[quote author=jihday post=78965731] we going to another tournament with almost the same squad not sure that has happened since 1994 I hope we'll benefit from the stability this time around [/quote. Dreamer ....Group stage exit looms again ]

[quote author=Afobear post=78969856][/quote]

Looms again?

My memory fails me, perhaps, but care to share, when last the Super Eagles crashed out of AFCON at the group stage?

safarigirl:


Looms again?

My memory fails me, perhaps, but care to share, when last the Super Eagles crashed out of AFCON at the group stage?

Just hold on , you will find out in a few weeks time

safarigirl:


Looms again?

My memory fails me, perhaps, but care to share, when last the Super Eagles crashed out of AFCON at the group stage?

I don't even know why u guys respond to that guy's posts

Let us see what stability can bring to the table this time...after this AFCON more creative midfielders should be sought...Dele Bashiru and Oforb
should get a look in.

gamaliel9:
Let us see what stability can bring to the table this time...after this AFCON more creative midfielders should be sought...Dele Bashiru and Oforb
should get a look in.

what's so special about this bashiru of a guy, he could not stand against his peers, got bully by those young American kid until he was pull out. I hope he comes out good today against Senegal.

Icon4s:


I don't even know why u guys respond to that guy's posts

Haahahahahahhahahahahahhaha........19 years Uzoho and wife of 27.....clowns exist

Afobear:


Haahahahahahhahahahahahhaha........19 years Uzoho and wife of 27.....clowns exist

He has already built a house at 19

Hardworking lad

gamaliel9:
Let us see what stability can bring to the table this time...after this AFCON more creative midfielders should be sought...Dele Bashiru and Oforb
should get a look in.

Are they playing first team football in thier clubs ❓ The SE is not the place for youth team players.

Until a player has proven himself at senior first team football played. The basis for invitation should always be consistent, continuous outstanding top performances at club level. Not youthful glories.

The transition from youth football to first team football isn't always fluid many fall by the way side. Chuba Akpom a classic example great at youth level struggled at senior level.

komekn:


Are they playing first team football in thier clubs ❓ The SE is not the place for youth team players.

Until a player has proven himself at senior first team football played. The basis for invitation should always be consistent, continuous outstanding top performances at club level. Not youthful glories.

The transition from youth football to first team football isn't always fluid many fall by the way side. Chuba Akpom a classic example great at youth level struggled at senior level.

Sorry to ask Komekn

Was wondering if using words like consistent and continuous and another like outstanding and top in terms of performance in sports is tautology. Kindly enlighten me pls.
No harm intended.

Modified
Personally, I would go for consistent outstanding (or top) performances at club level........

gamaliel9:
Let us see what stability can bring to the table this time...after this AFCON more creative midfielders should be sought...Dele Bashiru and Oforb
should get a look in.

These two are not Super Eagles qualities. Bashiru is full of short passes and doesn't really drive forward or exert himself in midfield. While Oforborh's movement is slow & weak in tackles as a DM against ukr. The Midfielders Manu paraded at the last u17 afcon play better to me.

zoboizee:


These two are not Super Eagles qualities. Bashiru is full of short passes and doesn't really drive forward or exert himself in midfield. While Oforborh's movement is slow & weak in tackles as a DM against ukr. The Midfielders Manu paraded at the last u17 afcon play better to me.

Ofoborh was one of the brightest spots against Ukraine. In the next few years, he could be a super eagles player.

Those under 17 midfielders still play like amateurs. Especially the number 14, Olaniyan.

jieta:
what's so special about this bashiru of a guy, he could not stand against his peers, got bully by those young American kid until he was pull out. I hope he comes out good today against Senegal.

If Dele Bashiru hadn't started the first two games or he was dropped from the squad,folks here would have said he was better than the other midfielders in the team..

Well,I don't wanna judge too soon.. the guy is highly rated at Man city.. This tournament won't be the defining moment of his career...

tbaba1234:


Ofoborh was one of the brightest spots against Ukraine. In the next few years, he could be a super eagles player.

Those under 17 midfielders still play like amateurs. Especially the number 14, Olaniyan.

True. But that is exactly what they are though, no?

wayodude:


True. But that is exactly what they are though, no?

Exactly, i do not think they should be compared with pros just yet.

Lets see how far they go.

tbaba1234:


Exactly, i do not think they should be compared with pros just yet.

Lets see how far they go.

They are better talent wise than this so called pros.

tbaba1234:


Ofoborh was one of the brightest spots against Ukraine. In the next few years, he could be a super eagles player.

Those under 17 midfielders still play like amateurs. Especially the number 14, Olaniyan.

As it stands, Ofoborh is one of the brightest prospects in that crop of players followed by Chinonso Emeka.

Meliforme:
As it stands, Ofoborh is one of the brightest prospects in that crop of players followed by Chinonso Emeka.

Chinonso Emeka that hasn't played

NFF should just tell the players that are to be dropped to stay back.. As if they don't know them already. mtewww

gamaliel9:
Let us see what stability can bring to the table this time...after this AFCON more creative midfielders should be sought...Dele Bashiru and Oforb
should get a look in.

Dele ke? he has not been able to cut it at U-20 you want him invited to super eagles, don't see that happening

I see Makanjoula, Ofoborh and Igho Ogbu joining U23 team in the future and maybe Dele-Bashiru too because of Naija too like foreign born players

zoboizee:


These two are not Super Eagles qualities. Bashiru is full of short passes and doesn't really drive forward or exert himself in midfield. While Oforborh's movement is slow & weak in tackles as a DM against ukr. The Midfielders Manu paraded at the last u17 afcon play better to me.

Wrong.

Meliforme:
As it stands, Ofoborh is one of the brightest prospects in that crop of players followed by Chinonso Emeka.

Where and when did you watch Emeka play?

Saw the full match again today. I still think the tactics are not on point just yet. The team is not a complete waste, there are actually good players therein that can come good.
The first is Ofoborh: Heads and shoulders above many of the other boys, great footballing sense, he is as calm as you need your 4 to be (he does look oddly overweight tho'). Excellent player.
Also, his partner in midfield Success Makanjuola: Wow! Left to me he'll not start in the midfield but in the attack, on the right (Where Effiom is currently occupying). Very skillful with a great cross.
Next is Okon. The guy is good. Very mobile with a good workrate. He should start in the midfield instead, he's got the lungs for all that shuffling around. His delivery on a long pass is not bad too.
Other notable mentions are Utin and Kingsley Michael.

Meliforme:
As it stands, Ofoborh is one of the brightest prospects in that crop of players followed by Chinonso Emeka.

Hmmm! I have not seen Chinonso played. Have you?

zoboizee:


These two are not Super Eagles qualities. Bashiru is full of short passes and doesn't really drive forward or exert himself in midfield. While Oforborh's movement is slow & weak in tackles as a DM against ukr. The Midfielders Manu paraded at the last u17 afcon play better to me.

Both have been played out of position. They are CMF not DMF or AMF.

Someone that has not kicked Ball once for the Team is rated as the next big Revelation after Gala?!

Wonder shall never End on this Thread.

Clementoke:
18 players in camp already. Ighalo got into the country yesterday and should enter Camp today while Alex Iwobi is still being expected.

Giroud that won the Europa final played against Bolivia yesterday, Iwobi should be with the team and not excused some days

cc12:
I see Makanjoula, Ofoborh and Igho Ogbu joining U23 team in the future and maybe Dele-Bashiru too because of Naija too like foreign born players

Ogbu is not foreign born

nelszx:

Giroud that won the Europa final played against Bolivia yesterday, Iwobi should be with the team and not excused some days

Iwobi is still mourning his loss, abi, because he did not win, he should run and come down to camp?

It's easy to be in camp early, after being in a celebratory mood.

tbaba1234:


Ogbu is not foreign born

Neither is Makanjoula.