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GIFxel:
Mikel vs Spain 2013 was masterclass!

TheSuperNerd:
Lol. I absolutely avoided mentioning that game for a reason. A game that saw Mikel run the show from the CDM role vs Busquets, Xavi and Iniesta. A midfield Masterclass for the ages.

That was like the last weapon I was gonna wield if the discussion went any further as Mikel actually played a deeper role (CDM) that day.

There is no game of Ndidi in the GWG as CDM that comes half as close to matching the Midfield Masterclass Mikel showcased that day vs Spain from a CDM role as well. Absolutely no game.

The Guardian UK also corroborates this.

It is either pure amnesia or blatant disrespect that would make anyone at all say Ndidi is better than Mikel as a DM. That person needs cord wipe on the neck.

GIFxel:
Mikel vs Spain 2013 was masterclass!

TheLoneCitizen:
Haaland is a good one metre taller.

elunico:
The monster

TheSuperNerd:
Osimhen: Undisputed Headmaster of Europe in 21/22??

Courtesy: My research team*

Osimhen and some of the in-form and finest CFs in Europe this season FT Naija's finest (21/22): All Competitions

"Bobby" Lewandowski - 50 goals in 46 games (8 headers) - 16% of his goals are headers.

Erling "Goalsmachine" Haaland - 29 goals in 30 games (5 headers) - 17% headed goals.

Tammy Abraham - 25 goals in 50 games (3 headers) - 12% headed goals.

Dusan Vlahovic - 28 goals in 43 games (4 headers) - 14% headed goals.

Ciro Immobile - 32 goals in 40 games (6 headers) - 19% headed goals.

Karim Benzema - 44 goals in 44 games (6 headers) - 14% headed goals.

Taiwo Awoniyi - 20 goals in 41 games (1 header) - 5% headed goals.

Ebere Paul Onuachu - 23 goals in 42 games (6 headers) - 26% headed goals.

Sebastien Haller - 34 goals in 43 games (6 headers) - 18% headed goals.


And finally,

Monster Machine, Osimhen - 18 goals in 31 games (8 headers) - 44% of his goals are headers.



The Undisputed Aerial Beast of Europe.

Victor is truly The Air Monster. No caps.

mostob:
Can you mention 5 DMs with excellent passing technique in EPL.

TheSuperNerd:
Rodrigo
Fabinho
Jorginho
Kante (DM Version)
Granit Xhaka
Kalvin Phillips
Declan Rice
Jonjo Shelvey

These are CDMs in the EPL with excellent and much better passing techniques and range compared to our own Ndidi.

Want me to go outside the EPL??

TheSuperNerd:
Forgiveness and other Chelsea fans covering the Cucurella deal with fervent prayers especially after the last fabrizio update indicates the deal is getting closer but no "Here we go" yet

TheSuperNerd:
Lol. I absolutely avoided mentioning that game for a reason. A game that saw Mikel run the show from the CDM role vs Busquets, Xavi and Iniesta. A midfield Masterclass for the ages.

That was like the last weapon I was gonna wield if the discussion went any further as Mikel actually played a deeper role (CDM) that day.

There is no game of Ndidi in the GWG as CDM that comes half as close to matching the Midfield Masterclass Mikel showcased that day vs Spain from a CDM role as well. Absolutely no game.

The Guardian UK also corroborates this.

It is either pure amnesia or blatant disrespect that would make anyone at all say Ndidi is better than Mikel as a DM. That person needs cord wipe on the neck.

JohnBullMySon:
Ndidi has shown more consistency than Mikel on the average. Mikel dropped to average too early into his career and went in and out of form regularly. Yes he is a better playmaker, but Ndidi is stronger and more reliable than Mikel defensively.

TheSuperNerd:
Forgiveness and other Chelsea fans covering the Cucurella deal with fervent prayers especially after the last fabrizio update indicates the deal is getting closer but no "Here we go" yet

TheSuperNerd:
Alhassan Yusuf was named Official betFIRST Man of the Match for Royal Antwerp in their match day 2 league win over Zulte Waregem on July 31.

Was said to have covered 11.7km in the game.

The Mile-Eater also recorded an 85% passing accuracy, made 3 tackles, had 1 interception and did 5 recoveries.

forgiveness:
Hahahahahahaha!

Dem go collect wen we meet.

TheSuperNerd:
Ndidi is more defensively solid than Mikel yet his all-time EPL tackle success rate is 62% and a far cry from Mikel's EPL all time tackle success rate of 78%.

This ignorance by some is really befuddling.

I rest.

TheSuperNerd:
Lewy, Dembele, Raphinha, Ansu Fati as attacking options. I no call Auba or Ferran.

Pedri, Gavi, Busquets as MF options. I leave out the power-playing Kessie (mostly brawns than brains).

Then in defence dem get Kounde, Araujo wey him head dey touch sometimes, Alba, Christensen (your fmr player), Veteran Pique, And Dest.

Guy, you sure say dem go collect? Well, Me I don't care... I would truly love to see that match up.

Koulibaly vs Lewy.

Kounde vs Sterling.

Busquets-Pedri-Gavi vs Kante (since him na 3 in 1)

Ahhhh... Sweet fights.

andrewbaba44:
Go Laliga I wan check something

charlesemeka85:
Barca with their recent signing will be miles better than last season

TheSuperNerd:
Na El-Clasico I just dey wait like this. Their preseason game in the US gave us a glimpse of what to expect. Come see high grade football. Can't wait mehn.

charlesemeka85:
Madrid will still win the league

TheSuperNerd:
Transfer News: Confirmed and Announced... Boniface lands in Belgium

Victor Okoh Boniface joins on a 4 yrs deal till 2026 with the option of extension to a 5th Yr (2027).

Will dorn the Jersey #7

From union to ligue 1 in a season or 2


Culled from Royal Union St.Gilloise site...

And 7! The Union is getting stronger with a new striker in the person of Victor Boniface!

Victor, a 1.89m Nigerian is 21 years old and has until now played for the surprising Norwegian formation of Bodø/Glimt. With his Norwegian club, he not only won 2 league titles, but also qualified for the knockout stages of the Europa League, notably beating Roma (6-1) and Celtic (1-3).
In three years, our last defector has scored 23 goals and offered 8 assists in 66 games in northern Norway.

From now on, Victor Boniface is a Unionist until 2026 with a 1 year option! Welcome Victor!