Philosopher1979:


Mikel could have won african footballer of the year and be on course for world player of the year. You may not beleive me but he was as a teenager better than paul scholes and at zidane level.
The young man allowed maurinho to underate him. It was very painful

Guyyyyyyy

elyte89:

Chelsea fans have been dragging Tammy, most don't even want to see him again

jihday:
Guyyyyyyy

This mikel issue has been overflogged. He was scary as a teenager. I dont know how maurinho entered his brain but he was more than he himself realized. Maybe inferiority complex but fegusson saw paul scholes while maurinho saw makelele.
This is why i dislike maurinho tilk date. We africans allow white people to underrate us and mikel us an example of this.

Edopesin:
I hear say Lloris and Son throw way blow on live TV

Son for re-arrange person teeth

lol

They later apologized. Lloris wan make Son track Richarlison.... He didn't. So Keeper wan kon give punch to Military personnel..... Trust mou to shoot them both in the dressing room. They hugged and laughed before start of 2nd half sha.

When I preach to them , they Harden their hearts like they did in the Rebellion. And on that day , I wander in the desert and took an oath in my Anger that never shall they enter my rest.

Philosopher1979:


Mikel could have won african footballer of the year and be on course for world player of the year. You may not beleive me but he was as a teenager better than paul scholes and at zidane level.
The young man allowed maurinho to underate him. It was very painful

Don't be too sure about that .
For all we know,Ferguson would have treated him worse..
He could have ended up a bench warmer..

I mean,how many African players did Ferguson manage throughout his coaching career?

Iwobi has hamstring issues according to his coach

For the transfer of Victor Osimhen, everything seems complete. Lille agrees to sell it for 70M €. Naples is ready to pay this sum.

The player agrees with the Italian club Flag of Italy.

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Somehow Napoli plan to partner Victor Osimhen and Andrea Petagna in a front 2 next season. Can be exciting if Gattuso manages it well.

they have not won one game at home since the resumption of the league. have they even got a point at home? I doubt but they can win away. maybe no more home advantage. Thanks to uncle coro.

sandrapretty:
can u imagine losing 1-3 at home.
I almost chose them but na God save me

Igbekeme has joined ur boy, cleaning the bench. Since my simple factual report pains you, let me make it subtle.

ChrisKels:

It doesn't matter as long as he comes good for us. Hopefully we get his competition early enough just in case.

Afobear:
When I preach to them , they Harden their hearts like they did in the Rebellion. And on that day , I wander in the desert and took an oath in my Anger that never shall they enter my rest.

lol.. let him go back to the championship.

jihday:
Chelsea fans have been dragging Tammy, most don't even want to see him again

joins in laughter

jihday:
Guyyyyyyy

Afobear:
When I preach to them , they Harden their hearts like they did in the Rebellion. And on that day , I wander in the desert and took an oath in my Anger that never shall they enter my rest.

Bro, even I don't know wether Iwobi is doing well or not

If I talk, they'll say that stats aren't everything. At least the fans of Everton are speaking their mind

But the truth remains that I have always considered him to be overrated

jihday:
Guyyyyyyy

He has taken the term "overhype" to another level

Philosopher1979:


This mikel issue has been overflogged. He was scary as a teenager. I dont know how maurinho entered his brain but he was more than he himself realized. Maybe inferiority complex but fegusson saw paul scholes while maurinho saw makelele.
This is why i dislike maurinho tilk date. We africans allow white people to underrate us and mikel us an example of this.

OK

Danielnino00:


Don't be too sure about that .
For all we know,Ferguson would have treated him worse..
He could have ended up a bench warmer..

I mean,how many African players did Ferguson manage throughout his coaching career?

You even get time, the point he said Mikel was on Zidane level I knew arguing would be a waste of time

Joebie:
lol.. let him go back to the championship.

He's not bad, I believe they can use him as a back up to Werner or any elite striker they get

Blueelf:


He has taken the term "overhype" to another level

That's not even overhype, he's just being delusional

German club Hamburg FC appoint a Senegalese as their new manager

Blueelf:


Bro, even I don't know wether Iwobi is doing well or not

If I talk, they'll say that stats aren't everything. At least the fans of Everton are speaking their mind

But the truth remains that I have always considered him to be overrated

Very overrated dada awilo logomba

How ex-Chelsea star Mikel left Ikamva in awe during training stint at Ajax Cape Town



The ex-Nigeria captain made a brief stop at the Urban Warriors on his way to football stardom highlighted by a long stint at Stamford Bridge

Former Ajax Cape Town chairman John Comitis regrets not accepting the signing-on fee for former Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel who had been offered to them in December 2003.

Then a 16-year-old, Mikel arrived in Cape Town for a week-long trial spell and torched Ajax's Ikamva training grounds with some sublime touches that left everyone awestruck.

So impressive was Mikel that then Ajax coach Gordon Igesund had to briefly abandon the former Nigerian's first training session and stormed into Comitis’ office demanding that he signed the teenager.

“After about 20 minutes of training I told the players, ‘listen guys, I’ve got to dash somewhere but I’ll be back’. I left my assistant conducting training and I went straight into John’s office and I said, ‘John, sign this player right now, call him now and sign him right away’,” Igesund told Far Post.
“The boy was in a different league. He was big, strong and he could pass the ball. We tried everything in our power to sign him, but there were a few issues – between Manchester United and another club. I don’t think he had intentions of signing [for Ajax].”

Mikel was already on the radar of Manchester United and Chelsea who later on were involved in a protracted fight for the player’s signature before the Blues later won the battle.

Had Ajax met the R1 million signing-on fee demanded by Mikel and his handler, they might have left the Premier League giants holding some fresh air.

The Urban Warriors could have taken advantage of the fact that Mikel did jot qualify for a UK work permit and sign the player who had the potential of earning them big money from his sale.

“During the first training session, Gordon Igesund came to me and said just sign him. I said I’ll try,” said Comitis.
“He was really special, but they were talking about a R1 million signing-on fee. Had I known what I know today it was cheap at that price, but you never know.”

Not only Igesund was blown away by Mikel, but also former Ajax forward Nathan Paulse who believes that Mikel’s boots were too big for Premier Soccer League (PSL) football.

“We could not believe he was 16 at that time. He was that good. He had authority, he had presence, he was extremely good on the ball,” Paulse said.
“We looked at each other during his first two days and wondered if he was really 16. From a playing point of view, he was amazing. I don’t think playing in the PSL would have done him good.
“His ability was just too good at that age. He stood out immediately, he was extremely calm on the ball. He could run with the ball like a top professional. I don’t think the PSL would have suited him in terms of the actual level.”

It came as not a surprise that Mikel went on to win a Uefa Champions League crown and two Premier League titles with Chelsea.

Mikel, who is now a free agent after recently leaving Turkish side Trabzonspor, also lifted the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations with Nigeria.



Source: Goal

jihday:
German club Hamburg FC appoint a Senegalese as their new manager

Wow, what's his name

✔From Several hours ago (Osimhen Transfer Update).

Osita Okolo, Victor Osimhen's Manager and Brother-in-law (one of his reps):


“Victor went to Naples with his representatives. We talked and exchanged views on the city: the impressions were good, to tell you the truth.

“Victor isn’t always shy, although he would’ve preferred to make an important decision with less media exposure.

“After meeting De Laurentiis, Giuntoli and Gattuso, he told me he needed some time to make a decision, without any pressure.

“Later this week he’ll drop his concerns and confirm his decision, whether he decides to accept Napoli’s offer or not.

“We’re waiting. [His decision] may come not long after today. The coach made him feel wanted. He believes a lot in [Osimhen’s] ability and what he can do.

“Victor told me there was an agreement on everything but that there was still a couple more things to iron out before the final decision: the announcement should be made by tomorrow.

“I think it’s important for him to have a starting place, to grow further, even if there are no guarantees in the world of football.

“At Wolfsburg they promised him several things, then they moved the goalposts. Victor doesn’t want to get this decision wrong.

“I think Napoli would be the right place for him to grow, but he has the final say.”

That Greenwood dey score wicked goals sha. Which kind winch goals be those ones,see finishing

Clint02:
That Greenwood dey score wicked goals sha. Which kind winch goals be those ones,see finishing

at this age they tend to flatter to decieve.very soon the guy will go off the radar

Clint02:
That Greenwood dey score wicked goals sha. Which kind winch goals be those ones,see finishing

The guy doesn't waste time before shooting

TheSuperNerd:
✔From Several hours ago (Osimhen Transfer Update).

Osita Okolo, Victor Osimhen's Manager and Brother-in-law (one of his reps):


“Victor went to Naples with his representatives. We talked and exchanged views on the city: the impressions were good, to tell you the truth.

“Victor isn’t always shy, although he would’ve preferred to make an important decision with less media exposure.

“After meeting De Laurentiis, Giuntoli and Gattuso, he told me he needed some time to make a decision, without any pressure.

“Later this week he’ll drop his concerns and confirm his decision, whether he decides to accept Napoli’s offer or not.

“We’re waiting. [His decision] may come not long after today. The coach made him feel wanted. He believes a lot in [Osimhen’s] ability and what he can do.

“Victor told me there was an agreement on everything but that there was still a couple more things to iron out before the final decision: the announcement should be made by tomorrow.

“I think it’s important for him to have a starting place, to grow further, even if there are no guarantees in the world of football.

“At Wolfsburg they promised him several things, then they moved the goalposts. Victor doesn’t want to get this decision wrong.

“I think Napoli would be the right place for him to grow, but he has the final say.”

Nice info

From none other than our Chief Scout no less

Make the bobo take him sweet time sha

But these everton fans dey craze sha

Them no blame the person wey deflect ball enter net, na Iwobi them blame

Blueelf:
But these everton fans dey craze sha

Them no blame the person wey deflect ball enter net, na Iwobi them blame

Iwobi no just lucky


If his team is playing woefully, he will always be the target


From Arsenal to Everton, e never change

When he plays well, he hardly get a mention but when the whole team is bad, na Iwobi cause am


Las las, e go dey alright

even d position ancelloti is playing him is not helping matters...I thought he would be given d chance to play through d middle or atleast let him play in d position he played for arsenal...in Everton he is having to do so much defensive duties, I don't knw hw exactly dey want him to perform

Afobear:
When I preach to them , they Harden their hearts like they did in the Rebellion. And on that day , I wander in the desert and took an oath in my Anger that never shall they enter my rest.

Iwobi shouldn't see this. These Whites are savage lol .. I think Aribo is better than Iwobi as our AM and its evident.

Although I don't agree if iwobi is totally bad. The thing is hes average and inconsistent.