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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by lexyman(m): 12:51pm On Jun 02, 2018 |
i am not looking out for super Eagles victory , but i want to see : cohesiveness togetherness pure attacking style good defensive style also a compact midfield and readiness for the mundial .... ones i see all this intact , i know where to place my hope ... so far Rohr has done well . but we expect more from him . 3 Likes |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by forgiveness: 12:51pm On Jun 02, 2018 |
England is defensive minded and very deadly at counter attacks. Underrate them at your own peril. This is also what an English fans will say about Nigeria counter attacks football. Just some few hours to go. We go know the scores. ![]() International Friendly: England vs Nigeria Lineups, Preview & Prediction The Three Lions begin their World Cup preparations with a friendly against Nigeria this weekend. by Oli Stein Jun 01, 2018Jun 01, 2018 17:15 (GMT), Saturday 2nd June, Wembley Stadium (London, England) England begin their World Cup preparations with their third-ever fixture against Nigeria with both Gareth Southgate and Gernot Rohr using the fixture as a chance to test the depth of their squads for Russia. The Three Lions last faced Nigeria in a 0-0 draw at the 2002 World Cup, previously beating the Super Eagles 1-0 in 1994, the only other side the two countries have met. For England, this is the first of two international friendlies, the second coming against Costa Rica on Thursday. The logic is simple although perhaps not ultimately compelling: Nigeria will offer a good test ahead of England’s fixture against Tunisia; Costa Rica will present a comparable team to Panama. Whether or not this proves to be the case, Gareth Southgate will treat both fixtures as a chance to iron out the final problems before their opening fixture against Tunisia on the 18th of June. Nigeria, on the other hand, have already played their first friendly of this tranche, running out a 1-1 draw with DR Congo on Monday. With a few of their key players missing, Gernot Rohr won’t be too worried. However, with a game against the Czech Republic coming up on Wednesday the 6th of June, he will hope the remaining two fixtures can kick-start the Super Eagle’s World Cup campaign. Can Nigeria earn their first victory over England at Wembley? Last Time Out England 1-1 Italy (Internation Friendly) England were denied victory against the Azzurri back in March after the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) awarded late penalty to Italy. Jamie Vardy fired the Three Lions in front in the 26th minute and they looked to be en route to a respectable 1-0 victory, despite some lapses in defensive concentration. However, VAR awarded the Italians a penalty in the 87th minute after Burnley centre back James Tarkowski clashed with Federico Chiesa. Napoli forward Lorenzo Insigne made no mistake from the spot. Nigeria 1-1 DR Congo (International Friendly) Nigeria did not earn the result they would have liked against the DR Congo, as they were held to a 1-1 draw on Monday ahead of this weekend’s friendly at Wembley. William Troost-Ekong, a former Tottenham youth player, got the Super Eagles off to a strong start with a 14th-minute goal – his first for his country – but the Congolese continued to force saves from keeper Francis Uzoho. The surface didn’t make life easy on Nigeria, whose short passing game was hampered by the state of the Congolese pitch, though this cannot excuse the fact Ola Aina gave away an 85th-minute penalty, resulting in a 1-1 draw. England Lineup Harry Maguire did not train with the Three Lions on Monday, although he should be fit for this World Cup warm-up fixture. The Manchester City title-winners have joined up and trained with England ahead of Saturday, but rests could be given to Liverpool’s Champions League runners-up Jordan Henderson and Trent Alexander-Arnold. Gareth Southgate could use this as an opportunity to experiment with formation and personnel before settling on a starting XI for Russia, with the likes of Nick Pope potentially seeing some playing time. Nigeria Lineup After a promising performance between the sticks for Francis Uzoho, it seems as though manager Gernot Rohr has settled on his number one ahead of the World Cup. Kelechi Iheanacho performed poorly as a midfielder against DR Congo, which could see Rohr change his shape to incorporate the Leicester City man up front. Victor Moses could return after missing the first game due to participation in the FA Cup final. Key Battle: Harry Kane vs William Troost-Ekong William Toost-Ekong, the Nigerian centre back, was formerly a youth academy player at Tottenham, thus may have some prior experience of Harry Kane. However, Kane then compared to Kane now is an entirely different prospect. The two have had very different career paths, with Troost-Ekong now plying his trade in Turkey with Bursaspor and Kane captaining England at the World Cup after winning two Premier League Golden Boots in three seasons. Kane poses all sorts of problems up front. Troost-Ekong will have to work out when to track his runs in behind and when to close him down or hold position when Kane decides to drop deep. It’s not just his shooting that Troost-Ekong needs to focus on, but his movement and the subsequent space it creates for the likes of Dele Alli and Raheem Sterling. The centre back will have a lot to contend with at Wembley. Talking Points The number one Super Eagle Having started his third game in a row for Nigeria, it seems as though Francis Uzoho has earned the right to start in goal at the World Cup, following another impressive display in the draw with DR Congo. However, that was only Uzoho’s third cap for his country, highlighting his inexperience on the international stage. As a 19-year-old with two senior appearances for his club, Deportivo La Coruna, Harry Kane will certainly be the best striker he’s had to face. Uzoho will do well to keep the 24-year-old from scoring, whilst also managing his nerves, but the key for Kane and his teammates is to get shots away continuously at the Nigerian goal in the hope Uzoho makes a mistake or parries the ball back into a dangerous area. England’s midfield creativity Perhaps the biggest criticism levelled at Southgate’s squad selection was the lack of creative options in the centre of midfield. Eric Dier is predominantly a defensive midfielder, whilst Jordan Henderson is typically a safe passer which leaves creative responsibility on the shoulders of Crystal Palace midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek. With Henderson jaded from last Saturday’s defeat to Real Madrid, this is a great opportunity for Southgate to experiment with Loftus-Cheek and Dier as a two-man combination. Loftus-Cheek created the most chances (25), assisted the most (3) and scored the most goals (2) of the trio. His passing accuracy (82%) was only a fraction behind Henderson (84%) and Dier (86%), furthermore. With this degree of creativity from a deeper position, it takes the pressure off Dele Alli and Raheem Sterling. The fullback dilemma As we approach the World Cup, it’s fair to say that Southgate is still undecided on his starting pair of fullbacks for Russia. Expected to start are Tottenham duo Kieran Trippier and Danny Rose, though the latter hasn’t come close to resembling his 2016/17 form since his injury and subsequent setbacks, whilst Trippier isn’t athletic enough to perform the duties of a right wing back in a back five. Ashley Young, a converted winger, has arguably been in better form for Rose – and started more consistently – whilst Liverpool teenager Trent Alexander-Arnold has had a brilliant breakthrough season, culminating in a mature performance in the Champions League final. With all four likely to receive minutes either in this friendly or the next, all will have to be at the top of their game to ensure they start against Tunisia in England’s opening World Cup game. Prediction: England 2-1 Nigeria Gareth Southgate should perceive this match as winnable, hence selecting the slightly more attacking 3-4-3 formation over a 3-5-2. The Three Lions are stronger than their visitors, but Nigeria are no walk in the park and will test England’s resolve. http://c.newsnow.co.uk/A/940410079?-18946:4882:3 |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Martz101: 12:53pm On Jun 02, 2018 |
Famocious: proper appraisal of the team or onazi? |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Martz101: 12:55pm On Jun 02, 2018 |
AIG07: i totally disagree with you brother man, Rudiger is a very good defender, maybe not technically gifted but his really good 1 Like |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Martz101: 12:58pm On Jun 02, 2018 |
goldfish80: i know joel is a very good player but national team matter no be by you are good but by showing it to a coach. I'm sure his doing something good in training. hopefully all the boys do well today |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Famocious(m): 1:03pm On Jun 02, 2018 |
Oasis007: Possibly showing solidarity for their son, Rohr who is a German.. 2 Likes |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by mank1234(m): 1:03pm On Jun 02, 2018 |
BascoVanVeli: Contract was signed before we qualified for world cup. Then our worth was very low having missed out on qualification for two consecutive AFCON and with a slim chance of qualifying for world cup. Nike actually took a gamble and you can't blame NFF for it. NFF has no right to review unilaterally. We can only hope that the contract ends soon. 2 Likes |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Famocious(m): 1:03pm On Jun 02, 2018 |
Martz101:Both |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Martz101: 1:04pm On Jun 02, 2018 |
charlesemeka85: Thank God you have your opinion, joel started our last 3 matches. as a midfielder can you remember *any forward goal scoring opportunity he created *shot at goal on target *beating his man he can just be good in our lips and not in the pitch. i want to give you a task today, put a very clode eyes on Onazi, especially when he double up with the full backs when we are on pressure. |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Jarus(m): 1:05pm On Jun 02, 2018 |
Interestingly, Nigeria do well against highly rated opposition. Our best games in 2014 WC were probably the 2 we lost - against Argentina and France. We have also beaten Argentina and France in friendlies in the past. I suspect Nigeria vs England tonight is going to be a very balanced game - no humiliation by either team. I'm suspecting a draw or a narrow 2-1 or 3-2 win by either side. 2 Likes |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Danielnino00(m): 1:06pm On Jun 02, 2018 |
forgiveness: Musa and Echijele have been in the team longer and have more caps than Onazi 2 Likes |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by charlesemeka85(m): 1:07pm On Jun 02, 2018 |
also can rohr stand in the touch line for 30 minutes?in our qualifiers he do sit down like a mere spectator. nonsense! Icon79: |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Martz101: 1:10pm On Jun 02, 2018 |
forgiveness: Echiejile debut in 2009 and musa debut in 2010 2 Likes |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Martz101: 1:18pm On Jun 02, 2018 |
andrew444: yaya was not slow, maybe he got slow last season...but yaya strength is in his pushing the ball through the middle, his not slow 1 Like |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by goldfish80(m): 1:21pm On Jun 02, 2018 |
Oasis007: The contract should be reviewed especially if Nigeria writes a beautiful story at the world cup. Although, it must be said, the Super Eagles brand was shambles at the time the contract was signed with Nike. Failures to qualify for Afcon and no big name player in the Super Eagles. Addidas left and Puma weren't interested to do business with Nigeria till Nike were cajoled by Nff. 4 Likes 1 Share |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by andrew444(m): 1:25pm On Jun 02, 2018 |
Martz101: Yaya is slow bros,yaya got strength but slow,he knows how to hold the ball and guide a player does not make him fast 1 Like |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Icon79(m): 1:25pm On Jun 02, 2018 |
Also can Rohr make enough changes to test players or wait until the 89th minute ![]() O pari charlesemeka85: 1 Like |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by charlesemeka85(m): 1:26pm On Jun 02, 2018 |
Serie A club Lazio are among a rash of top clubs who are in hot chase of World Cup-bound Simeon Nwankwo, SCORENigeria can exclusively reveal. ‘Simy’ still has a year left on his contract at FC Crotone, who were relegated on the final day of this past season. His rush of late goals did not help save modest Crotone from dropping to the lower Serie B, but at least it has alerted top clubs to take notice of what he can do at the club. “There several top clubs in Serie A like Lazio who want to sign ‘Simy’, but we just have to wait and see what happens after the World Cup,” a source close to the big target man told only SCORENigeria “But is almost certain is that he will be staying put in Serie A.” The player himself told SCORENigeria his immediate target is to do well with the Eagles. More suitors will come in for the striker, who impressed on his Eagles debut against DR Congo, should he make the final cut to Russia 2018. 2 Likes |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by forgiveness: 1:28pm On Jun 02, 2018 |
somehow: Ogu should be dropped because If he is good enough, he wouldn't be playing in obscure league. Sentiment that he will be retired after the world cup and therefore not make the team next world cup should be discarded. Besides, Agu is a replica of Ndidi. If we go by the current form of Echiejile this season, there is nothing to right home about. Barely played and struggled to play in Belgium second division. The career threatening tackle he made was a as a result of fatigue and rustiness. We should expect more of that in the coming days. If he is picked ahead of a player that played consistently this season, it is based on sentiment. However, he must be played today to see if he is fit enough for the tournament and deserves to be in the team, and if Brian is the first choice then he must also play to see if he really deserves to be the first choice. if this be the case that only these two players play today, Ola is out. ![]() But before Rohr takes this decision he should see if these players are good enough for the 4 man defense else he should just gegeli play a 3 man defense and forget about the 4 man defense. For me, Shehu could do another Kieta and could cause us a game if he doesn't know how to react to provocation. In addition, I don't think he is good enough be a starter. Ebuehi is better but I have to see him against England again. My point is that the performance of our wing backs should determine the formation which should eventually determine the right choice of players for the formation/formations. 1 Like |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Icon4s(m): 1:29pm On Jun 02, 2018 |
somehow: I hope so too. But it is better Rohr also plans that game without him. Just in case. |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by goldfish80(m): 1:31pm On Jun 02, 2018 |
Oasis007: Pepsi have a way with adverts. Those ads they had Carlos, Totti, Ronaldinho, Kanu, Beckham and the Sumo wrestlers was gold. Nice one 3 Likes 1 Share |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by komekn(m): 1:32pm On Jun 02, 2018 |
somehow: This your campaign for Echiejile Eéeeeeee get as e be. You want to change the dimensions or football for Obe player. |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by MetalJigsaw(m): 1:33pm On Jun 02, 2018 |
somehow:Ndidi is fit already. The coaches just decide not to take any risk today. 1 Like |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by AIG07: 1:39pm On Jun 02, 2018 |
asha80:Forget that man o. He used more of his brain than his physical body. No gragra football and he was beauty to watch. 3 Likes |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by MarijuanaLORD: 1:45pm On Jun 02, 2018 |
England is overrated. Especially this their current squad My predictions England 1 - 3 Nigeria 9 Likes |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Mujtahida: 1:45pm On Jun 02, 2018 |
goldfish80:any team that wants to defeat nigeria should press us and disorganize our play. i watched nigeria v poland this week as well as nig v serbia yesterday. our play was at best patchy(as it was noted then) i am watching nig v cam now and i saw the flow, i asked mysself why the difference. i think it would be too simplistic to pen it down to the absence/presence of Mikel. omo cameroun gave us a lot of space but poland and serbia pressed us relentlessly, even argentina did so in that first half before things went south for them. but i think any team with pressing can give us serious problems 2 Likes |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by forgiveness: 1:45pm On Jun 02, 2018 |
Danielnino00: Chai! My bad. I thought it was around 2008 or 2009. Thanks. |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Rockyrascal(m): 1:47pm On Jun 02, 2018 |
Super eagles official suit,already out as expected...I know Aba boys are up to something ![]() ![]() 2 Likes 1 Share
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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by charlesemeka85(m): 1:48pm On Jun 02, 2018 |
my prediction england 0-1 nigeria MarijuanaLORD: |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Mujtahida: 1:48pm On Jun 02, 2018 |
elyte89:thank you elyte. let them not only tame him let them cage him. if not this over reliance on mikel will finiish us when at a more critical time. the other players must learn to rise up to the occasion. 2 Likes |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Danielnino00(m): 1:49pm On Jun 02, 2018 |
forgiveness: .Onazi was with the u-17 in 2009.. I think he made his debut in 2012 |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Danielnino00(m): 1:50pm On Jun 02, 2018 |
forgiveness: .Onazi was with the u-17 in 2009.. I think he made his debut in 2012 |
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