Humility017:

I tell you bro... the midfied was well linked with the attack....

The team played like they have been put together for years while the A team played those friendlies like they were were quickly put together at the stadium car park a couple of hours before the game.

goldfish80:


The team played like they have been put together for years while the A team played those friendlies like they were were quickly put together at the stadium car park a couple of hours before the game.

you're very right sir...
for the first time salisu yusuf impressed me...
had it been a better striker played that match...it would have been better....
Some one like kayode or dessers was called instead even sadiq umar.

That Usman Mohammed goal would have gone viral worldwide, if the match was as followed as the Barcelona, Mamelodi game. It was hauntingly beautiful. Damn.

Nihilstjnr:


Okocha is only a local champion and never achieved his potential...mostly because of this instinctive and tactically indisciplined attitude to football

Guess what? He enjoyed every minute of it and we did too �
Okocha was an artist ahead of his time. He made the game beautiful he is a legend EOD.

I agree!

goldfish80:
Maybe it is just me but,Thomas Partey didnt play like a guy on on vacation. He played with as much intensity as I have seen him play in a champions league game,Corea as well.... Also Diego Simione's game face wasnt that of a disinterested fellow.

Yes it was an exhibition game but there wasnt a lack of desire and intensity like most commenters would like us to believe. The game wouldn't have been that enjoyable if those vital ingredients were absent in the match.

Brighton & Hove have sign Leon BALOGUN on a 2yrs contract

In Lala land our goals should have counted for 4. Such was their beauty �

Lol calm down na..
Abi U want us to promote this team to team a?

goldfish80:


The team played like they have been put together for years while the A team played those friendlies like they were were quickly put together at the stadium car park a couple of hours before the game.

BascoVanVeli:


Guess what? He enjoyed every minute of it and we did too �
Okocha was an artist ahead of his time. He made the game beautiful he is a legend EOD.

You’re entitled to enjoy whatever you enjoy.

However, football is not just about tricks and flicks. It’s also a game of purpose, and okocha’s game was purposeless...which was reflected in the way his career turned out in the end

Thomas Partey.... He was so damn annoying today! He even wanted to take out the "blokus" of Eduok (or rather Dayo Ojo) with that rough kick of the ball to his perineal area.... So rough and heartless today, he was....


Honestly!!! At times I felt like doing this to partey!!! Roasting his ass with lightening strikes...

Haha he forgot that he wasn’t playing against the players going to the World Cup. The bad belle strong o..

TheSuperNerd:
Thomas Partey.... He was so damn annoying today! He even wanted to take out the "blokus" of Eduok with that rough kick of the ball to his perineal area.... So rough and heartless today, he was....


Honestly!!! At times I felt like doing this to partey!!! Roasting his ass with lightening strikes...

Nobody has given credits to Salisu Yusuf. Abi na only the players Waka come play?

I wish all our clubsides have stadiums as sweet as what we have in Uyo.

goldfish80:


The team played like they have been put together for years while the A team played those friendlies like they were were quickly put together at the stadium car park a couple of hours before the game.

Nihilstjnr:


You’re entitled to enjoy whatever you enjoy.

However, football is not just about tricks and flicks. It’s also a game of purpose, and okocha’s game was purposeless...which was reflected in the way his career turned out in the end

Well that is your opinion I guess.

good move. i foresee more eagles players moving to decent clubs after the world cup.

Alfryd:
Brighton & Hove have sign Leon BALOGUN on a 2yrs contract

Nihilstjnr:


You’re entitled to enjoy whatever you enjoy.

However, football is not just about tricks and flicks. It’s also a game of purpose, and okocha’s game was purposeless...which was reflected in the way his career turned out in the end

Oga that is your opinion.

JJ gave us the beautiful part of the game.

He still remains up there amongst our greatests.

Unlimited22:

I don't understand why realism is tantamount to negativity on this thread. I seriously do not understand. Neezar is as patriotic a fan as you and I. The fact that he doesn't say that our team is capable of beating Brazil 5-0 doesn't make him a Ghanaian. You guys should stop this already.

Bros, that guy is negative. Realism looks at all parts, the positive and the negative. Negativity assumes the worst. And that is what he has done since his first post.

Arsenal midfielder Kelechi Nwakali's outstanding display in the 3-2 loss to Atlético de Madrid in a friendly on Tuesday evening got Super Eagles fans talking.

Apart from netting a very beautiful opening goal from outside the box, the former Flying Eagles skipper's dazzling skills were put on display in Uyo and Atlético Madrid's Ghana international Thomas Partey resorted to being aggressive in order to stop him.

Though Super Eagles fans have questioned the decision to omit Kelechi Nwakali from Nigeria's 30-man preliminary World Cup roster, he still has a chance of playing in the tournament, only if one of the 23 players heading to Russia suffers an injury.

Here's what the Super Eagles fans said about the performance of Kelechi Nwakali :

@J_asmineA : ''If they can take him to world cup seff.. Add kelechi Nwakali remove anyone''.

@BoniqqUmoh : ''��I have always clamoured for Kelechi Nwakali's invitation to the Super Eagles,dude is class...way better than most of our current midfielders...@thenff pls talk to Rohr,that's Mikel's heir apparent ryt there,am trembling,saw hs sublime passes & screamer?''.

@AObilana : ''Hmmmm the highlight of Kelechi Nwakali goal I just watched is giving me joy. What if this young man gets on the world cup list ahead of Ihenacho or Iwobi?''

@ujagadom : ''Kelechi Nwakali ought to be in Rohr's @thenff #Russia2018 list''.

@jayson_1010 : ''Shuld be in the WC list!!! Classic goal Great performance #SuperEagles''.

@sirwebs : ''Why is Kelechi Nwakali not going to Russia @thenff ?''.

@DonbayTips : ''I am loving this kelechi Nwakali All the way bro #RUSSIA2018''.

@fabianobi : ''Kelechi Nwakali the only football player in @NGSuperEagles team in this match Drop all this ***''.

@fillskuku : ''Is it not too late to add kelechi nwakali to Russia bound squad.''

@Temidayojnr : ''Kelechi Nwakali is a very good player.''

@Dr_Xcizzie : ''I think Kelechi Nwakali should be on the super eagles team to the world cup, as back up.''

@Debizzzle : ''#Kelechi nwakali should pls replace onazi on that list Asap "super eagles" #NigAtl''.

@cam14uche : ''@NGSuperEagles coach please check your world Cup list again @KelechiNwakali have to be there, he deserves it, no player in the National team midfield expect mikel Obi can fit to his standard, please give him a chance''.

@otuya_m : '' hope there is space for @Kelechi_nwakali to make the #WorldCup else our coach should drop one of the midfielders cos this dude is the missing link..''

@IamSEGE : ''Kelechi Nwakali should be at the WorldCup''.

@MrSangotoki : ''Kelechi Nwakali is a star for the present and future''.

@JustEkene : ''Kelechi Nwakali should be on the plane to Russia. He’s world class!''.

@Paulanyanwu24 : ''Kelechi nwakali should replace uche agbo immdiately''.

@OhioPerry : ''Kelechi Nwakali should be in Russia''.




the hype don start hahahahahahahahahaha! make we no rush this young man abeg ooooo

Nihilstjnr:


You’re entitled to enjoy whatever you enjoy.

However, football is not just about tricks and flicks. It’s also a game of purpose, and okocha’s game was purposeless...which was reflected in the way his career turned out in the end

I dont know if am the only person that is line with your thought, you just nailed it.

He played what the crowd wanted to see he fed them with their desires. But to be honest it was unnecessary (i dont want to be too harsh cos purposeless is extreme) because it didnt get him a big club didnt win much trophy and in no way helped his carrier grow.

charlesemeka85:
Arsenal midfielder Kelechi Nwakali's outstanding display in the 3-2 loss to Atlético de Madrid in a friendly on Tuesday evening got Super Eagles fans talking.

Apart from netting a very beautiful opening goal from outside the box, the former Flying Eagles skipper's dazzling skills were put on display in Uyo and Atlético Madrid's Ghana international Thomas Partey resorted to being aggressive in order to stop him.

Though Super Eagles fans have questioned the decision to omit Kelechi Nwakali from Nigeria's 30-man preliminary World Cup roster, he still has a chance of playing in the tournament, only if one of the 23 players heading to Russia suffers an injury.

Here's what the Super Eagles fans said about the performance of Kelechi Nwakali :

@J_asmineA : ''If they can take him to world cup seff.. Add kelechi Nwakali remove anyone''.

@BoniqqUmoh : ''��I have always clamoured for Kelechi Nwakali's invitation to the Super Eagles,dude is class...way better than most of our current midfielders...@thenff pls talk to Rohr,that's Mikel's heir apparent ryt there,am trembling,saw hs sublime passes & screamer?''.

@AObilana : ''Hmmmm the highlight of Kelechi Nwakali goal I just watched is giving me joy. What if this young man gets on the world cup list ahead of Ihenacho or Iwobi?''

@ujagadom : ''Kelechi Nwakali ought to be in Rohr's @thenff #Russia2018 list''.

@jayson_1010 : ''Shuld be in the WC list!!! Classic goal Great performance #SuperEagles''.

@sirwebs : ''Why is Kelechi Nwakali not going to Russia @thenff ?''.

@DonbayTips : ''I am loving this kelechi Nwakali All the way bro #RUSSIA2018''.

@fabianobi : ''Kelechi Nwakali the only football player in @NGSuperEagles team in this match Drop all this ***''.

@fillskuku : ''Is it not too late to add kelechi nwakali to Russia bound squad.''

@Temidayojnr : ''Kelechi Nwakali is a very good player.''

@Dr_Xcizzie : ''I think Kelechi Nwakali should be on the super eagles team to the world cup, as back up.''

@Debizzzle : ''#Kelechi nwakali should pls replace onazi on that list Asap "super eagles" #NigAtl''.

@cam14uche : ''@NGSuperEagles coach please check your world Cup list again @KelechiNwakali have to be there, he deserves it, no player in the National team midfield expect mikel Obi can fit to his standard, please give him a chance''.

@otuya_m : '' hope there is space for @Kelechi_nwakali to make the #WorldCup else our coach should drop one of the midfielders cos this dude is the missing link..''

@IamSEGE : ''Kelechi Nwakali should be at the WorldCup''.

@MrSangotoki : ''Kelechi Nwakali is a star for the present and future''.

@JustEkene : ''Kelechi Nwakali should be on the plane to Russia. He’s world class!''.

@Paulanyanwu24 : ''Kelechi nwakali should replace uche agbo immdiately''.

@OhioPerry : ''Kelechi Nwakali should be in Russia''.


the hype don start hahahahahahahahahaha! make we no rush this young man abeg ooooo

Overhype

TheSuperNerd:
Thomas Partey.... He was so damn annoying today! He even wanted to take out the "blokus" of Eduok with that rough kick of the ball to his perineal area.... So rough and heartless today, he was....


Honestly!!! At times I felt like doing this to partey!!! Roasting his ass with lightening strikes...

As a followet of Ghanaian football for many years, this does not surprise me.

Nothing like friendly in anything football versus Nigeria by Ghanaians - players and fans.

Check out the football forum of ghanaweb to see what I'm talking about.

Icon4s:


Oga that is your opinion.

JJ gave us the beautiful part of the game.

He still remains up there amongst our greatests.

It’s not my opinion that Jay-Jay had an uninspiring career. That’s a fact.

He never even won APOTY, and that’s an award any reasonable African baller with world class talent should have won at least once.

I agree he’s a Nigerian legend. Like I said in my first post, he’s a local champion.

Partey was taking the game too seriously.

tbaba1234:


Bros, that guy is negative. Realism looks at all parts, the positive and the negative. Negativity assumes the worst. And that is what he has done since his first post.

negativity for saying the truth??

Kelechi Nwakali really did his reputation and super talents a super world of good today. He showed he has it in him, as he keeps maturing and growing, to step into those big shoes called the Mikel Obi role... He was simply unplayable today. Great in ball holding, beautiful eye vision passes, ability to hold off opponents and shield the ball... His well timed and purposeful dribbles and 360 degree turns.... He is a class act on the rise. The future is Bright for the Super Eagles midfield.... And we still have Ebere Eze and even other quality ones in the picture.


Chidiebere Nwakali showed his quality too. His ability to sit deep and distribute and play it simple (as seen in the first half)and then in the second half, his ability to step things up by showing another side to his game... His adventurous side. H made a few driving dribbling runs and really used his bags of pace and tricks to good effect. He can play DM, CM and can get forward... I think this kid is a box-to-box MF... He showed that Naby Keita side sometimes... Another for the future if he keeps his head and focus.

These two brothers were really good. My salutes to them. No hypes. Sir Metaljigsaw... Looolll... Truly no hypes..



But Sir Icon79 is right. Please let us mainatian perspective but in doing so, we must take nothing away from the splendid performances today of certain individual players and then the whole team on the overall.

I enjoyed the game ladies and gentlemen despite the team's obvious shortcomings at the back... It was like attending the concert of a virtuoso artiste. Lovely display of the beautiful game.


Cheers and #SoarSuperEagles

Jarus:


As a followet of Ghanaian football for many years, this does not surprise me.

Nothing like friendly in anything football versus Nigeria by Ghanaians - players and fans.

Check out the football forum of ghanaweb to see what I'm talking about.

i agree with you ... if it were to be a competitive match , nothing would have stopped him from getting a red card .

charlesemeka85:
Arsenal midfielder Kelechi Nwakali's outstanding display in the 3-2 loss to Atlético de Madrid in a friendly on Tuesday evening got Super Eagles fans talking.

Apart from netting a very beautiful opening goal from outside the box, the former Flying Eagles skipper's dazzling skills were put on display in Uyo and Atlético Madrid's Ghana international Thomas Partey resorted to being aggressive in order to stop him.

Though Super Eagles fans have questioned the decision to omit Kelechi Nwakali from Nigeria's 30-man preliminary World Cup roster, he still has a chance of playing in the tournament, only if one of the 23 players heading to Russia suffers an injury.

Here's what the Super Eagles fans said about the performance of Kelechi Nwakali :

@J_asmineA : ''If they can take him to world cup seff.. Add kelechi Nwakali remove anyone''.

@BoniqqUmoh : ''��I have always clamoured for Kelechi Nwakali's invitation to the Super Eagles,dude is class...way better than most of our current midfielders...@thenff pls talk to Rohr,that's Mikel's heir apparent ryt there,am trembling,saw hs sublime passes & screamer?''.

@AObilana : ''Hmmmm the highlight of Kelechi Nwakali goal I just watched is giving me joy. What if this young man gets on the world cup list ahead of Ihenacho or Iwobi?''

@ujagadom : ''Kelechi Nwakali ought to be in Rohr's @thenff #Russia2018 list''.

@jayson_1010 : ''Shuld be in the WC list!!! Classic goal Great performance #SuperEagles''.

@sirwebs : ''Why is Kelechi Nwakali not going to Russia @thenff ?''.

@DonbayTips : ''I am loving this kelechi Nwakali All the way bro #RUSSIA2018''.

@fabianobi : ''Kelechi Nwakali the only football player in @NGSuperEagles team in this match Drop all this ***''.

@fillskuku : ''Is it not too late to add kelechi nwakali to Russia bound squad.''

@Temidayojnr : ''Kelechi Nwakali is a very good player.''

@Dr_Xcizzie : ''I think Kelechi Nwakali should be on the super eagles team to the world cup, as back up.''

@Debizzzle : ''#Kelechi nwakali should pls replace onazi on that list Asap "super eagles" #NigAtl''.

@cam14uche : ''@NGSuperEagles coach please check your world Cup list again @KelechiNwakali have to be there, he deserves it, no player in the National team midfield expect mikel Obi can fit to his standard, please give him a chance''.

@otuya_m : '' hope there is space for @Kelechi_nwakali to make the #WorldCup else our coach should drop one of the midfielders cos this dude is the missing link..''

@IamSEGE : ''Kelechi Nwakali should be at the WorldCup''.

@MrSangotoki : ''Kelechi Nwakali is a star for the present and future''.

@JustEkene : ''Kelechi Nwakali should be on the plane to Russia. He’s world class!''.

@Paulanyanwu24 : ''Kelechi nwakali should replace uche agbo immdiately''.

@OhioPerry : ''Kelechi Nwakali should be in Russia''.




the hype don start hahahahahahahahahaha! make we no rush this young man abeg ooooo

The bants have already begun. This team's display have really put Gernot Rohr under pressure. Anything less than an impressive showing in Russia, questions will be asked why certain players weren't given a chance.
Nigerians outside Nairaland are ridiculously demanding of the Super Eagles.

Joel Obi should just feign injury so that Nwakali can be added to the team.

Why are people surprised by Partey's aggression?? My guy is Ghanaian and would obviously play like his depended on it. Our rivalry with those bredas no be here.

Icon4s:
Nobody has given credits to Salisu Yusuf. Abi na only the players Waka come play?

I did naa.... I called them Salisu's Super Eagles Team B.... ... Honestly he deserves some accolades... Well done Salisu...

somehow:
I wish all our clubsides have stadiums as sweet as what we have in Uyo.

The prolification of 3g pitches in Nigeria is killing Nigerian football. Almost all the Npfl players are half injured(whatever that means) according to what a coach told me.

Nihilstjnr:


It’s not my opinion that Jay-Jay had an uninspiring career. That’s a fact.

He never even won APOTY, and that’s an award any reasonable African baller with world class talent should have won at least once.

I agree he’s a Nigerian legend. Like I said in my first post, he’s a local champion.

It is a fat lie that J J had an uninspiring career.

Even the great Ronaldinho acknowledged he got inspiration from JJ let alone other Nigerian players.

Like Okocha or not he remains one of Africa's greatest.