FEB. 14: PDP vs APC Match Analysis and Commentaries

Match: Grand Finale Presidential Contest.
Stadium: Political Arena, Nigeria
Stadium Capacity: 68.5million
Referee: Attahiru Jega.
Live Broadcast partners: Channels, TVC, NTA, AIT.
Kick-Off: 10.00am, Feb. 14, 2015.
Tickets: PVC
Team News and Line-up.
PDP TEAM
Ist Eleven
10. Goodluck Jonathan (Captain/Striker)
9. Namadi Sambo (Supporting Forward)
7. David Mark (Winger)
11. Femi Fanikayode ( Winger)
8. Jonah Jang (Midfielder)
4. Godswill Akpabio (Midfielder)
13. Patience Jonathan (Left Back)
16. Ayo Fayose (Right Back)
20. Ezenmo Wike ( defender)
3. Peter Obi ( defender)
1. Ahmed Muazu (Goal Keeper)
Substitute Bench
Olisa Metuh, Bamaga Tukur (GK), Seriake Dickson, Segun Mimiko, Obanikoro, Emmanuel Uduaghan, Tony Anenih,
Injury List: Sule Lamido, Sulivan Chime, Martin Elechi, Stella BMW Odua, Labara Maku, Nuhu Ribadu.
Team Coach: Ahmadu Ali.
APC TEAM
1st Eleven
10. Muhammadu Buhari (Captain/Striker)
9. Yemi Osinbajo (Supporting Striker)
11. Bola Tinibu ( Right Wing)
7. Adams Oshiomole (Left Wing)
12. Aminu Tambuwal ( Attacking Midfield)
8. Rochas Okorocha ( defensive midfield)
4. Nasir Elrufai (Left Back)
23. Olusegun Obasanjo (Right back)
3. Saraki ( Defender)
24. R. Aregbeshola (Defender)
1. Odigie Oyegun (goalkeeper)
Substitute bench:Lai Mohammed, Raji Fashola, Chris Ngige, Bisi Akande (GK), Tanko Al Makura, Barnabas Gemade, Timpreye Silva
Injury List: Rabiu Kwakwanso, Atiku Abubakar.
Coach: Rotimi Amaechi.
Match analysis:
All eyes will be on match referee Attahiru Jega when the much awaited match between the defending champions PDP and the APC kick off on February 14th. The two teams have done so much in anticipation of this match.
On paper, it is believed that the defending champions led by Goodluck Jonathan are favoured to win this contest. However, a lot of pundits believe that this time he is leading a weaker team than in 2011. And that the defending champions have been facing mediocre teams such as CPC, ANPP, AC.N in the past. There is a feeling that the current APC are a more formidable opponents having swooped in on some of the best players in the PDP earlier on in the season.
During the last transfer market, the APC had broken the bank and splashed cash on some impressive players from the PDP and they have been handed a starting place. This may hurt the PDP.
The strength of the PDP team however, lies in captain and striker Goodluck Jonathan who many believe has always ridden on sheer luck to win matches. His supporters are hoping that his good luck will still shine and smile on them again.
The surprise in the first eleven in the PDP however is the inclusion of Patience Jonathan who is often credited with scoring own goals. Seriake Dickson has been made to warm the bench.
Aside the captain, Jonathan, it seems the only in form player in the team is Akpabio. The PDP team also lacks strong players on the bench who can come on and make impact in the game.
On the other side, the APC team led by Buhari seems to be determined to win this contest. Aside the exodus of former PDP players, they have had a better preparation thus far. Unlike, Jonathan, Buhari is considered a stronger player but has been leading a “one man squad” teams. He has been in the finals for record three times but has never played alongside the caliber of players in his current team.
On paper, the PDP are considered favourites to win but the realities on ground point otherwise. The APC has strengthened their squad. They have massive support from their fans. In fact, the statistics for the sale of tickets so far shows that the fans from the areas where the APC is domiciled have bought more tickets than the fans in areas where the PDP are well known. The fans of the former seem to have upgraded their DSTv subscription and bought enough fuel to be able to watch the match live at home. The PDP need to encourage their fans to come out to support their team by getting their tickets (PVC).
A lot of pundits have hailed the team selection of the APC. Their first eleven is as strong as the bench. The surprise inclusion of Olusegun Obasanjo who has not even gone through the transfer formalities but has been handed a first team shirt is adding a twist to the game. There is worry in the PDP that Obasanjo playing in the APC defence may portend doom for their team as he knows the PDP striker too well and may give him a hard tackle that may rule him out of the game early.
Prior to the game, as expected of a game of this magnitude, a lot of mind games have been played by both teams. The APC coach, Amaechi fired the first salvo when he said that the PDP must play the game by the rules otherwise, there will be two winners. FaniKoyode of the PDP has been playing the mind games against the striker and captain of the APC about his lack of fitness. But the captain has been undeterred. He looks focused and determined to prove his critics wrong this time.
The injury news of the teams.
It is believed that Sule Lamido is not injured but asked to be dropped from the team list. He had wanted to wear the No. 10 jersey which has been given to the PDP captain. Chime got injured in training preparatory to the main match.
Kwakwanso has been ruled out for six weeks. Doctors have not confirmed the extent of damage done to his heels during training. Atiku also sustained light injury during training though should have been fit to face his former team but is reputed to have had a disagreement with the team over selection hence his name is not on the first team sheet or the bench.

So friends, fans what do you think of the contest? Will you give this presidential contest the same enthusiasm you accord the UEFA champions league finals, the El classicos, the EPL showdowns, and indeed the FIFA world cup final? Have you got your ticket (PVC)?
Post your preferred selection, formation, team news and analysis. Let’s see how the game will go. Have fun. Enjoy!

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Buhari wins

The game so far:
- Unresolved party primaries hitting PDP.
- Mass defections hitting PDP
- PDP Presidential candidate yet to articulate a single plan for the future
- Jonathan's supporters contacting clueless infections.
- All the heavy-weights deserting Jonathan.
- His crowds in rallies dwarfing.
- GMB overtaking him online too; from twitter to nairaland, etc.
- Rejections, even his footprints swept all over Nigeria whenever he visits.
- His wife banned from entering Bayelsa.

Jonathan/PDP are getting serious beating left, right and centre.

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Nigerians are united, Jonathan Must Go - Sai Buhari

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Critically examining the squad of the both teams from defence to the attack and looking at the players in bench,PDP will carry the day.