TheSuperNerd:
Yes... Or two sef... The possibility of going with just three fullbacks is there as they would be versatile too and can cover for one another. But again I see Rohr going with 4 FBs and then also Four CBs.

He invited 10 defenders.. And I see him dropping two. But hey... Like I said, He may shock me and drop three and we go with 7. But until then.

4FBS,4CBS....KILODE


ARE WE GOING TO RUSSIA TO DEFEND

7 is okay

Aina's dad is there for the politics aspect of football... Well preference is what will save Echiejile... I think some people in the NFF and also the coach like Echiejile.... Aina might squeeze in if politics + outstanding performance is recorded in camp or if Echiejile pull himself down with under performance.

TheSuperNerd:
One will drop from the left back position. Aina, Idowu and Echiejile are in contention there.

Shehu and Ebuehi are for the right back position.

Living and playing in Russia should give Idowu an advantage here, secondly, he's the most versatile of the 3, can play up to 4 positions and also good with both feet.

Aina is also good with both feet but not as perfect as Idowu on the left leg.

Defensive wise, Echiejile might be better unless camping says otherwise, followed by Idowu, then Aina.

Echiejile is a better choice if we are to revert to 3, 5, 2, followed by Idowu, Aina can't operate in a 3, 5, 2.

Attack wise, Idowu is better, followed by Aina, then Echiejile.

Stamina wise, Echiejile is better, followed by Aina, might be uncertain with Idowu when it comes to stamina.

International experience wise, Echiejile is boss here, followed by Aina, then Idowu.

All in all, their performance in camp should speak for them followed by favor and preference from the coaching crew. his tactics will decide who ends up in Russia.

tbaba1234:


I remember, i had a principal in secondary school that made us do frog jump when we are late. After the frog jump, you will be unable to walk for the rest of the day... We need him in Uyo

most especially for Victor Moses.

somehow:
And he repeated the feat by being on the team of the month in Ukraine within few weeks of moving there. meaning if he had more playing time in Girona + being played at the right position, he would have done well too.

Ignore sentiments. Not saying he should be in Russia, that is left to the coach which has already phased him out but the truth remain what is it. the truth.

Lol so he was not played in the right position in girona? Lol

My prayer is that he should be signed permanent at shaktar not all this team of the week issues you are talking about.

When ndidi won leichester city player of the year for the second time in a row i didnt hear noise oo,but just because one player was in team of the week we no go hear word.

Hope it would be okay for Rohr's plans in Russia. Time will tell shaa. 7 or 8

elyte89:



4FBS,4CBS....KILODE


ARE WE GOING TO RUSSIA TO DEFEND

7 is okay

somehow:
You can push it to him yourself, i only corrected a notion from your comment. That he didn't bench the other guy can only be answered by the coach as we can all see that he's actually good after proving that in Shaktar.

No you ask him your self because bird of the same feathers flock together,that question was meant for forgiveness and not me,kayode is like a brother to forgiveness.

Joebie:
Lol cool down my bro. Me i’m not even that dark relatively speaking. I don’t just entertain the thought of me considered as better than someone darker than me. I mean it both ways. Trust me I didn’t take her post personal. But I asked a salient question, and this is not directed to her. It’s directed to every black, esp Nigerians. If someone JOKED that some dark girl has seen another girl (a fair skinned girl) she is better than, would it seem out of place? Pause to ponder, then u will know where I’m coming from. There are many things we believe as a people that need to be changed.
The other day my mother-in-law was pressing my baby’s nose as if to make it pointed. I had to question it.
I believe we have afrohair wigs out there, how many blacks are putting them on?

You see where I’m coming from? I know it’s just a harmless joke. But I’m questioning why we have such kind of joke as a people.

Re create the babys nose since almighty made a mistake....lol. Imagine what will happen to the childs self esteem if they grow up to believe their nose is ugly or they are too dark to be black. Africans hate themselves subconsciously.....Most black women/mothers mock their children while they are still growing up and these things affect their self confidence... Big head, big eyes, dark like sshit, akakpo/short person. We need to change the way we view ourselves

You didn't know this? He wasn't played as a CF which he claims to be his best position.

Ndidi wasn't snubbed by his coach nor by his national team coach so why would you hear any noise?

andrew444:


Lol so he was not played in the right position in girona? Lol

My prayer is that he should be signed permanent at shaktar not all this team of the week issues you are talking about.

When ndidi won leichester city player of the year for the second time in a row i didnt hear noise oo,but just because one player was in team of the week we no go hear word.

I am not here to win like some of you, only here to learn, share and have fun sir. BTW, hope you enjoyed our double this season?

andrew444:


No you ask him your self because bird of the same feathers flock together,that question was meant for forgiveness and not me,kayode is like a brother to forgiveness.

I heard that Victor Moses has been granted permission to join the team not later than Monday, May 28, as recommended by the international governing body of association football, Fifa, through circular number 1578 due to his involvement in Chelsea vs Man u game by d weekend ......Ah, dis latecomer don see excuse. I wont be surprised if he reports to camp on Sunday or Monday..

What on earth is keeping him till then? what is wrong with that guy self? well don't let me believe this.

Sainty92:
I heard that Victor Moses has been granted permission to join the team not later than Monday, May 28, as recommended by the international governing body of association football, Fifa, through circular number 1578 due to his involvement in Chelsea vs Man u game by d weekend ......Ah, dis latecomer don see excuse. I wont be surprised if he reports to camp on Sunday or Monday..

elyte89:



4FBS,4CBS....KILODE


ARE WE GOING TO RUSSIA TO DEFEND

7 is okay

Rohr will definitely grow Grey hair. I see the defense giving him headache

somehow:
What on earth is keeping him till then? what is wrong with that guy self? well don't let me believe this.

i guess it is the fifa rule that a player going to the world cup is not allowed to play any friendly match less than 10 days after his last match for his club

Joebie:
That was sarcasm just for u. Welcome hahaha

sorry it's not funny, try harder buddy

Sainty92:
I heard that Victor Moses has been granted permission to join the team not later than Monday, May 28, as recommended by the international governing body of association football, Fifa, through circular number 1578 due to his involvement in Chelsea vs Man u game by d weekend ......Ah, dis latecomer don see excuse. I wont be surprised if he reports to camp on Sunday or Monday..

abeg stop spreading lies, rumors and unconfirmed reports on this thread.. Please..

asha80:
i guess it is the fifa rule that a player going to the world cup is not allowed to play any friendly match less than 10 days after his last match for his club

but that doesn't imply the player won't report to camp.

somehow:
I am not here to win like some of you, only here to learn, share and have fun sir. BTW, hope you enjoyed our double this season?

Lol wetin concern me with like,say e go put money for my bank account?

So you be barca fan? Anyway we are up for the treble next season,One luv bro barca 4 life

Andrew, I am not sure if you actually need this info or if you were being sarcastic, but either way here's the info below:

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-4006912/Liverpool-turn-Nou-Camp-watch-Barcelona-s-Champions-League-match-against-Borussia-Monchengladbach-Jurgen-Klopp-players-time-off.html

I no dey carry FAKE news


O pari

andrew444:


Smiles please kindly remind me of the game klopp and his boys came to watch Barca at camp nou,I have forgotten

forgiveness:



This is what we have been saying. We don't need and hidding unit of measurement to determines a player selection into the National team.

Today it's better league, tomorrow he is talent for the future, next tomorrow he is a senior player in the SE, day after next tomorrow, na player with heart of a Lion.

Double Standard everyday. No wonder we failed to qualify for 3 AFCON in recent years because of the epilepsy wururu standard created everyday to justify some mediocre players into the National team.

The bolded is the unit measurement used to determine a quality player in other countries. Naija I salute ooooooo.

You and your brother no dey tire?

somehow:
You didn't know this? He wasn't played as a CF which he claims to be his best position.

Ndidi wasn't snubbed by his coach nor by his national team coach so why would you hear any noise?

If ndidi na yoruba boy forgiveness no go allow us hear word,ordinary laliga team of the week be like balon d or award

Icon79:
Andrew, I am not sure if you actually need this info or if you were being sarcastic, but either way here's the info below:

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-4006912/Liverpool-turn-Nou-Camp-watch-Barcelona-s-Champions-League-match-against-Borussia-Monchengladbach-Jurgen-Klopp-players-time-off.html


O pari

Trust me bro i need this info,i knew of a game kloop and his boys came to watch barcelona but i have forgotten,i wanted you to remind me because i am a barca fan just as you are.

Danielnino00:



Rohr will definitely try the 3-5-2 in one of our group games.. that's where having 4 CBs will be necessary.. 4 FBs too will b necessary..

for me 4 CB is even more important than 4 FB, forward players can slot in that FB. we have V.Moses and S.Moses already played there in there club side

..

Okie dokie. That's good to know because I was wondering whether you think that I was carrying fake news, to promote Barca


O pari

andrew444:


Trust me bro i need this info,i knew of a game kloop and his boys came to watch barcelona but i have forgotten,i wanted you to remind me because i am a barca fan just as you are.

TheSuperNerd:
Training Report : Iwobi Shines In Eagles Training , Uzoho Top Goalkeeper In Shooting Drills



The Super Eagles of Nigeria had their first training session as a group today in preparation for their upcoming pre World Cup friendly game against Congo DR in Port Hacourt.
Owngoalnigeria.com correspondent was at the session which had four goalkeepers and 12 outfield players in attendance and lasted close to two hours at the training pitch of the Godswill Akpabio Stadium.

Arsenal midfielder Alex Iwobi showed his abilities during a close game among the players with his vision and ability to get out of tight spaces very much the hallmark of his performance.

The goalkeepers were not left out of the session with coach Enrico Pionetti taking them on shooting exercise after some drills to help them warm up properly for the exercise.

Deportivo La Coruna B goalkeeper Francis Odinaka Uzoho impressed the most with his reflexes particularly when it comes to parry shots away, while Ezenwa appears a bit slow in reacting after making a punched save.

Daniel Akpeyi was also not far off in making saves off efforts and from our counts made the second highest save after Uzoho who stopped more efforts during the drills.


**Osas Mahawi

Source: http://owngoalnigeria.com/2018/05/23/training-report-iwobi-shines-in-eagles-training-uzoho-top-goalkeeper-in-shooting-drils/


Russia 2018 WC Countdown: 21 days 23 hours 13 mins to go

no report about ajiboye?

if Ezenwa is not impressing let him be dropped not time for sentiment

KPOM!!!


O pari

andrew444:



If ndidi na yoruba boy forgiveness no go allow us hear word,ordinary laliga team of the week be like balon d or award

When someone dribbles you like this , he is an assassin run for your dear life .

Danielnino00:



I strongly believe that we won't be worried about Aina being dropped for Echijele if he (Aina) had done better in the games he has played.. Ebuehi made his debit after Aina and has played fewer minutes but he has already shown us what he can offer..even Idowu managed to score on his debut,thus giving Rohr the impression that he got something good to offer too.. but Aina is yet to make an impact that place him in competition with Echijele... As bad as Echijele might be,he might be selected based on his experience.. its left to Aina to grab the opportunity in the next two friendlies...

i share the same view with you on this, Aina is making it difficult for Rohr to pick him.

Though we all don't want it but Echiejile might just edge it as the backup LB for Idowu

daveP:
Yeah, I'm aware of the formation already. But taking 8defrnders is just excess to me.... 15 spots for the remaining 3sections of the complete team.


Unless the sacrificial lamb is from the goalkeeping department, then I don't really that 8all going.


Haba now. More like


GK-3 at most or 2 if 1is sacrificed

Df-7, or 8, as your stance is

Mid-6. This is the least for the middle.


Attack-7, less 1

That's how I'm seeing this.

all top team that even have more attacking option than us name 8 defenders.

Am not saying we should copy them but that's just the way it should be, most country never get to use there 3 keepers but is always advise to take a 3rd keeper just incase.

Having 2 players in each position is perfect and also gaving attacking players which can play in many position is always key

Icon79:
Okie dokie. That's good to know because I was wondering whether you think that I was carrying fake news, to promote Barca


O pari

Not at all bros

That is where you're missing it. he's not a tribalist, he has his kind of players and over-passionate when discussing them. some of the names he supports aren't Yoruba. check his comments for evidence and don't expect me to do this for you o.

andrew444:



If ndidi na yoruba boy forgiveness no go allow us hear word,ordinary laliga team of the week be like balon d or award

Danielnino00:

First of all, as per FIFA rule,all teams must present a squad with three goalkeepers,no more,no less..
Most teams will actually be going with more defenders than midfielders unless some forwards are listed as midfielders...
Going with 8 defenders isn't a problem at all especially given the fact that all our fullbacks are versatile..
as for the midfield, I think we have seen enough of that already.. it's clear that majority of our midfielders out there are DMF.. no need to add an extra dmf.. should Joel obi make the list, then it will be 6 midfielder and 6 forwards...

if a player should be dropped to add another attacking option then it should be Joel, just my opinion