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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheGoodJoe(m): 6:38am On Jun 14, 2018 |
Martz101: Better than Finidi. Beckham reigned Longer and was far more accurate with the ball. 1 Like |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Mujtahida: 6:44am On Jun 14, 2018 |
forgiveness:I so appreciate your perspective on this issue and your suggestions are quite beautiful. I agree with you that different countries in Europe have different playing styles but whatever the style Europeans always want to play in an organised way and currently because of the infusion of technology into football, the emphasis on organised football is increasing. I believe we don't have to play that way. We can infuse effectiveness into our style. Our style from the 90's wasn't exactly European Sir. No European country played the way we played in 90's. But on the whole I agree with your points. 3 Likes 1 Share |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheGoodJoe(m): 6:45am On Jun 14, 2018 |
Martz101: European countries produce more skillful talents. Look at the Dutch for instance, when the talk of skillful talents, it will not revolve around Etim Esin, Okocha, Oruma. Van Der Vaart, Sniejder, Robben, Emmanuelson, Drenthe.. These were creative players from one era. If we go to the seventies, there is a host of others. We do not churn out skillful players like the Europeans to claim an edge. 3 Likes |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Mujtahida: 6:46am On Jun 14, 2018 |
olu98:Show us the link to that 2014 prediction. 1 Like |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheGoodJoe(m): 6:49am On Jun 14, 2018 |
forgiveness: Fine point. The bolded is what I agree with. We just need to refine our U17 model but work with it on a higher level. From the selection to playing style. If we do this, we fly. |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Mujtahida: 6:51am On Jun 14, 2018 |
daveP:I also do not subscribe to that monochromatic description of our team. We should be a team of many flavours. |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Mujtahida: 6:57am On Jun 14, 2018 |
TheSuperNerd:I like what I just read: we have to switch. Switch mode activated. Like Fela would say 'second base jare'. Oya fun won. Both the coach and now Mikel sound more optimistic although still measured in their utterances. 2 Likes |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Mujtahida: 7:06am On Jun 14, 2018 |
realpoacher:I do my brother. The day we've all been waiting for has arrived! |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by nelszx: 7:10am On Jun 14, 2018 |
mowah: It is study the tree well, use hazards table you will see it follows same path. Belgium vs Nigeria Argentina vs Uruguay 3 Likes |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheSuperNerd(m): 7:11am On Jun 14, 2018 |
Iwobi On His Best Roommate, Favourite Goal, Aubameyang Style, Shaku Shaku ![]() Super Eagles forward Alex Iwobi, who is with the squad in Russia for the World Cup, answered some fun questions in a short BBC Africa video… Special goal? My goal for Nigeria vs Zambia (Iwobi sc6the winner against Zambia in Uyo, the goal that sealed the Super Eagles Russia 2018 World Cup ticket). Favourite boy band? Kelechi (Iheanacho) has some lowkey songs. I’d probably have Ezenwa on the chorus or something like that. Favourite Okocha goal? It has to be against Middlesbrough. He bent it in. I was with dad that day and it was amazing. Best dressed: you or Aubameyang? I believe I’m the best dressed. He’s a bit too flash. I don’t really like too much flash. Weirdest item teammate has brought to camp? Kelechi actually brought a microwave when we were in London, of all things. But I found it useful because he was in my room and we could warm up our food. Barcelona or Real Madrid on FIFA 18? Barcelona. Best and worst roommates? Both have to be Kelechi. He has this tendency to be late and I don’t like to leave him behind because we’re roommates and I feel we’re in this together. But at the same time he’s fun, he’s always enjoyment. He’s the best and the worst at the same time. Most difficult dance move? Shaku shaku. I’m still learning it and I have to learn it before the World Cup by force. I’m still learning the footwork. Source: https://www.completesportsnigeria.com/iwobi-on-his-best-roommate-favourite-goal-aubameyang-style-shaku-shaku/ Russia 2018 Final clock countdown: 8 hours 47 mins to go 6 Likes 1 Share |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Mujtahida: 7:13am On Jun 14, 2018 |
realpoacher:Really when I read his outpourings I realised why he's so heavy in his criticism of the current team. Let us enjoy what we have now and plan for the best. |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Mujtahida: 7:19am On Jun 14, 2018 |
Martz101:Brother forget it: Beckham was a blast. He was better than Finidi 1 Like |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by andrew444(m): 7:23am On Jun 14, 2018 |
Icon79: Its seems you are looking down on uruguay,You dont know the calibre of players uruguay have if you know the calibre of players i doubt you will say anything about them you will just watch and see what might happens. Let me give you small clue. Central defence pair....... Diego Godin and Jimenez......Both plays for ATM and they are both starters in ATM defence,Martin caceres of Lazio might play right back and Maxi Perriera of porto is left back,uruguay most capped player with 125 appearance. Midfield...... Lucas Torriera plays for sampdoria,he is about to join arsenal..... Mathias Vecino plays for Inter millan and he is a starter there. Striker...Luis suarez and cavani.....Chritian stuani,but stuani will be benched because they will be playing a 4-4-2,Cavani suarez and stuani add their goals together this season its better than any other strikers together. I am not telling you uruguay will make it to the semi or win the world cup...A good football analyst will never tell you uruguay will be out till they see it happens. If super eagles have the calibre of players uruguay have i think we will be dreaming to win the world cup and not quarter final achievement. 3 Likes |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by somehow: 7:24am On Jun 14, 2018 |
asha80: Who are the latins of old? |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Mujtahida: 7:25am On Jun 14, 2018 |
realpoacher:Ever since I grew up and lost the excitement that comes with Christmas, the WC is one moment that fills me with boyish excitement. Now the WC is no longer strictly about football. It's about music, fashion, culture a true global fiesta and celebration. Happy WC 2 Likes |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by rainbow333(m): 7:26am On Jun 14, 2018 |
*WATCH THIS TO THE END* https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iuaWgHT8QsQ Person want thife car and he doesn't know how to drive.....you need to see what happened...... |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheSuperNerd(m): 7:27am On Jun 14, 2018 |
Bora Milutinovic bullish about Nigeria’s chances of advancing By Shina Oludare, Chief Editor Nigeria ![]() The former Super Eagles’ handler has backed Gernot Rohr’s men to progress to the knockout phase of the global football fiesta in Russia Nigeria may be the least ranked team in Fifa World Cup Group D, but Bora Milutinovic feels the three-time African champions have a great chance of qualifying. Making their sixth appearance at the quadrennial football showpiece, Gernot Rohr’s men must bypass Argentina, Iceland and Croatia in the ‘Group of Death’ to reach the knockout stages. Milutinovic at different times managed the Super Eagles, Mexico and Costa Rica – and when quizzed about how his former teams would fare in Russia, the 73-old-year old claims that the Africans had the best chance of progression. “It's easy to talk about it, but there will be truth in the field and it may be different,” Milutinovic told Goal. “There is Mexico, which is a team of qualities, and certainly has chances to pass. It will be played on small things. Compared to the calendar, they are not really advantaged. “They play their first match against Germany. It is a difficult group, especially since there is Sweden, whose style of play is totally different." ![]() “Regarding Costa Rica, they fell in the group of Serbia. And I am Serbian and I, therefore, remain above all to support my country,” he laughed. “In any case, their task will be complicated because they are with Brazil. And there is also with them the Switzerland of Vladimir Petkovic, who is also from the Yugoslav school. “Finally, you have Nigeria, which will play in the group of Argentina, Croatia and Iceland. I think that of my three former teams, this is the one that has the best chance of advancing.” Milutinovic led Nigeria to the 1998 World Cup in France where they bowed out to Denmark in the Round of 16. Rohr’s men begin their quest for glory when they take on Croatia in their opening game on Saturday in Kaliningrad. Quotes supplied by Naim Beneddra Source: http://www.goal.com/en-ng/news/bora-milutinovic-bullish-about-nigerias-chances-of-advancing/rge89iohb02s1kdfbk2rfhqei Russia 2018 Final clock countdown: 8 hours 31 mins to go 3 Likes |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Mujtahida: 7:29am On Jun 14, 2018 |
TheGoodJoe:Beckham was excellent. What with his curlers, swingers, free kicks and pin point crosses. I do not agree with your last sentence except if you mean to say that Beckham and Bergkamp cannot be compared cos they played in different positions and had different skill sets but in terms of overall football intelligence the iceman trumps Beckham 1 Like |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheSuperNerd(m): 7:32am On Jun 14, 2018 |
You even forgot to mention another midfield super talent of theirs, Rodrigo Bentacur. This Juventus lad is bound for great things. A true central midfield pearl in Uruguay's jewel collection. Glad you mentioned Lucas Torreira already who is a 1.67m or so short-man workhouse who plays DM with so much energy and creativity. He started out as an AM but got turned to a DM and has since flourished. He can function like a kind of deeplying playmaker too. He's even linked to Arsenal as some of you already know. andrew444: |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by asha80(m): 7:39am On Jun 14, 2018 |
somehow:south Americans of 60s and 70s I guess |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by kennysville(m): 7:41am On Jun 14, 2018 |
Mujtahida: I have a few pointers to how we need to fix african football. In fact, lemme list the problems we have and Address them one by one. Please pardon the long post. PROBLEMS.. 1. Poverty 2. Lack of Infrastructure 3. Copy cat attitude 4. Lack of purpose and planning 5. Hunger and passion for the game. 6. The African dream POVERTY This is the sole reason Africans migrate to anywhere in the world. Narrowing it down to football, our players get out there at latter stages of their lives armed with only skills and sheer willpower to survive and endure unbelievable circumstances. Football in africa is in born whereas in Europe, football is taught. Football is fun in Africa but in Europe, it is billion dollar business. Football is an art in Africa but in Europe it is science. I totally respect the part where the world keeps evolving but it also is causing us to lose sight of what really matters. Cellphones and social media now makes us have meaningless relationships, to the point that we get away with insults on a forum like Nairaland. Things we would naturally not say to a person's face just because it is a "faceless" forum..... ( i have lots to talk about on the European world domination but not this time). If poverty levels in African countries can be alleviated, if there can be dignity in labor, if our leaders can only learn to be Afrocentric rather than Eurocentric, then there is hope for that footballer with mad skills. There is hope for that hair dresser, for that market woman, for that taxi driver , for that business man. If our leagues in Africa are well structured to pay good money to players plying their trade in Africa, and there is money in the hands of the people to come watch these players play in a state of the art facility, maybe there will be less exodus to the european back water leagues in search of the proverbial golden fleece. Lack of infrastructure and facilities While the agenda in Europe has already been set, there are certain expected infrastructure in Europe that make them seemingly thrive. Electricity for instance is not their first worry. They have designed systems that actually work and is devoid of opinions and tribes. Africa on the other hand has been systematically divided into Anglophones,Francophones and Arabs and even at that, there is no unity in Africa. Infrastructures are made to rot after spending billions in dollars. What is stopping goverment from making all quality stadiums in naija to be used and maintained by clubsides? Culturally speaking, we need to have good maintenance ingrained in us as africans. Take a look at Ahmadu Ahidjou stadium in cameroon where the eagles played their away match.... its an eyesore. I dare say that other than South Africa which seemingly has soccer crazy followership in Africa (but lacking in talents), there is no other nation in Africa that can boast of their quality of infrastructures....and I stand to be corrected on this. Its not enough to invest in infrastructures. Their actual continued use and maintenance should also be put into consideration. Soccer should be built up as a brand in Nigeria and Africa @ large. Copy cat Attitude We have tendency in africa to want to have exactly what the Western world has, thereby neglecting our core values. The lines are getting blurry more and more by the day. It starts from accent, dressing, mannerisms, cliches, attitudes. Our African-ness is slowly fading away. If there is one thing I have come to like in Africa, it is the music and movie industry. If only we can build every other sphere of our lives in africa, independent of the wester powers, we would see changes. How does this affect african footie, you would ask....Africa has its own style of play. We are rugged, fearless and skilfull but the West dont want that. They are the ones that will keep setting the rules for football. Suddenly, pulling of shirts is now legal in football. Pushing and shoving is now part of the game. In fact, there is now something called "professional foul" which seriously, I wonder whats so professional about it. The rules of todays football favor the Europeans. I recall in the 80s where when a typical african bumps into an average european, the african was given marching orders by the referee. Have you noticed that Naija hardly get red cards anymore, cos we have learnt how not to do hard tackling so we dont get reduced to 9players. The west have subtly included physicality in their game and yet they will still brand us as the Physical ones. They took part of our game and i cluded it in theirs while not letting go of their culture. Africa on the other hand are skillful but they are now telling us skills arent enough and we are buying into it hook, line and sinker. Everything now is pace and one time hits that result into goals. I even hear off ball movements now..... Lack of Purpose and planning Africa needs to set its own agenda. When we have academies spread all over the country, there has to be standards set to achieve a certain purpose, just like it is set in primary schools wherein, without common entrance exams, you cant get into high school. There has to be planning, events that showcase what young ones are doing from young. Today we already unearthed a Sulaimon Ayomide (that dark skinned u15 player.... highly skilfull). We should encourage more of those. Teach the technical aspects of the game and also learn how to incorporate skills and technique and bullish physicality. When we have u-17, should they akways be discarded at the end of the tourney? Or the rush for greener pastures renders them into oblivion? The African Dream Do we even have one? Here we are, Ghanaians that are supposed to be our best allies are the ones now trolling us. I can understand if it was a francophone country like cote D'voire cos then we would say they speak french and dont understand our culture. What is united in African Union? Nothing. One wonders what is being discussed when the African heads of state meet. You might wonder how is this related to football. Need I remind you of the Abacha/Mandela faceoff that denied us the chance of defending the Afcon in 1996? Do you realize how much that set us back in football calendar, despite the fact that we have the talents? Africa needs to rid itself of western influence whether they be france, or england or dutch or spain. They even tell us what to watch on tv too. Now there is Netflix and the likes, where you get to watch all you want and leave african content. We should take the good from them and not the whole package. Africa needs to unite its people with 3major languages. And thats English, French and Zulu. That way, we can cut off the language barrier that seemingly gives us away when we visit other african nations. Leaders of nations need to put their people first too. Everything in Africa is inter related no matter what they want us to believe. #AfricaUnite 4 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Nobody: 7:42am On Jun 14, 2018 |
TheGoodJoe: Sir ,this is trash ..The non flying Dutch man shits on The English Media Hype ....it's that simple 1 Like |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheGoodJoe(m): 7:44am On Jun 14, 2018 |
Mujtahida: Impossible because Beckham's crosses, curlers and long ball had to do a lot with brilliance, reading the game, movements of his players and opposing players. This made his overall intelligence well above Bergkamp because Beckham had more influence in overall teamplay than Beckham. |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by andrew444(m): 7:46am On Jun 14, 2018 |
TheSuperNerd: Thank you,I am just trying to give him a small clue Rodrigo Bentacur of juventus we know what he can cause in the Midfield. Nobody will tell you Uruguay cant make the semi,they will just watch and see,As far as am concerned Brazil dont have much quality players than Uruguay. Some people call brazil world cup favorite but who is the striker there? If we can call brazil world cup favorite then uruguay should also be called,As far as i am concerned luis suarez is the best striker in the WORLD. As far as i am concerned Gabriel jesus is still an average player,is he because he plays for mancity and pep trust him alot? can we compare a gabriel jesus and a suarez or cavani? Aside neymar coutinho uruguay will match with brazil. Thiago silva is not a better defender than Diego godin. Brazil edge them out in midfield but they edge brazil out in defence and attack. 2 Likes |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by somehow: 7:52am On Jun 14, 2018 |
asha80: I thought latin was a coded italian language. |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by asha80(m): 7:53am On Jun 14, 2018 |
andrew444:Jesus plays well for Brazil.. his goal per game ratio is good 2 Likes |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Mujtahida: 7:56am On Jun 14, 2018 |
TheGoodJoe:Thierry Henry described Bergkamp as the most intelligent footballer he's ever played with. And its not just by Henry's opinion- Bergkamp was highly intelligent, more intelligent than Beckham. In any case it's your opinion and you are entitled to it. 2 Likes |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by PDPGuy: 7:59am On Jun 14, 2018 |
Russia v Saudi Arabia officiating crew: Referee: Nestor Pitana (Argentina) Assistant Referees: De Carvalho Emerson (Brazil), Belatti Pablo (Argentina) Fourth Official: Sandro Ricci (Brazil) Video Assistant referee: Massimiliano Irrati (Italy) Assistant Video Assistant Referee 1: Mauro Vigliano (Argentina) Assistant Video Assistant Referee 2: Carlos Astroza (Chile) Assistant Video Assistant Referee 3: Daniele Orsato (Italy) |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by asha80(m): 8:00am On Jun 14, 2018 |
somehow:Italian, Portuguese, Spanish and French all descended from Latin.. from the commentator's view I guess he meant Latin American countries (usually Spanish speaking except brazil that is Portuguese speaking ) 2 Likes |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by andrew444(m): 8:08am On Jun 14, 2018 |
asha80: Gabriel Jesus is a good player but not yet world class What about how Luis Suarez and cavani plays for Uruguay ? Check their goal ratio also,it's one of the best in the world only Neymar cr7 and Messi has better goal ratio than them. Luis Suarez .... 98 games and 51 goals Cavani..... 100 games 42 goals 2 Likes |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Martz101: 8:10am On Jun 14, 2018 |
TheGoodJoe: oga you are one of the people british media brainwashed, bergkamp talent wise way ahead of David beckham, even beckham should know |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Martz101: 8:13am On Jun 14, 2018 |
TheGoodJoe:if beckham was in this era he will be converted to a RB trust me |
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