OdenigboAroli:


But this is not the kind of game you gamble with an inexperienced and a young player . These Algerians are coming for bloodbath and they will throw everything at us. I won't even consider Alampasu. Akpeyi is my first choice not because he is more talented than Ezenwa but for his experience and confidence.

Kog45:
True talk my sister coz d guy is not ready for recall due to a reason best know to him.He did not step aside but retired,a very tough decision for him and it w be tough for him to come out of retirement.

No option for now than to Psyche d trio(Akpeyi,Ezenwa and Alampasu)up for d crucial match.There is nothing anybody can do about d goalkeeping area for now than to encourage d guys.

It w be better for Enyeama and country if he can come out of retirement,with him and Ikeme in camp then w are secured.

OdenigboAroli:


Here we go again,you node tire biko.
On a serious note, Do you really believe there are forces in NFF working against "people from a particular region ? "Do you really believe that crap?

OdenigboAroli:


Oliseh has always been a hothead. People like that don't make good decision. He ruined everything and humiliated our hero before the public. Oliseh deserve a beat down by Nigerian youths.

OdenigboAroli:


Did you just say "reason best known to him ? " Oga,you go jail ?

OdenigboAroli:


But there was never a time Aiyenugba was rated as a world class goalkeeper. I have always known him as a good penalty stopper, not such a great goalkeeper. He had his chances and fell short,he won't be the first,so let's try some other hands. Ultimately,I want you to erase Aiyenugba from your memory,he will not be called.

TheGoodJoe:


Please, do not beat Oliseh. He is also a National hero who did a lot for the Super Eagles.

Coolu Temper.

TheGoodJoe:


Neither is it a game to gamble with a weaker keeper due to the keeper's experience. Best in training starts.

Certitude:

why would anyone want to call aiyenugba. That guy wasn't spectacular. I wondered what siasia was thinking when he placed him ahead of Ejide if he felt enyeama was indisciplined.

Kog45:
Yea national hero but messed Enyeama up but how i wish Enyeama handle it in a very mature way like Mikel did,anyhow Enyeama must come out of retirement coz Eagles belong to Nigeria not Olishe.

OdenigboAroli:


I don't buy that best in training starts,it smells of disaster. An inexperienced player can have a good day in training but that is not to say they will replicate such form in a real life situation. I will prefer Akpeyi to start because he is more experienced and has been in a similar situation,hence,experienced. You and I know that no way in the world would Alampasu start against Algeria. It's not even a smart thought.

Kog45:
Pls guys don't turn this section to tribalism.I don't care if all our players come from south east,they are d best,all w want is result

TheGoodJoe:


My stance is clear. I believe the training ground is the best place to sort the team. Not history of games. If Alampasu does better in training than the other keepers, then the right thing to do is start him.

tbaba1234:


I agree with you. The goalkeeping role is too sensitive. Akpeyi looked nervous at the Olympics in an inconsequential match though.

TheGoodJoe:


Please, do not beat Oliseh. He is also a National hero who did a lot for the Super Eagles.

Coolu Temper.

Kog45:
Yea and pls don't jail

OdenigboAroli:


Wasn't Daniel the one at Olympics? Either I am mixing things up or you are.

OdenigboAroli:


I don't buy that best in training starts,it smells of disaster. An inexperienced player can have a good day in training but that is not to say they will replicate such form in a real life situation. I will prefer Akpeyi to start because he is more experienced and has been in a similar situation,hence,experienced. You and I know that no way in the world would Alampasu start against Algeria. It's not even a smart thought.

tbaba1234:


They were both at the Olympics. Akpeyi played one game and he was atrocious.. The 3rd group game after we qualified.

goldfish80:

This game is too big for Alampasu. Alampasu is not exactly known for having nerves of steel.
At the U17 world cup, it took him 3 games to settle. Nerves got the best of him until the knockout stages when he settled in. Against Algeria, no matter how good he is in training, he will just be too nervous in the first 30mins atleast.
You don't want to imagine what could happen within those minutes. Akpeyi starting is unnegotiable

tbaba1234:


Aiyenugba was a very good goalkeeper. He just had Enyeama and Ejide ahead of him but he was also quality.

He is better than Ezenwa and Akpeyi (at his prime), that's for sure.

Certitude:

why would anyone want to call aiyenugba. That guy wasn't spectacular. I wondered what siasia was thinking when he placed him ahead of Ejide if he felt enyeama was indisciplined.

forgiveness:


Dem don sign am?

Until den, I dey observe.

Aiyenugba did nothing wrong in that match because it was a counter and you don't expect him to turn to super man.

NFF was to be blamed for not doing there home work.

OdenigboAroli:


I followed Aiyenugba when he was at his best,at Enyimba fc during their second time as Champions of Africa. Aiyenugba was average ,at best. Akpeyi is better but Ezenwa is brilliant

TheGoodJoe:


Alampasu is no more U17. He is a regular goalkeeper for a European team. By the way, where was Akpeyi's nerves when Emmanuel Daniel displaced him?

goldfish80:


It's not a chasm between 17 and 20.
He's playing for a second division side in Portugal. You hardly have 50 people watch such games live at the stadium let alone having it on live TV.
Totally different from the 60000+ swearing fans in Uyo. Its not even close.

Emma displaced Akpeyi from where?

chrisooblog:
So when will you now judge a goalkeeper's performance? I talk say pesin no fit catch shot wey soft you dey tell me babu sey no be him fault say na counter. No be only counter na front desk you for talk

TheGoodJoe:


Who was our Olympics No. 1 goalie? Akpeyi should have been number one due to his experience.

If the 60,000+ shouting fans means better keeper, then Akpeyi should easily Outshine Alampasu. If not, what is the use of the experience, if not getting an unfair advantage over a better talent.

goldfish80:

Alampasu's team actually plays in the 4th divison in the Portuguese football league.
You really canvassing for a keeping with a 4th divison team to start against Algeria? The biggest game for Nigeria this calendar year.
You make me laugh sometimes

goldfish80:

Alampasu's team actually plays in the 4th divisor Portuguese football league.
You really canvassing for a keeping with a 4th divison team to start against Algeria? The biggest game for Nigeria this calendar year.
You make me laugh sometimes

tbaba1234:


Truth be told, i think Alampasu is better than both Akpeyi and Ezenwa but the experience factor is against him. Akpeyi should start.