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Mujtahida:
Second half was good but Finidi should not phase out the defensive philosophy of Peseiro. He should integrate it

Completely agree

charlesemeka85:
I will prefer playing Fisayo frm the flanks than lazy iheanacho

Iheanacho couldn’t complete a 1 dribble yesterday. All he did was to stand, get a pass and look for the nearest man to pass it to

Correct

Odunayaw:
What would you say about the tame header?

However I agree with you. For Onuachu to thrive the wings must be well oiled for low crosses/cutbacks. The right wing had Iheanacho and Tanimu, square pegs in round holes.

Finally someone gets it

BascoVanVeli:
Onuachu had a good game for someone without service. If he had missed opportunities like the one Moffi did I would understand the complaints

Thank you!
I was wondering if it's the same game I watched

ChrisKels:
Nwabali was super last night. Iheanacho dun wash

Nwabali is extra calm
If he can work on his distribution a little, he will be an elite goal keeper

Iheanacho.. hmm
I think his top level career might be over
Guy is almost done

ChrisKels:
Since Ndidi made his eagles debut, I can't pick one game where he was excellent for us.

I have to agree with you and sadly so
I think it's time he starts from the bench

Subzerooo:
The reason we played well in the second half btw was that SA has already gotten the result they wanted and gone into defensive mode, if results were still not favorable they would have further exposed our disorganization and lack of compactness in midfield like they did in the first half

I agree

orriyomi33:
Why was Onuachu allowed to play up until 80mins?🤔🤔🤔

He didn't take the opportunity, sadly

ChrisKels:
Where person fit watch the match abi DSTV go show am?


FIFA+ no dey work for West Africa

AfroSport TV on Facebook

7demons:
Osimhen might likely remain in SSC Napoli next season unless he's willing to take a pay cut to Arsenal.
Arsenal is the only big club interested in him right now and they are willing to pay the price range BTW £70M - £80Millon.
Chelsea has pulled out of the race on ground that's he's over hyped on that price of €130M and injury prone also.
The price tag of De'Laurentiis is what scaring clubs away.

He should remain in Napoli
No be by force to play in the EPL

komekn:
Without being emotive and blinded by favouritism, what yardstick are you using to come to the conclusion VO is better.

With regards to my own opinion, I simply don't know.

Chai!
This guy
Anything to spite Osimhen
Well atleast it's your opinion
You're entitled to it
And i respect that

Marjoribanks:
I have a feeling, Arsenal will buy Osimhen simply cos of his mentality and cos Osimhen publicly declared he wants Arsenal!
I did state few months ago, Arsenal will suit Osimhen the most!
With an Osimhen in Arsenal, Man City time will come to an end!

All Man City need to do is win their other matches
The only way Man City won't win the league no matter which players any club buys, is if Pep decides not to win
That man is obsessed with perfection and winning and he can get the best out of his players .

elunico:
Conte is Napoli's new manager.

My brother, see who we dey follow argue
E no even know wetin dey happen

jihday:
Ghana have already started training, I don’t understand why we’ve not opened camp yet considering that it’s a new technical team and a couple of new players, at least the team can get more training time together

Na God dey usually save us most times
Our preparations for games and even competitions have been historically poor and borderline shambolic

We lack a systematic approach to preparing for games and often have to depend on the individual brilliance of our players to sail through
But again, the NFF may be setting Finidi up to fail
We cannot rule out sabotage

komekn:
First of all youay wish to disagree VO is not on the same level as Haaland similar but very different levels of quality.

That not withstanding Haaland scored 36 last season and 27 this season.

For how msny seasond have these players year in year out be on the top of the game for goals .

It's wrong comparison

Relax
Victor Osimhen will deliver goals next season
Even with his injury plagued season, he still scored 15 league goals

With Conte, he wouldn't have to run so much, that means less injuries
You will see goals

Just relax
Defenders can't stop Osimhen
Only injuries can

chrisooblog:
I remember how Conte brought out the quality in Diego Costa that year for Chelsea. I'm optimistic Osimhen will eat good under Antonio who loves utilizing big forwards in his formations.

Besides I'm at a loss why we are questioning the ability of a forward who has scored double digits consistently now for six seasons even with injuries.

My brother
Help me ask o

komekn:
The more you play in a league the more defenders know you and read you and the harder it gets.

No guarantee he can replicate his goal tally in the next season.

Tell that to Haaland, Ronaldo, Kane, Salah, etc

How come defenders have not been able to stop them season after season?

But they will stop Osimhen abi?
Lol
You just want us to drag you

komekn:
I am not a prophet of doom, but no one knows what next season will bring

Next season his team may further degenerate and loose more value that will impact the players negatively . That meand VO may not score toosnu goals

I understand what you mean but it's highly unlikely
They lost a quality winner in Spalletti and employed poor coaches this season
They are bringing in Conte on a 3 yr deal and invariably the team output will pick up again..
Like you usually quip, quality doesn't hide..

Conte's quality will impact on the team and the general result will be a better performance of the whole..

I see Osimhen scoring 30+ goals next season, all things being equal

There are rumours that Ekong isn't happy he wasn't invited for these games..

Let's hope they are only rumors without substance..

charlesemeka85:
what do u mean by “do better”

A player that played 25 seria A games n scored 15goals in an injury plaque season ? Were u expectin him to score 50 goals in 38 games?

The way una take dey talk n reason sometimes is disheartening. I no blame una cus na cr7 n Messi made goal scoring look easy to una

Attached na Osimhen’s stat this season. Una go de cho cho cho but forgot he was at the afcon n spent 1 month away frm serie A coupled with his time out of his team couple of times due to injury

You should have asked for context when I said " do better"
The way you people misinterpret and run with misinformation is shocking!

I already said in an earlier post that he should stay and score 20+ goals
You no read that one. Na this one you come dey run with

Na wa for una
The strong negative programming wey many of una get, na only God fit help una

If you truly wanted to know what i meant by "do better", you would not have added to the question

daveP:
Having no european football the next season after winning Apoty doesn't boil down well with me. It's counterproductive from my POV.

Completely agree
He should have left last season
But he signed a lucrative contract extension
€10M a season for 3 years is not small money
I think he should keep his head down and do better next season
He will have one more year left on his contract I think
So Napoli would have to do business or risk losing him for free

For once, a Nigerian player signed a sensible contract
I give it to him and his management team

do4luv14:
Sorry to say6you are not a True JM fan,

lemme ask you, who was supposed to be the new Chelsea Coach

My guy, believe what you want, you're free as a bird

lbrichman2:
I don't just think so.. I know so
You think Mourinho wouldn't have jumped at any of the big jobs that were opened if they wanted him?

He would definitely get a job but now he's being linked with clubs in Saudi and Turkey

So maybe yes, he would take those jobs if offered
But the big time?
Everyone seems to have moved past him..

I will however not rule out the fact that he can make a come back to the big leagues
But as we speak today, no big club is considering him and that says a lot..


Painful for me as a huge Mourinho fan
I have followed him everywhere since Chelsea
Now I never know where we dey go
Lol

We going to Fenerbache baby!
Officially a Fenerbache fan from today!!
Let's go create history!!

daveP:
We may not like to say it but as far as this transfer window is concerned, the topmost discussion associated with Osimhen is his Afcon performance. I know what he can do but imagine using just that as it is the latest underwhelming folder to use.


Who gets VO regardless might just cook and shut everyone up for good. He's still him.

He should stay in Napoli, score 20+ goals next season and they will be back for him..
He's in a very strong position contract wise, he doesn't need to rush or try to force a move

do4luv14:
Weytin Mourinho do you,

do you honestly think if he wanted to Coach again after Roma he won't get a job

I don't just think so.. I know so
You think Mourinho wouldn't have jumped at any of the big jobs that were opened if they wanted him?

He would definitely get a job but now he's being linked with clubs in Saudi and Turkey

So maybe yes, he would take those jobs if offered
But the big time?
Everyone seems to have moved past him..

I will however not rule out the fact that he can make a come back to the big leagues
But as we speak today, no big club is considering him and that says a lot..


Painful for me as a huge Mourinho fan
I have followed him everywhere since Chelsea
Now I never know where we dey go
Lol

Philosopher1979:
Maurinho does not make a player or team better. He just wins.
He does not change football at a fundamental level. His does not 8mprove a players tactical intelligence or technique. His players are like robots just following instructions to win.
Guardiola on the other hand makes a player intelligent and actually improves a team. Guardiola is not just winning trophies he is revolutionising football. Introducing new and innovative ideas like the inverted fullback.
Anybody can park the bus like maurinho but Guardiola view if football is more expansive and varied and intelligent.
Guardiola is a footballing institution and not just a medal winner.
Some coaches are popular not just because they win tropbut because they introduce innovations. If Guardiola does not win trophies he will still be respected for his innovations. Guardiolas vision of football goes beyond the simplistic need to win trophies. He is a visionary and innovator and he is re inagining football

I agree with you
Mourinho didn't evolve with the times
That's why he is where he is..

So many big jobs were available and no one seemed to want Mourinho..
Na wa o
Na Guardiola boys full everywhere
Even Wayne Rooney got a job before Mourinho!!
Strange..

Atalanta might just nick 3rd place o

do4luv14:
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And pls who is that Person

Ademola Lookman
There's something about him that reminds me about VM
Both are smooth and classy on the ball with high football IQ

charlesemeka85:
hv seen some of his clips and he is good enough to atleast mk the bench or serve as a cover for any of iwobi or Onyeka

He is a CM/AM

Yeah, you're right, atleast with the bolded

Kalakulu:
I think he did well with the midfield and attack (perhaps with the exception of inviting Onuachu who just never seems to fit in well in the SE, and maybe Iheanacho). Midfield is as good as it gets, would have made a case for Ibrahim Olawoyin getting invited but Finidi went for the more established/experienced players so his time will come.

Goal keeping looks good, Uzoho dropped for good and Maduka deservedly called up.

Seems the general consensus of raised eyebrows is on the defence...the apparent lack of a natural LB for one, and the pointless invitation of Awaziem over better players like Torunarigha, Ogbu etc is quite disconcerting.

Overall all things considered, I'll rate the overall squad 7.5/10 which is decent enough.

Good point you made..
All things considered, I think your rating of the list is fair..
I really look forward to how the gaffer performs in real match situations, not friendlies now
Let's see for ourselves what he really has to offer
He talked a good game, now let's see if he can back it up with above average performances

charlesemeka85:
I was expecting to see the Rizespor midfielder on the list

Heard he is doing very well in turkey 🇹🇷

Yeah I heard about him too.. Ibrahim Olawoyin
But I don't think he can displace anyone on the list. I'm not too convinced about him either
We need ball playing midfielders
This is where extensive scouting comes into play
I hope Finidi is willing to do that