Emmy450:
ah!! Blueelf, na you talk this one?? I'm surprised oh.

Danielnino00:


It's about time we move away from Ekong as our starting CB.. Akpogunma,Awazeim, Ajayi and even Bassey are better options...

TheGoodJoe:
cc: TheSuperNerd

You saw that second goal by Croatia. That is what I pointed out on beating a compact setup defense.

Just as in the early 90s and 2000s where people who could cross accurately from a long range and pick up strikers in the pool of defenders were a toast, people gifted in picking up angles from long range with curling shots will become hot cake.

PDPGuy:
The stadia I’ll choose for the Benin/Nigeria 2025 AFCON bid would be:
Abuja
Lagos (potentially refurbished national stadium)
Uyo
Asaba
Kano

Then if Nigeria were to choose 7 venues, I’d go for Port Harcourt and Abeokuta/Teslim Balogun stadium

Meliforme:


We went to the last AFCON with a midfielder that can cross the ball, and guess what: he started only one game.
Something is definitely wrong somewhere

TheGoodJoe:


You can't have a purpose if you can't keep the ball. I am talking about our team, the super eagles and why we find it difficult to keep the ball as a team.

It is because we do not have players who are gifted with the attributes to achieve it.

TheSuperNerd:




Just too much talk. No substance. Just deliberately moving away from the central focus to things not relevant to the discourse. Just trying so hard.
In the end, you got more information from me than you could handle.

How did you misinform anyone? Here's one example....

Your claiming Garrincha missed the last game due to Injury when he was actually dropped for still injured Pele in 1966 in the last group game.

The FIFA article below laughs at you

That is just how Special Pele is. A 25% fit Pele was still far more dangerous than any other Brazillian in sight.

Pele was major key to their 1958 and 1970 WC triumphs. Facts. He was part of their success in 1962 but Garrincha was the main man in Pele's injury induced absence. Also facts. Two facts can co-exist but you won't know that ofcos.

Just all talk, no direction. Lol

Again, you are welcome. No one is entitled to Ignorance.

elyte89:


Sincerely speaking,dis gives me headache watching professionals who can’t string 5passes wout losing possession ,as in I taya ,even if we can have 30percent of Spain passing prowess with purpose ,I will be so glad

mostob:
You can keep the ball and still not fulfill your purpose. It goes either way. I kinda agree with you on the super eagles. Aside Iwobi, I can't pinpoint any other midfielder that has that attribute. To make it worse, Our defenders are not good with ball playing and then there is Moses Simon, the lone ranger.

mostob:
Just look at how he dissected your posts bit by bit and gave you a thorough response. He even ignore your jabs.
I was expecting you to follow suit but you didn't surprise me. You can't call yourself a super analyst and not know simple rules of engagement.
Make you no go dey throw blow inside studio because Dem no gree with your point.

Get a life, Mr. Nothing.

Quoting me in here to spill nonsense everytime shouldn't be your life purpose.

TheGoodJoe:


That is what I am explaining. Instead of hating a team because they are good at keeping the ball, boost our team to become better at keeping the ball.

This mean players with stamina, skill on the ball, intelligence in passing and ability to hit vital passes.

I am saying we need to improve our scouting and development program.

We can't keep the ball if we keep going with players that are not comfortable with the ball. If our players are not well versed in the passing game and if they lack the ability to make incisive and creative passes.

PDPGuy:
The stadia I’ll choose for the Benin/Nigeria 2025 AFCON bid would be:
Abuja
Lagos (potentially refurbished national stadium)
Uyo
Asaba
Kano

Then if Nigeria were to choose 7 venues, I’d go for Port Harcourt and Abeokuta/Teslim Balogun stadium

TheSuperNerd:
And that one game this midfielder started was the best midfield display of the Afcon by our team earlier this year but the same Nigerian fans deny it and tell you the lad is useless. Lol

Meli... the problem also extends to the fans. They don't want the truth.

charlesemeka85:
even awaziem need to be left out for the main time. Our centre options should be bassey,ekong,akpoguma and ajayi

elyte89:



Those guys u mentioned are not better,u only prefer d names ,I have seen akpoguma enuf in eagles jersey,he’s just dere and for bassey I will prefer he maintains his. Lb position cos what I saw during Algeria,a good team with a sharp striker will punish us severely,he’s good no doubt but he’s not calm ,cbs are known for been calm and calculative in deir positioning and marking to avoid unnecessary mistakes and cards...odas mentioned too are not better Dan d poor ekong..we seriously need a new cv pairing...d only person dt gives me d confidence in dt defense is still d aging balogun.

AndSunGorilla:

Akpos hasn't come good for us yet in the 2 friendlies he played, I daresay he was weakest link in our defense on both occasions.

TheGoodJoe:
Watch how both sides are good at keeping the ball and moving it. With the growth of possession heavy game, you must build a team of players that are gifted in passing and keeping the ball.

TheSuperNerd:
Let me add this:

Naija fans: We cannot pass the ball. We cannot pass the ball! We can't even string a successful passing triangle sequence through the middle!!!


>>Solution is then suggested and well analysed.... containing MF options from outside the top 5 leagues.


Same Naija Fans: Nooooooo.... Noooooo... We need players playing in the EPL and La Liga only. Players playing in the top leagues only. We cannot ignore them for midfielders in Belgium or tier 2 leagues.


Context: The Tactically imbalanced and passing-deficient Midfield we parade contain players in the EPL and co. But no... we should rather persist with them instead of seeking real-ass solutions.


Naija fans, Hypocrisy and Confusion na 1 & 2 & 3.

Danielnino00:


Awazeim has been far better than Akpos in the GWG, truth be told...
In fact, Awazeim has mostly been decent in the GWG.. Seems like playing in Croatia is the problem you have with him...

TheGoodJoe:
Watch how both sides are good at keeping the ball and moving it. With the growth of possession heavy game, you must build a team of players that are gifted in passing and keeping the ball.

Both sides have been a delight to watch. Amarabat remains my player of the tournament. [b]So gifted with the ball in tight spaces.

We can't expect to excel if we don't field exceptional players gifted with the ball and incredible with passing.

Those managing the team need to carry out a continuous comprehensive scouting if we intend to excel.

Danielnino00:


Awazeim has been far better than Akpos in the GWG, truth be told...
In fact, Awazeim has mostly been decent in the GWG.. Seems like playing in Croatia is the problem you have with him...

PDPGuy:
The stadia I’ll choose for the Benin/Nigeria 2025 AFCON bid would be:
Abuja
Lagos (potentially refurbished national stadium)
Uyo
Asaba
Kano

Then if Nigeria were to choose 7 venues, I’d go for Port Harcourt and Abeokuta/Teslim Balogun stadium

elyte89:


U shld knw Charles by now,once u re not playing in d top 6 elite European leagues...if u like score 1000goals,u no sabi be dt

And dt has been nerdie and philosophy preaching here dt we shld start looking beyond where dis guys play alone but also look at what u will bring differently to d team irrespective of where u play

But baba charles no go gree, I heard Croatia keeper sef ,plays in deir local league and look at aw good he’s in dis tournament

maidaboi:
shey Eze don agree to play for Nigeria?

Marjoribanks:
Of course, you are right, however I don't see any player out there better than the ones we have. Aribo and Iwobi can keep the ball. Both including Iheanacho can pass the ball quiet well. A National team is not a club where you can buy players. France could not really keep the ball against Morrocco cos Fofana doesn't possess that quality. Keeping the ball requires playing together and understanding one another. That's why we were able to keep the ball at AFCON cos the boys had time to play together. Even Mane said the SE plays the most exciting football in Africa.

TheSuperNerd:
And that one game this midfielder started was the best midfield display of the Afcon by our team earlier this year but the same Nigerian fans deny it and tell you the lad is useless. Lol

Meli... the problem also extends to the fans. They don't want the truth.

Blueelf:
The only reason Ebere Eze may make a u-turn and decide to play for us is because he knows that his chances of making the english team are next to nothing

There's no loyalty in that and TBH, I am wary of such players

Meliforme:


When it comes to managing oneself in and out of tight spaces, Chidera Ejuke, is the best i have seen in the entire crop of S.E players. The ability to handle oneself in tight spaces without losing the ball and good ball passing skills is vital to keeping a team's ball possession.

No S.E forward is better than Ejuke in terms of passing skills. Imagine that Aribo and Ndidi that are used as midfielders don't possess Ejuke's passing skills. I have seen Ejuke handle himself out of tight spaces and then switch the current play with a long ball.

In the last AFCON, Ejuke started only one game and was not in the match day squad for our last game against Tunisia.
Something is definitely wrong somewhere

elyte89:


U shld knw Charles by now,once u re not playing in d top 6 elite European leagues...if u like score 1000goals,u no sabi be dt

And dt has been nerdie and philosophy preaching here dt we shld start looking beyond where dis guys play alone but also look at what u will bring differently to d team irrespective of where u play

But baba charles no go gree, I heard Croatia keeper sef ,plays in deir local league and look at aw good he’s in dis tournament

Meliforme:


The truth doesn't rock their ego.
Could this be low self esteem.
They obviously don't want to associate with someone who they believe is in the low places, not minding the beauty in such person.

TheSuperNerd:
A Reminder: Dominic Livakovic is a GK based in Croatia, a backwater league.

Dominik Livakovic, 27 yrs, plays for Dinamo Zagreb, the only side in Croatia sitting above Awaziem's Hajduk Split.

He has been there for 6 seasons. And he kept goal ahead of Atletico Madrid's Ivo Grbic.

A backwater league GK showing quality even with a Top 5 leagues GK in the team.

Again, my point rings.

Quality is quality as long as what you bring uplifts the NT. It doesn't matter where you play. That criterion is secondary.... the number 1 and primary check is your quality level and if you have what the team needs.

Football is first about players quality & Tactical sync before where a player plies his trade.

Well done Livakovic. PSO and GK Demon.

#Qatar2022DiariesMD.

elyte89:


U shld knw Charles by now,once u re not playing in d top 6 elite European leagues...if u like score 1000goals,u no sabi be dt

And dt has been nerdie and philosophy preaching here dt we shld start looking beyond where dis guys play alone but also look at what u will bring differently to d team irrespective of where u play

But baba charles no go gree, I heard Croatia keeper sef ,plays in deir local league and look at aw good he’s in dis tournament