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TheSuperNerd:
I am rewatching the game too. Perhaps he is seeing it on same channel. First half almost over.

After the rewatch, let's see if he will confess his sins, and plead for pardon.
The sin of accusation is heinous.

forgiveness:
I am watching the match now though still at 1st half but I can tell you he succeeded in dribbling at some points but it didn't end in anything.

That's no a lie. Fact.

I hope Forgiveness doesn't delete this.
He is watching the match indeed.

LOL.

forgiveness:
All his dribbles ended wayward crosses.

One instance out of many wayward end products. Baba, go watch the match again.

At the bolded, i think i am done talking with you on this.
Imagine the lie and the accusation.

You just accused him falsely (LOL)
Heaping on him the lie: "All his dribbles ended wayward crosses."

You need to apologise.

forgiveness:
Did he dribble to score the goal? I am talking about his end product dribbles. Not his goal.

A player can be good at scoring goals but porous in decision making. That's the difference.

A good decision equals a goal scored.
When an decision results to a goal, the goal makes the decision the right one.

You cannot conclude a goal scored or the action that led to it as a poor or bad decision.

forgiveness:
Did he dribble to score the goal? I am talking about his end product dribbles. Not his goal.

A player can be good at scoring goals but porous in decision making. That's the difference.

Must a dribble result to a goal scoring opportunity?

Dribbles are done for many reasons.
A player can dribble just to free himself from a tight space and keep his team in possession of the ball.
That is one of the reasons why Ejuke's ball retention and control is the best among Super Eagles wingers.

forgiveness:
Woah! Congratulations to SE. They did a wonderful job today.

I no fit chop while watching the 2nd half. Although, I wasn't able to watch the first half, so I can't give my input.

Notwithstanding, Gabon dominated at the beginning of the 2nd half but as soon as Onyeka came on, the dynamic changed.

This means, the midfield was lacking with just Iwobi and Ndidi. A 2 man midfield no go work ooo.

Osimhen though missed chances but couldn't see much of the ball before Onyeka came in.

Now, let us assume Osimhen was yanked out before the extra time. What will you say?

Will your fi.sh brain forget all he did in the pass because of this game if he was yanked out before extra time? Because I am beginning to see some clamoring for players to be benched or thrown out because of 1 or 2 matches.

This was my argument the last time. Some players will naturally get love even if dem no play shingbin and that is enough to..... I don't know if we understand psychology.

When you transfer hate, are you expecting effective performance?

Tonight, Osimhen still got loved despite his short coming at some point. Why?

Anyway, Onyeka was the big deal today. He was everywhere allover running and tackling. Woah!!!

Ejuke came in an added something new to the team but the guy end product na suspect. Still the same dribble with no end product.

One thing I liked about his game today was his ability to track back to defend. That was good.

That goalkeeper dey fear man pickin. Dude was too careless.

Now, we move to DRC. They played with determination today against Cameron. How I wish the game dragged into extra time. Make dem self tire small.

The coach should not underestimate them.

It is very clear you don't even know what an end product is.

Give the several instances where his dribbles came with no end product, or forever seal your mouth.
A player that could have gotten an assist had it been Osimhen converted the one on one with the keeper scoring chance he set up for him after going past a player.

typicalgamer:
Stop saying rubbish

Because you cannot afford private jet does not make owning a private jet a waste of money 🤣

Rubbish?

Time will tell.

joelsteron:
Ejuke for simon

Any of the two can start.
Moses Simon is very good, especially when played closer to the box.

Spainever:
Possibly but if they score first anything can happen o

Anything can happen, but in reality we outclassed Gabon.
The Gabonese played out their hearts.

We actually have a very good forward line.

Mujtahida:
Truth is that you have a unique view. You see what most of us don't see. But Nwakali no join oo 😂😂

Nwakali has not really given a chance to show how important he is to the team.

Papi85:
make una slow down with this una Akin hype abeg. He won’t do more than what others are already doing

Mk we stop making it seem as if he is the missing puzzle in our midfield. Will be a great addition but I don’t see him adding anything special or extra

E don do abeg 🤦‍♀️

He is the most technical midfielder that we have for now.
I prefer him to Eberechi Eze, that's all I can say for now.

I commend Eric Chelle for inviting good wingers who can do the job.
Childera Ejuke, Ademola Lookman, Moses Simon, Samuel Chukwueze are all good wingers who can deliver.
They are all talented.

Mujtahida:
Meli Meli 😂😂😂. You must feel like a proud father today

If they take our suggestions on this thread very serious.

It was on this thread that i lamented seriously about Eguavoen.

Spainever:
The ref gave us a life line that was a clear penalty for Gabon

We could have still won the game.

TheGoodJoe:
A sweet win but I still see the Eric Chelle is still sorting out his set up. We still have lots of work to do with our transition from midfield to attack, especially when dealing with a compact midfield.

I give him props with what he is doing with Ndidi but he needs to really work hard in building a more fluid midfield players.

I hope with time he switches to a more rich midfield set up.

I am just wondering what he will do with Akinsanmiro.

TheLoneCitizen:
Now Nigeria are leading, give Osimhen another chance, he 100% won't miss.

What nerves can do to a man

And you are 100% correct.

Starboytwo:
Thank you lord.

Alhamdulilahi.

Oh, I take back everything I said about Ejuke.

Meliforme. God bless you.

Are you guys not entertained..

Let’s cool down watch Cameroon and Congo.

Thank you everyone for the love and support.

2026 World Cup. We are here..

God bless you too.
We are entertained.

It seems like we needed to take Gabon to extra time, just to show them big brother things.

orriyomi33:
Meliforme will be so proud 🥲

Chidera Ejuke is good.

TheSuperNerd:
Chidera Ejuke... Meliforme come outside!!!!

Meliforme is outside celebrating with everyone.

Odunayaw:
Meliforme!!!!

Come out!!

I am outside.

Starboytwo:
Na meliforme wan enter so…

Make us proud.

And he responds.

Thumbs up to every analyst on this thread.
You are the best in the country.

TheSuperNerd:
Goal!!!! 2-1

Meliforme... Come and take handshake!!! Thank God I backed you up on ejuke!!!

It's like the coach heard you when you wanted him ahead of Olakunle
Thank you.

Lookman should have paired Osimhen.
I have seen Akor Adams, but Lookman is best for the role.

Mujtahida:
The problem with Nigeria is that NFF no good but the shocking but hard to admit fact is that those complaining and condemning NFF too are no good. Put them there, they will do the same thing!

So whatever NFF does really doesn't bother me if not that this touches on the players welfare. Any body who has followed naija football, knows that perenially this issues of ineptitude and corruption, of unpaid bonuses and scandals dogs every administration of the NFF which proves my point.
I was in Secondary school reading newspapers and the complaints were the same. Presidents come and go yet the same problem persist. Does this not tell us something about ourselves which we often don't like to admit - namely that it is we ourselves - you, me, everyone else, without exception - who are the problem of Nigeria?

Someone will soon come and counter me now by saying me oo, I'm not corrupt.

Don't make the error of opining that everyone else is evil.
Do not hold on to that lie.
Do not be deceived, not everyone is corrupt.

lexyman:
I ve watched different highlights of Gabon matches , its seems they are not as good as what the paper make them look .... this match will end in 4-1 in Favour of Nigeria .... these Gabonese guys couldnt spring 2to 3 passes together . also a very bad defence ., not as bad as what Nwabali and Ekong made SE defence to look ... but in all ... SE is better off and we will be a very difficult nut to crack .


On paper and on the pitch, Nigeria is the stronger side. Gabon struggle with ball retention, defensive shape, and transitions — all things SE can punish them heavily.

Very good.

I know their coach was playing mind games when he emphasized ball possession against the Super Eagles.
If ball possession win games, then Gabon is no problem.
Their motives are to hit us with counter attacks or capitalise on errors, and then lock their defense.
They have players that can sprint.

We are coming to win the game, not to grapple for who will have the ball the most.

Cocony:
Whichever formation Lookman should be on the bench going by what he has gone through emotionally and somewhat form-wise at his club.

Okay.

If we are using 4-4-2, Ademola Lookman should pair Victor Osimhen. This is the best combo from my perspective and understanding of the players in camp. Another good combination is Alex lwobi and Victor Osimhen.

Alhassan Yusuf should pair Wilfred Ndidi in the middle.

if Eric Chelle intends to implement 4-4-2, Ejuke and Chukwueze should start on the left and on the right respectively
If Eric Chelle intends to implement 4-3-3, then Moses Simon and Lookman should start.

In a 4-4-2, you need wingers who can also slot in as midfielders. who: have good control of the ball, can progress the ball, can make good passes of the ball and can provide good defensive cover.
In the qualities mentioned above, Ejuke, Chukwueze and Iwobi are the top picks.

Moses Simon and Ademola Lookman are arguably our most lethal wingers, they are most lethal when played in the final phases of an attack. They do not have the level of control of the ball when compared to Ejuke, Iwobi and Chukwueze, to be fully involved in a patient build up to goal.
This is very easy to see and one of the reasons why we should not prioritise possession based football if we are to win a game.

If we are to utilise 4-3-3, Moses Simon and Ademola Lookman must start, supported by three midfielders who should be creative enough to know when to release the ball to them to finish the move or assist in finishing the move.

mekabuachi:
One of the keys to this match lies in the ability to control not only the game but also the midfield," Mouyouma explained at a press conference monitored by allnigeriasoccer.com.

"I would be more focused on our ability to hold onto the ball, have more possession, not just possession for its own sake, but to dominate in our half of the field and progress together as a team."

Mouyouma added that his side's tactical plan involves forcing Nigeria to chase the game and play out of their comfort zone.

"It's because in possession, there's a phase where when the opponent does not have the ball, the opponent tends to get frustrated. It is important that we control the ball, that we control our opponent's emotions.

"You have to dominate possession, you have to get the opponent to run after the ball and play behind their lines because in reality what this team wants to do with their players is to find spaces behind us.

"We have to solve this problem - control of the game or almost all of the game into the opponent's half."

With qualification on the line, Mouyouma made it clear that efficiency in front of goal would be decisive.

"That brings us closer to their goal because, for this match, we only need to score one goal to qualify.

"That is the tactical approach from the technical staff of the Gabonese national team."

Which coach discusses his tactics before a game.

We should draw a line where we won't allow them to move past or do anything purposeful with the ball.
They can dilly dally with the ball in their own half, and we capitalise on errors or loose balls to steal the ball and then move the ball descisively towards goal scoring.
Every single instance of ball possession is an opportunity to score.
We can't scramble for possession of the ball with anybody, they can have it to their fill just that it won't matter where it needs to.

We came to the party to win with decisive blows, and to prevent the opponent from scoring.

comodo:
My bro stop engaging those folks. What u get from peeps that have not kicked the round leather. A player at full flight. Inside the 18 with a gap at the near post to just tuck in the ball. No obstruction and they expect him to square the ball to a player he doesn't even see how he positioned. Or to the ones behind him that he doesn't even see . Ejuke did the right thing. Period. He was just unlucky. For those who care to know, with the speed and the position where he was, you cannot see anything again. Why do most crosses and squared balls don't result to goals??

Thank you.

If Eric Chelle implements a 4-4-2, he has little use for Christantus Uche.
Who will he displace, and in what role.

If our approach would be a bit conservative, then that further diminishes the need for Uche.
If we intend to press the opponents in their own half, this approach we raise the need for Uche. Uche is a pressing machine.

For those of us criticising the invitation of Alhassan Yusuf.
Alhassan Yusuf Is a genuine central midfielder, he ticks every attribute.

Procashtips:
What a selfish player.

3 guys all opened and in better positions.

There are possibilities you are not considering.

What if the pass get's intercepted.
To prevent interception he may have to loop the ball.
In looping the ball, the ball might take a longer time to reach the recipient of the pass.
In looping through such a short distance, there are chances that the ball might fell some distances away from the intended target.

What if the pass recipient fails to control the ball, or delays his shooting, the whole foray will still amount to nothing and he takes the blame still.