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Ihenzy:
This analysis is purely based on sentiment.
Iwobi offers more to SE than chukwueze.

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Kog45:
Bench Lookman and let Chuckwueze play SS/AM?

Chuckwueze is more creative than Iwobi?

Are you having a laugh 🤣😂

minfelix:
asin eeehnn this is just ittt🔥🔥…an ultra-defensive team doesn’t need those shot narratives
OGA!! get a pacy winger/dribblers and also a tricky midfielder that can split you in nano seconds with mad passes..its either they hack a player down in box18 or clash on each other for an owngoal…
Those kinda stubborn defense needs;
1.Moses simon energetic+skillful run
2. Chukwueze tricky runs that can create space for banana curve/R-2 kinda goals
3. Ejuke’s foolery on a one on one with defender
These guys has to be consistent and not giving up, cos las las them go chop one or two defenders.
Finally an ever ready striker to pounce on the effort of these wingers.

Football ⚽ has moved on and you are stuck in the 1990's.

Wingers are becoming more or less an obsolete terminology in today's football ⚽. We talk of forward players coming from the left or right and it inverted wingers.

Salah, Saka, Diaz, Martinelli, Rashford, Garnacho, Nico Williams, Lamine Yamal are predominantly coming in from the wings 💸 but nobody would call them just wingers.

Indeed these players are the top goal scorer in their clubs

minfelix:
fun fact
since 2023 whenever osimhen is absent, midfielders and defenders come to the rescue
Nig 1 -1 Les(No Osimhen) goal by Semi Ajayi
Zim 1-1 Nig (No osimhen) goal by iheanacho
Nig 1-1 SA (No osimhen) goal by Bashiru
Ben 2-1 Nig (No Osimhen) goal by Onyedika
Nig 1-1 Libya(No osimhen) goal by Bashiru
Awoniyi, Boniface and other replacing strikers are coming to sell pure water on the pitch😀😂

So when VO played all the games in the LAST AFCON and scored one goal 🥅 it was his ghost playing not VO himself

TheGoodJoe:
Watch the goal Iheanacho scored for Manchester City against Southampton at 1:00 of the video. Look also at Kelechi Nwakali's goal against Atletico Madrid. We need to work on shooting from outside the 18 yard box because more teams will play with low blocks against us.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0PD7v-iE_Ok



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XKgNVENNqC0

When our tactics is not breaking down the opposition, we need to switch our tactics to shoot from range, which will also make the low block of the opposition to break.

You are hyping and using history to create a false narrative. In 2018/19 KC was so good he played in 30 , league games for Leicester and scored once in 2017/18 he played 21 games and scored 3 league goals he improved in 2019/20 and scored ,5 league goals from 20 games.

And then you mentioned Nwakali goal 🥅 in a friendly this is desperation to misinform.

When's it comes to shooting at distance none of these players should be in the conversation.

Barnsley have played 10 games and the midfield maestro technician Supremo Nwakali has made the bench once. He is yet to play one game.

And you are talking about him as a benchmark for top class shooting 😲😲😲

Mujtahida:
I hope it is as you posit but then a better midfield option may pop and Iwobi might find himself hugging the bench more like Iheanacho is doing now

No he will not.

You cannot compare KC to Iwobi in any shape or form lwobi has been consistently outstanding at Fulham.

One the other hand 👏🏿 KC had been consistently poor and mediocre he has had one good season in his entire football league career where he scored 12 goals in 2021 apart from that he never scored more than 5 league goals in 10 seasons of professional football in the EPL and Championship let's see 🙈 what he can do in La Liga.

He has been mediocre essentially for too long .

Mujtahida:
Defensively Zaidu was solid during the AFCON. Only flaw were his crosses. They were wack

No he was not, he is tactically inept and naive very limited technical ability and a liability under pressure. His end product simply non existent.

He can run all day but without direction and defends robustly but that's it.

Subzerooo:
Na shiny toy syndrome dey make people mention Maduka's name with Nigeria's goalkeeping situation because we have witnessed him and what he can do and God forbid we go back to that

You are really lacking understanding or just plain downright prejudiced.

When VO had his first games in the SE when he was at Wolfsburg in 2017 he was completely out of his depth and shambolic.

However, he has improved tremendously and the improvement emanated from his club and league. Did we say he was woeful the first time and should therefore NEVER play again for the SE.

Football ⚽ is a game of ups and downs mostly, Maduka has improved that's why top clubs are queuing up to sign him.

There are few exceptions but if you are a MOUSE 🐭 in your club and league you will not all of a sudden become a LION 🦁 in the SE.

Okoye should be given games and then up to date comparison can be made.

aicon4s:
This season, you said? That is how many games?
Bro, national team football is different from club football. We know what Iheanacho can offer this team. You cannot just throw him off the bus because he has had an average start to a new season.

The basis for national team selection is outstanding consistent top level 🎚️ performance in your club and league.

No European and or American country will select a player who is not IN-FORM irrespective of recent past performance in the national team.

😌However that's what we do in Nigeria consistently essentially enthroning mediocrity in player selection choosing experience over quality.

KC has played football ⚽ in Europe and in 11 seasons he only once in his entire career scored 12 league goals in 20/2021 for Leicester city. What is SHOCKING 😲 he has never scored more than 5 goals in a season in 10 seasond of league football.

That's the person some call here exceptional marksman 🎯 top striker.😳😳😳

In reality KC had been consistently poor.

Goke7:
What is fair than someone who has been more consistent in his performance for the team

Just say you have your personal preference abeg

What is unfair is someone who has been outstandingly consistent with top level performances in a higher league and team.

Not been given a chance to show how good he is.

Goke7:
He’s second best for now so rest or pray nwabali gets injured

I don't want anybody to be injured I just want fair and open competition.

And he is not second best that's your opinion anchored ⚓ on what ❓

Hotepking:
Ejuke highlights vs Real betis, he created 3 clear-cut opportunities for his team mates and cooked Bellerin all game...for the doubters of his end product- be the judge yourselves. He also put in a solid defensive shift by tracking back which is the least you could demand from your forward.

https://x.com/EaglesTrackerNG/status/1843294925661868303

I'm my opinion which you can disregard, he flatters to decieve limited end product too much dribbling with nothing very little to show.

How many goals has he scored in the past four seasons in 80 league games he has scored 9 goals. That's poor with all his unnecessary dribbling 😞

semid4lyfe:
Simon Mignolet was the undisputed no 1 in Liverpool for a long time and had lots of good performances , occasionally making gaffes and letting in cheap goals.

Eventually, the club concluded he just wasn't good enough, and realised they were not going to win titles with him so they got Alisson Becker.

Thereafter, Liverpool won the Champions League and the Premier League titles. No be coincidence.

Like Mignolet, like Okoye. We are not going far or winning any competition with Okoye in goal.

If you think he's the reincarnation of Buffon, that's fine. I think he's jittery, has poor judgement, error prone and not a dependable goalkeeper.

We can agree to disagree.

At the end, we all want the best for the Super Eagles and I'll be happy to be proven wrong.

The basis for national team selection is continuous consistent outstanding top 🔝 Level 🎚️ Performance, in club and league.

Okoye made one mistake and you will not let him rest, you are prejudiced.

Okoye is classed as one of the best goal 🥅 keepers in Seria A his statistics outstanding in the here and now. He has obviously improved.

Nwabili has been good no doubt in comparison to the shambolic keepers we had in the past. But right now Okoye deserves a chance and let's see how good he is.

Nonetheless, I have very serious doubts about Eguavon and his selections. He has invited a dead player in the name of KC who has been mediocre for over 4 season.

He has ignored players in form to select a player based on historical performance.

A manager who selected Nwakali is hight questionable ❓

jihday:
maybe because they weren’t good enough

Oviemuno was in Arsenal then it wasn't long after at 16 Liverpool bought him.

Ademola was in Charlton athletic making waves , he got his first MOTM in the championship at 17.

Not long after both players were called to England youth.

Do you honestly and truthfully think 🤔 they were not 🚫 good enough ❓❓

Emmy450:
I get your point but thing is, when england comes calling it is very difficult to reject,
cuz they've been in the English set-up from childhood or at least from their formative years (footballing wise), and Thus dreaming of one day playing for that national team,
It's easier for us to say "choose Nigeria"
because we're not in their shoes...

Do you know Oviemuno and Ademola went for U17 trials in London but were rejected before they got selected for England.

ChrisKels:
What do you think could be the problem? If you say egunje, then you are just so empty.

The truth is that we aren't attractive. There is nothing about us that is enticing, there is nothing about us to be proud of. We have a battered image, all thanks to the government and the educated fools amongst us.

I've been into a few EPL clubs dressing rooms a lot of the time they are playing Afro beat.

Born in the UK makes me appreciate Nigeria more .

I know too many Nigeria origin players who would LOVE to play for Nigeria. But our NFF doesnt want boys who will not bow to their every demand including match bonuses and appreciation for picking me, fee in 💵💰

Can you wonder why so many Moroccan origin players who born and brought up in Europe 🌍 opt for Morocco 🇲🇦.

What are they doing we are not.

There are a lot of Nigerian origin players who would opt for Nigeria over England but why not 🚫

Look at how we do things and find your answer.

Emmy450:
I get your point but thing is, when england comes calling it is very difficult to reject,
cuz they've been in the English set-up from childhood or at least from their formative years (footballing wise), and Thus dreaming of one day playing for that national team,
It's easier for us to say "choose Nigeria"
because we're not in their shoes...

Let's imagine we send a team of U17 to play in Nigeria and they do well and they are offered UK🇬🇧 citizenship with their parents to change allegiance to the UK 🇬🇧

How many do you think will say NO ❓

And say , " I LOVE ❤️ my country Nigeria I promise to be faithful and loyal, So help me 🙏🏿 God". Therefore my answer is NO

mrwilliams9:
Bro, the real issue is the NFF. If they made playing for SE something attractive do you think the likes of Tosin, Eze, Tomori and the rest would be not rush us?

Unpaid bonuses, substandard accommodation, godfatherism, bribery, etc.

We mismanage our talent, do them bad and then expect them to be patriotic. No naaa, you have to give people a reason to be proud. We cannot keep living in the 90s. It’s even more painful because someone like Eze trained with the SE some years ago (along with Aina).

When we do the needful as an FA, these players go dey rush us. Create the right environment and the players will come.

100 💯% KORRECT 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿

charlesemeka85:
playing in uel/uecl will give him the needed exposure and recognition. It’s better to invest in younger players like him for longetivity sake than chasing after the likes of Uduokhai,Tosin etc that are heading to 30

Tosin is a top player in the Premier League just 27 and none of our current CB come close to him by a mile. We had Awaziem in the SE for years and you know he is poor quality.

With regards to age you and l know 99.9% of players ages in Nigeria cannot be corroborated you are simply what you say you are .

If Tosin was in Nigeria he could pass for 21.

Mujtahida:
Just telling my colleague in the office that I don't blame England oo for wanting to have a taste of these players but as a player you have to analyze the history of England in such matters as well as the potential effect of choosing either England or Nigeria based on your level of skill and the needs of both teams

In a certain sense Nigeria is a more successful footballing nation than England. We have 3 continental titles. I don't think they have any. Their last major tournament achievement was in 1966.

See Ademola is in pole position to become Apoty just less than 5 years of switching.

My point is: use your head, player, use your head.

Your entire write up is based on perception.

One of the biggest problems facing recruitment of Nigerian origin players in England and Europe in general.

Is simply integrity and a refusal to create relationships that are long standing and mutually beneficial. Very poor direct personal communication and engagement.

We primarily recruit in the media.

I was talking to some Polish FA guys actually they talked to me because they wanted to engage with 14 year old player for a top premiership club.

It finally ended with them flying him and his parents to Warsaw no expense spared hotels,etc.

Another consideration if you are playing for England as a youth player I'm talking even U14/15 level is marketing and endorsements. You could get a contract at that young age worth £50k a year. Playing for Nigeria will not get you much.

The other issue is our penchant for dark 🌑 practices essentially corruption nobody is going to sign up with your preferred agent in the NFF and it share money with you or give you appreciation money 💰.

mekabuachi:
I wonder when this foreign born will learn

Learn what please 🥺

zicky:
Bro Bayern lost to Aston villa, not arsenal or Chelsea and you are talking about dominate. Even without coach was bayern not expected to dominate the game. Either with kompany or not with time bayern will always succeed more than Aston villa.

Sometimes the weaker team wins just sheer luck 🤞🏿

Mujtahida:
Since 2019 Chukwueze has been underwhelming. No one can deny this. Imagine if he were as effective as Lookman

You are saying what I said 3 plus years ago and you guys labelled it HATE.

Dribbling up and down without end 🔚 product amounts to nothing.

Napoleon55:
Happy independence.

Come home,
Nigeria need someone like u who have capacity, knowledge and understanding in abundance to steer her out of this political woes and moral decadence.

Instead of wasting your energy in challenging misinformation and nonsensical propositions, u can use it to convey information and logical propositions that will improve the nation,not to tear it down.

I already tried that

We are not ready for integrity honesty truth righteousness and accountability in governance .

forgiveness:
Osimhen is miles better and suitable for Chelsea pattern of play.

Are you saying he can't play in Chelsea tactical setup or he is limited?

One question can he play wing inverted or outside miles better than anybody in Chelsea.

SamueItem337:
Well nobody really care about what you think

People say dumb things sometimes.

Nobody really cares what I think 😐 but you are responding to my comments.

You are so wise 🦉

humility33:
Oga go and sleep

You never like him so I would've been surprised if your writing proves positive

So in your small knowledge of football
Oshimen won't score some of those goal scoring opportunities Jackson misses

So oshimen won't put pressure on opponents backline as such draw so much attention to himself leaving Madueke, Palmer and Sancho to do damages?

In your assertion oshimen won't make use of the aerial goal scoring chances and covert some?

You know when you're so biased in your analysis you spew rubbish

You can't be objective for once because bitterness and hate on the poor lad fills your thoughts

You are being way to specific and I am being generalistic. In addition your prejudice and dislike for my person has befuddled your brain.

In general I don't think VO is a good fit for Chelsea as a quintessential number 9 striker. Particularly as they are beginning to find form and a fluid structure.

That's my simple opinion.

It's the same way I would not think Lukaku, Kane, and Lewandoski would not be a good fit for Chelsea right now. It doesn't mean they are not excellent world class strikers.

Napoleon55:
If you are better than Nwakali in life, you won't be obsessed about him,you would have left him alone and stop talking about him.
Even when it seems to you that your prayers against him have finally been answered,still u won't leave him alone.

Obsession, one of the ways to know when one is better than another.

Currently u are more obsessed about TheSuperNerd than anyone else, even when his posts are not in any way concerns u or Nwakali,
I wonder why?

Maybe 🤔 you lack knowledge understanding and capacity and are also one of those sentiment based praise singers.

No other contributor has used more vitriolic rhetoric and debased gutter language against my person than he has.

I challenge misinformation and nonsensical propositions presented as fact and truths and you find that problematic.

For upwards of 6 years we had a narrative of falsehood, deceit, over hype and blatant lies regarding Nwakali. I challenged it substantively and objectively with facts and measured assessments.

If you call that obsession then that's your opinion.

This is a forum where we discuss football ⚽ related matters, we don't just discuss what relates to our person or Nwakali . Thats why I said politely you lack understanding and capacity.

charlesemeka85:
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

Osimhen will cook in this current chelsea team

You really think so 💭

VO is very direct incredible aggression and work rate with pace but technicallity very limited.

Look at how Chelsea interchange with their positional play Palmer Jamaican reggae dancer with outstanding shooting. Look at how Madueke interchanged between 7&9 and see how Jackson compliments as the 9 but is also fluid. All of them complimented with now Jadon Sancho .

Essentially I am saying they don't play a diamond 💎 shape with a quintessential number 9 striker.

What will VO do to make them comprehensively better than they currently are , l really don't see them put in a lot of crosses, the forward line interchanges a lot and don't think it's going to suit VO.

When you pay £100 million you expect outstanding outcome delivery.

I think he will be ok but not the star boy of Chelsea.

mostob:
He didn't get his first start at 15 sir...

It's seems that Sky sports are telling Lies and your are the one speaking 🗣️ the TRUTH.

Napoleon55:
Nwakali is still richer than you,
more famous than you,
more loved than you.
He may as well be more educated than you if he decides to choose education,but he is a sports man.

Nwakali is better than you in life,there is nothing you can say about him that will change that.

Why are you so bitter .

I really don't think 🤔 I need a faceless forum to prove anything.

If you think that Nwakali net worth is more than mine you are entitled to your opinion.

It really depends on what's your idea of " better than you in life "

I don't know much about Nwakali beyond football ⚽ but he absolutely has nothing that I want or even consider as aspirational in any shape or form.