forgiveness:


What stops him from playing in popular league if his quality is undeniable?

Oh! Popular leagues are childish and very hipster the manner they put glass ceiling on a very good player like Musa Mohammed for mediocre players.

Welldone sir.

fabyom:
Iwobi's Joy and passion playing for Nigeria makes me happy. After scoring that goal see the way he was jumping up using his hand to signal to the Nigerian supporters to Shout.
Body language matters in football, sometimes some players that are not so good starts ahead of the others because of their body language.
That's why LINGARD starts ahead of MARTIAL.
AINA's body language playing for us does not show enough passion maybe that was why he was drop.

chrisooblog:
he's right sane pulled out of the German squad of the confederations cup to go get surgery

goldfish80:

The bolded is a very poor line of thought. We all know the kind of clubs who came calling for Musa but due to poor management and selfishness he found himself in Istanbul.
I mean, even in a match rusty state against Tanzania, Mo' Musa was Aina 3.0. This is a testament to his natural ability.
Aina maybe a good player, but he's definitely not ready for International football.

mazimee:


HE PULLED OUT

https://eu.usatoday.com/story/sports/soccer/2017/05/23/leroy-sane-pulls-out-of-germanys-confederations-cup-squad/102044978/

safarigirl:
if only it showed on the pitch

tbaba1234:


I do not think either of them is ready for international football.

MetalJigsaw:
She must cry did night name talk am

goldfish80:

why?

forgiveness:


A fit Ndidi is a starter for me and Mikel should also start alongside but I don't know Rohr's mind.

If prefers Mikel as the AMF, Ndidi and Onazi are my starters but Iwobi plays the AMF role then Mikel and Ndidi will be my starters.

All depends on the formation because if we play 3 mans defence I expect Ogu should play as one of the CBs.

Mujtahida:

Abegiii. Something wey dey clear for everyone eyes. Okay na, continue with your false winger abi inverted winger. My position is play Iwobi from the wings he will flop whether inverted abi converted, play him in the middle he will be a beauty to watch.

No be only inverted, na inverter.

tbaba1234:


Musa has better natural ability but poorly schooled especially defensively. I doubt Musa can play in a top league as he plays right now. Aina is better schooled but also has defensive frailties.

Mujtahida:

How dem treat am wey some people dey here dey cry? Left for me no player would be dropped out of that 25 but this is what it is. Apart from the fact that Aina has not really wowed us, the main problem I have with him is his casualness. No player in the team gives me such an impression not even Moses. on the whole it would have been fair for him to have been tried as a RB. But the question is if Aina were to be a naija born would this high cry have been heard?

goldfish80:

The bolded is a very poor line of thought. We all know the kind of clubs who came calling for Musa but due to poor management and selfishness he found himself in Istanbul.
I mean, even in a match rusty state against Tanzania, Mo' Musa was Aina 3.0. This is a testament to his natural ability.
Aina maybe a good player, but he's definitely not ready for International football.

edi287:

Iwobi's bright start at Arsenal was actually from the left wing. He can play at the left but likes playing as a 10 more. Simple.

Mujtahida:
Shaku shaku master.

OMANBALA1:

Bros, you dey high ?

Eligreat247:
Concerning the England Friendly, I think the main aim of playing friendly matches was achieved.
The aim is to see how prepared you are, but it has been crystal clear that we still have so much work to do.
In spite of the defeat what gladdens my heart is the midfield combo of Joel-Onazi; how the duo have been exposed. It is evident that we cannot depend on the duo and this will inform Rohr's decision going forward. See how much playing time Rohr has given Joel since rejoining the team hoping he can get it right.
Another puzzle that this match solved is IWOBI's Midfield role which many people have advocated for on this thread. In as much as he does well as a winger, I think he will do even better in the midfield.... His creativity is top notch. Apart from Mikel, I think Iwobi is next in terms of creativity (I stand to be corrected)

Bottom line:
Joel - Onazi combination is bullshit
Iwobi more essential in midfield

Martz101:


oga your rant don do, were you the one that assign instructions to onazi??which other position did he play??

BascoVanVeli:


Just because u don't like Onazi doesn't mean u should run away from healthy reasoning. If all our players don't work their socks off we will come back home right after playing Argentina #Fact

Icon79:
One thing Gernot Rohr still doesn't get enough credit for is his ability to switch tactics at will and change the game completely. Argentina didn't knew what hit them at the second half of our friendly. It was like they were playing a totally different team. The same thing happened in the second half against England although we were not able to get over the line this time. It's actually refreshing to see a coach who knows what to do to change the complexion of the game. It's been a while since I saw such a coach in the Super Eagles set up.

Unfortunately, the World Cup might just be coming a few months too early for Gernot Rohr and his team. I wish that we had an AFCON in March of this year, that would've given Rohr a chance to tweak and refine this team for the World Cup. All in all, let's see what he can do in the next 10 days because this team is NOT yet ready for Russia.

In addition, Rohr needs to have a serious conversation with these FOUR crucial players:
John Obi Mikel - No big man football
Victor Moses - No selfish and aimless dribbling
Alex Iwobi - No childish dilly dallying and more effort at the defensive end
Joel Obi - Quit trying to do too much. Let the game to come to you

If he could get those messages across, then be assured that we'll be fine in Russia.


O pari

Mujtahida:

How dem treat am wey some people dey here dey cry? Left for me no player would be dropped out of that 25 but this is what it is. Apart from the fact that Aina has not really wowed us, the main problem I have with him is his casualness. No player in the team gives me such an impression not even Moses. on the whole it would have been fair for him to have been tried as a RB. But the question is if Aina were to be a naija born would this high cry have been heard?

TheGoodJoe:


Onazi should play his role or step down. It is as simple as that. He has no right to keep exposing the defence to unneccesary pressure to satisfy his urge to dash forward. If Onazi plays his role in the right fashion, I will praise him and not complain. I do not hate Onazi. I want our defensive midfielder doing his role. I do not care who it is but I care that the job is done well by whoever is playing there.

Gerrit?

MetalJigsaw:
For aerial and intimidation reasons

Mujtahida:
Why be say our crosses dey dey without intent or conviction.

To cross our players must apply the curl - let the ball bend inwards as it travels afield.

tbaba1234:
Onazi was not the only player who played poorly against England. Joel obi was poor, Shehu was poor, even Ekong had a dodgy first half.

Onazi has shown maturity and admitted his faults. No other person has done same.

Onazi was very good in the Cameroon double header. Especially in Yaounde, outshined Ndidi twice. He has the ability to play. I think people should cut him some slack.

Martz101:


Etebo praise everywhere after one good game