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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by charlesemeka85(m): 10:13pm On Nov 18, 2019 |
Gernot Rohr enjoyed the biggest scoring road win of his time as Nigeria coach as the Super Eagles came from a goal down to beat Lesotho 4-2 in their 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier in Maseru on Sunday. It all came on the back of some sexy frontline chemistry. Victor Osimhen was the standout player, contributing to all four of the goals as the Eagles negotiated difficult conditions to emerge victorious and open up a two-point lead at the top of the qualifying standings. What was there to unpack from the game? Lots. Osimhen will dominate the headlines, and deservedly so, for what is possibly a seminal performance for him as an international. And that performance deserves a standalone look. Here we go, then. OSIMHEN’S BREAKOUT GAME Could this be the day that Victor Osimhen finally announces himself to Africa? Perhaps. Nigerians have always known that the youngster possesses bags of talent. His time at Wolfsburg shaped him, Charleroi prepared him and now Lille have given him the Champions League stage express himslef. In doing that, Osimhen has stepped in excellently to fill the big shoes left by Odion Ighalo. And, this could be heresy now but is entirely within the realms of possibility. Osimhen has the talent to be one of Nigeria’s greatest ever strikers. He has speed, he has finishing and he has the close control to conjure up magic in the box. He has two assists on the night, but in truth that should have been at least four. He could have also had a hat trick but for a superb goalkeeping effort. One could say that this the game that Osimhen finally breaks out as a Super Eagles striker, but that might not be true. He can actually get better. And that should be a scary thought for the rest of the continent. EAGLES BUILDING CHARACTER There are different ways that teams react to going behind. Either panic and try to get back in it immediately, opening up to a sucker punch, or staying calm, sticking to the game plan and earning the result. Nigeria already had enough adversity going into the game. They arrived only on the eve of the match, in order to counter the effects of the altitude, and then had to play on artificial turf, something most players detest. Then of course, there was the partisan crowd cheering on the hosts. And so when they went behind on 12 minutes, it would have been almost understandable if the Super Eagles had gone for option, try to force things and then leave themselves open to that sucker punch. They did not. Instead, they stayed calm, they stayed patient and they stuck to the game plan. SEXY FRONTLINE CHEMISTRY It may be only Lesotho, but the chemistry between Osimhen, Chukwueze and Alex Iwobi was supremely satisfying to watch. Each seemed to know where the other was and their constant combination plays with each other left proved to be a constant source of trouble for the Lesotho defense. It was only a matter of time until they combined for a goal. And when they did, it was loin-stirring chemistry in motion. But to be fair, the glue that keeps it working in perfect sync is Osimhen. His skill, vision, determination to keep the play going going and positional awareness, not to mention his unselfish attitude is what makes it all look so easy on the eye. For a striker, that is an amazing compliment. The ball to set up Iwobi came from his never say die spirit to continue to chase after what looked a lost cause. And his assist for Chuwkueze’s goal was mouthwatering action attraction at its best. The forward, who by then was being double-teamed, peeled away from his markers to receive a punt from Chidozie Awaziem, giving himself time and space to control it with one touch, then heft it into the path of Chukwueze with the second. The Villareal man, who had seen his teammate receive the ball, was already making the run in behind before Osimhen had finished his first touch and when the ball came to him, he had the awareness to take a leap and head past the advancing goalkeeper. This is the stuff of dreams. That combination - which started at the under 17 level - is one to look forward to in the future. Adding Iwobi to the mix, just makes it heavenly. Now imagine Ebere Obi providing an additional body there. My oh my. . . AINA DESERVES CREDIT When he was dropped from the 2018 World Cup squad, Ola Aina was devastated. But Rohr assured him he would be back. And how he has stormed back. The former Chelsea man continues to show his versatility either side of defence, be it right back or left back. And once again, he was imperious, as he stepped in for Jamilu Collins, who has looked a shade off kilter the last couple of games. Aina is a coach’s dream. Apart from being able to slot in at either right or left back, he can also play as a midfielder, giving the coach plenty of options in one body. His performance has already put regular right back Shehu Abdullahi on notice, Chidozie Awaziem is a centreback deployed at emergency right back. And now, Collins may have to step up his game significantly if he wants to win this and take ownership of that spot for good. 4 Likes |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by darkelf: 10:13pm On Nov 18, 2019 |
iSlayer: Lolllll. This table you're shaking ehn....... 1 Like |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by maidaboi(m): 10:16pm On Nov 18, 2019 |
iSlayer:add those in the china team lol |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheGoodJoe(m): 10:17pm On Nov 18, 2019 |
charlesemeka85: Funny Rohr. As if he would ever have given Osimhen a run of games if he did not make big breaks at Charleroi and Lille. |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by darkelf: 10:18pm On Nov 18, 2019 |
charlesemeka85: Nice writeup. I now understand better the adversities the SE has to face playing other African teams away. I'll go easy on my criticisms henceforth 1 Like |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by OMANBALA1: 10:19pm On Nov 18, 2019 |
Mujtahida: Add Kayode, too |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by gustav25: 10:19pm On Nov 18, 2019 |
TheSuperNerd:
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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by charlesemeka85(m): 10:19pm On Nov 18, 2019 |
Better for u darkelf: |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by darkelf: 10:20pm On Nov 18, 2019 |
Mujtahida: Have you seen the updated version? It has visiting professors and research fellows as well. I will soon be dropping the list of students; both alumni and current students of the Faculty of Carpentry 1 Like |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by darkelf: 10:21pm On Nov 18, 2019 |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Mujtahida: 10:21pm On Nov 18, 2019 |
OMANBALA1:The chancellor is Furo Iyenemi 1 Like |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheGoodJoe(m): 10:23pm On Nov 18, 2019 |
sdmtavern: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wTZDkJ0Rs2U Mikel plays 100% with his brains. This kid needs to perform at an insane level to be compared to Mikel who shone above the likes of Fabregas, Gago and David Silva in the 2005 WYC. Wish Yusuf the best. 1 Like |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Starboytwo(m): 10:27pm On Nov 18, 2019 |
Here is what I'm predicting for osihmen and others Victor will transfer from Lille, but not this January.... Off course nowhere else we want him but the EPL, maybe for a top eight side( I'm sure he would scatter the league upandan, if Tammy can score 11 goals already, then osi can do like 14)... Let's say he do like 20- goals all season, next thing, MAN U, GBAM But one thing I'm very sure of is this boys are the new golden generation and they would rule Africa, not once, not twice. . |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by charlesemeka85(m): 10:29pm On Nov 18, 2019 |
Mikel na classy player na. How u Wan compare him to Alhassan wey still dey learn the trade? He is talented but still have alot to do to get a chance in then super eagles. If he can't wait for his chance the he should go ahead to switch allegiance to sweden TheGoodJoe: 2 Likes |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by komekn(m): 10:29pm On Nov 18, 2019 |
Danielnino00: The proposition remains alive and totally apt. "It's better to be a Lion in a lower league and club than an anonymous mouse in a top club and league" If a player is playing in a moi moi league then he should absolutely blow the league away. He should be the outstanding consistent top player in that league. That position is more pronounced if they have come from a higher league. Consider Osimhen was an anonymous mouse at Wolfsburg goes to lower league in Belguim and blows the league away. Quite rightly so he is now killing it at Lille that's progression. As always everything in context. You cannot compare scoring a hat trick against Barcelona to one against say Spartak Subotica. But back to Omar is he the top goal scorer let's not be too optimistic. Is he in the top 3 ❓ Or is he got the most assists. ❓ Is he a Lion in that league. Now let's look at Eberechi Eze the screen shot days it all. He is the LION of the Championship that says very emphatically he is ready for the EPL. Football is crazy a few years ago Eze was released from Millwall a carpenter football club as not good enough.
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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by darkelf: 10:36pm On Nov 18, 2019 |
Starboytwo: . Lebron James 1 Like |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by simiife: 10:37pm On Nov 18, 2019 |
gamaliel9: im confused already, better come and complete what you started. 1 Like |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheGoodJoe(m): 10:38pm On Nov 18, 2019 |
Starboytwo: Let Osimhen avoid the EPL totally. The favouritism there is baffling. He can go there see him benching for one English lad unfairly. 4 Likes |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by darkelf: 10:40pm On Nov 18, 2019 |
Eartquake1: Chai.....this cracked me up ooo |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by darkelf: 10:41pm On Nov 18, 2019 |
Danielnino00: Exactly bro |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by charlesemeka85(m): 10:43pm On Nov 18, 2019 |
The amazing thing about the team is that 70% of the players are under the age of 24. Another one is the rich depth of talented uncapped players (from the home front and those born abroad) who praying and hoping to get a chance to fight for a place in the team. Starboytwo: |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by darkelf: 10:43pm On Nov 18, 2019 |
iSlayer: No, he wouldn't bro |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by komekn(m): 10:44pm On Nov 18, 2019 |
Danielnino00: Yes he does because l have called him a BLATANT ATTENTION SEEKING SHAMELESS LIAR. And if you want to jump on his bus do it with substance not with your opinion. l look at specifics the diction and the context in which it used to get clarity of meaning. I don't use perception. You have vividly remember wrongly. There are two aspects ; First, Where it is alleged l called him some special talent and implied l wanted him in the SE. Secondly, where it is alleged once again completely falsely l said Solanke is miles better than KC. On this thread not one person has been able to substantiate thier self birthed nonsensical false presumptions. |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by charlesemeka85(m): 10:46pm On Nov 18, 2019 |
I hope united signs him, he will bang in loads of goal for the team but currently Ed Woodward n solkjear re more interested in norwagian wonder kid haaland. That boy na another monster in front of goal TheGoodJoe: |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by iSlayer: 10:46pm On Nov 18, 2019 |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by iSlayer: 10:46pm On Nov 18, 2019 |
maidaboi:
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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by charlesemeka85(m): 10:47pm On Nov 18, 2019 |
Which solanke? komekn: |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by komekn(m): 10:47pm On Nov 18, 2019 |
chrisooblog: How much did Liverpool pay for him for thier to be Hype and celebrations. |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by charlesemeka85(m): 10:48pm On Nov 18, 2019 |
With his rugged and robust style of play the Italian Serie A will suit him TheGoodJoe: 1 Like |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheGoodJoe(m): 10:48pm On Nov 18, 2019 |
charlesemeka85: If Manchester United signs Osimhen, I can guarantee he will not get regular playing time over Rashford. That is how the English think. By the way, I feel Haaland is a class above Osimhen. Time will tell. |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheGoodJoe(m): 10:49pm On Nov 18, 2019 |
charlesemeka85: I feel the same. Serie A will be a good move for him. |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by charlesemeka85(m): 10:51pm On Nov 18, 2019 |
I foresee Jose mourinho going for ndidi and oshimeh whenever he signs for any team. Both re typical Jose kind of players. #warriors 2 Likes |
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