Mujtahida:
Wow. We really were at the pinnacle of our game that year

asha80:
stupid of fifa to do that.. I guess it was the vuvuzelas that caused it.. now we will no longer hear the Brazilian samba drums playing at the background when they play

asha80:
stupid of fifa to do that.. I guess it was the vuvuzelas that caused it.. now we will no longer hear the Brazilian samba drums playing at the background when they play

Mujtahida:

Brazilian samba drums? Omo, you didn't even talk about the trumpets and songs of the Nigerian supporters club na Brazil you go remember?

Oasis007:


Sorry I came late to the Party, but I think you've got far better Responses. Mickael2 really hits the Nail where it Matters...... honestly I share his View and has little or non to add.

Africa Football is the Answer. We ain't as tactical as the Europeans to be candid. I was watching Germany vs S. Arabia Game, and I was like..... are the Germans really Machines?! They knew where to be, when to make Runs, and where/When Passes should be made.

This ain't our Ways. We didn't win the Gold Medals at Atlanta 96 playing the foreign Ways. We played our Game, our style and we wowed the World, same thing at USA 94.

Siasia wasn't given enough time with the Eagles. I believe in his Philosophy and Mentality. Unlike many of our previous (local Coaches), Siasia has a Philosophy. His Team has identity and he's certainly prepared to make a Mark at the Senior Level, but wasn't given enough Chance.

We can't ever be or play like them (Europeans) tactically, hence we should play our own STYLE. Let's sell African Football to the World once again!

Mujtahida:

Glad you totally understood my point. I will look for that movie.
If the Brazilian squad of 82 had won the WC, perhaps the complexion of world football would have been different from what it is now.

Imagine Brazil were in USA 94 yet we were crowned most entertaining team. And ranked 5th in the world shortly afterwards. There's really need for an African style coupled with the best of the European style.

Mujtahida:

Brazilian samba drums? Omo, you didn't even talk about the trumpets and songs of the Nigerian supporters club na Brazil you go remember?

asha80:
on your second paragraph most Brazilians will tell you that that USA 94 squad was actually a boring team.... I think it wasn't the 82 defeat that killed the jogo Bonito.. yes that defeat hurt them but it was the defeat to France in 86 that hit the final death nail to it

asha80:
on your second paragraph most Brazilians will tell you that that USA 94 squad was actually a boring team.... I think it wasn't the 82 defeat that killed the jogo Bonito.. yes that defeat hurt them but it was the defeat to France in 86 that hit the final death nail to it

tbaba1234:


The USA 94 Brazilian team was less flair and more organization. The added organization was what ended their barren run.

Martz101:


i mean the whole team change totally, including the defense, when you attack the defense will have less work to do

Icon4s:
If Nigeria no do well for this World Cup eh......, see as dem even lap Ahmed Musa like small pikin.

Pinnick's Ashoebi boys.

Mujtahida:

this is what i meant when i mentioned that it is the european mind that dictates how football is played today. can we beat them by playing the game according to models that play up the strength of the whites? No!
we have to evolve a system of football that incorporates the effectiveness of the european mind yet distinctively african

JSMMUYIWA:

Are you saying all musical instruments are banned?
That would be a boring one for the fans.

Icon4s:
If Nigeria no do well for this World Cup eh......, see as dem even lap Ahmed Musa like small pikin.

Pinnick's Ashoebi boys.

Eleniyan15:
Will Smith would be among artiste for the opening ceremony tomorrow .

I hear say 'Wizkid would perform' not sure but will verify.

lexyman:



don't let your Faith shake , we will do well . pray that our players are injury free . the only thing that can cause problem to that team is injury

TheSuperNerd:
Super Eagles camp update

@Samm Audu's Fifa Blog (FIFA.com)

Behold a unique tribute by the town of Essentuki to the Super Eagles of Nigeria! The specially manicured grass statue is a thank you for choosing the town as their Team Base Camp for the World Cup.
It stands in the heart of the little southern Russian town, so you can’t miss it when you drive to and from the town’s central business district. The sports minister of this town, meanwhile, has already predicted the finalists of this World Cup – Russia and Nigeria!

tbaba1234:


This guy , Samm Audu is providing far more information on the Nigerian team than the Croatian FIFA reporter.

TheSuperNerd:
Lol... It seems so. Just general info though... It seems Vjekoslav Paun lazy small shaa... But I have seen some reports from him.

joseph1013:

I doubt anyone denies the brilliance of Siasia, the problem has always been corruption. These guys can sell their soul for filthy lucre.

With all the glories that was to come, look at what Keshi did to his own legacy.

hardwerk:


You are going out after the compulsory 3 matches

Icon79:
Of all those players you listed, which one of them can you compare, in terms of dribbling skills, with the non-Euro players like: Ronaldinho; Messi; Jay Jay Okocha; Neymar; Chinedu Ogbuke Obasi; Wilfred Zaha; Kanu Nwankwo; Abedi Pele; George Weah .... and I can go on and on but the above would suffice.


O pari

tbaba1234:


Training info and tactics, who scored in training.. etc... Anyway, i guess he is doing his job.

Martz101:


Media hype can't be taking away from this, media hype give players some element of confidence while reducing that of the opponent.

Hazard is a great dribbler but modes simon, onyekuru and the rest could even be better with more positive review and spotlight.

Salah did not change, his the same player that was with Basel and Chelsea...he style of play was still making those runs, the media hype helped him alot.

The media cam make or mar a player

Martz101:


because the BBC and English media made you belief so. he was good but not exceptional the way they made him look.