solonnachi:


The northern factor will still put him in the plane to Russia even if his form drops. Trust me on this

Where in the national team has this 'northern factor' played a role? Just trust you just like that.. Ridiculous comment..

I agree. I think he hesitated a little. But I did feel sorry for him immediately because I knew that Nigerians would call for his head.
It's in our nature to always blame somebody.


O pari

komekn:


One of the attributes of exceptional goal keepers is bravery.

Ezenwa ran out to the ball then seeing this giant of a man running at him like a bettering ram hesitated (fear enter him head), otherwise he would have been first to the ball.

That hesitation made it a 50/50 ball and gave the Cameroonian player the opportunity to simulate. Ezenwa will learn from this experience.

My view his inexperience gave the opportunity to Cameroon to simulate. Was it a penalty no it was not.

Who do you blame, inexperience.

Considering his long injury lay off and the star-studded team, he did ok. He came on in the EPL a couple times I think and was given high marks

jotey:


he was also listed last season but how matches did he play?

jotey:

the pair of ndidi and onazi doesn't work if Mikel is not on the pitch

why not use Mikel as cm then even if rohr wants to remove him he can bring in ogu

Ask yourself, In a single match, Mikel could get a “pre-assist,” an assist and a goal while playing as an AM, even without his 100% fitness and limited time on the pitch, he caused such a damage that we don't currently expect an Iwobi to do now, so why not leave Mikel to that position since he proved more worthy of it?

Even with the clearance of Aina, the coach preferred to continue playing Shehu because he proved his worthiness in role.

Ghana has given themselves hope.

Performance will take Shehu to Russia. Musa may not go or at most continue his bench warming there

AIG07:
SPOT ON. Barring any unforseen circumstances, 80-90% of the above listed names will make the cut.

We now have a strong starting 11 minus Echiejile.

Mickael2:




what about his elder brother sef, I mean chidiebere and Yahaya. they used to be CMFs am I right? that's the problem with developing these players outside Nigeria, these clubs can just.change their position when they want. I heard Kelechi now plays as a winger, Yahaya as a fullback, just ruining our potentials all around

They will just arbitrarily change the players from their natural position to improvised mechanical positions and our national team becomes the loser for it and even the players too. Look at what Mourinho did to Mikel. Truly it is because that guy has so much ball in him that made him to flower somewhat as a DM. Only God knows what we would have had in our hands had Mourinho allowed Mikel to bloom in his natural position as a creative midfielder. In 2005 Mikel was nothing but a pure thoroughbred before Mourinho twisted him. A less talented and determined player would have wilted and faded away.

solonnachi:


The northern factor will still put him in the plane to Russia even if his form drops. Trust me on this

nothing like northern factor here

football is football

shehu has proved himself

Icon4s:


I wonder why it took most people till this Cameroon clash to acknowledge Shehu's abilities.

This boy played at the 2015 CHAN under Keshi as a midfielder. He played both legs of the Egypt double header. He played all the games in the 2016 Olympics. But because he plays in Cyprus he is being written off.

Some as at this morning are still saying that he should vacate the position for Aina.

That boy is a baller and a utility player. He will always make the Eagles squad.

Shehu works incredibly hard. Real dogged player.

tbaba1234:


Where in the national team has this 'northern factor' played a role? Just trust you just like that.. Ridiculous comment..

So whats still keeping Ahmed Musa in the national team with all his floops with club and country? Tell me Sir.

Joebie:
Exactly.. And never do we have to sub Mikel out in other to hold on to our lead. Just switch him to a DMF. Our players can be that dynamic

Time will make for all this dynamics and switching to be put into operation. Right now we are just scrambling along at a deliciously good pace. Things will be steadied preparatory to the world cup proper. Do players make technical inputs during tactical prep ups?

blueto:
Iwobi can thrive very well with Mikel playing as 10. He can sometimes switch to the middle and exchange brilliant and defense-unlocking passes with Mikel like they both did against Zambia in the first leg. The services of both of them on the pitch at same time will be needed to unlock the defenses of some of those “top” teams in the world cup.

Our Xavi and Iniesta

Congo 1 Ghana 4

solonnachi:
So whats still keeping Ahmed Musa in the national team with all his floops with club and country? Tell me Sir

Musa is NOT a flop for Nigeria.

Ahmed Musa is one of the senior members of the national team. For a long time, he was the best player in the national team and he is a former captain. There is no 'northern factor'. He might not be playing but he is still a leader in the team. There are several factors that influence player selection.

The coach will decide if and when to drop Musa.

Icon4s:


We need those wicket Mikel's final passes. He has also been scoring goals from that position lately. We will better utilize him from the AM position. It is either Iwobi deputizes for him or we play him from the wings.

@wicket

Congo 1 Ghana 5. (85 mins).

freshest4live:
Congo 1 Ghana 5. (85 mins).

and they couldn't win at home
nawa o

Congo 1 Ghana 5

tbaba1234:


Musa is NOT a flop for Nigeria.

Ahmed Musa is one of the senior members of the national team. For a long time, he was the best player in the national team and he is a former captain. There is no 'northern factor'. He might not be playing but he is still a leader in the team. There are several factors that influence player selection.

The coach will decide if and when to drop Musa.

Noted Sir. God bless

solonnachi:


The northern factor will still put him in the plane to Russia even if his form drops. Trust me on this

Do you really need to keep talking this Ish?! You've been corrected, and I think you should stay off the Path.





Modified!

You've corrected yourself already!

Oasis007:


Do you really need to keep talking this Ish?! You've been corrected, and I think you should stay off the Path.





Modified!

You've corrected yourself already!

Noted. God bless bro

Tunisia could become the first African team to qualify for Russia 2018 if they earn a draw with DR Congo tonight.
Even with Ghana's 5-1 win over Congo, they are still 3rd in their group with 5 points behind Uganda and Egypt.

jotey:


close your eyes for a second sir and imagine Mikel as the cmf and iwobi as the amf

are you not thinking what I am thinking?

playing iwobi on the wings is a waste when we still have moses Simon and even onyekuru

With Iwobi in the line up, a 3-5-2 (or 3-4-1-2 could work:

--------Shehu----Ekong---Balogun-----

---V.Moses---Ndidi--Mikel----Onazi---

-----------------Iwobi---------------

-------------Ighalo---Iheanacho/Kayode---

solonnachi:
Tunisia could become the first African team to qualify for Russia 2018 if they earn a draw with DR Congo tonight.
Even with Ghana's 5-1 win over Congo, they are still 3rd in their group with 5 points behind Uganda and Egypt.

caf and their useless seedings

wetin Tunisia wan go do for world cup and Zambia no go go

So many players we see today hve faded away because they were not played in their "natural position" lol.

What's even the meaning of natural position?

Mujtahida:

They will just arbitrarily change the players from their natural position to improvised mechanical positions and our national team becomes the loser for it and even the players too. Look at what Mourinho did to Mikel. Truly it is because that guy has so much ball in him that made him to flower somewhat as a DM. Only God knows what we would have had in our hands had Mourinho allowed Mikel to bloom in his natural position as a creative midfielder. In 2005 Mikel was nothing but a pure thoroughbred before Mourinho twisted him. A less talented and determined player would have wilted and faded away.

solonnachi:
Tunisia could become the first African team to qualify for Russia 2018 if they earn a draw with DR Congo tonight.
Even with Ghana's 5-1 win over Congo, they are still 3rd in their group with 5 points behind Uganda and Egypt.

issa lie.

Tunisia is on 9 points and DRC is on 6 currently, how will a draw against DRC earn them a ticket? They will be no better than us

Joebie:
So many players we see today hve faded away because they were not played in their "natural position" lol.

What's even the meaning of natural position?

Meaning of natural position? Leave definition for academics. When you see a player in his natural position you will know.

PDPGuy:

With Iwobi in the line up, a 3-5-2 (or 3-4-1-2 could work:

--------Shehu----Ekong---Balogun-----

---V.Moses---Ndidi--Mikel----Onazi---

-----------------Iwobi---------------

-------------Ighalo---Iheanacho/Kayode---

Ever since Chelsea won the premier league, many people have become fans of the 3 man defence formation..
In football you can't just try any formation cus it's popular of because it favoured another team..The kind of players u have often determines the formation u use.. Moses is being used as a wing back at Chelsea and I bet he only accepted it cus that was his only chance of being a starter. If we use him as a wing back too it would be a waste,he is one of our best player at the moment . Onazi(from ur lineup) can't play wingback let him continue his.midfield role.


4-2-3-1 and 4-3-3 remain our best formation till date .let's stick to it..

komekn:


Until he has played a game for us you cannot make a comparison assumption based on thin air

When you see Aina play RB then we will know who is better. For now he Shehu has it.

Ebuehi is nowhere near Aina's level they are not in competition.

Aina has been voted in the championship team of the week already if I'm right three times so early in the season. So I would say wait and see.

There is one thing i want people to know,Aina is highly rated by Rohr and if not for late paper switched,d guy suppose to be in d starting eleven against Cameroon in d first leg,though Shehu had a great game and he should keep it up,any slip Aina w grab it,also Echiejele should watch his back coz d guy is also comfortable as LB,his availability is a good omen and it w bring healthy rivalry in d team.

Lol shehu's natural position is RB? My friend improvising is part of football especially in modern times. And it has helped many player's careers.

Can u tell me what is Ndidi's natural position?
How about Etebo? Iheanacho, Victor Moses? I can keep naming..

Mujtahida:

Meaning of natural position? Leave definition for academics. When you see a player in his natural position you will know.

solonnachi:
Tunisia could become the first African team to qualify for Russia 2018 if they earn a draw with DR Congo tonight.
Even with Ghana's 5-1 win over Congo, they are still 3rd in their group with 5 points behind Uganda and Egypt.

No, a draw with DR Congo will not guarantee them qualification, Tunisia currently have 9 points while DR Congo have 6 points and they both have the same goal difference of 4, and they have an away match with DR Congo today, so a draw will leave both of them with 10 points and 7 points respectively with 2 matches left.
so for Tunisia to qualify today, they have to beat DR Congo away today and at least draw one of their remaining 2matches or even if they lose the remaining 2 matches, have a better goal difference than DR Congo.

PDPGuy:

With Iwobi in the line up, a 3-5-2 (or 3-4-1-2 could work:

--------Shehu----Ekong---Balogun-----

---V.Moses---Ndidi--Mikel----Onazi---

-----------------Iwobi---------------

-------------Ighalo---Iheanacho/Kayode---

If we play this Formation against even Lebanon or India, we gonna chop like 5 Goals to Nil.

Shehu is a utility Player but can he play CB?! Onazi as a Wing-Back? Has he ever played the Position?!

Dude.... you need to ask Arsenal Players what they suffered at Amfield.

If at all we gonna play 3-4-1-2, then I will go with the below Lineup


......Awaziem........Balogun..........Ekong.......

Moses......... Onazi...........Mikel.............Aina

.......................Iheanacho.........................

............ Ighalo.................Kayode..............

Iheanacho is a creative Player with good Eye for decisive Passes as evident in his Days at the age-grade Competitions. Playing him behind the two Strikers will give him freedom to roam, create and score Goals.