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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Kog45(m): 9:55pm On Oct 07, 2017 |
Mickael2:In d second half Mikel Agu should just thank Ndidi and Mikel nothing more and Onazi should have add more to d team than Agu in d second half. My man Rohr should look for a better player to complement Ndidi as DM not Agu for God sake,against Cameroon he was below par,today d same thing,we need better players not shaking ones. |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by nextlevel2222: 9:56pm On Oct 07, 2017 |
Mickael2: Zambia should thank God super eagles are not clinical in front of goals as well. We created many chances than them. 5 Likes |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by BascoVanVeli(m): 9:56pm On Oct 07, 2017 |
Shehu Abdullahi @OfficialShehu Congratulations Nigeria, World Cup ticket secured! Thanks Nigerians for the support. I appreciate the media for voting me as MOTM. 4 Likes |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Icon4s(m): 9:57pm On Oct 07, 2017 |
chrisooblog: I know those boys too well. They will come here and pour out their frustrations. Better to stay off them. 1 Like |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Icon4s(m): 9:59pm On Oct 07, 2017 |
Kog45: Mikel Agu almost gave someone heart attack. 1 Like |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by solonnachi: 9:59pm On Oct 07, 2017 |
So many bear parlour go run till day break today. Children papas go mumu their selves today.Most of them go sleep for gutter this night. But come to think of it. Was that Zambian goal really an off side? The Zambians may protest to FIFA over that ooo. We need to have grade A friendlies with top teams as a matter of fact. No FIFA friendly day should be idle for Nigeria and other new players should be discovered. Congratulations Nigeria! |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Joebie: 10:00pm On Oct 07, 2017 |
Joebie's Player Ratings Alex Iwobi (8/10) Iwobi came in at the right time (Rohr must be given credits). He paid Zambians in their own coins with his speed. His introduction brought immediate impact to Nigeria's game. He continued from where he stopped with Arsenal keeping his composure to convert the game's only goal. Much credits must be given to Arsene Wenger for his fine development. No wonder his celebration was that Gunners machine gun salute -- so adorable to watch. Eddy Onazi (5/10) Onazi was one of the most noticeable men on green shirt, not for his plays but his hair color. He failed to connect with his a long ball earlier on. However Onazi has been the man covering up for Echiejile all along -- and he did just that today. I find it hard to spot any fine moment from the Trabz midfielder. His performance was average for the little time he spent on the pitch. Victor Moses (6.5/10) VicMO had his good moments of helping in build-up, but his performance today was below par should what we know him for be anything to go by. Although it was apparent from the start of the game that he was one of the main men Zambia planned to mark out, he still had a fare good number of options to make, but he rather tried too often to run into a sea of Chipolopolo players. Ola Aina (5.5/10) He looked more comfortable in Left Back than the man he replaced, for the relatively short time he spent on the pitch. The Zambians had some good real estate at particular moment though, but Aina didn't get the luxury of support Echiejile got while on the pitch. His high point was when he put through a clever pass that could have passed for a fine assist (Who said Aina cannot use both legs?). A debut performance alas! Leon Balogun (6.5/10) Struggled for pace in the first half, but made some adjustment in the second. Next time he will need to adjust more quickly. Going by his standard, his worse game in a SE shirt. By the game's standard, he was just good enough to keep Nigeria safe. He rose time and time again to head away Zambia's forays and even moved forward to assist in dead ball situations. Troost-Ekong (7/10) Was more lively than his CB partner. Ironically, Ekong hardly does well when his CB partner is not in good shape, or absent. And it showed again today. Ekong did not have a fine showing in the first half either. But he came good in the second half several times even when it seemed the Zambian would beat him for speed. A couple times he got some good support from the RB -- Thanks to Shehu! Abdullahi Shehu (8/10) Everyone's MOTM. What more can I say? He was the embodiment of a modern wing back. He looked like Chelsea's version of Victor Moses today, supporting Ekong when needed especially in the second half. His combination with Iwobi sealed the game for us. If his performance against Cameroon meant he found a new home in the RB position, his performance today meant he has just sealed that spot. Mikel Agu (5/10) Struggled to match the intensity of the game when he was called in prematurely to replace injured Onazi. Picked up a needless caution but eventually settled in in the second half. He still has a lot to prove if he must displace any of SE's midfield regulars. Mikel Obi (7/10) He tried to use his ball holding strengths, but as expected the Zambians never let him settle. Let's not forget that wonderful run he made in the first half too early. He missed a half chance in the first half. Going by his passes, Mikel was not at his best today. Overall, a pretty decent shift put up by the Super Eagles captain. Ezenwa (6/10) Was the more tested GK in the first half, when a close call saved him from conceding. He did the needed for the Super Eagles, the most memorable being a long-rage Zambian effort he parried away to safety. Onyinye Ndidi (6.5/10) Onyinye wasn't one of the most noticeable players in a green shirt today. But he rose high to draw a good save from the Zambian goalie in the second half. That attempt got Rohr's endorsement as one of the best attempts by his boys. That was a vote of approval. He gets my nod to start again. Odion Ighalo (6.5/10) Worked hard enough for the team, despite not scoring. He put pressure on Mweene in the first half in an attempt to prevent the Zambian captain from having a clear sight to launch attacks. He showed poor decisions in front of goal, one time blasting away when presented with a half chance. Another time not reading Simon's mind to quickly. He was guilty of trying to do too much with the final ball. Judging by this game alone, he returned back to his familiar ways prior to the Cameroon double header. Simon Moses 6.5/10 If not for Ighalo's lapses, he would have carved one of the finest assists we've seen from the Super Eagles in recent times. His switch to the right flank caused Zambia some problems initially. He seemed to tire out just right in the time we needed some new blood in attack. Thanks Simon for bowing out! Elderson Echiejile (5/10) Got support from his partners as usual and was found out of position a couple times in the first half. He had no business going forward as he failed to pull any tricks in the final third. Considering that speed is not one of his assets he should have sat behind. He didn't give Balogun the support enjoyed by Ekong at the other side of defense. He survived through the encounter until he picked up an injury. 1 Like |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Kog45(m): 10:04pm On Oct 07, 2017 |
Mujtahida:Good point,it is simple,d question is what brought Ighalo back as top striker?and why Rohr relegate Nacho?if we can answer this questions then no need to argue anymore |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Nobody: 10:05pm On Oct 07, 2017 |
Joebie: At the moment,,, he doesn't deserve XI I do buy him tho if I'm a tech director in club like chesterfield ![]() |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Icon4s(m): 10:06pm On Oct 07, 2017 |
CIV at the verge of missing out of the WC as Morocco hammered Gabon 3nil. CIV must now beat Morocco in their last encounter to qualify. |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Danielnino00(m): 10:06pm On Oct 07, 2017 |
solonnachi: They can complain.... Why do people think its only African referees that are whack?? I'm not defending the referee at all but unless somebody manipulated the game or something, the referee isn't to be blamed.... |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Kog45(m): 10:09pm On Oct 07, 2017 |
Icon4s:Thank u my brother and some are still try to package d guy despite woeful performance. |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Daejoyoung: 10:10pm On Oct 07, 2017 |
PDPGuy:I think the Zambians are also thinking about doing same, but if they do, there was also a wrong offside call against lwobi. |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by austenite(m): 10:12pm On Oct 07, 2017 |
Mujtahida:. AGU made very important interceptions. |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Joebie: 10:15pm On Oct 07, 2017 |
hahaha Chrismario: |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Mickael2(m): 10:16pm On Oct 07, 2017 |
Kog45: Tor, Onazi is far better than Agu no doubt, but the point is that in the second half, Agu replaced Onazi very well(despite Agu being a very poor player), so I think we should get a top top DMF better than Onazi or put Ndidi in that DMF role and look for a classy CMF, we have a lot; Ajagun, Joel Obi even Rabiu Ibrahim to a lesser degree 2 Likes |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Icon4s(m): 10:16pm On Oct 07, 2017 |
Kog45: That's why I so much respect Rohr's style of being so cautious in the introduction of new players. The way some of these players were described on this thread.... 3 Likes |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by BascoVanVeli(m): 10:17pm On Oct 07, 2017 |
Alexander IwobiVerified account @alexiwobi A Dream Come True...We're Heading To The World Cup ��.Nice To Get The Winning Goal, Massive Thanks To Our Fans.The Atmosphere Was Crazy ��� 2 Likes |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Mickael2(m): 10:17pm On Oct 07, 2017 |
Danielnino00: I think that ball was CLEARLY offside |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Mickael2(m): 10:18pm On Oct 07, 2017 |
Icon4s: Obviously they will, na home game na. Just like Senegal will qualify too |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Joebie: 10:19pm On Oct 07, 2017 |
They will fail. It was actually offside. I stand to be corrected. You want to look at when the first contact when the pass was made. That very moment when the passer kicks the ball, the receiver should not be ahead -- even slightly ahead - of the opponent's defense line. I stand to be corrected on the offside rules. If what I said is true, then they will fail in their bid. Ghana should just wait for the outcome of the Egypt game before making a complaint. And even if they want to, the best they could possibly get is a life ban of the referee. Even the linesman played a part in that very bad call. Daejoyoung: |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by oloriooko(m): 10:19pm On Oct 07, 2017 |
Daejoyoung:In your dream ![]() |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheGoodJoe(m): 10:20pm On Oct 07, 2017 |
Icon4s: Answer no you did not see. There was a brilliant dash Agu made towards the end. I did not know he could do that. Sad you missed. Maybe when you watch the replay, you will notice it. |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Icon4s(m): 10:21pm On Oct 07, 2017 |
TheGoodJoe: That dash alone will now make Rohr like him? |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheGoodJoe(m): 10:21pm On Oct 07, 2017 |
Humility017: Earlier when he entered. Later, he was tidy. Talking of exposing the midfield, did you see Onazi's position before the injury? 1 Like |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Icon4s(m): 10:22pm On Oct 07, 2017 |
Mickael2: They are playing Morocco and not Mali or Guinea. The CIV I saw in their last 2 games do not have what it takes to get to Russia. 1 Like |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Mahvey(m): 10:23pm On Oct 07, 2017 |
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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Daejoyoung: 10:23pm On Oct 07, 2017 |
oloriooko:How? Iwobi wasn't offside. 1 Like |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheGoodJoe(m): 10:23pm On Oct 07, 2017 |
Icon4s: Not the dash but his speed. That dash showed his speed and it was impressive. |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Mujtahida: 10:24pm On Oct 07, 2017 |
do4luv14:Make una go dance skelewu for ONE CORNER. Winks* |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by tbaba1234: 10:24pm On Oct 07, 2017 |
Icon4s: I am beginning to think Azubuike might be better... But he did better in the second half. 4 Likes |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Joebie: 10:24pm On Oct 07, 2017 |
Ghana be trending like they were just robbed. WHEN Egypt wins tomorrow, the best they can get from FIFA is a life ban of those match officials who are a disgrace to Africa. Egypt to qualify regardless. 1 Like |
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