Icon4s:


Bc they beat a Nigeria team dat had already qualified? Let them face Germany first before I know where to place them.

gbosaa:


No. Because they have a good team, good and very skilful individual players and because they have not lost any match.

I see that boy Moro becoming a player like Modric in the future. They did not beat Nigeria cos we had already qualified, they beat Nigeria because they played better and deserved to win. Let's see what happen between them and Germany. Congrats to them in advance. They have done well even if they went home after the match against the Germans.

Icon4s:


If reverse was d case, and Croatia had secured qualification and top spot and they faced d Nigerian team and we needed dat win we would have won that match. I have seen scenerios like this play out severally. The psychology of haven secured top spot no matter d outcome of dat game affected our boys.

gbosaa:


Eaglets remains my team. I only voiced out what I saw which I believe no one has seen.

safarigirl:
so they were this tactically sound and they couldn't win the same USA that everyone beat? Couldn't win Chile also? Abi na only against Nigeria their tactics dey show? Did you watch their other games or is it just one game you've already seen these things?

Like Icon4s said, don't let the Nigerian game fool you. If Croatia can scale Germany, then we can rate them. A team that couldn't win Chile and USA when there was no pressure, does not qualify as a 'contender'...even South Korea that won Brazil should be rated above them

TheSuperNerd:
I believe I've said all there is to say................

I've always maintained that my top 4 picks for the trophy are Nigeria, South korea, Germany and France.

Nigeria and South korea, on their days, are "hard to beat" or "break down"..... They got that "tactical discipline" and a few "super talents" who can wreck u "big time".

In Eggestein, Germany has a player who can guarantee u at least a goal in every game (he's one of two players who has scored in all 3 group matches so far....... The other is Nigeria's Victor Osimhen).

France have the best attack so far based on statistics with 14 goals from the first round equalling Nigeria's 14 in 2013 (in first round only) but falling short of Brazil's 15 in 2013.

These are "my top 4" and I strongly think they all will make it to the last 8 after October 28 & 29 round-of-16 matches...... And a "whole lot of things" can happen from there
...... *smiles*


The other likely contenders based on reputation are Brazil and Mexico (they both have 5 u-17 titles together. 3 for brazil and 2 for mexico).

Then the last of the likely contenders include Mali (who have not faced a top side so far in this tournament).

How can anyone rate Mali above Nigeria??

Nigeria faced a U.S. Side that the croatians couldn't beat and the U.S. Side were just unlucky to be placed in our group. They were the finest assemblage of u-17 players from the United States in the last 5 or so editions based on talents, potentials and experience of the lads (several of them play in the Mls and for top european teams like Christain pulisic in dortmund and Haji wright, De la torre, etc).

If the U.S. Were in Mali's group comprising Belgium, Honduras, and Ecuador...... They would have qualified as a top two team without a doubt.

Secondly, Nigeria faced "the host". Not only is Chile the host but they are an interesting south american power house in soccer. Or anyone wanna argue this too??

But hey! It's ok aiiit...... Every man got an opinion stemming from their angle of things, views, and so on.

But as for me, Nigeria, South korea, Germany and France are my top 4 (in no particular order).

**smiles** happy new week.......

safarigirl:
so they were this tactically sound and they couldn't win the same USA that everyone beat? Couldn't win Chile also? Abi na only against Nigeria their tactics dey show? Did you watch their other games or is it just one game you've already seen these things?

Like Icon4s said, don't let the Nigerian game fool you. If Croatia can scale Germany, then we can rate them. A team that couldn't win Chile and USA when there was no pressure, does not qualify as a 'contender'...even South Korea that won Brazil should be rated above them

Icon4s:


If reverse was d case, and Croatia had secured qualification and top spot and they faced d Nigerian team and we needed dat win we would have won that match. I have seen scenerios like this play out severally. The psychology of haven secured top spot no matter d outcome of dat game affected our boys.

gbosaa:



Olanna, you too like to argue.
Yes I watched all the matches in group A and I still do watch them because I recorded them.

I aired my opinion based on what I saw. Its my opinion and does not need anybody's endorsement. I think they will surprise people in this tournament. If they didn't, they'll be compensated by the fact that they came with boys with huge potentials and very bright future ahead.

Yes apart from Nigeria, I support Croatia. It would take a very talented and physical side to dominate and beat the eaglets. Croatia did that and they've earned my respect.

Don't dismiss them like you dismissed New Zealand. You'll be surprised.

Icon4s:


Hmmm "Olanna" . Safarigirl is that ur name?

gbosaa:



Olanna, you too like to argue.
Yes I watched all the matches in group A and I still do watch them because I recorded them.

I aired my opinion based on what I saw. Its my opinion and does not need anybody's endorsement. I think they will surprise people in this tournament. If they didn't, they'll be compensated by the fact that they came with boys with huge potentials and very bright future ahead.

Yes apart from Nigeria, I support Croatia. It would take a very talented and physical side to dominate and beat the eaglets. Croatia did that and they've earned my respect.

Don't dismiss them like you dismissed New Zealand. You'll be surprised.

Icon4s:


Hmmm "Olanna" . Safarigirl is that ur name?

bamac:
sorry for quoting you, when and what time is Nigeria's next match if you know?

TheSuperNerd:
Sorry for quoting me?? Come on, you don't have to apologize........*smiles*

Ok, sorry for seeing this late...... I just came online now...... How about that? *smiles*

Anyway, our next game is on wednesday, 20:00 local time in chile (8pm in chile) BUT 12.00AM (12 midnight) in Nigeria.

At this same time Korea will take on Belgium.

While the other games that day will take place earlier by 17:00 local time (I.e. 9pm in Nigeria)...... Have a lovely night rest....... *smiles*


Meanwhile, Safarigirl, what am I seeing? How did it come to this? This is kinda interesting......... *smiles*

safarigirl:
yes, it is.....gbosaa, well done o

gbosaa:


Apologies sister mi if I have committed a 'capital offence'.

...but that's a beautiful name though...God bless whoever gave you that name.

safarigirl:
how do you know my name sef?

gbosaa:


I can't remember now...Maybe I attended the same nursery school with your brother's friend's nephew.

joseph1013:


It sounds beautiful!

Icon4s:


Yeah it does. It means "father's jewel" in Igbo language. A beautiful name for a Daddy's girl.

joseph1013:


I'm gonna give my baby girl that name. I really love it.

joseph1013:


I'm gonna give my baby girl that name. I really love it.

Icon4s:


Hmmm I can see u are really in love witg that name. Are u Igbo?

Icon4s:


Hmmm I can see u are really in love witg that name. Are u Igbo?

AIG07:
3 Gbosa! for gbosaa-Gbosa! Gbosa!! Gbosa!!! Na so gbosaa de hit everybody for this thread. Well done bro. *big smiles* good to know Miss Safari's name-though hearing d name for the first time- thanks for d meaning at Sir.
Icon4s.

gbosaa:


Now I'm in trouble and I'm feeling guilty as well. I shouldn't have replied her with that name. I wish I could strike all of una with amnesia right now. I hope she isn't feeling bad. Beautiful name though...I think the name means daddy's/father's treasure/jewelry...I didn't say the name means papa's neck chain o...make una no put me for wahala.

joseph1013:


I'm gonna give my baby girl that name. I really love it.