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Thank you for the suggestions. A forum is better so that everyone can contribute if they want to.
KNIGHTBlaed: This is lovely. But don't you think opening another platform for now will weaken this forum? Or unless we keep our conversation active on both.
Although what you have done is really awesome because this here is a faceless forum. Is the new forum running now? Can we start registering?
No it’s not ready. I’ll have to put it together. I’ll let you guys know when it’s ready.
This team is a top 10 top 15 team as at today. The occasion got to some of the young guys (Ike Ireogbu & Jordan especially) against Russia & our tournament was over before it started. They played without fear vs Argentina & grew as the tournament progressed. They will be much better next year.
What can however push this team to a medal is that 3-5 top range key additions are possible.
Jahlil Okafor is one of the most skilled offensive players out there & is primed to have a good NBA season. If we can get him, he will solve all the paint scoring issues from set plays (not just fast breaks) & adds an extra 10 points per game to the team while averaging around 20 points.
Udoka Azubuike can be the best big man in college if healthy. A legit 7 footer and a defensive force. With him, the likes of Scola will be silent against Nigeria. Charles Bassey is another upcoming big man. He & Udoka should be 1st round NBA picks next year.
Ayo Dosunmu could also be a 1st round pick next year. He could have gone pro this year after 1 college season, but decided to stay in school.
OG Anunoby will be huge if we can get him. Adds to the wing play, athleticism & the 3 ball defence.
The team can get better & will be a lot more experienced. Depending on who commits, a run at a medal is possible.
kidap: 18 players as arrived in Dnipro, Ukraine for Tuesday’s international friendly between Ukraine National Team and the Super Eagles of Nigeria.
See the list of players in camp. Onuachu, Okoye, Aribo, Ezenwa, Balogun, Ekong, Iwobi, Maja, Collins, Simon, Idowu, Uzoho, Osimhen, Chukwueze, Kalu, Esiti, Etebo, Dennis.
KNIGHTBlaed: You are right, it would be a nice thing to do. But first we have to keep this forum active, get updates and also bring in latest happenings in our own local league. We can keep this thread active, I know about 6 consistent members here, tho I am new here. If we can keep the thread alive, everything to u have mentioned is very possible.
Do you think it will be helpful to have a dedicated forum that’s all about Naija BBall?
PDPGuy: If D’Tigers beat China on Sunday, they would become the second team to have ‘realistically’ qualified for the Olympics. Australia were the first team to qualify for the Olympics.
For those of you that don’t like Rohr’s selection. Read this o!
Belgium Journalist Mocks Rohr For Calling Dennis Ahead Of Okereke As Replacement For Onyekuru
Anders Kevin has taken a swipe at the coach of the Super Eagles of Nigeria Gernot Rohr over his decision to hand a first time call up to Club Brugge wing forward Dennis Bonaventure insisting that David Okereke would have been a better option.
Reacting to the news of the call up, Kevin said Okereke looks more like the player every manager would love to have in his team considering how well he has adapted to life in Belgium since his move to Club Brugge from second division Italian side Spezia.
Okereke has scored four goals in five games for his new side with one assist to his name unlike his teammate Dennis who has who has just one goal this season and no assist to his name so far.
Beyond their goal return Kevin said Okereke has shown more consistency than Dennis who drifts in and out of games and at a time was even dropped for Okereke to play from his favourite position on the left.
” It’s strange that the better player didn’t get a call up. They are both good but Okereke is slightly better . Many will say he plays mostly as a striker but he has played on the left this season and overall did well. It’s very funny that the Nigerian coach called the one who is less consistent. It’s a joke here in Belgium right now”, Kevin told Owngoalnigeria.com.
True to the words of Kevin, last season while at Spezia Okereke operated from the left and scored ten goals with twelve assists to his name, a form which earned him the move to Club Brugge before the start of the season in Belgium.
Okereke is 100% Nigerian, so it’s not like he might refuse a call up.
We ended the first round with +24 Difference. Tunisia ended the first round with -30 Difference. So as long as we beat China, we should still be ahead.