TheGoodJoe:


What happened before Echiejile fouled him? Is that not beating Echiejile one on one?

TheGoodJoe:


Nura Abdullahi. I think that is the name of Sadiq's colleague you forgot.

Icon4s:


Yeah thanks.

forgiveness:
Due to the limited numbers of players required to make the list for the Olympics, i humbly suggest that utility players should be considered for selection and above all experience and talent. These criteria has helped me to frame up a list of players i think are potentially good enough to help us win or atleast create an impression in the Olympics.

Starting from the back line:

1) Moses Odubanjo; Moses Odubanjo can play as a RB, LB, RM and as a RW. He is currently the most consistent RB we have right now. Odubanjo plays for Premier League promotion prospect Hull City. He has won individual laurels;Leyton Orient Young Player of the Year: 2012–13, Football League Young Player of the Month: April 2014


2) Kenneth Omerue; Kenneth doesn't need any form of introduction because he is an old guard of the Super Eagles. His wealth of experience which he garnered at the AFCON won by the Eagles and at the World Cup will go a long way to help fortity the defence. He can play as a RB and CB. Omerue plays regularly for his Turkish team Kasimpasa-sk.

3) Leon Balogun; Arguably Nigeria's most in-form defender in Europe. He is eligible to play as one of the Overage players. Balogun can play as a RB, CB and DM.
He is currently plays in the Bundesliga with Mainz.

4) Williams Troost-Ekong; Many will be suprised to see him on the list but be rest assured that he deserves a place on my list because he is the most experienced among the lots having played in the Dutch Eredivisie for 3 good seasons before he moved to Gent this season. He was sent on loan to Haugesun in Norway where he is helping team to top the league. He can only play as a CB.


5) Kingsley Madu; Kingsley can only play as a LB but he is the most consistent and experienced left back eligible for the Olympics. He was a member of the 2013 U20 class and currently the Super Eagles.


6) Stanley Amuzie; The only creterion is na Siasia boy. Apart from that he can play as CB and LB. I think TheGoodJoe will be happy about this. However, this boy is always on Siasia list.

But if Siasia drop sentiment. I will consider one of these three, Shehu Abdullahi, Musa Mohammed or Ekpolo Elohor



This is my list for the the defence. I want us to replicate the Atlanta Olympic team by chosen only 5 defenders.


Any objection before i move to the midfield?


Icon4s, TheGoodJoe, BlackAlbino6, TheSuperNerd, terzurum5, Joseph1013, orkpekyandega, lakesidepapa BascoVanVeli, Badosqi, tbaba1234, justiz5 and the big bros i didn't mention. Make una no vex ooooo.

chrisooblog:
Hmmm really hope Siasia doesn't spoil his squad selection with undue sentiments

My squad list.

GK
1. Daniel
2. Alampasu

Defenders
3. K. Madu
4. S. Amuzie
5. L. Balogun
6. K. Omeruo
7. Awaziem
8. M. Mohammed

Midfielders

9. Ndidi
10. A. Okechukwu
11. U. Mohammed
12. I. Matthew
13. A. Iwobi

Attackers

14. M. Simon
15. I. Success
16. K. Iheanacho
17. V. Osimhen
18. Ajayi/awoniyi/imoh/chikatara

AIG07:

Great list!
*thumbs up*

If I'm not mistaken you fail to include two over-age players in ur proferred team.

Well, I will simply make little changes to urs.

GK
1. Daniel
2. Alampasu

Defenders
3. K. Madu
4. S. Amuzie
5. L. Balogun(1st man over-aged player)
6. K. Omeruo
7. Awaziem
8. M. Mohammed

Midfielders

9. Ndidi
10. A. Okechukwu
11. Mikel(2nd man over aged player)
12. I. Matthew
13. A. Iwobi

Attackers

14. M. Simon
15. I. Success
16. K. Iheanacho
17. V. Osimhen
18. V. Moses(3rd man Over-aged player)

with these 3 senior players either in d starting line-up or on d bench. There experience might just be the 'difference' in Rio. Recall Beijing2008 when we had d likes of Osaze n Anichebe in the team and de made the difference.

I just hope siasia is FAIR with his selection.

chrisooblog:
Thanks bruv honestly don't think we need the extra 2 over age players Mikel too slow in midfield for me as for V. Moses good choice but I'm looking to wcq not just the Olympics. I think we have enough quality with good coaching and luck to win a medal

forgiveness:
Midfielders; this is the most important part of any successful team in the world. So, i will select players based on their utility, talent and experience. I will choose only 5 midfielders.

1) Ogenyi-onazi; He is the most experienced and versatile among the lots. We saw what happened at the world cup when he was substituted, the midfield collapsed immediately and the French had their way. He can play as CM, DMF, AM and RB. With the Lazio man in the midfield, be rest assured he will dominate the middle of the park. He is 23 years. Overaged

2) Alex Iwobi; This lad had his breakthrough this season with Arsenal and he has been a revelation. He is a sure banker to lead the attacking midfielder. Iwobi can also play as a winger. He is 19 years.

3) Azubuike Okechukwu; He was the enginee of the 23 winning team and he was rewarded with the best player of the tournament. However, he's playing regularly for his team in the second tier of Turkish league. He is a DMF and can as well play CM. He is 19 years.


4) Abdul Ajagun; Without any contradiction, he is the most experienced and versatile player behind Onazi in the midfield. A winner of NPFL with Dolphins_F.C 2010/2011, winner of Africa under 20 Champion in 2011 and third place in 2013. Participated twice in the U20 World Cup and once in the U17 where he helped to reach the finals in 2009. He scored 12 goals in his 22 appearance for the U20. Later moved to UEFA Champions League finalist and second most Successful club in Superleague Panathinaikos-fc where he helped the club to place second twice behind Olympiacos_F.C(UEFA Champions League last 16 for 6 years) 2013/2014 and 2014/2015 and finally single handely won the Greece cup in 2013/2014. He has played in the UEFA Champions League in 2015/2016. Ajagun is a natural attacking midfielder who can play as a CMF, RW or LW. He is currently on loan to Levadiakos-fc where he plays regularly as an AM. The team he left in the second position has dropped points and placed third in the Superleague. He is 23 years.


5) Etebor Ogehnekaro; He was very outstanding during the Olympics qualifiers. He plays in the NPFL and he is currently CAF most promising talent of the year. Plays as an attacking midfielder, second striker, striker and CMF. He is 20 years.


I decided to pick 2 natural attacking midfielder, 2 natural defensive midfielders and a central midfielder.

Yawa go gas.

Badosqi:
hehehehe... you are obviously looking for trouble. Ajagun-man.

chrisooblog:
Hmmm really hope Siasia doesn't spoil his squad selection with undue sentiments

My squad list.

GK
1. Daniel
2. Alampasu

Defenders
3. K. Madu
4. S. Amuzie
5. L. Balogun
6. K. Omeruo
7. Awaziem
8. M. Mohammed

Midfielders

9. Ndidi
10. A. Okechukwu
11. U. Mohammed
12. I. Matthew
13. A. Iwobi

Attackers

14. M. Simon
15. I. Success
16. K. Iheanacho
17. V. Osimhen
18. Ajayi/awoniyi/imoh/chikatara

forgiveness:



Technical facts proved that when Iheanacho eventually played, they were still thrashed by Solanke's Chelsea. Meaning nothing changed afterall.

Na still the same class dem dey but one get A while the other get B. So, how do i leave out Iheanacho?

forgiveness:
Midfielders; this is the most important part of any successful team in the world. So, i will select players based on their utility, talent and experience. I will choose only 5 midfielders.

1) Ogenyi-onazi; He is the most experienced and versatile among the lots. We saw what happened at the world cup when he was substituted, the midfield collapsed immediately and the French had their way. He can play as CM, DMF, AM and RB. With the Lazio man in the midfield, be rest assured he will dominate the middle of the park. He is 23 years. Overaged

2) Alex Iwobi; This lad had his breakthrough this season with Arsenal and he has been a revelation. He is a sure banker to lead the attacking midfielder. Iwobi can also play as a winger. He is 19 years.

3) Azubuike Okechukwu; He was the enginee of the 23 winning team and he was rewarded with the best player of the tournament. However, he's playing regularly for his team in the second tier of Turkish league. He is a DMF and can as well play CM. He is 19 years.


4) Abdul Ajagun; Without any contradiction, he is the most experienced and versatile player behind Onazi in the midfield. A winner of NPFL with Dolphins_F.C 2010/2011, winner of Africa under 20 Champion in 2011 and third place in 2013. Participated twice in the U20 World Cup and once in the U17 where he helped to reach the finals in 2009. He scored 12 goals in his 22 appearance for the U20. Later moved to UEFA Champions League finalist and second most Successful club in Superleague Panathinaikos-fc where he helped the club to place second twice behind Olympiacos_F.C(UEFA Champions League last 16 for 6 years) 2013/2014 and 2014/2015 and finally single handedly won the Greece cup in 2013/2014. He has played in the UEFA Champions League in 2015/2016. Ajagun is a natural attacking midfielder who can play as a CMF, RW or LW. He is currently on loan to Levadiakos-fc where he plays regularly as an AM. The team he left in the second position has dropped points and placed third in the Superleague. He is 23 years.


5) Etebor Ogehnekaro; He was very outstanding during the Olympics qualifiers. He plays in the NPFL and he is currently CAF most promising talent of the year. Plays as an attacking midfielder, second striker, striker and CMF. He is 20 years.


I decided to pick 2 natural attacking midfielder, 2 natural defensive midfielders and a central midfielder.

Yawa go gas.

Badosqi:
hehehehe... you are obviously looking for trouble. Ajagun-man.

chrisooblog:
Hmmm really hope Siasia doesn't spoil his squad selection with undue sentiments

My squad list.

GK
1. Daniel
2. Alampasu

Defenders
3. K. Madu
4. S. Amuzie
5. L. Balogun
6. K. Omeruo
7. Awaziem
8. M. Mohammed

Midfielders

9. Ndidi
10. A. Okechukwu
11. U. Mohammed
12. I. Matthew
13. A. Iwobi

Attackers

14. M. Simon
15. I. Success
16. K. Iheanacho
17. V. Osimhen
18. Ajayi/awoniyi/imoh/chikatara

TheSuperNerd:
Hey!!! Bia Nwokem!!! Did you enter my library or what??

This is the closest list to mine. The only difference is Oghenekaro Etebo for Ifeanyi Matthew. I also put Ndidi as a Midfielder in mine even though he could stand in for any of the Centrebacks also.

This list is wow!!! And is 99.9% exactly mine which I crafted in my alone time two days ago but is yet to show online.

But I have my fears shaa.... My fear is Siasia might not go with up some stellar talents on this list.

TheGoodJoe:


It seems you guys do not expect Popoola to make the list.

TheGoodJoe:


It seems you guys do not expect Popoola to make the list.

TheSuperNerd:
See him mouth..... Baba Solanke.... #smiles

And Nacho made A not B. He won the FA/Internationally-acclaimed Intercontinental cup for Top U-21s in Europe.

Leave Nacho out of your argument... Abeg... If you wanna "talk solanke", then talk solanke. But leave Nacho alone. Simple.

You're forgiven.... Next time eh.... Hmmm....#smiles

forgiveness:



Technical facts proved Solanke and Iheanacho both participated in FA youth cup and UEFA youth league. And at the end of both competitions Solanke's Chelsea came top. We can't erase records to suit People's ego. So, as long as this discussion is brought up, Iheanacho name will surely resurface and there is nothing anyone can do about it. Kindly, deal with it.


For ya information. I need no mortals forgiveness because i have it already with almighty. #comparisoncontinua

TheSuperNerd:
Just state THE WHOLE FACTS when you do so..... Simple.

Who says I'm mortal? Hahahahahahaha.... #smiles

Oga Forgiveness-Solanke-Ajagun.... Hahahahaha....

forgiveness:

Who else but God?

TheSuperNerd:
Hehehehe.... I can see the big trouble you went through trying to justify Ajagun's name on your midfield list. No wonder his profile is the longest of them all.....

Onazi won't make the list even as an overaged. Mark my words.

Hahahahahahahaha..... Look uhmm... Sir Forgiveness, na your list shaa... Make I no talk. Next!!!

Your attack nko.... Na that one I wan see.... I'll be more than shockedd if Solanke no make your attack/forwards list.
Hahahahahahaha,........ #smiles

TheSuperNerd:
So Sir Forgiveness.... What about your attack? Can't wait to see it.... #smiles

I'm only sure of one name though. *winks*

Wish Siasia sees this thread and check out the various lines of thoughts. We've already done some thinking for him to be honest..... In terms of team selection. But hey! It's his call anyway.... Just hopes he gives us the best.... A squad far far better than the AFCON U-23 Squad... I really hope.


This is where my fear for Rio lies..... In Siasia's final 18 man-squad.

forgiveness:


Atleast, for the world to see and judge. So, that they will know he is far ahead of Mathew and Etebor whom some suggest to be on the list.


If Onazi is not picked then we are going to the Olympics just to have fun. We saw what happened at the U20 world cup when met stiff oppositions our midfield collapsed and we were dominated through out.

We need a better and experience midfielders and not the novice paraded on this forum. Mikel Obi is surely not on my list.

forgiveness:

Tomorrow will be the day.