First team all Nigerian.......

Catalyst · Post by **Catalyst** » Fri Dec 10, 2004 8:06 pm

in Fifa age group competitions (excluding olympic games). Not based on potential talent or what they went to do later in their careers but what they did in the competition proper.

This list was not easy to cut to size but it must be done.

442 formation (Team of 23)

-------------------------------Andrew Aikhuomogbe----------------------------

---Nduka Ugbade----Godwin Okpara---Tunde Charity----Celestine Babayaro

--------Dimeji Lawal------Wilson Oruma----Etim Esin---------Tarila Okorowanta ------

-------------------------Kanu Nwankwo-------Philip Osondu------------------

Subs/Reserve
Chri Ohenhen
Jonathan Akpoborie
Blessing Anyanwu
Victor Ikpeba
Samuel Elijah
Mobi Oparaku
Lucky Agbonsevafe
Taiwo Enegwae
Emeka Amadi
Ene Okon
Thompson Oliha
Mutiu Adepoju

Choach - Seb Brodericks [sp?] Thanks Akamoke

akamoke · Post by **akamoke** » Fri Dec 10, 2004 8:08 pm

Wish one

SEBastian Broodericks or
Willy BAZUAYE

Catalyst · Post by **Catalyst** » Fri Dec 10, 2004 8:14 pm

Notable Mention include Alloy Agu, Amaechi Otiji, Samson Siasia, Ndubuisi Okosieme, Bobolaife Edom, Chibuzor Ehilegu, Patrick Mancha, Andrew Uwe, Victor Igbinoba, Adekolu, Lemmy Isa, Osaro, Precious Monye, Waidi Akani, Yisa Sofoluwe, Chri Nwosu, Ehilegu Chibuzor, Peter Ogaba, Opabunmi Femi, Ndala I brahim, Humphrey Edobor.

balo · Post by **balo** » Fri Dec 10, 2004 10:26 pm

Mutiu Adepoju belongs in the first team. So does Ikpeba IMHO.

geminikoat · Post by **geminikoat** » Fri Dec 10, 2004 10:40 pm

balo wrote:Mutiu Adepoju belongs in the first team. So does Ikpeba IMHO.

True that; Ikpeba in place of the grandfather--Osondu; and Adepoju for Oruma.

Killer line up all the same.

Catalyst · Post by **Catalyst** » Fri Dec 10, 2004 10:52 pm

balo wrote:Mutiu Adepoju belongs in the first team. So does Ikpeba IMHO.

Remember Balo that this making the first team is based solely on what they did as under 17 and 21/20 players not career achievement.

Osondu was more electrifying and deadly as a an Under 17 than Victor Nosa. Nosa was less than Lustre against Saudi in the Semi final match in Scotland 89. Osondu was the man in Canada [?] 87 (under 17) and Saudi 89 (under 20).

mystic · Post by **mystic** » Fri Dec 10, 2004 10:52 pm

Where is Stephen Keshi and Henry Nwosu? No list is complete without Nwosu.

Catalyst · Post by **Catalyst** » Fri Dec 10, 2004 10:59 pm

mystic wrote:Where is Stephen Keshi and Henry Nwosu? No list is complete without Nwosu.

Which year did they play? I did not pick the list based on career achievements. Because if that was the case Augustine Okocha would have made the team since he played in Mauritius 1993. I also considered Emmanuel Amunike but he played in Cairo 1991 so he did not meet the "fifa age group tourney" criterium.

Gemini
Who would Mutiu depose? Oruma of Japan 1993? Etim Esin of Chile 1989? Okorowanta of 1983? or Dimeji Lawal of 1987 and 1989?

furiously frank · Post by **furiously frank** » Fri Dec 10, 2004 11:04 pm

Mystic: not only that, the list left out Nosa Osadolor, Fatai Atere ( he made back to back age grade competition finals), Sanni Adamu (gazelle of Jos). How can anyone miss Adeolu Adekola ( score amazing goals to get Naija to win the Tessema cup for keep. The likes of Chris Ohenhen (that fantastastic goals in Saudi!) sure deserves a place or mention. Chris Nwosu (scored a Maradona like goal in Saudi taking the ball from the center field, dribbling 4-5 oppos b\4 scoring the best goal in Saudi. What about Aikhonbare? Monday Odiaka scored the fastest goal in U21 tournament...that record still stands...

The best thing is to asked for nominations for each position:
Defense
Midfield
Attack

...and then ask for votes....Ikpeba played well in Scotland but they came out empty handed, no thanks to Saudi gk.

mystic · Post by **mystic** » Fri Dec 10, 2004 11:15 pm

Fegwu:

Henry Nwosu is arguably Nigeria's best ever attacking midfielder at age grade level (although Etim Esin would give him a run for his money). And it was his exploits on the Flying Eagles that got him into the national team ahead of the 1980 Cup of Nations. Keshi was also a great Junior International before he became national team player. I want to say that they were members of the 1979 & 1981 Flying Eagles respectively, but my memory could be failing me.

As FF stated, one would be remiss in ommitting Fatai Atere from an all time squad.

Catalyst · Post by **Catalyst** » Fri Dec 10, 2004 11:30 pm

mystic wrote:Fegwu:

Henry Nwosu is arguably Nigeria's best ever attacking midfielder at age grade level (although Etim Esin would give him a run for his money). And it was his exploits on the Flying Eagles that got him into the national team ahead of the 1980 Cup of Nations. Keshi was also a great Junior International before he became national team player. I want to say that they were members of the 1979 & 1981 Flying Eagles respectively, but my memory could be failing me.

As FF stated, one would be remiss in ommitting Fatai Atere from an all time squad.

Mystic
It is hard to fit everybody in. I understand the sentiments behind the names you mentioned but they did not do enough imho to depose those chosen especially in the starting in part because they did not do enough at the ultimate stage the appropriate age group WC of note.

Atere was good but not that good. He did okay in 1985 but did not do jack diddle in 1989. I considered him but I thought he was overrated. He was later rumoured to be a thief. He was talented but overrated.

Adeolu turned out to be overrated in Chile 87. I considered him for the starting lineup but later declined. His hype was huge in 86-87 but he did not live up to it. Nosa Osadolor should be a notable mention imho.

In all it not euphoria or the hype alone that surrounded these players what the contributed to their teams. It is hard any way you look at it to pick a thoroughly acceptable list.

Catalyst · Post by **Catalyst** » Sun Dec 12, 2004 6:36 pm

A brand spanking new notable mention - Dele Aiyenugba; the ultimate stopper (specialist extradordinare).

Dodo · Post by **Dodo** » Sun Dec 12, 2004 8:24 pm

Fegwu wrote:in Fifa age group competitions (excluding olympic games). Not based on potential talent or what they went to do later in their careers but what they did in the competition proper.

This list was not easy to cut to size but it must be done.

442 formation (Team of 23)

-------------------------------Andrew Aikhuomogbe----------------------------

---Nduka Ugbade----Godwin Okpara---Tunde Charity----Celestine Babayaro

--------Dimeji Lawal------Wilson Oruma----Etim Esin---------Tarila Okorowanta ------

-------------------------Kanu Nwankwo-------Philip Osondu------------------

Subs/Reserve
Chri Ohenhen
Jonathan Akpoborie
Blessing Anyanwu
Victor Ikpeba
Samuel Elijah
Mobi Oparaku
Lucky Agbonsevafe
Taiwo Enegwae
Emeka Amadi
Ene Okon
Thompson Oliha
Mutiu Adepoju

Choach - Seb Brodericks [sp?] Thanks Akamoke

Solid

Cybereagles

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