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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Icon79(m): 2:42pm On May 13, 2019
Nah, if you guys pull it off, I will buy you a plate of nkwobi and big stout grin


O pari

darkelf:


After we win, I know you will avoid this thread for 4 months. The pain will be too much to bear. When that time comes, I advice psychotherapy
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Koboko99(m): 2:45pm On May 13, 2019
A mail to who?

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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by chrisooblog: 2:50pm On May 13, 2019
men i'm just checking ndidi's stats in comparison to other top 6 defensive midfielders how this guy is not being raved about is really surprising. defensively he completely eclipses most of them. even in the attacking stats for a DM he's up there. just his passing needs more work 79.85% completion rate which is not bad for a decent midfielder but the good to great ones are doing 82% plus on average

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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Earthquake2: 2:55pm On May 13, 2019
chrisooblog:
men i'm just checking ndidi's stats in comparison to other top 6 defensive midfielders how this guy is not being raved about is really surprising. defensively he completely eclipses most of them. even in the attacking stats for a DM he's up there. just his passing needs more work 79.85% completion rate which is not bad for a decent midfielder but the good to great ones are doing 82% plus on average

The top teams don't need to defend most of the time, that's when your passing capabilities are asked of you

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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by chrisooblog: 3:01pm On May 13, 2019
i agree with the rest except for ndidi and chukwueze little bit.

sam can still improve with better coaching

as for Ndidi dude is a defensive midfield machine it's not his job to be creative. he should just continue to be great at shielding defences and breaking up play

darkelf:


None. Man of them have so obvious weaknesses that is antithetical to their progress as footballers.

Ndidi: Creativity and passing

Sam chukwueze: Finishing get K-leg

Iwobi: Too lackadaisical

Eking: One dimensional thinker, parochial play

Onuachu: just starting to get noticed

Moses: Attitude problem
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by chrisooblog: 3:04pm On May 13, 2019
true most modern top sides emphasize passing but still think teams like athletico madrid and definitely man u can do with his services

Earthquake2:


The top teams don't need to defend most of the time, that's when your passing capabilities are asked of you

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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Earthquake2: 3:11pm On May 13, 2019
chrisooblog:
true most modern top sides emphasize passing but still think teams like athletico madrid and definitely man u can do with his services


Ya, but most top sides would want him if he improves his passing

Imagine common Idrissa Gueye is wanted by Psg because he has average passing abilities
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by forgiveness: 3:48pm On May 13, 2019
tbaba1234:


Taiwo had a great career but faded at the time when he was supposed to be getting to his best. By 2011, when taiwo was supposed be just 26, he started to fade. He was no longer the same player.That is usually when players hit their best.

He is still playing retirement football in Finland.

Obasi was seriously hampered by injury.


Taiwo didn't fade away at 26. In the same 2011, Taiwo captained Olympic Marseille to win French cup, Taiwo made Ligue 1 team of the season, CAF best 11 and even joined Ac Milan despite Marseille wanted him to stay.

Taiwo played in the EPL and Seria A in 2012.

But you said Mikel Obi is still playing at top level.

Is Championship better than EPL?

Taiwo didn't fade away at 26, rather many club wanted him because he was the best African LB in the world in 2011. That was for the third time.

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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by andrew444(m): 3:57pm On May 13, 2019
Icon79:
Ekong is better than Lenglet.
Forget what Sarri did to him, VicMo can play RWB for both FCB and Real Madrid.
On current form, Ndidi is better than both Casemiro and Busquets (Busquets legs are gone).
Both Alex Iwobi and Sammy are good enough to play for either teams but maybe not as a starter.


O pari


Ekong is better than lenglet ? Lol

Ekong will not even bench mandi or batra at real betis you are here saying better than lenglet

Clap for your self

Make I just end the arguement here

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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by forgiveness: 4:17pm On May 13, 2019
Earthquake2:


Take your useless ratings out of here, You are comparing Paul Onuachu an established striker to Awoniyi a player who has been playing on loan for seasons

Let Awoniyi cement his place in the U23 before talking of the senior team

Is Osimhen not on loan?

Has Onyekuru not been playing on loan?

Is Paul better than them? grin

Senior team is for any player that distinguishes himself in a top league. The last time I checked Belgium league is far better than Denmark league.

Anyway, don't be afraid, I didn't write that for Awoniyi to take Paul's position. grin

It's just for you to know how good they are. grin

I wish Paul can get a decent club in Belgium or France to show himself.
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Danielnino00(m): 4:21pm On May 13, 2019
Which is your preferred midfield combo for the AFCON?

A- DM- Ndidi

CM- Mikel

AM- Iwobi



B- DM- Ndidi

CM- Etebo

AM- Mikel


C- DM- Ndidi

CM- Etebo

AM- Iwobi



CC: all distinguished members of the thread!!
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Icon4s(m): 4:23pm On May 13, 2019
tbaba1234:


This is not exactly true for other countries.

Yes, not everyone will be at national team level but several play at a good level and retire. For instance, a former england youth international can play in the Championship all his career without being good enough for the national team.

In our case, it is easier for ex youth international to play at national team level because of a lack of an established league that throws up talent all the time. Many of our players fade when they are supposed to be getting to their best. Even the ones that had a very good start and even career. In 5-8 years, you imagine these guys should at their best but they are getting ready to retire.



My brother that is why we are not at the same level as the France, Brazil, England, Spain, Germany of this world.

But I can still tell you that the Nigerian Youth system has produced a very good number of superstars. We are not there yet but we are not the worst in the world. grin

My own is for the national teams to create an excellent scouting system for us to better optimise the relatively few mother nature has churned out to us. smiley
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by forgiveness: 4:24pm On May 13, 2019
andrew444:


A player doesnt need to be qualified

He can be bought and loaned while the club will try to work on it


Which of our player can be bought by Real Madrid and Barcelona?
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by andrew444(m): 4:27pm On May 13, 2019
forgiveness:


Which of our player can be bought by Real Madrid and Barcelona?

I said none earlier

But Ndidi and chuks might have the potential if they keep improving
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by andrew444(m): 4:29pm On May 13, 2019
forgiveness:


Is Osimhen not on loan?

Has Onyekuru not been playing on loan?

Is Paul better than them? grin

Senior team is for any player that distinguishes himself in a top league. The last time I checked Belgium league is far better than Denmark league.

Anyway, don't be afraid, I didn't write that for Awoniyi to take Paul's position. grin

It's just for you to know how good they are. grin

I wish Paul can get a decent club in Belgium or France to show himself.

Paul should not go to Belgium thou Belgium league is better than Denmark ,Paul is already 24 so the France you said should be ok
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by chrisooblog: 4:30pm On May 13, 2019
option A looks tasty on paper but would like to see them in action in a friendly to see how it works

Danielnino00:
Which is your preferred midfield combo for the AFCON?

A- DM- Ndidi

CM- Mikel

AM- Iwobi



B- DM- Ndidi

CM- Etebo

AM- Mikel


C- DM- Ndidi

CM- Etebo

AM- Mikel



CC: all distinguished members of the thread!!
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by tbaba1234: 4:35pm On May 13, 2019
forgiveness:



Taiwo didn't fade away at 26. In the same 2011, Taiwo captained Olympic Marseille to win French cup, Taiwo made Ligue 1 team of the season, CAF best 11 and even joined Ac Milan despite Marseille wanted him to stay.

Taiwo played in the EPL and Seria A in 2012.

But you said Mikel Obi is still playing at top level.

Is Championship better than EPL?

Taiwo didn't fade away at 26, rather many club wanted him because he was the best African LB in the world in 2011. That was for the third time.

Taiwo was one of Africa's best left back so when i say he started a decline, it is against that statement.

Taiwo had a good 2010-2011 season but he started his fade in the 2011/2012 season. (Note: I said, it started. he was not completely finished) His premier league showing was not close to his high standards and by the time he went to Ukraine the next season, his stats showed significant drop. He used to get 4-5 goals in Marseille at least. He could not score a single 1 in the Ukrainian league.

By 2014-2015, When he was supposed to be 29/30. He could not make his turkish team starting line-up and was sold to Finland.

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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by forgiveness: 4:35pm On May 13, 2019
andrew444:


I said none earlier

But Ndidi and chuks might have the potential if they keep improving

Why was trying to set the bar high for Ajagun when none of our players can be bought by those two clubs?

Judging from the game against Manchester City, Ndidi will not stay in that club after next season if he continues to improve on his passing ability.

Chuks is one in a million. I expected a long list.
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by forgiveness: 4:37pm On May 13, 2019
andrew444:


Paul should not go to Belgium thou Belgium league is better than Denmark ,Paul is already 24 so the France you said should be ok

I agree.

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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by andrew444(m): 4:40pm On May 13, 2019
forgiveness:


Why was trying to set the bar high for Ajagun when none of our players can be bought by those two clubs?

Judging from the game against Manchester City, Ndidi will not stay in that club after next season if he continues to improve on his passing ability.

Chuks is one in a million. I expected a long list.

I agree that Ndidi will not stay

Yes chuks is one in a million

You know you need to be extra good to play for Barcelona ,thou Barca still have some little average players sha ,but not a black one

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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Icon4s(m): 4:43pm On May 13, 2019
tbaba1234:


Taiwo was one of Africa's best left back so when i say he started a decline, it is against that statement.

Taiwo had a good 2010-2011 season but he started his fade in the 2011/2012 season. (Note: I said, it started. he was not completely finished) His premier league showing was not close to his high standards and by the time he went to Ukraine the next season, his stats showed significant drop. He used to get 4-5 goals in Marseille at least. He could not score a single 1 in the Ukrainian league.

By 2014-2015, When he was supposed to be 29/30. He could not make his turkish team starting line-up and was sold to Finland.

I align with this statement
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Icon4s(m): 4:48pm On May 13, 2019
Danielnino00:
Which is your preferred midfield combo for the AFCON?

A- DM- Ndidi

CM- Mikel

AM- Iwobi



B- DM- Ndidi

CM- Etebo

AM- Mikel


C- DM- Ndidi

CM- Etebo

AM- Mikel



CC: all distinguished members of the thread!!
I will wait till it is confirmed Mikel is part of the party.
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by tbaba1234: 4:51pm On May 13, 2019
Under 23 qualifiers postponed??
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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by darkelf: 5:01pm On May 13, 2019
Earthquake2:


The top teams don't need to defend most of the time, that's when your passing capabilities are asked of you

Gbam. My pint exactly
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by darkelf: 5:03pm On May 13, 2019
Danielnino00:
Which is your preferred midfield combo for the AFCON?

A- DM- Ndidi

CM- Mikel

AM- Iwobi



B- DM- Ndidi

CM- Etebo

AM- Mikel


C- DM- Ndidi

CM- Etebo

AM- Mikel



CC: all distinguished members of the thread!!

Option A. Even though I am not completely sold on Mikel
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by edi287: 5:14pm On May 13, 2019
Icon79:
Ekong is better than Lenglet.
Forget what Sarri did to him, VicMo can play RWB for both FCB and Real Madrid.
On current form, Ndidi is better than both Casemiro and Busquets (Busquets legs are gone).
Both Alex Iwobi and Sammy are good enough to play for either teams but maybe not as a starter.


O pari

Na wa for una sometimes. Ekong better than Lenglet??
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Danielnino00(m): 5:15pm On May 13, 2019
Icon4s:
I will wait till it is confirmed Mikel is part of the party.
Let's assume it is confirmed.....
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by andrew444(m): 5:18pm On May 13, 2019
Icon79:
I doubt it, but I hope it's true. But I am not holding my breath, the Barca board is useless. They would be wasting their time chasing a prima donna like Antoine Griezemann … or Lacazette and Marcus Rashford instead of searching for a talented youngster.

I sent an email to Chairman Bartomeu yesterday to recommend that instead of pursuing Griezemann who doesn't want to play for Barca, the board should rather look into signing Gabriel Jesus. But I don't expect them to do anything with my suggestion anyway, before you know it they'd be paying $350m to sign Griezemann shocked


O pari


Please remove lacazette near the name of rashford

Lacazette is a world class player

Dude is good
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by andrew444(m): 5:20pm On May 13, 2019

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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by edi287: 5:21pm On May 13, 2019
Danielnino00:
Which is your preferred midfield combo for the AFCON?

A- DM- Ndidi

CM- Mikel

AM- Iwobi



B- DM- Ndidi

CM- Etebo

AM- Mikel


C- DM- Ndidi

CM- Etebo

AM- Iwobi



CC: all distinguished members of the thread!!
First option if Mikel makes the squad.
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by andrew444(m): 5:24pm On May 13, 2019
edi287:

Na wa for una sometimes. Ekong better than Lenglet??

Bros I tire for that guy I swear

And to make am worst na Barca fan ,I doubt he even watch Barca games,he didnt even watch lenglet at Sevilla before Barca got him

If they are defenders better than lenglet this season they won't be more then 5 ,and my guy get mind they call ekong ? Someone that won't even start at Betis ,Sevilla ,Valencia ,he won't even start at Bilbao self

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