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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by TheSuperNerd(m): 6:04pm On Jan 29, 2017
Eagles Defender Shehu Abdullahi scores Screamer as Mallorca intensify push to sign him

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Super Eagles defender Shehu Abdullahi found the back of the net in spectacular fashion for
Anorthosis in their 4-1 win over Ermis in a league game in Cyprus.

Shehu’s goal which was the third goal for his
team was scored in the 63rd minute, taking his
goal tally to two for the season, but his latest
strike will last long in his memory.

His goal came at a time where there are rumours that he could be heading to second division Spanish side Mallorca.

According to Maura, Mallorca who are struggling to retain their status in the second division in Spain are heavily interested in the services of the 23 year old.

Comfortable as a full back or as a defensive
midfielder, he has made 17 appearances for
Anorthosis this season in the league, with two
goals, four yellow cards and one red card
recorded against his name in the league.


Source: http://owngoalnigeria.com/2017/01/29/eagles-defender-shehu-abdullahi-scores-screamer-as-mallorca-intensify-push-to-sign-him/
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by forgiveness: 6:31pm On Jan 29, 2017
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by TheSuperNerd(m): 6:32pm On Jan 29, 2017
Meet Wilfred Ndidi


https://thenationonlineng.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Wilfred-Ndidi2.jpg


MORAKINYO ABODUNRIN saw the metamorphosis of Wilfred Ndidi from his early days at the national Under-17 camp and here gives a glimpse about the grass to grace story of the Leicester’s exciting youngster.
If you are looking for a guy who plays football with a smile, you don’t look any further than Onyinye Wilfred Ndidi, the former Nigerian youth international now starring for English Champions, Leicester City.

Ndidi was like a breath of fresh air from the very first day he arrived the Golden Eaglets camp in Calabar in March 2012, months
after coach Garba Manu and his lieutenants had
separated the grains from the chaff from a pool of over four thousand players at the teams’ famous screening ground at the NFF/FIFA Goal Project in Abuja.


From his first touch of the ball at the team’s St.
Patrick College training pitch in Ikot Ansa in
Calabar, it was there for all to see that there was
something special about the languid player as he jostled amongst his mates. He fitted into the team like gloves in the hands of a heavyweight
champions.



“I think this boy is special and he would be an
important player for us,” Garba, posing with a
smile, said in his usual frankness.


Garba has remarkable eyes for talents and
without much ado, he had handed Ndidi a pivotal role in the heart of the team’s midfield as well as the vice-captain to inspirational Musa
Muhammed.



Ndidi never looked back and was part of the
team’s first real test match at the Neros Sport
Stadium in Nanka (Anambra State) where the
Golden Eaglets defeated the home team 4-1 in
the presence of some illustrious names including former Vice-President of the second republic, Chief Alex Ekwueme.

Ndidi was not amongst the goal scorers of the day but he was one of the lynchpins that signalled what was in the offing in the team being put together by Garba.


He would later play the first official role for the
team by reading out the FIFA Play Declaration
during the team’s first official match away to
Niger in Niamey towards qualification for the U-17 Africa Cup of Nations held in Morocco in 2013.

Ndidi posted a commanding performance against the Junior Menas of Niger even to the admiration of the team’s leader of delegation to Niamey,

Etubom Paul Bassey, who applauded him in his
weekly column, saying: ‘Wilfred Ndidi (Nath FC,
Lagos) Central Defender. Deputy captain who had to stand in on match day, no thanks to the
reading of the FIFA Fair Play declaration. You have to kill him to get to (Yinka) Adewale (the
goalkeeper) and he does not die!’


But Ndidi’s ambition to play football to the
highest level nearly died on the altar of the
almighty Magnetic Resonance Imaging(MRI) Test conducted under the supervision of Dr. Zakia Bartagi, a member of the CAF’s Medical
Committee at the Centre de Radiologie
(radiographic Centre) in Marrakech on the eve of the tournament in Morocco as he along two
others were screened out of the Golden Eaglets
much to the disappointment of other players and officials.

A disoriented Ndidi cried out his heart and was a sorry sight to behold on the day the rest of the team filed out for their first match on April 14th, 2013 at the Stade Marrakech where they
emerged victorious with a 6-1 thumping of
Nigeria’s arch rival, Ghana, at the Stade
Marrakech.

Days later, Ndidi was on his way back to Nigeria
but with his head unbowed, saying he would be
fine on the long run.

“It is painful not to be part of this tournament
here in Morocco but I’ll be back by the grace of
God; the downfall of any man is not the end of his life,” Ndidi said with a philosophical hue.


Meanwhile, in Mr. Yemi Idowu, the soccer-mad
owner of Nath Boys, Ndidi has a godfather and
mentor and as they say, ‘some godfathers never sleep.’

Idowu was right there for his adopted son at the moment his football career seemed to be in the valley of despair and he even sponsored him and a few others to watch and support the Golden Eaglets successful campaign in the United Arab Emirates.

“Ndidi is a boy after my heart,” Idowu told this
writer in Morocco. “It is unfortunate that he would not be part of this tournament but I’m confident he has a very bright future. And I’m going to support him all the way.”

Months later, Ndidi was back and running in the national team set up with the Flying Eagles under his mentors – coach Garba and Nduka Ugbade.

He was part of the team that wrought Gold for
Nigeria at the U-20 Africa Cup of Nations in
Senegal in 2015 and was also at the FIFA U-20
World Cup in New Zealand months later where he caught the eyes despite the team’s shock ouster to Germany in the second round.

Note: Ndidi was not at Senegal 2015 shaa.... But was at New Zealand 2015... #Memories


Thereafter, he was on his way to Genk in the
Belgian League straight from the Nath Boys
academy.

“Nath Boys academy is one of the best training
centres in Nigeria and they don’t just teach you
football, but also prepare you for life,” Ndidi, the
son of a Nigeria Army sergeant, said in a Sport/
Voetbalmagazine interview.

It was at the Lagos outfit that a Belgian scout
Roland Janssen reportedly spotted Ndidi in 2013
and was quoted as saying: “He was tall and lanky, impossible to miss. His calmness was very
unusual for such a young player.”

He was invited by Genk and became the first ever Nath Boys graduate to make it to Europe. By the start of 2015, he was ready to join the senior squad and play in the top flight of Belgian football.

He grabbed his opportunity with both hands and the influential Four-Four-Two Magazine further highlighted his rise to fame with Genk stating inter alia: ‘Ndidi initially played as a centre-half, but his versatility saw him deployed as a full-back under the guidance of Alex McLeish.

Peter Maes, who replaced the Scotsman in the summer of 2015, decided that the Nigerian’s talent would be of greater use in midfield, largely because he had the lung power to keep running for 90 minutes.

‘The change of position proved an instant
success: Ndidi became one of the best defensive midfielders in Belgium, adding more and more to his game with each passing week. An eye for goal was soon discovered. His incredible volley in the 4-2 win over Club Brugge was one of the strikes of the season, while he also earned plaudits for a low drive in the 5-2 demolition of Anderlecht.


Ndidi then took his talents to the continental
stage this season, featuring in every minute of
Genk’s 12 Europa League matches and finishing as one of the top runners and tacklers in both the qualifying rounds and group stage. Now it’s time for him to try his hand in one of the greatest leagues in the world.

From Nath Boys to Leicester City via Genk to the Super Eagles, this ever-smiling guy is truly living up to the meaning of his names as the word Ndidi means “patience” in Igbo language, while his original first name Onyinye means “a gift from God.”



Source: http://thenationonlineng.net/meet-wilfred-ndidi/
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by TheSuperNerd(m): 6:38pm On Jan 29, 2017
What's this?? The Gabby Jesus buzz has blinded you too?? Abeg if na by skills and footwork ehn.... Even Nathan Oduwa get am like Gabby Jesus...

Question is how many goals Oduwa and Jesus get?? Abi na footwork pesin go chop? Na footwork and pace go put points for table for Man City?? No be goals dey take pesin up table?? Na footwork and skills??

Ronaldo de lima was a bundle of mesmerising skills and footwork and even blistering pace but was known as a goals-monger also... Gabby Jesus is over-hyped because of Footwork and pace... Have you watched Nathan Oduwa videos? I am sure you have.... If that dude was brazillian we no go hear word also... So abeg... These Gabby Jesus talks should just die down until he starts banging goals aplomb for City... Period.

forgiveness:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gqemskft0ag

Make una watch small. grin
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by edi287: 6:50pm On Jan 29, 2017
TheSuperNerd:
What's this?? The Gabby Jesus buzz has blinded you too?? Abeg if na by skills and footwork ehn.... Even Nathan Oduwa get am like Gabby Jesus...

Question is how many goals Oduwa and Jesus get?? Abi na footwork pesin go chop? Na footwork and pace go put points for table for Man City?? No be goals dey take pesin up table?? Na footwork and skills??

Ronaldo de lima was a bundle of mesmerising skills and footwork and even blistering pace but was known as a goals-monger also... Gabby Jesus is over-hyped because of Footwork and pace... Have you watched Nathan Oduwa videos? I am sure you have.... If that dude was brazillian we no go hear word also... So abeg... These Gabby Jesus talks should just die down until he starts banging goals aplomb for City... Period.
Gabriel Jesus has been superb ever since he got switched to a CF. The guy has been impressive in the South American World cup qualifiers. If Pep is going to use him as a CF, then Nacho has his work cut out for him, no question. Say what you want, he is a better player allround.
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by TheSuperNerd(m): 7:03pm On Jan 29, 2017
Which one be "if" again? grin

He is already being used.... No "ifs" naa... And so far the "magical allround" Jesus has banged in 10 goals in 2 games for City.... grin

Nacho should really be scared.... Looollll

Abeg has he scored the kinda goals Nacho scored for the national team?? What's his goals ratio like even at Palmeiras?? Gabby Jesus is certainly not the better player mister.... The only work cut for Nacho is "super-convincing" or even "charming" Pep to look his way as Pep has never looked the way of an african player playing for an african team.

Just look at how y'all making Jesus the magician... Yeah with 10goals in two games for City... grin how magically well-rounded he is... grin

Say what you want too but Jesus is overhyped for now...

edi287:
Gabriel Jesus has been superb ever since he got switched to a CF. The guy has been impressive in the South American World cup qualifiers. If Pep is going to use him as a CF, then Nacho has his work cut out for him, no question. Say what you want, he is a better player allround.
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by daveP(m): 7:04pm On Jan 29, 2017
TheSuperNerd:
Oga Sir.... Amen to that!!!

These are the kinda bombs I want in my life not the kind thrown around by the talibans, ISIL/ISIS or Boko harmamites.... grin
grin


Then your location has been found......

Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by forgiveness: 7:04pm On Jan 29, 2017
TheSuperNerd:
What's this?? The Gabby Jesus buzz has blinded you too?? Abeg if na by skills and footwork ehn.... Even Nathan Oduwa get am like Gabby Jesus...

Question is how many goals Oduwa and Jesus get?? Abi na footwork pesin go chop? Na footwork and pace go put points for table for Man City?? No be goals dey take pesin up table?? Na footwork and skills??

Ronaldo de lima was a bundle of mesmerising skills and footwork and even blistering pace but was known as a goals-monger also... Gabby Jesus is over-hyped because of Footwork and pace... Have you watched Nathan Oduwa videos? I am sure you have.... If that dude was brazillian we no go hear word also... So abeg... These Gabby Jesus talks should just die down until he starts banging goals aplomb for City... Period.
grin na 'Brazilian' dey do the skills na. grin EOD

Honestly, I do watch em play live, gees the guy get liver and you will always notice em.

After Neymar, na em bi the next for the whole Brazil, in terms of popularity, skills etc grin
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by daveP(m): 7:09pm On Jan 29, 2017
forgiveness:
Chelsea!? grin
Yeah except Chelsea.
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by TheSuperNerd(m): 7:14pm On Jan 29, 2017
grin Exactement @bolded grin Well said... Hence ALL THESE NOISES!!! angry

Abeg... Just go watch Nathan Oduwa videos and tell me if what Gabby Jesus can do, he can't do... Abeg just go watch am... I know na your boy so plss go get the videos again and observe wella...... grin

Nathan Oduwa is not even in our national team yet... grin But go watch his videos and tell me if that isn't some wicked bundle of skills and tricks... wink

And yeah... Gabby (same as Oduwa) got guts, dare and skills... I give Jesus these and a few more but fact is, he's not a goals-monger like Nacho. EOD.

In Brazil, after Neymar na him naa... Who dem get again kwanu?? I remember saying that Nigeria has the higher number of Quality U-21 super talents compared to Brazil.... Based on World coverage. Abeg if anyone can list 10 top U-21 quality talents from Brazil today that is covered by the world media and it beats ours, I will shut the hell up....

P.S: I got my list of Nigeria's Top 10 U-21 waiting right here. grin

forgiveness:
grin na 'Brazilian' dey do the skills na. grin EOD

Honestly, I do watch em play live, gees the guy get liver and you will always notice em.

After Neymar, na em bi the next for the whole Brazil, in terms of popularity, skills etc grin
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by TheSuperNerd(m): 7:28pm On Jan 29, 2017
grin grin grin Like an Eagle I soar and will always soar.... Thanks Sir DaveP... It's interesting you are my "Ogbom" wink

daveP:
grin


Then your location has been found......
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by daveP(m): 7:47pm On Jan 29, 2017
Meanwhile, see what Mou have turned Bastian into


In 522 days he hasn't smelt the net
In 300+ days he hasn't made an assist

From Hero to -infinity.



The best coaches will always make mediocre become heroes and not turn heroes to non entities.


For that logic,


Ranieri> Mou and Pep



Forget trophies abeg.
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by TheSuperNerd(m): 8:17pm On Jan 29, 2017
Obi Injury Curse Strike Again, Sadiq Umar
Returns, Orji Benched, Simmy Subbed On In Italy


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Out of favour Super Eagles midfielder Joel Obi has once again suffered another injury after limping off the pitch in Torino’s 1-1 draw against Atalanta.

Obi has already suffered two injuries this season, and he only recently just returned from another before limping off after 30 minutes after suffering a set back.

Injuries hampered his progress in Inter Milan, and finally made the Milan giants released him to join Torino before the start of last season for a nominal transfer fee.

Meanwhile Nigeria Rio 2016 ace Sadiq Umar
returned from a two months injury for his loan
side Bologna but was an unused substitute, same as his Nigerian colleague Orji Okonkwo as nine man Bologna drew 1-1 at Cagliari.

Just like the duo of Sadiq and Orji, Simmy
Nwankwo was also not needed by Crotone in their 4-1 win over Empoli. The summer signing
watched the entire proceeding from the bench.


Source: http://owngoalnigeria.com/2017/01/29/obi-injury-curse-strike-again-sadiq-umar-returns-orji-benched-simmy-subbed-on-in-italy/
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by lakesidepapa(m): 8:26pm On Jan 29, 2017
TheGoodJoe:

When I listed City main problems, I listed defenders. They are aging. After my comment are you not seeing changes? With Sane, Gabriel Jesus and Sterling, that is a younger force. Our major problem lies behind with Zabaleta, Sagna, Kompany, Kolarov, Clichy. Coupled with Yaya Toure and Fernandinho. All over thirty. Guardiola is doing a good job getting them to perform. That does not mean they are not aging.

The debate was Liverpool who I believe has a better side.
Sagna is over thirty??
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by TheSuperNerd(m): 8:28pm On Jan 29, 2017
Five Star Onazi Powers Trabzonspor, Raheem Lawal Dazzles, Musa Muhammed Missing In Turkey

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Super Eagles midfield hardman Ogenyi Onazi
continued his splendid performances for
Trabzonspor in the Turkish league by starring in
their 4-0 thrashing of Gaziantepspor.

Onazi has been very impressive in their last three games and the former Lazio man started against Gaziantepspor, but had to be substituted after picking up a caution in the 44th minute.

However before his substitution, he was very
instrumental in his team commanding 3-0 lead,
and after his substitution Ugur Demirok penalty
sealed the win for them.

Meanwhile Musa Muhammed was no where near the matchday squad for high flying Istanbul Basaksehir in their 1-0 win over Bursaspor.

Musa is yet to make a league appearance since
joining the Turkish side 18 months ago, while in
another Turkish top flight game Aminu Umar
played 74 minute before making way as his team Osmanlispor forced Genclerbirligi to a 1-1 draw.

Raheem Lawal who left Osmanlispor for fellow
Turkish side Kayserispor was one of the star
performers for his new team as they shock
Fenerbahce 4-1.

Lawal lasted 66 minutes before he was replaced by Landry Nguemo, he however gave a good impression of himself for the duration of time he was on the pitch.


Source: http://owngoalnigeria.com/2017/01/29/five-star-onazi-powers-trabzonspor-raheem-lawal-dazzles-musa-muhammed-missing-in-turkey/
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by TheGoodJoe(m): 8:35pm On Jan 29, 2017
lakesidepapa:
Sagna is over thirty??

Thirty-three years old. - Sagna.
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by TheGoodJoe(m): 8:53pm On Jan 29, 2017
forgiveness:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gqemskft0ag

Make una watch small. grin
I have watch Gabriel Jesus clips. He has skills, can dribble and he is fast. What I am asking is, has he done enough to merit the hype?

He is not as good as a 19 year old Robinho. So, why so much hype.
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by TheGoodJoe(m): 8:55pm On Jan 29, 2017
forgiveness:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gqemskft0ag

Make una watch small. grin

The way people are praising his game yesterday, are they forgetting that Iheanacho made a better full debut against the same Crystal Palace, notching two assists and a goal? Clearly the best player that day.

When Gabriel is banging goals for fun and outperforming the World, I can accept the praise. Until then, people should cool temper.
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by lakesidepapa(m): 9:30pm On Jan 29, 2017
TheGoodJoe:
Thirty-three years old. - Sagna.
Dude looks very younger
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by edi287: 9:38pm On Jan 29, 2017
TheSuperNerd:
Which one be "if" again? grin

He is already being used.... No "ifs" naa... And so far the "magical allround" Jesus has banged in 10 goals in 2 games for City.... grin

Nacho should really be scared.... Looollll

Abeg has he scored the kinda goals Nacho scored for the national team?? What's his goals ratio like even at Palmeiras?? Gabby Jesus is certainly not the better player mister.... The only work cut for Nacho is "super-convincing" or even "charming" Pep to look his way as Pep has never looked the way of an african player playing for an african team.

Just look at how y'all making Jesus the magician... Yeah with 10goals in two games for City... grin how magically well-rounded he is... grin

Say what you want too but Jesus is overhyped for now...
Say you've not watched him extensively...Anyone who has watched both wouldn't even argue this. Iheanacho is a better finisher and maybe has a better final ball. Jesus beats him in every other aspect and fits more into Pep philosophy.
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by lakesidepapa(m): 10:02pm On Jan 29, 2017
edi287:
Say you've not watched him extensively...Anyone who has watched both wouldn't even argue this. Iheanacho is a better finisher and maybe has a better final ball. Jesus beats him in every other aspect and fits more into Pep philosophy.
Gabby is better in some aspects while Nacho is better in some aspects. It's clear!

Do u knw what u're saying bro? He fits more into pep philosophy? smiley I'm not sure u knw Nacho! I'm not sure u knw the Pep's philosophy u're talking about, Maybe another Pep's Phils that we don't knw here smiley
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Mickael2(m): 10:14pm On Jan 29, 2017
edi287:
Say you've not watched him extensively...Anyone who has watched both wouldn't even argue this. Iheanacho is a better finisher and maybe has a better final ball. Jesus beats him in every other aspect and fits more into Pep philosophy.
so if Nacho has the better finishing abilities and the better decision making how does Gabby fit into pep's philosophy more? I know Pedro, Villa even Xavi, Muller and the whole lot of them only had these two attributes to perfection and they fitted right in. How many skilful players have you seen under pep? Apart from Messi, none of his centre forwards have been that skilful. Even his centre forward for barca B wasn't skilful, Lewandowski and all of them, the experts we have in here are just... wow
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by TheSuperNerd(m): 10:20pm On Jan 29, 2017
Let goals speak.... Not pace and footwork... He is a no.9 afterall... grin

He is now ManCity's no.2 striker.... Let goals speak...

I know Gabby Jesus more than anyone. And he has done nothing yet to send Nacho to the bench. EOD.

P.S: You saying Gabby fits into Pep philosophy more than Nacho shows that you haven't watched Nacho extensively yourself. wink

edi287:
Say you've not watched him extensively...Anyone who has watched both wouldn't even argue this. Iheanacho is a better finisher and maybe has a better final ball. Jesus beats him in every other aspect and fits more into Pep philosophy.
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by TheSuperNerd(m): 10:34pm On Jan 29, 2017
Egypt makes it into the semi-finals... Wow!!!

So happy for them... smiley

Before today, their head-to-head against Morocco have been so terrible. And the last time they beat Morocco was in 1986....

Semi-final pairings:»

Egypt vs Burkina Faso

Ghana vs Cameroun

What an Afcon!!! grin

#2019Afcon On my Mind #RiseOfTheSuperEagles
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by TheGoodJoe(m): 10:40pm On Jan 29, 2017
lakesidepapa:
Dude looks very younger

Yes he does. Guess he works hard to keep himself healthy and fit.
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by TheSuperNerd(m): 10:41pm On Jan 29, 2017
FA Cup Wrap: Kehinde Missing For Man Utd;
Aluko On Song; Okaka Goes 90; Success Unfit; Onyedinma Starts


https://allnigeriasoccer.com/football_pics/6477Kehinde.jpg

Catch up on the performance of players of Nigerian descent in the fourth round of the
Emirates FA Cup on Sunday, January 29.

Watford crashed out of the competition after losing 1-0 to Millwall at The Den. Italy international Stefano Okaka put in a full shift for the Hornets.


Odion Ighalo and Isaac Success didn’t make
the match day squad, Millwall midfielder Fred
Onyedinma subbed out with 18 minutes left on
the clock.

Over to Craven Cottage, Sone Aluko opened
scoring in the 17th minute in Fulham’s 4-1 rout
of Moses Odubajo’s Hull City. He was replaced
with ten minutes remaining. As you are aware,
Odubajo is still injured.

Young midfielder Tosin Kehinde wasn’t
considered for selection in Manchester United’s
4-0 rout of Wigan Athletic at Old Trafford. U23
teammates Axel Tuanzebe and Joel Pereira got a
taste of action.


Source: http://allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=21878
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by TheGoodJoe(m): 10:43pm On Jan 29, 2017
Mickael2:
so if Nacho has the better finishing abilities and the better decision making how does Gabby fit into pep's philosophy more? I know Pedro, Villa even Xavi, Muller and the whole lot of them only had these two attributes to perfection and they fitted right in. How many skilful players have you seen under pep? Apart from Messi, none of his centre forwards have been that skilful. Even his centre forward for barca B wasn't skilful, Lewandowski and all of them, the experts we have in here are just... wow

Precisely. When Guardiola took over Barca B, one of the first instructions he passed was that he does not want the younger players dribbling like Messi. Maybe Guardiola is evolving to coach the team to play like Enrique.
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by peterd53(m): 11:23pm On Jan 29, 2017
u guys should stop d hate on Gabriel, d guy is Gus nd fit in more Dan nacho. d only aspect in which nacho is better is d finishing. pep expect more Dan scoring alone. Gabriel holds d ball better Dan nacho outside d box. he got pace nd he more chances Dan nacho in a single game. city is nt where youngsters are given much tym 2 impress, nacho has gotten his chances against Burnley,Leicester in which he played almost an hour. let also give dz Gabriel a chance 2 prove d £27 spent on him was a hit b4 u guys right him off
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by TheGoodJoe(m): 11:33pm On Jan 29, 2017
peterd53:
u guys should stop d hate on Gabriel, d guy is Gus nd fit in more Dan nacho. d only aspect in which nacho is better is d finishing. pep expect more Dan scoring alone. Gabriel holds d ball better Dan nacho outside d box. he got pace nd he more chances Dan nacho in a single game. city is nt where youngsters are given much tym 2 impress, nacho has gotten his chances against Burnley,Leicester in which he played almost an hour. let also give dz Gabriel a chance 2 prove d £27 spent on him was a hit b4 u guys right him off

I am yet to watch Gabriel Jesus fully, but the few I have seen, that guy does not look more outstanding than Nacho.

I am not hating on the young man and I hope he excels for City. However, I am not yet blown away. Guardiola kept Sterling in the side despite some atrocious show. I never and will not see Sterling as a better talent than Sane.

Gabriel Jesus might turn out brilliant but it is an insult to the greats like Adriano, Robinho if he carries the tag of the best since Ronaldo. That is not true. He might become better than them but at this age, come on. He is not. It is not hating, it is a fact.

Concerning fitting the philosophy, Gabriel Jesus tracking back gave me an idea of what Guardiola wants. I am yet to watch his pressing. That will get clear with a few games. Not as strong as you made him because Gabriel had to drop deep because of he battle with the strikers.

Iheanacho looks a better finisher. Not sure of the pace off the ball because like the game against I think Hull and Bournemouth, we saw unbelievable speed.

With time we can judge but for now, I do not see why Gabriel Jesus gets so much hype.

We have seen better Brazilians at nineteen since Ronaldo.

Nacho has still done well in the few games he had. What about against Manchester United where he had a goal and assist? What about his brilliant performance against Bournemouth? What about his game against Celtic?
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by peterd53(m): 11:49pm On Jan 29, 2017
TheGoodJoe:

I am yet to watch Gabriel Jesus fully, but the few I have seen, that guy does not look more outstanding than Nacho.

I am not hating on the young man and I hope he excels for City. However, I am not yet blown away. Guardiola kept Sterling in the side despite some atrocious show. I never and will not see Sterling as a better talent than Sane.

Gabriel Jesus might turn out brilliant but it is an insult to the greats like Adriano, Robinho if he carries the tag of the best since Ronaldo. That is not true. He might become better than them but at this age, come on. He is not. It is not hating, it is a fact.

Concerning fitting the philosophy, Gabriel Jesus tracking back gave me an idea of what Guardiola wants. I am yet to watch his pressing. That will get clear with a few games. Not as strong as you made him because Gabriel had to drop deep because of he battle with the strikers.

Iheanacho looks a better finisher. Not sure of the pace off the ball because like the game against I think Hull and Bournemouth, we saw unbelievable speed.

With time we can judge but for now, I do not see why Gabriel Jesus gets so much hype.

We have seen better Brazilians at nineteen since Ronaldo.

Nacho has still done well in the few games he had. What about against Manchester United where he had a goal and assist? What about his brilliant performance against Bournemouth? What about his game against Celtic?
Yh both are gud. Nacho is more clinical, but he needs. 2 work on his first touch nd passes. Pep prefer sumone who can contribute more dan just scoring. I.e track back, pressing, adventurous runs nd more. Forward who wer. Successful. Under pep has dz qualities. (Pedro,coman, douglas,alexis.et al)
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by TheGoodJoe(m): 11:59pm On Jan 29, 2017
peterd53:
Yh both are gud. Nacho is more clinical, but he needs. 2 work on his first touch nd passes. Pep prefer sumone who can contribute more dan just scoring. I.e track back, pressing, adventurous runs nd more. Forward who wer. Successful. Under pep has dz qualities. (Pedro,coman, douglas,alexis.et al)

Nacho tracks back with pace. That one he excels at it. Nacho Presses with blistering pace too. Nacho drops deep to midfield and connects his team mates with passes. Nacho creates for his team-mates, notching assists.

These we have seen all season. Gabriel Jesus also makes faulty passes too. He also miscontrols the ball too. They are both brilliant talents with potential of being top quality.

Nacho's debut for City was few minutes to the end of the game, Nacho won it with a brilliant nick. First full match, won the man of the match. Gabriel Jesus is yet to score. Blew two chances yesterday.

So people should chill with the hype and give Gabriel Jesus time to grow.

As for fitting into Pep's philosophy, Nacho does. It is a thing of preference than just fitting in. I do not see a quality in Pep's philosophy Nacho lacks. It is a thing of preference. I have no doubt if they give both equal run of games in the nine position, Nacho will notch more goals and assists.
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by peterd53(m): 12:11am On Jan 30, 2017
let just hope 4 d best. guardiola likes d boy, we could all see dat but doesn't mean he can displace him. guardiola likes gotze nd bench d polish guy @ first but later, he had no choice but 2 play lewandowskil due 2 his all round contribution. nacho jst av 2 improve more 2 compete wit d favoured one and should take his chances wen called upon by like d chances he miss in one on one situation against Burnley b4 been ship out 4 kun
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