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Bolowolowo:
There are reports that ten players have fallen ill but the SE twitter feed shows the players having their first training session. Where are these media outlets getting these reports from?

I think it's true, but they are fine now. that's why Balogun and Musa missed the Senegal game

barackodam:
Looking at our warm up matches, looking at Burundis matches.

Mehn, I'm not being pessimistic here, but I don't see us winning the match, if we do, probably just one single moment of brilliance.

Our warm up matches aren't anything to go by, and Rohr, (I don't have evidence to back this up), isn't usually a good starter.

Burundi are hard to break. While we, we find it hard to score.....

abegi, una talk pass this for world cup qualifier

Earthquake3:
Taught?
She's retiring

retiring? she's just 25

andrew444:
That var don dey make me dey vex

hmmmmm, e dey make una vex now. if we had managed to hold Argentina in Russia it would have been because of var o

This year's world cup is high on quality. brilliant goals, wonderful keepers and the fans have really come out to watch games

Icon4s:
That was a Spanish U12 competition and has nothing to do with Africa.

Lol

forgiveness:
Which concede? There was no way they would have conceded with fresh legs.

and how do you know this? Mistake can happen anywhere

andrew444:
Bros I swear una dey see am the wrong way

At first that was not even a penalty

All of una dey put una anger on me like say na me be France or dey support France

I disagree with var for the wrong call ,so I won't even talk about the keeper passing the line or not

Na simple question make everybody dey piss for pant

The last time I checked Nigeria never comot and we are likely to qualify

So why everybody dey pour their anger on me ?

I think the ref actually got the penalty call right

forgiveness:
He should have made changes as soon as France brought in two fresh legs.

This coach did the same thing Rohr did at the world cup. Slow thinking coaches.

fast thinking coach well-done sir, if he had done that and they conceed it's still you people that will say he should have left the team the way it is

forgiveness:
The coach caused us this game. Tufiakwa!

how sir?

andrew444:
Your goalkeeper no pass line ?

French players encroached the box 18 before the PK, why var no see that one?

Icon4s:
That is just what they lack, "Talent".

if they keep investing in football they'll soon get it right

minfelix:
Ordega psyching up d team now and some are saying cheap talk go and do it on d field, rohr plays down 9ja chances of lifting d trophy knowing its a mind game and some saying rohr is a defeatist...

you can never satisfy human being, let the same Rohr boast the same people will remind him he's not scored in 2 games so he should keep quiet and be humble

"We are not scared of France," says Ordega. "I like challenges. We went to France last April and the result was pretty bad but that's football.
"We went to Germany in 2011 and lost 8-0 in the preparation for that tournament but in the actual World Cup they struggled to score against us. We know France are a good team though."
Team-mate Oshoala added: "You can't beat my country 8-0 and come back and do it again. No way!
"We have to go all out against them. We want them to know that was just a mistake. We have to return our image. It will be an interesting game."

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Mickael2:
The problem is that other goalkeepers have not been invited to camp. We can all conclusively agree that we don't have any goalkeeping talent in Europe ATM, by now a few NPFL goalkeepers should have been called up to camp so that they can be checked

I swear, and they keep serving us these 3 craps

Sainty92:
With what I have noticed from these friendlies super eagles has played, it seems Daniel Akpeyi is our first choice goolie going into the Nations cup...

yes he is, Uzoho is match rusty Ezenwa is injured so he's the only one available

Icon4s:
The truth is, African teams are not far apart from each other anymore.

There are no stand out teams. Matches involving teams in the top 10 can easily go either ways.

We have come to a stage where teams like Nigeria, Ghana, CIV can longer push aside teams like Uganda, Kenya, Zimbabwe and Namibia. Teams we used to trash 3:0 - 4:0 even in AFCONs.

Good thing is the 2019 tournament is to be staged in Egypt where they have good pitches. Maybe that would help the better teams express themselves better.

hopefully, the 2006 tournament was exciting

zayyadidris:
Does it mean as its closed door, it won't be broadcasted or people won't be allowed into the stadium or both?

yes to both, only accredited personnel. so you'll have to make use of live updates from NFF twitter handle and other respected news outlet

Icon4s:
I think the so much exposure to European football has brought us to this realization. U are unconsciosly comparing African players with European and South American players. We are not at par.

This is the African nations' Cup don't expect too much attack and Fire power. A competition that is usually characterized by numerous goaless draws and Penalty shoot outs.

Look at even the recent friendlies results: So many 0:0 and 1:0 results.

exactly my thought, that's why I don't think this 24-man team is a good idea, we'll just be getting lots of 0-0 1-0 and 1-1 score lines

Curtisaxel7:
Lol. Now I am convinced that Rohr is a member of this thread.

Is it a coincidence that we criticized him for making deafeatist statements just yesterday and today he issued another statement making a complete U- turn?.

lol, for your mind

Joebie:
Top 8?
I’m banking on top 4. I want us to win it, but I think we will be top 4. Well let’s wait to see the group games.

me too, top 8 will be a failure

Danielnino00:
Nairalanders 10 years later be like " His real age is 40"

more like andrew and crew

Clementoke:
Rohr : Super Eagles Will Fight Hard To Win AFCON 2019 Title
Super Eagles head coach Gernot Rohr has stated that the team will give their all to win a fourth Africa Cup of Nations title in Egypt, reports Completesports.com.

The three-time African champions who missed the last two editions of the tournament were drawn in a significantly weak group alongside Guinea, as well as the duo of Madagascar and Burundi who are set to participate in their first ever AFCON.

Hosts Egypt, Senegal and Morocco are among the favourites to win the competition but Rohr insists the Super Eagles will fight hard to win the title.

“This team has a good mixture of youthfulness and experience. The atmosphere in and around the team is very good. We are also working very hard in training,” Rohr disclosed in a video interview on the official Twitter handle of the Super Eagles.

“We gave good strikers and good defenders in the team. For now, we don’t know who our number one goalkeeper will be. We have to decide that after two weeks of preparation.

“I think our major strength is in the solidarity team. The players are willing to help each other out. We have eight new players in the team, which can help us at the end of the day.

“The experience of Obi Mikel will also help us. Everyone is happy that he is back in the team because they all want him back. I just hope we won’t have any injury problem going into the competition.

“It’s important not to put pressure on the young players, but I can assure that we will work and fight hard in Egypt. We will do everything we can to win the trophy.

“Sometimes, you need the help of God of football to achieve your objective. We want to win it for Nigerians but it important to also stay humble. We will fight till end to win the trophy. ”

After their final friendly match against Senegal in Ismailia Stadium on Sunday, the Super Eagles will depart for Alexandria, where they will play all their Group B games.

Nigeria will play Burundi on June 22 followed by fixtures against Guinea and Madagascar, on June 26 and June 30 respectively.

Called from Complete sport

I hope curtisaxel, joebi and the rest of the Rohr doesn't brag crew are reading this

Game time 7pm, match to be played behind closed doors

Icon4s:
My brother if you ask me, We are going to this AFCON with a blunt attack.

so who would you have chosen instead? this attack is the best we can boast of

Curtisaxel7:
So, no videos, no pictures will be taken during the match?

I'm guessing only accredited journalist and other authorized personnel will be allowed in

Curtisaxel7:
Please I am hearing that the Senegal friendly will be played behind closed doors, who can confirm?

true

The Super Eagles are planning to go all out as they target their fourth continental crown in Egypt
Nigeria coach Gernot Rohr revealed that his side are aiming to score more goals and will play offensive football at the Africa Cup of Nations finals.
The three-time African champions have included nine forwards in their 23-man squad list for the biennial showpiece.
Changchun Yatai's Odion Ighalo leads the frontline with Ahmed Musa, Samuel Chukwueze, Moses Simon, Henry Onyekuru, Alex Iwobi, Samuel Kalu, Paul Onuachu and Victor Osimhen all included.
Despite settling for a goalless draw in their build-up game against Zimbabwe last Saturday, Rohr sees the available options upfront as an opportunity for the team to switch tactics during play and also give chance for fresh legs.
"We have a lot of strikers which means we want to score more goals and play offensive football, we also have good defenders," Rohr told Goal .
"Some of our strikers could play in the midfield or in the plan 3-5-2 on the side, so it is good to have the opportunity to change in our offensive methods.
"We have quickness and ability to change in the offensive department, We can also give them the chance to rest."
Leicester City star Kelechi Iheanacho was a notable exclusion from the team that travelled to Egypt for the tournament.
The German tactician faulted the 22-year-old's goal drought and lack of playing time at the King Power Stadium as reasons for his exclusion.
"It is what happened in his club, he did not play at Leicester City, only few minutes and since September he scored one goal," Rohr continued.
"He has something missing, a little bit in confidence and also professionalism, he is a young player and can come back again but also we have better options.
"The choice was not easy but we have objectives we do not choose the names we choose the best one."
After their final friendly match against Senegal at Ismailia Stadium on Sunday, the Super Eagles will depart for Alexandria, where they will play all their Group B games.
Nigeria will play Burundi on June 22 followed by fixtures against Guinea and Madagascar, on June 26 and June 30 respectively.
http://m.goal.com/x/en-gb/news/2886/africa/2019/06/15/54476582/afcon-nigeria-to-play-offensive-football-in-egypt-gernot

ChrisKels:
My AFCON strongest eleven. In the absence of Djene, Colley and Bailly, I had to pick Benatia to partner Kalidou in the CB, due to o his experience and pedigree. My front three did creditably well this past season hence, Zaha and Mahrez couldn't make the cut, though, I had to play Mane centrally. In the midfield, Partey and Ndidi were top notch, then, the icing in the cake comes in the form of Ziyech.




*****************ONANA(CAM)*************


Aurier*****Koulibaly****Benatia*****Hakimi


********Ndidi(NIG)*****Partey(GHA)*******

***************Ziyech(MOR)****************

Salah(EGY)****Mane(SEN)*******Pepe(CIV)




What do u guys make of this?

Aurier? I'm sure there will be a better full back, he had an injury ravaged season plus his form was neither here nor there

I can see some people whining about Ighalo, somebody that still played about 2/3 weeks ago, not months o and he's resumed training ahead of tournament that will start in over one week time, what exactly is the problem there? players have knocks and they come back from it fully fit. I know weytin they pain some of una, it's because if he had been dropped your favorite boy would have been picked sorry Ighalo will start at Afcon and he'll surely bully Burundi

Icon4s:
Meaning we are going to the AFCON with an unfit striker in Odion Ighalo.

This is totally not acceptable. Simon was dropped from the WC squad because of injury now it is Ighalo's turn and nobody is saying anything.

Not as if he is a Mohammed Salah or Sadio Mane.

Call me an Ighalo hater if you like but I will always say what is right or wrong. Rohr has just lost my respect with this one. Period!

High chief I think it was just a small knock and he's back in training