SE' in the Europa/conference League today(Boniface scores and assist)

[Dammy]

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[Tobi17]

Boniface's ability to drop back in midfield to help in the build up phase, as well as his ability to dribble well in tight spaces and pick out some really decent passes will really come in handy for us, Osimhen/Awoniyi will really cook good with assists galore. Makes me wonder if Boniface played as a CAM at any point in his career?

[maceo4]

How did Nathan Lookman perform?

Nathan Lookman? What?

Your boy is just ok, not yet NT level based on this showing. But of course would take him over a Musa…

Shush be quiet. What is NT material? Musa that cant start for Whogivesashitspor? or is it Moses that has 1 good game every 20 games? nonsense

Pele, na so Musa dey spoil market for your fake agency....so sad...

[vancity eagle]

Boniface's ability to drop back in midfield to help in the build up phase, as well as his ability to dribble well in tight spaces and pick out some really decent passes will really come in handy for us, Osimhen/Awoniyi will really cook good with assists galore. Makes me wonder if Boniface played as a CAM at any point in his career?

Like we all suspected, he is very comfortable out wide.

I can see him doing well in a 433 playing the role Ideye Brown played under Keshi.

The guy is very good at picking out passes and taking men on.

I will play a 433 with Osimehn up top and flanked by Boniface and either Lookman or Chukwueze.

We gotta think outside the box.

He would also be great partnering Osimehn in a 352 up top and in fact he would be great as the SS in a 442.

His ability to drop back and his dribbling and passing ability would actually make him Osimehns best partner in a 442.

The guy gives us many options, but there is no way he can be left out of a squad from here on out.

[danfo driver]

[danfo driver]

[onovo]

Boniface, Moffi, Akpom, and Orban besides been goal scorers, are comfortable with the ball and are also good passers of the ball. When this is complimented with Osimhen, Lookman, and Chukwueze, it means we can afford to play a system that comprises a four man attack with two solid defensive midfielders such that one of the attackers must always fall into the midfield to support the midfield when necessary, thus creating a three man midfielder. This attacker could be termed a "false midfielder", etc. This would allow us to maximize our strength in the attack without sacrificing the midfield. I think Siasia use to play in similar position the 90's. We just have to evolve this role based on what we have.

[marutimon]

Boniface, Moffi, Akpom, and Orban besides been goal scorers, are comfortable with the ball and are also good passers of the ball. When this is complimented with Osimhen, Lookman, and Chukwueze, it means we can afford to play a system that comprises a four man attack with two solid defensive midfielders such that one of the attackers must always fall into the midfield to support the midfield when necessary, thus creating a three man midfielder. This attacker could be termed a "false midfielder", etc. This would allow us to maximize our strength in the attack without sacrificing the midfield. I think Siasia use to play in similar position the 90's. We just have to evolve this role based on what we have.

This! But you need two midfield workhorses and an attacker willing to fall back and work his #$% off.

BTW Boniface also made that fourth goal with a nice pre-assist.

[onovo]

Boniface, Moffi, Akpom, and Orban besides been goal scorers, are comfortable with the ball and are also good passers of the ball. When this is complimented with Osimhen, Lookman, and Chukwueze, it means we can afford to play a system that comprises a four man attack with two solid defensive midfielders such that one of the attackers must always fall into the midfield to support the midfield when necessary, thus creating a three man midfielder. This attacker could be termed a "false midfielder", etc. This would allow us to maximize our strength in the attack without sacrificing the midfield. I think Siasia use to play in similar position the 90's. We just have to evolve this role based on what we have.

This! But you need two midfield workhorses and an attacker willing to fall back and work his #$% off.

BTW Boniface also made that fourth goal with a nice pre-assist.

This role may not be limited to a particular attacker. It may just be that one of the attackers except Osimhen, may have to step into the the midfield when necessary. Such responsibility should be shared by the remaining three attackers together without having to overlabour one person. My overall point is we may just have to evolve a role in order to maximize our loaded attack.

[danfo driver]

Boniface, Moffi, Akpom, and Orban besides been goal scorers, are comfortable with the ball and are also good passers of the ball. When this is complimented with Osimhen, Lookman, and Chukwueze, it means we can afford to play a system that comprises a four man attack with two solid defensive midfielders such that one of the attackers must always fall into the midfield to support the midfield when necessary, thus creating a three man midfielder. This attacker could be termed a "false midfielder", etc. This would allow us to maximize our strength in the attack without sacrificing the midfield. I think Siasia use to play in similar position the 90's. We just have to evolve this role based on what we have.

This! But you need two midfield workhorses and an attacker willing to fall back and work his #$% off.

BTW Boniface also made that fourth goal with a nice pre-assist.

no you dont. if the likes of bernardo silva can suddenly play deep without 2 or 3 or 5 work-horses, Nigerian players can also adapt

[Damunk]

Boniface, Moffi, Akpom, and Orban besides been goal scorers, are comfortable with the ball and are also good passers of the ball. When this is complimented with Osimhen, Lookman, and Chukwueze, it means we can afford to play a system that comprises a four man attack with two solid defensive midfielders such that one of the attackers must always fall into the midfield to support the midfield when necessary, thus creating a three man midfielder. This attacker could be termed a "false midfielder", etc. This would allow us to maximize our strength in the attack without sacrificing the midfield. I think Siasia use to play in similar position the 90's. We just have to evolve this role based on what we have.

This! But you need two midfield workhorses and an attacker willing to fall back and work his #$% off.

BTW Boniface also made that fourth goal with a nice pre-assist.

This role may not be limited to a particular attacker. It may just be that one of the attackers except Osimhen, may have to step into the the midfield when necessary. Such responsibility should be shared by the remaining three attackers together without having to overlabour one person. My overall point is we may just have to evolve a role in order to maximize our loaded attack.

KPOM.
I see that role falling to either Moffi or Boniface, but not Awoniyi who IMHO doesnt have the ball skills to play the role effectively.
As for Orban, he might surprise us even further because it seems he has an additional weapon in his armoury over the others: long range shooting.

[vancity eagle]

Boniface, Moffi, Akpom, and Orban besides been goal scorers, are comfortable with the ball and are also good passers of the ball. When this is complimented with Osimhen, Lookman, and Chukwueze, it means we can afford to play a system that comprises a four man attack with two solid defensive midfielders such that one of the attackers must always fall into the midfield to support the midfield when necessary, thus creating a three man midfielder. This attacker could be termed a "false midfielder", etc. This would allow us to maximize our strength in the attack without sacrificing the midfield. I think Siasia use to play in similar position the 90's. We just have to evolve this role based on what we have.

This! But you need two midfield workhorses and an attacker willing to fall back and work his #$% off.

BTW Boniface also made that fourth goal with a nice pre-assist.

This role may not be limited to a particular attacker. It may just be that one of the attackers except Osimhen, may have to step into the the midfield when necessary. Such responsibility should be shared by the remaining three attackers together without having to overlabour one person. My overall point is we may just have to evolve a role in order to maximize our loaded attack.

I said this before about the 442 formation.

Nacho does not fit this role because his touch and dribbling aren't good enough. Also his workrate is poor.

I believe Boniface may be the man for this role.

[danfo driver]

Boniface, Moffi, Akpom, and Orban besides been goal scorers, are comfortable with the ball and are also good passers of the ball. When this is complimented with Osimhen, Lookman, and Chukwueze, it means we can afford to play a system that comprises a four man attack with two solid defensive midfielders such that one of the attackers must always fall into the midfield to support the midfield when necessary, thus creating a three man midfielder. This attacker could be termed a "false midfielder", etc. This would allow us to maximize our strength in the attack without sacrificing the midfield. I think Siasia use to play in similar position the 90's. We just have to evolve this role based on what we have.

This! But you need two midfield workhorses and an attacker willing to fall back and work his #$% off.

BTW Boniface also made that fourth goal with a nice pre-assist.

This role may not be limited to a particular attacker. It may just be that one of the attackers except Osimhen, may have to step into the the midfield when necessary. Such responsibility should be shared by the remaining three attackers together without having to overlabour one person. My overall point is we may just have to evolve a role in order to maximize our loaded attack.

KPOM.
I see that role falling to either Moffi or Boniface, but not Awoniyi who IMHO doesnt hae the ball skills to play the role effectively.
As for Orban, he might surprise us even further because it seems he has an additional weapon in his armoury over the others: being left out for Musa

corrected it for you. you are welcome.

[bushboy]

Boniface isn't the compliment to Osimhen, he is the replacement for him. Only a blind man will claim he cannot see he is a much better finisher, stronger on the ball, and more cerebral that Victor. It is not by force Osimhen must start every game for Naija. Whoever is in better form should play. Period!

I watched Osimhen's highlights from last season. All 26 goals, and not a single one makes you say "damn! That was something special"...Boni has already scored 2 goals out of 5 that even the great R9 would appreciate.

[Sunset]

Boniface, Moffi, Akpom, and Orban besides been goal scorers, are comfortable with the ball and are also good passers of the ball. When this is complimented with Osimhen, Lookman, and Chukwueze, it means we can afford to play a system that comprises a four man attack with two solid defensive midfielders such that one of the attackers must always fall into the midfield to support the midfield when necessary, thus creating a three man midfielder. This attacker could be termed a "false midfielder", etc. This would allow us to maximize our strength in the attack without sacrificing the midfield. I think Siasia use to play in similar position the 90's. We just have to evolve this role based on what we have.

This! But you need two midfield workhorses and an attacker willing to fall back and work his #$% off.

BTW Boniface also made that fourth goal with a nice pre-assist.

This role may not be limited to a particular attacker. It may just be that one of the attackers except Osimhen, may have to step into the the midfield when necessary. Such responsibility should be shared by the remaining three attackers together without having to overlabour one person. My overall point is we may just have to evolve a role in order to maximize our loaded attack.

Any Half-decent side will pick us apart if we try any of these haphazard tactics, might look good on paper but this isn't a video game

[onovo]

Boniface, Moffi, Akpom, and Orban besides been goal scorers, are comfortable with the ball and are also good passers of the ball. When this is complimented with Osimhen, Lookman, and Chukwueze, it means we can afford to play a system that comprises a four man attack with two solid defensive midfielders such that one of the attackers must always fall into the midfield to support the midfield when necessary, thus creating a three man midfielder. This attacker could be termed a "false midfielder", etc. This would allow us to maximize our strength in the attack without sacrificing the midfield. I think Siasia use to play in similar position the 90's. We just have to evolve this role based on what we have.

This! But you need two midfield workhorses and an attacker willing to fall back and work his #$% off.

BTW Boniface also made that fourth goal with a nice pre-assist.

This role may not be limited to a particular attacker. It may just be that one of the attackers except Osimhen, may have to step into the the midfield when necessary. Such responsibility should be shared by the remaining three attackers together without having to overlabour one person. My overall point is we may just have to evolve a role in order to maximize our loaded attack.

Any Half-decent side will pick us apart if we try any of these haphazard tactics, might look good on paper but this isn't a video game

I disagree, because the defensive midfield is there and untouched, and will do their cover. You are only floating the position of the attacking midfield, in which one of the attackers would always fall into to become a three man midfield. Siasia used to play kinda similar to that.

[onovo]

Boniface, Moffi, Akpom, and Orban besides been goal scorers, are comfortable with the ball and are also good passers of the ball. When this is complimented with Osimhen, Lookman, and Chukwueze, it means we can afford to play a system that comprises a four man attack with two solid defensive midfielders such that one of the attackers must always fall into the midfield to support the midfield when necessary, thus creating a three man midfielder. This attacker could be termed a "false midfielder", etc. This would allow us to maximize our strength in the attack without sacrificing the midfield. I think Siasia use to play in similar position the 90's. We just have to evolve this role based on what we have.

This! But you need two midfield workhorses and an attacker willing to fall back and work his #$% off.

BTW Boniface also made that fourth goal with a nice pre-assist.

no you dont. if the likes of bernardo silva can suddenly play deep without 2 or 3 or 5 work-horses, Nigerian players can also adapt

[danfo driver]

Boniface, Moffi, Akpom, and Orban besides been goal scorers, are comfortable with the ball and are also good passers of the ball. When this is complimented with Osimhen, Lookman, and Chukwueze, it means we can afford to play a system that comprises a four man attack with two solid defensive midfielders such that one of the attackers must always fall into the midfield to support the midfield when necessary, thus creating a three man midfielder. This attacker could be termed a "false midfielder", etc. This would allow us to maximize our strength in the attack without sacrificing the midfield. I think Siasia use to play in similar position the 90's. We just have to evolve this role based on what we have.

This! But you need two midfield workhorses and an attacker willing to fall back and work his #$% off.

BTW Boniface also made that fourth goal with a nice pre-assist.

This role may not be limited to a particular attacker. It may just be that one of the attackers except Osimhen, may have to step into the the midfield when necessary. Such responsibility should be shared by the remaining three attackers together without having to overlabour one person. My overall point is we may just have to evolve a role in order to maximize our loaded attack.

Any Half-decent side will pick us apart if we try any of these haphazard tactics, might look good on paper but this isn't a video game

You guys are a bit archaic in your thinking, when it comes to football. Teams like City played with 2 number 10s easily, no wahala. The truth is you can play any way you want. You just have to make adaptations to your overall tactics and give your players extra responsibility.

Many people would think Busquests, Xavi and Iniesta wil never work. Hell, I remember watching Iniesta early in the day and there is no way I would have assumed whe will play as a CM and be that successful. But you know what? Pep knew that if they held on to the ball, and had 3 forwards who press high like mad (defending from the top), you dont need to be a destroyer to defend.

Please lets begin to think outside the box in football. One thing I like about CE is that most of you are smarter than the rubbish coaches and NFF we have. Please lets show it.

[Sunset]

Boniface, Moffi, Akpom, and Orban besides been goal scorers, are comfortable with the ball and are also good passers of the ball. When this is complimented with Osimhen, Lookman, and Chukwueze, it means we can afford to play a system that comprises a four man attack with two solid defensive midfielders such that one of the attackers must always fall into the midfield to support the midfield when necessary, thus creating a three man midfielder. This attacker could be termed a "false midfielder", etc. This would allow us to maximize our strength in the attack without sacrificing the midfield. I think Siasia use to play in similar position the 90's. We just have to evolve this role based on what we have.

This! But you need two midfield workhorses and an attacker willing to fall back and work his #$% off.

BTW Boniface also made that fourth goal with a nice pre-assist.

This role may not be limited to a particular attacker. It may just be that one of the attackers except Osimhen, may have to step into the the midfield when necessary. Such responsibility should be shared by the remaining three attackers together without having to overlabour one person. My overall point is we may just have to evolve a role in order to maximize our loaded attack.

Any Half-decent side will pick us apart if we try any of these haphazard tactics, might look good on paper but this isn't a video game

I disagree, because the defensive midfield is there and untouched, and will do their cover. You are only floating the position of the attacking midfield, in which one of the attackers would always fall into to become a three man midfield. Siasia used to play kinda similar to that.

So you have to go all the way to the 90's to back up this idea? We're on 2023 bros you guys can't be acting like you haven’t see this team play. This isn't Man City with their Billion dollar project

[onovo]

Boniface, Moffi, Akpom, and Orban besides been goal scorers, are comfortable with the ball and are also good passers of the ball. When this is complimented with Osimhen, Lookman, and Chukwueze, it means we can afford to play a system that comprises a four man attack with two solid defensive midfielders such that one of the attackers must always fall into the midfield to support the midfield when necessary, thus creating a three man midfielder. This attacker could be termed a "false midfielder", etc. This would allow us to maximize our strength in the attack without sacrificing the midfield. I think Siasia use to play in similar position the 90's. We just have to evolve this role based on what we have.

This! But you need two midfield workhorses and an attacker willing to fall back and work his #$% off.

BTW Boniface also made that fourth goal with a nice pre-assist.

This role may not be limited to a particular attacker. It may just be that one of the attackers except Osimhen, may have to step into the the midfield when necessary. Such responsibility should be shared by the remaining three attackers together without having to overlabour one person. My overall point is we may just have to evolve a role in order to maximize our loaded attack.

Any Half-decent side will pick us apart if we try any of these haphazard tactics, might look good on paper but this isn't a video game

I disagree, because the defensive midfield is there and untouched, and will do their cover. You are only floating the position of the attacking midfield, in which one of the attackers would always fall into to become a three man midfield. Siasia used to play kinda similar to that.

So you have to go all the way to the 90's to back up this idea? We're on 2023 bros you guys can't be acting like you haven’t see this team play. This isn't Man City with their Billion dollar project

You are funny, what is the difference between the quality of play in the 90's and today ? If a coach adopt the 90's tactics today and starts achieving results, other coaches would want to emulate, and it becomes/tagged a modern day pattern. Thus your definition of modern game is heavily subjective. Pep, for example won the premiership without a striker, by simply floating the no. 9 position. Even muller at Bayern floats as an attacking midfielder. I only used Siasia because it is Nigeria, I have seen Siasia floats as an attacking midfielder where he provides that extra man to support the midfield and the attack. We can float our attacking midfield position, such that one of the remaining 3 attackers besides Osmhen would always provide/complete that 3 man midfield when necessary and also provide an extra body to the attack. Currently, Boniface, Moffi, Lookman, Akpom, and Orban have the skills to do that. If we play with two solid defensive midfielders, the attacking midfield becomes a role for any of the remaining 3 attackers to fall into when necessary. At the end of the day, You technically still have your 3 man midfield intact but your attacking midfield is a float. Thus, we would have maximize our explosive attacking strength. Westerhof had done the same, you can call it 90's formation or whatever you like.

[Synopsis]

Boniface isn't the compliment to Osimhen, he is the replacement for him. Only a blind man will claim he cannot see he is a much better finisher, stronger on the ball, and more cerebral that Victor. It is not by force Osimhen must start every game for Naija. Whoever is in better form should play. Period!

I watched Osimhen's highlights from last season. All 26 goals, and not a single one makes you say "damn! That was something special"...Boni has already scored 2 goals out of 5 that even the great R9 would appreciate.

Yeah yeah yeah. Whatever you say

[MYMIND]

Boniface, Moffi, Akpom, and Orban besides been goal scorers, are comfortable with the ball and are also good passers of the ball. When this is complimented with Osimhen, Lookman, and Chukwueze, it means we can afford to play a system that comprises a four man attack with two solid defensive midfielders such that one of the attackers must always fall into the midfield to support the midfield when necessary, thus creating a three man midfielder. This attacker could be termed a "false midfielder", etc. This would allow us to maximize our strength in the attack without sacrificing the midfield. I think Siasia use to play in similar position the 90's. We just have to evolve this role based on what we have.

This! But you need two midfield workhorses and an attacker willing to fall back and work his #$% off.

BTW Boniface also made that fourth goal with a nice pre-assist.

Don't forget Innocent Bonke for the midfield

[Tobi17]

Boniface, Moffi, Akpom, and Orban besides been goal scorers, are comfortable with the ball and are also good passers of the ball. When this is complimented with Osimhen, Lookman, and Chukwueze, it means we can afford to play a system that comprises a four man attack with two solid defensive midfielders such that one of the attackers must always fall into the midfield to support the midfield when necessary, thus creating a three man midfielder. This attacker could be termed a "false midfielder", etc. This would allow us to maximize our strength in the attack without sacrificing the midfield. I think Siasia use to play in similar position the 90's. We just have to evolve this role based on what we have.

This! But you need two midfield workhorses and an attacker willing to fall back and work his #$% off.

BTW Boniface also made that fourth goal with a nice pre-assist.

Don't forget Innocent Bonke for the midfield

No progressive minded fan should be advocating for Innocent Bonke ( a poor man's Etebo) in 2023 when they are significantly better players in the midfield depth list.