Kog45:
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.

chimzyblack:
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.

blueto:
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.

blueto:
I like the way that Nigeria plays better against strong teams, especially against the “oyinbos" like the european teams. Now that the team are in a good position to qualify, NFF should start making plans to quickly book grade A friendlies.

Daninya11:


Top notch analysis.

I thought I was reading an article on a sports journal.

blueto:
I like the way that Nigeria plays better against strong teams, especially against the “oyinbos" like the european teams. Now that the team are in a good position to qualify, NFF should start making plans to quickly book grade A friendlies.

krattoss:
I guess so applies to is if Algeria can beat Zambia tonight...even if we loose our last two matches..we are steps ahead via goal difference

Oasis007:
The best Formation for Eagles is either 4-2-3-1 or 4-3-3. The other Formation we can play with this present Squad is 4-4-2.

Joebie:
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..

solonnachi:


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

chimzyblack:
Exactly, Zambia have a goal difference of 1, so a loss for them today by a goal margin of 1 will leave them with a goal difference of 0 , so for them to qualify they will have to score not less than 8 goals in their remaining two matches not forgetting that one of those two matches is against the Super Eagles.

PDPGuy:


So, a 4-2-3-1 would look like:

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

---------------Onazi---Ndidi--------------

--------------------Mikel----------------

------------V. Moses---Iwobi(Iheanacho)-------

-----------------Ighalo (Kayode)-----------

safarigirl:
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

Icon4s:


Head to head is considered before goals difference.

chimzyblack:
even If that is the case, we still qualify, we just have to avoid defeat in Uyo, and I believe we will beat them silly.
All I KNOW IS THAT NFF SHOULD JUST START PREPARING FRIENDLIES FOR THE TEAM BEACUSE WE ARE ALREADY IN RUSSIA.

Oasis007:


Why do we want Shehu out of the first XI for goodness sake?! What Crime did he commit?! Aina is comfortable also as a LB, but we ain't talking about him replacing Echiejile. Why?!

Shehu is solid offensively as well as defensively for the Team. He's covering his Position excellently but Aina that has not represented Eagles at any Level must replace him?!

solonnachi:

I second your motion. We need grade A friendlies

Icon4s:
Burkina 1-0 Senegal.
Today na today

Meanwhile RSA Vs CPV still 0-0 50mins

tbaba1234:
Interesting games, unfortunately i am at work.

Kog45:
Pls read my comment very well and it's simple to understand.

I said if not for late switched Aina w walk straight into first XI,does that mean i condemn Shehu or his performance,for now it w take a solid performance from Aina to bench Shehu and Shehu too must keep on working hard.

On issue has he represent Eagles before for him to bench Shehu. Pls when u see talent u don't care whether he has represent his country before or not, whereas we are all complaining about our RB and LB before Shehu superlative performance against Cameroon.