goldfish80:

I had to comment when I saw this. Obinna Nwobodo has never ever ever played as a deep lying midfielder. Christian Madu is Rangers deep lying midfielder or Emeka Eze.
Nwobodo formed an attacking quadruple with Clement, Aguda, Egbuchulam which was called the "CANE ".
Any human being who has watched Nwobodo play will not even try to question his abilities.
The sort of goals and assists he bagged this past season will leave you gasping for breath.
Type on YouTube enugurangers and watch highlights of their games this last season. You will understand why the noise about Obinna Nwobodo's genius.
Had it been he was Brazilian, playing for Corinthians. Man city, Barca and Real Madrid would have been outdoing each other to get him for £40m.

On his role in this team, I think Barcelona and Spain has proved to the world that technically gifted players can be integrated into a team and the balance of play won't be affected.
I think Nigeria missed a trick in the late 90s and early 2000's with continuous benching of Oruma. Its a pity our coaches believed that only one no 10 can play at a time.
Had it been we had creative thinkers in our national team management then, they would have found a solution to play Oruma, Kanu and Jay Jay in midfield, just like Spain used Alonso, Busquests, Xavi and iniesta in their golden generation.
Integrating Nwobodo, Iwobi, Mikel, Iheanacho in this team will be quite close to the Spanish team that dominated the world and Europe.

Well his wikipedia page diasgree.
Rangers FC
After signing for Rangers International Football Club, Obinna was promoted straight into the first team within a matter of weeks. He was handed his preferred number 8 shirt and registered as a central midfielder. He was described as possessing an unusually-high tactical awareness, good passing range and the ability to pass and shoot with either of his feet. Rangers fans were excited to watch one of Nigeria's U-17 and U-20 players who is comfortable in the deep-lying playmaker role or regista and has been compared to Xavi and Riquelme by followers of the youth teams due to his early success.

TheGoodJoe:


So what is your problem in what I said? I did not bring Nwobodo into the topic. Someone pointed how strong we were with Iwobi, Iheanacho and Mikel combining makes us strong. When I was watching the match, I thought do we have another player who can play wide and like Iwobi. Not just a winger.

I think it was goldfish80 that pointed at Nwobodo. It clicked. If we want to play that way, Nwobodo can add to it.

So what is the problem? It was a brilliant suggestion that someone feels Rohr should look into. He did not say we must play that way against Algeria or that should be our style.

So please tell me what the problem is? I was explaining his suggestion.

I thought you said he should start against Algeria . No Problem with that then

our game is going as planned.

Get a win against Zambia away in the first match as this will force them to tighten up in subsequent games at home, hence, helping us beat both Cameroun and Algerian at Ndola.

Win all our home games, and get another win or draw in Yaounde or Blida since the first match against Cameron and Algeria ended in a draw, then we are as good as qualified.

That’s the plan and it is working out. Up Eagles

Icon4s:
Forgiveness is like a man that has10 beautiful wives at home but will not show them love and would rather show love to women that are not likely to be his.

To me that forgiveness guy is a troll, no offence meant.

The rate at which we r dragging our players with England is alarming,every time I would read "England call up 4 players of Nigerian descent to U-20 camp " "3 Nigeria players feature as England beats so so team" and so on.
I'm wondering,do they use other countries' players as they use ours,or is it only our players they see.
At least 2 or 3 of our players r representing them in all their various national teams.

Napoleon55:
The rate at which we r dragging our players with England is alarming,every time I would read "England call up 4 players of Nigerian descent to U-20 camp " "3 Nigeria players feature as England beats so so team" and so on.
I'm wondering,do they use other countries' players as they use ours,or is it only our players they see.
At least 2 or 3 of our players r representing them in all their various national teams.

Look at the french national team, Zidane, Viera, Nasri, Benzema, Diarra, etc all from African descent. Imagine if Zidane decided to play for Algeria... The french national team is African.

Nigeria is England's biggest colony in Africa so it is expected. Many Nigerians would rather emigrate to England than any other european country because of the language.

Icon4s:


Is the Algeria game not the next game?TheGoodJoe.

That is not the person I was talking about. That post came after our discussion.

tbaba1234:


He did not start the last game and cane on as a sub.

Do central midfielders not create again??

If he is the solution to creativity in the eagles, he should be showing it.

'in recent games', you forgot?

Did you see the matches before judging.

daveP:
Some Nigerians that usually hiss when we play any game will soon start troop in back to watch like the 94-98 era of football at international level.


your guy is a typical meet in my area everyday. You talk Naija, they turn it "ah chelsea, ah Barca, ah man u, ah ma try Madrid" and so on.


Statistic wise, he is correct, but his question extension shows the weak faith.

I was also surprised when I saw the viewing centre filled to the grim unlike before.

I started mocking them, why are you so plenty today? Na EPL abi Champions League match? Hahahah.

forgiveness:



Hehehe! Beer! Sorry, God don deliver me from beer since 2001.

Anyway, I don't agree Oshaniwa is ahead of Echiejile now because Oshaniwa has not played a single game since August while Echiejile is still playing some games.

I think both Taiwo and Echiejile are good for the National team.

Remove Mikel and Onazi from that team and the midfield will collapse.

We saw it against France when Onazi was substituted and we also saw it against Tanzania when Mikel was substituted.

We need central midfielders in the mold of Mikel and Onazi but I don't think Ndidi and Azubuike are natural central midfielders.

Esiti and Ogu must be tried and tested in a friendly.

Iwobi is not a central midfielder. he is either a winger or an attacking midfielder.

Kenneth Otigba can replace Jamiu Alimi.

Awaziem is not qualified to play in the National team as at now because he has been demoted to Porto's second team.

We need first team with regular playing time.

It was when babatunde michael got injured by matuidi our midfield collapsed, and not onazi. Ok with that?

Oasis007:


I do not understand why a Particular Moniker is trying hard to defend the Flops of the Match.

Ndidi is a fantastic Player - a very good DMF, but he failed woefully as a RB. I can't really blame the Coach for playing him there, seems he thought with his CB Experience, he would fair better.

I saw a proposed Lineup, and I couldn't stop laughing. Onazi as LB?! LOL! Thank God that the Eagles is done with local Technical Adviser.

We need to play Musa Muhammad as the Team's RB henceforth. Someone is craving for Experience, but he forget we got the Goals from the inexperienced Kids in the Team.

I implore the Advocate of Omeruo to watch his last Match he played for his Club, they lost the Match disgracefully because of his fatal Errors.

I will rather play Musa/Shehu - Balogun - Ekong - Taiwo/Oshanjwa in the defence line.

Mikel and Onazi still remains the best Pivot for the Team's Midfield. I think we should stick to it, cos they ain't doing bad. Then we should have Esiti, Ndidi even Kelechi Nwakali as Backups.

I will pick S. Moses over V. Moses and Ahmed Musa as the Team's RM any day any time. Though he's not as good as V. Moses, but he's more committed to the Team than him, and better than Ahmed Musa with Ball on his Feet.

Iwobi is a fantastic discovery, a rare Gem, he should maintain the LM position. While Iheanacho should maintain his AM Role. The Trio are skillful, talented and can comfortably switch Positions without distorting the Team's Rhythm, rather make it hard for the Opponent to contain them.

Upfront - we've been let down by our present Strikers. However, I would suggest Isaac Success to lead the Line! He's strong and pacy, he's also terrific when he's in form.

Meanwhile..... we can't invite all to the Camp of the Super Eagles. We should stick with the present Squad, so that they would be able to gel-up well and become a Force to reckon with and a Team to fear beyond the Africa Continent.

I love your write up. But let me touch some points.

-Issue of "Experience": I have said it repeatedly that where experience counts more is in the midfield and defense(especially the defense).

If attackers make mistakes the other attackers or midfieldera are there to cover for them before it gets to the defense. But when defenders make mistakes it often leads to goals. See Omeruo's case for eg and our first goal came from a poor clearance from a Zambian defender. We dnt need school boys errors in the defense.

Teams typically find it easier to field inexperienced young players in attack but in the defense? Experience counts alot.

It is left to Rohr wether he has the guts to start Musa Mohammed against an Algerian side blessed with highly talented wingers. I would rarher we field either Omeruo or Balogun at RB.

-If Victor Moses is fit there is no way Simon would start ahead of him. Our first choice wingers are Iwobi and V. Moses.

Jefersoun:
It was when babatunde michael got injured by matuidi our midfield collapsed, and not onazi. Ok with that?

Hey!! That is incorrect. It was Onazi that was injured by Matuidi, Babatunde was injured by Onazi and even after he left we didn't notice, I disagree with this one. Onazi was the reason we lost, simple

terzurum5:

I was also surprised when I saw the viewing centre filled to the grim unlike before.

I started mocking them, why I are you so plenty today? Na EPL abi Champions League match? Hahahah.

Same @ my side too... Though not as full as a champions league night 'll command. But come see drama as people just de shout on d guy sey make him call other viewing centers to know which station is showing t, blaming d government for inability to sign a deal that will ensure local stations to show Nigeria away matches.

The next question that came to mind was 'when d SE became so beloved?' truely a new era is born. But it seems mods on nairaland are still doubting. O ye of little faith kindly move any news/matches concerning this fast rising golden generation of Super Eagles to front page o-no more dulling.

Jefersoun:
It was when babatunde michael got injured by matuidi our midfield collapsed, and not onazi. Ok with that?

Where is Babatunde in the first 11?

As you can see, it was Onazi that got injured and he was replaced with Gabriel instead of Azeez.

DrinkWater10:

To me that forgiveness guy is a troll, no offence meant.

noun (plural trolls)
1, (fantasy) A supernatural being of varying size, now especially a grotesque humanoid creature living in caves or hills or under bridges. [from early 17th c.]

2,(slang) An ugly person of either sex, especially one seeking random sexual experiences

3, astronomy meteorology optical ejections from the top of the electrically active core regions of thunderstorms that are red in color that seem to occur after tendrils of vigorous sprites extend downward toward the cloud tops

4, An instance of trolling, especially, in fishing, the trailing of a baited line. [from circa 1600].

5, A person who provokes others for their own personal amusement or to cause disruption. [from late 20th c.].

Which did you associate with me?

Icon4s:


I love your write up. But let me touch some points.

-Issue of "Experience": I have said it repeatedly that where experience counts more is in the midfield and defense(especially the defense).

If attackers make mistakes the other attackers or midfieldera are there to cover for them before it gets to the defense. But when defenders make mistakes it often leads to goals. See Omeruo's case for eg and our first goal came from a poor clearance from a Zambian defender. We dnt need school boys errors in the defense.

Teams typically find it easier to field inexperienced young players in attack but in the defense? Experience counts alot.

It is left to Rohr wether he has the guts to start Musa Mohammed against an Algerian side blessed with highly talented wingers. I would rarher we field either Omeruo or Balogun at RB.

-If Victor Moses is fit there is no way Simon would start ahead of him. Our first choice wingers are Iwobi and V. Moses.

We don't need make shift RB defenders, we need natural RBS.

justiz5:

By the time any of the kids score in Ndola, they will surely retract their foolish remarks.

Where are the Zambians and their shameful comments?

forgiveness:


We don't need make shift RB defenders, we need natural RBS.

We are discussing the game against Algeria here.

No one is saying we dnt need natural RBs.
After the Algeria game we have up till August next yr before our game against Cameroun.Rohr can understudy several natural RBs during that long interval (of which i am very sure he and his crew would do). There would be Fifa windows during the period so we expect friendlies.

But for the next game which is jst next month we may have to try one of our CB at RB.

BTW has Moses Odubanjo left Hull City?

TheSuperNerd:
Abeg... I just gotta post the news one of us cited... Looolllll... It's kinda hilarious and uhmm... Maybe they have "a point" or do they? Loolllll....
.....................................................................

ZAMBIANS THROW SHADE ON NIGERIANS:
YOU ARE OVER RELIANT ON KIDS (IWOBI &
IHEANACHO)





Three highly respected Zambian journalist have
taken swipe at the Super Eagles of Nigeria ahead of Sunday’s World Cup 2018 qualifiers clash against the Chipolopolo in Ndola.


James Lungu told Owngoalnigeria.com that
Nigeria is no longer a force to be reckoned with in global football due to the dearth of quality
footballers in the country, unlike before.


” I heard Victor Moses is not playing, that is good news. Who do you have? Mikel? , he sits on the bench at Chelsea, the rest are average players, except Kelechi Iheanacho and Alex Iwobi. You don’t win games with kids” He said.


James Kennedy also shared same opinion as his
compatriot, insisting that Zambia have got more
experience in their team than Nigeria.

” We have players with more experience than you guys. Nigerians are quick to shout Iwobi. We see them on social media. Iheanacho, they are kids, am not sure they can cope with the demands of a World Cup qualifiers. You need experience in the African terrain to do that”. He concluded.

Source: http://owngoalnigeria.com/2016/10/04/zambians-throw-shade-on-nigerians-you-are-over-reliant-on-kids-iwobi-iheanacho/

Now the kids have just proven why we should over rely on them.

Jambia abi na Zambia, the fear of A.I.K.I (Alex Iwobi & Kelechi Iheanacho) is the beginning of Football Wisdom.
Lol.

TheSuperNerd:
WHY GENK STAR NDIDI GOT THE NOD TO
START AGAINST ZAMBIA, ROHR EXPLAINS




The decision to start Wilfred Ndidi ahead of Musa Mohammed has generated debates in Nigeria especially as he was preferred ahead of Shehu Abdullahi who has also played as a right back for the Eagles.


Ndidi who is predominantly a central defender
during his days with the various arms of Nigeria
Youth teams, the Under-17 and 20s precisely
have been converted to a defensive midfielder by his Belgian side.


Playing him as a right full back in an important
game like the World Cup qualifiers between
Nigeria and Zambia caused a lot of concerns for
football loving Nigerians.


However shortly after the 2-1 victory we gathered that, Rohr went for Ndidi ahead of Musa and Shehu due to his marking abilities as opposed to the attack minded duo who have played in the position in the past.

Nigeria needed to keep things tight at the back and, Rohr noticed Ndidi marks better and doesn’t give out fouls around the edge of the box than most defenders in the team.


Aside that his aerial abilities in defending set
piece in training won Rohr over, as the manager drilled his defenders on how to defend set pieces from which they expect Zambia to threaten prior to the game.


Source: http://owngoalnigeria.com/2016/10/10/why-genk-star-ndidi-got-the-nod-to-start-against-zambia-rohr-explains/

This coach never know naija. If he had lost the match, people would have questioned his bad selection at the RB.

Make he no try am against Algeria.

Icon4s:


We are discussing the game against Algeria here.

No one is saying we dnt need natural RBs.
After the Algeria game we have up till August next yr before our game against Cameroun.Rohr can understudy several natural RBs during that long interval (of which i am very sure he and his crew would do). There would be Fifa windows during the period so we expect friendlies.

But for the next game which is jst next month we may have to try one of our CB at RB.

BTW has Moses Odubanjo left Hull City?

He should call one of those boys (Brain Idowu and Tyrone Ebuechi) to test them in training. I don't want to see Ndidi play there against Algeria.

The best option could be Omeruo pending the recovery of Leon.

I don't talk my own.


No, Moses Odubanjo got injured and he will be back after 6 months. I think maybe in 1 - 2 months time, he will be back.

Mickael2:



Hey!! That is incorrect. It was Onazi that was injured by Matuidi, Babatunde was injured by Onazi and even after he left we didn't notice, I disagree with this one. Onazi was the reason we lost, simple

Okay my bad

forgiveness:


Where is Babatunde in the first 11?

As you can see, it was Onazi that got injured and he was replaced with Gabriel instead of Azeez.

Okay i get.

justiz5:

Now the kids have just proven why we should over rely on them.

Jambia abi na Zambia, the fear of A.I.K.I (Alex Iwobi & Kelechi Iheanacho) is the beginning of Football Wisdom.
Lol.

pls let stop this praises of iwobi and iheanacho coz it can led to hatred from other eagles player,though they are fantastic players which everybody adore and remember 11 players make a team.When i look at d build up to iheanacho goal i say whao!Mikel is a baller and Ideye an intelligent player.

TheSuperNerd:
Hmmm... Well, I pray so too. He's their new lampard/gerrard rolled into one. England don't have a better player in his position. Even his alternative is another Nigerian-born in Ross Barkley.... Looolllll

England depending on Nigerian blood since 5 BC.... Hahahahahahaa...

Abeg no mention that Barkley. the guy fall my hand big time....


Naso dem claim Iheanacho on top twitter.

terzurum5:

I was also surprised when I saw the viewing centre filled to the grim unlike before.
I started mocking them, why are you so plenty today? Na EPL abi Champions League match? Hahahah.

No mind them. Imagine some don bet finish for Nigeria a week before the game.


Outcasts to Original!!!


Recession dey help too

It seems while we are worried about the Algerians they are even more worried about us

learnt they might even sack their coach

http://www.soccerassembly.com/algeria-panic-over-super-eagles-contemplate-sacking-coach/

princesuko:


Well his wikipedia page diasgree.
Rangers FC
After signing for Rangers International Football Club, Obinna was promoted straight into the first team within a matter of weeks. He was handed his preferred number 8 shirt and registered as a central midfielder. He was described as possessing an unusually-high tactical awareness, good passing range and the ability to pass and shoot with either of his feet. Rangers fans were excited to watch one of Nigeria's U-17 and U-20 players who is comfortable in the deep-lying playmaker role or regista and has been compared to Xavi and Riquelme by followers of the youth teams due to his early success.

You prefer what wiki tells you than what someone who has watched him play live more than 10 times? OK

forgiveness:


He should call one of those boys (Brain Idowu and Tyrone Ebuechi) to test them in training. I don't want to see Ndidi play there against Algeria.

The best option could be Omeruo pending the recovery of Leon.

I don't talk my own.


No, Moses Odubanjo got injured and he will be back after 6 months. I think maybe in 1 - 2 months time, he will be back.

We need to take this qualifiers a game at a time.
Is inviting Idowu and Ebuehi the most important elements to our victory against Algeria? No,,cos even if they are invited they are not likely to start.

A more important issue now is which of Omeruo, Balogun, Shehu or Mohammed would play that RB as these are the top 4 choices at RB for that game against Algeria.

Kog45:
pls let stop this praises of iwobi and iheanacho coz it can led to hatred from other eagles player,though they are fantastic players which everybody adore and remember 11 players make a team.When i look at d build up to iheanacho goal i say whao!Mikel is a baller and Ideye an intelligent player.

Hatred? Nothing like that.

It is normal for goals scorers of a game to be the most celebrated.

With all the talks about Messi and Ronaldo has that stired hatred from there national team mates?

Jefersoun:
It was when babatunde michael got injured by matuidi our midfield collapsed, and not onazi. Ok with that?

Bros this thread is an assembly of some of Nigeria's finest football encyclopedia. Be sure of your points next time. No wrong information goes unnoticed here.

The biggest challenge with Nigerian coaches is sentiments not ability. In Oliseh's first game, he invited players that were managed by his brother. There is a conflict of interest already.

Look at Siasia's Olympic team, no new player can make the transition to the senior team from there.

Even Keshi that was successful, consistently stuck with his boys.

Hopefully, Rohr continues to be objective as it seems he has been so far.

NFF: We Have No Reason To Doubt Isaac Success, Victor Moses Injury

Watfords Isaac Success

The Nigerian Football Federation have come out to deny media reports claiming the federation were considering handing out domestic bans to EPL stars Isaac Success and Victor Moses


Media reports towards the buildup to the Super Eagles crucial match against Zambia which the Super Eagles won 2-1 suggested both Moses and Success faked injuries which ruled them out of featuring for the Super Eagles.


It was reported that both Moses and Isaac Success were irritated by the NFF’s request for players to buy their flight tickets themselves that they fabricated Injury as an excuse to opt out of the game


However when contacted by Ron Walker a reporter for the Watford Observer a local News outfit for Isaac Success club Watford, NFF Media officer Toyin ibitoye denied the reports


“The news we got was that he [Success] got a dead leg in Watford’s last game, and asked to be excused from our World Cup qualifying game away to Zambia in Ndola.

“We have no reason to doubt what Watford and the player tell us.” The NFF’s Media officer was said to have told the Watford Observer


Isaac Success who scored his first goal for the Hornets in their 2-2 draw with Bournemouth suffered a dead leg in the match at Vicarage Road while Victor Moses injured his hamstring in Chelseas 2-0 victory against Hull


The Super Eagles eventually defeated Zambia 2-1 in Ndola without both Success and Moses courtesy of goals from Fellow Premier League players Alex Iwobi and Kelechi Iheanacho

With the news it is expected both players would be invited to Gernot Rohr’s squad for the crucial game against Algeria.
http://www.soccerassembly.com/isaac-success-victor-moses-wont-be-banned-nff/