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Sports › Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Meliforme: 2:38pm On Sep 28, 2023
Kog45:
Sir Meli,a Belgian Under 21 player of Congolese descent Michel Balikwisha benching Ejuke meaning he is better than Lookman,Chuckwueze and Simon.

Pls stop disrespecting super eagles players.
Sir, please i am sorry to admit that he is. You can check him up. He is not a ghost, he is human.
Sports › Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Meliforme: 2:09pm On Sep 28, 2023
Icon4s:
What does Ejuke bring to the game? Aimless dribbles.
Have you ever pondered on the purpose of such dribbles?
A non supportive midfield, a poor build up of play, a crowded box, etc, can force a player to make dribbles in order to create space for himself or for others.

You have not noticed he passes the ball well?
Sports › Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Meliforme: 10:48am On Sep 28, 2023
Kog45:
Thank you,pls will you rate Ejuke over Lookman
Ejuke brings more passing skills to his game.
You can rely on him to help you build up plays. I have seen him switch plays with diagonal long balls to help his teammates out of tight situations.

Ejuke contributes more to defense.

Ejuke sits on the bench because the Belgian international who starts in his stead is a better player, and better than all the wingers that we have. Decision making, passing, contributions to defense, Michel Balikwisha towers over all that we have on the wings.

Ejuke meagre minutes in Antwerp's colours have seen him defending more and this is good for his development. I pray he learns and improves the more.

Ademola Lookman is not a better winger than Chidera Ejuke. Lookman is just a better goal scorer and that is even arguable. Play Ademola Lookman on the wings in a team that likes to keep possession of the ball, and he won't do much. He is more of a finisher.
Sports › Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Meliforme: 10:48pm On Sep 27, 2023
Kog45:
Today wingers are use as second striker,right winger and left winger depending on formations,so stop asking what is not relevant to discourse,imagine asking do I know what is winger.

If you rate a player,no issue but telling us he is better than those doing it week in week out in the same position Is not acceptable.

Funny,Ejuke doesn’t need to do anything with Antwerp to be seen as the player that he truly is,even Ejuke himself will not agree with you.

Fact and truth..,Simon,Chuckwueze,Lookman and Ejuke are wingers who must adapt to second striker,left and right wing roles if needs arises.
Wing play is very different from the auxiliary striker role.

The purpose of every wing play is to provide width, this is different from playing very close to the striker.
Providing the required width, and making the ball available to the striker or strikers require skill sets that the secondary striker doesn't even need to be effective.

Again the brain's awareness and interpretation of space and position for the winger role and for the secondary striker role are not the same, this means that transiting as a winger to a secondary striker and vice versa may not be as easy as it sounds, and may not be necessary. Players who made the transition from a winger to a secondary striker, may not have been proper wingers in the first place. Asking a player like Samuel Chukwueze to transit to a secondary striker looks funny.

Again wingers are saddled with additional defensive duties than secondary strikers, they are required to possess better ball playing abilities such as the abilities to build up and progress plays.

So i don't think it is necessary asking wingers like Chidera Ejuke or Moses Simon to adjust to playing very close to the striker, discover a winger and develop him along that line, the same goes for the secondary striker.
Sports › Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Meliforme: 9:08pm On Sep 27, 2023
Odunayaw:
So una don bring "Source: I no fit lie give you" into quality of player?

You're not making sense.

Even if you wanted to argue class, we would ask you by what indices? What do you even mean by "he is not playing but I've been following him"? Are you his personal trainer or na for Dream League Soccer?

C'mon man
The first statement you made up there, what does that mean?
What else can you do if not formulate lies and accusations.

There is only one person consistent with lies and accusations throughout history; Satan is that person. You just behaved like him, or else give a single instance in my posts where i have done exactly what you just described.

And then again, you failed to comprehend the modern day parlance: "I have been following him"

We have no discussion until you have shown where I have done exactly what you just described in your first sentence.
Sports › Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Meliforme: 7:45pm On Sep 27, 2023
komekn:
Ejaria is an enigma, not very vocal but an astounding level of ability.

At the time I talked about him he was an absolutely top level Midfielder for Reading and in the championship.

However, has had issues with several managers not the least of Paul once and Steven Gerard. His team has had serious financial issues they have been relegated and are now facing penalties for not meeting tax deadlines with the HMRC (HM Revenue & Customs)

His current situation is really contradictory the club says he is injured he says he is not, hasn't played for ages. He is cleary in dispute with Reading and his contract will not end until 2024. In addition his salary is about £20k a week at least.

Reading may get docked points again and find themselves in league two club, is in free fall. And it's not a good place to be .

I am going to post a few YouTube videos of Ovie, you have clearly forgotten who he is and tell me if Nwakali can even clean his boots.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u_bs6xwrcIM?si=G18tNXi09-6pB3HY


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-1YqRKsNbnA?si=6ufC8dB1rONg3Zkx

Can you now tell me the last time l talked about him as a prospect for the SE, ❓ But even with woes and issues he is miles ahead of Nwakali that you guys can't stop talking about.
Woow, Ovie Ejaria is very good with his dribbles, and can also score goals.
Ovie Ejaria has done more than these clips can reveal. i can rightly conclude so, because I have followed him in the past.

It will be very wonderful having a player who is miles ahead of Kelechi Nwakali in midfield, but Ovie Ejaria is not yet that player. In my reckoning he is more of a forward than a midfielder.

His passing skills are not up to the level of what is required for an effective midfield display.

Ovie Ejaria provides good advantage as a forward because of what he can also do from a defensive point of view.
Sports › Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Meliforme: 1:51pm On Sep 27, 2023
Kog45:
Sir Meli,just tell me how Ejuke is among the best wingers.I thought rating players should be based on club performances and their influences in national team.

As it stand today Lookman is the best Nigeria winger,14 league goals and his influenced in Atlanta last season stood out.

This season Lookman and Simon Moses are already showing us what we want,left for Chuckwueze to shake things up in seria A which I know will soon happen.

Ejuke is not even in the picture unless he does something remarkably with Antwerp.
Ejuke doesn't need to do anything with Antwerp to be seen as the player that he truly is.

Do you know who a winger truly is.
Do you really know Ademola Lookman insomuch that you list him as a winger.
Lookman has for most of his games played behind the striker.
Lookman is a fantastic player, and we are seeing the best of him, because he is made to play to his greatest strengths.

Samuel Chukwueze has grown in his understanding of wing play, and it is a good thing.
There was even a time i rated Moses Simon ahead of Samuel Chukwueze regarding wing play, but not anymore.
Sports › Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Meliforme: 1:18pm On Sep 27, 2023
Marjoribanks:
Ejuke kee? When last did you watch him play? When last did you watch Lookman play?
Lookman has even seen more games as a secondary striker, and as an inside forward as part of a front three.

His games has never revolved around wing play, even as part of a front three.
Sports › Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Meliforme: 1:10pm On Sep 27, 2023
Marjoribanks:
Ejuke kee? When last did you watch him play? When last did you watch Lookman play?
Ejuke hasn't featured much for Antwerp, but i have been following him.

I have also been following Lookman, Lookman is such a fantastic player, but i don't see him as a winger.
Sports › Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Meliforme: 12:58pm On Sep 27, 2023
Joebie:
Lookman is far more productive than Ejuke
Productivity depends on the context. You might use goalscoring as the context, and you may be right, but that can be arguable when certain variables are brought to the fore.
Sports › Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Meliforme: 12:53pm On Sep 27, 2023
charlesemeka85:
which Chidera ejike? I don’t really know how u guys rate players

So person wey no Dey fit start match for antwerp and did nothing tangible in Germany is better pass Nathan Tella ? Nawaoooo

What about ademola lookman?😳
So your criteria for rating a player, or for determining a player's identity is whether the player starts matches or not.
Sports › Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Meliforme: 7:45pm On Sep 26, 2023
Joebie:
I don’t know how many wingers JP plans to take, but our best wingers are clearly Lookman, Chukwueze and Moses. I wouldn’t take more than 3 with versatile Osayi-Samuel in the mix.
Our best wingers are:
Chidera Ejuke, Samuel Chukwueze, then Moses Simon,
and others.

These player can feed on scrapes, and still try to make things happen. You can rely on them for a certain level of balance. I have seen some improvements in the manner Chukwueze reads his game.

I am beginning to notice Nathan Tella, especially because of his move to Bayern Leverkusen. I pray he gets good game moments, so that i may discern the kind of player he is.
Sports › Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Meliforme: 11:13pm On Sep 23, 2023
komekn:
No he absolutely is not .

I've watched him several times get wasted for pace , turn bullied like a school boy.

How he has remained in the SE is a wonder.
Omeruo as a CB got wasted for pace, turn bullied like a school boy ?
I will not toll this path with you, it appears you have a lot to learn.

just give me a CB that has performed better.
Sports › Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Meliforme: 2:31pm On Sep 23, 2023
komekn:
Omeruo has stagnated and has nothing to offer the SE.

He has never gone beyond being average or below his club career says it all.
Omeruo is currently the best performing Super Eagles center back as things stands.

How you came about this conclusion beats me.

I know most of you guys are tired of seeing old faces, but that does not take away what they can do.

Imagine saying Omeruo has nothing to offer the SE, when he is the top performing CB
Sports › Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Meliforme: 12:16pm On Sep 21, 2023
AndSunGorilla:
For the Bundesliga, a rookie must be under 23 yrs and that's why Boniface won despite the fact he had been playing in Europe. This is just for the records.
The definition of a rookie can be very subjective and ipso facto open to debate, that's why Kog45's dissensions are not out of place. He has every right to challenge the placement.

However, Iet's forget our individual and subjective annotations about how the word rookie should be used, and focus on the fact that we have a Nigerian in the Portuguese Liga working very hard for his club, and as a consequence finds himself in elite company.
Sports › Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Meliforme: 10:30am On Sep 21, 2023
Kog45:
Sir Meliforme,rookie in a real definition is someone who is new on a job without experience.

Pls let’s stop using some words to suit our analysis.I am hearing it for the first time that a professional player who has been on the job for some years and moving to a new league is a rookie.
There will always be a first time, i am happy for you that you are now in the know.

There are good reasons a player new to a league is called a rookie in that new league. I did not come up with such a lexicon, football experts did and for good reasons.
Sports › Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Meliforme: 9:31pm On Sep 20, 2023
codemaniacs:
Nwakali is not a rookie.

He has least 8 years experience as a professional footballer.

A rookie is someone who just started a job and is still in their 1st year of work without previous work experience.

So please stop saying rubbish and talking down Nigeria players that are doing well.
In the manner Victor Boniface is regarded as a rookie in the German Bundesliga, in the same way Kelechi Nwakali is a rookie in the Portuguese league.

Context is key, but you failed to grasp it.

At your statement in bold, how am i talking down on Nigerian players doing well.
If you can't point them out, then you need to apologise.
Sports › Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Meliforme: 8:40pm On Sep 20, 2023
Kog45:
I was expecting quotes but not surprised you mentioned Whoscored,sofascore.

Nwakali rookie in Portuguese league?pls at what age,pls Orban Gift is what in Belgium league.
Making a name for oneself means creating a reputation for oneself.
Players create reputation through performance.

What kind of quotes were you expecting.
Quotes from journalists or newspaper columns will be deemed subjective.

Below is an image (a screenshot) made from Fotmob showing players ranked according to the number of chances created. This is purely an objective representation, not subjective.

Nwakali is still a rookie in the Portuguese league.

Sports › Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Meliforme: 9:24pm On Sep 19, 2023
Kog45:
Sir Meliforme,are you saying this cuz of Nwakali or what…..
The coach's philosophy is quite new to the players. This is very clear to see. Their defensive transitions are still a work in progress.
Sports › Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Meliforme: 9:14pm On Sep 19, 2023
Kog45:
Pls drop sources on how Nwakali is making name for himself in Portuguese league.
Only Rafa Silva has created more chances (14) than Kelechi Nwakali (12) in the entire Portuguese League.

Kelechi Nwakali is just a rookie in the league.

Sources: Fotmob, Whoscored, Sofascore, etc.
Sports › Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Meliforme: 1:30am On Sep 19, 2023
Marjoribanks:
Nwakali needs to move to Belgium or Holland soonest else he would be forgotten. Portugal is not the place for an African midfielder! Take Musa Yahaya as an example!
He has already started making a name for himself. You have not checked.
Sports › Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Meliforme: 12:59am On Sep 19, 2023
AndSunGorilla:
Serious question sir, did you watch the whole game?
Yes i did.

Chaves is a team that will improve with time. They don't need to change their coach. I don't see a poor coach, i only see a coach that needs time to grind out results. He needs more time with his players.
Sports › Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Meliforme: 10:36pm On Sep 18, 2023
charlesemeka85:
I wonder if na the same match wey I Dey stream so 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
It is either you aren't watching the match, or you don't know which player is Kelechi Nwakali, or you are just denying facts.
Sports › Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Meliforme: 8:33pm On Sep 18, 2023
This Chaves team needs serious deliverance.

This is not ordinary.

The goals are happening like miracles.
Sports › Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Meliforme: 6:09pm On Sep 18, 2023
TheSuperNerd:
He's literally dropping a reference to Eguavoen.😂😂😂

You missed the Joke.
LOL😁
Sports › Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Meliforme: 2:45pm On Sep 18, 2023
Joebie:
Do you know Guardiola? grin
We have not met in person.

Why do you ask?
Sports › Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Meliforme: 2:44pm On Sep 18, 2023
Joebie:
Do you know Guardiola? grin
Sports › Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Meliforme: 6:40pm On Sep 16, 2023
Philosopher1979:
Aribo is not a central midfielder. The sooner our coaches understand that the better. He will be better as a winger or support striker in a 442.
I know a lot of people will not agree but its obvious. He cannot control a midfield or read a game.
Its a misnomer playing him in midfield
You made good points.
Sports › Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Meliforme: 6:38pm On Sep 16, 2023
Jojodjo:
The disrespect meted out to Ndidi some months back is the same been given to Aribo now.
People are so quick to write off players.......
Joe Aribo is simply a forward.

He needs to work on his ability to make long passes and crosses.
His long passing is the poorest in the entire S.E setup. (somebody should please prove me wrong) and that is why he doesn't attempt them much, because his successes with them are rare. I have not seen him attempt crossing of the ball.

His poor long balls is also one of his limitations as a midfielder.
Sports › Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Meliforme: 6:12pm On Sep 16, 2023
Jojodjo:
The disrespect meted out to Ndidi some months back is the same been given to Aribo now.
People are so quick to write off players.......
Nobody wrote Aribo off.
He is not a midfielder.
He reads games very poorly, and can be completely lost in games, just running around and sweating.
The midfield is about control. You cannot control a game, if your reading of the game is poor.

I have found Aribo not knowing what to do with the ball in midfield on countless occasions, just clueless, He is the back passer in chief.

Aribo is a fine dribbler and has eyes for the final pass. Aribo displays his excellency whenever he is close to the 18 yard box, where he can either dribble a player or two to get a shooting chance, or make the final pass that can result to a goal scoring opportunity.
Sports › Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Meliforme: 5:40pm On Sep 16, 2023
charlesemeka85:
his natural position is CM which he played well at the last afcon

I think the reason jpes doesn’t deploy him in that position is his lack of agility and tackling ability

Another role I think he will do well is the AM/RW position

Also will be good as an SS but due to having many potent attackers/strikers I don’t think he will get a chance in that position
Making tackles and winning duels are some of the reasons Aribo is played as a midfielder.
Sports › Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Meliforme: 6:13am On Sep 16, 2023
charlesemeka85:
them don humble

Fiaaam they go dey tell u wan ekuke skill set is what is lacking in super eagles midfield 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

Na only them dey see the skill set 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Nobody on this thread has defended Wilfred Ndidi in the manner i have done his defense.
They say he is limited, i reply that he is not as limited as he is made to look, just that he has been told to keep it simple. He has been told to keep it simple is a statement i kept repeating.

I have known Wilfred Ndidi before his days at Leicester, qualities don't just disappear.

Concerning Kelechi Nwakall, i always have this to say: Victor Osimhen, Kelechi Nwakali and Wilfred Ndidi are the most important players in S.E, very important to how we play. They are like the backbone Eguavoen talked about. Get these guys into the starting lineup and boost our chances of winning any game. This is not a mere talk, but a product of a painstaking research.

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