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Sports / Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by EEGA: 1:53pm On Jun 10
Finidi is considering replacing Tanimu with Awaziem, though I prefer Sodiq Ismael to the both.


Sodiq Ismael is more of an attacking outlet and can get us goals and assists.
Sports / Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by EEGA: 1:45pm On Jun 10
Boniface won't be starting today.He looks so unfit and favt,he also came last in dwells according to the fitness trainer of the team.

He will be coming from the bench in the second half.


He is still recovering from the injury that stopped him from starting in the Europa League final.

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Sports / Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by EEGA: 1:22pm On Jun 10
faithtemisan93:
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......Aina....Ekong..... Bassey......


............ Onyeka ..... Onyedika

............ Iwobi.....Fisayo

Chukwueze........... ..... Lookman

............. Osimhen.......


Replace Lookman with Ejuke(RW),replace Fisayo with Lookman,replace Iwobi with Fisayo.The base of the midfield should be Iwobi and Ndidi.
Sports / Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by EEGA: 9:42am On Jun 10
TheGoodJoe:
@EEGA

In the note of playing Lookman closer to goal, does that not affect the balance of Finidi's play, which I feel resorts in the wide forwards playing wide, to expand the defensive shape of the opposition, and create room in the center for the team to attack.

If we work with that notion, I feel Childera Ejuke should have been called up because he fits more into the wide playing role than Lookman.
Childera Ejuke can play the LWF in a 3-2-4-1.



......Walker....Dias.....Akanji......


............ Stones .....Rodri

............ Alvarez.....Debruyne

Bernardo........... ..... Foden


............. Haaland.......



Lookman and Iwobi takes the place of Alvarez and Debruyne while Ejuke and Chukwueze takes the place of Foden and Bernardo.
Sports / Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by EEGA: 6:56am On Jun 10
Silentgroper:
he played as a lwf in the Europa final he scored hat-trick
A 3-4-2-1 was used in the final with Scamacca as top 9 while Lookman was playing just behind him as an AML or LSS.He wasn't playing wide because it's not a 3-4-3 with him playing as a wide winger.

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Sports / Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by EEGA: 6:51am On Jun 10
isan:
Which chance was created for boniface in europa league final ? You just love posting nonsense on this thread. Maybe nah nairaland mention dey hungry you
Coach Xabi of Leverkusen couldn't create any chance for his striker who was on the pitch for 45mins?

No talk that thing enter Germany.
Sports / Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by EEGA: 6:30am On Jun 10
isan:
Which chance was created for boniface in europa league final ? You just love posting nonsense on this thread. Maybe nah nairaland mention dey hungry you
When it comes to creating chance the Leverkusen side is the best in the Bundesliga last season.

Boniface was not 100% fit which is the reason, he came from the bench.

He had 45 mins on the pitch in a Europa League final but couldn't get on the score sheet.This is down to full fitness.

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Sports / Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by EEGA: 5:37pm On Jun 09
M7even:


Onuachu has a better goal sense than these guys. He might be slow which is his weakness but when played to his full strength he is a menace. For club football, his only mistake was his desperation to play in England where he found himself in relagation battling Southampton. Asides that he has consistently shown he has every potential to be a good forward player. I know the national team has no time for all that as we want result instantly. But then, coaches know better. At the last AFCON he was our second choice striker to Osimhen, and not Moffi, there is a consistent reason for that even while Moffi came as an earlier replace for Boniface and Onuachu came later to replace Sodiq. So I tell you, if only we can yield to play to his strength which we saw while he was at Belgium. I dare say no Nigerian player dominated the Belgian league like Onuachu did.
Onuachu was not Jose Peseiro's second choice striker.

He calls on Onuachu when we are trying to hold on to a lead.Onuachu does this by drawing fouls from the opponent, which tends to slow the tempo of the game.

Against South Africa in the Semi-finals of the AFCON, when we needed a winner, he called on Moffi.

This is because, Moffi is good on the counter and can get us a goal in counter attacking situations due to his electric pace and trickery.
Sports / Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by EEGA: 5:26pm On Jun 09
No they are not.

Chukwueze played RW, while Lookman played LW.

As a winger you tend to pass or cross to the Striker, attacking midfielder or an on-rushing team mate.It's rare to see a winger send the ball to the opposite flank.

The both have played together in times past and exchanged passes a couple of times.



9JAMac10:
Am rewatching the South Africa game and observed that Chukwueze n look man never exchanged any passes and also seem like they were competing with each other
Sports / Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by EEGA: 2:40pm On Jun 09
minfelix:

bros na all of dey this social media na, we know how he was he was criticized esp when as we witnessed the emergence of osimhen…people use mouth retire the ighalo
Pls, we don't need Ighalo.

Call-ups should be according to performance in one's league while considering the competitive nature of the league i.e the position of the league and club in the UEFA and world ranking.

For crying out loud, you can't be enjoying retirement money in a less competitive league like the Saudi Arabia Premiership and be expecting call-ups to the senior national team of Nigeria.

We are not Montenegro or Libya.

We are the giant of Africa and AFCON finalist.

How can we have the best strikers banging all cylinders in the top 3 and top 5 leagues and still be inviting veterans in back water leagues?
Sports / Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by EEGA: 2:29pm On Jun 09
LoverOfPussy:
You want to start Chukwueze and Lookman as your strikers?


Na wa o
]In a 3-5-2 the both can play as our strikers.

They have both played this position a couple of times.

Our Strikers do not get on the score sheet when called upon.Moffi and Onuachu missed chances.Boniface is just returning from injury.He struggled when called upon in the Europa League Final.He lasted for 45 minutes on the pitch but couldn't convert any of the chances created for him.

Finidi's mistake in our last game was playing Lookman as a LWF instead of AML and LSS.

Lookman for the past 2 seasons has been more effective for Atalanta as a false 9 in a 2-man attack or as an AML or LSS when playing behind the main striker as seen in Atalanta and the AFCON.

In the AFCON, his goals came while playing behind Osimhen while Zaidu as a LWB covered the whole of the left flank with Moses Simon playing as a wide forward by whipping in crosses for the both.We saw Simon interchanging with Lookman but was always playing as a wide forward.This is the reason why Simon has only assists to his name and was without a goal.

Lookman couldn't get a goal on Friday, because he was always wide.He is either crossing for Onuachu or drifting into the box to shoot.

To get the best out of Lookman you must play him in his most effective position as we did in the AFCON or like he plays in Atalanta.

Lookman is better as a false 9,AML or LSS.Chukwueze can also partner him as he has played that position a couple of times in his Villareal days.

If I may ask.Why should you leave your most clinical player on the wings to be whipping in crosses for another striker, when he can easily get you goals and the needed 3pts when he plays just behind the main striker as seen in the AFCON or in Atalanta or when he features as a 9?

Lookman functions best when he is very close to the box.He is a fox and predator in the box.

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Sports / Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by EEGA: 2:26pm On Jun 09
LoverOfPussy:
You want to start Chukwueze and Lookman as your strikers?


Na wa o
In a 3-5-2 the both can play as our strikers.

They have both played this position a couple of times.

Our Strikers do not get on the score sheet when called upon.Moffi and Onuachu missed chances.Boniface is just returning from injury.He struggled when called upon in the Europa League Final.He lasted for 45 minutes on the pitch but couldn't convert any of the chances created for him.

Finidi's mistake in our last game was playing Lookman as a LWF instead of AML and LSS.

Lookman for the past 2 seasons has been more effective for Atalanta as a false 9 in a 2-man attack or as an AML or LSS when playing behind the main striker as seen in Atalanta and the AFCON.

In the AFCON, his goals came while playing behind Osimhen while Zaidu as a LWB covered the whole of the left flank with Moses Simon playing as a wide forward by whipping in crosses for the both.We saw Simon interchanging with Lookman but was always playing as a wide forward.This is the reason why Simon has only assists to his name and was without a goal.

Lookman couldn't get a goal on Friday, because he was always wide.He is either crossing for Onuachu or drifting into the box to shoot.

To get the best out of Lookman you must play him in his most effective position as we did in the AFCON or like he plays in Atalanta.

Lookman is better as a false 9,AML or LSS.Chukwueze can also partner him as he has played that position a couple of times in his Villareal days.

If I may ask.Why should you leave your most clinical player on the wings to be whipping in crosses for another striker, when he can easily get you goals and the needed 3pts when he plays just behind the main striker as seen in the AFCON or in Atalanta or when he features as a 9?

Lookman functions best when he is very close to the box.He is a fox and predator in the box.

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Sports / Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by EEGA: 12:37pm On Jun 09
My Analysis of our Game Against SA

I predicted that Findi will be playing breathtaking/attacking football before the game on Friday.

Defence: Nwabali did well.

Ajayi and Bassey were solid.The pair has played together for a long time and have built a telepathic understanding between them.The central defence position requires 2 CB who have played a couple of games together and have built a certain Chemistry between them.

Bright Osayi Samuel did very well as a make-shift left-back.

Benjamin Tanimu is a Centre Back and not a Right Back.He made a lot of tackles, interceptions and recoveries, typical of a good centre back.He couldn't join the attack nor make overlapping runs down the right like Osayi since it's not his natural position.

Verdict on the Defence:Nwabali starts again as GK.

We should revert to a back 3 with the trio of Benjamin Tanimu, Ajayi and Bassey playing as centre backs.

Bright Osayi Samuel will now operate as a left-wing back while Sodiq Ismail of Remo Stars plays the right-wing back.My choice of Sodiq Ismael is because of his numbers in goals and assists this season for Remo Stars in the NPFL.


Mid-field:In the absence of Frank Onyeka, Wilfred Ndidi starts as holding midfielder with Alex Iwobi playing as a central midfielder.

Fisayo Dele Bashiru starts as attacking midfielder.

Attack:Since Paul Onuachu did not get on the score sheet and was average bar his pre-assist for Dele Bashiru's goal, he should be dropped to the bench.

Lookman did not play in his preferred or most effective role.He played mostly as a wide forward on the left, crossing the ball for Onuachu who couldn't get on score sheet.This hinders his efficiency in front of goal as Lookman goals this season has always come with him playing behind the striker as either AML or LSS, as seen in the AFCON and for Atalanta this season.

Lookman starts in a 2-man attack with chukwueze.Chukwueze had a fine game he was a threat in the second half and almost got on the score sheet, if not for the ball hitting the bar.He is not new to this position, as he has played in a two-man attack before.In one occasion was the game against Bayern in the champions league when he came from the bench for Villareal to net the winner.



This formation will earn us a comfortable win with a 2 goal margin.

Nwabali

Tanimu Ajayi Bassey

Sodiq Osayi

Ndidi Iwobi

Fisayo

Chukwueze Lookman

It's a 3-2-2-1-2.A variant of 3-5-2.

I'm the guy that predicted Fisayo scoring or assisting on Friday which he did by getting us the equaliser.

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Sports / Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by EEGA: 9:18pm On Jun 07
EEGA:
I'm tipping Dele Bashiru for an assist or a goal today.Who is with me?#Soar Super Eagles#

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Sports / Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by EEGA: 9:12pm On Jun 07
EEGA:
I'm tipping Dele Bashiru for an assist or a goal today.Who is with me?#Soar Super Eagles#

I said this and he is already on the score sheet.

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Sports / Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by EEGA: 9:09pm On Jun 07
LoverOfPussy:
All The rubbish you said before the match we never talk about those ones finish you don start another one
How you go dey use long balls when Onuachu dey pitch?

Long balls means you are now looking to hit the opponent on the counter.

Sodiq Ismael will perform better at RB.
Sports / Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by EEGA: 8:54pm On Jun 07
Remo Stars Sodiq Ismail is considered a better player to Osayi and boasts of goals and assists as a RB this season.
Joebie:
If Osayi commot our own don finish be that..
Sports / Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by EEGA: 8:48pm On Jun 07
If we are using long balls Onuachu should make way after the first-half.

Moffi should start the second half as he is more suited for counter attacking football and will utilise more of those long balls efficiently.

I expect to see Boniface subbed in by 70th minute.
Sports / Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by EEGA: 7:50pm On Jun 07
mostob:
Two seasons ago is a long long long time ago sir. His assists for Nacho came from midfield
65% of his assists came as a CB.
Sports / Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by EEGA: 7:38pm On Jun 07
chrisooblog:
That was a friendly meant in terms of first competitive match.

.
But even friendlies are counted as appearances for every player(no of caps).

Friendlies are also official but not cap-tying.

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Sports / Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by EEGA: 7:36pm On Jun 07
AndSunGorilla:

I think we are playing a 1-2-3-4
It's a 4-3-3 with Lookman playing as a AML and Iheanacho as a AMR.
Sports / Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by EEGA: 7:23pm On Jun 07
I'm tipping Dele Bashiru for an assist or a goal today.Who is with me?#Soar Super Eagles#

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Sports / Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by EEGA: 7:16pm On Jun 07
viccy12:
I have no confidence in Bashiru but I hope he proves me wrong.
Bashiru's goal saved his team Hatayaspor from relegation against Besiktas.

He has been their most creative midfielder.

Lazio was credited with an interest and tabled a bid of 5 million Euros to Hatayaspor, but Hatayaspor want 6-7 million euros and add ons.

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Sports / Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by EEGA: 7:13pm On Jun 07
chrisooblog:
Tanimu and Fisayo make their first official match full debut.

Game will be tight but we have enough quality to overcome the Southies.

Get the job done tonight lads.

LET'S GO SUPER EAGLES!
Tanimu started the game against Ghana though a friendly.
Sports / Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by EEGA: 7:11pm On Jun 07
Napoleon55:

The question y'all should b asking is why Onuachu is starting ahead of Boniface, is he not fit enough or for tactical reason?
because Boni is way better option than Onuachu
Finidi is setting up his team for attacking football and retaining possession.

Onuachu thrives in this kind of set-up.

He should not drop to the mid-field or help the team in defending.

He should keep lurking around the box, as we expect him to be more of a poacher.
Sports / Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by EEGA: 7:05pm On Jun 07
Excellent line-up from Finidi and his back room staff.#Soar!Soar!!Soar!!! Super Eagles.
Sports / Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by EEGA: 7:00pm On Jun 07
M7even:


We will miss the dirty works of frank the tank in this match. However Ndidi new found ability to be a B2B player will be helpful.Ndidi can now score and assist.
Ndidi will be screening and shielding the defence today.

He will be saddled with the responsibility of building from the rear alongside Wilfred Ndidi as our CB pairs are not ball-playing ones.
Sports / Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by EEGA: 6:54pm On Jun 07
New starting XI:
Nwabali

Ajayi
Tanimu
Osayi
Bassey
Ndidi
Iwobi
Bashiru
Iheanacho
Onuachu
Lookman
Sports / Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by EEGA: 6:51pm On Jun 07
Ndidi back in midfield as Frank Onyeka failed a late fitness test.

Ihefu FC of Tanzania player, Benjamin Tanimu will now pair Semi Ajayi at Central defence.
Sports / Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by EEGA: 6:44pm On Jun 07
LoverOfPussy:
Then why didn't he call trusted legs then


Ekong was there
Omeruo
Jamilu Collins


He left them out
Ekoong has not played since AFCON.

Omeruo is injured.

Jamilu Collins is not in-form, struggled against Mali in our last friendly.
Sports / Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by EEGA: 6:32pm On Jun 07
UncleHaba22:



Big fat lie if not.....
100% true.

This line-up is real.
Sports / Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by EEGA: 6:31pm On Jun 07
LoverOfPussy:
Why park NPFL players when you don't trust them to start
This is a crucial WC qualifier game.

You go for trusted legs that have built a chemistry for about 6 months to a year.

Most of the NPFL players are being called up for the first time.Integration into the national team is gradual and not immediate.Hopefully, we get to see some of them from the bench especially Sodiq Ismael of Remo Stars.

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