isan:
The expansion take effect next year , from next year the u17 world cup will also be played annually for the next 4 years

Danielnino00:

mostob:
Like CAF, like NFF.

Let's assume Ivory coast crashed out in the semifinals, does that mean they wouldn't qualify for AFCON since only the two finalists are picked?

komekn:


VO is aggressively direct using pace as his main weapon not technical ability as well as aerial prowess.

Boniface is the opposite he is deceptive and unpredictable that is his unique selling point but not so direct.

I think it's question of who you are playing and what strategy you adopt.

I don't think they can play together, VO needs a pyramid structure with him as the point man. Where as Boniface can play a more intricate passing game and play more in.

aicon4s:


Africans are always architects of their own down fall. So CAF wants to maintain the same 12 team format and 10 out of the 12 will qualify. Then the tournament is no longer competitive. We should expect to see likes of Ethiopia, Kenya, South-Sudan and co to play at the WC while some West African giants with huge talent rot away.
How can Africa present 10 representatives and neither Nigeria nor Ghana will be there. It means something is wrong with the qualifying series. Why should WAFU even agree to this satanic zoning thing in the first place, putting Nigeria, CIV, Ghana and Burkina Faso into one box to battle for initially one then later two slots. For any U17 Tourney two of these four nations have the potentials to play in the Semis or Final. It has happened several times. These four are among the most successful U17 Teams in Africa. The other two teams are Mali and Guinea who are still WAFU nations.

So if CIV had lost out in the Semis, only the winner of Zone B could have qualified for the CAF U17? Now, this is when we will know if we truly have NFF leadership and also if the WAFU Leaders are worth anything.

Alfryd:
🎙 Formations, those are just jagons - Manu Garba U17 coach 🤣🤣

🎙Certainly, the post raises a pertinent question regarding the prevalence of formation deficiencies among Nigerian coaches. It is crucial for coaches to establish a formation and clearly define their team's strategic approach. Execution without a comprehensive understanding of the necessary tactics to counter opponents' strategies is insufficient.

Formation goes beyond merely positioning players; it serves as the foundation for providing instructions on how players should approach matches and respond to various situations. Football encompasses more than simply placing players on the field; it demands a coach with a profound understanding of the game, tactical proficiency, and effective in-game management skills to address unforeseen circumstances.

It is essential to clarify that not all Nigerian coaches share the same shortcomings.

✍️ David Doherty
Football Administrator

daveP:



Won't be surprised that he said this if this is true.


Somehow, Finidi now Manu, who else will follow?

These guys are getting worse and repping in terrible ways for even those that don't have such school of thought.

Formation is crap yet they'll do 4 defenders at the back in all their games. Why not kukuma do 2 defenders and play 235 or 226?


Another thing that pisses me off about Nigerian coaches is how they speak at post match press conferences. It Is archaic and shows low level of intelligence most of the time. Someone pls get them a PR expert so they can at least be chased after outside the boundaries of Nigeria.

lovewins:


He said it, seen the video. This is probably the 3rd Nigerian coach saying this the last 1 year. First Ladan Bosso, then Finidi George now Manu Garba. It begs the question, is this systemic? Does this reflect the philosophical bedrock of the NIS?

Very concerning

Odunayaw:
I hear you. Ability is the problem not age. If anyone cut his age to 8yrs old and has no ability it is a waste of time. So NPFL's problem is not age.

komekn:


Dude 😎 be reasonable stop this.

It's like saying it's because I went to village school 🎒 and others went to Lekki British school.

That's why I don't know book 📚

TheGoodJoe:


Nice video and well laced.

For the team, the elements of play is there. There are promising signs. However, I have really not seen a standout talent yet. Someone that tickles my mind. The kind of feeling I got watching Musa Yahaya when he played.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WkGaZ0IXWZQ

Still early. Let us see how the team develops but I feel there is need for injection of more talents.

elyte89:



Finidi george didn’t say formations are not important na…where una Dey c dis infos sef

do4luv14:



See as you let me go sleep for YouTube with this highlights, had gone and watched our glory days there including Atlanta 96,

if ma Data finish you go reimburse me ooo 😁😁

TheGoodJoe:


😂

joelsteron:
Why is everyone going after Pep Gardiola's assistants. First was Arsenal Arteta, now Chelsea going after Enzo, then Bayern after Kompany.

My country had similar opportunity but threw it in the bin and went for a man who said formation is not important in soccer.

I really hope banana banana and Rohr will not stop Nigerians from seeing their favorite players at the world cup.

TheGoodJoe:
A tear drop almost left my eyes watching this video. Nigeria was robbed of a gem with the way Mikel Obi was handled.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yC9F3ABqFxI

kennysville:


Handled by who?

TheGoodJoe:


Most countries have good investment and structure to assimilate and build talents. We don't. We can't abandon what works for us to adopt a system that will not work for us because of being like most countries.

joelsteron:
Why is everyone going after Pep Gardiola's assistants. First was Arsenal Arteta, now Chelsea going after Enzo, then Bayern after Kompany.

My country had similar opportunity but threw it in the bin and went for a man who said formation is not important in soccer.

I really hope banana banana and Rohr will not stop Nigerians from seeing their favorite players at the world cup.

TheGoodJoe:


For years I cried, begged and wailed, but many refused to listen. "SOAK KNOWLEDGE".

lovewins:


The biggest blunder any Super Eagles coach will make us forcing Boniface into a lineup that includes Osimhen. Osimhen/Boniface or Osimhen/Awoniyi doesn't work, previous trials have proven that.

Maybe it could work in the future with the right coach, but right now, one of them has to come in from the bench.

TheGoodJoe:


For years I cried, begged and wailed, but many refused to listen. "SOAK KNOWLEDGE".

caprikon:
I just hope Chuks can rediscover his AFCON 2019 form....the attacking Trident should look more like.

Lookman......Osimhen/Boni/Awo....Chuks

Marjoribanks:
Osimhen out injured! Our strikers are either out of form or injured! Hmmm!
Only Lookman is fit! Wahala!

chrisooblog:
Boniface scored in his last league game same with Onuachu. There's still fire power but Osimhen will be missed for his X factor

TheGoodJoe:


Yaya Toure has never played as a striker. Like never. Instinctively and training, he will be behind Onuachu.

kennysville:


Chuks is highly inconsistent without being sentimental. This has been the case for the last 2 afcons. Inverted wingers that cannot cross but think they can go solo dribbling 5 people. He needs to redefine what his role as a winger is and appropriate accordingly.