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Eagles Player Blames Onazi For Afcon Failure by Nobody: 2:57pm On Nov 28, 2014 |
Lazio midfielder Ogenyi Onazi has been faulted as part of the reason Nigeria failed to qualify for next year’s Africa Cup of Nations in Equatorial Guinea. A Super Eagles player told SL10.ng on the condition of anonymity, that the Lazio man ignored instructions to shield the defence in search of personal glory. “A lot have been said about why we failed to qualify, but most are far from the truth. For instance why was it that we struggle less when Hope Akpan plays in front of the defence?” said the source. “It's ironic that Mikel Obi best games of the qualifiers were games that Akpan played in as he sits and allows Obi to roam upfront without leaving any space behind, unlike Onazi. “Nigerians should also ask him why he missed training the eve of the game and tried to lie. What family issue kept him out?” The player pointed out that Onazi ignored the coach’s instructions as he felt slighted that Mikel took all the glory after the Nigeria Afcon 2013 triumph. “His relationship with Mikel is zero, Keshi noticed it during preparations for the World cup, he now wants to score goals as opposed to his primary role,” added the anonymous player. “He felt Mikel got a lot of plaudits while he was ignored despite playing a role in his success at the Afcon 2013, he cost us the game against South Africa.” Both players had a public fallout in front of the camera on the pitch in the Eagles 2-0 away win against Congo in Pointe Noire, a situation our source said snowballed into the South Africa game. “Mikel is a senior player in the team and highly experienced and for Onazi to openly challenge him shows you how bad it is between them,” continued the source. “Onazi is playing under instructions to cover for Obi who is short of pace on the counter, but look at both South Africa goals, where was he? “These days he plays for himself more than the team, you can see how he hits shots waywardly even when a pass is a better option, he has to grow up.” Is this player right? Can one player take the blame? Let us know your views in the Comments Section below. 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Eagles Player Blames Onazi For Afcon Failure by Nobody: 2:59pm On Nov 28, 2014 |
Re: Eagles Player Blames Onazi For Afcon Failure by ammyluv2002(f): 3:02pm On Nov 28, 2014 |
Story |
Re: Eagles Player Blames Onazi For Afcon Failure by klodike(m): 3:09pm On Nov 28, 2014 |
No time to read the long story. But again if a coach sees a player playing out of line, is it not expected that he substitute him?? I smell keshi creating some distraction.#keshimustgo!! 1 Like |
Re: Eagles Player Blames Onazi For Afcon Failure by StealthyMe(m): 3:09pm On Nov 28, 2014 |
Huh... Does that explain what transpired in the France game? I guess not |
Re: Eagles Player Blames Onazi For Afcon Failure by niggereyez(f): 3:19pm On Nov 28, 2014 |
crying over spilt milk. .. |
Re: Eagles Player Blames Onazi For Afcon Failure by Nobody: 3:19pm On Nov 28, 2014 |
there is this unhealthy rivalry btw Mikel and Onazi. |
Re: Eagles Player Blames Onazi For Afcon Failure by robosky02(m): 5:37pm On Nov 28, 2014 |
story story ok what is mikel doing going upfront? when chealsea wants to tight thier defence mikel is the answer why cant he leave self glory and tight the eagles defence for once seeing the state we find ourself i dont even blame him na keshi who does not know how to read a match and change the pattern of play or know where to put a player at critical time. |
Re: Eagles Player Blames Onazi For Afcon Failure by Kog45(m): 10:49pm On Nov 28, 2014 |
robosky02:Pls what are you saying for God sake.Mind you this is super eagle not chelsea team where Mikel shield the defense.It is the duty of Onazi to do that not Mikel.The same Keshi you are castigating,used the same formation to win Afcon. 3 Likes |
Re: Eagles Player Blames Onazi For Afcon Failure by thegoodjoehunt3(m): 10:52pm On Nov 28, 2014 |
Same cry I have made since the match we played against the USA. Many criticized Mikel for shouting at Onazi. However, Onazi left his role. Many like Onazi for his work rate, but his tactical discipline caused the team to fall from the friendlies of the World Cup until now. It was sad Hope Akpan injured but more sad Joseph Nathaniel did not replace Onazi. Joseph Nathaniel should have started that match against South Africa. He would have shielded our defence from the force of Rantie. 1 Like |
Re: Eagles Player Blames Onazi For Afcon Failure by M4gunners: 1:03am On Nov 29, 2014 |
Who's Onazi please? Is that not the TB Joshua boy?because i don't really school in France, i have stopped watching Supr Eagle since they break my heart. |
Re: Eagles Player Blames Onazi For Afcon Failure by tuffgongjo(m): 9:09am On Nov 29, 2014 |
finniblinks:I A̶̲̥̅♏ not a fan of his,I always get surprised when people fail to see how poor his passes are$his always off target shot which he plays every match. 1 Like |
Re: Eagles Player Blames Onazi For Afcon Failure by Afrok(m): 12:24pm On Nov 29, 2014 |
Always anonymous .... If Nigeria had qualified, am sure this anonymous would've kept quiet. Well the anonymous didn't lie but I think this is medicine after death, most of our players became big and pride took over them because they felt they're indispensable or irreplaceable in the team. I guess the coaching crew have learnt their lessons, good for them they'll still remain with the team but it'll be worst if they fail to correct the mistakes and the players. 1 Like |
Re: Eagles Player Blames Onazi For Afcon Failure by Smooyis(m): 3:35pm On Nov 29, 2014 |
Were the coaches sleeping when all these were going on? Enough of keshi matter. |
Re: Eagles Player Blames Onazi For Afcon Failure by rayblast(m): 3:50pm On Nov 29, 2014 |
which kind mumu eagle player b dis?infact u dey craze to remind mi of una again.When Onazi no play to instruction why u no cover up for am abi no be team work be football?Very soon una go talk say na my mama no make una qualify becos she no sidon for front of television watch how una disgrace una sef for Akwa Ibom stadium. 1 Like |
Re: Eagles Player Blames Onazi For Afcon Failure by starlingbawa(m): 5:27pm On Nov 29, 2014 |
What about the clueless Emmanuel Emenike? |
Re: Eagles Player Blames Onazi For Afcon Failure by sexylogan(m): 6:52pm On Nov 29, 2014 |
They are all to blame abeggy... |
Re: Eagles Player Blames Onazi For Afcon Failure by Nobody: 9:48pm On Nov 29, 2014 |
starlingbawa:Yeah. Emenike is also one of those to blamed. He couldn't get one shot on target against south africa. The only treat he presented was to sucessfully head and direct the ball striaght into the arms of the south african goalkeeper. He had been performing poorly, for both club and country. Since he has no potentials to show, I think he should be droped outta the S.E alongside the likes of Egwuekwe and some other players that has nothing more to offer. |
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