KickOffNigeria.com editor Colin Udoh reflects on the Super Eagles’ 1-0 win against Kenya on Wednesday afternoon.

CHARACTER IS RETURNING
They looked lethargic in Calabar nearly three months ago, but this team showed they have ‘bouncebackability’. While they may not exactly have been flying in Nairobi, this was about grit, about character, about strength, and about getting the result. Hard to fault them on any of those scores.

THE EAGLES NEED YOBO
Stephen Keshi may have his issues with Joseph Yobo, but Mexico and now Kenya have shown that that defence not only needs shoring up but, even more importantly, leadership. For spells they were far from assured at best, and sometimes rickety at worst. Godfrey Oboabona and Kenneth Omeruo are fine young talents and will only get better with games together, where Yobo may be at the twilight of his career. But his leadership, direction and experience can only help them to that next level, even if he doesn't start. And what happens if, God forbid, one or both get injured? The quicker this rift is resolved, the better for us all.

MIKEL TOO
Against Mexico, the Super Eagles struggled for possession, especially in the latter stages, even against 10 men. It was in those latter stages against Kenya that Mikel's class shone through. His unhurried ability to keep the ball and pick a pass under pressure remains one of the Eagles’ more potent weapons. He may not look it, but Mikel is infinitely more dangerous than people think.

AHMED MUSA MUST LEARN HOW TO CROSS
I was at the stadium in Conakry for his first international game against Guinea, when he almost ran the Syli Stars out of breath. His one deficiency that day was his final ball, especially the crossed deliveries from deep. Against Kenya he almost had me tearing my hair out in frustration. Someone pointed out on Twitter that Musa’s crossing makes Tijani Babangida’s look like Finidi George. It’s hard to disagree. Can we get Finidi George to come work with Musa? Please?

KUDOS FOR KESHI: 16 NOT OUT
It’s 16 games unbeaten for the ‘Big Boss’. And that is not just empty stats. There is the African Nations Cup trophy to go with it. If he carries this unyielding spirit into the Confederation Cup, who knows … we might just see Nigeria in the final.

Yes oh..... I agree , the Boss (Coach Keshi) deserves full praise...... I used to be critical of him but the boss definitely has my respect now

Also OP, your write up and technical analysis is brilliant. Good job....

Super Eagles are soaring once again..... it's good to be a fan....

Very true

May the force be with them.

on point

Nice one

We desperately need osaze in dat team keshi should resolve issue he has with him since moses is nt available @ d moment we need a terrific winger that can shoot when given a slight space, all these testings will nt help us @ ll

Yobo They don't need Yobo, what do they need him for, He lacks the leadership ability and he showed that in the first two games in Last Nations Cup.. He has done enough for the eagles, Thank you Yobo at the same time Goodbye Yobo

This man don collect money from Joseph Yobo I swear.. Eagles don't need Yobo for anything, Mr Collins you are wrong on that, Yobo did next to nothing for the team during the last nations cup which the eagles won.. And he was not in anyway missed today

Up Super Eagles , Good news

Uchenna42: OSAZE TOO

oga keshi abeg try patch tins. with osazee....kudos keshi

Nice one. Eagles, the real king of africa

Uchenna42: OSAZE TOO

osaze wetin??

It's alright ...my respect 2 d eagles

Go for it Eagles. We are winning it in Brazil. And don't fall for those Brazillian whores!!!

dahdah: Yobo They don't need Yobo, what do they need him for, He lacks the leadership ability and he showed that in the first two games in Last Nations Cup.. He has done enough for the eagles, Thank you Yobo at the same time Goodbye Yobo

What happens when Oboabona and/or Omeruo gets injured? No replacement.

We still need Yobo, even if not starting.

We don't need Osaze. He will bring friction/rancour to the team, by fighting coaches.

I agree with Udoh's 5 points. Musa is poor in crossing, we are also underestimating Mikel's impact.

You talk of Defence you mention YOBO? I jes console myself with the thought winning both cry later.. Where is our half cast Taye Taiwo??

All we nEed are Emenike and Moses...Yobo didn't play 98 percent of the time in AFCON and we still won, except he wan turn David Beckham wey go just siddon for bench dey clap hand like granny for church service, we no need am

Up Eagles any way!

Thank God eagles won. Oya wey this kenyan bwoi make i go collect my money.

No wonder some players are geting the doper,dopler(nt sure of d spelln johr) test.

The SE really need good wingers that can create chances for the centre forward(s). Sometimes, it may be needful to modify tactics and keep the ball in wide position especially when the central midfield is crowded.
The team would be playing against strong teams like Uruguay and Spain in the Confed. Cup with lethal forwards in Cavani, Suarez, etc. I just hope the Coach would also do something about the amateur defence.

blink182: May the force be with them.

and with you too Jedi master.

Abeg what's the latest update on Emenike's injury?..he's currently our most trusted striker...he plays with purpose en is always goal hungry...that attack looks blunt without him..

nonyofor: We desperately need osaze in dat team keshi should resolve issue he has with him since moses is nt available @ d moment we need a terrific winger that can shoot when given a slight space, all these testings will nt help us @ ll

what testings? Besides, Osaz isnt a winger. He is a Striker just like Emenike, Ideye and co. And ur statement isnt intelectual.

Heeeeeen, so na wetin dem da call first page be this. Can't believe I finally made it. Thaanks to manager for providing Gen to charge ma phone and special thaanks to airtel network. abu dhabi boys (funaab odogbolu)

dahdah: Yobo They don't need Yobo, what do they need him for, He lacks the leadership ability and he showed that in the first two games in Last Nations Cup.. He has done enough for the eagles, Thank you Yobo at the same time Goodbye Yobo

Did u watch the Nations cup? Did you listen to the interviews conscientiously? If you did, you would have observed his encouragements and motivations played a major role to the successful feat at AFCON.

I hear







to*to decay say make i congratulate super eagles for her

Gud job super eagles.

Who worn the mash