TheGoodJoe:


Don't say that. We are here to learn. I was just trying to point out that you can find quality from low leagues. The likes of Mane, Haaland, and Vardy were not harvested in the top leagues. They were spotted outside the quality leagues.

We should not just hinge our radar on top leagues when we have a chance of spotting quality talents with a more comprehensive scouting strategy.

Footballing upsets is one of the proof that you can find talents from lower spots.

Ppogbae:
What a save by Bounou!!

TheGoodJoe:


I don't understand your point. We just saw minnows like Australia have a go at one of the best sides in the game. I made my comment before Australia scored. Watching the ball finish and commenting is easy. I am talking about philosophy and play.

Australia's problem has to do with stamina. They ran out of steam in the first half and could not press. Then the French outran them. Now the coach of Australia needs to work on pressing stamina and build from there.

While us, we park the bus. There is no room for growth. So I know why I commented. If you know about me, it is not about the results. That is why it is not about "watch the ball finish".

codemaniacs:


Ejuke is more direct. I will prefer lookman or Awoniyi to play Aribo's position.

Tella can come on at halftime for Ejuke. But since his young NFF won't even invite him.. I see him as a succession plan so for me he has to be invited as soon as possible and given game time of at least 30 - 90 mins per match

activities2:
Currently osimhen is bigger than man utd

andrewbaba44:
Morocco did well

Croatia is not that good

Yesterday Tunisia will finish this Croatia

Blueelf:


You see all these teams you just mentioned, Nigeria would've lost to them

Whether we dey same group or not

TheSuperNerd:
That's my man. Forget Mendy. Forget Onana. Bonou is the safest hands on the continent.

#Qatar2022DiariesMD

komekn:


Ejuke is not more direct he is is the quintessential African player, steeped in entertainment football lots of unnecessary dribbling and limited end product.

Nathan Tella and Ademola Lookman are way ahead of him. The same thing affects Chukwueze to some degree.

Ejuke I hope has learned in the Bundisliga that defence is as important as attack and puts in a good level of defensive contribution.

TheGoodJoe:


18': Australia defending in a 4-4-2 shape when out of possession, the Aussies have been brilliant thus far. France are picking up the pace.

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You can see, France was picking up after receiving some brilliant plays from the Aussies. Those minutes are worth watching again.

andrewbaba44:

Dem no Dey allow game go far before them begin cap

No mind them

minfelix:


Bros I reject any initial gra gra football for super eagle's... they just started by flexing muscles they couldn't uphold...it's peculiar with underdog teams playing against giants ....they start by firing on all cylinders then later fizzle out with time

komekn:


You look at things with rose tinted glasses and overly optimistic your too subjective not objective.

Australia had zero pace compared to France on the physicality side they were left in the dark. Add to that technical ability, and far better players.

France didn't get out of fitst gear it was a training session for them. Meanwhile Australia parked the bus and just were completely out of their depth.

You are completely misleading with your view I cannot even call it analysis.

AndSunGorilla:

No doubt you are right sir, of course that is so true, another example is the Kvara dude playing with Napoli. But what some of us are saying is that data gathering as Mr. Zuchini was trying to do should never be one sided or biased.

TheGoodJoe:


I actually think it played out with the Coach of the Aussies reading the game plan of France and attacking it. However, a switch in tactics and also loss of stamina played a part in the dismantling. The Aussies did not just play but we're better in tactics and strategy.

The point is that an Underdog can pull up a good show and even beat top teams.

minfelix:


Let's jus hope we build a team with good tactics qnd winning formula.... the Australian team play will never sink down well with Nigerian fans..never

Ppogbae:
I remember the Germany of 2002 - 2014 vividly. Seeing them play like this is so depressing. What happened mehn??

TheSuperNerd:
That's my man. Forget Mendy. Forget Onana. Bonou is the safest hands on the continent.

#Qatar2022DiariesMD

AndSunGorilla:
That Musiala boy is good, thanks to TSN, Chriskels and the great man (Tbaba1234) and other guys here who first spotted him, But no way Germany would have let him slip as pointed out here.

caprikon:
This world cup presents an opportunity for CAF to make a legitimate claim for the moew slots in the expanded 2026 mundial.

These Margreb teams are doing better than expected probably because Qatar feels like home.

andrewbaba44:
Morocco did well

Croatia is not that good

Yesterday Tunisia will finish this Croatia

chrisooblog:
Very well but they also lack that quality forward who would have helped them get past the Croats.

I disagree on the Tunisia beating Croatia bit. If they struggled against a Swiss team that even Ghana defeated I doubt they would have done anything.

charlesemeka85:
Japan doing the lord’s work

TheGoodJoe:


I totally disagree with the notion of brilliant play not sinking down with Nigerian fans. Maybe the new age fans but historically, we are known for playing good football.

When you think of players like Mobi Oparakwu, Celestine Babayaro, Finidi George, Sunday Oliseh, Kanu Nwankwo, Jay Jay Okocha in a starting eleven. These players played with intelligence and flair. We for a long time played with intelligence and bravery. Sometimes I wonder how this negative play crept into our football.

The likes of Taribo, Finidi, Peter Rufai for instance played under a master possession tactician at young age and the Sharks Stadium then used to be jam packed with thrilled fans.

Ppogbae:
Blacks are slowly taking over these European teams. It'll be interesting to see the composition of these teams in 2030.