Famocious:
Hope our defenders will be able to curtail Ivan Perisic when we meet Croatia ? Got a hatrick for Inter millan today.

we will keep monitoring Ivan Peristic, Raktic and modric ....

lexyman:


we will keep monitoring Ivan Peristic, Raktic and modric ....

We shouldn't forget Mario Mandžukić as well..

If we are dreaming of winning the WC next year or this year, the opponents we face should not matter. We play our game one at a time regardless of who we face.

Therefore, we need the right players to fulfill our task and to pick the best and right players fit for the task, sentiments must be eliminated to the bearest minimum.

This is how I will pick my 23 players.

Gk

Vincent Enyeama
Dele Aiyenugba
Dele Ajiboye



DF

Troost Ekong
Leon Balogun
Chidozie Awaziem
Brian Idowu
Tyrone Ebuehi
Elderson Echiejile
Shehu Abdullahi/ Ola Aina


MF

Mikel Obi
Ogenyi Onazi
Joel Obi
Wilfred Ndidi
Sone Aluko
Victor Moses
Alex Iwobi
Simon Moses
Ahmed Musa
Raheem Lawal/ Abdul Ajagun/ Onomah


ST

Kelechi Iheanacho
Odion Ighalo
Obafemi Martins


With calibers of players I can switch from 4-2-3-1 to 3-5-1 or 4-4-2 to 4-3-3

My first choice players for 3-5-1

.................................Enyeama (hopefully)

.............. Balogun.......Ekong......... Brian

.......Vicmo......... Ndid......... Onazi..........Joel Obi

...................Iwobi.................Mikel

...........................Martins


In 4-2-3-1 formation


.......................................Enyeama

...Ebuehi......... Troost.......... Leon.........Echiejile

......................Onazi.........Joel.......


Vicmo...................Mikel................. Simon Moses

...........................Ighalo

tbaba1234:


An important element of our style of play in recent times is the speed of our transitions/counters. Moses is an important part of that. Putting him as a wing back could affect his ability to support quick counters. Wing backs often play as right backs when defending.

Then we have consider the advantages and disadvantages. I have pointed out to some of the advantages of playing him as a wing back and if this is only disadvantage, then I think the advantage outweighs the disadvantage.

Lets take a look at Moses's goal against Cameroon in Uyo where he took the ball from defense to score. Do you think that is possible for him against better defenses in the world cup?

If the coach really want to make the most out of Moses in the 3-5-2 formation, the wing back role should be where Moses should play. The understanding and combination of Mikel, Iwobi and Iheanacho is lethal to any defense.

forgiveness:

If we are dreaming of winning the WC next year or this year, the opponents we face should not matter. We play our game one at a time regardless of who we face.

Therefore, we need the right players to fulfill our task and to pick the best and right players fit for the task, sentiments must be eliminated to the bearest minimum.

This is how I will pick my 23 players.

Gk

Vincent Enyeama
Dele Aiyenugba
Dele Ajiboye



DF

Troost Ekong
Leon Balogun
Chidozie Awaziem
Brian Idowu
Tyrone Ebuehi
Elderson Echiejile
Shehu Abdullahi/ Ola Aina


MF

Mikel Obi
Ogenyi Onazi
Joel Obi
Wilfred Ndidi
Sone Aluko
Victor Moses
Alex Iwobi
Simon Moses
Ahmed Musa
Raheem Lawal/ Abdul Ajagun/ Onomah


ST

Kelechi Iheanacho
Odion Ighalo
Obafemi Martins


With calibers of players I can switch from 4-2-3-1 to 3-5-1 or 4-4-2 to 4-3-3

My first choice players for 3-5-1

.................................Enyeama (hopefully)

.............. Balogun.......Ekong......... Brian

.......Vicmo......... Ndid......... Onazi..........Joel Obi

...................Iwobi.................Mikel

...........................Martins


In 4-2-3-1 formation


.......................................Enyeama

...Ebuehi......... Troost.......... Leon.........Echiejile

......................Onazi.........Joel.......


Vicmo...................Mikel................. Simon Moses

...........................Ighalo

Do you really see any of these three GKs making the final cut? Na your pick though.

A Nigerian has gone on to that Croatian site registered and the first thing he does was to rain courses on them,, and the person is probably from this group.. We should learn to be civil and not portray an image that will always bring hate to this country. It's so uncalled for.

Certitude:

Do you really see any of these three GKs making the final cut? Na your pick though.

Is it Ezenwa or Akpeyi, you wan make I carry go world cup?

Bros, Dele Alampasu and Uzoho are the only goalkeepers on my list aside these 3. The rest na no go area for me.

realpoacher:
Erm guys, no one seems to be talking about Mikel Agu's chances of making the world cup... Remember he is Rohr's favorite

He is not that good

nelszx:

Rohr wants unpredictability in his strikers upfront. The game against Argentina was the first time we'd play without a true 9. Opposition might understudy Ighalo but might meet the shock of their lives when they see KC and Iwobi or VicMo and Moses Simon.
If things goes to plan I think Nigeria would be one of the teams to beat at the WC. Depending on some games we won't play a natural 9 especially against Croatia.

you blew my mind bro....

just pray we improve our defense and goal keeping department as well.

Famocious:
Hope our defenders will be able to curtail Ivan Perisic when we meet Croatia ? Got a hatrick for Inter millan today.

I remember how we were all scared that Perotti will traumatize Ezenwa with his lethal shots....

Eventually, Perotti couldn't do jack.

World Cup is six months away, a lot could happen between then and now, so anybody scoring hat tricks today, e no mean anything

Certitude:

He is just 33. And still performing in the Dutch league.

lol

blueto:
Then we have consider the advantages and disadvantages. I have pointed out to some of the advantages of playing him as a wing back and if this is only disadvantage, then I think the advantage outweighs the disadvantage.

Lets take a look at Moses's goal against Cameroon in Uyo where he took the ball from defense to score. Do you think that is possible for him against better defenses in the world cup?

If the coach really want to make the most out of Moses in the 3-5-2 formation, the wing back role should be where Moses should play. The understanding and combination of Mikel, Iwobi and Iheanacho is lethal to any defense.

Victor Moses is too talented for Nigeria to be playing wing back... It's just like hazard playing wing back for Belgium

I think all this Martins talk and ogbeche should be given a permanent rest, We should be looking for players who can upstage the starting 11 not join the coaching crew,
So many players always pick form during a world cup year for obvious reasons but Rohr should stick to the core players that understand his philosophy and make only lil necessary tweaks

My 23 list is

Uzoho
Ezenwa
Alampasu
............
Shehu
Ebuehi
Balogun
Ekong
Omeruo
Awaziem
O.Aina
Idowu/Echejile still not sure
........................
Onazi
Ndidi
Mikel
Ogu
Etebo
.......................
V.moses
S.moses
Iwobi
Iheanacho
Ighalo
Musa
Henry

Between J.Obi, Musa and Henry.i would drop one person.
If V.moses becomes a wing back then, Henry is very important.
I still think Musa should be given a FW role albeit as a sub, dude has not given a good cross all thru his career but the only time he plays well is when he finds the net, he needs that remodelling to flourish
Standby
Akpeyi
Agbo/
J.Obi
Kayode /I success( if he starts using his other 2 legs)

Famocious:
We shouldn't forget Mario Mandžukić as well..

Them get players o.

Another clean sheet for Uzoho in Depor B.

Bonaventure with another goal for brugge.

shogz89:
A Nigerian has gone on to that Croatian site registered and the first thing he does was to rain courses on them,, and the person is probably from this group.. We should learn to be civil and not portray an image that will always bring hate to this country. It's so uncalled for.

Ridiculous....

Moses Simon on target for KAA Gent opening goal. Game on!

Certitude:

What is your point. Rufai and Aghahowa are retired and are not posting any eye-catching performance. Should we drop our best prospect because he's not been part of the fold? What makes him different from Martins?

Ogbeche your best prospect? Like I have stated before Martins is a great striker I respect so much! If anything he's the ONLY player worth looking at if Rohr decides to call new players! But the way you guys sounding here makes me wonder who and who qualified us for the world cup? Yes! Since you want Ogbeche me think we also want Rufai and Aghahowa and all our football accestors too! Nonsense!

forgiveness:



Is it Ezenwa or Akpeyi, you wan make I carry go world cup?

Bros, Dele Alampasu and Uzoho are the only goalkeepers on my list aside these 3. The rest na no go area for me.

UZoho should be in your main list. He's most likely going to earn a place in the 23 man list.

forgiveness:

If we are dreaming of winning the WC next year or this year, the opponents we face should not matter. We play our game one at a time regardless of who we face.

Therefore, we need the right players to fulfill our task and to pick the best and right players fit for the task, sentiments must be eliminated to the bearest minimum.

This is how I will pick my 23 players.

Gk

Vincent Enyeama
Dele Aiyenugba
Dele Ajiboye



DF

Troost Ekong
Leon Balogun
Chidozie Awaziem
Brian Idowu
Tyrone Ebuehi
Elderson Echiejile
Shehu Abdullahi/ Ola Aina


MF

Mikel Obi
Ogenyi Onazi
Joel Obi
Wilfred Ndidi
Sone Aluko
Victor Moses
Alex Iwobi
Simon Moses
Ahmed Musa
Raheem Lawal/ Abdul Ajagun/ Onomah


ST

Kelechi Iheanacho
Odion Ighalo
Obafemi Martins


With calibers of players I can switch from 4-2-3-1 to 3-5-1 or 4-4-2 to 4-3-3

My first choice players for 3-5-1

.................................Enyeama (hopefully)

.............. Balogun.......Ekong......... Brian

.......Vicmo......... Ndid......... Onazi..........Joel Obi

...................Iwobi.................Mikel

...........................Martins


In 4-2-3-1 formation


.......................................Enyeama

...Ebuehi......... Troost.......... Leon.........Echiejile

......................Onazi.........Joel.......


Vicmo...................Mikel................. Simon Moses

...........................Ighalo

I don't knw y u always choose not to b pragmatic/unrealistic....anyway, u said MY CHOICE not ROHR's

binhozie:
I think all this Martins talk and ogbeche should be given a permanent rest, We should be looking for players who can upstage the starting 11 not join the coaching crew,
So many players always pick form during a world cup year for obvious reasons but Rohr should stick to the core players that understand his philosophy and make only lil necessary tweaks

My 23 list is

Uzoho
Ezenwa
Alampasu
............
Shehu
Ebuehi
Balogun
Ekong
Omeruo
Awaziem
O.Aina
Idowu/Echejile still not sure
........................
Onazi
Ndidi
Mikel
Ogu
Etebo
.......................
V.moses
S.moses
Iwobi
Iheanacho
Ighalo
Musa
Henry

Between J.Obi, Musa and Henry.i would drop one person.
If V.moses becomes a wing back then, Henry is very important.
I still think Musa should be given a FW role albeit as a sub, dude has not given a good cross all thru his career but the only time he plays well is when he finds the net, he needs that remodelling to flourish
Standby
Akpeyi
Agbo/
J.Obi
Kayode /I success( if he starts using his other 2 legs)

Martins form didn't start this season. He has been inform for the past 5 years in a role

Joebie:
Dude your reasoning lacks logic.
So when has being part of the fold or not become a requisite for a call up?
Do me a favor. Punch yourself

Yes! My reasoning lacks logic. Maybe your mumuness merits logic oga philosopher. So You want us to distrupt a winning team to create space for your fantasies? You guys are not the coach and you won't allow him do his job! It was logic that qualified us for the world cup ba? Apart from a goal keeper and maybe one or two defenders, we are good to go! We are moving forward and not backward. Someone scores, call him! Another dude scores, call him... Why don't we just call the gods too? Ehn mr logic?
Anyway, I know your IQ is too small to decode my reasoning. So you can go ahead with your Fallacies!
And do me a favour... screw yourself!

PurpleHouse:
Yes! My reasoning lacks logic. Maybe your mumuness merits logic oga philosopher. So You want us to distrupt a winning team to create space for your fantasies? You guys are not the coach and you won't allow him do his job! It was logic that qualified us for the world cup ba? Apart from a goal keeper and maybe one or two defenders, we are good to go! We are moving forward and not backward. Someone scores, call him! Another dude scores, call him... Why don't we just call the gods too? Ehn mr logic?
Anyway, I know your IQ is too small to decode my reasoning. So you can go ahead with your Fallacies!
And do me a favour... screw yourself!

you're talking too harsh...
I would have advised you to play round here for a while just to know how things are being done.

insulting everyone on this thread does not speak good of you.

politely pass your point to let others learn rather than start insulting someone you don't even know.
moreover he is someone not even convassing for the inclusion of New players....

forgiveness:



Martins form didn't start this season. He has been inform for the past 5 years in a role

bro...he is not better than the forwards we already have....so let the matter rest.
we're still trying to squeeze kayode into the 23 man list...here you still talking of Martins.

tbaba1234:
Another clean sheet for Uzoho in Depor B.

Bonaventure with another goal for brugge.

and some persons here...are telling me to pick Martins all because he has class...while a player like Dennis is setting Europe agog wit goals....still hasnt been considered....

sentiments on this platform sha....

just like the problem wit the deportivo coach...who claim uzoho can't speak or hear Spanish citing it as reasons why he does not get to play in la liga ...but only God knows how he is able to communicate wit his team mate in Spanish division 3 league...
good they loose by 2 unreplied goals yesterday....
the coach may loose his job soon though...

Humility017:

bro...he is not better than the forwards we already have....so let the matter rest.
we're still trying to squeeze kayode into the 23 man list...here you still talking of Martins.

oga mention any Nigerian forward who has scored at least 10 goals a season in the past 5 years

My 23, (subject to change, depending on friendly performances)

Enyeama (if playing regularly and fit)
Uzoho
Ezenwa

Ebuehi
Shehu
Aina
Idowu
Ekong
Awaziem
Balogun
Omeruo/Elderson/or any CB that can make a strong impression before WC

Onazi
Ndidi
Mikel
Etebo
Ogu
Joel Obi

Ighalo
Iwobi
V. Moses
S.moses
Iheanacho
Onyekuru/Musa(if he starts playing)/Bazee (If he starts playing)

cromz:
oga mention any Nigerian forward who has scored at least 10 goals a season in the past 5 years

may be to you....10 goals per season in the last 5 years play football.....
to every sane coach...that is not the criterion.

so drop your question in your pocket.

tbaba1234:
My 23, (subject to change, depending on friendly performances)

Enyeama (if playing regularly and fit)
Uzoho
Ezenwa

Ebuehi
Shehu
Aina
Idowu
Ekong
Awaziem
Balogun
Omeruo/Elderson/or any CB that can make a strong impression before WC

Onazi
Ndidi
Mikel
Etebo
Ogu
Joel Obi

Ighalo
Iwobi
V. Moses
S.moses
Iheanacho
Onyekuru/Musa(if he starts playing)/Bazee (If he starts playing)

your list bro is so realistic....90% correct.

PurpleHouse:
Ogbeche your best prospect? Like I have stated before Martins is a great striker I respect so much! If anything he's the ONLY player worth looking at if Rohr decides to call new players! But the way you guys sounding here makes me wonder who and who qualified us for the world cup? Yes! Since you want Ogbeche me think we also want Rufai and Aghahowa and all our football accestors too! Nonsense!

How old is Ogbeche and how old is Martins. They are both scoring with the former netting five in two matches. Where does Rufai and Aghahowa play sef and how old are they? Five goals in two matches no b beans... How many of our forwards beat that?

Humility017:

and some persons here...are telling me to pick Martins all because he has class...while a player like Dennis is setting Europe agog wit goals....still hasnt been considered....

sentiments on this platform sha....

just like the problem wit the deportivo coach...who claim uzoho can't speak or hear Spanish citing it as reasons why he does not get to play in la liga ...but only God knows how he is able to communicate wit his team mate in Spanish division 3 league...
good they loose by 2 unreplied goals yesterday....
the coach may loose his job soon though...

only God knows.....wetin sentiment go cause emmmm.

The stakes are smaller in the lower division. Young keepers learn their trade there. Less pressure and you do not get crucified for any mistake.

tbaba1234:


The stakes are smaller in the lower division. Young keepers learn their trade there. Less pressure and you do not get crucified for any mistake.

so you beleive that coach cock and bull story....Sir ?
comeon....how manage the young lad manage to fair in those matches he played prior the new coach appointment?