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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Nomyth: 5:01pm On May 08
chrisooblog:
There's no doubt that JayJay was an incredibly talented player infact I would put him in my all time top 10 greatest Nigerian players but let's call a spade a spade and not just a farming implement. Okocha wasn't as efficient and effective as he could have been given his immense talents.

His propensity to hug the ball too long sometimes disrupted the SE attacking flow. Watch the USA 1994 games where he didn't play and compare to the Italy game. Even the 2000 AFCON watch the semifinal match against SA where he was suspended then compare to the other SE games in the tournament to get what I mean.


This is not true, on the contrary, we struggled in d match he did not play.

You mentioned the semi final against SA and forgot the opening match against Tunisia where he was unplayable.

Watch the AFCON 94 final against Zambia on YouTube, the Zambians ran riot in the midfield once okocha was removed. Even Pele who was in the stands said he stopped enjoying thatch the moment Okocha was substituted.

I doubt we would have won the semi finals against CIV in that AFCON if not for Okocha.

See below.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zshMNvLq5IQ

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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheGoodJoe(m): 5:47pm On May 08
Nomyth:


This is not true, on the contrary, we struggled in d match he did not play.

You mentioned the semi final against SA and forgot the opening match against Tunisia where he was unplayable.

Watch the AFCON 94 final against Zambia on YouTube, the Zambians ran riot in the midfield once okocha was removed. Even Pele who was in the stands said he stopped enjoying thatch the moment Okocha was substituted.

I doubt we would have won the semi finals against CIV in that AFCON if not for Okocha.

See below.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zshMNvLq5IQ

Very nice clip that showcased the strength of Okocha. Very dazzling and interesting to watch. However, it also showed some of his deficiencies.

There are times in that clip that his teammates were in favorable spaces and he chose to hold the ball to skin players.

Either way, Okocha was effective and I believe he would have done more for us playing further up the field.

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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Nomyth: 5:54pm On May 08
Meanwhile...

If u know, u know

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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by daveP(m): 6:08pm On May 08
chrisooblog:
There's no doubt that JayJay was an incredibly talented player infact I would put him in my all time top 10 greatest Nigerian players but let's call a spade a spade and not just a farming implement. Okocha wasn't as efficient and effective as he could have been given his immense talents.

His propensity to hug the ball too long sometimes disrupted the SE attacking flow. Watch the USA 1994 games where he didn't play and compare to the Italy game. Even the 2000 AFCON watch the semifinal match against SA where he was suspended then compare to the other SE games in the tournament to get what I mean.


I don't disagree with that. Only that it gets exaggerated beyond normal. Many of those forwards till date don't get stick for their crappy display till date because alllll the FOCUS is on JJ. Their hype and legendary status is shielding them than normal. Infact it's only recently many admit Yekini was out of form at some point.
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by humility33(m): 6:09pm On May 08
opes:


Nff proposed pay per match bonus. He wont accept that

Imagine what's wrong with the NFF
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by komekn(m): 6:14pm On May 08
maidaboi:
you will also agree that Kelvin is better than Zidane going by your logic

No
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheGoodJoe(m): 6:56pm On May 08
cc: TheSuperNerd

"We have intensively analysed the season so far," said Dortmund sporting director Sebastian Kehl after announcing the return of his two former teammates.

"One of our shared findings was the desire to give fresh impetus to the coaching staff. In Nuri Şahin and Sven Bender we’re adding two specialists and personalities who will enrich us both in terms of content and character thanks to their different experience and qualities.

We’re convinced the two of them will make us stronger as a team in order to reach our goals in the second half of the season."

https://amp.bundesliga.com/en/bundesliga/news/borussia-dortmund-name-nuri-sahin-sven-bender-assistant-coaches-terzic-25791

I think this should go down as one of the most revolutionary and transformative decision in European coaching. The way the club transformed in these few months is remarkable. We will see how next season goes.

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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by daveP(m): 6:58pm On May 08
Why exactly is this guy yet to get a call up? There's nothing you'll tell or explain to me that will justify no call up till now.

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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by comodo: 7:26pm On May 08
daveP:
Why exactly is this guy yet to get a call up? There's nothing you'll tell or explain to me that will justify no call up till now.
Olorunleke Ojo name go still show in the next list.
Anyways soon he will appear in feirense shirt.
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheLoneCitizen(m): 8:52pm On May 08
TheLoneCitizen:


This is Daily mail.

I didn't assert he's going to PSG. I confirmed he has a verbal agreement to join PSG.

His priority now is England though. He will even move to Spurs or Newcastle over PSG.

Exclusive:
Osimhen is eyeing a 5-year window in England.
Then move to Saudi or MLS.

He has spoken to Ighalo about Saudi.

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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Oasis007(m): 9:15pm On May 08
Nomyth:


This is not true, on the contrary, we struggled in d match he did not play.

You mentioned the semi final against SA and forgot the opening match against Tunisia where he was unplayable.

Watch the AFCON 94 final against Zambia on YouTube, the Zambians ran riot in the midfield once okocha was removed. Even Pele who was in the stands said he stopped enjoying thatch the moment Okocha was substituted.

I doubt we would have won the semi finals against CIV in that AFCON if not for Okocha.

See below.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zshMNvLq5IQ

grin

I hail the players that played with Okocha in this match, dem get patience die. Jay Jay would see openings for through pass but would rather hold on the ball and showboating.

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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Napoleon55(m): 9:22pm On May 08
Nomyth:


This is not true, on the contrary, we struggled in d match he did not play.

You mentioned the semi final against SA and forgot the opening match against Tunisia where he was unplayable.

Watch the AFCON 94 final against Zambia on YouTube, the Zambians ran riot in the midfield once okocha was removed. Even Pele who was in the stands said he stopped enjoying thatch the moment Okocha was substituted.

I doubt we would have won the semi finals against CIV in that AFCON if not for Okocha.

See below.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zshMNvLq5IQ
Those who always try to play down Okocha's contributions or his effectiveness don't know what they r talking about.
Given the level of the teams he played for,he did quite well,if he had been lucky or chosen to play for the top clubs,he would have achieved far more than this and would be well more appreciated

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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Napoleon55(m): 9:28pm On May 08
Oasis007:


grin

I hail the players that played with Okocha in this match, dem get patience die. Jay Jay would see openings for through pass but would rather hold on the ball and showboating.
what of some the through passes he gave,why couldn't the strikers convert them.
people will only see when he chose to dribble
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Oasis007(m): 9:52pm On May 08
Napoleon55:

what of some the through passes he gave,why couldn't the strikers convert them.
people will only see when he chose to dribble

grin

Kudos to him on that one. Okocha's style of play reflected on his football career. That's all I am gonna say.
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by charlesemeka85(m): 9:59pm On May 08
HALA MADRID!!!
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by lbrichman2: 10:01pm On May 08
TheLoneCitizen:


Exclusive:
Osimhen is eyeing a 5-year window in England.
Then move to Saudi or MLS.

He has spoken to Ighalo about Saudi.

Smart decision
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by charlesemeka85(m): 10:01pm On May 08
HALA FINIDI 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by lbrichman2: 10:03pm On May 08
Oasis007:


grin

I hail the players that played with Okocha in this match, dem get patience die. Jay Jay would see openings for through pass but would rather hold on the ball and showboating.

Asin eh
Even we the fans were bamboozled then
But now wey football don progress, we all see that as unnecessary showboating
Exactly why he didn't play for the best clubs in his day

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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Truidstarr: 10:05pm On May 08
charlesemeka85:
HALA FINIDI 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
You dey find some people trouble ooo😂😂😂

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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by jihday(m): 10:13pm On May 08
komekn:


He has a football ⚽ academy
doesn’t matter
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by elyte89: 10:15pm On May 08
Truidstarr:
You dey find some people trouble ooo😂😂😂


He wan really finish amunike ppu 🤣🤣🤣

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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Oasis007(m): 10:17pm On May 08
lbrichman2:


Asin eh
Even we the fans were bamboozled then
But now wey football don progress, we all see that as unnecessary showboating
Exactly why he didn't play for the best clubs in his day

grin

........at a point I was shaking my head watching the clip. I really pitied Amokachi and Finidi, dem go create for their selves but Jay Jay would sight them, yet still went for showboating.

Its now I understand why some particular Legends on European Football Section didn’t rate him at all.

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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Napoleon55(m): 10:59pm On May 08
Oasis007:


grin

........at a point I was shaking my head watching the clip. I really pitied Amokachi and Finidi, dem go create for their selves but Jay Jay would sight them, yet still went for showboating.

Its now I understand why some particular Legends on European Football Section didn’t rate him at all.
whether u guys rate him or not,till today,I still pray we get a midfielder like Okocha ,even with his showmanship and flamboyant style of play,for me,it's all good .
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Amedino99(m): 11:00pm On May 08
TheLoneCitizen:


Exclusive:
Osimhen is eyeing a 5-year window in England.
Then move to Saudi or MLS.

He has spoken to Ighalo about Saudi.
arsenal makes more sense. They can't get anywhere with haysus and they can't always use a no striker pattern for too long. Even pep used the no striker pattern for just one season before dipping hand into the chest and purchasing haaland.
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Amedino99(m): 11:10pm On May 08
Napoleon55:

whether u guys rate him or not,till today,I still pray we get a midfielder like Okocha ,even with his showmanship and flamboyant style of play,for me,it's all good .
that's the issue with being burdened with expectations. No one really sees your performance as decent, they will always benchmark it against their expectations. The blaming of jay jay is not unexpected. It makes sense given our long standing history of blaming someone whenever we fail to progress in a competition. In 2021 we blamed okoye even tho our strikers could not score just one goal in 90 mins. Iwobi was blamed for this afcon final despite that he was not on the pitch when they scored the winner.
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by komekn(m): 11:19pm On May 08
lbrichman2:


Smart decision


Unfortunately the players don't decide it's the club.

It's apparent that Chelsea are not completely convinced about VO and it seems the fans are not that keen either.

Arsenal is doubtful and Liverpool is just rumours so far. VO is a quintessential number 9 that thrives in a pyramid system, that is not how these teams play.

And his price £100+tag makes it very hard for clubs to gamble.and or take a chance on him. It's a kind of all or nothing.

Napoli will like the £100 million plus but know that without VO next season, they will struggle even more than they did this season..

So Napoli will not sell him for any thing less than es £100 million , they may do a player swap . But let's see the coming month's will be interesting 🧐
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by charlesemeka85(m): 11:32pm On May 08
Truidstarr:
You dey find some people trouble ooo😂😂😂
lemme ooooo 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by charlesemeka85(m): 11:33pm On May 08
elyte89:



He wan really finish amunike ppu 🤣🤣🤣
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by zicky(m): 12:05am On May 09
Nomyth:
Meanwhile...

If u know, u know
this is Enyimba jersey, wow nice concept

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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Philosopher1979: 12:59am On May 09
komekn:



Unfortunately the players don't decide it's the club.

It's apparent that Chelsea are not completely convinced about VO and it seems the fans are not that keen either.

Arsenal is doubtful and Liverpool is just rumours so far. VO is a quintessential number 9 that thrives in a pyramid system, that is not how these teams play.

And his price £100+tag makes it very hard for clubs to gamble.and or take a chance on him. It's a kind of all or nothing.

Napoli will like the £100 million plus but know that without VO next season, they will struggle even more than they did this season..

So Napoli will not sell him for anuty lol essentially than £100 they may do a player swap . But let's see the coming month's will be interesting 🧐

Shortly after winning african player if th year last year, osimhen did a fantastic assist in a match for napoli. In thr nations cup last group match osimhen made a defence splitting pass from midfield but the player he passed to was offside.
U font watch osimhens game. His technicality and all round game will get him into arsenal and Liverpool easily. The way he keeps centre backs busy is even good as the wingers and midfielders will find space to operate.
U are saying pure nonsense. The only weakness I. His game is offside awareness and his finishing has to improve. U hVe been saying this stuff for sometime.
OK look at the penalty he eon against south africa in afcon.
Also there was a season he won more penalties than a lot of other forwards in Europe. Mr liar he can play even in Barcelona. Just work on his offside that's akl

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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Marjoribanks: 2:09am On May 09
Osimhen's decision to sign a new deal with Napoli appears to have backfired, with Napoli supporters turning on him due to the high wages involved and the release clause that has angered fans of his rumored preferred clubs.

It seems he missed an opportunity last year when he had more leverage with his contract and several clubs were in need of a striker. Clubs like Manchester United, with Hojl, Liverpool with Nunez, Chelsea with Jackson and Lukaku, Bayern with Kane, and PSG with Kolo and Ramos, may not be willing to spend over 100 million on another striker, especially when there are cheaper options available, considering Osimhen's modest goal tally of 15 or 16 non-penalty goals this season.
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Marjoribanks: 2:21am On May 09
It seems Osimhen's potential move to Liverpool is still on the cards.

Barcelona is eyeing Nunez as a replacement for Lewandowski, but many Barca fans are hoping for a bid for Osimhen instead.

The upcoming summer transfer window promises to be exciting.

Will Chelsea be ready to part with 90 million pounds plus Lukaku? Will Arsenal take a chance on Osimhen after their significant spending last season?

Osimhen must continue scoring goals to keep his options open, albeit limited

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