₦airaland Forum

OMONGBALI:
Baba, world cup qualification is not new to us. We have qualified for all editions since 1994, except in 2010. Rohr started well but we have not progressed much under him. He still has that team building vibes after these years.

He is tactically inept, and under him SE are not ambitious. There is no desire to do the spectacular. I repeat that he is average. NFF can get us a better coach if they are not obsessed with sharing formula. I don't have a replacement in mind but Rohr can't offer more than he has already given. We need fresh ideas and a coach with a stronger winning mentality. With a sound coach, we could have made the second round of the World cup at the expense of Argentina. And that semi final loss to Algeria, it didn't feel like we wanted to progress.
Please, stop comparing us with African countries that haven't gone to world cup. That's mediocrity mindset. We are the most populous black nation. We should have the highest talent pool. Compare us with Ghana and Senegal who have made it to the quarter final. We need to aspire for bigger things.

Excellent commentary. We missed out on the 2006 World Cup.

femi4:
Balogun and Troos became the integral part of the team under rohr

Brought in more wingers in Chukweze, and Kali

More options in right and left full backs

I'm only stating a fact that Rohr wasn't responsible for their (Balogun under Keshi, and Troost under Oliseh) development in the national team. And as for Chukwueze and Kalu, any half-brained coach would still have brought them to the national team. Remember Chukwueze and Osimhen played under Amunike at the U17 in Chile in 2015.

femi4:
Balogun and Troos became the integral part of the team under rohr

Brought in more wingers in Chukweze, and Kali

More options in right and left full backs

Leon Balogun and Troost-Ekong made their debuts for the Super Eagles in 2014 and 2015 respectively. Rohr joined Nigeria in 2016.

Chukwueze and Kalu weren't part of the 2018 FIFA world cup qualifiers

Coaches make alterations to make teams better not worse.

femi4:
NFF gave Siasia a free hand yet he couldn't qualify. The positive in the last game was that Eagles scored 4 goals something they ve not done in a long while.

You can bring in new players at any time into the team if the old players are not available or meeting your expectations.

Okocha's debut for Nigeria was in a world cup qualifier

I beg to differ on the issue of Siasia and other indigenous coaches. I still stand to be corrected, no local coach has been given the unalloyed support to succeed as the coach of the Super Eagles because if they got the support, we won't have Rohr. Remember that Samson Siasia wasn't the NFF's first choice, Keshi was; and what transpired with him (Siasia)? Your guess is as good as mine. Despite the challenges he still left us with a team that had capacity unlike Rohr who seems to me like one who doesn't understand his team.

You stated that Rohr qualified us with a game to spare and I asked if he infused any new blood into the team. The point I was trying to make is that there was a team ready for him to work with. The groundwork had been laid.

femi4:
Third place at last Afcon
Qualified for Afcon (after back to back failed attempts) and World cup with a game to spare

The failed attempts happened more as a result of the NFF's wrangling with the technical crews at the time and not because of on-field issues. I'll buttress this point by asking you this: did Rohr bring in any new player during the 2018 FIFA world cup qualifiers?

ServanTheG:
By reaching 3rd place at AFCON we have reached our peak under Rohr. If we continue it gets worse. Spurs reached CL final under Pochettino and still sacked him when things went bad despite how popular he was. Rohr has done his best,he lacks the mentality to lead the team. ROHR OUT

Kindly permit me to rephrase your opening sentence: Rohr has reached his peak with us. We've won the AFCON 3 times without him, and have been to the world cup 5 times previously before his advent. Rohr needs Nigeria more than Nigeria needs him.

femi4:
Let him continue, Germany has been with loew for how many years now despite crashing out of first stage of last world cup.

The football world is just coming out of lockdown. Expect inconsistence results till 2021

But Loew earned his reprieve by winning the edition before last. What has Rohr done to earn his?

I would emphatically reply, NO!
Rohr has continued to demonstrate a lack of tactical nous which makes him a misfit for a proud football playing nation as Nigeria. There is an evident lack of structure and competition in the national team; and this was displayed by the shambolic performance of last Friday. Those who saw Westerhof at work in Nigeria know that our football has taken a turn for the worst under Rohr.

Below are a list of results Rohr has earned against teams that previously Nigeria had never lost to, not even under our indigenous coaches:
Nigeria 0 - 2 South Africa
Nigeria 0 - 2 Madagascar

Sierra Leone has played out 3 draws with nigeria all in Freetown, but they made history by not losing in Nigeria for the first time.

madridguy:
“The Defence Headquarters issued a statement to say that it was investigating the matter. Lagos State Governor has also set up a probe panel to investigate what really happened.

“So, the President couldn’t have said anything because it would be premature and presumptuous while investigation is ongoing. It is after investigation has been concluded that he can speak on the matter.”

A brilliant decision by Sai Baba.

I beg to disagree. Was there a shooting? Were people injured? Yes, that has been confirmed without recourse to whodunit. That's what he should show empathy towards.

uruba23:
Let get something clear Mr Abdulkarim Kaita is not Alhaji Dangote and the problem of Tomato processing goes beyond that small plant at the outskirt of Kano. There is nothing wrong in demanding a ban on importation of Tomato but have we put the necessary tools in place to ensure tomatoes in our rural areas are converted to paste so as to increase their shelf life before getting to the main plants, do we have cottage processing unit in our local governments.I know the Chinese keep dumping on us but to be candid this is not the time or place for this now.

Erisco group was producing the paste but got no concession from govt. Hence, they left the country.

https://www.sunnewsonline.com/erisco-foods-shuts-down-relocates-to-china/

Itsceejay009:
Who is Tottenham? Tottenham that doesn't have a single European trophy?

Tottenham have. They won the first edition of this tournament when it was still known as UEFA cup.

Izigha:
I know all this na talk. Micheal Laudrup was easily the best midfielder in Europe at the time. They also have that tall/long guy up front. Flo?
Nigeria was all skills while Denmark was technical, and clinical in front of goal not playing to the gallery.
A more technical team will win a skillful team in modern football.

Michael Laudrup was good, no doubt, but it was the indiscipline in the team that cost us the game. Remember that Denmark couldn't beat South Africa in the group stage. The match ended 1:1.

Tore Andre Flo is Norwegian.

Whobedatte:
Denmark has Micheal Laudrup an European heavyweight in that midfield.
He gave Ebbie sand that kilee pass and sand wasted no time in sending Taribo to the cleaners.
Celestine consolation goal was a beauty to behold sha

It was Tijani Babangida that scored.

Taribo has just confirmed the rumours that filtered back home about the indiscipline in the Eagles camp at France 98. I remember a newspaper report that read that Pele sent two of our players, who were in the bar of their hotel at midnight, to their rooms. After learning of this, I switched off to safeguard my emotions and I wasn't disappointed. The Denmark captain, Michael Laudrup, then told Nigeria to learn to count one before four after the game.

splashbaby:
Taribo was a big culprit during the match...The second goal and third was as a result of poor reaction and positioning...The 3rd goal was even more embarrassing,...Ebbe Sand practically sent Taribo the wrong way with a powerful head flick and slam the ball to bottom of the post...Totally embarrassing. Nigeria underrated the Danish team of that era, forgetting they won the Euro cup in 1995 beating the all mighty German machine team 2 Nill in the final. They were more than a decent team.

Correction:
The EURO CUP was in 1992

I beg to disagree. Taribo's crime was trying to do too much. He joined the attack as frequently as he could hence was remiss in his primary responsibility. It was his first world cup probably that was why. Also, the 'Gentle Giant' didn't offer him much cover.

What about the names of those who have died in Nigeria?

salford1:
The penalty was the nail on the coffin.
The most painful was the equalizer goal at a 5 to 6 minute till final whistle.
Still the best super Eagles squad ever.

It was 2 minutes to full time.

deedeemob:
I believe him tho, i remember vividly the penalty Nigeria conceeded was so stupid and unnecessary. Eguavoen practically dived into baggios back like he wanted to sleep on him all the while, needless to say u now make such a stupid move from one of the most experienced players in the team. Ha eguavoen u broke my heart that morning

Eguavoen actually fouled Antonio Benarrivo while Roberto Baggio converted the resulting penalty.

What then happens to pupils who are 'gifted'? Does this mean double promotions have been abolished? I am of the opinion that the state is making a mistake. For students who are immature after leaving secondary school have been unduly shielded. Even if a child finishes his secondary education at eighteen and has had a sheltered upbringing, he'd still act immature. Maturity has nothing to do with age but with values.

My own two bits.

On the evidence of United's display tonight, there is very little chance they'll defeat Wolves at Old Trafford. I just hope they've not postponed the evil day.

MiddleDimension:
Pogba remains the finest midfielder playong football at the moment

I think he can be the finest midfielder but he's too inconsistent.

MiddleDimension:
where is Pogba?

Had Pogba played today, United would have lost their attacking intensity at crucial times in the game, and probably lost the game. He's more concerned about himself than he's about the team. Since Mctominay returned against Spurs, Fred has raised his game. Fred controlled most of United's play in the first half against City. He also worked hard on the left side of United's defence, helping out Luke Shaw.

Good one from Man United. I hope they can build on the this result. Fred+Mctominay: the panacea to United's midfield maladies.

Liverpool deserved their win. The make-shift backline for city was exploited by a business-like Liverpool side.

Monogamy:
Some states are putting efforts to repair federal roads cos of negligence by FG.. What is Abia state governor doing about it?

Has Ikpeazu decided to be useless forever?

The state governor won't be able to fix those roads because the state won't get a refund for the repair work.

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://www.nairaland.com/5435376/no-refund-federal-roads-repairs&ved=2ahUKEwj73PX2rdrlAhWTbsAKHUtfDfsQFjADegQIBBAB&usg=AOvVaw0buq-UZhnXWT8jdAd1-r71

bokunrawo:
Guys help

Monday.

majamajic:
then he tried to succeed , now he feel he has arrived

I remember amunike and one other super eagle ex as his assistants

Nduka Ugbade.

Finally Australia beats Nigeria at an age group competition. Manu Garba now has that unenviable record of becoming the first Nigerian coach to so attain.

Same old...same old. Adieu Nigerian football.

Another tepid performance anticipated.

The average life expectancy in Libya at the time was 74 years. The Libyan Central bank was one of three at the time not under the control of the IMF. An international conspiracy was what led to the death of Ghaddafi.

Wow! This could have been mistaken for a publicity stunt. I'm glad that they are okay.