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jihday:
you said you don’t want NPFL coach you also said Finidi won’t be a bad idea, isn’t that contradictory? Or has Finidi ever done any job outside NPFL?

Realistically, we can win the rest of our games (home and away) if all hands are on deck with a serious manager at the helm. I'm looking ahead of AFCON. Let's accept that's another tourney (AFCON) wasted because NFF failed to the right thing earlier.

Tomorrow's game will be another scrappy affair. We just need a win, to keep our hopes alive, while a new coach finishes the qualification job.

we for speak all this English the time when NFF wan employ JP. Abi e no follow when na foreign coach?

Mujtahida:
It's all conjecture until it is done. When Amunike comes in now and things go south, we will cry for him to be relieved from the job. That's my point.
I'm neither for or against Eguavoen, Amunike or Siasia. And an argument for or against can be made for every one of them.

Very well said

Amedino99:
maybe that explains the reason we elect bad leaders. We are so deep in mediocrity that we long for days when we were also mediocre. We too dey forget things for this for this country. Foreign based players hustle afcon ticket, one bros dey talk say make we carry people wey no fit even qualify for baby afcon as the majority of the squad. Our reasonings at times too deh funny..

Amedino99:
People that sat down and watched how we laboured just to qualify from a group of minnows during the last WCQ under rohr are still asking for rohr back. Nigerians are really special characters. That we want pj out does not mean we have to go backward na.

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Ndubuisi Egbo manager profile

Gbenga Ogunbote manager profile

There appears to be an error in the stats.

Oliseh Managerial profile

Amuneke manager profile

Finidi Managerial Stats

Amuneke has coached in different capacity. May not have won anything besides the U17. But you cannot compare that with someone who only has NPFL experience. I will not rate any coach wirh NPFL experience ALONE. That league is riddled with poor officiating. Things may have changed a bit now though.

joelsteron:
Where did Amuneke coached last. All these old glory idea sef.

I had to revise my rating of Iheanacho. I think he, Iwobi and Ajayi (because he scored), were our top performers.

You don’t lose your coaching acumen by just being out of the job for a period. We need a coach that is abreast with modern tactics and is exposed internationally. I won’t go by NPFL experience alone. Finidi is also a good option. Tell me more about Gbenga.

AndSunGorilla:
Why not Gbenga Odubote as he has been busy working. Amuneke hasn't been on the touchline for a while and it seems he got fired from the online Zambian work he has been doing. My point is, let's employ somewhere who hasn't been job idle for a period greater than 6 months

If Oliseh were the NFF technical director, any whitebman that desires to be SE coach will have to be very good.

The point is get a good coach with tactical acumen, then give him time. Not just any local coach. Eguavoen is a Guardiola wanna be. He has no ideas besides trying to reinvent SE of the 90s. You need a coach like Amuneke, then give him all the support and time. Oliseh should maybe replace Eguavoen as NFF technical director. Someone who is always in the FIFA technical committee definitely knows more about these matters and would have better judgement.

Mujtahida:
Then when Amunike loses one match, we will call for his sack, then hire a washed out, journeyman oyibo coach who will dull our eyes with dreary football, then we will cry for an indigenous coach to be appointed and then the circle continues.


I never supported Eguavoen's sack. If we had let him continue, I believe he would have learnt some lessons.

Black man, we are always magical in our thinking. We want results but not ready to follow the processes that leads to success.

Omoo see rating!! kog45

https://soccernet.ng/2023/11/super-eagles-player-ratings-vs-lesotho-subpar-iheanacho-impressive-semi-ajayi.html

lol. for the most part no be personnel be the issue.. na the coach

Kog45:
So you expect Akpom to perform under Peseiro even Osimhen is having it tough na São Tomé Dey deceive us,pls comot Osimhen São Tomé 7 goals from his chart then you go know say wahala Dey.

He dey draw stats trying to blame the forwards. lol

Kog45:
I listened to Peseiro post match media talk with journalists and I want to say we are on a long thing

The truth is we had only ONE clear cut chance. The other chances were half chances, most of which were well taken but saved. I think issue was poor tactical set up. We could see confusion between the players some times.

Amedino99:
we sure do waste a whole LOT of chances. It's criminal at this point.

JPes better pass Rohr when it comes to injecting new players.

kodded:
Akpom of Ajax has been on a goal scoring form but somehow this coach deem him surplus to the team



I miss Rohr

It calls for a new mentality. Only a serious coach can instill that. Nigeria has lots of players. We need to open the door for stiff competition.

kendrick9:
The super eagles have never done very well in their WC history, what it makes you think these present generation of eagles will change that even if they miraculously qualify for the WC?
Na Iwobi and his gang you expect to do well? lmao

Just reading OGN's take: https://owngoalnigeria.com/2023/11/16/nigeria-1-1-lesotho-1-player-ratings-three-top-flops-in-super-eagles-stalemate/

and ANS': https://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=49482

compared to mine, who got it right or wrong?

Joebie:
My Player Ratings

Bright Osayi-Samuel
Was easily one of the most business-like players especially in the first half. Had a deadly combination with Alex Iwobi but failed to score from a tight angle. He was more active in advanced positions, due to the opponents posing little threat from his side of the flank. His presence seemed to wane as the match progressed. 5/10

Ademola Lookman
For me he worked his socks for the entire duration he was on the pitch. Probably the player with the most scoring chances but was not productive in the grand scheme of things, no thanks to the Lesotho goalie. On one occasion Lookman, after finding space, picked a spot from a wide angle but the Lesotho captain was quick to react. His decision making was suspect other occasions. 5/10

Taiwo Awoniyi
He seemed out of the game right from kick off, and was largely anonymous until a glorious chance fell at his feet. A game to forget for a player who is not back to tip top form in the EPL. His miss will be likened to Yakubu's famous WC blunder for a long time to come. 3/10

Victor Boniface
Seemed a little clumsy at times always looking to try a skill or two to bit his marker. He needs to be more adventurous and quick at goal like his namesake. He probably should take more chances. Overall an average game for his link up play. 5/10

Alex Iwobi
Arguably the best Nigerian on the pitch due to his work rate and attempts to exploit gaps from the midfield to find his teammates upfront. He covered grounds but his influence was not felt enough. 6/10

Semi Ajayi
He cannot be single handedly blamed for the loss of concentration in defense that led to the Lesotho goal. He always showed up in corner kick situations to position himself for a header, one of which paid off to draw Nigeria level (his first for Nigeria). He gets the highest rating for saving the day. 6.5/10

Frank Onyeka
On this day, Onyeka was not imposing in midfield. It's hard to figure out exactly what he brought to this game 4/10

Kelechi Iheanacho
Was always looking to deliver crosses to forward positions. Was the better free kick taker, and showed his prowess in dead ball situations with his pin-point assist from the corner spot. He should have killed the game in the later stages, from long range something he is known for, but was not fast enough to fire a nice pass from Boniface. Performed to standard but failed to score. 5.5/10

Jamiliu Collins
Collins did not look like he has not been capped by Nigeria in a while. He fitted just right in and had one or two goal threatening chances. Combined well with Lookman. Not a bad game. 5/10

Calvin Bassey
Did a job or two, and pushed forward often times to help. Could not do much to redeem the situation. Gets a low rating for poor concentration at times at the rear. 4/10

Francis Uzoho
Came ready to not to repeat a howler. Did well to make a few saves. Did a job and was not at fault for the goal conceded. Another mistake waiting to happen? 5/10

Subs
Moses Simon
He replaced Lookman and immediately brought something different to the game. He was more calm and seemed like he had a plan. However, his plan did not pay off. He could not create big chances for the strikers. He could have done better in dead ball situations. 5/10

Terrem Moffi
Was met with his back to goal on a few occasions. But other than linking with his teammate, he did not provide any answers in the front line. 4/10

Bruno Onyaemachi
For the time he lasted he seemed more withdrawn to midfield and was rarely operating in the flanks. Besides combining well with his teamates he did not offer much in the relatively short time on the pitch.

Joe Aribo
He had a half chance after replacing Onyeka, but could not connect a header. Unrated due to short time on the pitch.

Ola Aina
Spent about 10 minutes on the pitch after coming in for Osayi-Samuel. Unrated

My Player Ratings

Bright Osayi-Samuel
Was easily one of the most business-like players especially in the first half. Had a deadly combination with Alex Iwobi but failed to score from a tight angle. He was more active in advanced positions, due to the opponents posing little threat from his side of the flank. His presence seemed to wane as the match progressed. 5/10

Ademola Lookman
For me he worked his socks for the entire duration he was on the pitch. Probably the player with the most scoring chances but was not productive in the grand scheme of things, no thanks to the Lesotho goalie. On one occasion Lookman, after finding space, picked a spot from a wide angle but the Lesotho captain was quick to react. His decision making was suspect other occasions. 5/10

Taiwo Awoniyi
He seemed out of the game right from kick off, and was largely anonymous until a glorious chance fell at his feet. A game to forget for a player who is not back to tip top form in the EPL. His miss will be likened to Yakubu's famous WC blunder for a long time to come. 3/10

Victor Boniface
Seemed a little clumsy at times always looking to try a skill or two to bit his marker. He needs to be more adventurous and quick at goal like his namesake. He probably should take more chances. Overall an average game for his link up play. 5/10

Alex Iwobi
Arguably the best Nigerian on the pitch due to his work rate and attempts to exploit gaps from the midfield to find his teammates upfront. He covered grounds but his influence was not felt enough. 6/10

Semi Ajayi
He cannot be single handedly blamed for the loss of concentration in defense that led to the Lesotho goal. He always showed up in corner kick situations to position himself for a header, one of which paid off to draw Nigeria level (his first for Nigeria). He gets the highest rating for saving the day. 6.5/10

Frank Onyeka
On this day, Onyeka was not imposing in midfield. It's hard to figure out exactly what he brought to this game 4/10

Kelechi Iheanacho
Was always looking to deliver crosses to forward positions. Was the better free kick taker, and showed his prowess in dead ball situations with his pin-point assist from the corner spot. He should have killed the game in the later stages, from long range something he is known for, but was not fast enough to fire a nice pass from Boniface. Performed to standard but failed to score. 6/10

Jamiliu Collins
Collins did not look like he has not been capped by Nigeria in a while. He fitted just right in and had one or two goal threatening chances. Combined well with Lookman. Not a bad game. 5/10

Calvin Bassey
Did a job or two, and pushed forward often times to help. Could not do much to redeem the situation. Gets a low rating for poor concentration at times at the rear. 4/10

Francis Uzoho
Came ready to not to repeat a howler. Did well to make a few saves. Did a job and was not at fault for the goal conceded. Another mistake waiting to happen? 5/10

Subs
Moses Simon
He replaced Lookman and immediately brought something different to the game. He was more calm and seemed like he had a plan. However, his plan did not pay off. He could not create big chances for the strikers. He could have done better in dead ball situations. 5/10

Terrem Moffi
Was met with his back to goal on a few occasions. But other than linking with his teammate, he did not provide any answers in the front line. 4/10

Bruno Onyaemachi
For the time he lasted he seemed more withdrawn to midfield and was rarely operating in the flanks. Besides combining well with his teamates he did not offer much in the relatively short time on the pitch.

Joe Aribo
He had a half chance after replacing Onyeka, but could not connect a header. Unrated due to short time on the pitch.

Ola Aina
Spent about 10 minutes on the pitch after coming in for Osayi-Samuel. Unrated

So we leave it late? We go miss another WC be that.

MetalJigsaw:
Oga whether late or earlier does not really matter. I'm sure even a hurriedly injected Eguavoen or Finidi will do better than that grade z coach

I wouldn't mind sacrificing the AFCON. We need to look ahead or it will be bad at both fronts.
I don't mind even Finidi, or Both..

Modified
I beg to differ on Rohr

Monsignor22:
Get in Amuneke fast and give him EVERY damn support he will need to navigate this team through our murky qualifiers, good thing is that we aren't facing South Africa anytime soon so we can still salvage our fate and qualify as the second best team.

But you see Peseiro? that guy na standard bastard, the idiot looks more like a gay pi.mp from the 90's than an actual coach. Its moments like this that I miss Rohr, he wasn't your fancy everyday coach, but he knew how to beat minnow teams professionally especially in qualifiers.

We will beat Zimbabwe and many of us wil go back to praise singing.. Let me tell you for free don't expect a top 3 finish at the AFCON under JPes.

lol

elyte89:
Make I no c u for street o 😏

The way we carry SE for head eh.. people for glass house no care jack

na corrupt people they run things for every sector. na only their pocket dem they reason

daveP:
Mediocrity is easily spotted by fans. But these guys want to keep doing like fans are not an integral part pd the game. See as uyo stadium just quiet. Even ladies were sullen. Chai.

why is Aribo even in the squad when we have such a lean midfield? Jpes na craze

ChrisKels:
You chasing a win and you subbed in Aribo