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And they say we are unpatriotic

https://www.nairaland.com/5248422/senegal-beats-nigeria-1-0-afcon

Danielnino00:
We have only failed to make it to the semi final three times out of 17!!.. Rohr may be tactically clueless, but the opponents we will be facing at the AFON arent any better...

Don't bank your hopes on that

No minnows. Everyone wants to prove a point and the results from recent friendlies would spur the smaller teams to reach for greatness.

Always respect your opponents

Joebie:
My list hasn't changed
1. Egypt
2. Cameroon
3. Morocco
4. Nigeria
5. CIV

All those thinking Senegal will do something, let's wait and see.

I predict Semi-final place for us.

But would not be emotionally invested should we not make it

martineverest:
are u serious....he was the only reason I visited Facebook...he had huge followers


he made many smile/laff with his satirical/comical posts on Facebook

If it ain't Tonto Dike, Bobrisky et al Some people don't know shit.

Try to understand bro

safarigirl:
Let the tournament proper start.

In the run up to the World Cup, we scored against Poland or so, but the play was what was awful and the scoreline flattered to deceive.

Alright. Till then.

TheGoodJoe:
First thing, sack Alloy Agu and bring back Ike Shorunmu. I think the growth of Enyeama and Ejide happened under his watch. We need competition in that role before we enter problem.

I think in Manchester United, it was about the figure with charisma than goalkeeping talent.

For the first time, I agree with you

safarigirl:
he said nothing

Those are just ramblings of a dooms prophet. How can you make conclusions based off a match you did not watch?

Later, they will say some of us are emotive.

See, I am not against the success of this team but i am worried and rightfully so

We haven't scored in two matches. I will take a loss in which we scored. We had the same issues during the run up to the WC and even while we all made excuses for the boys, it reflected in their play during the tournament proper.

Mickael2:
Rohr is concealing his tactics according to the master himself Icon4s.
Either that or the players are saving themselves for the tourney proper, why injure yourself in a friendly game or play your best game when tournament never start . These are the deluded remarks we heard last year prior to the world cup, this year again the team is busy going to the beach and other relaxation centers, and I am wondering how that will help their performance. I remember in the previous world cup, the English team routine was train, sleep, eat and FIFA game breaks, the only reason why FIFA games were even accepted was because it improves your movement as a player but no, we are going to the beach to 'enjoy' ourselves days to a tournament. Make we dey look.


On the other hand if we did play a midfield 3 of Ndidi, Mikel and Iwobi then it is easy to see why the team didn't score. It is clear from this formation that Mikel will sit deep and Iwobi will be ahead of Ndidi and Iwobi likes playing one-twos, is it with Ndidi that he will play that? Ndidi isn't good enough to play that at all, then ahead of Iwobi you have Chukwueze who is more concerned with beating his man than playing short quick passes and Ighalo who would rather play a more direct football, you can then see that this team cannot possibly play to Iwobi's strength in that 3-5-2 formation. IMHO if we play a 3-5-2 then Mikel should be in the AMF role, Iwobi as the second striker and whoever starts in the forward role can start, at least Iwobi will be able to combine with Mikel and play one touch football and open up the defence, either that or Iwobi goes to the bench totally, it is not as if he ended the season on a high note anyways.

But make we wait for highlights at least

I agree bro. You have said it all. Not sure the highlights would be released though

I don't ant to write off this team. I am trying hard not to

2 games and no goal. Friendly or not, this doesn't bode well at all

Hian. Seems we are having passing troubles again

Earthquake3:
Everybody has had poor friendlies,it doesn't matter

Experience has taught Nigerians that it actually does.

ChrisKels:
Bros make u first sort out ur home before looking into other's nah. 9ja dey play u dey busy dey report MOR vs ZAM nawa oo

No be so bros

I wan't sure of the Naija Score, that's why.

Seems we lost and we failed to score...again.

Why do I feel that this is the run-up to the WC 2018 happening all over again, We all know how it turned out for us.

I hope I am wrong sha

Zambia currently bating morocco 2:1

Nigeria drop to 45th position in new FIFA Ranking.

We are now 3rd in Africa

Look at the stupidity someone posted.

Christians ought to be ashamed of this kid right now

https://www.nairaland.com/5247432/personal-encounter-jesus-8th-june/2#79378406

This kid is either a troll or in the early stages of schizophrenia.

I'm short of words.....I haven't read something this stupid in ages and the fact that it is coming from a "Christian' explains our society's backwardness.

Because of kids like this, the Chinese government is strictly against unnecessary religious practices that disturbs the peace.

Now we know why our society is in reverse, kids like this number in the millions.

Even God must be shaking his head right now, he didn't put such stupidity in someone's mouth. Damn.......this kid is really dumb

Danielnino00:
Argentina-0 vs Colombia-2

hahaha

ororo gradually making his case

charlesemeka85:
According to tuttomercatoweb, Roma and Bologna are interested in signing Paul Onuachu.

I hope this guy leaves Denmark after AFCON, for his football sake

Lucque:
Some of u guys here never cease to amaze
wen some coaches brag abt their teams nd how they will go all d way to win games nd trophies... Ud come here nd start saying they only know how to brag or wag their mouths..
Rohr is talking small nd removing d pressure off d players nd allowing dem play their football free of d burden of expectation nd u ppl are complaining...
Lemme ask those smart enof to think... Has rohr ever played defensively or played a formation dat looks like we want to sit back nd take a beating even tho he always says we arent favorite??

If u believe dat just because d coach says we arent favorites it will make d players want d trophy any less den ur just not thinking straight

Nd if u believe he will not lose his job if he performs poorly with d team just becos he is calming down expectations den ur just a learner (No offense?)

So ppl should just chill
Abeg gustav gimme dat ur L picture

What people are saying is that his choice of words to describe his team seem to be doing more harm than good. They are citing the WC 2018 as a perfect example. While I understand the need to make them play free of pressure, the wrong words could kill their confidence too. As i said earlier, its the pep talks behind the scene that really matters sha

soetanoreoluwa:
Pre -AFCON Friendly: Super Eagles To Adopt 3-5-2 Formation Vs Senegal


https://y7r7y5g7.stackpathcdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/IMG_20190613_130032-768x576.jpg

Nigeria’s Super Eagles will adopt a 3-5-2 formation in Sunday’s pre- 2019 Africa Cup of Nations friendly encounter against the Terangha Lions of Senegal at the Ismaila, Stadium, Completesports.com reports.

The three-time time champions played a 4-4-2 formation in last Saturday’s friendly clash against the Warriors of Zimbabwe at the Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba which ended in a goalless draw.

Head coach of the side, Completesports.com learnt is however prepared to change his formation against the Senegalese who are one of the favourites to win the competition.


The Super Eagles lined-up in the same formation in their penultimate AFCON 2019 qualifying game against the Bafana Bafana of South in Johannesburg which ended in a 1-1 draw.

The trio of Leon Balogun, William Troost-Ekong and Kenneth Omeruo are expected to occupy the three centre-back positions in the formation, while Jamilu Collins will feature in the left wing-back position.

It however remain to be seen who will play at right wing-back position amongst the trio of Samuel Kalu, Ola Aina and Shehu Abdullahi.

Nigeria are in Group B of the showpiece and they will begin their campaign for a fourth Afcon title against Burundi at the Alexandria Stadium on June 22.

Completesport.

Na Iwobi resemble "Obatala" for there

Earthquake3:
This team will not beat Portugal not talk of France

With a good coach, they will. You will be surprised

Danielnino00:
As average as our squad is,we still have the quality to rival the best teams on the Continent... we have the talent bro..we always have..

Rohr is the problem here..His tactic is the major undoing of this team.. I used to like him until I saw his lineup against Croatia... what made me even madder was the fact that he played enough friendly games that showed us the best formation that would work for the team against European oppositions and the best players for each role..and he went ahead to start with a 4-2-3-1 and Shehu..Iwobi on the flanks . I'm still mad about it bro..still very mad..

If he won't win us the AFCON or at least get to d final with some really good performance he should be sacked!!

On this I quite agree with you but note the word "Quite".

While Rohr definitely employs wrong tactics with little attacking play, you will agree with me that he has been instrumental to the development of some of our young players, ensuring they sign for the right clubs and get good playing time. And he had to build thi present squad from scratch notwithstanding the trial and errors. We ought to at least give him credit for that

Oasis007:


Strictly personal.

Musa from me should start from the bench

Oasis007:


You are missed Bro, same as Nerd. AFCON is here, let's enjoy it together on this Thread. We do not need to put more hope on the Team like some are doing. Mike-2 is actually doing balance Analysis. I respect his objectivity a lot.

Omonbala has spoken the bitter truth. The Squad is average, but we are happily believing they've reached the stardoms already. ChrisKels does open our Eyes that mostly our Players are better off as Carpenters, alas! He's being advised to change Nationality. Lol!

This was how we rated our U20 until we were disgraced honorably. Some of us argued that Aigbogun is a round Peg in the square hole, but we were told to unfollow the Team which we obliged satisfactory.

Bro, your inputs are needed, goldfish is another notable Moniker i am missing on this Thread.

Support them but be open minded. Don't be surprised if they draw against Burundi. There re no minnows in African football and our boys have not yet learnt to assert their dominance

edi287:
Ikouwem Utin nominated for the Golden Boy 2019 award.

Hahahaha.

Golden boy abi Golden Papa

Icon4s:
People's development differ. Everyone cannot be stunted or diminished.

Unless the child starts over-producing the growth hormone (a disease condition called gigantism), it is highly unlikely.

However, some kids are born giants due to genetics. The former NBA star; Yao Ming was already 5ft 6 at just 10yrs of age

Mujtahida:
This is dead talk. It ruined our players psychologically before and during the WC. He should drop it.

Welcome back bro.

You see, Rohr would never learn. My only worry is if this is how he handles the team's pep talk.

terzurum5:
Transfer: Super Eagles forward to cost top European clubs €63million.

By Ifreke Inyang

https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Samuel-Chukwueze.jpg

Villarreal have slapped a €63million price tag on Samuel Chukwueze, L’Equipe reports.


Liverpool and other top European clubs, have been recently linked with the player, who shone in LaLiga last season.


Chukwueze, 20, cost Villarreal only €500,000 when he joined them a season and half ago.


The Spanish club have a contract with the Super Eagles winger until 2023, but clubs who wish to sign him before then, will have to splash out €63million, which is the release clause on his contract.


Chukwueze scored eight goals and provided three assists in 38 matches in all competitions in 2019/2020 campaing.

https://dailypost.ng/2019/06/14/transfer-super-eagles-forward-cost-top-european-clubs-e63million/

I don't see this boy going anywhere this season. For those clubs that may still be willing to take a huge gamble, they will probably wait till after AFCON

Icon4s:
Ighalo and Onuachu are not strikers with exceptional abilities. Osimhen though talented but is still young and still much work in progress.

I know people may want to blame it on supplies from the midfield and wings. But, even with the quality of our Wingers and midfield, our attack is not something to brag about.

I will wait till our first match of AFCON to form an opinion. While they may look good on paper, their performance in a real, competitive match is the major decider of quality

Oasis007:
My preferred Lineups

But can Osimhen handle playing alone up front? That's my only worry

krattoss:
These guys dey enjoy oo..while some dey here dey drink panadol whilst throwing stones on top their matter

Lol. Abi. That's why I don't trade insulting words with people over them. If I notice your loud mouth, I swerve. Its not worth it

Triniti:
Is the super eagles camp now a top secret organization? No news, pictures or training videos. Are they trying to portray a level of top notch preparation or what? @ tbaba1234 & charlesemeka85

Oga, the guys have learned from their WC misadventure. Soccer is played on the pitch and not on social media. No need for unnecessary social media gallivanting

safarigirl:
see human being

This dude had a better season than Kelechi, yet, he didn't even get preliminary invite, what will he do?

Kelechi didn't even deserve to be on the 26-man list, the only person that deserves to be made a constant topic for getting dropped is Ajayi. It is an injustice that we are wasting valuable pages on Kelechi, instead of Semi

His case is quite unfortunate. I really feel for him