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Correction on AllNigeriaSoccer report:

Torunarigha did not foul Gero. Torunarigha's left hand touched the ball while Gero was trying to beat him in the 18 yard box.

I totally agree as regards that length of inactivity.

But it's not like Ezenwa was a regular with IU prior to his recent exploits with the Super Eagles A and B team.

In the same vein, if Enyeama could get a few games under his belt before the world cup, he should easily displace Ezenwa.

Icon79:
Absolutely! Especially when you consider the disaster the legendary, but the then clubless, Peter Rufia caused us at France '98 World Cup.
No matter how good you are, a keeper needs to be match sharp in order to perform. Hence, if Enyeama has not played any competitive match for over 1 year before the World Cup, I would be very concerned if we use him as our #1 keeper in Russia.


O pari

Firstly, countries take more than 16 players to the world cup. The argument was who will Joel Obi bench? (Ogu and Etebo have not been starting). A fully fit Obi will not only make the list to the world cup, but will also start. Take that to the bank.

Napoleon55:
i don't think so,it's still all about who is most qualified to represent us in the world cup and who is not

Opa ri

edi287:
In terms of pure ability, Joel Obi Is far better than those 2. If he's fit, he makes our world cup squad easy.

Azubuike is playing top flight football for the first time in his career, if I'm not mistaking.
There is nothing to check about Shehu right now -- Cyprus, seriously?

Here is Azubuike in the Turkish second tier (16/17 season)

soetanoreoluwa:
Can you help me check statistics of Sheu, azubike..? In their respective clubs..

I know what am saying we have seen good players not getting a good deals abroad and we have just there players finding themselves in top clubs in Europe... Considering his injury worries... No club ...i repeat no club will put their money on any injury prone player..


I like Joel Obi but good agent help him alot... He has been in Seria A all his life... And that's also working for him too.. I can see it again he got a good agent...

Season 2016/2017

Joel Obi (Serie A) VS John Ogu (Ligat ha'Al)

Modified:
For more than twice the amount of time Joel Obi spent on the pitch, Ogu could only equal him in assists.
Ogu picked 8 yellow cards compared to Obi's 3

We are talking Serie A vs Israeli top flight

I rarely use the words word class. But for him I will say near world class. Could he have been world class by every standard? -- definitely

FAMILY247:
Even though I also won't take Joel Obi to a competition like the World Cup considering the fact that he is injury prone, but the truth must be said the guy is world class midfielder and very far from been an average player.

changing the goal post. We are talking about who is a better passer. it's already an established fact that Obi is injury prone. We want to know what both players have done while on the pitch. And I can go back in time to give you the stats. Take note that i'm not even considering the leagues where they ply their trades. Ogu plays in the Israeli League for goodness sake

soetanoreoluwa:
Check how many matches has he played in his entire career ?let start from there

Moreover this is a start of just three matches....

Good agent don't guarantee this. See below:

Modified:
Did somebody say he is a bad passer of the ball. Let me add John Ogu's (not even considering the leagues they play)

soetanoreoluwa:
Good agent... Likewise echijiele... Good agent.


You have good agent you get good club

if they like make them enter rocket go camp for space we will beat them in Uyo. Our captain has already said it. We need to round up the job.

soetanoreoluwa:
I thought they want to camp abroad then Ghana... Why changing their plan? It's well with them...

Joel Obi that played for us during Siasia's era was not average. Even then he was not average. It appears you are not current.

Napoleon55:
hope u guys are not serious, is it d same joel obi that we know?
the guy has no place in this present SE,where are u going to play him? is it to partner mikel in the AM,or partner ndidi and remove onazi?

ok please clarify.

HeavySigh:
lol. You really should have asked for clarification on what exactly I was trying to say at that point.
The rest of the post has almost nothing to do with what I was saying.

Chukwuma

Mickael2:
what is Joel's middle name? You have never watched the guy play football

Thank you!

tbaba1234:
Joel Obi has been in outstanding form in the Series A. How many Nigerians play at the level of football regularly? His only problem is that he is injury prone.

You are changing the argument..

Napoleon55:
is it not d same players u use for nations cup u r still going to use for world cup. joel obi has no place in this team more than ogu.

we have our first team players,ogu is not even there,how much more joel.

1-AKPEYI,

2-SHEHU

3-ELDERSON

4-NDIDI

5-BALOGUN

6-EKON

7-MOSES V.

8-ONAZI

9-IGHALO

10-MIKEL

11-IWOBI

12-IHEANACHO

13-ETEBO

14-MOSES SIMON

15-EZENWA

16-MUSA

these are our first team regulars,for any other player to displace any of these players,he has to be excellent,in the case of AINA,after his debut

I agree the EPL seems to be the apex based on the competitiveness and it being highly commercial. But wanting our young players to go there prematurely is not good for their development.

komekn:
I agree with you the operative word being pretty well.

You probably know that for most players irrespective of nationality, the destination of choice if they can make it, the EPL.

I really expect to see much more Nigerian origin players in the EPL in the coming years.

The bar for the EPL clubs is really they expect to win it be in the final or barest minimum quarter finals. So anything less is doing badly.

The club's to beat still for me are Real, Barca and Juventus.

For clubs in Belgium, Austria, Turkey, Holland getting past group stage is a win, that's the level of expectation. Which essentially reflects what level they are on in football terms.

SuperSports 10

Nigerdeltaboi:
Alhassan starts for Austria Wien, match is live on super sports 2

your moniker says it all

Naijaphobia:
The way Zambian fans have invaded Super eagles Fbook page and every Nigerian football sites is giving me sleepless night...I have even entered an agreement with a Zambian to renounce my citizenship if Nigeria loses and he also agreed to do same if we beat them. The screenshot of our conversation on FB is what we intend to use against eachother. Please let's pray for our Darling Super Eagles to win, I love Nigeria and can't afford to renounce citizenship now. If I do, where do I go?

Where do you get your stats from?
We are talking World Cup now not nations cup.

Napoleon55:
ogu has been in the team for some time now,he understood how the team plays,he can easily replace any of the midfielder depending on the formation without any any problem,he is also a better passer of the ball than joel obi,his size is also a plus .

Europa League Update:
FULL-TIME Results

BATE 2-4 Arsenal
Chuba Akpom remained in Arsenal's bench throughout the encounter. Iwobi did not make the trip due to injury

Konyaspor 2-1 Guimaraes
Patrick Friday helped Konyaspor with an assist for the game opener, playing as their number 9.
Imoh Ezekiel remained in Konyaspor's bench

Lazio 2-0 Waregem
Peter Olayinka's introduction in the 46th minute could not help Waregem, as they conceded another.
Compatriots and teammates, Kingsley Madu and Bala Aliko were not involved.

Lugano 1-2 FCSB
Lugano lost at home to Steau Bucharesti. Stanley Amuzie was not involved.

Ostersunds 1-0 Hertha Berlin
Both Alhaji Gero (Ostersunds) and Jordan Torunarigha (Hertha) clocked 90 minutes for their respective sides.
Gero (whoscored rating 7.2 ). Was the best of the night in dispossessing. Attempted a total shot of 3 (3rd best of match). And won 3 Aerial Duels (5th best overall).
Torunarigha (whoscored 6.9), on the other hand, was the best of the night in Arial Duels won (5), and also the joint best in tackles won (4)

Plzn 3-1 Beer Sheva
John Ogu clocked 90 mins, and was the 2nd best overall with a whoscored rating of 7.74. Joint 2nd best in Total shots (3). And highest (2) in dribbles.
But Sheva's only goal was provided by Anthony Nwakaeme (whoscored rating: 7.1) , 7 minutes after his introduction.

Rosenborg 3-1 Vadar
Samuel Adegbenro (Whoscored 6.9) clocked 90 minutes but did not get on the scoresheet. Adegbenro completed two dribbles (2nd best total of the match)

The following matches are on:

AC Milan 1-0 Rijeka
Rijeka Number one shirt, David Nwokolor not listed.

AEK 0-0 Austria Wien
Muazam start for Austria Vienna

Everton 0-1 Apollon
Everton now trail the Cypriot side. Ademola Lookman in Everton's bench

Locomotiv 3-0 Zlin
Moses Ekpai Ubong start for Zlin who are currently down early by 3 goals

Partizan 0-0 Kiev
Theophilus Solomon not listed by Partizan.

Skenderbeu 0-0 Young Boys
Orelesi Nurudeen not listed by Skenderbeu

I'm not sure I understand you. But don't forget everyone is free to express their opinions. The reason for the English word -- subjective.
Even editors and well renowned football pundits disagree a lot. Don't expect this will not be the case on Nairaland. Have your say and don't get irritated when someone has a different opinion.

HeavySigh:
actually 4 Nigerians or so made the list. All of which are regular names here.
I have learned to be careful about swallowing all I read Here in terms of praise for our own players, hook line and sinker as sometimes there can be too much sentiments .. I was particularly happy to see a different neutral body of persons affirming some of you here

You started a good argument until you used the words "just average".
Now I don't have to reply

Napoleon55:
so if u r Rohr,u would drop Etebo,after having worked so hard during the qualifiers,and still very much inform,been tasted and trusted, u would drop such a player to a player like joel obi,first injury prone,second,qaulity wise,just average.
then explain the reason why u joel in place of etebo and ogu,is he better than them?

VERY SOLID .. near world class

Kog45:
Joel Obi very good player but he can disappoint anytime due to injury,apart from that very solid midfielder.

Europa League Update:

Plzn 2-1 Sheva (83 mins played)

Plzn go ahead again after Nwakaeme leveled earlier, 7 minutes after his introduction.
Anthony Nwakaeme's goal was a touch of class. He received a cross from the right flank with his back to goal, only to turn
with a strike that left Plzn goalie sprawling. But Ales Hruska probably should have done better to prevent that.

wonderful

kingphilip:
Anthony Nwaekeme with the equalizer

Let's wait and see

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Yes he's scored some breathtaking goals lately. His pair of goals helped Rosenborg knock out Ajax from getting to this stage.

HeavySigh:
This Samuel adegbenro was mentioned by an account on twitter that is quite good with identifying young and promising players, they call themselves breakingthelines..they were running a countdown of sorts.

Europa League Update:

Lugano 1-2 FCSB
Lugano have fallen behind despite scoring the opener.
Amuzie is not involved, but let's hope he get's his papers sorted out before return leg.

Europa League Update:

BATE 2-4 Arsenal (70 mins played)
Although Iwobi is out due to injury, it's noteworthy to say that Chuba Akpom is on the Gunner's bench.

Jordan Torunarigha (Hertha) currently has the highest tackles of 4 according to whoscored. Hertha still trail Alhaji Gero's Oestersunds by 1 goal.

Versatility is a plus. But Joel Obi's ratings cannot be ignored. What argument do you have for Ogu?

elyte89:
Barring no injury to etebo,he would go to d world cup,no sane coach will leave an etebo for Joel obi,cos etebo is a multiplayer,he can play from d wings,as a 10,could also thrive as 8,play 4 also(if a double 4 is been used),heard he also played as a left back sef in his club sometimes back