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Very good video.
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work permit nko?
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The Euro trash music gave me a head ache!
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Tells you before the video starts that his weakness is teamwork. As good as he looks I'm not sure how if his style will go well in the EPL if you consider the fact that he offers little in terms of ball recovery work and covering space. However, the kid looks so good at what he does that he might be able to get away with it if he joins the right team. If he doesn't he will rot in the youth teams.
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He plays like a Playstation character.

Imagine Nacho strking, Moses on the RIght, Onyekuru on the left and Iwobi or Etebo coming through the center. Madness!!!
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This little phenomenon seems to have sprung from nowhere.
Does he have a Nigerian youth team history of any sort?
How did he end up in Belgium and where from?

Amazing. :clap:
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chief nfachairman wrote:He plays like a Playstation character.

Imagine Nacho strking, Moses on the RIght, Onyekuru on the left and Iwobi or Etebo coming through the center. Madness!!!
It's madness on PlayStation but n the green grass it's called a massive counter attacking opportunity. :thumb:
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EMIR KONGI JAFFI JOFFA wrote:Tells you before the video starts that his weakness is teamwork. As good as he looks I'm not sure how if his style will go well in the EPL if you consider the fact that he offers little in terms of ball recovery work and covering space. However, the kid looks so good at what he does that he might be able to get away with it if he joins the right team. If he doesn't he will rot in the youth teams.
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the boy is very talented. Appears to be one-legged (right footed left winger).
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how come I didn't heard of this young talent
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paj wrote:work permit nko?
He is the highest goal scorer in the Belgian league. What did Kelechi Iheanacho and Gabriel Jesus do in their life compared to scoring the most goals in a respectable European league?
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Chief Ogbunigwe wrote:the boy is very talented. Appears to be one-legged (right footed left winger).
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Damunk wrote:This little phenomenon seems to have sprung from nowhere.
Does he have a Nigerian youth team history of any sort?
How did he end up in Belgium and where from?

Amazing. :clap:
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Cheiii I know say na Belgium but that bobo has some pace and skill ohhhh :scared: can't wait to see him in the preseason :thumb:
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realtrouble wrote:how come I didn't heard of this young talent
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Impressive. Seems to be a hybrid of Walcott, the Ox and Aguero. He has Walcott's burst of speed, the Ox's close control and Aguero's finishing. Very promising. It would be good to see what he can do against better competition but the tools are there.

If it is true that he has signed for Arsenal, then he could not have signed for a better manager. He will develop without too much pressure being placed on him.
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Waffiman wrote: Very good video.
Okay.....this boy is good! :D
I believe what people are describing as a lack of teamwork is simply his supreme confidence in his own ability - something all great players must have. Its almost an arrogance, but in a good way. Okocha certainly had it.

U can tell that he has quickly developed that confidence in Belgium and all his opponents are already giving him that 'respect', which only makes him better.
He just has to continue his development in a higher league nd we have our own Eden Hazard.

What I like most about him is his excellent close ball control even at high speed and his speed of thought.
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Damunk wrote:This little phenomenon seems to have sprung from nowhere.
Does he have a Nigerian youth team history of any sort?
How did he end up in Belgium and where from?

Amazing. :clap:
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Plays like Henry
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txj wrote:
Chief Ogbunigwe wrote:the boy is very talented. Appears to be one-legged (right footed left winger).
Wrong
I hope I am wrong. Will watch the videos again. I saw him shoot exclusively with his right foot, and barely even used the left during dribbles.
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He is okay, still needs to work on his game. Arsenal will be a good move. But there are some concerns. Will he get playing time. He might,because I think Arsenal will sell players.
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Damunk wrote:
Waffiman wrote: Very good video.
Okay.....this boy is good! :D
I believe what people are describing as a lack of teamwork is simply his supreme confidence in his own ability - something all great players must have. Its almost an arrogance, but in a good way. Okocha certainly had it.

U can tell that he has quickly developed that confidence in Belgium and all his opponents are already giving him that 'respect', which only makes him better.
He just has to continue his development in a higher league nd we have our own Eden Hazard.

What I like most about him is his excellent close ball control even at high speed and his speed of thought.
Wenger, do your thing.
He'll need to adapt his game a bit. Coaches like Conte, Poch, JM, Pepe would prefer he plays for the team more. Team glory before personal glory.

But no doubt he has good ball skills even at insane pace. He has the ability to draw a few players towards him. That's when he needs to learn to use the killer ball to other players
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I watched his highlights a longtime ago that was why I became astounded when it seemed that Rohr was not inviting him to Super eagles camp . He definitely reminded me of Thiery Henry. And I'm sure Arsenal was looking at him through this same lens. The question now will he be as assiduous, determined and dedicated as Henry was when his career started. He has prodigious talent if he can apply himself seriously the sky is limit . Most of us are witnesses to what hard work did to Cristiano Ronaldo's career.Hopefully he doesn't become unnecessarily satisfied with a little accomplishment but has gargantuan ambition to be the best in the world. I heartily believe he has the tools and skills to accomplish it.

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