P0intBlank:


Yeah, I know they didn't win. But that generation put Portugal on d map again. Qualified Portugal for world cup for first time in 16yrs. Semis in Euro 2000 & Germany 2006 and Runners up in Euro 2004. Played top flight football and many of them enjoyed successful club careers (d likes of Figo, Rui Costa, Paulo Souso, Fernando Couto, João Vieira Pinto, Jorge Costa, Rui Bento)

P0intBlank:
Yeah, I know they didn't win. But that generation put Portugal on d map again. Qualified Portugal for world cup for first time in 16yrs. Semis in Euro 2000 & Germany 2006 and Runners up in Euro 2004. Played top flight football and many of them enjoyed successful club careers (d likes of Figo, Rui Costa, Paulo Souso, Fernando Couto, João Vieira Pinto, Jorge Costa, Rui Bento)

BascoVanVeli:

U lie show me where i said MY FLYING EAGLES ARE NOT SO GOOD,
So are u saying this team can beat any team in the world 5-0? I simply said id prefer better friendly matches for a better gauge of where we are at like say Argentina, Germany or even some senior African teams. These are just practice matches hommi so don't trip.

BascoVanVeli:

My question never dared insinuate that my beloved flying eagles are not a top team so lets get that very clear young man.
The fact remains if you lose 5-2 and 5-0 u can not be that good. Even our home teams didn't lose that bad only the dolphins lost 4-1 and that was because they lost their talisman Emem Eduok a single player so that should show you that maybe those 5 are all those clubs have.

LeeCodeman:


Bros, na wa o. Whose words are bolded. Small small na



And yes, there are plenty teams in this World Cup that the Flying Eagles can score 5 goals against, even Brazil.

I will repeat again: stop underestimating the attacking prowress of this Flying Eagles' team.

chrisooblog:
I think the issue of players not graduating to senior team to become pillars is not as straight forward as we think. with Nigeria apart from the age issue delay in finding good clubs willing to invest in their football education is a major drawback.

how many countries produce world beaters at youth level? few and far between the argentine example given was part of the solid foundation laid by jose pekerman remember he was u20 coach of argentina for years so the system not only won trophies but produced more players like cambiasso, di maria to mention just a few. xavi and casilas that won Nigeria 99 how many years did it take them before they won the world cup?. so it takes a while

the reason why I think south americans do so well is that like I mentioned above the system ensures the right talented players are used plus they have historical relationship with a lot of these European club who are willing to take a chance on their youngsters unlike Africans eg Ghana, Nigeria who have allowed cheating through false age declaration to limit such opportunities

I think Nigeria is on the right track now...good youth coaches identifying technically gifted youngsters (emphasis mine) training them in good academy setups ensuring such players get transferred to top European clubs with bias for young players eg ajax barca porto arsenal etc

if I had my way manu would stay youth coach for many years

kannymoore:


Pls.. don't forget Father Tiko!.. he's the first guy who put the super Eagles on the map...way before Westerhof and bonfere jo.

LeeCodeman:


Bros, na wa o. Whose words are bolded. Small small na



And yes, there are plenty teams in this World Cup that the Flying Eagles can score 5 goals against, even Brazil.

I will repeat again: stop underestimating the attacking prowress of this Flying Eagles' team.

safarigirl:
Una thank you o. Glad the boys are winning, tis a good birthday gift. Wish Awoniyi would score, even if he doesn't, I'll still love him. Still hoping he sends me a friend request though . @leecodeman, who you dey call small geh? Do you know how old I am?

CFCfan:
@safarigirl, you can follow your sweet heart here https://instagram.com/awoniyi18/

jobsat34:


i believe this is not coming too late.. hbd sis.. wish ur loff d best of d tournament... wont mind if yu bluetooth d remnant of item no 7...

tbaba1234:
With Iheanacho, Moses and Success, there will be more goals for the flying eagles... Iheanacho's creativity will create more chances for his team mates

BascoVanVeli:


My question never dared insinuate that my beloved flying eagles are not a top team so lets get that very clear young man.
The fact remains if you lose 5-2 and 5-0 u can not be that good. Even our home teams didn't lose that bad only the dolphins lost 4-1 and that was because they lost their talisman Emem Eduok a single player so that should show you that maybe those 5 are all those clubs have.

tbaba1234:
Leke in my view is a poor keeper, He was very shaky at AYC and is making mistakes already.

lexyman:


Leke was fantastic during the 6 tournament , at a point I felt he was the first choice . It's very rear before a team we need the third keeper . He is just going there to make a number ....I will advice him to up his game , if he want to be relevant in the future ...

tbaba1234:
Leke in my view is a poor keeper, He was very shaky at AYC and is making mistakes already.

tbaba1234:


He was not tested in the super six...

tbaba1234:
More:

Ugbade instruction to Musa is always make sure u take out one defender by dribbling so that u can create space for another

Okon did well today....feel sorry for the lad as well

So far a German team have made an approach ready to throw in a bid for Ifeanyi Ifeanyi,you won't believe it

Source: @guysly2much

EagleScribes:


how did Kanu have a club successful career? Was he the only one in his set?

I insist this issue is multi-dimensional. Coaching expertise is just one out of so many

semid4lyfe:
A silent follower of the thread. Been reading the last 4 pages. Kudos to everyone. . .