We need a thread for DEFENDERS AND MIDFIELDERS

[Tobi17]

Ifeanyi Matthew with his 3rd assist of the season

A midfielder who can actually progress the ball intelligently and play box 2 box, imagine a midfield of Iwobi- Ndidi- Ifeanyi Matthew/Alhassan, with Nwakali, Folorunsho, Akinsanmiro/Eletu as subs at the AFCON. We really need to be serious in Nigeria.

[bret- hart]

Ifeanyi Matthew with his 3rd assist of the season

A midfielder who can actually progress the ball intelligently and play box 2 box, imagine a midfield of Iwobi- Ndidi- Ifeanyi Matthew/Alhassan, with Nwakali, Folorunsho, Akinsanmiro/Eletu as subs at the AFCON. We really need to be serious in Nigeria.

Bros we are not serious. Unless Pissero is sacked I won't watch the Afcon.

[Sunset]

Olawoyin scores his first goal in the Super Lig

[packerland]

Olawoyin scores his first goal in the Super Lig

Good for him but that GK pulled an Onana.

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Olawoyin scores his first goal in the Super Lig

He wins it in injury time with a very difficult finish

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[Enugu II]

Sunset

Any inside reason why Ibrahim Olawoyin has not been considered for the Super Eagles? This guy was dominating while in Nigeria with Rangers and then now for years. What is the story? I raise this because he has been stellar in a position that Nigeria has lacked for years. Besides Iwobi, who else has really excelled in the position? Moreover, Olawoyin scores goals from time to time. Although, he should be getting up there age wise. He must be late 20s by now if not older.

[Dammy]

Leon Balogun with a MoTM performance for Glasgow Rangers as they beat Aberdeen 1-0 to win the Scottish League Cup today.
He’s been immense for Rangers and could be the experienced central defender ( in preference to Ekong and Omeruo) in the AFCON squad

[Enugu II]

Leon Balogun with a MoTM performance for Glasgow Rangers as they beat Aberdeen 1-0 to win the Scottish League Cup today.
He’s been immense for Rangers and could be the experienced central defender ( in preference to Ekong and Omeruo) in the AFCON squad

I do not think Balogun fits the way Peseiro wants to play but admittedly neither does Ekong or Omeruo. The old Awaziem does with immense ball possession skill at the back. Sadly, that is now in the past.

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[wiseone]

That goal was offside. It was visible even with the naked eye. Was it allowed to stand? (Turkey has VAR)

[bret- hart]

Ibrahim Olawoyin another player that deserves a look in

[Enugu II]

Ibrahim Olawoyin another player that deserves a look in

SIGNED

[Lolly]

This guy must be in our AFCON squad.

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[Enugu II]

Sunset,

I just do not understand why this guy has not received an opportunity to compete for an SE shirt. I am truly mystified by this. He had shown his control and vision and his ability to make the short, medium, and long range passes towards goal right from his days in Nigeria with Enugu Rangers. Now, though, he is really in his late 20s or even early 30s and it may be too late. However, when we complain of lacking creative players in the middle, I scorn at it. Clearly, the scouting is piss poor.

[Bigpokey24]

they won't call him because he doesn't play in England.. That nah the norm for naija , bobo is just 26 years old ooo still has plenty of football

Sunset,

I just do not understand why this guy has not received an opportunity to compete for an SE shirt. I am truly mystified by this. He had shown his control and vision and his ability to make the short, medium, and long range passes towards goal right from his days in Nigeria with Enugu Rangers. Now, though, he is really in his late 20s or even early 30s and it may be too late. However, when we complain of lacking creative players in the middle, I scorn at it. Clearly, the scouting is piss poor.

[pindal123]

What about Torunarigha? Why hasn’t he been called up for the Afcon after he switched alliance to Nigeria?

[Enugu II]

What about Torunarigha? Why hasn’t he been called up for the Afcon after he switched alliance to Nigeria?

Bros,

Remember the Manager has seen him up close in SE training . The Manager must have taken that into consideration before selecting his squad. Squad isn't going to be selected just based on someone playing in a certain club or switching international commitment. The Manager is not a CE member and he actually evaluates players up close in traing!

We have seen a starter in Bundesliga who has been struggling playing for Nigeria after multiple opportunities. That should tell you that each individual must prove his worth in the GWG. Thus ain't table soccer.

[Sunset]

Olawoyin scores his first goal of the new year against Fisayo Bashiru's team

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[bret- hart]

What about Torunarigha? Why hasn’t he been called up for the Afcon after he switched alliance to Nigeria?

Bros,

Remember the Manager has seen him up close in SE training . The Manager must have taken that into consideration before selecting his squad. Squad isn't going to be selected just based on someone playing in a certain club or switching international commitment. The Manager is not a CE member and he actually evaluates players up close in traing!

We have seen a starter in Bundesliga who has been struggling playing for Nigeria after multiple opportunities. That should tell you that each individual must prove his worth in the GWG. Thus ain't table soccer.

Dude stop your rubbish talk. The same coach "scouted" Yusuf yet refused to call him until injury to Ndidi happened. These coaches and NFF officials are corrupt and biased. Jordan T would do a far better job than Ajayi heck some Home based defenders are better than some of the CBs we took.

[bret- hart]

FSB,Nwakali and Olawoyin are the kind of midfielders we are missing in the SEs AFCON team. Guys that can create and score goals. Instead that fat foolish Portuguese clown took only 5 midfielders and now the 1 Mid Yusuf that he kept ignoring is now the best of the bunch. Make it make sense??