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COOL10:
If you're talking about club performances, then that's debatable, but if you're talking based on National Team (Super Eagles) performances, then I beg to differ.


I don't like making comparisons but since you decided to bring it up, then let's talk about it. We'll look at some simple stats. Globally, strikers are judged for their goals, so that's the metric I'll be using. Ready?... Great. Let's get straight to it.


1) Taiwo Awoniyi has 2 goals in 9 matches for the Super Eagles, meanwhile Cyriel Dessers has 2 goals in 6 games for the Super Eagles.


2) Sadiq Umar has just 1 goal in 11 matches for the Super Eagles, meanwhile Cyriel Dessers has 2 goals in 6 games for us.


3) Victor Boniface has just 1 goal in 8 matches for the Super Eagles, meanwhile Cyriel Dessers has 2 goals in 6 games for us.


4) Terem Moffi has 4 goals in 18 matches for the Super Eagles, just 2 goals more than Cyriel Dessers, even when he's played times 3 of the matches Dessers has been involved in.


5) Paul Onuachu has 3 goals in 25 matches for the Super Eagles, meanwhile Cyriel Dessers has 2 goals in 6 games for us.


Overall, Dessers has played just 322 minutes for the Super Eagles. That's approximately 4 games, yet he's scored two goals.


So, my brother, looking at those stats, do you still think those players have performed better than Dessers in the National Team? Numbers don't lie. Facts don't care about feelings. The only strikers right now with very decent numbers for the Super Eagles are Osimhen and Iheanacho(who many don't even consider a striker).



I don't even want to talk about the fact that Dessers was the highest scoring Nigerian in the whole of Europe last season. With the way he's been scoring this season, he may end up doing it again.

Hope you remember Ricky Owubokiri stats in Europe and go by your stats on Dessers,Victor Agali would have been all time best eagles striker

AlhajiDanladi:
LMFAOOO so what's Awoniyi's level? playing for a mid table club with no single G/A this season? I'll take George a million times right now over Awoniyi

Alhaji,lovewins has given you honest opinion on Awoniyi but it seems you don’t want hear any of such.

Yes Awoniyi doesn’t deserve eagles call up for now but you are too hard in the man with your word “WASHED” …….or you forgot the same Awoniyi was unplayable In Nottingham Forest and singled handedly saved Forest from relegation,even last season he came back and start from where he stopped and after three matches he got injured again,even missed pre season and league is just 5 matches up but Awoniyi to you is a WASHED…..the man that scored against Liverpool,Chelsea,Arsenal and Manchester United.

I agreed with you on his call up but you are too harsh on the man.

TheLoneCitizen:
Alhassan Yusuf is in America? At 24?
How?!!

And super talented Victor Osimhen is in Turkey at 25? It happens sometimes in football

elyte89:
Dubois beat Joshua like tif wey steal iPhone for computer village 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

AJ,Fury,Wilder and Duboius were all overhyped boxers and it’s shameful that heavyweight category has lost it

teeshet:
Moses simon is an average player. You all keep mentioning him because he is a regular international. Left for me, his time is over

Simon Moses time is over? Abi not the same Moses that gave assist to Lookman against Benin.I think he still needed if player like Chuckwueze is still getting invitations despite not too impressive outings with eagles.

jaeyking:
Was the origin really necessary in this article

Of EDO and Ondo Origin

Anini belonged to Edo and Oyenusi to SW,so nothing new by EFe origin and prostitute in question is from Abia….Walai tribal online warriors dey try o,instead to condemn any act na to dey look for where such act comes from….

It seems one of forgotten MKO son is here on nairaland….spoilt children,instead of working or using MKO’s name to pave for themselves they are busy chasing Kola,forgotten that first wife children are the real owners,better for them to compromise and get little than wasting their times on court cases.

Joezinho:
How is hyping Ademola akin to comparing him with Osimhen? Where in my post did I mention Osimhen, or is Lookman not currently the best player in Africa? Or is it because I am the one that typed it? I have seen you here hype players like Awoniyi to the heavens, and nobody has ever said you were comparing him with anyone. 

You lots are all quick to jump on anyone that doesn’t praise or scream Osimhen’s name. It is getting stale and should stop..  
My opinion is my opinion... Your opinion is your opinion... Opinions don’t have to be the same. It doesn’t mean 1 is right and 1 is wrong.Opinions are subjective and understanding this is healthy. You as a “self-acclaimed” elder should comprehend this. 
Y’all be so egotistical that you believe everyone should feel and think like you. 

Una go dey alright lass lass.

I asked Kelly simple question,what was he trying to drive at on your simple opinion and I guessed “Osimhen vs Lookman”


Sir you failed to understand my comment cuz I did not accused you of hyping Lookman but questioning Kelly comment which he has not answer me.

Oh on Awo,I never hyped Awoniyi here but always pointing something out when anyone is trying to downplay him unnecessarily….if you go 6 pages back I said Awoniyi or Iheanacho should be dropped for Ejuke….mind you Awo is like a son to me,in fact he is my neighbor,his house is closer to mine in new GRA Ilorin.

Monikers like TheSuperNerd,thegoodjoe,charlesemeka do understand my views on Awo

Baba Joezinho respect

kellycute:
we know what you are trying so hard to do here but nobody send you.

What is he trying to do?..like Osimhen vs Lookman comparison or what?

SamueItem337:
Unnecessary talks don dey come in

hmmm

Villarreal signed Udom from NPFL but the things Villarreal did not see we are seeing it here…if he’s a foreign born and groomed in Europe with this abilities it’s news and next thing how do we cap him.

Taribo West was not better than this when he left Nigeria league to Auxerre….Troost Ekong was below average even in Olympics games but
today we are having solid Ekong.

Congratulations Udom Ekaette,hope to see you making it.

Antoeni:
Kola The Greedy Senseless Irresponsible Eldest Son of Abiola Will Soon be Consumed by Desperation and Greed

Haha wetin be your own for this matter…are you one of the forgotten children of MKO

jihday:
I need Chukwueze dropped for this guy

Ha you want Ejuke dropped for Chuckwueze?you dey find Oga Meli trouble….Oga Meli triple are Nwakali,Ejuke and Chuckwueze just that Nwakali dey fall Meli hand o……honestly Ejuke deserves call up and there is no need dropping Chuckwueze……I think Iheanacho or Boniface/Awoniyi should pave way for Ejuke.

Meliforme:
Chidera Ejuke is very consistent in one thing: dribbles.

He is currently number 1 in La Liga according to Fotmob.

And currently number six in goal scoring chance creation.

This is the reason why I congratulated you on Ejuke moved to Sevilla.I know stats will start coming out,yes a good dribbler.

If you can used goal creation to rate Ejuke in la liga then why asking what is Fisayo doing in eagles cuz I saw him involved in Osimhen goal against Benin.

Fisayo has just 4 caps with a goal but to you he has no business with eagles.

Thegoodjoe gave you honest opinion on Fisayo.

Pls is there any difference between goal participation and goal creation cuz here Ejuke had no goal participation.

Good one but on what ground Labaeeka was appointed SA if not to pacify some people,knowing fully well he has nothing to offer or nothing to do.This was the same way Femi Adebayo was appointed as SA and all he did was sleeping with girls in Ilorin….Nigeria government is a joke and one of the least state in terms of real politicking is Kwara State cuz religion is put ahead of governance.

Mujtahida:
Oh boy. Meli Meli

Meli Meli Barnsley Barnsley go soon hear it o……stats go soon roll out

Ezmans:
is like MC oluomo children are many

Don’t mind Sarki,the boy is not MC Oluomo son but Alhaji Gaji son the band member of K1 de Ultimate.

[quote author=sarrki post=131942858][/quote]Idris Gaji is the son of Alhaji Olamilekan Gaji a strong band member of Wasiu Ayinde not MC Oluomo son.Pls always do your findings on any story.

OP,why bringing news that you don’t understand to nairaland and funny moderator brought it to front page….the boy(Idris Gaji) is not MC Oluomo son but a son to K1 band member Alhaji Gaji.

charlesemeka85:
you said it all about Saka, same thing I have said here many times

Saka is just good at the basics, he knows when to make a run, cut in, shoot and to release the ball, the reason I say he strikes more to me as a LB because he lacks flamboyancy (though not necessary in today’s football). Nothing fascinates me about his game rather I find him boring to watch

Samu’s problem is that he overdo things sometimes and doesn’t know when to apply the basics or hold onto the ball but he is more flamboyant and explosive

My ideal Left footed winger/forward currently are Yamal and Olise

Oga Charles finally you don appreciate Michael Olise,I gbadun Olise

solonnachi:
Chuks case dey pain me wella

Chuckwueze has it but basic things is failing him,anytime I watched Saka I asked myself is he better than Chuckwueze? but guess what,Saka understands the basic things about football,time to pass,to run,to dribble,to cover spaces and right time to shoot….if Chuckwueze can adjust his game,he would be our talisman,imagine doing it like Lookman and Osimhen upfront

charlesemeka85:
I stand with you in your last paragraph. I love ekong as a person but never rated him as a player, even my love for him made me ignore some of his mistakes since debuting for the national team but it’s a thing of joy to see how far he has grown and matured as a player

Our current defensive set up is porous without Ekong’s presence. He is now that colossal figure that is needed in every team’s defense line. Seeing him in our defense of late brings some level of confidence that I can’t even explain. The older he grows the better he gets

I think it will be ideal for the national team handlers to start grooming a young CB to take over from him and the sooner the better. His wealth of experience and exposure will be a great learning tool to any young CB he takes under his wings.

It’s high time the national team handlers look beyond Awaziem and co and try out younger defensive talents like Ogbu,Okoli,Fredricks,Vince etc as under study to legendary Ekong

Yes legendary,winning Afcon best player no be small thing o,hope to see him breaking Keshi’s record……oh another CB who would have done better is Leon Balogun but he came late to the party ,age not on his side

Odunayaw:
Chukwueze had a good game too. If that boy adds that predator instinct of Lookman, it is game over for Africa

Chuckwueze played very well yesterday but I just don’t know why some are criticizing him

Mujtahida:
I think his point is more to the effect that we should avoid the kind of comparison that can drive a wedge between the players.

I think we can agree that Osimhen gives or provides Lookman with space to operate.

Inevitably fans will compare one player to another. We can't help it. It is for the players to have a big heart and keep the achievement task as more important than pursuing personal glory

Your last paragraph summed it all….I love the team spirit yesterday and there is need for Eguavoen to sit Osimhen and Lookman down to avoid Yekini/Siasia scenario against Ivory Coast

Meliforme:
I have never seen Ademola Lookman play in the manner he did yesterday.
Offensively and defensively he was everywhere.

Oga Meli,you don’t rate Lookman and it’s normal in football just say you got it wrong than telling us that you never seen him played like he did against Benin.

He did it against tougher opponents Cameroon,Angola or you forgot his cross to Osimhen against EG.He worked offensively and defensively in Afcon….Lookman is a player to be rated after Osimhen in eagles.

I don’t rate Ekong but I ate my words.Ekong is my number one in eagles defence,even in my top three rated eagles players list…Osimhen,Lookman and Ekong.Another player that is catching my attention is Onyedika,his foots on the ball is a class.

BankyGee:
Some people are now saying Lookman is better than Osimhen and vice versa. This is my take on the issue. Nigerians will always cause divisions between players.

Nigeria has only lost 3 games Victor Osimhen played in since he became our top 9, and he's played like 30 already... The last 7 games without Osimhen has 1 win, 3 draws and 3 losses. We have won only one match after the AFCON, and, don't get me wrong, Ademola Lookman is a stellar player and one of the best wingers in the world, but Osimhen's impact and mentality takes that team's morale to the ceiling!

Nigeria had a goal lead courtesy of an Ademola Lookman's brilliance, but Benin were already growing in confidence and pressing Nigeria so much and even had two decent shots on target. Osimhen came in, scored within six minutes, drove the defence to stay in their place and created more space for attacking operations due to the two man marking on him...

Impact no pass this one! If they like it or not Osimhen is the most impactful player in the Super Eagles team!
Lookman is the best player in his position and his combo with Osimhen gives you a deadly duo.

I just hope these players don't read the rubbishhhhh spewed online by Nigerians. They're the best in their respective positions and they are two African Bests in one team, haba!

Sir,your comment here is all about Osimhen a better player than Lookman.Till date,Osimhen has the followers and well love by many,so if few are saying Lookman is the new face,let’s us respect their opinions and good for eagles having another player that world is acknowledging and hope to see the likes of Onyedika,Bashiru emerging as world class.

Osimhen sending strong signal to Turkey

Subzerooo:
How about the matches he played for Nigeria since then, how has he been this season, he is a decent striker but I'm picking Boniface over him anyday

Traditional number 9,Awo over Boni but two men upfront then Boni over Awo

TheSuperNerd:
Ndah in for Bassey.

Fisayo in for Iwobi.

Simon in for Chukwueze.

Olisa too good for South Africa league

Subzerooo:
He is not that good, Germany was like 2 years ago

My boy is good o oga subzero….Abi you no follow him for EPL…he singlehandedly saved Forest from relegation 22/23 season but injury dealt with him seriously last season

humility33:
Missing those chances

Lookman individual brilliance got us this goal Brother

Oga humility calm down nau,you dey take this match too serious 🧐

Meliforme:
The same Rohr we criticised sorely for parading a lean midfield has now eight midfielders in his squad.
Something is very wrong, and it is clear that the whole blame is not with him.
The lean midfield affected his style of play.

Let us not underestimate Benin.
They may have one or two Kelechi Nwakali that is better than the midfielders we parade.

They may also have Ejuke…..Oga Meli the eyes wey I dey look you ehen.