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chrisooblog:
Key Observations from the second round of Qatar 2022 World Cup qualifiers

Osimhen was by far the player of this round of qualifiers for the SE. Always committed, ever reliable the opposition never had a moments rest with him around. Once again he was our top scorer during the second qualify round even though he didn't quite bring all of his shooting boots which should be a scary thought for any of our potential opponents. Not sure if any statistician has could help to confirm but I reckon he should be one of the fastest SE players to reach 10 goals in the fewest caps. The guy has been our talisman for the past 2 years involved in 16 of the 25 goals we have scored in competitive games since the AFCON. Hope we don't get too over reliant on him because for now like subzero said it's pass to Osimhen and inshallah is what the team is operating on.

Awaziem has grown in leaps and bound fast maturing into a very reliable defender. In my opinion he was our best CB during this round. I never felt worried seeing his name in the starting lineup. I predict he will break the oyinbo wall partnership very soon if he hasn't already.

Ejuke is the revelation of the round for me. Was one of our better wingers in this stage of the qualifiers. Needs to add assists and goals to his skillset. Not quite ready to be a starter but not far off.

Collins solid performances at LB but still think Zaidu or Aina would provide better attacking options. Plus the level of wingers Jamilu faced are inferior to what we will likely see in the playoffs.

Maduka did his bit but what Uzoho showed in the one match he kept in goal has convinced me that Francis should regain that number one spot. We need battle hardened warriors going into the next round no room for mistakes or uncertainties regarding our goalkeeper.

Moses Simon really disappointed me from an attacking perspective. Didn't justify his constant starts in my opinion. Some people might mention his defensive attributes but I don't think he was put on the field to defend but rather positively influence play in the final third.

Iheanacho glimpses here and there. Looks like someone who can share the goal scoring burden but needs to be consistent.

Aribo still not quite there yet but is improving.

The rest of the team need to increase their sharpness.

chrisooblog:
Key Observations from the second round of Qatar 2022 World Cup qualifiers

Osimhen was by far the player of this round of qualifiers for the SE. Always committed, ever reliable the opposition never had a moments rest with him around. Once again he was our top scorer during the second qualify round even though he didn't quite bring all of his shooting boots which should be a scary thought for any of our potential opponents. Not sure if any statistician has could help to confirm but I reckon he should be one of the fastest SE players to reach 10 goals in the fewest caps. The guy has been our talisman for the past 2 years involved in 16 of the 25 goals we have scored in competitive games since the AFCON. Hope we don't get too over reliant on him because for now like subzero said it's pass to Osimhen and inshallah is what the team is operating on.

Awaziem has grown in leaps and bound fast maturing into a very reliable defender. In my opinion he was our best CB during this round. I never felt worried seeing his name in the starting lineup. I predict he will break the oyinbo wall partnership very soon if he hasn't already.

Ejuke is the revelation of the round for me. Was one of our better wingers in this stage of the qualifiers. Needs to add assists and goals to his skillset. Not quite ready to be a starter but not far off.

Collins solid performances at LB but still think Zaidu or Aina would provide better attacking options. Plus the level of wingers Jamilu faced are inferior to what we will likely see in the playoffs.

Maduka did his bit but what Uzoho showed in the one match he kept in goal has convinced me that Francis should regain that number one spot. We need battle hardened warriors going into the next round no room for mistakes or uncertainties regarding our goalkeeper.

Moses Simon really disappointed me from an attacking perspective. Didn't justify his constant starts in my opinion. Some people might mention his defensive attributes but I don't think he was put on the field to defend but rather positively influence play in the final third.

Iheanacho glimpses here and there. Looks like someone who can share the goal scoring burden but needs to be consistent.

Aribo still not quite there yet but is improving.

The rest of the team need to increase their sharpness.

zuchyblink:
At 70th minute NFF App finished my 2.1GB. Everything for Naija na scam

drDoom3:
Onuachu should never have come in for Osimhen... He shoul have started with Osimhen instead of Ighalo.

nelszx:
My brother Rohr no be coach again. His substitutions are always wrong and very late (sometimes you'd wonder if he reads the game at all). Even how he sets up his team (which boast of a lethal attack line) is piss poor.

Man played 3-5-2 last match and played the game without wing backs when we have wingbacks he relegated to the bench.

Rohr matter don tire me I no go lie you, we dont have any style of play. Just play the ball around, pass back to keeper or pull out from defence to attack and ignoring the midfielders.

forgiveness:
I am saying Moses was among the top 3 most outstanding in the match. That’s all.

forgiveness:
That’s all I have to say and that’s the fact on ground. Nothing can change it.

forgiveness:
So it was Ejuke that was outstanding? Without Simon we for don chop goals

Subzero047:
You watch that match?

forgiveness:
So Simon Moses didn’t do anything?

kellycute:
there are some people in this thread that want us to lose tomorrow and they know themselves. I wonder what they want to gain from it.

Wizzzzmike:
Dude this is Africa football. This is not the first time soft penalty has been given to any African country and it won't be the last, let it go

Curtisaxel10:
Top three most overrated players in the SE now.

1. Alex Iwobi
2. Samuel Chukwueze
3. Victor Osimhen

Take it or leave it.

COOL10:
Am I the only one who noticed that Ejuke lost the ball like five times?

oloriooko:
penalty won by Osi after a thru pass from Awaziem, Musa scored the pen

Englandboy:
Am waiting to see that dribbling skills
from ejuke today and with an assist to oshimen

Meliforme:
Yes and not just the dribblings, you will also get to see good passes of the ball.

Meliforme:
This is very true.

The summary is Ejuke and Chukwueze can get the ball to the strikers.

Philosopher1979:
They make low passes/crosses into the box 18 after dribbling. They cross they do not pass and are effective playing that way.
High crosses are not a nec sdity. Ejuke and chukwueze can get the ball to the strikers

do4luv14:
make una advice me on VPN nah,

nah beg ah dey oooo

Tolulopefinest:
Lol

Our confirmed lineup for today according to owngoalnigeria.
3-5-2

Okoye

Awaziem Ekong Balogun

Moses Ndidi Aribo Iwobi Collins

Iheanacho Osimhen



They are always right. So this is our lineup for today .

What's your take guys ?

Lol.. Moses Simon

drDoom3:
Onyeka’s game has really improved. Why don’t we try Aribo further forward like he does at Rangers (definitely not as a RW where Gerard usually plays him, maybe as an Iwobi replacement at AM)?

Englandboy:
Am waiting to see that dribbling skills
from ejuke today and with an assist to oshimen

andrewbaba44:
My bro Start dropping your Prediction

You sure say the line up go change from the usual one ?

I wish chukwueze will start sha

Ppogbae:
Prediction:

Nigeria - 1
Liberia - 0

zuchyblink:
Dribblers are easily neutralized by tactically sound teams. You don't win Ballon d' Or by the number of dribbles completed.

Meliforme:
Victor Moses is more guilty of over-dribbling, losing the ball and selfish plays.
Let's not allow the constant hanker for the things that we have had or yet to have overtake us.

For the emboldened, you are right. That's what the current squad lack, but you should take cognizance in the fact that what you described is the job of midfielders, not wingers.
Victor Moses enjoyed a lot of service from Mikel.

I ponder what Victor Moses will do against a team like Cape Verde coupled with the deficiency we suffered in the midfield.

Pace, dribbling, through balls, and finishing, are what accounts for good wing forward play and these are areas where players like Samuel Chukwueze and Chidera Ejuke excels, making them more preferable than Victor Moses.
However Victor Moses's contributions to defense, vision and crossing makes him an excellent wingback.

lyricaldaboss:
When we had Victor Moses he routinely ran with the ball and got crosses in, our current squad don't push the ball forward with pace from midfield. They are either trying to score themselves or they over dribble until the lose the ball

Elnino9:
Omo 2day is my Birthday
Super eagles should better win on Saturday ooooo