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AkinDS:
Oh, heck no!
So she could learn how to be an arrogant, selfish player? Absolutely Not!
Okobi is certainly not a role model to emulate, on and off the field. She lacks the 'on the ball' intelligence required of a modern day midfielder.
That's why her career as a professional football player has failed to progress.
Okobi has nothing to offer that Onyi would benefit from.

AkinDS:
Let me guess...
'Big players', as in Okobi, Oparanozie and perhaps Chikwelu and Onome?
Well, good riddance, as they have overstayed their welcome.
They should please not let the door hit them on their way out.

It is funny how you sneaked in Okobi to our argument as one of the AMs yet you've been criticising the same player. Isn't that double standard.

FirstbornWds:
Quique Setien. Lol. Mostob na fuuuul

iamoyindamola:
No they whine me na wolves player win

I was misinformed then... na from one verified page on Facebook I saw am... lemme go lambast them.

FirstbornWds:
That one na bastard. E no get choice as per day no option. Norman get option but still use them

Na true...

2paid2Bmad:
Na our legend you dey call quick setting?

BlaqFaze:
Koeman was the head or started the quick setting era

Ok...I can't vividly remember that era again. An era I wish to forget.

AkinDS:
The word 'Advocate' means to publicly support or recommend. You clearly did that in your response to me when I suggested Abiodun as a possible midfield option. You also can do a whole lot better than trying to finagle your way than simply walking back what you said.

For the record, your Onyenezide being 'something different' argument lacks merit. There is a reason why Randy seems to be pivoting towards Abiodun (as opposed to Onyenezide) and that reason might be the limited number of pure box-box and defensive minded midfielders on the team (Ayinde, Otu and Ucheibe). Most of the other midfield options are AMs or wingers, of which Onyenezide is, and the team is simply NOT hurting for those right now (Payne, Ajibade, Okobi, etc).

What 'exposure' does Echegini have, that supercedes Abiodun's? The NCAA tournament? I had listed all the competitions Abiodun has played in over the past 2 years, including World, continental and sub-continental (WAFU) tournaments, not to mention Nigeria domestic League matches with River's Angels. Yet, you are still asking where she has been playing all this while. Seriously? Do some homework, man.

1. You said my opinion about Onyenezidane bring something different lacks merit yet you went ahead to buttress same point. We have 3 good players in the DM position, adding Debbie will make it 4. But Onyenezidane is an AM as you yourself stated so how will she not bring something different to the team especially as we're lacking in that department.

2. To say we're lacking in the DM/box-box position is nothing short of delusion. Ayinde, Ucheibe and Otu are more than capable. Amanda and Fatima are even on standby.
What you stated about the AM position further buttress my point that you're supporting your false narratives with faulty facts. Aside Echegini, we can't boast of a sound AM. When last did Ajibade played consistently as an AM? She has either been playing as a winger or a striker. Okobi is not the same Okobi of years ago. Moreso, when last did she played as an AM for her club?

3. You need to come out and tell us how you're related to Debbie. She is a player most of us admire but yours is getting extreme. Infact, Tosin and Imuran are more exposed and experienced than her not to talk of Echegini. You're comparing Collegiate football with Nigeria domestic league?

BlaqFaze:
Pedri, Gavi, Araujo, Dest, Fati

Yea... It was a mistake. Thought they all break out during the Quick setting era.

FirstbornWds:
All of them way day play now start from Koeman. Araujo, Pedri, Gavi, Balde, Minguenza, and even Ansu played his best football under Koeman.


I no rate Koeman ooo. Just so you know.

I made a mistake bro.... Thought Quick setting was the one who give the youngsters their break.

Awesome01:
Maybe Xavi wants to turn us to "Old Ladies" of La liga

FirstbornWds:
Martinez Gundogan and Messi would do justice to teaching our players rightly. Xavi confirmed that Eric was already learning to be a pivot, which means the nigga would be with us next season to further confirm that we need Busi to tutor him rightly.
I can't emphasize the importance of Gundo to us as I don't think we can completely trust Pedri for the whole season.

Also, Gavi needs to know he's competing and that he can't always have it his way which Gundogan will help.

Do we also need Inigo... Yes please... We already a stable defense of youngsters and adding a bit of aggressive defensiveness to the slot would mean a lot.

We use next season to win more trophies while we continue to grow la masia's talents and scout.

Nice planning, if you ask me.

I understand boss... make Xavi Sha no forget the tradition.

AkinDS:
When did Jennifer Echegini become a pro?
You don't want Debbie Abiodun BUT you were the same person advocating for the inclusion of Esther Oyenezide or Onyenezidane, as you described her in your post below ?
Wow. Double standards!

Did you even read the screenshot? Who is advocating?
You can do better than this man.
I said if the idea is to include one of the youngsters since you included Debbie in your list, then I'd rather go for Onyenezidane. We have a lot of similar players to Debbie already so Onyenezidane will give the team something different.

You later said referred to Ayinde's red card and I suggested we should go for pro instead of banking on Debbie. What's even funny is you pitting Debbie with the like of Ash, echegini and Otu just to manipulate your false narrative.


Echegini may not be a pro but she has the exposure. Now tell me where Debbie has been playing all this while.

Nelson won goal of the month too....
London is what again?

FirstbornWds:
One way or the other, Koeman was don use Saka small.. So Xavi go don begin day use am proper.

I disagree... How many youngsters koeman promote sef...
Make I no open can of worms.

Kilishihunter:
I somewhat agree with you boss, Xavi seems scared sometimes to try out the youth over the established players especially in games that are dead rubber or look already won, See our latest signings sef Inigo Martinez and gundogan who are well into their 30s, Not saying they're not great coups considering our financial plights but he should learn to trust the youth more
We were fractions away from losing balde last year, See the kid now

What is the use of signing those oldies sef? Our mode of recruitment may delay our resurgence if care is not taken. An academy that provide the like of Iniesta, Xavi, Busquet is capable of providing another talent pool. If Xavi na Arsenal coach, saka for still dey loan in one division 2.

AkinDS:
She has World Cup experience, albeit, U20. She also has continental experience at national and club level. Likewise, she has experience at the international team level, having played in the friendlies against the US and Japan - 2 top 10 countries. She acquainted herself very well in all of those games and competitions. For the record, several players on the team, like Onyi, do not even have that level of depth of experience.

Also, IF the intent is to refresh the team with younger talent for the future, would this not be a platform to do so? The likes of Demehin, Echegini, Imuran, Plumptre, Otu, and Ucheibe, to some extent, fall in the same category as her, so why not?

Are you really placing Debbie in the category of the players you mentioned? Those are pros FFS.
When I mean experience, not all what you put up here. Does she have exposure? Has she trained with pros? Playing U20 football is different from senior world cup. Can you bank on her to match the like of Kerr,Foord, Popp, Bronze and all....
Even our senior players are struggling yet you want us to rely on a 19-year old who is just starting her career.

Jodera:
Lol... Mead and Viv shebi?

I think Blacki signing have been a masterstroke this season. Omo, most important goals, it seems she Sabi score am. I read she went through a purple patch these past few months but overall, she's been good and she is chipping in with very important goals .

Make them give us PSG, e be like say Wolfsburg sabi comot us wella

Yea....Viv and Mead
Arsenal vs Wolfsburg
Chelsea vs Barcelona

Blacki has been good too.

Deltamani:
She was in Turkey before not Watford….

alright

Culer:
I tire for xavi. I don't understand why he doesn't play torre at all.
He should give the kid a chance atleast, even if na 10 mins.

Exactly bro...

andrew444:
The reason why I laugh is because I don’t trust xavi with that kid

Xavi too dey scared. Gavi and Pedri are important members of the squad and they came from the academy. The Xavi and Iniesta era too had a lot of players from La masia. There is high probability our la masia might just fill some holes in the squad instead of spending millions on flops.

AndSunGorilla:
Ashleigh nko?

oops...how did I forget our Oyinbo... Ohale and Ashleigh then. But her lack of pace is worrisome

Deltamani:
Amanda Mbadi is doing well in France D2 , her club recently faced PSG in the Cup Semifinal game where they where beaten 1nil, if you need the game Video I can post here, but again she will have a tough time wrestling with Regina Otu for a Spot… As OTU is way ahead of her in the pecking order

Ok...never knew she left Watford already.

Deltamani:
I concur with this though…

Onyenezide can’t match Echegini sef, so what’s the need?

Mentioned Onye because she belongs to same age group as Debbie. If the talk had been about forwards, would have mentioned Flourish instead.

My point is there's no need packing 4 DMs to world cup.

do4luv14:
You are laffing

Your response was just as I predicted.

AkinDS:
The highlighted MIGHT have been valid if not for the simple fact you seem to be forgetting: Ayinde will be OUT of the first 2 group games due to her WAFCON red card.
Therefore the potential inclusion of someone like Debbie makes logical sense.

If you're including her because of the red card issue, then your point is invalid. Can you bank on her on such grand stage? someone with no experience and exposure?
If we need someone to cushion the effect of Ayinde's absence, we better go for established stars.

M7even:
If we check jude Bellingham and Vinicius' DNA I will not be surprised they carry Nigerian ancestry. See Saka see Jamal Musiala. Even Mbappe is said to have a bit Nigerian blood. God bless Nigeria.

Lukaku sef

[quote author=gatecrash123 post=122182469][/quote]Chai... Iwobi don cook. Hope NFF won't try something funny sha

Waldrum deserves to be flogged publicly for omitting Onyi in the first place.

Deltamani:
OTU is pretty a needed and important option, but right now she seems to have lost that form she burst into the Superfalcon with… She’s a their key woman in Defensive Midfield for ASSE Saint Etienne but right now I don’t know why she hasn’t been at her top form for the Superfalcon and Randy isn’t helping matters Instead of playing her he will chose to play Ashleigh Plumptre at DM

Alright...
BTW how is Amanda Mbadi doing in her club sir? She could be another option for us.

AkinDS:
First of, I meant Midfielders, not wingers.
The coach and others (including me) do not agree with you that Onyenezide brings that kind of value to the team.
Don't believe she measures up to the levels of those in the frame listed.
I most certainly would not drop any of the 6 or 7 ladies Iisted for her.

I mentioned Onye because she is in the same age group with Debbie you mentioned.
At the bolded, which value exactly, did you mean?
Whatever value Debbie will add to the team has been covered by Ayinde, Otu and Ucheibe. Going by the basis of my argument which is VARIETY, adding Debbie to the list will not be advisable. We should be adding someone creative.

andrew444:
Pablo torre

Make Xavi dey use this kid more... wetin sef? Bring him on for the last 15 minutes or so whenever we're winning comfortably.

AkinDS:
Wingers in the frame for WWC consideration are the following:

1. Halimatu Ayinde
2. Christy Ucheibe
3. Tony Payne
4. Onyi Echegini
5. Ngozi Okobi
6. Regina Otu
7. Debbie Abiodun

It may make sense, in a squad of 23 players, to have 3 goalies, 8 defenders, 7 midfielders and 5 strikers

I will rather have Onyenezidane than Debbie here. Not that she is poor or whatever but variety is very important when picking squad for a tournament. Onyenezidane will give us something different.