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tbaba1234:
No player covers as much ground as Ndidi.. The number of tackles, he won against Algeria was outstanding. A midfield of Mikel and Ogu alone will be porous, you need a ball winner.

That's simply an Assumption not a proven Fact Sir. Until they are played together, we wouldn't know Boss!

Icon4s:
Mikel's best games for Nigeria in the last 7 years have been from the AM position.

He may not be pacy enough to play the box to box midfield role.

His killer final passes and recent eyes for goal would be for us in that game.

He is our key man going into that encounter and we must maximize his abilities.

You are right Boss, Mikel has been exceptional so far for the Team as an AM, but in the Africa Qualifying Matches (against African Teams).

It ain't gonna be a big Deal to nullify Mikel as an AM against non-Africa Team, hence if the Team is built on Mikel playing as an AM, it may tactically backfire, coz its easier to man-mark an attacking Player (as Herrera tamed Hazard last Season).

soetanoreoluwa:
You are right don't forget the tracking back.. It is going to expose the midfield considering the pace of Mikel and Ogu... And I can't see Mikel sitting deep covering the back four...

You are just going to over stress the back four and leave plenty space in midfield... We need a breaker midfield

Matic and Pogba have no Pace, but their Combo (Pivot) was superb for United. When Pogba was injured, Fellaini, another slow Player, came in for him in the Lineup and still maintained the Team's Balance.

However, the Pace of Herrera couldn't help the Team to maintain the momentum after Fellaini joined the Injury List, rather it collapsed the Midfield.

Mikel is an experienced DM, same as Ogu. Can they fit in perfectly.....?! YES!

Icon4s:
We need the orchestrative abilities of Mikel in that AM position. Mind you this is Argentina we are playing.

Boss..... Mikel should rather play as a deep-lying Playmaker against the Argentines. Possession-wise we can't outplay the Argentines, hence Mikel Vision and long Range Passes gonna be a huge Advantage to counter-attack the Argentines.

Defensively, the Team would switch to 4 - 2 - 3 - 1, and offensively play 4 - 4 - 2.

soetanoreoluwa:
Beautiful formation but I don't see Ndidi sitting on bench against Argentina he is the best tackler we have at this moment we should continue using him for more understanding...

My opinion though...

Yes Ndidi is a great Tackler, but calmness on the Ball and Confidence supersede Tackling; the major Reason I opt for Ogu. Besides, Ogu is a Threat outside the Box, he's likely to convert 1/3 Rebounds from the Corner Kicks.

Icon4s:
I like your reasoning but considering the nature of the opposition we are facing don't you think that your midfield is scanty?

I would want to take off Kayode and introduce Ndidi in the Midfield while Mikel moves to the AM position.

Iheanacho has shown he can press and track-back, thus the Team can switch to 4 - 2 - 3 - 1 with Iheanacho becoming an AM.

Because it will be easier to launch a Counter-Attack with Iheanacho playing behind Kayode. He gets the Pace and also can give a decisive Pass.

Joebie:
It's kinda funny when you come up with such rigid opinion as regards Iwobi. Do some research.

Prof Joe!

I understand your Point, and kinda appreciate your in depth Knowledge in the Game, but there is something I wanna make clear Boss;

Managers and Coaches know what's good for the Players, they see them in Training, they know their capabilities and weaknesses. Can Iwobi play 10...?! Yes! But can he play the Position satisfactorily?! Not Sure!

I remember Dudes claiming Etebo best Position is AM, he was tried there Yesterday and we all saw he's ain't made for the Position.

Mkhtaryan claimed his best Position is 10, and Mourinho was playing him out of Position last Season. He gets his chances this Season, he was exceptional in the few Matches, but now turns out to be a ghost of himself.

At Dortmund, he played mostly on the LW, he banged Goals and Assists, won best Player in the League..... yet he's not satisfied playing on the Wing at United. I believe he has seen the Light now!

I may sound too rigid with my Submission on Iwobi best Position, but I believe his Handlers ain't making Mistakes by playing him on the Wing Sir.

damagnificentusb:
God bess u broda for dis. Our online coaches here ehn chai

It's kinda funny when you come online and read Stuffs like Iwobi is the best AM option for Nigeria. Perhaps they think he's the new JayJay.

Iwobi is a Winger, in the Mould of Sanchez. He ain't a creative Midfielder who can orchestrate the Game from the Middle. Rather a type that can do the damages from the either Wings.

TheGoodJoe:
To the best of my knowledge, Iwobi played well in the AMF role in the game against Egypt. In that game, he gave some delightful balls to Ighalo.

Which Position is he playing at Arsenal?! Did he develop his Game as an AM or a Winger?! I'm ain't seeing him as a natural AM rather a Winger with freedom to cut into the Box, rather than making Crosses Only.

Some Dudes keep saying Iwobi is an AM, and his Handlers - Wenger and Rohr - are kinda silly playing him on the Wing. LOL!

Alex Iwobi is a left Winger, he can also play as LWF, SS and RWF. He's never an AM and I don't know why some of you are forcing AM on him, whereas his best Position is playing on the Wing.

For more Clarifications; http://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/alex-iwobi/profil/spieler/242631

TheGoodJoe:
Chineke me. What was I thinking. Lol. It should be my preferred Super Eagles starting eleven. Thanks. I will correct it now.

It's simply a Reflection of your Love for VicMo. Lol!

Mickael2:
perfectly ok with me. Your placing of Mikel was perfect, I prefer Mikel lying deep and your explanation of the roles was spot on, Mikel handles the long passes and the more difficult passes while the other midfielder(Etebo for me) would keep it tidy and neat with short passes. The rest of the squad is quite okay but you do realise that this formation can easily change back to a 4-2-3-1 formation

Yeah!

I know it can easily be changed to 4 - 2 - 3 - 1 tactically with the Players on the Pitch. If the 4 - 4 - 2 ain't working, Rohr could ask Iheanacho to change Role from SS to AM and still maintain the Balance of the Team.

TheGoodJoe:
My preferred starting eleven against the Argentines.
https://img.startingeleven.co.uk/usr/a/5a06a3b1d3f49.jpg

Victor Moses against Argentina ke?! LOL!

Mickael2:
Any quick, hard-tackling midfielder would do. This is a friendly I'd rest Ndidi and play Etebo

What's your take on the Formation and the rest of Players in the Lineup?!

Mickael2:
you've drawn up a formation without a workhorse, that is a sure recipe for disaster. All the Argentine midfielders are fast and very very tricky, Mikel and/or Ogu are not known for their one-on-one tackling abilities, we have Di Maria and Banega, Di Maria is easily very fast and skillful and except you did not watch the match between Sevilla and Spartak or the match between Sevilla and Liverpool way back you'd never know how skillfull Banega is too. That midfield would be overrun

So who would you prefer in the Midfield?!

Humility017:
how I wish rohr can see this...
but I will replace ogu with ndidi and sub him in the second half....

I know Ndidi is a good Tackler, and kinda already accustomed to 2 DMs Pivot at Leicester City, but experience-wise I'm gonna go with Ogu. Trust me, Ogu is better than Ndidi.

My preferred Lineup against Argentina. (4 - 4 - 2) Formation needs to be tested by Rohr, we can't rely only on 4 - 2 - 3 - 1 every time.



------------------- Akpeyi --------------------

Shehu ------ Ekong --- Balogun ------- Aina

-------------- Ogu ------ Mikel --------------

Iwobi-------------------------------- Onyekuru

----------- Iheanacho --- Kayode -------------

I picked Akpeyi over Ezenwa simply to know if he deserves a place in the Team to Russia. This should be his final Test, and if he fails it, then Rohr should stop inviting him.

He's more exposed than Ezenwa professionally, hence it's a big Shame Ezenwa is considered ahead of him as Eagles present No. 1.

The Backline is solid against the Algerians. I think it's better we allow the quartet to starting gelling together henceforth. We need to know what they can offer in Russia, starting from the next (Friendly) Match.

Ogu and Mikel Pivot gonna be a good Combo. Both can tackle superbly and shield/hold on the Ball excellently. While Ogu is dealing with short Passes, Mikel would be dealing with long range Passes to the frontline.

They do not need to attack, rather allow the Wingers - Iwobi and Onyekuru doing the Job. Their primary Assignments would be; shielding the Defense, controlling the Game and freeing up the Wingers and the Strikers doing the damages.

Iheanacho is a creative Player, with good eyes for Goals and decisive passes. Playing him and Kayode upfront gonna be a Menace for the Argentine Defenders.

Iheanacho can shoot from outside, Kayode gets the Pace, Onyekuru gets magical feet, and Iwobi is technically gifted.

I hope to see what the Lads can offer in a 4 - 4 - 2 Formation.

Onyekuru gonna be a Joy to watch on the LW, can't wait for his full Debut.

It will be hard for anyone to replace Shehu in the starting XI, the Lad is heavenly made for the RB.

Aina also is fantastically good as a LB. It will be hard for Rohr to put him on the Bench henceforth.

Nwakaeme should be subbed off for Oyenkuru/Kayode and should never be invited again!

Ezenwa can't ever be Eagles No. 1 at the World Cup! I hope Rohr gives Uzoho a Chance in the next Game.

tbaba1234:
I don't think he is having a bad game.. Just an average game.

........ and he bangs a nice Goal with his left foot from a long Range!

Ogu ain't as bad as some Dudes are painting him here.

Seem Eagles are playing with a new Jersey Model?!

GOtv channel 31 is showing it.

safarigirl:
top quality? Based on what? Because they play in England?

You people sha

Is there anything wrong with it?! Well, it depends on individuals Views sha! If they ain't Qualities to you..... Fine, but to me they are.

BTW; I guess VicMo, Ndidi, Aina and Iwobi ain't Qualities too, coz they play in England!

GOtv will air the Match Live!

Humility017:
I am not against him talking of his players...but pulling down other players just to promote his own like kind of players is what I don't like....

I patiently watch were he was heading to..when he began to berates oshimen...and I believed because he wanted promote onomah.....because that was the conclusion

Did he ever claim he's an Agent to any of the Anglo-Nigerian Players?! Even if he is..... the Players he does mention here are top Qualities and deserve to be considered for the Call ups (if they are willing to play for us though, perhaps after getting their Allegiances).

Honestly speaking, the Dude is doing a great Job on this Thread. He's following these Lads, he knows them, he relates with many of them, and could be a perfect Asset for the NFF and the Technical Crew in the Future.

“In the last 18 months, from intelligence reports I have received, Delta has about N150billion debt. What was the money used for? If you say uduaghan dragged the state into over N300billion debt in eight years, in 18 months you are owing over N150billion, so in eight years, what happens?"

- Oke Idawene

https://www.naija.ng/1061067-delta-state-acquires-massive-n150bn-debt-within-17-months-of-okowas-tenure.html


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Can anyone from Delta State show us any of the Achievements of Okowa so far?!

It's obvious there are too much Sadists on this Platform. A Twit was asking for more Industries instead of Schools..... please is it Robots that gonna be working in the Industry?!

Traveling is indeed Part of Education, coz I couldn't my Eyes in my last Visit to Osogbo. The last I visited the State Capital, it was a glorified Village, but couldn't believe the magical Transformation of it to a glorified Town (not a City yet).

Half a Loaf of Bread is better than none, at least Aregbesola is paying half Salary to the State's Civil Servants, can someone explain why Dickson is owing Salaries?! I've been to Yenagoa many times, hence I can't be misleading by anyone here.

If it's a bad News from the State, the Pages would have reached 25 by now, but because it's a good News, only few could comment despite the huge Number of Viewers!

SMH!