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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheGoodJoe(m): 6:41pm On Nov 14, 2016 |
Mickael2: Very informative and educating. I hope you write more. |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by enomakos(m): 6:44pm On Nov 14, 2016 |
safarigirl:true talk my dear it may be leon balogun or carl ikeme turn next 1 Like |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheGoodJoe(m): 6:48pm On Nov 14, 2016 |
TheSuperNerd: As I said before, I see us having a League Of Extraordinary Hitmen made of Iheanacho, Osimhen and Success (IOS). I see us ending with a 4-3-3 formation with these three upfront. With the creative brilliance of Nacho and Success supporting Osimhen. With Iwobi and Kelechi Nwakali giving them splitting passes. However, the three of them need to develop into high scoring Hitmen before their heroic reign in the Super Golden Generation. Just like Neymar (Who played as a striker in some games before Barcelona), Messi (False 9 King) and Suarez (One of EPL's greatest hitmen). Nacho needs to become a false 9 King at City. Master it before Osimhen's growth. 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheGoodJoe(m): 6:53pm On Nov 14, 2016 |
TheSuperNerd: Just as I told some guys during the game. Omeruo is doing fine. That is Brahimi. He skins people for fun. If he dribbles you and you fall. Dust your shorts and pursue. What matters is that Omeruo did not give up and kept working hard. 2 Likes |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheGoodJoe(m): 7:04pm On Nov 14, 2016 |
joseph1013: Haba. I made my dislike for Echiejile's style of play public but I was quick to acknowledge his quality performance against Algeria. I insist you retract your statement before I order Yara Yara to sue you for damages. |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheGoodJoe(m): 7:09pm On Nov 14, 2016 |
”That Number 20 (Etebo) was everywhere, he did a lot for his team in both areas of the pitch. He was always near whoever is on the ball, he did very well” Mahrez said to the press in Algeria. Yet someone wants to tell us otherwise. I did not call name O! 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheSuperNerd(m): 7:15pm On Nov 14, 2016 |
Chaaaiiiii.... Oga Basco na sooo oooo.... Looolll Fifa U-20 world cup will see the likes of Ejaria, Solanke and co on display but ours will not be there... Our super talented bunch of Osimhen, Chukwueze, Nwakali, Sadiq Umar, Azubuike Okechukwu, Okonkwo Orji and many more... Chaaiiiii... WHAT IF?? Afcon 2017 will see African teams thank the heavens for the absence of the Super Eagles who are in such wicked form right now!!! A team that can take out any on the continent... Chaaiiiiii... WHAT IF?? India 2017 Fifa U-17 WC... Na our birthright to win am in Asia always. Our absence means another get that chance... Our presence there would have demoralised many because we always win in Asia. WHAT IF?? Sir Basco.... Abeg sleep well okay. This 2017 of "What IFs" will pass and we will be ready again by 2019 for the AFCON, the AYC (U-20 Afcon) and WYC (U-20 WC), the U-17 Afcon and U-17 WC... We will storm the continent and the world. But the preamble shall be Russia 2018... Booyyyy!!!! I'm feeling the excitement. We have a deep pool of super quality talents... Dont worry... We will make up for our misses in 2017. Abeg sleep well, u hear.... my dear Sir, sleep well.... Sleep well Oh son of man....... Loooollllll The "morrow" promises better stories and not "what ifs" anymore.... BascoVanVeli: 3 Likes |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by joseph1013: 7:26pm On Nov 14, 2016 |
TheGoodJoe: Sorry, retracted! 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by safarigirl(f): 7:32pm On Nov 14, 2016 |
Guys, any thoughts on the BBC APOTY nominees? Any disappointments? Anyone on that list made you go 'how'? I know there are no Nigerians there, but, what do you guys think of the list? 1 Like |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by tbaba1234: 7:32pm On Nov 14, 2016 |
BascoVanVeli: The point is simple. I am not against Onazi. He misplaced a pass that led to the goal conceded and faded in the second half. I did not say bench Onazi or replace him. I gave an assessment of his performance. I have defended him on this page, when he was bashed. In the game against Zambia, there were weaknesses at the full back positions and some players were criticized. It is normal. In the game against Algeria, our weakness came from the center which exposed the defense to pressure. Onazi was in my opinion the biggest culprit. 2 Likes |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheSuperNerd(m): 7:35pm On Nov 14, 2016 |
Now that you mention it.... Yaya Toure on that list is a scam!!! Cc TheGoodJoe safarigirl: 2 Likes |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by AIG07: 7:36pm On Nov 14, 2016 |
terzurum5:Runaway? Wow! I really love the adjective 'Runaway'. Medjani hasn't know how fast this team is rising... Make e forget am. They can't catch us up. 3 Likes |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by tbaba1234: 7:37pm On Nov 14, 2016 |
I think Mikel should be played in Defensive Midfield. In the game against Zambia, It took the introduction of Esiti to calm thing down. Against Algeria, the midfield collapsed again. Mikel is the most experienced defensive midfielder on the team, I believe that if he plays there alongside Etebo, Ndidi or Onazi, the defense will be better protected. |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheSuperNerd(m): 7:42pm On Nov 14, 2016 |
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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheGoodJoe(m): 7:43pm On Nov 14, 2016 |
tbaba1234: I say Mikel maintains his role. If people feel Onazi is not good enough for the role, then we play Ndidi. With Etebo working like a monster, we can have a solid midfield set-up. |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by tbaba1234: 7:45pm On Nov 14, 2016 |
Interesting perspective.. Algerian Journalist Explains How Iheanacho’s Movement Disorganised Algeria’s Defence For Moses To Pounce Respected and well travelled Algerian journalist Raidi Mazher says coach Georges Leekens is right, when he said Kelechi Iheanacho’s movement in the box allowed Victor Moses to wreck havoc. Moses scored a brace in Nigeria’s 3-1 win but the coach of Algeria believed it was the constant running through spaces by Iheanacho that allowed Moses, the time and space to score both goals. His views have been corroborated by Mazher who was in Nigeria for the game, and he gave a detailed breakdown of how Iheanacho movement in the box wrecked his team in a chat with Owngoalnigeria.com. ” Leekens is right, all three goals scored by Nigeria wouldn’t have been possible if not for the tireless running by Iheanacho. He attacked all available spaces, and dragged the defenders out of their natural postion” He told Owngoalnigeria.com. ” The first goal scored by Nigeria. He dragged two defenders and one of them stuck out a foot,which deflected the ball into the path of Victor Moses to score from the space left open by the defenders who went with Iheanacho. ” Mikel’s goal was started by him. He picked the ball in the box after a well timed run from behind. Two defender couldn’t keep up with his pace and when he returned the ball to Iwobi. The defenders out of their position were slow in moving out before Etebo spotted Mikel for the second goal. ” When Ahmed Musa peeled away from the right for Nigeria’s third goal, Iheanacho attacked the first pole and took two defenders with him, the space vacated was used by Moses to good effect. So you see Leekens is right”. http://owngoalnigeria.com/2016/11/14/algerian-journalist-explains-how-iheanachos-movement-disorganised-algerias-defence-for-moses-to-pounce/ 5 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Jefersoun: 7:46pm On Nov 14, 2016 |
TheGoodJoe:Don't get me wrong, i said it earlier on, that the plan of the coach was successful. Iheanacho was able to drag some algerian players to him, there by giving other of his team mate the room to do the damage. But such performances cannot win him accolades. Therefore going forward, if we are to keep using him as a false 9, he has to be more physical an imposing on his opponent. I concluded by saying, the style his team adopts can also limit how much he gets the ball. |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheGoodJoe(m): 7:49pm On Nov 14, 2016 |
Jefersoun: Iheanacho was against a cagey defence. Not all teams we play will set up like. In a less cagey situation, he will shine like a million stars. |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheSuperNerd(m): 7:53pm On Nov 14, 2016 |
Thank you for that top post Sir Tbaba1234.... I wanted to post but you beat me to it... Loolll Interesting revelation indeed.... Just what Sir TheGoodJoe and I stated in our talks on Nacho's performance. Your post puts it so explicitly... 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by tbaba1234: 8:01pm On Nov 14, 2016 |
TheSuperNerd: I still feel that he was ineffective on the ball. Off the ball, he was good. |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheGoodJoe(m): 8:03pm On Nov 14, 2016 |
TheSuperNerd: Maybe, popularity list. BBC might have put Yaya Toure's name to attract traffic. |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheSuperNerd(m): 8:05pm On Nov 14, 2016 |
ROHR: TROOST-EKONG MUST SHUN BELGIAN CLUB GENT FOR BIGGER CLUB, LEAGUE Eagles defender William Troost-Ekong Nigeria coach Gernot Rohr has revealed he hopes William Troost-Ekong moves to a bigger club than Gent of Belgium so as to improve as a full international. Troost-Ekong has been on loan at Norwegian club Haugesund, but will return to parent club Gent in January. “Ekong is changing clubs, he must play at a high level. He has been playing in Norway, which is not bad, but he must play at a higher level,” Rohr said. “He wants to go to Belgium, but it is not enough for him, we will try to help him so that he could go to a club, where he could play better and at a higher level.” The 23-year-old Ekong, who represented Holland at age-group levels, was recently linked with a move to England, where he was once on the books of Fulham and Tottenham Hotspur. Ekong, an international since June 2015, has formed a great central defence partnership in the Super Eagles with Leon Balogun, who features for Mainz 05 in the German Bundesliga. It is a combo Rohr said has given him a great deal of satisfaction. “We already have a good central defence. They have given us a good satisfaction,” he remarked. Source: http://africanfootball.com//news/663953/Rohr-Troost-Ekong-must-shun-Belgian-club-Gent-for-bigger-club-league 1 Like |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by BascoVanVeli(m): 8:08pm On Nov 14, 2016 |
tbaba1234:Ur opinion differs from wat i saw. Was it Onazi who told the defender not to rush out? Like i said before i disagree with u but there is no issue in disagreeing. To me his passing was class. For the third goal he beat a man and put the ball on Musa's foot, he also started off the one Iheanacho missed. At the end when Iheanacho got roughed up Onazi put his body at risk to get one back. Nigeria can't do without players like Onazi, he gives us toughness. To me he can be our Vidal if we push him up and free him a little, he can destroy, create and score. |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheGoodJoe(m): 8:08pm On Nov 14, 2016 |
“He wants to go to Belgium, but it is not enough for him, we will try to help him so that he could go to a club, where he could play better and at a higher level.” In Okon's voice: Daz Wat Am Tucking Abat. Nice advice. I am glad to see Rohr is looking for ways to help get Ekong a better club. He has the connections. I hope Rohr pulls it off. 2 Likes |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheSuperNerd(m): 8:11pm On Nov 14, 2016 |
Well, I felt the same way too as I pointed that out in my review but we must recall his involvement "on-the-ball" in the build-up to our second goal. He will improve... I know he will. He had a "quiet" game by his own standards but he was mesmerising in his high-pressing and movements. Thanks again. tbaba1234: |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheGoodJoe(m): 8:11pm On Nov 14, 2016 |
BascoVanVeli: We can not push Onazi forward to bring in another defensive midfielder. Either he is ready to shield the defence or Rohr will have to pick another four ready to sit and break down the opponents attacking play. With Etebo and Mikel in the squad, there is no room for Onazi to go forward. |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheSuperNerd(m): 8:16pm On Nov 14, 2016 |
Loooolllll... But honestly wetin him name dey find for dia? Mahrez, Aubameyang, Ayew and Mane are good candidates and merit their nominations. Yaya's place could have been taken up by either Iheanacho or Slimani (yes Slimani... Auba plays in Germany and got nominated. Slimani nko? Scorer of 27 goals last season and slayer of Porto.... And now at Leicester). TheGoodJoe: 1 Like |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by joseph1013: 8:18pm On Nov 14, 2016 |
TheGoodJoe: If Mikel sits back with Onazi, we can free up space for Iheanacho, Etebo, Aluko, or Iwobi to play AMF. It would be a delight to watch. |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheGoodJoe(m): 8:21pm On Nov 14, 2016 |
joseph1013: Mikel is not sitting. He creates for others with his simple ticking passes. He keeps us possessive with his passing. If Mikel plays as a pivot with Onazi, Onazi has to sit and Mikel roam. Onazi is not a better passer than Mikel, long or short. So if Onazi does not want to shield the defence, he should make way for someone who is ready. 1 Like |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by robosky02(m): 8:22pm On Nov 14, 2016 |
optional1: thanks dear please mention 1 Like |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by BascoVanVeli(m): 8:26pm On Nov 14, 2016 |
TheGoodJoe:Please since when did that one start? Wasn't Iheanacho just playing SS? Omuero, Ndidi all these guys have played different roles, as the games fit so goes our tactics. Onazi has played that role in every match under Rohr. We take Mikel out bring in a DMF and Onazi plays Mikel's spot. He brings the press and we win the ball high up and i feel he can do even more up there. |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by tbaba1234: 8:26pm On Nov 14, 2016 |
BascoVanVeli: Immediately, he misplaced the pass, he put his defence in trouble. I am not criticising his ability, he is an important player. 2 Likes |
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