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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Kog45(m): 8:00am On Jan 17, 2018
BascoVanVeli:
This Kayode v Iheanacho talk is ridiculous. They are both Nigerian and each deserve our support. I liked what i have seen from Kayode at Girona, the guy never stops running and he is a very wise player. I hope he kicks on.
The reason behind Iheanacho vs Kayode rivalry here is what we do accuse forgiveness of whereas some were guilty of the same accusations(TRIBALISM) better for us to always show love to our players,happy for Iheanacho,good for him cos the challenges was overwhelming but coming out to shake it off with good performance is awesome,hope he replicate the performance in EPL.

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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Oasis007(m): 8:01am On Jan 17, 2018
Humility017:


I think the bolded was not necessary abit you should've say something more reasonable rather than trying to raise dust...

many are bringing up such issues reason because of sir. forgiveness unnecessary comparisms and facts just to make way for his favourite players....


grin

You indeed want something more reasonable to be said, coz it's apparent in your choices of Words.
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Oasis007(m): 8:04am On Jan 17, 2018
AIG07:

you're right Sir.
He has the quality to thrive. But his major problem is his own lack of WILLINGNESS to play. He seems to have found it.
I was pleased and smiled when I saw him getting is a.ss up and made the dash to the 18yard box.

So many positives from last night game. Atleast he is improving. It's just a matter of time he'll come good and better. All he needs is PATIENCE as I have always said. Both on his path and the fans.

Both Verdy and Okazaki are aging, Slimani believes he has reached his Peak, hence does not want to rot on the Bench or keep playing second fiddle to Verdy.

Iheanacho is still developing, he's in the right Club, under the right Manager and with Time he's gonna be indispensable in the Team.

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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by somehow: 8:12am On Jan 17, 2018
Meaning Musa and others not playing first team football are also good to go?
TheSuperNerd:


Yes Sir GoodJoe. He is improving at quite a dangerous pace without playing time. His drills time is truly paying off and I mist give kudos for your staunch belief in the theory that states,

"Playing time is not everything and not the ultimate marker for a player's development and growth. The training pitch, the drills and the time spent in practice away from match day action also contributes big time to a player's massive development into topclass acts...."

Kelechi has so far proven your theory true and effective... With really stern efforts on his side no doubt.
I believe he will keep up The fire in training Sir GoodJoe.... I believe he will keep the fire burning bright.

A toast to drills..... grin #RaiseYourGlasses

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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by oloriooko(m): 8:24am On Jan 17, 2018
Nacho stepped up his game yesterday and justified his inclusion in the team which is exactly what I said and I know he's far beyond what he's exhibiting in Leicester.
The dude needs to keep his head down work hard and grab every opportunity he gets.
If he keeps playing regularly then he's going to turn heads at the WC

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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by somehow: 8:24am On Jan 17, 2018
2nd division, not 3rd.
andrew444:


Yes sound better and mind you Madrid played 2-2 home draw against numancia last week,numancia are in the 3rd division in Spain.
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Kog45(m): 8:25am On Jan 17, 2018
Icon4s:


I didn't actually watch the last night's match although I watched the first leg.

Yeah, Fleetwood may not be a Powerhouse but we as Nigerians have to be proud of Iheanacho that he still has his scoring boots on. Honestly, we will not gain anything by discrediting him.

I think the pressure of Iheanacho's move got to Puel and he had no choice than to play him yesterday. And Iheanacho did what we have always wanted him to do. That is grab the opportunity with both hands.

But I hope Puel did not just use this game to give the young man some little hope only for him to confine him back to bench once the transfer window is closed.

If that Bristol move is still open, I prefer he still makes that move.
What a wonderful comment so far,the next match in EPL would determine may be Puel really have faith in Nacho cos i want to see him consolidating on his Fleetwood performance.

I'm happy seeing Nigerians especially on this thread showing great love to Nacho,this is what we want irrespective of the players especially potential Eagles WC players.

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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Mickael2(m): 8:36am On Jan 17, 2018
Icon4s:


I didn't actually watch the last night's match although I watched the first leg.

Yeah, Fleetwood may not be a Powerhouse but we as Nigerians have to be proud of Iheanacho that he still has his scoring boots on. Honestly, we will not gain anything by discrediting him.

I think the pressure of Iheanacho's move got to Puel and he had no choice than to play him yesterday. And Iheanacho did what we have always wanted him to do. That is grab the opportunity with both hands.

But I hope Puel did not just use this game to give the young man some little hope only for him to confine him back to bench once the transfer window is closed.

If that Bristol move is still open, I prefer he still makes that move.

this is not how the system works and you know that. For example two seasons ago Munir was the highest goalscorer in the Copa Del Rey, no need pointing out where he is currently. This season Arnaiz has scored against all but one Copa Del Rey opposition he has faced, but that isn't exactly something to celebrate, just like we say that if someone kills a chicken we nod, if they kill a goat we clap and if they kill a cow we stand up. This is just killing a chicken, I understand that it is good for the young man's confidence but making it sound as if all the other games where he failed to perform is because of the coach or the system just because he scored twice against Fleetwood does not make sense. That is just the point, he still needs to be consistent, we saw the same flash against Leeds and where did it lead us to? Another dead end, I do hope this one leads to better things but until then...
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Mickael2(m): 8:38am On Jan 17, 2018
jihday:
first thing I thought too, but on the flip side, against this same Fleetwood about 2 weeks ago, the boy came in with about 10min to the end of the game when there's nothing meaningful he could have done, some people here criticized him like he's the source of their poor game. so bros celebrate his two goals for today


maybe you failed to get the point. He came in then and did nothing for 10 straight minutes, the next day theGoodJoe was here telling us how Puel is a inferior to the Bristol manager, now days later the same Puel is the coach and Nacho has performed but nobody wants to sit down and understand that his past failings was his fault entirely instead of blaming the coach, the system and even the club president and fans.

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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by ClumsyFlimsy: 8:43am On Jan 17, 2018
I just feel pity for Ahmed musa embarassed

Whenever I remember his beautiful brace against Argentina; I feel for him. Dude might not go to worlcup cos of lack of playtime. Leicester coach doesn't know how to rotate squad. Am sure despite yesterday's performance iheanacho will still chop bench, probably the coach will have no choice but to use him for cup matched

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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by somehow: 8:48am On Jan 17, 2018
Your point?
MetalJigsaw:
So U still dey argue
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Mickael2(m): 8:49am On Jan 17, 2018
Oasis007:
When we said Iheanacho should stay and fight for the Shirt at Leicester City, Some Dudes nearly got us lynched, coz they believe Bristol City has the best Manager in the World, in fact - Puel is a worse Manager comparing to the Bristol City Manager.

Also when we opined that Iheanacho is better off as a SS, that he would conveniently and confidently thrive in the Position, some Dudes believe he has been drilled to play as a lone Striker, hence he should continue his development as a lone Striker.

Iheanacho had a good Game because he's ready to fight, he ain't wanna run to a lower League. He knows the Match is like a Trial to him; had he played badly, he would have been on the Plane to Bristol City this Morning.

I'm really happy for him, but we need to be patient and see if he's gonna replicate the form and be consistent with it. Form ain't permanent, but class is. However, the combo of both makes you a world class Player.

Iheanacho ain't a world class Player, not even close to, at the moment. He has the potential to be, but truth has to be said; he's not and far to it for now.

Finally, to those mocking Kayode because Iheanacho had a good Game last Night, I guess you Folks have never pointed Fingers at Forgiveness as a Tribal Bigot.

Shalom.


brilliant, I didn't know there was still some rational minds left here.

Iheanacho has a bad game, Puel is the worst manager in the Epl, his system sucks, Leicester City sucks blablabla. When Iheanacho performs against Leeds and Fleetwood, he is world class, his talent is unrivalled, he can play anywhere across the frontline etc etc. Nobody wants to come to terms with the fact that maybe, just maybe some of his failings are his fault. Nobody has come out to praise the coach or the system since yesterday oh

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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by somehow: 8:49am On Jan 17, 2018
Thanks jare. Them dey turn blind when it happens elsewhere but exaggerate when it happens in the NPFL.
BascoVanVeli:


Oga explain those calls grin

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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by somehow: 8:56am On Jan 17, 2018
Iheanacho must never be used as a 9.

Never!

We have seen that he's always at his best when played as an SS

Iheanacho is a beast in that role.

Rohr, please take note!

tbaba1234:
Iheanacho feeds off confidence. His performance improved considerably after scoring the first. The same thing happened against Argentina.

The quality is still there. At his best, he could be an amazing asset at the world cup.

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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheGoodJoe(m): 8:58am On Jan 17, 2018
Mickael2:



maybe you failed to get the point. He came in then and did nothing for 10 straight minutes, the next day theGoodJoe was here telling us how Puel is a inferior to the Bristol manager, now days later the same Puel is the coach and Nacho has performed but nobody wants to sit down and understand that his past failings was his fault entirely instead of blaming the coach, the system and even the club president and fans.

I rate Lee Johnson over Puel any day, any time because there is nothing like negativity attached to Lee Johnson's game. He sets up his team to play in a brave fashion even against a top Premier League side.

Unlike Puel who got sacked due to his negative style. I am glad Puel is showing signs of bravery in recent games.

Gerrit?

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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheGoodJoe(m): 9:01am On Jan 17, 2018
somehow:
Iheanacho must never be used as a 9.

Never!

We have seen that he's always at his best when played as an SS

Iheanacho is a beast in that role.

Rohr, please take note!


The role is not the challenge but creating of chances. Nacho buries chances. In the game against South Africa, he made brilliant runs playing as a top striker but the midfield failed to feed him.

In the first goal he scored Fleetwood, Nacho was ahead of Slimani when Slimani gave him the pass. Nacho was with two defenders and still buried it. The role is not Nacho's problem but supplies and a good offensive system. Then you will see Fireworks.

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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by somehow: 9:02am On Jan 17, 2018
Maybe regular play in the U23 team is enough to keep him fit for Russia?

Maybe the trainings are enough too just as some said not having regular playtime doesn't stop you from being a good or fit player.

So we can as well use that yardstick for Musa too.

Only God knows the content of their contracts!
ClumsyFlimsy:
I just feel pity for Ahmed musa embarassed

Whenever I remember his beautiful brace against Argentina; I feel for him. Dude might not go to worlcup cos of lack of playtime. Leicester coach doesn't know how to rotate squad. Am sure despite yesterday's performance iheanacho will still chop bench, probably the coach will have no choice but to use him for cup matched
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Kog45(m): 9:04am On Jan 17, 2018
Mickael2:



brilliant, I didn't know there was still some rational minds left here.

Iheanacho has a bad game, Puel is the worst manager in the Epl, his system sucks, Leicester City sucks blablabla. When Iheanacho performs against Leeds and Fleetwood, he is world class, his talent is unrivalled, he can play anywhere across the frontline etc etc. Nobody wants to come to terms with the fact that maybe, just maybe some of his failings are his fault. Nobody has come out to praise the coach or the system since yesterday oh
Kai Doki you like wahala but you are one of the old horse here so you should know better.
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Kog45(m): 9:13am On Jan 17, 2018
ClumsyFlimsy:
I just feel pity for Ahmed musa embarassed

Whenever I remember his beautiful brace against Argentina; I feel for him. Dude might not go to worlcup cos of lack of playtime. Leicester coach doesn't know how to rotate squad. Am sure despite yesterday's performance iheanacho will still chop bench, probably the coach will have no choice but to use him for cup matched
Kudos for this commeny hope he move this January and wish Iheanacho getting more playing time,if it's not guarantee he should move too cos WC is knocking.

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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by MetalJigsaw(m): 9:15am On Jan 17, 2018
TheSuperNerd:

No adulting....
better
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Mujtahida: 9:19am On Jan 17, 2018
realpoacher:


Ignorance is a big disease, stop embarrassing yourself online. Fleetwood is in League one and not in the conference.

Just look at who I am arguing football with... How old are you and when did you start watching football matches?


Seun needs censorship for teenagers here... It's about time
Ha! Mickael2 you no dey hear word. Just one gaffe from you see the way dem rush you grin grin. I laugh no be small

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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by MetalJigsaw(m): 9:26am On Jan 17, 2018
Kog45:
Kudos for this commeny hope he move this January and wish Iheanacho getting more playing time,if it's not guarantee he should move too cos WC is knocking.
Forget it. Musa will be in Russia. We still need that guys pace and Rohr knows it.

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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by somehow: 9:29am On Jan 17, 2018
Oga the role is.

We hardly see what he can do when used as a 9 hence the reason people tag him as a tap-in pro.
TheGoodJoe:


The role is not the challenge but creating of chances. Nacho buries chances. In the game against South Africa, he made brilliant runs playing as a top striker but the midfield failed to feed him.

In the first goal he scored Fleetwood, Nacho was ahead of Slimani when Slimani gave him the pass. Nacho was with two defenders and still buried it. The role is not Nacho's problem but supplies and a good offensive system. Then you will see Fireworks.
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Icon4s(m): 9:32am On Jan 17, 2018
Mickael2:


this is not how the system works and you know that. For example two seasons ago Munir was the highest goalscorer in the Copa Del Rey, no need pointing out where he is currently. This season Arnaiz has scored against all but one Copa Del Rey opposition he has faced, but that isn't exactly something to celebrate, just like we say that if someone kills a chicken we nod, if they kill a goat we clap and if they kill a cow we stand up. This is just killing a chicken, I understand that it is good for the young man's confidence but making it sound as if all the other games where he failed to perform is because of the coach or the system just because he scored twice against Fleetwood does not make sense. That is just the point, he still needs to be consistent, we saw the same flash against Leeds and where did it lead us to? Another dead end, I do hope this one leads to better things but until then...

I understand you perfectly. I am not one of those that will point hate fingers at you for your comments about Iheanacho Cos i have been on the opposing side on the Iheanacho debate in times past so I understand you want the best for him.

The fact that he scored twice yesterday shows that he still has it.

Let's just be happy for him and wish both him and the coach carry it on from there. But I doubt he will experience any significant improvement in terms of playing time.

I still feel he needs to move.

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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Kog45(m): 9:34am On Jan 17, 2018
somehow:
Maybe regular play in the U23 team is enough to keep him fit for Russia?

Maybe the trainings are enough too just as some said not having regular playtime doesn't stop you from being a good or fit player.

So we can as well use that yardstick for Musa too.

Only God knows the content of their contracts!
U23 team?who are the people saying is enough, pls don't be deceived by some guys double standard here,they always saying that to protect their players.

Pls would Brazil,Spain,Germany even Iceland takes players playing for U23 team of his club to WC?I don't know why we don't face reality and always trying to bend the rules for some players and used another rules for some players.

If i may ask did we show the same love and solidarity we have for Nacho to Musa,No.When Musa was having it tough a lot said he should not be called to national team but when Nacho was going through the same paths our tone changed(if he can get regular playing time with U23 is good enough)thank God the young man showed what he can do against at Fleetwood,hope to see him playing regularly for Leicester not U23 and hope Musa secure a club that guarantee him playing time.
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by ClumsyFlimsy: 9:41am On Jan 17, 2018
MetalJigsaw:
Forget it. Musa will be in Russia. We still need that guys pace and Rohr knows it.
In as much as most people like myself would want him in Russia. Lack of game time can still hinder him going to world cup especially if rohr decides to pick one of this young lads with regular playtime. If kayode,onyekuru and some of these smallies are available then and have regular gametime; it will be hard for Musa o, besides he hasn't had much of an impact in this rohr present eagles. How many games has he played for tour.. Musa going to russia is definitely not certain, and believe me rohr will likely drop one of these old boys and my guess is Musa
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Kog45(m): 9:42am On Jan 17, 2018
Icon4s:


I understand you perfectly. I am not one of those that will point hate fingers at you for your comments about Iheanacho. Cos i have been on the opposing side on the Iheanacho debate in times past so I understand you want the best for him.

The fact that he scored twice yesterday shows that he still has it.

Let's just be happy for him and wish both him and the coach carries it on from there. But I doubt he will experience any significant improvement in terms of playing time.

I still feel he needs to move.


Great comment(I still feel he needs to move)cos the issue now is playing time and i don't think Puel would use Fleetwood performance to rate Nacho over Vardy or Okazaki,that's just the plain truth but i would be glad if he can throw Nacho in as a starter in the next EPL match.
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Oasis007(m): 9:48am On Jan 17, 2018
Mickael2:



brilliant, I didn't know there was still some rational minds left here.

Iheanacho has a bad game, Puel is the worst manager in the Epl, his system sucks, Leicester City sucks blablabla. When Iheanacho performs against Leeds and Fleetwood, he is world class, his talent is unrivalled, he can play anywhere across the frontline etc etc. Nobody wants to come to terms with the fact that maybe, just maybe some of his failings are his fault. Nobody has come out to praise the coach or the system since yesterday oh


Seem you do not know Puel is a ghost Member of this Thread?! The Pressure has gotten to him, thus he had no choice but to twist his Tactics and Formation to suit our Iheanacho style of Play.

On a more serious Note, I really found it hilarious and petty when Puel was pummeled here as a bad Manager, a Racist who favors English Players to African Players. Dudes forget the same Manager is playing another Nigerian - Ndidi - week in week out.

Ndidi was bought like any other Nigerians into the Team, he got his Chance(s) and grabbed it. I think Puel is confused that Ndidi is a Nigerian?!

Iheanacho should stay at Leicester City and keeps honing his Skills under Puel. He shouldn't be deceived into moving to a lower League, cos that ain't gonna be a good Decision for him and his Career.
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Kog45(m): 9:48am On Jan 17, 2018
MetalJigsaw:
Forget it. Musa will be in Russia. We still need that guys pace and Rohr knows it.
My man pls i will not forget it cos have been watching the game for so long and i know what happens when players is not getting playing time.

I want him to be in Russia but as a fit and in form player not present Musa who is not making match day squad with Leicester.
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Mujtahida: 10:00am On Jan 17, 2018
Kog45:
The reason behind Iheanacho vs Kayode rivalry here is what we do accuse forgiveness of whereas some were guilty of the same accusations(TRIBALISM) better for us to always show love to our players,happy for Iheanacho,good for him cos the challenges was overwhelming but coming out to shake it off with good performance is awesome,hope he replicate the performance in EPL.
It's a shame really for any man to gloat over the plight of another man. This is why I had to tell Nacho critics especially those who seemed to rejoice over his situation to take it easy on the young man.
So let no one rejoice over Kayode's struggle. He is a super eagles player. We pray he finds his place and succeeds.

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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by MetalJigsaw(m): 10:03am On Jan 17, 2018
Kog45:
My man pls i will not forget it cos have been watching the game for so long and i know what happens when players is not getting playing time.

I want him to be in Russia but as a fit and in form player not present Musa who is not making match day squad with Leicester.
Then you're making a mistake. Musa is a highly experienced player especially at the international scene. The SE style of play suits him and he knows it in And out. his speed and high workrate in our counter atttacking football will be a crucial asset for us in the WC.
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Mujtahida: 10:10am On Jan 17, 2018
Kog45:
What a wonderful comment so far,the next match in EPL would determine may be Puel really have faith in Nacho cos i want to see him consolidating on his Fleetwood performance.

I'm happy seeing Nigerians especially on this thread showing great love to Nacho,this is what we want irrespective of the players especially potential Eagles WC players.

Yes show them love irrespective of where they come from. That's the only way to destroy the tribalism thing once and forever but if we laugh and rejoice when Iheanacho succeeds but mock when Kayode fails we perpetuate tribalism and if we rejoice when Nacho fails and sing when Kayode succeeds it's still tribalism. We ought to love and show love to all our players.

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