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Sports › Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Meliforme: 9:54pm On Aug 27, 2021
dozai:
He should consult King KANU. Looks like he dribbles any stockings that is not of the same colour with his. I guess he didn't know that the goal was right in front of him. A bit of calmness would have done d magic.
Maybe, he wants to be selfless.
Sports › Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Meliforme: 8:20pm On Aug 27, 2021
Ejuke's dribble against Zenith St Petersburg. Please watch from 2:19.
Ejuke's dribbling style can raze down walls
The dribble was made in a desperate effort to get an equalizer. He needs to work on his impulses.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=th4iJjm4MfA

Please, if you are very close to Ejuke,
advise him to get a personal trainer/coach.
Sports › Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Meliforme: 9:02pm On Aug 24, 2021
jihday:
we’ll be playing new guys in the midfield, some of them could be earning their first cap sef don’t see us not struggling
I have witnessed many instances of players impressing on their debut.
Sports › Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Meliforme: 8:30pm On Aug 24, 2021
fabyom:
Then CAF should take the game away from Cape Verde!
Football is not table tennis, you can't expect the players that have never played together before to beat a team like Cape Verde on astroturf in Cape Verde with just 3 days of training.
This is how we underestimated Angola away from home in 2005 and lost by a single goal which eventually cost us the 2006 world cup ticket.
The NFF needs to put pressure on CAF to take the game to a COVID-free country.
We will lose scandalously without our EPL boys!
We won't
Sports › Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Meliforme: 8:21pm On Aug 24, 2021
jihday:
no matter who we invite we’ll struggle badly.
We will not
Sports › Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Meliforme: 6:59pm On Aug 24, 2021
I believe a player's passing accuracy should be an important consideration for invitation.

We really do not know how to defend.
Sports › Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Meliforme: 8:30pm On Aug 22, 2021
TheSuperNerd:
The Midfield: A little analytical viewpoint based on eye test and other observations made overtime from recent showings in the past 1 year+

We are getting to that point where we would have the following Midfield double pivot options in our Arsenal with each serving distinct functions depending on the opposition.

A). Capped:

1. Ndidi-Aribo: (Speaking on reality) Guarantees world class DM shield in Ndidi, Ball carrying, smooth transition from midfield to attack, and top notch late arrival in the box.
Aribo is the best among our MF options at arriving late in the box to bag a few goals.
Only problem is we don't get enough creativity from deep in this combo and there is little visionary lines-breaking passing when up against a deep defensive block.
This combo Guarantees goals than constant creativity against certain oppositions due to Aribo's knack for getting forward rather than playmaking.


2. Ndidi-Etebo: (Speaking on reality) Guarantees Workrate and energy in the middle but the defect is there is little ball transition and both lads will almost likely mirror each other in most functions.
Etebo is always the busiest in this combo but he doesn't do the most important job of a CM well..... Ball carrying. He is more of a ball retention expert.
Against certain highly Physical sides, this combo will strive and get results for the most parts but against a Top ball playing side this "similar-functions" combo struggles.
Additionally, Etebo can also get forward and have shown that a few times with goals to show for it but I maintain that Aribo remains Lord among our options when it comes to a CM arriving late in the box.


3. Ndidi-Onyeka: (Speaking on potential) Likely to guarantee Mad Workrate and Insane Defensive shield, box to box energy, good ball transition, pressing all over the field, but creativity will largely depend on the #10/Support striker and Wingers plus a few moments of brilliance from balls won in the high press by Onyeka and Ndidi's long passing from deep (which comes not so often but when it comes, it can cause problems for oppositions).
Potential defect is this combo is that they could struggle to create through the middle.


B). Uncapped*:

4. Ndidi-Alhassan*: (Speaking on Potential) Likely to guarantee World class DM shield, Top defensive coverage all over the pitch, insane workrate, excellent ball transitions due to the presence of a genuine ball playing Midfield dictator in Alhassan, creativity from almost all over the pitch due to Alhassan's quick thinking on the ball combined with his Constant High press, Midfield possession control.
Alhassan also can get forward but none does that better than Aribo.
Potential defect is hard to spot in this combo... Alhassan's High Cerebral Midfield plays and passing ability is also highly complemented by his insane energy and mad workrate. Time will tell.


5. Ndidi-Nwakali*: (Speaking on potential) Likely to guarantee top DM shield, Good defensive positioning, excellent switches of plays as both are long ball experts, decent workrate, excellent ball transitions due to the presence of a bonafide ball playing Midfield dictator in Nwakali, lines breaking creativity from deep, Midfield Possession Control.
His dead ball ability is also the best among the midfield options. Etebo is another who can have a go from freekicks but Nwakali still edges.
Potential defect here is that Nwakali could have a drop in defensive concentration/level and that could take its toll on Ndidi if not checked in time within observed period.
Ndidi-Alhassan midfield double pivot option is the real deal. Alhassan is a delight to the eyes. Dude is endowed, however there are certain aspects of his game that are still evolving,

Ndidi-Nwakali midfield double pivot option will be a perfect fit against a highly tactical side with good coaching, because aside the fact that our plays might be difficult to read, Nwakali brings good stability.
Sports › Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Meliforme: 7:16pm On Aug 22, 2021
Fabuloski:
Please do we have anyone living at Ikeja environ here? I need help with a place to spend the night for a day during my stay in Lagos because I can't afford a hotel. Cc TheSuperNerd, andrew444, Idenna, chrisooblog, Meliforme
I am really not very close.
Sports › Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Meliforme: 1:05pm On Aug 22, 2021
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Sports › Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Meliforme: 12:27pm On Aug 22, 2021
TheSuperNerd:
Merci Sir Meliforme....
[color=#aa6c39]You are welcome TheSuperNerd[/color]
Sports › Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Meliforme: 10:23pm On Aug 21, 2021
TheLoneCitizen:
We are learning from the best, sir. You.
You, TheSuperNerd, TheGoodJoe, Andrew444 et al are in the foremost when the bests are brought to the reckoning table.

Anyways, Thank you.
Sports › Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Meliforme: 8:57pm On Aug 21, 2021
typicalgamer:
This has brought a totally different perspective to the table. Now I won’t blame him anymore
[color=#aa6c39]Alright[/color].
Sports › Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Meliforme: 8:55pm On Aug 21, 2021
jihday:
unfortunately I think you’ll have to manage Ekong, he’s our highest rated defender
I think Akpoguma is.
Sports › Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Meliforme: 8:37pm On Aug 21, 2021
typicalgamer:
I clearly stated my issue is about Henry, I’m not measuring Henry and Moses cxck
Alright.
Sports › Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Meliforme: 8:34pm On Aug 21, 2021
TheLoneCitizen:
Yes he has fine passing, good ball control, lightning speed.

He has improved significantly from last season, his decision making is better (must still improve) and he now shoots more.

But Onyekuru packs more in his arsenal than any Nigerian winger, so unfortunately he has to play backup.
You are of [color=#aa6c39]high quality[/color] when it comes to making good observations.
Sports › Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Meliforme: 8:23pm On Aug 21, 2021
typicalgamer:
I agree 100% that these things happen.

But they coach see them in training 3 times a day, if he has that spark he would have gotten his chance.
The coach was under a lot of pressure and wanted fast results.
The coach preferred 4-4-2, because that is the formation he knows best.
Onyekuru needed to be played further up the pitch.

Onyekuru even has an assist to his name with the few moments he got.
Sports › Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Meliforme: 8:04pm On Aug 21, 2021
chrisooblog:
yes he's right Simon is our most efficient winger. other than musa no other SE wide man has more assists than him
Moses Simon and Musa are the oldest wingers we have, so why wouldn't they record the highest number of assists.
Sports › Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Meliforme: 7:58pm On Aug 21, 2021
typicalgamer:
I’m not talking about Moses here !!!
But you replied a post that has Moses Simon mentioned in pari passu with Onyekuru.
Sports › Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Meliforme: 7:32pm On Aug 21, 2021
PurpleHouse:
Nobody has said he's a superstar. We only say when it comes to super eagles, him supposed dey bench Simon and even Musa. It was his desperation to please Rohr that made him made many wrong choices in picking his club. Cut the dude some slack. Simon's career has benefitted greatly from his romance (preference) with Rohr, you can't say that about Henry or Ejuke.
Henry Onyekuru is a superstar and time will vociferate it.

We have seen the potentials and ipsofacto we reckon.
Sports › Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Meliforme:
typicalgamer:
Guy calm down Henry onyekuru na flop

Dude can’t cut it in a bad team like Monaco

At this age still bouncing around ( it’s not easy to be fair)

But the guy is not a super star or the next coming of a great dribbler he’s just average at best l. And he’s not proven on top leagues.
Monaco won't consider a player like Moses Simon as things stands.
It will seem a possibility in the offing, since improvements can happen.
Sports › Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Meliforme: 6:30pm On Aug 21, 2021
Samueltemi337:
currently Simon is still better than ejuke and Henry


Henry could not even survive in a league Simon is bossing
Can Monaco consider a player like Moses Simon.
Sports › Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Meliforme: 6:21pm On Aug 21, 2021
TheLoneCitizen:
Ejuke is good, but is far from the finished product. Same with Chukwueze.

Both players very strong in their dribbling, but extremely basic in other aspects.

There are better candidates for both wings.
You have not noticed his passing, only Iwobi is slightly better than him amid our forwards.
But when it comes to long balls, Ejuke is the best amid our forwards.
Sports › Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Meliforme: 2:30pm On Aug 21, 2021
maidaboi:
I Can’t Keep Waiting For Holland
To Call Me – New Villarreal
Signing Danjuma Eyes Switch To
Play For Nigeria


https://www.owngoalnigeria.com/2021/08/20/i-cant-keep-waiting-for-holland-to-call-me-new-villarreal-signing-danjuma-eyes-switch-to-play-for-nigeria/
[color=#aa6c39]There is nothing wrong in waiting, if you love Holland[/color]

Set your preference right and stay with it
Sports › Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Meliforme:
Luthben:
Na my prediction be that
I may be wrong but Awoniyi will likely score more than osimhen this season
Make we dey look sha
Just say the number of goals you want him to score, and not say he will likely score more than Osimhen.
Sports › Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Meliforme: 10:43am On Aug 18, 2021
Samueltemi337:
when we have Osimhen
Ndidi, Ejuke, Ahassan Yusuf, Onyekuru.

It is very difficult to cage players like Ejuke and Onyekuru because of the speed and intelligence involved in their movements.
Sports › Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Meliforme: 7:09pm On Aug 15, 2021
Truidstar:
We are blessed with abundance of riches in mad talent. This boy dey ball.
Ejuke is good
Sports › Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Meliforme: 3:01pm On Aug 15, 2021
Highlights of the match between FC Rostov and CSKA Moscow, and Ejuke's good showings.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=huWrcMfLVWA
Sports › Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Meliforme: 2:52pm On Aug 15, 2021
Ppogbae:
Moses Simon assist vs Metz...


https://streamja.com/zPdOR

See slick goal! cool
Can you give us Ejuke's assist against FC Rostov yesterday.

Thanks.
Sports › Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Meliforme: 9:01am On Aug 15, 2021
andrew444:
I prefer osimhen to Tammy but I still rate them on same level .

Do you believe that iheanacho is a better finisher than these 2 ?

Are we ready for this arguement ?
Yes, he is.
Sports › Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Meliforme: 8:45am On Aug 15, 2021
andrew444:
We where talking about Tammy on that post
Yes, Tammy.
Sports › Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Meliforme: 8:40am On Aug 15, 2021
andrew444:
Meaning he is even trying to say osimhen is better .
But from your own observations can you say summarily, Tammy is a better finisher

Modified
Sports › Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Meliforme: 8:36am On Aug 15, 2021
andrew444:
Then you don’t know your club

No be the same club wey sign top class striker like Werner ?

Is Osimhen better than Werner ?

When it comes to striker issues at Chelsea Na to just Siddon Dey look

No be Tammy score 15 epl goals and the following season Dem purchase Werner grin

A club will only refuse to sign a player like lukaku when they only have a world class striker there

Now the point is if osimhen is playing at Chelsea they will still sign lukaku unless osimhen can guarantee 20 epl goals in his first season ,Chelsea no get patient with any player ,especially if them purchase you with big money .
Osimhen is a better finisher than Timo Werner.

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