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TheSuperNerd:
Aina's step bro abi na Glasner's love interest. Lol

love interest no be small 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

Napoleon55:
They abandoned the system that produced results,the U15,U13 projects,the U17 open camps trials in several parts of the country and believed it was archaic.

Now that they are using a modern approach which is to invite some players from few academies, where has it gotten us to?

Some wouldn't even want to hear the name of an ex international as one of our youth team's coaches because they believed all of them are corrupt,but at least some of them have given us results in the past.

We can't even qualify for ordinary CAF U17 competitions anymore.
Some would argue it's because of the qualifying format CAF is currently using,
in the past,we wouldn't have worried about any opponent from any region in Africa,
but now,every country were just beating our darling U17 team back and blue,the most successful U17 team in the world.
The team that gave us the great Kanu,Mikel Obi and monster machine,Victor Osimhen.

Because they deceptively believed they can always run to our foreign born players for recruitment for super eagles duties as though those foreign borns were not produced by system that works,they neglected our entire youth system which used to be our talent factory.
These days, our young players barely make progression from U17 to U20 to super eagles.

I keep saying it,whenever NFF sorts itself out and the new board emerges,their priorities should be to our youth system.

I fear we are already goin the way of Ghana in youth football.

He is a DM. How many times do you see DMs bag MOTM awards?

SymphonyRad:
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I challenge you to lost 5 games where Ndidi put up MOTM performances for Nigeria, don't worry I'll wait...I have all the time.

Amedino99:
He is a DM. How many times do you see DMs bag MOTM awards?

Well, maybe I just have a whole different expectation and standard for my ideal DM, cause my modern profile of a complete DM (as opposed to the old and limited role of just simply breaking up play) is the DM who aside from being a destroyer can also initiate attacks (which Ndidi struggled badly at), can pass well and build up play from the back during any phase of possession (which Ndidi definitely can't do), can shoot ( Ndidi used to be good at that but is abysmal now), and also contributes fairly to goals.

Ndidi is far from any of those qualities I mentioned, and even the destroyer role we are trying to manage sef, he now struggles at doing that (age factor).

Most chances created this PL season:

20 — Florian Wirtz
18 — Pascal Groß
17 — Alex Iwobi
17 — Morgan Gibbs-White

https://x.com/statmusefc/status/2111491283562963044

Bashiru scores against Juventus
He's back!!!

Danielnino00:
Most chances created this PL season:

20 — Florian Wirtz
18 — Pascal Groß
17 — Alex Iwobi
17 — Morgan Gibbs-White

https://x.com/statmusefc/status/2111491283562963044

Massive player

So also was Boniface when he was stinking up the Super Eagles.

GMBOFASIA:
Tella is currently playing in the top 5 league

Boniface was also playing in a top 5 league regularly while dropping stinkers for the Super Eagles.

Frank Onyeka currently plays in a Top 5 league but we all know how limited he is in our midfield unless paired with one that hides his deficiencies.

Tella is not Super Eagles material.

SymphonyRad:
Apples and Oranges comparison...the two fellows you mentioned play where exactly? how many Nigerian fans even knew about Stephen Michael and Igor before the Russian friendly?. Tella is still playing at a top league for a reason, if he wasnt good enough, then he would have been back in Burnley by now.

SymphonyRad:
Well, maybe I just have a whole different expectation and standard for my ideal DM, cause my modern profile of a complete DM (as opposed to the old and limited role of just simply breaking up play) is the DM who aside from being a destroyer can also initiate attacks (which Ndidi struggled badly at), can pass well and build up play from the back during any phase of possession (which Ndidi definitely can't do), can shoot ( Ndidi used to be good at that but is abysmal now), and also contributes fairly to goals.

Ndidi is far from any of those qualities I mentioned, and even the destroyer role we are trying to manage sef, he now struggles at doing that (age factor).

name a Nigerian midfielder that can do this thing wey you mention

charlesemeka85:
I challenge you to put up 5 games he was the worst player on the pitch

Waiting with my beer and Marlboro

And lady J too.

[quote author=TheSuperNerd post=140945141]We have seen Nathan Tella in the GWG. He struggles like his leverkusen teammate, Boniface. Also looks lightweight and easily bullied off the ball when he played for us.

Nathan Tella has only played 2 games for Nigeria, and to completely write him off based on his performances for Nigeria in 2 games is just not fair in my humble opinion. 2 games is just not enough sample size to make a judgement on a player. Ademola Lookman just had two stinkers for Nigeria, but we all know that his performances this month are not who he is as a player. It is very difficult to play well when the whole team is not playing well. Nathan played one of those games in the World Cup qualifier away to Zimbabwe, where the whole team was ass that day. Nathan Tella, before getting injured for Leverkusen, was playing some of the best ball I have ever seen him play. This kid deserves another chance to see what he will bring to the table. He is very versatile and can play multiple positions. Instead of the continuous invite of Moses Simon, who we all agree is at the twilight end of his career, let's give that opportunity to Nathan and let's see what he can do.

Chaos in Abeokuta as USM Algiers fans vandalised MKO Stadium , Kuto Abeokuta after defeat to Rangers.

Their officials also assaulted journalists pic.twitter.com/PyTtjIZlmo

— Alao 'Barrack Boy' Oluwaseyi (OON) (@alao_seyi) October 18, 2026

/video/1?s=46

So North Africans will still come into our country, vandalise our stadium facilities we still Dey manage and assault people on top?

Na which kind see finish be this with all the mouth we sabi make? 😂 omo

Tella will not offer us anything new.

[quote author=EElopa post=140948047][/quote]

Fisayo Dele Bashiru's return too since last week followed by his brilliant goal vs Juventus this past weekend. Like I said, our lads hitting form at the right time again.

THE THIRD!! Lazio put the game to bed! 🚀🔥 pic.twitter.com/PmHVK1OFs4

— SportyTV (@SportyTV) October 18, 2026

TheSuperNerd:
I am glad by the back to back (Saturday and Sunday) performances of our lads across the Top leagues and other leagues.

Akor Adams winner ⚽️ vs Napoli.

Nnadi Monster MF performance today.

Calvin Bassey's CB masterclass again and cleansheet.

Iwobi's MOTM and matchwinning performance.

Arierhi Kparobo's Brace⚽️⚽️ today.

Mubarak, Isife, David Moses and Ayaosi all vs Umar Abdullahi as Slavia and Hradec played goalless.

The Super Eagles and U23s have must win games next month. It's make or break and the lads are showing form at the right time again.

Goke7:

Chaos in Abeokuta as USM Algiers fans vandalised MKO Stadium , Kuto Abeokuta after defeat to Rangers.

Their officials also assaulted journalists pic.twitter.com/PyTtjIZlmo

— Alao 'Barrack Boy' Oluwaseyi (OON) (@alao_seyi) October 18, 2026

/video/1?s=46

So North Africans will still come into our country, vandalise our stadium facilities we still Dey manage and assault people on top?

Na which kind see finish be this with all the mouth we sabi make? 😂 omo

Base on current results and happenings as regard our football, I don't see Nigeria as a top 10 football loving nation in Africa. I feel our passion for football has dropped drastically. See the elkanemi game, the Moroccans had more travelling fans in the stadium than elkanemi.

zicky:
Base on current results and happenings as regard our football, I don't see Nigeria as a top 10 football loving nation in Africa. I feel our passion for football has dropped drastically. See the elkanemi game, the Moroccans had more travelling fans in the stadium than elkanemi.

Our younger generation are not that passionate; it's those in their 40s and above who are the more passionate fans, na music and entertainment our younger folks like pass

Enugu Rangers Intl 2-0 MC Algiers Highlights

🇳🇬 Rangers 2-0 MC Alger 🇩🇿 pic.twitter.com/xIA9Y0MwT7

— Leagues Reporter (@LeaguesReporter) October 18, 2026

zicky:
Base on current results and happenings as regard our football, I don't see Nigeria as a top 10 football loving nation in Africa. I feel our passion for football has dropped drastically. See the elkanemi game, the Moroccans had more travelling fans in the stadium than elkanemi.

Our passion for the Flag has dropped and it's affecting all spheres. Don't mention entertainment pls cos they rep themselves and not the flag.

Josh King spinning away from Semi Ajayi.... Alex Iwobi coming close to a goal.

Ofcos Iwobi was the matchwinner eventually.

The spin from Josh King...

Almost a perfect goal. 💫 pic.twitter.com/Gm2hJT53lk

— Fulham Football Club (@FulhamFC) October 18, 2026

TheSuperNerd:
Josh King spinning away from Semi Ajayi.... Alex Iwobi coming close to a goal.

Ofcos Iwobi was the matchwinner eventually.

The spin from Josh King...

Almost a perfect goal. 💫 pic.twitter.com/Gm2hJT53lk

— Fulham Football Club (@FulhamFC) October 18, 2026

Saw highlights from this game on Iwobi; dude just dey give premiium messi kind of performance abeg make e just add small on top wetin e dey do for national team na, na beg we dey beg o!

TheSuperNerd:
Josh King spinning away from Semi Ajayi.... Alex Iwobi coming close to a goal.

Ofcos Iwobi was the matchwinner eventually.

The spin from Josh King...

Almost a perfect goal. 💫 pic.twitter.com/Gm2hJT53lk

— Fulham Football Club (@FulhamFC) October 18, 2026

Hardly will you see Iwobi in that area for SE. And I keep saying it. Alex Iwobi belong to the to box.

joelsteron:
Hardly will you see Iwobi in that area for SE. And I keep saying it. Alex Iwobi belong to the to box.

I don't think osihmen ilenikhena combo will work. I will still put Akor Adams there or even Ademola. Someone that can still drift into the midfield or go wide. Shockingly even bashiru will do the job. Then Bruno for James any time. Bruno will do very well in this set up. I will pair alhassan and Nnadi. Nwoko is still green

Chuks4041:
I don't think osihmen ilenikhena combo will work. I will still put Akor Adams there or even Ademola. Someone that can still drift into the midfield or go wide. Shockingly even bashiru will do the job. Then Bruno for James any time. Bruno will do very well in this set up. I will pair alhassan and Nnadi. Nwoko is still green

Bruno is no match for Isaac ke? Isaac offers much more natural attacking flair skillful, and brings immense crossing ability, creative forward runs, and set-piece utilit. I agree on Yusuf for Nwoko sha.
Hmmm lookman fit perfectly there over adams

Cyriel Dessers' goal is from 3:40 to 4:38. Exquisite ball control, dribbling round the goalkeeper and placing it in the back of the net. 😎👌


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fhAkqWzrgFs?si=FA-_TaZ43_olRXJE

joelsteron:
Bruno is no match for Isaac ke? Isaac offers much more natural attacking flair skillful, and brings immense crossing ability, creative forward runs, and set-piece utilit. I agree on Yusuf for Nwoko sha.
Hmmm lookman fit perfectly there over adams

The same Isaac wey pay against Russisa? Abi na another one una dey talk?

Goke7:

Chaos in Abeokuta as USM Algiers fans vandalised MKO Stadium , Kuto Abeokuta after defeat to Rangers.

Their officials also assaulted journalists pic.twitter.com/PyTtjIZlmo

— Alao 'Barrack Boy' Oluwaseyi (OON) (@alao_seyi) October 18, 2026

/video/1?s=46

So North Africans will still come into our country, vandalise our stadium facilities we still Dey manage and assault people on top?

Na which kind see finish be this with all the mouth we sabi make? 😂 omo

Bro!!

lbrichman2:
Bro!!

Where are all the shameless agberos and touts that terrorize law abiding citizens in Lagos? They could not travel to abeokuta to keep these Arabs in line. Rubbish.

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Goke7:

Chaos in Abeokuta as USM Algiers fans vandalised MKO Stadium , Kuto Abeokuta after defeat to Rangers.

Their officials also assaulted journalists pic.twitter.com/PyTtjIZlmo

— Alao 'Barrack Boy' Oluwaseyi (OON) (@alao_seyi) October 18, 2026

/video/1?s=46

So North Africans will still come into our country, vandalise our stadium facilities we still Dey manage and assault people on top?

Na which kind see finish be this with all the mouth we sabi make? 😂 omo

MC Algers fans stormed the dressing room after the game to beat up their coach, he was rescued by Civil Defence, Nigeria Police and other security agencies at the stadium. pic.twitter.com/5C8FJHXH4z

— SMD SPORTS (@SMDSPORTS_1) October 18, 2026

zicky:
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MC Algers fans stormed the dressing room after the game to beat up their coach, he was rescued by Civil Defence, Nigeria Police and other security agencies at the stadium. pic.twitter.com/5C8FJHXH4z

— SMD SPORTS (@SMDSPORTS_1) October 18, 2026

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

Predator87:
Where are all the shameless agberos and touts that terrorize law abiding citizens in Lagos? They could not travel to abeokuta to keep these Arabs in line. Rubbish.

na Abeokuta now, if na Lagos I sure say those arabs for chop beating small

zicky:
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MC Algers fans stormed the dressing room after the game to beat up their coach, he was rescued by Civil Defence, Nigeria Police and other security agencies at the stadium. pic.twitter.com/5C8FJHXH4z

— SMD SPORTS (@SMDSPORTS_1) October 18, 2026

How you go beat your coach for another country, na to reach your house first na