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Na wa for u o!!!
I beg go watch Musa of recent in CSKA well well. Watch Musa against Argentina. Watch Musa against Barca (Leicester).. abi na only Suya u think say he fit bring to the dining table?

OMANBALA1:
What does he bring to the table ?

Super Eagles Team B? No! Team C? Maybe

Bolowolowo:
Lady’s and gentlemen....Pinnick is not joking

Ok well from what I remember Okocha was not full of dribbles in Atlanta. You know the typical Okocha showmanship.

Martz101:
yes i did, but i was expecting you to explain what you meant rather than reply with another question

Rohr can definitely explain. But he has only few explanations to make if he is pressed for it.

krattoss:
is Brazil and her coaching philosophy a measuring yardstick gernort Rohr must follow?

Must the gaffer explain every hook and cranny of his decision and philosophy to us fans?

Are we Brazil?

You can't stop crying do u?

Forgiveness over to u

forgiveness:
I was looking at the players in the 23 man list of the Brazilian national team and suprissingly Taison and Fred from the lowly rated Ukrainian league made the list ahead of Williams Jose and Leo Baptistao from the highly rated La liga, Malcolm from the highly rated Ligue 1, Vitinho from the highly rated Russian League, Allan from the highly rated Seria A and Richarlison from the highly rated EPL. Chai!

I can't understand how a whole almighty Brazil will go so cheap and low for players in the Ukrainian league for players who did wonderfully well in the top 5 leagues in the world?

What could be the index used for selection by the Brazilian national team coach?

Then, I stumbled at this article where the coach gave the index and criteria used for selection then I know this country is successful in soccer due to their ability to choose players based on high level technical knowledge of the art and momentum of soccer. There I salute. But it isa different ball game here.

The coach didn't give a technical reason he choosed some players.

He just released the list with no explanation because na Africa we be.

Just read the the bolded and you are blown away.




Brazil's World Cup Snubbed XI
Brazil's 2018 FIFA World Cup Snubbed IX

By David Kappel - May 18, 2018 07:16 PM

Brazil coach Tite recently announced his 23-man squad for the 2018 FIFA World Cup, and left out some pretty big names. Here is a strong starting line-up made up of Selecao stars who were not selected for the World Cup.

The 56-year-old announced his squad for the showpiece in Russia on Monday, opting to select just 23 names instead of a provisional squad, despite the deadline for the final World Cup squads only being on 4 June.

Tite gave some insight into his selection process, which was supported by his technical team.

"There were many doubts. Sometimes the decision of an athlete to be called depends on the system, the way the team acts, what I believe, what the technical committee believes," the coach explained, as quoted by Globo Esporte.

"Sometimes it's his technical momentum, solidity during the high-level playing campaign. The World Cup moment is the maximum, mentally the players have to be very strong, and they need to be in good physical shape, while we also take the technical and tactical aspect into consideration."

Despite the intensive scouting and preparations for the 23-man selection, there are still some Selecao stars who might feel hard done by.

Valencia goalkeeper Neto, for example, had a great campaign in LaLiga and was part of the latest Selecao squads, but was replaced by Brazil-based Cassio in the World Cup selection.

At the back, AS Monaco right-back Fabinho and Juventus left-back Alex Sandro would probably start for many international teams, but were not chosen by Tite.

David Luiz and Rodrigo Caio missed out as central defenders, while new FC Barcelona signing Arthur was hoping for a spot in central midfield.

Napoli midfielder Allan was one of the standout players in Serie A this season, and many hoped the uncapped player would be part of Tite's World Cup squad, but the 27-year-old was once again overlooked.

Lucas Moura and Malcom would also feature in many other teams on the wings, but they, too, were not considered good enough for Brazil. Anderson Talisca starred as an attacking midfielder for Besiktas this season, scoring 19 goals, yet the 24-year-old was also not called up.

Gremio striker Luan is reportedly on the scouting list of many Premier League sides, but the 25-year-old won't be in Russia, with Tite and his coaching team preferring other options up front.

Which Brazil stars do you think Tite should have called up to his World Cup squad? Have your say in the comments section below.


https://www.soccerladuma.co.za/news/articles/international/categories/world-cup-2018/brazil-s-2018-fifa-world-cup-snubbed-xi/295176

No be tactically inclined matter. Tactical might mean “according to my tactics”
At the end of the day, the coach gets the full blame if the team fails.

elyte89:
Claiming it was a tactical decision... So those he chose are more tactically inclined Dan nanigolan in d midfield dept?

When the elders are talking, I be like this

Kog45:
Good analysis and good elyte89 agreed without reservation.I know some would be surprised that how can this man watched Expana 82 but that's the fact cos i followed the game passionately at a very young age.

I'm a typical stadium boy.My house situated at sultan road was separated from Ilorin township stadium with a fence,anytime i woke up it was me and main bowl saying good morning.

This gave me a great opportunity of watching local leagues live at a very young age,watching clubs like Water corporation later known as Kwara Bomber and now Kwara United and seeing most visiting teams was a great memory till dates

Talking about Nigeria football in the 80s just too easy for me,right from 1980 nations cup,Shagari cup,WAFU cup won for keep by great NNB of Benin, historical match between shooting star of Ibadan and Zamalek in 1984,this was the last match great Segun Odegbami played and announced his retirement unceremoniously cos the team was disbanded by then Oyo state governor Col.Oladayo Popoola.I remembered great Leventis united a division three club side who won FA cup known then as Challenge cup.

What of great and healthy rivalry between Leventis united and Abiola babes,1986 FA cup between the two clubs could be described as rivalry of copa de rel of Barca and Real.It was an own goal from Toyin Ayinla that beat Raymond King hands down that decided the winner in a tension soaked match.

The real traditional rival are Shooting star and Rangers international.Rangers was formed after Biafra war and to rival shooting star and to bring unity to already wounded country and it really brought real reintegration cos anytime Rangers have away match you see Igbos in their thousands supporting the team.

This really brought love and stability back to Nigeria.I remember watching Ranger and Shooting live in Ibadan in 1982 with my uncle who was a good supporter of Ranger international in Ilorin. We travelled from Ilorin to watch the match and come see carnivals displayed by the two sides.The match was tagged Chairman Christian Chuckwu vs Mathematical Segun Odegbami.

During this period we have good teams like Flash Flamingos,Bendel Insurance, Raccah Rover, First Bank,NNB,ACB,Stationary stores,IBWA,Femo Scorpions, Nasco jets,Sharks fc,Iwuanyanwu nationale,Enyimba Leventis united, Abiola Babes,Ranchers Bees etc

I had the opportunity of watching these teams live especially the group stage of Challenge cup which Ilorin township stadium always picked as one of the host.It was massive then seeing four solid teams camp in Ilorin for group stage.

My real knowledge of the game really started in 1984 afcon and it was a great tournament for young Nigeria team coached by Onigbinde and captain by 22 years old Stephen Keshi with likes of Muda Lawal,Henry Nwosu, Ademola Adeshina,Yisa Sofoluwe,Humphery Edebor,Bright Omokaro,Suday Eboigbe,Peter Rufai,Patrick Okala.

I remember the epic semi final between Nigeria and Egypt which we won by penalties,this match gave fame to Peter Rufai and in the final we lost due to inexperienced and Rufai missed the match due to injury and Patrick Okala replaced him.Cameroon had a great team from Espana 82,this was a team that didn't lose a match at Espana but good outing for Nigeria.

Talking about tactics and formations then?nobody cares,just see your team on the field of play doing it but then it was traditional 4-4-2 with four defenders two midfielder two wingers and two attackers.

We have more youth players abroad like Oforborh. We need
to go for the best of such

BascoVanVeli:
Those players are either not playing or are youth players. There is an article with Samuel Chukwueze explaining that he thought he could come because he was only playing U19 at the time but he got promoted to the B team and that stopped him.

...

Flying Eagles prospect CB Austrian-Nigerian Aiwu Emmanuel clocks 90 mins for Admira as they fell away to Bright Edomwonyi’s Strum Graz 2-0

I had given up in that SF. But I said to myself if Nigeria scores to make it 3-2, dem don try, not expecting what was to happen.

It still surprised me that Amunike’s goal in the final counted, not knowing the offside rule then.

I remember after we won gold we were expecting to be on top in FIFA ranking hahaha

Triniti:
wwf was the in thing for the kids around then, we used to swear at the tv whenever we are expecting our favorite program and football match pops up. Watched the semi/final of the 96 Olympic after I was woken up by the shout of neighbors, watched all Nigerian and other matches at the mundial in 98. But that semi final was the deal breaker, I followed the Dutch players like beckamp& overmars to Arsenal and started watching the premier league on tv every Saturday. The good old days when local stations air live matches every weekend

To talk true I’ve stopped drinking for over 3 years now.

MetalJigsaw:
That one dey sha... U dey take Gulder?

Of course, yes.

Modified
Awaziem and Omeruo as well. Both didn’t play yesterday

AIG07:
Joel Obi was an unused substitute today.
Genoa 1-2 Torino.

Does this makes him eligible to play against DRC?

Who dey win the flying eagles match?

oga u dey do like say u no fit play ball. As u dey carry ball u no dey check ur back? As ur opponent near u, u go slot ball na

MetalJigsaw:
Naa DAT one den for catch am na

Did u watch Atlanta 96?

Martz101:
what do you mean by differently?

Na only una dey suspect?

safarigirl:
do you know how many relationships end based on mere suspicion?

I am not even saying he will cheat, but women tend to be very paranoid and I already stated that "the mere suspicion is heartbeeaking".

You guys are not getting the point. Maybe because you are guys

Who will cheat will cheat

safarigirl:
I don't think you're getting the point.

Every game is for two hours. If your husband is away for 12 hours, you can only account for two-four hours tops (they use flight), what about the other 8-10 hours?


Your popular, rich husband is not with you half a day and not visible to you for 8 hours? That is different from if you were married to a civil servant. It is not the same level of panic at all. A civil servant isn't popular and is mostly not assumed to be richer than a footballer


I would rather marry a civil servant or someone who works in a multinational company, but basically, a man who isn't in the spotlight where everyone can see him

Marrying a footballer can be mental torture at some point. You see pictures of him with some girls at a club after an away game (cuz he must party with his boys), do you know how that feels?


Jobs are different and some are simply safer than others in a marriage. Work is not work

I had said “carry ball all the way”

MetalJigsaw:
He shot from long range right?

Na only when i hear news say we beat Bulgaria, and Greece I come believe say something good can come from Nigerian football. That was when I started reading Complete Football and getting to know the players. Na Atlanta 96 I start to watch Nigeria match.

Prior to then Na only WWF and video game I sabi.

Triniti:
that Brazil vs Holland semi final match was the real reason I started watching football, to even think I was forced by an older cousin to stay put and watch. It was the game changer for me

Kai bonfere na revolutionist oh. Today na inverted wingers dey reign.

Who notices how bonfere made Okocha play differently at Atlanta 96?

Icon4s:
Just Maybe. But you know Finidi was at his prime then?

When T. J finally broke into the team he was not a starter. Finidi was. Some how the coaches later assigned Finidi an SS role. And that was how both wingers were accommodated.

I remember how Bonfere finished South Africa by starting T. J on the left while Finidi played from the Right Wing.

Super fly I hear, I no really see

Hull Horgan and Warrior na household name na.

asha80:
me started from the days of Jim Gaven,super fly to Great kabuki and the Von erics brothers to the hul hogan and ultimate warrrior era

Na mumu go collect. Delayed gratification na d koko

daveP:
They go just dash am 100grand to drop so that a friend of theirs would make world cup team. If this dark room kwaruption present itself to you from fellow campmates, you go collect?

Remember Lord Luger.. how about killer bees? Bam Bam bigelow nko? And snake man hahaha Rick Flair

asha80:
ha!kamala wasnt ugandan?from where na?me lost interest when ultimate warrior retired and it coincided with when i found out that those wwe was all entertainment and less sport

The ref needed VAR to decide if Bayern had a corner or not with just few minutes left on the clock and Frankfurt were leading 2-1. The VAR decision went, Bayern awarded a corner.. all the Bayern players including the keeper pumped forward with the hope to equalize and send the match to extra time. But behold they failed to connect the corner and I think it was Alaba if I’m not mistaken he got the ball taking away from him. Omo see race o to goal with no keeper in sight, the Frankfurt player just carry ball all the way slot am for open net. Final score 3-1. Kpele Ribery and co.

MetalJigsaw:
Abeg yarn us. how did this occur?

Same here my bro. We continue to pray for wisdom.

OMANBALA1:
By the way ,Joebie, I enjoyed the exchanges....May the many Gods of Africa keep enriching your mind with wisdom.

Back to football

Lol I know

elyte89:
Too late bro

Watching the Getafe match. Success dey ball

This your olive oil pure. Thanks my priest

Mujtahida:
Joebie!!!! More ororo for your head.

Oh yes we must never run away from the truth.

OMANBALA1:
I know what you are thinking but I am not pushing for cessation,rather I want us to redefine who we truly are by our own experiences. I am not a Biafran advocate. I like the idea of Nigeria but I dont know what it is.

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