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Re: Super Eagles Of Nigeria Thread: 2017 AFCON Qualifiers. by lakesidepapa(m): 11:38am On Mar 29, 2016 |
Egypt coach Hector Cuper says the Pharaohs are not
ready to surrender the number one spot on the
Gabon 2017 Group G qualifying table, writing off
Nigeria’s chances of turning the tables on his team
in their reverse fixture in Alexandria on Tuesday.
Italy-based Mohamed Salah scored a late equaliser
to help the Pharaohs hold the Super Eagles to a 1-1
draw in their first leg clash in Kaduna on Saturday.
Egypt lead the table on four points followed by
Nigeria on two points. Record seven-time African
champions Pharaohs would have been leading the
table on seven points followed by the Eagles on five
points if one of their group rivals Chad had not
withdrawn from the qualifiers.
Chad’s withdrawal has thrown the group into a
three-team race for the sole ticket to Gabon 2017.
Egypt, who had beaten Chad 5-1 in the first leg
fixture, are now on four points instead of seven.
Second-placed Nigeria have lost three points as well,
after their 2-0 victory over Chad was declared as
void.
Argentine manager Cuper, who says he is happy
about the performance of his team in their Kaduna
draw, say they would be out to pick up all points to
seal their place in the finals.
The 60-year-old former Valencia and Inter Milan
manager disagreed with Nigeria coach Samson
Siasia that the Pharaohs came to Kaduna to pick up
a draw, hence they opted for a defensive game.
“Siasia has the freedom to say anything but we will
attack in Alexandria and will try to win on our pitch,”
Cuper was quoted by Egyptian sports outlet Kingfut
as saying on Sunday.
He added, “We had a strong first half from the
tactical side, but in the second half we committed a
lot of mistakes and will work on improving.”
Meanwhile, Roma star Salah said he breathed a sigh
of relief when the referee blew the final whistle as
he was on his way to one-on-one chance to score
because hundreds of home fans were watching the
game on the side track around the court.
“I breathed a sigh of relief after the ref blew the final
whistle,” Salah, 23, told Al-Ahram Daily newspaper.
“I was afraid when I received the ball and was
heading directly towards the goal to score what
could have been the winner,” Salah said.
“Had I been able to score, I wouldn’t have been able
to tell what exactly the fans’ response would be,
that’s why I thanked God right after the final
whistle.”
Egypt have not qualified for the tournament since
winning the last of their record seven trophies in
2010.
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Re: Super Eagles Of Nigeria Thread: 2017 AFCON Qualifiers. by forgiveness: 11:47am On Mar 29, 2016 |
zoboizee: Ok, "to me" it is your personal opinion but if we go by the technical facts ![]() 2 Likes |
Re: Super Eagles Of Nigeria Thread: 2017 AFCON Qualifiers. by TheGoodJoe(m): 11:47am On Mar 29, 2016 |
forgiveness: It seems you do not understand English. I said after, note after Westerhoff and Bonfere. Now read and tell me how Otto Gloria coached after Westerhoff and Bonfere. I repeat, Amuzie wasn't poor in the game. So you can have your reasons. Brandishing your foreign Coach is a joke because of that. 1 Like |
Re: Super Eagles Of Nigeria Thread: 2017 AFCON Qualifiers. by TheGoodJoe(m): 11:52am On Mar 29, 2016 |
forgiveness: Tell me the technical facts on ground. Amuzie is not playing regularly? Going by that, it was an eyesore for Man City to sign Yaya Toure from Barcelona because he was not getting regular games. It was an eyesore for Juventus to buy Pogba and Morata because they were not getting regular games. 2 Likes |
Re: Super Eagles Of Nigeria Thread: 2017 AFCON Qualifiers. by forgiveness: 11:59am On Mar 29, 2016 |
TheGoodJoe: Does that not not suggest that we should go back to what had worked for us earlier than trying too hard to sugar coat already a failed project? Tell us, why you think Amuzie is better than Echijiele? Prove it with technical facts. We don't need baseless and unproven opinions here. This is serious matter. 3 Likes |
Re: Super Eagles Of Nigeria Thread: 2017 AFCON Qualifiers. by forgiveness: 12:08pm On Mar 29, 2016 |
TheGoodJoe: Comparing an established super star in one of the best clubs in the world with an unknow player playing in his first season in Europe in an obscure 2nd division league is preposterous, unacceptable, null and void. You points are baseless and can't be tendered in this discuss. Please, kindly find another cogent reasons to this argument. Thanks 1 Like |
Re: Super Eagles Of Nigeria Thread: 2017 AFCON Qualifiers. by NRIPRIEST(m): 12:10pm On Mar 29, 2016 |
forgiveness: This guy again! You watch and analyze soccer with too much emotion and that could cloud one's judgement. You make it sound as if the boy was woeful which is not true. That boy was solid on the ball and tackles very well. Left for me I will play the young man again,he is a bundle of talent. We need a LB that can join the attack and give us more fluidity in the final third and Amuzie has all the qualities. 1 Like 2 Shares |
Re: Super Eagles Of Nigeria Thread: 2017 AFCON Qualifiers. by Nobody: 12:12pm On Mar 29, 2016 |
lakesidepapa:Who is mad here if I may ask my dear? Do you think it's easy to edit and modify my username and I didn't want to do it.. This account has been running since 2007 and all these mentioning thing started of lately.. |
Re: Super Eagles Of Nigeria Thread: 2017 AFCON Qualifiers. by Orkpekyandega(m): 12:15pm On Mar 29, 2016 |
[size=14pt] Eagles fail to train in Egypt after very long Monday [/size] ![]() Super Eagles training in Kaduna Super Eagles did not train at the Borg El-Arab Stadium in Alexandria Monday night because they complained of tiredness after a six-hour flight from Abuja. The Eagles had to endure a two-hour delay at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium in Abuja due to late approval for the chartered flight to fly over Sudan to Egypt. And that was after a two-hour bus ride from Kaduna to Abuja, also on Monday. It was further gathered that on Sunday coach Samson Siasia put the squad through a grueling four-hour training session under floodlights at the Ahmadu Bello Stadium in Kaduna. The crucial Egypt vs Nigeria AFCON second clash will kick off at 6pm Nigerian time. http://africanfootball.com/news/622187/Eagles-fail-to-train-in-Egypt-after-very-long-Monday |
Re: Super Eagles Of Nigeria Thread: 2017 AFCON Qualifiers. by Orkpekyandega(m): 12:15pm On Mar 29, 2016 |
[b][size=14pt] Egypt make changes for Nigeria rematch [/size] ![]() Hossam Ghaly of Egypt (left) challenging Asamoah Gyan of Ghana Egypt are likely to ring at least two changes to their starting XI in a rematch of last week’s AFCON showdown against Nigeria today in Alexandria with coach Hector Cuper promising an all-out attack. The Pharaohs were too cautious in Kaduna, but with 40,000 fans cheering them on inside the Borg El-Arab Stadium in Alexandria tonight, they will go for goals against the Super Eagles. Ahly’s rising star Ramadan Sobhi, who set up Mohamed Salah for the late draw, is tipped for a starting position in a three-man strike force that has Ahmed "Kouka" Hassan from Portuguese club Sporting Braga and top star Salah. Sobhi was a substitute for Anderlecht striker Mahmoud Hassan 'Trezeguet' in Kaduna. Midfielder and captain Hossam Ghaly is also expected to start against Nigeria to give harmony and stability to the midfield. http://africanfootball.com/news/622209/Egypt-make-changes-for-Nigeria-rematch [/b] |
Re: Super Eagles Of Nigeria Thread: 2017 AFCON Qualifiers. by Orkpekyandega(m): 12:15pm On Mar 29, 2016 |
[size=14pt] Milan loanee Odumadi off to poor start with Finnish club [/size] ![]() Oduamadi Nigeria forward Nnamdi Oduamadi got off to a terrible start with Finnish club HJK Helsinki after they crashed 4-0 to Malmo FF of Sweden in a friendly. The AC Milan loanee played for the entire duration of the game sporting jersey number 90. Former Nigeria international Taye Taiwo was also on parade for HJK in the game. The Finnish team ended Monday’s game with a man down following the expulsion of Malolo. http://africanfootball.com/news/622245/Milan-loanee-Odumadi-off-to-poor-start-with-Finnish-club |
Re: Super Eagles Of Nigeria Thread: 2017 AFCON Qualifiers. by NLban: 12:18pm On Mar 29, 2016 |
[b][size=14pt] Can Chelsea loanee Victor Moses knock out Egypt? [/size] ![]() Victor Moses heads for goal against Egypt in Kaduna in the 84th minute after he has beaten the goalkeeper before his effort is cleared off the goalline by Samm Audu In the bible, Moses liberated oppressed Israelites from Egypt and tonight his namesake Victor Moses could do likewise for Nigeria’s Super Eagles in tonight’s AFCON 2017 decider in Alexandria. The present-day Moses was a shock omission to the Eagles start list on Friday in Kaduna as coach Samson Siasia preferred Gent winger Moses Simon, who went to justify the confidence of the coach with a terrific display. Chelsea loanee Moses could even have made the difference in Kaduna had he put away a glorious chance in the 84th minute, when he rounded up goalkeeper Ahmed El-Shennawi but his shot was cleared on the goalline by Hamada Tolba. “It was almost a goal,” rued Siasia. Moses himself promised he will be a lot more ruthless in front of goal in Egypt. “Unfortunately we did not win at home. I did not see the (Nigeria) player who was behind me, but next time, I will make better use of my opportunity,” he vowed. “We will make Nigeria proud.” Besides the missed chance, he was lively for the short time he was on the pitch and he carved open the static Egypt defence with his dribble runs and vision. It was like the Victor Moses at AFCON 2013, when he and Brown Ideye combined to crown Emmanuel Emenike goal king of the tournament. Suggestions are now that he starts ahead of Ahmed Musa with Friday’s man of the match Oghenekaro Etebo playing a more offensive role to allow Lazio ace Ogenyi Onazi, fresh from a three-match suspension, partner Mikel Obi in defensive midfield. Such a combination could thus provide the quality service which Odion Ighalo needs for him to deliver in Alexandria. Kick-off time is 6pm Nigerian time at the Borg El-Arab Stadium. http://africanfootball.com/news/622251/Can-Chelsea-loanee-Victor-Moses-knock-out-Egypt [/b] 1 Like |
Re: Super Eagles Of Nigeria Thread: 2017 AFCON Qualifiers. by lakesidepapa(m): 12:18pm On Mar 29, 2016 |
Sorry I thought u are applying a sense of humor in the first place but I can nw see it's a serious matter. U don't have to blame anyone for not thinking twice before u create ur moniker and I dnt think u can modify it for the fact that it been a long time u're have been using it. Stick with the mentions Equalizer: 3 Likes |
Re: Super Eagles Of Nigeria Thread: 2017 AFCON Qualifiers. by NLban: 12:22pm On Mar 29, 2016 |
forgiveness:Amuzie had a good game Sir, I understand your point though. But its there for every one to see, that his game spoke for him. The guy was not intimidated by Salah. He kept an eye over him. If you want to use experience and club as the basis for your arguments, I will have less to say, but if you allow his game especially the one against Egypt to speak for him, then they would be no need to bring this issue up. The played well. 1 Like |
Re: Super Eagles Of Nigeria Thread: 2017 AFCON Qualifiers. by Nobody: 12:23pm On Mar 29, 2016 |
lakesidepapa: Thanks but I think you guys that run this sport section should take it easy on me too with the way equalizer is been mention every now and then that match is on... 1 Like |
Re: Super Eagles Of Nigeria Thread: 2017 AFCON Qualifiers. by forgiveness: 12:24pm On Mar 29, 2016 |
NRIPRIEST: ![]() He got it all but he was the reason we forfeited 2 points then what is the need of his...? 1 Like |
Re: Super Eagles Of Nigeria Thread: 2017 AFCON Qualifiers. by NLban: 12:27pm On Mar 29, 2016 |
[size=14pt] Egypt VS Nigeria 6pm Nigerian time Please watch out for John Mikel Obi and Victor Moses[/size] We can do it. **GoEaglesGo** |
Re: Super Eagles Of Nigeria Thread: 2017 AFCON Qualifiers. by NLban: 12:28pm On Mar 29, 2016 |
[b][size=14pt] Mikel says tonight reminds him of World Cup heroics in Nairobi [/size] ![]() Nigerian Skipper Mikel Obi Nigeria skipper Mikel Obi has said tonight’s AFCON decider against Egypt in Alexandria reminds him of when the Super Eagles had their backs to the wall and also had to win in Nairobi, Kenya, in 2009 to qualify for the 2010 World Cup. The Eagles scraped a 3-2 win in Nairobi to qualify for their fourth World Cup. “We are in the same situation now as we were then going to Nairobi. I just have it in my mind that it can be done, that we have done it before,” remembered Mikel, who along with Elderson Echiejile, is the only survivor on the squad in Egypt. “Yes, we will go out there on Tuesday night and do exactly what we have to do: fight. It is not going to be easy but I keep remembering what we did in Nairobi that evening and I know it can be done.” The coach in Nairobi, Shuaibu Amodu, who is now the national technical director. Has also reminded Mikel of that day in Kenya. “I also remember Nairobi, and I have already discussed it with Mikel (Obi) and he remembers very well and the spirit is there and he will pass it on to the other players,”Amodu said. "We just have to remember that it has been done before and that we can do it again. Of course, that was a FIFA World Cup qualifier and this one is an Africa Cup of Nations qualifier. But the same principle can be applied and Nigeria will come out victorious.” http://africanfootball.com/news/622211/Mikel-says-tonight-reminds-him-of-World-Cup-heroics-in-Nairobi [/b] 1 Like |
Re: Super Eagles Of Nigeria Thread: 2017 AFCON Qualifiers. by NLban: 12:30pm On Mar 29, 2016 |
[size=14pt] Egypt VS Nigeria 6pm Nigerian time Please watch out for John Mikel Obi and Victor Moses[/size] We can do it. **NoEqualizerForEgyptToDay** ![]() ![]() 1 Like |
Re: Super Eagles Of Nigeria Thread: 2017 AFCON Qualifiers. by lakesidepapa(m): 12:31pm On Mar 29, 2016 |
![]() ![]() Equalizer: |
Re: Super Eagles Of Nigeria Thread: 2017 AFCON Qualifiers. by joseph1013: 12:32pm On Mar 29, 2016 |
Equalizer: LMAO |
Re: Super Eagles Of Nigeria Thread: 2017 AFCON Qualifiers. by lakesidepapa(m): 12:32pm On Mar 29, 2016 |
Chelsea fans, U're sighted NLban: 1 Like |
Re: Super Eagles Of Nigeria Thread: 2017 AFCON Qualifiers. by Nobody: 12:37pm On Mar 29, 2016 |
lakesidepapa: Hahahahahaha.... Na the movie (equalizer 2000) I was seeing the day I opened this account that made me choose that name ooo.. I don't just want to de activate the account.. I just have to be taking the mentions with open heart as they come... gets worse most at weekend when foreign matches are going on... Thanks for your time and concern... |
Re: Super Eagles Of Nigeria Thread: 2017 AFCON Qualifiers. by NLban: 12:47pm On Mar 29, 2016 |
lakesidepapa:[size=14pt] You are right. Am Chelsea Football Club Fan (CFCman) oh sory CFCFan ![]() ![]() But the truth of the matter is that, I never had that sentiment in my heart before making that comment. If Mikel Obi can produce that performance he gave during the confederations Cup menhhh. Let alone V. Moses. The Egyptians will surely have their hands full today. The will have to be extra careful with the two Moses, unless they want to buy market. [/size] **Modified** 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Super Eagles Of Nigeria Thread: 2017 AFCON Qualifiers. by TheSuperNerd(m): 12:59pm On Mar 29, 2016 |
You gottta be kidding me!!!!!!!! Hahahahahahahahahahahahaha...... Is this not "Linked" to another universal-kind of moniker called "Linked"? #smiles Hey Linked, meet The Equalizer...... Hahahahahaha...... #smiles. Welcome Sir. Equalizer: 1 Like |
Re: Super Eagles Of Nigeria Thread: 2017 AFCON Qualifiers. by Nobody: 1:02pm On Mar 29, 2016 |
Thanks... but it's not funny ooo.. TheSuperNerd: |
Re: Super Eagles Of Nigeria Thread: 2017 AFCON Qualifiers. by TheSuperNerd(m): 1:09pm On Mar 29, 2016 |
Hahahahahahaha...... **smiles** Equalizer: |
Re: Super Eagles Of Nigeria Thread: 2017 AFCON Qualifiers. by Icon4s(m): 1:13pm On Mar 29, 2016 |
NLban: See where that Egyptian number 20 was jst before Moses kick that ball towards the net. Yet the number 20 guy still caught up with the ball and cleared it. Moses. ![]() 2 Likes |
Re: Super Eagles Of Nigeria Thread: 2017 AFCON Qualifiers. by Nobody: 1:13pm On Mar 29, 2016 |
TheSuperNerd:Kindly tell those footballers to stop equalizing ooo.. They either lose or win... lol |
Re: Super Eagles Of Nigeria Thread: 2017 AFCON Qualifiers. by TheGoodJoe(m): 1:20pm On Mar 29, 2016 |
forgiveness: Yaya Toure was not an established Superstar if not he would not have left due to limited playing time. Pogba and Morata were reserve players. Even if the person plys his trade on the bench in India, what matters is how he performs in training and during games. |
Re: Super Eagles Of Nigeria Thread: 2017 AFCON Qualifiers. by NLban: 1:29pm On Mar 29, 2016 |
[b][size=14pt] Nigeria vs Egypt in numbers: Encouraging news for Super Eagles fans [/size] [img]http://images.performgroup.com/di/library/Goal_Nigeria/77/48/chinedu-obasi_19gm4s9hkc83k12ilyn634rig4.jpg?t=-1109989461&w=940[/img] FASTEST GOAL | Chinedu Obasi holds the record for scoring the quickest goal in games involving these two sides. His 12th-minute strike was, however, insufficient to secure the victory, as Egypt won 3-1 in a Africa Cup of Nations encounter on January 10, 2010 at the Estadio Nacional de Ombaka, Benguela. [img]http://www.goal.com/en-ng/news/4065/africa/2016/03/28/21778062/nigeria-vs-egypt-in-numbers-encouraging-news-for-super/stephen-keshi-of-nigeria/2[/img] PENALTIES | Stephen Keshi has also scored the most penalties in previous encounters between Nigeria and Egypt. First, in a 1-1 friendly draw on February 20, 1983 in Kaduna, and then on March 14 1984 in an Afcon game which ended 2-2. [img]http://www.goal.com/en-ng/news/4065/africa/2016/03/28/21778062/nigeria-vs-egypt-in-numbers-encouraging-news-for-super/kelechi-iheanacho-nigeria-vs-egypt/3[/img] HISTORY | Nigeria are tied with Egypt with five wins, seven draws and five defeats. Will one side pull ahead in Tuesday's match, or are we set for our eighth draw between the pair? [img]http://www.goal.com/en-ng/news/4065/africa/2016/03/28/21778062/nigeria-vs-egypt-in-numbers-encouraging-news-for-super/egypt-xi-vs-nigeria-25032016/4[/img] MOST GOALS | Hassan El-Shazly boasts of most goals in Nigeria vs Egypt matches. This was achieved at the 1963 Afcon in Ghana, while Kenneth Olayombo (1973), Haruna Ilerika (1976) and Segun Odegbami (1977) boast of two goals in a game against the North Africans. [img]http://www.goal.com/en-ng/news/4065/africa/2016/03/28/21778062/nigeria-vs-egypt-in-numbers-encouraging-news-for-super/nigeria-egypt/5[/img] FANS | Saturday’s Afcon qualifier in Kaduna saw the most spectators watching a game between Nigeria and Egypt, with between 40,000 and 50,000 fans cramped into the tiny Ahmadu Bello Stadium, creating fear of a stampede, as security officials battled to keep the crowd in check. [img]http://www.goal.com/en-ng/news/4065/africa/2016/03/28/21778062/nigeria-vs-egypt-in-numbers-encouraging-news-for-super/nigeria-egypt/6[/img] GOALS | 52 goals have been scored in 17 encounters between the Super Eagles and the Pharaohs, with both teams accounting for 26 goals each. [img]http://www.goal.com/en-ng/news/4065/africa/2016/03/28/21778062/nigeria-vs-egypt-in-numbers-encouraging-news-for-super/ahmed-hossam-mido-hassan-shehata-egypt-senegal-2006-african/7[/img] SCORELINE | Egypt’s 6-3 victory Nigeria at the 1963 Africa Cup of Nations at the Kumasi Sports Stadium, Ghana was the biggest recorded scoreline between the pair...a bad night for the Super Eagles! [img]http://www.goal.com/en-ng/news/4065/africa/2016/03/28/21778062/nigeria-vs-egypt-in-numbers-encouraging-news-for-super/john-obi-mikel-joseph-yobo-afcon-2013/8[/img] AFCON | The two rivals have crossed swords in seven previous Africa Cup of Nations tournaments, clashing in 1963 (Ghana), 1976 (Ethiopia), 1984 (Côte d'Ivoire), 1988 (Morocco) 1990 (Algeria) 1994 (Tunisia) and Angola (2010) [img]http://www.goal.com/en-ng/news/4065/africa/2016/03/28/21778062/nigeria-vs-egypt-in-numbers-encouraging-news-for-super/nigeria-fans-vs-egypt/9[/img] MARCH | The third month of the year has witnessed seven games between these two giants, with Nigeria not losing any of those previous meetings, which stretch back to 1976. [img]http://www.goal.com/en-ng/news/4065/africa/2016/03/28/21778062/nigeria-vs-egypt-in-numbers-encouraging-news-for-super/nigeria-line-up-egypt-25032016/10[/img] SCORELESS | Only three games between these countries have failed to produce any goals, although fear not, the last of these came over two decades ago. http://www.goal.com/en-ng/news/4065/africa/2016/03/28/21778062/nigeria-vs-egypt-in-numbers-encouraging-news-for-super/nigeria-line-up-egypt-25032016/10#photo [/b] |
Re: Super Eagles Of Nigeria Thread: 2017 AFCON Qualifiers. by TheGoodJoe(m): 1:30pm On Mar 29, 2016 |
forgiveness: You said you have technical facts and you want me to prove with technical facts. I said I prefer Amuzie and I am not a fan of Echiejile's game. I have seen Echiejile torn to shreds during an AFCON qualifiers and I doubt he can put in a better performance stopping Salah. People scream Echiejile based on popularity. I prefer Juwon Oshaniwa who Coach Keshi who established Echiejile in the National team dropped Echiejile for. Nigeria Vs Congo: Player Rating Echiejile : His wing was exploited by the speedy Congolese. Poor overlapping. 3/10 https://www.nairaland.com/1891105/nigeria-vs-congo-player-rating I am not saying Coach Siasia can not call Echiejile. That is his choice but I do not and can not see Echiejile dealing with the pace. It is you calling Amuzie an eyesore because he is not playing regular games. I pointed out to you that a player can be good and not get regular games. Just like Morata and Pogba. Just like Pique at Man Utd. |
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