Kog45:
Oh boy this one na serious assignment o which course code be this,well i know guys w do justice to it.

mazimee:
The way some of us take this issue of "who is called/who is kept" in the team very personal like our opinion here would influence who Rohr keeps in his team baffles me .

He is not even a Nigerian to begin with, there is no way he will select his players from ethnic prism. This super Eagles that is giving us small joy, you guys are hell bent on spoiling it with What has spoiled every other system in this country.

CityJoe:


Ndidi should not think of Chelsea. With Ngolo Kante, Bakayoko, Drinkwater, the competition will be too much for him.

whizola:
The interesting part of this Nigeria vs Croatia match is that the Nigeria strength is the Croatia weakness, they aren't a counterattacking team with the added advantage that they lack attacking depth , this where Nigeria excels. The Nigeria vs Iceland we have a resemblance with the Zambia match in uyo, both sides are disclipined at the back I see just a goal differences, the Argentina match will end in a draw, i see Nigeria getting the lead and Argentina getting back in the die minute of the game with a penalty.

lexyman:



this guy doesnt need to tell us what we already know , Ndidi is too good for that team, same way Ngolo Kante was too goo, dont worry coach , chelsea is coming for him .

emmyspark007:

Are you seriously comparing ndidi with even horriible bakayoko

Ho my gooodness

in fact kante edge ndidi small sef. Ndidi stats for Leicester is quite impressive

tbaba1234:


It was a bad pass by Kelechi. Ndidi recovered the ball, passed to Kelechi who laid it for Iwobi.

Ndidi is a tackling machine. If he keeps up the pace and plays to his potential at the World cup, i see him joining a major club.

junnyjake:


Don't you know Rorh is from Anambara state? Gernot Chukwuebuka Rorh

Oasis007:


Kovacic ain't in Form. He has not even started any Match in any Competition for Real Madrid this Season. He may not make the WC List except he gets back to form.

lexyman:



this guy doesnt need to tell us what we already know , Ndidi is too good for that team, same way Ngolo Kante was too goo, dont worry coach , chelsea is coming for him .

junnyjake:


And you think Croatia just like Nigeria has got players littered all over the world??

Oasis007:


We can't always be on the same Page, if I reel out Names you do not fancy or like, don't condemn it rather ask Questions, perhaps you might be convinced and learned one or two new things.

It's not late to bring Sanity back to the Thread. We simply need to be fair and respect Everyone's Opinion.

Kog45:
Haba Anambra ke,no o he is from Oyo state, you no dey see his tribal mark.

Pls let's talk football junnyjake and forget all these tribal stunts.

Pls do justice to this

Ryan Sanusi vs Mikel Agu

I know he won't be able to gate clash in to the team

Kenneth Omeruo vs Uche Agbo

Joel Obi vs Efe Etebo

Daniel Akpeyi vs Dele Aiyenugba

I would rather choose Dele Alampasu or Okoye

Ezenwa vs Dele Ajiboye

Francis Uzoho vs Dele Alampasu/Okoye Maduka

Nwakaeme vs Oyekwuru /Kayode

He has been doing well for himself in his club of recent. It is rare to see a confident young player who isn't afraid to go for the goal. He will be a beast in the future

Thanks.

Oasis007:
Teams Scout Report

The below are the present Players of the Croatian National Team. I hope we can analyze them one after the other. Figure out their Weaknesses and how it can be exploited.

Goalkeepers

1. Dominik Livaković (age 22) Dinamo Zagreb
12. Lovre Kalinić (age 27) Gent
23. Danijel Subašić (age 33) Monaco


Defenders

2. Šime Vrsaljko (age 25) Atlético Madrid
3. Ivan Strinić (age 30) Sampdoria
5. Matel Mitrovic (age 24) Beşiktaş
6. Dejan Lovren (age 28) Liverpool
13. Zoran Nizic (age 28) Hajduk Split
14. Marin Leovac (age 29) PAOK
21. Domagoj Vida (age 28) Dynamo Kyiv
22. Josip Pivarić (age 28) Dynamo Kyiv


Midfieders

4. Ivan Perišić (age 28) Internazionale
7. Ivan Rakitić (age 29) Barcelona
10. Luka Modrić (age 32) Real Madrid
11. Marcelo Brozović (age 25) Internazionale
15. Marko Rog (age 22) Napoli
18. Filip Bradaric (age 25) Rijeka
19. Nikola Vlašić (age 20) Everton
20. Mario Pašalić (age 22) Spartak Moscow


Forwards

8. Ante Rebić (age 24) Eintracht Frankfurt
9. Andrej Kramarić (age 26) 1899 Hoffenheim
16. Nikola Kalinić (age 29) Milan
17. Mario Mandžukić (age 31) Juventus

Cc

TheGoodJoe, Tbaba1234, Icon4s, Komekn, Kog45, Forgiveness, Joebie, Mujtahida, Mickael2, Goldfish80, ChrisKels, blueto
and others.

Oasis007:
Teams Scout Report

The below are the present Players of the Croatian National Team. I hope we can analyze them one after the other. Figure out their Weaknesses and how it can be exploited.

Goalkeepers

1. Dominik Livaković (age 22) Dinamo Zagreb
12. Lovre Kalinić (age 27) Gent
23. Danijel Subašić (age 33) Monaco


Defenders

2. Šime Vrsaljko (age 25) Atlético Madrid
3. Ivan Strinić (age 30) Sampdoria
5. Matel Mitrovic (age 24) Beşiktaş
6. Dejan Lovren (age 28) Liverpool
13. Zoran Nizic (age 28) Hajduk Split
14. Marin Leovac (age 29) PAOK
21. Domagoj Vida (age 28) Dynamo Kyiv
22. Josip Pivarić (age 28) Dynamo Kyiv


Midfieders

4. Ivan Perišić (age 28) Internazionale
7. Ivan Rakitić (age 29) Barcelona
10. Luka Modrić (age 32) Real Madrid
11. Marcelo Brozović (age 25) Internazionale
15. Marko Rog (age 22) Napoli
18. Filip Bradaric (age 25) Rijeka
19. Nikola Vlašić (age 20) Everton
20. Mario Pašalić (age 22) Spartak Moscow


Forwards

8. Ante Rebić (age 24) Eintracht Frankfurt
9. Andrej Kramarić (age 26) 1899 Hoffenheim
16. Nikola Kalinić (age 29) Milan
17. Mario Mandžukić (age 31) Juventus

Cc

TheGoodJoe, Tbaba1234, Icon4s, Komekn, Kog45, Forgiveness, Joebie, Mujtahida, Mickael2, Goldfish80, ChrisKels, blueto
and others.

mazimee:



Those are the players of my prefrence

Kog45:
Haba Anambra ke,no o he is from Oyo state, you no dey see his tribal mark.

Pls let's talk football junnyjake and forget all these tribal stunts.

Pls do justice to this

Ryan Sanusi vs Mikel Agu

Kenneth Omeruo vs Uche Agbo

Joel Obi vs Efe Etebo

Daniel Akpeyi vs Dele Aiyenugba

Ezenwa vs Dele Ajiboye

Francis Uzoho vs Dele Alampasu/Okoye Maduka

Nwakaeme vs Oyekwuru/Kayode

Thanks.

Oasis007:


When TheGoodJoe warns, we ignore...... this is a repetition of what Dudes were saying before Iheanacho left Manchester City for Leicester City.

Ndidi shouldn't leave Leicester for Chelsea or any other big Teams at the moment. Let him continuing his Development at Leicester City.

safarigirl:
We should get a gif of Onyekuru skinning Dani Alves

....or Iwobi nutmegging Mascherano......

While at it, I do hope Croatians have that article where Ndidi was named EPL's tackle master

Oasis007:


Seem some Dudes have Problem with the Name "Dele"...... Lol. I remembered when TheGoodJoe was asking for Alampasu to be the first Choice Goalie based on the convincing Training Sessions' Reports, some Dudes claimed he's inexperienced and too young.
They are quick to forget he was a former Winner of an U17 Golden Glove, the same Competition that brought Iheanacho into Limelight. But now..... Uzoho ain't too young or inexperienced to man the Posts for the Super Eagles in Russia.

Dele Aiyenugba is far better than Akpeyi, more exposed and experienced than him, but once his Name "Dele" is mentioned, nah..... he's a Flop, he had got his Chances but failed.

In the local League - NPFL - Ajiboye is far better than Ezenwa, a very good, talented Goalkeeper brimming with Confidence, but he also gets "Dele" in his Name, hence only a very few care for his Call up and Trial.

You've really got a thick Skin Bro. Coz you've withered many Storms here alone..... Lol! Enyeama should be recalled, but Martins is too old for a Recall. Someone even claimed Ighalo is performing better than him in the Chinese League.

I laughed at a Post that condemned Martins of only good with one Leg and ain't good in the Air like Ighalo. Had Mikel and Ighalo ain't plying their respective Trades in the Chinese League, they would have gone "berserk" on his professional Careers.

When Kayode didn't make the Bench, you were called out to mock, thanks to Tbaba1234 that eventually posted a cogent Reason for his Exclusion. However when Iheanacho also didn't make the Bench..... Alas! It's tagged Politics and Racism.

Ahmed Musa was demoted to the U23, some are already considering he should be dropped from the List coz he has lost it. Iheanacho is dropped, the Tone changes to; at least he won't be match rusty coz he would be playing and it's good for him. What will you call it bro?! Lol.

I rest my Fingers.

Kog45:
Good preference but what can you say about Joel Obi,no doubt good player but injury prone,don't you think is better to have Etebo than Joel Obi.

Why dropping both Daniel Akpeyi and Dele Aiyenugba for Dele Alampasu or Maduka Okoye cos i believe Francis Uzoho has covered the duo.

junnyjake:

Don't you know Rorh is from Anambara state? Gernot Chukwuebuka Rorh

CityJoe:


Tosin was exposed repeatedly in the first half but in the second half, he was outstanding. However, I did not bother talking about his brilliant display because I do not see him as one of ours.

However, Tosin Adarabioyo has a bright future ahead of him.

mazimee:




It is true that Joel Obi is injury prone but he is a better player than Etebo. We just have to hope he will be fit through out the world cup.

I don't know much about Aiyenugba Dele, but I have seen enough of Daniel Akpeyi. He maybe be good at his club, but it seems like he will never get it right with the National team, Hence I will rather go for Dele Alampasu.

Okoye Maduka option is to avoid a repeat of Alaba incident. We don't know the stomoach that will give birth to the king.

forgiveness:


I saw him yesterday too and I agree with what you said about his performance in the first half. He was woeful. However, he came up good in the second half just as you also agreed.

Well, since we are still discussing and hoping Felix Ukpobai and Tori will change their minds, I think it is allowed we discuss him too.

Oasis007:


When TheGoodJoe warns, we ignore...... this is a repetition of what Dudes were saying before Iheanacho left Manchester City for Leicester City.

Ndidi shouldn't leave Leicester for Chelsea or any other big Teams at the moment. Let him continuing his Development at Leicester City.

Kog45:
Haba Anambra ke,no o he is from Oyo state, you no dey see his tribal mark.

Pls let's talk football junnyjake and forget all these tribal stunts.

Pls do justice to this

Ryan Sanusi would be my choose. he's very solid, he's also got eyes for goals too.[quote]


Kenneth Omeruo vs Uche Agbo

[quote]Omuero would have my nod, because on his good days he's a solid defender, only that he's to prone to errors. I'd list Agbo as a midfielder, that's where he'd perform better.

Joel Obi is a wonderful baller, and if we have Ndidi, Onazi, Iwobi, Mikel, Nacho already in the team, then there's no need for Etebo.

Dele Aiyenugba is more experienced, but he's been out of the team for so long, but I'm not sure he's blipping on Rorhs' radar. I'd choose him.

Ajiboye is by far better than Ezenwa, I remember he and De gea were mates at the Un-17 WC then. He's also part of the NPFL team for plateau united. he deserves a spot.

Francis is playing week in, week out even though for the B-team, I think he should take the rookie spot.

Onyekuru has been brilliant this season, with saw with the few minutes he was given against Algeria what he could do. He can fit into our fast-paced-counter-attacking-team. I wish he makes the cut.
Thanks.

forgiveness:



That is why I said people here are not interested in picking the right personal to represent the country based on merit and performance.

Dele Aiyenugba is not good to many here because of where he comes from and not based on his ability and club form.

Recently, I saw an article that suggested Austin Ejide who is currently a free agent should be brought back to the national team ahead of Aiyenugba but most of those monikers never critized that move. why?

I am seeing the signs that Austin Ejide is likely to be called back into the SE because these days the media is portraying him as one who is with a club and later as one who will soon get a club.


Did I not say Ezenwa is a pregnant cat before he was tested and found wanting before some people called forfor my head?

Why do they still prefer Ezenwa ahead of Ajiboye who just helped Pleatue United to win the NPPL this season?

Is it because he was part of the team that helped us to Russia and needed to be compensated despite poor performance lately?

Why couldn't they put that into consideration despite Awoniyi's contributions to help us qualify for the Olympics?

Why were those monikers hell bent that he must not make the team because he performed woefully prior to the Olympic?

Why is Ezenwa case different?

Now, you brought up Dele Alampasu case.

If Uzoho is a first team player at his club and Dele Alampasu is playing in division 3, what could have been the argument?

Will they maintain their stance or shift goal post?

If they say Uzoho is ahead under the condition he plays regularly in division 3 but discard Dele Alampasu under the condition that his performance against Porto fc was 2 years ago and therefore passed, under what condition do they want Iheanacho ahead of any player in the team despite his performance these past two seasons?

Why do dey suggest Ahmed Musa must be dropped for Onyekuru because he lacks game time but insist Iheanacho must make the team despite he is in the same boat? ( the fact is I also want Iheanacho in the team)

One lied Dele Alampasu loan move was a failure because he presumed he was not impressive but since I demanded cogent fact from an independent unbiased source from him, he is nowhere to be found?


People are blind to know that Ighalo, Mikel and Martins are all playing in China?

They said Martins is old but how old are they (Mikel &Ighalo)? Mikel (30) & Ighalo (28) and they will be 31 and 29 during the WC.

They said we don't need old players because we are building a team for 2022 WC.

How old will Mikel and Ighalo be in 2022?

Don't they know Mikel and Ighalo will be 35 and 33 years of age prior to that 2022 WC?

Will they maintain their stances against Mikel and Ighalo from joint the team due to old age?

Oh! Mikel and Ighalo are better than Obafemi Martin because Mikel played at the highest level and he is more talented than Martins?

How many leagues and FA cup has Martins won without playing part in them and without man of the match performance which went unnoticed by FIFA?

Do they know this 'useless' Martins was nominated for FIFA award?

Has Mikel Obi been acknowledged or recognised with such FIFA nomination?

Critical analyses devoid of emotives and sentiments should be the acceptable norms when analysing football and other issues.

Kog45:
Humility17 you are a respected moniker here,pls you don't need it cos tribal accusations will turn this thread to a war zone that would not be comfortable for us all,so let continue with our football talk in a mature way.

Ethnic championings or accusers can carry on just ignored and move on.It's apparent some don't want to hear Igbo or Yoruba name but football is pure talent game not federal character schemes where the best are sacrificed for mediocre.

Humility017:

Lol....I thought he was from Imo state...