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I'm cool with the second half substitution... Let's see how this turn around into our fortune

Icon79:
I don't know whether it is the bad streaming on Naira TV but we don't seem to have any movement in this team. They are all game watching and getting beaten on every 50-50 ball. Then I also saw Victor Moses and Alex Iwobi overplaying and trying to go at it all alone. Rohr really needs to make changes in the second half, not only on the personnel but he ought to change the tactics as well. Whatever they played in the first half didn't work.

England is actually unlucky not to be leading by 3 or 4 sef.


O pari

Spot on sir
The second half will show us how deep Rohr is...
Looking forward to see how he's going to turn this abysmal performance from the Super Eagles around

Eleniyan15:
Who else noticed onazi fell on the field more than other player

Share if you agree to this!!!

I super agree...
Onazi contributes nothing aside fouls and misplaced passes.
Ighalo is not really doing enough..
Victor Moses not seeing enough passes
Mike needs a lot of assistance in the midfield but Onazi and Joel not helping.
Idowu has been fantastic so far

Three Lions really skinning us.. Sucks watching this game

Martz101:
proper appraisal of the team or onazi?

Both

Oasis007:


Drama on Twitter..... LOL

Possibly showing solidarity for their son, Rohr who is a German..

Martz101:
not true, try to watch that dude well again

For benefit of doubt, I will see how those long passes will help us this evening.
England friendly will be a good litmus test for his proper appraisal

Icon79:
Yes, it's gonna be LIVE on BeinSport USA 11AM on Sunday. And you can check your local Bein sports channel as well, if you live outside the US.

But for some reasons, they don't have England vs Nigeria anywhere on TV. I find that strange.


O pari

Kwese TV has beiN sports on its bouquet but I do Dstv.. Too bad, I wouldn't be able to see the game

BascoVanVeli:
Onazi's long balls are very underrated.

Underrated kee !
I think his long balls/passes are useless based recent matches he played for us

Icon79:
Haha!! Historians in the house.

And by the way, Croatia is playing Brazil on Sunday so let's see what they got because they didn't impress me one bit in their first two friendly matches at all.


O pari

Oh oh... I didn't get to see any of their previous friendlies . Definitely, I will try to see their game against the Samba boys

For those who believe in history

solonnachi:
Ola Aina is more versatile in defense than Chidozie Awaziem. Remember Awaziem's school boy mistakes against South Africa. Ola Aina can play well in several positions. Joel Obi & Junior Lokosa should compete for one spot. Drop Uche Agbo & Mikel Agu.

Hmmmm
No matter how loud I raise my voice..
No matter how bold and legible I write..
No matter how strong my conviction and opinion are..
What Rohr will do, Rohr will do...

Let's see what happen tomorrow after the team schedule meeting with the president..

Nigeria's World Cup squad: Who's in, who's out?
DAMI UGBANE, KWESÉESPN
4:08 PM


After Nigeria's 1-1 draw with the Democratic Republic of Congo on Monday, KweséESPN run the rule over the Super Eagles' likely World Cup squad.


Goalkeepers: For a third game in a row, Francis Uzoho started in goal, earning his fourth Nigeria cap.

The Deportivo La Coruna shot stopper looked assured, which was an improvement on his performance in the March friendlies.

Based on the Eagles' line-up in the last three friendlies, Uzoho looks to have earned the nod and trust of the coaching crew to be the starting goalkeeper at the World Cup.

Who plays backup? Ikechukwu Ezenwa and Daniel Akpeyi, barring any last-minute injuries, should make the team to Russia.

The pair have earned consistent invites over the last two years under Gernot Rohr, and their experience should also count for something.

Who misses out? Dele Ajiboye, an excellent goalkeeper on his day, will likely get the chop.

Despite an eye-catching performance against Sudan in the semi final of the African Nations Championship, his inability to upstage Ezenwa as the home-based Eagles' number one might ultimately have cost him.



Defenders: One of the easier selections to make based on the team's line-up in recent games. Rohr appears to want two specialists for each position, so Nigeria are likely to take eight defenders to Russia.

The usual suspects Leon Balogun, William Troost-Ekong, Shehu Abdullahi and Elderson Echiejile realistically appear set to be Nigeria's starting defence against Croatia.

Kenneth Omeruo, who has being in good form with Kasimpasa, came off the bench against the DRC and he still awaits his first international start since March 2017.

Like Joseph Yobo four years ago, Omeruo's spot in the squad isn't secure, but his international experience should see him on the plane, particularly considering that Balogun is prone to injury.

Chidozie Awaziem, Brian Idowu and Tyronne Ebuehi should complete the defensive unit.

The new Benfica right-back, in particular, has gradually come into his element, impressively settling down in the international setup.

Hopefully, Ebuehi should shake off the cramp which led to his substitution against Congo and feature in his first World Cup.

Who misses out? Stephen Eze, who was a late call-up to the team, should miss out, and hasn't yet featured under Rohr.

Ola Aina didn't help his case for an inclusion in the World Cup party on Monday. The Chelsea man was unnecessarily casual on the day, careless in possession, and gave away a needless foul which resulted in a penalty.

Could he have lost out to Idowu, who is more business-like in his approach and also offers versatility.



Midfielders: Captain John Obi Mikel is a certainty, and the Tianjin TEDA man should be joined by vice-captain Ogenyi Onazi, Wilfred Ndidi, Oghenekaro Etebo, John Ogu, Joel Obi and Mikel Agu.

However, Obi and Agu might find themselves competing for a final spot, depending on how many forwards Rohr wants to take to Russia.

Who misses out? For whatever reason, Uche Agbo is yet to add to his solitary international cap earned against Togo 11 months ago, despite being in the team consistently since October 2016.

Forwards: Odion Ighalo, Victor Moses, Alex Iwobi, Kelechi Iheanacho and Ahmed Musa are comfortably the men expected to lead the goalcharge in Russia.

New boys Simy Nwankwo and Junior Lokosa both had impressive debuts against Congo, and might not necessarily be in direct competition for a single spot, due to their individual qualities.

The Crotone man appeared to have sealed his place in the final 23 as he stands out with his unique playing style, while Rohr's decision to play Lokosa in a wide role suggests that he could be a contender to replace the injured Moses Simon.

Who misses out? Simon would have been in contention for a starting role had he been fit, but injury has denied him the chance to appear in a maiden major tournament.

Source :http://www.espn.co.uk/football/nigeria/story/3512784/nigerias-world-cup-squad-whos-inwhos-out?platform=amp&__twitter_impression=true

Exclusive - Rohr Drops Lokosa, Eze, Agbo , Undecided Over Two More Due To Injury https:///0LcSIbC2MI via @owngoalnigeria

I can't vouch for the authenticity of the info

Oasis007:


See wailing and gnashing of Teeth for what?! On a Pitch like ridges at Ota Farm? LMAO!

Offensively Ola Aina is far better than Echiejile. Moreso, Echiejile with his Experience, would have cost us a one man down with his reckless, career ending Tackle in a competitive Match.

If we can give Excuses for Iheanacho, Etebo and Co for failing to live up to Expectations due to the bad Pitch, why ain't we giving the same Excuse for Aina too?!

Joel Obi was outstandingly poor, Onazi also, we lost the midfield Battle and was dominated like we played our Home-based Team, but we are discussing Aina.

You and I know that ain't a Penalty, and with the Aid of VAR, such a Mistake won't be made at the Mundial then why the Fuss?! Aina linked up well fantastically with the Attack, he partially brought the best out of Etebo, but taaaah...... he caused a Penalty, he's not ready, he must be dropped - like wetinnnnnnn!

If we are to judge Players based on Today's Friendly Match, then it's better we discard the Team and replace them with the B Team.

If anyone deserves to be tried against England at Wembley, it's definitely Olaoluwa Aina. He learned his Trade on world class Pitches not on Farmland Ridges.

You nailed it on the head!!!

fabyom:
Judging from today's game
Iheanacho does not have any business going to Russia.
All other players tried.
However, the pitch was so bad and boys no wan do a moses simon.
Therefore, you should not judge your team only with friendly matches.
Lokosa surprised me with his performance today, he made a good case for local talent.
Simmyyyyyyy spectacular rrrr. Ighalo watch your back.
Musa is good! simple.
Uzoho, no words! future of Nigerian goal keeping.
Congo DRC is a very good team. Our boys tried.

In conclusion, NFF has really tried, I must say. However, allowing your team to play on such a pitch few days to world cup against a strong side like DRC is highly ridiculous. I just hope our boys are unscratched, holding my breath right now.
No bad news please!

God bless you with this cerebrate submission..

The horrible pitch make the whole idea behind this test game defeated.
It is bit hard to pass a judgment on the whole performance of the lads tonight.

Our goal keeper was fantastic today.. He scores 8/10

Kelechi was poor today.. Nobody is saying anything

Horrible pitch...
No midfielder..
Simy is very slow..
Most of the players playing safe to avoid injury..
Echiejile and Onazi are not impressive

Horrible pitch...
No midfielder..
Simy was very slow..
Most of the players played safe to avoid injury..

Awaiting the second half

tbaba1234:
Iheanacho is the main taker. Along with Etebo.

Hope Victor Moses wouldn't override him sha

BREAKING: Egypt’s Minister of Youth & Sports has confirmed Salah will need 2 weeks to recover from injury. The player will go back to England for treatment before linking up with the NT in Italy later. He has also confirmed that Salah will be in the final squad announced on 4/6. https:///eNYTonKHVi

LieDetector:
BBC reporting that Salah dislocated his shoulder hence will miss the world cup

I feel sad for Salah

I can imagine both the physical and psychological trauma he's going through... Really sad

Nowenuse:
So, why the name Lola? Are you sure? I thought her mum was Yoruba

She was born and raised in Lagos till age 16 years or so before she moved to UK.

cinoedhunter:
Igbos and Yoruba in serious relationship now o...

She's not from Yoruba tribe. Father is British while her mum is from Ghana.

Babymama business is really booming oo.
Congrats to her.

Let me continue to jam to this hot sauce from Dj Neptune ft Kizz Daniel 'wait'
�Nneka wait, open for Daddy � in Kizz Daniel voice

Baby mama business is really booming.. Seems they is the trendy thing now..
Congrats to her..



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Another baby mama...

Congrats to them..

This is untrue oo. Nothing of such happened.

Gernot Rohr: “I have in my head 20 of the 23 players going to #Russia2018. Only 25 players will travel to England. The final list will be after the England match” #NigeriaPressConference #SuperEaglesInsider

From @colinudoh

AyoActivist:
There is no omo ale in Oro. We Oro people are hardworking. Check us out in Dosunmu, Oke-Arin, Idumota, Balogun, etc.

You can say that again.. We are equally well educated

No family bears Ogunleye in our Oro land

Schizo on the loose... . Her family members should kindly help by keeping her off social media.

Our bloggers too should kindly stay off her stories..