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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by MetalJigsaw(m): 3:26pm On Oct 18, 2018 |
BascoVanVeli:then I doubt |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Nobody: 3:29pm On Oct 18, 2018 |
Ladies and gents, remember when our Eagles played like this ![]() ![]() ![]() https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5OqESvD2gGM P.S. : Hopefully we can play in Abuja again 1 Like |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Joebie: 3:30pm On Oct 18, 2018 |
James Igbekeme is an incredible passer . A good ball holder and dribbler. But I want to see him play at a higher level first before I will say more. |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by edi287: 3:41pm On Oct 18, 2018 |
SlayerForever:He's better off as a 10 with us because we don't have the players with the technical ability Arsenal does. He can play as an inverted winger if we have midfielders that are fluid and drift around. I thought Etebo could do that but I don't know anymore. Sha I know if Mikel comes back, Rohr might still push him out to the left. |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by edi287: 3:46pm On Oct 18, 2018 |
Bolowolowo:Amodu was sort of like Rohr...results over everything. He had a great record but our style of play was crap sha. |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Joebie: 3:48pm On Oct 18, 2018 |
White Amodu abi? ![]() edi287: |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by kellycute(m): 3:48pm On Oct 18, 2018 |
Mickael2:Calling you and your cohort out for your bias and wicked agenda against our team give me joy. I ain’t interested in droping any intellectual input or whatsoever term you wanna Called it. You are deceiving yourself if you think those garbage and fact twisting analysis you spew out add any input to this thread. Imagine this “charge and paid sport analyst” tried so hard to justified matuidy hard and ankle breaking tackled on Onazi, and you think people actually take your comment serious?. You are nothing but an enemy to the progress of super eagle. That’s how you try to downplay our win against Argentina (friendly match). You and your cohort can continue to drop your so called intellectual post reek of fact twisting and negativity. Nonsense . 4 Likes |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by edi287: 3:51pm On Oct 18, 2018 |
Joebie:Loool nah. Amodu would've never lost to SA in UYO. He'd rather play 8 defensive players and get a goalless draw than lose. |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by edi287: 4:03pm On Oct 18, 2018 |
Mickael2:Partially true. Iwobi is used to playing with the likes of Ozil, Mkhitaryan, even Ramsey who also drift around to find space. I think he works well as an AMF when Musa plays outwide because Musa sometimes drifts to the middle while Ighalo go wide(still makes me laugh when people think Ighalo is a old school target man). This is why we need another AM...Eze, Onomah, etc...we need those kind of technicians not this B2B/DM fetish Rohr has been exhibiting. 1 Like |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by COOL10(m): 4:10pm On Oct 18, 2018 |
peterd53:. U're totally wrong. |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by BascoVanVeli(m): 4:35pm On Oct 18, 2018 |
MetalJigsaw: Very possible if we are going by the form he left China with. The guy he is chasing plays with Oscar and Hulk so there is the chance they stop passing and start going for glory. |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by MetalJigsaw(m): 4:41pm On Oct 18, 2018 |
After a long and nightmarish northern summer for Nigeria striker Odion Ighalo, who has rebounded to not only top of the scoring list in these Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, but worm his way back into the hearts of Super Eagles fans. After a dire World Cup campaign, where he was roundly blamed for the defeat to Argentina that saw the Africans crash out of the tournament, he’s gone on to score five goals in two qualifier games against Libya. Scoring a hat-trick, he heard his name sung from the stands as he was subbed off after 75 minutes of the first game on the weekend. He was then serenaded by supporters in the second game on Tuesday, as he scored twice and provided one assist. Beaming as he deflected personal praise in his first interview since the World Cup, the trademark Ighalo smile, which had been dimmed for months, flashed as he pointed to team effort instead. “The team really worked hard, it is a good team performance and I am happy to score five goals in two games but it is an all-round performance and I am happy with the team performance. “We are 99 per cent sealed the ticket to the Cup of Nations,” he told KweséESPN in an exclusive interview in Sfax, Tunisia, where the second match was played. Nigeria’s Odion Ighalo challenged by Sand Masaud of Libya Kabiru Abubakar/BackpagePix But all of this nearly did not happen. Sitting down in the changing room of the Taieb Mhiri Stadium, Ighalo reflected on what has been a challenging last few months for him and his family. For a fleeting moment, the ever-present smile turned wry, then retreated as Ighalo opened about on how he and his family — including his children — endured vitriolic abuse, and even received death threats on social media, after a World Cup performance where even he admitted he had not played up to his own high standards. Things got so bad, Ighalo said, that he came this close to packing it all in. “I know the fans want me to score goals. I understand them,” the China-based striker said. “But some of them took it to another level. “They said a lot of things. To my innocent kids, to my wife, even to the extent they threatened my life and the life of my family.” Despite trying to remain above it all and not respond to critics, he was deeply hurt by the attacks on his family, especially his children. “I felt very bad [when they went after my family]. I had to talk to my wife because she could not take it. Some words they said about my kids, about me. Some words they said to her, threatening and all that. That is beyond football. “You know women and how they react when you talk about their children. But I never said a word to nobody and I never replied anybody.” Changchun Yatai’s Odion Ighalo is Nigeria’s top scorer this season, across all leagues globally. XIN LI/Getty Images He did not have to take any action to protect his family, as they live in England while he plays in China for Changchun Yatai. But with all of that going on, it was only natural that the forward wanted to quit, especially when his wife advised him to. “My wife said ‘you don’t have to go there [to Nigeria] any more’ and it was because of all what they said to her and to our family.” It took national team coach Gernot Rohr’s intervention to convince Ighalo to come back and suit up in green and white again. Ighalo explained: “I want to thank Rohr because after the World Cup and all those things happened, he called me before the Seychelles game [in September] and I told him I was contemplating stopping because it is not easy. “But the coach had belief in me. He said ‘I know you are a good goalscorer and I know you can do it. Come and show them that you can score.’ “If a coach believes in me, then I will come. I told hm ‘coach, if I am in your plans hundred percent then I will honour the invitation any time you call me.’ “He said ‘yes, you you are in my plans for the games’. Then he said ‘don’t be under pressure, just go do your thing, I know you can do it.’ “That gave me the confidence which I believed that I needed. I want to thank him for defending me, and giving me the words like a father, encouraging me, talking to me. He gave me more belief and I thank God for repaying him with these goals.” Odion Ighalo celebrates with the bench after scoring one of his three goals against Libya on 13 October. PIUS UTOMI EKPEI/AFP/Getty Images Ighalo has since disabled comments on his Instagram account, where he is still active, and rarely appears in front of the media. And he has no intention of changing that decision anytime soon. So does he feel like he has proven all those doubters wrong? “I am not trying to prove anybody wrong,” he said. “I am just trying to work hard for my country and I always give hundred percent. “Unfortunately, it didn’t happen the way I wanted it at the World Cup. But life did not end there. I went back to my club, and I continued my game. “Now I am back here to play for my country. I just want to give hundred percent whenever I play, goal or no goal. As long as the team wins, I am satisfied.” Nigeria’s next Afcon qualifier is against South Africa on 16 November |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by CaptainStephen(m): 4:53pm On Oct 18, 2018 |
darkelf:lolz I am back in the Frontlines again after 11 months while some are cursing round town, that part of what we are saying ![]() ![]() God help us all. |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by CaptainStephen(m): 4:54pm On Oct 18, 2018 |
forgiveness:Thanks boss. 1 Like |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by tbaba1234: 5:07pm On Oct 18, 2018 |
CaptainStephen: Stay safe bro, all the best. |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by safarigirl(f): 5:19pm On Oct 18, 2018 |
Certitude:oh.....okay. so, na Gwags you dey so |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Nobody: 5:34pm On Oct 18, 2018 |
CaptainStephen: Amen God help and protect you sir. Please stay active on this forum so we know how you are. You will get home safe by the Grace of God!! |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Nobody: 5:38pm On Oct 18, 2018 |
Bolowolowo: They were pedestrian Their build ups were slow They did not press their opponents They had no playmaker They did not play for each other. The only thing that worked for them was experience. Hence they struggled against a lot of minnow teams. I tip this present team of ours to be way ahead of them. 4 Likes |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Mickael2(m): 5:40pm On Oct 18, 2018 |
edi287: I agree, after watching these games I do not see Iwobi as an AMF, I see him as a fluid winger who should be allowed to move into the middle at will. If only Onyekuru was in form for us, he would have been my perfect winger because he too can drift into the middle just like Musa, the rest we have are old fashioned wingers 1 Like |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Nobody: 5:42pm On Oct 18, 2018 |
Taliban:this ur moniker is suspicious. Captainstephen, please continue to stay incognito. |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by EmmGee: 5:47pm On Oct 18, 2018 |
krattoss:Funny guy ![]() |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Nobody: 5:52pm On Oct 18, 2018 |
krattoss: There's nothing suspicious with the moniker, clear as sunlight. My advice to you, watch your back. Jah bless |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Joebie: 5:54pm On Oct 18, 2018 |
Let Rohr redeem himself away to SA edi287: |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Nobody: 6:04pm On Oct 18, 2018 |
Taliban:Jah already got my back bro.. ![]() |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by komekn(m): 6:06pm On Oct 18, 2018 |
Joebie: There really is nothing to say, is anybody shocked or suprised as Falz say " This is Nigeria "❓ I certainly am not. What is shocking the kind big money deh and Amaju no follow chop inside, Ah !!! Amaju fall my hand, as Warri sharp guy. I expect Amaju to chop the lion share. Or is there more to this story than has been said. I certainly think so. Let's wait and see its early days. |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by forgiveness: 6:09pm On Oct 18, 2018 |
TheSuperNerd: Do you know you lied on that day too? ![]() ![]() 1 Like |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by komekn(m): 6:18pm On Oct 18, 2018 |
CaptainStephen: God speed and may he protect and keep you, if there was something I could do, I would. |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by SlayerForever: 6:23pm On Oct 18, 2018 |
MetalJigsaw: Ighalo was in poor form really,he was still missing sitters. However,I was angry with Ighalo but I withheld from passing scalding comments on his performance because I had very strong reservations about the functionality of our midfield: They were not creating. From the Czech friendly (The worst) to the Croatia match to Argentina. |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Icon4s(m): 6:28pm On Oct 18, 2018 |
Guys let's not miss Soccer Africa on Super Sports tonight. The South Africa VS Nigeria ranting starts tonight on Soccer Africa It is T.K Vs Peter-side for the next 4weeks. Promises to be explosive! 1 Like |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by comodo: 6:30pm On Oct 18, 2018 |
CaptainStephen:God will see you through it all. |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by forgiveness: 6:30pm On Oct 18, 2018 |
Joebie: Corruption everywhere. ![]() But they will tell hear NFF is angel Gabriel sent from above to purify. ![]() |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by forgiveness: 6:33pm On Oct 18, 2018 |
komekn: He doesn't understand what you are saying because all he knows is, you are a hater once you criticise Iheanacho. ![]() 1 Like |
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