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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by andrew444(m): 7:17am On May 28, 2019 |
Una dey try sha ,as for me ,see 2007 and 2009 which should be brown ideye and ighalo days I have stop taking U20 tournament serious 2 Likes |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by safarigirl(f): 7:17am On May 28, 2019 |
Humility017:what makes you think we won't get some good recruits from this team? Just because a team is poor in a tournament, does not mean there won't be a few good players in the long run. |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Humility017(m): 7:21am On May 28, 2019 |
safarigirl: okay let's hope so. thanks for the words....tho. I pray they loose the next match... that's the only way Agboigun can loose this job for a better more qualified and serious coach... |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Humility017(m): 7:24am On May 28, 2019 |
andrew444: Lol..... Aigbogun with so much talents at his disposal both home and abroad...choose to be a flop. so pathetic.... our group is one of the easiest on paper...compare to other Africa teams... It is so painful to even think that ex-internationals like finidi was even deprived of this job at the expense of these rockie of a coach..... 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Nobody: 7:34am On May 28, 2019 |
Humility017: When you give a Danfo Driver a Formula One car to drive in the racing Circuit, what do you expect? 2 Likes |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by safarigirl(f): 7:37am On May 28, 2019 |
Humility017:losing does not mean Aigbogun will lose his job, losing means a lot of these boys, some of who are actually U20, will miss out on the chance to showcase their talent. Eventually, Aigbogun will hardly be the loser. Once you have your NFF connections, if you like, lose three tournaments back to back, e no mean. 2 Likes |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by andrew444(m): 7:39am On May 28, 2019 |
Humility017: I agree aigbogun has many talent on his disposal The team will qualify for the next round It will only be a miracle if they go further than that |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by forgiveness: 7:58am On May 28, 2019 |
edi287: Exactly. |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by forgiveness: 8:04am On May 28, 2019 |
Humility017: I don't think you know about the history of Sheyi Ojo at Liverpool. So it is expedient you have a piece of it. Fact still remains that Sheyi Ojo played and performance well when he was given the chance to prove himself at Liverpool. 1 Like |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by forgiveness: 8:08am On May 28, 2019 |
andrew444: It is not, they are at higher level but they have been at the higher level before coming to Liverpool. |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by andrew444(m): 8:11am On May 28, 2019 |
forgiveness: They are at higher level than chuks before coming to Liverpool nah ,who no no ? If you notice am me no 2 follow you argue that one self |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by forgiveness: 8:12am On May 28, 2019 |
Danielnino00: When was Solake bought? |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by hoodedjaystrim(m): 8:21am On May 28, 2019 |
iSlayer:W are in mourning here |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by BascoVanVeli(m): 8:36am On May 28, 2019 |
Humility017: He has a UEFA coaching license so pls stop with all this witch hunting. Even Abdu Maikaba was forced to be his assistant because of his qualification. There was no secrecy he got hired along with the other age grade coaches. |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Famocious(m): 8:39am On May 28, 2019 |
Breakdowns and Scouting failure: Hot takes from Nigeria's loss to USA Even as the Flying Eagles routed Qatar 4-0, the warning signs were clear and ominously present. The inexperienced Qatari moved better, passed the ball better, exploited openings better and carved the Nigerians open with ease that was at times embarrassing. Their only drawback was the lack of efficiency in front of goal. It was clear that the Flying Eagles style would not survive much sterner scrutiny. And the USA duly proved it on Monday. Here are three takeaways from the game. SCOUTING FAILURE STARTS COLLAPSE One of the most important things a coach does going into a game is prepare for the opposition by scouting them to the minutiae. Especially for a tournament where the draws had been made in advance. Failing that however, the next best thing is to use the opening five to 10 minutes to assess the opposition, how they defend, how they attack and what weaknesses there are to exploit. The USA played soon after Nigeria’s game against Qatar. Paul Aigbogun and his team had plenty of time to study them. They obviously did not. Ukraine’s tactics were to sit in a low block and exploit spaces left by the USA when they poured forward. It worked. Aigbogun chose to start with a high press, which left yawning gaps all over the field. It was a gift the Americans were only too glad to accept as they calmly played their way out of trouble, and then pinned the Nigerians to their half, putting particular pressure on the fullbacks who had been the major attacking outlets against Qatar. Aigbogun failed to react, failed to shut down the spaces as his team attempted to go on a passing toe to toe against a side as well-drilled as the US. The failure was spectacular. At one point during the first half, possession was 66% to the US. In fairness to the Flying Eagles coach he made an adjustment within half an hour, hooking Tom Dele-Bashiru after a shocking error-strewn play. The Manchester City youngster was hooked for Aniekeme Okon, who brought energy and stability into the midfield. At least we can’t say Aigbogun doesn’t know when to make a change. NO BASICS Aigbogun may have been quick to react, but he was also hampered by the tools he had. His players lack of basics was painfully accentuated by the technical ability and near-scripted execution of USA. They passed with crisp fitness, moved economically, exploited space and switched play almost telepathically. Their choreography left the Nigerians running around chasing their own tails. When they did get possession, their touches were so heavy they could barely string three passes together before turning the ball over. Individual breakdowns littered the pitch. Players appeared determined to forget that football is a team game, preferring to run into two or three-man cul de sacs when it was easier and more effective to pass their way out of trouble. The second goal was of such embarrassing simplicity it cold only be compared to a chess player falling for Scholar’s mate, an elementary checkmate in four moves. Four US players were involved, starting with the goalkeeper as they ran the length of the pitch without a single Nigerian player tracking within yards! Thursday is not so far away, but Aigbogun needs to sort these out. Fast. OKAY, THERE WERE SOME POSITIVES. . . For all the hysterics that attended the game - and yes, said hysterics were justified - it wasn’t all doom and gloom. There were a still positives to glean from the defeat. For one, the players did not roll over. Once the coach made the small but significant tweak of bringing on Okon, the midfield stabilised, Kingsley Michael became more influential and the Flying Eagles gradually wrested control. Oh, and they started passing the ball too! Shocker! This proves that this team can ball, if they set their mind to it and have the right tactics and selection. Success Makanjuola surely must have done enough over two games to have eared himself a starters shirt over Okechukwu Offia. And impressive as Tom Dele-Bashiru was in the first game, Aniekeme Okon’s energy, passing and vocal authority may just have nicked him a shirt for the next game Beyond personnel, Aigbogun needs to lay down the law on at least two things. First, players must stay tight and tackle to win and keep the ball. Two, they must look to release the ball as quickly as possible keep passes over 10 feet to the barest minimum. In other works, play as a friggin team! Not a bunch of Messi-photocopies from a decommissioned copier Source:http://www.colinudoh.com/2019/05/breakdowns-and-scouting-failures-hot.html?m=0 2 Likes |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Icon4s(m): 8:53am On May 28, 2019 |
Famocious: Excellent analysis from Colin, but I disagree to a large extent on the later part of the first paragraph. |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Icon4s(m): 8:54am On May 28, 2019 |
hoodedjaystrim: Mourning? Who died? |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Icon4s(m): 8:57am On May 28, 2019 |
Humility017: I cancel that ur prayer in Jesus name. Lose so that Aigbogun will lose his job? So who loses more? Aigbogun, the Boys or Nigerians? |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by iSlayer: 9:06am On May 28, 2019 |
hoodedjaystrim: No o. It's not that bad. If you can get one or two of those boys who are actually good, especially in midfield, can graduate to the Senior Team then it's a plus. That's the essence of the whole thing in the first place. |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by hoodedjaystrim(m): 9:17am On May 28, 2019 |
Icon4s:Faith in the flying Eagles did 1 Like |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by hoodedjaystrim(m): 9:19am On May 28, 2019 |
can someone please throw some light on the best loser thing |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Danielnino00(m): 9:22am On May 28, 2019 |
komekn:Everything you wrote up there are lies! Name one player Klopp has signed and sent to rot away with the u-23 .. Game time won't be scarce for Chukwueze if he signs for Liverpool! I wonder why you decided to ignore the important part of the message that stated that Chukwueze is being scouted to replace Shaqiri.. 1 Like |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Danielnino00(m): 9:25am On May 28, 2019 |
Mickael2: Lallana and Sturridge are very much likely to leave this summer . Ox is an injury prone player.. Klopp won't be stupid enough not to get backups for that role...as for Origi he mostly play as a 9 .Only when one of our wing forwards are unavailable that he moves to the flanks... |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Famocious(m): 9:52am On May 28, 2019 |
Icon4s: I think he made a lot of sense sha.. |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Curtisaxel7(m): 9:55am On May 28, 2019 |
Qatar played far better against us than we played against the U.S. 3 Likes |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Curtisaxel7(m): 9:56am On May 28, 2019 |
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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Curtisaxel7(m): 9:56am On May 28, 2019 |
I watched the highlights of Senegal's game against Colombia and I wept inwardly for Nigeria. I was overcome with self pity!. See small small Senegal boys balling hard!. I could easily spot at least four potential world class players from that team. I kept on asking myself "Are these not our fellow West Africans"? Is it a crime to be a Nigerian?. Don't we deserve happiness too?. Is Senegal better than us in any way?. A thousand curses on Aigbogun's empty bald head!. Idiot!. 5 Likes |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Humility017(m): 10:51am On May 28, 2019 |
hoodedjaystrim:Lol...Courtesy of Aigbogun and his team.. next mourning will be sponsored by Thomas Dennerby and His girls... I waiting |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Humility017(m): 10:54am On May 28, 2019 |
Curtisaxel7: Lol... you make me laugh. please wait for the super falcons too... I just pray they don't go record the highest defeat to be suffered by any female team @the world cup this year... politics does not interest you...even sports that we used to draw interest from have been hijacked by some big guns to recruit incompetent coaches who there after enlist clueless players to kick the round leather round the pitch aimlessly |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Kalapizim(m): 10:56am On May 28, 2019 |
I thought we all concluded this team was piss poor from the camping stages and made up our minds not to expect anything from them. so why all the lamentations i am reading here because they lost ![]() ![]() 1 Like |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Humility017(m): 10:57am On May 28, 2019 |
Icon4s: it is not about cancelling any prayer oga icon.... we are too religious in this country play like the way we did yesterday against the Ukrainians... watch how we head to the airport fast.... those guys yesterday are clueless in front of their opponent 18 yard box...and you want us to use prayer to progress beyond the group stage...? I don't want that Aigbogun again as under 20 coach.... |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Icon4s(m): 11:01am On May 28, 2019 |
hoodedjaystrim: It is more conveniently called best 3rd placed finishers. There are 6 groups and each group will have a 3rd placed team. From that list, the best 4 based on points, Goals difference, and all other ranking indices will be selected to move to second round. 1 Like |
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