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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by komekn(m): 11:45am On Aug 24, 2025
Meliforme:

He is the most technical Super Eagles player.


Ejuke's improvement is dazzling, I mean so overwhelming.

Remember i was the first to talk about Maduka Okoye's massive improvement.
I was heavily criticised, i was asked how many matches of him have i seen of recent.
I was very angry (even though I shouldn't be), but we see what we see.
I'm not sure what your definition of technical superiority is but a few questions.

How many goals , assists etc has he scored is he an outstanding player in his league and club ❓

In the past 5 years he has never scored more than 5 league goals in a season.

Dude 😎 you are capping.
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by komekn(m): 11:46am On Aug 24, 2025
lbrichman2:
Let him start getting games in Sevilla first
At least let's even get to SEE the improvements..
20 games last season and two league goals at age 27 is not outstanding 😞
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by chrisooblog: 11:56am On Aug 24, 2025
Aina is great at LB and RB nobody is denying that.

The argument is that it in the context of the same SE he's best suited to operate in the RB position because unlike the LB position there are not many decent backups in the right fullback position. Osayi hasn't really lived up to expectations.

Zaidu yes is technical limited but definitely more than decent. He was there throughout when we got to the final last year and he seems to be back to fitness. Bruno is getting better in the role however the arrival of Felix Agu should bring that needed quality in the LB from what I saw in the Unity Cup.

If injuries happen and we need someone to slot in at LB yes Aina would be my go to guy but in the mean time we need him in the RB position.

komekn:
The term natural is ambiguous implying better the way you use it.

Aina has played as left back as well as in the midfield in the EPL for Nottingham forest.

Zaidu ,Bruno, etc maybe natural left footers but Aina is still way better than them even on the left . Below Aina playing left back for Forest against yes, Manchester City.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dsvv9dHNV_8?si=ycZzboFMirnaNZEW

Below Aina beating Walker for pace in the EPL.

https://youtube.com/shorts/JhdOLPlR8jE?si=jTLY_EOZZH0WTxwU

Finally Left footed shot and goal 🥅 against West Ham.

https://youtube.com/shorts/HaQolZ3rjnI?si=xNQwXDo8_bW48l_c


And you are saying natural position 🤔 incidentally Nuno played Aina as a left back against Manchester City, therefore according to you Nuno is rubbish.
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by maidaboi(m): 11:58am On Aug 24, 2025
chrisooblog:
Aina is great at LB and RB nobody is denying that.

The argument is that it in the context of the same SE he's best suited to operate in the RB position because unlike the LB position there are not many decent backups in the right fullback position. Osayi hasn't really lived up to expectations.

Zaidu yes is technical limited but definitely more than decent. He was there throughout when we got to the final last year and he seems to be back to fitness. Bruno is getting better in the role however the arrival of Felix Agu should bring that needed quality in the LB from what I saw in the Unity Cup.

If injuries happen and we need someone to slot in at LB yes Aina would be my go to guy but in the mean time we need him in the RB position.
he will still read this as "Aina is not good" 😂
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by maidaboi(m): 11:59am On Aug 24, 2025
komekn:
I'm not sure what your definition of technical superiority is but a few questions.

How many goals , assists etc has he scored is he an outstanding player in his league and club ❓

In the past 5 years he has never scored more than 5 league goals in a season.

Dude 😎 you are capping.
the difference between him and you is local and foreign
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by chrisooblog: 12:00pm On Aug 24, 2025
One of the rare times I agree with you.

Ejuke has to deliver more on his potential and be more end product driven in terms of his G/A ratio.

We tired of endless dribbles with no set goal.

komekn:
20 games last season and two league goals at age 27 is not outstanding 😞
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by maidaboi(m): 12:00pm On Aug 24, 2025
charlesemeka85:
AC Milan has decided not to sign Victor Boniface according to the doctors’ opinions during the medical examination. ✅ Confirmed. #mercato #ACM

@SachaTavolieri
So sad

Newcastle still need a striker 😪
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by jihday(m): 12:08pm On Aug 24, 2025
charlesemeka85:
AC Milan has decided not to sign Victor Boniface according to the doctors’ opinions during the medical examination. ✅ Confirmed. #mercato #ACM

@SachaTavolieri
this is really sad , double ACL injuries is no joke

Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by zicky(m): 12:29pm On Aug 24, 2025
TheGoodJoe:

I have told you before. Today, the defenders aare faster, more skillful, more brilliant, better passers. Defenders and defensive midfielders are more tactically sound than before. So you are not getting Zidane, Recoba, Ronaldinho, Ronaldo skipping and dancing over players like before.

So the old players can say it is boring but they know they are not fitter, tactical, faster than players today.
so today midfielders or attackers remain stagnant, shouldn't they be more skillful, more tactically sound than players of old or the modern football improve just the defenders.
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by 123jamessmith: 12:34pm On Aug 24, 2025
This Victor borniface Knee problem, why is it an issue. Those players clubs are signing are they free from injuries.
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by chrisooblog: 12:35pm On Aug 24, 2025
Na the same knee Leverkusen see before they sign am plus is AC Milan sincerely saying they didn't know about his medical/injury history before they showed interest in signing him?

For Boniface he should just take it on the chin stay positive. He's been through and come through worse.

jihday:
this is really sad , double ACL injuries is no joke
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by BankyGee(m): 12:57pm On Aug 24, 2025
Samueltemi337:
Yunus has
Ooh, how'd I miss that? 🔥✍🏾
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by BankyGee(m): 12:58pm On Aug 24, 2025
chrisooblog:
Aina is great at LB and RB nobody is denying that.

The argument is that it in the context of the same SE he's best suited to operate in the RB position because unlike the LB position there are not many decent backups in the right fullback position. Osayi hasn't really lived up to expectations.

Zaidu yes is technical limited but definitely more than decent. He was there throughout when we got to the final last year and he seems to be back to fitness. Bruno is getting better in the role however the arrival of Felix Agu should bring that needed quality in the LB from what I saw in the Unity Cup.

If injuries happen and we need someone to slot in at LB yes Aina would be my go to guy but in the mean time we need him in the RB position.
Wisdom no go finish for your head 💪🏾
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by BankyGee(m): 12:59pm On Aug 24, 2025
maidaboi:
he will still read this as "Aina is not good" 😂
You don sabi am 😂
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by TheGoodJoe(m): 1:30pm On Aug 24, 2025
zicky:
so today midfielders or attackers remain stagnant, shouldn't they be more skillful, more tactically sound than players of old or the modern football improve just the defenders.
There is a height.

Back then, the likes of Theirry Henry, Nedved and co. were close to the top. The defenders were grassroots. Today many from defenders to attackers, even goalkeepers have pushed the limit close to the ceiling.

So the gap has reduced.

Gerrit?
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by BankyGee(m): 1:35pm On Aug 24, 2025
Omo, twice inside one year?
January 29th
August 24th

God no go shame men o 😭. Maka start dey pray for this guy ASAP abeg.

Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Joebie: 2:11pm On Aug 24, 2025
it's really a bad situation we are in
QueenJazz:
Nawa.

My head hurts just reading this lol.
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by BankyGee(m): 2:56pm On Aug 24, 2025
Ola Aina is too sleek man 😅
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by TheLoneCitizen(m): 2:56pm On Aug 24, 2025
BankyGee:
Omo, twice inside one year?
January 29th
August 24th

God no go shame men o 😭. Maka start dey pray for this guy ASAP abeg.
This is how careers began to shut down.
Good for him that he has strong social media presence already
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by charlesemeka85(m): 3:01pm On Aug 24, 2025
🚨⚠️ Bayer Leverkusen director Rolfes: “If Boniface comes back to Leverkusen, the AC Milan deal will be over. That's no big secret”.

“Renegotiating the deal? I don't think that will happen”, he told BILD.

“His physical situation has improved compared to the beginning”.

@FabrizioRomano
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Meliforme: 3:03pm On Aug 24, 2025
komekn:
I'm not sure what your definition of technical superiority is but a few questions.

How many goals , assists etc has he scored is he an outstanding player in his league and club ❓

In the past 5 years he has never scored more than 5 league goals in a season.

Dude 😎 you are capping.
Technicality, skill, talent or whatever terminology that can be used to qualify a man's gift is usually not enough.
Mentality is everything, and the right mentality can be cultivated.

Chidera Ejuke has what it takes to make his mark and write his name in bold, he just needs the mentality.

No Super Eagles player has his level of skill. I am not alone in this conclusion. Many reputable websites and stats summaries are also saying the same.
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by charlesemeka85(m): 3:03pm On Aug 24, 2025
Tim Iroegbulam should be given a chance in the super eagles team

Playing so well against Brighton and also was impressive in Everton’s first match of the season last week.
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by charlesemeka85(m): 3:04pm On Aug 24, 2025
🥱🥱🥱🥱🥱

Bournemouth are in advanced talks with Midtjylland for midfielder Philip Billing. Fee of around £5m discussed with. Billing is keen to return to Denmark.🇩🇰

@FabrizioRomano
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Amedino99(m): 3:11pm On Aug 24, 2025
charlesemeka85:
🚨⚠️ Bayer Leverkusen director Rolfes: “If Boniface comes back to Leverkusen, the AC Milan deal will be over. That's no big secret”.

“Renegotiating the deal? I don't think that will happen”, he told BILD.

“His physical situation has improved compared to the beginning”.

@FabrizioRomano
can it just be a tactic to renegotiate for lower terms ?
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by charlesemeka85(m): 3:12pm On Aug 24, 2025
Amedino99:
can it just be a tactic to renegotiate for lower terms ?
maybe 🤔
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Meliforme: 3:15pm On Aug 24, 2025
chrisooblog:
One of the rare times I agree with you.

Ejuke has to deliver more on his potential and be more end product driven in terms of his G/A ratio.

We tired of endless dribbles with no set goal.
I wanted to see more of defending and key passes, and this is exactly what is he is doing now.

Massive improvement.

End product?
He has been told over and over about his end product. He has worked so much on his shooting.
I feel they should stop telling him that. Too much of everything is bad.

If he stays injury free and with the right mentality, he will deliver.
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Truidstarr: 3:24pm On Aug 24, 2025
This Tim Iroegbunam boy what's going on with him? The boy dey ball sha.
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Goke7: 3:27pm On Aug 24, 2025
Sad to hear about the Boniface transfer saga!

I hope he still gets better days ahead in his career. My mind no sweet at all!
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by BankyGee(m): 3:34pm On Aug 24, 2025
TheLoneCitizen:
This is how careers began to shut down.
Good for him that he has strong social media presence already
I swear 💔
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by BankyGee(m): 3:35pm On Aug 24, 2025
Chidozie Awaziem starts for FC Nantes against Strasbourg Alace
Calvin Bassey and Alex Iwobi start against their favorite opponent, Man Yoo
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by 123jamessmith: 3:36pm On Aug 24, 2025
Two failed transfer for Victor borniface. First of it's kind for a Nigeria player.
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Mujtahida: 4:22pm On Aug 24, 2025
maidaboi:
he will still read this as "Aina is not good" 😂
Exactly. He has turned a simple conversation about maximizing Aina on the right into a contest of superiority.
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