancied leagues.

I believe the invitation of Osimhen, Musa, Awaziem and Sarenren is geared towards 2018 than their immediate use to the team. I think the coach has a future vision. If you read his interview with fifa.com, he expressed a willingness to work with the youth.

The coach has always invited Shehu Abdullah, his versatility is an asset to any coach. He has seen him up close several times and continues to invite him so there's some quality there.

As regards the home based players, that is what Salisu and Imamah are there for, they are supposed to suggest the best league players for Rohr. The fact that they are still calling Ezenwa is problematic because he is no longer first choice at his club. Are these local coaches doing their jobs?

Apart from the absence of Onyekuru and Brian Idowu, it is a decent list. I am not satisfied with the Goalkeeper list too.

TheGoodJoe:

You are talking Neymar but I am talking of the whole Brazilian team. You can not compare the current Brazilian team to the past Brazilian teams. Even the Ronaldinho, Robinho, Kaka, Ronaldo De Lima, Adriano, Ze Roberto team were super brilliant.

Compare the French team with Zidane, Dugarry, Deschamps, Djorkaeff, Lizarazu, Thuram, Vieira, Thierry Henry, Trezeguet etc to the current team. There is no comparison. France Could leave out Cantona, Ginola, Karembu and Lama.

Beckham, Gary Neville, Phil Neville, Sol Campbell, Shearer, Owen, McManaman, etc to the English team today.

It is not just Nigeria but there is a bright light shining on our football and very soon, these our young players will become heavy weight names.

tbaba1234:
Hopefully, we get to see some of the young players in the friendlies. I think, his team will evolve slowly, slow changes as opposed to drastic changes if necessary. He has shown the willingness to drop regulars that are not performing like Ighalo/ Ideye (dropped against Algeria).

The invitation of Sarenren-Bazee is a coup in my opinion. He is a highly rated youngster in Germany and is on the radar of some top Bundesliga clubs. He is not the finished article and might not be ready to be a super eagles regular but he has great potential.

Kog45:
I don't know why we always run away from reality.Iheanacho is no 9 playing for man city and under d tutelage of Guardiola,his goal ratio is top notch both for city and eagles as top striker.Pls what else.

tbaba1234:
Man City are just capitalizing on his great finishing ability but they should be developing other parts of his game too. Mikel was converted to a DM and as a result did not develop his attacking ability as much. Kelechi has an eye for a great pass but he is not given enough room to show it.

Pep wants him to be winning duels with all these big defenders.

tbaba1234:
Kelechi is not a number 9.

tbaba1234:
goldfish80, What are your thoughts on Uche Agbo? The guy has a very impressive pass% and was impressive again..

tbaba1234:
When i say riskier passes, i do mean just forward passes, I mean difficult passes. It is actually a flaw in Ndidi. He is not a Pirlo, at least not yet.

I think, both players can complement each other but in a direct comparison, at the moment, i rate Ndidi higher.

Icon79:
Actually, on current form, Onyekuru is much better. But Lookman is playing in the EPL plus he's a Junior English international.
That's what makes the difference.


O pari

Chrismario:
Bro u know it's all about future potential,,,,
Larger percentage of Nigeria and African youngsters in past 10 yearz had not lived up to expectations so Foreign clubs are trading wit care,,,,

whizola:
I see u are one of those Nigeria dat underate any thing local breed because of their obsession of foreign lads. Do u mean lookman has more potential than henry?