Name your SA/Benin squad

[bret- hart]

Chukwuze is rumored to have a hamstring injury. Which is tricky. It could take about 2 weeks. Should still be available. But it is tricky.
Osimhen missed training due to a muscle problem. he too could be tricky. But should be available.

Hopefully Osimhen is fit. But there is still no need to invite any new player to the team. Bonfiace, Moffi and Sad8q provide good depth.

Sadiq has 0 business in this team. The dude is a bench warmer for club. Akpom deserves a call up since

[ohenhen1]

I still don't support the invitation of any player that didn't take part in the last two friendlies and Afcon. There is no time to introduce new players unless that player is a special talent. What exaactly is Akpom going to do in the team that Moffi or Boniface or even Iheanacho can't do. We don't have time to build chemisty. Maybe after the qualifiers, Akpom can be invited for a friendly.

[pindal123]

Sadiq has 0 business in this team. The dude is a bench warmer for club. Akpom deserves a call up since

I understand that Sadiq is ok but not great, but we can’t call up Akpom because we don’t know if he switched nationality or not.
Anyway i think that Boniface and Moffi are already enough if Osimhen isn’t fit.
There would be also Awonyi, who is very good, but he also isn’t fit now.

[bret- hart]

Sadiq has 0 business in this team. The dude is a bench warmer for club. Akpom deserves a call up since

I understand that Sadiq is ok but not great, but we can’t call up Akpom because we don’t know if he switched nationality or not.
Anyway i think that Boniface and Moffi are already enough if Osimhen isn’t fit.
There would be also Awonyi, who is very good, but he also isn’t fit now.

Akpom switched centuries ago. All that is left is to be called up.

[pindal123]

Akpom switched centuries ago. All that is left is to be called up.

Ok, i got it now.
Anyway Akpom could be useful when we have some injured players, because when everybody is fit we have other players who are better than him:

Osimhen
Boniface
Awoniyi
Moffi

4 players for one/two spots, i think that are more than enough.

[ohenhen1]

I would go with
Osimhen
Boniface
Moffi
Sadiq
Iheanacho

Yes I know Iheanacho is not a regular for his club. But it is not due to bad performance. He is liked in camp. You need chemistry.

[pindal123]

I would go with
Osimhen
Boniface
Moffi
Sadiq
Iheanacho

Yes I know Iheanacho is not a regular for his club. But it is not due to bad performance. He is liked in camp. You need chemistry.

I also like Iheanacho and i think that he is better than Sadiq.

[ohenhen1]

I would go with
Osimhen
Boniface
Moffi
Sadiq
Iheanacho

Yes I know Iheanacho is not a regular for his club. But it is not due to bad performance. He is liked in camp. You need chemistry.

I also like Iheanacho and i think that he is better than Sadiq.

Sadiq or Onauchu are okay. Sometimes you need different kinds of strikers for training and to kill off a game. Plus they have worked with the coach. Qualifiers are not meant to test new players. I remember how Eguavon was giving debuts to a midfielder in an important qualifier. Nigeria lost that game and didn't qualify. I think the midfielder was from Spain. He never played again for Nigeria. I can't remember his name.

[Dammy]

I would go with
Osimhen
Boniface
Moffi
Sadiq
Iheanacho

Yes I know Iheanacho is not a regular for his club. But it is not due to bad performance. He is liked in camp. You need chemistry.

I also like Iheanacho and i think that he is better than Sadiq.

Sadiq or Onauchu are okay. Sometimes you need different kinds of strikers for training and to kill off a game. Plus they have worked with the coach. Qualifiers are not meant to test new players. I remember how Eguavon was giving debuts to a midfielder in an important qualifier. Nigeria lost that game and didn't qualify. I think the midfielder was from Spain. He never played again for Nigeria. I can't remember his name.

Sunday Stephen?

[Dammy]

I believe that Finidi George has a clear idea on how Nigeria’s team should be structured going forward. He showed a glimpse of it in the two international friendlies under his charge. Although he was short of pertinent personnel for those two games, but his ideas are clear. In summary, as he has noted, Nigeria should be the one with the front foot forward. This is remarkably different from what we often witnessed under Gernot Rohr. Even Peseiro, somewhat, adopted Rohr’s approach after early poor results when using a more aggressive system. For Finidi, while he intends to be aggressive as Peseiro did earlier on, there is a major difference. Finidi will be cautious, and that tweak can be identified in the personnel that he will use.

First, Finidi will use three center backs as did Peseiro at the AFCON but the difference in use of personnel will be glaring on who plays at the wide positions when Nigeria has the ball and also who is the primary ball feeder behind two strikers. He will not use one striker as Peseiro did throughout the AFCON. This is a significant change in philosophy.

Structurally, Finidi will use 3-5-2 when attacking and 5-4-1 when defending. In essence, the wide players when attacking will drop back defensively to create a 5-person wall and one of the two strikers shall drop into midfield when the team defends. To do this, there must be a change in personnel. Clearly, there are Nigerian players that are so offensive minded that it is pulling teeth trying to get them to defend credibly. These players largely played as wingers under previous coaches. Under Finidi, they will be pushed into the middle or striking position or start from the bench. The challenge is what you do with a player such as Samuel Chukwueze. Chukwueze is not a good striker of the ball and will be the odd man out in this new structural iteration.

Ademola Lookman

Victor Boniface
Then how about Ademola Lookman? In my view, Lookman will get the first shot to play beside Osimhen. He should be ahead of Boniface but only barely. Why? He showed during the AFCON that he is a valuable striker and more importantly, his play at AFGCON was 110 which he had not shown prior to that time. Thus, he is likely to be the starter besides Osimhen and not Boniface. Nevertheless, I somehow feel that Boniface will ultimately be the difference maker from that position because of his physique and his hunger. However, this is only potential because Boniface has not shown any of that while in the GWG.

Based on the above, my guess of how the team lines up for a start is as follows:

Attacking set up 3-5-2

---------------------------------------------Nwabali-------------------------------------


Ajayi ------------------------------------- Ekong (cpt) -------------------------Bassey


Aina ----------------------Ndidi ------------------------- Onyeka---------------Zaidu
-------------------------------------------Iwobi-------------------------------------------


--------------------------------Lookman/Boniface------Osimhen---------------------

So Lookman is no more “ easily dispensable”?

[ohenhen1]

I would go with
Osimhen
Boniface
Moffi
Sadiq
Iheanacho

Yes I know Iheanacho is not a regular for his club. But it is not due to bad performance. He is liked in camp. You need chemistry.

I also like Iheanacho and i think that he is better than Sadiq.

Sadiq or Onauchu are okay. Sometimes you need different kinds of strikers for training and to kill off a game. Plus they have worked with the coach. Qualifiers are not meant to test new players. I remember how Eguavon was giving debuts to a midfielder in an important qualifier. Nigeria lost that game and didn't qualify. I think the midfielder was from Spain. He never played again for Nigeria. I can't remember his name.

Sunday Stephen?

Yes that is him. Eguavon was sacked after that game. Siasia was brought in. I must admit I also bought the hype. I said to myself never again will I do that again.

[Enugu II]

I believe that Finidi George has a clear idea on how Nigeria’s team should be structured going forward. He showed a glimpse of it in the two international friendlies under his charge. Although he was short of pertinent personnel for those two games, but his ideas are clear. In summary, as he has noted, Nigeria should be the one with the front foot forward. This is remarkably different from what we often witnessed under Gernot Rohr. Even Peseiro, somewhat, adopted Rohr’s approach after early poor results when using a more aggressive system. For Finidi, while he intends to be aggressive as Peseiro did earlier on, there is a major difference. Finidi will be cautious, and that tweak can be identified in the personnel that he will use.

First, Finidi will use three center backs as did Peseiro at the AFCON but the difference in use of personnel will be glaring on who plays at the wide positions when Nigeria has the ball and also who is the primary ball feeder behind two strikers. He will not use one striker as Peseiro did throughout the AFCON. This is a significant change in philosophy.

Structurally, Finidi will use 3-5-2 when attacking and 5-4-1 when defending. In essence, the wide players when attacking will drop back defensively to create a 5-person wall and one of the two strikers shall drop into midfield when the team defends. To do this, there must be a change in personnel. Clearly, there are Nigerian players that are so offensive minded that it is pulling teeth trying to get them to defend credibly. These players largely played as wingers under previous coaches. Under Finidi, they will be pushed into the middle or striking position or start from the bench. The challenge is what you do with a player such as Samuel Chukwueze. Chukwueze is not a good striker of the ball and will be the odd man out in this new structural iteration.

Ademola Lookman

Victor Boniface
Then how about Ademola Lookman? In my view, Lookman will get the first shot to play beside Osimhen. He should be ahead of Boniface but only barely. Why? He showed during the AFCON that he is a valuable striker and more importantly, his play at AFGCON was 110 which he had not shown prior to that time. Thus, he is likely to be the starter besides Osimhen and not Boniface. Nevertheless, I somehow feel that Boniface will ultimately be the difference maker from that position because of his physique and his hunger. However, this is only potential because Boniface has not shown any of that while in the GWG.

Based on the above, my guess of how the team lines up for a start is as follows:

Attacking set up 3-5-2

---------------------------------------------Nwabali-------------------------------------


Ajayi ------------------------------------- Ekong (cpt) -------------------------Bassey


Aina ----------------------Ndidi ------------------------- Onyeka---------------Zaidu
-------------------------------------------Iwobi-------------------------------------------


--------------------------------Lookman/Boniface------Osimhen---------------------

So Lookman is no more “ easily dispensable”?

nothing is ever static, bros. He could be labeled disposable tomorrow depending on his form. For me, all these guys are disposable when they lose form or do not give 110. Nothing more, nothing less.

[pindal123]

Sadiq or Onauchu are okay. Sometimes you need different kinds of strikers for training and to kill off a game. Plus they have worked with the coach. Qualifiers are not meant to test new players. I remember how Eguavon was giving debuts to a midfielder in an important qualifier. Nigeria lost that game and didn't qualify. I think the midfielder was from Spain. He never played again for Nigeria. I can't remember his name.

Sunday Stephen?

Sunday Stephen used to play in 2010.
He refers to Eguavoen era, so in 2022.

[Tobi17]

Only a retard, a troll or both will think the likes of Onuachu and Sadiq (two utterly awkward players) are needed in the SE team in 2024, thankfully Finidi should know better.

[aruako1]

I believe that Finidi George has a clear idea on how Nigeria’s team should be structured going forward. He showed a glimpse of it in the two international friendlies under his charge. Although he was short of pertinent personnel for those two games, but his ideas are clear. In summary, as he has noted, Nigeria should be the one with the front foot forward. This is remarkably different from what we often witnessed under Gernot Rohr. Even Peseiro, somewhat, adopted Rohr’s approach after early poor results when using a more aggressive system. For Finidi, while he intends to be aggressive as Peseiro did earlier on, there is a major difference. Finidi will be cautious, and that tweak can be identified in the personnel that he will use.

First, Finidi will use three center backs as did Peseiro at the AFCON but the difference in use of personnel will be glaring on who plays at the wide positions when Nigeria has the ball and also who is the primary ball feeder behind two strikers. He will not use one striker as Peseiro did throughout the AFCON. This is a significant change in philosophy.

Structurally, Finidi will use 3-5-2 when attacking and 5-4-1 when defending. In essence, the wide players when attacking will drop back defensively to create a 5-person wall and one of the two strikers shall drop into midfield when the team defends. To do this, there must be a change in personnel. Clearly, there are Nigerian players that are so offensive minded that it is pulling teeth trying to get them to defend credibly. These players largely played as wingers under previous coaches. Under Finidi, they will be pushed into the middle or striking position or start from the bench. The challenge is what you do with a player such as Samuel Chukwueze. Chukwueze is not a good striker of the ball and will be the odd man out in this new structural iteration.

Ademola Lookman

Victor Boniface
Then how about Ademola Lookman? In my view, Lookman will get the first shot to play beside Osimhen. He should be ahead of Boniface but only barely. Why? He showed during the AFCON that he is a valuable striker and more importantly, his play at AFGCON was 110 which he had not shown prior to that time. Thus, he is likely to be the starter besides Osimhen and not Boniface. Nevertheless, I somehow feel that Boniface will ultimately be the difference maker from that position because of his physique and his hunger. However, this is only potential because Boniface has not shown any of that while in the GWG.

Based on the above, my guess of how the team lines up for a start is as follows:

Attacking set up 3-5-2

---------------------------------------------Nwabali-------------------------------------


Ajayi ------------------------------------- Ekong (cpt) -------------------------Bassey


Aina ----------------------Ndidi ------------------------- Onyeka---------------Zaidu
-------------------------------------------Iwobi-------------------------------------------


--------------------------------Lookman/Boniface------Osimhen---------------------

So Lookman is no more “ easily dispensable”?

Lol. Who said that? He is a very important player for us

[vancity eagle]

Well another reliable source are reporting the squad list is correct

https://www.instagram.com/p/C66ZdLdMO0c ... UxMzBkMA==

If true this would be the best list in a very long time. How reliable is this source ?

Kai

Africa Top Sports is also running this news that Adarabioyo, Okoli, Osho, and Ninjimah, as well as Akpom and Okonkwo have been called up.

Are these people all being deceived by fake news, or is there truth to this.

[Dammy]

Well another reliable source are reporting the squad list is correct

https://www.instagram.com/p/C66ZdLdMO0c ... UxMzBkMA==

If true this would be the best list in a very long time. How reliable is this source ?

Kai

Africa Top Sports is also running this news that Adarabioyo, Okoli, Osho, and Ninjimah, as well as Akpom and Okonkwo have been called up.

Are these people all being deceived by fake news, or is there truth to this.

Everyone seems to be copying the Amunike strategy!

[bret- hart]

Well another reliable source are reporting the squad list is correct

https://www.instagram.com/p/C66ZdLdMO0c ... UxMzBkMA==

If true this would be the best list in a very long time. How reliable is this source ?

Kai

Africa Top Sports is also running this news that Adarabioyo, Okoli, Osho, and Ninjimah, as well as Akpom and Okonkwo have been called up.

Are these people all being deceived by fake news, or is there truth to this.

Teamnigeriauk is not always reliable. Ayot of Eagletracker is more reliable. If Ayot posts that same teamlist them I would be convinced.

[Dammy]

I believe that Finidi George has a clear idea on how Nigeria’s team should be structured going forward. He showed a glimpse of it in the two international friendlies under his charge. Although he was short of pertinent personnel for those two games, but his ideas are clear. In summary, as he has noted, Nigeria should be the one with the front foot forward. This is remarkably different from what we often witnessed under Gernot Rohr. Even Peseiro, somewhat, adopted Rohr’s approach after early poor results when using a more aggressive system. For Finidi, while he intends to be aggressive as Peseiro did earlier on, there is a major difference. Finidi will be cautious, and that tweak can be identified in the personnel that he will use.

First, Finidi will use three center backs as did Peseiro at the AFCON but the difference in use of personnel will be glaring on who plays at the wide positions when Nigeria has the ball and also who is the primary ball feeder behind two strikers. He will not use one striker as Peseiro did throughout the AFCON. This is a significant change in philosophy.

Structurally, Finidi will use 3-5-2 when attacking and 5-4-1 when defending. In essence, the wide players when attacking will drop back defensively to create a 5-person wall and one of the two strikers shall drop into midfield when the team defends. To do this, there must be a change in personnel. Clearly, there are Nigerian players that are so offensive minded that it is pulling teeth trying to get them to defend credibly. These players largely played as wingers under previous coaches. Under Finidi, they will be pushed into the middle or striking position or start from the bench. The challenge is what you do with a player such as Samuel Chukwueze. Chukwueze is not a good striker of the ball and will be the odd man out in this new structural iteration.

Ademola Lookman

Victor Boniface
Then how about Ademola Lookman? In my view, Lookman will get the first shot to play beside Osimhen. He should be ahead of Boniface but only barely. Why? He showed during the AFCON that he is a valuable striker and more importantly, his play at AFGCON was 110 which he had not shown prior to that time. Thus, he is likely to be the starter besides Osimhen and not Boniface. Nevertheless, I somehow feel that Boniface will ultimately be the difference maker from that position because of his physique and his hunger. However, this is only potential because Boniface has not shown any of that while in the GWG.

Based on the above, my guess of how the team lines up for a start is as follows:

Attacking set up 3-5-2

---------------------------------------------Nwabali-------------------------------------


Ajayi ------------------------------------- Ekong (cpt) -------------------------Bassey


Aina ----------------------Ndidi ------------------------- Onyeka---------------Zaidu
-------------------------------------------Iwobi-------------------------------------------


--------------------------------Lookman/Boniface------Osimhen---------------------

So Lookman is no more “ easily dispensable”?

nothing is ever static, bros. He could be labeled disposable tomorrow depending on his form. For me, all these guys are disposable when they lose form or do not give 110. Nothing more, nothing less.

Bro, this is why I sometimes find your arguments weird to say the least!
Based on your logic, you referred to Lookman as “easily disposable” after the friendlies against Ghana and Mali, where he carried on with his AFCON form by scoring our only goal in open play despite limited playing time. So he was in form when you said he was “easily disposable”.
It would not kill you to admit you are wrong for once instead of your usual digging!

[Enugu II]

I believe that Finidi George has a clear idea on how Nigeria’s team should be structured going forward. He showed a glimpse of it in the two international friendlies under his charge. Although he was short of pertinent personnel for those two games, but his ideas are clear. In summary, as he has noted, Nigeria should be the one with the front foot forward. This is remarkably different from what we often witnessed under Gernot Rohr. Even Peseiro, somewhat, adopted Rohr’s approach after early poor results when using a more aggressive system. For Finidi, while he intends to be aggressive as Peseiro did earlier on, there is a major difference. Finidi will be cautious, and that tweak can be identified in the personnel that he will use.

First, Finidi will use three center backs as did Peseiro at the AFCON but the difference in use of personnel will be glaring on who plays at the wide positions when Nigeria has the ball and also who is the primary ball feeder behind two strikers. He will not use one striker as Peseiro did throughout the AFCON. This is a significant change in philosophy.

Structurally, Finidi will use 3-5-2 when attacking and 5-4-1 when defending. In essence, the wide players when attacking will drop back defensively to create a 5-person wall and one of the two strikers shall drop into midfield when the team defends. To do this, there must be a change in personnel. Clearly, there are Nigerian players that are so offensive minded that it is pulling teeth trying to get them to defend credibly. These players largely played as wingers under previous coaches. Under Finidi, they will be pushed into the middle or striking position or start from the bench. The challenge is what you do with a player such as Samuel Chukwueze. Chukwueze is not a good striker of the ball and will be the odd man out in this new structural iteration.

Ademola Lookman

Victor Boniface
Then how about Ademola Lookman? In my view, Lookman will get the first shot to play beside Osimhen. He should be ahead of Boniface but only barely. Why? He showed during the AFCON that he is a valuable striker and more importantly, his play at AFGCON was 110 which he had not shown prior to that time. Thus, he is likely to be the starter besides Osimhen and not Boniface. Nevertheless, I somehow feel that Boniface will ultimately be the difference maker from that position because of his physique and his hunger. However, this is only potential because Boniface has not shown any of that while in the GWG.

Based on the above, my guess of how the team lines up for a start is as follows:

Attacking set up 3-5-2

---------------------------------------------Nwabali-------------------------------------


Ajayi ------------------------------------- Ekong (cpt) -------------------------Bassey


Aina ----------------------Ndidi ------------------------- Onyeka---------------Zaidu
-------------------------------------------Iwobi-------------------------------------------


--------------------------------Lookman/Boniface------Osimhen---------------------

So Lookman is no more “ easily dispensable”?

nothing is ever static, bros. He could be labeled disposable tomorrow depending on his form. For me, all these guys are disposable when they lose form or do not give 110. Nothing more, nothing less.

Bro, this is why I sometimes find your arguments weird to say the least!
Based on your logic, you referred to Lookman as “easily disposable” after the friendlies against Ghana and Mali, where he carried on with his AFCON form by scoring our only goal in open play despite limited playing time. So he was in form when you said he was “easily disposable”.
It would not kill you to admit you are wrong for once instead of your usual digging!

You may want to check again.

First, he was not my favorite and I did not consider him a 110. However, go look at my post after the opening AFCON game which ended 1-1. I praised his efforts because he played like he was on a mission and he sustained it. That led to my praise and deservedly so because my focus is on performance and not any particular player. If he plays poorly tomorrow, I will surely downgrade him.

After the AFCON, he was benched as Finidi tried wing backs instead of wingers. That means another position has to be found for him. If Finidi focuses on this new formation, Lookman must look to play centrally and will be in direct completion with other strikers.

If you are not referring to the above, then please do a search and let me know.

[Dammy]

I believe that Finidi George has a clear idea on how Nigeria’s team should be structured going forward. He showed a glimpse of it in the two international friendlies under his charge. Although he was short of pertinent personnel for those two games, but his ideas are clear. In summary, as he has noted, Nigeria should be the one with the front foot forward. This is remarkably different from what we often witnessed under Gernot Rohr. Even Peseiro, somewhat, adopted Rohr’s approach after early poor results when using a more aggressive system. For Finidi, while he intends to be aggressive as Peseiro did earlier on, there is a major difference. Finidi will be cautious, and that tweak can be identified in the personnel that he will use.

First, Finidi will use three center backs as did Peseiro at the AFCON but the difference in use of personnel will be glaring on who plays at the wide positions when Nigeria has the ball and also who is the primary ball feeder behind two strikers. He will not use one striker as Peseiro did throughout the AFCON. This is a significant change in philosophy.

Structurally, Finidi will use 3-5-2 when attacking and 5-4-1 when defending. In essence, the wide players when attacking will drop back defensively to create a 5-person wall and one of the two strikers shall drop into midfield when the team defends. To do this, there must be a change in personnel. Clearly, there are Nigerian players that are so offensive minded that it is pulling teeth trying to get them to defend credibly. These players largely played as wingers under previous coaches. Under Finidi, they will be pushed into the middle or striking position or start from the bench. The challenge is what you do with a player such as Samuel Chukwueze. Chukwueze is not a good striker of the ball and will be the odd man out in this new structural iteration.

Ademola Lookman

Victor Boniface
Then how about Ademola Lookman? In my view, Lookman will get the first shot to play beside Osimhen. He should be ahead of Boniface but only barely. Why? He showed during the AFCON that he is a valuable striker and more importantly, his play at AFGCON was 110 which he had not shown prior to that time. Thus, he is likely to be the starter besides Osimhen and not Boniface. Nevertheless, I somehow feel that Boniface will ultimately be the difference maker from that position because of his physique and his hunger. However, this is only potential because Boniface has not shown any of that while in the GWG.

Based on the above, my guess of how the team lines up for a start is as follows:

Attacking set up 3-5-2

---------------------------------------------Nwabali-------------------------------------


Ajayi ------------------------------------- Ekong (cpt) -------------------------Bassey


Aina ----------------------Ndidi ------------------------- Onyeka---------------Zaidu
-------------------------------------------Iwobi-------------------------------------------


--------------------------------Lookman/Boniface------Osimhen---------------------

So Lookman is no more “ easily dispensable”?

nothing is ever static, bros. He could be labeled disposable tomorrow depending on his form. For me, all these guys are disposable when they lose form or do not give 110. Nothing more, nothing less.

Bro, this is why I sometimes find your arguments weird to say the least!
Based on your logic, you referred to Lookman as “easily disposable” after the friendlies against Ghana and Mali, where he carried on with his AFCON form by scoring our only goal in open play despite limited playing time. So he was in form when you said he was “easily disposable”.
It would not kill you to admit you are wrong for once instead of your usual digging!

You may want to check again.

First, he was not my favorite and I did not consider him a 110. However, go look at my post after the opening AFCON game which ended 1-1. I praised his efforts because he played like he was on a mission and he sustained it. That led to my praise and deservedly so because my focus is on performance and not any particular player. If he plays poorly tomorrow, I will surely downgrade him.

After the AFCON, he was benched as Finidi tried wing backs instead of wingers. That means another position has to be found for him. If Finidi focuses on this new formation, Lookman must look to play centrally and will be in direct completion with other strikers.

If you are not referring to the above, then please do a search and let me know.

I give up o!

[Damunk]

Well another reliable source are reporting the squad list is correct

https://www.instagram.com/p/C66ZdLdMO0c ... UxMzBkMA==

If true this would be the best list in a very long time. How reliable is this source ?

Kai

Africa Top Sports is also running this news that Adarabioyo, Okoli, Osho, and Ninjimah, as well as Akpom and Okonkwo have been called up.

Are these people all being deceived by fake news, or is there truth to this.

Everyone seems to be copying the Amunike strategy!

Abi o.
Sweet as it looks, this list is fake ‘jare.
I can’t afford to get my hopes up.

Somebody somewhere is having a big laugh.

[wiseone]

Moffi's in/out status from the team is puzzling. I would actually have him as "third cab on rank" behind the two Victors. Plus he is left footed and has a different playing style to the other contending strikers (eg. faster than Kele and Onuachu, better finisher than Dessers).