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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Luckyroro(m): 5:38am On May 20, 2018 |
Icon4s:Wow! Thanks a lot for this explanation. That's to say we younger ones missed the opportunity to witness one of the memorable World events. Sir, let me tell you again, I noticed that even women and children followed football then because it was so popular. I was still a kid as at that time but I noticed the shouts and everything then. Atalanta 1996 was also like that. People brought their TV sets outside for everyone to watch the matches in unity. I can tell you that almost everybody comes out to watch Nigeria play on match days. It's unbelievable but during match days everything would be on standstill, no businesses, no schooling activities etc. I have never seen Nigerians unite like that again. Women could mention at least 7 Nigerian players then. It's quite unfortunate that things have changed a lot. Nobody even remembers there's a big tournament as the world cup coming up. If you ask me, modernization has done more harm than good to us. I miss the good old days! 2 Likes |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Luckyroro(m): 5:46am On May 20, 2018 |
tbaba1234:Sir, If you don't mind pls share your experience too. I would really love to picture it from your own perspective. As old as that World cup tournament is, the footages are still evergreen. It might not be in ultra HD but watching the clips will make you see something more unique than the recent ones. To me, another tournament close to that one in terms of followership was Korea/Japan 2002 (To me oh!). Unfortunately other editions haven't lived up to my expectations. They are just so ordinary and random. Pls don't forget to share like I earlier requested Sir. Thanks |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheGoodJoe(m): 6:05am On May 20, 2018 |
Luckyroro: If I was to pick the best World Cup, it would be France 98. It was action packed with lots of great games and star studded teams. From Raul, Hierro, Enrique, Alfonso, Zubizarreta, Campo of Spain, to Okocha, Oliseh, Finidi George, Oruma, Ikpeba, Taribo, Uche of Nigeria, Laudrup Brothers, Sand of Denmark, Baggio, Del Piero, Albertini, Vieri of Italy, Thuram, Zidane, Djorkaeff, Lizarazu, Dugarry, Deschamps, Desailly, Barthez of France, Klinsmann, Bierhoff, Jeremies of Germany, Seedorf, Kluivert, Edgar Davids, Bergkamp, Zenden, De Boer twins, Reizeiger, Hoijdonk, Cocu of Holland, Ronaldo, Carlos, Sampaio, Dunga, Bebeto, Leonardo, Denilson, Cafu, Rivaldo of Brazil, Davor Suker, Bilic, Boban of Croatia, Beckham, Scholes, Shearer, Owen of England, Batistuta, Ortega, Diego Simeone of Argentina and a host of other stars in the competition. With cracking games like Nigeria vs Spain, Spanish demolition of Bulgaria 6-1, Nigeria vs Denmark another demolition course, Argentina vs England had the best first half in the competition 2-2 first half with the game getting ruined after Beckham kicked Diego Simeone and got sent off. Croatia vs France, Denmark vs Brazil, Brazil vs Holland one of the best star studded World Cup games, France vs Italy and lots of other great games, climaxing with the 3-0 demolition of Brazil by France in the final. A Brazilian team that had the best two players in the World, Ronaldo and Roberto Carlos. To me, France 98 ranks the best when it comes to onfield display. Can't talk about followership and support. 5 Likes |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Luckyroro(m): 6:15am On May 20, 2018 |
TheGoodJoe:Thanks for this informative post. My point is the followership and not the Stars who played. 1994 was the end of an Era in terms of stars, 1998 was the beginning/ twilight of an Era to some extent but I'm talking about followership and popularity here. I guess you will agree with us that 1994 has it. |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheGoodJoe(m): 6:23am On May 20, 2018 |
Luckyroro: That is why I implied I can not speak in that term. By the way check this link out. 21 World Cup memories we won't forget from France '98 http://www.the42.ie/world-cup-france-98-1466620-May2014/ |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by asha80(m): 6:25am On May 20, 2018 |
Luckyroro:like icons4 said the viewership was high because of the time the matches were played.. between 8pm to 12am gmt for most of Africa and Europe.. 12am to 6pm for most of north and south America.. and early morning to maybe 10am for most of Asia... the stadia too had capacity of 50000 and up.. funnily enough Americans who weren't known much for supporting football thronged to the different stadia to watch and almost every match the stadia were filled to capacity.. also there is this aesthetic beauty about sunshine world cups played of central and north America on tv |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by tbaba1234: 6:38am On May 20, 2018 |
Luckyroro: USA 94 was a novel experience. Nigeria had never been at such a stage. Watching football in Nigeria in the early 90s is totally different from today. Very few people were on cable so almost everyone was watching the match. A goal by Nigeria was accompanied by thunderous screams. It was crazy. You could tell when Nigeria scored or missed a close chance even when you were not watching the match.. For me, there was also a lot of education. I remember being fascinated by the Bulgarian names all ending in V. Yordan Letchkov was one of my favorite Bulgarian... Bald headed baller.. Scored a great headed goal against Germany in the quarters to knock them out. This was also the WC of great number 10s. Hristo Stoichkov (Bulgaria), Gheorghe HAGI (Romania), Roberto Baggio(Italy), VALDERRAMA (Columbia), Lothar Matheaus (Germany), BERGKAMP (Holland), Martin DAHLIN (he was a striker though not a typical number 10) (Sweden), .. Maradona was disgraced out so i won't count him. Sad to see that the number 10 role has died out.. Things had changed a lot by 2002. 4 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Icon4s(m): 6:51am On May 20, 2018 |
Luckyroro: Ah...sure naaa. I think we have discussed that issue of followership here before. It was like crazy men...... The celebrations and shouting that followed every goal and every big win was always thunderous. Men, women and children usually stayed up late to watch Nigeria's matches and our boys then hardly disappointed. You could see people singing and dancing after a big win some will be crying for joy. The big boys in the neighborhood then will knock on the doors of the local beer parlour sellers and order for several cartoons of beer. There was always a carnival at Amuneke's family compound. We had the first one there when he scored twice against Zambia in the 94 AFCON final and again against Bulgaria after he scored that 3rd goal. You needed to see how my mom and his mom(they were look-alike friends) were always dancing and hugging. Drinks would flow and people will come to dash Emma mom's money as she was dancing and displaying. There is no joy like the one parents have when they see their son making their name proud at the world stage. Emma scored against Italy and we're getting ready for another party with the Amuneke's until Roberto Baggio killed our joy. Atlanta 96 was no different. Emma killed Argentina. He was such a gift to Nigeria 8 Likes |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by tbaba1234: 7:05am On May 20, 2018 |
I remember trying to guess the scores of matches by the number of goal screams, i heard.. It can be tricky, you have to know the difference between goal scream, close chance scream and opponent score scream... Hahaha.. Things have changed a lot. 7 Likes |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Kog45(m): 7:06am On May 20, 2018 |
Icon4s:Chief don't start Shehu vs Ebuehi debate o.Shehu is more capable?Good to have the two |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by safarigirl(f): 7:08am On May 20, 2018 |
Mujtahida:did I state that the whole world said the US is overrated? Jesus Christ! Even you sef cannot understand. I even stated why I thought it was overrated and you are still quoting me to defend what? Someone else agreed with me, someone else in the US. So, is he also wrong? Or do you guys not understand what a perspective is? And why would Omanbala add that nonsense line like "Just because you were not privileged to be born there......", what does that mean? That we who were not born in the US are unfortunate? Does he know anybody's history on this thread that he would drop such trash? Abi you did not see that part? He did not need to throw shade to make his point and that is why I called him a hypocrite. He is not better than black Americans who look down on black people or racist whites. That comment was downright discriminatory and uncalled for The US IS overrated TO ME. Since, you people need me to elaborate Mujtahida this is Sunday morning in the land of the less privileged and downtrodden, don't annoy me more than the comment of that fellow already did. If he wants to talk about people who are proud of their ancestry, he should come and talk to my father that refuses any of his kids to travel out despite having numerous chances to. My father that dropped his English name and gave all his kids strictly native names. Omanbala is a joke compared to him. |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by tbaba1234: 7:10am On May 20, 2018 |
Lothar Matheus became my favorite player after Italia 90 final... Salvatore Schillaci, top scorer.. |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Rockyrascal(m): 7:12am On May 20, 2018 |
Luckyroro:romario and Roberto baggio were like the messi and Ronaldo in USA 94, the anticipated tournament was heavily promoted and hyped by FIFA because at that time USA wasn't a football loving nation so FIFA awarded them the right to host the tournament which later turned out to be the most financially successful world cup event. |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by klexycole(m): 7:24am On May 20, 2018 |
tbaba1234: Hahaha! This is very true, and very funny too. Needless to say I was also part of the screamers ![]() ![]() ![]() Football ehn! ![]() ![]() |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Martz101: 7:59am On May 20, 2018 |
safarigirl: He will, but he will come back just like every man that go to work, london to manchester is about 4 hours by road. 1 Like |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Icon4s(m): 8:04am On May 20, 2018 |
Kog45: Shehu is more dependable and he is first choice. |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by safarigirl(f): 8:05am On May 20, 2018 |
Martz101:it is still the same thing. Work is different for every man. It is not about coming back, it is about what goes on before he comes back. Same risk applies to marrying a pilot, a doctor or an actor. All high risk jobs for married men |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Kog45(m): 8:11am On May 20, 2018 |
Icon4s:Yes Rohr first choice. |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Luckyroro(m): 8:21am On May 20, 2018 |
Woke up now to several mentions. Thanks to Sir Tbaba1234 icon4s Rockyrascal Asha80 TheGoodJoe for taking their time to elucidate more on an experience most of us (younger generation) would have loved to have. Truly, no hype and performance can match those of the 90's. I think commercialization of football is also a causative factor in the steady decline the game has witnessed so far. These days, football isn't as thrilling as it used to be. There were dribbles, funny displays and other interesting features that made the game fanciful to fans. Today, it's about 90 mins. Also, too many rules by governing bodies aren't helping. From banning players from displaying inscriptions on their inner wears to introducing innovations that kill the fun of the game (eg VAR). Do you know that part of the reasons football is popular is when there's controversy and arguments follow. The Nigeria Vs Cameroun Afcon 2000 penalty miss generated such massive popularity cos of the awareness by the International community that the ball actually crossed the line hence it was a subject of massive discussion for a very long while. My point exactly? In trying to advance the game and make it more interesting, We have killed the fun attached to it. Not forgetting there's a UCL final coming up this week, not too many are even aware. This time 2005 wasn't like this. Times and tides have changed mehnnn 3 Likes |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by joelayomide(m): 8:29am On May 20, 2018 |
Could the nff and coaching crew organize or arrange all the matches played or featured in since the inception of worldcup till date. I think if this tournament is really or actually about us making a different i think this is one of the kind of psychological motivation this young talented guy might need. Because football has become a team game. Look at the Leicester before or prio to their last English title we saw fable men few talents with strong focus, goal, determination, energy and a set of individuals aiming great hights. My opinion tho |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by CaptainStephen(m): 8:31am On May 20, 2018 |
safarigirl:very true |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by safarigirl(f): 8:41am On May 20, 2018 |
Luckyroro:the ideea of development is a two-edged sword. You see, you say the controversial calls made football interesting, while that may be true, bear in mind, it also denied people a lot of glory. Someone never got a World Cup because there was no VAR twenty years ago and even though his ball crossed the line, it was cancelled. Someone else got a world cup from an erroneous call, it's all fine and good, but the beauty of the game was tainted by ugly occurrences. These new calls came in as a result of the many complaints and controversies that have riddled the game. You find them to be part of what makes it good, but many others don't share that view. People get angry, people have lost their lives based on controversial calls. One refree is safer because VAR will determine if it was a goal or not, so, he won't be held accountable for anything Evolution must happen in every part of human life. We are in an era of technology, there will come a time when the football of this period will be seen as beautiful. That is life for you. 5 Likes 1 Share |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by comodo: 8:41am On May 20, 2018 |
[quote author=Icon4s post=67712971] Shehu is more dependable and he is first choice. [/quote His speed is always his Achilles heel. If he can make it up with good positioning, he will be ok |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Luckyroro(m): 9:00am On May 20, 2018 |
safarigirl:You have spoken well. Thanks for this perspective. |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by AIG07: 9:10am On May 20, 2018 |
Chai! The communal lifestyle has really declined over the years. Today, Man now live more Isolated than then. Technological advancement is destroying social behaviour of man and it is reflecting in all our endeavours. The ecstatic that comes with victory in football is far gone and I'll attribute it to commercialization of the sport. The Chelsea-Man U FA cup final played yesterday was so dull that even the celebration that came with the goal was dead and cold and makes one wonder if it was really a final. In short, Football seems to have lost it's glory. |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by AIG07: 9:15am On May 20, 2018 |
joelayomide:you mean something like a documentary? You're welcome. |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by tbaba1234: 9:16am On May 20, 2018 |
Icon4s: More dependable based on what? Where are your data points? Atleast wait for the other player to get some caps first. |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Danielnino00(m): 9:36am On May 20, 2018 |
AIG07: Indeed the match was so dull.. I almost regret watching it, but I needed to see my man Vicmo win d cup... My guess is that most of d world cup bound players were being cautious so they don't pick any injury... funny enough,some of these players (the Africans in particular ) might still play with more caution at d world cup so as not get injured before the start of the football season... |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Mujtahida: 9:52am On May 20, 2018 |
safarigirl:Are you always angry/annoyed? I've read that statement from you more than once. Anyway relax. It's a conversation we having. If you say that in your opinion the US is overrated well well. That's your opinion. I recall you even used the word 'feeling'. I wanted to reply bolowolo and ask him to point out ten important indices in which at least ten countries are better than the US in all ten. The country as great as it is, is not perfect but compared to others the facts point out that it's not overrated. I weighed in on the hypocrisy thing cos I thought you said that to show that he's lauding America yet hates the country. 1 Like |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Mujtahida: 9:53am On May 20, 2018 |
Danielnino00:Hahahaha hahahaha. Vicious cycle. You are perceptive |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Mujtahida: 10:00am On May 20, 2018 |
Luckyroro:I have decried this trend but sometimes I am thrilled with the infusion of technology into football. Fact is it's inevitable. Machines WILL take over. What you watch in Sci Fi will become a reality. Till date I go back and watch old football just so I refresh my heart with the poetry that was once football. |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by safarigirl(f): 10:06am On May 20, 2018 |
Mujtahida: I am angry when people try to belittle me to prove a point. I said I feel US is overrated only for a self-professed ethnic champion to imply that I am ignorant and "just because I was not privileged to be born in the US.....". Do you think that comment is not annoying? If I called you ignorant and told you that one day, some white officer would shoot you down for walking down the street in the US, would you be okay with it? I said nothing to warrant that denigrating statement, so, excuse me, if it annoyed me and your defense of the statement is annoying me. My birthday was going fine until I read that rubbish. Being in the US, in no way, makes him or anyone else better than those of us in Nigeria. I hope you now understand the point of my anger, because it seems you think I am angry because he said the US is not overrated. Tbaba said the same thing and I did not get angry. I am certainly not ignorant, so, nobody on this thread should call me that just because I did not kiss the US flag. |
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