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Raaaaamiiirreeeeees!

Thank God I get some FPL points from Mata in this game.

Hehehehe. . .

Teeeeeeerrrrrryyyyyy!

We needed that goal so we can be relaxed in 2nd half.

DD been very sloppy this half. Would like to see Anelka or Lukaku next half.

Cashley playing very loose in this game. . .infact ever since his attempts to get back with Cheryl failed at the last minute, dude has not looked fully focused.

Hehehehehe. . .see as Ramires just troway that pass to Bosingwa?

Nateevs, did you see that? Unbelievable!

Who gave this guy his first professional contract?

Stuuuuurrriiiiiiidge!!!

Everton dey worry o!

Cahill winning every aerial ball.

We haven't beaten these lot in 5 games. We need to break this hoodoo.

Boi, its looking like a nightmare today. Capo on the bench.

Lacomb:
I know say you be real Borokiri boy!
No! Lived in Rumigbo and went to school in Borikiri so I was fully aware of all that was happening between Okaki and Rumigbo!

Ah, so you be Comprehensive Boy then! Okarki na my endz.

Lacomb:
Men I enjoyed myself in PH then

Ridding on borris carts

Chairman, you brought back a memory I had long since forgotten. I have not heard of, or seen Boris Cart since mid-90's. 

Kai, you be real ajepako. I know say you be real Borokiri boy!

Captain Amangala tweaking. . . .

Na me break record for childhood games na.

These na the ones wey I fit remember. . .


Knack am down
Nearest to the wall (that time na 50 kobo coin we dey use bet)
Rubber band wars (nearly had my eyes taken out)
Playing catcher in the river
Who can swim furthest underwater
Ballay Ay!
Throwing German Banger on people's veranda then running away
War Start!
Spoke and Wheel
Promotion (gymnastics competition - first to ten)
Counter ball
Pen and Paper soccer
Setting trap to catch crab (I was the only one who used onion bait (as opposed to yam) and caught 5 times more crab than my contemporaries)
Catching and torturing lizards
Hide and Seek (poju poju)
Fool (football game sometimes called pig in the middle)
American football (Anybody who get opio (nutmeg) will be hunted down and slapped until they run and touch a certain tree)
Square
First to Laugh (Comedy Game)
Kite

Plus many more. . . .

Well done my guy, you have spoken well. Those advocating SiaSia's sacking are enemies of football. SiaSia is yet to lose a competitive game with SE, our play is a lot more vibrant with new young blood coming through instead of the same old Olofinjana, Dickson Etuhu, Eneramo and other waste pipes who get into the team for one reason or the other (bribe, nepotism etc). SiaSia will take us far if allowed to stay. Anyway, let's see what NFF come up with tomorrow.

Gaynners like Adeballz would be well advised not to entrench their positions on the Mertesacker issue.

One remembers previous debates about Djorou, Chamhakh and Squillaci where Gayyners came out to defend trash just because their ability was called into question.

Once the object of Gayyners arguments becomes to defy naysayers rather than perform an unbiased appraisal of their players, they dig a hole for themselves from which they find it hard to extricate themselves.

This is not a do or die affair. Mertesacker has always been a liability. Right now he is trending toward it. In the fullness of time, he will converge at the point where we all nod head like Agama lizard to undoubtably agree that Per Mertesacker is a liability.

The antipathy of Government to the proletariat as exemplified by their mendacious and callous approach to the fuel subsidy issue is enough to leave one in a permanent catatonic state of irascibility and asperity and render the average representative of the hoi polloi incandescent with fury and apoplectic with rage at the supercillious mordacity with which Ebele has approached this issue.

It does not take a seance to predict that such a laissez-faire Sayian approach would rankle with an erudite Keynesian proponent such as Chief Obahiagbon who would not stand hands akimbo as a silent witness to such plutocratic decrees, but rail vociferously against the usurpation of state subsidisation policies by fifth columnist whose main agenda is the propogation of free-market policies which are incongruous with the alleviation of the economic problems faced by the Nigerian bourgoise.

If the overarching raison d'etre of Government is the amelioration of socio-economic problems, then this action shows that Ebele Jonathan has performed a volte-face on pre-election promises . The soporific performance of the present incarnation of the 4th Republic leadership is indicative of the general trend of the obtuse, insensitive and unresponsive approach by our leaders since 1960.

@ Hannie,

This is not a time for "I told you so!". In this period of National mourning, we must come together to find a solution. Hehehehe.

See your mouth like Ahmed Musa and Joel Obi. If not for SiaSia, would you have even heard of Ahmed Musa, Emenike and Joel Obi whilst Amodu keep picking Yakubu, Dickson Etuhu, Olofinjana, the pregnant Eneramo and other expired old farts.

In the spirit of conciliation, I will concede a few points, namely:

(1.) Sia1's decision to withdraw Joel Obi was suicidal, and ultimately cost us the game.

(2.) Ahmed Musa should have started ahead of Obasi. It seems Obasi has little energy left in his legs. Maybe na old age

(3.) Ike Uche shoulda started infront of a clearly unfit Osaze. Besides Ike is more of a no10. Emenike being a point man, there's a need to play a no10 behind him.

(3.) SiaSia beef with Lukman Haruna has gone too far. Lukman should be taking his rightful place in the team.

(4.) Even if Enyeama's behaviour is considered untenable for team discipline, Austin Ejide or Carl Ikeme are far more capable than Dele Aiyenugba.

(5.) SiaSia has so far been unable to produce a cohesive defensive unit. The deployment of Fegor Ogude to right-back rebounded back in his face as both goals came from his side.

However, you will concede a few points namely:

(a.) The play of the team is far more vibrant and dynamic than ever seen in the last 10 years. Nigeria could have easily won that game 7-2 if not for numerous missed chances.

(b.) You have never seen Nigeria create so many chances in a match since 2000.

(3.) Tactics were dictated by Eguavoens soporific loss to Guinea in the away leg. If Nigeria did not need to chase the game, Sia1 would not be thinking of committing all out to attack, which ultimately left our defence porous and led to the equaliser.

(4.) Sia1 has never lost a competitive game with the Eagles.

(5.) The team is lot more vibrant and playing like the Super Eagles we all know and recognise.

In summary, now is not the time for panic. The team is on an upward trajectory. I have not enjoyed watching the SE in the last 10 years like I do now. We have another Nations Cup in 2013. This team is set to challenge seriously for that tournament if we ensure continuity.

Make una no fear. Lucky for una, another Nations Cup dey for 2013 so you only have to wait for one more year

Mikel does not travel for African Cup of Nations. Good news due to our lack of bodies in central midfield.

SiaSia should absolutely not be sacked.

Its been at least 8 years since I saw a SE team that can create 20 chances in a game.

If you want to know what the future would look like in a SE without SiaSia, go watch the away match in Conakry where the boys could not create more than two chances. And that's the exact same way Amodu team used to play.

Let's have the wisdom to apply ourselves properly. SiaSia should not be sacked because he was not in charge for the whole campaign. If he was not chasing the game today due to the loss in Guinea, tactics woulda been very different. We've been very unlucky today cos we could have won this game by 5 clear goals.

Three things that lost us qualification:

(1.) Eguavoen taking the team to Guinea.

(2.) Flying in to Ethiopia just hours before the game.

(3.) Sia-Sia taking off Joel Obi in this game.


All in all, we should not throw out the baby with the bathwater. Nigerias play has been more fluid under SiaSia with young players given a chance to shine. Our failure today was due to lack of character - Overcelebrating the second goal, not defending after the second goal. Taiwo showing no urgency with his throw-ins etc. This is a lack of character.

SiaSia must take responsibility for the following:

(1.) Playing Ogude at Right-Back

(2.) Not healing his beef with Lukman Haruna

(3.) Problems with Enyeama which led to this disaster Aiyenugba taking the sticks

(4.) Not being abl to find a single good defender and presiding over a shambles of a defensive performance.

Finally, the worst thing was taking off Joel Obi.

However, my advice is don't sack SiaSia. He did not lose a single game. Eguavoen handed the advantage to Guinea and we have been chasing them ever since.

SiaSia taking off Joel Obi is RESPONSIBLE for this forkop.

Nigeria is out!

Sia should never have taken out Joel Obi. That decision is what led to the equaliser.

Look at these fools!!!

Idiots!

Only 6 mins injury time with all the nonsense wey Guinea keeper dey do?

@ MileHigh.

I don't think the new guy is playing midfield cos Guinea is getting too much space and creating too many chances.

I don't know why Sia took off Joel Obi. Mikel is now playing midfield by himself

FBS, you no get BEN TV?

Nsooooooofooooor!!!!

Let's go there!

I can't believe this. Nigeria has completely dominated this game, now we're behind.

We need to find 3 goals now.

E be like say dis boyz no want score today

Before implementing any new tax regime, FG should first throw the public a bone by getting serious about corruption. If they can bring charges against 50 ex-policitians before Christmas, the public won't hesitate to trust the FG with their hard earned income. Nigerians are a lot more comfortable paying taxes to Local and State Government despite corruption because they at least feel some local impact. The Federal level just seems to be a place where politicians round the country go to do horse-trading. The FG does not impact the life of the average Nigerian half as much as State government. Some accountability must be introduced before taxation. Let's not put the cart before the horse. Give the people some blood!

@ Duduspace,

Be careful what you say on these pages. Comparing Frimpong to Tiote is prepostorous. First and foremost, Tiote is a highly technical midfielder, not just an enforcer. Frimpong is just an enforcer for now. Tiote plays on the left side of a 3 man midfield for Ivory Coast with his brief as much attacking as defensive and he acquits himself better than Yaya Toure who plays RCM while Zokora holds behind them. In other words, Tiote can play CM, DM or AM if need be, with all the technical qualities to flourish in each of those roles. Frimpong vs Tiote is like comparing Sani Kaita (very effective DM despite WC red-card) to Sunday Oliseh (highly technical with a passing ability better than most AMs)

Barca don't allow anyone else to play that's why watching them is boring. Footie is supposed to be a 2-sided affair. The only time I enjoy watching Barca match is when they play Madrid, Chelsea or JM's Inter cos those are the only teams who make the match a 2-sided affair. Watching Xavi make 800 passes a game makes me dizzy. They should give the opposition a chance to attack them and then Ill start watching Barca matches.