joseph1013:
Ah...they did o. Against Brazil, they dominated and were unlucky to go to Penalties. Against a rampaging Argentina in the Semi finals, they schooled them and won 2-0. Most people tipped Argentina in that match. That team was good. You guys forgot that it was that match that won Alampasu the golden glove. He was unbeatable that day. He was at his best.

Horus:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w8jl9eVjxGY

[size=15pt]Mexico vs. Nigeria ( 2-4 ) All Goals & Highlights - U-17 World Cup Chile 2015[/size]

tbaba1234:
The two guys with the records did not have successful careers. Coulibaly and Pongolle. Success is not just about age. Coulibaly grew up in Italy, Pongolle is French so they were the right age yet their careers never took off or reached the heights in spite of early promise.

Osimhen should not be looking for a big club yet. He should go where he will play.

joseph1013:
If we were to merge the 2013 and 2015 together, the only person who would have made the first team is Osimhem, and that is if Success is injured, and maybe Udoh, though personally I would still prefer Alampasu because of his height and ability to organize the defence.

TheSuperNerd:
Boss...... Biko na.... There's a reason why I call the Nigerian 2013 Team "Super Class"............ Come on! Never before had a team (since 1985 across all continents) been so SUPER DOMINANT, COMPACT, Awesomely SOLID, TECHNICALLY-GIFTED, BALL-POSSESSIVE, TIKI-TAKA/TOTAL FOOTBALL-PLAYING, AND "SUPER DYNAMIC" AT THIS LEVEL (U-17) like THE Nigerian Golden Eaglets Super Class of 2013......... They are indeed the New "Golden Generation" who subsequent generations(like this 2015 class) will be "built upon".........

And Sir, you're spot on with your submission that possibly ONLY OSIMHEN AND UDOH WILL WALK INTO THE 2013 CLASS' FIRST "XI"

The younger Nwakali (Kelechi) has been brilliant for this team BUT WILL SIT ON THE BENCH COZ OF PLAYERS LIKE MUSA YAHAYA And KELECHI IHEANACHO IN HIS "PLAYMAKING ROLE".... Also Alfa Abdullahi comes to mind here (a central midfield class act.... Hopefully he joins a good club abroad soon)

But Kelechi Nwakali will get games (albeit from the bench) coz he's more of an all-round midfielder compared to Yahaya, Nacho (who's also a forward), Alfa and Ifeanyi matthew. K.Nwakali can "defend, attack, and dictate the pace"..... He's an all-rounder.

Enogela is very good but the older Nwakali (Chidiebere) and Idowu will bench him without fuss.....

John Lazarus is a modern-day fullback and a fantastic ball-crosser. He'll give Musa Mohammed a fight for a starting berth BUT mohammed's all-action style as Fullback plus the fact that he's also modern-day edges Lazarus to the bench.

Also, in the opening mins of our games against Brazil and Mexico, Lazarus was caught out a few times by the opponents' skillful wingers but he grew into the game as time went on. Musa Mohammed is always ready from the Word "GO"....... HE OVERLAPS LIKE LAZARUS BUT HE RECOVERS FASTER THAN LAZARUS TO RETURN TO HIS DEFENSIVE DUTIES.

BUT LAZARUS IS A BETTER BALL-CROSSER.

BUT YET AGAIN, ANOTHER EDGE IS MUSA IS A SET-PIECE SPECIALIST (FREEKICKS, PENALTIES....etc) and packs "bullets" in his boots... Lazarus' fullback colleague, Anumudu reminds me of this side of Musa mohammed. *smiles*

Chukwueze (I call him "ARJEN ROBBEN) will also get games but from the bench..... Will be hard sha.... That 2013 class had Savior Godwin, Yahaya, Chidera Ezeh, Bulbwa, Moses Simon(if I include the team's earliest campings b4 he rejoined at the u-20s)......... Hmmmmm.....

Bello, Ndidi and Aliyu Abubakar will be undisputed first choice in central defence...... Followed by Omego Prince Izu, and this class' Zakari (had been awesme so far--- my best Central defender in the 2015 team) and Ejike Ikwu..... This team's no.3 (Tobechukwu Ibe) was a class act during the preparations and was a first-teamer coming into the tournament but "injury" stopped him..... Thus giving the likes of Ikwu and Anumudu opportunities to shine..... Yeah coz Ibe is both a central defender and left back(his main role)..... A really good one (versatile).

The 2015 team isn't too spectacular but "surprises-loaded"....... Only a few top talents exist here but their teamwork makes all of them look like "they're on the same level"...... Strange team indeed.... But Lovely too.

The 2013 team is JUST "INCOMPARABLE"........ And I believe if a better class shall ever arise way into the future....... Such class would still arise from NIGERIA........*smiles*

You can take that to the bank, Sir.........**smiles**

Once again, You're right IN YOUR ANALYSIS but THANK GOD, they're all on the SAME TEAM GOING FORWARD FOR THEY'LL "ALL" MEET IN THE SUPER EAGLES AND TAKE OUR FOOTBALL EVEN HIGHER........*smiles*

Meanwhile, we ruled the world in 2013 for the fourth time with "THE GREATEST SIDE" EVER SEEN AT U-17 LEVEL............*smiles*

NOW, I wanna see us rule the world again BUT THIS TIME WITH "THE STRANGEST, MOST-UNCOORDINATED, AND MOST MYSTERIOUS SIDE" EVER SEEN AT U-17 LEVEL..........*smiles*

Let HISTORY RECORD THAT BOTH WERE CHAMPIONS AND EMERGED FROM THE SAME NATION........*smiles*

Mali, I admire and respect..... but I feel that This had been "Nigeria's Tournament all along........."

November 8th..... Loading.

Nov 9th........ The Story takes a happy ending....... Hopefully...... And births more Exploits.......

lakesidepapa:


I don dey study u since 1800AD, why couldn't u take sport writing as job?

safarigirl:
his essays are too long and wouldn't fit into the pages of papers or magazines

safarigirl:
his essays are too long and wouldn't fit into the pages of papers or magazines

lakesidepapa:


I don dey study u since 1800AD, why couldn't u take sport writing as job?

lakesidepapa:

Lol, the guy dey try. I'm wondering what he would be dreaming of while sleeping. I'm very sure he would be playful while sleeping.

TheSuperNerd$:
Hmmm...... Na wa o!! Well.... Uhm.... Since this isn't "the Oprah show" I can choose not to answer na abi??

Hahahahahahaha....... I'm only kidding....... *smiles*

Anyway, thanks for the question............. Thing is I have a "central focus" even though I may exhibit some kind of "talent" (lemme use that) in other areas, some of which are "hobbies".

I've been termed "many names" (Da Vinci being among them) because of several attributes..... But I know where my "central call and central talents" lie.

But hey! Sports-Writing as a "little" side-job won't be a bad idea..... So thanks for the observation. GOD BLESS....... *smiles*

TheSuperNerd$:
Hmmm...... Na wa o!! Well.... Uhm.... Since this isn't "the Oprah show" I can choose not to answer na abi??

Hahahahahahaha....... I'm only kidding....... *smiles*

Anyway, thanks for the question............. Thing is I have a "central focus" even though I may exhibit some kind of "talent" (lemme use that) in other areas, some of which are "hobbies".

I've been termed "many names" (Da Vinci being among them) because of several attributes..... But I know where my "central call and central talents" lie.

But hey! Sports-Writing as a "little" side-job won't be a bad idea..... So thanks for the observation. GOD BLESS....... *smiles*

BascoVanVeli:
I will take these boys over any set especially if they win. Not because of individual brilliance which they also have but because this is the most team oriented set i have ever witnessed and they have character beyond their years.
Also Siasia should really look at Udoh, Nwakali, Osimhen and even Chukwueze, to me they are physically ready.

BascoVanVeli:
I will take these boys over any set especially if they win. Not because of individual brilliance which they also have but because this is the most team oriented set i have ever witnessed and they have character beyond their years.
Also Siasia should really look at Udoh, Nwakali, Osimhen and even Chukwueze, to me they are physically ready.

lexyman:


And u gave them double promotion just like ! Bro no be so, let them go through developmental stage , learn more about the rudiments of modern day football , it's beyond physicality .

joseph1013:
Ah...they did o. Against Brazil, they dominated and were unlucky to go to Penalties. Against a rampaging Argentina in the Semi finals, they schooled them and won with 3 unreplied goals. Most people tipped Argentina in that match. That team was good. You guys forgot that it was that final match against them that won Alampasu the golden glove. He was unbeatable that day. He was at his best.

safarigirl:
If you ask me o...this 2015 Mexican team is better than the 2013 set.
Not only did they have an unbeaten run prior to meeting us, they had only conceded 2 goals tops and are the second highest scoring team after us. Their big bros were not as good especially technically. These guys are a solid team and were just unlucky yesterday- and no, they didn't lose to a better side, just a more lethal one.
As for goal of the tournament.....hmm, well, on social media this morning, Okonkwo's goal was getting all the praises (and no, not from Nigerians).....but I think FIFA will give it to the Mexican. Easily, we had 3 contenders for goal of the tournament in the Nigeria vs Mexico game

BascoVanVeli:



Just my honest opinion i can promise u that i am not Siasia but if i was i would at least take a close look at these boys there is no rule that says they can't play and plus most of our players will be held up by their clubs at least they should be on the bench learning. They are advanced children on a different level from their peers they should be promoted if they are capable of performing.

enomakos:
these kids for u-23? They are not ready pls

Danycrusoe:
More Like "They Are Not There Yet" Hehehehehehe just kidding *bak to ghost mode*

Danycrusoe:
More Like "They Are Not There Yet" Hehehehehehe just kidding *bak to ghost mode*

Danycrusoe:

More Like "They Are Not There Yet"
Hehehehehehe just kidding *bak to ghost mode*