Atlantic Posted June 2 Share Posted June 2 (edited) Latest words from him indicated it’s whoever calls him first as I alluded to earlier in this thread. I doubt he’s delusional to think that Nigeria will come calling and would specifically hold out for them. Just look at this list, these are just some of the guys ahead of him. Filter doesn’t include wingers like Tella and Lookman who can play ST and dual nats like Chuba Akpom and Elijah Adebayo who they would surely prioritise over an MLSer. There’s also some other STs in top five leagues that I couldn’t fit into the screenshot who also don’t get called up by Nigeria. This is not anywhere near a dual national battle for me ATM Edited June 2 by Atlantic toontownman, aredding77, johnyb and 6 others 6 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red card Posted June 2 Share Posted June 2 For their WCQs this window, Nigeria called up forwards Osimhen, Lookman, Boniface, Tella, Chukwueze, Onauchu, Iheanacho & Moffi. Of the 100+ replies to the announcement on X, no one was wondering why Oluwaseyi wasn't selected. Osimhen is now out for 4 weeks and was replaced by a left back. Tella has excused himself for personal reasons and was replaced by Ibrahim Olawoyin playing in Turkey. YorkRegionFan, Shway, GasPed and 2 others 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vasi Posted June 2 Share Posted June 2 3 hours ago, TGAA_Star said: He will play for us Yeah. I don't doubt it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmen Posted June 3 Share Posted June 3 If nothing else, Marsch should have a chat with him (if he hasn't already) and have a discussion. dyslexic nam, VAddona, Addona and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowcrash Posted June 3 Share Posted June 3 Tani to Nigerian Football Federation, "So you’re telling me there’s a chance!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atlantic Posted June 3 Share Posted June 3 Called up Corazon, Shway, PegCityCam and 45 others 46 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted June 3 Share Posted June 3 He was just added to the roster Canuckia, Corazon, narduch and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InglewoodJack Posted June 3 Share Posted June 3 Marsch saw his goal from this weekend and sent the CANMNT PJ to Minnesota to pick him up. This is the new Canada. PegCityCam, Canuckia, 74 Whitecap and 12 others 4 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corazon Posted June 3 Share Posted June 3 (edited) Amazing news. I saw Dayne posted the following on his Instagram story and was wondering if there was any connection. For those that can’t see the story, it’s a pic posted by Dayne of him and Tani with the caption “Proud of my guy 🍁 🫡 “ - Posted 9 hours ago so looks like he unofficially broke the news. https://www.instagram.com/stories/saintc17/3382061543615151299?utm_source=ig_story_item_share&igsh=MW9kbnl3d2EzdXQy Edited June 3 by Corazon YorkRegionFan, Canuckia, Borjans Sweatpants and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdheid Posted June 3 Share Posted June 3 6 minutes ago, Atlantic said: Called up Awesome! I have a great feeling about him. Smart move by Marsch. Kadenge, Shway, An Observer and 7 others 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InglewoodJack Posted June 3 Share Posted June 3 Just noticed on Tani’s IG, both posts he’s made during his time at Minnesota, he’s hugging DSC. They must be buds off the pitch too. TGAA_Star, PegCityCam, Dominic94 and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TGAA_Star Posted June 3 Share Posted June 3 20 minutes ago, Atlantic said: Called up I love it Obinna 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontownman Posted June 3 Share Posted June 3 (edited) Fantastic this! Doesn't cap tie but to get him involved and integrated is smart. He is red hot right now. Good time to check him out, even if we didn't really need another striker in this camp. Excited. Edit: Also wonder if we heard Nigeria were sniffing around this week and we have been proactive. Edited June 3 by toontownman Obinna, Kadenge, Corazon and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
narduch Posted June 3 Share Posted June 3 8 minutes ago, toontownman said: Fantastic this! Doesn't cap tie but to get him involved and integrated is smart. He is red hot right now. Good time to check him out, even if we didn't really need another striker in this camp. Excited. Edit: Also wonder if we heard Nigeria were sniffing around this week and we have been proactive. I wonder if someone is injured YorkRegionFan, blueseeka, toontownman and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obinna Posted June 3 Share Posted June 3 Maybe it was a clearance issue, although if so you'd think they'd have mentioned it. Either way, stoked to have him on board. I was getting the feeling the Super Eagles may soon start sniffing as they cap a LOT of forwards that never get more than a cup of coffee in the long run. So, I am glad we brought him into camp now. No point in waiting much longer... Canuckia, Corazon, YorkRegionFan and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueseeka Posted June 3 Share Posted June 3 Also wonder if someone is nursing an injury. But this is great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obinna Posted June 3 Share Posted June 3 With Tani now seemingly a Canadian player, let's take a look now at the non-David/Larin forward options: -Ugbo -Bair -Tani -Russell-Rowe -Bair (more of a hybrid wing/fwd..) -Kerr There is some real competition here. Imagine now if Akinola hadn't fell off... Where would Jebbison rank in this pile? Top? Middle? Bottom? Will be interesting to see.... johnyb, finchster, Corazon and 4 others 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MauditYvon Posted June 3 Share Posted June 3 1 minute ago, Obinna said: Where would Jebbison rank in this pile? Probably 8th. We have no time or space for this guy. Obinna, TGAA_Star and johnyb 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obinna Posted June 3 Share Posted June 3 Just now, MauditYvon said: Probably 8th. We have no time or space for this guy. Crazy to say that but it could be the reality unless he puts up some impressive numbers in the Championship. Doubt he'll be the main striker for a Sheffield United side with aspirations to bounce back up. I am sure he'll get a chance and could earn that role and have a massive year, but it's hard to see right now. Without doing that, I don't see how we call him over anyone else, unless it's a super fringe squad. johnyb, WestHamCanadianinOxford, Corazon and 2 others 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestHamCanadianinOxford Posted June 3 Share Posted June 3 2 minutes ago, Obinna said: Crazy to say that but it could be the reality unless he puts up some impressive numbers in the Championship. Doubt he'll be the main striker for a Sheffield United side with aspirations to bounce back up. I am sure he'll get a chance and could earn that role and have a massive year, but it's hard to see right now. Without doing that, I don't see how we call him over anyone else, unless it's a super fringe squad. I don't think you can say either way. He's rightly down the list right now but lots of people are on streaks above him. He has the physicality to interest a lot of people at very decent levels and he has shown finishing at times. (We should be interested in someone who scored 8 in 22 at League One level when 18 years old.) It's not like he has had a lot of chances and hasn't scored at other times. He has had bad luck with striker depth and obviously health. Making a crucial decision now, but nice to see he is not being bullied in signing something quickly. Obinna and dyslexic nam 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InglewoodJack Posted June 3 Share Posted June 3 Jebbison should still be a priority, at least until he’s proven that he’s not the guy we thought he was. If he has a strong season with Sheffield next year, what does a great performance from a 21 year old in the championship mean to us? Kone had one himself and he’s seen as the heir apparent of our entire national program. MtlMario and Bertuzzi44 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadaFan123 Posted June 3 Share Posted June 3 27 minutes ago, Obinna said: Crazy to say that but it could be the reality unless he puts up some impressive numbers in the Championship. Doubt he'll be the main striker for a Sheffield United side with aspirations to bounce back up. I am sure he'll get a chance and could earn that role and have a massive year, but it's hard to see right now. Without doing that, I don't see how we call him over anyone else, unless it's a super fringe squad. Easy to forget he’s still only 20. As soon as Canada comes calling again he can’t afford to pass it up if he has any aspirations to play in the World Cup. Canuckia, johnyb and Obinna 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dyslexic nam Posted June 3 Share Posted June 3 11 minutes ago, WestHamCanadianinOxford said: I don't think you can say either way. He's rightly down the list right now but lots of people are on streaks above him. He has the physicality to interest a lot of people at very decent levels and he has shown finishing at times. (We should be interested in someone who scored 8 in 22 at League One level when 18 years old.) It's not like he has had a lot of chances and hasn't scored at other times. He has had bad luck with striker depth and obviously health. Making a crucial decision now, but nice to see he is not being bullied in signing something quickly. Agree with this 100%. He is a guy who some have said has EPL potential. We can’t afford to dismiss that because we have some other young guys who are doing well and/or showing promise. None of this means that he somehow leapfrogs those guys that are currently performing in competitive environments just on the basis of his potential - but we should (and I believe would) try to make space for this guy if he starts performing well in the Championship (or at a higher level). Canuckia, Ivan, Obinna and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestHamCanadianinOxford Posted June 3 Share Posted June 3 12 minutes ago, dyslexic nam said: Agree with this 100%. He is a guy who some have said has EPL potential. We can’t afford to dismiss that because we have some other young guys who are doing well and/or showing promise. None of this means that he somehow leapfrogs those guys that are currently performing in competitive environments just on the basis of his potential - but we should (and I believe would) try to make space for this guy if he starts performing well in the Championship (or at a higher level). To be cynical a bit as well. He is easily young enough for England's 2025 U21 Euros squad. If he starts banging them in the Championship, they certainly would take a look. If we think he has that potential, (some teams seem to) we need to keep close contact with him. dyslexic nam 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dominic94 Posted June 3 Share Posted June 3 Well earned Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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