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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheSuperNerd(m): 11:54am On Sep 10, 2020
Time will tell. Etebo is still a key member of our Super Eagles but his starting place can no longer be guaranteed. He faces a serious fight on his hands.

Danielnino00:


Don't be too sure about the bolded...

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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheSuperNerd(m): 11:57am On Sep 10, 2020
The bid will fail. Gattuso has already stated he is keeping Lozano and is ready to give the lad a chance to prove himself this season. Alongside Osimhen, Lozano has been one of Napoli's top performers in Preseason and Gattuso sees possibilites with the lad alongside Osimhen, Mertens, and Insigne.

Danielnino00:
There are reports going on that Everton are planning to make a bid for Hirving Lozano..

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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by forgiveness: 12:09pm On Sep 10, 2020
Danielnino00:


You made the first claim at 7:00pm .

Then you denied it at 7:55pm..

Because you denied a statement doesn't mean you never said it..

It's now up to you to use your brain.
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Danielnino00(m): 12:10pm On Sep 10, 2020
TheSuperNerd:
Time will tell. Etebo is still a key member of our Super Eagles but his starting place can no longer be guaranteed. He faces a serious fight on his hands.


You are quite right about that..
But Etebo always find his way into the starting eleven one way or another..

Remeber before the world cup,he was one of the players tipped to be dropped from the final list..I think that uncertainty played a part in his move to Stoke city...last last,he ended the tournament as one of our best players...

On a personal note,I will pick Aribo ahead of him in CM..Etebo should really consider moving back to a more offensive role he was known for before he moved to Europe...
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by daveP(m): 12:12pm On Sep 10, 2020
Danielnino00:


grin you get it jare..

Football is a team work...one player can put in a lot of efforts, but "singlehandedly" is a strong word!

Na so forgiveness talk say Moses singlehandedly won Nigeria the AFCON and Chelsea the EPL and Europa league undecided
Maradona days are kinda over. grin
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Danielnino00(m): 12:12pm On Sep 10, 2020
TheSuperNerd:
The bid will fail. Gattuso has already stated he is keeping Lozano and is ready to give the lad a chance to prove himself this season. Alongside Osimhen, Lozano has been one of Napoli's top performers in Preseason and Gattuso sees possibilites with the lad alongside Osimhen, Mertens, and Insigne.

I hope so..

But still,Everton aren't done with their transfers yet..I think Ancelloti want to bring in another winger..
Maybe he wants to build his own team his own way.....I hope Iwobi will be part of that team...
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by daveP(m): 12:15pm On Sep 10, 2020
edi287:

Moses Simon is a good free kick taker. I don't know why he doesn't take them for us often.
May we talk true joor. He isnt. Simple. If he is, his teammates would always push him to stand over it in dire circumstances. Seniority or not.


The aim now is to have an SE player than Will score 6-8freekicks in a club season from 30yards at most. We can start with that. I personally want this very aspect to become a hot addition to our attack.
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Danielnino00(m): 12:19pm On Sep 10, 2020
daveP:
May we talk true joor. He isnt. Simple. If he is, his teammates would always push him to stand over it in dire circumstances. Seniority or not.


The aim now is to have an SE player than Will score 6-8freekicks in a club season from 30yards at most. We can start with that. I personally want this very aspect to become a hot addition to our attack.

Score 6-8 freekick in one seaaon? Haha!
That's too much na grin

BTW,I can't think of any current SE player that take free kicks regularly at their club..
Simon used to do it at Genk though..

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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by daveP(m): 12:19pm On Sep 10, 2020
Good one. Let the numbers begin
Bolowolowo:
Congrats to Etebo
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Philosopher1979: 12:21pm On Sep 10, 2020
Danielnino00:


You are quite right about that..
But Etebo always find his way into the starting eleven one way or another..

Remeber before the world cup,he was one of the players tipped to be dropped from the final list..I think that uncertainty played a part in his move to Stoke city...last last,he ended the tournament as one of our best players...

On a personal note,I will pick Aribo ahead of him in CM..Etebo should really consider moving back to a more offensive role he was known for before he moved to Europe...

Stuff is even Ramon Azeez will bench him as he is a more natural midfielder but he is still useful for the team. The thing is he came into the team when we had little options in midfield. But then ovie ejaria and kelechi nwakali is there and in a few years or maybe now there is Alhassan Yusuf
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by daveP(m): 12:25pm On Sep 10, 2020
Edopesin:


That's Everton. For a team that uses high press, teams like Man City, Liverpool or Chelsea his defensive actions are not needed if it's not in the final third
I hear. If Aubameyang defendd then who kon be Pulisic? Abi na Salah wey be the only difference? Okay na. But im saying its the norm now. Whether asked by coach or not. So if he doesn't, no p. But for an attacker that does and still influences attack, that's commendable na.
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by daveP(m): 12:34pm On Sep 10, 2020
Danielnino00:


Score 6-8 freekick in one seaaon? Haha!
That's too much na grin

BTW,I can't think of any current SE player that take free kicks regularly at their club..
Simon used to do it at Genk though..
i bin wan even write 13 sef. grin

But 6 in 38games+cup games, etc is still fair. + or -


I think the first hurdle is personal development on that aspect in such a way that club teammates notice it and it becomes an identity. Then we can move forward.



Salah, Mane, Aubameyang, Mahrez, to mention a few.
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Subzero047: 12:35pm On Sep 10, 2020
BascoVanVeli:


Lewandowski of course but Suarez is like this because he gave everything for Barca. He came back from every injury early and he did all the running for Messi. I am sure he will thrive if he is just allowed to stay up top and be a point man. Still a great finisher

In their prime would you choose Lewandowski over Suarez?
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheSuperNerd(m): 12:38pm On Sep 10, 2020
Not as one of our best players. He was our best player in Russia. Even ahead of Musa. That's the truth. At Afcon 2019, he was definitely among our top 3 finest too. But right now, there is a revolution going on in the team, new Midfielders with some specific skillsets that gives us upgrades in their roles are emerging and Etebo may find himself on the bench more times going forward than in the first XI.

Anyway, time will tell. As for him moving into an offensive role, let us see where Fatih Terim at Gala plan to play him coz I suspect it would be in midfield. Perhaps he could feature him as an LM. Time will tell.

Danielnino00:


You are quite right about that..
But Etebo always find his way into the starting eleven one way or another..

Remeber before the world cup,he was one of the players tipped to be dropped from the final list..I think that uncertainty played a part in his move to Stoke city...last last, he ended the tournament as one of our best players...

On a personal note,I will pick Aribo ahead of him in CM..Etebo should really consider moving back to a more offensive role he was known for before he moved to Europe...

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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by AndSunGorilla: 12:42pm On Sep 10, 2020
elunico:


angry angry
It is the sentence construction that nailed Mr. Forgetfulness. Based on what he typed it seems he intended to say VicMo won Europa, epl and singlehandedly won afcon. However, he misplaced the modifiers etc. And in fact how can one person single-handedly win a competition when it's not ping pong or tennis, I tire o.
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheSuperNerd(m): 12:43pm On Sep 10, 2020
Well, yea, Carlo dey vex this transfer window. Three good signings so far. If they indeed want to bring in a winger, then they would have to look elsewhere coz Lozano is already looking primed to feature prominently in Gattuso's new look Napoli.

But again, I really hope they don't follow up this winger talk b'cos that would affect Iwobi. They have Iwobi, Bernard and Walcott. We all know James is sure to start. Richarlison too is a sure starter. Lewin as well when they play a two man attack or when they play Richarlison from the sides. Abeg... I hope they don't bring in a winger. grin



Danielnino00:

I hope so..

But still,Everton aren't done with their transfers yet..I think Ancelloti want to bring in another winger..
Maybe he wants to build his own team his own way.....I hope Iwobi will be part of that team...

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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by chrisooblog: 12:48pm On Sep 10, 2020
hmm really tough question. leaning towards Lewan but the Uruguayan vampire tends to deliver in clutch moments. Overall I will go with Lewandowski cos he's an unrelenting goal scoring machine but his invisible man acts a times especially for Poland concern me.

Subzero047:
Lewandowski or Suarez?
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by chrisooblog: 12:51pm On Sep 10, 2020
i won't lie i'm kinda scared for Iwobi this season. he might get a few games but if he doesn't impress early on then undecided

TheSuperNerd:
Well, yea, Carlo dey vex this transfer window. Three good signings so far. If they indeed want to bring in a winger, then they would have to look elsewhere coz Lozano is already looking primed to feature prominently in Gattuso's new look Napoli.

But again, I really hope they don't follow up this winger talk b'cos that would affect Iwobi. They have Iwobi, Bernard and Walcott. We all know James is sure to start. Richarlison too is a sure starter. Lewin as well when they play a two man attack or when they play Richarlison from the sides. Abeg... I hope they don't bring in a winger. grin



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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by chrisooblog: 12:58pm On Sep 10, 2020
hmm for me yes you can say he was one of our best players in Russia and Egypt but off the top of your head which moments can you point to during those tournaments will you really say he wowed you? i think etebo's attacking instincts need to be reignited. don't know why rohr hasn't tried him more often in an advanced role in the final third of the pitch

TheSuperNerd:
Not as one of our best players. He was our best player in Russia. Even ahead of Musa. That's the truth. At Afcon 2019, he was definitely among our top 3 finest too. But right now, there is a revolution going on in the team, new Midfielders with some specific skillsets that gives us upgrades in their roles are emerging and Etebo may find himself on the bench more times going forward than in the first XI.

Anyway, time will tell. As for him moving into an offensive role, let us see where Fatih Terim at Gala plan to play him coz I suspect it would be in midfield. Perhaps he could feature him as an LM. Time will tell.

Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by kellycute(m): 1:02pm On Sep 10, 2020
elunico:


What's wrong with his complexion or yours? It was never of your own making so why feel inferior? You're as black as someone else is white, so what?

TV has turned us to associate our black skin as associated with everything unattractive and it's annoying.

exactly. It is very annoying and nauseating. They be like "u black oo" as if black nor fine lol. The blacker the berry, the sweeter the juice, the darker the flesh, the deeper the root!.
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by elunico: 1:10pm On Sep 10, 2020
kellycute:
exactly. It is very annoying and nauseating. They be like "u black oo" as if black nor fine lol. The blacker the berry, the sweeter the juice, the darker the flesh, the deeper the root!.

Yeah! I was abused like that growing up. I was beginning to think I was defective or something, thank god I was one with the mental sagacity to overcome.

I once dated this Black lady, we had issues and in the heat of the moment, she made reference to my skin color in the most derogatory way possible.

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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by BascoVanVeli(m): 1:10pm On Sep 10, 2020
TheSuperNerd:
The next few lists will re-affirm the fact Etebo won't be starting as much games anymore. Aribo is now in and his presence means Etebo won't be a guaranteed starter. Ndidi and Iwobi are guaranteed starters in our midfield as things stand.

With the likes of Ejaria coming in. Onomah to follow in the near future, a Ramon Azeez who can play DM and CM and a rejuvenated Nwakali at Huesca (provided he get games and impresses), Etebo won't have it easy starting games in this next phase of the Super Eagles evolution.

Rohr still rates Etebo and he should be in the list for the upcoming friendlies provided he is fit. That's certain. But believe me when I tell you that Etebo faces a fight for a place. He is not a guaranteed starter anymore.

And that begging to sub him out sometimes... Was in a time when we lacked midfield options. Now, we are seeing Midfielders emerging again.



If anything Aribo will play as his number and Iwobi will drop. No other midfielder has performed as well when things matter for Rohr. If Etebo starts week in week out for Gala I can guarantee that he will be on the pitch for us and we will be begging that he rests by 90 minutes as always.
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by elunico: 1:11pm On Sep 10, 2020
forgiveness:


The statement was made on August 20th at 7pm but this statement in the snapshot below made on the same August 20th at 7:55pm, was made to correct the statement.


Then you make your point without having to insult the young man na.

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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by BascoVanVeli(m): 1:12pm On Sep 10, 2020
Subzero047:


In their prime would you choose Lewandowski over Suarez?

Suarez of course but that's just me grin
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by elunico: 1:13pm On Sep 10, 2020
AndSunGorilla:

It is the sentence construction that nailed Mr. Forgetfulness. Based on what he typed it seems he intended to say VicMo won Europa, epl and singlehandedly won afcon. However, he misplaced the modifiers etc. And in fact how can one person single-handedly win a competition when it's not ping pong or tennis, I tire o.

But the man is all defensive, insulting people instead of owning up to his errors.
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by elunico: 1:17pm On Sep 10, 2020
BascoVanVeli:


He has been one of our best players in 2 straight tournaments. The world cup wasn't even close. He made a silly move by going to stoke before the world cup but whenever he wears green and white he is special.

His case is sort of ironic.

He's one of our best performers, yes, can you tell me one thing we'd miss without him in our team?
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheSuperNerd(m): 1:21pm On Sep 10, 2020
Times have changed Basco and Etebo's starting place is on the line. But again... Time will tell.

BascoVanVeli:



If anything Aribo will play as his number and Iwobi will drop. No other midfielder has performed as well when things matter for Rohr. If Etebo starts week in week out for Gala I can guarantee that he will be on the pitch for us and we will be begging that he rests by 90 minutes as always.

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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by humility33(m): 1:24pm On Sep 10, 2020
chrisooblog:
hmm for me yes you can say he was one of our best players in Russia and Egypt but off the top of your head which moments can you point to during those tournaments will you really say he wowed you? i think etebo's attacking instincts need to be reignited. don't know why rohr hasn't tried him more often in an advanced role in the final third of the pitch


Think Rohr already did that before.... early in his coaching stinct with the super eagles

Remember the match against south Africa(the one we lost in Uyo) and Match against Cameroon and few others

The truth is...Etebo is not creative enough for an AM role...I will prefer iwobi for the 10 role to him...and now we have got Aribo, Ejaria and some other guys coming on board...it gonna be really tedious for him
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by kellycute(m): 1:24pm On Sep 10, 2020
Danielnino00:


You made the first claim at 7:00pm .

Then you denied it at 7:55pm..

Because you denied a statement doesn't mean you never said it..
hahaha. You don hold forgiveness for throat. No amount of dilly dally can deliver him from your stronghold grin grin
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by humility33(m): 1:27pm On Sep 10, 2020
Omanambala:


Stop being ignorant, oga. Nwakali has been playing in the pre-season games. What are you on about?

Let him do the talking on the pitch...I wanna watch him play and woow me.
that's my desire
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheSuperNerd(m): 1:29pm On Sep 10, 2020
Against Croatia, whenever he got the ball, we were sure not to lose it. Etebo had 10 successful dribbles in that game alone. I recall one of them where he skillfully and with some power got away from his markers.

Against Iceland, he did a Yeoman's job.

Against South Africa at the Afcon, that free kick he smashed against the post from over 25 yards or so. Mehn... The SA keeper wan die that day. If that had gone in, no one would be asking what WOW moments he had for us.

Also, do you forget his showing against Algeria? Etebo was the reason we even won a penalty in the first place. He kept trying his hits from distance and one of them resulted in a penalty.


Etebo has been good for us overall but what he doesn't offer us is the ability to link the midfield and attack very well from a central midfield role. He always act alongside Ndidi as part of a double pivot. He is a good ball retainer and ball holder but not a good ball carrier which is something Aribo does effortlessly. Aribo also knows when and how to time his runs into the box from midfield to provide an extra threat for us in the final third. Etebo doesn't do that. But in all, Etebo has given his best for us but time is coming when he would not be guaranteed of a starting place anymore. And that time is fast approaching. I leave it all to time.


Now @bolded... Simple answer. It is b'cos Rohr has more than enough weapons in the final third to use. Also, Rohr once played him as an AM and that experiment failed woefully. Nacho suffered that day if you recall.

With all these said... He is still a key and experienced member of our darling Super Eagles.

chrisooblog:
hmm for me yes you can say he was one of our best players in Russia and Egypt but off the top of your head which moments can you point to during those tournaments will you really say he wowed you? i think etebo's attacking instincts need to be reignited. don't know why rohr hasn't tried him more often in an advanced role in the final third of the pitch

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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2025 And 2026 World Cup by humility33(m): 1:29pm On Sep 10, 2020
ChrisKels:


I have never seen you this irrational and you happen to be one of the few guys I hold in high regards in here. May be you have not been paying attention, but digest this https://www.instagram.com/tv/CEpMxOUqTcl/?igshid=1as38gtpxqs8t

That is Nwakali in the no.3 gear, a complete opposite of everything you wrote there

Bro...I wanna watch him play and impress Rohr for a call up that's my desire

Let's wait and watch him do it...for oshimen we saw all he did and that's reason for the hype on him lately everyone knows he deserves it but for nwakali what we Nigerians still have of him are his under 17 exploits...you'll agree with me that's long ago...

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