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Sports / Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by caprikon: 4:36pm On Feb 12, 2022 |
Stormtrooper11: This reflects the mindset of most of these Anglo-Nigerian players. Their first love would always be England. Don't be surprised to hear him sing "God save the queen" when he is with the Eagles. On a serious note, I think he adds depth to our flanks. 2 Likes |
Sports / Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by caprikon: 8:40pm On Feb 10, 2022 |
I am not expecting any more switches from these Anglo-Nigerian players until the world cup is over. Most of them are nursing childhood dreams of repping England at a world cup. When some are approaching 30yrs with zero or few caps then they will begin to develop fond memories of Nigeria to actualize their world cup dream. 5 Likes |
Sports / Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by caprikon: 7:13pm On Feb 10, 2022 |
andrewbaba44: Gernot Rohr's favorite son. When Rohr was there the narrative was Federal Character..but when Keshi made controversial call-ups it was bribery. Skin color really does a lot to our perception. 1 Like |
Sports / Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by caprikon: 3:28pm On Feb 10, 2022 |
Stormtrooper11: Ayew is a bigger miss in my opinion which is good news for us. Iwobi's form at AFCON wasn't encouraging. But who is Iwobi's likely replacement? It means Nwakali could play a part in the first leg. |
Sports / Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by caprikon: 2:15pm On Feb 10, 2022 |
Kog45: The Ghanaians would be happy to see Okoye in goal. Dede Ayew that shoots pretty well may just need some speculative shots to score against us.lol Okoye's confidence must have been battered to an extent after the Tunisia game. He doesn't need the pressure of the WCQ at the moment. Some players may be average for their clubs but beastly in the national team and viceversa...that's why relying on club performances alone can be misleading atimes. 1 Like 1 Share |
Sports / Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by caprikon: 10:50am On Feb 10, 2022 |
komekn: A lot of mention has been made about his humility. The fact the has coached youth teams in the past could mean he is likely to be patient in rebuilding this Ghana team which has a number of young players coming through. Hughton's usually sets his team up in a 4-4-2 or 4-4-1-1 which mirrors Eguavoen's preferred setup though he has also used the 4-3-3 recently. I also believe the midfield battle would be key. Our 4-4-2 setup in the last AFCON left us lean in central areas making us susceptible to swift counter attacks. I am expecting a tactical tweak for the tie. |
Sports / Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by caprikon: 9:44am On Feb 10, 2022 |
Ghana have got a top coach in Chris Hughton. His former players praise his attention to minute details when preparing dossiers about the opposition. Our technical crew must ensure they don't get outfoxed. |
Sports / Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by caprikon: 3:11pm On Feb 09, 2022 |
andrewbaba44: Evolution of modern tactics has somewhat reduced the need to have a playmaker. An effective high press can create far more chances than a single AM would. The SE midfield lacks a genuine CM/CAM who can dictate the play with intelligent passing , positioning and movement. We have a fair number of good dribblers already. 1 Like 1 Share |
Sports / Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by caprikon: 1:37pm On Feb 09, 2022 |
Stormtrooper11: You are shaking tables��. Watch your back. I am actually indifferent to Nwakali but I'd glad if he eventually actualizes his potential. Hardly heard reports questioning Ejaria's professionalism that's why it's surprising to me that he has remained in the championship. |
Sports / Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by caprikon: 8:49am On Feb 09, 2022 |
Joezinho: I keep wondering why Ejaria has spent so much time in the championship when the likes of Ebere Eze and Olise were able to step up to the premiership. |
Sports / Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by caprikon: 4:26am On Feb 09, 2022 |
Subzero47: That's because he has a higher conversion rate amongst our forward players...he looks the most likely to bury half chances. No matter how critical you are of Nacho, it's difficult naming a present SE forward with his cold-blooded finishing. But if we play a 4-3-3 with a lone striker then I don't fancy him playing upfront ..Osimhen is more suited to that. A 4-4-2 is a no no because we presently do not have the right personnel to execute it....plus it's already predictable. |
Sports / Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by caprikon: 10:18pm On Feb 08, 2022 |
My preferred formation for the first leg of the WCQ is 3 -5-2. Uzoho Ekong. Balogun/Omeruo Awaziem Aina Onyeka Ndidi Aribo. Zaidu Iheanacho Osimhen I think this formation helps the team accommodate Nacho who is an excellent finisher without pruning the midfield unlike the 4-4-2. Alternatively I will prefer a 4 -3-3 formation if we must use our traditional wingers. We can't afford to give the Ghanaians the numerical advantage in the midfield. 2 Likes |
Sports / Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by caprikon: 5:37pm On Feb 08, 2022 |
do4luv14: Bro, derbies are tricky by default. If Okoye starts, he will be under a lot of pressure mentally due to recent events. Resting him for this tie is for his own good. |
Sports / Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by caprikon: 4:38pm On Feb 08, 2022 |
Kog45: The two games are going to be like cup finals but I expect them to be approached differently. The players must be mentally prepared because little details will decide the tie. For the first game which will be played in Ghana, I expect a slightly more conservative approach. If Nigeria concedes first, it becomes tricky..it's best not to concede an early goal in such a game.The result from the first leg will determine the approach for the second leg. I expect Eguavoen and his technical crew to tweak his predictable tactical approach from the last AFCON to surprise the Ghanaians. I wish to see Osimhen, Etebo, Dennis and Ighalo return for the tie while underperformers at AFCON like Chukwueze and Okoye shouldn't be on the starting list. Not expecting too many new faces because the time is really short. 2 Likes |
Sports / Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by caprikon: 3:22pm On Feb 08, 2022 |
Kog45: You nailed it Sir. With all his perceived shortcomings, Keshi towers head and shoulders above Rohr. It's really saddening when we disrespect our own legends, especially after their demise. If Keshi was White, I strongly believe he will be talked about differently now. The WCQ in March is going to be extremely nervy. Fingers crossed. 6 Likes |
Sports / Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by caprikon: 2:03pm On Feb 08, 2022 |
Joezinho: Don't know about the provision for expatriates to work with Cisse. But I recall that Cisse's predecessor, Alain Giresse was offered a very lucrative contract by the Senegalese FA in 2013 to deliver an AFCON title which he failed to do. Cisse complained about the disparity between the trust the FA had in Giresse which reflected in his contract terms and himself when he took over the reins shortly after in 2015. I am not implying that the local coaches are outrightly the best, but if we must go foreign, let's go for first grade coaches. Egypt has shown a good example in that regard over the last few years. 3 Likes 1 Share |
Sports / Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by caprikon: 5:50am On Feb 08, 2022 |
andrewbaba44: When I remember his tears after missing the penalty that confirmed their defeat in AFCON 2002 (where they were the best team) ironically against Cameroon, I feel happy for him...20 years later, he does it as a coach. Cisse has in the past argued against appointing these white journeymen as coaches in Africa. If we must hire a foreigner, let's go for the elite else we stick with our local coaches. 4 Likes 2 Shares |
Sports / Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by caprikon: 3:11pm On Feb 07, 2022 |
Torture2020: My Ghanaian breda what's up with you? ��� |
Sports / Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by caprikon: 11:29am On Feb 07, 2022 |
ChrisKels: Lloris because of his captaincy. Mendy is definitely good enough to be their main goalie presently. 2 Likes |
Sports / Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by caprikon: 10:11am On Feb 07, 2022 |
andrewbaba44: A keeper like Mendy would at least make the bench for Les blues. Though France is loaded with wingers Mahrez could still have a decent international career if he turned out for France. I agree with the points you raised but France is loaded with quality players at the moment so these guys are up against very good players and have to switch early. In our case , English rejects still do plenty shakara for us.... Victor Moses had quality but highly questionable commitment. |
Sports / Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by caprikon: 9:29am On Feb 07, 2022 |
zuchyblink: We were so attrocious at the basics of set piece defending under Rohr even after 5 years. Eguavoen managed to fix that with the little time he had before AFCON. During Rohr's later years our performance was stifling...his fear and negativity was hampering the players. The NFF pulled the trigger on him a lot than expected. 2 Likes |
Sports / Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by caprikon: 1:49am On Feb 07, 2022 |
ChrisKels: I actually agree with you on Aina. I envy these francophone countries when I see the quality and passion of their French born players... sometimes I just wish we had a larger diasporan population in France.lol 2 Likes |
Sports / Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by caprikon: 12:48am On Feb 07, 2022 |
Really admire the quality of the French born players in the teranga lions. English born players of Nigerian descent see us as a fall back option if they can't cut it with the three lions. 3 Likes |
Sports / Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by caprikon: 10:49pm On Feb 06, 2022 |
Subzero47: So happy for Senegal and Mane. After many heartbreaks. Appearing in back to back finals shows a level of consistency. I hope they qualify and try to equal the record of El-Hadji Diouf's set at the world cup. |
Sports / Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by caprikon: 1:13am On Feb 06, 2022 |
Subzero47: There has also been wastefulness with chances created in some games...more importantly the teams have found a way to even each other out with tactical adjustments. Can't rule out a few of the WCQ stretching to penalties. |
Sports / Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by caprikon: 11:38pm On Feb 05, 2022 |
This AFCON may likely go down as one with the most penalty shootouts in the knockout phase. Perhaps this indicates a bridging of the gap between the traditional powerhouses and erstwhile minnows on the continent.. Expect very tough games during WCQ in March. 2 Likes |
Sports / Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by caprikon: 3:10am On Feb 04, 2022 |
Torture2020: Your suggestion would be a little complicated. Let's see how it goes. This generation of young players coming through do not seem to be on the pedestal of the golden generation of Essien, Muntari etc. What has really happened to Liberty Professionals? I saw then as one of the best conveyor belts for young talents in Ghana. |
Sports / Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by caprikon: 9:46pm On Feb 03, 2022 |
Torture2020: Yeah you are right. Hope are you happy now��. Actually wanted Gernot Rohr to get the job for obvious reasons ��� |
Sports / Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by caprikon: 8:13pm On Feb 03, 2022 |
Torture2020: You are obviously Ghanaian. No need getting worked up about who is trying to convince who to get the job. I am more interested in Nigeria's preparation. 1 Like |
Sports / Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by caprikon: 6:53pm On Feb 03, 2022 |
do4luv14: Their sports ministry are hoping to convince Chris Hughton. Addo is presently building a coaching/scouting profile in Germany... |
Sports / Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by caprikon: 4:27am On Feb 03, 2022 |
Likely Cameroon vs Senegal for the final. Repeat of AFCON 2002 in Mali. I wish Senegal wins but Cameroon has a tradition of overachieving while Senegal has the opposite. |
Sports / Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by caprikon: 8:31am On Feb 01, 2022 |
do4luv14: Exactly bro. Some pundits here can form part of the technical crew too.�� |
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