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Maybe Most promising SE hopeful with Dual Nationality will be a better name for the award.
But how did it still fly if komekn opposed it in that committee?

charlesemeka85:
it is no hidden fact that some here see these euro born kids as mercenaries and 2nd class Nigerians and when you try to make a case for them you are tagged an asslicker who doesn't rate kids from the home front but rather clamor for the infusion of foreigners to our national teams.

Well the reasons why will have to be looked into.

komekn:
Yes among other variables but not the core consideration.

If you are not getting a lot minutes it means there are question marks it is not by any means an advantage.

I already answered that question in my other post. I think in-form is more of in the present. After Iheanacho's FA Cup games, I was not convinced. but after he displayed similar performances in the EPL again and again, then I had no reason to doubt that he is not only back to his early Man City days but has improved in other areas of his game.

komekn:
So what happens of he doesn't score for the next 5 matches what will you say.

I disagree, you can't use two games too say a player is now IN-FORM.

We can say he has improved but l would not say he is IN-FORM.

You use the term finally back. Does that mean he has been asleep for over two years.

@bolded, that's not what I just suggested. I only said that will be part of the discussion.

komekn:
I don’t know any football analyst that will use the minutes you played determine your quality.

You may not believe me but l know a lot who are backroom staff in EPL clubs. They bring forth the analysis but in actual fact don't make the decision.

Managers, coaches review the stats and data and make a deduction from there. The assumption is that if your limited minutes count the you will get more.

If you don't it's because you didnt use your limited minutes to impact the game.

Dude repeated a feat.. That alone shows the first was not a fluke. Any honest person who watched Nacho over those two games will know he is finally back and improved. Let's put sentiments aside.

Sportilitica:
Hmmmm. Why don't we just wait till 10 games to judge. He is rediscovering his lost confidence. Let him continue to achieve before one dip in form now will lead to people insulting the dude.

I think you are right to some extent. But failing to consider the minutes the player has played is failing to look at all the factors... Even football analysts always brings that to bear when they are evaluating a players performances. They seldom leave that detail out of the discussion.

komekn:
Stats are indicative but still they can be absolute.The unit not measurement is simply number of goals scored. NUTTIN else.

There is no law that says because a player plays more games he will score more. It's probable but not neccesarily logical a proven theory.

You take your chances and opportunities score and claim the glory.

Bringing minutes into the equation is to confuse matters.

If you score your club will give you more games and minutes. If you don't then the reverse is the case it's simplistic.

Like i once told you, you can choose your own narrative depending on what side of the fence you want to be. "In-form" can be looked at from different angles. But after a player has repeated a feat, one can rightly conclude, that player is in-form especially if the player has once shown that ability. However, to conclude that the same player is no longer in form, I think that player has to show a loss of form (be unconvincing) over a period of time. So a player can still be said to be in-form even though the player may not be as good as others in terms of consistency etc.

komekn:
This na person were go school.

Suppose know say a word has meaning from the words and subject surrounding it in other words context.

But unfortunately she doesn't just argument without substance or rational.

Komekn , oya take that

safarigirl:
there is no sense in it.

What does it mean for a player to be in form?

Is it by playing games consistently for a long period of time?

No

Being in form, is putting in GOOD PEFORMANCES CONSISTENTLY. Being In form means that when they CALL you today, you will put in good numbers, and if they call you again in TWO weeks, you will still put in good numbers. Being in form, is not about the number of games played, it is the level of impact in a game.

There was a time Smalling was consistently in the Man United line-up and consistently gave woeful performances, will you say he is in form because he has been playing regularly?

I Repeat, there is no sense in what they have been saying, especially as regards Iheanacho. They are talking UTTER NONSENSE, coated in emotive bias and PREJUDICE

I just read one of the worst writeups:
https://scorenigeria.com.ng/the-big-question-should-you-play-for-nigeria-or-your-adopted-country/

its easy to spot fake news. I asked for the source of the story earlier.

edi287:
Well Rohr has denied it... Don't know why I'm surprised.

Ok

safarigirl:
I wasn't talking about the monikers here, I was talking about the writer

you are right. However, the narrative that England cap our players, use and dump, is also filled with half-truths.

Modified
@ the bolded, i find it hard to single out any moniker here with such expectations.

safarigirl:
this article is filled with half-truths.

First off, Ebuehi was a victim of injuries, since he was injured, he hasn't really gotten back to full fitness, so, I don't know if this writer out that into consideration when he penned this. It is not because he could be discarded, and considering the team still doesn't have a Right Back of his quality, he cannot state that Ebuehi has been discarded by anyone.

Rohr works with players in form, who are playing games. If golden boy, Kelechi was dropped from AFCON, and didn't play a game for Super Eagles this year, it should give a perspective of the kind of coach Rohr is. If the same Keelchi keeps up this form till March of next year, then surely, he will get a call-up

On the average, the number of FBs that have benefitted from this SE set-up, outnumber those who haven't. As long as you play regularly and you fit into the style of play, Rohr has space, in fact depending on your position, you may not even have to be all that regular, but nobody should expect automatic slots every Super Eagles game just because they have foreign passports.

this looks like an OGN news.. let me check.

modified
I was wrong. So what's the source?

charlesemeka85:
Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr and his employers - the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) may have opened another chapter of contention over player's selection.

NFF president Amaju Pinnick has been making effort to convince Queens Park Rangers midfielder Eberechi Eze to pledge his international allegiance to Nigeria.

While that effort has not yielded a result, Rohr has sighted someone else, a midfielder, who could easily agree to play for the Super Eagles.

His name is Ovie Ejaria, signed to Liverpool, but currently on loan at Reading.

The 22-year-old midfielder who is valued at £1m has shown versatility under Mark Bowen at the Madejski Stadium and Rohr is keen to add the Liverpool player to his squad.

“He’s (Ovie Ejaria) a good player no doubt and I will prefer him in the team now than the player (Eberechi Eze) the Federation are in talks with,” Rohr revealed.

“We will contact him and know what must be done to make him play for us. He is a better player than Eze.

“My fears are if we start chasing him in the media, England may join the race and it could be difficult.”

Pinnick met with Eze in London last month in a bid to lure the 21-year-old to switch allegiance to Nigeria but he requested for the chance to continue to focus on his club career which is going well so far.

yes na

junnyjake:
Same Emmanuel Daniel at Rio 2016??

**Top in Clean Sheets (NPFL)**
UPDATED:
5 - Emmanuel Daniel (Lobi Stars)
4 - Sharp Uzoigwe (FC Ifeanyi Ubah)

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South East is lie in terms of the states that is said to make up that region.. u sef no dey get my point.

Mujtahida:
South East is not a lie because it aligns with geographical reality. There's nothing like South South in the cardinal points and their correlatives

NPFL WEEK 7 RESULTS
Israel Abia with all 4 goals for Sunshine Stars (36’, 45+2’, 49’, 79’)
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Has OWNGOAL been hacked?


Legality of Kratom Tea
December 8, 201902

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Kratom is a tropical plant that has been regarded as herbal supplement by many. It is part of the coffee family and can be found in the United States in different forms such as capsules, gum, liquids, powder and dried leaves which can be ingested as kratom tea.

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Kratom is at the center of the world controversy whether it should be legalized or banned simply because it is yet to be understood and that it produces opiate-like effects to the user’s body. Kratom tea is easy to make but before you take a cup in the morning as you head to work or school, this article will take you through its legality in the U.S.

The legality of Kratom

The legality of kratom is a gray area in the U.S. Basically, it is a legal drug internationally but due to its ability to produce opiate-like side effects, it has been federally banned by most countries and hence cannot be possessed, purchased and consumed in whatever form. Kratom powder is used to make kratom tea through simmering and if the powder is banned, then kratom tea is also illegal.

Due to the availability of State level and Federal legal systems, United States has a more complicated legal system than other countries. Also, various enforcement agencies in the country make it even more complicated and because the legality of kratom tea continues to evolve with each dawn, users should be vigilant to avoid penalties and fines.

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In general, taking kratom tea in the U.S is legal. However, the federal law is generalized and every state has its legal system meaning that whereas the national government does not place any bans or regulations on the kratom tea consumption, the same doesn’t apply to all states. It can, therefore, be illegal, legal or in the process of being banned or regulated in different states.

According to the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), kratom should be illegalized in the U.S due to its addictive nature and psychoactive properties. But, stakeholders have a different view and feel that kratom tea could be the solution to end opiate use in the country.

In August 2016 for instance, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) classified kratom as a Schedule 1 drug due to its opiate-like effects, but the proposition was withdrawn in October the same year.

Listing kratom as a Schedule 1 means that it has no benefits to the user’s body and has a high probability of abuse. Luckily, there was no enough evidence to support the allegations and as a matter of fact, advocates stated otherwise that this magical tree has numerous health benefits such as managing stress and anxiety, relieving pain, and increasing energy levels among others.

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Current legal status of kratom tea in the U.S

Following claims that kratom had tremendous health benefits, more studies were carried out and the findings did not disappoint. Kratom products including kratom tea were reported to deliver numerous benefits to the user’s body, and most states legalized it. Currently, kratom tea is illegal in the following states;

· Alabama

· Arkansas

· Wisconsin

· Tennessee

· Vermont

· Indiana

Bottom line

Kratom is popular for its sedative and anesthetic effects and even though it’s native to Southeast Asia, Americans can buy it online. Kratom can be taken in various forms but kratom tea is very common, as people find it interesting to take it early in the morning to enhance focus, concentration and boost energy, or few minutes before bed to improve sleep quality. As a guideline, you should be informed of the fast-changing status of kratom legality in your state to avoid any potential lawsuits.

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--OGN

OptaJoe STATS

8 - Leicester City have now won their last eight Premier League games in a row – their best-ever winning run in their top-flight history. Classy. #AVLLEI

8 - @SheffieldUnited are unbeaten away from home this season, their longest run without defeat from the start of a top-flight season since 1899-1900 (10 games); they are the first promoted side to remain unbeaten in their opening 8 away PL games since Blackburn in 92-93. Steely.

4 - Kelechi Iheanacho has scored in all four appearances for Leicester City this season, netting four goals - as many as he'd scored in his previous 42 matches for the club. Spark.

0 - Watford are the only Premier League side still without a home win this season (P7 - D3 L4). Only once have the Hornets gone eight home games from the start of a league season without a win (9 in 1990-91 in the second tier). Struggling.

the SE is also a lie using the same logic. So what is the ruse?

Mujtahida:
Bro I agree with you that geopolitics should align with geography but I say again it need not be so.

Look beyond the examples and see the principle: man creates his own fictions or fabrications.

Like I said before south south is a fiction of geo politics in Nigeria. Is that not so? It's in our political discourse is that not so?

Whether the fiction aligns with geography does not change the fact that it exists in our consciousness. It's just like a lie which can exists as truth in a person's mind. That's my main point.

I think your main grouse is that since it does not align with geography, this South South thing is a lie but do note that lies do exist. Even today the lie that the earth is flat is stoutly being promoted by organized groups because they feel its the truth.

**THE NUMBERS BEHIND THE RATINGS (Kelechi Iheanacho)**
Aston Villa 1-4 Leicester City

Rating: 9.05
Iheanacho got second highest rating on the pitch

Shots: 4
Iheanacho was the joint second best in total number of shots. Sharing the second spot with teammates Vardy and Evans. He had a shot on target which resulted in a goal, 2 were blocked and 1 off target

Pass Success rate: 100%
Kelechi connected his teammates 21 times out of 21 attempts. 2 other starters also achieved this feat of 100% accurate passes.
Kelechi had 4 key passes. Impressive!

Dribbles: 2
Iheanacho was successful in both attempts to dribble -- a joint 3rd.

Tackles: 2
Iheanacho had 2 successful tackles out of 2 attempted.

you can apply the same logic otherwise. the problem really is not the name South South it's the logic behind it which also applies to other states that have been put in wrong "zones".

ChrisKels:
In geography, yes imaginary lines are drawn, but it is never done outside the recognized conditions and factors. U can not just call a place an SS without clarifications bkus that doesn't exist. It is either SSE or SSW

Well, South South is political just as most of the Igbo speaking states are regarded as South East

ChrisKels:
Now u are alluding to my assertions and theories. Clearly from that map, aren't Anambra and Imo SSWs while Abia and Ebonyi are SSEs? Then, Cross River and Akwa Ibom SE?

Also from that map, the places in the Eastern hismphere are; Adamawa, Plateau and Taraba while the western hismphere are Kwara, FCT and Niger.

okay as u sabi Geography , where really does Anambra, Imo and and Enugu lie? Then following your geography, Edo, Bayelsa, Delta and maybe even Rivers would be in the South West. Take note that FCT is slightly to west from center.

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/b/b9/Map_of_Nigerian_States_with_names.png

ChrisKels:
When I hear some poor students of geography or half baked graduates discuss or call demselves SS, I just SHM.

U can have SSE which means Southern part of the South East, not South South. There is nothing like South South

Lovely!!

tbaba1234:
Goals for
Iheanacho
Semi Ajayi
Sadiq Umar
Nwakaeme

Assists for
Aina
Iheanacho

Good day so far

If Hausa man dey here it won’t take long, this matter go enter tribal/political matter

Triniti:
You and joebie should calm down and see where humility017 is coming from. Don’t turn it into tribal talks

Aina is now a CB? Kwantinue!

komekn:
I did a screen shot but it was ages ago so can't find it anymore. But if you have time you will discover according to AFCON Aina was statistically the best defender.

Omeruo was not voted as one of the outstanding CB s in the tournament. I found him lacking several times.

oga.. I can engage u on that in another section. let's talk about players abilities and leave tribe out of this section.

Humility017:
the problem with you...is that you interpret everything from your parochial mindset...
was thinking I could engage in an intellectual discussion with you but failed...

you've no idea that happenings in the 60s,50s, 40s in each reguons and the country in a whole best interpret reason for our actions and the happenings today.....

lol

Humility017:
one is a carpenter and the other a brick layer...

that's the only difference for now....

Garba Lawal was a very industrious player in his playing days. Also Tijani Babangida still remains one of our best wingers till date. Please don't bring tribal stuff into this thread. I won't even bother reading all of your post.

Humility017:

I know that's what you will say ...

but that's kind of true....
I studied a bit of sociology back in school....
especially ethnography of various Nigeria ethnic groups.... and some other courses..

but to my knowledge... few of the individuals from the core north are barely ambitious...

many don't even care for a house.... as long as they have tools for shoemaking or doing maruwa and can construct a place to stay with zinc they are good to go...and don't mind have up to 4 wives and breed kids they can't even feed.

unlike the average south west espcially from ondo and ekiti where meritocracy and excellence is a watchword....
you'll see an electrician in this two states already bagged his MSc and has kick start his PhD.

the South east.... an Ibo man don't mind take years to learn from his master trade for years and when he starts you'll be surprised at the success he makes....
in the south east the women goes to school... more than the men and it stems from the colonial era... (please try get Nigeria people and culture ~ university of Benin GST222) and read it more..

we cannot shy away from this...the northerners preoccupation with political power and military etal has robbed them of the needed human capital development prequiste for regional growth.

This writer opines that "Dessers admits he has a slim chance playing for Belgium".
Also take note that Dessers is uncapped at youth level.


Cyriel Dessers: Dutch league's leading scorer opts for Nigeria
By Oluwashina Okeleji
Football Writer, France

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Heracles striker Cyriel Dessers admits he has never visited Nigeria but wants to play for the Super Eagles

Heracles striker Cyriel Dessers has revealed his desire to play for Nigeria at international level rather than his country of birth Belgium.

The 24-year-old, who was born in Leuven to a Belgian father and qualifies for Nigeria through his mother, is uncapped at youth level.

Top scorer in the Dutch Eredivisie with 11 goals, he was named the league's November Player of the Month after scoring six goals and producing three assists.

He admits he has a slim chance of playing for Belgium but reveals that his performance has caught the attention of Nigeria selectors and he is open to playing for the three-time African champions.

"There has already been contact with the Nigerian association. After the match against ADO Den Haag, the assistant from Nigeria sent me a message that I was doing well," Dessers told Belgian outlet Sporza.

"But that is not going to be easy either because there are 300 million Nigerians worldwide.

"I have never been to Nigeria, also because the political situation has not been so calm in recent years.

"The last year is only slightly better. I would like to go there and it would be twice as good to do that even if it's only to play a friendly game against Madagascar or Mauritius."

Regarded as a strong centre-forward and standing at a little over 6 feet tall, Dessers started his career at local Belgian side OH Leuven but only made a solitary senior appearance against Mons in March 2014.

He then joined local rivals Lokeren at the start of the 2014/15 season, where he enjoyed regular football and scored seven goals in 40 appearances across two seasons.

Dessers crossed the border to the Netherlands and joined second-tier side NAC Breda in the summer of 2016, helping the team to immediate promotion with 29 goals in 40 matches.

A spell at FC Utrecht led the towering player to Heracles this summer and his 13 goals in 16 appearances have brought praise from the fans and media back in Belgium.


--bbc

Belgium called up Dessers? I didn't read that news. Please share

Blueelf:
He already did