TheGoodJoe:


Please, remember Late Olubayo Adefemi. That was another good player of Siasia's 2005 WYC Team.

OdenigboAroli:


Good point but I still won't start Simon Moses ahead of Ideye and Ighalo. I will rather move Iwobi to his natural position and have Ideye,Ighalo or Oghenekaro pair Nacho.

Even with your set up I have my doubts about Mikel Obi.

OdenigboAroli:


I remember him like yesterday. He died in an accident abroad. Rest brother.

TheGoodJoe:


I have zero doubt in Mikel and he will make a perfect addition to our passing middle. From Ndidi to Iheanacho. All make intelligent passes. I can consider Ideye but, Iheanacho, Mikel Iwobi centrally is too dangerous for any side.

OdenigboAroli:


Not when his fitness is in question.

Sunnypa11:
Opposition Watch : Algeria had first training on Sunday with Feghouli and Six Othera
The Desert Foxes of Algeria on Sunday commence Preparation for Super Eagles of Nigeria for a Match scheduled for November 12, 2016 in Uyo, on behalf of the 2018 World qualifier.
As expected, the arrival of some players on Sunday at the national technical Centre in Sidi Moussa.
The players underwent a light training at 6 pm under the direction of the new national coach George Leekens M. and his staffs
Players who took part in the training are M'bolhi, Asselah, Belkaroui, Ferhani, Ziti, Abeid and Feghouli.
Players like Ghulam, Boudebouz and Tahrat who played on Saturday were allowed to rest.
Other players who were in action for their clubs on Sunday will Join the camp today.
Program:
Monday : On Monday, The Fennecs are training in the morning at 10:30 and from 18:00 with all players this afternoon.
Tuesday : Drilling
Wednesday,: Training
Thursday : Departure for Uyo
http://nigfooty..com/2016/11/opposition-watch-algeria-had-first.html

Lillestrom sports director Torgeir Bjarmann being interviewed by Kola Daniel

TheGoodJoe:


Yes. I always rated Onazi but after Mickael2 made a strong debate on how the team plays and the importance of a passing DMF in the modern game, I agreed Ndidi is the better choice. If we control the game better, we would not need much defending.

goldfish80:

If it's choice between Ndidi, John Ogu and Eddy. I think John Ogu could be better when playing out from the back...
His pass % stands at 84% from 59 passes, while Ndidi has 74% from 51 passes.

Also let's not be top quick to push Onazi out. This team is used to playing with Onazi, he has the confidence of the defenders and the other midfielders.
His partnership with Mikel haven't been so bad over the years.
Wemyss be careful not to tweeker too much with the team dynamics. Its very important. Just saying...

goldfish80:

If it's choice between Ndidi, John Ogu and Eddy. I think John Ogu could be better when playing out from the back...
His pass % stands at 84% from 59 passes, while Ndidi has 74% from 51 passes.

Also let's not be top quick to push Onazi out. This team is used to playing with Onazi, he has the confidence of the defenders and the other midfielders.
His partnership with Mikel haven't been so bad over the years.
We must be careful not to tweeker too much with the team dynamics. Its very important. Just saying...

tbaba1234:
The last time we were grouped with Algeria in a world cup qualifier, the home game in Lagos (1993) ended 4:1 with goals from Okocha, Yekini(2) and Amokachi


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iFQ06Wu1y3o

goldfish80:

If it's choice between Ndidi, John Ogu and Eddy. I think John Ogu could be better when playing out from the back...
His pass % stands at 84% from 59 passes, while Ndidi has 74% from 51 passes.

Also let's not be top quick to push Onazi out. This team is used to playing with Onazi, he has the confidence of the defenders and the other midfielders.
His partnership with Mikel haven't been so bad over the years.
We must be careful not to tweeker too much with the team dynamics. Its very important. Just saying...

tbaba1234:


Is this stats for one game 51 passes? That is not a good measure. You need more to properly assess.

I believe both Ndidi and Onazi can play together.

Mickael2:


Just had to add my voice here about Onazi. Onazi and Mikel have both combined briliantly when we have another midfielder in a 4-3-3 formation which Keshi used, first it was Mba and then Babatunde, but the AMF we are using these days plays more like a Suport Striker than an actual AMF so the imbalance is there. If we had another midfielder in there, maybe Aluko for example who will fall back to defend or who moves with the ball then Onazi will start with Mikel, but recently it is usually just Mikel and Onazi in the middle and this has exposed Onazi's defencies, the results? 2 failed Afcon qualifying campaigns, so it's time for an upgrade. I always make reference to what someone said here not long ago, if we are going to play a 3 man midfield then I don't have any problem with Onazi, he called it a marker-ball carrier-runner system or so, but if we have basically 2 persons in midfield then Onazi won't work, his passing abilities is just too poor. A DMF is a position that does not really need 'trust', if a CB gets the ball, there is no other passing outlet for him na,he must pass to the DMF

tbaba1234:


I don't agree that our failures to qualify was just because of Mikel-Onazi combo.. I believe that it is a combo that can work well. Onazi is not that terrible a passer. He has better passing stats than Ndidi.

Mickael2:


Onazi has better passing stats that Ndidi where and when? I will assume that you made a mistake there.

It wasn't 'just' because of that, we had NFF issues too but it wasn't as if we were playing good football on the field at all, so they do share a bulk of the blame. Midfield is the base, we werent creating chances, we weren't dominating teams even Tanzania

tbaba1234:

These are the passing stats of Onazi, Ndidi and Ogu.
Ogu has the best passing stats. Ndidi uses more of long balls Onazi has a higher passing % than Ndidi.

Mickael2:


source please.

tbaba1234:


https://www.whoscored.com/PlayerComparison

Mickael2:


yes they absolutely can.

If we were to play a 4-3-3, the midfield will be basically Ndidi as a DMF, Onazi as the CMF that does all the running and Mikel as AMF. In this way, whenever Onazi employs his marking abilities and wins the ball he will always have someone close by who will literally take the ball off his feet so he makes no mistakes, if he wins it near our box, Ndidi will collect it from him straight, if he wins it further upfield, Mikel collects it. Basically he will told to run around like crazy and win possession and just drop the ball when he wins possession which is literally what he does now. But if our coach isn't sold on the idea then Ndidi should be starting ahead of Onazi as our DMF anyday of the week and twice on saturdays

Mickael2:


how convenient of you to use the Europa league alone for Ndidi while you used the entire league ratings for Onazi. Do not forget that the Europa league isn't easy and that he has had to play 180 mins out of the 360 minutes there against Athletic Bilbao. Please, look for the complete stats, last I checked it, Ndidi was closer to 87 and not 70

Mickael2:


Just had to add my voice here about Onazi. Onazi and Mikel have both combined briliantly when we have another midfielder in a 4-3-3 formation which Keshi used, first it was Mba and then Babatunde, but the AMF we are using these days plays more like a Suport Striker than an actual AMF so the imbalance is there. If we had another midfielder in there, maybe Aluko for example who will fall back to defend or who moves with the ball then Onazi will start with Mikel, but recently it is usually just Mikel and Onazi in the middle and this has exposed Onazi's defencies, the results? 2 failed Afcon qualifying campaigns, so it's time for an upgrade. I always make reference to what someone said here not long ago, if we are going to play a 3 man midfield then I don't have any problem with Onazi, he called it a marker-ball carrier-runner system or so, but if we have basically 2 persons in midfield then Onazi won't work, his passing abilities is just too poor. A DMF is a position that does not really need 'trust', if a CB gets the ball, there is no other passing outlet for him na,he must pass to the DMF