I am greatly mystified that a team with, Mascherano, Otamendi, Fazio, Banega, Le Ceslso, DiMaria, Aguero, Dyabala, Higuan have to look up to Messi. It's just ridiculous! Argentina need to get their acts right. This is last chance for that whole team to win the WC as they are all in their relevant thirties.

Icon79:
True, but you also gotta consider that Pele's first two of the three World Cup titles came with, perhaps, the greatest national team of all time. You can't say the same thing about Messi. Today, Messi is being looked up to do it all by himself. But nobody has ever done it by himself - FACT. Diego Maradona, for instance, had the likes of Bruchaga (sp) plus one of the best coaches of all time.

Remember that, like Messi, Diego Maradona carried his team to the finals of the World Cup but he didn't score any goals in the finals .... he depended on others to step up, and they did! Today, the likes of Higuain, Aguero, etc would leave it all for Messi. And Angel DiMaria would conveniently got injured anytime the Argies have an important tournament.


O pari

Joebie:
Wetin u do to the "L" na?

na you comot am na ..maybe you no want L for life

Ok since na harmless ur penalty will small. NEXT in line.

darkelf:


Sir joebie. Loll.

I laughter ooo.

Abeg, na just harmless likes things I'd ooo

***update***
CHARLES ANAZODO

TheSuperNerd:
Yes, yes... I didnt want to say this but I know there will be just one or maybe two who liked for "appreciation sakes" but truthfully speaking, that is not the case for all remaining likes.

I repeat... No player in the GWG has gotten that much likes for an injury news on GWG duty. All five likes most certainly cannot be just in appreciation of Tbaba's good works on the news now is it?

Lol.... I've been so long on this thread to read between the lines. Had Chief Icon4s not mentioned it, believe me, we would not even be talking about it right now... But when two eyes like Him and me notice this.... And he is the one to point it out and not me... Then this is not air talk. But I will let it lie... My message is already gotten across.

There is nothing to like on "five counts" or more on a player's injury while on GWG duty. And all five certainly cannot be "in appreciation" coz I know all will wanna hide under that umbrella whereas it is only one or two that belong there.

The last time I saw that kind of like or even more was when Ikechukwu Ezenwa was ruled out for 3weeks following the injury sustained in that CHAN semi-final.

The other day komekn attacked someone here for allegedly rejoicing over the injury of Okazaki of Leicester, but I defended the fellow as I saw it as being born out of patriotism for a Nigerian player - Iheanacho.

How some people would rejoice over a Nigerian player's injury is worrisome to me.

For those that have cleared the air on why they clicked like on that comment, no wahala but just be sincere about it.

I am not being a judge or a Police here. I mean... people have the right to like whatever they chose to or not. But let us remember that our overall target and expected is for us to contribute to the development of Nigerian football.

Lol at least I no cover up say na Joel dey pay me to post.

asha80:
na you comot am na ..maybe you no want L for life

Yeah... I do some pretty odd stuffs don't I?

@bolded... That will and should never happen.... Abi just to prove a point abi. 10 likes would just surface? Look... This thing is unhealthy because such no. Of likes on an injured player of ours never reach that level biko. I know what I'm saying but hey, just let it go aiit.

I didn't even want Kelechi starting this game against Serbia as the AM. He messed up in the last one even tho he tried what he could. He was just a low okay against Poland. He missed Mikel. I will say it again, it is a player like Mikel that can make a decent attack of Iwobi and Nacho look like magic. Nacho is still growing his game and strives best as an SS... Can also play CF and RWF in a fluid 4-3-3. But to expect him to dictate play like Mikel? Mehn... We are way in over our heads here... Lol.. I did warn the house not to expect Nacho to do a Mikel...

darkelf:


Wow. You actually monitor the number of likes each player injury news gets.

Bro. Chill mehn. I'm sure they were harmless likes. See, even if uzoho or ekong gets injured in the near future (I'm not praying this happens) you may see 10 likes.

Don't worry, . I'm sure we are passionate SE fans here. And every criticism (or likes) stem from hearts that are passionate about the GWG

gbosaa:



Diplomatic boycott they called it. I hope Nigeria follows suit. Imagine Nigerian politicians, ministers, senators etc boycotting the tournament. The likes of Dalung won’t go, Dino I’m sure will be planning on how to take photos with clowns and circus girls.

It’d surely save Nigeria some revenue.

That Dalung should better not go and embarrass us in Putin land...

lol U always have to consider context.
If Echiejile is injured, is it good for his career? No. Is it good for SE? Maybe yes lol.

Icon4s:


The last time I saw that kind of like or even more was when Ikechukwu Ezenwa was ruled out for 3weeks following the injury sustained in that CHAN semi-final.

The other day komekn attacked someone here for allegedly rejoicing over the injury of Okazaki of Leicester, but I defended the fellow as I saw it as being born out of patriotism for a Nigerian player - Iheanacho.

How some people would rejoice over a Nigerian player's injury is worrisome to me.

For those that have cleared the air on why they clicked like on that comment, no wahala but just be sincere about it.

I am not being a judge or a Police here. I mean... people have the right to like whatever they chose to or not. But let us remember that our overall target and expected is for us to contribute to the development of Nigerian football.

My prayer for u TheSupernerd is to meet iheanacho in ur life time, I can't just phantom d kind of "zeeworld"(so extra ordinary) LOVE U AV FOR HIM. ,so tey u don scan d " intention of those wey like d statement already " regarding his injury .I doubt if d news were meant for "ECHIEJILE" you wouldn't av raised concerns about it

Joebie:
lol U always have to consider context.
If Echiejile is injured, is it good for his career? No. Is it good for SE? Maybe yes lol.

You see what I am talking about?

Because you don't like a player the next thing is to wish him injured.

Well said Dad. Nothing more to add to this. Thank you.

Icon4s:


The last time I saw that kind of like or even more was when Ikechukwu Ezenwa was ruled out for 3weeks following the injury sustained in that CHAN semi-final.

The other day komekn attacked someone here for allegedly rejoicing over the injury of Okazaki of Leicester, but I defended the fellow as I saw it as being born out of patriotism for a Nigerian player - Iheanacho.

How some people would rejoice over a Nigerian player's injury is worrisome to me.

For those that have cleared the air on why they clicked like on that comment, no wahala but just be sincere about it.

I am not being a judge or a Police here. I mean... people have the right to like whatever they chose to or not. But let us remember that our overall target and expected is for us to contribute to the development of Nigerian football.

Please what time is the match today in Nigeria guys?

You are talking Echiejile... I thought some will even bring up Akpeyi here... Lol...

I recall when this became a matter, I was very careful about it... I cannot wish Akpeyi injury. But at the same time I want the best for us in goal. It is truly a matter of how we value these players as humans too.

Joebie:
lol U always have to consider context.
If Echiejile is injured, is it good for his career? No. Is it good for SE? Maybe yes lol.

It's not a wish. Yes it's true some people wish that players get injured.

Icon4s:


You see what I am talking about?

Because you don't like a player the next thing is to wish him injured.

ChrisKels:
Please what time is the match today in Nigeria guys?

8' 0 clock

TheSuperNerd:
One thing I have discovered in all my keen follwership of the beautiful game is that players like Nacho got haters. Mikel in his younger days also had haters... But he has grown and gone on to be such a super force and the leader of our team down the lines. It's like a trend. Our top players who came thru from the U-17s had their haters. Even KANU was not left out.

But on this thread... We are all here to support the team because this is what the thread is also about right? Well yeah... But then amongst us are the few who just cannot stand the name Nacho on our lineup. In fact, they would rather he picked an injury and miss the WC party. They will support the team so long as Nacho is not in the team... Tell me, is that the kind of support the Super Eagles need right now?

Nacho is a key part of this team either from the start or from the bench whether any of us likes it or not so it is for the greater good to give our support to the team and that means supporting each and every one of the players. Ofcos, you can dislike this style or that style... Every one has preferences but this is not what it is even about.


This is about why a news on Nacho having a fractured hand wilp draw that much likes from among us... It is really disturbing. You may take it as nothing but as one who have followed the trends on this thread and from previous national team threads... Mehn... This is most likely a first for a key player on GWG duty. The young lad fractured a hand and the likes drop like rain... Mehn... We should check ourselves.

Can u mention at least one moniker who u know will b very happy should Nacho miss the world cup?? don't worry, they won't beat u . ... Before u throw accusations of hate on us here, lets separate the haters first...

PS: Dont mention Komekn or forgiveness abeg

I don't see Akpeyi as one who will get the #1 slot. But if handlers are too stubborn sometimes life corrects the situation.
And this is true in other spheres of life. In reality I don't wish any player bad. If I do I will say it straight up.

TheSuperNerd:
You are talking Echiejile... I thought some will even bring up Akpeyi here... Lol...

I recall when this became a matter, I was very careful about it... I cannot wish Akpeyi injury. But at the same time I want the best for us in goal. It is truly a matter of how we value these players as humans too.

elyte89:
My prayer for u TheSupernerd is to meet iheanacho in ur life time, I can't just phantom d kind of "zeeworld"(so extra ordinary) LOVE U AV FOR HIM. ,so tey u don scan d " intention of those wey like d statement already " regarding his injury .I doubt if d news were meant for "ECHIEJILE" you wouldn't av raised concerns about it

This guy is really a clown I swear... Loooollll.....bia Elyte Endorphin.... oya face front....

tbaba1234:
This is the likely lineup for Tuesday. This is the line-up for their final training...Uzoho is likely to start again..

Uzoho........Good to see him in action again and better for his confidence

Ebuehi...........He is starting for the first time and let's see may be he would be a better option than Shehu

Balogun.........Good to see him again with Troost-Ekong.

Ekong........Another solid performance expected with Balogun

Idowu............Seems Echijele is losing out though Idowu had average game against Poland,Elderson couldn't have done better.

Onazi...........Good to be back in the starting line up and let's see what he has to offer.

Ndidi........Another solid performance is loading.

Joel Obi.......Gradually integrating himself into the team,hope to see him doing Mikel for us today

Victor Moses.......had a good match against Poland but need to play more with the team

Alex Iwobi.......not convincing performance against Poland but hope to see improve Alex today,need to be consistent.

Ahmed Musa......He must have showed class in training for him to start ahead of Ighalo.Truly Ighalo and Nacho were below par against Poland.

Remarks......The team is evolving with starting team emerging,just few changes from Poland match with Onazi,Ebuehi and Musa coming in for injured Nacho,Shehu and Ighalo respectively.

It seems Ezenwa has lost out in competing for number one shirt cos Rohr has more trust in young Uzoho.

Also am seeing Echijele not making it cos having him on the bench doesn't add any value to the team.Let's see how Elderson react in subsequent friendlies.

With Musa coming in as a leading attacker meaning Rohr wasn't satisfied with Ighalo and Nacho though injury ruled him out,meaning hope for the likes of Oyekwuru,Ideye,Kayode,Samuel Kalu,Olayinka etc.

The team is getting clearer and any player dropped from this 28 man list should forget WC.

*whispers* hmmmm.... Oga Dan... I no send you message oooo... If I say A, yoy say B, another man say C.... Omo na u sabi ooooo....

Danielnino00:



Can u mention at least one moniker who u know will b very happy should Nacho miss the world cup?? don't worry, they won't beat u . ... Before u throw accusations of hate on us here, lets separate the haters first...

PS: Dont mention Kom.ekn or forgiven.ess abeg

This goes to show that Rohr is a very conservative coach. He doesn't just change his teams for the mere fact of changing it. That's why i fear for Aina breaking in. Now he's trusting Idowu, it's gonna be tough for Aina. I even thought an Awaziem or Omeruo would have started in place of Balogun. Well things could still change in 7hrs before the official starting list is out but I doubt it as he tends to start with his last training team.
I just feel for Aina and the other CBs.

TheSuperNerd:
Tyrone Ebuehi will finally be making his very first start in the GWG. What a journey he has had.... We should write a book on him.

From "The bench" to "The first 11"

Or better still...

Ebuehi: My journey from being "Chairman of the benchwarmers club" to being "Choice RB/RWB of the Super Eagles"


#HisRise

Uppercut hahhahahaha

TheSuperNerd:



This guy is really a clown I swear... Loooollll.....bia Elyte Endorphin.... oya face front....

Aina would come in for either Ebuehi or Idowu. What's conservative about that. Don't forget Aina debuted before Idowu. What do you have to say about Joel Obi?

Dedebanky85:
This goes to show that Rohr is a very conservative coach. He doesn't just change his teams for the mere fact of changing it. That's why i fear for Aina breaking in. Now he's trusting Idowu, it's gonna be tough for Aina. I even thought an Awaziem or Omeruo would have started in place of Balogun. Well things could still change in 7hrs before the official starting list is out but I doubt it as he tends to start with his last training team.
I just feel for Aina and the other CBs.

Well done sir [quote author=Kog45 post=66192435][/quote]

And I can honestly tell you that Echiejile tops that list... It used to be Akpeyi but Ezenwa and Uzoho have since displaced him.

I understand why it seems that way but I really don't find it healthy in the long run shaa... I may laugh about it when I see how a few go about it. I remember even Safari was like, "Mehn, it berra be Echiejile who picks a knock biko to save us some embarrassment"... It all looked funny yeah... And I laughed too but honestly ehn... I believe Rohr will take the best regardless of everyone being fit.

We should just wish the players the best and hope most especially that our key players stay fit. Nacho is among our key players which is why Chief Icon4s obviously pointed out what he observed (I observed it too but kept quiet).

Joebie:
It's not a wish. Yes it's true some people wish that players get injured.

Post Russia, during the ANC qualifiers Rohr should start blooding in some youngsters to take over the mantle from Mikel Obi. It's very annoying that whenever he ain't there, the creative part of our game becomes almost non-existent.

I will love to see us giving the likes of KC Nwakali, Ejaria, Azubuike, Sokari, Kehinde, Onomah et al opportunities

Good u get the point. Honestly I wish these players in question make the train and play at a high level that they never have before. It's all for the good of the team. But as it stands some players clearly don't deserve a place.

TheSuperNerd:
And I can honestly tell you that Echiejile tops that list... It used to be Akpeyi but Ezenwa and Uzoho have since displaced him.

I understand why it seems that way but I really don't find it healthy in the long run shaa... I may laugh about it when I see how a few go about it. I remember even Safari was like, "Mehn, it berra be Echiejile who picks a knock biko to save us some embarrassment"... It all looked funny yeah... And I laughed too but honestly ehn... I believe Rohr will take the best regardless of everyone being fit.

We should just wish the players the best and hope most especially that our key players stay fit. Nacho is among our key players which is why Chief Icon4s obviously pointed out what he observed (I observed it too but kept quiet).

gamaliel9:
Serbia is a formidable team. Iron sharpens iron, playing them upgrades our concentration level..renforces our ball holding tenacity....tasks our creativity....engenders team play...Win,draw or lose,our team grows in maturity after this match...They are very skilful,fast and a little older than us. Toe to toe,pound for pound...what a match up...Bring them on

The bolded is the main objective of a friendly match
And I love your expression of these friendly matches which I hope many will come to realize.

elyte89:


8' 0 clock

Thanks my woman's crush

ChrisKels:


Thanks my woman's crush

Don't mean to pry.... But....

TheSuperNerd:
*whispers* hmmmm.... Oga Dan... I no send you message oooo... If I say A, yoy say B, another man say C.... Omo na u sabi ooooo....

Lemme ask u something... if nacho himself post it on his social media pages that he is injured and will miss the Serbia game and he gets like 5k likes...does the likes translate to hates??