MetalJigsaw:
Can he bench John Ogu? If he's as good as you portray him why is he not starting games for Nigeria?

Icon4s:


I have concerns over our striking department.

Just take a lot at the strikers we have in the fold. Only Ighalo and Nwakaeme seem to be getting the desired playing time. And of course we know how we rate the leagues in which they play. Iheanacho and Kayode that I felt by now should be the two weapons of destruction in the team are not really measuring up club- wise. Iheanacho's case is even worse.

As it is now I am open to any striker that can add value to the team. If we are clamoring for competition in the defense then we should also do same for the attack.

The other day joebie rolled out a list of defenders he wants to see in camp. Why all the emphasis on the defense? As far as I am concerned by the time Rohr screens out the best of the crop of defenders we have already we are good to go. I am not even rooting for any new inclusion in the defense.

Where I want Rohr to throw in competition is in the attack. Rohr and his crew should monitor Paul Onuachu and Junior Ajayi closely. They may turn out to be better than 1 or 2 of the strikers we have already.

As for Tammy. I think we should leave him out of the world cup. If truly he wants to play for Nigeria his loyalty should be tested with a trip to Libya or Seychelles.

Humility017:
Diego Simeone Explains Nigeria Would Have Already Qualified Before Facing Argentina.


One of the most respected coaches in the world and an Argentina World Cup star, Diego Simeone, has picked Croatia as the South Americans toughest opponents in Group D of the 2018 World Cup.

On paper, Simeone argued that the Super Eagles would have accumulated at least four points before they face off with Argentina, which makes their final match of the group a must win fixture.

''The danger in the area is how the games are played, I do not like the order of the matches. Because it happened to us, it happened to us in Japan,'' Simeone told Argentine newspaper La Nacion

''Nigeria was the weakest and the first, Sweden was better and in the middle was England, the most powerful. The same as now. Iceland, in theory, all imagine that it will be the easiest rival. If Croatia and Nigeria draw their first game, then a win against Croatia in the second game is mandatory. I explain?

''What happened to us in Japan: we won the opener against Nigeria. But England and Sweden tied. Everyone was happy, but then Sweden beat Nigeria and we were going to the field to play against England and we knew that we could not lose that game. And it happened. Now, of course, if you win the first two games, it will be much easier and none of these accounts will make sense.

''But it is clear that Croatia will be the toughest opponent and that they are in the middle I do not like. You can get to play on the last date against Nigeria, the two with four points or even them with four and we with three, and we know that between the two always the obligation will be Argentina.
''It can go wrong, we already know it. But I explain further: if Nigeria beat Croatia and we beat Iceland; then the second group match with Croatia is dicey because for them it is key, and Nigeria would beat Iceland to add six points.''

Nigeria and Argentina will face off for the fifth time in a group game at the World Cup on June 26, 2018 at Krestovsky Stadium, Saint Petersburg.


Igho Kingsley

source: ANS

AIG07:
our crucial game is the one against Croatia. A win will put one of our feet in the second round.

Icon4s:


I have concerns over our striking department.

Just take a lot at the strikers we have in the fold. Only Ighalo and Nwakaeme seem to be getting the desired playing time. And of course we know how we rate the leagues in which they play. Iheanacho and Kayode that I felt by now should be the two weapons of destruction in the team are not really measuring up club- wise. Iheanacho's case is even worse.

As it is now I am open to any striker that can add value to the team. If we are clamoring for competition in the defense then we should also do same for the attack.

The other day joebie rolled out a list of defenders he wants to see in camp. Why all the emphasis on the defense? As far as I am concerned by the time Rohr screens out the best of the crop of defenders we have already we are good to go. I am not even rooting for any new inclusion in the defense.

Where I want Rohr to throw in competition is in the attack. Rohr and his crew should monitor Paul Onuachu and Junior Ajayi closely. They may turn out to be better than 1 or 2 of the strikers we have already.

As for Tammy. I think we should leave him out of the world cup. If truly he wants to play for Nigeria his loyalty should be tested with a trip to Libya or Seychelles.

soetanoreoluwa:


Assuming he's not injured he would have benched Ogu in those games Algeria and Argentina match...

Rohr preferred him to Ogu

soetanoreoluwa:


Assuming he's not injured he would have benched Ogu in those games Algeria and Argentina match...

Rohr preferred him to Ogu

elyte89:



Dt match will determine our fate in d competition, hopefully we win d game and top d group

nelszx:


That's football

He got injured and Ogu took the chance on a platter and staked his claim that he's a more better replacement and now you see it'd be difficult to select cos the replacement played better and calm than who he replaced.

When you have your chance take it with hands and leg cos you maybe the mixing part of a puzzle (that's what Ogu did).

Maybe Rohr’s preference for Onazi is his overall work rate but ever since the friendly against Senegal I just knew Ogu was the missing piece that could hold the DM and CM well.

nelszx:


That's football

He got injured and Ogu took the chance on a platter and staked his claim that he's a more better replacement and now you see it'd be difficult to select cos the replacement played better and calm than who he replaced.

When you have your chance take it with hands and leg cos you maybe the mixing part of a puzzle (that's what Ogu did).

Maybe Rohr’s preference for Onazi is his overall work rate but ever since the friendly against Senegal I just knew Ogu was the missing piece that could hold the DM and CM well.

EmmGee:
Good thing wenger now uses iwobi as a ten.
coz this maitland guy is defensive so he offers what iwobi doesn't.

AIG07:
Tammy the Beloved in a Dilemma.

Sorry Kid, Nigerians don't forget easily.
Ask Nedum, Agbolahor etc.

When next you're presented with such opportunity you weigh up your CHANCES before taking a leap.

Joebie:
Nobody give me special recognition for Tammy Defense.. That should be my award lol.

If England dash us Tammy, they will regret in future hahaha

joseph1013:
I welcome you. So you're one of the notorious silent readers.
Now, go and vote

AIG07:
TRUE TALK.

The search for a reliable and capable marksman(9) continues.

daveP:
Lol. i wonder how dressing room go be like.


yes o. i'l take Martins over him now. we dont need such betrayals.

elyte89:



Dt match will determine our fate in d competition, hopefully we win d game and top d group

MetalJigsaw:
After mocking NFF

EmmGee:
Good thing wenger now uses iwobi as a ten.
coz this maitland guy is defensive so he offers what iwobi doesn't.

Icon4s:


I have concerns over our striking department.

Just take a lot at the strikers we have in the fold. Only Ighalo and Nwakaeme seem to be getting the desired playing time. And of course we know how we rate the leagues in which they play. Iheanacho and Kayode that I felt by now should be the two weapons of destruction in the team are not really measuring up club- wise. Iheanacho's case is even worse.

As it is now I am open to any striker that can add value to the team. If we are clamoring for competition in the defense then we should also do same for the attack.

The other day joebie rolled out a list of defenders he wants to see in camp. Why all the emphasis on the defense? As far as I am concerned by the time Rohr screens out the best of the crop of defenders we have already we are good to go. I am not even rooting for any new inclusion in the defense.

Where I want Rohr to throw in competition is in the attack. Rohr and his crew should monitor Paul Onuachu and Junior Ajayi closely. They may turn out to be better than 1 or 2 of the strikers we have already.

As for Tammy. I think we should leave him out of the world cup. If truly he wants to play for Nigeria his loyalty should be tested with a trip to Libya or Seychelles.

Joebie:
Thank you!
We need a solid bench in defense. And it's not like Balogun is in a good recent form..

As regards the forward, let me tell you my honest opinion, I have given up on our search. We may add Onuachu if we want. You can only tell a good CF from his number of goals. And there is no much we can do unless someone starts firing goals without ceasing before June.

Hence, I will say playing with false 9s looks like our reality. And I believe we can be more dangerous that way. Could be a blessing in disguise.

Modified,

When Tammy starts performing and IF he decides to rescind his decision, we can reopen the debate.

lexyman:



playing a false 9 will make us unpredictable , cos we dont really have a potent striker , even the Ighalo is so predictable .

daveP:
Sirs bascovanveli, joebie, mikron, elyte89, terzurum5, kratoss, maidaboi i expect your votes for the awards today pls. gracias.

mikron:
what award bro? im just coming in. fill me in

Icon4s:


CHAN was an opportunity for the scouts to assess them. CHAN is held in January - February. Players typically move in Summer.

daveP:
No surprises if Asisat Oshoala is the only Nigerian to clinch an award today. Ahmad is sending signals that he doesnt like us?