Unexpected: Makinwa STARTS for Modena against Lazio

Paveman · Post by **Paveman** » Sat Jan 17, 2004 7:42 pm

Against all pre-match expectations, Modena coach Alberto Malesani drafted Stephen Ayodele Makinwa straight into the starting XI, just 4 days after he arrived from Serie B outfit Como.

With ten minutes left to go, Modena are getting a good result as the score is locked at 1-1.

Makinwa has just been substituted in the 37th minute of the second half.

Makinwa has had a couple of good passes, dribbles and actions. He could have had a dream debut where it not for a brilliant save by former Italy keeper Angelo Peruzzi.

I'll get more information when the game ends.

Okochadman2Nas · Post by **Okochadman2Nas** » Sat Jan 17, 2004 7:44 pm

is he an out and out striker?

Talk IT · Post by **Talk IT** » Sat Jan 17, 2004 7:45 pm

Thanks Paveman

Okochadman2Nas · Post by **Okochadman2Nas** » Sat Jan 17, 2004 7:46 pm

is he on loan or was he bought

geminikoat · Post by **geminikoat** » Sat Jan 17, 2004 7:48 pm

Another puzzle in the new generation SE coming around. goodluck to Makinwa.

thanks P-man.

shaq · Post by **shaq** » Sat Jan 17, 2004 7:59 pm

P-man U da man! 8)

Africana · Post by **Africana** » Sat Jan 17, 2004 8:07 pm

It is amazing the number of our young players breaking through in major clubsides.

But is it not time for our talented youngsters to channel their skills to defense? It would not be a poor career choice in the general scheme of things, especially with the national team.

ruff'n'tuff · Post by **ruff'n'tuff** » Sat Jan 17, 2004 8:09 pm

Thanks Paveman.

sunshinestar · Post by **sunshinestar** » Sat Jan 17, 2004 8:15 pm

God bless you for the info Paveman.

Paveman · Post by **Paveman** » Sat Jan 17, 2004 8:59 pm

Okochadman:

He is an out and out striker. The big type in the mould of Yekini.

he was half-bought by Modena.. in the sense that both modena and Genoa (the club that originally loaned him out to Como) own half of him.

Paveman · Post by **Paveman** » Sat Jan 17, 2004 9:00 pm

thanks for all the thanks.

I do my job

The game ended 1-1 by the way. A good point for Modena.

Paveman · Post by **Paveman** » Sat Jan 17, 2004 9:37 pm

Modena coach Malesani on Makinwa's game:

"He was excellent throughout. I don't know how Peruzzi ever saved that shot of his" (Source: www.sportal.it)

azuka · Post by **azuka** » Sat Jan 17, 2004 9:52 pm

Thanks Paveman. Tomorrow when CCC invite him to camp, if he does not report he is castigated and if he does, CCC will drop him for one clubless or journey man player. Yet we will all applaud the decision.

Naija fan · Post by **Naija fan** » Sat Jan 17, 2004 9:56 pm

Martins, Eliakwu, and now Makinwa. This is good news, but where are the defenders?

senator · Post by **senator** » Sat Jan 17, 2004 11:31 pm

You can check him out here
http://www.modenafc.net/foto.asp?s=7&g=344

Chief Ogbunigwe · Post by **Chief Ogbunigwe** » Sun Jan 18, 2004 1:20 am

nice...and thanks for the pics. If he was playing for 3sc or eynyimba now, folks would start claiming he's 30!

NaijaOlu · Post by **NaijaOlu** » Sun Jan 18, 2004 2:17 am

Paveman ...
U be tha man! I hope this is the beginning good things to come the boyz ways.

Ekwe Nche · Post by **Ekwe Nche** » Sun Jan 18, 2004 11:14 pm

Good development. Good luck to the guy.

K · Post by K » Mon Jan 19, 2004 12:10 am

Modena's Ayodele Makinwa of Nigeria, foreground, tries to cross the ball as Lazio's Jaap Stam of The Netherlands, defends during their Italian Serie A first division soccer match at Braglia Stadium, in Modena, central Italy, Saturday Jan. 17, 2004. Makinwa was making his debut for Modena. The match ended 1-1. (AP Photo/Marco Vasini)

Larry Ashagbe · Post by **Larry Ashagbe** » Mon Jan 19, 2004 12:34 am

Paveman,

Thanks

Shownoja · Post by **Shownoja** » Mon Jan 19, 2004 8:38 am

Man the boy looks really big and strong. All the best to him in his seria A career.

Dodo · Post by **Dodo** » Mon Jan 19, 2004 9:35 am

Thanks Paveman, the info is greatly received

Cybereagles

Unexpected: Makinwa STARTS for Modena against Lazio

Unexpected: Makinwa STARTS for Modena against Lazio

looks like another "Bull"