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Odunayaw:
You guys that were around to watch Yekini, was this how he made the country feel?

Because mannn I'm so proud and grateful for Osimhen. To think he was so close scoring all the four goals by himself. Ah omoooo, that self confidence is enough for 10 men

Yekini was the only player back in the days of Westerhof who could walk into the starting line-up even if he reported late to camp, in fact if Yekini has not arrived Westerhof will almost be pissing in his pants, that's how indispensable he was, and those days especially if we are playing smaller nations, you can be sure of at least two goals from him. He was a joy-giver per excellence.

It's one major reason, no matter what anyone says about Osihmen, I will forever be among the 'Yes' men for the player, cos I understand the kind of treasure such a player is.

Mujtahida:
Lookman does not see himself as a supplier. He sees himself as the main guy. Of course, we need another person with a main man mentality like Osimhen but Lookman overdoes it. Even Osimhen is very unselfish.

The reason Chukwueze shone today is that whether by instruction or by his own self motivation, he decided to be a supplier today and it paid off. He was highly instrumental to the outcome of today's game. From the moment Lookman got the yellow card, I was relieved and I predicted that our game was in Chukwueze's hands.

The reason Rashidi shone at Afcon 94 was because of Oliseh. Oliseh was giving the Baba, telegraphic passes.

Osimhen needs an Oliseh.

Oliseh was the secret to our midfield. He was a combination of Mikel and Onyedika and Onyeka and Ndidi. He was too good - a DM who was a deep lying midfielder and orchestrator.

At the friendlies in London earlier in the year, we saw Chuks playing that number 10 role, and he shone like a star. I had thought Chelle would continue with that experiment, looks like he's scared cos I don't understand why chuks was subbed out, except he got injured. But I think we have a make-shift playmaker role in Chuks with those two assists he gave Osihmen in the first half. Chuks is a major reason we have a 4-0 nil victory

Cocony:
While you are right about the freekick prowess of George Hagi(The Carpathian Maradona) you intended to say Hristo Stoichkov's disallowed freekick goal for Bulgaria on our debut at USA 94. THEY ARE 2 DIFFERENT INDIVIDUALS

Thanks for the correction I have surely missed up Hagi and Stoichov, oh my!

elyte89:
I ask again, why was Benin 🇧🇯 legit goal not counted ? Nwabali dropped d ball on d ground as if dere was an infringement 😄…if var Dey , d goal would av stood

Nwabali matter don tie wrapper, abeg what should we do cos we are rejoicing now but this is the 3rd match in a row with such carelessness. I hope it doesn't come back to bite us in the end. It's a straight goal in Europe.

Cocony:
Galatasaray is not a mediocre club in the comity of European Clubs .
This is a team that beat Arsenal in the final of the then UEFA Cup(is it 2001 or 2002) parading the likes of George Hagi of Romania, Hakan Sukur, Hasan Sas to mention but a few of the bulk of Turkish players that helped Turkey place 3rd in the 2002 World cup. I think at a time they also paraded Mario Jardel.

Omo, those are beasts of players back then. Hakan Suhur and George Hagi, oh Lord, mhen. A free kick for Hagi is almost like a penalty.

charlesemeka85:
oga I no follow u dey watch back of tv. Even if the game ended 3-0 or even 2-0 the boys played exceptionally well which is a sign that they understand Chelle’s tactical demands now

I watch the game from start to finish so nothing u fit talk wey go mk me think otherwise

Tactically this is Chelle’s best game with the super eagles since he took charge. Not because of the score line but how the boys executed his plans on the pitch.

No worry I go bookmark this 😂

lbrichman2:
Maybe his parents demise affected him more than we thought
Because this his rash side became apparent after then

I once mentioned this, he needs serious therapy

charlesemeka85:
which poor? Because you were expecting them to play nonstop with the opponent not having a sniff of the ball?

Oga rest abeg. Maybe na another match you watch

Shebi it’s because we score 4 goals everybody Dey make mouth 😂 if Onyeka no score that fourth goal I wonder wetin you go Dey talk na! Na you go first attack Chelle like the Zimbabwe game!

lbrichman2:
Well, he got away with what should probably have been a clean goal today
He should be grateful the referee was that lenient
Another referee would have awarded that goal straight up

Did you also notice he dropped the ball again today?
That could have gone anywhere..

I like the guy
But he needs to get himself together

He needs to be talked to and avoid dropping the ball for no reason especially in the play offs any slip up he’s going the uzoho way. Let his family and close friends give him last warning

Amedino99:
Osimhen really scored 6 goals in this WCQ despite missing the first 4 games. So crazy

He probably would have surpassed Yekini record by now if he played those earlier games

yemmit90:
South Africa draw with Zimbabwe might be a calculated move. If they had won that match, 6 point would've been deducted from them, and they would have dropped below qualification line.

Match fixing is real in football.

I agree o!

charlesemeka85:
not about shouting their mouth but to not come close to any administrative nor managerial position in our football ever

I agree with you na bad belle that set be! Am even disliking them more with the last interview Oliseh did talking about curses wtf!

Cocony:
I am very much around Queenjazz. I must state an obvious observation with the moderators of this Sports section: LEARN TO CENSOR WRONG INFORMATION AND NOT SOMEONE THAT STATED WHAT IS RIGHT. SECONDLY , DO NOT GIVE THE IMPRESSION THAT THERE SEEMS TO BE A PREFERENCE FOR A PARTICULAR SET OR TRIBE TO BE HEARD MAKING CORRECT ANALYSIS
THIRDLY, KNOW THAT TWITTER IS AVAILABLE. AND AN ABOUT TO BE LAUNCHED SOCIAL MEDIA APP CALLED IN NIGERIA SO BE HONEST IN YOUR ACTIVITIES AS MODERATORS(AS I TRIED TO UNDERSTAND YOUR SHAMELESS RATIONALE FOR PUTTING SOME
MINUTES BAN ON ME.)

No vex that’s how nairaland is which can be too annoying but glad to have you back. Please take your flowers you stood firm where folks like me were sceptical!

Can you check your crystal ball on the play offs? 😂 I don’t care whatever you’re using

lexyman:
if we qualify in the african play-off ... we will go through the confederation play-off which will be playing against some asians team. we are on a long thing

That’s where I fear for our players mentality

MetalJigsaw:
That guy is destined to be a legend but team is letting him down.

Too much I do pity him even in this match he was fighting for every ball

QueenJazz:
Where is Cocony my love? 🤧

😂 e don reach that level?

Odunayaw:
Before thread go far,

Woe unto Manchester United for overlooking Osimhen for Sesko!!

Na only woe? That word no too strong! Calamity to Man U for attempting to under pay osihmen

charlesemeka85:
I will support that we fans should go all out online to campaign against the involvement of US 94 squad members in our football going forward. They have never been any good to our football

Our current team is the one that can shut their mouths finally with good performances

charlesemeka85:
the team played exceptionally well

Na the goals make dem look exceptional make talk true we were poor in some segments and that’s my worry in the playoffs

e no go better for anybody wey go abuse osihmen for this thread. That guy had almost single-handedly given us hope

QueenJazz:
Dear Cocony abi Coconut,

On behalf of everyone here on the Super Eagles, I'm sorry we ever doubted you that this team would score 4 goals again Benin.

You've got my respect. 🫡

He’s the MVP here!

😂 Abi e know wetin we no know

Make Una beg Nwabali o na I’m hand we Dey now o

TheSuperNerd:
We will be at the World Cup. Congrats Everyone. Nothing will stop us in the playoffs. Nothing!!!

Na winch

Simon you can’t score, pass na

It’s 4-0

The team is simply not good enough forget it guys even if we get to the playoffs na another round of high blood pressure not worth it in my opinion

TheSuperNerd:
If the team dont get that one more goal, then they have rubbished Osimhen's hattrick effort.

Get one more and secure playoffs contention!!! For goodness sake!!!

They are simply not good enough we have struggled to score without osihmen it’s time to begin to call the other experienced players out this is an eye sore even if we get to the play offs is this what we will play?

Karlovich:
This is what happens when carpenters are called up, who is this Olusegun

As carpenter he can’t even use hammer to get that ball in

No midfielder to carry the ball chai

BlewMahn:
Dem don finally kill Osimhen finish

He’s done everything fight for every ball. It’s left to his mates to try and finish well or get the hell out of the national team

yemyke001:
South Africa - 3:0

As we Dey score SA Dey score

Na only osihmen wan go world cup