gamaliel9:


Good point...however for me...why should he wait at half time to change tactise? If he gets four goals in the first half...he may have to climb a mountain in the second half....why not change personel or change play within the half...even if it means changing a player in the first half..that way pressure in the second half will be minimal

EEGA:
Outshined Ndidi?

You see,this is what Goodjoe has been saying, he leaves space and expects Ndidi to cover.

My brother be truthful, Is Onazi better than Ndidi?

edi287:

I don't want to see the Ndidi - Onazi axis against European teams. They'll just press the hell out of Onazi. Mikel's fitness is starting to look suspect to me. Will he have the energy to drop back and help dictate play??

elyte89:
Tbaba12434,no pics from Austria camp, abi dem just dey in jollification mood as usual

Icon4s:


The England defeat must have humbled them.

No twitting, no Instagraming, no facebooking etc.

Time for close camping and full concentration.

Hahaha

TheGoodJoe:


That is the point we are trying to make. In the first half of Argentina and England, we played in a conservative manner and we were poor in our display. When Rohr opted for a more offensive set-up in the second half of both games, we were menacing. So that is why I am against us playing in a negative fashion.

BascoVanVeli:


When did u see Onazi dashing forward? Lets talk facts please

Mujtahida:

Counter attack is negative football. I feel cheated when I hear or read this team being described as a counter attacking team. Counter attack means you are attacked first and you wait to hit back. If I'm a coach I will never play this kind of game. If you pass me, you pass me but I go attack oo, I will attack. Once you have a good midfield and defence why wait to be attacked before you attack?

Martz101:


nice observation, joel and onazi messed up but the whole team also did...are you sure is about our midfield 2, and why is no one pointing at mikel for the first half collapse.

His the captain, i was expecting a lot of verbal and body language in that first half, i was expecting alot not just play wise...i see other team captain shout on some players messing up.

I still believe the collapse in the first half was more mental and rohr second half talk did the magic.

Rohr and mikel need to talk more during the match

EEGA:
Outshined Ndidi?

You see,this is what Goodjoe has been saying, he leaves space and expects Ndidi to cover.

My brother be truthful, Is Onazi better than Ndidi?

TheGoodJoe:


It is not like that always. Diego Simeone adopted a negative approach after repeated losses. Sometimes coaches adjust to keep themselves in the game. However, it takes a lot of passion and bravery to maintain an attacking philosophy.

Martz101:


no be like that...some people look older, though onazi is older than 25

Mujtahida:

Iwobi played as the captain. Mikel failed in leadership. Rouse your men. Shout at them. Speak to the warrior inside of them.

elyte89:




U dey dressing room with dem

tbaba1234:

Ha.. They are still doing it.. Iheanacho and Iwobi especially.

tbaba1234:

Ha.. They are still doing it.. Iheanacho and Iwobi especially.

tbaba1234:

Ha.. They are still doing it.. Iheanacho and Iwobi especially.

Luckyroro:
I saw a video of John Ogu suffering a panic attack on board a flight to Austria yesterday. That video was inappropriate to say the least because I didn't see any humour in it rather I saw something capable of straining his relationship with those who were recording it. Our players seem to be getting it all wrong with their social media presence and display. I feel social media does more harm than good in football. Little wonder most countries have placed their players on regulations. A situation whereby a player Visits the Internet for his assessment when there are trolls who derive joy in running your confidence down is very bad. I remember Mikel had to delete his Twitter account after his back pass led to Chelsea defeat by Juventus sometime in 2013. These players need to take it easy. They are not show businessmen.

OMANBALA1:
People wey dey scream Moses up and wey no gree us hear word wetin Moses play against England. Every time VicMo has the ball his only aim is to beat somebody and score a goal. Dude has no team spirit in him. Chidiebere Nwakali would be more effective on that wing against England.

Mujtahida:

The war is fought on the pitch. Na for dressing room Uzoho dey shout on top the players? Go and watch him, he's always shouting. Not this mumu kind of shout like you shouting on your juniors but this kinda common guys, stay the course, let's do it. Mikel dey dey gentle too much.

AIG07:
A part of me keep telling me that our recent performances are blessing in disguise.

I see the whole team sitting up. I see them coming back stronger. I see us making it out of that group without calculator and finally I see us surpassing our previous outings.

Icon4s:


Na small boys plenty for the team naaa what do you expect.

charlesemeka85:
Arsenal starlet Alex Iwobi has suggested that he is not playing in his best position for the Nigerian National Team.

The Hale End Academy product has played in a variety of roles for club and country, including left winger, right winger, left midfield, attacking midfield and center forward, but he prefers playing in the number ten role.

''For me, I have always grown up playing in number ten, not striker but close to the striker. That has always been my position growing up,'' Iwobi said to ACL Sports.

''I have learnt to adapt to a different position, I have played left midfield, I have played central midfield, I have played right midfield.

''I have played in a number of positions but my favourite position will probably be number ten.''

Leading up to the World Cup, Iwobi is one of Nigeria's most in-form offensive players, with four goals in his last seven matches for the Super Eagles.

Photo Credit : twitter.com/alexiwobi

Icon4s:


Changing of personel early in a game also has its own negative effects.

Changing up to 6 players for a friendly game has given Rohr that opportunity to switch tactical formations at will. For the games proper he can only make 3 substitutions at the group stage. And out of this 3 available substitutions you cannot waste 2 on full backs. Rohr needs to field his back line that can give their best for 90mins. So he can maximize the available options on switches in the front line and midfield positions.

forgiveness:


Etebo played mostly as a CMF in the U23 and he won the player of the tournament and he has gone to play that role in his club.

So, I was not surprised because that was not his first time doing it in La Liga and against England.

Besides, players are different. Not all can play different roles but they florish/florished in the only role they play/plaued throughout their lives and are the best in it especially as a RB or LB. e.g Roberto Carlos, Cafu, Marcelo, etcetera.

Do that make them unprofessional players?

If you think Ogu did very well in the CB position, EOD.

goldfish80:

With Musa's natural ability, I imagine he would have improved just like Ebuehi did. I recall Ebuehi saying initially in his early days he wasnt good enough yet for international football.
Aina with all the resources invested in him by Nigeria yet, couldn't acquaint himself. Had Musa been given equal opportunities like Aina and Ebuehi, he would have been ready because the ability is undeniable.