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Kbs468:
Yes you got that right about PETER OLAYINKA.

He amazes me indeed with his height not a hindrance at all whasoever.

So I believe he would deliver in the SE unlike how ONUACHU does presently

This is one guy whose callup is questionable. I don't understand what he offers the Super Eagles.

MetalJigsaw:
IWOBI MUST LEARN FROM ARIBO
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Alex Iwobi has spent 4 years with the Super Eagles and it’s difficult to identify his best roles in the team.

It’s even more complicated for him with the retirement of John Obi Mikel, he has to assume the role of a creative number 10.
Iwobi made no impact at the World Cup last year as the coach gave him little time at the tournament.

The insurgence of Joe Aribo will now be a big worry for Iwobi as he offers more to the team and could be the pick when the chips are down.
After watching Nigeria vs Benin game, I carefully studied the roles of both players, their weaknesses, strengths and what they will bring to the team..

For better analyses, see below the truths;

POSITION/ROLES

From his first game for Nigeria against Ukraine, the world knew the perfect role for Aribo. A box to box midfielder who loves to burst forward to create and score goals. For Iwobi, he started his rise under Wenger playing as a winger and Rohr adopted that role for him. (When the confusion started)

But since Mikel was inconsistent with the team during the last year of his international career, he was drafted to the middle and that started the position problems for him.

At Rangers under Steven Gerrard, Aribo flourishes as an all-round midfielder and against Benin, he showed and played the role well having 2 shots on target.

Iwobi tried to create chances but his final balls are still his major problem and the only tangible thing he did against Benin was the 1-2 that led to the penalty which Osinhem calmly converted.

It’s now a big headache to identify the position that suits Iwobi as he plays two different roles for club and country. And for Aribo, it’s just like a puzzle as he fits well with the same role for club and country.

GOALS

At Arsenal, Iwobi struggled to get goals as he scored just 15 goals in 149 appearances. A record that led to his sale from Arsenal to Everton.

From his days at Charlton Athletic, Aribo raked up 11 goals in 84 and in just 10 games into the season at Rangers, he has scored a goal. A better goal record to Iwobi.

In 3 appearances for Super Eagles, Aribo has scored 2 goals and against Benin, he had more shots on target than Iwobi.

Managers love midfielders that add goals to their team and despite arriving camp late, Aribo played all 90 minutes.

For Iwobi, it’s now a must he improves his game as there is a better option in the middle of the park if Etebo comes back into the team.

STYLE

With his nickname, English Yaya Toure, you will know you will get the drive and goals. That’s what Aribo brings to the team.
He covered more grounds than any other player on the pitch against Benin and for Iwobi, he contributed nothing special to the team.

With the midfield crowded, Ndidi and Etebo seems like the two players with automatic shirts and Iwobi and Aribo now have to fight for the remaining slot.

Aribo looks ahead of Iwobi in the team and Iwobi must learn from Aribo if he wants to be a dynamic midfilder.



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Thank God this writer is saying this. If it were to be a forumite, some ignorant people here would tag him/her hater. Iwobi has not been adding any value to Nigeria. He has a ratio of 1 good game to 4 bad games. If we had a better option, I would clamour for him to make peace with the bench. Iwobi isn't improving at all.

witorwitoutyou:
NO B ONLY NACHO...NA CHANO ROHR GO CALL..

Eartquake1:
Did he get a goal or assist or a shot on target?

Chukwueze is just stagnant, fancy footwork but one dimensional

Exactly. The earlier he realizes, the better.

All those him dribbles na small pikin football. He needs to mature more than that. I wonder if his coach advises him

BascoVanVeli:
We should always strive for improvements but you are a bit harsh on the coach. The other 2 teams were Ukraine and Brazil and we did good enough against both.

I didn't blame the coach. I just pointed it out as an area for improvement. That's all

andrewbaba44:
Azubuike is a kid

We wrote jamb together at ajegunle

Are you serious?

Eartquake1:
Someone should find out how much is budgeted to the NTA yearly

I believe that today's match would stimulate a probe by the EFCC into their activities

oloriooko:
What a show of shame by the station that aired the SE match. If in our own backyard we made watching football an eye paining experience then we have to give kudos to DSTV.
The icing on the bad cake was the commentator who could easily pass for a nonentity at the commentary box
Congrats to SE anyways

You people will not kill me

Eartquake1:
Somebody said NTA were using the cameras donated by lord lugard

iSlayer:
¿¿¿

[quote author=somehow post=84002010]To say that this same NTA budgeted and spent billions of naira moving from analogue to digital broadcasting a few years ago. NIGERIANS ARE THE DISEASE eating the country.

Maybe we all need detoxification or just let every region have her own government![/quote]

Yes to this

BascoVanVeli:
My friend wasn't impressed with Samuel Kalu and I kept begging the guy because I know Samuel is hit or miss. Either he looks totally unplayable or he frustrates. You can't give up on him because in the back of your mind you know what he is capable of.



I know many won't be impressed with our performance but I think the boys showed just enough quality. I still don't understand how they scored us because Benin looked totally domesticated

Our defence has conceded 4 in last 3 matches.

Rohr and his assistants needs to do something about it

Eartquake1:
UNPOPULAR OPINION

Balogun is STILL Nigeria's best defender

A regular playing Balogun.......maybe.

But not as he is now

Neimar:
Why is Iwobi still playing for naija?

Useless player

Why single him out bro?

Icon4s:
Did i hear that commentator mention Uche Kalu?

Chai..........I can't take this anymore

andrewbaba44:
Is this you darklef?

No, I copied the comment from somewhere else

nairalandankrah:
Take your protest to aso-rock

Again, not my comment.

I believe you have a basic understanding of English Language

charlesemeka85:
Shatap there

It wasn't my comment. I copied it from another thread. Hence my "People dey vex oo" comment

Na wa oooo

People dey vex oooo

For all those clowns screaming Nigeria would win Benin Republic 100 - 0, una see una life now?

Ordinary to broadcast match, you can't get it right. See video quality like video quality worse than 3gp videos on java phones.

Na only to gather here begin abuse unasef over politics, ethnicity, religion, football, Tacha, Bobrisky and other nonsense. Stupid people.

Make una open una big mouth tomorrow to abuse DSTV and South Africa for exploitation and Xenophobia, if Ogun no go kill all of una.

#Spits

Eartquake1:
See the stupid camera man

Lollllllllkllll

I say this mam shoulkdve been a carpenter. Even his stance depicts his innate talent as a furniture maker

1:1

Thank God. I can now rest easy

Joebie:
Rohr no tel una say it would be a difficult match

Hahahahahaha. I know what you're trying to do Mr Joebie

Eartquake1:
It's not yet 30 minutes Mr Darkelf

I know Mr Earthquake. I'm just not liking all I'm reading. Loosing to Benin in our backyard would cancel all out GRA GRA

If we loose this night, the following will make it more painful:

1. Poor access to viewing the match

2. A commentator that missed his calling on becoming a carpenter

3. Those stupid ass Ghanaian and SA fans

4. Akpeyi's debut; Seems like the guy is nearly always associated with a negative result for the SE irrespective of his club form

5. Eze, Tammy and Tomori would seem right to have snubbed us without thinking twice

6. Other foreign born players (on form) would toe the same route as the above players.

I just pray we don't loose. Its not a good start for bronze medallist

somehow:
Lol stats and performance for the SE?

You mean the 45mins in a friendly match?
How many saves?

Help us with the stats

You obviously can't point to any stats out there.

For Akpeyi to come back to bench both Ezenwa and Okoye says alot about the so called "better "

No sentiment here!

Oga, I dey gbadun you Jo. If Rohr has to call back Akpeyi for a Benin game, its obvious that he rates Akpeyi above the other two. I don't know how this is still an argument. That okoye guy sef....his stats aren't even encouraging and I wonder if he is even good enough for our under 23 team

somehow:
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That is almost 3 goals per match playing in 4th division.

Ezenwa hasnt played up to 30 1st team league matches iin almost 4 seasons. didn't start last season.

There are GKs of Nigerian decent playing day in and out in better and higher leagues

Its everywhere on the internet and some names were posted here too not to talk of those playing in NPFL and caf club competitions

The mediocrity in the GK department is an issue to me if not to you or anyone else.

Will not relent with bombarding nff handles

You are absolutely right. We have complained here severally about Alloy's continuous display of mediocrity and questioned why he was still the GK trainer for the Super Eagles. That dude is very annoying to say the least. If there's one home based coach I dislike more than Imama or aigbogun or Many Garba, it is alloy Agu
I swear, if I had the power to determine the coaches of the SE, Alloy will be the first person to leave that team. He has added no value whatsoever to the team. We need to start clamouring for his exit immediately and I think I'm going to start that movement from twitter

TheGoodJoe:
I do not really visit there. I have been a city fan since 2010 and I have seen and known the agenda is real.

This guy, you no dey tire.

OYA, go and change the scoreline na.

People like you will never agree they are wrong even when it is glaring. Its not a do or die affair na. Haba

djoe21:
The article highlighted nothing!

How was it a penalty when the ball actually came off the hand of B. Silva before hitting Arnold on his arm? Are you sure you are not just angry that Liverpool won?

He is a supposed man city fan

I know him well from another thread. He just can't believe that they are been beaten soundly almost every week.

izzou:
Deliberate? Do you know the meaning of Deliberate?

I have explained my stance on the matter. Oliver could have given the penalty and it will be fine. But when that stunt is pulled on your own defender, hope you don't cry.

I'm done repeating myself.

Please don't argue with him oooo

He will argue with you to the death. We know him well ooo

OMANBALA1:
Surprisingly, the goalie impressed me. I was very impressed, really impressed. That's definitely one to look out for.

Don't judge too early

andrewbaba44:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e8jRIbnrZio


2:17 seconds highlights on HD for those that didnt watch the game

African Football...Gbas Gbos

TheSuperNerd:
I believe ANS too no watch match.... I recall some would post some match ratings from ANS to justify their points on certain players. Well, this is ANS on this game. Live with it too...


Nigeria U23 Player Ratings Vs Zambia : Ozornwafor Solid; Awoniyi Lively; Okechukwu Leads; Nwakali Impressive

Nigeria's Olympic Eagles bounced back from their false start in the 2019 U-23 AFCON campaign with a crucial win over Zambia in Cairo on Tuesday evening.

Allnigeriasoccer.com's Emmanuel Chinaza brings readers the report cards of the players in action :

The Starters


Goalkeeper

Adamu Abubakar: Kept his composure in between the sticks and wasn't really at fault for the Zambia goal. Made some routine saves too. (7/10)


Defenders

Valentine Ozonwafor: Was a rock in defence. Solidly nullified Mwepu and Daka but for the goal they combined to score. One of the next games he has had in the green. (8/10)

Anthony Izuchukwu: An eventful showing in the rear. Defended doggedly and will relish games such like this. (7/10)

Seth Sincere: Always looking to attack and went on some rampaging runs. Particularly eye-catching on the break but also did his defensive duties with less fuss. (7/10)

Bitok Stephen: Assured display after starting on the wrong foot. Kept passes simple and was an unfazed presence as the game wore on. Picked up an early booking for his troubles. (7/10)


Midfielders

Azubuike Okechukwu: Led by example. Tucked in perfectly in between the lines of attack and defence, and was even seen prancing upfront with the ball a couple of times. Struck a couple of long range efforts too. (8/10)

Kelechi Nwakali: The former Arsenal midfielder showed glimpses of his quality, which the Zambians could not keep up with. His trickery was evident as he won and curled in a superb goal for Nigeria's second of the night. Impressive. (8.5/10)

Ndifreke Udo: Would have been on the score sheet but some his wayward shooting. Was adept at combining with his teammates and it showed when he teed up Awoniyi for his goal. (6.5/10)


Attackers

Ibrahim Sunusi: Always a willing runner in the channels and his fast break led to Okonkwo's goal. Was full of tricks and his crosses were always well placed. (7/10)

Taiwo Awoniyi: Was a force to reckon with upfront and would have made the headlines if things had gone his way tonight. The Liverpool-owned striker went close to scoring on a number of occasions but was always thwarted by Banda. Got his goal in the closing stages, however, with a clinical finish. (8/10)

Orji Okonkwo: One of the most creative players on the pitch. Combined with Awoniyi and his teammates a number of occasions and was a delight to behold. Thrashed home his team's equaliser in the first half but unfortunately came off after picking an injury. (7.5/10)


The Substitutes

Sunday Faleye: Had a few moments after replacing Okonkwo but was not afforded much space to exploit. (6/10)

Adam Aliyu: Saw a goal-bound effort blocked off after coming on and looked every bit the part. Saw little channels to work on as the Zambians retreated. (6/10)


**Emmanuel Chinaza



Source: ANS

Omo see Goal Keeper...

Na wa ooo