Abel Ogwuche was solid. He was the aggressor in the CB pair and the aerial winner. Benjamin was like the libero of the two. Excellent ball playing, solid in the tackles, intelligent game reader at the back. Benjamin was the full defensive package at Argentina 2023 U20 WC.

Without Benjamin, we got exposed at the back vs Brazil. With him back, we owned Argentina. That is exactly just how important and impactful he was.

elyte89:



Do u knw I can also contest dis too😀, dt ogwuchi guy really covered Frederick ass o , well Benjamin can be likened to nacho,una don even like am b4 d tournament 😀

Dt ogwuchi guy is rugged

I am happy you are keeping eyes on the lads. We know Umeh and Nnadi already but Samuel Akere (scored a brace) is still not known to most on this thread. Former U17 lad who also needs to be watched closely. Time will tell.

maidaboi:
Maybe that's why he has been mostly use as a sub for his team?
Anyway he was on bench for them today as they won by 6 goals to nill with two Nigerians scoring Samuel Akere and Umeh Emmanuel who I rate highly

So we have Rasheed, Adeleye who are starters in their 1st tier clubs sides. Add Nwabili. We just need dependable and available keepers that keep week in week out.

You are right. He played for Ibom Stars not Calabar Rovers.

Kog45:
Enyeama played for Ibom Stars which was formerly known as Mobil Pegasus of Eket, but now Akwa United.

He moved to Enyimba from Ibom Star then a division two club in Nigeria league,in fact he met Dele Aiyenigba as first choice in Enyimba.

He did not played for Calabar Rover.

Enyeama eagles sojourned was a story of destiny child.He joined Enyimba 2001/2002 season after Enyimba friendly match with Inter Milan which Enyimba lost 7-0 with Aiyenigba Dele in goal.It was a match organized by Ronaldo to mark his return after long absence due to injury and money raised was donated to United Nations Relief Fund for Africa,Asia and South America less privileged.

Enyeama was discovered playing for Ibom star by eagles goalkeeper trainer Amusa Adisa but didn’t get invitation until the goalkeeping crew realized Ejide was not ready after Scotland friendly.Just two months in Enyimba he was invited and had a good game against Kenya in a friendly.

The big question,a keeper that kept in WC against England was a division two player a season ago in NPFL but just some months in NPFL division one,now the best Nigeria keeper in Nigeria football history.

Time to give Amas Obasogie of Bendel Insurance,Christian Nwoke of Sporting Lagos,Kayode Bankole of Remo Star and Stanley Nwabili of Chipa in South Africa league the chance to compete in eagles cuz we can be having bench warmers as Super eagles keeper.

Michael Olise is considering changing international allegiances from France to Algeria.

The Crystal Palace Football Club winger is very open to this idea and discussions between the parties will take place soon.

(Source: x/Djaameel_)

Samueltemi337:
Michael Olise is considering changing international allegiances from France to Algeria.

The Crystal Palace Football Club winger is very open to this idea and discussions between the parties will take place soon.

(Source: x/Djaameel_)

It's obvious that his Uhrobo Father did not muster much influence in his life.

Choose Algeria over Nigeria hmmmm get as he be.

Samueltemi337:
Michael Olise is considering changing international allegiances from France to Algeria.

The Crystal Palace Football Club winger is very open to this idea and discussions between the parties will take place soon.

(Source: x/Djaameel_)

Wow! This is awesome. I love this and I pray it happens sooner than later. Dude never liked anything Nigerian. He was even openly celebrating Algeria's win over Nigeria in the AFCON, calling it their(him included) win.

This is the type of commitment I respect not playing games like Eze did with us.

komekn:


It's obvious that his Uhrobo Father did not muster much influence in his life.

Choose Algeria over Nigeria hmmmm get as he be.

Oliseh is a Delta Igbo(Ukwuani) name not Urhobo name.

AndSunGorilla:

Fredericks nko? Daga too had a great tournament.Mr. Salisu just messed up the chance of these guys competing for U23 Olympics. We honestly need to get our acts together in all underage competitions. That requires a lot of planning and hardwork by the NFF.

I don’t know why I don’t rate Daga much as many do here

Maybe because we hv CDMs with similar playing style to his. To me he is just a good shield with decent ball playing ability just like ndidi,Onyeka, bonke. Currently in the super eagles the one who is a bit different imho is onyedika. The way he glides with the ball coupled with good eyes for a through pass is lovely. Sometimes I wonder why he isn’t rated as much as he deserves here but I know in no distant time he will gain his recognition after a move to a bigger league

In the last u20 Nnadi was more matured and assured on the ball when compared to others in the team’s midfield. He is one who calls for passes in midfield no matter how tight he is positioned. Has good agility and pace as well as footballing intelligence, also he is a good ball carrier which makes me believe that he is well built for the b2b role and one who will man that position for the super eagles in years to come

Another I rate too is Eletu, that kid will grow to become a superb CDM,CM. For his age his awareness,skill set and footballing intelligence is commendable, the reason he is highly regarded in Milan U19 team. Milan fans even tip him as one who deserves a chance in the first team

Akpovie nko?

ChrisKels:


Oliseh is a Delta Igbo(Ukwuani) name not Urhobo name.

Joebie:
Akpovie nko?

That's an ISOKO name,

Joebie:
Akpovie nko?

The argument is about his dad or their surname "Oliseh" not about Michael himself.


To your question, Akpovie is an Urhobo name while the surname "Oliseh" is Ukwuani.

What' the urhobo version of Akpovie.. just wondering?

do4luv14:



That's an ISOKO name,

charlesemeka85:
I don’t know why I don’t rate Daga much as many do here

Maybe because we hv CDMs with similar playing style to his. To me he is just a good shield with decent ball playing ability just like ndidi,Onyeka, bonke. Currently in the super eagles the one who is a bit different imho is onyedika. The way he glides with the ball coupled with good eyes for a through pass is lovely. Sometimes I wonder why he isn’t rated as much as he deserves here but I know in no distant time he will gain his recognition after a move to a bigger league

In the last u20 Nnadi was more matured and assured on the ball when compared to others in the team’s midfield. He is one who calls for passes in midfield no matter how tight he is positioned. Has good agility and pace as well as footballing intelligence, also he is a good ball carrier which makes me believe that he is well built for the b2b role and one who will man that position for the super eagles in years to come

Another I rate too is Eletu, that kid will grow to become a superb CDM,CM. For his age his awareness,skill set and footballing intelligence is commendable, the reason he is highly regarded in Milan U19 team. Milan fans even tip him as one who deserves a chance in the first team

I have never seen you this smart bro. This write up is so awesome I had to recheck the moniker. Kudos bro.

Well, his mom is French-Algerian

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Well maybe his paternal grandmother is then

ChrisKels:


The argument is about his dad or their surname "Oliseh" not about Michael himself.


To your question, Akpovie is an Urhobo name while the surname "Oliseh" is Ukwuani.

How many here even rate Daga? And are you saying Daga can't pass? So you didn't take note of his passing eye as well.

Daniel Daga's style isn't similar to the CDMs we have currently in Ndidi, Onyeka (who can't play single pivot well), or even Innocent Bonke

What stands Daga out is his fine blend of physical athleticism and technicality for a lad so young. He is a good ball carrier, can drive vertically out of a press, is press resistant and knows how to receive as a single pivot (as a linkman) between Defence and midfield.

Daga, like Onyedika are midfielders built for the 1st and 2nd phases of plays.

Are you aware Daga's passing range is also as good as Onyedika's? Daga has the potential to be the well rounded CDM Athlete blessed with good technical traits as well. Like a Declan Rice if I am to make traits analogies.

Onyeka, Ndidi and Bonke aren't decent 1st phase midfielders. They don't know how to comfortably receive on the half turn from the back and link our plays forward. They are 2nd phase midfield lads.


The way you don't see Daga's qualities is same way some didn't see or understand Onyedika's qualities until he shone vs Mozambique when given the Pivot role in midfield paired with a pivot partner that bombs forward.

Daga is special. Same as Akinsanmiro. Same as Eletu. Nnadi is a solid talent but he doesn't hold d middle together like Daga does (this would become clearer with time if the two develop as I hope). His Box to box quality could be seen because Daga was disciplined enough to sit and allow his other midfield lieutenants shine.

When it comes to profiling midfielders, I rarely or almost never miss it when talking what a midfielder truly brings to a team or to the table. In time, you will come to see what you don't see about Daga same way many here didn't see in Onyedika what I saw a long time ago.

charlesemeka85:
I don’t know why I don’t rate Daga much as many do here

Maybe because we hv CDMs with similar playing style to his. To me he is just a good shield with decent ball playing ability just like ndidi,Onyeka, bonke. Currently in the super eagles the one who is a bit different imho is onyedika. The way he glides with the ball coupled with good eyes for a through pass is lovely. Sometimes I wonder why he isn’t rated as much as he deserves here but I know in no distant time he will gain his recognition after a move to a bigger league

In the last u20 Nnadi was more matured and assured on the ball when compared to others in the team’s midfield. He is one who calls for passes in midfield no matter how tight he is positioned. Has good agility and pace as well as footballing intelligence, also he is a good ball carrier which makes me believe that he is well built for the b2b role and one who will man that position for the super eagles in years to come

Another I rate too is Eletu, that kid will grow to become a superb CDM,CM. For his age his awareness,skill set and footballing intelligence is commendable, the reason he is highly regarded in Milan U19 team. Milan fans even tip him as one who deserves a chance in the first team

ChrisKels:


I have never seen you this smart bro. This write up is so awesome I had to recheck the moniker. Kudos bro.

Dis guy na ode 😀

elyte89:



Dis guy na ode 😀

I dey serious bro

Orban scores

ChrisKels:


I have never seen you this smart bro. This write up is so awesome I had to recheck the moniker. Kudos bro.

nkita tapia gi Anya

Anu 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

quickberry:
Orban scores

that’s gooooooooood 🔥🔥🔥

elyte89:



Dis guy na ode 😀

ode no be small 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

TheSuperNerd:
How many here even rate Daga? And are you saying Daga can't pass? So you didn't take note of his passing eye as well.

Daniel Daga's style isn't similar to the CDMs we have currently in Ndidi, Onyeka (who can't play single pivot well), or even Innocent Bonke

What stands Daga out is his fine blend of physical athleticism and technicality for a lad so young. He is a good ball carrier, can drive vertically out of a press, is press resistant and knows how to receive as a single pivot (as a linkman) between Defence and midfield.

Daga, like Onyedika are midfielders built for the 1st and 2nd phases of plays.

Are you aware Daga's passing range is also as good as Onyedika's? Daga has the potential to be the well rounded CDM Athlete blessed with good technical traits as well. Like a Declan Rice if I am to make traits analogies.

Onyeka, Ndidi and Bonke aren't decent 1st phase midfielders. They don't know how to comfortably receive on the half turn from the back and link our plays forward. They are 2nd phase midfield lads.


The way you don't see Daga's qualities is same way some didn't see or understand Onyedika's qualities until he shone vs Mozambique when given the Pivot role in midfield paired with a pivot partner that bombs forward.

Daga is special. Same as Akinsanmiro. Same as Eletu. Nnadi is a solid talent but he doesn't hold d middle together like Daga does (this would become clearer with time if the two develop as I hope). His Box to box quality could be seen because Daga was disciplined enough to sit and allow his other midfield lieutenants shine.

When it comes to profiling midfielders, I rarely or almost never miss it when talking what a midfielder truly brings to a team or to the table. In time, you will come to see what you don't see about Daga same way many here didn't see in Onyedika what I saw a long time ago.

okay ooo but make this Daga no be your new nwakali 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

Just posted what I observed from the few times I hv seen him play at the same time not disputing all you said about the lad

Not saying that he is trash/mediocre, he can improve and blossom to a world class player in the nearest future but for now to be honest I don’t see anything special but just another ndidi,bissouma, bonke(regular African CDM) etc kind of player 🤣🤣🤣

My focus is more on DLP/CAM/CMs for the super eagles. Players that can dictate and orchestrate play for us not side ways passers and jam body players cus we get enough of them 🤣🤣🤣

Igor Ogbu starts for Slavia Prague against AS Roma

DABIGATRAN:
If champions league is all about coaching, some clubs would get a loan from the world bank and hire Fabio Capello but I'm afraid there's is more to it than coaching.
I think the problem most Nigerians have is that they are very slow to come to terms with the fact that we have so much regressed in football that we are now very much behind a lot of African countries.
Granted we were among the dominant forces in the 80s and 90s because we invested in football. We had standard sporting facilities in secondary schools inherited from the colonial masters and so we were able to nurture players from the schools. Where are we today in terms of sports education? What do our clubs train with? Do we think that just because we have won a number of AWCONs then that should translate to success at the club competition level? Guys wake up! Think critically and make the right advocacy!!

Granted, what would be the right advocacy ?

Bony and Tella starts for Bayer 04 against Qarabag FK

CAF shouldn't bother inviting another Nigerian team for the next edition of the African league...
We always get exposed in tournaments like this... We have failed to invest in our football and the results show when we have to face African oppositions in the local scene..
Just look at the rubbish enyimba is playing

Chuba Akpom on the bench for Ajax against Brighton

Danielnino00:
CAF shouldn't bother inviting another Nigerian team for the next edition of the African league...
We always get exposed in tournaments like this... We have failed to invest in our football and the results show when we have to face African oppositions in the local scene..
Just look at the rubbish enyimba is playing

na una wey get time to Dey watch our NPFL teams 🤣🤣🤣

charlesemeka85:
Igor Ogbu starts for Slavia Prague against AS Roma

There are 2 Nigerians on the bench for Slavia Prague too Bolu Ogungbayi (M) and Tijani Muhammed I believe former U21. Also could this guy on Toulouse bench against Liverpool be Nigerian? His name is Elebi

Danielnino00:
CAF shouldn't bother inviting another Nigerian team for the next edition of the African league...
We always get exposed in tournaments like this... We have failed to invest in our football and the results show when we have to face African oppositions in the local scene..
Just look at the rubbish enyimba is playing

Was so disgusted I stopped watching. Anytime you try to advocate for home based players this just shows you the true picture of things.

Your focus is on DLP/CAM/CMs and you don't see how even the "old Nwakali" fits in? As usual, your observation isn't top notch on player profiling.

Ofcos. It's a tale of the same. Just like you didn't know Nwakali fits the DLP mould, that's the same way you don't seem to see how Daga, the "new Nwakali" fits the Volante-CDM profile. It is well.


This is how I profiled Onyedika, Alhassan and most didn't see the plot.

I also profiled Onyeka as a brawns profile but you argued he was more important and technical compared to Nwakali and co.m because he fares in the EPL. Some observation you really make, Emeka.

charlesemeka85:
okay ooo but make this Daga no be your new nwakali 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

Just posted what I observed from the few times I hv seen him play at the same time not disputing all you said about the lad

Not saying that he is trash/mediocre, he can improve and blossom to a world class player in the nearest future but for now to be honest I don’t see anything special but just another ndidi,bissouma, bonke(regular African CDM) etc kind of player 🤣🤣🤣

My focus is more on DLP/CAM/CMs for the super eagles. Players that can dictate and orchestrate play for us not side ways passers and jam body players cus we get enough of them 🤣🤣🤣