Sportilitica:
On the goal we conceded against Algeria, people have been blaming Akpeyi(dude is poor by the way) however i would want us to go see the goal conceded by Bayern when they played Madrid recently in a friendly. The goals are similar and Neuer was in goal so let no one blame Akpeyi for that goal. Mahrez scored a classy goal that day.

Akpeyi has been poor but people blaming him for that goal mahrez are sentimental

Uzoho and ezenwa none of them will save that goal ,they are blaming akpeyi as if we have Hugo loris on the bench or Allison

andrew444:


Ighalo comments have been locked since the World Cup

Oh .I see...I don't even follow him on social media..

Its not uncommon for celebrities to block comments on their social media accounts due to backlash from fans..
Dejan Lovren at some point had to delete his Instagram account due to constant insult he got from Liverpool fans..

Now,I don't support the threats and insults on Ighalo's family...I do criticize him here but never his personal life .just his game... But as a footballer or celebrity, u gotta understand that getting insults from fans are part of the game...it's something u have to deal with everyday.. even the best footballers in the world like Messi and Ronaldo get their own share of it..Think of what Yakubu went through after that miss against Korea...imagine how scared he was to enter Nigeria.. its an occupational hazard bro.... U gotta take the criticism in good faith and work harder to prove them wrong..

Because Nigerians insulted Ighalo during the world cup doesn't mean they didn't appreciate what he did at the AFCON..

darkelf:


Balo was worse than both in this AFCON

He was in Brighton and he couldn't even stake a claim to the first team.

Current form is what a manager looks at and not past glory.

As bad as you may think Ekong and Omeruo were, they weren't as poor as Balogun in the just concluded season

If I say Balo is a better defender than both of them ,I didn't mean in this afcon or this season that just ended ,so no need to even use that one self as we all know he is a bench warmer

On a normal day balogun is better than both

Our best defender in his afcon is omeruo

But me I am saying on a normal day balogun is better than them

darkelf:


Word bro

You get eyes.

Me, I no go waste time and data on top players wey don decide to destroy their careers by themselves

Calm down bro ,too harsh

Nacho did not destroy his career


I really wonder how most of you think ,so a player that's not doing well has destroyed his career


You really need to change your mentality

Danielnino00:


Oh .I see...I don't even follow him on social media..

Its not uncommon for celebrities to block comments on their social media accounts due to backlash from fans..
Dejan Lovren at some point had to delete his Instagram account due to constant insult he got from Liverpool fans..

Now,I don't support the threats and insults on Ighalo's family...I do criticize him here but never his personal life .just his game... But as a footballer or celebrity, u gotta understand that getting insults from fans are part of the game...it's something u have to deal with everyday.. even the best footballers in the world like Messi and Ronaldo get their own share of it..Think of what Yakubu went through after that miss against Korea...imagine how scared he was to enter Nigeria.. its an occupational hazard bro.... U gotta take the criticism in good faith and work harder to prove them wrong..

Because Nigerians insulted Ighalo during the world cup doesn't mean they didn't appreciate what he did at the AFCON..

If yakubu scored that goal against Korea it will make it 2-2 right ?

What makes Nigerians think that the other penalty will come and it will make it 3-2 ,dem no no say if yak score that goal the dimension of the game go change and we fit no see penalty

Most naija football fans know nothing and are confused set of people

ChrisKels:
While our boys were busy going on a strike and fighting for money in an important tourney, this is what Algeria was found doing;


Bahgdad Bouhneja: “We play for Algeria, we don't play for money, we don't play for fame. When I enter the stadium(in the fennecs shirt), I only play for Algeria, I have nothing else I play for”.

I said that this money thing distracted our boys in the early stages

Its a pity to think that majority even earn way more than the money they were fighting for

Danielnino00:


Nigeria is too big a football nation to lack strikers... when Emenike retired we said the same thing that he will be missed...then Iheanacho and Ighalo stepped up.

I don't get why some of u aren't keen on us trying out new strikers!!

You think if we had decided to go and beg Emenike to come back in 2014, Ighalo and Iheanacho would have gotten their chance to impress? hell no!

Gbam.

Our young ones will step up simple

Ighalo retiring is good news to me. If he likes let him live like a recluse

andrew444:


If yakubu scored that goal against Korea it will make it 2-2 right ?

What makes Nigerians think that the other penalty will come and it will make it 3-2 ,dem no no say if yak score that goal the dimension of the game go change and we fit no see penalty

Most naija football fans know nothing and are confused set of people

You don't know that bro.

We might have won the game, we might even loose even if yakubu had taken that chance.

Football is about taking chances, but if you fail to do so,the person that missed it will be the scape goat, except if the game went in our favor. the unfortunate scape goat was Yakubu. That is football for you.

Higuain was the scape goat for Argentina in 2014 despite playing well in the tournament. But he'll only be remembered for those misses in the final. despite the fact that Argentina was the better side

timay:


You don't know that bro.

We might have won the game, we might even loose even if yakubu had taken that chance.

Football is about taking chances, but if you fail to do so,the person that missed it will be the scape goat, except if the game went in our favor. the unfortunate scape goat was Yakubu. That is football for you.

Higuain was the scape goat for Argentina in 2014 despite playing well in the tournament. But he'll only be remembered for those misses in the final. despite the fact that Argentina was the better side

Thank you fir noticing we might even loose

Rodrigo palacio was also among the scape goat ,lol

According to the Topic of this Interesting and Informative Thread:
We have seen World Cup 2018 and AFCON 2019.

It's time for the Beginning of New Era; I want to see our Super eagles become Invincible from now till the end of AFCON 2021(at least).
With good management and brilliant tactics, European teams should find it tough against us and other African teams should only hope for a draw at most.
... I hope this thread will continue to be active till then. I strongly believe some of our posts and comments here are getting to the Glass house.
ONE LOVE!!

andrew444:


Thank you fir noticing we might even loose

Rodrigo palacio was also among the scape goat ,lol

Football is a crazy game(Sports in general) that involves a lot of emotions. So it is an occupational hazard for the sportsmen.

May be it's high time they started giving lectures on ways to handling pressures and use of social media to the sportsmen of this present century

when dem hear wetin Picnic dey chop, why dem no go ask for their share. same reason why naija civil servants are so corrupt. Many of them today buy their employment with millions, in the first place. why dem go report to work early or close late?. And they still find other ways to collect egunje. dem dey look their ogas them.

darkelf:


I said that this money thing distracted our boys in the early stages

Its a pity to think that majority even earn way more than the money they were fighting for

andrew444:


If yakubu scored that goal against Korea it will make it 2-2 right ?

What makes Nigerians think that the other penalty will come and it will make it 3-2 ,dem no no say if yak score that goal the dimension of the game go change and we fit no see penalty

Most naija football fans know nothing and are confused set of people

If we had drawn 2-2 we would have qualified

Earthquake2:


If we had drawn 2-2 we would have qualified

Lol you are funny

But we draw the game 2-2 and we didnt qualify, have you forgotten yak later scored a penalty to make it 2-2?

timay:


Football is a crazy game(Sports in general) that involves a lot of emotions. So it is an occupational hazard for the sportsmen.

May be it's high time they started giving lectures on ways to handling pressures and use of social media to the sportsmen of this present century

Agreed

Reception of algerian team in algiers


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gWltdbGhlZY


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WrX6oyQx7kM

Earthquake2:


He had a better squad than Namibia, Benin and Mauritania, Madagascar yet he was the worst performing manager in the AFCON

What was he going to do with a better team?

How did you aarrive at the first sentence?

ChrisKels:
While our boys were busy going on a strike and fighting for money in an important tourney, this is what Algeria was found doing;


Bahgdad Bouhneja: “We play for Algeria, we don't play for money, we don't play for fame. When I enter the stadium(in the fennecs shirt), I only play for Algeria, I have nothing else I play for”.

Does Algeria owe them money? When last were they owed? Have Algeria been owing players since before you were born? How do you even come and compare both situations when they are apples and oranges?

Joebie:
when dem hear wetin Picnic dey chop, why dem no go ask for their share. same reason why naija civil servants are so corrupt. Many of them today buy their employment with millions, in the first place. why dem go report to work early or close late?. And they still find other ways to collect egunje. dem dey look their ogas them.

thank you o, when your country gives you a reason to die for her why won't you? But when you see people enjoying on your sweat while depriving you of your own rightful share so you'll just keep quiet and be forming good citizen?

somehow:


How did you aarrive at the first sentence?

Check Fifa rankings and check the players of Tanzania

andrew444:


If yakubu scored that goal against Korea it will make it 2-2 right ?

What makes Nigerians think that the other penalty will come and it will make it 3-2 ,dem no no say if yak score that goal the dimension of the game go change and we fit no see penalty

Most naija football fans know nothing and are confused set of people

And you are one of the enlightened few right?

Mickael2:


And you are one of the enlightened few right?

Say na guilty conscience dey worry you?

Anyway i never mentioned you to be this bothered.

Algerian1:
Reception of algerian team in algiers


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gWltdbGhlZY


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WrX6oyQx7kM

See celebration

When naija win afcon 2013 i no sure weda the celebration reach like this

Algerian1:
Reception of algerian team in algiers


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gWltdbGhlZY


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WrX6oyQx7kM

See crowd...

Great reception. The players seeing such crowds welcome them, will feel more like a TRUE HERO-such a great honor. No amount of club trophies can be equated to 1 international trophy for one's nation.

How I wish Nigeria players can don the countries jersey and play with and for pride. But money is their only drive. It's a very rare privilege to lift an international trophy.

Instead for them to learn from their predecessors (2000-2010) generation of SEs who despite their potentials and talents failed consecutively to lift a single international trophy due to their lack of patriotism and loyalty to the GWG coupled with indiscipline. The likes of Martins, Yak, Osaze, Taiwo, Udeze, Obodo, Agahowa, Garba, Kalu Uche, etc will look back and regret failing themselves. Olympic Gold medal was Kanu's saving grace.Quality wise, that generation were the closest to the Golden generation

Earthquake2:


Check Fifa rankings and check the players of Tanzania

How many Tanzanian players play outside Africa compared to the countries on your list? lets start from there.

bone fifa, makes less sense.

Juventus Vs Tottenham Match Highlights

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nAC1SsfNCcY...

andrew444:


See celebration

When naija win afcon 2013 i no sure weda the celebration reach like this

even Senegal who came second got a heroic welcome

AIG07:
See crowd...

Great reception. The players seeing such crowds welcome them, will feel more like a TRUE HERO-such a great honor. No amount of club trophies can be equated to 1 international trophy for one's nation.

How I wish Nigeria players can don the countries jersey and play with and for pride. But money is their only drive. It's a very rare privilege to lift an international trophy.

Instead for them to learn from their predecessors (2000-2010) generation of SEs who despite their potentials and talents failed consecutively to lift a single international trophy due to their lack of patriotism and loyalty to the GWG coupled with indiscipline. The likes of Martins, Yak, Osaze, Taiwo, Udeze, Obodo, Agahowa, Garba, Kalu Uche, etc will look back and regret failing themselves. Olympic Gold medal was Kanu's saving grace.Quality wise, that generation were the closest to the Golden generation

I can only imagine how many young players born in France this triumph and celebration have already swayed to dump France and tread same route as these heroes Mahrez, Fegouli, Bensebaini et al. Guys Algeria will only get stronger. Go online to see how young French ballers of Algerian descent are celebrating this Victory. Feels great to be an Algerian now!!

The success of this team rests on Djamel who doesnt see himself as a boss to the guys buh a CARTEL and play mate, hence they all respect and love him. Did u see how Atal was crying alongside him against CIV? Man they feel each other's pains and the bond that binds the team is so strong. Interestingly, this man is a no nonsense man, and has instilled discipline in the team. Remember what he did to Mahrez when he failed to arrive on time to join their team bus, remember he sat a class act like Brahimi on the bench without any uproar, do I also have to remind u that he didnt consider bringing Bentalab and Soudani to this AFCON?

jihday:
even Senegal who came second got a heroic welcome

Okay

But when we won afcon2013 was our celebration like this?

5 Reasons Why Eagles failed in Egypt – Dimeji Lawal

The 2019 Africa Cup of Nations has come and gone, but if Nigeria aims to clinch 2021 AFCON the work must start now.

Moreover, some of the factors which wholly dashed Super Eagles’ hope in 2019 AFCON hosted should be put under scrutiny:


Lack of Compactness
It is a belief of many that Nigeria is blessed with dynamic footballers. Yes, but individual skill without compact wins no team trophy,as a piece of broom never sweeps like a bunch. Lack of communication and inability to come together as a team cost them a lot.

Goal keeping problem
Super Eagles traveled to the tournament with three goalkeepers: Daniel Akpeyi, Ikechukwu Ezenwa and Francis Uzoho of which the former was chosen as a starter.

Self confidence, pass accuracy, quick saving and catching were absent in him.
Most especially against Algeria where he hide behind the free kick wall that later resulted to 94th-minute-winning goal that broke nation’s hearts.

Absence of Specialists
Creativity plays major role in conquering foes during competitions. Super Eagles found it difficult to produce free kick specialists,corner kick experts et all.
Inability to put round peg on the round hole is another failure.

Ball juggling midfielders
During Austin Jay Jay Okocha’s reign, his twists and turns often brought joy to every lover of football.

It is repugnant to scarcely see a strong Ball jugglers who can exhibit dexterity, distribute passes and mesmerize stubborn opponents among the present players.
This dragged Super Eagles’ image to dust at the just concluded AFCON.

Weak Attacking force
As fierce as a lion, so the attacking force should be. Had it been the anointed – top striker(Odion Ighalo) been looked hungrier he would have scored 8 or 10 times.

Current Super Eagles’attack doesn’t threaten opponents defence enough.

It was apparently glaring during Equatorial Guinea and Cameroon encounters where Nigeria was saved by the duo of Kenneth Omeruo and Troost Ekong respectively instead of attackers.
On a final note, coming third at a tournament which 24 teams competed in is never a curse.
Although we should always aim high and go for nothing less than gold.

Compactness, good goal keeping system, expertise at all angles, midfield restructuring and reliable attacking force remain factors for Super Eagles’ resurrection, former Eagles player Oladimeji Lawal told Brila FM.

ChrisKels:


I can only imagine how many young players born in France this triumph and celebration have already swayed to dump France and tread same route as these heroes Mahrez, Fegouli, Bensebaini et al. Guys Algeria will only get stronger. Go online to see how young French ballers of Algerian descent are celebrating this Victory. Feels great to be an Algerian now!!

The success of this team rests on Djamel who doesnt see himself as a boss to the guys buh a CARTEL and play mate, hence they all respect and love him. Did u see how Atal was crying alongside him against CIV? Man they feel each other's pains and the bond that binds the team is so strong. Interestingly, this man is a no nonsense man, and has instilled discipline in the team. Remember what he did to Mahrez when he failed to arrive on time to join their team bus, remember he sat a class act like Brahimi on the bench without any uproar, do I also have to remind u that he didnt consider bringing Bentalab and Soudani to this AFCON?

Soudani didnt play much this season, maybe he took that baghad guy from qatar ahead of him, i dont know of bentaleb

No go join Algeria as you take join ivory coast o because na better slap i so slap your face

Algeria surprised me sha, me i was rating morocco but i was dissapointed , while some people where rating egypt that could not even beat SA

Mickael2:


And you are one of the enlightened few right?

Its funny how he always says that most fans know nothing yet he exonerates himself from it.

He can hardly have a discussion without insulting or abusing the other party

It was an apt question you asked him

Trust him to come after me with insults or bland tags. He never disappoints