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chrisooblog:
Hello everyone its no news that the super eagles are in a quasi-rebuilding process (again) necessitated by nigeria’s failure to qualify for the 2017 AFCON. In my humble opinion our inability to qualify was down to a combination of administrative failings, poor coaching decisions and strange player selections. It is my honest belief that we have a pool of players good enough to turn Nigeria back into a major football force in Africa and world at large. While the NFF goes hard at getting a great coach for the team allow me to present a list of players we should use to execute our qualifiers from now going forward. So hang on folks this is a long one J
 
GOALKEEPER: this is a position we have thankfully not been found wanting. From the old stalwarts like okalla, best ogedengbe, rufai, ike shorunmu to the great Vincent enyeanma Nigeria has always had good if not great goalkeepers and these current ones I will list below are no exception.
CARL IKEME – when enyeama retired unceremoniously many feared that a huge vacuum had been created in the goalkeeping position which would be hard to fill immediately but the big man from Wolverhampton has put paid to such fears. Initially I didn’t know what to expect from him but his sharp reflexes, strong command in the air and excellent shot stopping abilities completely won me over. I always negodu at keshi when he made us put up with agbim when we had quality like ikeme. Carl is at a good age for a goalkeeper and I see him (God willing if we qualify) manning the post in Russia 2018.
DANIEL – dream team number one and enugu rangers safe hands very much in the mould of enyeama acrobatic shot stopper, penalty saving king an amazing talent no doubt. Hopefully see more of him in the rio Olympics. Will surely push ikeme for that number one shirt.
ALAMPASU – an integral part of the exciting under 17 team that won the world cup in UAE 2013 alampasu is slowly making a name for himself. He also has good reflexes and has started his career on a decent footing in Portugal. He’s down in the pecking order but he has the ability to be our future number one.
AKPEYI – another good keeper has a lot to do to start ahead of the above mentioned goalkeepers. Decent backup to have on the bench.
EZENWA – part of the unsuccessful 2016 CHAN team but make no mistakes he’s a very capable goaltender.
 
DEFENDERS: sadly this is the position we are currently having trouble finding quality players for but the ones I have below are talented and decent. A good coach should be able to harness these guys into an effective defensive unit.
 
(RIGHT BACKS)
SINCERE SETH – best defender of Siasia’s Olympic ‘’boys’’. Above average defending but can improve in his over lapping. Still young though with potential to get better. Hope he flourishes at the big stage of rio.
MUSA MOHAMMED – another member of the acclaimed under17 winning team in UAE. Full of running, good set piece delivery, supports the attack well but can do better in defending. Has age on his side will surely improve with more game time especially at club level.
MOSES ODUBANJO – break out season for the young man. Helped his club hull city gain promotion to the premiership. He would probably be our best right back thankfully he wants to represent Nigeria NFF do the needful.
OTIGBA – like odubanjo wants to play for Nigeria. Must have some ability to be able to play consistently for his club in a tough dutch league.
PLEASE NO MORE OF THIS MAKE SHIFT RIGHT BACK NONSENSE
 
(LEFT BACK)
STANLEY AMUZIE – talented decent going forward but I find him suspect defensively as I have argued in the past with goodjoe and supernerd. He will improve.
ELDERSON ECHEIEJILE – our most experienced left back. Not the most comfortable going forward but ok defense wise. Decent cover stopgap at worst.
OSHANIWA – greatly improved from his cameo performance in 2013 AFCON. As seen in his performances at the world cup in brazil where I reckon he was our best defender. Criminally been left out of the team when he should be pressing for a first team shirt.
KINGSLEY MADU – another who has been inexplicably left out of the team. Comfortable joining the attack assured in his defending I think he is our best left and should be starting.
 
(CENTRE BACKS)
EFE AMBROSE – enough has been said\written about his defending or lack thereof. He’s on my list strictly as a VERY VERY short stopgap.
OBOABONA – declined in recent years will probably be phased out although with a good defensive partner could be good cover in case of injury.
TROOST-EKONG – young defender still improving his game one for the immediate future.
AWAZIEM – untested at national team level but wouldn’t have played first team for porto if he wasn’t good.
LEON BALOGUN – big tall strong uncompromising defender. A bit slow and clumsy causing him to make avoidable mistakes but solid once settled.
OMERUE – for me our best defender lost some form of recent but still quality trusting he will soon bounce back to his best.
 
MIDFIELDERS: Nigeria has always had a tradition of producing good to excellent midfielders but in the past decade especially after okocha’s retirement we have struggled to unearth enough quality players in that position. Recent graduates from the cadet teams give me hope that we have turned the corner in that regard.
 
MIKEL – arguably the golden boy of the super eagles. As a player he has had to bear the burden of carrying the team’s midfield for years with mixed results. Going forward in his new role as captain he can hopefully help groom this new exciting generation of midfielders.
ONAZI – tough tackler, battler and tireless runner onazi brings an aggression and fearsomeness that had been lacking in our midfield play for years. His form has been hit and miss as of late though and will need to work extra hard to retain his place.
NDIDI – could this be the long awaited heir to Sunday oliseh? His recent form for club and country seem to suggest so. Can also play in defence so could be a useful utility player. Not far from first team.
RAHEEM LAWAL – been unlucky with call ups these past few years but there’s no doubting his ability. Can play as a central or defensive midfielder. Will bring needed competition to the national team.
AZUBUIKE OKECHUKWU – one of siasia’s boys. Like Raheem also comfortable in central or defensive midfield roles. Technically gifted he’s also a good option to have for competition.
USMAN MOHAMMED – another of siasia’s stalwarts good technically highly skilful shone like a million stars in the poor CHAN team.
JOHN OGU – another good player. Big, strong but comfortable with the ball at his feet. Good option.
ALEX IWOBI – new boy wonder. Fast, direct and a good dribbler his excellent passing range and ability to unlock stubborn defences with his through passes are a joy to watch. Finally after okocha we have another creative outlet.
ETEBO – not as skilful or technical as other midfielders on this list but his goal threat is a good asset. Tireless aggressive runner also good at set pieces.
MICHAEL BABATUNDE – won’t lie wasn’t a fan of his but his performance at the last world cup in brazil won me over. Also skilful will provide useful competition for the attacking midfield role.
 
…and some honourable mentions IFEANYI MATTHEW, NWOBODO, K. NWAKALI, M. YAHAYA, S. POPOOLA
 
ATTACKERS: from the greats like YEKINI, ODEGBAMI, AMOKACHI, FINIDI to decent players like I. UCHE, AGHAHOWA, EMENIKE etc Nigeria has always produced wonderful strikers and this new generation is no exception.
 
MOSES SIMON – full fledged winger not afraid to take on opposition defences. Decent crosser also has an eye for goal. Needs to work on his decision making though. Once he gets that right he would be simply unplayable.
VICTOR MOSES – arguably our best and most skilful player. When he’s on form Nigeria ticks. Has all the ingredients to be a world class player but his laidback nature and lack of ambition is hindering him seriously.
AHMED MUSA – frankly speaking as a winger he’s terrible his crossing abysmal (maybe because he’s a true muslim ) but jokes apart his finishing for club and country is up there with the best. Maybe the national team coaches are missing a trick.
K. IHEANACHO – shining star of the victorious under 17 team in UAE. Clinical finisher and excellent passer this has been a breakthrough season for iheanacho with club and country. Potential to be Nigeria’s next world class performer.
I. SUCCESS – fast, strong and burly another in a long line of bullish strikers like amokachi we have produced. Inextricably hasn’t been called up. Deserves his chance.
IDEYE – not the greatest finisher but his work rate and excellent link up play with his strike partners are a definite asset.
IGHALO – typical 18 yard box operator and goal poacher. Had a good season but his loss of form towards the end was worrying. Hope it’s just a blip.
CHIKATARA – top scorer in our CHAN team. Has good pace and movement excellent finisher.
 
Honourable mentions OSIMHEN, AWONIYI and SADIQ UMAR.
 
This list is by no means exhaustive as any unknown exceptional player can break into the team but barring any unforeseen circumstance most of these players on my list should be the ones we use going forward. I’m fairly confident that with this pool of players any good coach the NFF appoints would make the super eagles a dominant football force for years to come.
 
Comments, analysis and critiques are highly welcome.
 
Cc icon4, goodjoe, tbaba, supernerd, safarigirl and any other sport analyst I forgot to mention

throwback post

justiz5 who remember this guy

Icon4s:
That matter don dey laid to rest na.
*In TheGoodJoe's voice* it is FINISHED

Lol

forgiveness:
Bros, I haven't been following sport news these days. You can brief me on this. Thanks

chai you have missed a lot
thegoodjoe Don go Finland come back
lol

forgiveness:
Okay na. Thanks.

whats your take on billing propaganda

Kog45:
Yes you are right.Hope to see him turning out good as a coach.

welcome back sir remain Micheal,Forgiveness and goldfish

elyte89:
Definitely.. No more,my team is young and inexperience, dt excuse no b am again

me too I concur

TheSuperNerd:
Thanks Maidaboi. Always a pleasure.

I like your signature. That number 4 is Tosin Aiyegun abi? The one at FC Zurich.

yes and I am adding bazee to my list

TheSuperNerd:
Couldn't resist dropping this bonus. There are so many of them man. And this is not even the next I drop if you reply with another gobbledygook-laden epistle.

Cc Komekn

You implied doom for Osimhen stating he could end up like Chrisantus after all, Chrisantus was better rated and had more expectations of excelling yet failed. Lol... So you can see that beyond even your "time and context" lame excuse, you have just never rated Osimhen. All you've ever done is denigrate, downgrade and talk so blatantly down on the kid's potentials. Now that he has shamed you, you got no choice but to look elsewhere, continuing your subtle jabs at Homegrown Naija talents. It is well.

hard facts
welcome back

safarigirl:
I would like to thank all the threadmates that licked my asss yesterday, we all know how difficult it is to have asslickers in your life, I mean, you actually have to be known and respected in a circle, to get people within the circle to lick your ass. You can't just appear out of nowhere, or be a lukewarm member of the thread, and you can't just be an infamous rabblerouser.

So, once again, thanks to all of my asslickers, who defend my person on this thread. Seven long years together, no be beans. I appreciate you guys


PS: If you would like to learn some points on How To Attract asslickers in your life, I will be running a one-week paid tutorial on Telegram, feel free to Private Message me, for payment details

KO
hahahahahaha

andrewbaba44:
Lol,I dont want redknapp self
I just posted what i saw

and he didn't say anything about you na lol

just saw bazee goal the guy looks like Dennis

ChrisKels:
Yea, modified, but his rating is 7.4 not 7.7

For him to have come on that early shows the confidence the coach has in him and that also entails he's somewhat come over his injury nightmares completely. Win win

yea even Felix rating is 8.1 now

ChrisKels:
Bazee came on in the 76th minute and his effect was so devastating that he had a whoscored rating of 7.4

he came on in the 59th minute and scored in the 76th minute with a whoscored rating of 7.7 second only to Felix with 8.4

Subzero047:
Awoniyi and Lookman on the bench for Mainz and Leibzig respectively

was planning to watch this match but I guess I have to wait for half time

Noah-Joel Sarenren-Bazee score today good news hope he stays fit

safarigirl:
he called him "Dennis boy", Percy Tau na 'Dennis boy'

thank you

Subzero047:
Dennis kwa? This is the almighty Percy Tau

i mean he is Dennis boy

Subzero047:
My stomach

hahahahahahahahahahahahahaha
see real hype
a one eye man in a blind land

Subzero047:
The lion of Judah

dennis boy na Lion chai

Dr7Manhattan:
Iron fist? Lol That's like the worst ever comic book live action series ever made Twas terrible AF

that is why another man meat is another man poison

NNAMDIII:
thanks man, though I've watched most of the TV series but will watch the Godless and zerozerozero after I'm through with iron fist, I just started watching it and I'm really enjoying it

i enjoy it too

NNAMDIII:
these are old TV series na

you should try iron fist

andrewbaba44:
Mr joebie
Nonsense and Joel obi

hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha

andrewbaba44:
He will for the ass kickers of foreign brought up

Not for people like me and some few others

If you play for the eagles I will support you with all my heart ,but if you dey feel say you too big for eagles and using us to play games then I will always diss you

Me I am waiting for ebere eze to do a billing on us

E no go funny that day

ass lickers department headed by...........................

komekn:
We invited him to the SE party when he absolutely did not deserve it.

Then when he did, we completely forgot him and then when he started to blow we remembered him.

Eze will play for Nigeria but we did not treat him well.

we treated him more than well and I don't care if he plays for Nigeria or not

Danielnino00:
Even without Dele Alli,if he joins an EPL team, his rating will soar... He might want to play for England.. but that depends on if he can displace any member of England current midfield..


If we lose Eze,blame it on Rohr... We should have gotten him since after the world cup when he was uncapped and we badly needed more option in midfield

i will not blame anyone we invited him to trained with the super eagles when nobody even knew him

andrewbaba44:
una too dey asslick those foreign brought up players and i don taya for all of una

hahahahahahahahahaha
talk truth

safarigirl:
Make nobody even waste their time.

I am currently unsuitable for anything that does not concern making money.

thats my girl

andrewbaba44:
They should continue oooo
Especially for that poor man okocha ebere eze

hahahaha saka is next

HBD Safarigirl

BascoVanVeli:
He is not better than any winger we have. Not Samu, not Kalu and not Simon

i will not say that yet