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BascoVanVeli:
I agree with just a couple.

Five NPFL stars who should have made the Nigeria CHAN squad



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Kingsley Eduwo was a surprise omission from the final CHAN squad, despite scoring the winning goal in the decisive qualifying victory over Benin. The Lobi Stars attacker demonstrated his qualities in that fixture, as the Super Eagles overturned a first-leg deficit to win the tie 2-1, showing off his bravery and opportunism to meet Osas Okoro’s cross to secure Nigeria’s passage. Perhaps it’s true that Eduwo didn’t show his class in the pre-tournament training camp, but with the Eagles taking inexperienced forwards—largely—to Morocco, could he not have been handed a squad berth?

Sikiru Olatunbosun may well feel very harshly done by after his spot in the CHAN squad was taken by El Kanemi Warriors’ new attacking sensation Nura Mohammed. Olatunbosun’s omission could have been foreseen for a while, with the striker having been dropped from the WAFU Cup squad after struggling to make an impact against Benin. Nonetheless, the MFM FC attacker’s quality—particularly in wide areas—was evident last term, and he’s unfortunate not to have been handed the opportunity of a showcase CHAN outing.

Samson Gbadebo: Aniyikaye Olamilekan’s injury opened the door for another talented NPFL centre-back to make the squad, and while Ariwachukwu Emmanuel was the name on many people’s lips, why wasn’t Gbadebo considered for the squad? He’s still young, but already has extensive experience of representing the home-based Eagles, and could have been a major asset to Salisu Yusuf’s squad. His height in the backline would certainly take the pressure on Ikechukwu Ezenwa—not the tallest goalkeeper—while the Enyimba man can also be a threat at the other end.

Victor Mbaoma scored two goals in his first two matches for MFM FC after moving on an ill-fated loan move from Remo Stars, hitting the ground running at the team he thought would be his new club! After that start, it was easy to see why many were celebrating Mbaoma’s arrival as though the Lagos team had finally found an able replacement for Stephen Odey. Things turned sour at MFM, and Mbaoma is now able to find a new club…unfortunately, he won’t be able to use the CHAN as a shop window.

Tosin Omoyele must be questioning how he hasn’t managed to make the cut for the CHAN Eagles. Omoyele was in outstanding form for Osun United last term, netting 15 goals in the NNL, before securing a move to champions Plateau United. The attacker—who’s discussed his respect for United coach Kennedy Boboye—already impressed with goals against Sunshine Stars in the Aiteo Cup and the Super Six. He’s now looking forward to a maiden NPFL and Caf Champions League campaign, and it’s just a shame that we won’t see him in CHAN action as well.

http://www.goal.com/en-ng/galleries/five-npfl-stars-who-should-have-made-the-nigeria-chan-squad/1/tkz3afdcgsft1e7ebzchftjh0

Kingsley Eduwo, a very fine player, heavily built and can hold the ball with ease and also very skillful. Story going around has it that he missed because he had a schedule engagement with an European club....Boy gotta feed his family.

Napoleon55:
then tell me who is your highest goal scorer during the qualifiers?

Why are you talking about goals as if VicMo had scored 10 goal. He has 3 goals, Nacho with his fumbling career is still more clinical than VicMo and had scored 2, Iwobi 2. This is not about goals rather about his general performance but if you want to talk about goals why is he not tearing the net at Chelsea ?

I can almost respect a man if he looks me in the eyes and insult me that run to the corner like a little girl to throw tantrums. We must not all agree but try and respect other people. If your feelings is hurt because Moses is being dissected then suck it up like a man and come up with better argument.

Goke7:
I hope you will still be able to stand on this point when things get better with moses, we are always too quick to judge our players, even the salas, abua and mane you mentioned have had their off days. As good as mane and abua is, senegal and Gabon are yet to win the afcon, I could as well say they are not brilliant enough if I come from that angle or can you give a good excuse on why senegal and Gabon are yet to win the afcon with such kind of players? Even with a Sala, Egypt could not beat cameroon to win afcon.

We have started getting emotional again just because a Nigerian player is not doing well presently, na wa o!

There are some people that dont shift grounds becuase of their strong conviction on matters based on verifiable facts, I dont play to the gallery. Moses has never been a fantastic player even when he got loaned over and over again to different clubs ,all to no avail. I have hammered on this guy for sometime now and everything I have pointed out in him can be reckoned. Moses has finished developing , he is not an 18 years old. At Chelsea he plays with caution but whenever he plays for Nigeria he throws caution to the wind and do what ever that comes to his mind to the detriment of the team and that to me is NOT ACCEPTABLE. Dont make this look like Moses was one of the best players in EPL last season because he is not up there. Dude is just a notch up ahead Moses Simon because of goals. He has been dribbling in the EPL for years but he has not gotten anywhere with it. Some people even said he is our best player, now that set off the rage in me.

Why are people still mumbling about Tammy Abraham...Abeg, make pesin hear word biko.It shouldnt be a discussion here....Have some danm pride in yourself because if you dont nobody will respect you.

Liamm:
I dont make excuses for any player who is underperforming at club level. Moses is arguably our jewel in the crown in this super eagles team but his performances of recent are a serious cause for concern. He made that right wing-bank position his last season because of his attacking ability and defensive alertness. I'm afraid he's been unable to overcome complacency of recent. No one should adduce his poor form to injuries and fatigue. Top players are known to be consistent. Sadly VicMo isn't by any stretch of an imagination

I just dey look all these forumites that want to die untop the guy head, over hyping the guy as if we dont know what he has to offer. Some even argued he deserve to win the APOTY...I don suffer, just because he is a danm Nigerian. Moses is not world class just a little above average!

Moses is a guy who believe he can dribble everybody on the pitch and score a breathtaking goal every single time, Conte monitored him and realize his end product is not that impressive and converted him to wing back and that experiment saved Moses's career. Now, they have a Zappaccosta, a terrific right back who can equally attack with great fluidity and his performances are beginning to expose Moses.

This same Moses becomes a hero of some sort when he plays for Nigeria. No, people make him a hero because we have nothing better but the most shocking and disturbing post I read here last year was that Moses deserve to win the APOTY....Get outa here! When Sala, Abua and Mane are there and posting terrific performances. If Moses wins the APOTY nobody will take us serious anymore. Moses is not what people try to sell here. I watch Moses when he plays for Nigeria, very careless and complacent but with few moments of brilliance we forget all his rubbish because Nigerians have poor memory just like they will vote buhari again then complain he is useless.

I am not saying Moses should sit on bench but place him where he belongs...See as they scatter the guy against Arsenal.

MetalJigsaw:
Pls Kindly remove that Mikel Agu.

Mikel Agu is a fine player who can bench alot of your DM when he finally settles in.....Remember this statement today because I will unearth it someday

tbaba1234:
Apart from a few new additions in attack and replacement for newly foreign based, we just presented the same WAFU team. The best defender is injured.

Osas Okoro, who was a weak link is still in the team. We still have the same tree chopping CBs.

What is the point of playing Rabiu Ali? He is in his 40s. There is no super eagles future. How about a young and promising CM? Is the 40 year old Ali still the best midfielder in the league? Ifeanyi Ifeanyi is average at best. The midfield is very thin.

I am happy to see young faces in the attack, Nura and Sunday, hopefully they get plenty minutes.

Who is the best defender that is not there and who are the tree chopping center backs...Let me just hope you are not refering to Ariwachukwu and Steven Eze.

enomakos:
yes he is good but ali is more experienced
onuwa time will come

Firstly, you said is there a better midfielder and now you moved to experience. Are you trying to say Rabiu Ali is the best we can offer in the whole 20 teams of Nigerian league, I know Ojo is there but I seriously dont think Rabiu is gonna pull any surprises. He might pull a moment of excellence but he is very inconsistent. Talking about experience, why is Chinedu Udoji not there since you are crazy about experience.

mazimee:
World Cup: Super Eagles door not close on CS Sfaxien's Kingsley Sokari, others

Lagos – Amaju Pinnick, the Nigeria Football Federation
(NFF) president, believes that CS Sfaxien of Tunisia
forward, Kingsley Sokari, may make the Super Eagles squad
for the World Cup in Russia if he continues his fine form
for the North African side.
Sokari was in splendid form for CS Sfaxien in the out-
gone year after earning rave reviews with his three man-
of-the-match awards and November player of the month
award.
Yet to attract the attention of Super Eagles Technical
Adviser, Gernot Rohr, Pinnick noted that Sokari remained in
watch light of the technical crew ahead of the World Cup.
“I am really delighted to know that Kingsley Sokari is
doing pretty well in the Tunisian League considering the
fact that he’s a player with good quality.
“Besides, he is not a stranger to coaches of the national
team having made a mark for himself at the 2015 FIFA
U-20 World Cup and now with CS Sfaxien in Tunisia.
“It is important for you to understand that the door of
the Super Eagles isn’t close yet for Sokari and other
players who are displaying beautiful performance for their
respective clubs in Europe and Africa.
“We want the best players to don the green and white
jersey of Nigeria and I see no reason why some of these
players won’t be invited when preparation for the 2018
World Cup commences,” Pinnick said.


https://www.google.com.ng/amp/s/independent.ng/wcup-seagles-door-not-close-sokari-others-pinnick/%3famp_markup=1

I really like Oghenekaro Etebor becuaseof his fighting spirit and all but I am scared for him. If Sokari shows up and steals the show in the attacking midfield then Karo is the only player likely to be dropped. Not forgetting Joel Obi is out there posting great performances. Chai ,that midfield is so loaded.
I am fantasizing about a midfield that includes... ...
Mikel
Ndidi
Ogu
Joel
Onazi
Mikel Agu/Etebor/Sokari.

Sokari might just gate-crash this party because he is a natural attacking midfielder, a lot like Wilson Oruma.

BascoVanVeli:
His end product has been null and void. I have spoken with some Akwa United fans and they were baffled about his inclusion. I personally know he is a good player but I don't feel he has done enough to even get looked at, talkless of being a mainstay.

I understand he is a striker and part of his duty is to score goals and I am certain those who are dissatisfied with his output are doing so based solely on his poor goals rate, but he is no doubt a quality player with a lot to offer. However, this tournament present another avenue to assess him, once more.

nelszx:
There's a 15 year old in his team (youngster)

You said it like there are ten 15yrs old in the team. Atuloma, Osas Okoro, Ali is almost done with football, he is just there as a favour because Salisu was his former coach at Kano Pillars.

tbaba1234:
That guy was no where close to Utaka.

In style not level, brother. When he plays he reminds me of Utaka because he is strong on the ball, very technical and skillful but never in Utaka's level.

BudeYahooCom:
Arinze is not peculiar to Anambra alone.

It was originally an Anambra name until about '60s or so

daveP:
Yusuf just want to win instead of grooming.

Thats why he is taking "supposedly" established players instead of grooming youngsters that will grow to add quality to the national team. I never believed in Salisu but lets just try him one more time and let him hang himself.

Abusule007:
Salisu picks Ezenwa, Ali, Okpotu, 20 others for CHAN

Head Coach Salisu Yusuf on Tuesday released his final squad of the Super Eagles B for the 5th African Nations Championship starting in Morocco next week, with goalkeeper and skipper Ikechukwu Ezenwa, midfield Trojan Rabiu Ali and marksman Anthony Okpotu listed.



Ezenwa is joined for the goalkeeping duties by Oladele Ajiboye and Theophilus Afelokhai, and defensive stalwarts Osas Okoro, Stephen Eze and Kalu Orji Okogbue also made the list, as midfielders Ifeanyi Ifeanyi and Ekundayo Ojo and forwards Sunday Faleye and Emeka Atuloma.



The team of 23 players and their officials are expected to fly out of the country in a few days, to continue preparations in Morocco ahead of Nigeria’s first match of the campaign against Rwanda in Tangier on Monday, 15th January.



The 2014 bronze medallists will also play 2014 champions Libya at the same Ibn Batouta Stadium in Tangier on Friday, 19thJanuary, before travelling to Agadir to tackle Equatorial Guinea on Tuesday, 23rd January.



FULL LIST



Goalkeepers: Ikechukwu Ezenwa (Enyimba FC); Oladele Ajiboye (Plateau United); Theophilus Afelokhai (Enyimba FC)



Defenders: Osas Okoro (Rangers International); Daniel James Itodo (Plateau United); Kalu Orji Okogbue (Rangers International); Ikouwem Utin (Enyimba FC); Abdullahi Musa (Wikki Tourists); Timothy Danladi (Katsina United); Ifeanyi Nweke (Kano Pillars); Stephen Eze (Kano Pillars)



Midfielders: Ifeanyi Ifeanyi (Akwa United); Rabiu Ali (Kano Pillars); Augustine Oladapo (Enyimba FC); Ekundayo Ojo (Sunshine Stars)



Forwards: Emeka Atuloma (Rivers United); Anthony Okpotu (Lobi Stars); Eneji Moses (Plateau United); Ibrahim Mustapha (Enyimba FC); Emeka Ogbuh (Rivers United); Sunday Faleye (Akwa United); Nura Muhammed (El-Kanemi Warriors); Okechukwu Gabriel (Akwa United)

A decent list for me except for the absence of Aremu and Adeleye and concerns over the inclusion of Emeka Atuloma and Rabiu Ali.
Atuloma, who I believe is currently the captain of Rivers United is probably forty years old and I dont know what he has to offer now but I hope he proves me wrong. Rabiu Ali , though a decent midfielder is another Ahmed Musa, very inconsistent and can be useless alot of times.

BascoVanVeli:
What is it with Salisu and Gabriel? Also i'm sorry but only 4 midfielders is just silly.

Nooo, Gabriel Okechukwu is very skillful and technical player. His WAFU CUP performance didnt do him any good, he didnt live up to his ratings. A good comparison for his will be Utaka, yes, John Utaka. He is very strong, skillful and smart.

Ikechuob:
I personally know a man from Enugu with the last name Oranuzi so your wrong on that part. Likewise Arinze is also found in Anioma as well. Since there are some Anambra names you believe as just for Anambra are found in none Anambra as well then, Achebe may be one of them as well

I'm just trying to piece the puzzle on why they had the igba ukwu in Abia

Enugu does not bear Oranusi,Mbanusi and if you think I am wrong then tell me what it means. The naming style follows a dialectical approach. Anioma started using Oluchi of late just like Imo , Abia and parts of Enugu are using Ifeanyi, Oluchi, Chimamanda, Chidera and Achebe are mostly found in Anambra north and central

koning:
Except for Oranusi and maybe Oranyelu, Enugu west people bear all the other names mentioned as surnames. They are not peculiar to Anambra alone.

Well, I have not seen anybody from Enugu bearing any of the names I listed. Arinze is of recent that Enugu started bearing it. The name is rooted in Anambra central and Enugu does not bear Obiajulu, Akolisa, Osakwe, Mbosa, Okosa etc

MetalJigsaw:
Exactly my thoughts about Ogu. The guy is far more technical and composed that Onazi. His correct positioning in closing down opposition attacking advances as you rightly posted about is another factor that gets him ahead of Onazi for me. Onazi is a workaholic in terms of marking, and that's all I see of him. No disrespect.

I just hope Rohr takes note of this. It's important.

Some people are of the opinion that his lack of pace is an disadvantage , and my response is an example in Ahmed Musa who is probably the player with the highest pace but he is no good to the team. Pace is not a determining factor ,a very technical player like Ogu does not all the pace in the world not when he is not playing AM.

Humility017:
whenever akpeyi plays for the super eagles he always concede goals.....
I will rather field a defender as a goalie than have akpeyi in goal....
you're right on akpeyi and ezenwa both goalies are problem on their own.....
don't be surprised if maduka okoye steal the show in camp....when he is invited..

even at that alloy agu sentiments as regard goalies selection still remain a problem that needs to be solved...

I have a feeling Akpeyi is just nervous because according to reports from his club he is actually decent. We will have to see Maduka.

lexyman:
dont you think that is height is an added advantage , he can make use of his head , also very skilful ... we will need that kind of player when we re playing a very tactical game ... my take

At the same measure it could be a hindrance, his movement will be limited due to his large size.

congo4ka:
CHAN player list is out, I feel sorry for Ezenwa sha

Oga, post the list.

Ikechuob:
Well I don't know. I'm not from the SE igbo area so I was just making assumptions when I wrote that. I was trying to say that just like some popular Anambra names is found among our people, it's very likely the same for other parts of igboland as well. I don't know though, just assuming..

Nwokem , Anioma is a stone throw from Onicha. Anambra has some very distinct names like Oranyelu, Offorma,Idigo, Mbanefo,Achebe, Oranusi, Izuora ,Obiajulu, Arinze, Orakwue...etc. These names and so many others are names that single you out as Anambra person

majamajic:
why are u confusing yourself. ... the news said Chinua Achebe's grand daughter ... chinua achebe we all know is from Ogidi..anambra state

I dont buy the story a bit. Something is not right.

Ikechuob:
Different strokes for different folks. Maybe the family decided to do there's different. Idk. Also who knows she may not be related to Achebe we know and her family may be from Abia. Achebe name maybe in Abia as well. Afterall, the ojukwu name is equally found in Asaba as well. Likewise, the name Osadebe is also found in Asaba, not just Anambra. I'm assuming the possibility may be the same for Achebe. It's probably a name that's found in Abia as well and we're just making assumptions that she's related to chinua simply because of her last name.

Achebe cant be found in Abia , Imo nor Ebonyi . I am not sure about Imo but you d be hard pressed.

Most of Paul Onuachu goals are tap-ins and his height is a concern for me. Another Peter Crouch ?

Humility017:
the list won't amaze me...that much...what will gladden my heart @ this point is when other goalies are given the opportunity to impress....rather than keep sticking wit ezenwa

Oh, boy, did Ezenwa let me down against Algeria ? Ezenwa was repeatedly exposed by the Algerians and his aerial ability is zero and I was kind of glad we discovered this now because like say we carry the guy go world cup dem for finish beating us black and blue and even develop new colors untop our head...chai . Ezenwa is definitely not a first choice and he is not even certain of second choice neither is he sure of going to the world cup. Akpeyi own case is even stronger, his village jazzmen are living in the orbit, you cant touch them! The only hope now is Uzoho ,yet , he has not been thoroughly tested but I will start Akpeyi ahead of Ezenwa.

BascoVanVeli:
Coach Salisu Yusuf announces CHAN Eagles final squad by dinner


By admin -
January 2, 2018, 12:30 pm

Coach Salisu Yusuf has informed CHAN-bound Super Eagles he will announce his final 23-man squad for the tournament by dinner time today.

The Eagles dinner will be from 7pm.

There are currently 31 players at the team’s training camp in Abuja and the coach told them that a goalkeeper and seven outfield players will be dropped.

SCORENigeria has specially gathered that there will be a number of surprises with some of the more established stars giving way to fresh call-ups like Sunday Faleye and Nura Mohammed.

Injury has already ruled out Katsina United star Destiny Ashadi as well as defender Olamilekan Adeleye, while Chima Akas and Afeez Aremu have signed professional deals in Europe.

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) have set tomorrow as deadline for the submission of final squads for CHAN.

The competition will kick off January 13 with Nigeria opening their campaign two days later against Rwanda in Tangier.

Libya and Equatorial Guinea are the other teams in their first round group.



By Kola Daniel

http://scorenigeria.com.ng/2018/01/02/coach-salisu-yusuf-announces-chan-eagles-final-squad-by-dinner/

I am anxiously waiting for this list because I am expecting some new discoveries will come out of CHAN.

Humility017:
so you guys wanna play two non pacey midfielders (mikel and ogu) in same match....?

please....ogu can't start same match when we have mikel....in the field...

onazi work rate is something of value...ogu i understand is a good addition but can't replace onazi in that team so easily...

as regard good passes onazi makes good passes too...his assist lead to the 4th goal against Cameroon..

Well, we played both (Mikel and Ogu) against Argentina and it worked perfectly well. The only thing to take is that Ogu will have to sit deep and let Ndidi roam. And dont tell me Ndidi cant play in the central midfield because he can play good passes and with his insane energy it will be sufficient.
Onazi, on his part has enormous strength but his ball playing ability is very limited ,so is Ekong who is also very strong but the down side is that when the world cup comes there will be zero rooms for mistakes. all those passes Onazi and Ekong give away will be utilized by opposing defenders to punish us. The era of old-style ,combative, hard-tackling jam body defensive midfielders is phasing out. I want a ball player with good positioning and aware of his surroundings. Daalu ,sor.

Mickael2:
Omeruo was not a starter during that U20, there were two northern guys playing the defence then. Infact Omeruo didnt play a single minute of that tournament

Your last sentence is actually incorrect,except if we are talking about different tournament. This had Uche Nwofor in the team...Let me do a little research.

MetalJigsaw:
INTERVIEW – Ogu: Why I Believe Super Eagles Will Go Far At Russia 2018 World Cup

Completesportsnigeria.com’s JOHNNY EDWARD gets Super Eagles and Hapoel Beer Sheva midfielder, John Ogu talking, about his stint so far with the World Cup bound Gernot Rohr’s team.



# You were an unused substitute in the Super Eagles’ first five games of the World Cup qualifying campaign, but finally got a chance to play in the dead-rubber clash against Algeria which ended 1-1. What went through your mind during those period?

To be honest, nothing went through my mind during those period. I was there trying to stay prepared to give my best whenever the chance comes. I felt like that at some point, but the joy is that everyone was doing well and we were winning games. I’m happy that at the end of it all we qualified and I got a chance to play against Algeria. As a team, we played better. We were in control and coming out with a 1-1 draw was great. We were just out to do the country proud and I’m glad that it turned out well.

# Did you lose faith in the system, especially with a self belief that you possess the quality to start games as well?

Hmmm no. There wasn’t a time I lost faith in the system because of the qualitiies of players starting the games. Also my relationship with the manager gave me more confidence before I got my chance which was very key. I was just excited to be called up to the team and the fact that we qualified for the World Cup in Russia seamlessly. We achieved qualification without struggling a bit unlike in the past when we had so many difficulties. So for me, that was something to cheer about, rather than sulk on the bench.

# The current Super Eagles managed to stay unbeaten during the World Cup qualifying campaign. Just how good is this team judging from how you all played against Argentina, in which you were a beast in the midfield?

The win against Argentina says a lot about the Eagles and we won’t rest on our oars going into the World Cup. We have been together and we keep reminding ourselves we are here for a reason. Kudos to the coaches, the NFF and the fans who supported us all the way.
First of all, the unity in the team has been key as we reach out for one another. Fighting for ourselves made us stronger too. The Super Eagles qualifying for Russia 2018 without losing was no fluke, and we showed that in the friendly against Argentina despite the fact that we were without five key players and the Argentine team paraded top quality players as well, regardless of Lionel Messi, Gonzalo Higuian and Mauro Icardi missing the game.

# You have played in different formations at club level. How difficult or easy was it playing in a 3-5-2 formation with the Super Eagles against Argentina?

It wasn’t difficult playing in the 3-5-2 formation, but the fact that the Super Eagles had one training session saw the team struggle in the first half. But we picked up in the second half and showed the class we were made off. Scoring four goals against an Argentine star-studded side isn’t a fluke at all. We worked it out with our bond.

# Would you prefer the Super Eagles maintain this 3-5-2 formation when the missing players return, or rivert to the old 4-2-3-1?

That is for the manager to decide. I’m just in the team to carry out his match-day plan.

# Nigeria has faced Argentina more than any other team at the World Cup. Are you comfortable facing the La Albiceleste again in Russia, with the likes of Lionel Messi and Mauro Icardi in the squad?

There are no easy teams all the teams that have qualified will be tough. We have to prepare for a game as it comes. It’s the World Cup and not a friendly, so other factors will come to play. It’s going to be Nigeria vs Argentina and not Lionel Messi vs Nigeria. As a team, we have the quality to break them down again even with the inclusion of Messi. They have had it smooth in the past, but it’s time to end that jinx against Argentina in Russia.

# How far do you think the Super Eagles can go in Russia?

It’s not going to be easy. We will be out there to win games and play quality football. We have the talent and quality to go far.


# Watching the World Cup as a growing kid, tell us your best memory as a fan?

Watching the world Cup as a fan was the game involving Nigeria and Spain in France 1998. We won 3-2, I remember the goal Sunday Oliseh scored won us the game. That team showed determination and great strength which is what we are also imbibing. We will go far in Russia.

After watching the Algeria vs Nigeria dead-rubber tie and the friendly against Argentina so many times nobody can convince me Onazi is a better option than Ogu in that defensive midfield. I paid close attention specifically to Ogu, Iwobi and Ekong just to better understand their strength and weaknesses but I will focus on Ogu for the sake of this post. In positioning Ogu is better than Onazi of today, he knows how to cover the gaps that could open penetration from opponents. In tackles, Ogu is more cleaner and hardly draws any caution. He knows when to drift and when not to, his ball control and short swift passes are beauty to behold something Onazi has no knowledge of. To add to these great qualities Ogu can play both defensive and central midfield.

Onazi's place in the starting eleven is not concrete anymore and if I were to make the selection as it stands now Onazi will have to start from the bench.