MetalJigsaw:
Una eye never clear reach? Mind yaself o.

What do you mean by this, oga mi?

BascoVanVeli:


How did we score the goal that took us to the World cup?

Was it only one goal that took us to the world cup. How can base an assessment on a single goal...lol

Nigeria's World Cup squad: Who's in, who's out?
DAMI UGBANE, KWESÉESPN
4:08 PM


After Nigeria's 1-1 draw with the Democratic Republic of Congo on Monday, KweséESPN run the rule over the Super Eagles' likely World Cup squad.


Goalkeepers: For a third game in a row, Francis Uzoho started in goal, earning his fourth Nigeria cap.

The Deportivo La Coruna shot stopper looked assured, which was an improvement on his performance in the March friendlies.

Based on the Eagles' line-up in the last three friendlies, Uzoho looks to have earned the nod and trust of the coaching crew to be the starting goalkeeper at the World Cup.

Who plays backup? Ikechukwu Ezenwa and Daniel Akpeyi, barring any last-minute injuries, should make the team to Russia.

The pair have earned consistent invites over the last two years under Gernot Rohr, and their experience should also count for something.

Who misses out? Dele Ajiboye, an excellent goalkeeper on his day, will likely get the chop.

Despite an eye-catching performance against Sudan in the semi final of the African Nations Championship, his inability to upstage Ezenwa as the home-based Eagles' number one might ultimately have cost him.



Defenders: One of the easier selections to make based on the team's line-up in recent games. Rohr appears to want two specialists for each position, so Nigeria are likely to take eight defenders to Russia.

The usual suspects Leon Balogun, William Troost-Ekong, Shehu Abdullahi and Elderson Echiejile realistically appear set to be Nigeria's starting defence against Croatia.

Kenneth Omeruo, who has being in good form with Kasimpasa, came off the bench against the DRC and he still awaits his first international start since March 2017.

Like Joseph Yobo four years ago, Omeruo's spot in the squad isn't secure, but his international experience should see him on the plane, particularly considering that Balogun is prone to injury.

Chidozie Awaziem, Brian Idowu and Tyronne Ebuehi should complete the defensive unit.

The new Benfica right-back, in particular, has gradually come into his element, impressively settling down in the international setup.

Hopefully, Ebuehi should shake off the cramp which led to his substitution against Congo and feature in his first World Cup.

Who misses out? Stephen Eze, who was a late call-up to the team, should miss out, and hasn't yet featured under Rohr.

Ola Aina didn't help his case for an inclusion in the World Cup party on Monday. The Chelsea man was unnecessarily casual on the day, careless in possession, and gave away a needless foul which resulted in a penalty.

Could he have lost out to Idowu, who is more business-like in his approach and also offers versatility.



Midfielders: Captain John Obi Mikel is a certainty, and the Tianjin TEDA man should be joined by vice-captain Ogenyi Onazi, Wilfred Ndidi, Oghenekaro Etebo, John Ogu, Joel Obi and Mikel Agu.

However, Obi and Agu might find themselves competing for a final spot, depending on how many forwards Rohr wants to take to Russia.

Who misses out? For whatever reason, Uche Agbo is yet to add to his solitary international cap earned against Togo 11 months ago, despite being in the team consistently since October 2016.

Forwards: Odion Ighalo, Victor Moses, Alex Iwobi, Kelechi Iheanacho and Ahmed Musa are comfortably the men expected to lead the goalcharge in Russia.

New boys Simy Nwankwo and Junior Lokosa both had impressive debuts against Congo, and might not necessarily be in direct competition for a single spot, due to their individual qualities.

The Crotone man appeared to have sealed his place in the final 23 as he stands out with his unique playing style, while Rohr's decision to play Lokosa in a wide role suggests that he could be a contender to replace the injured Moses Simon.

Who misses out? Simon would have been in contention for a starting role had he been fit, but injury has denied him the chance to appear in a maiden major tournament.

Source :http://www.espn.co.uk/football/nigeria/story/3512784/nigerias-world-cup-squad-whos-inwhos-out?platform=amp&__twitter_impression=true

Icon79:
Boosting confidence with Argentina beating Haiti and Israel? That man must be insane


O pari

are you supporting Argentina ? cos i ve been praying for our opponent downfall , so, i want to know other directions i need to focus in my prayer open up now .....



going spiritual

Not a credible source

olapluto:

I read somewhere that 6 players have been dropped. 5 plus Simon Moses. Ola Aina is reportedly part of that 5.

OMANBALA1:


Was it only one goal that took us to the world cup. How can base an assessment on a single goal...lol

If his name and overlapping shouldn't be in the same sentence then how come he overlapped to make that goal?

Sometimes when am making calculations on who will be dropped from the 30man list or the 25man list that will heard to London, i always forget to add Uche Agbo among the casualties. Let this guy not go and sneak into the final 23man list without playing any game oo....

Good, then Ezeh should watch the worldcup from his house.

tbaba1234:


Awaziem picked up a minor knock but trained the next day..

BascoVanVeli:


If his name and overlapping shouldn't be in the same sentence then how come he overlapped to make that goal?

My point you can't consider Shehu an overlapping asset based on a single effort...Overlapping is not his strongest attribute

Teasing

OMANBALA1:


Zambia, you know it was a typo

Humility017:

my brother....you talk wisdom..
I will bookmark this page....

sometimes we are so quick to drag down players...all because they are currently not in big for nothing leagues....

I really had to eat my words after lokosa display...... and i have learnt from that.

nwakali in this team will play and contribute better than agu and oga Joel.....

that both players have barely create one reasonable assist or even one shot on goal from all the minutes they have amount upon playing for the super eagles.....

Talent isn't totally limited to big clubs alone bro. That's what some people don't understand about this sport called football.

OMANBALA1:

What do you mean by this, oga mi?

About Joel. He's technical bla bla bla

The team that played Vs ATM especially in midfield impressed me more than the so called S.E main squad and they should add Utin biko as LB Aina was sooooo lazy, casual, slow and sloppy with his passes wonders if that's how he played for hull to amount such number of appearance.

Sainty92:
Sometimes when am making calculations on who will be dropped from the 30man list or the 25man list that will heard to London, i always forget to add Uche Agbo among the casualties. Let this guy not go and sneak into the final 23man list without playing any game oo....

His father could be a powerful dibia.

Official names of players dropped is expected to be released after meeting with President Buhari, tomorrow.

goldfish80:


His father could be a powerful dibia.

Meliforme:
Our midfield is bereft of technics and creativity that is why i am endorsing a trio of Ndidi Iwobi and Mikel (aka N.I.M) with Mikel and Ndidi playing behind Iwobi. Iwobi has shown to be more lethal and powerfully clinical when played as an AMF.

And you think Rohr will ever play Mikel from deep?

Aside from that, If you take a good look at Iwobi's performance when saddled with the responsibly of the 10 role. He now and then sends wrong passes that lands directly into an opponents feat. He often makes awful mistakes in the heart of midfield. He doesn't have that ball holding ability that Mikel possesses. We all see how he (Mikel) stubbornly holds onto the ball even when sandwiched between to opponents, practically by putting it between his feet. And forcing them to commit a foul on him. This is very essential. Mikel is too matured to be withdrawn from such role especially in our first game.

somehow:


BTW, cant some of the DMs play CD?

If we have like 1 or 2 that can play CD if need be, then we should take fewer CBs.

Another option: Do we have CBs that can play DM?

Shehu is DM but can play RB. I would want us to have more attacking minded players than defence becaude goals win games and not defending.

That's why we need more AMs than DMs. About the defense, you think Rohr has would ever try some DMs in the defense?

MetalJigsaw:
Simy to play CM. Just imagine.

I never said that....

MetalJigsaw:
Talent isn't totally limited to big clubs alone bro. That's what some people don't understand about this sport called football.

thank you...

Neimar:


Nwakali nd Omeruo are all loaned out currently
so u mean Madrid or Barcelona 're d only big clubs? CSKA is a local club not a big club
Leciester is neither a big club...Benfica used to be a big club but not anymore
argue with ya chinko phone

So what are you doing here?

Neimar:


abeg who be ighalo, ogu for football?
name deir clubs

apart from Moses d rest dy play for shitty clubs

And with the shitty clubs we, we qualified for the WC in style. We beat Argentina. Even Poland in their own backyard.

OMANBALA1:


My point you can't consider Shehu an overlapping asset based on a single effort...Overlapping is not his strongest attribute

That's fake news. Shehu is great at overlapping, did so in the Olympics and also for the national team. Many times he overlaps and is not passed the ball that can't be his fault. The guys is a complete full back plays at both ends just fine.

tbaba1234:


Ebuehi hardly put a foot wrong. Some of the analysis makes you wonder.

Sometimes you wonder if you watch the same match with some of these analysist.

Eleniyan15:


That is why mikel obi is really important with his long range pass, onazi tried it yesterday but i wasn't feeling it.
This team would go into world cup to try to absorb pressure and break with a counter attack but i doubt if this team can really absorb lot of pressure because yesterday they all got tired fast.

That is not the team that is going to play in Russia. Half of that team will either be dropped or be on the bench. So you've got no point.

tbaba1234:


Ebuehi hardly put a foot wrong. Some of the analysis makes you wonder.

Ebuehi is quicker off d blocks. It gives him a very big advantage over quick wingers. Shehu doesn't have it, more so shehus positioning is always suspect. Sorry people will attack me, but its d truth. I pray he plays against England. Then we will have a clearer view.

Apparently, the Ramos move on Salah is illegal in Judo. We learn everyday.

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MetalJigsaw:
And you think Rohr will ever play Mikel from deep?

Aside from that, If you take a good look at Iwobi's performance when saddled with the responsibly of the 10 role. He now and then sends wrong passes than land directly into an opponents feat. He makes awful mistakes in the heart of defense. He doesn't have that ball holding ability that Mikel possesses. We all see how he (Mikel) stubbornly holds onto the ball even when sandwiched between to opponents, practically by putting it between his feet. And forcing them to commit a foul on him. Mikel is too matured to be withdrawn from such role especially in our first game.

Mr Jigsaw you are a very good analyst, i am just trying to proffer some sort of recommendation to the midfield mix to add fluidity, flair and dominance, It is not entirely out of place to feature two AMFs with Ndidi now playing behind as a cover for the defense. Apart from Mikel, who else is more technical and a better passer of the ball than Iwobi

Oasis007:


So Onyekuru wanna use the Eagles as a Platform to get Work Permit?! His first Priority is making it to Russia simply to get a Chance to play in the EPL?!

You don't get it. He was talking about his chances of playing for Everton next season.

Meliforme:
Mr Jigsaw you are a very good analyst, i am just trying to proffer some sort of recommendation to the midfield mix to add fluidity, flair and dominance, It is not entirely out of place to feature two AMFs with Ndidi now playing behind as a cover for the defense. Apart from Mikel, who else is more technical and a better passer of the ball than Iwobi

ndidi is not his best playing position just sitting in front of the defense

Maradonna was a football Genius.

Joebie:
Watching the CAM vs NGR game in Uyo. Moses is gold. With him and Mikel in the team we are cohesive.

He is our own Messi/ Hazard/ Salah/ Neymar/ etc