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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by BascoVanVeli(m): 7:56pm On Feb 03, 2020 |
Earthquake2: Those are Watford fans |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by sophtcopy: 9:43pm On Feb 03, 2020 |
andrewbaba44:I just hate that club. And sometimes I wonder why, even when them wan sign Mikel back then, I prayed and fasted for the deal to fall through. People think say my hatred for the club na based on say I be Liverpool fan but the truth be say even me no know the reason. And now wey I dey try like them small small because them sign Ighalo, them con dey show and play their racist card ...nonsense and man u |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by jihday(m): 12:00am On Feb 04, 2020 |
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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by lexyman(m): 12:22am On Feb 04, 2020 |
jihday: all these old papa coach don't think well ... we have young players that needed the opportunity Ighalo had . |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by semid4lyfe(m): 9:44am On Feb 04, 2020 |
unicorn79: Thank you for the mention. God bless you, sir. |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by jieta: 10:12am On Feb 04, 2020 |
Tough luck, Nwakaeme:Rohr's Nigeria is no country for old men. The 30-year-old has been one of the standout players in Turkey this season, but is the victim of an aggressive youth drive by the Super Eagles coach Amid the uncertainty that surrounds the future of Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr, it is perhaps proper to begin to evaluate his legacy. Beyond arresting a rut that had seen Nigeria fail to qualify for consecutive editions of the Africa Cup of Nations , the German’s greatest impact is his determined slashing of the national team’s average age. At the 2018 World Cup, Nigeria’s squad had the youngest squad in the competition, with an average age of 25.9 years; a year later, that average had dropped further to 24.3, the third lowest at the Afcon. Editors' Picks It is a policy that has seen excitement around the national team reach unprecedented heights. There is nothing quite as intoxicating as potential; the likes of Wilfred Ndidi, Victor Osimhen, Samuel Chukwueze, Ola Aina and Chidozie Awaziem are unquestionably on an upward trajectory, and should be mainstays in the Super Eagles for many years to come. Where he has been rather less successful is in finding a proper balance with experience. The retirement of John Obi Mikel means that, leaving aside Ahmed Musa, the current oldest Nigerian outfield international is 27-year-old Ramon Azeez, who only recently made a return from a five-year absence. Indeed, in the entire span of his four-year tenure, Rohr has only handed a maiden call-up to one player over the age of 27: Anthony Nwakaeme played against Algeria in a World Cup qualifier in 2017, but has not received another call-up since. The situation surrounding the Trabzonspor man is an instructive one, and reveals a potential flaw in the German’s coach’s relentless youth recruitment drive. While it can hardly be said that there is a substantial cache of potential game-changers aged between 27 and 30 who could immediately improve the Super Eagles, a blanket cold-shoulder approach to that demographic arguably presents something of a paradox in Rohr’s avowed meritocracy. How can his mantra of consistency and high performance exclude a player who has, so far this season, been directly involved in 13 goals in 18 league appearances? Surely then, these are not the foremost considerations. There is a growing sense that Rohr’s insistence on youth is not entirely selfless at all, but is rooted in self-preservation and vanity. For one thing, it allows him, as he did at the World Cup and, to a lesser extent, at the Afcon, to cite his side’s inexperience as an excuse for mishandling certain situations. When Nigeria failed to keep a hardly swashbuckling Argentina at arm’s length, he bemoaned their lack of nous despite having failed to address a tactical weakness that had been present all game. When Algeria flagged physically in Cairo last July but his side failed to turn the screw, he implied the players had been unable to recognise the opportunity to go for broke and had instead been anticipating extra time. Beyond the youth of his squad acting as a shield against personal criticism, it also burnishes his wider legacy. Considering African nations can only realistically aspire to one senior international trophy – the Afcon – to be seen as the midwife of a new ‘Golden Generation’ for a continental powerhouse is probably the next best thing. Perhaps this view is much too cynical. Coaches after all have their preferences – some believing the pliability of youth makes them more receptive to instruction and guidance, others more willing to bank on the experience within the squad to manage certain situations both on and off the pitch. Rohr’s style so far has been a bit hybrid; he has been willing to lean on the leadership of Mikel and Musa, but has been reluctant to add more players of that same level of age or experience into the mix. Tough luck then for a player like Nwakaeme, now 30, who received very little patience when he was afforded his shot close to three years ago. Played out of position in a dead rubber in Blida, he had a rather forgettable time leading the line and has seemingly ceased to exist. That despite those aforementioned numbers, but also in spite of his work rate, dribbling ability (3.4 dribbles per 90) and playmaking (5 big chances created, 1.6 key passes per 90). It seems unlikely that anything will change in that regard, even as meetings with Sierra Leone loom. Rohr has evinced a great deal of patience for the variance in performance from younger players (understandably) and those to whom he has taken a shine, but has been quick to jettison the older ones upon a poor showing; Mikel and John Ogu tellingly played no further part following their displays against Madagascar at the Afcon, but the likes of Ola Aina and Jamilu Collins have enjoyed a lot more leeway despite some high-profile errors. It hardly seems fair, but it at least follows a consistent, identifiable pattern of behaviour upon which an unfortunate prediction can be made. However many defenders Nwakaeme blows past now or in the months to come, the national team will remain very much closed to him, and by extension to players in his age bracket. https://www.goal.com/en-ng/news/tough-luck-nwakaeme-rohrs-nigeria-is-no-country-for-old-men/1phx0fsblb8bk1j4a6bbp7pr1d |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by andrewbaba44: 11:51am On Feb 04, 2020 |
Ighalo will put on the number 25 shirt at United |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Samueltemi337(m): 12:20pm On Feb 04, 2020 |
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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheSuperNerd(m): 12:27pm On Feb 04, 2020 |
andrewbaba44: Yes it is so.... Now what's left is to unveil him mehn! 1 Like
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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by solonnachi: 12:29pm On Feb 04, 2020 |
There's this news circulating social media that Paul Aigbogun has been made u17 golden eaglets coach. This better not be true!!! 1 Like |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Danielnino00(m): 12:30pm On Feb 04, 2020 |
andrewbaba44:U said it yourself that Klopp was a big fish after he left Dortmund, yet u find it hard to believe that he rejected man utd and Madrid? U are just unreasonable most time.. |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Horoscope101: 12:31pm On Feb 04, 2020 |
JUST IN: Iheanacho Is The Best Nigerian Player In English Premier League – Man Utd Legend Declares Manchester United legend, Rio Ferdinard has declared Kelechi Iheanacho as the best Nigerian player in the English Premier League this season. The Nigerian has been prolific this season despite enduring a difficult start to the Premier League season. Ferdinard sees the Leicester City forward as a typical goal poacher on the pitch having thrived as a backup striker to Jamie Vardy. The 23-year-old striker has scored eight goals in 14 appearances so far this term to underline his importance to the Foxes, who are currently third in the EPL. SOURCE: https://www.sabonews.org/2020/02/04/iheanacho-is-the-best-nigerian-player-in-english-premier-league 2 Likes |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheSuperNerd(m): 12:50pm On Feb 04, 2020 |
Okay, so according to latest reports from AOI football, quoting Mikel Obi, Mikel said Emre didn't actually racially abuse him.... "He did not racially abuse me, Mikel told AOIFootball.com. "It was just the match tension which caused a little spur of the moment. We just had an argument but everything is fine now,” Mikel added. Extracted from AOI Football. 2 Likes |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by andrewbaba44: 12:51pm On Feb 04, 2020 |
Danielnino00: You are the unreasonable one spreading fake news bro Yes klopp issa big fish but does that meant the offers where plenty? pochetino wey be big fish say e don even see good job as e leave spurs ? Klopp didnt rejected madrid, he went for liverpool who where more serious |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by andrewbaba44: 12:52pm On Feb 04, 2020 |
TheSuperNerd: Even as mikel don talk self i still no trust that emre The guy too like wahala |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Danielnino00(m): 1:02pm On Feb 04, 2020 |
andrewbaba44: K |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by do4luv14(m): 1:08pm On Feb 04, 2020 |
Yes have heard it to on social media, Paul is a good coach bar his misaventures with the flying eagles solonnachi: |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Danielnino00(m): 1:19pm On Feb 04, 2020 |
do4luv14: Good ?? We are better off without him please... 2 Likes |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by jimmyiovine: 1:35pm On Feb 04, 2020 |
solonnachi: Not official but if it turns out to be true, I fit just faint. Makes no sense based on what happened with the u20s. In the future he can become a national team coach again but please not immediately after the rubbish of 2019, both on and off the pitch |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by tbaba1234: 1:48pm On Feb 04, 2020 |
solonnachi: Well, like i told Jihday a few days back, it is not a drill. Wait till you hear the under 20 coach too. |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Danielnino00(m): 2:03pm On Feb 04, 2020 |
Bleacher report have recommended Dortmund to sign Chukwueze.. Thoughts ? 3 Likes |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by elyte89: 2:05pm On Feb 04, 2020 |
Danielnino00: Brilliant idea ![]() 1 Like |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by solonnachi: 2:13pm On Feb 04, 2020 |
Danielnino00: I thought Finidi George applied for that u17 job. I hope NFF are not punishing him because he said he would coach Nigeria for free. Aigbogun has played his role for Nigeria and we need a change. |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by solonnachi: 2:15pm On Feb 04, 2020 |
Danielnino00: We hear these stories about Sam Chuks everyday. Which day will it become reality? |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by jimmyiovine: 2:22pm On Feb 04, 2020 |
tbaba1234: Lol who is the under 20 coach? Please kindly let me know, so I can pick whether to just collapse now or when NFF officially announce it |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by jimmyiovine: 2:23pm On Feb 04, 2020 |
solonnachi: The way I am seeing it, it’s like Finidi George would be difficult for them to control and tell what to do so they won’t appoint him |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by jihday(m): 2:29pm On Feb 04, 2020 |
tbaba1234:Amaju is using our NTs to play Russian roulette, why not go for more capable hands? The likes of ogunbote and fidelis dey there, why this tested and untrusted hands? |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by jimmyiovine: 2:32pm On Feb 04, 2020 |
E be like NFF and Aigbogun make cool cash from last u20 set, na why dem wan employ am again. Don’t mind me oh, I am just thinking out loud |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by tbaba1234: 2:36pm On Feb 04, 2020 |
solonnachi: Finidi might still be there but not as chief coach. |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Nobody: 2:47pm On Feb 04, 2020 |
For soccer gurus I have a question for you. What is the main difference between Guadiola and Klopp's possession football style? Check this link for expo ![]() ![]() https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-FnQCpKz0k0 An additional question would be who can analyse Rohr's (Nigeria) style of play? ![]() |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheSuperNerd(m): 3:03pm On Feb 04, 2020 |
See your mouth like Brilliant idea... So that he can come add to the wicked attacking cast behind Haaland abi.... ![]() ![]() Anyway banters asisde, it would be a nice move football-wise and upward trajectory-wise, provided Sancho leaves for a big team too and then Dortmund show interest in Chuks. Bleacher Report recommended Chuks based on Dortmund losing Sancho in the summer. elyte89: 3 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheSuperNerd(m): 3:04pm On Feb 04, 2020 |
Hmmm.... This thought. **Lips sealed for now** jimmyiovine: 1 Like |
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