Kog45:
Sir,something needed to be done to our midfield,have watched Nig vs Tun three times and I want to say no striker will perform with our displayed especially in the first half,we played mostly on the wings and Tunisia were able to cage Simeon and Chuckwueze....second half could have been better if not for the red card cos Iwobi and Olayinka run around and did the needful for Sadiq but that red card really affected us but nonetheless we need a midfielder who possess and have energy to do the needful,honestly am beginning to appreciate Mikel and Onazi more.....On our keepers.I don't know cos we have WC qualifier in march so we have limited time,Maduka,Uzoho and Akpeyi will still be available,we need another goalkeeper trainer to psyche this guys up.

One of the key performance indicators in midfield above all else. Is WORK RATE, it doesn't matter how much dribbling you can do or skills you may possess. Without work rate you will amount to nothing.

When a Midfielder has the ball he is an attacker when he does not have the ball he is a defender. Thats the basics.

What makes your Ngole Kante so good is his phenomenal work rate. Then you add all the other attributes, interceptions, tackles, passing range , pace , shooting accuracy, skill and Excellent first touch.

This is why I was bewildered how Onyeka did not get into the team. Add to that Iwobi, the last two seasons has seen Iwobi work rate go tremendously up. Because Everton is a very hard working team , there are no passengers in the team.

In the Tunisia game we had a Midfielder who doesn't work that's KC. Him and a few others were lethargic and did not do the high press as s collective that got us so much success in an previous g as me. In addition they did not backtrack and defend.

komekn:


One of the key performance indicators in midfield above all else. Is WORK RATE, it doesn't matter how much dribbling you can do or skills you may possess. Without work rate you will amount to nothing.

When a Midfielder has the ball he is an attacker when he does not have the ball he is a defender. Thats the basics.

What makes your Ngole Kante so good is his phenomenal work rate. Then you add all the other attributes, interceptions, tackles, passing range , pace , shooting accuracy, skill and Excellent first touch.

This is why I was bewildered how Onyeka did not get into the team. Add to that Iwobi, the last two seasons has seen Iwobi work rate go tremendously up. Because Everton is a very hard working team , there are no passengers in the team.

In the Tunisia game we had a Midfielder who doesn't work that's KC. Him and a few others were lethargic and did not do the high press as s collective that got us so much success in an previous g as me. In addition they did not backtrack and defend.

Nigeria missed Etebo,wish him quick recovery.

No goals yet this CIV-Egypt is easily the most enjoyable match in this AFCON so far...

Best game so far for me...

charlesemeka85:
glasgow rangers interested in nigerian youth international akinkunmi amoo

One of the biggest talents to storm Nigerian football.

komekn:


One of the key performance indicators in midfield above all else. Is WORK RATE, it doesn't matter how much dribbling you can do or skills you may possess. Without work rate you will amount to nothing.

When a Midfielder has the ball he is an attacker when he does not have the ball he is a defender. Thats the basics.

What makes your Ngole Kante so good is his phenomenal work rate. Then you add all the other attributes, interceptions, tackles, passing range , pace , shooting accuracy, skill and Excellent first touch.

This is why I was bewildered how Onyeka did not get into the team. Add to that Iwobi, the last two seasons has seen Iwobi work rate go tremendously up. Because Everton is a very hard working team , there are no passengers in the team.

In the Tunisia game we had a Midfielder who doesn't work that's KC. Him and a few others were lethargic and did not do the high press as s collective that got us so much success in an previous g as me. In addition they did not backtrack and defend.

you're not fully correct and this is where a lot of people mis-understand sports....

when a team has the ball they all change to an offensive approach while when a team doesn't have the ball they all change to a defensive approach when I say "they" I mean the entire team no matter their position..

In the Tunisia game we had a Midfielder and a winger that didn't want to defend and that's KC and Chukwueze..

Dannyxy:
If there is any continent that needs a nation league it's Africa, if we can, let's add some top Asian teams, make afcon a 3 year cup...
Else our standard of football will remain poor...

I feel the top teams in Africa are stagnant and have not grown since the growth other 1990's , hence why this minnows are seemingly catching up, big African teams should be thrashing some particular nations, but we see 1-0 score lines every where, bring a European team to play those minors now, you will a thorough thrashing by them just playing basic tactics of passing and movement...

Please African federation should get world class tactician with good backroom staffs at every level from under 17 - to the senior team..

It's embarrassing some scenes in this afcon, especially the refereeing, very appalling, like is our football a joke to caf?

some of this "minnows" like you call them also have footballers playing in euro:pean/asian/saudi/qatar leagues, If you follow news on players like Sadio Mane and Alfredo Morelos and the things they do for their communities back in home countries like building football academies, buying football boots, scholarships e.t.c then you'll realize the "minnows" also have football infrastructure from their players and also from euro:pean football clubs...

Paul Onuachu, Frank Onyeka e.t.c. are from the same FC Mid"tjy:lland in Nigeria.. and I'm sure other euro:pean clubs also have academies in the countries you call "minnows"..

A football team has only 23 players , so all the "minnows" need are the best 23 players or best 15 players who are playing for eur:opean/asian/saudi/qatar clubs to represent the country...

apart from players playing outside Africa and eur:opean clubs building academies, this African "minnows" also have natural resources that they can use fund their sports or football especially with Ch:ina giving out loans.. Corrupt "minnows" govt officials can invest money in sports or their govt itself can invest in sports..

In the 90s, there was no country giving out billions in loans to African countries to help build their infrastructure and ensure that infrastructure gets built.. It was all about poverty, coups and under-developing Africa...

so please don't compare 90s Africa to 2020s Africa, even eur:opean teams will struggle to beat a lot of African teams...

you're right about the refereeing..

Seems my predictions may come true afterall

I predicted at least 2 North-Africans in the Semis and if the West Africans slip, then it's their fault

Naija loosing out in the second round did not come as a surprise to me. I predicted that as well

Now, let the wailers cry blood

darkelf:


Seems my predictions may come true afterall

I predicted at least 2 North-Africans in the Semis and if the West Africans slip, then it's their fault

Naija loosing out in the second round did not come as a surprise to me. I predicted that as well

Now, let the wailers cry blood

Dis guy na warey

darkelf:


Seems my predictions may come true afterall

I predicted at least 2 North-Africans in the Semis and if the West Africans slip, then it's their fault

Naija loosing out in the second round did not come as a surprise to me. I predicted that as well

Now, let the wailers cry blood

So you really wanted naija to loose so you will come out with shebi I tell una ?

We lost out at the second round surprisingly,because For more than so many years at the afcon naija haven’t gone out at this round ,so I don’t understand why you are saying you predicted naija to be kicked out at this round ,deep down you know you are lying to yourself

But one thing about you is if naija is winning you always hide your head and wait till they lost

I always see you different from the way others see you but you are now more of a troll

I am sure you also predicted Algeria as favorite but you won’t say about that also

Enjoy your trolling jare .

Meliforme:


It is very clear. The Bible clearly mentioned Day and Night, and went on to include the Evening and the Morning as the Day.

Yeah the Jewish own calendar considered


Evening to Morning as a full day in their own reckoning


While the Egyptians, Babylonians, was vice versa.

Some other cultures align with either of both sides from times before.

CIV vs Egypt heading to the lottery of penalties

andrewbaba44:


So you really wanted naija to loose so you will come out with shebi I tell una ?

We lost out at the second round surprisingly,because For more than so many years at the afcon naija haven’t gone out at this round ,so I don’t understand why you are saying you predicted naija to be kicked out at this round ,deep down you know you are lying to yourself

But one thing about you is if naija is winning you always hide your head and wait till they lost

I always see you different from the way others see you but you are now more of a troll

I am sure you also predicted Algeria as favorite but you won’t say about that also

Enjoy your trolling jare .

Bros, I actually wanted us to win and in secret I was watching the match and jubilating at our goals.

Online trolling is just past time to me. But you people are taking it personal.

In fact I was already crafting my apology write up for this thread when Tunisia broke Naija hearts.

But you can t say I wasn't quite right. But for the Algeria mishap, all I predicted seems to be coming true so far. And to be honest, I don't quite like it because I'm a full-blooded Nigerian

elyte89:



Dis guy na warey

darkelf:


Bros, I actually wanted us to win and in secret I was watching the match and jubilating at our goals.

Online trolling is just past time to me. But you people are taking it personal.

In fact I was already crafting my apology write up for this thread when Tunisia broke Naija hearts.

But you can t say I wasn't quite right. But for the Algeria mishap, all I predicted seems to be coming true so far. And to be honest, I don't quite like it because I'm a full-blooded Nigerian

I no take am personal ooo bro’s

justicechichex:
CIV vs Egypt heading to the lottery of penalties

If you guys observe North African teams against West African teams, you'll know that these Arab teams prepare to go the distance - to penalties

darkelf:


If you guys observe North African teams against West African teams, you'll know that these Arab teams prepare to go the distance - to penalties

I think Egypt will win. I hope I'm wrong though

Kog45:
Nigeria missed Etebo,wish him quick recovery.

I doubt you miss him more than me. The closest was Onyeka, a top performer that was made to sit the bench for virtually no reason whatsoever. That part irks and makes me outraged.


Its like saying Osaze is performing at WestBrom and then he comes to Afcon camp and then he is made to warm the bench cos of ..................(the gap has whatever excuse there is)


Well, we go dey alright. For now.

daveP:



I doubt you miss him more than me. The closest was Onyeka, a top performer that was made to sit the bench for virtually no reason whatsoever. That part irks and makes me outraged.


Its like saying Osaze is performing at WestBrom and then he comes to Afcon camp and then he is made to warm the bench cos of ..................(the gap has whatever excuse there is)


Well, we go dey alright. For now.

They won’t talk about etebo here ,dem plenty wey no rate the guy

What is Eric Bailly doing?

Ivory Coast are out........ Maybe this AFCON is heading to North Africa

Egypt to quarter final hmmm this nation's cup fit just end up for North Africa again e be like the cup self like that place weather

Tunisia and Egypt dump out Nigeria and Ivory Coast, shame

Eric Bailly I hope you are happy now

Egypt don win with PK ,not surprising

So the Ivorians could do their job in 120 minutes ?

Smh

TFLASHOGEE:
Egypt to quarter final hmmm this nation's cup fit just end up for North Africa again e be like the cup self like that place weather

If na there e go end then I pray Morocco wins it

Who allow Bally take pk

Typical Ivory Coast expect them to choke. If you want to beat a west African team, just pack your midfield and allow them to attack from the wings and your chances of winning is High

This life sha... Never let the highs or lows affect you too much. Egypt have scored 2 goals from 4 games but they are in the QF

Joezinho:
This life sha... Never let the highs or lows affect you too much. Egypt have scored 2 goals from 4 games but they are in the QF

Just like how Portugal failed to win any game at the group stage of euro 2016 and ended up winning the tournament

Na wa o same Egypt that 'average' Nigeria defeated has dumped out Diamond Platinum generation CIV. Chriskels wetin dey occur?

12large1:
Typical Ivory Coast expect them to choke. If you want to beat a west African team, just pack your midfield and allow them to attack from the wings and your chances of winning is High

Ivory loose be say dem loose

Your point of beating a west African team is not it .

andrewbaba44:


Just like how Portugal failed to win any game at the group stage of euro 2016 and ended up winning the tournament

I dey tell you bro. Same thing the argentines did in 1990..

Most peeps initially wrote off the Egyptians but dem dey QF now and I don't see Morocco stopping them..

Just like everything in life, it's not how you start a tournament, it's how you finish. Congrats to Tunisia and Egypt... A valuable lesson for Nigeria to emulate going forward.