Shehu Abdullahi

[Dammy]

It is an irony that when we finally get a proper RB for that troublesome position, a midfielder is ready to stake a proper claim for the position. Shehu Abuduliahi's assured performance over 2 legs against the African champions is as good as I have seen from a RB since Chidi Odiah left the SE.
The Super Eagles have a history of converting midfielders to FBs and the best example is Sylvanus Okpalla who is one of the best RBs ever to play for Nigeria. Both Felix Owolabi and Okey Isima were converted LBs for Nigeria as well.
In my opinion, Shehu, has earned the right to keep that position whether or not Aina or Nura are available. The key to good defence is to play as a unit and the SE defense against Cameroon played as one hence the limited chances for the Lions. It will be counter-productive to change any player from the defense except for loss of form or injury. Shehu IMO has earned the right to be Nigeria's starting RB.

[messiah]

It is an irony that when we finally get a proper RB for that troublesome position, a midfielder is ready to stake a proper claim for the position. Shehu Abuduliahi's assured performance over 2 legs against the African champions is as good as I have seen from a RB since Chidi Odiah left the SE.
The Super Eagles have a history of converting midfielders to FBs and the best example is Sylvanus Okpalla who is one of the best RBs ever to play for Nigeria. Both Felix Owolabi and Okey Isima were converted LBs for Nigeria as well.
In my opinion, Shehu, has earned the right to keep that position whether or not Aina or Nura are available. The key to good defence is to play as a unit and the SE defense against Cameroon played as one hence the limited chances for the Lions. It will be counter-productive to change any player from the defense except for loss of form or injury. Shehu IMO has earned the right to be Nigeria's starting RB.

I agree!

[nzeogwu]

Pecking order:

Shehu
Aina
Ebuehi
Nura


We need the same depth on the left. Ehizibue and Obi should be tested there.

[cic old boy]

He didn't play well in Yaoundé.

[pajimoh]

Was Aina capped in Yaoundé?

[Cellular]

It is an irony that when we finally get a proper RB for that troublesome position, a midfielder is ready to stake a proper claim for the position. Shehu Abuduliahi's assured performance over 2 legs against the African champions is as good as I have seen from a RB since Chidi Odiah left the SE.
The Super Eagles have a history of converting midfielders to FBs and the best example is Sylvanus Okpalla who is one of the best RBs ever to play for Nigeria. Both Felix Owolabi and Okey Isima were converted LBs for Nigeria as well.
In my opinion, Shehu, has earned the right to keep that position whether or not Aina or Nura are available. The key to good defence is to play as a unit and the SE defense against Cameroon played as one hence the limited chances for the Lions. It will be counter-productive to change any player from the defense except for loss of form or injury. Shehu IMO has earned the right to be Nigeria's starting RB.

He has done well.

[Damunk]

It is an irony that when we finally get a proper RB for that troublesome position, a midfielder is ready to stake a proper claim for the position. Shehu Abuduliahi's assured performance over 2 legs against the African champions is as good as I have seen from a RB since Chidi Odiah left the SE.
The Super Eagles have a history of converting midfielders to FBs and the best example is Sylvanus Okpalla who is one of the best RBs ever to play for Nigeria. Both Felix Owolabi and Okey Isima were converted LBs for Nigeria as well.
In my opinion, Shehu, has earned the right to keep that position whether or not Aina or Nura are available. The key to good defence is to play as a unit and the SE defense against Cameroon played as one hence the limited chances for the Lions. It will be counter-productive to change any player from the defense except for loss of form or injury. Shehu IMO has earned the right to be Nigeria's starting RB.

I agree!

So even if another Sylvanus Okpalla comes along, Shehu keeps the position as his birthright "because he did well", or....?

[Adisboy]

He didn't play well in Yaoundé.

And so? Tell me which team plays well every match. The MOST IMPORTANT THING NOW IS GETTING THE REQUIRED RESULTS!

[papilo]

It is an irony that when we finally get a proper RB for that troublesome position, a midfielder is ready to stake a proper claim for the position. Shehu Abuduliahi's assured performance over 2 legs against the African champions is as good as I have seen from a RB since Chidi Odiah left the SE.
The Super Eagles have a history of converting midfielders to FBs and the best example is Sylvanus Okpalla who is one of the best RBs ever to play for Nigeria. Both Felix Owolabi and Okey Isima were converted LBs for Nigeria as well.
In my opinion, Shehu, has earned the right to keep that position whether or not Aina or Nura are available. The key to good defence is to play as a unit and the SE defense against Cameroon played as one hence the limited chances for the Lions. It will be counter-productive to change any player from the defense except for loss of form or injury. Shehu IMO has earned the right to be Nigeria's starting RB.

I agree that he has been decent so far but he needs to do more to stake a proper claim for the position. He did not have bad games vs Cameroon but he did not have very good games either. He gave 100% in both games which I commend but I believe he can't do more than he has done so far in terms of ability simply because that is not is natural position. Unfortunately, a right back, especially against better opposition needs to do more than he has done so far.

[Ayo Akinfe]

[1] I am not sold on Shehu Abdullahi
[2] He is Ok but not a man for greater things
[3] He defends Ok but offers too little going forward
[4] He is not a great crosser
[5] He does not strike me as having the lungs to get up and down the pitch all day
[6] We need two fullbacks of the quality of Odiah and Babayaro to excel at the World Cup
[7] As yourself if he is as good a fullback as Walker or Bertrand
[8] Neither Abdullahi or Echiejile provided one cross during both games against Cameroon as far as I recollect
[9] Contrast this with the way the two Cameroonian fullbacks were bombing forward against us
[10] If we want to excel at Russia 2018, we need two-way fullbacks who offer a lot more going forward

[cic old boy]

And so? Tell me which team plays well every match. The MOST IMPORTANT THING NOW IS GETTING THE REQUIRED RESULTS!

Do you know what "context" means? My post was in response to this:

Shehu Abuduliahi's assured performance over 2 legs against the African champions is as good as I have seen from a RB since Chidi Odiah left the SE.

[oloye]

[1] I am not sold on Shehu Abdullahi
[2] He is Ok but not a man for greater things
[3] He defends Ok but offers too little going forward
[4] He is not a great crosser
[5] He does not strike me as having the lungs to get up and down the pitch all day
[6] We need two fullbacks of the quality of Odiah and Babayaro to excel at the World Cup
[7] As yourself if he is as good a fullback as Walker or Bertrand
[8] Neither Abdullahi or Echiejile provided one cross during both games against Cameroon as far as I recollect
[9] Contrast this with the way the two Cameroonian fullbacks were bombing forward against us
[10] If we want to excel at Russia 2018, we need two-way fullbacks who offer a lot more going forward

You must have been drinking kunu and Zobo laced with Akpeteshi marinated in burantashi. That boy bombs forward like crazy...oh wait oh...may be he should continue bombing forward when the team is under pressure. There is a reason i nicknamed him Cafu during the Olympics....if i need to explain this...then you must promise to stop drinking that concortion Ayo!

[wanaj0]

[1] I am not sold on Shehu Abdullahi
[2] He is Ok but not a man for greater things
[3] He defends Ok but offers too little going forward
[4] He is not a great crosser
[5] He does not strike me as having the lungs to get up and down the pitch all day
[6] We need two fullbacks of the quality of Odiah and Babayaro to excel at the World Cup
[7] As yourself if he is as good a fullback as Walker or Bertrand
[8] Neither Abdullahi or Echiejile provided one cross during both games against Cameroon as far as I recollect
[9] Contrast this with the way the two Cameroonian fullbacks were bombing forward against us
[10] If we want to excel at Russia 2018, we need two-way fullbacks who offer a lot more going forward

You must have been drinking kunu and Zobo laced with Akpeteshi marinated in burantashi. That boy bombs forward like crazy...oh wait oh...may be he should continue bombing forward when the team is under pressure. There is a reason i nicknamed him Cafu during the Olympics....if i need to explain this...then you must promise to stop drinking that concortion Ayo!

You are discussing with Ayo who saw Ideye on the bench for SE in Uyo? Continue

[9jaMan]

It is an irony that when we finally get a proper RB for that troublesome position, a midfielder is ready to stake a proper claim for the position. Shehu Abuduliahi's assured performance over 2 legs against the African champions is as good as I have seen from a RB since Chidi Odiah left the SE.
The Super Eagles have a history of converting midfielders to FBs and the best example is Sylvanus Okpalla who is one of the best RBs ever to play for Nigeria. Both Felix Owolabi and Okey Isima were converted LBs for Nigeria as well.
In my opinion, Shehu, has earned the right to keep that position whether or not Aina or Nura are available. The key to good defence is to play as a unit and the SE defense against Cameroon played as one hence the limited chances for the Lions. It will be counter-productive to change any player from the defense except for loss of form or injury. Shehu IMO has earned the right to be Nigeria's starting RB.

I agree!

So even if another Sylvanus Okpalla comes along, Shehu keeps the position as his birthright "because he did well", or....?

And that is the reason Nigeria struggles, if another player comes in and plays better, shehu should hug the bench, it's that simple, no bias, no sentiments, shehu did good but we can do better, nobody earns a right to keep a position, the best player should always play,

[Ayo Akinfe]

[1] I am not sold on Shehu Abdullahi
[2] He is Ok but not a man for greater things
[3] He defends Ok but offers too little going forward
[4] He is not a great crosser
[5] He does not strike me as having the lungs to get up and down the pitch all day
[6] We need two fullbacks of the quality of Odiah and Babayaro to excel at the World Cup
[7] As yourself if he is as good a fullback as Walker or Bertrand
[8] Neither Abdullahi or Echiejile provided one cross during both games against Cameroon as far as I recollect
[9] Contrast this with the way the two Cameroonian fullbacks were bombing forward against us
[10] If we want to excel at Russia 2018, we need two-way fullbacks who offer a lot more going forward

You must have been drinking kunu and Zobo laced with Akpeteshi marinated in burantashi. That boy bombs forward like crazy...oh wait oh...may be he should continue bombing forward when the team is under pressure. There is a reason i nicknamed him Cafu during the Olympics....if i need to explain this...then you must promise to stop drinking that concortion Ayo!

You should know better. What end result did he produce. How does he compare with:

Sylvannus Okpalla
Yisa Shofoluwe
Jero Shakpore
Chidi Odiah

[Cristao II]

Shehu didnt play badly in Yaounde. He intercepted, defended his space well. I have not rewatched the videos but I think he started off jittery in Uyo. I didnt see any jittery signs in Yaounde.

[Donzman]

He didn't play well in Yaoundé.

He didn't have a lot of cover from the winger and got caught out a few time, but I found him to be a solid and reliable RB.

[Gotti]

Shehu is too inconsistent to effectively have the RB on lockdown...
It's good we have him (because he's competent enough) but the search continues.

[Gotti]

[1] I am not sold on Shehu Abdullahi
[2] He is Ok but not a man for greater things
[3] He defends Ok but offers too little going forward
[4] He is not a great crosser
[5] He does not strike me as having the lungs to get up and down the pitch all day
[6] We need two fullbacks of the quality of Odiah and Babayaro to excel at the World Cup
[7] As yourself if he is as good a fullback as Walker or Bertrand
[8] Neither Abdullahi or Echiejile provided one cross during both games against Cameroon as far as I recollect
[9] Contrast this with the way the two Cameroonian fullbacks were bombing forward against us
[10] If we want to excel at Russia 2018, we need two-way fullbacks who offer a lot more going forward

You must have been drinking kunu and Zobo laced with Akpeteshi marinated in burantashi. That boy bombs forward like crazy...oh wait oh...may be he should continue bombing forward when the team is under pressure. There is a reason i nicknamed him Cafu during the Olympics....if i need to explain this...then you must promise to stop drinking that concortion Ayo!

You are discussing with Ayo who saw Ideye on the bench for SE in Uyo? Continue

Was wondering if Dean remembers that watching games is not a prerequisite for Ayo's analysis...

[Cellular]

[1] I am not sold on Shehu Abdullahi
[2] He is Ok but not a man for greater things
[3] He defends Ok but offers too little going forward
[4] He is not a great crosser
[5] He does not strike me as having the lungs to get up and down the pitch all day
[6] We need two fullbacks of the quality of Odiah and Babayaro to excel at the World Cup
[7] As yourself if he is as good a fullback as Walker or Bertrand
[8] Neither Abdullahi or Echiejile provided one cross during both games against Cameroon as far as I recollect
[9] Contrast this with the way the two Cameroonian fullbacks were bombing forward against us
[10] If we want to excel at Russia 2018, we need two-way fullbacks who offer a lot more going forward

You must have been drinking kunu and Zobo laced with Akpeteshi marinated in burantashi. That boy bombs forward like crazy...oh wait oh...may be he should continue bombing forward when the team is under pressure. There is a reason i nicknamed him Cafu during the Olympics....if i need to explain this...then you must promise to stop drinking that concortion Ayo!

You are discussing with Ayo who saw Ideye on the bench for SE in Uyo? Continue

Was wondering if Dean remembers that watching games is not a prerequisite for Ayo's analysis...

Chief Gotti, I have been alerted that you are in violation of CyberEagles Court ordered protection order, restraining you from coming and commenting within 100 posts of Ayo's posts.

Please, we don't want another Osaze thread.

Thank you.

[Prince]

Shehu is too inconsistent to effectively have the RB on lockdown...
It's good we have him (because he's competent enough) but the search continues.

It is difficutl to get another Ordiah, Iroha and babayaro those type of players are not easy to find.

[oloye]

[1] I am not sold on Shehu Abdullahi
[2] He is Ok but not a man for greater things
[3] He defends Ok but offers too little going forward
[4] He is not a great crosser
[5] He does not strike me as having the lungs to get up and down the pitch all day
[6] We need two fullbacks of the quality of Odiah and Babayaro to excel at the World Cup
[7] As yourself if he is as good a fullback as Walker or Bertrand
[8] Neither Abdullahi or Echiejile provided one cross during both games against Cameroon as far as I recollect
[9] Contrast this with the way the two Cameroonian fullbacks were bombing forward against us
[10] If we want to excel at Russia 2018, we need two-way fullbacks who offer a lot more going forward

You must have been drinking kunu and Zobo laced with Akpeteshi marinated in burantashi. That boy bombs forward like crazy...oh wait oh...may be he should continue bombing forward when the team is under pressure. There is a reason i nicknamed him Cafu during the Olympics....if i need to explain this...then you must promise to stop drinking that concortion Ayo!

You should know better. What end result did he produce. How does he compare with:

Sylvannus Okpalla
Yisa Shofoluwe
Jero Shakpore
Chidi Odiah

You guys just love the way your grammar sounds on the internet. Who is Jero?

[metalalloy]

[1] I am not sold on Shehu Abdullahi
[2] He is Ok but not a man for greater things
[3] He defends Ok but offers too little going forward
[4] He is not a great crosser
[5] He does not strike me as having the lungs to get up and down the pitch all day
[6] We need two fullbacks of the quality of Odiah and Babayaro to excel at the World Cup
[7] As yourself if he is as good a fullback as Walker or Bertrand
[8] Neither Abdullahi or Echiejile provided one cross during both games against Cameroon as far as I recollect
[9] Contrast this with the way the two Cameroonian fullbacks were bombing forward against us
[10] If we want to excel at Russia 2018, we need two-way fullbacks who offer a lot more going forward

You must have been drinking kunu and Zobo laced with Akpeteshi marinated in burantashi. That boy bombs forward like crazy...oh wait oh...may be he should continue bombing forward when the team is under pressure. There is a reason i nicknamed him Cafu during the Olympics....if i need to explain this...then you must promise to stop drinking that concortion Ayo!

You should know better. What end result did he produce. How does he compare with:

Sylvannus Okpalla
Yisa Shofoluwe
Jero Shakpore
Chidi Odiah

You guys just love the way your grammar sounds on the internet. Who is Jero?