Slimydude49:
Why was moses goal from the free kick ruled offside.?? . Didn't touch anybody before it went into the net

Ighalo attacked the ball and he was offside.

Thank you for mentioning this sir... I have stated this in my report and it is very important indeed.

Mikel's heir needs to begin his apprenticeship now. Time to begin the grooming.

Kelechi Nwakali who just joined VVV Venlo in the Dutch Eredivisie on loan on deadline day is a solid option as Mikel's heir. They may yet be others so I won't limit it to Nwakali alone... but beautiful observation.

On Mikel Agu... he showed good potential and calm and I was kinda impressed with his touches. Will rate him more when he features under the pressure and intensity of actually starting a competitive game for us.

semid4lyfe:
Mikel Agu showed some flashes today but I wasn't much impressed.

I still consider Kelechi Nwakali to be Mikel's long time replacement. The sooner he's brought into the team to start bonding & understudying Mikel the better.

OMANBALA1:
Ezenwa is even a better ball player than Omeruo...lol

Lol
cc: TheGoodJoe. The "Ball Playing" Coach Specialist.

When a player in an offside position interferes with or attempt to interfere with the flow of play .... and a goal results from such scenario....then it is offside... that is the rule.

Ighalo was offside before the ball was even hit... and his going for that header interfered with play and disrupted Ondoa's focus on the ball hence the ball went in...

So Ighalo was offside and the goal had to be cancelled.

Slimydude49:
Why was moses goal from the free kick ruled offside.?? . Didn't touch anybody before it went into the net

Tamunotonye22:


Germany is
With Brandt,Werner ,Goretzka,kimmich,sane,hendrichs what are you even saying?
Rudiger,Emre Can. We won tody should not let you say things this way

I quoted Africa Facts Zone, it's not me saying things anyway.

TheGoodJoe:
Iheanacho.

I have to start on a bad note. Looks overweight to me. I wonder if he is eating right and training hard. Nacho needs to understand that a lot of expectations rest in him. I hope he takes his career seriously. His first love should be football. It has brought him fame, success and great opportunities. He needs to show football loyalty and love.

Too early to rely just on his talent. It is time to move beyond positioning and finishing. Nacho needs to work harder on the training pitch and eat right. Speed and stamina is a big part of top class finishers.

Good side of today was his awareness in working with his teammates. That was nice to see. Made nice runs but could not deal with the pace of the Camerounians. Pressed well but lacked the stamina to press for long length with intensity.

Needs to work on his tricks. A big part of dealing with pressure.

However, the talent showed with his decision making, positioning, awareness, intelligence to drop deep and support build up. Sad Moses did not return the pass instead of going for the cheap.

Capped an okay performance with a well taking goal.

Can we attribute his overweight to his departure from Pep Guardiola's drills at Man City?

Mikel definitely provided stability and experience to the team. I won't mind seeing him in the number 10 role for the Super Eagles. He has definitely earned it. My men of the match today:

Leon Balogun
Victor Moses
John Obi Mikel
Take your pick.

And let me be for the first to predict that Leon Balogun is a future Super Eagles captain. Go write it down!


O pari

terzurum5:

Re-examine this comment of yours please. Coaching is not easy oooooo

This right here is the next line of our discussions.... we should focus on sound and quality Super Backups as solid as our first XI. Starting with Mikel's position... then ofcos.. we can talk RB and LB...

Jordan Torunarigha is being benched at Hertha Berlin by a young German called Plattenhardt who featured at the FIFA condeds cup for the Triumphant German machines led By Draxler... that guy is Germany's future in the left back position...

Although Torunarigha can also play CB... but LB is his major.

We should have our eyes on him as Echiejile's deputy and successor... thank God we have Ola Aina in the bag for our RB spot with Ebuehi to challenge also... with utility Shehu still providing his experienced cover...

More talks on this as days turn into weeks...

Joebie:
I think what we need to work on now is getting a bench as solid as our starters. And of course great options in the LB, RB and GK departments. If we can do these right now, we will be ready for Russia even tommorrow.

Thank you so much My good Sir... Thanks so much...

soetanoreoluwa:


You are welcome sir... Good to have you back.

AIG07:
Sir Icon4s The Arch Guardian of Experience(as the supernerd often says). TheExperience of Leon Balogun at the heart of defence, the mastery of Mikel, the class of victor Moses and the physicality of Ighalo was what made the deference.

Your knowledge of the game no be hear.

These were players we missed against SA.

Some people almost called for the Return Of Kanu Nwankwo, Okocha, Oliseh even late Yekini.

Well our Experienced players are back and our team is back on track.

Joebie:
How do you mean? Those that were subbed in?

yeah...the players on the bench were as good as those on the pitch

TheSuperNerd, great to see you back!
I knew you'll show up tonight.
Good analysis from you.

You just read my mind. But Toru could rise to our first choice LB in no time just as there was talk of Ola starting today but for the delay..

I think Agu is good for that solid bench (if not ahead of Onazi)

Iheanacho is good as a super sub (if not a starter)

The rest players in bench still have a lot to prove that they are as good as our starters

TheSuperNerd:
This right here is the next line of our discussions.... we should focus on sound and quality Super Backups as solid as our first XI. Starting with Mikel's position... then ofcos.. we can talk RB and LB...

Jordan Torunarigha is being benched at Hertha Berlin by a young German called Plattenhardt who featured at the FIFA condeds cup for the Triumphant German machines led By Draxler... that guy is Germany's future in the left back position...

Although Torunarigha can also play CB... but LB is his major.

We should have our eyes on him as Echiejile's deputy and successor... thank God we have Ola Aina in the bag for our RB spot with Ebuehi to challenge also... with utility Shehu still providing his experienced cover...

More talks on this as days turn into weeks...

He is the Midfield don and Generalissimo indeed.... take a bow for your world class performance today Mikel.... #salutes

TheGoodJoe:
Don Baba Odogwu Mikel Obi. That was a midfield masterclass. His control and quick decision making made the midfield balanced and potent in creating attacks. His unbelievable vision and quick decision to release the ball to Ighalo was the icebreaker. I was stunned and today we saw why the World missed one of the great artist of football because he did not have a career as a creative player.

He also lead with grace and was a loud voice for the team. Giving the referee the confidence to book the two central defenders of the Camerounians. This nullified their extreme harsh play on Ighalo and gave the brave striker the room to attack at will.

Well maybe.. A bench consist of more than 3 players though.

Humility017:

yeah...the players on the bench were as good as those on the pitch

I bow in humility O Kind Sir... good to be back indeed.

You knew I will show up? Chaaaiiii... lol... Someone showed more faith than I thought...

Thanks So much Sir.

Icon4s:
TheSuperNerd, great to see you back!

I knew you'll show up tonight.

Good analysis from you.

My brother I tend to stay away from any argument wey no de add value e.g. Iheanacho vs Ighalo, training drill vs game day. How e take epp Naija. Glad for the win. I said it that Naija would win based in the time we played them. Had it been we played them in February or 2 weeks after confeds e for hard us. But any time span more than 2 months resets a team's chemistry.

A win in a Yaounde and a Zambia and Algeria draw over 2 legs 2ould make Naija the 5th team to qualify for Russia. Can't wait.

AIG07:
I don de see old faces. Sirs Dedebanky85, Hzwriters, Loogan, Hismail1 etc. Una welcome o...

Who has seen TheSuperNerd?

Make I hola my friend Mikron-make e no miss this game.

Madams in the house Confun, Eseose9 and Safarigirl. Hope you are all done with the Salah meats prep?

Vic Mo was my MOTM even before the start of the 2nd half. I'm sure every media ratings will give him the highest

Icon79:
Mikel definitely provided stability and experience to the team. I won't mind seeing him in the number 10 role for the Super Eagles. He has definitely earned it. My men of the match today:

Leon Balogun
Victor Moses
John Obi Mikel
Take your pick.

And let me be for the first to predict that Leon Balogun is a future Super Eagles captain. Go write it down!


O pari

TheGoodJoe:
First of all, a big shout out to Icon4s. His confidence that we could give the Camerounians a physical match was very correct. So impressed. He believed if the Camerounians wanted to fight, we should fight them and it worked perfectly. I throway Salute.

Chairman I hail o.

At a point I was beginning to wonder if this was the first time we are playing Cameroon.

I knew we could match them physically so we needed to outwit them in other areas like pace, sleek and quick passes and that worked perfectly.

I initially wanted 3 points from this tie. But now I want more than that.
I say we go do a double in Cameroon! We could seal qualification on Monday if Zambia and Algeria play a draw tomorrow.

I am glad both Ighalo and Iheanacho scored. They scored vital goals to save their national team careers.

It has been reaffirmed today that the spin of this team is Balogun-Mikel-Moses.

Sir Aig07.... just seeing your mention O beautiful Sir....

Chaaaiiiiii... just taking my time to reply my mentions... abeg no vex Sir.

Sir AIG07.... how u dey naa? Good to see you around Sir.... awwwwwwwwn.... this question... "Where is theSupernerd?".... it makes me wanna cry... see the love... I appreciate you all. Thanks for holding it down while I was away My Good Sir. Merci Beaucoup...

AIG07:
I don de see old faces. Sirs Dedebanky85, Hzwriters, Loogan, Hismail1 etc. Una welcome o...

Who has seen TheSuperNerd?

Make I hola my friend Mikron-make e no miss this game.

Madams in the house Confun, Eseose9 and Safarigirl. Hope you are all done with the Salah meats prep?

pally how u see our super eagles game na? superbbbbbb

Let me say this, and I hope u guys don't misunderstand me. I'm quite uncomfortable with Mikel saying if we keep playing like this we can beat any team in Africa. I think that he is bringing in his personality here -- settling for a decent height of achievement. I'm hoping he is aiming higher in his mind in respect to leading the team but just trying to sound humble. We need to start thinking we can win the World Cup. That should be our mindset, though we need not be arrogant about it. And that should be our mindset even outside football.

Icon79:
Mikel definitely provided stability and experience to the team. I won't mind seeing him in the number 10 role for the Super Eagles. He has definitely earned it. My men of the match today:

Leon Balogun
Victor Moses
John Obi Mikel
Take your pick.

And let me be for the first to predict that Leon Balogun is a future Super Eagles captain. Go write it down!


O pari

You are not the first to predict that..lol. I did that after the Algerian encounter.

Flashback...#

When Chief Icon4s was a little Kid of 10....



..............
Mum: Hey sweetie... I wanna prepare a new meal for you Honey.. one you have never tasted before.. it is called African Delight.

Little Icon4s: Mama, What is that naa? Abeg na Eba and soup I want ooo... I was expecting Eba and soup today naa.

Mum: Come on Son.. you will like it I promise.

Little Icon4s: Okay mama... but won't eat much... I have appetitie for eba and soup today ooo... so plss serve me just a little okay.

Mum: Hmmm... okay son. As you wish...

(Mum serves and Icon4s receive it)


Moments later...

Little Icon4s: Chinekeeeeeee!!!!!!! Mum!!! mummy ooo!!!! abeg Serve me more oooo biko... I no know say the things sweet die like Dis ooooo..... abeg mama... biko...

.................


Fast forward to today....

Chief Icon4s earlier said he wanted only 3 points and dont care what happens in Cameroun....

But now... after tasting how sweet Victory done in such annihilation manner is like... he wants more...

Aren't we all guilty of this ?

Chief... I hail oooo.... Hahahahahahahahaha

Icon4s:


Chairman I hail o.

At a point I was beginning to wonder if this was the first time we are playing Cameroon.

I knew we could match them physically so we needed to outwit them in other areas like pace, sleek and quick passes and that worked perfectly.

I initially wanted 3 points from this tie. But now I want more than that.
I say we go do a double in Cameroon! We could seal qualification on Monday if Zambia and Algeria play a draw tomorrow.

I am glad both Ighalo and Iheanacho scored. They scored vital goals to save their national team careers.

It has been reaffirmed today that the spin of this team is Balogun-Mikel-Moses.

Guys do you know I dreamt we won this game 4-0?

I had the dream last Saturday night/Sunday morning . In that dream I recall two goal scorers: Iwobi and Victor Moses. Moses scored the 4th goal while Iwobi scored the 3rd. It was as if we were already leading 2-0 before I joined.

The only person I told the dream was my wife.

Why I disregarded the dream was when Iwobi did not make Arsenal match day squad against Liverpool due to injury and his subsequent withdrawal due to injury.

I couldn't share it here just for the fear of in case it doesn't turn out that way.

I am really glad we won big tonight.

I don they think say something happen to u. Naija win 4-0 for the matter and u no show? Something has to be wrong o.. Thank God the reverse is the case.

TheSuperNerd:
I bow in humility O Kind Sir... good to be back indeed.

You knew I will show up? Chaaaiiii... lol... Someone showed more faith than I thought...

Thanks So much Sir.

Don't worry Sir Joebie... I understand what you mean. But relax... Mikel was even being modest with his choice of words.

Ofcos he aspires to something greater. Remember how passionately he took the Olympics and wanted Gold by all means and played Hus heart out. That was an international competition.

By saying what he says about beating any team in Africa... he is only being modest and hiding hia truest deepest intent...

Mikel targets The World stage. He knows this team can compete with the best in the world if we can just keep growing strongly and maintaining the right flow of growth and understanding as a team.

Joebie:
Let me say this, and I hope u guys don't misunderstand me. I'm quite uncomfortable with Mikel saying if we keep playing like this we can beat any team in Africa. I think that he is bringing in his personality here -- settling for a decent height of achievement. I'm hoping he is aiming higher in his mind in respect to leading the team but just trying to sound humble. We need to start thinking we can win the World Cup. That should be our mindset, though we need not be arrogant about it. And that should be our mindset even outside football.

this is so funny

Safarigirl said 5-1... Basco said 4-1...

And you had the exact score all along?

Chaaaiiiiii.... Arch Guardian!!!!!!!!! Na wa for u ooooo.... I just dey look u... see perfect prediction of scoreline.

Icon4s:
Guys do you know I dreamt we won this game 4-0?

I had the dream last Saturday night/Sunday morning . In that dream I recall two goal scorers: Iwobi and Victor Moses. Moses scored the 4th goal while Iwobi scored the 3rd. It was as if we were already leading 2-0 before I joined.

The only person I told the dream was my wife.

Why I disregarded the dream was when Iwobi did not make Arsenal match day squad against Liverpool due to injury and his subsequent withdrawal due to injury.

I couldn't share it here just for the fear of in case it doesn't turn out that way.

I am really glad we won big tonight.

TheSuperNerd:
Flashback...#

When Chief Icon4s was a little Kid of 10....



..............
Mum: Hey sweetie... I wanna prepare a new meal for you Honey.. one you have never tasted before.. it is called African Delight.

Little Icon4s: Mama, What is that naa? Abeg na Eba and soup I want ooo... I was expecting Eba and soup today naa.

Mum: Come on Son.. you will like it I promise.

Little Icon4s: Okay mama... but won't eat much... I have appetitie for eba and soup today ooo... so plss serve me just a little okay.

Mum: Hmmm... okay son. As you wish...

(Mum serves and Icon4s receive it)


Moments later...

Little Icon4s: Chinekeeeeeee!!!!!!! Mum!!! mummy ooo!!!! abeg Serve me more oooo biko... I no know say the things sweet die like Dis ooooo..... abeg mama... biko...

.................


Fast forward to today....

Chief Icon4s earlier said he wanted only 3 points and dont care what happens in Cameroun....

But now... after tasting how sweet Victory done in such annihilation manner is like... he wants more...

Aren't we all guilty of this ?

Chief... I hail oooo.... Hahahahahahahahaha

Ah haha haha This man!

No blame me o. I Don turn Oliver Twist for this one. "Please sir... I want some more" (in Oliver's voice).

I hope so. U know say gold matter for Olympics is not new to us. Besides Cameroon did it too. You have to think something before you can become it.

I don't care if we miss AFCON for eternity. I will sacrifice that for one WC crown.

TheSuperNerd:

Don't worry Sir Joebie... I understand what you mean. But relax... Mikel was even being modest with his choice of words.

Ofcos he aspires to something greater. Remember how passionately he took the Olympics and wanted Gold by all means and played Hus heart out. That was an international competition.

By saying what he says about beating any team in Africa... he is only being modest and hiding hia truest deepest intent...

Mikel targets The World stage. He knows this team can compete with the best in the world if we can just keep growing strongly and maintaining the right flow of growth and understanding as a team.

TheSuperNerd:

Safarigirl said 5-1... Basco said 4-1...

And you had the exact score all along?

Chaaaiiiiii.... Arch Guardian!!!!!!!!! Na wa for u ooooo.... I just dey look u... see perfect prediction of scoreline.

I couldn't muster the courage to share it because it was too perfect to be true. Besides we mostly concede in matches. So a 4-1 or 5-1 prediction was even more possible than 4-0!