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Re: Top 5 Nigerian Footballers In Serie A History by shegzmartinsduke(m): 9:46pm On Aug 06, 2020
Obafemi was a delight to watch. He was just awesome!
Re: Top 5 Nigerian Footballers In Serie A History by kponkedenge(m): 9:46pm On Aug 06, 2020
Inter and Pirelli
Re: Top 5 Nigerian Footballers In Serie A History by ednut1(m): 9:47pm On Aug 06, 2020
youngblaq:
Wow!...indomino generatino.
played 12 games for inter scored one goal. Was out due to heart issues. So he basically did nothing at inter na
Re: Top 5 Nigerian Footballers In Serie A History by sirnoble03: 9:47pm On Aug 06, 2020
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Re: Top 5 Nigerian Footballers In Serie A History by Rossonero: 9:48pm On Aug 06, 2020
Ayodele Makinwa of palermo(the tiger of lagos)
Re: Top 5 Nigerian Footballers In Serie A History by sirnoble03: 9:48pm On Aug 06, 2020
Kudos to the writer for celebrating our own. Nigerians are not renowned for that until a man dies. angry
Re: Top 5 Nigerian Footballers In Serie A History by oyeb15:
When Taribo became d best defender in d world. He benched Nesta and Maldini .
Re: Top 5 Nigerian Footballers In Serie A History by odinga1of: 9:50pm On Aug 06, 2020
Carlyboi:
The dude had a great time at udinese tho
Even Perugia and Fiorentina.

He was once linked to AS Roma then.
Re: Top 5 Nigerian Footballers In Serie A History by Shukusheka(m): 9:50pm On Aug 06, 2020
haiti007:
I think Nwankwo Kanu has better achievements than the rest, followed by Obafemi Martins.
My thought though
Kanu did not achieve anything in Seria A. I don't even know how he made it to this list.
Re: Top 5 Nigerian Footballers In Serie A History by olusledge: 9:50pm On Aug 06, 2020
post=92534579:
Osimhen is about to take over and dwarf all these records.

All of us @ wish you all the very best for the future Osi bobo.


Do you know that........

Victor Osimhen is the most expensive African player of all time after sealing a record move to Napoli.

The Nigerian forward has joined the Neapolitan outfit for an initial €71.2 million but a further €10.1 million is guaranteed in add-ons, taking the overall fee to €81.3 million - as per French newspaper L'Equipe.

It eclipses the £72 million Arsenal paid to land Nicolas Pepe, who Osimhen then replaced in Lille's attack after the Ivorian's big-money move to the Emirates Stadium.
Osimhen was signed for €50 million euros , £47 million pound
Re: Top 5 Nigerian Footballers In Serie A History by Shukusheka(m): 9:51pm On Aug 06, 2020
youngblaq:
Wow!...indomino generatino.
What did Kanu achieve?
Re: Top 5 Nigerian Footballers In Serie A History by Rossonero:
paulolee:
obagoal ruled the seria A world for African players...he is still the reason why Italian clubs do stick with african players because martins made them believe that Africans are strong, gat speed and goal techniques too..
i can say obagoal spell in inter paved way for other African strikers in seria A..
i can say obagoal is the forerunner of osimhen and co..
The name obagoal was actually given to him by his italian fans. Great guy

Re: Top 5 Nigerian Footballers In Serie A History by Carlyboi(m): 9:56pm On Aug 06, 2020
odinga1of:
Even Perugia and Fiorentina.

He was once linked to AS Roma then.
Yeah I know he played the longest at Perugia btw then NTA used to show the Serie A lol
Re: Top 5 Nigerian Footballers In Serie A History by Glaswegian: 9:56pm On Aug 06, 2020
Remove Kanu. Serie A not the highlight of Kanu’s career.
Re: Top 5 Nigerian Footballers In Serie A History by osejie17(m): 9:59pm On Aug 06, 2020
kadraxkyle:
what about Victor moses and Joel Obi?
Victor Moses na there him career finish
Re: Top 5 Nigerian Footballers In Serie A History by paulolee(m): 9:59pm On Aug 06, 2020
youngblaq:
Wow!...indomino generatino.
lolz kanu achieved more but the Italian fans enjoyed obagoal the more..
Re: Top 5 Nigerian Footballers In Serie A History by paulolee(m): 10:00pm On Aug 06, 2020
Uchasa:
You said whathuh? Do you know who Kanu is to start withhuh
noo i no kno am...na nnamdi kanu i know...see question
Re: Top 5 Nigerian Footballers In Serie A History by Glaswegian: 10:08pm On Aug 06, 2020
paulolee:
obagoal ruled the seria A world for African players...he is still the reason why Italian clubs do stick with african players because martins made them believe that Africans are strong, gat speed and goal techniques too..
i can say obagoal spell in inter paved way for other African strikers in seria A...
Fable.

Before Martins, there was George Weah that ruled Serie A.
Re: Top 5 Nigerian Footballers In Serie A History by dokie: 10:11pm On Aug 06, 2020
ednut1:
played 12 games for inter scored one goal. Was out due to heart issues. So he basically did nothing at inter na
Apt. The heart problem, though discovered by inter doctors ( and that saved his life), messed up his stay there aswell. Taribo was exceptional in Italy, playing for the 2 top teams at that time, and Obagol did wonders at Inter aswell.
Re: Top 5 Nigerian Footballers In Serie A History by robosky02(op): 10:12pm On Aug 06, 2020
If your a Nigeria and you did play for international Milan




Is like saying you be graduate but you no get matrix number

Re: Top 5 Nigerian Footballers In Serie A History by HiSEminent: 10:14pm On Aug 06, 2020
post=92534579:
Osimhen is about to take over and dwarf all these records.

All of us @ wish you all the very best for the future Osi bobo.


Do you know that........

Victor Osimhen is the most expensive African player of all time after sealing a record move to Napoli.

The Nigerian forward has joined the Neapolitan outfit for an initial €71.2 million but a further €10.1 million is guaranteed in add-ons, taking the overall fee to €81.3 million - as per French newspaper L'Equipe.

It eclipses the £72 million Arsenal paid to land Nicolas Pepe, who Osimhen then replaced in Lille's attack after the Ivorian's big-money move to the Emirates Stadium.
He was bought for €50m not €81.3m as you claim make your findings
Re: Top 5 Nigerian Footballers In Serie A History by youngblaq: 10:17pm On Aug 06, 2020
ednut1:
played 12 games for inter scored one goal. Was out due to heart issues. So he basically did nothing at inter na
You're correct old man..
Anyway, 12games, 1 goal and 1 UEFA Cup sounds like he flopped. Well maybe he did flop. But I hope you remembered that that year was a trying year for dude.
Re: Top 5 Nigerian Footballers In Serie A History by blowjohn(m): 10:21pm On Aug 06, 2020
Rgade:
sad Not impressed.
Osimhen,if you like go and disgrace us like the flop iwobi.
Who knows whether that one still plays football,after all the hype lipsrsealed
Every spirit of underachievment, mediocrity and flopping always holding our Nigerian players,I say, loose your hold! Loose your hold in Jesus name! Loose your hold!
Amen! angry
Iwobi own na to dey do advert up and down
Re: Top 5 Nigerian Footballers In Serie A History by Haywhymido(m): 10:22pm On Aug 06, 2020
haiti007:
I think Nwankwo Kanu has better achievements than the rest, followed by Obafemi Martins.
My thought though
seconded
Re: Top 5 Nigerian Footballers In Serie A History by DelphiOracle(m): 10:24pm On Aug 06, 2020
kadraxkyle:
what about Victor moses and Joel Obi?
na true o. Joel Obi hmmmm far guy just lost like dat. Some people will rather settle for money than play good football
Re: Top 5 Nigerian Footballers In Serie A History by PreyingMantis(m): 10:25pm On Aug 06, 2020
robosky02:
While we await Victor Osimhem to start his wonders


Which Nigerian player gave you the most fond memory playing in Italia league

For me its Taribo west he was a delight to watch cos he was just a ROCK in defence
I wonder why you ignored Obinna Nsofor and listed Kanu Nwankwo that never really did much at Inter.

Other worthy mentions
1. Christian Obodo
2. Ayo Makinwa

These guys fared better in Italy than Onazi Ogenyi
Re: Top 5 Nigerian Footballers In Serie A History by robosky02(op): 10:26pm On Aug 06, 2020
PreyingMantis:
I wonder why you ignored Obinna Nsofor and listed Kanu Nwankwo that never really did much at Inter.

Other worthy mentions
1. Christian Obodo
2. Ayo Makinwa

These guys fared better in Italy than Onazi Ogenyi
Onazi is a flop
Re: Top 5 Nigerian Footballers In Serie A History by IFY124(f): 10:30pm On Aug 06, 2020
paulolee:
obagoal ruled the seria A world for African players...he is still the reason why Italian clubs do stick with african players because martins made them believe that Africans are strong, gat speed and goal techniques too..
i can say obagoal spell in inter paved way for other African strikers in seria A..
i can say obagoal is the forerunner of osimhen and co..
kanu achieved more than martins but the Italian fans enjoyed obagoal than kanu..
You forgot that before Obafemi ,George Opong Weah ruled the world in AC Milan shirts,many African players have had good outing in Seria A league,Christian Ogbodo,Obinna Nsofor and many others.Obafemi Martins really made a name in Inter Milan.
Re: Top 5 Nigerian Footballers In Serie A History by PreyingMantis(m): 10:33pm On Aug 06, 2020
robosky02:
Onazi is a flop
You need to edit. Chris Obodo made over 200 Serie A appearances with a couple of goals to his credit
Re: Top 5 Nigerian Footballers In Serie A History by PreyingMantis(m): 10:40pm On Aug 06, 2020
youngblaq:
Wow!...indomino generatino.
He's right. Kanu didn't stay long or do well in Italy
Re: Top 5 Nigerian Footballers In Serie A History by KosiGee(m): 10:47pm On Aug 06, 2020
robosky02:
Onazi is a flop
...but how can you compile such list without mentioning Christian Obodo who played in the seria a for 11 years??

That sacrilege.
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