TheSuperNerd:
Like Flying Eagles, Like Golden Eaglets...

In other news, really looking forward to the new cadet stars that will show their stuff starting from this weekend in Ghana at the Wafu B Afcon U17 Qualifier tournament.


Some lads to look out for according to various live camp reports and close scouting observations:

GKs:

Pascal Uzoho, Richard Odoh (Team's #1)

Odoh is said to be quite good at almost everything between the sticks at this level. Hopefully he lives up to the hypes.



Defence:

Emmanuel Michael (left sided attacking Midfielder converted to LB)

Jeremiah Olaleke - Fullback and Center back potential.

Yahaya Lawal - Fullback potential.



Midfield:

Ebube Okere (Midfield's trojan. Ball winning MF)

Ozor Okeke (technically gifted MF. Said to possess a high football IQ in the middle game. Time will tell)



Attack:

Kevwe Iyede (one report likens him to another rising Osimhen).

Precious Williams - Team Captain and Goals Lord of the team. Highly rated by the coaches.

Abubakar Abdullahi - Sweet left foot. Good build. Tall, strong physically.

Jubril Azeez - In the words of a close observer, he could be the team's joker. Also left footed.


Really hope the team live up to the hypes from close observers of the Ugbade-assembled Team.

Wishing the team all the best.

mostob:
To be honest, that will be perfect. And I hope Bassey get in some crosses too

Odunayaw:
Please, is it still Abuja they will play it?

mostob:
Bookmarked..

I'll be following them closely.
BTW, Nduka or Many Garba? Who do you think is a better handler for our cadet team?

chrisooblog:
Please I hope people are noting down this picture o! Not that in 4/5 years time you will say one of them is married with a kid because of some made up story on social media.

jihday:
you people should take note of their faces o, not that in 2 years time you’ll start telling us they are over 30 years old with 5 children

TheSuperNerd:
Yes my good man. Behind closed doors too.

TheSuperNerd:
I don't have to. You cannot make me. Also, I don't see how answering relates to my point about Simon's recent showings in the GWG, especially vs Ecuador.

Like I told my good man Basco, I won't get drawn into an unnecessary prolonged talk on this. So excuse me.

AndSunGorilla:

I had asked could we do Hungarian style and have school children in the stadium?

TheLoneCitizen:


You're excused, mate.
Just try to be constructively factual with your criticism next time, brother.

TheSuperNerd:


More on Peseiro speaks....

Jose Peseiro: "I came here for one goal, I want to win the next AFCON for my fantastic players and for Nigerians. I am confident because I believe in this team, I believe in the quality and the number of good players.

"I have followed Nigeria's history in football from the 1994 and other successful teams and I want to bring back that joy again."




Oh well.... Let's see him walking the talk. Time will tell.

AndSunGorilla:

I see hunger, confidence and ambition written all over Pacero's body language, if he does well, we do well so what choice do I have?

TheSuperNerd:
We could since Hungary did it despite serving a stadium ban but that's up to the authorities and their understanding with CAF Match officials/personnel for the game.

AndSunGorilla:

I hope the NFF has thought of that though it would be hard to implement in 9ja sha. The logistics sef plus the match go dey for night, if na me, I no go release my pikin for that kain arrangee.

TheSuperNerd:
Haba... you misunderstand.

I just no wan prolong the talk naa. Abi you no dig?

Let's just hope he drops a much better performance than the last one vs Ecuador. That's the point.

As for "closer to intended recipient", he only had 3 accurate ones out of 14 attempts in the last game. I am talking about the consistency of his crossing. Most times, they are just hopeful balls. Balls sent in with no real purpose. He has to work on that. Finito.

BascoVanVeli:



U are talking about balls defenders header away. My man was killing birds at the AFCON na. That is not the same thing.

U keep bringing the number 3 up but the 3 good crosses I remember were chances that should have been scored. The corner Semi and Moffi headed around, the corner that resulted in Dennis getting a free header at the back post and the low cross Moffi just didn't want enough. Those should have been goals and would have changed the narrative a lot.

lordofstrings:


Two headmasters.
But, who will cross the ball

jihday:
Bassey and Aina can cross

TheSuperNerd:
I have long gone past this. Let it rest.

BascoVanVeli:




So u can stress ur point but I can't make mine? Where they do that at? If u really wanted to pass it u wouldn't have brought up Simon missing 11/14 crosses. U would have left it alone from the beginning.

solonnachi:


A ticket we easily threw to the wind. If we had secured that ticket, may be Eberechi Eze and Michael Olise would have been begging to play for us.

Meliforme:


I tell you the truth that if we get our best hands to play, those lads can't make our starting eleven. They play for good clubs in the EPL, but that doesn't make them the best. They will only add to the squad depth.

In Nigeria we celebrate names that play in big clubs, without taking good time to decipher their real quality.....

TheSuperNerd:
Why won't I have brought up that stat? It was very necessary as I have even mentioned in another post addressing Simon's wing performances of late. Perhaps some of you are okay turning a blind eye to some faults in Simon's game post afcon.

Also, I mentioned it and I said I won't say more on it, didn't I?

Haven't your previous posts made the point you intended? Every other thing you are doing is unnecessary prolongation. The very thing I said I didn't want. So again, let it rest.

BascoVanVeli:



U said to drop the issue but at the same time u want to show why u are right. Continue.

TheSuperNerd:
You don't give up.

I cannot continue. I already said few posts ago, we should let it rest. Haven't even added any more cogent info to that stat. I kept my word.

So My Man... Let us leave it there... ALRIGGHHHHTTTT??!!! (In your own voice).

camri:
When i say tinubu say jagaban. Tinubu?

TheSuperNerd:


....and break down analytically their tactical traits, technical qualities and overall footballing abilities that will see us forge a truly balanced team of synchronised ballers and teammates who understand not just how to play but when to play. When to get into attacking transitions... when to get into defensive transitions... when to mix it up... all as one unit.


That's just me expatiating further. Well said Meliforme.

Thank you TheSuperNerd.

camri:
When i say tinubu say jagaban. Tinubu?

drDoom3:


I think it is actually a smart move.

We are world class in one area alone - CF.

Then, just overload that position and the quality of your players will pull you through.

E.g Norway plays 4-4-2 with Haaland and Sorloth who are the same type of striker. Uruguay with Cavani and Suarez. Etc.

No need to be romancing sexy wingplay like Eguavoen was doing. Just put your best players on the pitch and they will show why they are your best.