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Kai this boy must score as e don dey dream of how he go celebrate.

Eligreat247:
From Iwobi`s response on most difficult dance move i think shaku shaku is going to be their dance step for goal celebration. Who else can see so?

There is a huge gap between U17 and U20. The former is largely developmental, which is why we have struggled to translate our successes to that level.

TheGoodJoe:
Fine point. The bolded is what I agree with. We just need to refine our U17 model but work with it on a higher level. From the selection to playing style. If we do this, we fly.

I agree with this, in all spheres of life for that matter. We need to know what works for us and be the best at it (I mean perfect it). That’s our true identity and that’s what would make us great. Every other thing na copy copy. We eould always be a copy — the fake, never the original. The second fiddle, and never the best

Mujtahida:
MY THOUGHTS ON THE EVE OF THE WC
since 2002 no country apart from european countries has won the WC(and more european countries have won the WC than any other country from other continents since the inception of the FIFA WC in 1930. while it can be argued that this is because europeans have proportionately more teams than other continents -could there be other causes?) could this be as a result of the fact that global football is tailored to suit the style, the nature and character of Europeans?
take this issue of pressing that has almost become the alfa tactics employed by most teams for example. it is about choking and pressuring the opposition when they(the opposition) have the ball. now i think this is what happened: europeans eliminated the dribble(yes dribbling is almost dead) because i do not see how pressing can be effective when you have a team of good ball dribblers. can you press maradona, or okocha or any team with a good number of dribblers like Brazil 82 team? they will just dribble themselves out of the choke and pass the ball to a team mate who is free from the press. just a moment of sheer individual brilliance, a sweet turn, a flick and dance with the ball and the whole press will collapse.but you see what europeans have done: they eliminated the dribble, clamped down on individual displays and erected a temple to the god of passing, passing, passing and laid more emphasis on team game.
europeans thrive on organization and efficiency: they hate anything disorganized which is how they regard anything free flowing(meanwhile africans want expressiveness and flair). check out classical european music, opera and the ballet dance. everything is timed and organized. the world of music was cold until africans and south americans(and it was still africans if you know your history)with the their toms toms, sense of natural rhythm and free flowing dance brought in the blues, jazz and pop culture was born. for the life of me i have tried to enjoy mozart, bach, handel and others but omo i still prefer the sound of the gong, ekwe, beaded gourd and talking drum. to the european ear african music is disorganized but as africans we know theres a method to that seeming "disorganization". our music is all about rhythm and improvisation.

my point is we must break away from this european model of playing football: we cannot beat them when it comes to an organized approached to football. no wonder xavi said that they understand football as a space-time concept. this is nothing but the scientific european mind speaking. the black man has no such concept. (thats why he cannot operate by the 24 hour clock). africans understand football as a dance, as rhythm, as beat, as robustness and vigour.
this is how we must play our football. we must play football according to our soul. we are africans and its not a matter of race- its a matter of an outlook on life which we can perfect and use to define our game.

my brothers i would appreciate your thoughts on this issue
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Icobn4s
bascovanveli
goldfish80
tbaba1234
safarigirl
servik
kennysville
oasis07
thesupernerd
goodjoe
joebie
chriskels
davep
AIG
mikael2
kog45
forgiveness
soetanoluwa
martz07
charlesemeka
and every other esteemed poster on this great thread

Aina when dey run like old papa. If na iheanacho now dem go talk say he be 60

Certitude:
Oga, the 2011 set never even made CAF. That was when the MRI was made compulsory. Aina looks old facially and y'all believe his real age cause he is FB. Even Echiejile no even get old face sef.

When did you become credible? Only gullible people would believe you

ChrisKels:
I was with Chigozie Obasi about 2yrs ago after his trials with Monaco. Remember he was adjudged to be the youngest of that 2013 set dye to his facial looks and small body. Remember his thunderous long range against the the UAE?

After taking some pills to my dismay, we discussed about life and everything, he shocked me when he told me the true ages of each and every one of them that repped us in that 2013. Yes they were young but none was below 18 and none was above 21.

All the teams are hopeful, but I wonder where he got that ‘overatimate’ vibe from. The fans? Player interviews?

safarigirl:
who is the 'they' that think they will win World Cup
Hian! Somebody cannuh just be hopeful again ni? There are 32 teams in Russia and as far as they qualified for the tournament, they are all contenders and could win

Look down here

I will make sure u put in a lota hardwerk

hardwerk:
lol....I no wan troll this night ....help me if it's within your capacity

U mean Ashanti PH?

hardwerk:
where is the location? I base for pH

I have vacancy for a bouncer.

hardwerk:
lol...I'm 6 2 and on the fat side of anatomy.....just left University 2017 and waiting November for my Clarion call. In the mean time ,I need a job from any of you here and I will duly support Nigeria

Wasting all that big feet on NL.
Bigfoot

hardwerk:
I'm 47

Looking at this chart, we have a good chance getting to the semis if we can get past the 2nd round.

isan:
This eden hazard prediction

Kai argue with points na

charlesemeka85:
oga you jsut too sentimental and tribalistic to my liking. even in world football today henry onyekuru is rated far higher than peter olayinka. with alldue respect olayinka is a decent player but he no where near onyekuru let alone samuel kalu. as kayode moved to man city,where is he now?

These players signing new deals upandan, I hope they will put in their all at the Mundial o, abi dem no strongly believe say dem go do well after the World Cup, and potentially get a very big deal? Just thinking

BascoVanVeli:
I am not overly excited about Etebo's Porter move. I feel it is a step lower having just played in La Liga. The physicality is also unnecessary at times in that league but if they are able to make a direct move back in the EPL it may be worth the trouble although I would like our players to start playing in good teams.

Yes na, so let’s dont mix Christianity with Sports..

krattoss:
you know there is a religion session baa??

How is praying to outwit someone else who is supposedly your brother or sister in Christ even scriptural? Not with the Almighty God though. Of course there are many gods.

Humility017:
should that stop me from praying for the super eagles?
what's my business with others saying same prayers?

Kai that post gum me like so? If na petroleum minister post u no go gree o

TheSuperNerd:
No no no.... Maidaboi holds the keys to opening new chapter pages... Like 2000, 3000, and 4000... 2000 was TheGoodJoe, 3000 was Maidaboi, 4000 was Maidaboi again... He is in form... He did it back to back... And I think he can make it in page 5000...


But Sir Joebie holds the keys to every room in this mighty mansion (except to my library area ofcos)

Exactly

Icon4s:
So na you hold key now no be joebie again.

Lol this saint sees only what he wants to see

TheGoodJoe:
Alaba also made his debut for the Austrian National team before he played for the

[main team of Bayern].

Not our fault in any way.

I think it’s because of the need for balance considering Idowu is not left-footed. But it can present a whole new problem

Martz101:
why start Ogu and keep Omeruo on the bench, is not necessary...this could only happen if the coach switch formation during the game and Ogu started

Idowu was only poor against Czech because of his finals balls — balls he should have crossed or passed . His link up play was pretty good — an aspect VicMo refuses to give

ChrisKels:
If u must play Ogu as a left Centre back, then replace Idowu with Vicmo.

Even if we played Omeruo as one of the three Centre backs so that Ogu takes up Etebo's place in the midfield, still replace idowu with Vicmo

Lol u know say I always dey hibernation mode..just call me or break the door

TheSuperNerd:
Lol.... na doorbell I want oooo.... I want am make e sound in your ears wella... last time I tried waking you up through knocking ehn, na war... omo you na deep sleeper ooo...


Meanwhile, 5 days 15 hours 35 mins to go....

Lol.. I have a door knocker to save your knuckle

TheSuperNerd:
Now it is 5 days 15 hours 55 mins to go....

Sure thing... Better repair your doorbell. Na bell button I wan press... I no wan knock biko.

thank you. Please knock on my door when it’s time.

TheSuperNerd:
5 days 20 hours 17 mins my good man...

My people, how many days to go? I dey hibernation mode o.

If true, the scoreline should also be kept secret,because all we want is surprises like in France 98

TheSuperNerd:
OGN reports rumors of a close-doors/secret test game against Austria or a selected Austrian side (billed for maybe June 9 or so). Maybe Rohr wanna see his wards one more time working on those corrections he stresses upon in trainings implemented? Don't know how true this is. OGN have been really wack lately so it is hard to believe them anymore.




P.S: Meanwhile I know you fell "sick" and went into lamentations mode. Good to see you have recovered. Don't worry man, take your time okay..... o obele obele inugo?

I want to bet na.

Abdstrakt:
which stupid betting link?

Room still dey sef? I dey come, make I check.

TheSuperNerd:
Thanks goodness you already addressed that Nacho analysis. because indeed Nacho is more dangerous cutting in from the right and not the left as he said. And that is only as a wing forward in a 4-3-3 not as a traditional winger.
Also Nacho does function beautifully as in a false 9/double false 9 approach or with two up top. He just needs one with the right off ball movements and not a static.


Now, I can say welcome... But the keys to the rooms are in the custody of Sir Joebie... He and he alone can show Sir Princfred his very own room.

Welcome then Princfred. Although, I have seen your moniker here a few times... But papa say we never dash you one large room. Sir Joebie Sir.... Over to thee...

Dem don perfect am now?

2lola:
my own observation
I noticed that the team were probably practicing crossing and heading against Czech who are I think were very good at this. You will notice that the team really suffer from areal against England probably they worked on it and tried checking the success rate. There were dome ball that were suppose to be a simple pass but you see them crossing

Kofi

Unlimited22:
When I say I have hope yet am not hopeful, they call me Kofi.
We will all support the team if they go far, but let's not keep expectations sky high.
The team na average team.

Hahahaha .. why u misspell the moniker na?

TheSuperNerd:
Yes he was one of them. He and Musa even before a few others joined in... But Ogu was the main protagonist chaaiii... That guy na lion and giant rolled into one... If he hold pesin ehn... Thank God say Afobeer run commot before Ogu hold am... Looolll

Problem is they will be nowhere to be found. Omg does Ghana even have a thread? They always find us. They must love us

TheSuperNerd:
Chaaaiiiiii.... Joebie no naa... Plsss don't show your trolling prowess abeg... Save it for Russia... It will come in handy... They should just pray we don't win ooooo... because WHEN we do... Ahhhhh... They will know that trolling is not a rare gift... That There is a drop of trolling greatness in everyone... Hahahahahahahaha