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TheGoodJoe:
Even the bolded is wrong.

Oga! We didn't know what transpired behind the scene. Save me this downgrade of Ighalo.

Did you hear what he told the coach?

Oya! Tell me.

For me, the coach must have told him to prepare when we still needed to seal the game and after Ahmed scored the second goal, he might have asked the coach... Do I still go in?

Anything, can happen.

This is not the first time we saw players doing that in such situation. Abeg.

TheGoodJoe:
If we allowed to prove in decent league, Uzoho would not be in goal today. It is time we kill that mind set and just keep searching for the best.


"When I was in Nigeria, I discovered Daniel Amokachi in Enugu when Ranchers Bees played a league game with Rangers.

“I walked up to their bus and told him he will be in my (Super Eagles) team, he said which team and I told him right there in the presence of other players, I’m the national team manager but he said he was just 16 years old and I said it didn’t matter."---Clemence Westerhoff (Super Eagles former Head Coach)

If we consider the calibre of goalkeepers we had Uzoho is very average. Sorry to say.

You are confident they save penalty, freekick, shots etcetera. But Uzoho is not good in all.

I still don't think he is the best goalkeeper we have judging from the spot kicks and other factors.

Hope he improves but before then I want to see the Brazilian and German breed Nigerian goalkeepers, even Alampasu before I conceed he is better.

However, Rangers Bees of those days is not efulefu and even our league was not talent drained as we are having it now. 98% of Nigerian players played in the local league but very tangible fraction played abroad.

So, it was normal to scout players from the local league.

If not why you no put Lokosa for ya list ahead of Onyekuru and co?

TheGoodJoe:
I want the best in every role and not a particular player. So I wonder why Nwakali popped up.

Also, Kelechi Nwakali might not be as pacy as the likes of Chukwueze and Moses but he has insane stamina and covers a lot of grass. Which also falls in line with what I am pointing out. Chidiebere Nwakali is fast and has insane stamina.

I am pointing out that a mixture of pace, intensity and stamina should be a big part of our team selection.

That's why I said if it is Chidi, he is down the pecking order not to talk of Chukwueze who is down down in the order.

TheGoodJoe:
I do not understand what you are asking. There is no Nwakali in what you quoted. And high of the Nwakali's are you referring to?

I asked because I was not sure.

I thought it is Chidi Nwakali. Sorry.

If it the Villareal B lad, I think he is similar but down the pecking order for now.

He should be allowed to prove himself in a decent league. That's all.

TheGoodJoe:
I also found Ighalo telling Rohr to let him in and the coach responding to his demand disturbing. Especially, expecting us to switch to a one man upfront formation to defend the lead.

cc: LordBalish

We don't know what transpired behind the scene.

Rohr could have told him to prepare once we scored the second goal or Rohr must have told him something that gave the liver to remind the coach.

Like... Can I go in now?

We don't know.

TheGoodJoe:
I still believe we have a sleeping weapon in Victor Moses and if he had the opportunity to play the same role Musa had, he would have been impressive. I hope Moses get the chance soon to show what he can do as an attacker.

Either way, Musa was prolific and deserves the accolades he gets.

When you think of the amount of players with similar attributes like Onyekuru, Chukwueze, Success, you can see in a set-up that promotes these kind of players, we can have a formidable team.

Is it Nwakali? I don't think he is among the top 5 of players similar in attributes to those players.

He down the pecking order.

EEGA:
Do you really have the interest of this team at heart?

Which kain question be dis?

Humility017:
abeg rest joor. ..
still remember...you watery analysis that rohr should not play a 3 man defense...now you want him to change the team to accommodate Joel obi so as to gift the Argentina team penalties and free kicks...

idowu should be played there instead should incase omeruo be dropped.....
and as for Joel and onazi...that bench is their new found home.....just praying Ighalo join them also...
don't always wanna see him on the pitch....

No 1 lie. Cancelled.

No 2. Where did I say drop Idowu or whosoever for Joel Obi?

I said he can play there. Simple. Na lie? See the snapshot below.

If you think we don't need Joel and Onazi, send them home including all the substitute so that we have only first eleven. Yeye dey smell.

forgiveness:
Simy and Ogu or Joel should start.

Rohr should work out ways to score through set pieces.

Ebuehi should start too.


............................ Uzoho

.............Balogun.........Ekong............ Omeruo.......

....Ebuehi ........... Ndidi.............Ogu........... Brian..

.......................................Etebo ..............

.................Victor............................ Simy.


Or

4-2-1-3

.....….................Uzoho.........

Ebuehi........... Balogun...... Ekong........ Brain......

........................Ndidi............ Ogu......

...................................Etebo..........

.. Victor.................... Simy................... Ahmed......

FBS:
Was referring exclusively to CSKA. He started as a winger for them and I've personally seen him play that position for them on several occasions.

Ok. But he's a striker converted to winger.

Fadiga24:
Please please please don't think of Joel Obi in the wing back position, he loses the ball many times doesn't know how to tackle and doesn't even have the pace to recover

Na opposite of what he does best you dey state.

EEGA:
Joel can't play that position.

He can. He has played in that position for his club.

BascoVanVeli:
Then why are you not complaining about Joel Obi since today's match don't matter. Forget everything else u guys are hating on the guy for no just reason. Same way someone said Musa was starting because he was a northerner. I bet if we had lost and Musa had not scored people would be sad downgrading him also

You no lie.

somehow:
Ndidi did well, even registered a shot at goal.

Yes! In the second half.

charlesemeka85:
choi belle just dey sweet me. after the world cup rohr should scout for a leftback, ighalo should be dropped, issac success if he regains is old form should be recalled, the likes of kayode,onuachu,bazee (if he his injuries doesnt reoccur) and onyekuru should be given another chance, the likes of philip anyanwu billing, uduokhai,akpoguma,onomah and ojo should be reapproached.i see this team if retained ruling african soccer come 2019 afcon

Don't forget Eze.

I don't know why Shaqiri dey Stock City. Liverpool should just get him quickly.

He is a perfect replacement for Coutinho.

Oasis007:
It wasn't special to me, cos prior to the World Cup, especially during the Friendlies we are 2nd Half Team.

We were lucky to have Musa in the Game, coz the Vikings are weak already, thus Musa's pace was exploited positively.

Also I think the Pairing of Musa and Iheanacho should be maintained, Ighalo is kinda too slow for 3 - 5 - 2 Formation. Tyrone should be used as a RWB, while Moses is tried out as LWB.

Idowu wasn't removed because he was poor but he was removed because of the yellow card he received and the fact that Iceland attacked mostly from our left wing.

He will definitely start the next match.

ChrisKels:
Sighted. The hypocrites

You are a epitomy of hypocrisy. Dude... All of a sudden you have started antagonizing others despite you being a ringleader.

My friend, quit this nonsense. Abeg

FBS:
He is a winger and started as one but CSKA (Leonid Slutskiy) converted him to a striker after Wagner Love left.

Musa broke the NPFL highest goal record as a striker. He was converted to a winger in VVV Venlo though he played as a striker sometimes.

Nigeria 2-0 Iceland player ratings: Ahmed Musa fires Super Eagles to win as Victor Moses shines

Gylfi Sigurdsson missed a penalty as Iceland were beaten in Group D


By
Oliver Harbord

17:56, 22 JUN 2018

Nigeria sealed their first win of World Cup 2018 as they beat Iceland 2-0 in Group D courtesy of a Ahmed Musa brace.

After a first half that would be easily forgotten, the match sprung into life inside the first five minutes of the second period when Musa first home the opening goal with a wonderful finish.

The game was all but sealed when with 15 minutes to go as well when Musa got his second with a calm finish after rounding the goalkeeper and finishing well.

Gylfi Sigurdsson should have got one back for Iceland, but he fired his penalty woefully over the bar and the Super Eagles clinched the victory.

Here is how we rated the players:

Francis Uzoho - GK

Made a decent save from Sigurdsson's free kick, but only was really tested one more time in the first half as it was a pretty quiet opening 45 minutes.

Wasn't really tested throughout much of the second half as well, so a comfortable game. 6

Kenneth Omeruo - LCB

Coming into the side he made a decent start, attacking the ball well and winning tackles and headers. That continued in the second half as well as he really showed a lot of composure and strength. 7

William Troost-Ekong - RCB

Wasn't really given too much worry and his positioning was good throughout the encounter. It was an impressive display at the back from all three with the long throws dealt with well. 7

Leon Balogun - CB

Made a few crucial headers in the first half and held on to the Iceland attackers well, dealing with the long throws well and crosses into the box.

He was a real rock in the second half as well, plus he showed some good threat at the other end of the pitch. 8

Brian Idowu - LWB

Iceland really tried to attack down his side and a late yellow card in the first half meant that he was taken off at the break. 4

Victor Moses - RWB

Tried to get down the right wing in a position that Chelsea fans have become accustomed to seeing him in the past two seasons. However, poor final balls in the first half.

But that changed in the second half as he was a lot more positive and did really well for Musa's first goal. 7

Jon Obi Mikel - DCM

Held his position well in front of the back three and tried to find the strikers' feet with balls forward.

Looks so much more comfortable playing in the deeper role than further forward and provides excellent balance to the team. 7

Wilfred Ndidi - CM

Didn't really produce enough quality going forward and struggled to get into the game that much in the first half, although good defensively.

Was more positive in the second half with a rasping effort that forced the Iceland keeper into a save. 5

Oghenekaro Etebo - CM

Made some important defensive challenges, but not good enough going forward as well in the first half.

Almost changed that in the second half as he made a bursting run through and almost scored when he got his shot away. Was a lot better in the second half. 6

Showed some great pace at times, however not the quality there to link up with Iheanacho.

However, in the 50th his wonderful touch and finish gave Nigeria the lead. It was an excellent goal. He then got his second with another excellent finish. 9

Kelechi Iheanacho -CF

The Leicester City man showed some great movement, running in the channels to cause some issues for the centre-backs. Didn't have many chances himself though. 6

Substitutes

Tyronne Ebuehi

Played well for much of the second half but gave away a silly penalty that Sigurdsson missed. 5

Odion Ighalo

N/A

Alex Iwobi

N/A

http://c.newsnow.co.uk/A/943424950?-19787:29107:3

Joebie:
That’s a whole different argument.

Yes, Moses played very well. Lovely assist by the way. Musa’s first touch was top notch.

World class touch and finishing. Wow!

edi287:
Rohr dey craze? If we play a back 4, let him come in for Troost.

Hahahahahaha! You are right. I agree in totality.

Omeruo must play the next match. I can't still that was Omeruo.

charlesemeka85:
rohr is good hooooooooooooha . i never lost hope in this team. we have a tactician who is flexible unlike before when our ex coaches relied on hoofing the ball up and praying for miracle to happen. even if the team doesnt make it to the next round rohr should be retained. the set piece issue have been corrected, mikel was colossal in his preferred position, etebo and ndidi where massive,uzoho, i said it here few months ago that he will be rohr's biggest discovery and will benefit the team for many years to come and its already coming to past, ebuehi for sure is a steal from the dutch, omeruo's inclusion was never expected and he screened the defense line so well that i he cleared my doubts about his abilities. the strike partnership of musa and iheanacho worked wonders and should be retained for the future. for once i have never doubted rohr and is soldiers! soar high super eagles,the whole world should take notice cus 9ja footie is back

The bolded is the I have not really questioned his ability as coach.

ChrisKels:
Are u for real?

Of course. I am.

edi287:
He was great second half. Ighalo showed some good hold up play today

You are right. Etebo improved in the second half when he was tasked to play behind the strikers.

I am not happy with Ighalo when he failed to pass on time after the hold up play.

Make Rohr warm am well ooooooo.

edi287:
Man Of the Match in my opinion. It'll be hard for Rohr to bench him now

Man of match! Hmmm! I somehow agree because at one stage I no longer worry about those set pieces and long balls because the defense was so improved and solid with him. Wow!

Make Rohr no drop am Ooooo.

Joebie:
Here we go somehow and mujtahida

Actually, Victor Moses was our best player today behind Ahmed Musa.

edi287:
Might as well swap with Mikel or bring in Iwobi

He changed Etebo for Iwobi.

Iwobi for don score if Ighalo passed on time

terzurum5:
When you see that person that keeps saying Ahmed Musa was picked to honour Federal Character System.



TheSuperNerd please help me with one meme

You dey mind dem!

But dis so called Federal character system sweet ooooooo.

Musa used experience and pace take score both goals.

edi287:
Omeruo has been superb.

You no lie. He dealt with every aerial balls wella and his experience brought calmness to our defence.

Wow!

Musaaaaasssaaaasasssasass! Goaaaaaaaaaaaaalllllll!

Musa is in the form of his life. Bhuuuhahaha!