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Victor Osimhen wins the Emerging Player of the Year at the Globe Awards in Dubai.

Congratulations to him

And remember, Okocha and Martins back then were actually picking competitive games. Not just friendlies.

But unlike them back then, Victor has hardly missed a competitive game for Nigeria be it home or away.

And if Napoli feels he is too important to be released for mere friendlies but won't hold him back from competitive games, then I don't think that's a bad idea.

Let's face it. He is Napoli's number 1 Talisman and he and that club are on the verge of history this season. It would mean the world to Osimhen to achieve such with Napoli.

On the other hand, he is also Nigeria's Biggest Player yet he is always available when it matters (Minus the Afcon incident which isn't his fault at all).

Osimhen is out for greatness in the Sport and there are sacrifices that must be made and if one of such sacrifices is not going head to head with ADL on being available for friendlies but only for competitive games then for now, so be it.

I reckon this might be Osimhen's last season at Napoli. So such may not continue elsewhere.

ADL is the issue here. Not Victor.

BannedLarge:
This is my issue with you is that you will always condone any disloyal or bad attitude from Osimehn because you’re probably an agent. Is osimehn a bigger player than Messi, Salah, Mane? Those guys rarely missed friendly games even when their club side were contesting for the most valuable trophies. Presently, Mane is injured but he was still included in Senegal 26 man squad and he is honoring that invitation. The so called Napoli that osimehn is aligning his loyalty will drop him like a hot pocket if he loses form. Let’s call a spade a spade osimehn attitude towards Friendly games is Absolutely UNACCEPTABLE and he feels like he is undroppable and indispensable but he must remember History. I remember obafemi martins pulling similar stunts in the past and those stunt affected his SE records.. Sometimes, I wish SE players can emulate those Senegalese or even Egyptians

lovewins:
Victor Osimhen wins the Emerging Player of the Year at the Globe Awards in Dubai.

Congratulations to him

Congratulations to him just tell him to stop disrespecting the team by not honoring friendly invitation

TheSuperNerd:
And remember, Okocha and Martins back then were actually picking competitive games. Not just friendlies.

But unlike them back then, Victor has hardly missed a competitive game for Nigeria be it home or away.

And if Napoli feels he is too important to be released for mere friendlies but won't hold him back from competitive games, then I don't think that's a bad idea.

Let's face it. He is Napoli's number 1 Talisman and he and that club are on the verge of history this season. It would mean the world to Osimhen to achieve such with Napoli.

On the other hand, he is also Nigeria's Biggest Player yet he is always available when it matters (Minus the Afcon incident which isn't his fault at all).

Osimhen is out for greatness in the Sport and there are sacrifices that must be made and if one of such sacrifices is not going head to head with ADL on being available for friendlies but only for competitive games then for now, so be it.

I reckon this might be Osimhen's last season at Napoli. So such may not continue elsewhere.

ADL is the issue here. Not Victor.

1) Okocha and Kanu were WRONG if they didn’t honor friendly invitations 2) I don’t care whether he is Napoli number 1 striker, when Messi or salah that has won multiple trophies for their country Rarely missed friendly games when Fit, WTF is osimehn that hasn’t won 1 trophy to be pulling such. Wrong is wrong and you know it but you’re blinded by “Jersey and Money” favortism…. He should continue disregarding friendly games

Samueltemi337:
According to owngoal


Starting XI


Francis Uzoho
Tyronne Ebuehi
Bruno Onyemachi
William Troost Ekong
Kevin Akpoguma
Wilfred Ndidi
Alex Iwobi
Joe Aribo
Terem Moffi
Moses Simon
Ademola Lookman

This looks more like 4-3-3, but if it is 4-4-2 then Moses Simon and Iwobi will man the wings, while Ndidi and Aribo will occupy the central midfield. Moffi will play the CF with Lookman as the SS

Where were you when Victor missed close to 2months or more in his first Napoli season due to a freak hand injury he picked up vs Sierra leone? Didn't you criticise Victor's first season at Napoli calling his 10 goals return poor and deliberately ignoring his injury episodes that same season.... a season that went the way it did due to commitment to his nation?


Look, in the light of this year, the friendlies are actually inconsequential.

Mexico and Ecuador were Jpes' first games and Victor didn't play those but he walked straight into the squad and still delivered in the competitive fixtures.

Vs Algeria, he wasn't available. Did it matter?

Vs Portugal, he refuses to be risked by his club.

So what do you want? For him to come and maybe risk his minor knock against Portugal and then maybe aggravate things and ruin his perfect season so that you can come hit Victor again for not reaching 20 goals in a league season??

Abeg, rest!

BannedLarge:
First of all, friendly matches aren’t inconsequential because most coaches uses friendly match to assimilate their possible future 11. 2nd of all, if every big super eagles player like Ndidi, iwobi, Bassey collectively decide to not honor a friendly match invitation, what precedence are they setting? 3, how come Bigger world class African superstars like Mane, salah rarely ever turn down friendly match invitations?? I understand that you’re privy to knowing Osimehn personally and he regularly dish you his signed Jersey. But, let’s call a spade a spade because this precedent that he is setting is disloyal, Dangerous and setting a bad example.. Mane or salah will never try this nonsense with LIverpool or Bayern and Osimehn hasn’t even won a Trophy yet in his Senior Career

I wish super eagles players can emulate their passionate Senegalese counterparts. Those Senegalese are literally and figuratively prepared to Honor/die for their badge. To be fair, their Federation might have set a precedence for good management. A player like Mane that has an Epl, champions league, calling cup, Epl top scorer, 100 goals in Epl, 2nd and 3rd place balon d’or, 2 times African footballer of the year award rarely Ever Miss “Friendly matches” for his country because he understands that, he is a leader that’s setting a precedence to his teammates and someone wants to justify a player with 9 Seria A goals disregarding his national team invitations..

He is not disrespecting the team. He has a knock and MRI scans were sent as proof. He doesn't want to be risked for a mere friendly. Simple.

It is clearly ADL you should direct your talks at.

He's the one who doesn't wanna release these guys. He has come out to speak against the idea of Napoli acquiring African talents in future. Did you miss that?

BannedLarge:
Congratulations to him just tell him to stop disrespecting the team by not honoring friendly invitation

TheSuperNerd:
And remember, Okocha and Martins back then were actually picking competitive games. Not just friendlies.

But unlike them back then, Victor has hardly missed a competitive game for Nigeria be it home or away.

And if Napoli feels he is too important to be released for mere friendlies but won't hold him back from competitive games, then I don't think that's a bad idea.

Let's face it. He is Napoli's number 1 Talisman and he and that club are on the verge of history this season. It would mean the world to Osimhen to achieve such with Napoli.

On the other hand, he is also Nigeria's Biggest Player yet he is always available when it matters (Minus the Afcon incident which isn't his fault at all).

Osimhen is out for greatness in the Sport and there are sacrifices that must be made and if one of such sacrifices is not going head to head with ADL on being available for friendlies but only for competitive games then for now, so be it.

I reckon this might be Osimhen's last season at Napoli. So such may not continue elsewhere.

ADL is the issue here. Not Victor.

While it makes sense to be disappointed at Victor's absence from the friendly, it also isn't out of place that most Nigerians have decided to cut him some slack.

No one can dispute that Victor is by far one of the most dedicated player the Super Eagles have. He's one person Nigerians know will give 110% anytime he puts on the green and white. Little wonder his "injury" haven been treated with same outrage as other might have.

Additionally, while we may not be privy to the inner workings of what obtains in Naples, it is clear to everyone that Napoli isn't one of the easiest place for a player to ply his trade. The President of Napoli have as much as confirmed that in the press. It only makes sense that Victor will try as much as possible to thread carefully, as this is also likely his last season.

TheSuperNerd:
And remember, Okocha and Martins back then were actually picking competitive games. Not just friendlies.

But unlike them back then, Victor has hardly missed a competitive game for Nigeria be it home or away.

And if Napoli feels he is too important to be released for mere friendlies but won't hold him back from competitive games, then I don't think that's a bad idea.

Let's face it. He is Napoli's number 1 Talisman and he and that club are on the verge of history this season. It would mean the world to Osimhen to achieve such with Napoli.

On the other hand, he is also Nigeria's Biggest Player yet he is always available when it matters (Minus the Afcon incident which isn't his fault at all).

Osimhen is out for greatness in the Sport and there are sacrifices that must be made and if one of such sacrifices is not going head to head with ADL on being available for friendlies but only for competitive games then for now, so be it.

I reckon this might be Osimhen's last season at Napoli. So such may not continue elsewhere.

ADL is the issue here. Not Victor.

Adl or no adl ,victor osimhen consented to keep him away from d friendly,na from dere e Dey start...well I can only blame our nff ,if Dey were upright demselves,all dis won’t happen

I am sure both osimhen and adl can’t try dis with top footballing nation,Dey know d consequences won’t b nice

And here we go again... @bolded

He is already downplaying Victor's Serie A goals count so far.

Something the lad did in 10 starts and despite missing 5 weeks of action due to injury.

Do you see your problem? You are quick to downplay the same lad you want to come and play every game.

Same lad who always give his all on the pitch compared to every other Super Eagle.

Rest abeg. You have started the subtle downplay.

BannedLarge:
I wish super eagles players can emulate their passionate Senegalese counterparts. Those Senegalese are literally and figuratively prepared to Honor/die for their badge. To be fair, their Federation might have set a precedence for good management. A player like Mane that has an Epl, champions league, calling cup, Epl top scorer, 100 goals in Epl, 2nd and 3rd place balon d’or, 2 times African footballer of the year award rarely Ever Miss “Friendly matches” for his country because he understands that, he is a leader that’s setting a precedence to his teammates and someone wants to justify a player with 9 Seria A goals disregarding his national team invitations..

lovewins:
While it makes sense to be disappointed at Victor's absence from the friendly, it also isn't out of place that most Nigerians have decided to cut him some slack.

No one can dispute that Victor is by far one of the most dedicated player the Super Eagles have. He's one person Nigerians know will give 110% anytime he puts on the green and white. Little wonder his "injury" haven been treated with same outrage as other might have.

Additionally, while we may not be privy to the inner workings of what obtains in Naples, it is clear to everyone that Napoli isn't one of the easiest place for a player to ply his trade. The President of Napoli have as much as confirmed that in the press. It only makes sense that Victor will try as much as possible to thread carefully, as this is also likely his last season.

The same Napoli will drop him like a Hot pocket if he loses Form but Nigeria wouldn’t I.e present super eagles captain. As a leader or the number 1 player on your team, you must ensure to voice the importance of team loyalty and unity. You’re setting a bad precedence to other players by disrespectfully ignoring friendly invitations. By next game, other SE big players might decide to stop honoring Friendlies. Anytime I wish a nigerian Striker break Yekini record mercilessly, they will decide to start a non Chalant attitude forgetting that one isn’t going to be Hot forever. Obafemi martins attitude is still fresh in my head

You cannot turn a blind eye to ADL's comments and intentions towards African talents. You cannot. So your ADL or no ADL talks is not cogent.

And Victor has a minor knock. It is not the first time a player would actually be said to have picked up or felt a knock right after a game. Victor didn't rule himself out. So your narrative is false.

The point is if Napoli sees any opportunity to hold on to Victor from friendlies, they will take it because he is their most prized asset and ADL has voiced his mind on this.

elyte89:
Adl or no adl ,victor osimhen consented to keep him away from d friendly,na from dere e Dey start...well I can only blame our nff ,if Dey were upright demselves,all dis won’t happen

I am sure both osimhen and adl can’t try dis with top footballing nation,Dey know d consequences won’t b nice

TheSuperNerd:
And here we go again... @bolded

He is already downplaying Victor's Serie A goals count so far.

Something the lad did in 11 starts and despite missing 5 weeks of action due to injury.

Do you see your problem? You are quick to downplay the same lad you want to come and play every game.

Same lad who always give his all on the pitch compared to every other Super Eagle.

Rest abeg. You have started the subtle downplay.

Not downplaying it but calling a spade a spade. He hasn’t achieved half of what Mane has achieved and he is DISRESPECTING the team by not honoring Friendlies an attitude that MANE or SALAH rarely act. Tell me what will happen when he wins Seria or even 1 award… unlike you, i don’t care about receiving Jerseys or Money from players. I am as neutral as possible

elyte89:
Adl or no adl ,victor osimhen consented to keep him away from d friendly,na from dere e Dey start...well I can only blame our nff ,if Dey were upright demselves,all dis won’t happen

I am sure both osimhen and adl can’t try dis with top footballing nation,Dey know d consequences won’t b nice

Next friendly game, I hope Iwobi, Bassey, ndidi, zaidu and all senior players turn down inconsequential friendly appearance

Huh Please I hope you’ll be rooting for Ghana in Qatar sha.

FYI - Ghana, Senegal, and Cameroon are Africa’s only hope in this World Cup. I don’t trust any of those Arab countries, they only know how to perform once they see Black Africans but they never don’t show up on the World stage. Expect Tunisia and Morocco to lay an egg again.

So let’s put all rivalries aside for the next four weeks and go all in for Ghana, Cameroun, and Senegal. More than one African country needs to reach, at a minimum, the quarter finals this time around.


O pari

TheSuperNerd:
The Bredas are currently in action.

Switzerland pleaseeeee do the Lord's Work.

Again, he is not disrespecting and has never disrespected the team. Victor showed up against small Sao Tome e principe while Okocha and martins back then were picking games vs Gabon. Lol

Victor always gives 110% for Nigeria. Always. He puts himself in harm's way even just to make Nigerians happy whenever in the GWG. One of such times got him seriously injured and affected his first season at Napoli.


And at bolded... You really have to stop bringing this stale line up. It makes you seem lazy and lame always referring to that to make your points valid. That you keep mentioning it almost everytime is testament to the hidden truth that "e dey pain you" and you really want yours. Proof that it really doesn't bother you is that you won't keep mentioning it again and again.



And finally, Victor is on the verge of Greatness with Napoli. He is leading their Title Charge. Don't act like it won't matter to Nigerians to see Victor actually succeed in Italy before he leaves.

You complain about Nigerians not yet at the level we once where in the Golden Generation but here is Victor having the kind of season that would get Nigeria a Ballon D'or nomination by the end of the 22/23 season and you are telling me it won't matter to Nigerian football??

Guy, you need to relax and forget about that Land you lost in that Ghana game alright.

It's time to let go.

BannedLarge:
Not downplaying it but calling a spade a spade. He hasn’t achieved half of what Mane has achieved and he is DISRESPECTING the team by not honoring Friendlies. Tell me what will happen when he wins Seria or even 1 award… unlike you, i don’t care about receiving Jerseys or Money from players. I am as neutral as possible

M7even:
I think we shouldn't underestimate this Ghana team.

Whatever happens, it is still one of our African representative. I'd support them if they can keep up with this performance.

They are currently two goal up against Switzerland.

I am supporting the MBS, the Mighty Black Stars of Africa. My skin color hasn't changed as such I believe I have no choice but to support my fellow brothers, the Mighty Black Stars of Ghana!!!!!

I stand with Morocco bruv. Even if they don't venture far, I am with them. They play better football than that Ghanaian team of Merceneries and Akwaaba crooners.

Morocco have always been my Favorite African team after the Super Eagles. Outside Africa, it is Brazil and The Netherlands for me.


Ghana isn't going beyond the first round. Cameroun too will not cross the first round.

Senegal might.

Morocco's chances are not clear but they might or might not.

Icon79:
Huh Please I hope you’ll be rooting for Ghana in Qatar sha.

FYI - Ghana, Senegal, and Cameroon are Africa’s only hope in this World Cup. I don’t trust any of those Arab countries, they only know how to perform once they see Black Africans but they never don’t show up on the World stage. Expect Tunisia and Morocco to lay an egg again.

So let’s put all rivalries aside for the next four weeks and go all in for Ghana, Cameroun, and Senegal. More than one African country needs to reach, at a minimum, the quarter finals this time around.


O pari

TheSuperNerd:
Again, he is not disrespecting and has never disrespected the team. Victor showed up against small Sao Tome e principe while Okocha and martins back then were picking games vs Gabon. Lol

Victor always gives 110% for Nigeria. Always. He puts himself in harm's way even just to make Nigerians happy whenever in the GWG. One of such times got him seriously injured and affected his first season at Napoli.


And at bolded... You really have to stop bringing this stale line up. It makes you seem lazy and lame always referring to that to make your points valid. That you keep mentioning it almost everytime is testament to the hidden truth that "e dey pain you" and you really want yours. Proof that it really doesn't bother you is that you won't keep mentioning it again and again.



And finally, Victor is the verge of Greatness with Napoli. He is leading their Title Charge. Don't act like it won't matter to Nigerians to see Victor actually succeed in Italy before he leaves.

You complain about Nigerians not yet at the level we once where in the Golden Generation but here is Victor having the kind of season that would get Nigeria a Ballon D'or nomination by the end of the 22/23 season and you are telling me it won't matter to Nigerian football??

Guy, you need to relax and forget about that Land you lost in that Ghana game alright.

It's time to let go.

Your brain is so Corrupted by gifted Jersey and Money from super eagles player that you don’t understand that, it’s DISRESPECTFUL to his teammates, team and country by not honoring Friendlies. Can you imagine every big super eagles player doing similar thing. I never said that it won’t matter to Nigeria if he wins Golden boy or balon D’or. Please stop LYING on my name

Very well, my good man. We would both witness it together and hopefully we see a good game. But like you, my concerns are here and with other in-game phases.

Meliforme:
Those are exactly my concerns. How can we get the ball to them in the zones where they are most dangerous as wing forwards, that is, in the final third.

I pray we won't be seeing the old stuff with Simon trying hard to move the ball from midfield to attack only to be dispossessed.

Bia, Nerdie, is that you in that video clip?


O pari

TheSuperNerd:
Lol.... My Loquacious Sesquipedalianic rabblerouser

Don't try to shift the goalpost of the discussion. You said no one has labelled Lookman by any special nickname.

I believe you understand what making specific statements mean.

Now read below and tell me if Chriskels wasn't right about what he pointed out.

Did you lie or NOT?

Funny thing is... as a bonus, you can listen to this show below and see where I repeated my newly formed name for lookman thanks to his fine form in Serie A. See it from 12.58


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


That's checkmate, Komekn.

Icon79:
Huh Please I hope you’ll be rooting for Ghana in Qatar sha.

FYI - Ghana, Senegal, and Cameroon are Africa’s only hope in this World Cup. I don’t trust any of those Arab countries, they only know how to perform once they see Black Africans but they never don’t show up on the World stage. Expect Tunisia and Morocco to lay an egg again.

So let’s put all rivalries aside for the next four weeks and go all in for Ghana, Cameroun, and Senegal. More than one African country needs to reach, at a minimum, the quarter finals this time around.


O pari

Your head dey dia jare, ori e fonkan sibe!!!! Fela's Viva Africa song just dey play for my head.

How can he honor this game when he has a minor knock naa? Abi you no dey understand wetin person dey tell you Mister? He can be excused on that ground and Napoli, ofcos are only too happy to hold him back because of that valid reason since it's just an end-of-the-year friendly.



Look, BannedLarge AKA 12Large1... all this bile is because of that Ghana game. We in here all know it. Make we no pretend.

Brother, it's time to let go. Year dey come to an end. Let it go bruv...

Your matter strong so tey e reach Naijafootballers TV Show...

Shoutout to you made specially at 1mins 49 secs of this clip.

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

Let it go Bruv and Heal.

BannedLarge:
Your brain is so Corrupted by gifted Jersey and Money from super eagles player that you don’t understand that, it’s DISRESPECTFUL to his teammates, team and country by not honoring Friendlies. Can you imagine every big super eagles player doing similar thing. I never said that it won’t matter to Nigeria if he wins Golden boy or balon D’or. Please stop LYING on my name

Icon79:
Bia, Nerdie, is that you in that video clip?


O pari

Nope. It's my Twin.

TheSuperNerd:
How can he honor this game when he has a minor knock naa? Abi you no dey understand wetin person dey tell you Mister? He can be excused on that ground and Napoli, ofcos are only too happy to hold him back because of that valid reason since it's just an end-of-the-year friendly.



Look, BannedLarge AKA 12Large1... all this bile is because of that Ghana game. We in here all know it. Make we no pretend.

Brother, it's time to let go. Year dey come to an end. Let it go bruv...

Your matter strong so tey e reach Naijafootballers TV Show...

Shoutout to you made specially at 1mins 49 secs of this clip.

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

Let it go Bruv and Heal.

You don hold the guy by im blokos, .
That WCQ still dey pain the baba. Even if he use family house to bet over those games, im suppose don move on, lol.

TheSuperNerd:
I stand with Morocco bruv. Even if they don't venture far, I am with them. They play better football than that Ghanaina team of Merceneries and Akwaaba crooners.

Morocco have always been my Favorite African team after the Super Eagles. Outside Africa, it is Brazil and The Netherlands for me.


Ghana isn't going beyond the first round. Cameroun too will not cross the first round.

Senegal might.

Morocco's chances are not clear but they might or might not.

Akwaaba

typicalgamer:
E really pain me for the guy. Like this is the saddest moment of his life right now. Imagine what he would be feeling right now. You can literally touch your dreams.

Everybody won impress coach na cause am.
Look Argentina training you don’t touch or go near Messi same thing with Neymar and Ronaldo

e pain me too bro. I imagine how he will be feeling now.

When line up dey comot

M7even:
When line up dey comot

next week

charlesemeka85:
next week

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