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Super Eagles Practice Game: Line-Ups, Ighalo Nets Hat-Trick, Ekong With Ferocious Shots
Published: October 03, 2017



Super Eagles Practice Game: Line-Ups, Ighalo Nets Hat-Trick, Ekong With Ferocious Shots
The training pitch of Godswill Akpabio International Stadium was used for the two practice games involving the Super Eagles players on Tuesday evening, with about a quarter of the full length of the pitch utilized.

Training cones were used to narrow the width of the space used for the practice game.

Ikechukwu Ezenwa trained alone with the goalkeeper trainer, Daniel Akpeyi and Dele Ajiboye joined in with the rest of the squad and Wilfred Ndidi assisted the goalkeeper trainer to test the FC Ifeanyi Ubah goalkeeper.

Team A wore blue bibs on green jerseys and it contained Tony Nwakaeme, Leon Balogun, Troost-Ekong, Ahmed Musa, Ifeanyi Ifeanyi, Abdullahi Shehu, Elderson Echiejile, Eddy Onazi and Daniel Akpeyi.

Team B players, who wore green jerseys, comprised of Obi Mikel, John Ogu,Uche Agbo, Mikel Agu, Oghenekaro Etebo, Odion Ighalo, Kelechi Iheanacho, Afeez Aremu and Dele Ajiboye.

Ezenwa later took over goalkeeping duties from Akpeyi and the Chippa United star went to train on his own.

The highlights of the practice game were Ighalo scoring thrice for Team B and Troost-Ekong with three ferocious shots in the space of five minutes which were well saved by goalkeeper Ajiboye.

Ifeanyi Emmanuel

--AllNigeriaSoccer

meaning Ezenwa is starting,after nailing Zambia,i want to see Ajiboye in goal against Algeria,possible d guy m be better than d duo.

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Rohr's Selection Headache: Akpeyi Saves Penalty, Ajiboye Shot-Stopper, Ezenwa Past Glory
Published: October 03, 2017


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Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr will not surprise many people when he names his starting line-up on Saturday, with Leon Balogun, Troost-Ekong, Wilfred Ndidi, Obi Mikel, Odion Ighalo and Victor Moses among the untouchable players.

However, allnigeriasoccer.com understands the German tactician is faced with a major selection dilemma over which goalkeeper will be in between the pipes against the Zambians, if the workout on Tuesday evening is anything to go by.

Plateau United goalkeeper Dele Ajiboye gave a good account of himself during today's practice game and is aiming to usurp either Daniel Akpeyi or Ikechukwu Ezenwa, but Rohr has not made up his mind.

Ajiboye saw his ratings go up after showing his ability to deal with shots from point-blank range, and his reflexes were excellent.

Daniel Akpeyi gave away a penalty during the practice game but he redeemed himself when he stopped the spot kick taken by Leicester City's Ahmed Musa.

Though the goalkeeper trainer concentrated mainly on Akpeyi and Ezenwa during most of the goalkeeping drills, Ajiboye stood out the most at the training game.

Nigeria have used three goalkeepers (Ikeme, Akpeyi and Ezenwa) in four matches during the World Cup qualifiers.

Ifeanyi Emmanuel

--AllNigeriaSoccer

No need of rushing Ajiboye, hope w round it up against Zambia, against Algeria Rohr should let us see Ajiboye.

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Akpeyi Steals The Show In Eagles First Training Session With Point Blank Saves, Stops Penalty
October 3, 2017013


Daniel Akpeyi was the main attraction during the Super Eagles training session watched by Owngoalnigeria.com Maxwell Pius at the training pitch of the Godswill Akpabio Stadium.

The Eagles had a light session before splitting into two groups of 8 players each for a practice game, which Akpeyi excelled with save after save to frustrate the forwards he was up against.

Akpeyi was difficult to beat throughout the session, and his form is a confirmation of how well he has been performing for his Premier South Africa League side Chippa United‎.

The highlight of his performance was stopping a penalty from Leicester City Star Ahmed Musa, and the manner which he stopped shots during their shooting drills.

Although Ikechukwu Ezenwa didn’t do badly, Akpeyi was by far the most impressive, however he was up against some of the top strikers of the team so that means he was constantly under pressure as they mounted attacks after attack.

A decision on who will start between the duo is expected to be made in the coming days, but for now Akpeyi is in the lead after his performance this evening.

Maxwell Pius

--OwnGoalNigeria

Why different review on goalkeepers performance in camp,which one to believe Jobie,anyway good to have three inform keepers in camp.

Famocious:


Maybe they saw different games

They both behave like cat and dog most time. They hardly share same opinion or perception..

I tire o.

Mujtahida:

It has never been tried. Not now please.

before that first leg against Algeria we were yet to test the Onazi-Etebo-Mikel partnership but it worked anyways. We know Etebo can do a job as the CMF(better than Ndidi to some extent) and we know Ndidi can do a job as the DMF(definelty better than Onazi), so what's there? You never know if you don't go

Kog45:
meaning Ezenwa is starting,after nailing Zambia,i want to see Ajiboye in goal against Algeria,possible d guy m be better than d duo.

we have the advantage of training for up to four days, do not be suprised if today the gk trainer decides to train personally with Akpeyi. Your policy will come to play when we see the gk that the gk trainer is training personally with on the last day of training, not now

BascoVanVeli:


Ndidi is doing the bolded because Rohr must know he is fatigued. I must admit the man doesn't miss much, good job.

Or because he can hit the ball better than most of the guys we have. I mean will you choose Onazi to test the gk? You will have to be picking the balls from outside the stadium. The only other option would have been Iheanacho but he hasn't been playing and he isn't in peak condition so the need to train a lot more before the game

Mujtahida:

So Ogu played in the Zambian first leg? I can't recall

i thought it was Esiti that came on?

Dedebanky85:
That was Esiti's introduction that slowed and stifled any kinda threat the Zambians had in Ndola. I don't think Ogu even made the bench in that game. Subs were Musa, Esiti and I think Shehu if I can recollect well.
But I do get your points regarding Ogu. I remember he and Mikel over bossed the game against the Uruguayan team in that 2013 confeds.

not to dispute how good the combo was but you can say 'they held their own against a Uruguayan side', I mean bossing the midfield means totally outplaying someone in the middle and against Uruguay that wasn't so much of the case

tbaba1234:


Ogu did not play against Zambia. Esiti was the player that calmed the midfield in that game.

My mistake Sire.

Mickael2:


Or because he can hit the ball better than most of the guys we have. I mean will you choose Onazi to test the gk? You will have to be picking the balls from outside the stadium. The only other option would have been Iheanacho but he hasn't been playing and he isn't in peak condition so the need to train a lot more before the game

like really? u just couldn't help ur self abi? Same Onazi that broke his teammate hand with shot.

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Akpeyi Steals The Show In Eagles First Training Session With Point Blank Saves, Stops Penalty
October 3, 2017013


Daniel Akpeyi was the main attraction during the Super Eagles training session watched by Owngoalnigeria.com Maxwell Pius at the training pitch of the Godswill Akpabio Stadium.

The Eagles had a light session before splitting into two groups of 8 players each for a practice game, which Akpeyi excelled with save after save to frustrate the forwards he was up against.

Akpeyi was difficult to beat throughout the session, and his form is a confirmation of how well he has been performing for his Premier South Africa League side Chippa United‎.

The highlight of his performance was stopping a penalty from Leicester City Star Ahmed Musa, and the manner which he stopped shots during their shooting drills.

Although Ikechukwu Ezenwa didn’t do badly, Akpeyi was by far the most impressive, however he was up against some of the top strikers of the team so that means he was constantly under pressure as they mounted attacks after attack.

A decision on who will start between the duo is expected to be made in the coming days, but for now Akpeyi is in the lead after his performance this evening.

Maxwell Pius

--OwnGoalNigeria

I'm not surprised. Akepyi is a hard trainer. Most of his instagram posts are dominated by his training videos.

BascoVanVeli:


like really? u just couldn't help ur self abi? Same Onazi that broke his teammate hand with shot.

Onazi was just a random example, and yes his shot-conversion ratio isn't great, this has nothing to do with anything.

Ok would you rather choose Mikel to be testing the gk?

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Kog45:
No need of rushing Ajiboye, hope w round it up against Zambia, against Algeria Rohr should let us see Ajiboye.

something tells me that guy is better than the duo of akpeyi and ezenwa

Mickael2:



Onazi was just a random example, and yes his shot-conversion ratio isn't great, this has nothing to do with anything.

Ok would you rather choose Mikel to be testing the gk?

you and this onazi issue....eehh
how about his shots against Ethiopia some years ago during the World cup qualifier

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Akpeyi Steals The Show In Eagles First Training Session With Point Blank Saves, Stops Penalty
October 3, 2017013


Daniel Akpeyi was the main attraction during the Super Eagles training session watched by Owngoalnigeria.com Maxwell Pius at the training pitch of the Godswill Akpabio Stadium.

The Eagles had a light session before splitting into two groups of 8 players each for a practice game, which Akpeyi excelled with save after save to frustrate the forwards he was up against.

Akpeyi was difficult to beat throughout the session, and his form is a confirmation of how well he has been performing for his Premier South Africa League side Chippa United‎.

The highlight of his performance was stopping a penalty from Leicester City Star Ahmed Musa, and the manner which he stopped shots during their shooting drills.

Although Ikechukwu Ezenwa didn’t do badly, Akpeyi was by far the most impressive, however he was up against some of the top strikers of the team so that means he was constantly under pressure as they mounted attacks after attack.

A decision on who will start between the duo is expected to be made in the coming days, but for now Akpeyi is in the lead after his performance this evening.

Maxwell Pius

--OwnGoalNigeria

Why conflicting reports

maidaboi:
Truehuman and dkay51 i see you guys at the door

Ahn ahn...I don old for this place na...just a silent reader that's all. Been here since the u17 thread of 2013.
Let me jejely go back to my hole.

Mickael2:



Onazi was just a random example, and yes his shot-conversion ratio isn't great, this has nothing to do with anything.

Ok would you rather choose Mikel to be testing the gk?

I don't think this has to do with who can shoot the best. They are all professional footballers, IMO this has to do with fatigue. Ndidi has been playing a massive amount of minutes in a 2 man midfield for that matter and the coach must have noticed him getting jaded and wanted to give him a little respite.

Mickael2:



before that first leg against Algeria we were yet to test the Onazi-Etebo-Mikel partnership but it worked anyways. We know Etebo can do a job as the CMF(better than Ndidi to some extent) and we know Ndidi can do a job as the DMF(definelty better than Onazi), so what's there? You never know if you don't go

Trust me, I'd love to see your suggested combo but not now. The stakes are higher now and midfield is crucial to our game cos the Zambians are not too enterprising there. After this game we can say hello to all forms of experimentation.

Humility017:

something tells me that guy is better than the duo of akpeyi and ezenwa

If u watch Nigeria-Guinea match during WAFU cup, d guy was just too composed,played d ball on d ground with his defenders in Guardiola way,though opposition is weak.

Enyeama made his Eagles entry with just a friendly match against Kenya and relegate Ejinde who had series of grade A friendly matches.

Hope w round it up against Zambia and let see Ajiboye against Algeria just like Westerhoff had Alloy Agu,Agbonavbare and later Peter Rufai who wasn't even in d picture during US 94 qualifiers.

goldfish80:



I'm not surprised. Akepyi is a hard trainer. Most of his instagram posts are dominated by his training videos.

Hard trainer, shaky shaky keeper. Whatever might be his merits as a goalkeeper I don't just like how that guy makes butterflies to invade my stomach

Mickael2:



before that first leg against Algeria we were yet to test the Onazi-Etebo-Mikel partnership but it worked anyways. We know Etebo can do a job as the CMF(better than Ndidi to some extent) and we know Ndidi can do a job as the DMF(definelty better than Onazi), so what's there? You never know if you don't go

I'd prefer a good passer to be part of the 3. A fit Joel Obi would be perfect. Onazi/ Ndidi - Joel Obi - Mikel...now that's solid. Onazi - Etebo - Mikel is great if Etebo plays ahead of Mikel while Mikel builds from deep...but we need Mikel's creativity in the final third. You could also argue with Leon as a CB, he could build from deep while Etebo does his thing.

Humility017:

you and this onazi issue....eehh
how about his shots against Ethiopia some years ago during the World cup qualifier

Not even Ethiopia,his screamer for Lazio.

Mickael2:


Or because he can hit the ball better than most of the guys we have. I mean will you choose Onazi to test the gk? You will have to be picking the balls from outside the stadium. The only other option would have been Iheanacho but he hasn't been playing and he isn't in peak condition so the need to train a lot more before the game

Ndidi may be a better shooter but Onazi is good,i remember his screamer for Lazio rated as one of d best in that season.

When it comes to training and not match situation,Onazi can be used to test our Keeper,he has d bullet.

In a match situation i rate Ndidi higher coz he has done it for us to see,so picking him ahead of others not a surprise but doesn't mean Onazi is poor.

Humility017:

you and this onazi issue....eehh
how about his shots against Ethiopia some years ago during the World cup qualifier

ok between Onazi and Ndidi who has a better shot-conversion ratio? This is not about Onazi or anything, just the shot conversion ratio. Knowing that the Zambians will result to taking shots from outside the box we need our gk to be prepared for that and who can take long shots from outside the box? Ndidi and Nacho, I have already given reasons why Nacho couldn't be choosen.

However Basco made a nice point sha, it could just be fatigue

Mujtahida:

Trust me, I'd love to see your suggested combo but not now. The stakes are higher now and midfield is crucial to our game cos the Zambians are not too enterprising there. After this game we can say hello to all forms of experimentation.

if Moses Simon starts, then I'd think that our wide men(fullbacks and wingers) would be a lot more crucial because most of the attacks from the SE and Zambia will be going through the wings

Mickael2:



Onazi was just a random example, and yes his shot-conversion ratio isn't great, this has nothing to do with anything.

Ok would you rather choose Mikel to be testing the gk?

Pls what is so special picking Onazi to test keeper in shooting training session and what do u mean by shot conversion ratio,are u talking in a match situation or what.

Mickael2:


we have the advantage of training for up to four days, do not be suprised if today the gk trainer decides to train personally with Akpeyi. Your policy will come to play when we see the gk that the gk trainer is training personally with on the last day of training, not now

yea i understand

Kog45:
If u watch Nigeria-Guinea match during WAFU cup, d guy was just too composed,played d ball on d ground with his defenders in Guardiola way,though opposition is weak.

Enyeama made his Eagles entry with just a friendly match against Kenya and relegate Ejinde who had series of grade A friendly matches.

Hope w round it up against Zambia and let see Ajiboye against Algeria just like Westerhoff had Alloy Agu,Agbonavbare and later Peter Rufai who wasn't even in d picture during US 94 qualifiers.

to be honest wit you....I sincerely believe one area where merit have never played on national team call ups for a long while now...is the area of goalie invitation...and I will blame the indigenous coaches for this...
I still remember how keshi tried to pass agbim down our throat even when it become glaring to the world that the guy was a basket...

he kept akpeyi in the dark...never let us know what he has to offer...

Abeg is Moses in camp yet?

tbaba1234:
Just watched Iwobi Snapchat. Funny boys.

Kelechi, Aina, Chidozie and Iwobi.. All the small boys seem to hang together.

Lol... Very funny.. Kelechi and chidozie the dancers... Iwobi the cameraman..

Aina can't dance to save his life.. Lol..
Ekong later join them..

Iwobi and Agbo... Hmmm Agbo my guy.... Lol

Iwo and kelechi Na roommate... Just love the team spirit... Good for us..