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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheSuperNerd(m): 2:27am On Jun 07, 2020 |
Okay, you could term the PSG one a blinder but that really packed some kind of power too. And you are right about the fact that Nacho also shoots like that. The lad is young and his shots are bound to get better shaa but I have seen him hit it with real power for Salzburg and the Norwegian U-20s at the WC. Truly if Osimhen was European white, the hype on him would be much more than we are seeing. The media is just being conservative on Victor. Good to see I'm not the only one who knows this. TheLoneCitizen: 2 Likes |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheSuperNerd(m): 2:34am On Jun 07, 2020 |
Will have to confirm this. Hours earlier I read somewhere that Monaco was offering Onyekuru to Trabzonspor as part of a cash+player deal for a certain Omur Abdulkadir but the reports said Trabzonspor rejected. Hmmmm.... Time will tell. The season of speculations and twists and turns in transfer dealings/news is here again. TheLoneCitizen: 1 Like |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by jihday(m): 2:40am On Jun 07, 2020 |
TheSuperNerd:2006 WC qualifier, we really undid ourself |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by jihday(m): 2:45am On Jun 07, 2020 |
chrisooblog:Vogt has blood on his hands for that dismal performance at 2008 Afcon, we had Martins, Yakubu, Kanu, Uche, Utaka, Osaze, Nsofor and we still struggled for goals 1 Like |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheSuperNerd(m): 2:48am On Jun 07, 2020 |
Spanked Zimbabwe 5-1 in that last game all for nothing. We had hoped for an Angola draw in Rwanda but those guys went on to win away by one goal scored by the same man that drowned us in Luanda.... Fabrice Akwa. Arrgghhh. Frustrating last matchday. A late goal (scored towards 80mins or so) that broke our hearts. We had the better goals difference and were tied on points. But head to head kicked our butt out. Painful qualifying campaign. We shot ourselves in the foot when we failed to take out Angola in Kano. Infact the bolded was just it. jihday: 3 Likes |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by jihday(m): 2:51am On Jun 07, 2020 |
TheSuperNerd:I swear, we came alive after Eguavoen replaced Chukwu 1 Like |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by jihday(m): 3:16am On Jun 07, 2020 |
TheSuperNerd:baba even said 'far better than iwobi and could be better than Eze'. That means Eze is better than iwobi, omo the disrespect iwobi don see for this thread heavy gaan 2 Likes |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by jihday(m): 3:35am On Jun 07, 2020 |
Edopesin:he should go and collect world best at 19 or 21 2 Likes |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheSuperNerd(m): 4:25am On Jun 07, 2020 |
If only people truly understands that Iwobi have proven recently to be one of The Super Eagles' hardest workers in the final third/midfield and the main reason for our quick attacking plays as the sweet link between midfield and attack, they won't bad mouth him at every turn. But thing is, they don't. Perhaps will begin dropping some stats of Iwobi in the GWG to show folks how much importance Iwobi commands in the team. jihday: 4 Likes |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheSuperNerd(m): 4:27am On Jun 07, 2020 |
Exactly. Just imagine that team at the WC. A team that thrashed Algeria 5-2 in Oran. We really blew it mehn. That WC miss pained me ehn... It was another dagger to my heart in the mid-2000s. jihday: 3 Likes 1 Share |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheSuperNerd(m): 4:49am On Jun 07, 2020 |
ChrisKels: Fine news Chris. One to truly keep an eye on. Really hope his defensive game is very strong. Let me leave this here. Gerrard raves after Rangers sign Leicester defender Bassey ![]() The Scottish club have completed a shrewd signing as they start planning for next season Steven Gerrard was thrilled after Rangers struck a deal to sign Leicester City defender Calvin Bassey on a four-year contract. Rangers boss Gerrard said the Scottish Premiership side had competition from multiple teams for the signature of the 20-year-old, who has played at left-back and centre-back. Leicester will be due to receive training compensation when the pre-contract move goes through once the transfer window opens. "There was a lot of clubs interested in Calvin and for us it's pleasing to secure the services of another young talent," Gerrard said. "He's a strong and dynamic athlete, who is very much the modern day full-back. "He will develop further and we are excited to have made another strong addition to our group. "He's left-footed, physically powerful, enjoys driving forward and is certainly equipped to thrive in the combative nature of Scottish football." Bassey becomes the second permanent signing made by Gerrard in the space of a month with Romanian Ianis Hagi also linking up with the club on a long-term deal from Genk . Speaking to Rangers TV, Bassey paid tribute to all Leicester had taught him as he looks to progress further with his new club. “I’m really excited. Rangers are a massive club and I am just buzzing to get started. Ever since Rangers were in the picture and speaking to my agent, I was really excited and they were one of the clubs I thought highly of and I am just happy now to get started – I cannot wait," Bassey said. “I feel Rangers is the right place for me because I have seen players such as Joe Aribo come from south of the border and do so well. “I appreciate everything Leicester have done for me, and I just feel Rangers are offering me a massive platform to take my career to the next level and showcase my ability to the world. “I know the fans are very passionate and want to win – and that’s like me – I always want to win. I know Rangers has a very rich history, and I have played at Ibrox before [for Leicester U20s], but the stadium was empty as it was just a friendly. “You could feel the history though and it was a good experience – I just can’t wait to play there when it is a full stadium. “I was delighted when Rangers came in for me. I know it comes with big pressure and that the fanbase are amazing. “I’ve never had football the easy way – I signed for Leicester at Under 16's and I have always had pressure, so I feel like the pressure will be a blessing in disguise for me to help me take my career to the next step.” Source: Goal 2 Likes |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Icon4s(m): 6:43am On Jun 07, 2020 |
TheSuperNerd: The man that shot Nigeria down ![]() 3 Likes |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Icon4s(m): 6:52am On Jun 07, 2020 |
TheSuperNerd:That Team with a proper coach could have caused major upsets at the 2006 WC. With Martins, Yakubu, Utaka, Osaze all at their peaks. Buoyed by Okocha and Kanu with all their experiences. Young Mikel and Taye Taiwo just broke in. Yobo and Odiah were also at their peak. Obodo, Olofinjana, Ayila, Lawal and Oruma part of the midfield. And of course the trio of Enyeama, Ejide and Aiyenugba were among the best in Africa. 5 Likes |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by andrewbaba44: 6:57am On Jun 07, 2020 |
Edopesin: Walk into arsenal team that have Aubameyang and lacasera? |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Edopesin: 7:18am On Jun 07, 2020 |
andrewbaba44: You didn't get me He said Osimhen might not be able to play Arsenal type of football and I said if it's going to be about their type of play I believe he will walk into the team not that he will bench anyone 2 Likes |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Kog45(m): 7:25am On Jun 07, 2020 |
Icon4s:Oh you forgot that Okocha and Kanu cost us 2006 WC qualification with them skipping matches Yobo also failed to do the needful by allowing Fabrice Akwa all the rooms to score that important goal against Nigeria. Most importantly,we built 2006 team around tired legs of Kanu and Okocha and we paid dearly for it. 1 Like |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by andrewbaba44: 7:25am On Jun 07, 2020 |
Edopesin: Okay sorry Got ya Why wont he be able to play arsenal football haba 1 Like |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Kog45(m): 7:36am On Jun 07, 2020 |
andrewbaba44:Thank you Andrew,we too dey underrate our players. See what Ighalo is doing now at Man Utd?despite all odds. |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Icon4s(m): 7:37am On Jun 07, 2020 |
Kog45: Not only Okocha and Kanu selected matches, some other players too did. I remember that game in Luanda that we lost 1:0. That game was why we trailed Angola for the rest of the qualifiers. The problem was they underrated Angola. Many star players were missing. And then there was also the chant of "Try new players". However, that doesn't mean Kanu, Okocha and Yobo wouldn't have turned up with their games at the WC if we had qualified. This is one thing I respect Rohr for. Every game is very important to him. He usually calls up the best available players. 2 Likes |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by ChrisKels: 7:37am On Jun 07, 2020 |
We have a really quality left back in Santa Clara's Zaidu Sanusi. Dude is very fast, defensively strong, very good going forward, with a superb crossing ability. He is a modern day left back, through and through https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://www./video/x7o6tys&ved=2ahUKEwj18rGKi-_pAhWLohQKHa3UDsgQo7QBMAB6BAgFEAE&usg=AOvVaw1GK5-Nwm4iOZecrepjNJX3 |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by elyte89: 7:47am On Jun 07, 2020 |
ChrisKels: Are u sure dis man won't turn to anoda idowu/jamilu ,same way we praised both b4 /after deir debuts ![]() 1 Like |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Kog45(m): 7:48am On Jun 07, 2020 |
Icon4s:Chief as at 2006.Okocha and Kanu have nothing to offer again and building that Team around the duo was a mistake. A team captain skipping matches then what do you expect from his teammates. |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Kog45(m): 7:53am On Jun 07, 2020 |
elyte89:Hmmm,you are right.I think a fit Ebuehi and Aina are okay for me,anyone coming in should be miles ahead of them not very average players like Collins Jamilu and Idowu. 2 Likes |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by dymusty86: 7:56am On Jun 07, 2020 |
TheSuperNerd:oooh my bad. I truly mistake him for Felix who is on 6 assists. Thanks 4 the correction senior man. |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by andrewbaba44: 7:56am On Jun 07, 2020 |
Kog45: Lol i swear |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Joebie: 8:03am On Jun 07, 2020 |
Safarigirl go endorse this one ![]() ChrisKels: 1 Like |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by ChrisKels: 8:06am On Jun 07, 2020 |
elyte89: I never rated those two, because I already had enough of them prior their call ups respectively, hence, I can't quite fathom where you got that "We" from. Zaidu is the real deal, you can take that to the bank |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by ChrisKels: 8:08am On Jun 07, 2020 |
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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheGoodJoe(m): 8:09am On Jun 07, 2020 |
Danielnino00: Don't take it out on komekn, Republic of Mancunia fans were shocked I was not based in Manchester for the same reason. Most times, fanatics of clubs have geometric roots when it concerns westerners unlike us that can have affinity for multiple reasons despite location or family roots. 1 Like |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by ChrisKels: 8:14am On Jun 07, 2020 |
Kog45: When you watch Zaidu play, you see traces of Bayern's Alfonso Davies in terms of pace and timing of runs, traces of Robertson in terms of precise and accurate crosses. The boy is real quality 1 Like |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheGoodJoe(m): 8:33am On Jun 07, 2020 |
komekn: You are forgetting Osimhen came into prominence playing in a similar pattern in Amunike's U17 which was a Van Gaal-style domination of possession system where Osimhen excelled flawlessly. I have no doubt Osimhen will do even better in such systems if given a shot. Remember also Siasia plays a passing style system and when he gave Osimhen a shot, the young man delivered effortlessly. |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Kalapizim(m): 9:11am On Jun 07, 2020 |
ChrisKels:This boy looks heavy for a fullback, I will rather play him at center back. Mobility is key for fullbacks NB: I haven't seen him play o |
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