Eguaveon considered international experience (especially African football) adaptability to African harsh weather. He didn't want to go with broilers( Dessers, Akpoguma, Lookman, Bassey and Ejaria) the aforementioned players are post AFCON project

Subzero047:


A coach who received a 37 man list and his first decision was to remove Ebuehi, Dessers, Akpoguma, Bassey imagine if he was given the freedom to draw his own list from scratch, we are in trouble

Uchebo, Nwofor, Gambo Mohammed and the likes will be filled to the brim

Hmm, what a way to advertise our football to foreign borns

charlesemeka85:
which implies that ndah is better than bassey and akpoguma this season so far which is mere fallacy

Una never see anything the main wailing is imminent

The same Ndah that we all saw against Mexico

I did a breakdown of the Super Eagles list for any who want to check out



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cng4mDJCyEs

Subzero047:
Hmm, what a way to advertise our football to foreign borns

This was what I was anxious about.

Oldboss:


There nothing like downfall cause Nwakali style of play is lazy

Do you think he could withstand Angiussa of Cameroon in midfield tussle, besides being a little bit creative he is lazy off the ball
And he has not done anything reasonable this season to deserve a call up

His contract with Huesca ends in June with the club not looking to retain him, he hasn't done anything reasonable this season to warrant a call up.

zuchyblink:
Eguaveon considered international experience (especially African football) adaptability to African harsh weather. He didn't want to go with broilers( Dessers, Akpoguma, Lookman, Bassey and Ejaria) the aforementioned players are post AFCON project

Gbam

nelszx:

Comrade forget it, before I gintar your head

I beg o!

lbrichman2:


Any claims not backed up by facts are bogus
That's just how it is

the Fact is that same list, which Austin was trying to Update, pass through his Table as the Technical Director of the Nff,

he can't tell me he doesn't see the list, before it was submitted to CAF,

not just this list Alone, but all list during Rohr time, the too many defenders, the thin midfield, and continually invites to those who does not deserves it,

even Ighalo recall too, they all pass through his table

lbrichman2:


Truth is, every coach has his personal bias
The only thing Nigerians want is good football and results
If Eguavoen gives us that in the AFCON, we won't care which players he invites
After all, we didn't know Osaze until he burst into the scene at the 2002 AFCON

Let's not crucify Eguavoen yet
Let's see what he has to offer

He wasn't well known by many buy at least he was part of the national team and was doing well in Belgium for his club, he scored against Angola in 2003 as well in the qualifying game we played. His case is completely different from Nwakali.

Why do I have the feeling that nwakali will shine in this afcon

Subzero047:
Hmm, what a way to advertise our football to foreign borns

Dude also contributed to his woes. If he had accepted Lord 'Bealish' Rohr's plea earlier and joined the team when he was being begged, he for be a solidified member of SE now. But he was waiting for Germany with a spice if shakara. See yourself now.

He is better than Ekong; but Ekong's selling point is that: he has been in the team for very long. Now that's an edge. Him, Dessers, and Ebuehi ought to make the team before Shehu, Collins, and Nacho.

Samueltemi337:
Why do I have the feeling that nwakali will shine in this afcon

If he shines, the team wins. Everybody is happy. Full stop.

zuchyblink:
Eguaveon considered international experience (especially African football) adaptability to African harsh weather. He didn't want to go with broilers( Dessers, Akpoguma, Lookman, Bassey and Ejaria) the aforementioned players are post AFCON project

so for the qualifier, they will be playing European opponent right

Karlovych:
He wasn't well known by many buy at least he was part of the national team and was doing well in Belgium for his club, he scored against Angola in 2003 as well in the last qualifying game we played. His case is completely different from Nwakali.

Yes you're right
But Nwakali is there for one reason only: our lack of creativity in matches
If we focus on that and look past his club status, then we would understand why he's on the list
That's all there is to it

Big question
What if he comes in and solves our midfield creativity problem?
What would be your response then?

do4luv14:



the Fact is that same list, which Austin was trying to Update, pass through his Table as the Technical Director of the Nff,

he can't tell me he doesn't see the list, before it was submitted to CAF,

not just this list Alone, but all list during Rohr time, the too many defenders, the thin midfield, and continually invites to those who does not deserves it,

even Ighalo recall too, they all pass through his table

Gernot Rohr said he doesn't listen to NFF advice when it comes to player invitations.

lbrichman2:


Yes you're right
But Nwakali is there for one reason only: our lack of creativity in matches
If we focus on that and look past his club status, then we would understand why he's on the list
That's all there is to it

Big question
What if he comes in and solves our midfield creativity problem?
What would be your response then?

Nwakali is there for our lack of creativity? I hope he will justify that

But nwakali has been creative in his football career for him to be invited

I feel Eguavoen selected his team based on the physical style of African football and this may be the reason for the ommision of the foreign borns. He may have plans for them after AFCON. My fear now is how people like Akpoguma, Dessers and Ebuehi would take this? NFF has to explain to them so they don't get discouraged

do4luv14:



the Fact is that same list, which Austin was trying to Update, pass through his Table as the Technical Director of the Nff,

he can't tell me he doesn't see the list, before it was submitted to CAF,

not just this list Alone, but all list during Rohr time, the too many defenders, the thin midfield, and continually invites to those who does not deserves it,

even Ighalo recall too, they all pass through his table

Let me tell you the truth Bros,
This team is capable of winning the AFCON, even with our thin midfield
Eguavoen knows that
The main problem of this team was Rohr
Now that he's gone, these guys will regain their confidence which will translate into better performances and ofcourse results

Just relax my guy
We just got started

andrewbaba44:


Nwakali is there for our lack of creativity? I hope he will justify that

But nwakali has been creative in his football career for him to be invited

Yes, that's the only reason Nwakali is there
He can orchestrate plays from deep and has a good passing range
We have struggled with ball progression, he's there to plug that gap

solonnachi:
I feel Eguavoen selected his team based on the physical style of African football and this may be the reason for the ommision of the foreign borns. He may have plans for them after AFCON. My fear now is how people like Akpoguma, Dessers and Ebuehi would take this? NFF has to explain to them so they don't get discouraged

It's simple really
All he needs to do is reach out to them and let them know they're still part of the group
After the AFCON I expect people like Musa, Ighalo, Shehu and maybe even Balogun to give way
That opens up spaces for the aforementioned players

I think Eguavoen made the right call on this one

lbrichman2:


Yes you're right
But Nwakali is there for one reason only: our lack of creativity in matches
If we focus on that and look past his club status, then we would understand why he's on the list
That's all there is to it

Big question
What if he comes in and solves our midfield creativity problem?
What would be your response then?

He has not been creative this season based on his stats, and again why should we look past club status and form? The national team is not a rehab. I'm sure if Jack Wilshere was Nigerian he will still be invited for his creativity.

lbrichman2:


Yes you're right
But Nwakali is there for one reason only: our lack of creativity in matches
If we focus on that and look past his club status, then we would understand why he's on the list
That's all there is to it

Big question
What if he comes in and solves our midfield creativity problem?
What would be your response then?

Nwakili must perform or bye bye to eagles....this is an opportunity for him to tell us that he wasn't that lucky club wise and he is better than Aribo and Iwobi cuz I don't see him walking straight into the team.

lbrichman2:


Yes, that's the only reason Nwakali is there
He can orchestrate plays from deep and has a good passing range
We have struggled with ball progression, he's there to plug that gap

Once again ,since when nwakali has been playing club football has he ever been creative ?

Karlovych:
He has not been creative this season based on his stats, and again why should we look past club status and form? The national team is not a rehab. I'm sure if Jack Wilshere was Nigerian he will still be invited for his creativity.

Haven't you observed how we struggle to move the ball from midfield to attack?

Kog45:
Nwakili must perform or bye bye to eagles....this is an opportunity for him to tell us that he wasn't that lucky club wise and he is better than Aribo and Iwobi cuz I don't see him walking straight into the team.

He his not better than iwobi with anything let alone an inform Aribo

Kog45:
Nwakili must perform or bye bye to eagles....this is an opportunity for him to tell us that he wasn't that lucky club wise and he is better than Aribo and Iwobi cuz I don't see him walking straight into the team.

Egbon, he doesn't need to be better than Aribo or Iwobi
He has a different skillset to them
He can spread play, make good diagonal passes and is above average at set pieces
This is what he's bringing to the team
I pray he grabs the opportunity
This team needs a midfield creator

andrewbaba44:

Once again ,since when nwakali has been playing club football has he ever been creative ?

Nwakali is a creative player
Them no dey argue that one

Let's just watch this team for 2-3 matches
I pray they play some friendlies

Karlovych:
He has not been creative this season based on his stats, and again why should we look past club status and form? The national team is not a rehab. I'm sure if Jack Wilshere was Nigerian he will still be invited for his creativity.

Eguavoen is gambling on Nwakili just like Rohr gambled on Maduka Okoye....hope it paid off but Nwakili am seeing it's 40/60....if he turns things around in Afcon I would be surprised.

lbrichman2:


Egbon, he doesn't need to be better than Aribo or Iwobi
He has a different skillset to them
He can make spread play, make good diagonal passes and is above average at set pieces
This is what he's bringing to the team
I pray he grabs the opportunity
This team needs a midfield creator

I got your point but he must be better to put the duo on the bench or do you have any formations that will accommodate Nwakili,Aribo and Iwobi.

Samueltemi337:
Why do I have the feeling that nwakali will shine in this afcon

Because he already knows how to shine in international competitions.