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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Nobody: 4:59am On Dec 24, 2017 |
SerVik:Bro don't mind that guy; I guess he is just tryna be sarcastic Only a dumbo will compare navas and stegen. http://www.goal.com/en-ng/news/is-ter-stegen-the-best-goalkeeper-in-the-world-right-now/1vdmo9shh09c1q51bsz6w3c7j Barca defence conceded fewer goals than Madrid even last season. That's to say pique and his backline boys are better than ramos that is reckless and consumes cards recklessly The funny man couldnt even include a whole iniesta and suarez in his starting xi ![]() Despite Suarez struggling to score this season; he is still 3rd on scorers chart with 10goals in laliga, whereas benzrma is nowhere to be found ![]() If the guy refuses to swallow his L in peace Abeg kindly let him be 1 Share
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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Icon4s(m): 5:21am On Dec 24, 2017 |
enomakos: O pari then. |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by tbaba1234: 5:23am On Dec 24, 2017 |
Enough of this Barca-Madrid discussion.. Do we have Nigerians on either team? 7 Likes 1 Share |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by MetalJigsaw(m): 6:19am On Dec 24, 2017 |
Mickael2:how, bro |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by tbaba1234: 6:33am On Dec 24, 2017 |
Oliseh's Fortuna Sittard have won a Promotion play-off place by finishing top at winter break. 5 Likes |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Nobody: 6:42am On Dec 24, 2017 |
tbaba1234:dude is destined ... First African coach in a top flight league loading.... ![]() ![]() 4 Likes |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by goldfish80(m): 7:21am On Dec 24, 2017 |
SerVik: Navas, Neuer and Buffon were the top 3 goalkeepers in Europe. Rewatch the Ballon d'Or gala night if you're in doubt. |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by congo4ka: 8:02am On Dec 24, 2017 |
If needed someone that speaks fluent Russian language as translator for Next year world cup in Russia, contact me ![]() 2 Likes |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by MetalJigsaw(m): 8:03am On Dec 24, 2017 |
SIMPLE SOLUTIONS AFFIRM ROHR'S SUPER EAGLES AS UNSTOPPABLE FORCE 15/11/2017 Solace Chukwu Correspondent A change in strategy hampered the team early on against Argentina, but by returning to what it knows best, Nigeria turned the tide in Krasnodar To start at the beginning, one must wonder what exactly Gernot Rohr was thinking when he decided the Super Eagles would play a whole different formation. Having exclusively played a 4-2-3-1 all through his time in charge, the German plumbed for a 3-5-2 for the friendly against Argentina. The results were mixed, although to what extent is determined by the context of his decision. If it was with a view to cultivating a different approach as the team begins preparations for next summer's World Cup, then it certainly was a peculiar circumstance within which to trial, being that there cannot have been more than a day of preparation with the system. It really would a sub-optimal way to build a tactic, at the worst possible time, and against the worst possible type of opposition in Argentina, who were always likely to monopolize possession. Being the first friendly, one might have expected it to serve a diagnostic purpose, rather than an experimental one. On the other hand, viewed as a one-off decision to combat Argentina, it worked surprisingly well, especially in a second period where Nigeria just looked sharper and more lucid than the Albiceleste . Before we got to the fun though, there was the slapstick. Daniel Akpeyi, whose last appearance in goal on the international stage came in what is still, to date, Rohr's only loss since taking charge, was given an opportunity to redeem himself. One less charitable might say it was one chance too many. His error for the opening goal of the game, scored by Ever Banega, was a bizarre comedic set to rival stand-up; he first seemed unable to decide whether he wanted to take a free kick or roll the ball out and kick it. The assistant referee had, in the preceding attack, flagged for offside on a ball over the top. However, as the ball went all the way through to the goalkeeper, the centre referee let it go, not wishing to disrupt the flow of the game. Akpeyi then proceeded to roll the ball just outside his penalty area, presumably to take a free kick that was never given, before then panicking at Sergio Aguero suddenly bearing down, and picking the ball up. Even following his defensive argument, it was hard to understand. The referee, again lenient, elected not to send him off, but then he completely wrong-footed himself on the ensuing free kick, as if to underline his haplessness. He may excuse himself by saying the entire team looked rather bereft in that opening half, and while it would not hold up as a caveat, it was true, no doubt. The decision to commit to a high press was a surprising one, as it has not been a cornerstone of the defensive strategy for this team. With three centre-backs and Banega deep, Argentina toyed with the front three of Alex Iwobi, Kelechi Iheanacho and John Obi Mikel, while their shuttlers in midfield – Lo Celso and Perez, took up positions outside of Wilfred Ndidi and John Ogu, creating space for Paulo Dybala to work in. Pressing is a double-edged sword: executed well, and it will create danger for the opponent; execute badly, and it will create danger for yourself. However, if this Argentina team has a weakness (besides Messi-dependence), it is a lack of pace in the defensive line. By dropping deeper in the second half, forcing Argentina to commit more resources to attack and lose their structure a bit, Nigeria isolated the outside centre-backs and worked the channels outside of them: Iheanacho peeling off Nicolas Otamendi, and Iwobi doing similar on the other side with Javier Mascherano. The result was some almost telepathic riffing, as well as a brilliant combination to level the tie, and yet another to set up debutant Bryan Idowu on his very first touch. And that was what was truly remarkable about this turnaround: that sometimes, the solution to a complex problem can be starkly simple. From the end of the first half to the third goal, Rohr made three changes: one at goalkeeper, and two new wing-backs – Idowu and Tyronne Ebuehi. Crucially, unlike those they replaced, both were naturals in their position. Occam's razor: the simplest answer proved the right one. That aside, the entire team simply went up a couple of notches. Most notable in this regard was Iheanacho who, oddly, only truly began playing well after scoring. On the whole, that searing second half perhaps best encapsulates the fundamental truth this friendly has affirmed: this is a team whose best components all do their best work at pace on the break, and it is in reinforcing this identity that this team begins to emerge as something truly fearsome. 5 Likes |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by SerVik(m): 9:13am On Dec 24, 2017 |
goldfish80:His club won the Champions League and La LIGA, he was bound to be there, Barcelona didn't make it past the quarter finals. Even Victor Valdes was nominated for fifa Balon d'Or goalkeeper of the year 2013. No denying Navas was great last season but this season ter stegan is in the form of his life, many are tipping him to be the German first choice at the world cup. Although I see that as a tall dream, it is testament to how much he has improved. |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Daejoyoung: 9:16am On Dec 24, 2017 |
KevinDein:Ronaldo is a lady's favourite just like Beckham till this day, and with the elevation of Ronaldo, there would be a corresponding elevation of female interest. Having said that, l would still say that while Messi is a more artistic footballer than Ronaldo(and definitely more exciting to watch), Ronaldo has played in both Spain and England, and he became the world best in both leagues, l would really like to see Messi play in Mancity, BayernMunich, or even Juventus some day. |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by congo4ka: 9:17am On Dec 24, 2017 |
Daejoyoung:
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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by goldfish80(m): 9:18am On Dec 24, 2017 |
SerVik:I just felt I should put the record straight. Officially, he's top 3 goaliee in the world. Buffon, Neuer the other two. Any other list is purely personal opinion |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by safarigirl(f): 9:29am On Dec 24, 2017 |
Mujtahida:mine was a joke sha. I don't read anything that's too lengthy, you have to read something to misunderstand it. I also hate misunderstood, hence the reason I get into long arguments with people, so if anyone knows about that, it's me Anyway, I'm sorry if you were offended, and don't tell me you weren't, because your words imply that. Nobody writes long epistles if thwy didn't feel slightly offended by being misunderstood Happy Sunday |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by safarigirl(f): 9:30am On Dec 24, 2017 |
emmyspark007:please you people should take this argument somewhere else, you're polluting this thread Cc icon79 and Servik 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by safarigirl(f): 9:38am On Dec 24, 2017 |
MetalJigsaw:Solace Chukwu truly is a master of the pen. I absolutely love the ease with which he strings his words and gives them a poetic vibe. Lovely article ![]() 1 Like |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by BascoVanVeli(m): 10:18am On Dec 24, 2017 |
Chisom Egbuchulam must be on the CHAN team if he is back. |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Mickael2(m): 11:04am On Dec 24, 2017 |
forgiveness: 2011? The one that we lost to France abi? How come you removed Sani Emmanuel? I know Sani Emmanuel was the first sub in that France game followed by Ejike, Kayode did not even smell that match |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Mickael2(m): 11:05am On Dec 24, 2017 |
forgiveness: I remember Sani Emmanuel |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by COOL10(m): 11:35am On Dec 24, 2017 |
BascoVanVeli:. Don't be sad but happy for him. That time used in pitying him,use it to pray and believe he's healed already. This injury will make him come back stronger,better and more lethal to the extent that BARCA go wan buy am. That's what I believe and that's what will happen. U should believe that too. 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by mazimee(m): 11:41am On Dec 24, 2017 |
Swiss-born Nigerian: Super Eagles need a goalkeeper like me .com Dec 24, 2017 10:27 AM SC kriens star, Sebastian Ogenna Osigwe has expressed his desire to help the Super Eagles in the goalkeeping department ahead of the 2018 FIFA World Cup. The 23-year-old, who was born to a Nigerian father and a Swiss mother is currently enjoying a fine season in the 1. Liga Promotion in Switzerland, having kept six clean sheets in 17 appearances. Interestingly, Sebastian's dad, Vitalis Osigwe represented Nigeria in the past as he was part of the 1985 Golden Eaglets squad but only missed out on the U17 World Cup following an injury against Poland in a preparatory game. The Super Eagles were the first African team to qualify for the 2018 FIFA World Cup but the biggest dilemma facing the Gaffer, Gernot Rohr is identifying a reliable first choice goalkeeper after the retirement of Vincent Enyeama and absence of Carl Ikeme, who is currently undergoing treatment for cancer. The number one spot have been rotated between Ikechukwu Ezenwa and Daniel Akpeyi while Deportivo La Courna's Francis Uzoho made an impressive debut against Argentina in a recent friendly but Sebastian feels he has a lot to offer the Three-time African Champions. Speaking exclusively to SportingLife, he said: "If I get a call-up to the Super Eagles, it will be a dream come true. "The team really needs a goalkeeper like me and I'll love to help. Perhaps follow in the footsteps of my dad who also represented this great nation, Nigeria. "I followed the qualifiers closely and appreciate the work done by the likes of Ezenwa, Akpeyi and recently Uzoho. Goalkeepers need experience and consistency and I believe it's something I can bring to the team." Sebastian has played for the Switzerland U15,16 and 18's but narrowly missed out on representing Nigeria at U20 level after initially making the 30-man provisional squad for the 2013 World Cup in Turkey. SC Kriens sit top of the league table with 39points from 17 matches before the winter break. http://thenationonlineng.net/sebastian-eagles-need-goalkeeper-like/ 3 Likes
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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by COOL10(m): 11:54am On Dec 24, 2017 |
Mujtahida:. Omoh,we gats get warcry abi na warsong be that oo. Whoever is going to Russia to support our boys should better learn some of them. The only one that comes to mind is:nsogbu nsobu,enyinmba enyi. Any other ideas? |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by congo4ka: 12:22pm On Dec 24, 2017 |
safarigirl: 14 Likes 4 Shares
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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by congo4ka: 12:31pm On Dec 24, 2017 |
mazimee: Any stats and info on this guy? He is ours too and if good should be given an opportunity. 13 Likes 4 Shares
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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by tbaba1234: 12:57pm On Dec 24, 2017 |
congo4ka: Osigwe, eligible for Nigeria already, played with the under 20 in 2013. Still playing in the 3rd division in Switzerland, his team is top at winter break. He has 6 clean sheets in 17 games. 6 Likes 1 Share |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Icon4s(m): 1:17pm On Dec 24, 2017 |
tbaba1234: That 2013 U20 squad was pretty decent with players like: Wilfred Ndidi Shehu Abdulahi Kingsley Madu Uche Agbo Michael Olaitan Emem Uduok Christian Pyagbara Moses Simon Olanrewaju Kayode Abdul Jeleel Ajagun Edafe Egbedi Chidi Osuchukwu Aminu Umar Johnbosco Amaefule. They lost narrowly in the 2nd round to Uruguay who went on to play in the final. I would not jump yet in calling for Osigwe's invitation because I don't know how his development has been like all these years. Besides that, Swiss 3rd division. Common....... 1 Like |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by tbaba1234: 1:21pm On Dec 24, 2017 |
Icon4s: Osigwe did not even make the final team but he played the friendlies leading up to the tournament. We recycled too many players in 2013 from 2011. Ajagun, Egbedi, Kayode etc |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Icon4s(m): 1:26pm On Dec 24, 2017 |
tbaba1234: Yeah I recall one Usman and Felagha were our two goalkeepers. As per recycling, nothing wrong with that as long as they were still within the age bracket. Our 2011 U17 team was a catastrophe and so no new breeds to build from. Obu had to fall back on his boys that were still within the age. Aguero also played U20 twice for Argentina |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by tbaba1234: 1:35pm On Dec 24, 2017 |
Icon4s: If a player measures up, why not? I feel like our coaches have loyalty to some boys and would choose them regardless. Egbedi was a shadow of himself in 2013. He was really good in 2011. Ofcourse, we have the actual age factor. 1 Like |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by forgiveness: 2:22pm On Dec 24, 2017 |
Mickael2: France clinch dramatic semi-final berth (FIFA.com) 14 Aug 2011 France's players celebrate after scoring against Nigeria France have booked their first-ever semi-final appearance at the FIFA U-20 World Cup, seeing off Nigeria 3-2 in Cali after substitute Maduabuchi Ejike scored a last-gasp equaliser to send the match into extra-time. Nigeria were flying high with four consecutive victories at these finals, but it was France who snatched the one-goal lead after the break through in-form substitute Alexandre Lacazette. The Africans desperately searched for an equaliser to keep their hopes alive, and with a stroke of luck found it through Ejike with just ten seconds left to play in normal time. France, likely feeling robbed of a 1-0 victory, were searing after the restart and quickly scored through captain Gueida Fofana and Lacazette, tallying a double, before Ejike scored a second for Nigeria to make for a nervy finish. Les Bleuets had the first real chance on goal when Timothee Kolodziejczak got to the end of a free-kick, flashing a low-header wide. Ahmed Musa was soon thwarting the French backline, though, as he dribbled into the area from the right wing past Loic Nego, but his proceeding shot was blocked by the defence. While France tried two ambitious attempts through Cedric Bakambu and then Clement Grenier, neither side were able to produce any real danger until the half-hour mark. Grenier, unable to clear the ball, was pick-pocketed by Olarenwaju Kayode, who passed to Musa on the left. The striker advanced with pace, and lashed a low-drive only to see it denied by goalkeeper Jonathan Ligali. And in a successive chance, Kayode again played creator, serving the ball into Edafe Egbedi who tapped to Musa atop the area. The No7 advanced towards Ligali’s net, but his shot was blocked en route. France handed the Nigerian’s a warning, however, when Kolodziejczak found Bakambu in the area. Goalkeeper Dami Paul pulled off a spectacular save, denying the No17 with his fingertips to keep things deadlocked headed into the break. However, it didn’t take long for France to find the net in the second half. In the 49th minute, Grenier did well to split Kenneth Omeruo and Ramon Azeez, finding Lacazette clean through on goal. The No19 made no mistake with a precise low-drive. The Africans, in an attempt to respond quickly, found Azeez in the area, but the captain was indecisive with his shot and was ultimately denied. France were breaking down the Nigerian defence on the counter, and on 58 minutes Lacazette nearly made it a double on the night, but Paul pulled off a fine save. Musa then had the Cali crowd on their feet begging for a Nigerian goal. The striker first headed the ball narrowly wide, and a minute later followed with a powerful bending shot that also flew wide of the woodwork. France threatened on the counter, and were nearly through to the semi-finals, but Nigeria had another say in the matter and scored an unlikely injury-time goal to send the match into extra time. In a last-stitch effort, goalkeeper Paul fired a long-range pass to Uche Nwofor, who nodded it over to Maduabuchi Ejike in the centre of the area. The substitute had just entered the match, and with a stroke of luck headed Nwofor’s pass right over the onrushing Ligali. The French were unwilling to handover their semi-final ticket, though, and quickly snatched the lead in extra time. Fofana, with a nifty long-range chip, lobbed the ball over Paul into the Nigerian net. Lacazette bagged a brace just a minute later after receiving a fine pass across the face of goal from Kakuta. Ejike tallied his second on the night in the second period of extra time, unsettling Les Bleuets, but the Nigerians were unable to pull another goal back. .......................................................................... Sani was the fourth striker. Kayode started all the matches save the third match and also scored in all the the first three matches. He had two assists of which one was in the match against England. |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by mazimee(m): 2:51pm On Dec 24, 2017 |
I really appreciate this guy's effort in the team, but I see see this tweet as an Attention seeking tweet. Studying them is his duty, announcing them is really unnessarily begging for an Attention for doing What is expected of him.
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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by forgiveness: 2:53pm On Dec 24, 2017 |
These German and France based Goalkeepers should be selected by Gernot Rohr 2017-05-06 | Don Osaheni With Carl Ikeme unable to continue the beautiful game for sometime, The chances of the Super Eagles maintaining discipline at the back in future games have taken a jeopardized nature. A piece of this was seen against South Africa where the stand - in goalie was totally woeful in goal. Now, the Enyeama fans are out viciously. You can't blame them, Vincent is no doubt a great keeper but Nigeria is a great footballing nation. It should be able to do without any player if mangement had focus. Sunday Oliseh arguably did some wrongs when he made Ahmed Musa the captain of the Super Eagles, a decision which understandably forced Vincent Enyeama into retirement. Vincent Enyeama on the other hand drew criticisms by retiring, as fans wondered if he would retire from club football if similar treatment occurred. Marcelo Bielsa sacked Enyeama at Lille, why did he not retire from club football? Players that feel larger than the national teams must be taught a lesson. Enyeama must not return to the Eagles unless he apologizes. As Nigeria faces a bleak future with no reliable goal keeper and leader at the rear, Carl Ikeme appeared and calm our nerves. There is no argument that Enyeama himself would felt no inner joy each time he watched Carl in goal. Surely, as Enyeama retired, he knew we had no good local replacements and wanted to bring the nation to its knees begging him to return. Wishes are not Horses, Nigerian football has since improved under Amaju Pinnick led NFF who found a very good coach in Gernot Rohr to handle the team. The super eagles look set to fly to Russia 2018 as the first African nation to qualify but tragedy has struck with Carl Ikeme unfortunate Leukaemia. With Enyeama smelling a chance to return to the team, and the Nff not sure of how to replace Carl; Pro Enyeama writers have begun to remind on the need to recall Enyeama, even quoting the prodigal son and forgiveness story in the bible. Well, no doubt that Enyeama is our son but we must do everything not to allow the progress we enjoy under Amaju Pinnick and Gernot Rohr to become retrogressive. We have moved on from Enyeama and so be it. Going Forward, here are two goal keepers in Europe the Nff can work fast on. #1[b]. Jonathan Ligali - born on 28th May, 1991 in Benin Republic to Nigerian parents, he moved to France at a very young age of 4. He is the second choice goalie of FC Montpelier of France, a club that is just three points off behind Enyeama's FC Lille. He is eligible for Nigeria, Benin Republic and France. He represented France at all youth levels. This season, he distinguished himself against PSG in the cup game. Click the link below to watch his video and see his saves[/b] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hnTM9XXrg48&t=3s #2. Robin Udegbe - born in Germany on 20th March 1991, Robin Udegbe has got himself a reputation for saving penalties. He has stopped 6 penalties this season. He currently plays for German divison 2 side, FC Oberhausen. He kept for 33 games and had 6 clean sheets as well. he is known for great reflexes and saves. https://www.dontiko.com/single-post/2017/05/06/Nigeria-needs-not-return-to-Enyeama-we-have-good-options-in-Europe?_amp_=true 1 Like |
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