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ChrisKels:
Chai, how we ended up with these parasites called Britain is bleeping bewildering

My brother I tire.

My Elder Brother who is a Historian used to tell me he wished we were colonised by France and not Britain.

Look at even the economy of these Francophone countries. Very stable. Those in West Africa even have a common currency, the CFA, which allows for ease of trade across these countries as they even share boundaries. Compare with the anglophone West Africa: Nigeria, Ghana, Sierra Leone, Liberia and Gambia. All I see is hardship and Wars. Thank God we are blessed with Oil. Who knows how poor Nigeria would have been today?

TheSuperNerd:
You unda-late the powa of our satellite tech?? We have already picked up your photos... So leave the "What" and "how" to us... Hehehehe...

Nna thisi cannot worku . I unda-late ya satarrite tekinorogy. Lol!

TheSuperNerd:
I said IT IS FINAL!

With Axe Kwa!!!! OK I agree.

ChrisKels:
Seriously, if u really wanna poison me, do it via isi-ewu, nkwobi, okporoko and ugbaa agworo agwo with a chilled palm wine from udi(anike achime) or Ezeagu/Awgu(anike mgbagbu owa) or rafia wine from Uturu, Okigwe or Isuikwuato. Chai!!!!!

Chiiiineke............!!!! Nna stopu this tin today bu kwa Tuesday.

These things always make me miss December. Chai!!

ChrisKels:
I put it to u, u are igbo and u are a tribalist. U be bini yet u are supporting players with chi in their names and also supporting players with olorun and oluwa in their names? in fact, u are igbo. As long as u dont have same mindset as GiwaDalung, u are igbo. As long as u are open minded, u are Igbo, as long as u dont support mediocrity, u are igbo, as long as u stand for justice and dont have any tribal inclination, u are igbo

Abeg stop before una kee pessin here with laugh.

TheSuperNerd:
That's my dad!



Biko somebody start preparing the materials for the statue of Chief Icon4s... This man is just making too much sense today. Back-to-back wise on-point comments.... Ah, this statue will be the biggest this side of the Niger...

So what will u now use as my statue? My post? Or let me snap my fingers and send to una Rochas for the statue? Lol!

TheSuperNerd:
Good for a debate And I know just the gladiators that can do battle in the debate arena on this if they so choose to. Forgiveness and Chriskels. It is a no-brainer #SoarSuperEagles


What does Moses Simon's recall mean for Samuel Kalu?
By Solace Chukwu, Correspondent


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The return of one of Gernot Rohr's trusted lieutenants could have grave consequences for the continued growth of the Super Eagles

The impact of Moses Simon 's injury on Nigeria's World Cup campaign has perhaps not been given the column inches it deserves.
For the entirety of the Super Eagles' World Cup qualifying campaign, Gernot Rohr stayed committed to his preferred shape: a 4-2-3-1, with two deep ball-winners and Simon, a repurposed inside-forward, holding the width on the right side of midfield.
It worked, as the results attested. The former Gent man was restrained in his attacking movements, but was disciplined enough to fulfill his tactical duties: providing a counterweight to Victor Moses' roaming from the left, allowing Shehu Abdullahi - a converted midfielder - to tuck inside rather than bomb forward, and also protecting the right full-back zone in defensive transitions.

Losing him necessitated a switch to a 3-5-2, but Rohr did not seem convinced by that shape, and stubbornly tried to plug Alex Iwobi, a totally different sort of player, into the role for the opening group hame against Croatia. It failed spectacularly, and the German shed his stubbornness subsequently, but the damage was done in a 2-0 defeat.
It would be a stretch to say Simon's injury cost Nigeria a place in the Round of 16, but not by much.

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That makes this weekend's Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Libya intriguing indeed, and that because it challenges Rohr to make a decision between his own staid pragmatism and the continued growth of his Super Eagles build.
As Simon nursed back to full fitness, Samuel Kalu seemed to rise out of the blue.
They were, of course, teammates at Gent last season, but Kalu's move to Ligue 1 side Bordeaux suddenly shone a light on his immense talents.
It seemed odd that he was not considered leading up to the Mundial, even if it would have been a left-field call, as he is more naturally a wide player who can stretch the play and deliver crosses.
Surely, if Rohr was able to keep tabs on Simon, he must have noticed Kalu as well, who had a more eye-catching season?


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In any case, the 20-year-old made his international debut last month against Seychelles, playing in Simon's position on the right, and impressed in winning a second-half penalty. However, with Simon back in the fold, might Rohr be tempted to revert to his preferred system and personnel?
The evidence would definitely suggest precisely that. The 64-year-old is fiercely loyal, even when it is manifestly not in the common interest.
Simon, aside his tactical conscientiousness, is reportedly one of the German's favourites in the national team set-up, and will be favourite to regain his position in the side, in spite of the fact he has only played a total of 49 league minutes this term for new club Levante.
While this is in keeping with Rohr's general preference, it would be a shame to see Kalu miss out.

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Even with the uncertainty over the team's optimal shape, the World Cup exposed the need for evolution within the set-up.

If the relative inexperience of the side meant Rohr was keen to play the underdog, the logical next step would be to expand on that safety-first approach, to flesh it out and make the team more comfortable playing on the front foot.
Kalu embodies that progression, being a more natural winger, as well as being quicker and a superior dribbler. If the side is to become a more coherent, potent creation, it is important to embrace square pegs in square holes.
Even more so, it is important to embrace merit. Rohr is somewhat justified, in that international football can be an unforgiving terrain for the inexperienced.

However, to continue to hide behind that borders on cowardice, and will continue to keep the side from fulfilling its destiny.


Source: Goal

I don't see any problems here. This is the kind of competition we crave for. Kalu practically took the slot of Moses in the squad. So how did we cope when Simon and Moses were in the team? Although then we can say Musa was not a starter but now looks more likely to start games.

We need the abilities of both Simon and Kalu. If Musa starts then one of the two has to drop to the bench and maybe come in as a sub. It only means more value added to the bench.

kellycute:
ighalo dey embarrass us (edo). Flashback to the era of Julius aghahowa( aghawonder), yakubu, osazee and my humble self.. kellydinho (ogida product) I dey tear net with my left leg. Ighalo is a disgrace to our legacy as a potent and memesrizing forward.
I’m outtie

Na Ogida you dey?

Off Siluko road

TheSuperNerd:
You are getting a statue and that is final...

Oh God... Uh statue epp na?

I say I prefer a Pot or sorry Small mortar of Isi-Ewu. At least that one go do some thing.

Statue no fit belle fu me naa

ChrisKels:
Well, no problems. But, for those of them who think Nigeria has a good squad now hence shouldn't approach the approachables, they should have a rethink because right now, we aint as good as Senegal, Morocco and the Ivory Coast.


But guy wait ooo, how do the Ivorians do it, producing world class players every era? The thing gbakwara m ara oo but I no enter market.

On your last paragraph. Ivory Coast, Senegal, Mali, Guinea, Morocco and Algeria have really benefited a lot from France their former colonial masters. It is very easy for a young Francophone player to find his way to France to develop his football talent. Then also a good number of them were born there. Some chose to play for France others opt for their parents' origin. U no see the French team too?

ChrisKels:
Story, dem dey put isi-ewu for pot??

My dear, in case of next time, nkwobi and isi ewu are sold in a small mortar not pot, not plate.

Haha, in Lagos and Benin they call it "Pot" and not "Small mortar" . Mind u these are Ndigbo kwa o.

I know it is actually a small mortar but the sellers call it Pot. Like "how many pots", " Full pot or half pot". Lol. Something like that. Isi-Ewu is bae. Nri Igbo Amaka.

ChrisKels:
Well, no problems. But, for those of them who think Nigeria has a good squad now hence shouldn't approach the approachables, they should have a rethink because right now, we aint as good as Senegal, Morocco and the Ivory Coast.


But guy wait ooo, how do the Ivorians do it, producing world class players every era? The thing gbakwara m ara oo but I no enter market.

Bro, I don't think there is anybody here that does not want improvements in the team. The problem is some are calling for every Tom, Dick and Harry. Any name that looks like Tom Danjuma, Dick Adekanye or Harry Obiora that plays in one European Club, their heads will start spinning and the next shout is "Cap him, Cap him, Cap him"! Lol.

We cannot secure all our foreign born players. We can only strive to get those we think we should and can. Especially those that are willing.

TheSuperNerd:
Nailed it. Well said. In fact...
"Should I build this man a statue?"

I would rather value more a pot of Ishi-Ewu.
Uh statue epp?

ChrisKels:
Do u think super eagles can beat the Cranes or Togo away?

The bolded is the reason I see that era as less unnerving than this present crop. Maybe I gave them credit in xs but, trust me this team is gonna be more redoubtable than that toothless bulldog of squad they had then. All what they need now, is a better number 9. In the midfield, Sangare can offer more than what Yaya gave them before his peak, add to that, kessie, Boga, the ever mesmerising Seri, the tireless Fofana et al. They have never been lucky with the man between the sticks; from Tizie to Barry. In the defense, they are the best in Africa with baily, gbamin, gnagnon, djidji et al as their Centre back options. As good as Boly of wolvesampton is in the Epl now, he hasn't been considered good enough for the Ivory Coast, others like kanons, konan, Bambas are also on the fringes. In the attack, imagine Zaha and Pepe breathing down on ur defense from either wings like an Elephant in labour, man ur goalkeeper is gonna pee his pants. In that attack, Gradel can do a job, as Kodjia but, they need someone better than these too sha.

Now u are talking. "The team is gonna be.....". Different from " The team is already more ......".

And note that the "gonna be" u mentioned is still a probability. That is the reality bro.

I know u might think I am fond of lowering expectations but bro don't mind me na wetin I don see several times.

I mind u. The Argument is not between Nigeria and CIV, it is between Drogba's CIV and Zaha's CIV.

kellycute:
keep ranting and when you get tired, locate the big black gate in front of you and carry your wahala dey go. Bad belle will kee you there.

Kelly leave Curtis abeg. He is just saying his mind.

It is as if it has been bottled up since and he decided to open up now. No opinion is useless here. It is his view/opinion and he has a right to it.

elyte89:
Don't mind them jare even those I feel dey re much more balanced in their analysis Someone like tbaba has swayed also

However I won't only point out nacho, ighalo too is a culprit. Ordinarily if these guys were to be working In a standard organization.. Dey would have been sacked by now.. these two players re performing below par(striking department), let's give success a chance and c what he brings to d table

This guy sef.

Me too I don sway? Lol!

Curtisaxel7:
Iheanacho worship is a big problem I've noticed on this thread. It's a Nacho cult here. Everybody is bullied and cajoled into supporting Iheanacho. Persons deemed anti-Nacho are vilified and attacked for daring to question the god Nacho. Ask Forgiveness and Komekn.

The law here is "Nacho can do no wrong". If he can't make the match day squad, it's because his coach is racist and hates him, if Maddison wins the MOTM ahead of Nacho, it's because he is English and Nacho isn't. If he has a bad day, nobody dares mention it. If Ighalo scores in a goal, he is insulted because he "failed at the WC" as if Nacho tore the WC apart with goals.

Sentiment will kee you people.

Keep on worshipping the guy who was elected world worst striker if you want, for me, until he improves, Ighalo and Success are ahead of him.

Oga, as for me, if Iheanacho plays well I comment on it and if he falls short I also comment about it.

Nobody here can bully me over Iheanacho's case because I will always get my facts right before commenting.

If u say Iheanacho or any player played well or rubbish in a particular game be ready to back it up with cogent reasons.

I was the first "anti- Nacho" on this thread because I tried to lower people's expectations when they thought "Pele" has been reborn. I even got a 1 week ban for my stand on Iheanacho.

But even at that if Iheanacho posses a good performance I still hail him for it. And when he plays nonsense I say it waiting for anybody to come and fight me because I watched the game and so have enough facts to defend my stance.

But where the problem is is when some people will keep quiet whenever Iheanacho plays well and only come out to shout when he has a bad game.

There are some People here that a "anti-Success".

Some of us here, me inclusive, are " anti-Ighalo" because he has not been making us Happy in the GWG. If Ighalo scores from open play against Libya I will definitely hail him and not go into hidding or keep quiet as if nothing happened.

Iwobi is a player after my heart and I don't hide it. Maybe because of my Love for Okocha and Arsenal. But when he doesn't do well I criticize him. I felt bad for Iwobi when Ramsey came in and scored with his second touch of the ball in the last game. I had to voice it out that Iwobi needs to start adding goals to his game. That is a weakness of his that I pointed out and mind you in a positive way: "he needs to start scoring goals". When ever I criticize Ighalo too I say " let him start scoring goals". It is different from saying "Iwobi does not score goals, Iheanacho has poor first touch and stuffs like that.

Whether u like it or not Fans will always have favorites and would not like if a negative remark is passed on thes their favorite players.

So no hard feelings bro. Just make your points and back them up with facts.

ChrisKels:
Are u sure uv bn following them since those old guards were eased out?

These are their result Post 2018 WCQ of which they could not make it from the group.

Uganda 0:0 CIV
Togo 2:2 CIV
CIV 2:1 Maldova
Rwanda 1:2 CIV.

These are all 2018 results.

Look at the strength of the oppositions and see results. How do these results make dem look stronger than the Drogba's era?

U will say "a New crop of Ivorian players are on the rise" and not that "they now have a more formidable team than Drogba's era". Even with the quality of players the Ivorians had then do u know how long it took them to conquer Africa? Drogba did not even touch the Afcon trophy in his entire career. Again teams don't become formidable overnight, it takes a building process.

How can I forget "Baba Sala Shokoto"!

ChrisKels:
In other words, it is an insult to Onigbinde to be mentioned in the same sentence as Rohr? Hahahahaha Rohr is a big scam

Or it should be the other way round. Rohr don suffer.

BascoVanVeli:
But we are not a professional club o!! Only enyimba, abi no be so again

YES! Agreed without any iota of reservations.

ChrisKels:
The Ivory Coast has risen again. They now have a more formidable squad than the days of the Toures and the Drogbas of this world. People talk about Senegal, but forget the bad ass Elephants are back again in all facet though they can do better in the number 9 position.

Reason I often criticise many here. Jumping at any info and start the hyping.

U cannot yet claim they have a more formidable squad than the era of Drogba and Kolo Toure. How many games have they played Post World Cup? What have they achieved thus far? Teams do not become great over night. It takes a building process.

bengine:
They call him white Onigbinde because they feel he has no clue what he is doing. Well I hope he makes us swallow our words..

OK o.

Onigbinde don suffer.

krattoss:
because his calls ain't going their way, hence they gnash their teeth and starts name-calling which can't and will never change anything

Hmm

BascoVanVeli:
Nope Enyimba has the biggest most professional squad in Nigeria I am sure they can manage these things according to Icon4s.

Eh, Akwa United that has the big squad, I can see they are in the semis. Lol!

bengine:
It would be a serious disgrace to Aina if Shehu mounts that right back again. Shehu has barely played 90mins this season.. How is he going to be sharp all through..if Shehu does start, that would prove a lot of ppl's point why they call him white Onigbinde..

Shehu doesn't have the right delivery for a RB. can't make proper crosses(I know sm ppl would refer to the Zambian game where iwobi scored). He only helps keep possession along that right channel..he is not a good offensive outlet for a RB knowing this Libyan team would stay defensive a lot. Putting Shehu in the starting lineup would clearly emphasize Rohr can't move this team forward. We need a coach that can maximize the potential of all the talent we have these days..

Please why do people call Rohr "White Onigbinde"?

TEGADR:
should we compare the leagues or the players
watch ajayi few minutes display against Seychelles

Oga, Seychelles is relatively no test.
Ekong is still ahead of Ajayi in the SE pecking order.

BascoVanVeli:
Every NPFL club can make these excuses so what exactly makes u guys the most professional club in Nigeria? You say u have a big squad but I am finding it hard to find XI good players and that is the reason u can't compete on both grounds.

See, if Enyimba could not cope combining the continental fixture with that creepy 3 games in 3 days Aiteo FA cup fixture, no Club in Nigeria can.

BascoVanVeli:
Oga Michael u are wicked. I had just gotten over the pain of losing on penalties to Enugu rangers but now you have reopened the scar is that one good?

Anyways at least we didn't get trashed 4-2 like chief Icon4s most professional team in Nigeria

Abeg, forget that thing. Enyimba had a crash fixture. After playing the group games of 3 games in 3 days. They traveled down to Aba all the way from Gombe to play Raja Casablanca. And traveled back to Gombe to face Pillars who had a one week rest. At a point we were leading in the game until fatigue set in.

The boys have tried. They need to look forward to next season. Just a pity that Next season Nigeria will be represented by clubs who do not know how to play on the continent.

maidaboi:
I heard that kano pillars beat the elephant
it's true?

At least we still played the Q/Final. Where Plateau United finish?

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krattoss:
When u wake up and realise its an international match week

Because na Libya?

If it is Egypt, Morocco or Senegal nko how would the mood be?