Certitude:

Only when we have either success or kayode.

Certitude:

Only when we have either success or kayode.

zicky:
Nacho was no bad, Nacho and slimani who was the more better player today, Nacho did very well, made space for other players to come, you see him on several occasions calling his SS.

Icon4s:


Hahaha. I dnt think so. Rohr knows the value of "big club players" in a team.

He would rather drop Etebo.

TheGoodJoe:


Iheanacho is definitely a better choice than Musa. His pressing and running makes him vital to us. Something he did very well today. Also, judge after few games.

You guys gave Ighalo ages and want Iheanacho out after one game. Iheanacho got into that position after impressing the coach in training.

In a less organised defence and out players creating chances for him, we can judge Nacho then.

Icon4s:


I was not comfortable with Iheanacho as a lone striker. That boy is an AM/ SS.

Even at City he does nt perform well as a lone striker.

We missed Iheanacho today.

Jst when Rohr thought he has solved the CF player problem he finds out that Iheanacho is not the right player for the CF job.

To me Ighalo and Ideye are not any better.

Isaac (the beast) Success could be the man for that role going forward. We need to bundle him to TB Joshua for deliverance from injuries first.

I would like to see him and Kayode invited for the friendly(ies) in march.

Iheanacho can go back to his number 10 role.
Meaning Etebo will need to fight for a place as either a winger or CMF and that means more competition - what we always clamour for.

tbaba1234:


Based on today's performance, i think etebo's energy is important in the middle especially for tough games.

I hope we can get 6 point in the next two games, qualify and experiment in the last games.

Jefersoun:
Sir Icon4, no even dare to take Success to TB Joshua. With the way wey him take miss US election result, say na that kind way you want make Success they miss target.

Icon4s:


Seems u dnt get my point point abt Iheanacho.

We missed his edge of the box movements today.Iheanacho attains his best potentials as an AM.

Icon4s:


Not even these two can bench Iwobi.

Success and Kayode should be tried in the striking position.

phamarsenal:
to me iheanacho didn't do badly he was unlucky not to get on d score sheet, d young lad did well and was always involved in d build up plays. mehn I CNT forget balogun and ekong combo, those guys were good, does guys just made slimani look ordinary today, they were all over him no space to breathe, dey both dealt with d aerial threat of d Algerians even in corners. rohr thank u ooooooooo

tbaba1234:


Based on today's performance, i think etebo's energy is important in the middle especially for tough games.

I hope we can get 6 point in the next two games, qualify and experiment in the last games.

Icon4s:


Lol Ekong and Balogun even looked more like the Algerians. If them exchange jersey me sef go confuse o.

Icon4s:


Which of today's player's energies would not be important in a tough game. We cannot have 12 players on the pitch. One person must drop.

goldfish80:
Akpeyi = He was solid enough between the poles. Commanded and organised the defence thus neutralising the Algerian threat from set pieces. The goal he conceeded was honestly a good shot straight to the roof.  I've seen cech, Courtouis, Buffoon conceed such goals. Simply put, the ball was well struck by Bentaleb,partly because he had all the time to pick his spot. 7/10


Omeruo = was tidy in possession and strong to tackle. He matched Brahimi pace for pace. Most times he out paced Brahimi. Although am not surprised by this because durring the course the season he has been the most improved Nigerian defender. I have to say this, Brahimi over the past few seasons have proved a handful for world class defenders in the Champions league. Big probs to Omeruo for neutralising him. 8,5/10


Uwa Echiejile = (As an apostle of experience)  Ive always said Echiejile is a big game player. The most experienced defender and by a country mile the defender with the most caps for the eagles. This guy knows what it's all about to compete at the highest level. He masterfully neutralized Mahrez. Mahrez could still be in his pocket as  I type this. Uwa have yet again proved that experience is a huge factor that can't be thrown away. Kudos 10/10


BALOGUN/EKONG = Theses guys were rock solid all night. They double teamed on Slimani and gave the Algerian no sniff at all. Their proficiency reduced the Algerians to shoot from outside the box. They certainly dominated and owned every aerial battles they went in for. It was a promising performance by the pair. 9.5/10


Onazi = This guy was a soldier as usual today. He pressed and stifled the Algerians in midfield. This young man bleed for the shirt, even put his career on the line when he made that last ditch effort to deny the Algerians. He got injured and yet soldered on. Nigerians have been critical of the eagles in the past  for lacking the zeal and effort to compete, here we are with a guy who is ready to die on the pitch to make sure we win, instead of giving him the praise he deserves, we rather throw him under the bus. 

The goal we conceeded came as a result of Onazi going after Brahimi who cut back the ball to Bentaleb, unfortunately Etebo was out of position and the CBs were occupied with Slimani so they didn't press up to pressure Bentaleb. 8,5/10

Etebo =  What a footballer we have on our hands. This guy ran the show in midfield. His pace and power proved too much for the Algerians at times. He put in a shift today and crowned it all by chalking  an assist for the second goal. For those critical of Npfl players(cc Icon4s) , I hope you watched Etebo who was a player  for Warri Wolves just last year. Another dynamite we have in the Npfl last season was Nwobodo (watch out for him) 

8.5/10


Mikel Obi = It was a solid day in the office for the captian. His lack of game time showed abit in the first half but he picked it up in the second. He Oozed class and ran the Algerians down. He gassed out at the 70-75minute mark and was duely substituted. 8/10


Alex Iwobi = The young Arsenal man had a tough day today. He struggled in the first period because the Algerians had 2men on him all game. They certainly were scared of his abilities. He showed class when he was with the ball. And there I say he has the best first touch of any football player in the world at the moment. And that nasty piece of skill to out the Algerian guy on the poster will make a good Internet meme for awhile..  Oh dear!  8/10


Victor Moses =  incredible performance. This guy was like a tank today. Bejesus! He showed the Algerians clean pair of heels time after  time. They simply didn't know how to deal with him. Detailing 2 players to mark out Iwobi left Moses to run amork. Simply his best performance yet for the super Eagles. He should share Man of the match award with Uwa Echiejile. 20/10


Iheanacho = I don't want to say I told you so, but I can't help it. Ihenacho not a proper striker. His best position is playing off a striker. Playing him as the top striker neutralized his influence. He had no shot on target today and certainly was dominated by the Algerians aerially. However, I can see the sense in playing him up front today certainly because we needed the insurance of Etebo in midfield,hence Rohr had to do without Brown/Odion. 5/10

Gernot Rohr = The master tactician proved once more his tactical acumen. What a find by the Nff. His substitutions were understand and spot on! The timing of Musa's introduction was right on the money.

Such a shame Mr Rohr wasn't the chosen one immediately Keshi was sacked. He was the real MVP today. 10/10

tbaba1234:


Etebo covers ground and puts himself about... He was probably the best player in the middle today.

It will be a tough decision to drop him.

tbaba1234:


Etebo covers ground and puts himself about... He was probably the best player in the middle today.

It will be a tough decision to drop him.

Icon4s:


Ok recommend one pastror na.

David Oyedepo or Enoch Adeboye?

TheGoodJoe:


Balogun and Bentaleb look alike.

TheGoodJoe:


I say leave him there. Judge him against a less organised defensive side. The Algerians were solid at the back. That was why it proved difficult for Iheanacho.

Remember his missed header?

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?

cc: tbaba1234, thesupernerd, thegoodjoe, Michael2, goldfish80, icon4s, et al

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.

goldfish80:
Akpeyi = He was solid enough between the poles. Commanded and organised the defence thus neutralising the Algerian threat from set pieces. The goal he conceeded was honestly a good shot straight to the roof.  I've seen cech, Courtouis, Buffoon conceed such goals. Simply put, the ball was well struck by Bentaleb,partly because he had all the time to pick his spot. 7/10


Omeruo = was tidy in possession and strong to tackle. He matched Brahimi pace for pace. Most times he out paced Brahimi. Although am not surprised by this because durring the course the season he has been the most improved Nigerian defender. I have to say this, Brahimi over the past few seasons have proved a handful for world class defenders in the Champions league. Big probs to Omeruo for neutralising him. 8,5/10


Uwa Echiejile = (As an apostle of experience)  Ive always said Echiejile is a big game player. The most experienced defender and by a country mile the defender with the most caps for the eagles. This guy knows what it's all about to compete at the highest level. He masterfully neutralized Mahrez. Mahrez could still be in his pocket as  I type this. Uwa have yet again proved that experience is a huge factor that can't be thrown away. Kudos 10/10


BALOGUN/EKONG = Theses guys were rock solid all night. They double teamed on Slimani and gave the Algerian no sniff at all. Their proficiency reduced the Algerians to shoot from outside the box. They certainly dominated and owned every aerial battles they went in for. It was a promising performance by the pair. 9.5/10


Onazi = This guy was a soldier as usual today. He pressed and stifled the Algerians in midfield. This young man bleed for the shirt, even put his career on the line when he made that last ditch effort to deny the Algerians. He got injured and yet soldered on. Nigerians have been critical of the eagles in the past  for lacking the zeal and effort to compete, here we are with a guy who is ready to die on the pitch to make sure we win, instead of giving him the praise he deserves, we rather throw him under the bus. 

The goal we conceeded came as a result of Onazi going after Brahimi who cut back the ball to Bentaleb, unfortunately Etebo was out of position and the CBs were occupied with Slimani so they didn't press up to pressure Bentaleb. 8,5/10

Etebo =  What a footballer we have on our hands. This guy ran the show in midfield. His pace and power proved too much for the Algerians at times. He put in a shift today and crowned it all by chalking  an assist for the second goal. For those critical of Npfl players(cc Icon4s) , I hope you watched Etebo who was a player  for Warri Wolves just last year. Another dynamite we have in the Npfl last season was Nwobodo (watch out for him) 

8.5/10


Mikel Obi = It was a solid day in the office for the captian. His lack of game time showed abit in the first half but he picked it up in the second. He Oozed class and ran the Algerians down. He gassed out at the 70-75minute mark and was duely substituted. 8/10


Alex Iwobi = The young Arsenal man had a tough day today. He struggled in the first period because the Algerians had 2men on him all game. They certainly were scared of his abilities. He showed class when he was with the ball. And there I say he has the best first touch of any football player in the world at the moment. And that nasty piece of skill to put the Algerian guy on the poster will make a good Internet meme for awhile..  Oh dear!  8/10


Victor Moses =  incredible performance. This guy was like a tank today. Bejesus! He showed the Algerians clean pair of heels time after  time. They simply didn't know how to deal with him. Detailing 2 players to mark out Iwobi left Moses to run amork. Simply his best performance yet for the super Eagles. He should share Man of the match award with Uwa Echiejile. 20/10


Iheanacho = I don't want to say I told you so, but I can't help it. Ihenacho not a proper striker. His best position is playing off a striker. Playing him as the top striker neutralized his influence. He had no shot on target today and certainly was dominated by the Algerians aerially. However, I can see the sense in playing him up front today certainly because we needed the insurance of Etebo in midfield,hence Rohr had to do without Brown/Odion. 5/10

Gernot Rohr = The master tactician proved once more his tactical acumen. What a find by the Nff. His substitutions were understand and spot on! The timing of Musa's introduction was right on the money.

Such a shame Mr Rohr wasn't the chosen one immediately Keshi was sacked. He was the real MVP today. 10/10

BascoVanVeli:


He lost the ball, didn't link up well and his touch was poor in some instances. If Ideye or Ighalo had a game like this we all go crazy.

phamarsenal:
we should knw d kind of coach we HV even before we started playing qualifiers rohr has been captivated by. d brilliance of etebo due to his spectacular showing at d olympics, he is a sure starter anytime any day barring any injuries or loss of form, so lets forget abt him being dropped, we re saying onazi has 4 lungs, etebo has 6, his stamina really helped us in d midfield today and freed obi Mikel from defensive duties

Mickael2:


my problem is that the guy is saying that Iheanacho will do well against less organised defenders, are we going to the world cup to play less organized defences? Or Cameroon is less organized? I don't understand if he thinks we are going to play Tanzania

lakesidepapa:


I concur.! Playing him there will be a joker and this will bring less focus on our danger flanks.. He can also help in build-up and switch position with the player at his back and he's still deadly and can score goals, even against a solid defense.


What can we say than to give Glory to Baba God..

Kudos to the players, including the Keeper. It was a collective and joint effort. Moses my man , the guy is on form of his life, Great effort from Mikel today, adding with a goal.. CHESHIT Collection.

2games, 2wins and 6points. We are leading the group of the death with landslide, 4points ahead.. wow.! we are moving closer to Russia. Winning two more games and we are in the world cup.

Algeria is Number one in Africa, How did this happen? Nobi dem we lay flat and flog today?

Anyway, it's God doing.. Congratulation to every stakeholders on this thread, you guys are great
Believe me, I have learn a lot from this thread.., that's why I'm always a silent reader. You guys are great.. TheGoodjoe, Icon4s, Mickeal, bascovanllen, Thesupernerd my guy, Tbaba, Safarigirl our second lady after madam confun Oga Joseph, terzerum, Oga Goldfish80, Mikron, AIG, Odegboaroli and other meaningful members. You guys are amazing, We own this winning and the progress of the Super eagles. I salute u all.. Tuale.!!!

Looking for up for the next series of the qualifier Next year...................

Oshe Baba God..!!!