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charlesemeka85:
he goofed big tym by sacking rohr. Atleast em for allow the German to take to take the team to last years afcon and complete the World Cup qualifiers before getting rid of him

I think sacking Rohr was a great decision. Equaveon team played some of the best SE football in a very long time. The red card and goalkeeping error killed our AFCON dreams. Our best strikers at that moment were not at AFCON too (Oshimen and Dennis). Imagine Senegal without Mane or Egypt without Salah or Morocco without Ziyech.

Against Ghana Ndidi and Iwobi were not available. Onyeka and Bonke played only 45 to 50 minutes cos they got injured. None of our most informed midfielders played 90 minutes yet we were the better team over both legs. Goalkeeping error cost us.

For me, I think it is Equaveon that should have never been Sacked.

charlesemeka85:
don’t write off the portuguese

But we’re you expecting Australia to win Argentina?

I thought some guys were praising them during the group stage saying they have a solid formation and playing pattern.

I said it that this Australian team is average! No bit at all. The big guys are stepping up.
Argentina vs Brazil (Semis)

England/France vs Spain (Semis)

I don't understand how the United States with all its academies can't produce a quality striker.
That silly Wright should be playing for Shooting Stars 3SC.

AndSunGorilla:
It is finished!!

Game over!

fabyom:
USA please! You can get this done!!

F...k! Game over!

USA please! You can get this done!!

charlesemeka85:
the Dutch has an edge over the US team via experience

The US team lacks a proper goal scorer. There is no way they beating the Dutch team without a proper striker.

codemaniacs:
The only reason SE will underperform is the fact that SE does not cross the ball and won't select players that can cross..

The goal Aboubakar scored against Brazil is an impossible task for the SE.

If it was SE The winger will try to dribble the Brazilian defenders then end up passing back to defense.

Lie! How many SE games have you watched? Did you watch the Nations Cup and the two Nations Cup qualifiers against SierraLeone and Sao Tome? Even Desser debut goal came from a cross. Please stop bringing up false claims here.

Mujtahida:
A team is the best when it wins, a team is thrash when it loses.

Football fans and journalists for you.

elyte89:
Are u sure he has resigned ...omo I no mind dt Otto guy o

Equaveon is better. His team had just two shot on target against Equaveon's team home and away.

Goke7:
The South Koreans waited till the end of Ghana vs Uruguay match before jumping into celebrations despite beating almighty Portugal, now contrasting that with what the Cameroon player did, does it make sense?

Cameroonians! Be specific! Oshimen will pick up the ball and run to the center line.

AndSunGorilla:
Proud of all the African coaches. Cameroon almost had mutiny in their camp with Onana, but the replacement was excellent today. Whether na 2nd string Brazilian team or 4th, fact is Cameroun became the first African team to defeat Brazil in the WC. So, I hope Cameroon gives Song more time on the job, I believe he would have learned from this experience.

For Ghana, Addo got water out of a rock, they shocked Nigeria by qualifying for the WC and with his limited first team coaching experience he led Ghana to at least record a win at the WC. I hope they give him more time on the job if he still wants to retain it.

Otto has resigned. They have started insulting him. Just like Equaveon too. A thin line exists between being a celebrity and a failure. Imagine if Inaki had scored that last minute chance against Portugal or Dede scored that penalty everyone here won't allow us to hear word. Success has many friends. No one is talking about the Saudi Arabian coach again.

Goke7:
the thing tire me, we lack simple discipline as Africans, what was that for? if that was the only hope to qualify nko

As Africans?

Aboubakar behaving like an Amateur. Go get the ball to the passing line!

This Cameroon goalkeeper has been excellent!

AndSunGorilla:
I meant the 1st goal was on Jordan but you are right, the same Jordan was the architect of their only win and the name from their dad Abedi (Pele) Ayew, to their uncle (Kwame Ayew) have helped Ghana immensely over the years.

Agreed! What a Legacy! Still hate Abedi though for the 1992 AFCON semi finals heart break. Lol!

Amedino99:
what could have caused the disconnect we usually see from players when they are on national team assignments with partey and ndidi as case points. They clearly do not play on the same level as they play in the EPL. Can it be because of coaching? Fellow players not up to the club's standard or other factors because partey has been immense for arsenal and I haven't seen any one complain of his pace in the EPL.

I think the players you play with matters. Partey plays Samad role at Arsenal with Xhaka in advanced role. He has a lot of runners and good ball holders around him who don't usually lose the ball in dangerous areas, even if they do, they recover as a unit so he doesn't really stress recovering balls.
He intercepts, moves, pass and shoots.

AndSunGorilla:
Yep Andre let the team down, his brother somewhat contributed to gifting Uruguay the 2nd goal. They allowed the penalty loss to mess with their psyche.

Uruguay is becoming their boggey team just like Argentina to us! The penalty loss really messed them up.
Nevertheless, I expected more from them. No team will score the Super Eagles 2nil in the first half in a match they needed a draw. It can/will never happen.

Ayew Brothers won the Korea game for them and Dede over the years has scored some important goals for them. Not having a good 9 really affected them.

The Ghanaians only have themselves to blame. Dede really f...k up! The injury over the years has slowed Partey down. No pace nor urgency in his play.

Meliforme:
Good observation.
He has seen some games as a midfielder, but has featured in more as a striker.

Absolutely!

Spain trying to avoid Croatia then Argentina. The easier route is the 2nd position.

Meliforme:
Kudus is just about the goals.
Goalscoring as a midfielder is an advantage, but when emphasis is on stability and balance in midfield. Iwobi and Nwakali will always give Kudus bench roles in any department you can think of in midfield, be it AM, CM or DM.

Even in the attacking midfielder role, Aribo has more to give me than Kudus. I know this will come as a shocker to many reading this, but these are no mere sayings. I will still pick Iwobi and Nwakali ahead of Aribo anywhere in midfield.

Even Ajax does not play Kudus as an AM. He plays as a number 9.

Spain playing for 2nd place.

Stormtrooper11:
Argentina will beat Australia, face USA and beat her then face Spain in the semi finals.

Yall should mark this!

Pulisic is injured. If he fails to play there's no way the United States will defeat the Dutch. USA simply lacks the talent upfront!

The USA and Senegal team are similar. Both lack a proper number 9 but play with so much grit.
The question remains if that would be enough against the Dutch and English.

We need a 2nd goal!

Goaaaaaswwwlllllll. Captain America aaaaa, scores!!

AndSunGorilla:
Rohr's eagles didn't win the ANC, didn't make it to 2nd round. Now we will say Rohr didn't get enough time like Cisse did. But then I will be shocked if Cisse can earn as much Rohr was too.

A valid point!

USA USA USA!! Let's go Boys!!

Cisse is a history maker. My point is in context to Nigeria fans. You praise Cisse's Senegal but condemn Rohr's Super Eagles. What do you call that?

AndSunGorilla:
Am not a Cisse fan but at the end of the day, results are what will be remembered and written down in history. Hate him or love him, Cisse's name is already written down in the annals of Senegalese football history.

Amuneke was Assistant to Austin, right?
Oliseh contributed immensely to the problem we are facing today.
We need to stop moving in circles.

Paserio just started and he has not lost any competitive game.
To me Cisse has not done anything special.
The Senegalese team hardly scores from open play.
Fortunately, they have one of the best CB and goalkeepers in the world.
Once they score you through penalties or set piece, they lock up!

chrisooblog:
Trouble is are the players, fans, administrators and government ready to be patient and trust the process or scatter everything once we hit a road bump?

Question now is should we stick with JP or bring in someone new? Who will the new be Amuneke, Olofinjana or reappoint Oliseh?

Whatever we decide will need patience and clarity of purpose.