TheGoodJoe:


Kanu Nwankwo brought far more to the team than goals. That is why he was key and regular. His operation of deep and bringing the other forward players into game was a prime tactical strength of the team. That was why he played for the likes of Ajax when they were winning Champions League and reached the finals and Arsenal in their most dominant time.

The goals of Siasia and Amokachi never got them close to such level or recognition.

Philosopher1979:


in afcon 2000 he had a hattrick of assists against Tunisia.
His ability in midfield was the only thing that kept us going
from 2006 to 2010.
In the period we will play rubbish and kanu will come in and change the game from midfield
I remember our matches against senegal and zimbabwe in afcon 2006, 2008 or 2010
i can remember.
He was a magician who changed the game from midfield.
Kanu trumps amokachi and siasia in his ability to control the midfield and create chances.
He simply was more of a midfielder was more creative, could play possesion football
and made life easier for our forwards

Philosopher1979:


in afcon 2000 he had a hattrick of assists against Tunisia.
His ability in midfield was the only thing that kept us going
from 2006 to 2010.
In the period we will play rubbish and kanu will come in and change the game from midfield
I remember our matches against senegal and zimbabwe in afcon 2006, 2008 or 2010
i can remember.
He was a magician who changed the game from midfield.
Kanu trumps amokachi and siasia in his ability to control the midfield and create chances.
He simply was more of a midfielder was more creative, could play possesion football
and made life easier for our forwards

charlesemeka85:
Amokachi and Siasia can never be compared to great king Kanu

Kanu was the black Dennis Bergkamp

elyte89:



Kanu was too intelligent on d ball …his intelligence was even confirmed by the great pele himself

charlesemeka85:
Amokachi and Siasia can never be compared to great king Kanu

Kanu was the black Dennis Bergkamp

TheGoodJoe:


Kanu Nwankwo brought far more to the team than goals. That is why he was key and regular. His operation of deep and bringing the other forward players into game was a prime tactical strength of the team. That was why he played for the likes of Ajax when they were winning Champions League and reached the finals and Arsenal in their most dominant time.

The goals of Siasia and Amokachi never got them close to such level or recognition.

Philosopher1979:


in afcon 2000 he had a hattrick of assists against Tunisia.
His ability in midfield was the only thing that kept us going
from 2006 to 2010.
In the period we will play rubbish and kanu will come in and change the game from midfield
I remember our matches against senegal and zimbabwe in afcon 2006, 2008 or 2010
i can remember.
He was a magician who changed the game from midfield.
Kanu trumps amokachi and siasia in his ability to control the midfield and create chances.
He simply was more of a midfielder was more creative, could play possesion football
and made life easier for our forwards

chrisooblog:
Chief I knew you were going to shalaye in one way or the other.

Kanu was primarily a striker brought in to score goals so if as a forward you couldn't net a single goal in 9 good competitions I will seriously question if you are better than other forwards who apart from scoring also contributed their fair share of assists.

As per recognition anyone can win a popularity contest but actual numbers and performances on the pitch can be seen by anybody.

Kog45:
I thought Westerhoff ego didn’t helped us against Italy for benching Samson Siasia against Italy.Siasia started the first three matches and was awesome with a goal against Argentina.

We lost that match not cuz of lacked of replacement but a silly mistake by Sunday Oliseh.The team was solid in all positions to the extent a gatecrasher Mike Emenalo fitted in perfectly for injured Ben Iroha.

Philosopher1979:


This is an excerpt from Afcon 2006 Nigeria vs Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe coach says Kanu's a "wizard"

We had a good first half, but when Kanu came in on resumption, things changed and in the course of about five minutes of madness, my defence line caved in. I think Kanu is a phenomenon in the Nigerian team. I will call him a wizard," Mhlauri remarked.

Port Said, Egypt (PANA) - Coach Charles Mhlauri of Zimbabwe has attributed his team's 2-0 loss Friday to the Super Eagles of Nigeria to the entry in the match of striker Nwankwo Kanu in the second half.
the Zimbabwean coach noted that if Kanu had not been introduced in the match, the 'Warriors' of Zimbabwe had 'enough weapon to hold the Eagles'.

https://coupedafrique.winoo.com/Africancup2006/index.cfm/md/11/id/1641/Zimbabwe_coach_says_Kanu_s_a_wizard__ACN_2006_.cfm

And this was when kanu was on a decliine
10 minutes of Kanu can change a match.

TheGoodJoe:


Will you take a striker that scores 2 goals in a match to a striker that makes the team score 5?

Growing up, I even thought Kanu Nwankwo was a midfielder. That was how deep he operated. He made us tick and the tacticians that worked with him appreciated him for that.

The others were scoring more but did not get to such height. Kanu got us firing and was ahead of others.

Marjoribanks:
Yes, the team was good however, the team did not even defeat any strong opposition. Losing to an Italian team that played with 10 men for more than 45 minutes is unforgivable! That world cup was there for the taking.

TheGoodJoe:


Will you take a striker that scores 2 goals in a match to a striker that makes the team score 5?

Growing up, I even thought Kanu Nwankwo was a midfielder. That was how deep he operated. He made us tick and the tacticians that worked with him appreciated him for that.

The others were scoring more but did not get to such height. Kanu got us firing and was ahead of others.

jihday:
so age is the only reason why players under perform/loose form?

charlesemeka85:
him get reach 3 assist in bundesliga?🤣🤣🤣🤣

charlesemeka85:
Kanu is not an out and out striker but a supporting/Auxiliary forward player who plays better behind a number 9

Kanu’ genius hv never been he’s goal scoring prowess but creativity, link up play and finesse

Kanu was just like he’s ex team mate in arsenal Bergkamp who wasn’t really a goal monster but blessed with high footballing IQ and technique



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


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NMKtR4rUwE0

chrisooblog:
If those 2 goals are guaranteed yes I sure will.

Plus you make it sound as if Kanu was creating chances galore every game.

Papilo had his moments emphasis MOMENTS but his overall contributions compared to the praise he gets doesn't measure.

TheGoodJoe:


Kanu Nwankwo brought far more to the team than goals. That is why he was key and regular. His operation of deep and bringing the other forward players into game was a prime tactical strength of the team. That was why he played for the likes of Ajax when they were winning Champions League and reached the finals and Arsenal in their most dominant time.

The goals of Siasia and Amokachi never got them close to such level or recognition.

chrisooblog:
Bulgaria that got to the Semifinals not strong opposition?

Marjoribanks:
Bruno Onyeamachi to Porto done but he won't future until after the Benfica game!

Kog45:
Oga goodjoe,our talks centered on eagles not Ajax,Arsenal exploits.Kanu was average in eagles.Kanu remarkable efforts in eagles was 2002 WC qualifier scoring 4 goals with Victor Agali also scored 4 goals.

Marjoribanks:
Yes, the team was good however, the team did not even defeat any strong opposition. Losing to an Italian team that played with 10 men for more than 45 minutes is unforgivable! That world cup was there for the taking.

TheGoodJoe:


You are saying average based on goals. Not average based on overall contributions. Kanu's game was more than just a striker. He played a lot of deep roles which made the team fire offensively. Kanu operated deeply a lot, that the other strikers could never offer. This is in regards the Super Eagles. That was why he was a regular.

Marjoribanks:
That World cup doesn't really have great teams. Even the Italians wobbled and stumbled to the final playing out a boring nil nil draw against Brazil. No Spain, France, Netherlands etc

Kog45:
Oga goodjoe,pls go to archive and tell me who has better assist and deep roles between Siasia and Kanu in eagles.

charlesemeka85:
Kanu is not an out and out striker but a supporting/Auxiliary forward player who plays better behind a number 9

Kanu’ genius hv never been he’s goal scoring prowess but creativity, link up play and finesse

Kanu was just like he’s ex team mate in arsenal Bergkamp who wasn’t really a goal monster but blessed with high footballing IQ and technique



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


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NMKtR4rUwE0