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TheSuperNerd:
Iwobi was fantastic against Togo in the friendly. He had two assists that day. Practically unplayable.

Iwobi was also pretty good against Algeria in Uyo. He did have a very decent first half.

Against Egypt too.... That little cameo of Iwobi in Kaduna that brought about that ingenious pass to Victor Moses which Moses flunked. It ended 1-1.

And in Alexandria... Iwobi came in the second half and the Egyptians were gasping for air and praying for the game to end. We lost 1-0.

That is four games off the top of my head.



On Nacho, he has scored two worldies for the Super Eagles.... In fact, make that three coz of that freekick. Is he still only just the tap-in merchant?

Dude has four assists for Nigeria. Does that not speak about Nacho's Vision and keen eye for the final pass? Haba

Sorry, I didnt see the Togo match, so I cant rate him. Forget about that Uyo encounter because the only thing I remember of him was a few good touches and he was quickly hauled off in the second half. He has a decent game against Egypt but from there on its been downhill for Iwobi,except that Zambia rescue.

As for Nacho, like Pep said he is a natural scorer but thats just one aspect of a striker. Nacho is not growing,matter of fact it looks like he is out of ideas. I wish him the best.

safarigirl:
tap-in merchant that scored that free kick against Argentina?

Are you not tired of this stale tag?

Nne, its in quote and I am not endorsing it. Ok, Kelechi is the master dribbler and scorer....

People are here pushing him to the midfield, Kelechi that can barely complete a run before he runs out of breath. He has the vision of a midfielder but not the stamina. Watch Argentina vs Nigeria and see how Mikel plays that midfield with so much grace and excellence ,on top of that he pressed more than our 2 youngsters, Nacho and Alex

TheGoodJoe:
Kelechi Iheanacho did not flop against South Africa. Our midfielders could not give him good services. His play was okay. To the best of my knowledge, Slimani did not have a shot on target against Fleetwood but Puel confirmed my earlier position. He had a good game.

You can not blame the striker for little to no services.

Oga , you should be tired of defending Kelechi about now. Was midfield the reason he cant also trap a danm ball ? His first touch is so bad he created a goal against his time.

TheSuperNerd:
Well to be fair, he also flopped against South Africa shaa. It was not just the Algeria games.

But in all, Sir Omanbala1 is being so damn harsh. Yes Oga, you harsh here oooo. Haba naa

Kelechi's record does speak for itself.. 8 goals and 4 assists in 14 games for the Super Eagles. I think we should just take it easy with them.

Iwobi too... Four goals and 3 assists I think (will document it better with time) in as many games. He has also grown to be very influential in the current Super Eagles and the system we play which make us really dangerous customers

Nerd, I am not being too harsh after all Iwobi is from my neck of the woods ,so, I cant destroy my own. However, some people just have a different way of dishing out their criticism. Maybe I have bad memory but apart from his input in the second half against Zambia remind me which match Iwobi had a fantastic game for Nigeria.

On Kelechi, take away the goals because we all know he is a "tap in merchant" and tell me how he has improved.

Napoleon55:
just for fear of blunder abi,and u don't that he was groomed that way,not to hold on to ball 4 2 long?

Iwobi should start playing like a top player, simply. He needs to take up more responsibility and stop hiding around the field like we cant see him. He needs to raise his game and counted.

TheSuperNerd:
Sir Omanbalaaaaaaaa!!!!!!! haba! this is too much naa gaa jiri nwayoo nwayoo na umu okorobia ndi a.. bikonu

Nwanne, it needs to be spelled out loud and clear. These two guys has so much to offer but they are not getting it. Iheanacho is getting bigger, for what ? He is not working hard enough....I need him to slim down and work hard like a true Nigerian

tbaba1234:
I beg to differ.. Kelechi had a brilliant second half against Argentina, he looked full of confidence after the goal. Apart for the Algerian games, Kelechi's record for Nigeria speaks for itself.

Iwobi seems to have come into his own for Nigeria. He has a few bad games at the beginning of the qualifiers but was really good in the last few games.

No, he did not. He lost the ball on many occasion on one on one. Kelechi gets confused and jittery whn a defender is in his face. Same with Iwobi , but the difference is that Iwobi will quickly pass the ball and run away for fear of blunder...sad

mazimee:
Arsenal FC news: Arsene Wenger confirms Alex Iwobi to be fined for 'unacceptable' behaviour
Arsenal FC news: Arsene Wenger confirms Alex Iwobi to be fined for 'unacceptable' behaviour
Alex Iwobi

By talkSPORT - @talkSPORT
Tuesday, January 9, 2018

Alex Iwobi will be fined by Arsenal after partying until the early hours of Saturday morning ahead of Sunday's FA Cup defeat at Nottingham Forest, boss Arsene Wenger has confirmed.

The 21-year-old forward was filmed dancing in central London at 2.37am on Saturday in a video uploaded to Snapchat, according to The Sun.

He then played 90 minutes at the City Ground as the holders crashed out, going down 4-2 to Championship side Forest.

Wenger said: "That is true. He will be fined. It is impossible to go out 48 hours before a game. It is unacceptable."

Iwobi was reported to have attended a party that included people smoking cannabis and inhaling laughing gas.

But Wenger said his player was not involved in either taking drugs or drinking alcohol.

"First of all we have to be cautious with everything that is coming out," Wenger said.

"When you read what is reported it is like he has taken drugs. He was not involved in that at all.

"He has been out at a birthday party and how long he has stayed? That is important. After, I will decide what happens.

"Did he do drugs or alcohol? Not at all. If your neighbour takes drugs, what can you do? You are responsible for your own behaviour, not the behaviour of your neighbour."

Wenger admitted Iwobi's performance against Forest may have been affected.

"Who knows that?" Wenger said. "You know that sometimes you want to prepare 100 per cent but it is not always a guarantee you will be at your best.

"But that is what is requested from a top-level professional."

https://www.google.com.ng/amp/s/talksport.com/football/arsenal-fc-news-arsene-wenger-confirms-alex-iwobi-be-fined-unacceptable-behaviour%3famp

Iwobi is very irresponsible and you can see that in his behavior...snap chat 100 times a day while Leroy Sane and Raheem Sterling are posting breathtaking performances week in week out. Not only fine but he needs to be demoted to U23 for the next 6 months. He has embarrassed his father who has so much faith in him. I hate in-disciplined young people.

goldfish80:
I don't buy this idea of excusing players fof not performing in their clubs just because "they play well for the super eagles" ( very debatable). This notion is too short sighted for my liking, it will ultimately bread mediocrity and downward career progression.

Look at boy people were willing to give the benefit of of doubt because he gave a an assist when he was ultimately dross all game. Partying into wee hours of the night with alcohol in his system and a hint of cannabis. Oh dear (!)
Well, what do I know? He is being overly criticized because he's Nigerian.

But Iheanacho and Iwobi has never really played well for the Super Eagles. Take away Iheanacho's 2 goals against Argentina and Iwobi performance against Zambia and you realize they have been abysmal. Its funny how people think Iheanacho and Iwobi did well against Argentina...Do you know how many clean passes sprayed to this guys that they cant keep. Hyping these guys,especially Iwobi is not helping him...That his one two simple passes will not help him. Iheanacho need to pranctice how to trap a ball without losing it like 20,000 times every sing gaddem day!

ChiefSweetus:
I've seen them indulge Uche Ekwunife same way. Honestly, these man you people respect ain't shit.

It can never happen in Idenmili,never. Its actually a stain on our culture.

Did I just see Bianca Onoh and Ahaneku greeting in Nze na Ozo style.....This can never happen in Idenmili and Onicha..alu. Our culture is superior!

elyte89:
Boss...let's b factual...she drew d first blood,although like u av rightly said,we av no power over who and who to b selected or not,so deres no point been emotional with our opinions...let's keep it simple and jovial like I do

I dont see anything wrong in what she said,the instigator is the one who want his village grand fathers to come and play for super eagles when they have nothing to offer ,but thank God Onigbinde is no longer there. Everybody just kept quiet while some elements are running about trying to stir ethnic tension in one of the most civilized thread on Nairaland but now you want to attack Safari girl.

Make everybody just respect themselves ,else we go just ruin this beautiful thread because nobody is a fool and the moderator that goes around banning at the slightest provocation better wake up now!

But ,is gbegiri a derogatory word...lol

somehow:
Bro, history says otherwise. We are talking Nigeria here. I don't need to type sermon.

Are you saying our stadiums in the 60s, 70s or 80s are better than what we have now or infrastructures we had then are better than now? I leave you to history, facts and figures.

Bros, you are yet to prove that people stopped watching Nigerian league due to European league.

somehow:
Largely!

There is no correlation between craze for European football and lack of interest in Nigerians to watch our local leagues. The inability of our local clubs to play attractive football and entertain people is the main reason. Have you ever watched Nigerian league and see what goes on in those matches, its a ffuccking joke,buddy. Very few people will sit down and watch a supposedly professional players playing absolute nonsense. When they start playing beautiful football the news will go around and people will troop in to watch just like we saw with Enugu Rangers 2 seasons ago. Na fine girls boys dey like pursue.

Danielnino00:
Those were the days when European football was not available for viewing in Nigeria... People had mad passion for the league and clubs..

You think European football is the reason why people dont go to the stadiums to watch local leagues ?

somehow:
Please name how many outstanding clubs that should be winning away in the league and lets compare their comparative advantage over their opponents.

Maybe you still think name win games in NPFL. if Plateau United could win the league last season and a league winner could go on relegation a season after, then what exactly makes any club superior over the rest. we have like 2-3 above average clubs in the league but the rest are almost at par! (FACT)!

You're talking about last minute PK, yet someone else said the refs are too lenient, so which should we follow?

When was the last time Heartland won the League ? Mid table club like Plateau United dont win the league very often just like Leicester United won the EPL but it doesnt happen often. In the past ten years the league trophy has been shared between Enyimba, Kano pillars, Dolphin stars now merged with Sharks united and renamed Rivers United and these are some of the top teams in the league. The only mid table clubs that has won it in the last 10yrs are Bayelsa who pumped huge resources and soon after went to relegation and Plateau United with an excellent manager in Kennedy Boboye.

Yes, indeed , we have top table teams like Kano Pillars, Enyimba, Enugu Ranger ,Rivers United. Heartland used to be one of them before their financial woes they led them to relegation. These clubs I listed are sure win the league nor finish in the top ten ,most often than not.

deomelo:
www.nairaland.com/attachments/6504462_sam6617_jpeg94b647672653ea4864bf23a29e57a095




lmao....

This backward, uncoordinated and unplanned concrete jungle is development.....


Only in anambra village..


You people no go kill pesin with absurdities sha...

You remind me of the weak little kid in class who always like to start trouble but end up getting his butt whooped...lol

MetalJigsaw:
Ex-Argentina Coach Basile Condemns Super Eagles Defence, Banks On Messi

Former Argentina coach Alfio Basile believes Nigeria will be tough opponents for the Albiceleste at the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia but insisted that his countrymen can take advantage of what he perceived a weak defence to earn a win against the Africans.

The South Americans are Group D along with Nigeria, Croatia and debutants Iceland.

They will face the Super Eagles in their last group game on June 20 at the Krestovsky Stadium, St Petersburg

“I heard the coach from Iceland and I thought he was very smart but we cannot be afraid of Iceland, the Nigerians are very good, but their defenders are not good enough,” Basile, who coached Argentina between 1991 and 1994, told Ole.com.ar.

Basile, 74 also spoke about the importance of Lionel Messi and Sergio Aguero to the team.

“If the ten is good, we can beat anyone, if Messi is not, we are a team of the bunch,” he said.

“At this moment Agüero is indisputable, Manchester City have a great team”.


https://www.completesportsnigeria.com/ex-argentina-coach-basile-condemns-super-eagles-defence-banks-messi/#comment-87092

What are these guys smoking sef...Sloppy Akpeyi gifted them a goal and we were experimenting with a new formation and an out of form Balogun and still end up whooping you guys 4 goals to 2 without some of our top players just like you were not with Messi. I have a feeling these guys are trying to pull a revise psychology on us....lol

nelszx:
Joel Obi out due to injury at 34 minutes

Not again! Na plastic leg the guy carry ? About time to switch off on that guy until he can play a whole season without injury.

somehow:
No club play in surulere not even first bank, union bank, ikorodu utd (moved to ogun stated), COD, Ebedei nor MFM.

Its a hypothetical proposition,sir.

Joebie:
I think we need more artificial turfs since we don't have a strong maintenance culture. At least that is a temporary solution. We need to fix our value system.

Guy, we can afford to have a natural pitch , all you need are sprinklers and lawn mower. Nigerians are just lazy and lack innovation.

Danycrusoe:
guy let me tell u, epl is now 150 per match but it's not a big sum anyway but u r still having a bad image of the league which has changed over the years. I can tell u how people who earn 10,000 pay 200naira for popular side at the ifeanyi ubah stadium.

Godwin enakhana is the chairman of MFM fc and he is a member of MFM church I remember he said on radio that a rescheduled mfm game that was postponed due to rain on Sunday evening was played on Monday morning by 8am and even with the wet Weather he was surprised at the number of fans they pulled..... ON A MONDAY MORNING.... IN LAGOS....this alone trumps watever u r trying to say. do u know what many of them payed to get in. 100 Naira popular side 300 vip and 500vvip at the age get stadium it was a Monday morning and my brother they sold tickets. I don't know if u r in hunger land.

u v become the whites that think Nigeria is soon wretched people hardly eat in 2 days

You cant pass a verdict on me because you dont know me that very well, sir. No Nigerian alive wants Nigeria to work more than I do, I am been thoroughly honest here. Its a good thing that people are beginning to come out to watch matches again but the goal is to generate revenue that can be used to run the club and create employment. If we cant pay say 2000 to 3000 to watch a match in Nigeria then we can never efficiently run a club.

BascoVanVeli:
Even the VIP for the SE game wasn't 3k where did u get that number from?

Well, how do you plan to pay player and provide benefits like health insurance, retirement plan of over 25 players ?

I know I sound a little pessimistic but there are some positives to take from last two season when the Flying Antelopes won the league for a record seven times. I remember some pictures that were circulating of Nnamdi Azikiwe stadium,Enugu , and the stadium was filled with people chanting , making fireworks/smokes and it was beautiful fast forward to 2017 and the same Rangers that was famed for their beautiful football was a shadow of its own self and struggled to stay afloat. And why ? Because the team was depleted and everybody left and the club started from scratch again.

Danycrusoe:
we are poor but yet youths fill viewing centres to see man u Chelsea abi. I don't believe that but I do believe we need to increase the security and most importantly PAY the players their dues.

How much do people pay to watch those EPL matches ? When I still dey Naija all you need is a bottle of beer and you wouldnt have to worry but this was some 14 yrs ago.Now let me address the issue of poverty you raised, if you are gonna have 20,000 people to travel from around Lagos state to national stadium Surulere to watch a local league and pay 3000 naira to watch a match then you will realize how poverty plays a role. A person who earns 20,000 monthly will not waste 3000 to go watch some karate exhibition in the name of soccer. Now, factor the security aspect and transportation and people would rather hang in there street and watch el classico.....Ononenyi

Tapout:
i thought ibos don't eat python

Anambra state and parts of Imo I am sure dont eat python. In fact , if Anambra girl know your villages eats python she will not marry you. Its disgusting anyways

terzurum5:
A valid question for our candid considerations Sir. I think this is another area we need to deliberate on seriously and make recommendations to the appropriate quarters.

What can we do to improve on poor spectators in our stands during matches?
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The problem of the Nigeria league is not independent of the many developmental issues affecting Nigeria. They are not only related but are part and parcel of each other. You can build the most beautiful stadiums and have great officiating but the standards of football will still be poor because the players and the football community are part of the poor masses suffering from the ineptitude of our leaders.

For Nigeria to have a decent league that will have people coming out to watch in big numbers we must fix our infrastructures viz a viz electricity, roads , transportation ,security and all the basic amenities and social services. For instance , you need clean toilets at the stadium and maximum security.

Nigeria is a poor country with no food on millions of peoples tables and you think all of a sudden our league will just grow on it own and rival the north Africans. The problem is rooted in our bad governance.

somehow:
And the 20k is to come from where? The sky? They are all busy in view centers arguing about those who know nothing about them and when you point to our league, they look for other Nigerians to blame.

I am not crazy about European football but I will not hurriedly criticize those fanatics that go to bed with Chelsea and Arsenal jersey, because like Icons4 said it takes a lot of faith and patience to sit down and watch Nigerian league...It is pure torture because of the standards:horrible pitch, frustrating officiating , karate kicking players and the hungry and angry players who are playing with empty stomach and this is coming from an ardent Nigerian league follower.

terzurum5:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I0u8f4Onrio


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SvJ-VOWFjr8


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MrFAbJE2G6Q

The first video is for Michael Ohanu while, the last two are for Tosin Omoyele

See stadium. I think I could count like three spectators in the stand. Nawaa ,we gotta do better. How do we bring people out to watch Nigerian leagues because I think that is one of the reason the standards are so poor. Your mentality will change when you see 20,000 spectators in the stand waving flags and screaming.

Victor Mbaoma was sacrificed for the so called "established" stars in the team.