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If the criteria is the fastest, then we can field onyekuru, Musa and Kayode as our forwards. But you know how that goes in an actual match haha

modified
Yes even now, at his age he can compete with them in speed and mobility. But how they put all those qualities together in delivering goals is the real question.

TheGoodJoe:
I will check it later but I have watched Emenike so much to put him faster and more mobile than Iheanacho, Onyekuru, Victor Moses and Isaac Success.

Let's not go too far. How about Gyan? And 9jastar rightly said without sentiments that the SA team had a couple players with bags of international experience, as an excuse as to one of the reasons why they beat us. While I don't agree completely with him, but I agree somewhat as long as that's not an excuse but something that counted to their favor, not necessarily against us, because we still had some players with international experience.

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To answer your question, I will say yes and no. It's subjective. The real question is are they showing that they still have something to offer? If they are then, let's see how they measure up with our young lads in camp.

TheGoodJoe:
I think you missed the point. Making it look as if Ibrahimovic and co. are in the squad irrespective of their age neglects the fact this are among the best players in the World. When it comes to Osaze, Emenike and co, there is severe doubt that these guys are the best in our team.

Alves and Ibrahimovic are the best their teams can offer. Are Osaze and co. the best we can offer.

I can answer yes.. and we will keep going back and forth. which is why i posted videos of emenike recently. That's him playing against considerably younger players. Watch it and tell me if he still has speed and mobility.

TheGoodJoe:
Physicality should not be the criteria but speed and mobility. Is Emenike faster an more mobile than most of our forwards? Your answer will determine if he is the right fit from the way I feel we must approach Cameroun.

Likewise our youngsters, can they match the likes of Mbappe, Gabriel Jesus etc? I mean realistically, at the moment can our youngsters bench the aforementioned?

TheGoodJoe:
Alves played in the Champions League final. He I one of the best players in the World today. Ibrahimovic had a brilliant season with Manchester United and was brilliant at PSG before joining Manchester United. One of the top players in the game today. Defoe was brilliant in the just concluded EPL. Highly respected.

Do not make Osaze and Emenike in that category. Osaze, Emenike will not start in any of the teams this guy's play/played for recently.

yes. young vs old. abroad born versus Nigerian-born brings bias and sentiments. Level playing field. Look a the stats and invite, and let them do battle, then we pick the starting line up. For now we still need consistency. Meaning we need not make too many changes, because it will defeat the purpose of having a cohesive unit

TheGoodJoe:
I disagree with going with physicality and power against Cameroun. I say we go with speed and mobility. Select a front line with pace and run riot on the Camerounians.

We are saying the same thing. Or you you saying Emenike does not have mobility? Physicality is a plus.

TheGoodJoe:
I disagree with going with physicality and power against Cameroun. I say we go with speed and mobility. Select a front line with pace and run riot on the Camerounians.

Thank you!!!! I agree with you 100%

But @bolded, For me building for the future goes hand in hand with allowing the relevant older players play along with them.

Let's not call a quality player who has served us well in the past and still showing they've got it, finished. Show some respect please.

komekn:
Let me expand are all the current strikers better than Osaze, that the pertinent question.

Add to that Obagoal, Ideye and Anichebe.

If Gyan playing in a completely un-rated moi moi league in some money miss road Emirates. Can still turn it on for Ghana why not our much younger experienced players.

Consider Ribero, Alves, Ibrahimovic, Defoe all above 34 years old. Still cutting it at the highest levels of football.

Let's get up close and personal if Osaze Father had not taken the option to give birth to Osaze. In a country with automatic birth data capture Russia. I can assure you Osaze will claim 27/28 nobody go argue.

Finally as good as these young upstarts are who are mostly unproven. Take them to China and Malaysia and see if they will be scoring hat trick every match.

My view let it be a level playing field.


Finally and Finally before we start building for the future can we qualify for the tournament first. Or there will be no future to prepare our supposed young players for.

Burton currently lead Leicester City 1-0. Thanks to Hope Akpan (finished?).

Musa is on. Ndidi in bench.

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Akins lofts a ball to Akpan at the far post, who heads it back across goal and into the bottom corner. #BtnLei

I categorically said I would like an Emenike-Iheanacho partnership, and you guys were calling for my head. Emenike brings speed, physicality and also good assists -- remember 2014 world cup. He also brings international experience.

This suggestion is particularly for the Cameroon encounter. Because for me Iheanacho is the untouchable as support striker.

Who else would you rather pair with Iheanacho? Kayode, Bonaventure, Osihmen, Ighalo? mention and state your reasons with stats like I did.. That's how to have healthy discussion.

It's a discussion. No need to call people names please

Emenike's recent Champions League goal


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1VUznPIR6GI

Highlight Partizan 1-3 Olympiacos


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K5pSHzQRJq0

Eminike's brace at home to Monaco (Champs Leauge). Check the quality, physicality and his confidence:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZzWuQz-N4oA

Emenike goal away to Monaco (Champions League)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b6DuTFVtVog

I like to argue points. If anybody calls for Yak to be recalled. I will ask for his recent stats. Then that will form the basis of our discussion.

For me, as regards Osaze. Do I think he is finished, No? Do I think he can still perform at a high level for SE as he did in the past. No!

modified.
I think we have a solid midfield based on the personnel at our disposal. But we have to analyze from match to match and suggest who may be best suited for each opponent without interrupting consistency too much.

Tactics-wise, let's talk about Cameroon, and how it will be best to approach the game.

Lazyerudite:
Please can we put forward our points with no insults please. I also saw someone advocating for osazie into this squad Haba na, can't we forge ahead. He has paid his dues and his generation is on the move. Let's build and laugh later than keep recycling over and over again. Our creative midfield is really lacking I would think we would have focused more on that.

In this country of 1001 opinions how could you be shocked? If Osaze is called and he gets the nod to start, then that means his 13 goals in the Indonesian league is not a fluke. There is no cause for alarm. Like I said earlier our talk here is barely noticed by those in the helm of affairs. Free speech is permitted.

Icon4s:
Abeg free her jare.

It is not an issue of like or dislike.

I am even shocked that someone will be calling for Osaze Odemwingie.

He will excel. in fact LCFC is my EPL club this season. With three SE players in their roaster, they have my full support.

tbaba1234:
Iheanacho joins Leicester on a 4 year deal. Hopefully, no more drills without games.

Let me add. Paralyzed = outplayed and overwhelmed

9jaStar:
Paralyzed? No.
We lacked experience and leadership.
This is a team in transition, and under those circumstances, there is a need for guidance and direction on the pitch. We were missing Ikeme (first choice GK), Leon Balogun (regular centreback), Mikel (captain and leader), Victor Moses (key attacking player).

Then the coach decided to start a rookie (Awaziem) ahead of Omeruo's experience, claiming some weird psychological holdover from the last game; and Ahmed Must, citing muslim fast.

And so we had a team that had just two players with any real extended international experience (Echeijile and Onazi). And even Onazi is still basically a newbie if you consider our past teams.

Did our team get overwhelmed and outplayed by SA? Yes. The reason is simple.

But I'm confident that with the addition of just two or 3 of those missing players, we will take out South Africa in the return leg. Mark my words

give just two reasons why SA won without trying to take away credits from them
and two reasons why we lost without giving excuses..

The point is, that team was assembled quickly, and a new coach had just been appointed. Would you agree that they had more negatives than we did.


However, I appreciate your saying it as it is in some aspects.

Here is a list of our starting line up. Forget about the players missing. Is our list not more intimidating than theirs.

Daniel Akpeyi (GK) -- decent keeper
Shehu Abdullahi -- RIO olympics regular
Elderson Echiejile -- over a decade of international experience
William Troost-Ekong -- RIO olympics regular
Chidozie Awaziem -- the only newbie
Oghenekaro Etebo -- RIO olympics regular
Ogenyi Onazi -- lots of international experience
Wilfred Ndidi -- his european stats is intimidating
Moses Simon -- arguably our best player on the pitch on that sad day
Alex Iwobi -- current CAF most promising player/regular starter for ARSENAL
Kelechi Iheanacho -- current CAF youth player of the year/with an intimidating goals to ratio stats

Read more at: http://www.vanguardngr.com/2017/06/afcon-super-eagles-line-vs-south-africa/

9jaStar:
First, you're missing my point. Which is, that the majority of our team were youngsters who needed the guidance and leadership of more experienced players on the field.

I can point to specific instances where those deficiencies showed. By comparison, you look at the South Africa team, and they had players with bags of international experience, including some of the so-called home-based players like Dean Furman, Erick Mathoho,etc who have played in Europe and then returned home.

And our coach not only made mistakes, he blundered.

Secondly, irrespective of what Baxter said, his players were outplayed for most of the first half. If we had taken the chances that fell our way before they got back in the game, it would have been a different story.

But hey, they won the game, and fair play to them they won it fair and square.

When you have been beaten black and blue by the same team for 25 years and counting, you are due one good result. They got one. It is not he end of the world. And our coach, I hope, has learnt from his mistakes

More on Opponent Watch:

Greek Starlet Makes His Way Onto Baxter’s Bafana Wish List
Panagiotis Retsos Has Made His Way Onto Stuart Baxter's Bafana Radar
By Soccer Laduma - Jul 26, 2017 09:58 AM 047 16-facebook 16-twitter 16-googleplus
Stuart Baxter flew out to Europe this week on a recruitment mission ahead of Bafana Bafana’s next game and there’s a new potential star on his radar.

Read: Chiefs Confirm Argentine Arrival

According to media reports, Baxter has already lined up meetings with both Kamohelo Mokotjo and Joel Untersee during his time overseas, with the Englishman looking to speak to the duo about their international futures. However, they’re not the only ones on his potential wish list.

Mokotjo recently signed for the English side, Brentford and has impressed in their pre-season build-up, while Untersee is currently contracted to Italian giants, Juventus.

The Daily Sun explained that Baxter will be stopping in Italy, Sweden and England during his trip and that he’s hoping to try and watch Bongani Zungu play for Vitoria de Guimaraes at some point too.

Meanwhile, on top of the aforementioned players, the Siya crew has also been informed that Baxter is interested in trying to persuade Arsenal target, Panagiotis Retsos, to turn out for Bafana in the future, with the Olympiakos starlet having been born in South Africa.

Retsos, who has represented Greece at several levels of youth football, recently got his first senior call-up for a World Cup qualifier although didn’t feature.

Find all updates on the latest rumours and confirmed deals in our Transfer Centre!

The defender, despite being just 18, played 34 games for Olympiakos last season and is still eligible to play for South Africa because he hasn’t made his senior debut for Greece at this point.

It remains to be seen whether Baxter will be able to persuade the likes of Retsos and Untersee – who has played for Switzerland at youth level - to turn out for Bafana in the future, however it certainly seems as though he’ll be giving it a go.

http://www.soccerladuma.co.za/news/articles/local/categories/bafana/panagiotis-retsos-has-made-his-way-onto-stuart-baxter-s-bafana-radar/274541

Following the comments on SoccerLaduma as regards SA's victory, Sundowns fans were arguing that Sundowns players were the reason for the win. Conversely, our argument is centering on missing players like Mikel.

Seriously, we need to solve the real issue. No matter how many stars we have abroad, a solid domestic league is very important.

Baxter: Bafana Bamboozled Nigeria


By Soccer Laduma - Jun 11, 2017 10:53 AM 2172 16-facebook 16-twitter 16-googleplus
Bafana Bafana head coach, Stuart Baxter, was delighted to see his charges beat Nigeria with the 'South African style of football'.

Read: Brave Bafana Claim Three Points In Nigeria

Goals from Tokelo Rantie and Percy handed Bafana their first ever competitive win against the Super Eagles, as they began the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers with three points.

“They bamboozled the opponents, ripped them open with some fantastic one two movements; that is typical South African football – dazzling and nice to watch," Baxter told SAFA's official website.

Baxter claims this is a vital and emotional for the South Africans, followin their short preparation.

“I have received countless messages of congratulations mostly from back home in South Africa. They are still trickling it and it goes to show what this win means for the country," he added.

“It is the way the victory was achieved which has been so emotional. The long trip to West Africa, the short preparation period and then go into the match and completely outplay the home favourites is something special.

“We were comfortable on the ball, hit the post twice; I am absolutely delighted. This is what South Africa should do on regular basis."

http://www.soccerladuma.co.za/news/articles/categories/bafana/baxter-bafana-bamboozled-nigeria/270798

Exclusive – Kelechi Iheanacho Will Sign For Leicester City Today – Agent

August 1, 201701
‎The long drawn out saga of Kelechi Iheanacho proposed transfer from Manchester City to Leicester City will end today, a representative of his agency has told Owngoalnigeria.com.

Iheanacho’s move has been held up due to image right issues between two agents First Eleven Management and Stellar Players Management agency. A court in Manchester however ruled in favour of First Eleven.

However both parties have reached an out of court settlement after Iheanacho agreed to pay a huge sum as compensation to First Eleven , and the move will now be made official later in the day.



Daniel Martins
http://owngoalnigeria.com/2017/08/01/exclusive-kelechi-iheanacho-will-sign-for-leicester-city-today-agent/

Doing a careful check on South Africa's 25 man list before the Nigeria game, 19 players were home based players. Comparing that squad to their current CHAN squad I couldn't find not one of those 19 players in their CHAN 25 man list.

And some of us are defending the invitation of the invitation of the likes of Akas, Ezenwa, Rabiu Ali and co.
All the South African keepers are home based. Don't give me excuses of the absence of Mikel and a few others as reason for falling to SA. Baxter was just appointed. And the SA team had a few abroad based players. And they played away. They had more reasons to fail in that match, but the reverse was the case. I see no reasons why our players could not hold their own on that day.


Here are the two lists:

25 Man list for SE

GOALKEEPERS:
1. Itumeleng KHUNE Kaizer Chief FC (SA)
2. Darren KEET Bidvest Wits FC (SA)
3. Ronwen WILLIAMS Supersport United FC (SA)

DEFENDERS:
4. Ramahlwe MPHAHLELE Kaizer Chiefs FC (SA)
5. Rivaldo COETZEE Ajax Cape Town FC (SA)
6. Thulani HLATSHWAYO Bidvest Wits FC (SA)
7. Erick MATHOHO Kaizer Chiefs FC (SA)
8. Lorenzo GORDINHO Kaizer Chiefs FC (SA)
9. Abbubaker MOBARA Orlando Pirates FC (SA)
10. Tebogo LANGERMAN Mamelodi Sundowns FC
11. Sifiso HLANTI Bidvest Wits FC (SA)

MIDFIELDERS:
12. Hlompho KEKANA Mamelodi Sundowns FC (SA)
13. Keagan DOLLY Montpellier (France)
14. Andle JALI KV Oostende FC (SA)
15. Kamohelo MOKOTJO FC Twente FC (Netherlands)
16. Dean FURMAN Supersport United FC (SA)
17. Themba ZWANE Mamelodi Sundowns FC (SA)
18. Bongani ZUNGU Vitoria Guimares (Portugal)
19. Aubrey NGOMA Cape Town City FC (SA)

STRIKERS:
20. Sibusiso VILAKAZI Mamelodi Sundowns FC (SA)
21. Percy TAU Mamelodi Sundowns FC (SA)
22. Lebohang MANYAMA Cape Town City FC (SA)
23. Tokelo RANTIE Genclerbirligi FC
24. Thamsanqa GABUZA Orlando Pirates FC (SA)
25. Kermit ERASMUS LENS (France)

25 Man Current list for CHAN (Current squad just released yesterday to take on Zambia)

GOALKEEPERS:
1. Boalefa PULE Amazulu FC
2. Steven HOFFMAN Platinum Stars FC
3. Bruce BVUMA Kaizer Chiefs FC
DEFENDERS:
4. Siyabonga NHLAPO SuperSport United FC
5. Siphiwe MNGUNI Platinum Stars FC
6. Sandile MTHETHWA Orlando Pirates FC
7. Mothobi MVALA Highlands Park FC
8. Mario BOOYSEN Mamelodi Sundowns FC
9. Tercious MALEPE Orlando Pirates FC
10. Denwin FARMER Supersport United FC
11. Ayabulela KONQOBE Amazulu FC
MIDFIELDERS:
12. Cole ALEXANDER Supersport United FC
13. Michael MORTON Amazulu FC
14. Riyaad NORODIEN Orlando Pirates FC
15. Jamie WEBBER Stellenbosch FC
16. Sphelele NTSHANGASE Black Leopards FC
17. Dumisani ZUMA Kaizer Chiefs FC
18. Teboho MOKOENA Supersport United FC
19. Sipho MBULE SuperSport United FC
20. Sibusiso KUMALO Mamelodi Sundown FC
21. Masilakhe PHOHLONGO Ajax Cape Town FC
22. Tshegofatso MABASO Bloemfontein Celtic FC
STRIKERS
23. Bongani NTULI Mamelodi Sundowns FC
24. Ryan MOON Kaizer Chiefs FC
25. Gift MOTUPA Baroka FC

Unveiled – Name & Picture Of New Goalkeeper Trainer Of The Super Eagles

August 1, 2017011




The identity of the new goalkeeper coach of the Super Eagles appointed by head coach Gernot Rohr has been made known to Owngoalnigeria.com editorial staff.

Rohr appointed him to help ease the goalkeepers crisis currently rocking the team as it appears current trainer Alloy Agu has no answers to the questions of who will be in the stick for Nigeria when qualification for the World Cup 2018 resumes.

The name of the new coach is Enrico Pionetti, an Italian who worked with Rohr when he was coach of French Ligue 1 side Nice and also in Burkina Faso.

The coach was pictured with the coach upon arrival in Nigeria yesterday, and they will both head to Kano later in the week to check on the CHAN Eagles team who are in camp ahead of their own qualifiers.

http://owngoalnigeria.com/2017/08/01/unveiled-name-picture-of-new-goalkeeper-trainer-of-the-super-eagles/

Ex-Nigeria U15 Star, Olayinka & Bonaventure Named In Dream Team in Belgium

Published: August 01, 2017
Ex-Nigeria U15 Star, Peter Olayinka Named In Dream Team in BelgiumDennis Bonaventure's imperious display for Club Brugge in the opening round of the season has not gone unnoticed by the Belgian Press.

The former Nigeria U15 international bagged a first-half brace in Club Brugge's 4-0 rout of Lokeren on Saturday, just three days after he netted on his Champions League debut versus İstanbul Başakşehir FK.

Voetbalkrant.com has selected Bonaventure and another Nigerian striker Peter Olayinka in its Dream Team for game week one.

Gent loanee Olayinka proved his performance in pre-season was no fluke, bagging three assists in Zulte-Waregem's 5-0 road win over AS Eupen.

Zulte-Waregem top the standings in Belgium with a goal difference of +5 after one match.

http://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=24020

Man City Striker Iheanacho May Be Jailed For Two Years In America - Report

Published: August 01, 2017
Man City Striker Iheanacho May Be Jailed For Two Years In America - ReportKelechi Iheanacho could be jailed for two years in the United States if he is found guilty of misleading a court in Pennsylvania.

According to The Sun , the Manchester City striker filed pleadings that denied he knew or spent time with Henry Galeano, his former agent before he signed with Stellar Group.

Iheanacho claimed Galeano was an alias used by First Eleven Management co-owner Robert Zanicky.

The British daily has published photographs of the Nigeria international together with Galeano and Zanicky, which destroyed his arguments that Galeano and Zanicky are the same person.

Under Pennsylvania Law, if it is found Iheanacho knowingly tried to mislead the court, he could be charged with unsworn falsification — which, if found guilty, carries a penalty of up to two years in prison.

Henry Galeano claims he became Iheanacho's agent in July 2013, four months before he picked up the best player award of the Fifa U17 World Cup.

The 20-year-old's transfer to Leicester City is being delayed because of the legal issues.

http://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=24018

Thanks bro

TheGoodJoe:
Nice and interesting read. Also well researched. Keep it up.

How do u assess the SA team then?

9jaStar:
Paralyzed? No.
We lacked experience and leadership.
This is a team in transition, and under those circumstances, there is a need for guidance and direction on the pitch. We were missing Ikeme (first choice GK), Leon Balogun (regular centreback), Mikel (captain and leader), Victor Moses (key attacking player).

Then the coach decided to start a rookie (Awaziem) ahead of Omeruo's experience, claiming some weird psychological holdover from the last game; and Ahmed Must, citing muslim fast.

And so we had a team that had just two players with any real extended international experience (Echeijile and Onazi). And even Onazi is still basically a newbie if you consider our past teams.

Did our team get overwhelmed and outplayed by SA? Yes. The reason is simple.

But I'm confident that with the addition of just two or 3 of those missing players, we will take out South Africa in the return leg. Mark my words

3 REASONS WHY ROYAL EXCEL MOUSCRON WILL BE A PERFECT HOME FOR AWONIYI

1. Mouscron's squad features young emerging strikers that do not have intimidating resumes. This will give Awoniyi a competitive edge and could guarantee he gets enough playing time.

2. All the strikers in Mouscron's roaster this year are African descents. Clears any suspicion of sentiments or favoratism in the coach's selection, especially for those who believe racism is a factor.

3. Awoniyi will feel at home at Belgium especially as the country is home to other young Nigerian players like Ajagun, Bonaventure, Olayinka, Moses Simon, Esiti. to name just a few.

Here is a profile of the forwards in Mouscron's roaster this season:


a. Maksym Bah
The 20 year old Belgian forward was born in Poland. He only moved from the amateur Belgian side, KVK Westhoek in June 2017, which is why there is limited data as regards his performance statistics. He is a Senegalese decent (info not confirmed).

b. Babacar Dione
He is also 20 years of age and listed as a Belgian. He just got promoted a few months ago from Mouscron Reserves. He made the bench for Mouscron as they kicked their 17/18 season to a good start as they won away to Oostende.

c. Fabrice Olinga
21 year old Fabrice is a Cameroonian. His main position is the right-wing but also plays as a main striker and left winger. His assist helped Mouscron win their first game of the season away to Oostende. Olinga appeared in Mouscron's match day squad 17 times in the previous season. He managed only one start and failed to score throughout the season. Fabrice is a product of Malaga CF's youth system, he has also played in Cyprus and Italy within the last 3 years.

d. Jonathan Bolingi
The Congo DR forward is 23 years. He scored the lone goal that gave them the victory over Oostende this past weekend. Bolingi had earlier loan stint with St. Liege (parent club) before he was acquired permanently from TP Mazembe.
The center forward came to limelight after his exploits in the CAF champions league with Mazembe.

e. Yanis Mbombo
The oldest forward (older than Bolingi by a few months) in Mouscron's squad, the Brussels-born Congo DR decent progressed through the St Liege youth system but was only acquired by virtue of a free transfer this year from Orebro of Sweden. He has had stints in France. Last season, he made 8 appearances for Orebro in the Allsvenscan, 1 start and no goals or assists.

written by Joebie for Nairaland

Belgian top flight is better.. At least we can make easy comparison among our exciting young players playing in the Jupiler League.

do4luv14:
it would have be much better if he went back to his former loan club,

cos the coaches understand him better, plus he will adapt without fuse,

The question is how many times have Chelsea loaned him out? His agents and himself should have long seen the handwriting on the wall and pressed for a permanent move. Chelsea won't have hesitated. Now the clock is ticking. I hope he doesn't end up in second tier side.

do4luv14:
its hard to answer, but y didn't they let him vo permanently instead of treating him like that, is what I don't understand

lol u don start again

do4luv14:
ooohhhh!!!!! Ah tink say nah ma first lady you type dis epitaphs
for ooo

Firstly, There is what you call context.. The context could have been relative to Nigeria. It could have also been over the years relative to Nigeria.
I had mentioned the Swiss born goalkeeper before I made that comment. So for you to start out with that condition is a baseless argument because it would lead us to an argument similar to what we have trashed here before -- those who are for abroad born versus those who want us to focus on local talents/nigerian-born ONLY. I'm in the camp that says as longs as a player is a decent of Nigeria they have the same right to stake a claim for an SE shirt.

Secondly, you tried to rule out Kameni, on what ground? That he is too old? what ground my brother? Nobody joined issues with me except you because they already saw the light at the end of the tunnel. Even if we should use your standards, Nigeria can't boast of one keeper who is first choice in a top tier league. Yes, if we rule out Kameni, that means we also have to rule out Enyeama. Is it not already clear? There is no basis for an argument here. You even went on to say except Onana. My brother which kind condition be that? And you now went on asking me to name seven.

My sister safarigirl said if we did the needed we would have them. I'm not disputing that. But in the real world you can say if etc and give excuses it doesn't change what's on ground. Nigerians need to get it right and stop being OVERLY sentimental.

Till now we still have an incompetent Sports Minister. Somebody cried Pinnick put his brother as the coach of the national U15 team the other day, and the NFF came with explanations. My question, what's wrong with coach Danladi to handle the team in interim? It's become our culture to act sentimentally but expect success. In life it doesn't go that way. you can never eat your cake and have it.

So back to the matter. Why am I not still naming any Cameroonian keeper? Simply because the way you started out with me with those conditions, showed your high degree of sentiments and that we are going to have a long argument. And I'm not ready for such. I'd rather spend my time posting the latest news on here.

I will choose Nigeria over Cameroon any day. But should I be a match analyst in any given encounter, I will say it as it is from both opponent's perspective, and also from an onlooker who has no special interest in the match.
Truth is if we fail to get our act together and fail to play as a team against Cameroon, they will deal with us home and away. We need that South African approach when we take on Cameroon. What was their approach. The coach Baxter knew us very well. he knew his match plan. They trained to execute it. And they were confident they would execute it. It's arrogance when all our players but one played poorly that day, and we refuse to give SA some credits. Let's get real. Almost all players cannot just have a bad day. If we had scored 3 goals and won or at least drawn, we would not have been looking for a scape goat in Akpeyi. Those goals he conceded could have beaten decent goal keepers.

ChrisKels:
I just did, I'm sorry I misquoted you. U were never specific with the number. Never meant to put you through that stress. No vex. Oya name dem

Didn't see this earlier. EPIC

Mickael2:
I didn't want to reply but yeah well...

Mikel went to the recent U23 tourney without playing the qualifiers, what does that tell you? Meanwhile incase you have been under a rock since, I have been saying invite him for the next game against Cameroon, how is that the world cup? Except if you are thinking that we have already qualified which is pure arrogance so your first point is kinda blurred, clear that up.

So Gyan playing for Ghana has caused an earthquake? Is he not even older than Osaze? Drogba was playing for Civ when he was in the turkish league and more than 35 years old too, has that caused a tsunami in CIV? These are African teams that have been more succesful these past few years what does that tell you?

Hopefully Theo Solomom and Ajagun as well

junnyjake:
5 Nigerian youngsters to look out for in the Belgian league.






Henry Onyekuru
One of Nigeria’s brightest young talents. Onyekuru joined Everton of England after a remarkable season in Belgium in which he scored a whopping 22 goals for KAS Eupen to emerge as joint top scorer.
Sent on a season long loan to Anderlecth due to work permit issues Henry looks to continue where he left off in a terrain he is already familiar with and against defenders he has already breezed past on several occasion. Can he do it again?
Pacy, skillful and deadly in front of goal the winger cum striker no one should bet against him


Dennis Bonaventure


Dennis Bonaventure
Nigerias next big thing and one of the fastest rising and most exciting Nigerian talents out there. After impressing in the Ukraine where he scored 6 goals in 22 games for Zorya Luhansk, as well as scoring the fastest goal of the season against Dynamo Kiev, Club Brugge will be a perfect platform for the 19 year old to showcase his talent.
Has already given a hint in preseason where he has scored 5 goals for Brugge
Fast skillful elegant and direct, Dennis will definitely light up the Jupiler league and a national team call up shouldn’t be far from the “Nigerian Neymar”

Samuel Kalu


Samuel Kalu
Amazing young talent. Kalu joined KAA gent from Slovak side AS Trenčín where he scored 4 goals in 32 appearances and quickly settled in probably thanks to the presence of 4 of his compatriots at the club
Already becoming a fan favorite at the prestigious Ghelmaco Arena of Gent and has hit the net 2ce already in 14 appearances mostly as a sub
Skillful, pacy and one of the best crossers of the ball Nigeria has currently, it’s almost a sure bet that this season Kalu will step out of the shadow of his older more experienced compatriot Moses Simon and become one of the mainstays of KAA Gent

Peter Olayinka



Peter Olayinka
“Eye” as he is fondly called in Nigeria is finally getting his moment in the spotlight.
Sidelined for a while due to injury after joining Moses Simons KAA Gent 2 seasons ago from Albanian side Skenderbreu Korce, he was sent on loan first to FK Dukla Prague and now to SV Zulte Waregem
Blessed with incredible speed Olayinka is a player who never stops running and bridges easily on pace due to his swiftness. Has been tipped to be one of the best players in Belgium
Uche Agbo



Uche Agbo
The vastly underrated Agbo will be hoping to raise his profile in Belgium with Standard Leige. The 20-year-old holding midfielder spent the 2016/17 season with Granada on loan from premier league side Watford, making 28 starts from 31 appearances in the La Liga where he won an amazing 77 tackles and was rated as the as the fourth best tackler among Under-21 players’ in the top five leagues in Europe and the best from Africa
Strong, fast and an amazing tackler Uche is a quality asset in any teams midfield.

SOURCE: Soccer Assembly.