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Is This Nigeria Best XI In History? by obembet(op): 8:28am On Jan 12
Check of My Nigeria Best XI in history. Who is missing here and who shouldn’t be here?

Share your opinions

Source; obembet

Re: Is This Nigeria Best XI In History? by Sonnobax15(m): 8:34am On Jan 12
lipsrsealed
Na so..

The formation too solid..

If not for that Yakubu's legendary miss during the world cup that won the world cup of all misses itself,he would have at least made the list too angry.
Re: Is This Nigeria Best XI In History? by colossus91(m): 8:40am On Jan 12
I will replace west with yobo sha
Re: Is This Nigeria Best XI In History? by rickpat(m): 8:48am On Jan 12
It should be 4 4 2...yekini can't play from the flank ..so play kanu as a fourth midfielder, mikel and oliseh at the base...kanu and okocha offensive...osihmen partners yekini. ...
Re: Is This Nigeria Best XI In History? by Caaz: 9:25am On Jan 12
Sonnobax15:
lipsrsealed
Na so..

The formation too solid..

If not for that Yakubu's legendary miss during the world cup that won the world cup of all misses itself,he would have at least made the list too angry.
Aiyegbenis miss came to my mind when osimhen passed the ball to Adam akor
Lolx
Re: Is This Nigeria Best XI In History? by Sonnobax15(m): 9:27am On Jan 12
Caaz:
Aiyegbenis miss came to my mind when osimhen passed the ball to Adam akor
Lolx
lol grin

Very similar miss...But one was legendary angry

No amount of miss can displace that of Yakubu's miss angry. The painful part was that the Cockerel was smiling after the miss.
Re: Is This Nigeria Best XI In History? by Caaz:
Sonnobax15:
lol grin

Very similar miss...But one was legendary angry

No amount of miss can displace that of Yakubu's miss angry. The painful part was that the Cockerel was smiling after the miss.
And that miss nightmare still follows him till date like his silhoutte..

Victor really earned my respect for that singular act of his to Akor.
But them really caged Ademola lookman sha.

Bruno and calvin really did great jobs too
Re: Is This Nigeria Best XI In History? by Sonnobax15(m): 9:50am On Jan 12
Caaz:
And that miss night are still follows him till date like his silhoutte..

Victor really earned my respect for that singular act of his to Akor.
But them really caged Ademola lookman sha.

Bruno and calvin really did great jobs too
Bruno and Calvin are our two surest two odds when it comes to a strong defense...

As for osimhen,the guy really showed class during that time,and I believe his management must had done a great job prior to that.
Re: Is This Nigeria Best XI In History? by DeltaBachelor(m): 11:05am On Jan 12
lol. Make I never talk wetin dey my mind first
Re: Is This Nigeria Best XI In History? by RealityKings1: 11:05am On Jan 12
Where are those twins that used to play for Nigeria
Where is Odemwingwe
Re: Is This Nigeria Best XI In History? by Exousiang01(m): 11:05am On Jan 12
This is definitely the best if you ask me.

But my opinion tho
Re: Is This Nigeria Best XI In History? by atobs4real(m): 11:05am On Jan 12
Where is Ademola LOOKMAN? The list is yet to be complete
Re: Is This Nigeria Best XI In History? by benzinoman: 11:06am On Jan 12
obembet:
Check of My Nigeria Best XI in history. Who is missing here and who shouldn’t be here?

Share your opinions

Source; obembet
Daniel Amokachi should be there.
Re: Is This Nigeria Best XI In History? by GOLDSON888: 11:06am On Jan 12
I go for Ben Irhoha for let wing back (No 3). That's the only addition.
Re: Is This Nigeria Best XI In History? by SEGLIZ:
this can never and would never be. the current crops of players can't match up the older generations.

after the 94 set, Atlanta 96 Nigeria was done for in football, I keep saying it, watching those generations play while they are losing you still would enjoy watching them.

there are players the current (genzee) don't know about eg Segun Odegbami, Christian Chukwu, Patrick Okala, Samuel Okparaji etc.

chudez0147:
Go away . You are an old man
"those who forget their past and history lose their identity". prepare yourself not to grow old.

wón ń se àdúrà fún omodé pé áá dàgbà áá dògbó, órí irun funfun lórí ara è óó ń tuú dànù. when find grey hair on you pull them off young man.

mind not everyone on this platform is young or old. learn from history, know you past so your cultural life and lifestyle can be rich. some of this I mentioned I never saw play do.

Ragingthunder:
nostalgia merchant
we all queue here, back in the day.

sirchim:
You dey mind them Na look I just dey look the formation. grin
leaving Yekini to the wings baffles me just to create space for Osimehn.
Re: Is This Nigeria Best XI In History? by Amonijosh1: 11:06am On Jan 12
na now eagles dey play football, tahhhh
Re: Is This Nigeria Best XI In History? by Moveittothem: 11:07am On Jan 12
Let me check

I think I disagree.

Celestine Babayaro over Yobo, Yobo is over glazed.

Finidi George over Oliseh, forget that classic world cup goal.

Rashidi Yekini over Osimehn, at least for now.
Re: Is This Nigeria Best XI In History? by Racoon(m): 11:07am On Jan 12
Soldi first eleven(11). Great squad.
Re: Is This Nigeria Best XI In History? by 2RightHands1Coc(m): 11:07am On Jan 12
Kanu ,okocha and osimhen will make any Nigerian team of all time

I will replace Taiye Taiwo with Celestine Babayaro
Re: Is This Nigeria Best XI In History? by Switruth: 11:08am On Jan 12
Caaz:
Aiyegbenis miss came to my mind when osimhen passed the ball to Adam akor
Lolx
hahahaha me toooo ooooo. The same scenario...hahahahaha
Re: Is This Nigeria Best XI In History? by Kingrshd3: 11:08am On Jan 12
Lookman should replace somebody here but don't know who yet 🤔
Re: Is This Nigeria Best XI In History? by Omoluabi16(m): 11:08am On Jan 12
None of the first generation eagles are here. Muda lawal and Christian chukwu should be here.
Re: Is This Nigeria Best XI In History? by TheStoriesOfMan: 11:08am On Jan 12
Troost-Ekong nko?

No Aghahowa?

No Obafemi Martins?

No Emmanuel Emenike?

No Pius Ikedia?

Hmmmmm
Re: Is This Nigeria Best XI In History? by EmmyMaestro(m): 11:09am On Jan 12
Sonnobax15:
lol grin

Very similar miss...But one was legendary angry

No amount of miss can displace that of Yakubu's miss angry. The painful part was that the Cockerel was smiling after the miss.
Rumor has it that he did not come back to Nigeria after the tournament instead he flew straight to his club if not he for collect all man beating for airport
Re: Is This Nigeria Best XI In History? by Switruth: 11:09am On Jan 12
Sonnobax15:
Bruno and Calvin are our two surest two odds when it comes to a strong defense...

As for osimhen,the guy really showed class during that time,and I believe his management must had done a great job prior to that.
That Calvin na fufu and Okro be him best food..... You do anyhow you see anyhow.
Re: Is This Nigeria Best XI In History? by TheStoriesOfMan: 11:09am On Jan 12
Omoluabi16:
None of the first generation eagles are here. Muda lawal and Christian chukwu should be here.
God bless you for this comment.
Re: Is This Nigeria Best XI In History? by Basicend: 11:10am On Jan 12
Celestine Babayaro instead of Taiye Taiwo.

Emmanuel Amunike in left wing position. You have to remove Yekini from the wing.

Osimhen and Yekini plays same position. You have to choose one for the team and slot the other one in the bench.
Re: Is This Nigeria Best XI In History? by obagofizzy(m): 11:10am On Jan 12
Sonnobax15:
lipsrsealed
Na so..

The formation too solid..

If not for that Yakubu's legendary miss during the world cup that won the world cup of all misses itself,he would have at least made the list too angry.
Hahaha please don’t call him, that miss is still fresh grin
Re: Is This Nigeria Best XI In History? by keemsleek(m): 11:10am On Jan 12
Yekini is a standing 9 where is finidi? Mikel ke are u kidding me? Oliseh is a standing 4 better than mikel 100 times.... midfield should be okocha, oliseh and Wilson oruma or etim esin. Attack kanu, yekini, oshimen/ finidi.
Keeper.. hmm eyanma/ didi mayana
The defense is ok
Re: Is This Nigeria Best XI In History? by PulaPower: 11:10am On Jan 12
Nawa o

Una don forget Agahowa..

All these over hyping Osimehe nah hin dey make ham mis yarn… Naso una go praise ham till him enter gutter
Re: Is This Nigeria Best XI In History? by TheStoriesOfMan: 11:11am On Jan 12
2RightHands1Coc:
Kanu ,okocha and osimhen will make any Nigerian team of all time

I will replace Taiye Taiwo with Celestine Babayaro
You sabi the ball game. OG
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