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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheSuperNerd(m): 1:14pm On Oct 31, 2016 |
Some of these fans sef... So many abound like the first speaker.... ![]() ![]() ....................................................................... Nigeria vs Algeria: Fans seek wing-back role for Moses Abakaliki – Football fans in Ebonyi have advised the Super Eagles Technical Adviser, Gernot Rohr, to field Victor Moses in the right wing-back position during the forthcoming Russia 2018 qualifier against Algeria. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Moses continued his rich form in that position during Chelsea’s EPL match against Southampton on Sunday under its new 3-4-3/3-5-2 tactical formation. Moses in the first half provided the assistance for Belgian Eden Hazard to score the first goal before Diego Costa’s sublime finish in the second half earned Chelsea a 2-0 win. The fans told NAN on Monday in Abakaliki that Moses’ rich form should be effectively utilised to disorganise the North African team’s fluid pattern of play. Edmund Ndukamma, a former Rangers International FC of Enugu defender, remarked that fielding Moses in that position would immensely benefit the Eagles against Algeria. “Moses will help the Eagles’ attack pile pressure on the Algerian defence from the right wing thereby disorganising their quick-pass movements from its lethal left-wing. “He will also assist the Nigerian right full back which was problematic against Zambia in the team’s first qualifier in Ndola,’’ he said. Nicodemus Omenka, former Ebonyi Commissioner for Youths and Sports, corroborated Ndukamma’s claim, noting that Moses would play a vital role in the Algerian match. “He is one of Nigeria’s hottest players in Europe currently and his presence would psychologically affect the Algerians who are also grappling with their coaching problems. “His blistering runs from the right wing will give Kelechi Iheanacho and Alex Iwobi more room to operate, while also assisting the defenders to curtail the Algerians’ incursions,’’ he said. Jude Nlemchi, Colombia FC of Abakaliki player, advised Rohr to place emphasis on current form in selecting players to be fielded against the Algerians. “Players such as Moses, Iwobi, Iheanacho among others should be fielded against Algeria as the system worked against Zambia in Ndola. “The Algerians play a `fast-paced’ style and the Eagles need fit, aggressive and skilful players to disorganise their strategy for the much needed win,’’ he said. Chief Silas Mgbebu, a businessman and soccer enthusiast, urged the Eagles to approach the Algerian match with serious determination as if they were playing in a cup final. “The players should replicate the level of commitment for their clubs in the Algerian match to ensure the team achieves the much needed victory. “Winning the match will make them the `group of death’ leaders before qualification hostilities resumes in 2017 with the accompanying psychological edge over their opponents,’’ he said. Mrs Scholastica Igwe, a civil servant and soccer admirer, warned that the euphoria of the Algerian match if not properly handled, might affect the Eagles. “The only sporting news on the airwaves currently is the match with Algeria and the euphoria should not be allowed to pile undue pressure on the players and officials,’’ she said. Source: http://www.vanguardngr.com/2016/10/nigeria-vs-algeria-fans-seek-wing-back-role-moses/ 1 Like |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by safarigirl(f): 1:58pm On Oct 31, 2016 |
Finally, I've seen the Tyronne guy. Abeg, are we trying to look like an SA team? ![]() If we field him, our backline plus goalie will have just one black person, we don't want people to tune into the Nigerian match and think they're watching a different team, do we? He's cute sha ![]() 1 Like |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheSuperNerd(m): 2:00pm On Oct 31, 2016 |
Loooolllllll...... Hilarious!!! Now The English are stylishly trying to lay claim to Victor Moses... Jamie Redknapp was the culprit and mehn!! He got spanked on twitter... Looollll ........................................................................ Twitter tears into Redknapp after Victor Moses faux pas Victor Moses: Wing-back has impressed this term Jamie Redknapp was given a torrent of abuse after referring to Nigerian Victor Moses, 25, as a “young English talent getting a chance” at Chelsea. The pundit made the comment as part of Sky Sports’ coverage of the Blues’ 2-0 victory at Southampton and was promptly ridiculed on Twitter for his big blunder. Follow Max Lyndon-Jones @maxlj94 ...... Follow Tom Lee @tommolee123 ...... Follow Alex Stewart @AFHStewart Moses, meanwhile has admitted he is enjoying his new wing-back role and thanked his team-mates for helping him adapt so easily. “I have not played there before but I have just got to listen to what the manager asks me to do in that position, and the way he wants me to do it,” Moses said. “Every game we play I just want to keep on improving. The more games you play, the more experience you get in that position. I’m really relishing it at the moment and enjoying it. “It’s very important to understand your team- mates. I have got Cesar Azpilicueta there, the spare right-back, who is behind me, and he communicates with me and really helps me out to make sure I am in the right position. “Defensively we all work as a unit in training and every day in training the manager is on top of us to make sure we are solid. He’s also very helpful on the touchline. He talks to you to make sure you’re in the right position. Source: http://www.teamtalk.com/news/twitter-tears-into-redknapp-after-victor-moses-faux-pas 2 Likes |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by tbaba1234: 2:33pm On Oct 31, 2016 |
TheSuperNerd: Victor Moses is English though. He played for English youth teams. |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by terzurum5(m): 2:40pm On Oct 31, 2016 |
blueto:I wish to see him play the CF role again |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheSuperNerd(m): 3:31pm On Oct 31, 2016 |
He's not English.... That's the bottomline.... Loollll Forget all that english youth team talk... Jamie is a fox... He didn't wanna credit Nigeria... Very funny. tbaba1234: 1 Like |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by tbaba1234: 3:32pm On Oct 31, 2016 |
So Ebuehi rejected his invitation: “I see it as a great honor that I am noted in my homeland,” “But at this moment ADO Den Haag requires my full attention. Especially now that I am settled in the team. Therefore, it doesn’t seems to me like the right time to travel to Nigeria for the match. I want to focus completely on the club . but I certainly do not rule out playing for Nigeria in the future, if the next time am called up ” Another player probably holding out for a dutch call-up... Would he have said that if Holland called him? He should have been contacted before releasing the list. |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheSuperNerd(m): 3:40pm On Oct 31, 2016 |
Why Dutch Nigerian Ebuehi Turn Down Super Eagles Invitation For Algeria Tie ![]() Freshly invited Dutch born Nigerian full back Tyronne Ebuehi has rejected the immediate opportunity to commit his international future to Nigeria by insisting on improving his club form for ADO Den Haag. Ebuehi was among the list of players called up by Nigeria for the World Cup 2018 qualifiers, but the 20 year old has turned down the invitation, although he didn’t rule out playing for Nigeria in the future. Born to Nigerian parent in Holland, they are fears that the boy is under pressure from the Dutch football authorities to wait for his time with the Dutch national team instead of playing for Nigeria. “I see it as a great honor that I am noted in my homeland,” says Ebuehi. “But at this moment ADO Den Haag requires my full attention. Especially now that I am settled in the team. Therefore, it doesn’t seems to me like the right time to travel to Nigeria for the match. I want to focus completely on the club . but I certainly do not rule out playing for Nigeria in the future, if the next time am called up ” He told the club official website. Source: http://owngoalnigeria.com/2016/10/31/why-dutch-nigerian-ebuehi-turn-down-super-eagles-invitation-for-algeria-tie/ |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheSuperNerd(m): 3:45pm On Oct 31, 2016 |
DISAPPOINTED ANDERSON ESITI VOWS TO WORK HARDER AFTER EAGLES SNUB ![]() Anderson Esiti Belgium-based midfielder Anderson Esiti has admitted he was surprised he was not picked by Nigeria for a World Cup qualifier against Algeria, but vowed to work harder to return to the team. Defensive midfielder Esiti featured in the Eagles 2-1 win in Zambia earlier this month. But he has been left out of the squad for the match against Algeria on November 12 in Uyo. “My not being invited came to me as surprise because I thought I did well in the last match when I came in in Zambia to merit another invitation to the Super Eagles,” he said. “Honestly speaking, I felt bad when a friend broke the news to me that I was not invited for the match against Algeria. “Anyway I've moved on, and that can only make me to work harder at my club and give my best most especially if called upon again.” The Gent midfielder made his Eagles debut in June 2015 against Chad and was recalled by new coach Gernot Rohr for the World Cup qualifier against Zambia in Ndola. Source: http://africanfootball.com//news/660177/Disappointed-Anderson-Esiti-vows-to-work-harder-after-Eagles-snub 1 Like |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheGoodJoe(m): 3:46pm On Oct 31, 2016 |
I do not know this match fitness stuff Rohr talks about. Call-up some home based lads that can play that role and drill them in camp until the others arrive. The screen them with the so called match fit lads. |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by comodo: 3:47pm On Oct 31, 2016 |
tbaba1234: I just don't understand what our administrators think sometimes. Was this guy not notified before the invite? This is all wrong. Now the coach will start thinking of who to call up next. Better still Rohr can give a run out to to Daniel Adejo. Better we have one natural RB than not having at all. |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheGoodJoe(m): 3:48pm On Oct 31, 2016 |
Siasia camped home based lads for about two weeks before the foreign guys arrived. |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheSuperNerd(m): 3:51pm On Oct 31, 2016 |
IFEANYI MATTHEW GIVES NORWEGIAN CLUB HOPE TO ESCAPE RELEGATION ![]() Ifeanyi Matthew Ifeanyi Matthew provided the assist for Lillestrom to open scores at bitter local rivals Valerenga and give his Norwegian club hope of escaping relegation. The Nigeria star laid a low drive for Gary Martin to simply slot home after 32 minutes at the far post. Sunday’s game was Ifeanyi Matthew’s seventh appearance for Lillestrom and he has also scored two goals. Hosts Valerenga drew level in the derby for the game to finish 1-1. Valerenga are 11th place and on 35 points, they are safe. Lillestrom, on the other hand, are a spot below in 12th position with 31 points. They host Molde in the final game on Sunday and would need at least a draw to ensure they do not finish at worse below the relegation/promotion playoffs. Tromso are 13th also on 13 points, but a far inferior goals difference. They are home to third- place Odd. Bodo/Glimt currently occupy the relegation/ promotion bracket. They have 30 points and face a difficult road trip at new champions Rosenborg. IK Start and Stabaek look doomed to be relegated automatically. Source: http://africanfootball.com/news/660138/Ifeanyi-Matthew-gives-Norwegian-club-hope-to-escape-relegation 1 Like |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheSuperNerd(m): 3:52pm On Oct 31, 2016 |
Then he chased them all out when the foreign guys arrived... ![]() TheGoodJoe: |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheGoodJoe(m): 3:54pm On Oct 31, 2016 |
TheSuperNerd: At least, they gained from the experience. With continuous moves like that, we can discover rare gems. |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by tbaba1234: 3:58pm On Oct 31, 2016 |
TheGoodJoe: Homebased players are on holiday. Not everyone trains during the holiday. Some will need more than two weeks to be fully fit. Also, you can not just invite two or three players to be training. |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheSuperNerd(m): 3:58pm On Oct 31, 2016 |
New Algeria Coach Reveals Tactics He Will Use To Keep Iheanacho and Iwobi At Bay ![]() Newly appointed coach of Algeria George Leekens has revealed his plans to keep the deadly Nigerian duo of Kelechi Iheanacho and Alex Iwobi at bay when Nigeria play Algeria in Uyo. Leekens while speaking with Le Buteur said his team has defensive issues and playing against the deadly duo of Iheanacho and Iwobi , a defensive formation will be best. The coach who recently left his spot as coach of Belgian side Lokeren plans to play two extra holding midfielder to nullify Iheanacho and Iwobi coming through the middle. A 4-2-3-1 formation is what he plans to use against Nigeria, with specific instructions to the midfielder to release the ball as quick as they can to the deadly duo of Islam Slimani and Riyad Mahrez. He believes if he stops them from playing, Nigeria will struggle to create anything meaningful in attack, while his team will aim to catch them on the break. “The pressure does not scare me at all and I am motivated to succeed with the Greens. I can also say that I have a debt to the Algerian team,” Le Buteur quoted Leekens as saying on Sunday. Source: http://owngoalnigeria.com/2016/10/31/new-algeria-coach-reveals-tactics-he-will-use-to-keep-iheanacho-and-iwobi-at-bay/ 1 Like |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheGoodJoe(m): 4:00pm On Oct 31, 2016 |
tbaba1234: For the role. I already stated for the role. Right back. |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by tbaba1234: 4:01pm On Oct 31, 2016 |
TheGoodJoe: Waste of Money, We see them every week in the league. The talented players show themselves during the league season. |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by tbaba1234: 4:02pm On Oct 31, 2016 |
TheGoodJoe: Are you going to set up a camp for 2 weeks for just 1 or 2 right backs that you are looking at? |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheGoodJoe(m): 4:03pm On Oct 31, 2016 |
tbaba1234: Why can he not go to camp with three players? Is there a rule against that? It is a problem. Rohr knows the right back role is a problem. Invite those that can deliver and drill. There are coaches who work with few players they are training for trials. |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheGoodJoe(m): 4:04pm On Oct 31, 2016 |
tbaba1234: When you want something, you take actions. |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by tbaba1234: 4:05pm On Oct 31, 2016 |
TheGoodJoe: It is a waste of resources to camp 1-2 player for two weeks just to get them fit. |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheSuperNerd(m): 4:06pm On Oct 31, 2016 |
I think it ought to be 10 goals in all competitions for Kayode so far this season..... Anyhow shaa... ![]() ...................................................................... Kayode continues good form in Austria ![]() Kayode Olarenwaju © Getty Images Red hot Austria Vienna striker Olarenwaju Kayode has continued his fine form in Austria with another goal as his team defeated Sturm Graz 2-0 in the Austrian Bundesliga on Sunday. The former Flying Eagles star scored the second goal in the 67th minute as Vienna picked up yet another win in the league. Starting for the fourth successive game, Kayode proved to be a thorn in the flesh of the Graz defence with his bursting runs and direct play. Vienna went ahead in the 51st minute after a scoreless first half when Raphael Holzhauser scored for the home side to finally make their domination count. It was Kayode’s turn 16 minutes later as he scored to put his team two goals ahead and ensure the three points. Another Nigerian striker, Bright Edomwonyi, was on from the start for the visitors Sturm Graz but was substituted in the 71st minute by Philipp Zulechner. The 23-year-old has scored four goals in the Austrian top-flight league and nine goals in all competitions this season. Source: http://mobi.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/161031/Kayode_continues_good_form_in_Austria 1 Like |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheGoodJoe(m): 4:08pm On Oct 31, 2016 |
tbaba1234: I bet, many of the players will jump on the opportunity. |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheGoodJoe(m): 4:10pm On Oct 31, 2016 |
tbaba1234: The field is not closed. They book a hotel for four or five and he drills. Even though is a week. Well, as for me, we can not quantify how important winning this game is. |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by terzurum5(m): 4:13pm On Oct 31, 2016 |
TheSuperNerd:Oga Forgiveness, see wetin your guy dey do us ba ![]() 3 Likes |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by tbaba1234: 4:14pm On Oct 31, 2016 |
TheGoodJoe: I think Omeruo can do a decent job on that wing. After the game, we can look at other options. 1 Like |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheGoodJoe(m): 4:15pm On Oct 31, 2016 |
tbaba1234: I think so too. Let see how it goes. |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheSuperNerd(m): 4:26pm On Oct 31, 2016 |
I agree. Omeruo should be used as R.B. For the game if Musa can't be trusted for that game. After the game, we look expansively at our options. Hopefully, Moses Odubajo will be back after his six months layoff by April/May next year. He's the answer to our rightback role but injuries is just delaying the "inevitable". Musa Mohammed will grow to be prominent in that role too but firstly need to sort out his club issues by january. Brian Idowu is another in the long run alongside Ehizibue (provided he too doesn't do an Ebuehi). Dominic Iorfa Jnr is yet another. Haba! Anyway, for now... It has to be Omeruo for Algeria unless Rohr wanna take the risk with "braveheart" Musa. Or "under unlikely terms", it could be Victor moses as Right back and Simon/Musa Ahmed as the right AMF/Winger. Na wa ooo... What a headache for Rohr... ![]() tbaba1234: |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by tbaba1234: 4:29pm On Oct 31, 2016 |
TheSuperNerd: I am sure, Ebuehi was contacted before the invitation. Maybe he didn't expect it to come so soon. He is playing for his team regularly and does not want an injury that will derail his progress |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheSuperNerd(m): 4:35pm On Oct 31, 2016 |
Okay Sir Tbaba.... Ebuehi's rejection hurts though. All of Life is a risk... Who says he won't be injured in Ado den haag's next game? #foodforthought Why does he make such negative excuse? Anyway... I understand him but he should know that all of life is a risk. Wish him the best and I hope he turns out for us in the long run... tbaba1234: |
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