elyte89:


OK am taking d challenge too...aside Egypt,bin d host
We re winning d cup
Oya..over to d "sheybe I talk am crew"
Cc...chairman of d crew..joebie
Secretary... Humility 017
Pro...chriskel
Welfare....darkelf


Oya make una talk una prediction now o or never

the league is coming home... we may win treble gan

zoboizee:
Senegal beat Nigeria in pre-AFCON 2019 friendly
36 MINUTES AGO ISRAEL IKO
Three –time African champions, Super Eagles of Nigeria lost their last 2019 Africa Cup of Nations build up match 1-0 to the Teranga Lions of Senegal in Ismailia on Sunday.

A defensive mix up in the 20th minute exposed the Super Eagles’ defence and Idrissa Gueye capitalized on it to score the only goal of the match.

Nigeria came close to drawing level on a number of occasions with Odion Ighalo and Wilfred Ndidi almost leveling proceedings before the interval.

Both coaches, who agreed to the game being played behind closed doors, made good use of the opportunity to make their maximum changes.

The better chances in the second half fell to the Nigerians with Samuel Chukwueze’s close range shot blocked with a last ditch tackle and substitute Oghenekaro Etebo’s free kick on the edge of the box rattling the cross bar.


Nigeria’s starting 11

Daniel Akpeyi, Samuel Kalu, Jamilu Collins, Kenneth Omeruo, William Ekong, John Ogu, Wilfred Ndidi, Mikel Obi, Alex Iwobi, Samuel Chukwueze and Odion Ighalo

Substitutions: Collins (Ola Aina), Ogu (Oghenekaro Etebo), Chukwueze (Henry Onyekuru), Iwobi (Moses Simon), Ighalo (Victor Osimhen) and Kalu (Chidozie Awaziem)
Courtesy: futaa.com

I remember saying this:
When i heard Super Eagles would be playing 3-5-2 at Afcon. Percy Tau on my mind. Ekong & Omeruo marking same player exposing the whole backline. Kalu constantly overhitting crosses. Slow reactions from the players when in possesion. Iwobi missing in action after 3 to 4 passes till he get substituted. grin grin grin. The Coach has no drive to motivate players for championship triumph. Its not in him. Too conservative.

...................................... Akpeyi........

........ .......Omeruo........ Ekong............Ogu


........Kalu.......... Mikel............ Ndidi........... Collins...

.................................. Iwobi...................

................. Ighalo........................... Chukwueze....

Mickael2:


The problem is that other goalkeepers have not been invited to camp. We can all conclusively agree that we don't have any goalkeeping talent in Europe ATM, by now a few NPFL goalkeepers should have been called up to camp so that they can be checked

Outstanding performances will get you noticed

Do you have any outstanding performer in the league?

Defensive mixup.. I don't like that word

My list hasn't changed
1. Egypt
2. Cameroon
3. Morocco
4. Nigeria
5. CIV

All those thinking Senegal will do something, let's wait and see.

elyte89:



OK am taking d challenge too...aside Egypt,bin d host

We re winning d cup

Oya..over to d "sheybe I talk am crew"

Cc...chairman of d crew..joebie

Secretary... Humility 017

Pro...chriskel

Welfare....darkelf



Oya make una talk una prediction now o or never

Taliban:


True that, good man. Name calling nor good. But you should also call the other party who has said the iq of most contributors is low. Who has implied Andrew is senseless.

I think I need to address this.

First I never said that the IQ of most contributors are low, from where did you get thag? I just said the quality of the discussions are low, I mean spending ten pages going back and forth on which team has the better players, I mean that is a low quality discussion, not that anything is wrong with it but I don't think it engages a lot of people like an analytic conversation would. Low quality conversations is not the same as the people engaging in it having low IQs, no way Sir it is not even close.

Then on the second part I pointed out that Ighalo is not our best striker if you ask me, then he went on about the fact that I didn't say anything after the Zimbabwe match and asking if I watched the Senegal friendly, how is that connected to what I was writing? That was why I asked him the sense behind his comment, no offence intended really

TheGoodJoe:


First thing, sack Alloy Agu and bring back Ike Shorunmu. I think the growth of Enyeama and Ejide happened under his watch. We need competition in that role before we enter problem.

I think in Manchester United, it was about the figure with charisma than goalkeeping talent.

That Alloy Agu na very poor GK.

Recalled how he fumbled at Senegal 92.

Person wey no good come dey coach.

Mickael2:


I think I need to address this.

First I never said that the IQ of most contributors are low, from where did you get thag? I just said the quality of the discussions are low, I mean spending ten pages going back and forth on which team has the better players, I mean that is a low quality discussion, not that anything is wrong with it but I don't think it engages a lot of people like an analytic conversation would. Low quality conversations is not the same as the people engaging in it having low IQs, no way Sir it is not even close.

Then on the second part I pointed out that Ighalo is not our best striker if you ask me, then he went on about the fact that I didn't say anything after the Zimbabwe match and asking if I watched the Senegal friendly, how is that connected to what I was writing? That was why I asked him the sense behind his comment, no offence intended really

Peace then. I apologize for the wrong accusations then.

Could it be that the friendly was played behind closed doors for security issues? Truth be told am praying no security issues happen in this afcon just because of the terrorists attacks within the past one year in egypt.

According to the writeup we saw about the highlights of the game, try made it seem, the Eagles played well. However, am not sure if the report is objective in my own opinion. Then finally I know Ighalo has caused many people pain but he's not a terrible player. Not exceptional but he has paid his dues in world football. Even the Chinese guys won't pay so much for him if he was crap like some people make him look.

Seems there was some kinda tete-a-tete on the course "Reality101", between these three before coming online this night.

Icon4s the target

ChrisKels:
Against Zimbabwe we couldn't score, more than 70mins gone in this match, we still haven't scored, could it be Rohr is trynna conceal his scoring tactics, to unleash it and leave our opponents in awe, at the Afcon proper? Remember that was the excuse we got after performing so abysmaly in our scrimmages enroute to Russia

Mickael2:


Rohr is concealing his tactics according to the master himself Icon4s.
Either that or the players are saving themselves for the tourney proper, why injure yourself in a friendly game or play your best game when tournament never start . These are the deluded remarks we heard last year prior to the world cup, this year again the team is busy going to the beach and other relaxation centers, and I am wondering how that will help their performance.

Joebie:
"keeping his cards to his chest".. abi u never hear that one before? Even if the game have ended a draw it doesn't still say anything. I really don't care about the outcome of the friendly.

Seun360:


That Alloy Agu na very poor GK.

Recalled how he fumbled at Senegal 92.

Person wey no good come dey coach.

Alloy was fantastic in 1990 and until Nigeria lost to Ghana in 1992 nations cup, he was good. I even remember him losing two teeth while in goal against Ghana during a world Cup qualifier.
From Algiers 90 Alloy moved straight to Europe, he was that impressive. That was the era of Nigeria having goalies in Europe even when there was limited opportunities for foreign players in the European league not to talk of goalies.

andrew444:

Reverend sisters

or NUNS ...lol

Taliban:


Alloy was fantastic in 1990 and until Nigeria lost to Ghana in 1992 nations cup, he was good. I even remember him losing two teeth while in goal against Ghana during a world Cup qualifier.
From Algiers 90 Alloy moved straight to Europe, he was that impressive. That was the era of Nigeria having goalies in Europe even when there was limited opportunities for foreign players in the European league not to talk of goalies.

Against Ghana he was very poor, was to be blamed for one of the goal sef.

Against Cameroon in the losers final, he was crawling like a toddler prior to Cameroon's goal.

Till this day, never seen a goal keeper crawl in the field of play.

Seun360:


Against Ghana he was very poor, was to be blamed for one of the goal sef.

Against Cameroon in the losers final, he was crawling like a toddler prior to Cameroon's goal.

Till this day, never seen a goal keeper crawl in the field of play.

Ike anobi shorunmu against Senegal after his concussion incident.

Joebie:
My list hasn't changed
1. Egypt
2. Cameroon
3. Morocco
4. Nigeria
5. CIV

All those thinking Senegal will do something, let's wait and see.

I predict Semi-final place for us.

But would not be emotionally invested should we not make it

Taliban:


Ike anobi shorunmu against Senegal after his concussion incident.

Alloy was shit, he even lost his first team shirt to the late Wilfred Agbonibasket during the USA 94 World cup qualifiers.


Became third choice GK when the SE went to Tunisia as well as USA 94.

Danielnino00:



We have only failed to make it to the semi final three times out of 17!!.. Rohr may be tactically clueless, but the opponents we will be facing at the AFON arent any better...

Don't bank your hopes on that

No minnows. Everyone wants to prove a point and the results from recent friendlies would spur the smaller teams to reach for greatness.

Always respect your opponents

Alloy Agu was unimpressive in Senegal '92 especially in the matches against Ghana & Cameroon. He doesn't have my respect till date. I put him in the same class as Agbim, Uzoho & Akpeyi. Nff is not a serious body. Their fowl yansh will soon open.

Taliban:


Peace then. I apologize for the wrong accusations then.

Could it be that the friendly was played behind closed doors for security issues? Truth be told am praying no security issues happen in this afcon just because of the terrorists attacks within the past one year in egypt.

According to the writeup we saw about the highlights of the game, try made it seem, the Eagles played well. However, am not sure if the report is objective in my own opinion. Then finally I know Ighalo has caused many people pain but he's not a terrible player. Not exceptional but he has paid his dues in world football. Even the Chinese guys won't pay so much for him if he was crap like some people make him look.

Truly I never viewed it from the security angle although I really don't think so. However other countries played in the open so it may be that their own location isn't exactly safe. I don't really know what could have caused that.

We have only read the report from the Nigerian media, of course they will be biased but at least they have pointed out that we created chances, that is a positive that can be worked on. Etebo hitting the crossbar with a freekick means he may have been working on that too, another positive. Friendlies are just to learn, once chances are created that means the play was good at least in patches and that can be worked on, although I really really really think Musa is the best second striker we have in the Eagles when playing a 3-5-2, after him should be Onyekuru before Samu, these guys are goalscorers, Samu isn't a natural goalscorer at all.

Then finally I am not saying Ighalo is terrible. Yes, it is arguable that he is our best striker ATM, 15goals in the season in the EPL isn't easy at all. But the problem I have with his crew is the believe that a half fit Ighalo is the best option we can muster, I don't think so. Naturally I don't concern myself with Ighalo but an unfit Ighalo IMHO is worse than Awoniyi.

And they say we are unpatriotic

https://www.nairaland.com/5248422/senegal-beats-nigeria-1-0-afcon

Get your notes pad and take note.

I see Nigeria scoring at least 6 goals in the group stages. I also see Nigeria in the final.
I also see the golden eagles in the finals later In the year.

No win in 2 matches!

A deja vu? Only time will tell.

Well, me yaf stop watching Nigeria football as a fan after the world cup shame. I watch now as a Spectator!

All the best to them. May the best team win.

Mickael2:


Truly I never viewed it from the security angle although I really don't think so. However other countries played in the open so it may be that their own location isn't exactly safe. I don't really know what could have caused that.

We have only read the report from the Nigerian media, of course they will be biased but at least they have pointed out that we created chances, that is a positive that can be worked on. Etebo hitting the crossbar with a freekick means he may have been working on that too, another positive. Friendlies are just to learn, once chances are created that means the play was good at least in patches and that can be worked on, although I really really really think Musa is the best second striker we have in the Eagles when playing a 3-5-2, after him should be Onyekuru before Samu, these guys are goalscorers, Samu isn't a natural goalscorer at all.

Then finally I am not saying Ighalo is terrible. Yes, it is arguable that he is our best striker ATM, 15goals in the season in the EPL isn't easy at all. But the problem I have with his crew is the believe that a half fit Ighalo is the best option we can muster, I don't think so. Naturally I don't concern myself with Ighalo but an unfit Ighalo IMHO is worse than Awoniyi.

Nostalgic feelings. This was what this thread was known for long time ago...

Sentiments done to the thread to politisport... Na parties people de form for here. Pro Nacho, Anti Ighalo, pro uzoho anti Musa as if they are not playing for same team.

So a 1-nil loss to Senegal and everyone is freaking out??

Marjoribanks:
I do think we should give Akpeyi a second chance.
If he could have been bought by Orlando Pirates from Chippa United then I believe he will come good.
Our defence is top notch even at the world cup it was hard scoring against us.
I believe that Senegal goal must have come off a set piece for a player like Gana to have scored us.
All their Balde this, One guy scoring for fun in Turkey etc. Dem no even allow us hear word yet they can't score ordinary Akpeyi.
Also, this is Ighalo first match in almost a month, so it is a good test for him hopefully he will come good on Saturday.
One thing I know for certain it will be quite difficult for any team to score against us.
We have quality in our attack, we will come good.
This is our AFCON to loose.
However, we should work on how to defend set pieces!

Spoken like a prophet. Am really not afraid of African opposition. I think Rohr knows how to shut them down. If we play for each other and with all seriousness, we will pick d cup. 2013 team is even weaker than this team. But the attack played for each other. Ideye/Emenike.

maybe it would have been 3goal to mill if mane played. sef

Bolowolowo:
So a 1-nil loss to Senegal and everyone is freaking out??

I don't know bros.

Surely, if you believe that Rohr has one secret genius magic plan hidden somewhere, you're in for a big shock.

"ROHR IS NOT A TACTICIAN". He is a good man manager alright, he is good at taking his players to beaches and other luxury locations, but that guy cannot read a game to save his life, talk more of making strategic substitutions or set his team up to play organized watchable football. Sometimes I wonder where Rohr learnt his own pattern of football because I know even the worst teams of the lowest levels in Germany are better organized than this poo he keeps serving up in the name of Super Eagles.

This AFCON would've been ours for the taking if only we had a half decent tactician at the helms, not one old rickety archaic antediluvian inept impotent slowpoke of a white Onigbinde.

Mickael2:


Truly I never viewed it from the security angle although I really don't think so. However other countries played in the open so it may be that their own location isn't exactly safe. I don't really know what could have caused that.

We have only read the report from the Nigerian media, of course they will be biased but at least they have pointed out that we created chances, that is a positive that can be worked on. Etebo hitting the crossbar with a freekick means he may have been working on that too, another positive. Friendlies are just to learn, once chances are created that means the play was good at least in patches and that can be worked on, although I really really really think Musa is the best second striker we have in the Eagles when playing a 3-5-2, after him should be Onyekuru before Samu, these guys are goalscorers, Samu isn't a natural goalscorer at all.

Then finally I am not saying Ighalo is terrible. Yes, it is arguable that he is our best striker ATM, 15goals in the season in the EPL isn't easy at all. But the problem I have with his crew is the believe that a half fit Ighalo is the best option we can muster, I don't think so. Naturally I don't concern myself with Ighalo but an unfit Ighalo IMHO is worse than Awoniyi.

Very valid points about the play. I concur with all you said. Lots of positives you brought out and valid concerns too.

I have no idea what Icons said but we’ve been on this path before

ChrisKels:
Seems there was some kinda tete-a-tete on the course "Reality101", between these three before coming online this night.

Icon4s the target

Hahahaha. All the members in this thread want the best for SE. I can beat my chest to that.

darkelf:
And they say we are unpatriotic

https://www.nairaland.com/5248422/senegal-beats-nigeria-1-0-afcon

"We are not scared of France," says Ordega. "I like challenges. We went to France last April and the result was pretty bad but that's football.
"We went to Germany in 2011 and lost 8-0 in the preparation for that tournament but in the actual World Cup they struggled to score against us. We know France are a good team though."
Team-mate Oshoala added: "You can't beat my country 8-0 and come back and do it again. No way!
"We have to go all out against them. We want them to know that was just a mistake. We have to return our image. It will be an interesting game."