TheSuperNerd:
Oh not again....... Wetin Punch dey report sef?

Abeg na 6-1 we knack them o!!!! Haba!!

And na 8 goals Osimhen don score........ Wich kain thing be dis one na??

**smiles** Make Punch take time ooo....... Unless they wan collect "punches" here......... *smiles*

BascoVanVeli:


the finals was 3-0 the group game was 6-1.

safarigirl:
what is strange about them?

the fact that they don't play 'beautiful football' but still bang in goals?

TheSuperNerd:
Are u telling me? Or just making a comment?

Coz I definitely don't hv a short memory.......... *smiles*

I was referring to the "5-1" punch reported not the 3-0 final result............*smiles*

adeyemi2015:
I'm ain't a big Fan of the Eaglets, but it's my joy reading here (not really watching their games) that they are doing fine!

The begging question is; why is it hard for the U17 to replicate the same form and flair at the U20 Tourney(s)?! We all had huge expectations on Manu Boys but eventually got disappointed!

I wish the Lads best of lucks!

adeyemi2015:
I'm ain't a big Fan of the Eaglets, but it's my joy reading here (not really watching their games) that they are doing fine!

The begging question is; why is it hard for the U17 to replicate the same form and flair at the U20 Tourney(s)?! We all had huge expectations on Manu Boys but eventually got disappointed!

I wish the Lads best of lucks!

BascoVanVeli:


Oga Im sorry but u said 6-1 don't follow punch me too o lol.

TheSuperNerd:
**Clenches Fists**

Now you're really asking for it...........

Don't u get it yet? *smiles*

Saying "6-1" was EXACTLY the point........

In reference to the "5-1" Punch reported....... Haba!!!

**smh, places left hand on fore head and shakes it slowly**

Hey you! Yes you! Pls "set up the theatre"........ I need to get into Sir Basco's Brain...... *smiles*

I think his Pre-fontal cortex and Limbic cortex need a little attention....... Just a little....... **smiles**

**what about his amygdala? What about.....?**

Me: shhhhh.... I know what u're thinking but he's ok.... I just wanna confirm sumtin aiit..... Now stop the questions -asking aiit and get to work......

*******BIG SMILES*******

BascoVanVeli:


There are lots of factors that go into us not transissioning into the next level. It is very hard to go into u-20 as u-17 champions as there is already a target on your back. Other teams are getting better, most of them will bring older players ranging from 19 and 20 while we stick with the boys who played u-17 who will at most be 18 or 19. Sticking with these boys is honourable but we can't always expect them to get better, sometimes we have to find better players for the sake of the team. Last but not least the players who go overseas won't really get a chance to be with the team and get used to their teammates, this to me is the biggest reason why we don't succeed like last set if Iheanacho and Success could have been released it is a whole different story.

adeyemi2015:

I really appreciate your response, but it's not really suggesting the possible ways out! For instance, where are the Manu Boys now?! They were tipped to be the Golden Generation, but they couldn't fulfill the expectations.
W can only talk about few of them who are doing fine presently..... Kelechi Iheanacho, Simon Moses and Issac Success are doing well with their respective Clubs and growing fairly. But what of the others?! Where are they plying their trades?! Are they warming the Bench or playing regularly?!

safarigirl:
isn't it too early to ask "where are they now?" when most of them are barely old enough to get work permits.


What about Berisha that won the Golden Boot? Have you asked where he is? What about Perreira of Brazil in this U20? Man Utd's supposed Iheanacho competition? Has he not been replaced by Martial?

The fact that you still hear of those 3 after 2 years should tell you how successful Manu's boys are.

tbaba1234:


For the under 20s , Manu made many blunders. The selection was horrible. He seemed to be more interested in marketing his players than selecting a strong 11.

adeyemi2015:

I really appreciate your response, but it's not really suggesting the possible ways out! For instance, where are the Manu Boys now?! They were tipped to be the Golden Generation, but they couldn't fulfill the expectations.
We can only talk about few of them who are doing fine presently..... Kelechi Iheanacho, Simon Moses and Issac Success are doing well with their respective Clubs and growing fairly. But what of the others?! Where are they plying their trades?! Are they warming the Bench or playing regularly?!

adeyemi2015:
But ain't they the foreseeable Golden Generation again?!

adeyemi2015:

I really appreciate your response, but it's not really suggesting the possible ways out! For instance, where are the Manu Boys now?! They were tipped to be the Golden Generation, but they couldn't fulfill the expectations.
We can only talk about few of them who are doing fine presently..... Kelechi Iheanacho, Simon Moses and Issac Success are doing well with their respective Clubs and growing fairly. But what of the others?! Where are they plying their trades?! Are they warming the Bench or playing regularly?!

safarigirl:
are you here to make genuine enquiries or just another jobless mischief maker?

You better go troll some other thread, you don't want to mess around where I am.

safarigirl:
what is so confounding,is their ability to find the net repeatedly with little or no flair.

There is no beauty in the way these guys play like you may see with the Malian team or the 2013 set, yet, they score a lot, but the Malian team is short on goals....


It's just a really odd form of getting results because their style of play is common in defensive teams, but these guys don't park buses.

adeyemi2015:
I'm ain't a big Fan of the Eaglets, but it's my joy reading here (not really watching their games) that they are doing fine!

The begging question is; why is it hard for the U17 to replicate the same form and flair at the U20 Tourney(s)?! We all had huge expectations on Manu Boys but eventually got disappointed!

I wish the Lads best of lucks!

tbaba1234:


Sometimes they seem disorganized but they still score many goals.. I can't say that i am wowed by the team (except for some individuals) but they get the job done.

linked:
Osimhen is a cheat....
Nigeria playing with Osimhen isn't fair play...
The guy is too strong...he is a two in one...

Nigeria should henceforth play with 10 visible players whenever they have osimhen on the pitch...

safarigirl:
you should be wowed by a team that scores 3 goals with 46% possession and doesn't concede

TheGoodJoe:


100% accurate. I think many analyst will study this team for years to come. I think the right word is strange because it is a new approach. I believe there is more tactically brilliant and creative ideas in Coach Emmanuel Amuneke.

joseph1013:
I can't help laughing at this team. Funny how Amuneke has become a tactical genius. Same guy folks gave up on enroute to the tournament. Success indeed has many friends.

joseph1013:
I can't help laughing at this team. Funny how Amuneke has become a tactical genius. Same guy folks gave up on enroute to the tournament. Success indeed has many friends.

Icon4s:


Prio to the commencement of this tourney, I said it that this team may nt have the individual abilities of the 2013 Eaglets but with very good tactics dey can compete for the title. Just take a look at the stats and check how many shots go off target. The ball will either hit the back of the net or the keeper saves it. Kelechi Nwakali is the no1 culprit for shots off target but the forwards in the team rarely hits the ball off target.
Every counter attacking move is always a threat to the opposition. However, one area where I think the team need to improve is those final final passes. The wingers/attacking midfielders need to step up their game but thank God for Osimhen hu can score a goal out of nothing.

I think our left and Right backs (Anumudu and Lazarus) have been great thus far. The 2 central defenders too have been marvelous.

I am already fantasizing about the next U20 When Yahaya, Awoniyi, Mohammed, Ezeh, and Idowu will join forces with team. Imaging Yahaya and Chukwueze as wingers in one team.

TheSuperNerd:
Well Sir, for me, this isn't about "success having many friends". *smiles* It may apply to some others but not to me.....

Coz I've made my stand known from the beginning about Amuneke's tactics with the team......

This team isn't "spectacular"....... I've always said so.

BUT THIS TEAM IS FULL OF SUPER SURPRISES WHICH SOMETIMES INVOKES "THE SPECTACULAR"......... The way they switch "tactics" and keep their "tactical discipline" should interest any keen tactician.

Amuneke may not be a tactical genius or what if he is? But I think he's putting his Uefa pro-licence qualifications to good use also....... Yep... He holds the same qualification as Oliseh.....*smiles*

But surely, this goes beyond "textbook" qualifications..... This is him using a combo of his tactical knowledge and his "Brainwaves"......*smiles*

TheGoodJoe:



Funny, I do not remember Amuneke misplacing a pass or shooting widely as a player. Maybe he was able to transcend his playing style to his philosophy of his coaching.

Also, I think he arranged the team to annul some of the deficiencies you pointed out.

I would have talked more on the coaches tactics but I feel parasites of other teams study forums like this to get insights and weak points of our teams.

Icon4s:


Prio to the commencement of this tourney, I said it that this team may nt have the individual abilities of the 2013 Eaglets but with very good tactics dey can compete for the title. Just take a look at the stats and check how many shots go off target. The ball will either hit the back of the net or the keeper saves it. Kelechi Nwakali is the no1 culprit for shots off target but the forwards in the team rarely hits the ball off target.
Every counter attacking move is always a threat to the opposition. However, one area where I think the team need to improve is those final final passes. The wingers/attacking midfielders need to step up their game but thank God for Osimhen hu can score a goal out of nothing.

I think our left and Right backs (Anumudu and Lazarus) have been great thus far. The 2 central defenders too have been marvelous.

I am already fantasizing about the next U20 When Yahaya, Awoniyi, Mohammed, Ezeh, and Idowu will join forces with this team. Imaging Yahaya and Chukwueze as wingers in one team.

Icon4s:


Yeah, Amuneke. He hardly missed target. In our secondary School days (yes, he was my senior in sec sch) we nick-named him kpoi!!. Anybody that grew up in Orile, Sari-Iganmu,Amukoko, Ajegunle and environs can comfirm that nick name. Kpoi!! was the sound the cross bar usually made whenever Amuneke rocks the goal post with his left foot! He guided us to a 1989 Lagos State Principal Cup win.

Amuneke! Great Cardoso High School Old boy!