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PLAYER MATCHDAY RATING/STATS | The Championship | QPR 1-2 Fulham (contiuation)

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Olamide Shodipo (QPR) - SUB
Joshua Onomah (FULH) - SUB (With an assist for the match winner)

PLAYER MATCHDAY RATING/STATS | The Championship | QPR 1-2 Fulham

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Eberechi Eze (QPR) - AMC
Bright Osayi-Samuel (QPR) - AMC
Luke Amos (QPR) - MC
Aramide Oteh (QPR) - SUB

Good job

Danielnino00:
Balogun scorecard against Stoke City..

Had a 7.3 rating...


Interestingly, Wigan have moved from the relegation zone to having chance (albeit very slim) of making the playoffs..

I dey come with the rest of the stats.

Very true at the bolded.

komekn:
If somebody would have told you that an English league one player in the name of Aribo. Would come in and claim jersey immediately with such impact.

I am sure you would say NEVER not good enough.

My approach is very simple invitation is not selection, when you perform you get selected

But what some people prefer is no competition so that there is no competition for thier preferred player.

From what I can see Tosin Adarabioyo is arguably better than all of our CB's. I had once felt Dominic Iorfa was the most outstanding among the Nigerian origin defenders here in England but Tosin has gone ahead of him for now.

PLAYER MATCHDAY RATING/STATS | The Championship | Reading 0-3 Brentford

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Gabriel Osho (READ) -- UNUSED SUB
Micheal Olise (READ) -- AMC
Ovie Ejaria (READ) -- AML

PLAYER MATCHDAY RATING/STATS | The Championship | Cardiff 0-0 Charlton

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Chuks Aneke (CHAR) -- CF

Oliseh on Osimhen

Joebie:
Oliseh on Osimhen. Interview with RFI

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Sunday Oliseh: "Nigeria has had no player of the caliber of Osimhen since Yekini"

Sunday Oliseh is a former midfielder emblematic of the great Nigerian national team of the 1990s. He was also the coach in 2015-2016 of the "Super Eagles". At the time, Victor Osimhen had already caught his eye. Today, for RFI, the former resident of Ajax Amsterdam, Juventus Turin and Borussia Dortmund says all the good he thinks about the Prix Marc-Vivien Foé 2020.

RFI: Sunday Oliseh, Victor Osimhen is the winner of the Prix Marc-Vivien Foé 2020 which rewards the best African player in the French Championship. Are you surprised that it is ahead of more experienced players like the Algerian Islam Slimani (2nd), the Moroccan Yunis Abdelhamid (3rd) or the Senegalese Mbaye Niang (5th)?

Sunday Oliseh: First of all, I would like to congratulate Victor Osimhen on being elected winner of the Marc-Vivien Foé Prize. This trophy is important since it rewards the best African player in the French Championship. It is important for us Africans.

I find his victory even more surprising when we see the competitors that Victor had to surpass to win this title. Many people will wonder if he deserves it, if he is stronger than these players. But what Victor has done this season is truly exceptional. Thanks to him, his team managed to make a magnificent season.

I think Victor frankly deserves it because he brought a lot to his club. We really saw the difference when Victor was on the field and when he was not. We see the possibilities he offers his teammates to go forward. We also see the weight it places on enemy defenses.

He won the Marc-Vivien Foé Prize, succeeding players like Gervinho, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Vincent Enyeama and André Ayew. Is Victor Osimhen a player of the same caliber as them?

Many people wonder. I think Victor even has qualities that these players don’t have. He is young and I’m almost certain he’ll be leaving the French Championship in the near future. Because, all over Europe, they talked about him. His ex-club in Germany [Wolfsburg, where Osimhen failed to win, Editor's note] must be moaning because they realized they had lost a quality player. Victor is a player of the future. He deserves this consecration.

He was the top scorer in Nigeria’s Under-17 World Cup when you coached the Super Eagles in 2015-16. Did he catch your eye at the time?


When I was coach, I was trying to assemble a new team. In fact, the basics of the current national team are made up of players that I have put together. For me, it was important to have young people from the future who were hungry for national team matches.

Victor Osimhen was playing at the U17 World Cup at the time. I had watched the meetings with my assistants, including the final won by Nigeria. He did it with such ease, the way he eliminated his opponents.

We planned to invite him to the national team. But I left the selection. Otherwise, I would have invited him. Because, since Rashidi Yekini left the selection, we have not had a player of the caliber of Victor Osimhen. My plan was to integrate it slowly into the "Super Eagles", to give it a few minutes, before launching it 100% as we did with Wilfred Ndidi or Alex Iwobi at the time.


Can it be the top level center forward that Nigeria has sometimes missed to be at the top?

Even today, the Nigerian team is strong. We have very good players. But we’re missing a few key players, especially in offensive animation. I think that after what Victor has done this year, his presence is going to be something wonderful for the national team. I'm optimistic. I think it will solve the problems we have, in terms of finish, penetration, movement. It will allow midfielders to play directly forward.

A last word to address to Victor Osimhen?

Frankly, congratulations Victor! You deserve it. But I advise you my little brother to always remain humble and ambitious at the same time. Stay professional and good luck. Congratulations again, little brother!
--RFI (translated with google)

Oliseh on Osimhen. Interview with RFI

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Sunday Oliseh: "Nigeria has had no player of the caliber of Osimhen since Yekini"

Sunday Oliseh is a former midfielder emblematic of the great Nigerian national team of the 1990s. He was also the coach in 2015-2016 of the "Super Eagles". At the time, Victor Osimhen had already caught his eye. Today, for RFI, the former resident of Ajax Amsterdam, Juventus Turin and Borussia Dortmund says all the good he thinks about the Prix Marc-Vivien Foé 2020.

RFI: Sunday Oliseh, Victor Osimhen is the winner of the Prix Marc-Vivien Foé 2020 which rewards the best African player in the French Championship. Are you surprised that it is ahead of more experienced players like the Algerian Islam Slimani (2nd), the Moroccan Yunis Abdelhamid (3rd) or the Senegalese Mbaye Niang (5th)?

Sunday Oliseh: First of all, I would like to congratulate Victor Osimhen on being elected winner of the Marc-Vivien Foé Prize. This trophy is important since it rewards the best African player in the French Championship. It is important for us Africans.

I find his victory even more surprising when we see the competitors that Victor had to surpass to win this title. Many people will wonder if he deserves it, if he is stronger than these players. But what Victor has done this season is truly exceptional. Thanks to him, his team managed to make a magnificent season.

I think Victor frankly deserves it because he brought a lot to his club. We really saw the difference when Victor was on the field and when he was not. We see the possibilities he offers his teammates to go forward. We also see the weight it places on enemy defenses.

He won the Marc-Vivien Foé Prize, succeeding players like Gervinho, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Vincent Enyeama and André Ayew. Is Victor Osimhen a player of the same caliber as them?

Many people wonder. I think Victor even has qualities that these players don’t have. He is young and I’m almost certain he’ll be leaving the French Championship in the near future. Because, all over Europe, they talked about him. His ex-club in Germany [Wolfsburg, where Osimhen failed to win, Editor's note] must be moaning because they realized they had lost a quality player. Victor is a player of the future. He deserves this consecration.

He was the top scorer in Nigeria’s Under-17 World Cup when you coached the Super Eagles in 2015-16. Did he catch your eye at the time?


When I was coach, I was trying to assemble a new team. In fact, the basics of the current national team are made up of players that I have put together. For me, it was important to have young people from the future who were hungry for national team matches.

Victor Osimhen was playing at the U17 World Cup at the time. I had watched the meetings with my assistants, including the final won by Nigeria. He did it with such ease, the way he eliminated his opponents.

We planned to invite him to the national team. But I left the selection. Otherwise, I would have invited him. Because, since Rashidi Yekini left the selection, we have not had a player of the caliber of Victor Osimhen. My plan was to integrate it slowly into the "Super Eagles", to give it a few minutes, before launching it 100% as we did with Wilfred Ndidi or Alex Iwobi at the time.


Can it be the top level center forward that Nigeria has sometimes missed to be at the top?

Even today, the Nigerian team is strong. We have very good players. But we’re missing a few key players, especially in offensive animation. I think that after what Victor has done this year, his presence is going to be something wonderful for the national team. I'm optimistic. I think it will solve the problems we have, in terms of finish, penetration, movement. It will allow midfielders to play directly forward.

A last word to address to Victor Osimhen?

Frankly, congratulations Victor! You deserve it. But I advise you my little brother to always remain humble and ambitious at the same time. Stay professional and good luck. Congratulations again, little brother!
--RFI (translated with google)

The trio of Luke Amos, Osayi-Samuel, and Eberechi Eze currently in action for QPR. QPR lead Fulham 1-0. Josh Onomah in Fulham's bench.

Ola Aina to start for Torino as they welcome Lazio.

Chuks Aneke to start for Charlton away to Cardiff City
Tosin Adarabioyo also start for Blackburn as they visit Barnsley
Michael Olise and Ovie Ejaria start for Reading Gabrial Osho in bench. They play host to Brentford.

Nigeria's World Cup 2018 home kit ranked 50 in ESPN's all-time top 101 kits

https://a.espncdn.com/photo/2020/0526/r702311_864x1296_2-3.jpg

Seasons worn: World Cup 2018
Notable players in this kit: John Obi Mikel (pictured), Victor Moses, Ahmed Musa

Easily the most popular shirt at the 2018 World Cup. Released in January 2018, Nike dubbed the kit a "subtle homage to Nigeria's '94 shirt." It was an instant hit with 3 million people preordering it. Despite the hype, Nigeria failed to make it out of their group in Russia.

--ESPN

Folarin to consult parents before making a decision on his international future.

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Arsenal strike star Folarin Balogun, 18, was born in New York, is dubbed next Aubameyang but is set to leave Gunners
Tom Roddy
30 Jun 2020, 11:53Updated: 30 Jun 2020, 12:06

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Balogun has represented England at youth level having starring in the Under-17s European Championships last yearCredit: Getty Images - Getty

IT looks like Arsenal wonderkid Folarin Balogun is set to leave the Gunners for pastures new.
The New York-born striker, recognised as one of the academy's top talents, is reportedly stalling on a new contract and wants to leave the club on a free transfer for a new challenge, after failing to break into Mikel Arteta's first team.

Balogun moved to England at the age of two and his family settled in London.

He played in Sunday league football for Aldersbrook in Essex, and even had a trial with Tottenham.
But he decided to join Arsenal when he was 10 and rose through the ranks with the Gunners.
Simply put, he is a goalscoring machine, who has struck 10 goals in 15 Premier League games in Premier League 2 for Arsenal's Under-23s.
Such a prolific record would, naturally, see some Emirates fans comparing the speedy striker to their first-team superstar Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.
And they wouldn't be the only ones.

BAL GAME
"I am the sort of striker that likes to play on the shoulder of the last defender and make runs behind them, similar to the way that Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang plays," Balogun told Arsenal.com.
Aubameyang has given the star his backing, too.
Last season's joint top-scorer in the Premier League responded to a profile of Balogun by saying: "This young boy is [fire emoji]".
Arteta has a deep chest of young jewels to choose from over the next few years.

Freddie Ljungberg, assistant coach and former head of academy, knows full well the extent of talent in Arsenal's youth ranks.
He has helped progress and promote, with Eddie Nketiah and Joe Willock starring in the first team in the past few seasons.
But Balogun has seen his path into the first team blocked by the likes of Aubameyang, Lacazette, and now Nketiah, who has been getting a run of games under Arteta.

"I do a lot of work in training trying to improve and develop different ways of finishing so that when the chance comes, I’m ready to use whichever option is best," Balogun said.

"It also helps to keep defenders guessing. As the standard of the teams in which you play rises, you get less and less time and fewer opportunities on the ball.

THREE-WAY FIGHT
"This is what drives me to be as efficient as possible in front of goal."

While Balogun waits for his opportunity at club level, he has a choice to make of his own when it comes to the national team.

He has already represented England at youth level, in the 2018 European Championships, but has two other options.

"I was born in New York, so can play for the USA," he said.

"My parents were born in Nigeria and I have been in England since I was two years old, so I can play for both those countries too!

"I have several youth caps playing for England and I enjoy their style of play which is similar to Arsenal’s.

"I will be discussing matters with my parents and will then decide."

His curtain call awaits.

--TheSun

Na sarcasm time. U no ask that questiom when the other sarcasm dey sweet ur belle o.

ChrisKels:
How old are you, really?

My belle o

Blueelf:
Exactly...

"His clearance from the box contributed immensely to the team winning"

"His tackle contributed to the pass that lead to the pass that assisted the goal"

"When he came in, the players ginger and they played with more gusto(because he is capt America)"

" He is better than Mbappe"

Lol. Joel Obi should just enjoy the rest of his club career. He has done his little bit for SE.

Bolowolowo:
Congrats to Joel Obi for scoring his first goal of the season with Verona

I agree with you.. I no dey wish Nwakali bad.. When he is showing improvement I go still talk truth. Give praise to who it is due. He needs to really work hard to get the coach's confidence. I hope to see him in LaLiga soon.

AndSunGorilla:
Joel Obi u be my guy but Nwakali is a Nigerian player in Europe, the least we can do is support him and wish him the best. Forget someone hyping him or not, if he comes good and eventually plays well for the Eagles we go all dey happy now. Jah bless.

After Nwakali’s scintillating performance two rounds ago, what is Huesca’s coach not seeing that we are seeing here. Two successive matches for Nwakali without seeing a minute. I hope things get better for him.

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I’m beginning to suspect that Huesca coach.

Yes some prefer Osimhen. But by hate the context is the aftermath of Tammy dumping Nigeria. That's when you get statements like "who can he even bench on Nigeria's bench" and the like.

Edopesin:
I really don't understand how people will mistake preference for hate on this thread sha
Both Osimhen and Tammy are good strikers and one is not way better than the other

I no watch match

ChrisKels:
Relax dat one dun go, give me better news, how Alampasu do today?

Tammy vs Osimhen comparison. na una start am. My own na no hate on the player because he choose England. nothing more.

ChrisKels:
Osimhen no go gree make u rob Tammy for my face nah

why u tire for Akpeyi na?

ChrisKels:
Actually this us q good news.

Imagine Zohos, Marika, Adeleke and A lampas u battling it out.

I'm tired of seeing Akpeyi and Ezenwa

post and run.. na that one u dey now when I ask u to prove yourself. You cannot say what didn't happen would have happened.. make we talk wetin happen.

I no need rob Tammy on your face. You follow EPL enough. But if you want me to, I will

ChrisKels:
If Osimhen had failed, Joebie and komekn wouldda killed us with taunts for hyping him to his grave. They wouldda been robbing Tammy on our faces here

lol.
At least he played 90 minutes. What he needs now is consistency then he will be in the same league as our current best keepers. It's a sad reality.

Blueelf:
Okay.....still, him conceeding 3 goals seems more likely

he conceded one. already modified

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his team won 3-1 away.

Blueelf:
No surprises

So Alampasu conceded 3 today. I don't want to dwell too much on Latvia. So I won't post stats etc.

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he conceded 1 goal rather

Blessed are those who hype a player and admit it. that is the crux of the matter.
In fact you can do anything and get away with it in a forum. Nobody go come beat you for your mama house (if you still live there)

Hoping he continues to start. fingers crossed for him

Danielnino00:
Alampasu currently in action..

Why I am so enamored with Starboytwo 's post on the aftermath of Osimhen's resurgence and his new crown?

1. the prestigious Marc Vivian Foe award is awarded to the best African talent regardless of age in Lique 1.
Starboytwo: "...this guy will be Africa's representative to battle, Mbappe, halland and other Top young striker to rule the world in the coming season.."

Starboy for one did not say he is better than Mbappe et al but will be Africa's representative to battle (considering the award is giving to best African in Ligue -- very apt.

2. On the back of a very fine debut season in Ligue 1
Starboy: "...he is only behind mbappe, ben yedder, and tied with almighty NEYMAR for goals in the scoring chart.."

Starboy based his assessment of Osimhen on goals ("rolling with the big boys" ) and spoke factually. No exaggeration spotted.

3. Osimhen's performance in Ligue 1 considering his age
Starboy: "..for a 21 year old striker, he bagged 20 last season... this season before the break, in a new and much bigger, tougher league, he's bagged 18 already and 4 assist....

Starboy made reference to Osimhen's previous club/league and how he has done well even in a bigger challenge. FACT

4. Osimhen's recent exploits with SE
starboy: "my guy has 4 goals in 8 cap for the GREEN WHITE GREEN"

What is more to add? in fact I endorse this post 1000 times. It would pass any fact check again and again.

wait, when I don do u U-turn for this thread, komekn or not, if not based on facts on ground?

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your attempt to group me with anyone will always fail. I speak my mind without fear of anyone who may disagree. You guys are still busy forming camps and trying to force others to do the same.

ChrisKels:
Wait until komekn comes to tell you how he is gonna be a waste man, and how Tammy is gonna achieve more. You go even surprise how Joebie wey dun give this post a thumb up, go automatically do a U-turn, starting his clause like "...but, considering...I think I will agree with komekn that..."

“Africa’s Rep to battle...” that can never be hype na. In fact I love the way you put it. Nothing to subtract or add

Starboytwo:
his quality was never in doubt... Victor Osihmen...


HYPE or whatever you call it, this guy will be Africa's representative to battle, Mbappe, halland and other Top young striker to rule the world in the coming season, he is only behind mbappe, ben yedder, and tied with almighty NEYMAR for goals in the scoring chart... first season already rolling with the BIG BOYS
for a 21 year old striker, he bagged 20 last season... this season before the break, in a new and much bigger, tougher league, he's bagged 18 already and 4 assist....

my guy has 4 goals in 8 cap for the GREEN WHITE GREEN, abeg i cant find any negative things to write about him.... Or do we have anybody who has something contrary ? i doubt...