forgiveness:


Na only that one be the fact wey you get?

I have seen that even before you showed it and I also know he was in the 2 Bundusliga last season. He even had 2 MOTM awards three seasons ago in the Bundusliga. Hahahaha!

Na dere you go fear fear.

Oya show me how that division 2 boy take better pass Etebo and Onazi.

Don't forget to show me Niang better pass Ighalo with facts too.

E wan sneak Iwobi and Iheanacho inside the team ahead of Victor Moses and Balde, I come catch am, den em begin dey cry. Bhuuuhahaha!

Oga, this Ighalo wey u dey call go make me vex o.

TheSuperNerd:
Then Sir Edi, shooting will be key. Shooting from outside the box. Ndidi can strike the ball for instance. Etebo too. We cannot depend on just passing around them. Iceland are seasoned defensive masters. They have perfected their craft in defending. It would take a few mistakes to get in behind them. Shooting on sight must be part of our strategy on friday. I cannot also forget to mention Iheanacho. His shooting too will be key. Any chance to shoot from outside the box must be utilised. Against Iceland we must try all attacking options to get the goals we so crave.

This I agree with. Let's hope Nacho can somehow fit into the team

Troost Ekong was responsible for both goals against Croatia. For the first goal, he lost his man and fouled his man for the second. He needs to step up his concentration level for the next game.

They have already leaked the possible starting line-up... Hopefully, it does not matter.

tbaba1234:
They have already leaked the possible starting line-up... Hopefully, it does not matter.

As if it was the leakage that made the team lose....yall need to find some other points to hold on. Plenty of points except this one

tbaba1234:
They have already leaked the possible starting line-up... Hopefully, it does not matter.

The leaked Lineup/Formation........ is it 3 - 5 - 2 or 4 - 2 - 3 - 1 Sir?!

TheSuperNerd:

Under Oliseh as a coach. It was a short tumultuous reign but I have to credit him for at least improving a bit on our ability to score from set pieces. We scored quite a few under him.

We didn't notice that weakness in Rohr's team until we played European oppositions. Which European oppositions did Oliseh face?

The only set piece I can remember Oliseh's team scored was Simon's direct free kick against Swaziland.

Special Thanks to Forgiveness and ChrisKels..... I really enjoy una comedy. By the way, I hope we've all moved on from the first Match Loss? Cos Tomorrow is another Day!

ChrisKels:



But in your on words, Kouyate's West Ham is a bigger club than Etebo's relegated Las Palmas, relegated stoke and lowly feirense

Lol

Oga! I replaced Alfred_N'Diaye with Etebo not Kouyate for Etebo. It is Kouyate I removed for Ndidi.

Read and comprehend before you start to dey type. Think

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We didn't notice that weakness in Rohr's team until we played European oppositions. Which European oppositions did Oliseh face?

The only set piece I can remember Oliseh's team scored was Simon's direct free kick against Swaziland.

High European opposition...not luxemburg oooo

They also scored from Indirect free kicks against Cameroon and yes, Swaziland. Not Simon's direct free kick but the second goal.

And as I said, Oliseh's reign was short and laden with controversies. There was no way he was gonna face Euro oppositions. Even at that, we scored a couple from set-pieces.

We have never scored from an indirect free kick against African opposition under Rohr. From a cornerkick, we have only converted once under Rohr and it was a dummy corner even against Cameroon. Also, Iheanacho is the only guy to have scored a free kick under Rohr. Simon got his under Oliseh.
The fact is we have gone from improving a bit to being less dangerous from set pieces. We have to work on that going forward to multiply our weapons of attack and chances of winning games. Sometimes, the difference can be a header from an indirect free kick or a corner.

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We didn't notice that weakness in Rohr's team until we played European oppositions. Which European oppositions did Oliseh face?

The only set piece I can remember Oliseh's team scored was Simon's direct free kick against Swaziland.

Honestly I saw it too and I am beginning to wonder if our closed sessions in Russia are indeed closed. Our journalists should learn to chill abeg. The team comes first before any attempt to break "exclusive news" first.

tbaba1234:
They have already leaked the possible starting line-up... Hopefully, it does not matter.

Come tomorrow, i ain't putting my heart into it. Don't want to develop health issues.

Praying i can stay away from the match without my heart and emotion.

TheSuperNerd:
They also scored from Indirect free kicks against Cameroon and yes, Swaziland. Not Simon's direct free kick but the second goal.

And as I said, Oliseh's reign was short and laden with controversies. There was no way he was gonna face Euro oppositions. Even at that, we scored a couple from set-pieces.

We have never scored from an indirect free kick against African opposition under Rohr. From a cornerkick, we have only converted once under Rohr and it was a dummy corner even against Cameroon. Also, Iheanacho is the only guy to have scored a free kick under Rohr. Simon got his under Oliseh.
The fact is we have gone from improving a bit to being less dangerous from set pieces. We have to work on that going forward to multiply our weapons of attack and chances of winning games. Sometimes, the difference can be a header from an indirect free kick or a corner.

That is not enough premise to conclude that Oliseh improved the team in set pieces convention and defending.

somehow:
Come tomorrow, i ain't putting my heart into it. Don't want to develop health issues.

Praying i can stay away from the match without my heart and emotion.

Does life end if we lose the game?
Will football end if we lose the game?
Did you place a huge bet with the game?
Will you lose your job if we lose the game?

If "No" is the answer to all the questions raised above why develop health issues over it.

Remember FOOTBALL IS JUST A GAME.

In his very short reign, I think 3 goals or even four scored against oppositions from set pieces is enough. We were more dangerous from set pieces under Oliseh. I also recall when he harped on this aspect of the game in interviews. The improvement was deliberate and not coincidental. They really were working on it before he used his own hands to spoil his good work through controversies and poor player management.

Under Rohr, we have only scored two... One from a direct free kick and one from a dummy corner. None from an indirect free kick, not even against African opposition.
Honestly, going forward I would like to see us improve here. I have mentioned this before during the WCQs.

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That is not enough premise to conclude that Oliseh improved the team in set pieces convention and defending.

TheSuperNerd:
Honestly I saw it too and I am beginning to wonder if our closed sessions in Russia are indeed closed. Our journalists should learn to chill abeg. The team comes first before any attempt to break "exclusive news" first.

Abeg drop am as e dey hot

Lemme know whether i should start swearing for Rohr with Amadioha, and Sango

Or i should start looking for bottle to break his head

Icon4s:


Does life end if we lose the game?
Will football end if we lose the game?
Did you place a huge bet with the game?
Will you lose your job if we lose the game?

If no is the answer to all the questions raised above why develop health issues over it.

Remember FOOTBALL IS JUST A GAME.

Easier said than done

somehow:
Come tomorrow, i ain't putting my heart into it. Don't want to develop health issues.

Praying i can stay away from the match without my heart and emotion.

Double post

TheSuperNerd:

In his very short reign, I think 3 goals or even four scored against oppositions from set pieces is enough. We were more dangerous from set pieces under Oliseh. I also recall when he harped on this aspect of the game in interviews. The improvement was deliberate and not coincidental. They really were working on it before he used his own hands to spoil his good work through controversies and poor player management.

Under Rohr, we have only scored two... One from a direct free kick and one from a dummy corner. None from an indirect free kick, not even against African opposition.

TheSuperNerd, that is a hasty conclusion.

Go get a chilled bottle of fine wine instead and keep it in your fridge, for tomorrow shall be the day you say "TGIF" with victory song in your heart.

realpoacher:


Abeg drop am as e dey hot

Lemme know whether i should start swearing for Rohr with Amadioha, and Sango

Or i should start looking for bottle to break his head

It is NOT. It is surely not. This is the one aspect I could call positive under Oliseh. Is it coincidence that we scored 3-4 goals from set pieces under Oliseh in his very first reign when he also talked about working on our being dangerous from set pieces in interviews? I don't think so Dad.

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TheSuperNerd, that is a hasty conclusion.

realpoacher:


Easier said than done

Honestly, the last time Nigeria's performance got at me was at France 98.

There is no disappointment I can receive from this team that I have not received before.

See, I remain highly positive about our win tomorrow. But if we don't win, so? We look forward to the future. That is the mindset I use to watch football these days. I don't weep over defeats anymore.

TheSuperNerd:
It is NOT. It is surely not. This is the one aspect I could call positive under Oliseh. Is it coincidence that we scored 3-4 goals from set pieces under Oliseh in his very first reign when he also talked about working on our being dangerous from set pieces in interviews? I don't think so Dad.

You cannot tell me Rohr is not working on the team being dangerous from set pieces all because you didn't hear him say it.

What were the strength of Oliseh's oppositions?

mank1234:
If Iceland decides to play like Iran,it will be difficult for Nigeria cos we are poor at opening up defence. See how Spain is struggling!

Nigeria are like Liverpool or Leicester they thrive on counter-attacks, if they come against a organized neutral team like Iceland, they will suffer. A team full of DMs is not setup to break down defences.

How long did Oliseh stay on the job? Didn't he resign?

He did it against Cameroon. Against Swaziland and against another African opposition whose name I would recall in time but not now... All in his short controversial reign.

But with Rohr, we simply have not seen same improvement even against African sides. I am not even talking Europeans.

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You cannot tell me Rohr is not working on the team being dangerous from set pieces all because you didn't hear him say it.

What were the strength of Oliseh's oppositions?

edi287:
The official team of the week. Since I haven't seen anyone post it

Nice seeing Etebo's effort recognized. He has justified his inclusion in the team. I know what some people said about him prior to this tournament.
That being said, 4 Mexicans made the team of the week. I particularly enjoyed watching Herrera. What a player.

TheSuperNerd:
How long did Oliseh stay on the job? Didn't he resign?

He did it against Cameroon. Against Swaziland and against another African opposition whose name I would recall in time but not now... All in his short controversial reign.

But with Rohr, we simply have not seen same improvement even against African sides. I am not even talking Europeans.

That is not enough premise to conclude Oliseh improved the team set piece play. That I can tell you.

Team list for tomorrow is out: No changes to starting line up.

Victor Moses is the weak link, all the opponents need to do is watch him, when he gets the ball, they know he will try to do too much. Same thing Neymar did to Brazil against Switzerland.


We don't need crossing wingers, we need dribbling attacking wingers because we don't have players who can convert crosses. Yet Moses, as poor as his crosses still messes up the team play. Seems the coach can't tame his ego.

Icon4s:
Team list for tomorrow is out: No changes to starting line up.

Livescores.com lineups are estimated, not confirmed.

I hope you know I am only analysing Oliseh based on the games he had as coach with the Main Super Eagles squad and not even the CHAN Eagles. If I add the 8 games with the CHAN Eagles, you will see that we scored a few more than four from set pieces.

In Five games with the main Super Eagles, Oliseh's team recorded Four Set piece goals and you want me to think he didn't improve just a bit a thing or two in the team? Nope. Not buying it. I didn't like Oliseh's reign because it was full of controversies and bad atmosphere but he did manage to do something right to a little extent as regards set pieces. His team stats show this. So yes, he did improve us even just a bit on set pieces. We were more dangerous under Oliseh from set-pieces than under Rohr and I hope going forward, Rohr and his crew can truly change that and make us a far more lethal and well rounded force.

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That is not enough premise to conclude Oliseh improved the team set piece play. That I can tell you.