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safarigirl:
nope. Iheanacho has two of the eleven...the first against Zambia was right next to the goal post and the second against Cameroon was a header directly in front of the goal post

The only goal he has scored from outside the box was in a friendly

He said nobody can score from outside the box but the @bolded also confirmed he did.

Mujtahida:
That's against Tanzania. Not in the WCQ. I am talking WCQ

The point is someone can score from outside the box.

safarigirl:
Following elyte39's suggestion, and for the sake of a little fun....my 30-35 man WC list barring injuries:

GK (5)

1. Ikechukwu Ezenwa
2. Vincent Enyeama
3. Dele Alampasu
4. Daniel Akpeyi
5. Carl Ikeme ( not likely to make it)

DF (9)

6. Leon Balogun
7. William Troost-Ekong
8. Shehu Abdullahi
9. Ola Aina
10. Elderson Echiejile
11. Chidozie Awaziem
12. Tyrone Ebuehi
13. Kenneth Omeruo
14. Felix Uduokhai/Torunarigha (whichever we can get)

MF (8]

15. John Mikel Obi
16. Ogenyi Onazi
17. Wilfred Ndidi
18. John Ogu
19. Oghenekaro Etebo
20. Joel Obi
21. Mikel Agu
22. Kelechi Nwakali/ Obinna Nwobodo


FW (8]

23. Victor Moses
24. Odion Ighalo
25. Kelechi Iheanacho
26. Alex Iwobi
27. Moses Simon
28. Ahmed Musa
29. Cyril Dessers
30. Henry Onyekuru/ Olarenwaju Kayode

Standby (5)

31. Tammy Abraham
32. Ademola Look man
33. Dominic Solanke
34. Josh Onomah
35. Uche Agbo

Cc Joebie, Icon4s, Kog45, Terzurum5, forgiveness, joseph1013, daveP, napoleon55, icon79, Mujtahida

I will do some addition and subtraction.

Defense

Iorfa and Ilori in, Kenneth Omeruo out. Those German boys are going to be very difficult to get. Nevertheless, let us hope they change their minds.


MF

Going by the current situation, Nwakali Kelechi out, Abdul Ajagun, Josh Onomah or Raheem Lawal in.


FW

For now I will go dey observe

TheGoodJoe:
Keep in mind when Agu got his role in the script right, Balogun excelled. Just like I pointed out during the crucifixion of Awaziem that poor cover from the full backs and defensive midfielders can make a good defender seem poor.

I am glad that Rohr notices it too and I agree that Mikel Agu is learning the role. The second half showed it.

I think that is why I did not even notice Balogun being poor in that first half. I was watching the positioning of the midfielders.

I wish. I really wish Onazi does it. He would have been as big as Ngolo Kante or even bigger. But, he is interested in the forward play too much. Just as the position he was when he got injured.

What role did Onazi played against Zambia?

tbaba1234:
Weaknesses in our team

Alternatives to the Oyibo Wall..
A new left back
Limited Striking Options

Potential Solutions

I. Awaziem is 3rd choice but he is very green. Omeruo can be decent on his day but does not always inspire confidence. I think both players can do the job but i 'd like to see us chase Felix Udoukhai. That boy has been outstanding in the bundesliga, also a green horn but it is only a matter of time before Germany come calling. He is that good.

2. Elderson has sometimes been unfairly targeted but it is obvious that the Zambian team saw his wing as the weak point. He needs to be replaced. Ola Aina can certainly do a great job there. No one is displacing Shehu at RB, he has been world class. Needs to move out of cyprus.


3. Ighalo can blow hot and cold. Dessers is an exciting option to me. He has declared for Nigeria so why not? If Tammy is willing, he should also be invited.

1, Add Ojokolo and Tiago Ilori (he is more experienced)

2, After monitoring Elderson against Zambia, I noticed he is very experienced at defending but poor offensively. My suggestion is that he makes the team but not as a starter. He should be brought in when we are defending a lead. I recommend Ojokolo and Uduokhai because they are both left footed.

3, We have to wait until after January before we decide on which striker is good enough because anything can happen. Although, Dessers should be considered but based on the performances of players doing well in a better league than him which is the Belgian League, he should not be considered ahead of these players. Dennis Bonaventure, Peter Olayinka and Taiwo Awoniyi are ahead of him now. There's possibility that Osimhen, Sadiq, Kayode and Dominic Solanke could do well in one of the best leagues in Europe in January or after. So, my point is that we keep our fingers crossed and wait until January though we can inviting some of these lads to see if they can fit into the team. This is why I respect Germany because they give all players doing well chances to show their worth.

TheGoodJoe:
Big forward refers to strikers who use a lot of their physical attributes to cause havoc against their oppositions. While mobile forwards rely a lot on their off/on the ball pace and skills to cause havoc.

Ighalo is the combination of the two attributes.

Mujtahida:
Truly we are limited upfront ooo. When we meet a team with a more compact defence we will be exposed cos we don't shoot from outside the box, we don't score from free kicks, corners, headers. Of our eleven goals so far ten have come from within the box. Only Ighalo's goal was from outside. Look at Germany, France and Spain shooting goals from outside.

Iheanacho scored from outside.

soetanoreoluwa:
Nigeria: Eagles Get Adebutu's N50 Million As Rohr Turns Attention to World Cup

By Christian Okpara
Members of the senior national team, Super Eagles, were all smiles on Saturday following the avalanche of rewards that came with their qualification for the Russia 2018 World Cup at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium, Uyo.

Nigeria defeated Zambia 1-0 to book its place in the 32-nation FIFA World Cup billed for Russia next June.Coming moments after defender, Shehu Abdullahi got N1 million and 10 bags of rice for his man of the match performance, multi-millionaire business mogul, Chief Kensington Adebutu rewarded the entire team with the sum of N50 million for becoming the first African country to qualify for the 2018 FIFA World Cup.

While presenting his cheque to the team, Adebutu praised the Super Eagles for their determination, professionalism and commitment throughout the qualifying campaign, which saw them overhaul the so-called Group of Death with a game to spare.

Speaking with the duo of midfielder Ogenyi Onazi and match winner, Alex Iwobi, the successful businessman urged the team not to rest on its oars, but to prepare hard to be worthy ambassadors of Nigeria and Africa at the FIFA World Cup finals in Russia next year summer.

Meanwhile, Super Eagles' Manager, Gernot Rohr has revealed that the team would begin preparation for the World Cup immediately.

Nigeria has won four matches, including the 2-1 defeat of Zambia in Ndola on match day one, 3-1 victory over Algeria in Uyo, 4-0 bashing of Cameroun also in Uyo and Saturday's 1-0 win in the reversed fixture against Zambia on Saturday. The team's only draw came against Cameroun in Yaoundé.



The Super Eagles will go to Algeria for the final game of Group B already assured of a place in Russia.Speaking after Saturday's game against Zambia, Rohr said: "It is not over yet. We need to build a solid team for the World Cup.

"We won four of the five matches played. With the quality of teams in the group, I didn't think it would be possible."On the game against Zambia, Rohr acknowledged that "it was a very difficult game... in fact the most difficult for us in the qualifying series because of what was at stake; because we knew a win would take us there and we were eager to finish it off.

"I commend the Zambians for their spirit. They fought very hard. This team was different from the one we defeated in Ndola last year; this was a much better and stronger team.

"I am very happy for the players and for this great nation, for us to qualify with a match in hand. It is a good feeling and after this night, we will begin to plan about how to prepare for the World Cup."But we have the final match in Algeria next month, and perhaps we can have a friendly within that window as well and begin the preparation for Russia 2018."

http://allafrica.com/stories/201710090880.html

Hahahahahah! I no go talk ooooooo.

Kog45:
Thank u my brother,sometimes i keep on wondering did i watched another match.Am not Ighalo fan coz I don't normally rate him especially in eagles colour.

I prefer Nacho coz his goal rating is awesome in eagles but Rohr for now preferred Ighalo due to his formation, a top 9.

The big question is can Nacho do it as top 9 in Rohr formation? against Algeria and South Africa,he was pretty anonymous.It was his performance against South Africa that forced Rohr to call Ighalo, Nwakaeme, Aron Samuel meaning Rohr need a powerful striker.

Ighalo didn't disappoint against Cameroon in both legs,although some we argue that just a goal in three matches not good enough but we need to look at his over all contributions.A good goal in d first leg and his great contribution toward Simeon goal in d second leg,his input in d second leg was awesome.

Ighalo against Zambia had a nice game though he can do better,I don't see any reason to condemn him for the two misses,this are not clear chances and it must not warrant undue criticism unless those doing so have something hiding.

Another big question can Nacho have done better,well i w say in d first leg he does it just like Iwobi did it and did it again but we now have improved Zambia with different approach,so is a tough question to answer.

Ighalo had two clear chances but he blew them.

Daejoyoung:
Lagos state is already benefiting the most from foreigners in Nigeria, allow Uyo get the exposure too biko.

Hahahahahah! No bi my fault na Ambode wan collect am from Uyop

TheGoodJoe:
You gerrit but you do not realize that you gerrit.

It looks like anybody can score that goal but a lot of people forget that it takes reading play and pace to spaces to get into scoring positions. Ighalo was not there before the cross came because he could not meet up the play and attack the space before the cross came. He did not get into position.

Gerrit?

Ighalo paused or hesitated.

[quote author=elyte89 post=61259662][/quote]You be God?

terzurum5:
Yea L am very much aware. Would prefer him to this Tammy of a guy

Although, Tammy fall hand but the boy is good. If Kayode prove himself in Spain then he should be considered.

terzurum5:
I would rather we go for Osimhen than Tammy. Tammy should forget Super Eagles shirt. Besides what happened to Kayode and the rest.?

He is now playing in Girona-fc Spain.

chrisooblog:
bros don't waste your time forgiveness will never let facts get in the way of winning an argument. i also remembered that particular game in 2000 wasn't sure if it was congo or malawi. the fans were using plastic bottles as missiles against our players. at a point gbenga okunowo had to be begging them to stop when he wanted to play a corner

Hahahahahah! I agreed na but I didn't witness it or I don forget.

elyte89:
Olayinka o,dressers o, kayode o,osimhen ni o,none...I repeat NONE is Going to world cup ,note am down

If peradventure Olayinka goes to one English club in January and bangs in 16 goals, or if Dessers goes to France or Spain in January and continues banging in goals (20), or if Kayode bangs in 15 goals in the LA Liga and goes to Manchester city in January to continue with another 15 goals, or if Osimhen suddenly becomes the Bundusliga highest goal scorer at the end of the season, or if Awoniyi is called back to Liverpool and he scores 19 goals with 10 assists, while the regulars are struggling for games and are less with 6 goals for the whole season(God forbids), who do you think deserves to go to the world Cup?

Less I forget Dennis Bonaventure, if he moves to Arsenal in January and continue with his performance with 20 goals and 15 assists, wetin we go do with am?

austenite:
100% supported. No favouritism, no sentiments. I get am before no be property.

I get am before no be property.

Kayode performed but he was not called until public outcry forced the coaching crew to include him in the National team.

Now, he is no longer called. Ask why? They will tell you because he's not doing well. Double standard is the measure used for selection in the National team.

That's is why I said they must prove themselves before getting invitation. Let us maintain the status quo the coaching crew are claiming to use for invitation remains.

Nobody needs to harbour fear.

Mickael2:
In short, nobody actually cares about what you say here.

It is expected because it's a public forum.

Mr man speak for yourself and your group.

Mickael2:
you are missing the point. Forgiveness said the guy is like Iwobi and....was it Joel Obi? wrapped in one. Now a player who has the qualities of Iwobi and Joel Obi at the same time should DEFINETLY be better than Sissoko. I am not saying the boy isn't good

Onomah is the combination of Iwobi and Raheem Lawal. This is what I said and it remains my opinion.


I know talent when I see one.

In short, I now rate him highly.

BascoVanVeli:
haba, then why did u post it as evidence? this means u back wateva they said.

Of course!

But na me go come receive the stick?

BascoVanVeli:
We qualified in Uyo. The players love Uyo. The coach loves Uyo. U have no ground to stand on.

Which ground? I am telling you what is on ground and you are here talking 'no ground to stand on'.

Na me write the article?

Attack Lagos State government.

Joebie:
haha.. I won't be stupid to fall to that trap of where you are trying to take this argument. Your sentiments are smelling everywhere. you are better of in those political-tribal threads. Don't waste your time and talents on this beloved football thread. Just an advise, of course I don't have the power to send you out, or I would have long. I won't say a word to you ever until you keep your football discussions clean.

Modified
Now economic purpose, when your reason was rotation.

Now, define politics and tribalism?

It's seems you don't know the meaning of the words you are playing with.

Joebie:
haha.. I won't be stupid to fall to that trap of where you are trying to take this argument. Your sentiments are smelling everywhere. you are better of in those political-tribal threads. Don't waste your time and talents on this beloved football thread. Just an advise, of course I don't have the power to send you out, or I would have long. I won't say a word to you ever until you keep your football discussions clean.

Modified
Now economic purpose, when your reason was rotation.

If na rotation you wan take make your conclusion on being sentimental then I share the same sentiments of Lagos state government, Governor and Lagos fans. Now, brand them tribalist.

Honestly, you are being beclouded with tribalism mentality hence your inability to accept different opinions from yours.

Read the article and free your mind.


LAGOS WANTS SUPER EAGLES BACK

JUNE 12, 2017 6:31AM


BY BOLAJI OKUNOLA.

As Nigerians still feel the pains of a home loss to South Africa in the race to 2019 Africa Cup of Nations, opinions are being shaped on the future of the Super Eagles in the next assignments.


A somewhat crisis situation analysis meeting is scheduled to hold on Tuesday as the Nigerian sports minister, Solomon Dalung, meet with the technical committee of the Nigeria Football Federation.

Before then, another meeting of the NFF Technical Committee will also hold with the technical adviser, Gernot Rohr in attendance.

Meanwhile, an official of the Lagos State Government, Anthony Adeyinka Adeboye who is a Senior Special Assistant to Governor Akinwunmi Ambode on sports told Sports Village Square that the NFF should consider returning the national team to its city of birth, Lagos.
He re-echoed the voice of Governor Ambode who had earlier in year while inspecting the derelict Lagos National Stadium called for the return of the Super Eagles to Lagos and that his government was ready to acquire and repair the fast degenerating Federal Government facility.

Adeboye explained to Sports Village Square that a good team should be able to win anywhere, especially within its national borders, but conscious efforts should also be made to maximise home advantage.

To him, Lagos offers that maximum advantage to the Super Eagles, considering the large football followership that the city commands and the enthusiasm shown when supporting teams.

“I realise Lagos fans are all willing to see Super Eagles play in the city state. In those days, no major team challenged the Super Eagles at home and go scot free not to talk of minors. Lagos remains the slaughter slab of visiting teams”, remarked Adeboye.


“We have good soccer pitch here at the Teslim Balogun Stadium and I am confident the Surulere National stadium will soon be in right order to host the giants of African football like it used to be in those days.”
Lagos last hosted the full strength Super Eagles on January 13, 2001 when the team beat Zambia 1-0 in an Africa Cup of Nations qualifier.

The other matches played in April 2004 were in the experimental LG Cup tournament in which Nigeria and the other participating team, Jordan and Senegal fielded second-string sides.

https://www.sportsvillagesquare.com/2017/06/12/lagos-wants-super-eagles-back/


wahali! The man take style tell say Uyo fans no be am.

tglobal:
Just had time to search google on this matter and here is BBC's account of the match. Please see the quote below:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/sport/football/africa/cup_of_nations/cup_news/621410.stm

Well, probably those bottles were smuggled in because I still remembered how we were screened at the gate.

Atleast, they woke up after the little scolding.

That gingered them to reach the final, unlike you go dey lose and you go dey .

Usually, I always made sure I exit the stadium as soon as the referee blows. maybe that was why I didn't see that incident.

tglobal:
No it is not. Is your suggestion that Abuja allows plastic bottles and cans while Lagos doesn't?

Btw, I was in the stadium to the Mobil Athletics trials in 1999 and don't remember being searched. I now expect you to say "football is different" to which I will answer that I know what I saw on TV

I don't know about Abuja protocols but I can authoritatively state that such weren't allowed in Lagos stadium. Fact.


Mobil Athletics trials are boring and in most cases are free toll.

Different scenario all together.

tglobal:
Bottles don't have to be glass. Plastic bottles filled with water and cans can still be dangerous. That is even beside the point as what I disputed was your claim that there was no such thing as throwing missiles at players at AFCON 2000 which you claimed to have attended but the finals.

It's a pity there is no clip of that match around.

However, on the question of bottles and "objects" not being allowed in the stadium, take a look at what happened to the Tunisians at Abuja stadium in 2009 in the video below from 2:51 - 3:03. You don't have to be in the stadium to know that those weren't pure water sachets:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pgoS-jH5cUk

Is Lagos the same as Abuja?

tbaba1234:
False news, NFF has debunked the story

On Nairaland homepage.

The incident happened while football fans were trying to enter the stadium during the World Cup qualifier against Zambia.

The fans were allegedly beaten by soldiers at the gates of the stadium with heavy sticks.

According to Punch, the stampede occurred as the crowd tried to avoid the soldiers’ sticks.

The newspaper reports that bloodstains were around the gate of the stadium, while policemen and personnel of the Federal Road Safety Corps were seen standing beside some unconscious fans.

Some of the fans claimed they escaped death by the whiskers.

A female fan, Aniema Ekong, said, “I thank God that I’m alive. This is not the first time this kind of incident had occurred. In fact, in every major tournament, there is always a tale of woes to tell about security agents injuring or killing people.”

Another fan who identified himself as Chukwudi, said his girlfriend was severely injured by the security personnel manning the gate.

He said, “I don’t know why there is always trouble in this stadium.”

Ambulances were seen conveying injured persons to the hospital.

The state Police Public Relations Officer, Elkana Bala, however, claimed that no one died.

He told the newspaper, “It is confirmed that nobody died. But some persons were injured while struggling to gain access into the stadium. The injured persons were taken to hospital for medical attention.”


Photos: http://anstalk.com/nigeria-vs-zambia-five-feared-dead-scores-injured-stadium-stampede/

Joebie:
Nobody has forced anything on you.. As regards schooling you on why that rotation mindset have kept Nigeria backward, I will leave that for another day.
As regards the primary, I've already had my say.

Let me make this clear to you. Calabar and Uyo hosting the Super Eagles have to do with their governments providing the finances of our games for free for economical purpose.

The highest bidder takes it all. I don't think Uyo fit flex muscle with Lagos if they are really interested in hosting the Super Eagles. Sorry..

If Lagos State who is doing everything to bring back the Super Eagles to Lagos for their own economical purposes, na sin?

My friend, I am speaking the mind of the current government of Lagos state in regards to hosting the Super Eagles and not solemnly my opinion or thought.

That was why I mentioned Ambode.

You ignorantly made conclusions that it's my mind sets whereas you where only ignorant or not current.

Please, update yaself.

If you are not happy with the government of Lagos state, na my problem?

Mujtahida:
They are everywhere but it's not everywhere that they have influence like Lagos of the past. Even in Lagos currently the touts are clamped down upon. Whatsup with Omo Onile? Are you aware of the law the LSHA enacted with stringent penalties against Omo Onile thing? So this things curb and reduce their influence.

Oga! Omo Onile full everywhere for some parts of Southern naija.

Don't limit it to Lagos.

Is it where you must pay from the scratch to the end for....

It has even become the culture in those places.

I mean na the norms.

Joebie:
haha.. no point going on with you.. you can dream about rotation in all things. Maybe you as well rotate in your sleep

Your mind is not pure. It's clear from your statements.

Don't cover up with rotation because it's not harmful nor bad idea.

Abi, is there anything wrong with rotation? Oya, tell us make I hear.

Besides, he subject was about the response of the crowd and not rotation. Rotation is secondary.

I have told you we don't share the same norms and values hence the differences in approach. So, if mine is different, you don't need to force down yours on me.

And stop seeking with suspicious mind though you are free anyways.

Now, answer questions.

Lucque:
bros uhmmm u do know he is supporting ur argument sha
..or u didn't read his comment??

Well, he may but going by what I saw at Calabar and Uyo Bros the situation of Lagos then as he said is the same in those two places I mentioned.

So, why should we still play there?