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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by BascoVanVeli(m): 8:40am On Oct 29, 2016
TheGoodJoe:


Where did I proclaim failure on the 3-4-3? I said after how West Ham walked through Chelsea, someone is proposing Nigeria should play a back three? Is that a proclamation of failure?

U know @ 11:30 pm when i saw this quote i just went straight to sleep so as to give u time to see wat u just said.
So wat were u proclaiming success? It's just sad that someone who knows football will use that match as an example, i mean they play this weekend couldn't u just wait for the meaningful match to draw ur conclusion.
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by BascoVanVeli(m): 8:48am On Oct 29, 2016
Icon4s:


Are you of the opinion that we try that 3-5-2 or 3-4-3 formation against Algeria? Tell me.

Oga don't even dare, we've had that convo already, this is not about Algeria and u know it. Ur comments were about the 3-4-3 being the worst system becos chelsea lost to west ham.
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Mickael2(m): 8:52am On Oct 29, 2016
joseph1013:
What I dont understand is the attack on 3-5-2. You have never used it but you are afraid of it. If you check enough forums, you will see some people afraid of 4-5-1. What I see here is just bias.

It's not just clubs that use 3-5-2 for goodness sake. National team use it. Conte used it with Italy. Bielsa used it with Argentina. Prandeli used it with Italy too. Chile has also used it.

I seriously don't know why there is such opposition to trying out different tactics. If we have friendlies or have an extended period for camping, why not? What is the harm in trying new things in low pressure games?

Or is this about Conte and the issue with Mikel?

Joseph is making sense these days
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by BascoVanVeli(m): 8:55am On Oct 29, 2016
TheSuperNerd:
Yaaaaaaaaayyyy!!!!!!!! Yiiiipppppeeee!!!!!!!!!!!
It's official!!! This thread and NL sports is among sites being strongly monitored.... smiley I have always said that Dele Alampasu should be a better understudy and "somehow" e be like say Rohr got the message... Wow!!!

Still awaiting the confirmatory list shaa.... smiley

.......................................................................

REVEALED: Super Eagles 25 Man List For
Algeria Clash With Russian Born Nigerian Brain Idowu Included







Although the official list of players for Nigeria’s
second World Cup 2018 qualifiers tie is yet to be
released. Owngoalnigeria.com can exclusively
reveal the names of 25 players who have been
penciled down by manager Gernot Rohr for the
November 12 game in Uyo.


However Dutch-Nigerian Tyronne Ebuehi could
miss out as exclusively reported by
Owngoalnigeria.com as he is yet to be issued a
Nigerian passport. But Russian born Nigerian
Brian Idowu has no such problem and he is
included.


Gernot Rohr is yet to decide on who gets the back up central defence slot between Granada Uche Agbo and Rizespor Godfrey Obabaoana, a decision which could however be made before the end of the weekend.


John Ogu is in the squad at the expense of Nosa
Igiebor and Anderson Esiti with Wilfred Ndidi
abilities to play in midfield and defence also a
factor used in axing the aforementioned duo.


Doubts still persists about the availability of Isacc Success although he assured the manager during a meeting this week, that he will be available.

Oghenekaro Etebo is in the squad while teen
Super Star Victor Osimhen is in it as well.

Goalkeepers

Carl Ikeme

Daniel Akpeyi

Dele Alampasu

Defenders

Elderson Echiejile

Brian Idowu

Tyrone Ebuehi *

Kenneth Omeruo

William Troost Ekong

Leon Balogun

Godfrey Obaboana/ Uche Agbo

Midfielders

Mikel Obi

Ogenyi Onazi

John Ogu

Shehu Abdullahi

Wilfred Ndidi

Forwards

Kelechi Iheanacho

Odion Ighalo

Brown Ideye

Alex Iwobi

Oghenekaro Etebo

Moses Simon

Isacc Success *

Victor Osimhen

Ahmed Musa

Victor Moses


Note : The * indicates "not certain yet"


Source: http://owngoalnigeria.com/2016/10/29/revealed-super-eagles-25-man-list-for-algeria-clash-with-russian-born-nigerian-brain-idowu-included/

Huh, this beautiful man named Rohr, chai! See me see good list. Idowu is the easiest steal ever cuz i'm sure Russia won't have called him ever. Also I think Rohr is going to look at 3 at the back, he selected 5 centerbacks and 2 fullbacks.
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Icon4s(m): 8:57am On Oct 29, 2016
BascoVanVeli:


Oga don't even dare, we've had that convo already, this is not about Algeria and u know it. Ur comments were about the 3-4-3 being the worst system becos chelsea lost to west ham.

I am particular about its application or non-application to the national team. I am sure u know some peeps here are already clamouring for Rohr to adopt the formation.

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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Icon4s(m): 8:59am On Oct 29, 2016
BascoVanVeli:


Huh, this beautiful man named Rohr, chai! See me see good list. Idowu is the easiest steal ever cuz i'm sure Russia won't have called him ever. Also I think Rohr is going to look at 3 at the back, he selected 5 centerbacks and 2 fullbacks.

Please explain ur last sentence.
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Mickael2(m): 9:02am On Oct 29, 2016
BascoVanVeli:


Huh, this beautiful man named Rohr, chai! See me see good list. Idowu is the easiest steal ever cuz i'm sure Russia won't have called him ever. Also I think Rohr is going to look at 3 at the back, he selected 5 centerbacks and 2 fullbacks.

we have four full backs there not just three because Omeruo and or Leon can play as full backs so the 3-4-3 is a No go.

so that one aside, I for one do not like that 4-2-3-1 at all. it is too defensive minded, not to mention that I'd Mikel will start then the formation won't look like it should at all, I don't know why we can't just start with two strikers up top, slim down the number of midfielders we have in our game and go for a smooth transitional formation from defence straight to attack, not a formation that will have to control the midfield first which requires a lot of passes in midfield. I watched Senegal the other day, there midfield only had to win back possession and push the ball to the forwards immediately and it was working, keeping the ball in the middle for too long, especially with players like Onazi who can't make a square pass even if their lives depend on it is risky against these Algerians oooh, I have said my own
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheSuperNerd(m): 9:16am On Oct 29, 2016
Well, naturally.... I see four center backs and three fullbacks....

BascoVanVeli:


Huh, this beautiful man named Rohr, chai! See me see good list. Idowu is the easiest steal ever cuz i'm sure Russia won't have called him ever. Also I think Rohr is going to look at 3 at the back, he selected 5 centerbacks and 2 fullbacks.
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by confun: 9:17am On Oct 29, 2016
TheSuperNerd:
Yaaaaaaaaayyyy!!!!!!!! Yiiiipppppeeee!!!!!!!!!!!
It's official!!! This thread and NL sports is among sites being strongly monitored.... smiley I have always said that Dele Alampasu should be a better understudy and "somehow" e be like say Rohr got the message... Wow!!!

Still awaiting the confirmatory list shaa.... smiley

.......................................................................

REVEALED: Super Eagles 25 Man List For
Algeria Clash With Russian Born Nigerian Brain Idowu Included







Although the official list of players for Nigeria’s
second World Cup 2018 qualifiers tie is yet to be
released. Owngoalnigeria.com can exclusively
reveal the names of 25 players who have been
penciled down by manager Gernot Rohr for the
November 12 game in Uyo.


However Dutch-Nigerian Tyronne Ebuehi could
miss out as exclusively reported by
Owngoalnigeria.com as he is yet to be issued a
Nigerian passport. But Russian born Nigerian
Brian Idowu has no such problem and he is
included.


Gernot Rohr is yet to decide on who gets the back up central defence slot between Granada Uche Agbo and Rizespor Godfrey Obabaoana, a decision which could however be made before the end of the weekend.


John Ogu is in the squad at the expense of Nosa
Igiebor and Anderson Esiti with Wilfred Ndidi
abilities to play in midfield and defence also a
factor used in axing the aforementioned duo.


Doubts still persists about the availability of Isacc Success although he assured the manager during a meeting this week, that he will be available.

Oghenekaro Etebo is in the squad while teen
Super Star Victor Osimhen is in it as well.

Goalkeepers

Carl Ikeme

Daniel Akpeyi

Dele Alampasu

Defenders

Elderson Echiejile

Brian Idowu

Tyrone Ebuehi *

Kenneth Omeruo

William Troost Ekong

Leon Balogun

Godfrey Obaboana/ Uche Agbo

Midfielders

Mikel Obi

Ogenyi Onazi

John Ogu

Shehu Abdullahi

Wilfred Ndidi

Forwards

Kelechi Iheanacho

Odion Ighalo

Brown Ideye

Alex Iwobi

Oghenekaro Etebo

Moses Simon

Isacc Success *

Victor Osimhen

Ahmed Musa

Victor Moses


Note : The * indicates "not certain yet"


Source: http://owngoalnigeria.com/2016/10/29/revealed-super-eagles-25-man-list-for-algeria-clash-with-russian-born-nigerian-brain-idowu-included/
o noo.....this is a beautiful list, God bless this Rohr.

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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheGoodJoe(m): 9:19am On Oct 29, 2016
BascoVanVeli:


U know @ 11:30 pm when i saw this quote i just went straight to sleep so as to give u time to see wat u just said.
So wat were u proclaiming success? It's just sad that someone who knows football will use that match as an example, i mean they play this weekend couldn't u just wait for the meaningful match to draw ur conclusion.

It is a difficult system to pull off and comes with challenges, like the gaps between the defence and wing backs.

Conte is a master tactician and Over time, he dealt with different challenges. We need to see how he adapts with the different approach that will come. I expect more teams to crowd and outplay him from the wings. I see teams stretching that defence. How Conte adapts is what we wait to see.

That is not a proclamation of the failure of the three at the back systems. It highlights the challenges. I do not think the Super Eagles should experiment or play with such challenges.

Not calling the system a failure.
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Icon4s(m): 9:20am On Oct 29, 2016
Mickael2:


we have four full backs there not just three because Omeruo and or Leon can play as full backs so the 3-4-3 is a No go.

so that one aside, I for one do not like that 4-2-3-1 at all. it is too defensive minded, not to mention that I'd Mikel will start then the formation won't look like it should at all, I don't know why we can't just start with two strikers up top, slim down the number of midfielders we have in our game and go for a smooth transitional formation from defence straight to attack, not a formation that will have to control the midfield first which requires a lot of passes in midfield. I watched Senegal the other day, there midfield only had to win back possession and push the ball to the forwards immediately and it was working, keeping the ball in the middle for too long, especially with players like Onazi who can't make a square pass even if their lives depend on it is risky against these Algerians oooh, I have said my own

Bascovanveli is still mentioning that 3 back thing and yet he would say "it is not about the Algeria game".

For an opponent that is blessed with fine midfielders a crowded midfield is a good option.

Even if we dnt win, we should not lose.
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheSuperNerd(m): 9:20am On Oct 29, 2016
Loooolllllll....... No mind Sir Basco.... Hahahahahaha.....
Abeg na four center backs and three fullbacks dey that list.... smiley
Icon4s:

Please explain ur last sentence.
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Icon4s(m): 9:23am On Oct 29, 2016
TheSuperNerd:
Loooolllllll....... No mind Sir Basco.... Hahahahahaha.....

Abeg na four center backs and three fullbacks dey that list.... smiley


He is just too in love with that 3back line thing.
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheSuperNerd(m): 9:28am On Oct 29, 2016
Sometimes I wonder what we did to deserve this..... This Rohr is too good to be true...

God bless him indeed. **sobs**

Let's just lift our hands and thank the Lord shall we..... We don't deserve this... It's a miracle... **worship mode**



confun:
o noo.....this is a beautiful list, God bless this Rohr.

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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheGoodJoe(m): 9:29am On Oct 29, 2016
joseph1013:
What I dont understand is the attack on 3-5-2. You have never used it but you are afraid of it. If you check enough forums, you will see some people afraid of 4-5-1. What I see here is just bias.

It's not just clubs that use 3-5-2 for goodness sake. National team use it. Conte used it with Italy. Bielsa used it with Argentina. Prandeli used it with Italy too. Chile has also used it.

I seriously don't know why there is such opposition to trying out different tactics. If we have friendlies or have an extended period for camping, why not? What is the harm in trying new things in low pressure games?

Or is this about Conte and the issue with Mikel?

Conte is not the originator of the three at the back systems. Saying there are high risks involved with the three at the back system is not a slight on Conte. I repeat, we talked of Mancini and Van Gaal dropping it. We saw Guardiola in the last two games stopped the possessive movements which leaves three at the back. Mostly Fernandinho, Otamendi and Stones. In the last game Guardiola set up with a basic 4-2-3-1 and we did not see the passing errors which caused City in recent games.

It is interesting to see how Guardiola goes with this. After the last 4-4-2 and 4-2-3-1 options. This has nothing to do with Conte but if it is good for the Super Eagles to experiment with the system.
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Mickael2(m): 9:29am On Oct 29, 2016
Icon4s:


Bascovanveli is still mentioning that 3 back thing and yet he would say "it is not about the Algeria game".

For an opponent that is blessed with fine midfielders a crowded midfield is a good option.

Even if we dnt win, we should not lose.

where are the fine midfielders? when we have to use Iheanacho who is a striker as our midfielder then we don't have fine midfielders, when we have to play Onazi who.can't make a square pass then midfield isn't our strength. our strength is in our attack and wide men, mind you we are trying to play a compact midfield here, in that match against Zambia only Moses was providing width, Iwobi was right in the middle clogging it up, that exposed Onazi's poor passing skills and although we weren't punished then, I don't think the Algerians will give us such room
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheGoodJoe(m): 9:31am On Oct 29, 2016
joseph1013:


How many times have I said we should try them only in friendlies and low pressure games? Have I been singing to the choir?

Do Argentine players have most of their players playing in the same league when Bielsa used it with them? What about Chile?

Just say you don't like Moses. Saying Moses will not play to the instructions of the coach is below the belt. The players respect Rohr. And with the crop of players we have now, why are you under-estimating their technical and tactical ability to pull off all kinds of formations including 3-5-2 with enough training and devotion? It's not good that you are saying the same things that those white supremists say. Africans can do anything that people of other races can do. We are not inferior beings.


You talked of, enough training and devotion. That is the problem. We do not have enough time to drill the team to shape that way.

I do not want us playing friendlies in unfamiliar conditions but use that time to tighten our game play. Spend more time in building cohesion.

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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheSuperNerd(m): 9:32am On Oct 29, 2016
Chaaaiiii.... Oga Mickael2... smiley

Cool down... By "fine midfielders" he was referring to our opponents, "Algeria".... (Guediora, Taider, boudebouz, ounas, bentaleb, feghouli, etc)

Na wa oooo... Make una cool down and read naa... Looollll


Mickael2:


where are the fine midfielders? when we have to use Iheanacho who is a striker as our midfielder then we don't have fine midfielders, when we have to play Onazi who.can't make a square pass then midfield isn't our strength. our strength is in our attack and wide men, mind you we are trying to play a compact midfield here, in that match against Zambia only Moses was providing width, Iwobi was right in the middle clogging it up, that exposed Onazi's poor passing skills and although we weren't punished then, I don't think the Algerians will give us such room

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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by confun: 9:35am On Oct 29, 2016
TheSuperNerd:
Sometimes I wonder what we did to deserve this..... This Rohr is too good to be true...

God bless him indeed. **sobs**

Let's just lift our hands and thank the Lord shall we..... We don't deserve this... It's a miracle... **worship mode**



smiley
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheSuperNerd(m): 9:36am On Oct 29, 2016
Loooolllll...... His love for am pass my own love for am... I still think the 3-4-3/3-5-2 can be an option for us in the long run alongside our central strategies and other formation back-up options.

But for the Algeria game... No naa... No time.

Icon4s:


He is just too in love with that 3back line thing.
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheGoodJoe(m): 9:48am On Oct 29, 2016
joseph1013:
I see that you intentionally left Chile. Chile has always had more quality than all African teams, abi? African countries do not have the football brains to pull off what a country that didn't win any trophy for 99 years did during their dark years? Okay na. Continue.

African players are brain-dead with no ability to learn and switch formations.

Alexis Sanchez, Vidal, Valdivia, Matias Fernandez, Jara, Claudio Bravo, Aranguiz, Beausejour played for Colo-Colo at one time in their careers. Most of the rest Chilean players played in Universidad De Catolica or Universidad De Chile.

These are teams that play or train with the three at the back system. So, it is easy to bring the Chilean players to play in this set-up. It is different for our players.
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheSuperNerd(m): 9:51am On Oct 29, 2016
Algeria To Announce Killer Squad To Face Nigeria On November 1


The Algerian Football Federation have announced via their official webpage that the list of players summoned for the World Cup qualifying match against Nigeria in two weeks time will be revealed on Tuesday, November 1.

New Algeria manager Georges Leekens will face the media at 1100 hours at the Olympic Complex conference hall Mohamed Boudiaf Algiers immediately after the roster is announced.

The former Belgium and Tunisia manager will continue coaching Algeria until 2019 if he achieves his targets : qualifying for the 2018 World Cup and getting to the semifinals of the 2017 African Cup of Nations.

Meanwhile, the Nigerian Federation are expected to announce the squad list to face the North Africans as from this weekend after Rohr must have submitted his nominated players to his employer.

Source: http://allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=20893
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheSuperNerd(m): 10:02am On Oct 29, 2016
Super Eagles Won't Fail Nigerians Against Algeria -Yusuf

[img]http://4.bp..com/-k3AttXYN0Yo/WBQl_itd-zI/AAAAAAAABwg/4P05W1xGq6I-RYtt2ZgICtoNKefUJmaegCLcB/s400/Salisu-Yusuf.jpg[/img]

Ahead of next month's 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier, Super Eagles chief coach, Salisu Yusuf has assured Nigerians that the team will fly over the Desert Foxes of Algeria at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo.



The three-time African champions lead group B with three points having won their opening match 2-1 against Zambia in Ndola while Algeria
and Cameroon sit second and third respectively after managing a 1-1 draw in Algiers.



Both teams will clash on November 12, as they will be desperate for points in a bid to be in a better position on the log as the winner of the group will pick the sole ticket for the World Cup slated for Russia.


Having signed the dotted lines to seal a deal with the Nigeria Football Federation as the team's Chief Coach last week, Yusuf told Soccernet.com.ng in an exclusive chat that the Super Eagles will make Nigerians smile by picking the maximum points against the Desert Foxes.


"It's not a surprise that Nigerians are really talking about the Super Eagles clash against the Desert Foxes of Algeria," Yusuf told Soccernet.com.ng.


"As for us (the technical crew), what we are concerned about is the three points and I know the team won't fail to make Nigerians proud on November 12. There is no argument that Algeria have a solid squad blessed with talents, however, we are also working out plans to ensure that we neutralise them.


"Regardless of their managerial situation, we know they still pose a threat against any team in the world. I am very optimistic that the Super Eagles will give their best to make that day special for us," he said.




Source: http://www.soccernet.com.ng/2016/10/super-eagles-wont-fail-nigerians.html?m=1

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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by BascoVanVeli(m): 10:04am On Oct 29, 2016
Icon4s:


I am particular about its application or non-application to the national team. I am sure u know some peeps here are already clamouring for Rohr to adopt the formation.

Its not hard to imagine his big visits were chelsea and watford. He didn't go just for pictures, he had an audience with both coaches and i'm sure he picked the brains for a thing or two.
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by joseph1013: 10:06am On Oct 29, 2016
Mickael2:


Joseph is making sense these days
Chai...so I no dey make sense before? shocked

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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheGoodJoe(m): 10:07am On Oct 29, 2016
Mickael2:


we have four full backs there not just three because Omeruo and or Leon can play as full backs so the 3-4-3 is a No go.

so that one aside, I for one do not like that 4-2-3-1 at all. it is too defensive minded, not to mention that I'd Mikel will start then the formation won't look like it should at all, I don't know why we can't just start with two strikers up top, slim down the number of midfielders we have in our game and go for a smooth transitional formation from defence straight to attack, not a formation that will have to control the midfield first which requires a lot of passes in midfield. I watched Senegal the other day, there midfield only had to win back possession and push the ball to the forwards immediately and it was working, keeping the ball in the middle for too long, especially with players like Onazi who can't make a square pass even if their lives depend on it is risky against these Algerians oooh, I have said my own

In the 4-2-3-1 set up, the full backs can attack with two defensive midfielders who can cover the gaps created. The attack midfielder can drop in during build-up plays. It is about out numbering the opponents in the middle.

With Onazi holding deep and doing more of the covering, Mikel can keep the play fluid with his simple but intelligent passes. With an attacking midfielder dropping deep and bombarding forward to help in attack.

The LMF and RMF help attack and drop deep. I do not see it as a defensive set up but balanced.
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by BascoVanVeli(m): 10:07am On Oct 29, 2016
Icon4s:


Please explain ur last sentence.

Omuero and Balogun played CB just last week, so forgive me for saying we brought 5 CB's
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheSuperNerd(m): 10:17am On Oct 29, 2016
Oga Mickael2 oooooooooooooooo...... Chaiiiiiii.....

Now I'm like.....




joseph1013:
Chai...so I no dey make sense before? shocked

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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheGoodJoe(m): 10:19am On Oct 29, 2016
Mickael2:


where are the fine midfielders? when we have to use Iheanacho who is a striker as our midfielder then we don't have fine midfielders, when we have to play Onazi who.can't make a square pass then midfield isn't our strength. our strength is in our attack and wide men, mind you we are trying to play a compact midfield here, in that match against Zambia only Moses was providing width, Iwobi was right in the middle clogging it up, that exposed Onazi's poor passing skills and although we weren't punished then, I don't think the Algerians will give us such room

You keep hammering about Onazi's poor passing skills. What about his work rate? The distance he covers on the field. The gaps he covers when our full backs overlap. His speed, his marking, tackles and interceptions.

My only problem with Onazi is his lack of concentration in some games. He drifts out of position and leaves us exposed. Since Rohr came in, we have seen discipline in Onazi. Although in the game against Zambia, he made a careless run.

I expect Rohr to iron it out with Onazi. Apart from that, he is a big asset to the team.

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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheSuperNerd(m): 10:20am On Oct 29, 2016
But na four dem be naa... Ekong, Balogun, Omeruo and one of Oboabona/Agbo.

The rest na natural fullbacks... Ebuehi, Echiejile and Idowu.

BascoVanVeli:


Omuero and Balogun played CB just last week, so forgive me for saying we brought 5 CB's
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheSuperNerd(m): 10:22am On Oct 29, 2016
Then my friend, YOU DON'T KNOW SIR JOSEPH1013..... smiley
Mickael2:

Joseph is making sense these days
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by AIG07: 10:22am On Oct 29, 2016
Nigeria vs Algeria WCQ's match gonna be a cracker!!!
Tipping t to be d match of d break.

Still waiting for d official announcement of d list.

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