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TheLoneCitizen:
Who tried Onyekuru at different positions, Mel?

Hein Vanhaezebrouck tried him as a CF a few times but decided he wasn't good enough to play there.

TheGoodJoe:

That has nothing to do with Puma or the athletes. Get the kits to the athletes and allow the athletes work while you sort out internal issues in the Sports Ministry.

What concerns Puma or the athletes if the AFN and Sports Ministry are scrambling for money sharing formula.

Honestly I would do the same if I were in Puma's position with all the nonsense going on.

Danielnino00:
His 20 goals in the SerieA wasn't enough to attract bigger teams....
Goes to show how much a player style of play is of great relevance, regardless of which position he plays..

Style of play? He scored only one header last term.

I think age and demand of first team football are stronger factors.

If style of play is the drawback, Lazio can afford 5M and put him on the bench.

edi287:
Hein Vanhaezebrouck tried him as a CF a few times but decided he wasn't good enough to play there.

First, can you cite any source that said Onyekuru wasn't 'good enough' as a striker?

Second, Onyekuru came to Europe as a striker, so that is his primary role.

Third, playing as striker and winger is not the idea of different positions that Mel insinuated. 99% of footballers in the world have a secondary position. Even Moses Simon ended as a striker vs Monaco yesterday.)

An example of different positions is what is currently afflicting Iwobi.

TheLoneCitizen:
First, can you cite any source that said Onyekuru wasn't 'good enough' as a striker?

Second, Onyekuru came to Europe as a striker, so that is his primary role.

Third, playing as striker and winger is not the idea of different positions that Mel insinuated. 99% of footballers in the world have a secondary position. Even Moses Simon ended as a striker vs Monaco yesterday.)

An example of different positions is what is currently afflicting Iwobi.

https://www.vanguardngr.com/2017/11/onyekuru-not-complete-striker-says-anderlecht-coach/

I used to think Onyekuru would make a good CF as well.

charlesemeka85:
what made you think so?

He has good midfield imposition, a pogba-kind of player.

Karlovych:
I understand the idea, but I consider it a huge risk under someone like Spalletti. I sincerely hope it doesn't backfire

what’s the problem with Spalletti?

any Onyedika highlights?

Onyedika at FC Fredericia last season


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nmf7cGv0Z6M

maidaboi:
any Onyedika highlights?

Football today - August 7

Spain vs Brazil (Olympics Gold medal match - Final)

Ajax vs PSV (Dutch Super Cup "Johan Cruyiff" Final)

Borussia Dortmund vs SV Wehen Wiesbaden (DFB Pokal first round) - The "potential" Haaland show

PSG vs Troyes (Ligue 1) - The Parisian Moneylords resume their season although without some of their big names.

Man City vs Leicester (Community Shield Final) - Involving Wilfred Ndidi and Kelechi Iheanacho




Few other games Involving Naija players today

1. Tolu Arokodare: Seeking his second goal of the season.

▶️Amiens vs Quevilly Rouen-Métropole (Ligue 2)


2. Dickson Abiama: Starting his 21/22 quest

▶️SpVgg Greuther Furth vs SV Babelsberg 03 (DFB Pokal First round)




3. Oviemuno Ejaria: Another season in the Championship begins

▶️Reading vs Stoke (EFL/Skybet Championship)


4. Joe Aribo, Leon Balogun, Calvin Bassey: The Invincibles Champion trio resume another season quest.... 2nd matchday.

▶️Glasgow Rangers vs Dundee Utd (SPFL)

TheSuperNerd:
Onyedika at FC Fredericia last season


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nmf7cGv0Z6M

Woow the dude is good
Nigeria academics have been saving Nigeria ass since ages and the dude is young, has good ball control and can pass well don't know much of his ball recovery rate though. I am interested in this lad going forward

lloydtruth:
He has good midfield imposition, a pogba-kind of player.

It's like you're right the guy looks good already started scoring for his club side

TheSuperNerd:
Football today - August 7

Spain vs Brazil (Olympics Gold medal match - Final)

Ajax vs PSV (Dutch Super Cup "Johan Cruyiff" Final)

Borussia Dortmund vs SV Wehen Wiesbaden (DFB Pokal first round) - The "potential" Haaland show

PSG vs Troyes (Ligue 1) - The Parisian Moneylords resume their season although without some of their big names.

Man City vs Leicester (Community Shield Final) - Involving Wilfred Ndidi and Kelechi Iheanacho




Few other games Involving Naija players today

1. Tolu Arokodare: Seeking his second goal of the season.

▶️Amiens vs Quevilly Rouen-Métropole (Ligue 2)


2. Dickson Abiama: Starting his 21/22 quest

▶️SpVgg Greuther Furth vs SV Babelsberg 03 (DFB Pokal First round)




3. Oviemuno Ejaria: Another season in the Championship begins

▶️Reading vs Stoke (EFL/Skybet Championship)


4. Joe Aribo, Leon Balogun, Calvin Bassey: The Invincibles Champion trio resume another season quest.... 2nd matchday.

▶️Glasgow Rangers vs Dundee Utd (SPFL)

Genk are also playing today so we await Ppogbae Onuachu goal highlight LoL

Highlights of Rivers Angels final against Hasaacas Ladies of Ghana


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y5EXs6k20jc

charlesemeka85:
there is nothing wrong in trying frm the flanks. Football don evolve and coaches of this generation no hardly deploy their No 9s as point man anymore

exactly

Danielnino00:
His 20 goals in the SerieA wasn't enough to attract bigger teams....
Goes to show how much a player style of play is of great relevance, regardless of which position he plays..

Maybe nah agent

maidaboi:
Genk are also playing today so we await Ppogbae Onuachu goal highlight LoL

Yes. But I hope Onuachu's goals highlights for the rest of the 21/22 season come in the shirt a Big 5 leagues side. Hope he secures a move before the window closes. Genk still holding out for close to 25-30 million euros from suitors.

Dessers and Mujaid Sadick also likely to be in action for Genk.
Junior Pius for Sint Truiden too in the Belgian Jupiler Pro League.


Anyway, we also get to see Frank the Tank again for Brentford today vs Valencia in a final preseason test game.

He made their official matchday poster on their social accounts.

Frank Onyeka also features in a special bumper edition matchday programme that will be on sale today at the New Brentford community stadium ahead of (and during) the preseason friendly with Valencia.

A 100-page matchday program mag featuring interviews with Frank Onyeka and their two other new signings.

It's also a game to officially celebrate the opening of their new home stadium.

An extract below:

It's an all Nigerian affair in Portugal's second tier, the Segunda Liga.

2013 U-17 WC Winner, Musa Yahaya (Remember him?) on the bench for his new side, Academico Viseu as they play host to Casa Pia that has Savior Godwin and Kelechi John Christian in the Starting line up.

Game is just 11mins old and live.

edi287:
https://www.vanguardngr.com/2017/11/onyekuru-not-complete-striker-says-anderlecht-coach/

I used to think Onyekuru would make a good CF as well.

Thank you for this, that's a serious indictment.

But I think he might have improved over the years, as in my own opinion, his movement is currently his best attribute.

TheSuperNerd:
Football today - August 7

Good to have you back, brother.

TheLoneCitizen:
Good to have you back, brother.

My Man, the Citizen of Blue Merseyside (or have you changed allegiance?).

Good to see you too. Loving the updates. Carry on.

Ibubeleye Whyte needs to be flogged. Haba!

BascoVanVeli:
Highlights of Rivers Angels final against Hasaacas Ladies of Ghana


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y5EXs6k20jc

Lobi Stars vs Akwa United

Last match of the season. Lobi kicked it off with a nice guard of honour.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HZz-gbcuQnQ

BascoVanVeli:
Highlights of Rivers Angels final against Hasaacas Ladies of Ghana


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y5EXs6k20jc

Ibube Whyte is a very poor goalkeeper only God knows what Coach Okon sees in her cause there’s nothing she does right

TheSuperNerd:
Ibubeleye Whyte needs to be flogged. Haba!

I tell you. That freekick sucked the confidence out of the team. Instead of playing their ball they are now wondering if they have a keeper.

Alex Iwobi starts for Everton against Manchester Utd today in a preseason friendly at Old Trafford.

Game kicks off in 39 mins.

Both teams starting strong Squads.

Honestly it showed because Rivers Angels clearly had chances to win that game. Whyte gave the Ghanaian girls so much confidence that they kept testing her from distance with overhead shots because they see she struggles with Aerials and is not much of a good shot stopper. Frustrating.

BascoVanVeli:
I tell you. That freekick sucked the confidence out of the team. Instead of playing their ball they are now wondering if they have a keeper.

Ppogbae:
He is also turning 30.

Serie A teams are known for signing older players....so I don't think that's an issue...

Moffi listed as possible replacement for Lukaku
Terem Moffi is one of eight top strikers across Europe who have been listed in a special feature as possible replacement for Romelu Lukaku, who looks set to rejoin former club Chelsea from Inter Milan.

Moffi, 22, has already been linked with Borussia Dortmund after a breakthrough season in Ligue 1 during which he fired double-digit goals.

According 90min.com, Moffi has been giving off Lukaku vibes in France.



“A powerful, deceptively agile striker, Moffi bagged 16 goals for a poor Lorient side last season, scoring goals of all kinds and showcasing some exciting potential,” the publication reported.

“He’s destined to attract glances from the biggest clubs in the near future, but Inter could get a jump on the rest this summer and snap Moffi up for a bargain price.”

Other potential replacements are Duvan Zapata (Atalanta), Dusan Vlahovic (Fiorentina), Joaquin Correa (Lazio), Alexander Isak (Real Sociedad), Tammy Abraham (Chelsea) and Giacomo Raspadori (Sassuolo).

Maduka Okoye just helped his side, Sparta Rotterdam secure a 3-1 friendly win over VVCS in their final preseason test today ahead of the kickoff of the Dutch Eredivisie.

Kickoff on August 13. Sparta's MD1 tie on August 15 vs FC Utrecht away from home.

TheSuperNerd:
Maduka Okoye just helped his side, Sparta Rotterdam secure a 3-1 friendly win over VVCS in their final preseason test today ahead of the kickoff of the Dutch Eredivisie.

Kickoff on August 13. Sparta's MD1 tie on August 15 vs FC Utrecht away from home.

Nice.....Nerdy..watched one Sam Edozie for Mancity, exciting attacker a Phil Foden type of attacker.