Samuel Chukwueze is improving in leaps, especially in team play as i have noticed and listed inter alia
Mobility He covers more grounds unlike before.
Defense contribution: He makes more tackles and tracks back more often., putting less pressure on his fullback and thereby releasing the fullback to participate in the attack as well.
Passes and passing range: These areas have also seen improvement.
The formation we played against Benin and Lesotho, leashed our wingers, and did not give them the orientation they needed to perform. 4-4-2 will not bring out the best in our wingers. Onyekuru and Chukwueze tried.
I Dey observe baba
Chukwueze get potentials but never reach the level where I want make e Dey
Kaaiii... So Edi beat me to this. I had already screen-shotted this like over 30 mins ago but had to attend to a few stuffs for a couple of mins before returning to drop Oshoala's game notification first.
Mehn... Just wanted to say that it seems this Leicester Admin no go give this Senior man talk break any time soon. Whatever Ndidi gave him must be very strong. Lol
nairalandankrah: Victor osimhen was involved in 11 of the 14 goals scored by Nigeria during the Afcon2021q (5®6) hmmm I doubt if Africa are ready for this monster of a striker. #influential
He is the only reason why we didn't get to score against serialeone in the return leg, his absence was noticeable
TheSuperNerd: These are the list of wingers we have (Capped and Uncapped).
- Samuel Chukwueze - Samuel Kalu - Moses Simon - Henry Onyekuru - Ahmed Musa (Captain) - Chidera Ejuke - Peter Olayinka - Ademola Lookman - Anayo Iwuala - Sheyi Ojo - Nathan Tella - etc (would update when I recall another)
Of these lots, Chukwueze, Sheyi and Tella play predominantly on the right for club and/or country.
Also for club and/or country, the following lads play on the left predominantly: Kalu, Simon, Henry, Ejuke, Musa, Olayinka, Lookman and Iwuala.
Also again, Kalu and Ejuke are also capable of playing on the right.
So the point is, Chuks needs Competition but it seems we have more competition on our LW than on our RW.
Hopefully Tella coming in will provide good backup to Chuks and maybe Kalu can also feature there sometimes. We also have Sheyi Ojo who have been doing his thing for Cardiff City in the Championship and could become an option if his switch is done. He has 5 goals + 7 assists in 36 Championship games (25 starts) as a RW.
Decided not to weigh in on the 'Osimhen waste chances debate' because I missed the first half but judging from this clip basco posted someone should point me to the chances he wasted e be like say I no sabi watch ball again
Nigeria's Super Eagles "Direct" Goals Involvement Stats Check
Now that Our AfconQ campaign is over, now is the right time to drop this.
Note: I didn't include players involved via linkup plays or provision of second assists (the pass before an assist AKA assist before the assist). Chuks, Nacho and Iwobi were involved in a lot of our goals via linkup plays and second assists combined but this focuses on Direct Goals Involvement.
In order:
1. Victor Osimhen: 5 goals, 5 assists in 5 games.
2. Alex Iwobi: 3 goals in 5 games.
3. Samuel Chukwueze: 2 goals, 1 assist in 6 games.
4. Ebere Paul Onuachu: 2 goals in 3 games.
5. Samuel Kalu: 1 goal in 2 games.
6. Oghenekaro Etebo: 1 goal in 3 games.
7. Iheanacho, Zaidu, Aina, Ramon Azeez, Henry Onyekuru: Each had 1 assist.
The breakdown:
▶️Nigeria vs Benin (2-1 home).
(Osimhen 1 goal (Pen. Won by Aina); Kalu 1 goal)
▶️Nigeria vs Lesotho (4-2 away).
(Osimhen 2 goals, 2 assists; Chukwueze 1 goal; Iwobi 1 goal; Aina 1 assist; Ramon Azeez 1 assist)
What will rorh do with omeruo and akpoguma when they are back ? I think awaziem will be dropped and akpoguma can't play right back again , going forward it will be interesting what rorh will do with the team
He was on a career threaten injury for the Serbia,Poland and England....i remembered talking to him to redraw from the team and try to take of himself from this injury as he was newly signed by benefica but his patriotism and his love for the team won't let him do such...he will always be my best RB for the team anytime anyday.... He is not even fully (100%) fit yet.
Smh. See part of the coaching crew spewing double standard.
Yap I agree. He should buckle up because with simy, Sadiq and terem waiting on the sideline, our 9 shirt is open for Grabs. As for Chukwueze, when lookman and Kalu returns, he will Rightfully drop to the bench
How come you forgot to mention Awoniyi?
Where did you put your league rating this time around?
Or is Ligue 1 and laliga 2 lesser farmers league than Bundesliga?
Sat back reading all the arguments and I wonder if the posters realize that none of their opinions matter to the SE technical team
Meanwhile, that stadium pitch is nothing different from Benin pitch which is an eyesore and a killer of good football
NFF should delete the stadium from list of pitches SE would play in the nearest future except it is worked on
Rohr has delivered AFCON ticket again, he deserves the respect of everyone for job well done This is the best coach Nigeria has produced in years past and I congratulate him
The players have shown resilience and dedication to seeing 9ja qualify for AFCON 2022, congrats to them too The positions Rohr needs to strengthen remain the central defence and attacking midfield; a ball carrier
I wish the team more successes in AFCON and WC qualifiers
TheSuperNerd: Honestly both are fantastic young goalkeeping talents that ensures we won't be having any GK crisis for the next decade and more. We are finally blessed in that position after what we went through after Carl Ikeme's unexpected health challenge.
But this rotation of a thing ehn, well... I was glad to see Uzoho man goal today again after two years in the GWG coz if not for his injury, he would still be Rohr's first choice. But as circumstances have it, he is now the second choice and still pushing Okoye hard for the first choice spot.
I think I would prefer Rohr sticks to one Goalkeeper (more likely Okoye) going forward especially with June WCQ games next on our schedule card. Stability in the choice of who mans goal for us in the WCQs is key to establishing deeper synergy between the goalie and his backline.
Using the last two games won't be enough for me to properly bring out what stands both out from each other so I would also factor in their 20/21 league season so far.
Based on the two games alone, Both gave a very good account of themselves.
Maduka Okoye, "The German Wall"
Okoye was hardly tested in the Benin game as we dominated from start to finish but he did pull off a quick reaction save from Mounie's header in the second half of the encounter. That header was destined for the bottom left corner (to Okoye's left) but Okoye reacted quickly, shifting his weight backwards and propelling himself with his legs leftwards to keep the goal Bound effort out.
Bleeps from the Benin game: He did have one shaky moment. That moment when he and Ekong kinda miscommunicated and it almost led to Mounie pouncing for a chipped goal. Thanks goodness that didn't prove costly. Aside that, Okoye had a very good game.
Weaknesses: He isn't such a great vocal presence compared to Uzoho. He needs to step that up because it is his vocal communications that will also help his defenders understand his movements and decisions better. Another is not having near complete command of his area. This is also linked to his vocal communication deficiency. If he can be more vocal, he would see his ability to take command of his area enhanced. How can you be in control when you don't communicate often enough with those that help contribute to you keeping that control?
Strengths: Very good reflexes. Fast off his lines. Showing signs he could become a really good penalty stopper (faced three pens already in the Eredivisie and saved one), a good shot stopper, good handling of crosses, Knack for sometimes quickly launching counters or swiftly releasing the ball to a player who could kickstart a counter attack move, Ball distribution with his arms, good/decent in One-on-one situations.
Francis Uzoho, "The Super Boy"
Uzoho too was hardly tested in the Lesotho game. But when called upon, he did pull off a superb save from a well taken Lesotho freekick. Although he saved it, it fell kindly for another Lesotho player who slotted in but was clearly in an offside position. He also did well with crosses and his command of his area was top notch. Always in control and has this presence.
Bleeps from the Lesotho game: I would make reference to that freekick he saved beautifully. Although he did make the stop, it could have been a stop that led to a goal had the offside trap not been set by his defence. Well maybe it's also partly credits to him for the way the defence kept that offside trap but what could have been had just one player kept the Lesotho man on side? Uzoho always make the right decisions when it comes to freekick situations but today, he parried it wrong into the foot of an opponent and needs to be wary of that going forward. It is unlike him and such should not be repeated
Weaknesses: Can get beaten at his near post sometimes and needs to work on using his full body length and big size to ultimate effect.
Strengths: Very solid vocal presence/command of his area, Very good reflexes, Good ball distribution with his feet and arms, Good shot stopper, Big Games Experience, Great in One-on-one situations, Good handling of crosses, Great from Freekicks (Lad is yet to concede a freekick goal in GWG colors).
The 20/21 Stats front
Uzoho's stats in all Competitions (Cyprus):
⏺️14 games played (11 league games; 3 cup games) ⏺️10 goals conceeded. ⏺️6 clean sheets.
Okoye's stats in all Competitions (Netherlands):
⏺️22 games played (all starts) ⏺️30 goals conceeded. ⏺️52 saves made. ⏺️7 clean sheets.
Conclusion: Both are really good young goalies. For now, I believe that Uzoho is the better Goalie although not by so much and has passed the "nerves of steel" test with his showing at the last World Cup and seeing how much better he has actually gotten since then. But seeing how Okoye's career path in the Eredivisie could go in the next couple of months opens up doors of possibilities for more growth and maturity in the role on his part too.
Rohr has made his choice. Okoye is the number 1 and should be given more games going forward and not to be rotated with Uzoho repeatedly if indeed we want a very sound synergy between him and his defenders.
I go with Rohr's choice seeing the marginal difference of "who is better" is not that large between them. Also, Rohr has a fair point going with the lad starting in a league rated #7 in Europe over a lad (and former #1) starting in a league rated #15 in Europe.
It's like the Ondoa vs Onana situation Cameroun faced before Onana's recent ban. Ondoa won the Afcon with Cameroun in 2017 and was one of their very best players at that tournament. He was (and still is) in a lower league and club compared to his cousin, Onana. With time, Onana's showings for Ajax in the Eredivisie and UCL paved way for him to Usurp Ondoa as Number 1 for Cameroun. At Afcon 2019, Onana played over an Afcon-winning Ondoa as the Number 1.
So with Okoye, we have a lad doing it good in a league more highly rated than the Cypriot Prothatlima Cyta. And Okoye is already among the best goalies in the league according to Eredivisie analysts and rated among the very best young goalies in the Dutch football as a whole. He could rise to become better in the long run than Uzoho but for now, Uzoho just about edges it taking both their Strengths and weaknesses together plus experience and more as Uzoho himself have been improving.
But in all, Okoye it is.
Good analysis but I will never dropped a young goalkeeper who made his WC debut in 2018 for average Okoye.I don't see much difference between the duo but with Uzoho experience i give it to him.
Okoye has not done anything spectacularly to displace Uzoho but has you said playing in Dutch league might be a factor and this factor is the only difference between Rohr and Clemens Westerhoff managerial style in rating player.
I remember Wifred Agbonavbare was doing well in Spanish la liga with Rayo Vallecano and Peter Rufai with Go Ahead eagles in Dutch league was the preferred choice.
Thank you! This is very informative. That probably explains why Rohr hasn’t been playing him in many of our games. He’s our best RB by far and he’s better than most of our LBs as well. Ebuehi is a gem. He can read the game as well as anyone I know. That’s what you get when you cut your teeth in the Dutch league.
He was on a career threaten injury for the Serbia,Poland and England....i remembered talking to him to redraw from the team and try to take of himself from this injury as he was newly signed by benefica but his patriotism and his love for the team won't let him do such...he will always be my best RB for the team anytime anyday.... He is not even fully (100%) fit yet.
You are right Uncle Elder Kog. And that experience factor is part of why I personally rate Uzoho higher right now. But you see, the choice belongs to Rohr and not me or you. And Rohr has said Okoye, it is for first choice. But time will reveal more as we go coz Uzoho is definitely gonna give Okoye a hard run for the #1 shirt.
Kog45: Good analysis but I will never dropped a young goalkeeper who made his WC debut in 2018 for average Okoye.I don't see much difference between the duo but with Uzoho experience i give it to him.
Okoye has not done anything spectacularly to displace Uzoho but has you said playing in Dutch league might be a factor and this factor is the only difference between Rohr and Clemens Westerhoff managerial style in rating player.
I remember Wifred Agbonavbare was doing well in Spanish la liga with Rayo Vallecano and Peter Rufai with Go Ahead eagles in Dutch league was the preferred choice.
So that day is finally here. Asisat Oshoala will be involved again today for FC Barcelona Femenino in theur Uefa Women's Champions league Quarter finals second leg tie against English Giants, Manchester City Ladies FC.
⏺️ Game kicks off in 4 hours and 58 mins from now.
As you all know, she bagged a goal in the first leg.
Her records for the season in all comps stands as follows: ▶️28 games ▶️20 goals ▶️3 assists
In the Primeira Iberdrola (Women's La Liga) alone: She has 15 goals in 20 league games.
She had this to say yesterday...
She has finally learned how to give political answers. Normally she will say the tie is over.
ChrisKels: As Onauchu's move to Lyon gathers more momentum, with Sadiq already penciled down by Monchi, I just can't wait for summer, all things being equal, to have such options in our striking department as;
Osimhen - Napoli
Iheanacho - Leicester
Onauchu - Lyon
Sadiq - Sevilla
Then, others like Moffi, Maja, Awoniyi, Ugbo
Omo, like this, our opponents go dey pee their pants whenever we release list of invited players to prosecute a match, then, I go dey taunt my Ghanaian and SA friends
Kog45: Good analysis but I will never dropped a young goalkeeper who made his WC debut in 2018 for average Okoye.I don't see much difference between the duo but with Uzoho experience i give it to him.
Okoye has not done anything spectacularly to displace Uzoho but has you said playing in Dutch league might be a factor and this factor is the only difference between Rohr and Clemens Westerhoff managerial style in rating player.
I remember Wifred Agbonavbare was doing well in Spanish la liga with Rayo Vallecano and Peter Rufai with Go Ahead eagles in Dutch league was the preferred choice.
Elder kog45 it been awhile on here ....but I hope you remember the fact uzoho is still recovering from his injury after the unfortunate injury against Brazil now working back to his normal self requires alot of work unlike okoye who has been fit and in form and his confidence level is still high considering his feat in Sparta ....uzoho over okoye anyday but the injury uzoho had, has brought truncation to his growth and his form so we better stick to okoye now till uzoho grows back in form and fitness and it not really easy on uzoho after being out for months.
