bengine:


I don't think he is at 100% yet..b4 the first goal, I saw him make a tackle and it seemed like he was in pain holding his groin..I don't think he is fully fit..

That is a possibility...

tbaba1234:


Ebuehi is better technically.

We will see the big difference when Mikel returns to the team.

Y is everybody shouting Mikel
,Mikel at times too can b disappointing, BTW,aw would mikel's presence on d pitch affects Ebuehi play ,any small thing Mikel

Na small remain sef make we talk say if MIKEL RETURNS,OUR SUPPORTERS ON D STAND TOO WILL SUPPORT US BETTER

tbaba1234:


Ebuehi was not that bad... He is still our best right back....

Coming as a sub

ykalhaji:
The truth is this we are only going to go as far as Mikel Obi takes us. Shikena. Aluko and anyone can not do what Mikel does for this team, Mikel is the chairman of this team. Until we go back and pick from the last Under Something team that won, we can not get a good AM replacement, because foreign club coaches have refused to pick Nigerians to play that role for them, so we are presently and will continue to be talent short in that department.

So our option is to use one of the "rejected" 3rd division playing in a back water league AM or develop our Junior teams' AM ourselves, just as we have continued to use Mikel even though he now plays DM in his clubs.

Abdul Ajagun has played as an AMF for more than four seasons with a big club and is currently in a top 10 league but unfortunately people are demanding for players in backwater leagues. Smh

Mickael2:



you seriously think Moses is more talented than Joel? Bar injury, Joel would have been in a top top club playing his favourite position. Moses was a bench warmer until he got drafted into another position

lol, we have truly seen Joel's talent in two consecutive games now

MetalJigsaw:
Abeg, make we forget story. He's overhyped

MetalJigsaw i told you that we need to see Joel first and good we have seen him now left for fans to judge but Joel Obi not impressive so far.

Mickael2:



the kind of bias and hypocrisy on this thread eh, imagine VicMo more talented than Martins and Joel

Forgive him, he doesn't know about those two players.

forgiveness:


You mean Obafemi Martins who was once nominated for a FIFA award doesn't have depth in talent?

You mean Sone Aluko who was nominated for Championship player of the year just last season doesn't have depth in talent ?

There is no player currently in the National team as skillful as Sone Aluko.

Since, they meet your criteria, I think they are perfect for the team.

We all said same thing about Joel obi before the last two games he played for us. It's all assumptions bruv

Goke7:


We all said same thing about Joel obi before the last two games he played for us. It's all assumptions bruv

Those who don't know Joel Obi claimed he is an AMF but I was the one that said no, he is not.

Joel Obi is a CMF or LM and that was were he was played in the two friendlies.

So, I don't know what you are talking about.

Mickael2:



I am sure you are not the coach, your opinion makes absolutely no impact on team selections so why should I be explaining to you things that were obviously so glaring to the coach? tell you what, if the coach invites him again then go and sue the coach

Why are u pained? my opinion is not the problem, but what is delivered on the pitch by any player. No matter who the coach invites, we will judge them based on the delivery. Shikena

forgiveness:


Those who don't know Joel Obi claimed he is an AMF but I was the one that said no, he is not.

Joel Obi is a CMF or LM and that was were he was played in the two friendlies.

So, I don't know what you are talking about.

Keep on making excuses lol, DM, am, pm whatever, he who cannot deliver is not needed. Simple

tbaba1234:


Ebuehi was not that bad... He is still our best right back....

Not making excuses but he I don't think he was fully fit. He was holding back sort of. Not willing to put himself into the fray.

tbaba1234:


Ebuehi is better technically.

We will see the big difference when Mikel returns to the team.

So Mikel have to play before for ebuehi to be better, interesting. lol

joseph1013:
Can we stop the personal attacks on those who oppose our stand on the Super Eagles?

Yes, they can be infuriating but it is unnecessary to call them names for it.

About the game: The positive is that the fans (well, some) will no longer clamour for some players. Joel Obi was hailed as the best thing since slice bread, now we can see clearly. Hopefully, the attack against the coach will not be as high when next he doesn't invite your favourite players.

God bless you Sir. Players are judged based on the results they deliver on the pitch but on nairaland sports section, all manner of silly excuses are given for those who fail to deliver to keep them in the team even when they do not deserve it.

Honestly we are all learning and many of us will improve in our call for certain players except the know it all guys

Goke7:


So Mikel have to play before for ebuehi to be better, interesting. lol

I am talking of the whole team, we have seen them play better.. We know they can play better..

tbaba1234:


Ebuehi was not that bad... He is still our best right back....

Chairman Ebuehi is not the best with what i saw yesterday,no sentiment.

Kog45:
Chairman Ebuehi is not the best with what i saw yesterday,no sentiment.

Fortunately, We will see more games.... He might not have been 100% but i have seen enough to be convinced about his ability.

Kog45:
Chairman Ebuehi is not the best with what i saw yesterday,no sentiment.

Iwobi was poor against Poland but was great against Serbia.. One below par game does not make a bad player.

no one is saying he is a bad player but he can't put shehu on the bench. Boss, what criteria do you use to select nacho ahead of ighalo.

tbaba1234:


Iwobi was poor against Poland but was great against Serbia.. One below par game does not make a bad player.

bengine:


I don't think he is at 100% yet..b4 the first goal, I saw him make a tackle and it seemed like he was in pain holding his groin..I don't think he is fully fit..

Wow. I thought I was the only one that noticed it

Five Takeaways From Nigeria's 2-0 Loss To Serbia In London

Published: March 27, 2018

Five Takeaways From Nigeria's 2-0 Loss To Serbia In London

The Super Eagles lost 2-0 against Serbia in Tuesday night's international friendly at the Hive Stadium home ground of Barnet FC.

Izuchukwu Okosi here presents his observations from that game.

1. Communication Between Ekong And Awaziem

Leon Balogun was missing in the friendly and was replaced by Nantes FC central defender Chidozie Awaziem and he made some vital clearances but it was obvious that the partnership and understanding between Balogun and William Troost Ekong has been beneficial to the team.

Two goal hero, Aleksandar Mitrovic was a menace for the Nigerian defenders on the night and the hitherto defensive solidity was lacking.

The long term partnership between the 'oyibo wall' and its resultant breakup tonight owing to Balogun's illness was apparent.

There is need to have options in case of injuries or any of the regular players call in for illness but Balogun's absence shows that the central defense is a sensitive position.


2. Abdullahi Is An Important Defensive Player

Shehu Abdullahi was missing from this game due to injury and was replaced by Tyrone Ebuehi.

The youngster did not fair badly but his defensive awareness was questionable as he let Filip Kostic loose to deliver the assist for Mitrovic's second goal whilst Ogenyi Eddy Onazi covered up for him (Ebuehi) as the Serbians exploited the space from the right back position.

3. Super Eagles Lucky Again With Goal Line Technology

For the second successive game against Poland and Serbia, Nigeria's opposition scored but the referee and his 'able' assistants failed to award them against the Eagles.

Before the two goals were scored, Mitrovic saw an effort cross the line but Eagles' keeper Francis Uzoho turned swiftly to gather the ball after it had crossed the line.

Poland similarly should have had a goal against Nigeria on Friday but LeonBalogun cleared the ball much to the frustration of the Polish side.

That underlines this writer's point made on Friday that the Video Assistant Referees (VAR) is needed in world football.

4. Idowu Had A Better Game

Amkar Perm left back Brian Idowu surged forward a couple of times to support the attack unlike he did versus Poland last weekend.

That implied that gradually he is integrating into the team and his confidence will be boosted even further.

Idowu's defending was also better. However there were a few times Alexandre Kolarov in particular threatened to wreck havoc as Idowu wandered to support the attack but was either at the receiving end of an over hit pass or had his crosses failing to create panic in the central defence.

5. Eagles Need A Striker To Support Ighalo

There was lack of cutting edge in the team's attack. Players like Ahmed Musa and Alex Iwobi did trouble the Serbians with their trickery and pace but the final balls were disappointedly poor and mostly off targets.

Odion Ighalo was a second half substitute after the likes of Victor Moses whom he replaced, and Moses Simon fired blanks in the first and second halves.

The Eagles attackers did not draw world class saves from the Serbian keeper tonight and that shows that Ighalo needs another striker to help share goalscoring duties.

There has been calls for the recall of veteran Obafemi Martins. The former Newcastle, Inter Milan, Wolfsburg star has divided opinions and if coach Gernot Rohr monitors him and is impressed by his performances at his club before the next round of friendlies against DR Congo, England and Czech Republic should be brought back for the sake of this World Cup only.


http://c.newsnow.co.uk/A/930684307?-19787:21190:3

Goke7:


Keep on making excuses lol, DM, am, pm whatever, he who cannot deliver is not needed. Simple

I think you need to watch the match again.

Goke7:


We all said same thing about Joel obi before the last two games he played for us. It's all assumptions bruv

Which assumptions? Sone Aluko and Obafemi Martins have depth in talent is assumption?

I thought you claimed Mikel Obi and Victor Moses are old wine but could blend with the team because of the depth of their talent. But now that it is proven that they have depth in talent, you are changing mouth.

I fear naija ooooooo.

tbaba1234:


Fortunately, We will see more games.... He might not have been 100% but i have seen enough to be convinced about his ability.

Ebuehi not fully fit but played 90 minutes with Aina on the bench and Balogun was declared not fit for the match and replaced by Awaziem.

So Ebuehi is highly rated to the extent that Rohr need to force him to play when he knew is not 100% fit and Balogun was replaced some minutes to the match due to fitness.

Pls why all this excuses for Ebuehi performance,for God sake i know how some are bashing Shehu performance just cos of Ebuehi.

I go like know the moniker here wey dey disgrace himself for xtratime Croatian forum sey we go win all those group games. The guy is a first grade mumu

forgiveness:



Which assumptions? Sone Aluko and Obafemi Martins have depth in talent is assumption?

I thought you claimed Mikel Obi and Victor Moses are old wine but could blend with the team because of the depth of their talent. But now that it is proven that they guys have depth in talent, you are changing mouth.

I fear naija ooooooo.

What has Martin's and aluko contribution to the team in the past won for Nigeria. It took great depth in talent in moses and Mikel for Nigeria to win another afcon, in addition both players also have European continental cup trophies to show in which they were also largely instrumental for their clubs winning those titles. Even the entire world knows that both moses and Mikel are our best players because of their depth.

We are talking about results delivery on the pitch but you guys shy away from that because your favourite players must be invited and must play even though they are not delivering. This is too bad from you. Mark my words, if aluko is invited, he will flop like Joel. If coaching crew are so convinced about martins and aluko, they would have been invited before now but Joel don spoil market, only you think otherwise.

Don't mind them. They're all bias. They are here defending Ebuehi. The same people that have been castigating Balogun, who has been impressive defensively.

Kog45:
Ebuehi not fully fit but played 90 minutes with Aina on the bench and Balogun was declared not fit for the match and replaced by Awaziem.

So Ebuehi is highly rated to the extent that Rohr need to force him to play when he knew is not 100% fit and Balogun was replaced some minutes to the match due to fitness.

Pls why all these excuses for Ebuehi performance,for God sake i know how some are bashing Shehu performance just cos of Ebuehi.

Take it or leave it, the following players do not have any business in the Super Eagles. They are as follows; Joel Obi, Ahmed Musa, Uche Agbo Henry,Chidozie Awaziem. They are to be replaced by Sone Aluko, Henry Onyekuru, Brown Ideye and Efe Ambrose respectively.

Kog45:
Ebuehi not fully fit but played 90 minutes with Aina on the bench and Balogun was declared not fit for the match and replaced by Awaziem.

So Ebuehi is highly rated to the extent that Rohr need to force him to play when he knew is not 100% fit and Balogun was replaced some minutes to the match due to fitness.

Pls why all these excuses for Ebuehi performance,for God sake i know how some are bashing Shehu performance just cos of Ebuehi.

This is the problem we have here sir and we will continue to have. We Super eagles fans that always accuse NFF and the coaching crew of bias and favouritism in players selection are also guilty of same.

stanbillion200:
Take it or leave it, the following players do not have any business in the Super Eagles. They are as follows; Joel Obi, Ahmed Musa, Uche Agbo Henry,Chidozie Awaziem. They are to be replaced by Sone Aluko, Henry Onyekuru, Brown Ideye and Efe Ambrose respectively.

Even your suggested replacements are not better either