komekn:


He trained with U23 mostly to be honest, but even then he was not outstanding. Strong yes, super fast and technical I am sorry No.

There were better boys and younger than him there.

Those boys who were outstanding got promoted to the first team. Two defender CB went from U23 to the first team , when all three first CB got injured.

It's what you do in the youth teams that gives you a bridge to the first team. And then when you get the opportunity or chance do you utilize and make a name for yourself.

Saka got a chance at Arsenal as a 16 year old and claimed a permanent position he just turned 20 a month ago . And he has played 3 competitive season s in the EPL already and is a key player for Arsenal and England national team.

So your proposition about endless training and drills doesn't really cut it for me .

If l look at Liverpool Youth team , my prediction are for a certain 18 year old midfielder James Balagizi, to be the next big thing. It may not happen but that's my view .

A lot of the U23 players will train with the first team and if they impress they get in. Some do it immediately by some needs lots of drilling ( according to you )

In my opinion it's not so deep, managers have preferences and that shows in their selections.

andrewbaba44:

And you didn’t blame ndidi for that unnecessary foul ba

Surebaba01:
What if burkina faso defeats Algeria in the last round
All the goals scored by Algeria would amount to nothing

mostob:
Ndidi get his own share of the blame but the way Akpeyi set his wall and his positioning, the thing look amateurish.

samtol4:
hahaha okay o just CAR we can't beat in Lagos

do4luv14:
hmmm the way am seeing the situation of our darling Chickens, and their mother hen Rohr,

he will be calling on Vicmo for the final qualifying to save face, since Ighalo is already on the bag

elyte89:


If dere was no foul,dere won't b any reason to play a freekick so I will blame ndidi 90% for d defeat

do4luv14:
hmmm the way am seeing the situation of our darling Chickens, and their mother hen Rohr,

he will be calling on Vicmo for the final qualifying to save face, since Ighalo is already on the bag

elyte89:


If dere was no foul,dere won't b any reason to play a freekick so I will blame ndidi 90% for d defeat

andrewbaba44:


And Na Mali go come easy abi ? Mali wey better pass this 2 teams

Sportilitica:
Just went through some highlights of African world Cup qualifiers. There are issues, big Big issues with our team

samtol4:
Mali played Uganda and Rwanda. These are weak teams

samtol4:
Mali played Uganda and Rwanda. These are weak teams

andrewbaba44:

And you didn’t blame ndidi for that unnecessary foul ba

Melvinity:


Funny enough, Ndidi committed another similar foul yesterday! Thank God Liberian couldn't capitalize on it

lloydtruth:
Africa needs to learn football management in other to succeed at the world stage

Early qualification to tournaments will help greatly in preparation and other logistics.

As it stands, most European and South American countries have qualified earlier and preparations starts in ernest.

Because of CAF format, African teams will have to wait till March to know who qualifies or not. This will not help in preparation and even some duo Nationals are waiting to be a country qualifies for the world cup before pledging allegiance, someone like Olise will be waiting to see who qualifies between Nigeria and Algeria.

Early preparation is the key, Africa learn.

TheGoodJoe:
If I Nack you thunder, you will keep kwayet there.

samtol4:
SA coach is a good tactician.He invited fresh and younger players who are committed. I recalled he won the Nation cup with Cameroon 2016/17. Ghana needs extra work tonight

Ppogbae:


The same tactician that Rohr beat 4-0 in Uyo

fabyom:
Ghana should have been 2 goals up if they have someone like Gyan in attack! I see Ghana winning 1-0 to qualify!