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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by tbaba1234: 3:46pm On Nov 23, 2016 |
goldfish80: Frimpong does not speak french. Can you show evidence of other players feeling alienated? |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Icon79(m): 4:04pm On Nov 23, 2016 |
I agree with Komekn on one thing: Nacho is not an out and out striker. He is a support striker. Same with Isaac Success. Same with Ideye. And Victor Moses, Moses Simon, Alex Iwobi, and Ahmed Musa are all Attacking Midfielders cum Wingers. Hence, the only top striker we have in the current team is Odion Jude Ighalo. That's where Victor Anichebe comes in. We need Victor to come and fight for the top striker position in this Super Eagles team. Another thing I like about Victor is that he's one player who leaves it all on the field. He reminds me of Daniel Amokachie. The Super Eagles would be better for it, if Victor clicks with Nacho. O pari 1 Like |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Icon79(m): 4:05pm On Nov 23, 2016 |
And by the way, do we have only TWO FIFA windows between now and August 2017? I thought there should be more. Does anybody know ![]() ![]() |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheGoodJoe(m): 4:56pm On Nov 23, 2016 |
BascoVanVeli: The players created enough chances for him to show there is no ulterior motive against Nacho. It is just that Aguero is a senior player and players pass more to him instead of taking their chances. We see the same at Barcelona with Messi before the arrival of Suarez. I still see City as the best option for Nacho for his growth as a player. |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheGoodJoe(m): 4:58pm On Nov 23, 2016 |
Icon79: What of Rooney who flourished as a striker for Alex Ferguson? CR7 last week scored a hat trick for Real Madrid playing as a top striker. We do not need a player tagged Natural striker but a top striker converting most chances created. |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by tbaba1234: 5:18pm On Nov 23, 2016 |
Pros and Cons of Jordon Ibe for Nigeria By Colin Udoh Reports have emerged that Bournemouth winger Jordan Ibe is open to the idea of suiting up in Nigeria – rather than England – colours. A source close to the Nigerian Football Federation said: “Jordon is willing to listen to what we have to offer. We are hoping he finds the project enticing enough to dump England where he is a youth international and play for Nigeria at senior level.” But is this good or bad for the Super Eagles? KweséSports’ Colin Udoh investigates … THREE REASONS WHY NIGERIA SHOULD NOT ACCEPT IBE The Super Eagles is not a dumping ground for England, or any other country’s rejects. Ibe was unwilling to even consider Nigeria while he thought he still stood a chance with England. The moment his England dreams went up in smoke, he is now “willing to listen”? How can he give 100 percent? Nigeria has more than enough talent in the wide attacking areas. Alex Iwobi, Ahmed Musa, Moses Simon and Victor Moses are all fighting for two spots in the line-up. Isaac Success can also fit in there, as can youngsters Victor Osimhen and Taiwo Awoniyi, despite being central strikers. As long as he continues to insist that his surname is pronounced as ‘ai-b’ rather than ‘e-bay’, he will be the subject of derision anytime he suits up in green and white. In fact, nobody in Nigeria will pronounce his surname as anything other than e-bay! THREE REASONS NIGERIA SHOULD ACCEPT IBE Scripture teaches us that prodigal sons are to be welcomed, not have the door shut in their faces. If Ibe has indeed had a change of heart and is willing to commit to the motherland, then why not? Every extra body counts. Injuries will take their toll, form will dip, and sometimes just about anything can happen in football. Ibe has the quality to at least compete for a place in the Super Eagles team and his additional legs should increase competition. There is a growing influx of foreign-born players in the Super Eagles. Perhaps now more than ever before. Leon Balogun, William Troost-Ekong, Alex Iwobi and even Victor Moses, who was raised abroad, are all ‘foreign’ players currently excelling for Nigeria. It is the highest number of these imports ever to start for the Super Eagles. The addition of Tyrone Ebuehi and Jordan Ibe could potentially see the Eagles start with at least five such players. Something to look forward to. http://www.kwesesports.com/football/international/nigeria/pros-and-cons-of-jordon-ibe-for-nigeria/ |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Icon79(m): 5:21pm On Nov 23, 2016 |
TheGoodJoe: Of course, it all depends on the system you wanna. Take Barca for instance, until Luis Suarez, they have never played with the traditional #9 per se. Rather, they used Messi (later Fabregas) in a position they called a false 9. But sometimes you might wanna employ a natural target man, esp if you wanna play in a 4-4-2 or 3-5-2 formation. O pari |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by BascoVanVeli(m): 6:05pm On Nov 23, 2016 |
TheGoodJoe: Please don't go there with barca, every player got a chance to shine even with Messi around. I have seen plenty instances dating backi to last year where Iheanacho was overlooked in a better position. I am talking about stuff i saw with my eyes u can't say they are feeding him the ball. |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheGoodJoe(m): 6:23pm On Nov 23, 2016 |
Icon79: Iheanacho has played many games as a natural target and did well. I wonder how this idea of not good as a striker came up. Brilliant performance against Aston Villa last season. Had the senior players singing his name is enough to explain this. |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheGoodJoe(m): 6:23pm On Nov 23, 2016 |
BascoVanVeli: Tell that to Ibrahimovic. |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheGoodJoe(m): 6:26pm On Nov 23, 2016 |
tbaba1234: Aluko can also play there. However, the Prodigal son angle makes sense. Apology for calling Hybe, Hype. ![]() |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by BascoVanVeli(m): 6:36pm On Nov 23, 2016 |
TheGoodJoe:Ask him what? He scored plenty goals at barca. |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by komekn(m): 6:48pm On Nov 23, 2016 |
Sometimes I'm constrained in what I should say. What was the nature and substance of the actual request made to Ibe. People are talking entirely on hear say. Assumption not substantiated, just rumour, the idea of prodigal son does not arise. While on the topic what about Seyi Ojo? |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by tbaba1234: 6:55pm On Nov 23, 2016 |
komekn: It was reported by the Mirror. I believe that there is substance to it. |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by goldfish80(m): 7:08pm On Nov 23, 2016 |
tbaba1234:I know Frimpong doesn't speak French. He was part of the African clique they formed. Adebayor, Touré and Eboué led a clique inside the dressing room, with Alexandre Song the junior partner. It is natural that men from a similar cultural background should connect and spend time in each other's company, but at times the group seemed a little too exclusive for comfort. Song, easily the most improved performer at the club last season, is likely to be the only survivor. http://www.redcafe.net/threads/adebayor-and-toure-sold-to-break-up-dressing-room-clique.261506/ |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by BascoVanVeli(m): 7:50pm On Nov 23, 2016 |
Ajayi scores again in Egypt. |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by ChrisKels: 7:54pm On Nov 23, 2016 |
Though it is coming late, but it is better late than never. Happy birthday sir TheGoodJoe. May God bless ur new year. 1 Like |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheSuperNerd(m): 8:17pm On Nov 23, 2016 |
Chaaaaaaiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii.......... My goodness!!! Me: Yara Yara!!!! You didnt remind me of this?? You know how full my head is naa.... ![]() Yara Yara: I'm sorry Boss. But I did page you. Possibly you were too engaged to see the message. Kaaiiiii..... Me: Go book birthday celebration arrangements ASAP!!!! Haba!!! The finest analyst on NL sports is one year older today and you think I'm gonna miss it?? **Sir TheGoodJoe.... I'm so sorry... I didnt realise today was your day at all. Chaaiiiii....** *will be right back* 1 Like |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheSuperNerd(m): 8:18pm On Nov 23, 2016 |
You Sir are a most noble man. Thanks so much for the reminder. ![]() ChrisKels: |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheSuperNerd(m): 8:20pm On Nov 23, 2016 |
We have in march 2017, June 2017 and then August/September comes around leading to October and November international breaks. ![]() So yep... Just "two" fifa international windows before August 2017. Icon79: |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by AIG07: 8:28pm On Nov 23, 2016 |
Happy Birthday to Sir TheGoodJoe! Age with grace. 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by lakesidepapa(m): 8:37pm On Nov 23, 2016 |
A Hpy Birthday to the veteran Sir Joe, Age with Grace.!!! |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheSuperNerd(m): 8:39pm On Nov 23, 2016 |
I'm so sad I didnt realise it earlier enough but never again will this day skip my memory..... I wanna say a happy birthday to possibly the best and most intellectually engaging analyst and mind I have met on the sports section. You, Safarigirl and Joseph1013 were the trio that lured me here.... ![]() I am grateful to have encountered a mind as bright and dynamic as yours and yes you do have a few preferences which I sometimes argue against but always and always, it's such a Joy having a conversation with You Sir TheGoodJoe.... ![]() This section of NL is amazing and you're one of the big reasons why it is so. ![]() Happy birthday to my most favorite analyst of NL Sports and possibly the best points-puncher and debater in the house.... Your gloves are legendary... Looolll Happy birthday Sir TheGoodJoe.... I wish I could come up with a better message than this. Please forgive me and Yara Yara... Especially me for this late call..... ![]() .................... Hey! Yara Yara.... Bring in the E-wine and the E-cake.... ![]() ![]() ![]() Cheers.... [img]http://media./media/GCLlQnV7wzKLu/giphy.gif[/img] ................... Yara Yara ushers in the cake varieties: ![]() ![]() [img]http://media./media/IMWidQVu8VUNa/giphy.gif[/img] Make a wish Sir GoodJoe... And nooo it should not be about man city ![]() ![]() 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheSuperNerd(m): 8:42pm On Nov 23, 2016 |
Here's your wine Sir AIG07.... You too Sir Lakesidepapa... And to all... There's more than enough to go round... It's theGoodJoe's birthday!!! Courtesy of Yara Yara and myself.... ![]() [img]http://media./media/W1l4OnrJp7vPO/giphy.gif[/img] |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheGoodJoe(m): 9:17pm On Nov 23, 2016 |
TheSuperNerd: Thanks very much. Means a lot to me but, my Birthday is no more a day for Celebration but a time to reflect. I lost my identical twin brother in 2012. So, no wine or cake. Thanks for the well wishes. Means a lot. You guys are the best. |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheGoodJoe(m): 9:18pm On Nov 23, 2016 |
AIG07: Thanks. I really appreciate it. |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheGoodJoe(m): 9:21pm On Nov 23, 2016 |
ChrisKels: When I was in Primary two, my teacher gave us proverbs to memorise. During roll calls, we recite the proverbs assigned to us. Mine was, BETTER LATE THAN NEVER. Thanks and I appreciate it. |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by safarigirl(f): 9:29pm On Nov 23, 2016 |
TheGoodJoe: Happy Birthday Oga goodjoe, wanted to wait till after City's game hoping they'd win to give you a good present.... But just in case, lemme drop my birthday wishes now. Wish you many more years of growth and success. Hope you've had dinner, all these clubs can ruin someone someone's appetite ![]() |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheGoodJoe(m): 9:35pm On Nov 23, 2016 |
safarigirl: City Needs a draw to qualify. That is enough for the day. Thanks. |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by safarigirl(f): 9:39pm On Nov 23, 2016 |
TheGoodJoe:they have one now. you're welcome 1 Like |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheGoodJoe(m): 9:50pm On Nov 23, 2016 |
lakesidepapa: Thank you very much. |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Saheed69(m): 10:06pm On Nov 23, 2016 |
TheGoodJoe: Happy Birthday sir, wish many more years on fatherland in good health and prosperity, more ink to your pen and more fund to your wallet. 1 Like |
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