TheGoodJoe:


Very simple. A top coach agreed with a point I made long after I pointed it out. A top journalist agreed too.

Finito.

TheGoodJoe:


With Samuel Kalu, Onyekuru, Nacho, Musa, Simon Moses, I see Kayode falling down the pecking order. In the not so distant future, I see Onyekuru - Nacho - Success as our lethal setup and Nacho - Success as the ideal pair when we play with two upfront.

Mickael2:



You are something oh.

You are arguing with someone who is busy bringing up a match against Aston villa. I mean that us faulty in all aspects. First of all this is Aston Villa, who even knows the names of those defenders there? I remember Ighalo having monster games against even Chelsea and Liverpool(he scored against Man U too) but then his go to game is against Aston Villa. sha let's say that's what he has. the second problem there is in what year did he actually play that match? Three years ago? I mean if we go by that wasn't it Ighalo that just scored a hattrick in the Chinese league? What's Iheanacho's most recent performance(s) in recent competitive games? This una argument no make sense just drop it

Joebie:
The homebased players are rusty due to the NPFL season on hold.. Nigeria can field another set of players based im Europe for the Liberia game, all expense paid by the inviting associations — nothing to lose, lots to gain. We have a plethora of players who deserve opportunity to show their stuff.

TheSuperNerd:
Rohr: I Rejected Big Offers To Remain Super Eagles Coach
By Adeboye Amosu

Super Eagles head coach, Gernot Rohr, has revealed that he rejected lucrative offers from some countries after the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia to stay put with with the team, Completesportsnigeria.com reports.

The likes of Clemens Westerhof, Bora Mulitonovic and Lars Largerback all left unceremoniously after Super Eagles exit at the previous World Cups.

Rohr, who extended his contract with the Nigeria Football Federation before the World Cup in Russia guided the team through a successful qualifying campaign but came under scrutiny after the team failed to progress beyond the group stage at the mundial after winning just one game.


There were calls for Rohr to be sacked, but the NFF decided to back the German.

“I got good offers from countries who were at the World Cup, but in the end I decided I want to continue working here in Nigeria,” Rohr stated during his interaction with the media in Lagos on Friday.

“I like the team we have here and the NFF has made the environment very conducive for me, so I don’t see any reason why I should leave now.

” I hope this team will be better in future and it is important to continue the good work we started.

Rohr will now hope to help the Super Eagles qualify for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon after the team missed out the last two editions.

The Super Eagles will face Seychelles in their game against on September 7 in Victoria.


Source: CSN

Mickael2:



You are something oh.

You are arguing with someone who is busy bringing up a match against Aston villa. I mean that us faulty in all aspects. First of all this is Aston Villa, who even knows the names of those defenders there? I remember Ighalo having monster games against even Chelsea and Liverpool(he scored against Man U too) but then his go to game is against Aston Villa. sha let's say that's what he has. the second problem there is in what year did he actually play that match? Three years ago? I mean if we go by that wasn't it Ighalo that just scored a hattrick in the Chinese league? What's Iheanacho's most recent performance(s) in recent competitive games? This una argument no make sense just drop it

TheSuperNerd:
Rohr Confident Pre-Seychelles : Targets Plenty Goals, Eagles To Train & Play On Synthetic Pitch

Nigeria Manager Gernot Rohr is confident ahead of his wards' 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against Seychelles on September 7.

At a world press conference in Lagos on Friday, Rohr, unveiled a list of three goalkeepers, eight defenders, six midfielders and seven forwards for the game.

"We have a good team going into the match. We are confident going to the game against Seychelles," he said.

The foxy coach is building for the future and he has invited four new faces including Porto B playmaker Kelechi Nwakali to the Eagles team for the make or mar fixture.

"We have invited four new players to beef up the team. They are Jamilu Collins, Semi Ajayi, Kelechi Nwakali and Samuel Kalu.

"All the new boys will add quality to the team," Rhor assured at a press conference attended by allnigeriasoccer.com on Friday.

The Super Eagles boss gave an insight on what to expect from his wards in the game against Seychelles in September.

"I want to see goals, victory, a team playing with motivation," the Franco-German said with an infectious smile.

"The major objective is to see a team that gives joy and entertainment.

"I want to see goals and players approaching game with confidence,'' he added.

The AFCON qualifier will be played at the Stade Linité (Roche Caïman (Mahé), which is a synthetic pitch.

"We will train three times at a synthetic grass. We want to practice on this special pitch before the game to be used to it and have possibility of playing different brand of football.

"We must play short and precise passes. It will be interesting for us to prepare ahead of the game. We will be fine."

Both Nigeria and Seychelles are without points after they lost their opening qualifiers.


**Abayomi Ademetan

Source: ANS

Joebie:
I am not calling for specific players, or speaking against any player in particular. I’m saying there has the be a healthy competitive atmosphere. There shouldn’t be loyalty talk in SE. I demand the same from our foreign coaches as our indegeneoua ones.

You talk like you have not been following Rohr’s tradition of invitation. There are guaranteed positions under Rohr. I’m not even speaking about the standout players. I’m speaking about the regulars giving us average performances, as well as those who have their dugout roles on lockdown. It’s crazy.

Modified
The regulars need formidable competition always even if it means bringing new faces to fight to snatch their starting shirts. Even our bench has been made too comfortable. Our bench can be as good as our first 11. We should keep striving for that. I’m glad Echiejile is finally (probably) out.

AIG07:
I so much like your proposition. But who will lead the other team.

Lest we forget, Salisu is still under investigation and he has been distanced from the team.

I think this is the best moment to have a new assistant coach... Someone with potential that can lead us post-Rohr era

fabyom:
honestly edi287 dey fall hand. Iheanacho better than Ighalo, in what aspect exactly? The last good game he had for Nigeria in a competitive match was against Zambia away. how many years is that exactly?

M7even:
Observation :
Is it just me who is beginning to feel these Memes are making the pages unnecessarily longer, plus a little too trite. Can we reduce it at least.

AIG07:
Keep quiet... Offer ko offa ni.

Them offer am job despite having a limp Eagles. Kikikiki

Mickael2:


The same top coach that was sacked almost a week later for that kind of nonsensical statement? that is something

BascoVanVeli:


Herve Renard went to Lille after a far worse wc with Ivory Coast. Anything can happen in football, for example Echiejile sign a new contract with Monaco. If he said that would happen before the world cup na insult for rain am.

AIG07:
Keep quiet... Offer ko offa ni.

Them offer am job despite having a limp Eagles. Kikikiki

darkelf:


The fact that Salisu was even fingered for corruption is enough to earn him a sack in saner climes.

Also, if he was really honorable, he would've just resigned. But he is not......and this is Nigeria where a lot of leaders sit tight like its their birth right

Anyways, for me, I think we should hire someone else for that home-based SE job. Corruption or not, salisu isn't even a good tactical or technical coach to begin with. At least, for the sake of our football image....chain

Its really embarrassing been a Nigerian.....

Mickael2:


The same top coach that was sacked almost a week later for that kind of nonsensical statement? that is something

TheLoneCitizen:


Okay, then, name a guaranteed regular in this current squad.

goldfish80:

I have constantly asked them to give a credible link where the Algerian coach said this. I mean the post match press conference because Own goal was the only website to credit him with the quote, the rest minor websites seem to copy and paste from own goal.
I say this because the owngoal peice looks reactionary and an attempt at damage limitation, after every other website, local and foreign gave kelechi 4-3/10 in that game, immediately after that, they quoted a journalist who told them in private Kelechi won that game for Nigeria, if you can't smell something fishy here, then you need to see your ENT doctor.
Have it at the back of your mind that kelechi is being represented by a top agency, they must have a few journalists in their payroll.

Before you hang the manager, have it at the back of your mind he may not have said this. I'm at least 80% certain of this.

Mickael2:


Actually all along I thought the coach actually did say it, as in credibly but I browsed now and there is no credible source whatsoever to back that up which makes a lot more sense because no coach would say that really.

nelszx:


Herve Renard didn't take the Ivorians to the WC (he took charge after CIV wc and resigned post 2015 AFCON)but resigned the Zambian job after the 2013 AFCON to take the Lille job

M7even:
Observation :
Is it just me who is beginning to feel these Memes are making the pages unnecessarily longer, plus a little too trite. Can we reduce it at least.

goldfish80:

I have constantly asked them to give a credible link where the Algerian coach said this. I mean the post match press conference because Own goal was the only website to credit him with the quote, the rest minor websites seem to copy and paste from own goal.
I say this because the owngoal peice looks reactionary and an attempt at damage limitation, after every other website, local and foreign gave kelechi 4-3/10 in that game, immediately after that, they quoted a journalist who told them in private Kelechi won that game for Nigeria, if you can't smell something fishy here, then you need to see your ENT doctor.
Have it at the back of your mind that kelechi is being represented by a top agency, they must have a few journalists in their payroll.

Before you hang the manager, have it at the back of your mind he may not have said this. I'm at least 80% certain of this.

TheSuperNerd:


Chaaaiiiii... Success living up to his potentials will make this equation extra sweet. Chaaaiiiii... Another option is also Onyekuru-Nacho-Kalu... Such juicy potential striking combo options...

Now we talking potentially really super-duper scarily lethal firing squad... Kabayakatangantookabazookaaaaa!!!

AIG07:
The Question we need to ask ourselves is this: When exactly is that FUTURE?.

We don de talk about this future since God knows when. But this future seems to be moving farther away.

Personally, with Rohr's recent callups, I don't see any future with the man at the helms. Cos if he continues like this, only God knows what will happen.

We had a very poor World Cup with the bulk of the blame on his table and yet the man has not shown any sign that he has learnt one or two things.

I was expecting us to continue building and restructuring the team based on the pre-world cup foundation to have a very strong team.

Prior to the world cup we discovered a new formation (the 3-5-2) which best suits our side and I expect us to continue building the team around it. But for the sake of having other options, like the 3-4-3, 4-2-3-1, 4-4-2,it is good to have players who can execute such formations. But filling the team with out and out strikers (Ighalo, Simy) has put such projects into jeopardy...

Ighalo over the years have shown repeatedly that he is not capable of leading our attack as a lone striker. Simy who has shown few glimpses in the little time he was given will be limited with the call of Ighalo. Ighalo's position should have been used to assess a new player(an attacking midfielder) that can help us solve our creative problems.

To cut things short, Rohr does not look like a coach to take us forward.

Joebie:
The homebased players are rusty due to the NPFL season on hold.. Nigeria can field another set of players based im Europe for the Liberia game, all expense paid by the inviting associations — nothing to lose, lots to gain. We have a plethora of players who deserve opportunity to show their stuff.

edi287:

Nacho only trumps Ighalo at finishing. Because he can slip a final pass doesn't mean his link up play is superb.
Ighalo at his best is mobile and quick and of course can drop deep. Let's not forget that Ighalo too like Nacho thrives in a 2 striker formation, only difference is he can play the lone striker role better.
Oh and when I talk of holdup play, your mind seems to jump to the likes of Giroud, etc.
Suarez and Aguero both improved their hold up play after few seasons at epl. They can hold up play, beat a defender when
necessary...something Nacho can't do at a consistent basis.
75 percent of Nacho's best games have been as a SS.

charlesemeka85:
which onomah is our best uncapped midfielder? is he better than huddlesfield philip anyanwu billing? nawaooooo

darkelf:


You know, I have said that nacho continual call-up is suspect because the dude hasn't had a good game for us in a long time. The fact that he scored in club friendlies doesn't mean he'll surely replicate same in the SE shirt.

I hope he proves us wrong though because if he scores loads in the SE, then the team succeeds

Certitude:

Ighalo drop deep to where? Opponent goal. Stop making a case for peak Ighalo. Even at his peak, he wasn't useful to the NT.

fabyom:
honestly edi287 dey fall hand. Iheanacho better than Ighalo, in what aspect exactly? The last good game he had for Nigeria in a competitive match was against Zambia away. how many years is that exactly?