Has there been any Nigerian who played for England and had a stellar international career?
I doubt. The only person appears to be Saka. Yet players of Nigerian lineage continue to crash their international career against the tempting siren call of the English football team.
Between Saka and Ademola, who's had it better on the international scene?
We say Nigeria is not attractive but those innit boys that chose England over Nigeria are mumu men. The reason I say this is that all you have to do is to look at the evidence. Nigeria always gives you a chance. Always. You determine what you do with the chance.
But England chews them like a child chewing an apple - this side small, that side small before discarding them.
I just dey look that Eze wey break ChrisKels heart.
Kog45: Let me start from did Senegal face Mozambique?but they faced Botswana,rate Mozambique and Botswana...yes they drew Congo,we lost to Congo via penalties...Senegal defeated Benin 3-0 the same Benin we beat 4-0...yes won Egypt by lone goal, against Egypt poor officiating denied us outright victory,Akor goal?Senegal showed resilient took Morocco to 120 minutes football just like Nigeria,what separated us was that goal, respect to Senegal but fact that Senegal team will only defeat us via penalties which can go either sides
Nigeria would have defeated that Senegal. I tell you.
I've read the ongoing conversation What I know is that you are the best when you win, you are thrash when you lose.
Nigeria can comfortably line up 2 different back fours now.
In midfield, we need to get the backup profiles sorted. Iwobi's backup still not sorted. Onyeka's too. Even Ndidi's as Onyedika should not be the one and only fallback option in Ndidi's absence as he still matures.
More Midfield options to consider specifically for the diamond setup are Akinsanmiro for Iwobi's role, David Moses of Slavia Prague for Onyeka's role, Nnadi and Dennis for Ndidi's role, and much more options touching all the midfield roles in the diamond.
In attack... Lookman needs a solid backup. The 4312/442 diamond sees Lookman sit in the hole behind the strikers but also has the license to roam across the entire final third seeing him pop up dangerously across in gaps centrally, in the halfspaces or wingwards. Who steps into this role when Lookman sits it out for even one game? Chukwueze is an option but we need more.
The 2 man attack.. Osimhen and Akor... We need 4 solid options aside Victor and Adams. Badass options. CF combos that sync nicely and can possibly sync with the main man Victor.
The Project Solid 22 is on.
Curiously you didn't mention Chrisantus Uche for the midfield. Is it that he doesn't fit anywhere in our midfield set up?
By the way, I don't like players like Dele Bashiru who have no clear and defined roles. Much like how several coaches found it hard to deploy Iheanacho towards the twilight of his national team career.
ChrisKels: The Senegalese squad is so good that their bench is as strong as their starting eleven. There is never a drop in class whenever substitutions are made.
They lost Koulibali, Diarra and Diatta yet no one noticed.
Imagine losing Bassey, Iwobi and Lookman.
We need to improve our team, seriously.
This should be the next phase of Chelle's plan. Now we have a football identity. We have our play. Next thing is to build a formidable squad. I don't want us to even have a first 11. We should have a first 22.
semid4lyfe: This is nonsense. Writer contradicted himself. I am pained that I read it to the end.
Also, the soccernittygritty guy is not well informed because Tunisia has since appointed a new coach in Sabri Lamouchi and that door is closed to Eric Chelle.
And to think this was one of the guys that criticized the NFF for appointing Chelle.
Anyways. from the emboldened quote above, I know this is a paid PR job to launder the ability of local coaches.
Rubbish.
Haaaa, I don't know where he got that piece of hogwash from ooo. Soccernittygritty guy that was passionately calling on the football brass to retain Chelle. Whoever snuck in his name there is a crook and a devious person.
Sarsaparilla524: Why Nigeria Should Respectfully Let Éric Chelle Move On: A Pragmatic View on Super Eagles' Future In the wake of the Super Eagles' impressive run under Éric Chelle, voices are calling for a four-year contract extension to lock him in for the 2030 World Cup preparations. It's understandable—his tactical brilliance has injected new life into the team, turning potential into performance on the pitch. But as Nigerians, we must step back from the emotional high and embrace the cold realities of international football management. Letting Chelle depart respectfully isn't about ingratitude or doubt in his abilities; it's about being pragmatic in a cutthroat industry where opportunities, stability, and growth matter. Here's why allowing him to pursue new horizons, like the rumored Tunisian offer, could be the best move for everyone involved. First, let's address the elephant in the room: financial security and reliability. Rumors are swirling that Tunisia is eyeing Chelle with a lucrative $100,000 monthly salary package—paid promptly, without the infamous delays that plague our football administration. We've all seen it before—managers and players chasing owed salaries for months, only getting paid under mounting pressure from media or unions. This isn't just unfair; it's unsustainable for a high-caliber tactician like Chelle, who deserves a setup that matches his elite status. Our chronic payment issues aren't new, stemming from bureaucratic red tape and funding inconsistencies in the football community. By holding him back, we'd risk demotivating a coach at the peak of his powers. Instead, letting him go allows us to reflect on our systemic flaws and push for reforms that make the Super Eagles role more attractive to future talents. More crucially, Tunisia's interest aligns with a golden opportunity for Chelle: leading a team to the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Carthage Eagles have secured their spot in the expanded tournament, offering Chelle his first shot at managing on football's biggest stage. Imagine the exposure—a chance to pit his strategies against global giants, showcasing the genius that's already dazzled with the Super Eagles. This isn't just personal ambition; it's a milestone for African football. If Chelle excels (and given his track record, he likely will), he could become the first African manager to land a top European club gig post-World Cup. Think about it: if Liam Rosenior, with his promising but unproven stint at Hull City, is being linked to the Chelsea hotseat, why can't Chelle aim even higher? His tactical acumen, player management, and cultural insight could open doors that have long been shut to African coaches. Holding him here out of national pride would clip his wings, denying him—and Africa—a historic breakthrough. Football management is a revolving door, and pragmatism demands we recognize when a chapter ends. Chelle has transformed the Super Eagles, instilling discipline, flair, and resilience. But managers like him thrive on challenges, and stagnation isn't in his DNA. Nigeria has a deep pool of emerging coaches and could use this transition to blood fresh ideas, perhaps even appointing a homegrown talent to build long-term continuity. Clinging to Chelle risks resentment or a half-hearted commitment if better offers persist. We've seen it with past coaches—forced stays often lead to underwhelming results. Respectfully parting ways honors his contributions while positioning Nigeria as a mature football nation that values progress over possession. In the end, Éric Chelle's potential departure isn't a loss; it's an evolution. Let's celebrate what he's achieved, wish him well, and focus on building a system that retains top talent through reliability, not pleas. The Super Eagles will soar again—perhaps even higher—with the lessons he's left behind. #EricChelle #SuperEagles #Soccernittygritty #NigerianFootball #AFCON #WorldCup2026 #AfricanFootball #FootballManagers
Na you write this thing abi you copied it from someone else?
Goke7: Una don start again to be glorifying other nations to despise Nigeria
Ghana we see as saints too roll out carpet to welcome one of the most corrupted referee ever seen but no it’s Nigeria that’s the problem make Una continue
All the years that Senegal did not win, their one language did not help them, their indigenous coach stayed over five years before he won their first title. They have won now, suddenly Bambara abi na bambialla is the reason they won.
ChrisKels listed some monikers one should not respond to. I think I'd take his advise.
elyte89: Can we learn from Senegal 🇸🇳 …no b everything person Dey do big man for ,at times u must fight for ur right …Una wey Dey mumu call nff protest against dr Congo as backdoor , make Una continue
Nigeria acts like a big brother on the continent but I see that we ain't no big brother.. We are a big fool.
This one time we choose not to be foolish, some foolish Nigerians are going mad attacking us for petitioning FIFA talking about backdoor.
Theobangs: why people especially Nigerians think it fair is what I don't understand.....Conebol will never hire a Brazilian referee In an agentina game,euros will never hire a Serbian referee in a Croatia game,a Ukrainian referee in a Russia game,or a Armenia referee in a Azerbaijan game,.......infact euros try as much as possible to avoid all this nations playing each other,....it common sense,we only see this kind of nonsense in Africa....were a Ghanaian and a south African was hired to officiate a Nigerian game
CAF ought to come up with policy where if two West African countries are playing, the ref should come from North Africa or Southern Africa.
If a West African country and a North African country are playing, the Ref should come from Central or Southern Africa.
If Southern African countries are playing, the Ref should come from West or North Africa.
If a two northern African countries are playing, the Ref should come from South or West Africa.
The point is that the Ref should not come from the same region as any of the countries playing the match.
ChrisKels: Did Okoye withdraw because he isn't the first choice, or did he withdraw because he was out for too long and needed constant run of games to get back to shape?
It was said that Okoye demanded to be assured that he'd be made the first keeper as a precondition for coming for the AFCON but he was told to come and fight for it. Baba no gree come again.
Pray tell, how many shots did we have. How many on target?
These are indices we can't ignore
Leave sentiments and say the truth
Who were our best players that day - our acts and our GK. This should be a big pointer
You say outclassed. At the last world cup, Morocco came out as the team with the lowest possession yet they won up till the semi. Would you agree that they were outclassed in the matches that they won up till the semi in spite of the stats favoring the other side?
I watch SE with clear eyes. Morocco did not outclass us. I know when we play, badly and when we don't.
Hardrive: The major problem Eric Chelle has is that if he is faced with a problem on the field and he needs to change something, his solution is to change the positions of the players on the pitch rather than change the approach to the game to make it easy for the team to play well.
Our stats shows that for everytime we have 2 strikers playing up front our chances of scoring a goal increases. At the same time, our gameplay is now very dynamic in that we can play with the ball on the ground as well as in the air within the course of the game.
Anytime the game is not working for us we have to switch to making sure the strikers get the ball in the air. The second half of most of our matches has been very poor. Everybody talking about how our defense is solid don't know that the best form of defense is attack. If your attackers are on top of their game for 90+ minutes, your defense would have less to do.
Our national teams are edging closer to being unstoppable at every level of football if we get it right with the senior national team.
If you want to know how to be a good problem solver as a football fan of your team, most especially when your team is finding it difficult to score goals and win games, your check if your team is playing to the strength of your best players on the pitch
Where you have good headers of the ball find a way to play the game in a way that would suit them. It is only when that has happened that you can say the player is not good and needs to go based on ability. E.g onuachu. Not using lookman , a player who needs freedom to play his game behind two strikers , in the position of a second striker.
I'm sure a lot of people don't understand what we play in the second half of most matches.
Blueelf: Bro, apart from the crowd, we can argue that Chelle was outclassed by the Moroccan Coach
There's some element of truth in what meliforme said but I still think that on neutral ground, Morocco won't perform as they did this AFCON because the officiating was very poor
That's why I think they may not go far in the world cup. Moat likely, a second round exit.
What I do know is Chelle has shown signs of growth albeit slow. So, we should keep him but you can't say that the Moroccan coach didn't do a bit better than him (crowd or not)
Honestly, I really don't see how Morocco outclassed Chelle. That's a gross exaggeration. If you say that the DRC coach outclassed Chelle, I would agree cos we were restricted to our half of the pitch. But not so Morocco. Both teams had a go at each other, Morocco was marginally better. Emphasis on marginal.
The reason why you guys say that he outclassed Chelle is because you expected us to win. That speaks more to how Chelle has raised the standard. The moment that didn't happen, it became a matter of him being outclassed by Regrugui.
Goke7: Noooo make we go employ the Morocco coach o since he tactically conquered our coach 😂
Awon werey!
No mind Oga Meliforme. I come your backyard, you no fit win me, you say you conquer me. I think people should go and watch that match again. We played a good game.
benji93: "Wait until we get to neutral ground". There's no such thing. This is the mainstay whenever the host nation has a decent team. Find a way to win, or get booted out. A stadium routinely fills up with host fans, sometimes quite hostile. I have no idea how appealing to a non-expert helps you. This is not even new. The Moroccan team shut down our offense and home boy had no answer. This is when you separate yourself from the bunch. It's been just a year, and perhaps there's no need to be overly critical of the man. For a similar reason there's no reason to think he's a tactical master either. The jury is still out on your man, and we'll see what stuff he's made of as his managing stint unfolds.
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