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TheSuperNerd:
Better don't. Because I will not say anymore on this. Don't drag it unnecessarily.

You mean i shouldn't bother looking for the video?

TheSuperNerd:
I have the Beinsports USA 10mins.32secs video highlights of the game right here and I've seen it...all of it...everything over and over.

He had passing options in that sequence of play. A little delay, a little pause...and he could have easily picked out Iwobi or Umar.

And let's not talk "what ifs". He didn't pass. Neither did he score.

Look, Meliforme... this is not a put-down of Ejuke who I strongly rate as one of the most game-changing wingers in African football today. Arguably the best Winger in Russia currently too.

This is only a pointer on something I know he can improve upon: His decision making in certain situations of play.

He has to balance out when to go it alone and when to seek out a teammate. He will learn, Meliforme. I trust he will but he was damn frustrating on Tuesday. That's the truth.

Let me look for the video.

TheLoneCitizen:
So what has this useless experiment yielded?

1. Andrew (bro, no vex) who termed people who supported Donald Trump’s controversial tweets as “ass-lickers” did exactly the same thing he condemned.

Although he claimed to “stand by Osimhen” he failed to do this in both words and deeds.

While Osimhen was immature in his response, Andrew showed the exact opposite.

2. Safarigirl who said a true man is one who responds aggressively to insult very likely contradicts herself.

If I wish upon her a child that becomes aggressive, and doesn’t remain composed and mature, when he/she is insulted, she is 100 percent going to reject it.

If you accept it Safari, just quote this post with an amen and let the good God do his thing.

3. With all respect, this thread is full of the superficial.
Some weeks ago, TheSuperNerd blasted me for criticising players I claim to like. He said and I quote:

“And I know you rate the lad (Ejuke) but at times it is as if you feel you have to drop one or two sour points on lads you rate so as to seem unbiased towards them.”

More recently Subzero047 was eager to differentiate his “love for Aribo and Balogun” with my toxic relationship with Onyekuru.

He said and I quote:

“I report when they do well but the guy has a love-hate relationship with Onyekuru.”

Criticizing a player you love doesn’t necessarily mean you hate them, it just means you like them so much that you want to see them improve.

If you like Osimhen but criticize his actions, this doesn’t take anything from your affection, it just shows you want to correct the wrong in him.

Nobody on this thread has hyped Iwobi, Onyekuru and Dessers more than I on this thread, but nobody has criticised them more than I have.

In fact, in Onyekuru’s first game for Olympiacos where he scored his only goal, I still criticised his poor performance.

And today we see the result, because he has failed to work on his deficiencies, he has so far underwhelmed in Greece.

So criticism is constructive in nature, made to uplift someone and doesn’t take away your liking for them.

4. A lot of people will suggest that aggression is what works for Osimhen but this is a lie.

Pogba told the media a while back that Kante is one of the most driven players he has ever seen and that the Frenchman hates to lose.

And we see this in the way he aggressively makes tackles.

But off-the-pitch, he is the darling of football including opponents.

Bottom line: Osimhen’s aggression is very welcomed on the pitch, but off the pitch, especially as a public figure in this particular industry (not hip-hop), his best behaviour is expected.

At the italicised, are you saying this thread is full of pretenders.
Is that what you meant by using the word superficial.

TheSuperNerd:
I like the lad and rate him but everything you have pointed out is true.

I mean, it was damn frustrating. The most annoying was the one he squandered after being neatly put through by Nwakali who took his time to carefully combine with him and orchestrate that beautiful counter attacking transition... Oya Ejuke, thanks for driving forward with your insane speed to the box... now fool the keeper and square it to any of Iwobi and Sadiq... Ejuke said Mbanu!! I MUST SCORE MY FIRST SE GOAL! I never score since my debut!

He needs to learn team work comes before Personal Glory Hunting. A real talent he is but he won't go far with such selfish on-field attitude. This is why I like Simon despite some bad times... Baba still works for the team. It's always Team first for Simon.

Anyways, I believe Ejuke will learn. He will come good. He still has time.

There was no way he could have passed the ball.
Take a look at Basco's video again.

I am not saying it is possible or not, i am just weighing on probables. What if Iwobi and Sadiq benefits from a rebound or deflection of his shot.

Again some people will as usual say that he is fond of flair and dribbles, had it been he did exactly what you suggested and maybe the pass was cleared or deflected by the defenders who have already closed down on him.

Anyways, as long as he did not score, thirty million blames on him.

Ejuke, one of the most intelligent forwards in the fold.

nelszx:
Me I'm not making any guess (es), just like how I predicted Italy was going to win the Euros before it started, this very AFCON will be contested between Nigeria and Cameroon.

That's the final game of this competition and we'll beat Cameroon.

Okay.
Nice prediction.

Danielnino00:
This isn't accurate... Salah didn't play from the flanks but the middle...

Yes, he played from the center.

[color=#440000]Some of the reasons why Mohammed Sallah was quiet throughout the game[/color].

wayodude:
Thanks for listing his cons and lets assume stats those are all true. What about the pros of his game yesterday?
He was a major outlet for the team and almost all attacking buildups came through the left, including the goal. If Chukwueze played to the same level on the other flank what would have become of Egypt?
His work rate meant he was as present in defense as in offense.
Admittedly his final ball, if improved by even 50% would make him unplayable and that's what makes him a frustrating player to watch.
He has in my book always been a starter for this team. I though agree this is not to everyone's taste.

I will highlight the pros of his game.

bazooka1:
Moses Simon lost the ball 19 times yesterday? I would like to know who compiled those stats. Do you know what loosing the ball 19 times mean? A ten year old kid will struggle real hard to loose the ball that number of times in a game against Real Madrid.
This false representation of stats speaks volume of your real motive.

False representation of stats?.

Concerning my real motive, i will not keep you in the dark.
My real motive is for us to obtain the best results.

Please take note of the us, it includes you and me.

BascoVanVeli:
Highlights of the match. I can't for the life of me figure out how some people come out so fast with theirs anyways we whooped some Egyptian butts


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

Aside Iheanacho who scored the goal.
In all sincerity, from this clip who is the the Nigerian forward with the most bite in the attacks?

Out of Moses Simon's 10 crosses, only 2 were successful.
He lost the ball 19 times
Had no shot on target.
Missed a big chance.
Made no single key pass.

And yet Moses Simon is the MOTM for some people.
Well, there is no problem if he is your man of the match.

This is not an effort to bring down Moses Simon.
The best is what we hanker for the team.

Ejuke made not a single dribbling attempt, meaning he didn't attempt to dribble anybody, yet his impact was felt.

I am highlighting all these because i want the best for the national team.

TheSuperNerd:
Lol... I mentioned it as well in the aftermath of the Benin game that we won 1-0. Perhaps you missed that. Lol

Perhaps i missed it.

I want to commend TheGoodJoe.
He is the first on this thread to highlight Ekong's good passing range.

He talked about it with so much authority and assurance, and as usual with good references.

An attacking front line that has Ejuke on the wings and Iheanacho as the ST or SS will produce more in goals.

Our off-the-ball movements impressed me the most.

PurpleHouse:
You folks just don't know when to stop.

You guys will make a scholar look like a pig in the midst of dirty pigs—without courtesy.

No wonder this place hasn't grown further than it has been in years.

I won't be participating here hencefort.

Please don't go, i beg you.
Even though your words to Safarigirl was not proper, but it can be forgiven.

Please don't go, we love you and we want you here.

ChrisKels:
Though I'm not sold on Ejuke because I think he still plays sec school football, but I will forgive him today because he was played out of position. He would bury at least one of those chances of they came while he was playing from LW[/b]

Yes, he has won MOTM performances with his sec school football in a league that has Victor Moses. He has even more MOTM than Victor Moses.

Judging from the matches played so far, dude is looking like our most prolific winger.

JayromWrites:
Omoh e be like u watched a different match from loads of peeps


I no know wetin Simon need do for una again


E didn't have a jaw dropping performance but he was definitely one of the top performers today

I don't go with public opinion, except when necessary, and this instance is not one of them.

The players all gave good account of themselves, but some were better.

dkay51:
Simon worked the most so its expected that he'd make more mistakes, most of the balls were coming to him all angles. He was always at the back defending against Zizo and at the same tormenting the Egyptian defenders. He's my best player today, same way we always give it to Osimhen even when he misses sitters.

I commend greatly the work put in by Simon, he worked himself out and it is commendable.
but as far as impact is concerned, many outperformed him. What will you say to Ndidi, Iheanacho, Aina, Omeruo, Aribo, Ekong.

Aside the first two that i mentioned, the rest are listed in no particular order.

andrewbaba44:
Moses Simon was man of the match

Accept that

Moses Simon was your man of the match?
Alright, your opinion, and i respect that.

Moses's performance was not a far cry from his previous performances.
Most of the forward passes was directed to him, making him look like our star man.

In my reckoning, as far as top performances are concerned, he is not even in the first five.

12large1:
At least keeper save 2 of his shot. Which one Simon do

Ask them?

I don't want to criticise Simon's game, because we won.
We see what we see.

Top performers

Ndidi,
Iheanacho.

Danielnino00:
Welcome to the fourth edition of the Nairaland Nigeria Football Awards!. Keeping in line with the laid down tradition, this thread has been created for all members of this forum to vote for the players under each category of the awards that they deem fit to win it.

The nomination for the award categories were selected by a five member panels that were chosen by members of the Super eagles thread (the official thread for discussion on Nigeria football).

The rules for the voting is simple; Pick one individual from each of the award categories that you wish to vote for. You can only vote once!

The award categories are ;

1. Nigeria player of the year
Victor Osimhen
Kelechi Iheanacho
Emmanuel Dennis

2. Nigerian female player of the year
Asisat Oshoala
Chiamka Nnadozie
Rasheedat Ajibade

3. NPFL player of the year
Anayo Iwuala
Olisa Ndah
Ojo Olorunleke

4. Most impactful new inclusion (2021)
Taiwo Awoniyi
Frank Onyeka
Kingsley Micheal

5. Best Ogedengbe goalkeeper of the year
Maduka Okoye
Ojo Olorunleke
Francis Uzoho

6. Stephen Keshi defender of the year
Zaidu Sanusi
Kevin Akpoguma
Ola Aina

7. Samuel Okwaraji midfielder of the year
Wilfred Ndidi
Frank Onyeka
Joe Aribo

8. Rasheed Yekini attacker of the year
Victor Osimhen
Paul Onuachu
Kelechi Iheanacho

9. Most improved player
Taiwo Awoniyi
Kelechi Iheanacho
Frank Onyeka

10. Super eagles goal of the year
Alex Iwobi goal Vs Sierra Leone
Paul Onuachu goal Vs Benin republic
Kelechi Iheanacho second goal Vs Liberia

11. Best assist of the year
Victor Osimhen assist for Samuel Chukwueze vs Lesotho
Ola Aina assist for Victor Osimhen goal Vs Lesotho
Alex Iwobi assist for Iheanacho's second goal vs. Liberia

12. Team of the year
Akwa United
Enyimba
Super Eagles

Voting closes on Monday January 10th 2022.
Thank you.

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1. Nigeria player of the year
Victor Osimhen

2. Nigerian female player of the year
Asisat Oshoala

3. NPFL player of the year
Olisa Ndah

4. Most impactful new inclusion (2021)
Frank Onyeka

5. Best Ogedengbe goalkeeper of the year
Maduka Okoye

6. Stephen Keshi defender of the year
Ola Aina

7. Samuel Okwaraji midfielder of the year
Frank Onyeka

8. Rasheed Yekini attacker of the year
Victor Osimhen

9. Most improved player
Taiwo Awoniyi

10. Super eagles goal of the year
Kelechi Iheanacho second goal Vs Liberia

11. Best assist of the year
Alex Iwobi assist for Iheanacho's second goal vs. Liberia

12. Team of the year
Super Eagles

Starboytwo:
I don’t like iheanacho as a striker at all or our no 9, he should play another role.

Eguavoen should use Awoniyi or Sadiq/olayinka

If any of the trio cannot seize this massive opportunity, that is, they cannot successfully lead a line, then they should stop receiving call-ups. We can’t be over reliant on osimhen, it’s not healthy, so massive TRIALS for our 3 no 9.

I pray Awoniyi or Sadiq or olayinka can be a revelation,hmmm, deleting social media will not help this trio.

This might be hard for some of you guys to digest, Sadiq Umar and Awoniyi are yet to become the player Iheanacho is.

The are yet to match up in terms of being clinical in front of goal, creativity, passing, positioning, even on the tactical side of the game.

It will be a great disservice, if Iheanacho doesn't lead the lines of attack.

Shukusheka:
As much as I love this formation and selection, the attack won't work. Should Iheanacho play central forward in a 4-3-3 formation, he should be partnered with pacey inside forwards like Ahmed Musa who can feed off his creativity upfront. Like how Rodgers used Lookman to feed off Iheanacho against Liverpool or how Mane/Salah play off Firminho.

Playing Iheanacho, Chukwueze and Ejuke upfront will have them dribbling, passing the ball around without any them attacking space or being aggressive in the box.

First of all, In the here and now, Musa is not more creative than the two lads.

Again, Musa and aggression shouldn't be in the same sentence, the guys he placed on the wings are more aggressive and explosive than Musa.

Musa might have more pace than Chukwueze, but Chukwueze's pace is still enormous.

Shukusheka:
As much as I love this formation and selection, the attack won't work. Should Iheanacho play central forward in a 4-3-3 formation, he should be partnered with pacey inside forwards like Ahmed Musa who can feed off his creativity upfront. Like how Rodgers used Lookman to feed off Iheanacho against Liverpool or how Mane/Salah play off Firminho.

Playing Iheanacho, Chukwueze and Ejuke upfront will have them dribbling, passing the ball around without any them attacking space or being aggressive in the box.

This is the best front three on paper.

Papi85:
yes boss my doubts prompted me to seek for spiritual help and answers

Thanks for your advise

You are welcome.

Papi85:
aside the signs I hv been seeing both spiritually and physically many told me that pple from the girls place don’t stay in their husbands house, they are promiscuous, strong hearted and fetish

That it is very difficult to bend their women and for peace to reign that the man hv to take a back sit as a weakling while the woman attains the role of the head

Baba me na lion and a very stubborn person so I rather remain single than give up my pride and position as a man

Even this mentioned behaviors I must confess I do notice it in her most especially the issue of been hardened/strong hearted

She is very stubborn as well and a type that when offended she finds it difficult to forgive unless I involve my sister or friend or even her elder sis and bro. It’s takes 2-3 days to appease her when ever I wrong her with constant begging

Also the word ‘sorry’ is not in her dictionary

You should have said this earlier.
This is the one of the major reasons why the marriage should not hold.

Seems like the two of you cannot become one, if she finds your infractions unbearable even to the extent where external persons have to come in to appease her. The two of you have not started living together and it is like this.

Again the decision to see men of God somehow shows you have a kind of doubt about her. I may be wrong about this, but marriage should not be entered with a double mind, there should be peace and conviction.

andrewbaba44:
How is it disturbing ,are you a Ghanaian ?

Ghana is a football powerhouse in Africa.
They didn't just lose by a lone goal, but by three.
They tried to make even, but were hapless, and you think it is not disturbing.

If i were Ghana, i will not allow myself to lose by that margin.
What message are they sending to the rest of the continent.

So Ghana lost to Algeria by three goals with no reply from Ghana whatsoever, not even a consolation goal.
Hmmm, this is disturbing.

Subzero047:
Where did you make observations of him, you watched him at his club to know he gets lost in games and his impact is hard to figure out, give me his club matches you watched to arrive to that conclusion maybe I can see where you are coming from

I am not saying that Aribo is a bad player.
I am saying that there are players who are more excellent than him in the current SE fold.

I narrowed it down to his performances due to Gernot Rohr poor tactical input and i said Rohr takes the greater blame.
But even in the midst Rohr's poverty of tactics, some players were able to stamp their influence.

Take for instance his pairing with Frank Onyeka. Frank Onyeka was winning duels even in advanced areas and making forward passes. What exactly was Aribo's, you can't exactly tell whether he is a CM or a DM. He will receive a pass and then sends it backwards, so that what will happen.

I want you to realise that we have better playmakers who are better at making decisions.
Take for instance Ejuke, in one of the matches, when he found it a bit difficult to maneuver with dribbles partly because some of our players weren't moving into good positions to receive (benefit from) the ball, which resulted to what some of you guys will term unnecessary dribbles. He picked his moment for a through pass to Osimhen. This is playmaking, it requires good decision making.

Subzero047:
You watched youtube highlights to judge a player and you are not even ashamed to say it, no wonder you think Ejuke has the best technique in the SE

Try well to understand what a person is saying before running into conclusions.
The Youtube videos are just an extra to the observations made of him to make sure that i am not missing vital moments.