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andrewbaba44:
Wow ,he shed tears ?

Omo dude is to determined to play for naija abeg

If not for Aina performance against Egypt,Ebuehi would have relegate him to the bench based on his performance in training......Aina must be on his toes.

Subzero047:
The guy is a cool guy

Ebuehi is a real cool guy with gentility.I know little about him recently through my brother ex Venezia player who dem dey roll together in Italy.

Ebuehi real nice guy who nearly shed tears when he received his late call up.

Meliforme:
Judging by Chukwueze's typical game standard and rating, he had a very poor game.
Out of just 31 touches of the ball, he made 4 key passes, had only 1 successful cross out of 5 attempts, completed only 1 dribble out of 3 attempts. He completed 13 passes out 16 attempts, placing his passing accuracy at 81%.

Chukwueze had a very poor game, but with just 72 minutes on the pitch, dude made 4 key passes.

Going by this stats Chukwueze wasn't even the forward with the poorest stat going forward.
We are not defending against Sudan. We might be playing against a team that might likely sit deep. We need forwards who can create scoring chances. Eguavoen should find a way to play
Chukwueze, Iwobi and Nwakali together.

Statistics man I hail o Oga Meli...okay who are you dropping for Iwobi and Nwakili

TheSuperNerd:
Did someone say "Drop Aribo"?

Who is conceiving this tot?

Doctor it's me and my good friend Sir Meliforme that will solve the puzzle.

Nigeria vs Sudan any updates

CC:TheSuperNerd,thegoodjoe,Subzero,andrew44,Chriskels,Meliforme...

TheGoodJoe:

I think Eguavoen will maintain the same formation. That is an offensive one with lots of players that can contribute to goal scoring and assists.

So I don't think dropping Aribo will work.

I see Kelechi Nwakali playing a more offensive role. He has the capacity of giving tidy through passes and can serve as an asset when we are on counters.

That post is a PUZZLE Oga thegoodjoe.......Nwakili should have been a starter but technical crew are still working on his off ball work rate,with ball on his feet cool guy but without ball he need to do more,possibly Ndidi-Onyeka will give Nwakili more freedom to express himself.

We just had a match,hope to see more players as we progress.

forgiveness:
Is it because we won Egypt, you think dey are a weak team?

Without Moses Simon, there was no way we could have scored not to talk of winning.

Oga,forgiveness just relax and dey look oh.....my third eyes dey tell me sometin and if it's true then dis country no go better.

Meliforme:
This is how he expresses his gratitude to a coach that kept faith in him despite his crosses to Chinhuahua.

This is how he makes excuses for his shambolic shows, as if anything has improved in his performances:
A handful of pagan crosses.
0 key passes,
0 assists.
0 shots on target.

What we have seen of him is his trademark defending which is commendable for a forward and his speedy runs which makes good highlights of his wing plays. So what exactly has changed.

In the game against Egypt, our forward line was the weakest, maybe because of our strategy to defend against Salah. We can do more with the personnel we have.

There are players that should have no business sitting on the bench. Let me see the players Eguavoen will field tomorrow.

My favourite name for Moses Simon is Daddy. i just modified this post with this addendum to make it clear how much i love the man Moses Simon, but Moses Simon will be happier if we are playing to our full potential.

Oga meli,are you in to football coaching...okay how do you see this

Nwakili over Aribo

Ejuke over Moses

Iheanacho as CF over Awoniyi

Ebuehi over Aina........and starting Xi

1.Okoye
2.Ebuehi
3.Zaidu
4.Omeruo
5.Ekong
6.Ndidi
7.Onyeka
8.Nwakili
9.Iheanacho
10.Ejuke
11.Chuckwueze.

***Oga meli,pls tell us players who are not suppose to sit on the bench in today's game.

Meliforme:
Why will i not rate a player who has 12 goals overall for his club.
All that i am saying is that Osimhen is more handful and that Sadiq impressed me more with glimpses of his skills.

Eguavoen may have expected more from Sadiq (Sadiw, I think i like this variant after that typo error coming a moniker in here), but that is not the point the point is that i will not wait for eguavoen to rate a player, before giving my rating.

I am not Eguavoen and Eguavoen is not me.

Opinions always differ but wishes always the same...I wish eagles well against Sudan tomorrow.

AndSunGorilla:
Who no dey eloquent before, Keshi, Siasia abi? Shuaibu too was very eloquent and of course Oliseh super eloquent.

The ex internationals like late Keshi,Oliseh,Siasia even speak french eloquently.

Meliforme:
Sadiq impressed me more than Taiwo.
Oh how i love him.

Yes, Taiwo is Taiwo let's enjoy what we have.
It all started with my reply to a post that said "Taiwo replaced Osimhen perfectly"

Sir Meli,just say you don't rate Awoniyi Taiwo,simple and we move on....mind you I have players I don't rate in GWG and Ekong is one but the guy did very well against Egypt.

Sadiq better than Taiwo against Egypt said it all....Sadiq that Eguavoen needed to visit his room to talk to him that he wasn't impressed with his performance.

Good the legend like Asamoah Gyan is rating Nigeria as team to beat in this Afcon based on our Egypt match.

Baba,just calm down and let see how this team unfolds as tournament progress.

andrewbaba44:
I said you talked down because you said said sadiq did better than him

Even after Egypt match,Eguavoen had serious talk with Sadiq based on his performance.

Great opportunity for Awoniyi and Sadiq to prove themselves that they can be relied upon, so left for the duo to do the needful.

TheSuperNerd:
Meanwhile, Outside the Afcon... Ighalo would be in action in 26mins for Al Shabab in the Saudi league.

He will want to extend his goals count in the Saudi Pro League as he currently sits as joint Top Scorer (11 goals) in the league.

Abeg, make una no vex as una see Iggy update... Na report I dey report. Daalu nu

Doctor carry go joor...Odion Ighalo na our own and we are proud of him,having different views about his coming back not hateful but normal talks.

Meliforme:
Cheif, You mean Taiwo replaced Osimhen perfectly?

Awoniyi won only 1 ground duel out of 8.
1 aerial duel out of 8.
0 dribbles.
0 key passes.

In which area of play was he a perfect replacement.

I will commend Awoniyi's movements and pressing, but he is still not on Osimhen's level.
Osimhen owns the physicality (speed, strength and stamina) and the tactics (intelligence).
If you can remember his somehow diagonal press against Cape Verde. He reads his opponents well

If you didn't use the word perfect, i would have ignored.

Did I say they are on the same level?...I don't think you rate Osimehn as I do....prior to Afcon I was one those that always saying we will miss Osimehn to the extent andrew44 needed to caution me that available guys will do the needful.

We beat Egypt and Awoniyi did well and I believe Osimehn doing more than Awoniyi in that match is 60/40 and using word perfectly should not be an issue but if you have issue with it,that's my opinion.

Pls can you beat your chests prior to that match that we are beating Egypt even if Victor Osimehn was available.

The report is uncalled for at the moment that we missed Osimehn against Egypt...we didn't missed him and I wish we don't miss him in our subsequent matches cos missing him not good for us in this Afcon.

Osimehn remain the number one GWG CF and not easy to be displaced but damn good that he can be replaced in case of any eventuality.I saw that against Egypt and mind you I based my point on Egypt match.

Good we are having Eguavoen not Rohr who would have cried out that no way for this team without Victor Osimehn,Odion Ughalo,Leon Balogun,Shehu Abdullahi and Kevin Akpoguma.

MetalJigsaw:
Two Things That Could Have Happened If Victor Osimhen Was In The Game Against Egypt.
News Hub Creator


Nigeria played one of their best games on Tuesday, the 11th day of January 2022. The game was against the Pharaohs of Egypt and the Super Eagles got the better of the North African side by 1-0, courtesy of the goal scored by Leicester City's striker, Kelechi Iheanacho.

The Super Eagles had a good game, but there were still some players who were not on top of their game. This now leads to the question, what would have happened if Victor Osimhen was in action against the Pharaohs of Egypt?

Probably, Taiwo Awoniyi played to his best, but his best couldn't have been up to the best of Victor Osimhen of Napoli. Let's take a look at what could have happened if Victor Osimhen played against the Egyptians.

1. The Super Eagles would have scored more goals in that game; Taiwo Awoniyi played well, but he was not pacy enough to connect with Moses Simon, who was always on the run towards the box of the Egyptians. In that game, one of the strengths of the Super Eagles was their solidity in the midfield.

The Eagles were strong in the midfield that the attackers of the Pharaohs of Egypt hardly went pass them. With such performance in the midfield, Victor Osimhen would have scored at least a goal in that game. He is pacy and has good positioning.

2. The defenders of the Pharaohs of Egypt would have been restricted to their box; fear factor is one thing that works in the game of football. There are a couple of strikers who are feared by the defenders, and Victor Osimhen is one of those strikers. His presence on the pitch would have kept the defenders on their toes in that game, this would have given the Super Eagles more opportunities to press them more in their box.

It's really painful that Victor Osimhen couldn't play at this tournament. Do you think Taiwo Awoniyi would possibly replace Victor Osimhen as expected? Let's have your thoughts on this article in the comments' section.

Sir,against Egypt Awoniyi replaced Osimehn perfectly and too early to judge,so let's wait and see him and Sadiq more in our subsequent matches.

Taiwo Awoniyi and Sadiq Umar were 5th and 6th rated CF behind Victor Osimehn,Odion Ighalo,Onuachu,Moffi under Rohr and for the duo to shake off that pressure against Egypt is a plus.

We beat 7 times Afcon winner with Mo Sallah and prior to that match the odds favor Egypt....none here can say it that we are beating Egypt but now Ighalo and Osimehn would have done more just like Sallah did more with Egypt.

Kudos to Eguavoen for the confidence.

forgiveness:
Because the fancy team is avoiding injury while the less fancy team are desperate to impress.

Thank you for this simple explanation....when a team had a competitive match,the next training is called recovery training for the XI and it doesn't last more than 30 mins...Those that didn't feature or had less minutes against Egypt were damn fresh and expected they must have an edge and secondly they just need to raise their games to be considered as a starter.

Late Rasheed Yekini doesn't score much in trainings but crazy when it comes to real test....more reasons a psychologist is important in any team.

do4luv14:
Good beautiful morning ladies and gentlemen,

So I woke up this sweet morning to see a msg on my phone from GTB wishing me happy birthday,
,funny enough they can't credit my Aza for my birthday gift

Thank you Lord it's all by your mercies that I made it,

Guys am +1 Today happy birthday to me
Hurrrrryyyyyy,!!!!!!!!!!!

Happy birthday my man.

komekn:
On my opinion 100% a big YES

On my opinion 100% a big NO abi no be Ighalo I watched against Cape Verde.

zuchyblink:
The truth remains that our weakest wing is the number 9 position

Oga Zuchy yes cos we don't have Osimehn not Ighalo....Awoniyi did well against Egypt and I can say a perfect replacement for Osimehn.

safarigirl:
What is "young pretenders" about Awoniyi?

Why do you feel the need to disrespect people that are doing a business in order to elevate some others?

If this thing you wrote came from an honest place, you would have left Awoniyi and Sadiq, but because it comes from negativity, you feel the need to throw in names that have no business in this talk.

Ighalo is not in AFCON, he will not be there, so, we honestly don't give a shit what he would have done, because a far better striker in the person of Salah is at this same AFCON and his first game was shit anyway.

Our strikers are decent and will come through, the ones we actually managed to get. Stop insulting them because you want to kiss the ass of an absentee forward

The big question,would Ighalo have done better than Awoniyi against Egypt?NO

AndSunGorilla:
I sure say that boy resemble you sir. So na im be say trips go plenty for the senior version of the boy

Andsun man,what do you expect,six feet tall with good body,flat tummy with swags.

TheSuperNerd:
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Cc Safarigirl... First lady Lana, Podium is all yours.




P.S: I don laugh tire.

Na so ladies dey do o....imagine an old lady dey trip for my 10 years old boy.

But if I be woman na Chiedozie Awaziem o.

jihday:
he’s not fully fit , didn’t even make the squad

Thats football for you.Awaziem was on everybody lips as a sure starter but injury prevented him,with Egypt game,we now have Omeruo,Ekong,Semi and Awaziem follow.

charlesemeka85:
Interim Nigeria boss Augustine Eguavoen has acknowledged that Almeria star Umar Sadiq did not play on the same level as Taiwo Awoniyi after coming off the bench to replace the Union Berlin striker in the 72nd minute of a 1-0 win vs Egypt in the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations on Tuesday evening.

In truth, Sadiq, who is having another outstanding season at Almeria, did not add value when he came on, failing to hold up play, create a goal threat and didn't cause problems for the backline.

Eguavoen argued that the former Rangers man was nervy because he was playing in his first major tournament - something that didn't hold water as Sadiq was a key member of the Nigeria squad that won bronze at the Olympic Games in 2016, has Serie A experience and sixteen games under his belt in European competitions.

The 24-year-old made his senior debut against the seven-time African champions.

Asked if he was bothered that Sadaq didn't play on the same level as the player he replaced, Eguaoven told reporters at the post-match press conference : "Umar I think this is the first time playing in a very big stage and we have to talk to him.

"He gave me some few excuses after the game but it's something psychological so we have to talk to him and address it in future games."

Sadiq started all the six matches played by the Dream Team VI at the 2016 Olympics, scoring four goals.

Eguavoen has said it all but am surprised seeing some trying to defend Sadiq performance but it was obvious he didn't bring any synergy to the team....the same thing Ejuke who I rate highly nothing special about him against Egypt...Nwakili came in and his presence was not felt....Chuckwueze damn too poor and need to sit on the bench in the next game.

Kudos to Maduka,Aina,Omeruo,Sanusi and Ekong,they did well...Ndidi brought his A-game. for the first time in GWG..Aribo classic...Iheanacho proved once again that he is the best GWG finisher...Awoniyi did his job well,possibly we are not going to miss Osimehn much...Simon did well.

Eguavoen should maintain his XI with exception of Chuckwueze with Iwbi coming in,we need to see Olayinka even as a sub...it seems Onyeka is a direct replacement for Ndidi in case but I thought he should have come in as sub against Egypt.

Good game from eagles.

All the commentator here don't know what is happening in Kwara State,well i saw hate for Lai in most comments.

Abdulrasaq is not winning second term,he really messed up Otoge agenda and both Muslims and Christians really pissed off with the way he handled Hijab issue.

andrewbaba44:
Na Ekong and some yeye calamity I blame

If I hear say omeruo better pass Ekong

Oga Andrew I will pick Omeruo over Ekong anytime,pls go and watch 2018 WC and Afcon 2019 and see the difference....Rohr made Ekong just like Maduka and Super eagles really pushed their career.

Icon4s:
It was not even Ejide, it was initially Ayenugba. But with time Enyeama grew into becoming a penalty stopper.

If Maduka cannot be our penalty stopper who in the current team do you think can do that? None has that pedigree so far. And it is a cause for worry. Penalties conclude several knock out games in the AFCON.

Yes chief,Dele Aiyenugba a good penalty stopper....Dele will say coach am saving at least two out five,just tell guys to score.....Dele thought Enyeama way out of penalty cos the two were great pal to the extent that Enyeama recommended Dele to his club in Isreal when he was joining another club.

Maduka Okoye I wish him well cos I don't rate him and very unfortunate that Alloy Agu couldn't get us a talented Keeper for good 7 years running.

Papi85:
aside the signs I hv been seeing both spiritually and physically many told me that pple from the girls place don’t stay in their husbands house, they are promiscuous, strong hearted and fetish

That it is very difficult to bend their women and for peace to reign that the man hv to take a back sit as a weakling while the woman attains the role of the head

Baba me na lion and a very stubborn person so I rather remain single than give up my pride and position as a man

Even this mentioned behaviors I must confess I do notice it in her most especially the issue of been hardened/strong hearted

She is very stubborn as well and a type that when offended she finds it difficult to forgive unless I involve my sister or friend or even her elder sis and bro. It’s takes 2-3 days to appease her when ever I wrong her with constant begging

Also the word ‘sorry’ is not in her dictionary

Hmm...I shared you feelings,when one is in love one behave like SIMPS and people who have not experienced real love calls you mumu....my man I will not deceive you are not a man yet until you get married even courtship is fake.

ORIGIN,yes our culture is cool but sometimes it leads some astray...my question, if the said lady belonged to a noble family or for instance a president or governor daughter,would your family kick against the relationship? a moniker here Chriskels said something about where you babe came from,pls go and read it again.

STUBBORNNESS and UUNFORGIVEN....well it is left for you to decide,can you take it or not....what I can take in a relationship you may not take it and what you can take I may dislike it,meaning it is left for you to decide.

My candid advice,marriage is a mystery that till today nobody can really say how it is,even the so called men of God.....only forgiveness can make marriage last,nothing more....my man relax your mind and look unto God for solution.

Good you brought it here not romance section where your problems would have been compounded

I wish you the best.

andrewbaba44:
If players wey use real age Na people like osimhen chukwueze you suppose Dey talk

Omeruo is not 28 years,many people know this ,just saying respectfully

Sir,those who know Osimehn and Chuckwueze very well will argue this with you,just let us respect what is on their passport.

komekn:
When will our number one striker arrive Ighalo.❓

Number one striker?

stevemarkdangot:
We are here with dem agbalagba o. I was in Nursery 1 in 1999���

My son well done...naso ebi.

Oluboh and happiness32 again...Nairaland e-warriors of Yahaya Bello.....Well done.