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BankyGee:
📈 Nairaland Super Fantasy League table standings after Gameweek Five (Top 10 of 30)

🔝 Highest point Manager of the week (Mobfiggaz FC) with 67 points!

Currently sitting in top half Witt opportunity to move up as well

Dem say SA will be deducted 3 points and 3 goals this week.

TheSuperNerd:
Ebenezer Akinsanmiro starts for Pisa away at Serie A Champs, Napoli.

Game on in 40mins.

Ebenezer Akinsanmiro FT Stats vs Napoli last night in Serie A.

90mins played
46 touches (4th most in team behind 2 CBs and his CDM, Aebischer)
1 chance created
2 shots
1 shot on target
30 accurate passes (88% passing accurary)
6 final third pass entries
2/3 successful dribbles
2/3 accurate long balls
100% tackles won
9 recoveries
1 block
1 clearance
3 defensive contributions
3/7 ground duels won
1/2 aerial duels won

*Akinsanmiro completed the most dribbles in the game (2)

Napoli won 3-2. Solid showing from the lad.

Truidstarr:
Dem say SA will be deducted 3 points and 3 goals this week.

can they quickly do it? Im tired of seeing owngoal and south african media houses use me to farm clicks.

Update on osimhen
Remainder medical checks at Galatasaray confirmed Osimhen suffered a “moderate sprain of the ankle ligaments (with stretching and bleeding)”

He's expected to play a part-role vs alanyaspor and start against Liverpool

Ragingthunder:
He's expected to play a part-role vs alanyaspor and start against Liverpool

I doubt if Dey would release osimhen for us in October

elyte89:
I doubt if Dey would release osimhen for us in October

He should be released to come, but may not play else agenda go start again especially if we no qualify finally

elyte89:
I doubt if Dey would release osimhen for us in October

it would be wicked and not considerate of the NFF if they send Osimhen an invitation..

it is up to the NFF to host tournaments ( U10s, U12s, U14s) and find Osimhen replacements...

Ragingthunder:
He's expected to play a part-role vs alanyaspor and start against Liverpool

Let's go Victor!!

Goke7:
He should be released to come, but may not play else agenda go start again especially if we no qualify finally

You see that agenda?
The agenda mongers are getting ready
Their mouth don dey water like this

COOL10:
Bro, you hit the nail on the head. Everything you said is the truth.

For years I've been saying the same thing about Iwobi; he needs to be played in and around the D (the arc of the box).

In a 4-3-3, his best role is either as a CAM, where he can arrive late into the box and finish with those calm one-touch strikes into the far corner, or as an inside winger operating in the half-spaces, threading those deadly diagonal passes. Playing him as a deep CM has never made sense.

In a 4-4-2 or 3-5-2, Iwobi should be deployed as a SS. If anyone doubts this, just rewatch our 4-2 win over Argentina in 2018. That was "beast in the middle" Iwobi. He was direct, creative and dangerous.


Now to Dessers: I've said this over and over, but many people still ignore the truth. Dessers is one of the most intelligent center forwards in the Super Eagles right now. His movement, positioning, ball control, and finishing are elite. But if you surround him with teammates who can’t read his diagonal and curved runs, then of course you'll never see his best.


Examples speak louder than words:

1) His headed goal vs Mexico.

2) The chest control and beautiful finish vs Jamaica.

3) That world-class strike vs Man United. Look at the ball control, quick turn, and left-footed rocket.
Dessers is two-footed in front of goal. If I remember correctly, he scored around 8 goals last season with his weaker left.

And it’s not just goals: he’s become more selfless, registering 8-9 assists last season. For a CF, that’s massive.

Until our coaches, fans, and those wanna-be OAPs and quack journalists drop the sentiment and start actually watching these players properly, we'll stay stuck. Imagine having two incredible players like Iwobi and Dessers and still not knowing how to use them. That’s the real tragedy.

Sadly they are all talk and no understanding. They're fat with corruption and ego. See the latest statement of Gusau on Falcons mata. Smh. These guys are here to enjoy quota and not serve or focus on leaving a legacy of success. The positions are not a competition but a reward for jamboree.

Iwobi best years were under Rohr.

codemaniacs:
it would be wicked and not considerate of the NFF if they send Osimhen an invitation..

it is up to the NFF to host tournaments ( U10s, U12s, U14s) and find Osimhen replacements...

Gbam

solonnachi:
I wont blame them sir. When they break leg playing for the national team, does NFF take care of them? No be their clubs dey bear the cost?

That aspect alone has been a crux since covid. The medic crew of both teams act like they dunno what they're doing one bit. And NFF just want to be seen giving guys a chance to run with bags and spray to the players when down. Nothing dem sabi

lbrichman2:
You see that agenda?
The agenda mongers are getting ready
Their mouth don dey water like this

I wonder why they would invite someone from Hausa league and leave out our top 5 League players. Money must have changed hands.

Goke7:
But it was agreed here that we played rubbish in the AFCON, or were we that good? cos if I remember very well, that's why we chased Paseiro away, that our players were too good and world-class to be playing haram football. We need to put things in proper perspective, cos am one of those who still feel we ruined it all with the poor management of the Afcon success. Some tactics worked well for us that we just needed to build upon, but hey, we threw everything away in arrogance.

It was divided.

Many agreed we didn't play to full strength of the team but we got results and passion on display. Many were satisfied with the approach aspa this is african football. The counter attack style was sweet and goals were distributed. Nobody got more stick from local journalists and nff fanboys than Iwobi, forgetting jpes was the one that gave him such a role. He didn't stay put on it anyway.

The issue is they're the very ones that chased Rohr away and brought Pes asif they dunno his approach before signing him on. Now they chased him away and Finidi, Eguavoen, Chelle.


The NFF has a philosophy understanding problem. I conclude that is why they're going to be in toxic marriage with this 442 when even the country that birthed and used it no longer use it today. Na Nostalgia go kee them. But arrogance too. The icing is their mt Everest arrogance and love for mediocrity.

lbrichman2:
You see that agenda?
The agenda mongers are getting ready
Their mouth don dey water like this

See what they said about missing the SA game, I fear who no fear awon agenda bearers o!

daveP:
It was divided.

Many agreed we didn't play to full strength of the team but we got results and passion on display. Many were satisfied with the approach aspa this is african football. The counter attack style was sweet and goals were distributed. Nobody got more stick from local journalists and nff fanboys than Iwobi, forgetting jpes was the one that gave him such a role. He didn't stay put on it anyway.

The issue is they're the very ones that chased Rohr away and brought Pes asif they dunno his approach before signing him on. Now they chased him away and Finidi, Eguavoen, Chelle.


The NFF has a philosophy understanding problem. I conclude that is why they're going to be in toxic marriage with this 442 when even the country that birthed and used it no longer use it today. Na Nostalgia go kee them. But arrogance too. The icing is their mt Everest arrogance and love for mediocrity.

I agree 💯 the game keeps evolving but we want players that must play like Jay Jay okocha honestly am tired of the same crap

Flying Eagles Camp Update: Chile 2025 U20 WC

The Nigerian U20 lads play their final tuneup game today vs Australia U20s.

Game kicks off at 1pm Naija Time.

#FlyingEagles2025

codemaniacs:
it would be wicked and not considerate of the NFF if they send Osimhen an invitation..

it is up to the NFF to host tournaments ( U10s, U12s, U14s) and find Osimhen replacements...

asin eehnn osimhen kinda players full street walahi…just look inward, so many die-hard hustling young strikers

Dathypebruv:
Currently sitting in top half Witt opportunity to move up as well

Na fight you go need to move up o, because me personally, I no fit go down again 🤓

Pls Guyz who is the owner of that Stanley Fans group on Facebook

The Post from that group they give me concern, now they had posted that SA had been suspended

September
Les vs SA (in SA)
SA vs Nig (in SA)

October
Zim vs SA (in SA)
SA vs Rwa(in SA)
so the last time SA traveled out of their region to play worldcup qualifiers was in June🤣🤣🤣….omo see flexing and soft life naaaa🤣….let say SA was rooted to the bottom of this group in June with like 4 or 5points, walai this 4 home advantage matches should be enough to bounce them to the top or second with a possibility of 10 or 12pts

all i can say is NA WA OOOOOOOO

do4luv14:
Pls Guyz who is the owner of that Stanley Fans group on Facebook

The Post from that group they give me concern, now they had posted that SA had been suspended

person wey don dey congratulations Nwabali for moving to ManUtd🤣🤣

minfelix:
person wey don dey congratulations Nwabali for moving to ManUtd🤣🤣

Ahh you serious

Multiple caps Super Eagles Winger, Samuel Kalu joins Botev Plovdiv of Bulgaria as a free agent. Was unveiled yesterday.

BankyGee:
Na fight you go need to move up o, because me personally, I no fit go down again 🤓

Lol nor be only you dey up na

minfelix:
September
Les vs SA (in SA)
SA vs Nig (in SA)

October
Zim vs SA (in SA)
SA vs Rwa(in SA)
so the last time SA traveled out of their region to play worldcup qualifiers was in June🤣🤣🤣….omo see flexing and soft life naaaa🤣….let say SA was rooted to the bottom of this group in June with like 4 or 5points, walai this 4 home advantage matches should be enough to bounce them to the top or second with a possibility of 10 or 12pts

all i can say is NA WA OOOOOOOO

Only 3 away games realistically.
Loss, Draw and Win against Rwanda, Nigeria and Benin respectively.

minfelix:
September
Les vs SA (in SA)
SA vs Nig (in SA)

October
Zim vs SA (in SA)
SA vs Rwa(in SA)
so the last time SA traveled out of their region to play worldcup qualifiers was in June🤣🤣🤣….omo see flexing and soft life naaaa🤣….let say SA was rooted to the bottom of this group in June with like 4 or 5points, walai this 4 home advantage matches should be enough to bounce them to the top or second with a possibility of 10 or 12pts

all i can say is NA WA OOOOOOOO

C as fifa Dey whine us 🤣🤣🤣..dem say neutral venue yet approved South Africa 🇿🇦 for d clash with Zimbabwe 🇿🇼

Looked like a potential world class talent that year sad how he fell of.

TheSuperNerd:
Multiple caps Super Eagles Winger, Samuel Kalu joins Botev Plovdiv of Bulgaria as a free agent. Was unveiled yesterday.

elyte89:
C as fifa Dey whine us 🤣🤣🤣..dem say neutral venue yet approved South Africa 🇿🇦 for d clash with Zimbabwe 🇿🇼

FIFA, CAF, NFF na kasongo all of them be 😂

Esther Okoronkwo scored her 8th goal of the season

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JwJZI3-zHr0