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Re: Finidi George Makes Laliga African All-time Best Eleven by Jarus(m): 10:15pm On May 14, 2020
He should make similar list in Holland if drawn up

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Re: Finidi George Makes Laliga African All-time Best Eleven by Jarus(m): 10:17pm On May 14, 2020
commodore007:
One of Africa shinning stars,Finidi was adjudged to be one of the best dribblers of his time, his carrier took a positive turn when his Former coach(Louis van gaal) told him to learn how to pass the ball after dribbling else He would not play him again, this Finidi did, Finidi at a time was adjudged to be one of the best passers of the ball in laliga ,some of the best midfielders today in the world studied some of Finidi passing techniques, Finidi is an indeed an UNSUNG HERO of his time

Kayefi

Finidi was not known for dribbling.

He was a traditional winger - effective/precise crosses

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Re: Finidi George Makes Laliga African All-time Best Eleven by phylshan: 10:18pm On May 14, 2020
wirinet:
At a time Finidi George was the best number 7 in the world.
I was expecting to hear this record since. It seems the OP is not even aware of this.

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Re: Finidi George Makes Laliga African All-time Best Eleven by revilomichaels(m): 10:29pm On May 14, 2020
robosky02:
Finidi Makes LaLiga African All-time Eleven

Former Nigeria international Finidi George has been included in LaLiga’s African All-time Eleven list, Completesports.com reports.

The Africa LaLiga All-time best list which is a five minutes video of the selected players – past and present – was compiled by SuperSports and published on their verified Twitter handle.

Finidi’s inclusion in the list is due to his impressive performance for Real Betis whom he joined from Dutch giants Ajax in 1996.

During his time at Betis, Finidi netted in double digits in nearly every season, with the Andalusian club finishing fourth in his first year.

The club also reached the final of the Copa del Rey in Finidi’s debut season where they lost 3-2 after extra-time to Barcelona, where he scored.

Among other top African stars who were included in the continent’s LaLiga best eleven are Cameroon legends Samuel Eto’o and Jacque Songo’o, Yaya Toure of Cote d’Ivoire and Mali’s Seydou Keita.

Others are South Africa’s Benni McCarthy, Frederic Kanoute of Mali, Cameroon’s Lauren Etame Meyer and Morocco’s Noureddine Naybet.

LaLiga African All-time Eleven:

Goalkeeper

Jacque Songo’o (Cameroon/Deportivo La Coruna)

Defenders

Lauren Etame Meyer (Cameroon/Mallorca)
Noureddine Naybet (Morocco/Deportivo La Coruna)
Djene Dakonam (Togo/Getafe)
Alan Nyom (Cameroon/Getafe)

Midfielders

Finidi George (Nigeria/Real Betis)
Yaya Toure (Cote d’Ivoire/Barcelona)
Seydou Keita (Mali/Barcelona)

Forwards

Samuel Eto’o (Cameroon/Barcelona)
Benni McCarthy (South Africa/Celta Vigo)
Frederic Kanoute (Mali/Sevilla)

https://www.completesports.com/finidi-makes-laliga-african-all-time-eleven/

Where is Drogba?
Re: Finidi George Makes Laliga African All-time Best Eleven by NwaIgboBoy(m): 10:29pm On May 14, 2020
buh in the last picture na Condom pack him and Kanu hold so??
Re: Finidi George Makes Laliga African All-time Best Eleven by Kayharry(m): 10:42pm On May 14, 2020
revilomichaels:


Where is Drogba?
did drogba play in laliga?
Re: Finidi George Makes Laliga African All-time Best Eleven by Kayharry(m): 10:43pm On May 14, 2020
NwaIgboBoy:
buh in the last picture na Condom pack him and Kanu hold so??
medal
Re: Finidi George Makes Laliga African All-time Best Eleven by akinsoft01(m): 11:19pm On May 14, 2020
Abeg, i need water. i am confused as Bleep but i understand.

ProfDview1:
Coman see daylight cheating, broadlight cheating Jesus ooo

Look at pure cheating, where is Lionel Messi?

Messi shud be in two places, midfielder and forward.. Can somone tell me one reason why Messi is not there abeg



2010: sneijder was denied of Ballon dor and they gave it to Messi. Simply bcox No one compares to Messi..

But Ronaldo fans shame on you all, you have refused to acknowledge that Ribery was robbed of Ballon dor.... Useless penaldo tapnaldo boxnaldo Ronaldo fans empty head, mofos... Shame on una head.

Ronaldo has no tactics, no skills, no charisma, even his goals are dull


See sticks, stones, arrow, bullets, atomic bombs from Failnaldo fans ooo..

Lord Messi, pls give me extra protection grin
Re: Finidi George Makes Laliga African All-time Best Eleven by Chicastle: 11:20pm On May 14, 2020
Johnjanrt:
Interestingly educative, 9ja there we go.

Calm down. Naija still lacks electricity supply which is the ENGINE DRIVE OF INDUSTRIALIZATION
So Naija no dey anywhere all this ones nah news
Re: Finidi George Makes Laliga African All-time Best Eleven by zudozz: 11:25pm On May 14, 2020
Dcoy:

Na Correct machine be that.... Senior Kante

Laurent wey make d list don already exhaust himself for Arsenal b4 e go Spain or did he come from Spain to Arsenal? Geremi shld ve made d list joor. Geremi won CL with Madrid but e be like say him no too tay for Spain sha

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Re: Finidi George Makes Laliga African All-time Best Eleven by joey150(m): 11:27pm On May 14, 2020
Exc2000:
cool


Olympiacos and CAF honoured and remembered Rasheedi Yekini, CAF honoured Eminike, Arsene Wenger acknowledge Kanu as his best striker ever, now LaLiga is honouring Finidi George all within a week


.

Wenger said Kanu was his best striker ever ahead of Henry?

Can you share a link to this comment?
Re: Finidi George Makes Laliga African All-time Best Eleven by oloriLFC(f): 11:28pm On May 14, 2020
ProfDview1:
Coman see daylight cheating, broadlight cheating Jesus ooo

Look at pure cheating, where is Lionel Messi?

Messi shud be in two places, midfielder and forward.. Can somone tell me one reason why Messi is not there abeg



2010: sneijder was denied of Ballon dor and they gave it to Messi. Simply bcox No one compares to Messi..

But Ronaldo fans shame on you all, you have refused to acknowledge that Ribery was robbed of Ballon dor.... Useless penaldo tapnaldo boxnaldo Ronaldo fans empty head, mofos... Shame on una head.

Ronaldo has no tactics, no skills, no charisma, even his goals are dull


See sticks, stones, arrow, bullets, atomic bombs from Failnaldo fans ooo..

Lord Messi, pls give me extra protection grin
Really? I never knew Messi is an African o

Re: Finidi George Makes Laliga African All-time Best Eleven by Exc2000: 11:31pm On May 14, 2020
joey150:


Wenger said Kanu was his best striker ever ahead of Henry?

Can you share a link to this comment?

https://www.nairaland.com/wenger-picks-kanu-greatest-ever-arsenal
Re: Finidi George Makes Laliga African All-time Best Eleven by andyanders: 11:31pm On May 14, 2020
If Drogba is not inclusive, then it is not complete.
Re: Finidi George Makes Laliga African All-time Best Eleven by Nobody: 11:43pm On May 14, 2020
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See what a Nairalander has been doing during this Covid-19 Period
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Re: Finidi George Makes Laliga African All-time Best Eleven by BluntTheApostle(m): 12:19am On May 15, 2020
He is adjudged one of the best crossers of the ball that the world of football has ever seen.

He was quite underrated. One of the best to have played the game.

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Re: Finidi George Makes Laliga African All-time Best Eleven by lowaist101: 12:23am On May 15, 2020
He was a brilliant player and I remember how he became a torn in the flesh of AC Milan.
Re: Finidi George Makes Laliga African All-time Best Eleven by Nobody: 12:27am On May 15, 2020
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Re: Finidi George Makes Laliga African All-time Best Eleven by Onebyonedead: 12:43am On May 15, 2020
osaslord500:
He was a very brilliant midfielder with a good vision during his day, he was spectacular with the ball, he's one of the best midfielders ever produced from Nigeria. With proper dedication and hardworking, chukwueze will be making that list too. From Nigeria to the world!!

Not midfield he played on the left wing
Re: Finidi George Makes Laliga African All-time Best Eleven by Nobody: 12:44am On May 15, 2020
Finidi George. One of the world's best wingers in his prime. He was not called "The Gazelle" for nothing

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Re: Finidi George Makes Laliga African All-time Best Eleven by Onebyonedead: 12:45am On May 15, 2020
wirinet:
At a time Finidi George was the best number 7 in the world.

They don't know

He was even above Luis figo

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Re: Finidi George Makes Laliga African All-time Best Eleven by Mannnn(m): 12:56am On May 15, 2020
Johnjanrt:
Interestingly educative, 9ja there we go.

naija nor dey go anywhere
Re: Finidi George Makes Laliga African All-time Best Eleven by Staphylococcus: 1:16am On May 15, 2020
I knew this guy was going to go far right from our school days.
Re: Finidi George Makes Laliga African All-time Best Eleven by lordtim001(m): 1:53am On May 15, 2020
ProfDview1:
Coman see daylight cheating, broadlight cheating Jesus ooo

Look at pure cheating, where is Lionel Messi?

Messi shud be in two places, midfielder and forward.. Can somone tell me one reason why Messi is not there abeg



2010: sneijder was denied of Ballon dor and they gave it to Messi. Simply bcox No one compares to Messi..

But Ronaldo fans shame on you all, you have refused to acknowledge that Ribery was robbed of Ballon dor.... Useless penaldo tapnaldo boxnaldo Ronaldo fans empty head, mofos... Shame on una head.

Ronaldo has no tactics, no skills, no charisma, even his goals are dull


See sticks, stones, arrow, bullets, atomic bombs from Failnaldo fans ooo..

Lord Messi, pls give me extra protection grin
Laliga African All Time Best Eleven
Re: Finidi George Makes Laliga African All-time Best Eleven by Nobody: 2:00am On May 15, 2020
Indomie generation won't know Real Betis vs Barca once upon a time.


Finidi George was one side mesmerizing the right wing while a certain Emmanuel Amunike was on the other side tearing the left wing.


The two nigerian wingers were a beauty to watch on that day. It was almost like the match was all about them.


Unfortunately indomie generation na bet9ja dem know.
Re: Finidi George Makes Laliga African All-time Best Eleven by PHijo(m): 2:12am On May 15, 2020
Kayharry:
did drogba play in laliga?
Don't mind them! Some of them NEVER read, so disappointed in that attitude.
Re: Finidi George Makes Laliga African All-time Best Eleven by orazx: 3:13am On May 15, 2020
ProfDview1:
Coman see daylight cheating, broadlight cheating Jesus ooo

Look at pure cheating, where is Lionel Messi?

Messi shud be in two places, midfielder and forward.. Can somone tell me one reason why Messi is not there abeg



2010: sneijder was denied of Ballon dor and they gave it to Messi. Simply bcox No one compares to Messi..

But Ronaldo fans shame on you all, you have refused to acknowledge that Ribery was robbed of Ballon dor.... Useless penaldo tapnaldo boxnaldo Ronaldo fans empty head, mofos... Shame on una head.

Ronaldo has no tactics, no skills, no charisma, even his goals are dull


See sticks, stones, arrow, bullets, atomic bombs from Failnaldo fans ooo..

Lord Messi, pls give me extra protection grin

What is this one saying seff

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Re: Finidi George Makes Laliga African All-time Best Eleven by ussv: 5:04am On May 15, 2020
No Yekini ? He did better than Mccarthy
Re: Finidi George Makes Laliga African All-time Best Eleven by Prenonjebose: 5:26am On May 15, 2020
He was known as the gazelle for the graceful way he outran defenders. He was known as finito for the quality goals he scored. But, more importantly, he was the best crosser of the ball. He mastered the act of accurate, pinpoint dangerous crosses. His corner kicks were a nightmare to many opponents. My first rememberance of him was coming on as a substitute for Super Eagles vs Burkina Faso in a Nations cup qualifier. Then, he was a rookie, playing for local side Sharks of PH. I think he scored Nigeria's 7th and last goal of the match. But his most important goal for Nigeria was the one he scored in Algiers to secure the country's first world cup appearance. His assists to Rashidi Yekini is legendary. God bless you, Finidi George for ploughing on even when he lost his brother, Igenighwari George in Ibadan as a result of stray bullet.

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Re: Finidi George Makes Laliga African All-time Best Eleven by SavageMaster: 6:04am On May 15, 2020
ProfDview1:
Coman see daylight cheating, broadlight cheating Jesus ooo

Look at pure cheating, where is Lionel Messi?

Messi shud be in two places, midfielder and forward.. Can somone tell me one reason why Messi is not there abeg



2010: sneijder was denied of Ballon dor and they gave it to Messi. Simply bcox No one compares to Messi..

But Ronaldo fans shame on you all, you have refused to acknowledge that Ribery was robbed of Ballon dor.... Useless penaldo tapnaldo boxnaldo Ronaldo fans empty head, mofos... Shame on una head.

Ronaldo has no tactics, no skills, no charisma, even his goals are dull


See sticks, stones, arrow, bullets, atomic bombs from Failnaldo fans ooo..

Lord Messi, pls give me extra protection grin

Biko what is this rant all about?

Is Messi African?
Re: Finidi George Makes Laliga African All-time Best Eleven by KingWarri: 6:09am On May 15, 2020
ProfDview1:
Coman see daylight cheating, broadlight cheating Jesus ooo

Look at pure cheating, where is Lionel Messi?

Messi shud be in two places, midfielder and forward.. Can somone tell me one reason why Messi is not there abeg



2010: sneijder was denied of Ballon dor and they gave it to Messi. Simply bcox No one compares to Messi..

But Ronaldo fans shame on you all, you have refused to acknowledge that Ribery was robbed of Ballon dor.... Useless penaldo tapnaldo boxnaldo Ronaldo fans empty head, mofos... Shame on una head.

Ronaldo has no tactics, no skills, no charisma, even his goals are dull


See sticks, stones, arrow, bullets, atomic bombs from Failnaldo fans ooo..

Lord Messi, pls give me extra protection grin
Your mumu na grade one

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