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SE Invitation: Kayode Replaces Osimhen......

Posted: Wed Mar 08, 2017 8:30 pm
by Enugu II
Exclusive – Rohr Calls Up Olarenwaju Kayode As Osimhen Replacement Ahead Senegal & Burkina Faso Tie
March 8, 2017 Nigeria
http://owngoalnigeria.com/2017/03/08/ex ... -faso-tie/


Owngoalnigeria.com can exclusively report that coach of the Super Eagles Gernot Rohr has handed a maiden call up to Austria Wien’s forward Olarenwaju Kayode for the upcoming friendly games against Senegal and Burkina Faso in London later in the month.

Kayode will replace Victor Osimhen who has withdrawn from the game after undergoing surgery to cure the injury that has stopped him from making his debut for German side Wolfsburg.

” I am very happy that finally the handlers of the Super Eagles have counted me worthy enough for an invitation”, Kayode told Owngoalnigeria.com.

” I want to thank all those who believed in me and I will do everything possible to give this oppurtunity my very best”, he concluded.

The forward who has done credibly well in both domestic and European competitions this season precisely the Europa League,has played for Nigeria at U-17 and 20 level, but this is his first call up to the senior national team.

Re: SE Invitation: Kayode Replaces Osimhen......

Posted: Wed Mar 08, 2017 8:37 pm
by metalalloy
Crazy that Kayode has never been called up to the SE. He has been around forever.

Re: SE Invitation: Kayode Replaces Osimhen......

Posted: Wed Mar 08, 2017 8:48 pm
by Enugu II
metalalloy wrote:Crazy that Kayode has never been called up to the SE. He has been around forever.
Yes and he has been good for a while. One of the few Nigerian forwards who is also technically good. Well, he now has to confirm that he belongs.

Re: SE Invitation: Kayode Replaces Osimhen......

Posted: Wed Mar 08, 2017 8:54 pm
by wale1974
Finally :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap:

Re: SE Invitation: Kayode Replaces Osimhen......

Posted: Wed Mar 08, 2017 8:54 pm
by wale1974
metalalloy wrote:Crazy that Kayode has never been called up to the SE. He has been around forever.
Ajagun too

Re: SE Invitation: Kayode Replaces Osimhen......

Posted: Wed Mar 08, 2017 9:27 pm
by truetalk
Enugu II wrote:
metalalloy wrote:Crazy that Kayode has never been called up to the SE. He has been around forever.
Yes and he has been good for a while. One of the few Nigerian forwards who is also technically good. Well, he now has to confirm that he belongs.
I respect your knowledge of the game a lot, but we'll have to disagree on this.

He has been making a lot of noise in the media lately about how he deserves a call, so here is his chance to grab the shirt.

I wish him the best. It will only be good for the Eagles if I am wrong.

Re: SE Invitation: Kayode Replaces Osimhen......

Posted: Wed Mar 08, 2017 9:45 pm
by Polly
wale1974 wrote:
metalalloy wrote:Crazy that Kayode has never been called up to the SE. He has been around forever.
Ajagun too
Ajagun who? Has he done something?

Re: SE Invitation: Kayode Replaces Osimhen......

Posted: Wed Mar 08, 2017 10:01 pm
by Chimex101
Rohr is a visionary, Kayodes call up was long overdue and indeed dead on arrival cause he is one striker who was unfairly overlooked by previous coaches, next in line will definitely be Onyekuru and Kalu, we need all our best player's to destroy Cameroon.

Re: SE Invitation: Kayode Replaces Osimhen......

Posted: Wed Mar 08, 2017 10:02 pm
by Chimex101
Polly wrote:
wale1974 wrote:
metalalloy wrote:Crazy that Kayode has never been called up to the SE. He has been around forever.
Ajagun too
Ajagun who? Has he done something?
Ajagun has always been a good player...he's just one of those players who never gets noticed.

Re: SE Invitation: Kayode Replaces Osimhen......

Posted: Wed Mar 08, 2017 10:25 pm
by chief nfachairman
Good invite. Its now left with Onyekuru and Samuel Kalu.

Re: SE Invitation: Kayode Replaces Osimhen......

Posted: Thu Mar 09, 2017 12:12 am
by icee
Polly wrote:
wale1974 wrote:
metalalloy wrote:Crazy that Kayode has never been called up to the SE. He has been around forever.
Ajagun too
Ajagun who? Has he done something?
Besides Iwobi, Ajagun may be the next most active Nigerian central MF. He's fairly central in his MF play pushing almost 2000 minutes played for Roda JC in the dutch league, started 21 games, played 22 games (NOte - he had a 3 game suspension too). http://www.foxsports.com/soccer/abdul-a ... ayer-stats

He caught my eye in the U20s, very intelligent and good at set pieces. 5 years after his U20 exploits, he's yet to be called up to the SE. We've called up and capped a lot of "not to good" players in between. It'll be good to see him in the central MF role. He can also play left mid

Re: SE Invitation: Kayode Replaces Osimhen......

Posted: Thu Mar 09, 2017 1:08 am
by ohenhen1
I don't think he is good enough. He should prove me wrong.

Re: SE Invitation: Kayode Replaces Osimhen......

Posted: Thu Mar 09, 2017 1:47 am
by olu
Would welcome the invitation of Kalu, Onyekeru, or even Ajagun since we don't have that many AM options, however, I'm not sold on Kayode. Think playing in Austria makes him look better than he actually is.

Re: SE Invitation: Kayode Replaces Osimhen......

Posted: Thu Mar 09, 2017 10:43 am
by Dammy
I hear that AZ Alkmaar's Fred Friday is to he handed a call-up for the friendlies to replace an unnamed player that has pulled out. I hope it is not Sarenren-Bazee.

Re: SE Invitation: Kayode Replaces Osimhen......

Posted: Thu Mar 09, 2017 10:53 am
by bully12
He reminds me of Austrian bomber Benedict Akwuegbu and Peter Ijeh. if it is true why is he ignoring Onyekuru and Nwakali. I hope Rohr has not started Keshi's rubbish ignoring more qualified player for junks.

Re: SE Invitation: Kayode Replaces Osimhen......

Posted: Thu Mar 09, 2017 10:56 am
by bully12
Dammy wrote:I hear that AZ Alkmaar's Fred Friday is to he handed a call-up for the friendlies to replace an unnamed player that has pulled out. I hope it is not Sarenren-Bazee.
I guess it is either Victor Moses or Isaac Success . It must be definitely one of them. Victor Moses always has the penchant for pulling out in friendlies. If it is true why is Rohr ignoring Onyekuru and Nwakali . I hope he has not resorted to Keshi's rubbish inviting junk players, overlooking better qualified boys.

Re: SE Invitation: Kayode Replaces Osimhen......

Posted: Thu Mar 09, 2017 11:05 am
by walesvilla
ohenhen1 wrote:I don't think he is good enough. He should prove me wrong.
lets hope he can prove me wrong too - if he gets the chance- meanwhile he should keep working hard-

Re: SE Invitation: Kayode Replaces Osimhen......

Posted: Thu Mar 09, 2017 1:40 pm
by DAgrin
I have not seen Kayode play since his U-17 and U-20 days but I have talked to people who are familiar with the Austrian League.
They said he is fast and that is about it.
He would not get along in a stronger league.
Furthermore he is known as a diver in the Austrian League.
He is not rated highly at all.
Let's see what he brings to the table but I must say I'm quite disappointed in Rohr's recent selections.

Tammy Abraham, Samuel Kalu and Henry Onyekuru or even Aaron Samuel are all much more talented and deserve a call up much more.

Re: SE Invitation: Kayode Replaces Osimhen......

Posted: Thu Mar 09, 2017 1:45 pm
by bret- hart
Kayode is garbage.

Re: SE Invitation: Kayode Replaces Osimhen......

Posted: Thu Mar 09, 2017 2:21 pm
by Bigpokey24
Chimex101 wrote:Rohr is a visionary, Kayodes call up was long overdue and indeed dead on arrival cause he is one striker who was unfairly overlooked by previous coaches, next in line will definitely be Onyekuru and Kalu, we need all our best player's to destroy Cameroon.
all you do is agree with everything..my goodness... e remain small you go begin pick up rohr newspaper

Re: SE Invitation: Kayode Replaces Osimhen......

Posted: Thu Mar 09, 2017 2:59 pm
by Gotti
truetalk wrote:
Enugu II wrote:
metalalloy wrote:Crazy that Kayode has never been called up to the SE. He has been around forever.
Yes and he has been good for a while. One of the few Nigerian forwards who is also technically good. Well, he now has to confirm that he belongs.
I respect your knowledge of the game a lot, but we'll have to disagree on this.

He has been making a lot of noise in the media lately about how he deserves a call, so here is his chance to grab the shirt.

I wish him the best. It will only be good for the Eagles if I am wrong.
:agree:

While Kayode has been consistent enough to earn SE consideration...
IMHO, the best that Kayode may bring is depth (not quality) - best of luck to him though!

Re: SE Invitation: Kayode Replaces Osimhen......

Posted: Thu Mar 09, 2017 3:01 pm
by Gotti
Dammy wrote:I hear that AZ Alkmaar's Fred Friday is to he handed a call-up for the friendlies to replace an unnamed player that has pulled out. I hope it is not Sarenren-Bazee.
Another player who at best adds depth but little quality.... :oops:

Re: SE Invitation: Kayode Replaces Osimhen......

Posted: Thu Mar 09, 2017 5:27 pm
by walesvilla
bully12 wrote:
Dammy wrote:I hear that AZ Alkmaar's Fred Friday is to he handed a call-up for the friendlies to replace an unnamed player that has pulled out. I hope it is not Sarenren-Bazee.
I guess it is either Victor Moses or Isaac Success . It must be definitely one of them. Victor Moses always has the penchant for pulling out in friendlies. If it is true why is Rohr ignoring Onyekuru and Nwakali . I hope he has not resorted to Keshi's rubbish inviting junk players, overlooking better qualified boys.
victor will not pull out of the friendlies -