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Etebo Jack Of All Trades, Master Of All: Most Fouled Player & Most Accurate Passer Vs Barca
Published: March 01, 2018

Industrious Nigeria international Oghenekaro Etebo worked his socks off as Las Palmas were held to a 1-1 draw by La Liga pacesetters Barcelona at Estadio de Gran Canaria on Thursday night.

Messi scored from a free-kick to open the scoring for the visitors on 21 minutes, but Jonathan Calleri calmly converted a penalty kick to equalize for La Union Deportiva two minutes into the second half.

Etebo and his teammates completely stifled the offense of Barcelona with a strong defensive performance for the remainder of the game.

According to statistics from Whoscored.com, the Super Eagles star was the most fouled Las Palmas player on the pitch, winning four fouls, double the figure of Vicente Gómez and Jonathan Calleri, who drew two fouls each.

Etebo was the most accurate with the ball at his feet of all the 14 players in action for Las Palmas, finishing the game with a passing accuracy of 92 percent to place first ahead of Vicente Gómez with 86.8 percent.

Against Malaga on his debut, he had a passing accuracy of 84.9 percent, Leganes 77.8 percent, Sevilla 74.5 percent and Athletic Bilbao 87.2 percent, meaning he set a new personal record against Barcelona since his arrival in Spain in the winter transfer market.

This season, the former Warri Wolves star has been deployed at central midfield, attacking midfield, center forward, left winger and support striker.

Oghenekaro Etebo's form will please Super Eagles manager Gernot Rohr, who has named the versatile midfielder on the roster for the friendlies against Poland and Serbia later this month.

Ifeanyi Emmanuel

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Lol

CaptainStephen:
confirm oh Thank God Emzor paracetamol is one of Super eagles sponsor, Rohr go need am wella.

Etebo the grasscutter

CaptainStephen:
Etebor's heat map shows he has covered every blade of grass.

Proud of my homeboy

That’s why we call it GK crisis. Who should we celebrate? Mention one GK

Oasis007:
Bravo!

It's really baffling we are celebrating Rookies on this Thread....... U18 Keeper, 3rd Choice GK and Team B first Choice as Nigerian best GKs for the World Cup?! LOL!

We've been asked to deal with it, and we gonna deal with it.

So when he is away with FE, his assistants in Enyimba will take over.. either way, his assistants better be up to the task.

TheSuperNerd:
Aigbogun: I Can Succeed With Both Flying Eagles, Enyimba Jobs
By Adeboye Amosu

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Flying Eagles head coach Paul Aigbogun insists combining his role with that of handling seven-time Nigeria Professional Football League champions Enyimba will not deter him from building a strong squad capable of conquering Africa and the world, Completesportsnigeria.com reports.
Aigbogun who was recently named head coach of the Nigeria U-20 side no doubt has a tough task ahead of him going by the two teams’ busy schedules.

Enyimba are competing for three trophies this season, the NPFL, CAF Confederation Cup and Aiteo Federation Cup.

The Flying Eagles will also be busy as they bid to qualify for 2019 African U-20 Nations Cup billed for Niger.

But the former Warri Wolves handler is adamant he has the ability to handle the two teams and become successful.

“I know some people will ask questions about combining my job at Enyimba with that of the national team. It is a tough task but it’s something I can do,” Aigbogun told CSN.

“In a situation like this, it is always important to have capable assistants who can take charge of the team while you are away which I already have in Enyimba.

“Then, it is important to have a laid down plan which makes things easy for you. For now, my mind is on our (Enyimba) CAF Confederation Cup game against Energie FC of Benin Republic next Wednesday.

“When it is time to work with the Flying Eagles, I will concentrate on that fully and we will build a strong squad capable of doing the nation proud.”

Source: https://www.completesportsnigeria.com/aigbogun-can-succeed-flying-eagles-enyimba-jobs/

Five Reasons Why Coach Paul Aigbogun Will Succeed As Flying Eagles Coach

February 28, 2018016

Newly appointed coach of the Nigerian U20 team Paul Aigbogun is one man whose appointment didn’t go down well with many Nigerians who are not in the know about his abilities as a coach.

Owngoalnigeria.com brings to you five reasons why the Enyimba international coach will succeed as coach of the Nigerian team popularly referred to as the Flying Eagles.

1. Experience In Bringing Players Through

Although he hasn’t handled any of the youth teams of Nigeria. Aigbogun has however played a big role in the formation of players most notably during his stint as coach of Warri Wolves.

Oghenekaro Etebo had his breakthrough at Warri Wolves during his time as coach of the club. His time at the club was also the most productive for the club in terms of results and transfer of players abroad. Ekigho Ehiosun, Daniel Akpeyi and Gbolahan Salami all played under the soft spoken coach at Warri Wolves.

2. Capable Assistant Coaches

The Nigeria Football Federation did a very good job in selecting coaches to assist Aigbogun as head coach of the team. Abdul Maikaba is widely viewed by many as one of the best coach in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) and his team Akwa United according to many are the most tactical, technical and entertaining team in the league.

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Coach Bala Abubakar took the league by storm last season when he lead unfancied Niger Tornadoes to the final of Nigeria’s premier cup tournament, the Federation Cup. Ironically his team lost to Akwa United, who were also coached by one of the asistants of Aigbogun in Maikaba.

3. Cool headed & Tactically ‎Sound

If there’s one area where the coach has an edge over his contemporaries, it has to be his ability to stay calm under pressure. A very vital tool in the management of young footballers.

Aigbogun is not the coach who loses his rage easily, and the way he sets his team up usually makes them very hard to beat. Many labelled him as a defensive coach but under his guard as coach Gbolahan Salami and Mfon Udoh all emerged as top scorers in the Nigeria Professional Football League.



4. Experience On The African Continent

As a coach who has gained experience by campaigning in CAF tournaments. The coach knows a thing or two about playing cup games in Africa. What is required at home and away from home.

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The last U20 team of Nigeria failed to build on their 2-1 away win over Sudan in Nigeria , and it caused them a spot at the last African Youth Championship. Aigbogun is no stranger to holding leads away from home and needing to defend it at home.

5. ‎In Tune With Modern Day Tactics

He is one coach which many still feels hasn’t gotten the recognition he deserves based on his knowledge and certification when it comes to coaching. A British trained coach, his curriculum vitae is one of the richest among coaches in the NPFL.

Keeping the certificate issue aside, he has shown at Enyimba this season that he is up to date with the trends in terms of football tactics. So far he has experimented with a back three, a false number nine and also the 4-3-3 system. His tactical flexibility ‎has helped his team put together a seven game unbeaten run.

Osas Mahawi

--OGN

Sir KOG45 let me add that I've always been a fan of Alampasu. And I had always wanted him to start ahead of Ezenwa, Akpeyi etc since we had the GK crisis as a result of Ikeme's situation.
But hasn't Alampasu been invited since Enrico was appointed? (of course, I'm not even considering Agu a real GK coach lol)

. For real? until Argentina match?

so u dey enjoy all that shaky shaky leg since? Sir no mind me jor.

Kog45:
Pls try and read my original comment then you would understand better coz sometimes am always lost here,i thought we are here for football analysis and discussion.

I think am not Rohr who said inactive Alampasu is among the five keepers is considering for WC,pls be logical on this,am i Rohr who named him,so what a fuss.

It seems some don't even understand why we are here,takes things personally and always emotive and sentimental in their thinking as if we are here to fight.

Pls am very sorry to say this,have been following Eagles since 1980 so i just don't talk or saying anything for sake of it.

Ask icon4s or goldfish80, am always against Alampasu calling cos i believe so much on Akpeyi until Argentina match that i changed my mind.

sure you have a right to make an opinion.
I was only questioning your seemingly premature judgment.

I'm sorry for the comparison. It was your use of "not fair to Alampasu" that brought forgiveness to mind.. as if it's a case of Rohr's play of favoritism etc.

Kog45:
No wahala but i believe. as a fan I have every right to take a critical look at the team,so nobody business,my opinion doesn't disturb your opinion that warrant 'you are talking like forgiveness',that was just the painful part of your comment.

It was after i made my comment that TheSuperNerd made a post and i modified my comment based on it so what else again.

If Rohr's recent call-ups are anything to go by, the three goalkeepers he plans to take to the World Cup are Uzoho, Ezenwa and Akpeyi, who has been invited for the friendlies against Poland and Serbia next month.

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I said it before that it will be harder for those not invited for March friendlies to gate crash.

It’s okay to question it, but not make a conclusion without getting all the info.

Modified
He had said it was unfair to Alampasu

Icon4s:
Not that I am pushing for Alampasu but one asking why he was initially left out in the assignment of a trainer is not out of place.

Thank God Rohr has cleared out that area.

Oga sir no vex.
But we are too fast to read meanings into people’s actions. You are speaking of “let be truth be told”, when you have not gotten all the information.
Truth cannot be told without full insight. You have to get the information first before u can make a clear judgement.

Rohr is the coach. Even at the moment he can rate some keepers higher than the others. It’s his job to make judgements like that.

Kog45:
How does forgiveness talk?

If i may ask are you saying it's good to send trainer to Maduka and leave Alampasu out,on what criteria.

Good that Rohr has finally come out to make it cleared that all his five keepers will have trainer attached to them.

But i hate it when people read meaning to a very clear and simple comment.

I think am one of the moniker including goldfish80 and icon4s who always question Alampasu inclusion in the team and i remember Thegoodjoe always defend Alampasu.

But when truth need to be told we must say it without fear cos attaching trainer to Uzoho and Maduka alone is unfair to other keepers and it can cause acrimony in the team,thank God Rohr has made a bold statement towards the issue.

Pls how does i sound like forgiveness or how does forgiveness talk,pls i want to know.....

Rohr is now being unfair to Alampasu. KOG45 u are beginning to talk like forgiveness o. U of all people lol

Modified

Ehen thanks for the modification hahaha

Kog45:
....don't let Alloy Agu hear this(we only have one real goalkeeper trainer)but another coach is being sent to monitor Maduka?are they saying better to be keeping in youth team than be in main team as a youth player,this is unfair to Dele Alampasu.

Modified..... Just heard that Enrico would visit Alampasu too.

So all this mentions because of Joel Obi? ah my name don change be that oh... all his pay check too.. oya transfer enter my account.

soetanoreoluwa:
So AIG nah Joebie?? Sorry I mean Joel Obi...

Congrats to Joel.. God keep him fit, inform throughout the WC campaign. Amen

oga sir you are only raising this alarm based on the last Chelsea match.

How many assists and goals was credited to Moses in the previous season? How about this season so far?
Moses is only 1 goal and 1 assist shy of his tally from last premier league season.
Didn't Moses play like the winger that he is during the WC qualifiers?
Moses is not losing nothing. Looking at his tackling rate, he is improving an aspect of his game. Let the stats speak. If you still doubt me, let's talk again after the March friendlies.

BascoVanVeli:
How can u say he is losing nothing when it is clear to see that he is getting less offensive. Just like with Alaba and Rakitic I feel the situation runs a risk of affecting our national team. Great for club but bad for country.

Moses in GWG has always been himself. No be today he start to play as RWB for Chelsea. He is given a free role in the national team, and he does that very well.

Modified.
If anything, it’s adding more strength to his game. He is losing nothing.

BascoVanVeli:
I said this to someone recently, Moses is becoming more of a full back than winger. It is great for Chelsea but I'm not so sure about the Super Eagles

CELTIC

komekn:
This may seem contradictory but if Ebuehi was to go to Celtic it would give him more exposure and if he performs he could find himself in the EPL on some very good £££.

But then he may be very content with Portuguese league.

Our #1 goalie in waiting.

tbaba1234:
Guess who is working with Uzoho in Spain to get him to WC level... Super eagles goalkeeping coach, Enrico Pionetti

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The quota system will make our scouts go to work. But those scouted should still earn their place in the team. Only the best regardless of where they are from should make the final list.

Mujtahida:
NFF should extend the policy of using non-league players for the u- 17 to the u - 20 or at least saying that they should use 10 league players, 10 non league players and 5 foreign born players. With these they can kill three birds with one stone: reduce the number of age cheats who proliferate the local league who get into the team 2)unearth new talents 3)cap young foreign born players at least at the age grade level.

Likewise those stand out players u mentioned that was farmed from the Scottish league.

komekn:
I had not even heard of him until he was highlighted here.

But I noticed he gets a lot of accolades in the Eredivisie and in the context of the Eredivisie he is a stand out player.

The term Outstanding is ambiguous because it has to be in context. Is he Ebuehi among the top10 or even top 50 RB in the world

When you play well in your league no matter how low the league is you get noticed. So far Benfica have noticed him unfortunately not one La Liga, Bundesliga, EPL, club has noticed him. Hopefully he will have a storming World cup and get noticed even more.

The Eredivisie has the highest number of goals scored among the top 20 leagues in Europe. That's a sign of a less competitive league not a strongly competitive one.

The Eredivisie is ranked below the Turkish, Swiss, Austrian leagues. So we can clearly see he is outstanding in League but we measure that outstanding in comparison to other much higher leagues and it's not so clear.

Golden Eaglets Chief Scout Sends Message To Nigeria U20 Coach Over Recent Call-Ups


Nigeria U-17 team's scouting coach, Bunmi Blair, has called on the U-20 team coach Paul Aigbogun to beam his searchlight on players playing in the FCT as they begin preparations for the qualifying series of 2019 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations.

Bunmi, on Friday, led Cityzens Football Club to victory in the 2018 FCT preseason tournament. Cityzens FC a non-league team defeated highly experienced teams FC Abuja, now known as EFCC FC 2-1, Oyah FC (made up of NPFL players) 2-1, before shocking Nigeria National League, NNL side NAF Rocket FC 2-1 in the final played at the Area 3 Play ground Abuja.

According to the coach cum OAP, FCT based teams have quality players that can compete at the national team level.

"Some of the players we have seen in the last few days can obviously compete favourably in the national teams, especially the Flying Eagles.

''I have seen a couple of them and I will recommend them to my bosses, he said."

The FCT preseason tournament is played every year to prepare FCT based teams for the new league season and also unearth new talents from the grassroots.

Meanwhile, the head coach of the Nigeria U-20 National Team, Paul Aigbogun on Friday, called 28 players to camp, as they begin preparations for the qualifying series of the 2019 Africa U20 Cup of Nations. Non of the players are from the FCT based teams.

Ifeanyi Emmanuel

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As if they are more Nigerian

Icon4s:
But some people here said the NFF cannot bankroll the invitation of foreign based players. Some even said they don't want foreign born in the team.

Reason why you shouldn't have old keepers as your 3rd choice..

Mujtahida:
In 1998 injury to Shorunmu forced us to go back to Rufai

In 2002 injury to Shorunmu forced Onigbinde to try Enyeama

Enyeama's forceful retirement forced us to get Ikeme

Sickness to Ikeme has forced Ezenwa, Akpeyi, Uzoho on us.

My point is it seems we have established a pattern whereby unless our hand is forced we never really do something about getting new gk. In order words our numbers two and three gks na just wash.

Did you always see Ebuehi as outstanding?

komekn:
You clearly have pre conceived notions because it's obvious you did not read my post and or your prejudice clouded your judgement.

I said the Scottish league is a backwater league of which it's proximity to the EPL and similar playing style gives it an advantage over other backwater leagues particularly with access to the EPL and Championship.

Finally, my exception for backwater leagues is that players should be the outstanding player in that backwater league not just making up the numbers. To be considered for the SE.

Ebuehi is an outstanding RB in the Eredivisie without doubt. However, the same cannot be said of Agu, Ogu and Omeruo yet they are in the SE set up.

Similarly thing could be said about Borussia Dortmund and Bayern

Danielnino00:
Indeed....Yet over 80% of the available trophies there have been carted away by Celtic and Rangers...
I won't be surprised if somebody rates the Welsh league above the Turkish and Belgian leagues too...

Welsh clubs dey EPL na

Danielnino00:
Indeed....Yet over 80% of the available trophies there have been carted away by Celtic and Rangers...
I won't be surprised if somebody rates the Welsh league above the Turkish and Belgian leagues too...

The quality of the EPL is rubbing off on Scotland because of close proximity.

Danielnino00:
So the Scottish league isn't a backwater league to you,but the Belgian and Turkish league are??

Players always start from somewhere. Those players you mentioned were not acquired because of the quality of the Scottish league. Like I would always say you know a special player when u see one. We’ve also had players that made big moves from so called backwater leagues. That does not automatically mean the league they once played are top leagues. You have to consider other factors and also apply the same rule to other cases.

So the Portuguese league is a top league because of its close proximity to Spain? I can give other examples. Your love for anything UK is affecting your judgement. You are now making it seem the EPL style of play is second to none. E don tey we dey monitor you. Abi has the Scottish league become the next most competitive league because of the country’s location?



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komekn:
I'll ask you a few questions.

Where was the most expensive center back in the world playing before he went to Southampton.

Where was Wanyama one of the best defensive midfielders in the EPL playing before ending up at Tottenham

Which club refused a £50 million offer for thier striker Dembele from Chelsea

Finally which Celtic player was bought by Barcelona to be thier main striker

All from the back water league

One advantage this backwater league has is location close to action of the EPL and style of play more suited to the EPL and Championship.

Hull vs Sheffield Wednesday on beIN Sports HD 2

yea, that’s also fine by me.

Humility017:
I got your point....
though mine a bit contrary....
I will want someone else to man the post against Serbia while uzoho be called up again.....when we play England...and Czech..
reason because I expect Poland and England to try us more than the rest teams...

both team have in their ranks quality strikers to give him a trial and as well build his confidence.

If we can get some from that list to participate in the qualifiers, why not? Better than having lots of men claiming to be boys.

TheSuperNerd:
Loolll.... Sir Tbaba1234, time will tell shaa... it is Aigbogun's and Maikaba's first list together... and I see your man, Moses Peter Eneji made it... Talks of overage will longer but time will tell shaa...


Meanwhile, Sir Joebie's Komekn boyz list has some interesting names there... lol... Abeg, make this U-20 crew give us something we can proud of in the long run biko...