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@BOLDED hahahahaha...

komekn:
I hope they win and send that Racist thug of a manager Joey Barton back to the doldrums.

Barton represents the quintessential example of white bigoted double standard, favoritism and white privilege in football.

And the forgotten man Fred Onyedinma where this thread is concerned scores.

Europeans today that also migrate to the US aren't treated that way. Now how do you apply your logic here?

seankafor:
you dey whine me bro?
Which one be mediocre thinking?

That you fled from your house going to another man house and you want the man to treat you same.as his kids?
Face the reality bro... No cap in this shiit.

Fred Onyedinma scores.. it's fight to finish. 5-3 aggregate atm in favor of Wycombe

Subzero047:
Oforborh starts for Wycombe in their promotion play offs

haha.
as i see the post I no even put hope..
Dem just dey let Saka know say as he don sign new contract with Arsenal so they are monitoring his every romance with the NFF. haha

Blueelf:
Oga bone o, this guy na English player as Zirkzee is to Holland

No crime in false hope sha

hahaha

Edopesin:
They wan by all means theif our player

haha.. clickbait champions.

ChrisKels:
They scammed me of some data, with that clickbait.

Adegoke's was even worse

England sef no wan leave this one for us

OGN says Uduokhai hints at interest in dumping Germany for Nigeria.
If you see the quote when them take draw that headline eh, u go laugh.

agreed with the bolded.

Danielnino00:
In Africa,racism is in form of tribalism.

As for north Africans,they are more or less like Arabs... A lot of Arabs don't like blacks..

Leicester City Press Conference after Palace win

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Iheanacho's form change transfer plans?
“It’s something we’ll look at. Kelechi has done brilliantly. He needed confidence. As he’s gained that, you’ve seen his strengths. He’s scored goals. He loves his football. We are looking currently, because each season you want to improve.” - Brendan Rodgers

Toronto FC rookie midfielder Achara suffers season-ending ACL injury
July 2, 2020
Dylan Butler | Contributor

Toronto FC midfielder Ifunanyachi Achara’s promising rookie season came to an unceremonious end when the Nigerian suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee, the club announced Thursday. He is scheduled to have surgery July 7.

The 22-year-old was selected 25th overall in the 2020 MLS SuperDraft and was signed following a terrific preseason.

Someone just starting his professional career in the MLS. u no go crawl before u go fit walk?

Philosopher1979:
How good is he
Why cant he move to Europe

LONG INTERESTING READ ALERT!

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Achara: How Nigeria legend Jay-Jay Okocha sparked the Toronto FC rookie's career
May 29, 2020
Tom Bogert | Contributor
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Like all soccer-playing kids his age in Nigeria, Ifunanyachi Achara spent his days trying to emulate Nigerian (and Bolton Wanderers) legend Jay-Jay Okocha.

Okocha is widely considered the best Nigerian player of all-time, an attacking midfielder who dazzled defenders and captured the imagination of fans with his dribbling skills. Okocha was so good that they named him twice, as the famous Bolton serenading chant goes.

He represented the dream for Nigerian kids. He reached the top, he was an inspiration.

“I always do the one trick he does, where he rolls the ball with his right and steps over with his left foot," Achara told MLSsoccer.com. That move is aptly named the Jay-Jay Okocha stepover. "At this point in time it’s not even intentional, it just happens. I love it, it’s great."

Achara isn't proud to admit he cried when Okocha hung up his boots, but he shares an even more personal story with the Nigerian hero.

Playing at a national tournament during his teenage years, Achara caught the eye of Okocha. The legend thought he deserved a chance with Nigeria's youth national team, so he let a few coaches know, and Achara was called up.

“It’s absolutely crazy," Achara said, still almost in disbelief. "If someone like Okocha thinks I’m good, then I should probably think I’m good, right?”

Achara aimed to make Nigeria's squad for the 2015 U-17 World Cup, but was one of the final players trimmed from the Chile-bound roster. He'd watch the tournament from home.

At first, Achara was just happy to be in the conversation as someone who previously wasn't really part of the youth national team set-up. The team included players who would soon jump to Europe, like Samuel Chukwueze (now at Villarreal), Victor Osimhen (Lille) and Montreal Impact winger Orji Okwonkwo.

Nigeria won the tournament, too, beating the likes of Brazil and Mexico en route to lifting the trophy.

“All my friends were going to European clubs," Achara said, "but it was disappointing for me. When they won, that’s when it hit me: It was a really good opportunity that I missed. I kind of saw it as my last opportunity to be a professional soccer player. Thankfully, I got another opportunity.”

That opportunity presented itself through a program that connected prep schools with promising soccer players, helping Achara get a scholarship to attend the Berkshire School in Massachusetts. He'd play with future Toronto FC teammate Jacob Shaffelburg and former NYCFC winger Jack Harrison, interestingly enough.


It wasn't easy at first. Achara hadn't been to America before and he wasn't yet fluent in English, with his schooling taught in Igbo.

“When I got to the US, I couldn’t really communicate," Achara said. "I wasn’t as fluent, plus with my accent, people couldn’t understand. It was really difficult to express myself at first. I was really anti-social.”

Achara expressed himself on the pitch, where he quickly excelled, helping ease his transition. Once he became comfortable with the language, he got to experience his first winter in the Northeast.

“The winter in Massachusetts, man," Achara exhaled.

One day, he says, it was around negative-10 degrees outside. Where he grew up, 55 degrees was the closest thing he experienced to cold. Strapped with multiple layers, he left his dorm to attend class. He promptly turned back around to the warmth of his room. The head of school came to his dorm to see what was going on, to find out why he was skipping class.

“I told him I just can’t go outside, it’s too cold!" Achara said, laughing. "I was wearing four or five jackets!”

Achara's time at Berkshire led him to Georgetown, a solid four seasons that should have been better had injuries not hampered his collegiate career. He only started 11 games during his senior season as he battled injuries, captaining the Hoyas to the NCAA Division I national championship in 2019.

Given the stop-start nature of his time at Georgetown, Achara thought he might not get drafted. Toronto picked him with one of their two first-round selections (25th overall), giving him a preseason chance to impress.

“I felt like if I wasn’t drafted, it’d be because teams hadn’t seen me enough, not that I wasn’t a good soccer player," Achara said. "So the fact I was drafted and had a chance to go to preseason, I was excited.”

Achara took that chance with both hands, scoring three goals in four appearances to earn his first professional contract.

He didn't make the gameday squad in Toronto's season opener, but an opportunity presented itself in Week 2 with a few injuries. The day before TFC's game against NYCFC, he was taking extra shots after training. A member of the medical staff told him that the coaching staff was debating his place in the squad, so, stop shooting or you might get hurt.

On gameday, head coach Greg Vanney gave him the good news: Not only was he in the squad, Achara was getting his first MLS start.

“I was so happy, I thought my dream was going to come true," Achara said. "I thought I was going to come off the bench. Then a few hours before the game, coach Greg told me I was going to start. I was so happy and I was already mentally ready.”

Achara's preparation paid off. He intercepted a wayward pass to spark an attack that eventually led to him scoring the game-winning goal in his professional debut, a dream.

The goal was a close-range header. Not quite a goal Okocha often scored, but it'll do.

--MLSsoccer

Well, not that easy. At least get an invitation ahead of Ezenwa.

Bolowolowo:
If Alampasu keeps this up, he will usurp Akpeyi and Uzoho in the goalkeeping pecking order. I hope Rohr is watching closely

Real Zaragoza welcome Rayo Vallecano today. A draw will be enough for the Zaragozans to claim the 2nd spot in the Spanish second tier. Huesca lost away to Deportivo yesterday with Kelechi Nwakali MIA for the fourth consecutive time. However James Igbekeme started and lasted 69 minutes for Zaragoza in their away loss to to Girona last week Friday. Find his stats from that game below. Wishing both teams promotion to the elite division.

Also, Tolu Arokodare and a couple more

Subzero047:
Dele Alampasu makes team of the week in Latvia

Lugano boss Jacobacci disappointed with Sasere’s wasted opportunity against Young Boys

The Nigerian forward was handed his first start at Stade de Suisse since teaming up with the Swiss side but could not help them to avoid defeat
Lugano manager Maurizio Jacobacci has expressed his disappointment after Franklin Sasere missed a glorious chance in their 3-0 defeat to Young Boys in Sunday’s Swiss Super League game.

Ivorian midfielder Yao Eloge Koffi scored two own goals in the encounter before Mohamed Camara wrapped up the victory.

Sasere joined the Cornaredo Stadium outfit last summer from Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) side Sunshine Stars on a three-year deal.

The forward has since struggled for game time, having only featured in five league games for the side since his arrival in Switzerland.

The forward was afforded his first start at Stade de Suisse but failed to make the most of the opportunity and wasted the few chances that came his way before he was replaced in the 46th minute.

When asked about Sasere’s missed chance in the encounter, Jacobacci expressed his displeasure at the situation.

“As for wasted opportunities, there is a bit of anger, because with a little more calmness, at least one of those goal-bound efforts could and should have been scored,” Jacobacci told the club website.

“Then it is true after conceding two goals that it is difficult to come back into the game and claim three points with a team like Young Boys".

The loss is their 11th in this campaign which ensured they dropped to seventh on the Super League table after gathering 33 points from 28 games.

Sasere is yet to open his account in the Super League and has only managed seven appearances across all competitions.

The former Ifeanyi Ubah player will hope to get a chance to play a part when Lugano take on St. Gallen in their next league game on Thursday.

--goal

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komekn:
Stats are indicative and not conclusive.

I would have to look at players individual attributes and relate them to the team philosophy and strategy.

Then how are those goals scored are they lucky tap ins. Or does he dribble past 3/4 players use pace and then with pin point ferocity score from 25 yards.

In this regard I've seen what KC can do but not Maja and my pick would be Maja added to the fact that 15 goals from 24 games is not ewah and dodo.

Make we no talk long story. Will u take Maja’s league 1 stats over KC’s stats today, with a view to an SE invitation today? Simple yes or no.

komekn:
Your question is ambiguous and l can't get your meaning.

What do you mean by unproven ❓

Josh Maja was the top goal scorer in league one before he left, but for me he has stagnated in the French league. He has not moved on it shown true quality.

Pastor? Lol

humility33:
it is unfortunate that Guy wanna make the wrong move.
that was how he said his pastor advised him to pick Wolfsburg thank God the Belgium loan later rejuvenate his career and now he wanna make same mistakes.

I don't know who is advisng this lads that they must play in the epl prior they become a star....

You travelled to Naples the president and chief coach recieved you well and made you to understand the club project and the impact you've got to play but here is trying to go to where he will will made to sit on the bench and treated with less regard...

this guy need good advisers to be honest

Even that one sef I don forget who talk am.

andrewbaba44:
Lol

My guy you no go remember because na play ,even me self don forget

Remember say na me sabi call you ass licker ooo

I no fit even remember this one lol

Danielnino00:
You are trying to vilify others because they have opinions contrary to yours while you paint yourself like a saint..

Because some people criticised Simon doesn't mean they don't like him...

You often say Chukwueze is overrated...I don't remember people attacking you for that..

In your mind,your criticism of some players is cool a and balanced while that of others is hate..

You once called Chriskels a tribalist because of his criticism of Ighalo.. you also called Joebie a drug dealer because of his criticism of Iwobi..

Continue ...saint Andrew...

Na the money be the benchmark? Na that one go determine his eligibility for call up to SE? You seem to forget why we are in this thread.

Will u rather call up an unproven league 1 or Championship player? Will you say Maja is ahead based on his past exploits in League one? Kome, KC’s numbers is one of the best we have and it’s not poor. It’s above average because we are talking EPL.

komekn:
Well would you call 4 goals in 15 EPL games as astounding for a £25 million striker.

Is that good enough or is it poor ❓

I’m specific as to wetin dem dey talk, no be slam matter.

ChrisKels:
Iwobi, Ejaria, Vicmo and others wey we dey slam here, na for Jamaica dem commit? D way u dey reason sometimes ehh.

Weda u commit or not, if u no do well, u no do well

Una no for talk so had he committed to Niigeria.

andrewbaba44:
It’s the same billing people wan die put for here because of his skin

Same billing that’s better than ndidi

Lol �

JayromWrites:
Chu chu chu chu chu

Wee you keep kwayet

Glad to hear! Why u dey guess my name na. My name is neither Joe nor Joel.

AndSunGorilla:
Thanks JOEl oBIE. In fact I have benefitted from this awesome thread, this can really be like a family forget all the fights. Tglobal reached out to me and provided a great resource. I am very grateful to that brother. However if you find any other contacts please also send my way. Jah bless!!!!

Congrats. But na big compound quarrel I dey bring come with ISI-EWU and palm wine for after u don settle the matter.

safarigirl:
Bretheren, permit me to derail this thread small.


I come tell una say, if you get small compound quarrel, you fit carry am come meet me now.


I PASSED BAR FINALS. I am now a baby lawyer

U sef know wetin I mean. But at some point it seemed his career was taking off in Portugal.

Icon4s:
Revive?

Chidera Eze had never really cut it.

He might just be starting his career if you ask me.

It’s been a while I dealt with the Naija commission. I’ve only been to that in ATL. But I can ask some friends and will PM you if I get anything tangible.

AndSunGorilla:
Tbaba and Joebie, abeg I need your help o. Do you have any links to d 9ja high commission office in new york? I wan renew my passport and I Don call tire. I wan fund out when the new York office will open for passport issuance. It's kind of hard to travel to Atlanta now cos my state Connecticut no want make we go Atlanta due to Corona. We could also take this discussion out of here. Sorry for dera iling the thread o.

Somebody will still question his age. Let’s hope he revives his career.

ChrisKels:
Nigerian under 17 world cup winner (2013) and under 23 (2019) joins newly promoted Portuguese first Division size Vizela FC from Portimonense on a 3 year deal.

Chidera has spent 4 seasons in Portugal with Porto/Porto B/Portimonense under 23 and has been waiting to break into senior football all that while.

He joins fellow Nigerians Isah Musa, Fidelis Kuku And Francis Okoli in the side.

Poor based on whose benchmark?

komekn:
But that's the point he has been consistently and continously poor.

15 games and 4 goals is still far from outstanding it's not even average it's poor. He will not get much more game time because he simply doesn't deserve it.