₦airaland Forum

Mujtahida:
joebie i am not happy about uruguay win egypt oo but marcus don talk am say uruguay go enter semi. he is on course

No one needs a mystic to know Uruguay will make it out of this group from the day the draw was drawn.

spongeisback:
Here ends my World Cup cheer. I can't stand this heartbreak please. Am not an Egyptian and am feeling this way what if it's Nigeria?

Some here. So sad.

Egypt deserved a draw in this game.

But this is what happens when you dont take your chances.

KevinDein:
You have to give it to the South Americans. They just know how to win.

Exactly. Their technique is something else.

Football goes beyond talent jare.

This is the problem with African teams - last minute waste of efforts.

Happened to Nigeria vs Italy n 1994, Ghana vs Uruguay in 2010, and now Egypt vs Uruguay now.

So sad.

This is the problem with African teams - last minute waste of efforts.

Happened to Nigeria vs Italy n 1994, Ghana vs Uruguay in 2010, and now Egypt vs Uruguay now.

So sad.

The Egyptian defenders are doing well but the link between midfield and attack is not gelling.

Omadachi:
Good play by the pharoah in the first half.The team seems to be the best Africa will present in this world cup.

Watch out for Morocco.

Egyptians need forwards that can use footwork to wriggle their way out of one on one situatIons and create clear chances

Egyptians need forwards that can use footwork to wriggle their way out of one on one situatIons and create clear chances

lexyman:
they are far better ... if they score before Uruguay ... Uruguay will be in serious trouble

They can get a draw, or even pull a surprise win, in this game.

Spar7tan:
Egyptians backline is so organized.

I hope super cockroach are watching?

Their defenders are experienced. Most play in England.

lexyman:
This Egypt i am watching is not the Egypt i used to watch ..... they re far better , i hope Salah comes in and add some spices to the attack

Exactly. Most of their players now play in Europe, especially England.

gamaliel9:
Football is business today.You are on point. However,we need to back this up with a STRONG PERFORMANCE. So that our jersey and performance will permanently be in the world consciousness.Our marketing strategy has caught on...just like nollywood...but we need to reach that semi-final...give that pig one carton of Viagra

Savvy?

Saw pics of my friends who are in Russia already. Everywhere they go with their Naija jersey, people are requesting selfie with them.

Politely approach your boss, thank him and tell him why you want to move on.

The fashion accolades continue...

raindodger13:
In all likelyhood Uruguay will come out on top. Its a toss up between Russia and Egypt but after today's performance Im leaning more towards Russia.

That scandalous defeat by Saudi has a done a great damage to Egypt's chance

oshe11:
I watched today's game.....

I know Saudi plays better than Super Eagles but they lost by 5nil against Russia, and Croatia is better than
Russia



You get my Point?

Dont compare Saudi with Nigeria in football. SE will never lose 5-0 to any team in the world in a world cup.

Not possible.

We are no mate to Saudi at all.

That Russia team cannot beat Nigeria

And the fashion parade continues.

isalegan2:
Broda Jarus. They're hungry. Make them bite you?

Need something to bite myself...

How do Saudi Arabia qualify for World Cups?

Their attack is so poor. No bite.

And generally, their technique/ball sense is too elementary.

How do Saudi Arabia qualify for World Cups?

Their attack is so poor. No bite.

hardwerk:
can you compare him to Dennis ? The only thing David had was good pàssing while Dennis A+ everything including pass

Tough one choosing between the two of them, but I don't agree Bergkamp was better.

TheSuperNerd:
Iwobi On His Best Roommate, Favourite Goal, Aubameyang Style, Shaku Shaku

https://wwwcompletesportsnigeriacom-xzvtxvtv.stackpathdns.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Alex-Iwobi.jpg


Super Eagles forward Alex Iwobi, who is with the squad in Russia for the World Cup, answered some fun questions in a short BBC Africa video…


Special goal?

My goal for Nigeria vs Zambia (Iwobi sc6the winner against Zambia in Uyo, the goal that sealed the Super Eagles Russia 2018 World Cup ticket).


Favourite boy band?

Kelechi (Iheanacho) has some lowkey songs. I’d probably have Ezenwa on the chorus or something like that.



Favourite Okocha goal?

It has to be against Middlesbrough. He bent it in. I was with dad that day and it was amazing.



Best dressed: you or Aubameyang?

I believe I’m the best dressed. He’s a bit too flash. I don’t really like too much flash.



Weirdest item teammate has brought to camp?

Kelechi actually brought a microwave when we were in London, of all things. But I found it useful because he was in my room and we could warm up our food.



Barcelona or Real Madrid on FIFA 18?

Barcelona.




Best and worst roommates?

Both have to be Kelechi. He has this tendency to be late and I don’t like to leave him behind because we’re roommates and I feel we’re in this together. But at the same time he’s fun, he’s always enjoyment. He’s the best and the worst at the same time.



Most difficult dance move?

Shaku shaku. I’m still learning it and I have to learn it before the World Cup by force. I’m still learning the footwork.


Source: https://www.completesportsnigeria.com/iwobi-on-his-best-roommate-favourite-goal-aubameyang-style-shaku-shaku/



Russia 2018 Final clock countdown: 8 hours 47 mins to go

Looks like the players are planning to use shaku shaku dance for goal celebration

hardwerk:
Beckham was trash ....Can you compare him to Dennis Bergkamp

Beckham was not trash.

He was a fine player, a great one even.

Very possible.

LaExpert:
Dark horses maybe...just like Costa Rica was in the 2014 edition.

On paper, Nigeria has no chance of qualification though; but we shouldn't rule them out...and we should not also expect them to progress from the group anyway.

I really don't think we have done anything or shown some inherent quality in recent times to make any analyst classify us as dark horse. You don't just assign dark horses based on history. The years we proved the dark horse - 1994 and maybe 1998 - the signs and inherent indicators were there.

Senegal and Morocco appear to be analysts' dark horses from Africa and that's justifiable.

Someone (Croatian coach?) mentioned Nigeria as a potential destroyer - unpredictable, difficult to understand team. That's more like it. But really doesn't take us from the no-hopers category like at least 16 other teams.

So I don't really think we are underrated by analysts.

But then as a Nigerian, I would really love my analysis to be wrong. I want Nigeria to defy all analyses (even mine, which unfortunately is also pessimistic) and go far, or even win.

Poor

oyb:
get to work deleting

The CIA of Nairaland don enter

Afam4eva:
I think he should remain in Villareal for a few more years and ultimately even remain in Spain. I think we're missing a certain kind of players in the super eagles. Players who py their trade in Spain, Italy or even France. Our players in the premiership are usually not technically sound. They're just strong and fit.

Gbam.

And does the last sentence justify why English clubs are in a rush for Nigerian players in the last 6 months?

I also think we also have the highest number of Africans who have played in the EPL.

EEGA:
The Super Eagles are the most underated team in this tournament.

What will be the correct rating? Favourites? Contenders?

Sportilitica:
We really struggle with set pieces. If I can remember, it has been a while since we scored with a header

Struggle is an understatement. We are awful at it. We don't pose any threat from corner kicks and set pieces from good positions.