Eartquake1:


I thought Dele Bashiru is with the squad?

andrewbaba44:
Abeg my people when super eagles dey play?

Icon4s:


Oga all this your grammar on top wetin I talk.
So many Super Eagles players, past and present have been selected from the Olympics. That underlines the importance of that age grade competition.

Icon4s:


I am really loving this guy. So full of objectivity. You are welcome to this thread bro.

Please keep posting more regularly and God will bless you.

komekn:


I would say historical past.

In contemporary times the national youth teams have given our youth players access and or introduction to European football.

However, it is thier consistent continous top class outstanding performances in thier clubs and leagues that have maintained thier positions in the main in the national teams.

Unfortunately the larger majority of our youth players have never matched thier dominance at youth level, with commensurate progression in thier professional football careers.

KC, ONAZI, I. SUCCESS, have lost thier positions and very rightly so, as their performances at club level have been on a downward spiral.

So my observation still stands and has more credence. Your performance at club and league level justifies and ensures your position and or continous invitation to national football teams.

TheSuperNerd:
I think 5pm or 6pm.

andrewbaba44:


Wednesday o?

TheSuperNerd:
Yes. On Wednesday. Then we take on Lesotho away on Sunday.

TheSuperNerd:
Chriskels will say, "This man has come again! Giving excuses in case we get a draw... Chriskels and Rohr matter na 5 & 6


Rohr on the Benin Afcon Game:

"Recently, we played games against great teams but not African teams. Brazil & Ukraine played offensively so we had space & our pacy wingers enjoyed it.

''It won't be the same tomorrow cos Benin are defensive so it will be dangerous to think it will be an easy game."

TheSuperNerd:
I believe ANS too no watch match.... I recall some would post some match ratings from ANS to justify their points on certain players. Well, this is ANS on this game. Live with it too...


Nigeria U23 Player Ratings Vs Zambia : Ozornwafor Solid; Awoniyi Lively; Okechukwu Leads; Nwakali Impressive

Nigeria's Olympic Eagles bounced back from their false start in the 2019 U-23 AFCON campaign with a crucial win over Zambia in Cairo on Tuesday evening.

Allnigeriasoccer.com's Emmanuel Chinaza brings readers the report cards of the players in action :

The Starters


Goalkeeper

Adamu Abubakar: Kept his composure in between the sticks and wasn't really at fault for the Zambia goal. Made some routine saves too. (7/10)


Defenders

Valentine Ozonwafor: Was a rock in defence. Solidly nullified Mwepu and Daka but for the goal they combined to score. One of the next games he has had in the green. (8/10)

Anthony Izuchukwu: An eventful showing in the rear. Defended doggedly and will relish games such like this. (7/10)

Seth Sincere: Always looking to attack and went on some rampaging runs. Particularly eye-catching on the break but also did his defensive duties with less fuss. (7/10)

Bitok Stephen: Assured display after starting on the wrong foot. Kept passes simple and was an unfazed presence as the game wore on. Picked up an early booking for his troubles. (7/10)


Midfielders

Azubuike Okechukwu: Led by example. Tucked in perfectly in between the lines of attack and defence, and was even seen prancing upfront with the ball a couple of times. Struck a couple of long range efforts too. (8/10)

Kelechi Nwakali: The former Arsenal midfielder showed glimpses of his quality, which the Zambians could not keep up with. His trickery was evident as he won and curled in a superb goal for Nigeria's second of the night. Impressive. (8.5/10)

Ndifreke Udo: Would have been on the score sheet but some his wayward shooting. Was adept at combining with his teammates and it showed when he teed up Awoniyi for his goal. (6.5/10)


Attackers

Ibrahim Sunusi: Always a willing runner in the channels and his fast break led to Okonkwo's goal. Was full of tricks and his crosses were always well placed. (7/10)

Taiwo Awoniyi: Was a force to reckon with upfront and would have made the headlines if things had gone his way tonight. The Liverpool-owned striker went close to scoring on a number of occasions but was always thwarted by Banda. Got his goal in the closing stages, however, with a clinical finish. (8/10)

Orji Okonkwo: One of the most creative players on the pitch. Combined with Awoniyi and his teammates a number of occasions and was a delight to behold. Thrashed home his team's equaliser in the first half but unfortunately came off after picking an injury. (7.5/10)


The Substitutes

Sunday Faleye: Had a few moments after replacing Okonkwo but was not afforded much space to exploit. (6/10)

Adam Aliyu: Saw a goal-bound effort blocked off after coming on and looked every bit the part. Saw little channels to work on as the Zambians retreated. (6/10)


**Emmanuel Chinaza



Source: ANS

andrewbaba44:
Abeg my people when super eagles dey play?

andrewbaba44:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e8jRIbnrZio


2:17 seconds highlights on HD for those that didnt watch the game

OMANBALA1:


Surprisingly, the goalie impressed me. I was very impressed, really impressed. That's definitely one to look out for.

darkelf:


African Football...Gbas Gbos

andrewbaba44:


Thats true

I dont know if i will call the Olympics a mini world cup

andrewbaba44:


Thats true

I dont know if i will call the Olympics a mini world cup

Kbs468:


Of course the OLYMPICS is the gateway to the most Senior National Team of every Nation and in relation to the ZAMBIANS in particular,

They last qualified for the OLYMPICS in 1988 in Seoul-Capital of the Korea Republic.

Thus, The desire to feature again after a long while made them pick up the Best at their disposal inspite of the competition being a step down for their already experienced National Team lads.


cc
Eartquake1

charlesemeka85:
odi egwu ooo

Kbs468:


Of course the OLYMPICS is the gateway to the most Senior National Team of every Nation and in relation to the ZAMBIANS in particular,

They last qualified for the OLYMPICS in 1988 in Seoul-Capital of the Korea Republic.

Thus, The desire to feature again after a long while made them pick up the Best at their disposal inspite of the competition being a step down for their already experienced National Team lads.


cc
Eartquake1

andrewbaba44:


lol warey

andrewbaba44:


lol warey

BARAJ92:
Whether i live by it, does not matter.

tbaba1234:


The Olympics football event has lost its glamour as most teams can't invite their best players within the age limit anymore. The release of players is no longer mandated by FIFA so the quality has gone down.

TheSuperNerd:
Who Partners Ekong? Omeruo speaks on his Competition with Semi Ajayi for CB role


''Of course the competition is always welcome, the important thing is we have quality players that can replace anybody at anytime and Semi has been part of the team even before the AFCON, so he's someone that we know, we have trained together.

''Everyone can see he's doing very well in his club as well so it is a good thing for the country, for the club to have more than two, three players in the position, the challenge is always good''.




Note: Omeruo has made eight starts for Leganes in the current season whereas Ajayi has gone the distance in all the 17 matches contested by West Brom in all competitions, scoring two goals.

Icon4s:


Oga nobody is disputing anything about club performances.

The Olympics teams aka Dream Team has continued to be a breeding ground for our future SE players.

You talk about the historical past, not true because a player like Ekong broke into the SE starting 11 because of his performance at the last Olympics. Others like Etebo and Shehu were also products of that same Olympics. So Oga we will continue to use the Olympics as the testing ground for our future Eagles.

Ow you think this policy will not favour your Borough boys No worries once we qualify for the Olympics we will invite the 'deserving ones' amongst them to boost the team

BascoVanVeli:



One minute the media is making Ekong look like a demi god and the next they will cook up rumours about him.
This is a 3 way competition. In fact the question should be who will pair up Ajayi because Troost and Kenneth have been on horrible defensive teams this season. Especially Ekong who took in 11 in 2 matches

tbaba1234:


The Olympics football event has lost its glamour as most teams can't invite their best players within the age limit anymore. The release of players is no longer mandated by FIFA so the quality has gone down.

Icon4s:
Olulong, Hzwriters, Chrisooblog, Zayyadidris have you done your nominations. Please do so if "NO".