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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by komekn(m): 9:31pm On Jan 21, 2023
TheGoodJoe:

It is very competitive for young black English players to get picked. Yet you want mature African players to find it easy.

Ask Ahmed Musa and Ighalo about it.
Why is that you always deviate from the subject matter. And bring in a narrative of complete irrelevance.

The question is why is that some players in Europe are able the play at the highest level well over the 35 age bracket. However, African players seem to fade out once they hit 30 ❓❓❓

Examples given Thiago 38, Milner37, Young 37, Vardy 36, etc

What on earth has your statement got to do with my proposition question. Immediately you play the victim and start a witch hunt. Look at the bold .

Mikel Obi 35, is an outstanding top level player, but he played his last game in a top league 6/7 years ago at 28/29. It just doesn't add up
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by komekn(m): 9:40pm On Jan 21, 2023
elyte89:
It’s simple…age cheat!😎
I'm sorry where is your evidence huh you keep pulling our Nigerian born players down.

Why is it that you people, will believe a white man over your African brothers, it's inferiority complex. Why can't you believe your fellow Nigeria, where you there when they were born.

We have MRI and it's 100% accurate.

And malnutrition and deprivation have no impact on physiology of growth and there is NOTHING in Biology called malnutrition. In addition malnutrition doesn't affect GROWTH.

grin grin grin grin grin grin grin grin grin
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by TheSuperNerd(m): 9:42pm On Jan 21, 2023
The Evolving Ambipedality of Osimhen's Ball Striking Ability

That Victor Osimhen goal in the first half that was ruled out for a close offside is one to look at again not for the decision to cancel it but for Victor's execution of it with his left foot AKA weaker foot.

His ball striking with his stronger and weaker feet is insane. That strike is similar in quality, technique and power to the goal he bagged at Roma earlier this season. Wicked!

His Ambipedality in Ball Striking just keeps getting better.... and it didn't start today by the way. Throwback to U17 WC Final in 2015 reveals this.


Check from 0.47 (Osimhen's Left foot ball striking in 2023).

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a2vqotIiujk


Check from 0.54 (Osimhen's Left foot ball striking in 2015).

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KbTlujeEME8 (Note: Watch in YouTube coz it is FIFA content).

Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by komekn(m): 9:42pm On Jan 21, 2023
Danielnino00:
We actually signed Calvin Ramsay in the summer to back up Trent..But he is injured..
Milner is an utility player..it isn't only Trent he plays back up to..
Lemme add that he is a valuable asset too...But the fact that he is still playing at that age is mostly down to Klopp recommendations...It's likely he join the coaching staff upon retirement
He is playing because he is good enough, very simple.

Utility player a big yes , but highly competitive, he is one of the best trainers in the first team
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by komekn(m):
Marjoribanks:
All those African players will start and play 90 minutes till age 50 if they want to in their respective country's or continents league. So your point is invalid.
I wonder what type of reasoning the people who liked your nonsensical proposition have, that has no iota of substance whatsoever.

The question is, l reiterate; Why is that some players in Europe are able to play at the highest level well over the 35 age bracket. However, African players seem to fade out once they hit 30 ❓❓❓

Examples given Thiago 38, Milner37, Young 37, Vardy 36, etc

Top level competitive football ⚽ leagues will be the top 5 in Europe. But the players I'm talking about are in the best league in the world 🌎. EPL.

And your response is to say they can play in the Local league in Africa until 50. See reasoning CHEI !!!
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by TheSuperNerd(m): 9:51pm On Jan 21, 2023
BascoVanVeli:
Best Young Striker in the World cool
😎😎🔝

Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by TheSuperNerd(m): 9:53pm On Jan 21, 2023
Osimhen and the 125-year history of the Serie A

Danielnino00 pointed this out to me first... everyone is now picking up on it.

Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by BascoVanVeli(m): 10:17pm On Jan 21, 2023
Robo Queens vs Adamawa Queens

Great NWFL action. Esther Onyenezide of the Falconets went off in this one



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k7Wu0eCt1Rs
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by jihday(m): 10:24pm On Jan 21, 2023
elyte89:
It’s simple…age cheat!😎
yep like Dele Alli and Wayne Rooney
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by TheGoodJoe(m): 10:32pm On Jan 21, 2023
komekn:
Why is that you always deviate from the subject matter. And bring in a narrative of complete irrelevance.

The question is why is that some players in Europe are able the play at the highest level well over the 35 age bracket. However, African players seem to fade out once they hit 30 ❓❓❓

Examples given Thiago 38, Milner37, Young 37, Vardy 36, etc

What on earth has your statement got to do with my proposition question. Immediately you play the victim and start a witch hunt. Look at the bold .

Mikel Obi 35, is an outstanding top level player, but he played his last game in a top league 6/7 years ago at 28/29. It just doesn't add up

Mikel with all his talent did not get to play in his favored position to get the best out of him all through club football. That is just the point. Mikel despite performing well for Guus Hiddink was dumped by Conte.

It is generally hard for Africans. As they age, they lose relevance, even if they are still in form. Look at what Iheanacho is facing despite playing repeatedly well for Leicester City. Imagine if he is older, he will not get a look in. The point is too simple. Attacking me will not change it. Look at how Yaya Toure one of the best in the world died off after Manchester City.
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by TheSuperNerd(m): 10:49pm On Jan 21, 2023
18 y/o midfield pearl, Jamiu Musbaudeen made his senior debut for FC Midtjylland today albeit in a friendly game vs FC St.Pauli. It ended 0-0.

Jamiu played 27mins+ off the bench.

Young GK, Mark Nnamdi Ugboh was on the bench.

Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by TheSuperNerd(m): 11:05pm On Jan 21, 2023
Kelechi Nwakali vs League Leaders, Eibar today.

Ponferradina lost by a lone goal.

Played 66mins (subbed out as precaution for a knock).
44 touches.
4 pass entries into Final third.
94% passing accuracy (31/33).
100% dribbling accuracy.
3/4 accurate long balls.
2 corners taken.
4 recoveries.
3/7 ground duels won.
2 tackles.
3 fouls committed.

Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by TheSuperNerd(m): 11:07pm On Jan 21, 2023
The Monster Machine 💯🔥🔥🔥

Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by ChrisKels: 11:15pm On Jan 21, 2023
TheSuperNerd:
The Monster Machine 💯🔥🔥🔥
O'boy!!!🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by komekn(m): 11:48pm On Jan 21, 2023
Justice505:
Just look at the length you can go to paint the white man as perfect. Oga there are human like us.
If your powers of deduction had just a bit more in-depth.

You would know that the substance of my post was to criticize the original post. Which was presented with half information to present a wrong notion and false narrative.
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by TheSuperNerd(m): 1:15am On Jan 22, 2023
🆕️19 y/o Irish-Nigerian Defender, Mohammed Bosun Lawal made his senior debut for Celtic in a Scottish FA Cup tie vs Greenock Morton.

Came in on 87mins. Celtic won 5-0 to advance from Round 4.

Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by TheSuperNerd(m): 2:08am On Jan 22, 2023
🧑🏽‍🦲🏟David Ozoh: Palace's Youngest EPL Appearance maker

The 17 y/o midfielder who has been mentioned a few times before on this thread by myself and few others is eligible for Nigeria and England.


Note: The previous record holder was also Anglo-Nigerian. George Ebialimolisa Ndah.

Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Blueelf: 7:03am On Jan 22, 2023
TheSuperNerd:
18 y/o midfield pearl, Jamiu Musbaudeen made his senior debut for FC Midtjylland today albeit in a friendly game vs FC St.Pauli. It ended 0-0.

Jamiu played 27mins+ off the bench.

Young GK, Mark Nnamdi Ugboh was on the bench.
Loll

I hate to be that guy but if this dude is 18 then I am 68
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by codemaniacs: 9:40am On Jan 22, 2023
Blueelf:
Loll
must you make such comment..

Athletes have to eat more than the average person. spend more time in the gym, more time doing exercises than the average so their bodies will naturally look more mature than their peers...

when I did NYSC about 10 years ago.. there was a 15 years old guy that was 6ft tall with small beard and more mature face than his classmates....

Its about genetics..

If Tella, Eze, Olise were born and bred in Nigeria.. you guys will say they are in their 30s.
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by BannedLarge: 10:23am On Jan 22, 2023
I am viewing Osimehn statistics, age, performances and result thus far, there is no reason why he cannot become another Drogba when his career conclude. Drogba signed for Chelsea at age 26, prior to that, he was playing football at the French league. Osimehn is 24 and is already excelling at Seria A. My target for osimehn is to sign for a marquee club that regularly contest for the most prestigious tournament year in and out and become an all time African legend. Although, I believe that, there are multiple aspect of his game like missing “easy chances”, positional awareness and outside shooting that he should improve upon. Consequently, if he improves on his weakness while remaining discipline, we might have a potential Nigeria Goat. Nigeria is in dire need for a Global Superstar because we have earned it by putting in the work, remaining patient and supporting other African legends during our football dark moment
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by orriyomi33(m): 10:55am On Jan 22, 2023
Wow.
That height.
TheSuperNerd:
The Monster Machine 💯🔥🔥🔥
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by codemaniacs: 11:37am On Jan 22, 2023
BannedLarge:
I am viewing Osimehn statistics, age, performances and result thus far, there is no reason why he cannot become another Drogba when his career conclude. Drogba signed for Chelsea at age 26, prior to that, he was playing football at the French league. Osimehn is 24 and is already excelling at Seria A. My target for osimehn is to sign for a marquee club that regularly contest for the most prestigious tournament year in and out and become an all time African legend. Although, I believe that, there are multiple aspect of his game like missing “easy chances”, positional awareness and outside shooting that he should improve upon. Consequently, if he improves on his weakness while remaining discipline, we might have a potential Nigeria Goat. Nigeria is in dire need for a Global Superstar because we have earned it by putting in the work, remaining patient and supporting other African legends during our football dark moment
Napoli is a Marquee club.

Every player misses chances and if he was missing chances he won't be number 1 in the top scorers leaderboard.

Don't allow the Nigerian habit of seeing problems where there are no problems affect your judgement and when you're talking about anything concerning Nigerians.

He is already a Nigerian superstar..

The only thing you should be talking about is him not getting injured.

Any other thing you talk about should be positive..

Again don't allow self hatred and talking down on fellow Nigerians consume you. When you notice yourself attempting to write or say something that's demeaning , stop yourself..

He is doing well...

Compliment him and move on there's no need to add gibberish. That's colonial mentality.
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by maidaboi(m): 11:41am On Jan 22, 2023
Isaac Success starts
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by maidaboi(m): 11:44am On Jan 22, 2023
codemaniacs:
Napoli is a Marquee club.

Every player misses chances and if he was missing chances he won't be number 1 in the top scorers leaderboard.

Don't allow the Nigerian habit of seeing problems where there are no problems affect your judgement and when you're talking about anything concerning Nigerians.

He is already a Nigerian superstar..

The only thing you should be talking about is him not getting injured.

Any other thing you talk about should be positive..

Again don't allow self hatred and talking down on fellow Nigerians consume you. When you notice yourself attempting to write or say something that's demeaning , stop yourself..

He is doing well...

Compliment him and move on there's no need to add gibberish. That's colonial mentality.
🤣🤣😂😂😂
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by TheSuperNerd(m): 12:02pm On Jan 22, 2023
Blueelf:
Loll

I hate to be that guy but if this dude is 18 then I am 68
Elfy, he's truly a kid. Look again... 😉

Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by comodo: 12:11pm On Jan 22, 2023
[quote author=Blueelf post=120273834]Loll

I hate to be that guy but if this dude is 18 then I am 68[/quote
Oyibo say he is 17, You gree

Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by TheSuperNerd(m): 12:15pm On Jan 22, 2023
Alex Iwobi FT Stats vs West Ham Yesterday in the EPL.

West Ham 2-0 Everton - EPL Matchday 21.

Played 90mins+.
111 touches.
6 pass entries into Final third.
85% passing accuracy.
74/87 accurate passes.
4/5 accurate long balls.
100% successful dribbles.
1 shot blocked.
Hit woodwork once.
6/9 ground duels won.
6 recoveries.
4 tackles.
1 foul committed.

*Iwobi completed the most dribbles in the game (2).

Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by TheSuperNerd(m): 12:24pm On Jan 22, 2023
TheSuperNerd:
17 y/o Anglo-Nigerian Midfielder, David Ozoh currently balling good for Crystal Palace in their preseason friendly vs Leeds today.

Prospect. wink
July 22, 2022, I mentioned David Ozoh when he was making his first set of senior appearances in Palace colors last summer.

Now Blueelf... Be honest, looking at Ozoh and Musbaudeen... who seems older since by your logic Musbaudeen at 18 makes you look 68. 😄

No lie ooo.... age detector. 🫡

Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by TheSuperNerd(m): 12:29pm On Jan 22, 2023
comodo:
Oyibo say he is 17, You gree
Tbh, If this BIG Ozoh kid below was born in Nigeria, Elfy will sing the same song he sings about Musbaudeen. It's obvious. 🤷

Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by TheSuperNerd(m): 12:36pm On Jan 22, 2023
Moffi to Nice may not happen if En Nesyri to Nice Materialises

Saw this news (sourced from Santi Aouna) since yesterday but waited for reactions.

Got one from Hanif Berkane🗣

Time will tell ⏳️⏰️

Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by BascoVanVeli(m): 12:38pm On Jan 22, 2023
Remo Stars defeating Gombe United away from home. Gombe played some good football but just couldn't find the net thanks to poor finishing and Remo's keeper Bankole. A little fan disruption after Remo scored but nothing too serious



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vo3JMIIm3xY
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Blueelf: 12:53pm On Jan 22, 2023
TheSuperNerd:
Elfy, he's truly a kid. Look again... 😉
He looks ounger here

This is more like it
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