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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Napoleon55(m): 10:40pm On Nov 18, 2016 |
TheSuperNerd:FIFA need increase the number of players on the pitch to 15 or 18 and make the pitches wider to accommodate all these players at d same time. |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheSuperNerd(m): 10:42pm On Nov 18, 2016 |
Yara Yara be like.... "Yes Ma'am, name added to the 'persona non grata' database...." **accessing our labs' super computer systems from his room thru a secret code** Yara Yara says, "wow! Ehizibue turns us down for real? Hmmm... This is good..." [img]http://media1./media/A7rTdPxXP9fqM/200_s.gif[/img] safarigirl: 1 Like |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by tbaba1234: 11:05pm On Nov 18, 2016 |
Ehizibue sees a path to the dutch national team. That is why, he has rejected us. The dutch team is no longer world class and he certainly has a chance to play for them in the near future. Finidi George is the youth coach of Ehizibue's club but our cable fit don burn for that end.. |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheSuperNerd(m): 11:15pm On Nov 18, 2016 |
I was about to mention Finidi George in modififed mode but now that you've done so, there's no need. Ofcos, Finidi coaches their U-19 or so... And yep... I seriously feel he already knows he cant influence Ehizibue's choice of international allegiance. The bolded puts it succintly... tbaba1234: |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheSuperNerd(m): 11:16pm On Nov 18, 2016 |
Na wa for you ooo.... So which kain formation we go use na? How many MFs and DFs u wan see for that kain pitch? Loolll Napoleon55: |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Napoleon55(m): 11:20pm On Nov 18, 2016 |
Goke7:Your last two sentences,don't say that again 2 Likes |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by forgiveness: 11:25pm On Nov 18, 2016 |
Icon4s: Of course, and It is because Brain Idowu is in a better league while Shehu Abdullahi is a inferior league, About Raheem, I heard Rohr will visit him. |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by forgiveness: 11:36pm On Nov 18, 2016 |
TheGoodJoe: They won laurels with it before people begin open dem eyes. The point is, the tactics worked for them and it brought dem LAURELS. That is what matters. Referee will always be used as an excuse for losers. That can't be said of Champions. |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheGoodJoe(m): 11:55pm On Nov 18, 2016 |
forgiveness: You are funny. You wanted Keshi to ask our players to feign injuries after clear cases of repeated bias judgment. So why suggest such ridiculous option if you feel losers complain when a ref is clearly bias. I would not lie there is a lot of incoherence in the way you debate. What is excuse is for losers? Matuidi committed a clear red card offence. There was no two ways about it. He went over the ball and shockingly stayed on the field. That was after a brutal tackle on Ambrose and an earlier tackle on Onazi. Yet you come up with excuse is for losers. Simple. The ref was bias. Feigning injuries would compound the bad situation our players were in. And please, Barcelona did not feign injuries in every game. They did it against physical sides to stop unfair tackles. 1 Like |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Napoleon55(m): 12:05am On Nov 19, 2016 |
TheSuperNerd:I don't think any sane man can utter these nonsense,Yara Yara u need to have this man checked for possibly lobotomy surgery with a chain saw 1 Like |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheSuperNerd(m): 12:11am On Nov 19, 2016 |
Kelechi Nwakali was "awesome" in his side's 3-2 comeback win friday night. Wow! He won a penalty after a mesmerising strong run from midfield. Had two shots on target which drew strong saves from the opposition goalie. And he just "did his thing". He's fast growing mehn.. Just give him a little more time. MVV is topping the second division in Holland with Nwakali flying high again. Will drop a related news article in the youth/cadet talents thread.... I hope Sir Maastricht shows up again soon..... 1 Like |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheSuperNerd(m): 12:26am On Nov 19, 2016 |
SUPER EAGLES: No Way Back For Imoh Ezekiel, Ighalo & Ezenwa In Danger Of Losing Spot According to reports exclusively gathered by Owngoalnigeria.com coach of the Super Eagles Gernot Rohr, has made up his mind to axe some players he has invited to the team since taking over as coach. We gathered that unless Imoh Ezekiel leaves Qatar for a bigger league, his international future with Rohr as coach of Nigeria is well over, while the manager is also considering axing goalkeeper Ikechukwu Ezenwa. Rohr has not been overtly impressed about the FC Ifeanyi Ubah shot stopper, and clearly believe that having young talented goalkeppers as understudy to his first and second choice would serve the nation better in the future. To that effect he is set to stick to the talented trio of SC Kriens Sebastian Osigwe, Dele Alampasu of Cesarense in Portugal and David Nwokolor who keeps goal for Vitez of Bosnia. The biggest casualty could be Watford forward Odion Ighalo who could be dropped for a younger player, after losing his spot as second choice striker to Brown Ideye. All of these changes are however subjected to the performance and movements of these players in their various clubs before the next gathering of the Super Eagles. Source: http://owngoalnigeria.com/2016/11/18/super-eagles-no-way-back-for-imoh-ezekiel-ighalo-ezenwa-in-danger-of-losing-spot/ |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheSuperNerd(m): 12:34am On Nov 19, 2016 |
WEST HAM UNITED AND LEICESTER CITY ARE AMONGST THE POSSIBLE DESTINATIONS FOR THE CHELSEA MAN John Obi Mikel has been a name synonymous with Chelsea FC for over a decade now. The Nigerian has notched up 249 appearances for the London club, scoring a solitary goal in the West London Derby against Fulham in 2013/14. Despite averaging 25 appearances a season in the league up until last season, the fan favourite at Stamford Bridge has been out of favour with new Chelsea boss Antonio Conte favouring a midfield pairing of N’Golo Kante and Nemanja Matic. Yet to take the field this season for the Blues, the 29-year-old is looking for a way out in January for guaranteed first team football. Here we look at 3 Premier League teams that can be a possible destination for the Nigerian in January. WEST HAM UNITED The East Londoners have been struggling this campaign after a flying performance last season which saw them finish 7th, ahead of big guns like Liverpool and Chelsea. Currently residing in the 17th position, the Hammers have the third worst defensive record this season. With Spaniard Pedro Obiang not being able to provide confidence in the defensive third, Mikel can be a welcome addition alongside the likes of Cheikhou Kouyate and club captain Mark Noble. With his experience and ability, Slaven Bilic’s side can definitely improve upon the current situation. LEICESTER CITY The Premier League holders have been struggling to replicate their form of last season which they displayed en route to their historic triumph. With the departure of Frenchman N’Golo Kante to Chelsea, a huge void has been left at the centre of the midfield which is yet to be accounted for. John Obi Mikel can very much be the man the Champions can look to solve their woes. With Leicester on the verge of advancing to the round of 16 in the UCL, the prospect of Champions League football can also be an added incentive for the Nigerian. Ironically, he will have the chance to establish his authority on the position of a player who took his place at Chelsea. CRYSTAL PALACE Yet another Premier League team who have struggled real hard this season with their defensive organisation are South East Londoners Crystal Palace. Currently sitting a point above the drop zone they have conceded 19 goals in 11 matches this season. The addition of the Nigerian will be a handsome addition to the squad and will help solidify the centre of midfield along side the likes of James McArthur, Joe Ledley and Yohan Cabaye. Source: http://madaboutepl.net/2016/11/west-ham-united-and-leicester-city-are-amongst-the-possible-destinations-for-the-chelsea-man/ |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Icon4s(m): 4:45am On Nov 19, 2016 |
TheSuperNerd: Born to Nigerian parents. I first noticed him when he featured for France at the 2011 WYC in Colombia. He was their first choice goalie. Recall France won that tourney with Paul Pogba also in that team. Oliseh, as coach then, once had his eye on him. He is just 24yrs old and I think he may be one for the future and may also prove to be a good cover for Ikeme. He is currently 2nd choice goalie at Montpellier. |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by forgiveness: 6:38am On Nov 19, 2016 |
TheGoodJoe: @bolded has helped to buttress my point. It is well. [center] |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheGoodJoe(m): 6:58am On Nov 19, 2016 |
TheSuperNerd: These sides are not possessive playing teams and will not suit John Mikel Obi's football. |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by ChrisKels: 7:41am On Nov 19, 2016 |
Icon4s: I think you are wrong here sir, the French didn't win it that year and Pogba didn't play in that team but the next team after that team. The notable players in the French team then were Cedric Bakambu now with Villarreal, who murdered our defence, Gael Kakuta of then Chelsea FC, Lacazette of now Lyon and of course Nathan Ligali. We paraded the likes of Uche Nwaofor and Daniel Uchechi (who gave us a false hope when he gave a last gasp equalizer against the French, then they murdered us in extra 30mins. In that same tourney we also played against England who also paraded another Nigerian in Reece Wabara who was with Mancity Academy, though he was stretchered off about 5mins into the encounter with us. That was the same year Sammy Ameobi left our camp for the English camp but was not paraded against us. U r the arc guard of the hall of experience and a grey haired historian of the Nigerian football, I didn't expect u to goof as u just did. Take time before sir Forgiveness pounces. By the way, I miss ur comic posts, plz retress ur steps ka m chiwara afo(in my native isuikwuato dialect). |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by forgiveness: 8:14am On Nov 19, 2016 |
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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheSuperNerd(m): 9:02am On Nov 19, 2016 |
Looollll.... Yep. You're right. France finished fourth in 2011 at the FIFA U-20 WC after knocking us out in the Quarters. Mexico beat them 3-1 in the third-place game. Watched the game myself. Pogba and Co did conquer in 2013. But you are also wrong in mentioning "Daniel Uchechi" (he featured at the 2009 edition not 2011)...... It was rather Bright Ejike who scored a brace that day, the first of which took that game into extra-time against France. So you don "goof" too oooo.... Sir Icon4s made a mistake because him carry a lot of info for head. U neva see him "head" before?? Na wa ooo... Na Arch-Guardian him be ooo. ChrisKels: 2 Likes |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheSuperNerd(m): 9:21am On Nov 19, 2016 |
Thank you Sir Icon4s. And yes, I also saw some articles online about Ligali being considered during Oliseh's reign. He was being considered alongside Ikeme back then even before Ikeme walked into the Eagles' side. I wonder why he's not been approached afresh again. Icon4s: |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by ChrisKels: 9:22am On Nov 19, 2016 |
TheSuperNerd: Lol my bad!!! You are right sir, it was Bright Ejike who gave us that false hope. Haha dis man sef u b isi okpukpu oo(stubborn boy). Yea I goofed too and honorable sir icons remains the arc-Guardian of the hall of experience. If my memory serves me right, Ahmed Musa was our danger man in that tourney, Obuh played him from the left wing and he was always cutting in to shoot with his right foot though he was selfish sometimes. |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheSuperNerd(m): 9:45am On Nov 19, 2016 |
Mikel: The secret of my Eagles fitness Super Eagles captain, John Mikel Obi has not been playing for his English Premiership side, Chelsea this term. In fact the player who has been at Stamford Bridge for 11 seasons says it is time to move on since the club’s new manager, Antonio Conte has not been looking in his direction. But despite not enjoying playing time at his club, the 29-year old midfielder has been having a fine run for Nigeria. At the Rio 2016 Olympics, Mikel played a yeoman’s role, leading the Dream Team to win a bronze. In the Super Eagles, Mikel has continued to hold forth in the midfield like the rock of Gibraltar. How has he been coping at the international level since he is being overlooked out there in Chelsea at a time when he would ordinarily have been match rusty? Mikel who spoke to Saturday Sunsports after the 3-1 victory over Algeria last weekend in Uyo said discipline has been his watchword. Hear him:”It has not been easy. I m coping and doing well in the national team because I have made discipline my watchword. I don’t indulge in things I shouldn’t do as a professional footballer… you know what I mean. I train very well, sleep when I should sleep and also watch what I eat and drink. That’s it. So even when I’m not playing in Chelsea I come to the Eagles fit and ready to play.” Mikel also gave kudos to Gernot Rohr who has not sidelined him because of his Chelsea predicament. “The coach has been supportive and we do what he tells us to do on the pitch. That’s why we are getting result(s).” Mikel who also spoke on his Chelsea future did not mince words in declaring that it was time for him to move on after 11 years at the London club. “I have played for Chelsea for 11 years now. There is nothing that says I can’t move. Honestly, a time comes when one has to move. I have to move on, we’ll see how it goes in January,” Mikel said. It would be noted that since after choosing country ahead of club for the Olympics, things have not remained the same for Mikel at the club level. Meanwhile, Eagles manager, Rohr while commending Mikel for his leadership role said the player is only paying the price of featuring at the Olympics with his Chelsea no show. “Mikel played like a true leader against Algeria. He commands the respect of the team, marshalling and putting so much energy into the effort of the team,” Rohr said, adding, “not playing at Chelsea is the price he is paying for his participation in the Olympics. We should all acknowledge the commitment of Mikel to the national team.” Source: http://sunnewsonline.com/mikel-the-secret-of-my-eagles-fitness/ |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheSuperNerd(m): 9:53am On Nov 19, 2016 |
@bolded.... na people like us wey love to dey correct our lecturers and Profs... Looolllll Memories indeed Sir.... Ahmed Musa (you're right, he was our main dangerman), Edafe Egbedi, Uche Nwofor, Emmanuel Anyanwu, Ganiu Ogungbe, etc etc.. An edition that showcased Oscar, Phillipe Coutinho, Casemiro, Lacazette, James Rodriguez, Erik Lamela, Mohammed Salah... And many more... #MemoriesIndeed ChrisKels: |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheSuperNerd(m): 9:58am On Nov 19, 2016 |
Dimgba agrees terms with Enyimba Stanley Dimgba has agreed personal terms with Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) giants, Enyimba FC. His rise to prominence saw him included in the Nigerian U-23 team’s provisional squad for the Rio Olympic games. He was listed among the four alternate players for the tournament. “We have agreed personal terms with Dimgba who will be part of our team for next season,” a top official of Enyimba told Goal. “He is expected to form part of our rebuilding process as we aim to redeem our image. “The club is delighted to have won the right to sign Dimgba and it’s a transfer coup as far as we are concerned. More players are expected to join us to make the team stronger for the challenges ahead,” he added. Source: http://thenationonlineng.net/dimgba-agrees-terms-enyimba/ |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheSuperNerd(m): 10:05am On Nov 19, 2016 |
This lad can still bounce back and contend for that rightback slot... He needs to make the right move in January and fast too! He can get the "Dani Alves" tag back... It's up to him ........................................................................ How “Nigerian Alves” Musa Mohammed Lost His Way Following Money Inspired Move To Turkey The current search for credible options at right full back by Nigeria would have not been an issue, if former U-17 and 20 captain Musa Mohammed had made the right move. Offers poured in for the captain after leading his team of 2013 to glory at the U-17 World Youth Championship, but the lure of making more money by his representative from his transfer made them snub european sides who came for him. ”I can tell you confidently that Arsenal and Liverpool were among the first two teams that came for Musa, but a deal couldn’t be reached because what they proposed for the then 16 year old was a developmental deal, but his representatives were on the look out for a big pay”, Mohammed Kabiru, a close family friend told Owngoalnigeria.com. Known for his ability to dominate the right flank from his full back role, the 20 year old who is very good at set pieces, shone like a million stars for the Nigeria U-20 that won the 2015 African Youth Championship in Senegal with style. He picked up Four goals and five assists in the tournament, offers from teams in Belgium, Holland and France poured in but his representatives were once again out for the best transfer fee not the best for his career.. ”Offers flooded in even more than his days with the U-17 but still no deal, instead his representatives were keen on striking a deal either in Germany or Turkey where the pay is high, no concern or whatsoever about his development”, Kabiru said. After the 2015 World Youth Championship in New Zealand, he secured a move to Istanbul Basaksehir shunning strong interest from teams in other leagues famed for developing young players and the number one motivation was money. ”As painful as it is, he moved to Turkey mainly for the money, today he has made lot of it but if he is not careful, it could be all he will ever make in football. He isn’t playing right now, thanks to connection in high places he is in the Super Eagles. ”You and I know he won’t last in the team unless he sort out his club career and for now, it looks unlikely even in January, am not sure about clubs trying him out. It’s a pity but that is how he lost his way and the Dani Alves tag”. Source: http://owngoalnigeria.com/2016/11/19/how-nigerian-alves-musa-mohammed-lost-his-way-following-money-inspired-move-to-turkey/ |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheSuperNerd(m): 10:10am On Nov 19, 2016 |
NFF: We Tried To Stop Gernot Rohr From Inviting Victor Moses For Algeria Clash A top official of the Technical Committee of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has confirmed that, they did almost all they could to stop Gernot Rohr from inviting Victor Moses for Nigeria’s World Cup 2018 qualifiers against Algeria. Moses scored a brace for Nigeria as they ran out 3-1 winners over Algeria to further strengthened their lead as group leaders in Group B of the CAF World Cup 2018 Qualifiers. However some members of the Technical Committee were not in support of his invitation for the game, due to reports that he deliberately skipped the last game against Zambia in Ndola. The Chelsea wing back called up injured after a league game for Chelsea, a week before Nigeria’s first World Cup 2018 qualifiers against Zambia, and some Nigerians felt he feigned injury to skip the tie. ”I must confess, some members of the Technical Committee myself inclusive never wanted Victor Moses in the team for the game against Algeria, but Rohr insisted on him”, he told Owngoalnigeria.com. ”Maybe we read the papers too much but we were convinced to an extent that he skipped the tie against Zambia deliberately but after his performance against Algeria, am glad Rohr ignored our pressure to drop him”. Source: http://owngoalnigeria.com/2016/11/19/nff-we-tried-to-stop-gernot-rohr-from-inviting-victor-moses-for-algeria-clash/ |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Mickael2(m): 10:25am On Nov 19, 2016 |
TheGoodJoe: you are mistaking a possessive team for a team that holds up play. Mikel won't even suit a fast possessive team because he likes to hold the ball a little longer and calm things down, that's what these teams need now. West Ham for example have only their defenders and strikers on the pitch, once their midfielders get the ball the shoot it forward almost immediately. Now insert Mikel, when he gets the ball, he will slow it down, allowing his teammates to take up their proper positions before he releases a pass and they can build from their. Insert Mikel in Barcelona and he won't make it there at all, because only two persons are allowed to slow the ball down at Barca, Messi and Neymar and tasking Mikel to play a quick game won't work. West Ham would be great if you ask me |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheSuperNerd(m): 10:26am On Nov 19, 2016 |
Daniel Akpeyi: Has He Won the Heart of Rohr? Alampasu and Akpeyi Football fans were concerned when the news broke that Super Eagles number one choice in goal, Carl Ikeme, would not man the post against Algeria in the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier played last weekend. Indeed, the coach of the Desert Foxes was a relieved man with the report that the Wolverhampton Wanderers’ safe hand had been ruled out of the showdown in Uyo, believing that his job would be made easier. However, Daniel Akpeyi, a late replacement, proved more than able as he thwarted most of the efforts of Warriors at the Eagles’ goal area. Kunle Adewale, in this report, asks if the Rio Speculations were rife as to who would replace injured Carl Ikeme ahead of Nigeria’s World Cup qualifier against Algeria at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium, Uyo. However, a day before the encounter, Super Eagles Technical Adviser, Gernot Rohr narrowed down his options to Akpeyi and Dele Alampasu, ruling out Ifeanyi Ubah FC’s Ikechukwu Ezenwa. “They have some injuries, we also have some injuries –our goalkeeper, Carl Ikeme, is not there, but Daniel Akpeyi is a good goalkeeper too,” Rohr said after the team’s final training in Uyo. When it became clearer that Ikeme would not be manning the posts against Algeria, former goalkeeper trainer, Ike Shorunmu, expressed his dismay that the team would be affected by the absence of its shot-stopper, unless the defenders put in some extra work to protect whoever would be in goal. Ikeme sustained a hip injury in his club’s draw against Bolton Wanderers and was automatically ruled him out of the game. While highlighting the brilliant performance of the 30-year-old in Nigeria’s 2-1 victory over Zambia in their first qualifier game, Shorunmu urged the backroom staff to give strict orders to the defenders if the Eagles were to come out victorious against Algeria. “It is quite unfortunate that Ikeme would not be available for the match due to injury because we all saw his performance against Zambia and that has brought some level of confidence to the team. So, for him to miss the match against Algeria, it will be a big minus to the team. At this point, we just have to give enough support to the remaining goalkeepers, because I don’t know who will be picked by the coaches for the match. However, I will advise the head coach to instruct the defenders to give enough protection to whoever will be in goal against Algeria,” Shorunmu said before the match. Shorunmu, however, said while Ikeme had shown great quality since stepping into the national team set-up, the other three keepers invited to camp were equally good. “I think everything is about chance, Ikeme seized the opportunity that was given to him even though many did not expect so much, I just hope the keepers available now will also take their chance,” he said. Akpeyi, however, said he received his late call-up with mixed emotions. “The truth is that I had looked forward to be named in the first list but when it did not come through I kept faith and focused on my club career.” Algeria’s coach, Leekens who had heaved a sigh of relief at the news of the injury to Ikeme before the game would now be having a rethink after Akpeyi’s performance. There were of course those that never doubted the choice of Akpeyi right from the moment he was invited as a replacement for Ikeme. Former Nigeria international, Edema Fuludu said the Chippa United shot-stopper was the best candidate to stand in for injured Carl Ikeme against the Greens. “Well, Carl Ikeme is injured, fortunately, I was able to watch a couple of their training sessions in Abuja before they left for Uyo, Akpeyi is there, Ezenwa is there and also Alampasu,” Edema told Goal.com. “In the goalkeeping department, we have come to realise that, when Enyeama left, it was like a big vacuum and Carl stepped in, and we have to understand that we don’t change goalkeepers every day. “So, now that Carl is injured, somebody must take his place and we must have confidence in whoever is going to take his position, but I think that the person, who has consistently been part of the cover for Ikeme for some time is Ezenwa. “Goalkeeper’s trainer, Aloy Agu drilled the three keepers in camp, and we cannot use one training session to judge them, but from records, Akpeyi is strong enough, Ezenwa is strong enough and even Alampasu is strong enough, but I’m rooting for Akpeyi to be in goal while Ezenwa deputises him.” After the 3-1 victory against the Dersert Foxes, Rohr promised to make the team’s defence better while backing stand-in goalkeeper, Akpeyi. The German expressed satisfaction with the performance of Akpeyi. “Daniel had a good game; you can’t blame him for the goal. He was nervous early on but he grew into the game and did well for us.” How much Akpeyi won the heart of the German tactician and indeed Eagles fans remains to be seen. Meanwhile, former national team coach, Joe Erico, has backed the Chippa United goalkeeper for a place in the Super Eagles team in subsequent matches. “Rohr’s choice of Akpeyi was a good one and it shows that his good work at his club is recognised. Nigeria is blessed with good goalkeepers and Akpeyi had proven himself in Uyo. “Akpeyi may find it easy getting a starting role in Super Eagles’ subsequent games as he was convincing against Algeria. Ikeme became the first choice after the exit of Vincent Enyeama – and he proved his worth, hence the new coach decided to retain him. Enyeama had other challengers when he was first choice but none could outperform him when they had the opportunity that was why he remained the first choice for a long time. Goalkeepers get better with age and Akpeyi is no exception,” Erico said. Akpeyi would be hoping to continue from where he stopped with Eagles’ next game against Egypt in an international friendly. Source: http://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2016/11/19/daniel-akpeyi-has-he-won-the-heart-of-rohr/ 1 Like |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Mickael2(m): 10:29am On Nov 19, 2016 |
TheSuperNerd: Ahmed Musa was the reason why we lost to France. Dude was missing easy sitters left, right and center. Even Sani Emmanuel came in and hit the bar to show that the french team then no make sense. Then there is something critical there too. Griezman played as a midfielder in that team. He later played as a winger for Real Sociedad and now he plays off the striker for Athletico, check that development. That's why the lad can play any position he finds himself in. If our Nigerian academies can adopt similar strategies(like training a fullback as a winger first as well as varying the positions of their young players through the season) then we will develop far better talents. Unfortunately, Amaju Pinnick and this his NFF sef |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by goldfish80(m): 11:36am On Nov 19, 2016 |
Mickael2: You nailed it on training wing backs first as wingers. That's the new school way of training wing backs. Example, Hector Belerin was bought from Barca as a devastating winger. He was coached by Arsenal and was converted as a RWB, in Little over 4yrs we are looking at one of the best Wing backs in the morden game. The training of wing backs have evolved from what we saw in the 90s. Where full backs are first trained as CB.. Guys like Maldini, Thuram etc... I bring this up because I feel Sone Aluko would have made a world class Wing back if he had the luck of being trained by elite developmental managers like Wenger, Klop, Favre, etc.... Instead he spent most of his time with average British managers in the lower ranks of English and Scottish football who couldn't see beyond their nose. |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by tbaba1234: 11:47am On Nov 19, 2016 |
TheSuperNerd: NFF should leave the manager to handle his team. Why do they feel the need to pressure him to drop a player? We need less fighting between coaches and players. Thankfully, Rohr managed the matter. 1 Like |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheGoodJoe(m): 12:01pm On Nov 19, 2016 |
Mickael2: Barcelona under Guardiola, especially in his first season held the ball long and distributed it smoothly. I think Villarreal, two seasons ago and the Spanish junior sides under Luis Milla. When I refer to Mikel playing under a possessive coach, I mean a coach and most important a team who have a history of keeping long possession and relishes slow build-up plays. Mikel will thrive in such situations. A coach like that will adore Mikel. In a place like West Ham, you might like Mikel slowing down the play but the fans may criticise it. Mikel needs the ball coming through him while he distributes it with his ticking passes. These clubs do not have that history. |
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