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BascoVanVeli:
He did very well. Neat in possession and did his bit defending. I won't be surprised to see him start the next match at LWB

He was average at best. The same match wey I watch? Yes he dribbled well at times but overall? Very well? I'd give him a rating of 5.5 which would have dropped to 5 if they lost

edi287:
The Uche brothers are one of the few guys that used their legit age to play.

He is actually related. from Igbere in Abia State and you are correct he used his real age, I kept on asking his elder sisters why they didn't convince him to push it down so he could have played at Villarreal for longer or at least get longer contracts at Villarreal

Utonwanne:
Is number of caps now the only determinant of how good a player is?

Oga it seems u didn't really follow Obinna Nsofor. Did u watch him at the 2005 AYC? His brace in that final against Egypt won us that title. Did you follow his performance during the Olympics? Did you follow him at Verona? This was a player that caught Mourinho's attention at Inter Milan and he went for him.

Isaac Success has not done enough for both club and country to earn him a comparison with Obinna Nsofor. At the age Success is Nsofor was already commanding a place in the then Stars studded Super Eagles team.

Nsofor's performance when he was at WestHam, at the later stages of his career, was even better than what we are seeing of Success now at Watford.

Icon4s:
Oga it seems u didn't really follow Obinna Nsofor. Did u watch him at the 2005 AYC? His braces in that final against Egypt won us that title. Did you follow his performance during the Olympics? Did you follow him at Verona? This was a player that caught Mourinho's attention at Inter Milan and he went for him.

Isaac Success has not done enough for both club and country to earn him a comparison with Obinna Nsofor. At the age Success is Nsofor was already commanding a place in the then Starts studded Super Eagles team.

Nsofor's performance when he was at WestHam, at the later stages of his career, was even better than what we are seeing of Success now at Watford.

End of the discussion

BascoVanVeli:
K league is Korea not Japan

You are right..

Icon4s:
Udeze thar u will almost think he was a left Winger. He sent Celestine into Early retirement.

Hehe..Udeze..At AFCON 2002, senegal vs Nigeria after Oruma lost the penalty to level the scores, He rushed to hold the referee hand to check the time..straight red card..Babayaro and Udeze were used together in the game against sweden at korea/Japan 2002..

Icon4s:
Oga it seems u didn't really follow Obinna Nsofor. Did u watch him at the 2005 AYC? His brace in that final against Egypt won us that title. Did you follow his performance during the Olympics? Did you follow him at Verona? This was a player that caught Mourinho's attention at Inter Milan and he went for him.

Isaac Success has not done enough for both club and country to earn him a comparison with Obinna Nsofor. At the age Success is Nsofor was already commanding a place in the then Starts studded Super Eagles team.

Nsofor's performance when he was at WestHam, at the later stages of his career, was even better than what we are seeing of Success now at Watford.

His exploits at Chievo which coincided with his early years in national color is the highlight of his career.

Why won't he perform wonders at AYC 2005? Dude was playing against boys way younger than him. If success were to be born that Era, probably, he would be playing for U-16 currently.

Utonwanne:
His exploits at Chievo which coincided with his early years in national color is the highlight of his career.

Why won't he perform wonders at AYC 2005? Dude was playing against boys way younger than him. If success were to be born that Era, probably, he would be playing for U-16 currently.

So which exploits has Success made for either club or country?

Success has not done anything of note thus far in his senior career for you to compare him with Obinna Nsofor. Isaac Success's greatest achievement to date was emerging highest goal scorer at the CAF U17. The rating he gets till date is mainly attributed to that performance. But as a professional player sorry Success nova start. No basis for comparison at all.

If you mention Ahmed Musa you have a valid point but Success? Sorry nothing yet.

Leaked CAF poll for African best player award 1.Mohammed salah 2.Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang 3. Sadio Mane 4. Riyad Mahrez 5. Achraf Hakimi 6. Alexander Iwobi

Vincent Enyeama: Nigeria keeper wants to play again By Oluwashina Okeleji Football Writer, Nigeria 11 Jan Former Nigeria keeper and captain Vincent Enyeama is determined to carry on playing Former Nigeria captain Vincent Enyeama is keen on a return to football almost two years after making his last competitive appearance for French club Lille. The 36-year old last played for Lille in April 2017 and he was released by the 2011 French champions in August 2018. "I have put the past behind me as I continue to train and hoping to make a positive return," Enyeama told BBC Sport, denying reports he was about to quit the game. "I've received some offers in Israel and Turkey. But at this stage in life I want to make family a priority when I need to make a move, because they are very settled here in France. "The way I play football is with a smile and I would love to do that knowing my family is happy and settled." The former Enyimba goalkeeper joined Lille from Isreali side Hapoel Tel Aviv in June 2011 and made 164 appearances, but he and 10 other player s were told to look for a new club by former boss Marcelo Bielsa at the start of the 2017/18 season. "The way things ended at Lille was disappointing, it was sad to leave the club alongside others who gave everything; without the chance to say a proper goodbye to the fans," he added. "You are recovering (from an injury) after giving so much to the club and suddenly everything ended like that, respectful football decisions are made - with a new manager and project on the table. "I quite understand and respect that, yet it was not the kind of end you would want for a beautiful story but this is football. "I always share positive energy every time I get a chance to see some of our fans, it is a good bond that will always live with me." Enyeama, who played 101 times for the Super Eagles, helped the club to the 2016 French League cup final where they were edged by giants Paris St- Germain 2-1. With 17 clean sheets from 35 league games in the 2013/14 season, he emerged as the first goalkeeper to be named French Ligue 1 African Player of the Season. Enyeama made his international debut against Kenya in May 2002 in Lagos and during his international career he helped Nigeria win the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations in South Africa, where he emerged as the tournament's best goalkeeper. He played in five Nations Cup tournaments - in 2004, 2006, 2008, 2010 and 2013 - and was part of the Nigeria squad at the 2002, 2010 and 2014 World Cup tournaments. The former Maccabi Tel Aviv stopper, who won two African Champions League titles with Enyimba, retired from international football in October 2015. Enyeama's honours: Club success: 3 Nigerian league titles 2 Caf Champions League titles 1 Caf Super Cup 2 Israeli League titles 2 Israeli FA Cup International success: 1 Nations Cup 3 Nations Cup third-place medals Personal honours: 2004 Caf Champions League player of the year 2009 Israeli Footballer of the year 2013 French Ligue 1 player of the month for October and November 2014 French Ligue 1 African Player of the Season 3 Nigerian player of the year honours Find out more

Alfryd:
Vincent Enyeama: Nigeria keeper wants to
play again
By Oluwashina Okeleji
Football Writer, Nigeria
11 Jan
Former Nigeria keeper and captain Vincent
Enyeama is determined to carry on playing
Former Nigeria captain Vincent Enyeama is keen
on a return to football almost two years after
making his last competitive appearance for French
club Lille.
The 36-year old last played for Lille in April 2017
and he was released by the 2011 French
champions in August 2018.
"I have put the past behind me as I continue to train
and hoping to make a positive return," Enyeama
told BBC Sport, denying reports he was about to
quit the game.
"I've received some offers in Israel and Turkey. But
at this stage in life I want to make family a priority
when I need to make a move, because they are very
settled here in France.
"The way I play football is with a smile and I would
love to do that knowing my family is happy and
settled."
The former Enyimba goalkeeper joined Lille from
Isreali side Hapoel Tel Aviv in June 2011 and made
164 appearances, but he and 10 other player s were
told to look for a new club by former boss Marcelo
Bielsa at the start of the 2017/18 season.
"The way things ended at Lille was disappointing, it
was sad to leave the club alongside others who
gave everything; without the chance to say a proper
goodbye to the fans," he added.
"You are recovering (from an injury) after giving so
much to the club and suddenly everything ended
like that, respectful football decisions are made -
with a new manager and project on the table.
"I quite understand and respect that, yet it was not
the kind of end you would want for a beautiful story
but this is football.
"I always share positive energy every time I get a
chance to see some of our fans, it is a good bond
that will always live with me."
Enyeama, who played 101 times for the Super
Eagles, helped the club to the 2016 French League
cup final where they were edged by giants Paris St-
Germain 2-1.
With 17 clean sheets from 35 league games in the
2013/14 season, he emerged as the first
goalkeeper to be named French Ligue 1 African
Player of the Season.
Enyeama made his international debut against Kenya
in May 2002 in Lagos and during his international
career he helped Nigeria win the 2013 Africa Cup of
Nations in South Africa, where he emerged as the
tournament's best goalkeeper.
He played in five Nations Cup tournaments - in
2004, 2006, 2008, 2010 and 2013 - and was part
of the Nigeria squad at the 2002, 2010 and 2014
World Cup tournaments.
The former Maccabi Tel Aviv stopper, who won two
African Champions League titles with Enyimba,
retired from international football in October 2015.
Enyeama's honours:
Club success:
3 Nigerian league titles
2 Caf Champions League titles
1 Caf Super Cup
2 Israeli League titles
2 Israeli FA Cup
International success:
1 Nations Cup
3 Nations Cup third-place medals
Personal honours:
2004 Caf Champions League player of the year
2009 Israeli Footballer of the year
2013 French Ligue 1 player of the month for
October and November
2014 French Ligue 1 African Player of the Season
3 Nigerian player of the year honours
Find out more

Maybe we will consider him for CHAN. Mtcheew..... "rada rada".

Enyeama could have gone to the world cup on a platter and found a new club easily. Now it is not be easy for him to find a club because he has been out for too long.

Icon4s:
Such a talented Left back. I think his problems started from when he lost his Dad. It might just be a co-incidence but he just started battling one injury or the other. And that was when Taiye Taiwo just Rose from Lobi Stars and emerged 3rd best player at the WYC and he just moved straight into the SE left back.

Ify Udeze never recovered.

yes I remember it well,

buh we most understand some people are very, very, very close to their dads,
includin me,

not forgetting IGHALO too,
so in such instance were their dad, kick the bucket, its a very painful experience,

some never remain the same again,
while some follow suit after some months,
while others take lenght of time to move on

Icon4s:
Such a talented Left back. I think his problems started from when he lost his Dad. It might just be a co-incidence but he just started battling one injury or the other. And that was when Taiye Taiwo just Rose from Lobi Stars and emerged 3rd best player at the WYC and he just moved straight into the SE left back.

Ify Udeze never recovered.

yes I remember it well,

buh we most understand some people are very, very, very close to their dads,
includin me,

not forgetting IGHALO too,
so in such instance were their dad, kick the bucket, its a very painful experience,

some never remain the same again,
while some follow suit after some months,
while others take length of time to move on

Mickael2:
He was average at best. The same match wey I watch? Yes he dribbled well at times but overall? Very well? I'd give him a rating of 5.5 which would have dropped to 5 if they lost

Not arguing thank u

Mickael2:
He is actually related. from Igbere in Abia State and you are correct he used his real age, I kept on asking his elder sisters why they didn't convince him to push it down so he could have played at Villarreal for longer or at least get longer contracts at Villarreal

Chai see the kinda advice u gave someone. I am bookmarking this post for future references

femianski:
Leaked CAF poll for African best player award
1.Mohammed salah
2.Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang
3. Sadio Mane
4. Riyad Mahrez
5. Achraf Hakimi
6. Alexander Iwobi

The arabs are jobless and are very good turning up for such voting

The number one to 3 are correct Bt the Arab influence is putting mahrez and hakimi ahead of iwobi ,still trying to figure out what mahrez did last season ,as for hakimi he is a bench warmer at Madrid ,at best a bit part player

do4luv14:
yes I remember it well,

buh we most understand some people are very, very, very close to their dads,
includin me,

not forgetting IGHALO too,
so in such instance were their dad, kick the bucket, its a very painful experience,

some never remain the same again,
while some follow suit after some months,
while others take lenght of time to move on

That's what happened to Adriano

Once he lost his dad,his career never recovered

Icon4s:
Oga it seems u didn't really follow Obinna Nsofor. Did u watch him at the 2005 AYC? His brace in that final against Egypt won us that title. Did you follow his performance during the Olympics? Did you follow him at Verona? This was a player that caught Mourinho's attention at Inter Milan and he went for him.

Isaac Success has not done enough for both club and country to earn him a comparison with Obinna Nsofor. At the age Success is Nsofor was already commanding a place in the then Starts studded Super Eagles team.

Nsofor's performance when he was at WestHam, at the later stages of his career, was even better than what we are seeing of Success now at Watford.

I agree with everything you said

Mickael2:
He is actually related. from Igbere in Abia State and you are correct he used his real age, I kept on asking his elder sisters why they didn't convince him to push it down so he could have played at Villarreal for longer or at least get longer contracts at Villarreal

So you are one of those that are encouraging this cankerworm of age cheating?. Later you will come and call our politicians corrupt. I'm happy you just exposed yourself. At least we can now see you for what you are.

Mtchew!. You are no different from Dalung and all the polithiefcians sabotaging our national football.

ChrisKels:
Chai see the kinda advice u gave someone. I am bookmarking this post for future references

No no no no be like that na. You see they cane around for their parents anniversary this December and that was that period that we were arguing about Uzoho's age but before I got there he had already gone to Lagos or so, I then asked one of his sisters why he didn't do what others were doing. Not that I wanted him to do it. Na just question

Curtisaxel7:
So you are one of those that are encouraging this cankerworm of age cheating?. Later you will come and call our politicians corrupt. I'm happy you just exposed yourself. At least we can now see you for what you are.

Mtchew!.

What part of what I just said shows that I actually encouraged age cheating? They revealed that if not for him using his real age that Villarreal was ready to offer a longer contract but due to his age. Let me give you a rather simple advice, next time try to understand a post before you start typing.

Victor Moses to Fulham.

Icon4s:
Victor Moses to Fulham.

I wanted Crystal Palace, something doesn't sound right about Fulham

Yea I got it!
Victor Moses needs time and support and the only place he can get it is Crystal Palace. One poor match at Fulham and he's back to the bench

Moreover Crystal Palace need a winger but Fulham dont

do4luv14:
yes I remember it well,

buh we most understand some people are very, very, very close to their dads,
includin me,

not forgetting IGHALO too,
so in such instance were their dad, kick the bucket, its a very painful experience,

some never remain the same again,
while some follow suit after some months,
while others take length of time to move on

Adriano comes to mind...

Earthquake1:
I wanted Crystal Palace, something doesn't sound right about Fulham

Fear of relagation

andrew444:
The arabs are jobless and are very good turning up for such voting

The number one to 3 are correct Bt the Arab influence is putting mahrez and hakimi ahead of iwobi ,still trying to figure out what mahrez did last season ,as for hakimi he is a bench warmer at Madrid ,at best a bit part player

The Arabs aren't jobless oo.. They are just very patriotic lots... If you put Salah against Messi in a fan poll,trust me,salah will win easily
Though I dunno if this year award was decided via fans vote, but the one of last year was too ridiculous... Our own Junior Ajayi made the list ahead of Mane and Auba


Omitting Ndidi from the list was just ridiculous

Icon4s:
Victor Moses to Fulham.

Is it confirmed??

Top 10 Players to look out for from midseason.

They are not Nigeria's top 17 players in Europe but they are few games from making major impact for the rest of the season.

10. Ifeanyi Matthew (Lillestrom, Norway): He's been the best midfielder in Norway. He's told his fans he would likely leave this Jan. Ifeanyi is a fire cracker from the midfield. He would definitely ignite any team he moves to. At the least, I hope he gets to Belgium, portugal or France.

9. Hilary Gong (Vitesse, Dutch Prem): He shutdown Slovakia and he made a big move to Vitesse but injuries slowed him down. He's been eased into the game, making a lot of sub appearances with a magical moment from him that led to a goal. I hope he explodes from now. A Coach Bros Production.

8. Stephen Odey (fc Zurich Swiss): He's hot this season scoring 9goals in Europe, league and domestic cup. Can he up the tempo and earn him a Top 5 league move by August?

7. Mikel Agu (Victoria Setubal, Portugal - Onloan from Porto): Started late but started well earning top points for Setubal this season. He's been hot scoring a goal so far from his DM/CM position. Can he turn it up a notch this half and earn him a move to the Top 5?

6. Anderson Esiti (Gent, Begium): Missed getting signed to Levante towards transfer deadline, got depressed and was dropped from Gent's first team. Got himself together and has played every match (once fit) for Gent, with Top performances. He's so fit that the Gent coach told him to stop lifting weight before he turns to cocoyam. He is expected to step it up this half and earn himself a move to Laliga or even the EPL.

5. Kingsley Micheal (Perugia, Serie B, onloan from Bolgna): HOT. Dude has cleared all the MOTM awards since Joining Perugia on loan. The parent club (Bologna) is expected to cut short his loan and have him back especially now that they are fighting to avoid the drop. He could probably walk into the first team right away and make a statement in the Serie A. Its Amuneke again.

4. larry kayode (Shanktar Donesk, Ukraine): was injured for 2months, got back, became a supersub, started after 5 games as a sub, but earned himself a silly red card. Was dropped from the team after that but he made it back and became a supersub. His club's next game is 14 Feb in the Europa. A great season in Shanktar and the next move is Top 5 leagues.

3. Sarenren Bazee (Hannover, Bundersliga): Injury has really messed him up in the last 2 years. But he was able to shake of all the injury worries to winning a starting shirt Early Nov. But he got into a nasty on field clash that left him in the hospital. He's back now and is expected to make it back to the starting lineup. Kid is EXPLOSIVE.

2. Orji Okonkwo (Bologna, Serie A): He started making the first team bench 2017 season. Made some appearances as a sub with 1 or 2 starts. Was shipped out on loan last season but back in the first team and trying to force his way in. Made 2 starts with one on the 26th of Dec 2018. It's clear he's making a statement in training and its expected he grabs and owns it this half. Serie A no be beans. Its Amuneke again.

1. Isaac Success (Watford, EPL): Its about time he blows. Broke into the laliga quite early and was a beast. Moved to England and both injury and libido issues have slowed him down. He came back roaring this season, starting as super sub for a while, then starting when Deeney was injured and even started ahead of Deeney and Deulofeu in some games. He's had very good and sometimes outstanding games but he needs to add one thing to his game to finally claim his starting shirt for good at watford, GOALS!!!

MENTIONS

*Samuel Adegbenro (Rosenborg, Norway): Been injured alot ever since he joined the Norwegian giants. But when fit, he starts and always has a commanding performance. Very skillful and fast player with an eye for goal.

*Ebere Eze (QPR, Championship): Another banging half season and he'll end up in the EPL next season if he doesn't make it already this window. Crystal Palace is rumored to have sounded out his intermediaries for a possible transfer this January.

*Henry Uche Agbo(Standard Liege, Belgium): Hasn't really distinguished himself since trading Laliga for the jupiler league, buh has done enough to attract the interest of Laliga midtable teams, Espanyol and Getafe who are eager to bring him back to Spain this January to help steady their respective ships. A good half season in the Laliga could afford him another chance with the super eagles, with Onazi out for the season.

*Ebere Paul Onuachu (FCM Denmark): Arguably the best striker in the Danish league for the past three seasons. Wanted by a host of top clubs, and is rumored to be on the wish list of FC Porto this window. Let's see what happens before the window shots

*Obinna Nwobo (Upjest Hungary): Has been a big hit since joining Upjest in the Hungarian league. Dude is racking up good numbers and is rapidly playing his way out of Hungary and into one of the top five leagues in Europe.

*Josh Maja and Joe Aribo* : These two have had stellar seasons so far in the English league 1 and are rightly wanted by some top league clubs.



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Earthquake1:
That's what happened to Adriano

Once he lost his dad,his career never recovered

even me I nearly lose it

for good three days, no water touch my body in ways of bathing, no toothbrush in ways of brushing,
no comb in ways of combing my full hair, not even change of cloth,


I just sit outside looking like one lost,

I tell iys not easy

tbaba1234:
Enyeama could have gone to the world cup on a platter and found a new club easily. Now it is not be easy for him to find a club because he has been out for too long.

Enyimba will take him.

Mickael2:
No no no no be like that na. You see they cane around for their parents anniversary this December and that was that period that we were arguing about Uzoho's age but before I got there he had already gone to Lagos or so, I then asked one of his sisters why he didn't do what others were doing. Not that I wanted him to do it. Na just question

Hahahahaha bros bros OK ooo

Me sha like those guys buh that Kalu's bungalow for Igbere there no be am abeg. He should build something better bkus the money dey. Never knew u were from Igbere hmmm una boys dun dey pull weight oo, the kinda big houses wey una dey hammer for Dat una town ehh buh na Orji Uzor Kalu help una and neglected us(isuikwuato) saying we have top men from Ovim who could help get us into top government offices and also repair our roads. One day we go just block Akara Junction make we see how una wan take go una Vila again mtcheew.

U guys are doing well for urselves, I love the developments though una still dey learn work where Abiriba guys dey