Rumor of Ibrahim Olawoyin is afoot......

[Enugu II]

One of the names being bandied around for a call up with the coming of Finidi George is Ibrahim OLAWOYIN who has been stellar for Rizespor. Olawoyin is a name familiar to many since his days in Nigeria with Enugu Rangers and his form in Turkeyu. Yet, her had been long ignored by Nigerian managers in spite of the dearyh of attacking mifdfielders for the Nigerian national team. If Own goal's story is true (Lots of IFs when one considers the reputation of the site) then it will be a step in the right direction.

[Bigpokey24]

[ohenhen1]

They have started, Finidi is not even in charge yet. At this stage, I dont expect any new players to be invited unless the guy is a special talent. The time for experimentation is over. World cup qualifiers are not meant to test new players.

[ohenhen1]

They have started, Finidi is not even in charge yet. At this stage, I dont expect any new players to be invited unless the guy is a special talent. The time for experimentation is over. World cup qualifiers are not meant to test new players.

[iworo]

They have started, Finidi is not even in charge yet. At this stage, I dont expect any new players to be invited unless the guy is a special talent. The time for experimentation is over. World cup qualifiers are not meant to test new players.

Well said.

[EMIR KONGI JAFFI JOFFA]

You know he is. Need I say more?

[vancity eagle]

His numbers in Turkey are not better than Fisayo Bashiru who Finidi ignored.

[bret- hart]

His numbers in Turkey are not better than Fisayo Bashiru who Finidi ignored.

I like FDB but Olawoyin has better stats

[vancity eagle]

His numbers in Turkey are not better than Fisayo Bashiru who Finidi ignored.

I like FDB but Olawoyin has better stats

You are right.

I think Bashiru had better stats at the beginning of the season but he has been overtaken.

Both played the same amount of minutes

Both have 3 assists

Olawoyin has 8 goals to Bashirus 6

They are both equal and near the top of the charts in terms of dribbles as well.

Bashiru is 3 years younger.

BOTH should be looked at.

[Sunset]

One of the names being bandied around for a call up with the coming of Finidi George is Ibrahim OLAWOYIN who has been stellar for Rizespor. Olawoyin is a name familiar to many since his days in Nigeria with Enugu Rangers and his form in Turkeyu. Yet, her had been long ignored by Nigerian managers in spite of the dearyh of attacking mifdfielders for the Nigerian national team. If Own goal's story is true (Lots of IFs when one considers the reputation of the site) then it will be a step in the right direction.

Would be a deserved call-up if true, he has performed well season despite having to play as a CM for the majority of the season. Yet another player from that squad who faced Mexico a couple years ago that won't look out of place in the SE.

https://punchng.com/eguavoen-drops-five ... -friendly/

Squad list

Goalkeepers: Ikechukwu Ezenwa (Heartland FC); John Noble (Enyimba FC); Stanley Nwabali (Lobi Stars)

Defenders: Olisa Ndah (Akwa United); Adekunle Adeleke (Abia Warriors); Tope Olusesi (Rangers International); Imoh Obot (Enyimba FC); Tebo Degaulle (Nasarawa United);Lawal Murtala (Kwara United); Enyinnaya Kazie (Rivers United)

Midfielders: Anthony Shimaga (Rangers International); Seth Mayi (Akwa United); Uche Onwuasonaya (Plateau United); Samuel Nnoshiri (Katsina United)

Forwards: Anayo Iwuala (Enyimba FC); Stephen Jude (Kwara United); Ibrahim Olawoyin (Rangers International); Charles Ashimene (Akwa United); Auwalu Malam (Kano Pillars); Nenrot Emmanuel (Plateau United); Abdulmutalif Sanusi (Katsina United); Sunday Adetunji (Rivers United); Mohammed Zulkifilu (Plateau United)

[Tobi17]

His numbers in Turkey are not better than Fisayo Bashiru who Finidi ignored.

Our midfield should ideally shape up like this:

Iwobi
Onyeka
Onyedika
Ndidi
Ibrahim Olawoyin
Fisayo Dele-Bashiru
And maybe Aribo (who is far down the pecking order right now).

[Bigpokey24]

[EMIR KONGI JAFFI JOFFA]

What happened to Anayo Iwuala that people were promoting here a couple yrs back after he tore up the Npfl? He went to Tunisia for a yr or so and now he plays in Kuwait. This is the same guy the likes of Bigp and Ohenhen said was better than Simon Moses at the time.

[niyi]

What happened to Anayo Iwuala that people were promoting here a couple yrs back after he tore up the Npfl? He went to Tunisia for a yr or so and now he plays in Kuwait. This is the same guy the likes of Bigp and Ohenhen said was better than Simon Moses at the time.

How is that relevant to Olawoyin afoot though?

[Tobi17]

What happened to Anayo Iwuala that people were promoting here a couple yrs back after he tore up the Npfl? He went to Tunisia for a yr or so and now he plays in Kuwait. This is the same guy the likes of Bigp and Ohenhen said was better than Simon Moses at the time.

How is that relevant to Olawoyin afoot though?

EMIR is angry because his client Nwakali wasn't called up, allow him to cope.

[EMIR KONGI JAFFI JOFFA]

What happened to Anayo Iwuala that people were promoting here a couple yrs back after he tore up the Npfl? He went to Tunisia for a yr or so and now he plays in Kuwait. This is the same guy the likes of Bigp and Ohenhen said was better than Simon Moses at the time.

How is that relevant to Olawoyin afoot though?

It was e response to this link posted above

https://punchng.com/eguavoen-drops-five ... -friendly/

Went through the list and saw his name and remembered how people were shrining him back then. He turned out to be a Middle East level player. No way near SE quality.

[ohenhen1]

He is okay, will se how he does in camp.

[Dammy]

CE agents representatives at work! This is what they want to turn the SE into!

[niyi]

What happened to Anayo Iwuala that people were promoting here a couple yrs back after he tore up the Npfl? He went to Tunisia for a yr or so and now he plays in Kuwait. This is the same guy the likes of Bigp and Ohenhen said was better than Simon Moses at the time.

How is that relevant to Olawoyin afoot though?

It was e response to this link posted above

https://punchng.com/eguavoen-drops-five ... -friendly/

Went through the list and saw his name and remembered how people were shrining him back then. He turned out to be a Middle East level player. No way near SE quality.

Player trajectory and performance at a higher level is not quite easy to predict. Some players perform well at a low level and crash so badly when asked to step up; others may even be average at a low level but become even better after taking a step up.

It is not fair to compare these two players in my opinion. Olawoyin has actually improved each time he has stepped up while adapting to new positions on the pitch.

[Sunset]

What happened to Anayo Iwuala that people were promoting here a couple yrs back after he tore up the Npfl? He went to Tunisia for a yr or so and now he plays in Kuwait. This is the same guy the likes of Bigp and Ohenhen said was better than Simon Moses at the time.

How is that relevant to Olawoyin afoot though?

It was e response to this link posted above

https://punchng.com/eguavoen-drops-five ... -friendly/

Went through the list and saw his name and remembered how people were shrining him back then. He turned out to be a Middle East level player. No way near SE quality.

Player trajectory and performance at a higher level is not quite easy to predict. Some players perform well at a low level and crash so badly when asked to step up; others may even be average at a low level but become even better after taking a step up.

It is not fair to compare these two players in my opinion. Olawoyin has actually improved each time he has stepped up while adapting to new positions on the pitch.

As someone that followed their performances in the NPFL and continent it was quite clear Olawoyin had the higher ceiling just by looking at their skillset.

The main attribute Anayo had going for him was his athleticism that meant he'd be a constant threat especially in 50/50 situations, but at higher levels you'll need a lot more than.