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TheSuperNerd:
From Barca B to Iran.... What happened to Ezekiel Bassey?


(Photo Confirmation) : Former Barcelona Striker Shakes Hands With Paykan Tehran FC




With a statement on their official webpage, Iranian Pro League outfit Paykan FC have announced the signing of Nigeria international Ezekiel Bassey.

The financial terms and length of contract signed by the 21-year-old striker have not been disclosed by The Car Makers.

At the end of the 2016-2017 campaign, Ezekiel had to return to his employer Enyimba after Barcelona passed up the opportunity to sign him on a permanent basis.

The attacker failed to make a single appearance for the B Team of the Spanish club because the work permit process was delayed and there were concerns about his fitness.

After six matches in the Pro League, Paykan FC sit seventh on the table with eight points accumulated.
Ezekiel Bassey joins former Ismaily star Kenneth Ikechukwu at the capital outfit.


**Ifeanyi Emmanuel
Photo Credit : ikcosport.com


Source: http://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=24728

Many things went wrong..
I'm suspecting that he lied about his age.. .
One of the biggest problem with NPFL players

Joebie:
Why is there no mention of Kenny Otigba. I don't think Troost-Ekong had a better stat prior to his invitation to SE.

I always gbadun u,SE really shaped Troost-Ekong,watching him at Olympics and now,the guy has really improved.

Scary stuff! I will seriously have a heart attack if I see him in goal against Zambia. As a matter of fact, I am still recovering from the one he gave me in the game against South Africa and Algeria

Anywayz, not to worry, my prayer warriors are still on call .... I might have to call upon them again.


O pari

Danielnino00:



Sir Icon79, what do u think

Mickael2:


subtract 2 from 7 and we are left with 5. 5goals 11games isn't as outstanding as 7 in 11 is it?

it is sha more outstanding that 2 in 11, is it not?

Icon79:
Yeah right! Trust me, any one of Algeria, Cameroun or Zambia would trash Scotland .... if not England sef

When was the last time England defeated an African team?


O pari

By Fifa ranking, they re are ahead of Nigeria and many Caf powerhouse.

When was last time Zambia defeated European team?

What if he just had a loss of form? Take it from someone who knows, old age isn't the only reason most of our players don't reach their potential.

The biggest issue is lack of opportunities in many of these big Euro teams. If you're an African, you better keep producing day in day out because once you have a loss of form that's it for you. An average European player would keep getting opportunities upon opportunities but once an African player (worse if you're Nigerian) has two or three bad games then you're going to the bench and may never get outta there!

A couple of good examples are what they did to Victor Moses at Liverpool. The entire team was having a bad patch but it was Victor Moses was picked out and sentenced to the bench. Look at what happened at Watford last season as well. Both Ighalo and Troy Deenney were having a bad season, but Ighalo lost his position while Deeney kept playing until he gets back into form. Alex Iwobi had the same problem at Arsenal last season as well. He was moved to play with the youth side when Arsenal started performing poorly despite the fact that Iwobi always gives a good account of himself anytime he plays.

The moral of the story: we don't always get equal playing field.


O pari

Danielnino00:




Many things went wrong..
I'm suspecting that he lied about his age.. .
One of the biggest problem with NPFL players

Chrismario:


By Fifa ranking, they re are ahead of Nigeria and many Caf powerhouse.

When was last time Zambia defeated European team?

are we still citing FIFA ranking that has proven to be no more than a farce more often than not?

GOAL, 1-0 Leicester. Chalobah's mistake gives Ahmed Musa a free run on goal, he squares for George Thomas to find the back of the net. CFCdev VS LEIdev

safarigirl:
it is sha more outstanding that 2 in 11, is it not?

ofcourse it is, that shows that what Nacho has done has been great. But Rashford has done well too, you get the point?

Two months ago, right? Granted that it was in the U-21 tournament but I don't know if Zambia has played any competitive games against an Euro opponent recently.

All in all, I am almost sure that the current Zambia national team would defeat Scotland .... and believe me on that one


O pari

Chrismario:


By Fifa ranking, they re are ahead of Nigeria and many Caf powerhouse.

When was last time Zambia defeated European team?

Chrismario:


By Fifa ranking, they re are ahead of Nigeria and many Caf powerhouse.

When was last time Zambia defeated European team?

the thing tire me. That is easily the worst defence of Nacho's stats possible. His stats are great but let's not over-stress it

safarigirl:
are we still citing FIFA ranking that has proven to be no more than a farce more often than not?

But still, it gives clue about the power a team.
Which ever way, Scotland and Slovenia are no push overs.

Icon79:
Two months ago, right? Granted that it was in the U-21 tournament but I don't know if Zambia has played any competitive games against an Euro opponent recently.

All in all, I am almost sure that the current Zambia national team would defeat Scotland .... and believe me on that one


O pari

have you ever watched Scotland before? We barely held Scotland to a draw the last time we met. Scotland would destroy Zambia

Icon79:
Yeah right! Trust me, any one of Algeria, Cameroun or Zambia would trash Scotland .... if not England sef

When was the last time England defeated an African team?


O pari

o pari master. No African team has ever beaten England o

Icon79:
Two months ago, right? Granted that it was in the U-21 tournament but I don't know if Zambia has played any competitive games against an Euro opponent recently.

All in all, I am almost sure that the current Zambia national team would defeat Scotland .... and believe me on that one


O pari

Youth competition
Thats nothing.

If Scotland meet Zambia, they wont escape anything less than 3

The last time we played againzt them, we narrowly escape defeat.

tglobal:


o pari master. No African team has ever beaten England o

Really??
Tanks bro

Abdul Ajagun starts for Kortrijk as one of three central midfielders in his team's 4-3-1-2 formation away to Antwerp in the Belgian Jupiler League.

His team are down by one goal after 22mins....

Mickael2:



have you ever watched Scotland before? We barely held Scotland to a draw the last time we met. Scotland would destroy Zambia

I just tire

TheSuperNerd:
Abdul Ajagun starts for Kortrijk as one of three central midfielders in his team's 4-3-1-2 formation away to Antwerp in the Belgian Jupiler League.

His team are down by one goal after 22mins....

Oga forgiveness' client

Wow! I just saw their squad moments ago on twitter and Musa was in starting XI in jersey no.9.

So he don bag assist already sef against Chelsea U-23s... .

Nice one. Good for his fitness and match sharpness.

Lordabas:
GOAL, 1-0 Leicester. Chalobah's mistake gives Ahmed Musa a free run on goal, he squares for George Thomas to find the back of the net. CFCdev VS LEIdev

junnyjake:



Guardiola was the worst thing that ever happened to Nacho.

If Pelligrini was still at City, we won't be having this conversation.

God bless Pelligrini wherever he is.

Na thegoodjoe caused all this heated arguments,when we dey tell am sey Guardiola na bad market for Nacho,he no gree,u don see am now.Pls don't karate me.

Don't worry... last time I checked his karate boots were stolen... he is in the process of getting a new one... lol

Kog45:
Na thegoodjoe caused all this heated arguments,when we dey tell am sey Guardiola na bad market for Nacho,he no gree,u don see am now.Pls don't karate me.

Sssssshhhhh..... No loud am too much...

Chrismario:
Oga forgiveness' client

Chrismario:


Really??
Tanks bro

Yes, no African country has ever beaten England. Cameroun came closest at Italia 90 quarter finals but after holding on for so long to their one goal lead, a spurious penalty was awarded to England. England won 2:1

Goal to Leicester, 2-0. Again Ahmed Musa and Thomas combine again to score, the latter firing into the top corner for his second of the night. #CFCDev vs #LEIDev

Mujtahida:

Yes, no African country has ever beaten England. Cameroun came closest at Italia 90 quarter finals but after holding on for so long to their one goal lead, a spurious penalty was awarded to England. England won 2:1

Tank u bro

I don dae learn history small

Nigerian trio Alex Iwobi (#25), Kelechi Iheanacho (#29), and Wilfred Ndidi (#36) named among L'Equipe's top 50 U21 players in World football .

Source: https://www.google.com.ng/amp/s/syndication.bleacherreport.com/amp/2734533-real-madrids-marco-asensio-leads-dele-alli-kylian-mbappe-in-under-21-rankings.amp.html

Nice... Musa picked up two assists as Leicester U-23s beat Chelsea U-23s 2-0 in an EPL 2 clash moments ago.

Good run out for Ahmed Musa.

Chrismario:


Opari master

Scotland and Slovenia would av been powerhouse if they are in Africa

what are you saying...
so you mean..had it been Nigeria was a European country...
with our population and a relatively better league...like that of Slovenia or even Scotland....
I believe no European nation would be able to match us...
please forget it.....the problem wit Africa countries...is that we lack structures and proper management of talents

This list is very current. Was just released couple of hours ago.... L'Equipe is another reputable media house.... their rankings are very recognised. Thanks for sharing....


And Sir Famocious... kindly put the source biko...

Famocious:
Nigerian trio Alex Iwobi (#25), Kelechi Iheanacho (#29), and Wilfred Ndidi (#36) named among L'Equipe's top 50 U21 players in World football .

Humility017:

what are you saying...
so you mean..had it been Nigeria was a European country...
with our population and a relatively better league...like that of Slovenia or even Scotland....
I believe no European nation would be able to match us...
please forget it.....the problem wit Africa countries...is that we lack structures and proper management of talents

Dats maybe sir.
My argument is currently, Scotland and Slovenia re no pushovers against any African team.