Cameroon seek Yaounde redemption

Nigeria coach Gernot Rohr © BackpagePix

Cameroon will seek redemption when they face Nigeria in a 2018 World Cup qualifying clash at the Stade Ahmadou Ahidjo in Yaounde on Monday evening, kick-off at 7pm CAT (SA, GMT+2).

The teams met in a Group B clash on Friday night and Nigeria powered to 4-0 victory on hone soil in Uyo, thanks to goals from Odion Ighalo, John Obi Mikel, Victor Moses and Kelechi Iheanacho.

As a result of the comprehensive victory, the Super Eagles are on verge of qualifying for Russia 2018: a win in Yaounde, combined with a win or draw for Algeria against Zambia in the other Group B match on Tuesday, and Nigeria will be able to book their flights to Russia.

Nigeria coach Gernot Rohr dedicated the victory on Friday to goalkeeper Carl Ikeme, who is currently battling Leukemia, and praised gloves-man Ikechukwu Ezenwa, who put in a strong showing against the Indomitable Lions.

“Before the match we pledged to win it for Carl and that we delivered tonight,” said the German tactician after the match.

“He [Ezenwa] kept well, just like the defence showed a lot of organisation and discipline.”

Rohr also outlined his plan for the remainder of the qualifiers, starting with the match against Cameroon.

“We need 11 points to qualify and now we have nine,” he explained.

“We must avoid defeat in Cameroon and fight for the remaining point in the remaining two matches against Algeria and Zambia.”

Rohr added, “We had a good mix of experience and youth, which was key to our victory. It is not finished yet, that is why we remain very humble.”

As for Cameroon coach Hugo Broos, the Belgian has admitted
that his side’s hopes of reaching the World Cup are gone after the heavy loss in Uyo.

"There is no pressure anymore on Monday, Nigeria have nine points, we have two points," Broos explained.

“But there is only an honour to defend, there is no importance to this. I just hope my players will have the same mentality that I have - that they will fight on Monday till the last minute - to beat Nigeria.

"If we had won this game, we would have a chance, but we lost it and I hope everyone will learn from this."

Gambian referee Bakary Gassama will take charge of the match in Yaounde on Monday evening.

The other Group B match between Algeria and Zambia will be held in Constantine on Tuesday night, kick-off at 10.30pm CAT (SA, GMT+2).


Source: https://www.supersport.com/football/africa/news/170902/Cameroon_seek_Yaounde_redemption

Amen Chief Icon4s.... Wow ... amen. Thanks so much Sir. God bless you too.

Icon4s:

God will Bless you. You are a great man.

Uhmmm...lemme see. The game is on Monday by 7pm local time. We will be using a chartered flight and the journey will take just 90mins at least.

So I think the team will leave Sunday from Nigeria.

mumemma:
Whats happening...When are thwme boys heading to Yaounde

If Nigeria beats Cameroon and Algeria beats or draws with Zambia in Algiers, we will qualify.

TheSuperNerd:

Uhmmm...lemme see. The game is on Monday by 7pm local time. We will be using a chartered flight and the journey will take just 90mins at least.

So I think the team will leave Sunday from Nigeria.

The game is 6pm both in Cameroon and Nigeria.

tbaba1234:
If Nigeria beats Cameroon and Algeria beats or draws with Zambia in Algiers, we will qualify.

Sure.

But let's even look at the worst case scenario. What if Zambia beats Algeria and Nigeria loses to Cameroon. What happens?

We will still have a 2 points lead and just need to beat Zambia in Uyo to qualify with the game in Algeria to spare.

We are already at the corridor of the gate leading to Russia jooor.

Okay that's true Chief... I was only quoting the CAT Time of 7pm.

Icon4s:

The game is 6pm both in Cameroon and Nigeria.

Ekong & Balogun : How The Generals Reacted To Super Eagles Thrashing Of Cameroon



Bursaspor central defender William Troost-Ekong helped goalkeeper Ikechukwu Ezenwa to post a shutout in Nigeria's 4-0 rout of Cameroon on Friday, same day he celebrated his 24th birthday.

The former Netherlands U20 international has formed an effective partnership in central defense with Mainz 05 ace Leon Balogun since he broke into the national team setup in 2015.

Reacting to the win against the African champs, Troost-Ekong tweeted : ''#OyinboWall 4-0 win against Cameroon. Couldn't be more proud to be part of this team. Best birthday present! Thanks to all the fans ��''.

His partner in defense Balogun added : ''gang business''.



Balogun and Ekong mean warriors in the Yoruba and Ibibio tribes in Nigeria.



**Igho Kingsley

Source: http://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=24476

The Team's Travelling plan (not time specific) is contained within this piece and it matches what I said.... we leave Sunday aboard a chartered flight.



V. Moses, Iheanacho Not Getting Carried Away, Focused On Battle Of Yaounde




Chelsea dazzler Victor Moses and Leicester City's Kelechi Iheanacho, who were both on target in Friday's World Cup qualifier, have celebrated Nigeria's win over the Indomitable Lions but are refusing to get carried away.
The attack-minded Premier League stars are focused on the return leg in Yaounde on Monday, knowing fully well that another victory will put the Super Eagles in a good position to qualify for their sixth World Cup.
Moses posted on Instagram : ''Massive 3 points the lads were brilliant, hopefully one step towards the World Cup! No better feeling than scoring for your country either #SuperEagles #proud''.
Iheanacho stated on Friday : ''Team on fire�today, we focus now on the second leg #GodIsTheGreaTest #supereagles���⚽️��''
The Super Eagles are scheduled to leave for Yaounde on Sunday, September 3 aboard a chartered flight.
Nigeria lead the way in Group B of the World Cup qualifiers with nine points, followed by Zambia who have four points after their 3-1 win over Algeria at National Heroes Stadium, Lusaka on Saturday.


**Ifeanyi Emmanuel

Source: http://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=24477

Mickael2:
I may be in the minority but I totally agree with Colin Udoh. This win was more about quality players than quality tactics.

The first 12minutes was so poor that a top team would be a few goals up by then, and at the end we started looking for VicMo and Mikel anyhow, just get the ball to them, against a top team we cannot use that tactic at all.

Anyways as always I have a few stuffs to say. First I don't think Moses Simon was just okay. I can't remember where I saw the stats but he completed zero take-ons on the day, missed a sitter and people repeatedly mistaked him for Ndidi,after watching the match again I saw that it was Ndidi that was helping out Shehu not Moses Simon, and Onazi put in a nice shift too, but I don't think Moses Simon is the best we have there, the sitter he missed there showed that his decision making is still average but the guy provides a lot of width and a passing outlet so I can concur.

Then I come to Onazi, relax he impressed even me, but not as the DMF on the day. The guy is that kind of little defenders that will never go away, perfect for a fullback role honestly. There was a time one player like that skinned him totally but he kept on chasing him, a normal defender would give up and start convering. There was another time they dribbled him to the ground but the next second he was up and chasing the ball. Brilliant commitment from the guy but he can't give what he doesn't have. In this game his positioning increased but I don't understand who the fault was from, he was not covering the entire backline, he was more concerned with covering the right side, maybe that was the coach directing him however I think the guy can do a solid job at LB, against a top team does spaces he kept on leaving all match long will be punished, as simple as that.

Shehu was the one that impressed me most. His ball control is perfect, marking isnt so bad and most important of all he is never caught out of position, yet he did attack well. To be honest I don't see Aina walking straight into the team, Shehu was very well balanced yesterday that was why VicMo had to switch wings so he can go and help out Echejile when they saw that Shehu is complete, I think the boy deserves more respect here, big ups to Icon4s for having faith in him.

Leon understand perfectly well what it means to be a sweeper. You can go and check, Omeruo's stats(tackles won) last season was better than his own but what makes Leon better is that he understands what it means to be the last man. You don't commit at all, you don't have any business going one-on-one with a player, all you do is you position well so that when your own player is beaten you will be right there that instance to clear the ball. I think he was confronted only once the whole match but you could see him clearing the ball more than once, he was always a step ahead of the attacker whenever he gets past the fullback, brilliant brilliant football brain and it came with age.

I also have to pay due respect to goldfish, he did mention that our slow start could be a problem and it happened again. He did mention that Ighalo would be perfect and he delivered. He was not among those calling for Iheanacho's do or die inclusion and it paid, theGoodjoe you can learn a thing or two from him.

If we could rest our top players in the return leg it would be better, those guys are angry, someone will get injured

Nice post,good to beat Africa champion 4 nil and kudos to d boys for achieving this great feat.

The group was a group of death comprising Nigeria, Cameroon, Algeria, Zambia.When this group was announced,nobody believe Nigeria w have 9 point in her first three matches talk less of leading d group coz w thought we don't have players to do it.

Kudos to Rohr for salvaging Super Eagles,d team was already dead with d way Olishe managed it,ranging from captainship band,benching good player for mediocre and player announcing their retirement from national team.

Rohr came and uplift d team psychologically with young and old players,d emergence of player like Ndidi,Nacho,Iwobi,Shehu,Aina,Agu,Awaziem, Simeon,Ebuhi,Etebo,Ekong gave a greater boost to d team,also d old ones like Mikel,Moses,Onazi,Echiejele,Ogu,Ighalo,Ideye and great integration of Balogun,Ebuhei,Aina,Ikeme.

There is a great spirit among d players irrespective of who is on d starting line up and this has been d hallmark of this team,losing against South Africa dampened their spirit and even d fans but they rose to d occasion when it matter most against Cameroon,a lot believe it w not be possible but they make it so easy.

Ezenwa reminds me of Enyeama against England.He was so calm and confident which should be d sign of a good keeper,he prove a lot wrong even me.

Shehu too had a great game,he played it together with Simeon and was at his best in that game,with this displayed,Aina w need to prove to Rohr he is ready to displace Shehu.

Echiejele, well nothing much coz he has always been present and with good experience on his side but that was not his best game for Nigeria,he need to always show d younger ones what to do but unfortunately Leon was d one doing that,i hope he w have a better game in Yaounde.

Ndidi what a class and did a yeoman job,he combined well with Onazi and Mikel and we are able to see better performance this time around from Ndidi and Onazi than SA match,his passese were accurate and he shield d defence very well.

Onazi a workaholic player who move all around despite his size against towering Cameroon players, he had a good game,his recovery rate was superb and gave a lot of energy to d team,combined well with Ndidi than SA game.

Simeon look shaken but make up for it as d match progress,in all he had a nice game with good assist but need to work on his precision and vision.Good for d position for now but i wish w find better alternative.

Mikel,he really show how captain of a team should play, a lot of player look up to him for inspirations and he didn't disappoint.He had a nice game with a goal and assist in goals scored by Ighalo and Moses.

Ighalo,for d first time shows how good he was and his goal confirmed it.Truly Ighalo slammed somebody like me coz i don't believe in him.He was full of power and gave Cameroonian defenders tough time.Good to have Ighalo and Nacho in our team.

Vic Moses,what a fighter who was all over d field giving Cameroon a lot of headache that they find it difficult to cope with him and he had a goal for it.Moses always show that urgency in d team and give space for others to explore.

Iheanacho prove once again that no matter what he is a player that cannot be ignored,his goal rating is awesome for eagles and he show it when he came in

Agu a player who i believe can replace any of our midfielder perfectly,his confident on d ball was great and he did it without fear

Musa still remain d old Musa nothing to say much on him but i believe he can still regain his form.

Michael2,truly we had a shaking start but at d end d team show glimpses of true champion by beating African champion 4 goals to nil,nobody expect this result.

On our cohesion do not worry,d team w blend to our admirations,let us qualify first and u w see beautiful football.Sometimes in qualifying matches u find all this lacking.

Next is Yaounde match which i believe d boys w still rise to d occasion and get us maximum 3points,then Russia here we come.

Gabon 0 Ivory Coast 3

KPOM


O pari

Icon4s:


Sure.

But let's even look at the worst case scenario. What if Zambia beats Algeria and Nigeria loses to Cameroon. What happens?

We will still have a 2 points lead and just need to beat Zambia in Uyo to qualify with the game in Algeria to spare.

We are already at the corridor of the gate leading to Russia jooor.

I think we need to take the 2nd leg really serious. Now that Cameroon understands our team make-up, we must try to be unpredictable. They may like to contain our midfield especially Mikel from giving killer passes. We should choke that midfield with players like Ogu and Agu. l don't mind a 4-4-2 or 4-5-1 play. We also need to catch them on the counter. I believe that if we get the 3 points in Yaoundé, we will qualify. The Zambia and Algeria matches will be mere formalities.

(Photo Confirmation) Nigerian-Born Winger Completes Move To Queens Park Rangers




EFL Championship club Queens Park Rangers have confirmed that they completed the signing of Nigerian-born winger Bright Osayi-Samuel before the close of the summer transfer window on August 31.

The 19-year-old, who joins the London club on a three-year deal, last played for Blackpool, whom he helped secure promotion to the League One last season.

Osayi-Samuel told Queens Park Rangers official website : ''I'm happy to get the deal done - and the hard work starts for me. I just want to show my worth to this team and repay the club for bringing me here.

''Of course this is a step-up for me, but I am confident in my own ability and believe I can improve as a player here.''

Osayi-Samuel links up with Nedum Onuoha and Republic of Ireland youth-teamer Olamide Shodipo at The Hoops.


**Igho Kingsley
Photo Credit : qpr.co.uk


Source: http://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=24478

World Cup Qualifiers – Super Captain Mikel Wants Eagles To Win Remaining Fixtures



Captain of the senior national team of Nigeria John Obi Mikel is eyeing a perfect finish to the World Cup 2018 Qualifiers as the Super Eagles gear up for the reverse fixture of their game against Cameroon.

Super Eagles thrashed Cameroon 4-0 to move within one win of qualifying for the World Cup in Russia with three matches to go, but Mikel insist winning all their remaining games should be their target.

The captain who scored and provided the assist for one of the goals scored by Nigeria wants the Eagles to finish the job in Cameroon on Monday, before the games against Algeria and Zambia.

”We have to maintain our focus for the game against Cameroon on Monday, hopefully we will be able to seal qualification if result go our way. We need to wrap it up, the sooner, the better”, Mikel told Owngoalnigeria.com.

”The aim is not to slow down after qualifying, winning all our games will increase our confidence going into the World Cup proper and other assignments we have”,.

**Osas Mahawi


Source: http://owngoalnigeria.com/2017/09/02/world-cup-qualifiers-super-captain-mikel-wants-eagles-to-win-remaining-fixtures/

solonnachi:
I think we need to take the 2nd leg really serious. Now that Cameroon understands our team make-up, we must try to be unpredictable. They may like to contain our midfield especially Mikel from giving killer passes. We should choke that midfield with players like Ogu and Agu. l don't mind a 4-4-2 or 4-5-1 play. We also need to catch them on the counter. I believe that if we get the 3 points in Yaoundé, we will qualify. The Zambia and Algeria matches will be mere formalities.

We are going to Yaounde with a win in mind cos we know we may actually book qualification on that day.

I suggest we keep the same shape as the first leg. The difference being that The wing forwards will do more work to support the full backs.

Creativity and the individual brilliance from Mikel, Moses and Simon would be key.

We expect the Cameroonians to be all over us so we need those quality long passes to initiate counter attacks.

If we are leading comfortably and we need to make a like for like switch for an attacker I would like to see Nwakaeme instead of Iheanacho. Let's see what he can offer.

the English guys solanke and Abraham should be left out for now as they might turn out to be international mercenaries like Kevin prince boateng. I suggest a call up for dessers for the game against Zambia

TheSuperNerd:
World Cup Qualifiers – Super Captain Mikel Wants Eagles To Win Remaining Fixtures



Captain of the senior national team of Nigeria John Obi Mikel is eyeing a perfect finish to the World Cup 2018 Qualifiers as the Super Eagles gear up for the reverse fixture of their game against Cameroon.

Super Eagles thrashed Cameroon 4-0 to move within one win of qualifying for the World Cup in Russia with three matches to go, but Mikel insist winning all their remaining games should be their target.

The captain who scored and provided the assist for one of the goals scored by Nigeria wants the Eagles to finish the job in Cameroon on Monday, before the games against Algeria and Zambia.

”We have to maintain our focus for the game against Cameroon on Monday, hopefully we will be able to seal qualification if result go our way. We need to wrap it up, the sooner, the better”, Mikel told Owngoalnigeria.com.

”The aim is not to slow down after qualifying, winning all our games will increase our confidence going into the World Cup proper and other assignments we have”,.

**Osas Mahawi


Source: http://owngoalnigeria.com/2017/09/02/world-cup-qualifiers-super-captain-mikel-wants-eagles-to-win-remaining-fixtures/

The last paragraph sums it up.

Good one my captain.

tbaba1234:
Gabon 0 Ivory Coast 3

Ivorians go back top

TheSuperNerd:
Zambia's best player at the 2017 Fifa U-20 world cup, Fashion Sakala.... One of BascoVanVeli's favorite stars at Korea 2017, Starts for Zambia's Chipolopolo.

Still Zambia 1-0 Algeria after 19mins or so....

Yes sir!! don't forget Patson Daka and Enouch Mwepu aka Mr Computer. Their emergence will make our group more interesting since Cameroon and Algeria have basically imploded.

Cameroonian coach, Hugo Broos has resigned. Can anyone confirm this?

Excuse me,
Who remembers Tiago Ilori?
6'3ft tall
Centre back
Right foot tho,he can fill in echiejile's position.i'ave watched him play.
Or mybe derick osede

Tamunotonye22:
Excuse me, Who remembers Tiago Ilori? 6'3ft tall Centre back Right foot tho,he can fill in echiejile's position.i'ave watched him play. Or mybe derick osede

Has Echiejile announced retirement?

tbaba1234:


The zonal positions when defending corners was very obvious and impressive. We had a player guarding the near post and one on the edge of the area. It shows that some work had been done on corners, in particular.

great observation sir. With the players positionally zoned on each edges of the post, the goalkeeper can come out to catch or direct balls away from the box during corner kicks.

The reason most of this countries with lesser pro players or plyers who play in europe suprise bigger teams is,thereally want to show themselves and tackle them hard so this teams they ply for would see them too (everyone wnts to ply in europe)
There maybe a major upset against zambia.they are full of hungry plyers who are growing to gain attention.

Tamunotonye22:
Excuse me,
Who remembers Tiago Ilori?
6'3ft tall
Centre back
Right foot tho,he can fill in echiejile's position.i'ave watched him play.
Or mybe derick osede

Aina and Ebuehi can do the job ahead of Osede. They can also play left back.

Jordan Torunarigha is a natural leftie, who can play left back. But his father advised him not to play for 9ja.

I think, we already have the players who can deputize for Elderson (Aina, Ebuehi). Ben Iroha was not a natural leftie but he did a great job.

If we qualify on Monday, many of our foreign born players might start identifying with Nigeria to get a world cup ticket.

Icon4s:


Has Echiejile announced retirement?

Not at all,but he needs competition,hot one.so he knows we're not all hopes on him

TheSuperNerd:
Huh? Agreed? hey come back here.... We are not done yet...

Looollll..... #kidding


And ohhh.... no... Not on holiday... naaah... been occupied with a new phase in my studies/academic programs and also with work.

Thanks for the welcome. Plsssssss reach out to someone who knows someone who knows Solanke. abeg!!!

After the international break let's see.

And then let's see what NFF will announce and say.

Joebie:
Bluetonaija.. I beg help us convert the rest of them when love foreign club pass their mama. In fact there was a news of an arsenal fan that died when Arsenal conceded against stoke. Na wa oh. Those people need to be saved.

they have been obdurate in that aspect. They said that they prefer the ”entertaining” and “mouthwatering” football from european clubs. Some say they are gutted by the “horrendous” performances of the super eagles in time past so they don't want anymore perturbations. I have resorted to lecturing them on the renaissance of the team, especially with this impressively talented, but it appears that they still pertinaciously maintain their fantasy for offshore clubs. I believe that if super eagles keeps getting the wins and perform well at the world cup, then some of them may reconsider.

My line-uo against Algeria in November if all goes well:


Alampasu

Aina....Awaziem....Troost....Ebuehi

Ogu...Mikel Agu...Iwobi...Ndidi

Kelechi....Cyril

Everybody must play before World Cup Qualifiers ends

Icon4s:


We are going to Yaounde with a win in mind cos we know we may actually book qualification on that day.

I suggest we keep the same shape as the first leg. The difference being that The wing forwards will do more work to support the full backs.

Creativity and the individual brilliance from Mikel, Moses and Simon would be key.

We expect the Cameroonians to be all over us so we need those quality long passes to initiate counter attacks.

If we are leading comfortably and we need to make a like for like switch for an attacker I would like to see Nwakaeme instead of Iheanacho. Let's see what he can offer.

you re right bro ! but the cameroonian have nothing to play for except their pride , they may come out as a wounded lion , we need to be careful cos they will come after our guys with rough tackles , lets hope the referee will be observant to do the needful ... but i will prefer a victory come monday . we re not settling for less