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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheSuperNerd(m): 4:01pm On Oct 22, 2016 |
W/Cup qualifier: Rohr lines Moses, Success as jokers Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr is not pretending that all is well with his team as he wants to employ everything at his disposal against the Desert Foxes of Algeria to ensure the all important 2018 World Cup qualifying match in Uyo ends in Nigeria’s favour. Rohr has disclosed that only match-fit Eagles will be made to face Algeria in Uyo and his ultimate target was the three points at stake. A camp source disclosed to Sports Vanguard that the Franco-German tactician has his joker against the Algerians who will feel contented with watching the Nigeria vs Zambia. “If they think after watching that match alone is enough study of the Nigerian team then they should be ready for surprises. The coach intends to rejig some of the players that did not feature against Zambia and some who were excused because of injuries." We can confirm that the trio of Leon Balogun, Victor Moses and Isaac Success who were excused from the game against Zambia, because of reported injuries copped during their respective club engagements and who have since returned to action would be unleashed on the North Africans. Rohr confirmed this when he said Victor Moses, Isaac Success, Leon Balogun and Odion Ighalo would be part of the Uyo encounter. There had been some reported controversy surrounding the withdrawal of Success and Chelsea winger Victor Moses, with some suggestions they had dropped out over a dispute over a flight ticket. However, Rohr insisted that the injured players would get their chance when Nigeria host Algeria on November 12. “Yes, we should expect to see some new players join us for the game against Algeria,” Rohr said in Abuja, on return from Zambia. “The three injured players Leon Balogun, Moses and Success] and the one that had a family issue and had to be excused will all be back. “We shall also look at other players who play regularly in their clubs who may join the team.” Source: http://www.vanguardngr.com/2016/10/wcup-qualifier-rohr-lines-moses-success-jokers/ 1 Like |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by AIG07: 4:04pm On Oct 22, 2016 |
A. Musa with his first EPL goal. 2 Likes |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheSuperNerd(m): 4:12pm On Oct 22, 2016 |
Arrrrrghhh.... You beat me to it. I am several mins late to this update.... Something held me up slightly... Ahmed "Speedster" off the mark finally! AIG07: 1 Like |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by bigblangston: 4:15pm On Oct 22, 2016 |
TheSuperNerd:STFU already!!! Stop stinking this joint with your tantrums. 1 Like |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by safarigirl(f): 4:16pm On Oct 22, 2016 |
TheGoodJoe:all these draws will come and bite them in the asss in the second half of the season Something my brother once told me, it's better to lose 3 points in a couple of games than pile up draws with the title of unbeaten. 1 Like |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheGoodJoe(m): 4:18pm On Oct 22, 2016 |
safarigirl: Wow. Interesting theory. |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheGoodJoe(m): 4:27pm On Oct 22, 2016 |
Appeal on behalf of Guardiola to the Nacho fans. You guys know I am a big Nacho fan. However, I do not understand what is up with the forwards at the Etihad but Guardiola is not satisfied. Most of the weight fell on Aguero with Pep Guardiola Dropping him from the starting line-up against Everton and Barcelona. Against Barcelona, Guardiola dropped Nacho and played De Bruyne upfront as a false 9. Even though City did not score, we created 10 chances against Barca. Even created some good chances when we were down. In the game against Everton, I pointed out Nacho should learn how to skip past players like Sane. It seems Guardiola sees the same thing. I do not know if Guardiola will opt to start Aguero or Nacho. He might start any or drop both. I want Nacho fans here not to feel disappointed because Guardiola wants both to add something to their games which I am not sure what it is. It is about making them better. Aguero and Nacho showed they are ready to score the goals. That is not the problem. With time we will understand. cc: TheSuperNerd, safarigirl 1 Like |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by safarigirl(f): 4:35pm On Oct 22, 2016 |
bigblangston:why don't you go tell your mentor that? It takes two to tango, there would be no tantrums if he wasn't stinking up the place with silly arguments. He has managed to rile up more than half this thread, and you want to attack someone else for having his time, but you conveniently ignore his annoying ways. I've never seen you call out forgiveness, but once someone pounces on him, you jump out like a sidekick and attack. Where is your reasoning when he's starting trouble? A true friend does not wait for an opponent to throw a retaliatory hit before pulling his friend from a fight. If you want to criticise, criticise both parties, or hold your criticism TheSuperNerd, you need to learn to close your eyes to certain posts, no be everybody you go reply, haba! Learn to ignore. If you know how certain people get, why allow them get to you? Both of you are acting like 6-year olds, it's embarrassing. Somebody must be mature, I used to think you were the mature one, so, why are you replying everything and stinking up the thread? 3 Likes 1 Share |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by safarigirl(f): 4:45pm On Oct 22, 2016 |
TheGoodJoe: Maybe if he hadn't dropped natural finishers, y'all would have gotten at least 1 of 10 chances in the net, rather than leave Spain with such an embarrassing score line. Anyway, when he sees what he's looking for, we'll know by the play. The last time City looked brilliant, the front 3 were Nacho, Sterling and De Bruyne. You don't need to skip past players to score goals. |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheSuperNerd(m): 4:46pm On Oct 22, 2016 |
*yawns* BLA BLA BLA BLA-NGSTON returns... bigblangston: |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by bigblangston: 4:48pm On Oct 22, 2016 |
safarigirl:I will have to agree with you on this one. But that "idiocy" part is highly exasperating on a football thread. Forgiveness stop inciting the guy. Play the part of an "elder"stateman. Thanks safari for calling me to order with your revealing post 1 Like |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by bigblangston: 4:51pm On Oct 22, 2016 |
TheSuperNerd:How are you Super- NINNYHAM...? |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheGoodJoe(m): 4:53pm On Oct 22, 2016 |
safarigirl: With a prolific scorer from our forwards (Nacho and Aguero) we might not create as much. Them scoring is not the problem. However, Guardiola wants more. I am not sure if Guardiola has a problem with Nacho's overall contribution but reports suggest Guardiola told Aguero to watch Suarez. (Haba) |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheGoodJoe(m): 4:54pm On Oct 22, 2016 |
safarigirl: The selection and substitutions tomorrow will create a better picture. |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheSuperNerd(m): 5:02pm On Oct 22, 2016 |
Sir GoodJoe... Does Pep still trust Aguero? TheGoodJoe: |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by safarigirl(f): 5:04pm On Oct 22, 2016 |
bigblangston:these days, I just ignore the people stinking up the thread. Their arguments and everything, I never bother to read them Anything being posted which does not serve the purpose of the thread, I dey jump am pass You should do that |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheSuperNerd(m): 5:06pm On Oct 22, 2016 |
Honestly, I'm just looking at Pep..... Lemme see what he's really up to as regards the striker role. Does he trust Aguero? Will he play a Nacho ahead of Aguero?? *yikes* never knew I will ever ask if pep will ever consider such (dropping kun for kelechi). #yikes... I don't know #StillObserving TheGoodJoe: |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheSuperNerd(m): 5:12pm On Oct 22, 2016 |
Safarisweetie... Thanks for the post. I have done a fair bit of ignoring a lotta mentions/quotes.... But I have also done a fair bit of sometimes replying coz Silence isn't always golden. Well, it's okay.... Enough said... I got the message I got a whole great lot to look forward to as time goes on....... Bottomline: I have made my points. safarigirl: |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by terzurum5(m): 5:22pm On Oct 22, 2016 |
forgiveness:Sorry, I made the observations before I came to the page containing your admission. |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheSuperNerd(m): 5:31pm On Oct 22, 2016 |
The Legend and Skipper speaks....... ....................................................................... Mikel urges Nigeria officials to embrace 'proper planning' John Mikel Obi skippered Nigeria to an Olympic bronze medal in Brazil Chelsea's John Mikel Obi has urged Nigeria's football authority to embrace 'proper planning' and learn from recent mistakes, as they bid for a third successive World Cup appearance in Russia. The Super Eagles landed in Zambia barely 22 hours before their 2018 World Cup qualifier on 9 October after financial problems delayed the squad. Nigeria, captained by Mikel, won Olympic bronze despite arriving just hours before their first match in Manaus because of transport issues. "I don't think anything can beat the problems that we faced at the Olympics. I don't think any team or country can go through what we went through in Brazil and perform the way we did," Mikel told BBC Sport. "I think it's a miracle [their unorthodox journey to Olympic football bronze] and I don't think it will ever happen again. "To arrive at a tournament a couple of hours before your first game and still end up with a medal was an outstanding team performance. "I wouldn't say it's the same problem [arriving on match day] we are facing now, but it is still the same issues that need to be sorted out," said Mikel. Three-time African champions Nigeria are top of Group B in their qualifying race for Russia after a hard-fought 2-1 win in Zambia. But Mikel, who made a scoring debut for his country at the 2006 Africa Cup of Nations against Zimbabwe, believes hitch-free preparations will boost their chances of clinching the group's sole ticket. "For us to succeed we need to put things in place as early as possible and let the players focus on football, and not dealing with issues like flight and other things off the pitch," he said. "This is where my experience comes in and make sure I keep the team together. I don't let whatever is happening outside distract the team," Mikel added. Pay rows have often surrounded Nigerian teams with players boycotting training at major tournaments over unpaid bonuses. As the most experienced player in the current squad with 72 appearances, Mikel is keen to avert such an embarrassing situation. "I try to take in all the problems, I deal with it myself and I only speak to the players when there is good news. "I'm sure that's what they always want to hear from me, I listen to them, we make decisions together - at the end of the day I have to have a final say on what we have to do. "Sometimes you only need one voice, with a single voice I think everything goes smoothly. "With the experience that I have, I will make sure whatever is happening off the pitch doesn't affect us in these qualifiers." Olympic bronze medallist winner, Mikel has played for Nigeria at four Africa Cup of Nations tournaments in 2006, 2008, 2010 and 2013. He won the 2013 Nations Cup title in South Africa and was a member of the team that reached the second round at the 2014 World Cup. Source: http://m.bbc.com/sport/football/37740341 |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by forgiveness: 5:32pm On Oct 22, 2016 |
TheGoodJoe: Explain all round play? |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by forgiveness: 5:43pm On Oct 22, 2016 |
TheGoodJoe: Hmmm! I think I was misunderstood. First of all, I didn't look at the moniker before posting. If I knew I would not be stewpid to add salt to injury. I would have saved my comment for another day. However, I was addressing the press or whosoever is behind the write up. We know how it rolls. If he misunderstood, I tender my reserved apology. It was never intended. Moreover, I don't think you are honest with the truth. Let me stop here less I infuriate..... |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by BascoVanVeli(m): 5:50pm On Oct 22, 2016 |
TheGoodJoe: Bros Valencia created and scored against barca. Yes they created but the was no bite in their bark. Maybe Iheanacho also falls in the big personality bracket. |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheGoodJoe(m): 5:59pm On Oct 22, 2016 |
BascoVanVeli: We do not know what is going on. Remember, Guardiola started Iheanacho against Everton. So we can not use Big personality. He talked big of Nacho before highlighting Nacho and De Bruyne as the ones that help the team. So I am not sure if Nacho is affected but we will wait for tomorrow. If Guardiola starts Iheanacho or brings him as a Sub, then we know Nacho is not affected. If Nacho does not start or does not come in as a Sub, we need to exercise patience because it is about improving the forward line. |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheGoodJoe(m): 6:02pm On Oct 22, 2016 |
forgiveness: You spoilt a fantastic post with that honest with the truth comment. At least you know the comment you made, added salt to injury. After such heated debate quoting him with such comment was hurtful. |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheGoodJoe(m): 6:04pm On Oct 22, 2016 |
forgiveness: Versatility. |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by safarigirl(f): 6:07pm On Oct 22, 2016 |
BascoVanVeli:what is this big personality bracket you speak of? |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheGoodJoe(m): 6:09pm On Oct 22, 2016 |
TheSuperNerd: I doubt. I suspect (personal opinion) Aguero misbehaved recently. Maybe partying late at night or tactical instructions. I do not know. With De Bruyne up front, we saw so much movement like you get when Neymar, Suarez and Messi play. So there is also the movement problem. I do not know if it is just the movement issue, lifestyle issue or both. Aguero on the bench in two games is unheard of. We will judge from the next game. If Guardiola returns to normalcy and starts Aguero with Iheanacho coming in as a Sub, then we know the problem is not that serious. However, the final verdict is the next Barca game. |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheGoodJoe(m): 6:11pm On Oct 22, 2016 |
safarigirl: As Ibrahimovic puts it, Guardiola wants to coach school boys who obey every word that drops from his mouth. He values obedience. On and off the pitch. Players who will accept when he scolds them and adjust to his warnings. |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheGoodJoe(m): 6:13pm On Oct 22, 2016 |
safarigirl: When once a player fails, he quietly drops the player from the team and stops talking to the player. It is more like a one chance thing. He wants it natural. |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by forgiveness: 6:14pm On Oct 22, 2016 |
terzurum5: No worries. Shalom! 1 Like |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by forgiveness: 6:15pm On Oct 22, 2016 |
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