phamarsenal:
I doubt even whether musa would start, I would like to see moses simon play in his place, with him and d likes of nacho and iwobi wwe HV pple DAT can take and mk quick descisons on what to do with d final ball.

IyanuFanoro:
Hw many teams are 2 qualify from D group 1 or 2

lakesidepapa:
According to what i gathered from Owngoalnigeria.com, this is the formation Rohr played
yesterday

He played 4-3-3 with the team B in the first half and Played 4-2-3-1 in the second half with the Team A.


....................Ideye...

Simon..........Nacho............Iwobi

................Mikel
................................Onazi

TheSuperNerd:
When Sir TheGoodJoe posted his possible formation for the Battle of ndola.. He did so largely with the team that executed the second half of the friendly but he used a 4-3-3.

I recall saying I immediately rearranged his formation into a 4-2-3-1 (a super variant of 4-5-1)

I think Rohr favors the 4-2-3-1 but like I once said let the games against Zambia and Algeria be executed then shall we "truly" have a keen idea of Rohr's "central" and "most favored" formation.

That he favors 4-2-3-1 now doesn't mean he won't have to adapt or adjust depending on the opposition.

But yep... That 4-2-3-1 team that executed the second half is likely to be the team that starts in Ndola with the probable exceptions of one or two players...

TheSuperNerd:
Only one qualifier Sir..... Five groups... Five qualifiers... A qualifier is a team that tops their group.

IyanuFanoro:

if dats d d case den do we hv a chance against Algeria?
Hmm I pray God helps Cameroon 2 at Least hold Algeria 2 a draw(goalless)

lakesidepapa:
Conte Lied, Mikel Is Fitter Than
Ever After Dazzling Display In
Eagles Friendly Win
Nigeria
By owngoaladmin
Oct 6, 2016


Manager of Chelsea Antonio Conte who claimed that injury is the reason why captain of the Super Eagles John Obi Mikel is yet to play a competitive game for Chelsea under him is being economical with the truth, following Mikel’s performance against Plateau United in a test game.
The 29 year old Mikel will be out of contract this summer after 11 years at Stamford Bridge but he is yet to play a single game for the Blues, since leading
Nigeria to a bronze medal finish at the Rio 2016
Olympics. Before Chelsea’s last game against Hull City manager Antonio Conte claimed the Super Eagles captain is carrying a minor injury which has kept him out of the side, but judging by his performance yesterday,it appears there’s more to the reason why he isn’t getting games at Chelsea under Conte.

The Jos born midfielder, was introduced in the
second half by coach Gernot Rohr in the test game
against the first professional team he first trained
with in his career and, his performance was top
notch. Mikel twice came close to scoring with efforts that brought out fine saves from goalkepper Danladi Isah of Plateau United. Aside that he was everywhere on the pitch during the course of the game.
His overall performance didn’t suggest he was carrying an injury.
    

lakesidepapa:
Conte Lied, Mikel Is Fitter Than
Ever After Dazzling Display In
Eagles Friendly Win
Nigeria
By owngoaladmin
Oct 6, 2016


Manager of Chelsea Antonio Conte who claimed that injury is the reason why captain of the Super Eagles John Obi Mikel is yet to play a competitive game for Chelsea under him is being economical with the truth, following Mikel’s performance against Plateau United in a test game.
The 29 year old Mikel will be out of contract this summer after 11 years at Stamford Bridge but he is yet to play a single game for the Blues, since leading
Nigeria to a bronze medal finish at the Rio 2016
Olympics. Before Chelsea’s last game against Hull City manager Antonio Conte claimed the Super Eagles captain is carrying a minor injury which has kept him out of the side, but judging by his performance yesterday,it appears there’s more to the reason why he isn’t getting games at Chelsea under Conte.

The Jos born midfielder, was introduced in the
second half by coach Gernot Rohr in the test game
against the first professional team he first trained
with in his career and, his performance was top
notch. Mikel twice came close to scoring with efforts that brought out fine saves from goalkepper Danladi Isah of Plateau United. Aside that he was everywhere on the pitch during the course of the game.
His overall performance didn’t suggest he was carrying an injury.
    

TheSuperNerd:
It's official... There's no way Rohr will play Iwobi as the no.10 in a 4-2-3-1, 4-3-3 or other formations.. Or as the no.8 in a 4-4-2 or no.10 in a 4-4-2 diamond... WHEN "THE ALIEN KID" is around.

That's not to say Iwobi isn't an option for such roles in the long run (pending when Iheanacho starts leading the lines... But Osimhen nko?? Nacho fit remain for that "behind the main striker" role ooo when Osimhen comes in...).

Anyway... This is the way things are now. Iwobi will do what he does at Arsenal. Drifting in stylishly and majestically from the wings and sometimes switching with the "behind-the-top-striker" player in Nacho.

Iwobi's kind of wing-play and his ability to play centrally also will bring more dynamism to the Super Eagles going forward.
......................................................................

ROHR PLAYING MAN CITY TEEN WONDER
IHEANACHO IN A SLIGHTLY DIFFERENT ROLE
FROM HIS POSITION AT MANCHESTER CITY





Manchester City teen wonder Kelechi Iheanacho
has been handed a different role by the coach of
the Super Eagles Gernot Rohr, which is slightly
different from his role at the Etihad.

Manager of Manchester City Pep Guardiola usually
deploys the Nigerian in the striking role, using
him as an alternative to star striker Sergio Kun
Aguero.

Iheanacho impressed in the role during Aguero’s
absence due to suspension and although he has
failed to chalk up sufficient minutes since
Aguero’s return. He distinguished himself with
three goals and two assist in the Argentine’s absence.


However for the Nigeria senior national team, He
plays just behind the main striker as witnessed in
the game against Tanzania and yesterday’s test
game against Plateau United.


He is part of a midfield three involving John Mikel
Obi and Ogenyi Onazi but he plays in a more
advanced role for the team where he has so far
excelled in games for Nigeria.

Source: http://owngoalnigeria.com/2016/10/06/rohr-playing-man-city-teen-wonder-iheanacho-in-a-slightly-different-role-from-his-position-at-manchester-city/

TheGoodJoe:


I see Guardiola using Iheanacho in this role because of his work rate. With KDB absent and Fernando not keeping pace with the team, Guardiola might decide to do this.

Iheanacho can help provide fluidity under intense pressure as he did in the game against Tottenham Hotspur. Dropping deep and helping the team play out from the back.

I still prefer him a striker. Although I have full trust in our coaching crew.

tbaba1234:


I don't think Kelechi played well against Spurs.

TheGoodJoe:


He did. You are not looking at the intense pressure we were under Tottenham and how difficult it was for us to play out.

The only flaw was the miss. His other shot was on target. That was not the area that impressed me. It was his dropping deep to help Fernandinho battle the intense pressure. We played better and created chances with Iheanacho, Sane and Gundogan.

joseph1013:


Are you jon stakes?

joseph1013:


Are you jon stakes?

TheSuperNerd:
Looooollllll.... From the bluemoon forum?? Hey TheGoodJoe... Come in and answer oooo...

Hahahahahahahaha...

joseph1013:


Are you jon stakes?

joseph1013:


Are you jon stakes?

TheGoodJoe:


The Nwakali guy. No I am not. That guys is a foreigner. We in Naija do not say F*** Me any how. No. I am not.

joseph1013:


He is bullish about Nwakali, you are bullish about Nwakali. He defends Kelechi, you defend Kelechi. If you said you are him, I would have asked you why you use the F word so much. LOL

tbaba1234:
According to Africanfootball.com, Isaac Success did not come because he refused to buy his own ticket. The injury story might just have been a cover.

tbaba1234:
According to Africanfootball.com, Isaac Success did not come because he refused to buy his own ticket. The injury story might just have been a cover.

tbaba1234:
According to Africanfootball.com, Isaac Success did not come because he refused to buy his own ticket. The injury story might just have been a cover.