joseph1013:
For your information: This represents Nigeria's best start to a FIFA WC qualifying campaign ever. 2 games. 2 wins. 6 points. Leading group by 4 points already.

AIG07:
I'm happy not because we won. But simply because we got a master tactician n a great man manager in Rohr.

Sir. TheGoodJoe!
Hope u saw our boy Nacho today(how I wish he scored) ?
Nacho's role n performance today shows us that d no 9 role isn't d best place to play him. His abilities are best seen in a 10,8 or been flanked in a 4-2-3-1.

But all kudos goes to Rohr for taking those bold steps.
First, for benching Ighalo n Ideye, for bringing in Ndidi for Mikel who was more offensive today and lastly for given moses a call up(our local coaches would have miss handle d t due to their egos)...

Iwobi is good but it's time he starts getting physical for that's what african football is about.(but d lad got some footwork just like his uncle did anyone see that carry-over)

Moses is d man. Wait, where did he got that strength from?
He was simply spectacular!

Akpeyi was jittery today-we still Enyeama as a backup for carl.

Finally, we need a natural 9 for that is d biggest hole we need to fill n sort out our fullbacks issue. It won't be bad if we have backups for Ekong n Balogun(their pairing has broughit solidity to d defence...

Once again congratulations to everyone.
Ride on Eagles
we are going back to where we belong to-the very top.

Mickael2:

Nah, I saw him caught out of position a couple of times. My MOM is obviously Moses, followed by ETEBO!!! The guy was running for 90 mins, marking, fighting, pressing, hassling, everything! Echejile was ok, but Omeruo comes next for me before Balogun

Oasis007:


I do not understand those saying the Ref was poor!


Cc TheGoodJoe

Oasis007:


What of if the Ref blew it as Offside?!

TheGoodJoe:
Ndidi:

Now that is how a player makes a big statement. His first long pass to the left answered a big question in my heart. Is he comfortable on the ball? Yes he is.

He brought balance to the midfield with his interceptions. He covered the gaps in the midfield and neutralised the defence.

A promising player for our defensive midfield and showed we can trust him when he gets the chance.

TheSuperNerd:
Balogun was dominant today... But Moses is my man of the match. Minus his two goals, he was everywhere up and down his channel and helped Echiejile greatly....... Mahrez no see ball play sef like that...


AFRICA IS LUCKY WE ARENT COMING FOR AFCON 2017..... DEM FOR HEAR AM!!!!!

Meanwhile, Iheanacho as a no.9 didnt work out well today. His only shot was that late chance he missed after fine pass from musa from the right wing.

Iheanacho strives more as "the-man-behind-the-striker", no.10/no.8 for Nigeria.

The false 9 attempt by Rohr didnt work as he was isolated oftentimes and was only involved in the build-up to our second goal....

He can play the false 9 but it's strange to Nigeria right now... So he was isolated.

THIS SUPER EAGLES TEAM JUST SENT A MESSAGE TO THE REST OF AFRICA... AFTER RUSSIA 2018. WE ARE COMING IN FULL FORCE FROM AFCON 2019... A NEW GOLDEN ERA IS HERE INDEED. That's the name of the thread afterall...

Jefersoun:
Nice analysis, keep it up.

AIG07:
Baba Icon4s-you said it and t was so-170th goal was scored today.

I throway salute to you, TheSuperNerd n Sir. Napoleon55. You so on point.

joseph1013:
Guys, we have to discuss o. Kelechi is not effective as a lone striker as seen in City and Eagles yet if he has to play as a SS, one of the guys in the midfield today would have to go (Etebo, Mikel, Onazi/Ndidi). How practicable is this?

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TheGoodJoe:
Ndidi:

Now that is how a player makes a big statement. His first long pass to the left answered a big question in my heart. Is he comfortable on the ball? Yes he is.

He brought balance to the midfield with his interceptions. He covered the gaps in the midfield and neutralised the defence.

A promising player for our defensive midfield and showed we can trust him when he gets the chance.

joseph1013:
Guys, we have to discuss o. Kelechi is not effective as a lone striker as seen in City and Eagles yet if he has to play as a SS, one of the guys in the midfield today would have to go (Etebo, Mikel, Onazi/Ndidi). How practicable is this?

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TheGoodJoe:


Good additions with some accurate point but I disagree with your opinion on Nacho today.

The first thing to notice is how many times we played the ball out from the back. It was normal for us but difficult for the Algerians.

Nacho kept running and pressing so they could not build well. With a natural number nine, without Nacho's work rate would give the Algerians room to build.

Also, his addition to that role gave us room to bring in Etebo, who was an ox on the field. I do not see Rohr dropping Etebo. He is key to our success in coming games.

Most pressure is always from the defenders. So the passes to Nacho was not smooth.

joseph1013:
Guys, we have to discuss o. Kelechi is not effective as a lone striker as seen in City and Eagles yet if he has to play as a SS, one of the guys in the midfield today would have to go (Etebo, Mikel, Onazi/Ndidi). How practicable is this?

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BascoVanVeli:


Iheanacho was bad, lets be honest.

BascoVanVeli:


Iheanacho was bad, lets be honest.

TheGoodJoe:
Rohr:

What a tactician. Shocking that he just started building his team and they are already squashing Africa's number one.

Wonder what this victory does to our ranking. Rohr's handling of Moses issue is brilliant and His work on Echiejile shows he is a master at bringing out the best in players.

We salute Rohr.

BascoVanVeli:


Iheanacho was bad, lets be honest.

TheGoodJoe:


Apart from the cross from Shehu, Iheanacho did not get any clear cut chance from the midfield. That was how organised the Algerians were. I doubt we can categorise that as bad.

Slimydude49:
iwobi Is mostly likely to be dropped to accomodate nacho on the wings

Icon4s:


He makes more impact as an AM/SS.

I fancy Success more in that role.
We can even try Ahmed Musa as a CF in a friendly.

Slimydude49:
iwobi Is mostly likely to be dropped to accomodate nacho on the wings