Why can’t it be a combination of both? Two different coaches and different line up and u want me to believe they didn’t play anything different. Even if u analyzed their style you will see a difference.
Amedino99: the only issue I had with jpes was the personnel used in the match. Civ didn't really play anything different from the group stage match. It was our injured players that made the difference.
We all know he adopted that after EG. Nobody is debating that. I was only implying that was his system because we played that way in most of our matches in AFCON.
Mujtahida: That little detail is important because Jpes kinda stumbled on that ultra defensive strategy more as a coping mechanism not like that is his method (except if he continues with it) but the way you put it is as if that's how we've been playing under him.
Mujtahida: He writes to prove that he sabi English not to communicate which is not necessarily a problem. It's just that his own leaves one with sudden headiness.
As regards Aribo, what was he effective doing when he was in form?
Mujtahida: Assigned responsibility that he was not quite suited for. If Aribo was in form he would have been a better option to pair Onyeka in that midfield
I was explaining why I think he missed those chances. It shows a drop of quality in his primary responsibility — his goals delivery
Mod It seemed like Osimhen was everywhere
chrisooblog: True but then again Osimhen missed quite a number of chances he should ordinarily have been burying at the AFCON. Maybe the mental exhaustion from having to press and drop deep into midfield affected him.
The 3-4-3 formation also affected the number of chances he got. The chances he had against EG in the group stage probably outnumbered the total number of chances he had for the rest of the tournament and no surprise it was in that one game he enjoy good supply he scored.
Still think JP missed a trick not playing more offensive in the final by deploying three midfielders.
Should I have said his winning system in the AFCON? And he was condemned because he was not successful. Just because he failed at it does not mean it cannot be done. It’s not just about the formation you adopt, it’s how you play.
Mujtahida: His system? Are we forgetting that Jpes adopted this ultra defensive strategy during the Afcon? I remember him playing 4-2-4 in a bid to accommodate our attackers and he was condemned.
Possibly Iwobi as well, but he didn’t excel in his assigned responsibility. Watching Iwobi at club he was never a GOOD tackler. He only closes his man down, but that’s it. He excels while advancing. Iwobi cannot excel in an ultra defensive set up.
I’ve had a Ghanian roomate in the past. I have quite a number of Ghanian fiends.
Sugarboyy: Have you stayed in Ghana before? If you haven't, maybe you should first ask those with first hand information before thinking of not.
Those people can be regarded as the worse humans on earth. They are very jealous, wicked, heartless and above all, extremely lazy and individually poor.
I stayed in Ghana for years and I'm speaking basically from experience
Wherever I an, it’s easy to know Nigerians are around. And I don’t mean we all behave this way. One common thing is we like to talk loud on the phone. Like I’m in a shopping mall, why am I hearing about your business, and I’m not even in close proximity to you.
codemaniacs: you're right.. and also the fact that some Nigerians don't realise when they are no longer in Nigeria they have to show courtesy to the indigenes of the country they are in and not get too involved in some things even if it is legal for non-citizens to participate..
for example, a friend attended a university in Ghana and was getting involved in their school politics and was contesting to be "student leader" or something like that but the Ghanaians made his life there hell and had him arrested then his family had to bring him back to Nigeria without him finishing his degree because Ghanaians frustrated him a lot..
so Nigerians need to mind their business when they are outside Nigeria.. even when minding their business they should not fall for traps that could lead to false accusations from the citizens...
M7even: I think it's evenly balanced. There are Ghanaians who are envious of Nigeria as well as Nigerians who like to bully and oppress Ghanaians, but many of this is limited to twitter and social media banter. It's just a case of push and pull, reaction and counter-reaction. There are good Ghanaians as well as bad Ghanaians. The same way we have good Nigerians and bad Nigerians.
While we missed out of the Qatar World Cup, we took it out on them in the AFCON laughed and jibed them, it is only natural that they(many of them) will not want us to win the AFCON because they saw it as a nail to their coffin. Which I perfectly understand.
Our rivalry is drawn from our colonial history and national language. We are both bordered by francophone nations but then we don't really look at the francophone nations to chat or banter because of language differences.
Our Twitter netizen is possibly larger than Ghana's population at 30 million. I don't think they hate us, perhaps some do, but not in the majority, however how many countries over the world are comfortable having an average Nigerian around or living there. Ghana is second home to Nigerians with the largest numbers of our undocumented citizens living thriving there. If there is a breakdown of law and order right now in Nigeria, the first destination for many will be Ghana. And that's why they worry when we have elections, they are aware that if it does go bad for any reason in Nigeria, many will move to Ghana.
Please tell him o. Using same logic, Chippa United is 12th in the league out of 16. why is Nwabali not catching all the balls to lift his team?
mrwilliams9: This reasoning is not sound. Is it not Nwabali based in SA that performed well for us? Is the SA league better than the Portuguese league?
If he can add a skillset to our midfield that none of our current MFs can add, why not invite him?
Put any of Onyeka, Ndidi , Aribo, Dele-Bashiru, Iwobi those players in the Portuguese league and they will look like Ronaldinho and Yaya Toure joined together.
This is ludicrous you are comparing stats of different level of football ⚽ leagues and assuming they are on par.
Even your proposition lacks merit, he is getting all these supposedly outstanding statistics but his team remains at the bottom of the Portuguese league.
His team has conceded the highest numbers of goals in the league 48 and have scored the second lowest number of goals. Your statistics are academic they are not articulated into high level performances.
In addition the last three games Chavez has played Nwakali as a left winger. So what does that mean he is not good enough ❓
To answer your question, one of Nwakali’s key stats — ball recoveries — he averages 5.2 per game this season (compare to Onyeka 3.0, Ndidi 3.0, Aribo 2.5, Dele-Bashiru 3.3, Iwobi 4.6, Onyedika 6.3, Yusuf 5.8 ).
You want to consider many factors like the strength of the opposition/league, the team’s style of play, as well as the specific role given to the midfielder amongst others. This is just stating that he brings more to the table than just being a dead ball specialist, top notch long balls delivery and passes (which is why he always has high numbers relatively in key passes)
Recoveries are crucial for several reasons:
1. **Regaining Possession**: Recovering the ball allows a team to regain possession and control of the game. This is essential for maintaining pressure on the opponent and creating scoring opportunities.
2. **Transition**: moving quickly from defense to attack and vice versa. Recoveries help teams transition from defense to attack by quickly regaining the ball and launching counterattacks.
3. **Disrupting Opponent's Rhythm**: By disrupting the opponent's possession and passing rhythm, recoveries can disrupt their game plan and force errors or turnovers.
4. **Defensive Stability**: Recoveries contribute to defensive stability by preventing the opponent from advancing into dangerous scoring positions and reducing the number of shots on goal.
5. **Energy and Momentum**: Recoveries can energize a team and swing momentum in their favor, especially if they lead to scoring chances or successful counterattacks.
Overall, recoveries play a vital role in both defensive and offensive aspects of the game. However, just like in some other key stats it is still a matter of how this translates to the team’s success
Joezinho: lol. Country hard. Make dem collect money chop. 😂😂. Right now, if I see who pay me money I go sing the praises of haruna lukman to come mount that midfield. Abi nor be their pockets all man dey fight for? 😂😂
Someone we have watched him since his U17 days and it’s now obvious that no serious team wants to use him. What does nwakali add to his team when they do not have the ball? How many tackles does he win? How much ground does he cover? lol.
You are getting all emotional. If I follow u enter gutter e go bad. Na u dey make Nwakali trend for here day in day out. The fact is some players make fast progression and fizzle out. Some make steady progression and stay around for a long time. Na here we dey. There will be many more pages to read. E go pan out for ur very eyes
I never see u drop one analysis for this thread na to cut and paste OGN and ANS. As u sabi ball make u analyze na.
charlesemeka85: oga shut up for once and stop spewing trash on a daily basis here
And the Orlando pirates, Kwazulu Natal and Chippa united stars against the super eagles who later progressed to the finals?
Many of una go Dey form football heads here when your actual calling na to concentrate on badminton and softball 🤣🤣🤣
A player who is talented but yet to progress after so many tries in europe that one na talent? Or are u blind enough to notice that something is not right with the player in question?
The nwakali u keep on licking his ass here for close to a decade was a kid star when 50% of our current super eagles players with those uncapped weren’t even sure of making it to professional football
We all are on nwakali while the players below emerged from no where to make name in decent European leagues and clubs
Alex Iwobi Joe Aribo Rapheal Onyedika Alhassan Yusuf Frank Onyeka Zaidu Sanusi Bruno Onyemaechi Gift Orban Akor Adams Terem Moffi Victor Boniface Igoh Ogbu Nathan Tella Yira Sor Michael Folorunsho
Mk I just stop here cus if I continue the list over long.
You will still be on Nwakali’s dick Eletu and Akin will debut for inter and Milan as well as achieve bigger things in europe 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
When those Sundowns players languishing in the SA league were dancing Makosa around SE players what did u say? Some players may not have quick progression but their talents can never be denied.
I mean it doesn’t make Sadiq a great striker today. And as a midfielder that else do u bring? Because you won’t be scoring those screamers on a regular basis.
charlesemeka85: Sadiq scored 2 don mk am look easy to achieve Abi?
komekn: They say charity begins at home in your club and league.
So why is Chavez at the bottom of the League and scored the second lowest number of goals 🥅 in the league . Why didn't he create big chances for his team to score more.
Isn’t that what Osimhen thrives on most in the absence of crosses?
Truidstarr: 😂😂 Una head don dey swell now Abi? You guys were right. His best attribute at a rating of 75 was his long balls. That kept most defences humble. But hey…. was a simulation.
That’s stats speaking. Guaranteed Nwakali will create big chances game after game.
Truidstarr: I did a simulation on EA sports FIFA 23 with our current SE setup from the quarter finals to the finals of the nations cup…. The addition of Nwakali gave us victory by 2 goal margins all the way to the finals. I am not a fan… but I was really surprised.
You are right! I had to search and sometimes I am even surprised with myself how I get most things right.
It’s a no brainer with Nwakali. I have said it in recent times that he does possess some things that the current team lacks. That is not to say we don’t need other additions in that department.
AndSunGorilla: One man who advocated for little unknown (at some point) Stanley Nwabili was you. Posterity has shown that you saw right.
Now over to à problem area of the SE, our midfield, would another "NWA" be the messiah