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SerVik:
Awaziem and Aina have been impressive so far

Aina is erratic. Almost took our best defender out...smh

tbaba1234:
Preferred line up against Argentina:

Uzoho
Aina
Ekong
Balogun
Idowu
Ndidi
Agbo
Mikel
Iheanacho
Iwobi
Onyekuru

I will play Ogu ahead of Agbo and bring the later in the second half. Secondly, I will start Idowu ahead of Aina and let Shehu to keep growing in form.

TheGoodJoe:
When did he not measure up? I am interested because we are talking of a guy who made us not to miss Echiejile, had a good World Cup but was instrumental in our final strides to qualify for the AFCON. So, how did Oshaniwa not measure up.

What is his current form ?

TheGoodJoe:
It is about building our best instead of waiting for foreign club coaches to make the decision for us. Oshaniwa played well for us and deserved better. While facing his challenges in the club, the National team handlers repaid his hard work and service with an unfair treatment.

Abandoning him helped create the vacuum we are still facing in that position.

Bros, forget that Oshaniwa matter. He just didnt measure up. Super Eagles is not a dumping ground for players who couldnt make it.

Ekong is definitely the most improved Nigerian player in that match against the North Africans. His pace and timings put the opposing strikers in check and his passes were not sloppy as was the case before.

Now, I am thinking an improved Ekong with our defense general,Balogun ,back to his best .....shiiiit, Phyno said OBAGO!

The understanding in our central defense is almost telepathic. For me, our defense is ready.
Midfield is inches away from getting there but our biggest worry is the attack.

Without Ighalo we don't have a ready and trusted top 9 and this is reason why I believe Kayode should be given more chances. Iheanacho is not point man and you should have sense it against Algeria. He is better off as a SS . Nwakaeme is nowhere close to what we want our top 9 to play like.

Moses Simon need to be very worried...Daalu nu.

tbaba1234:
Onazi work output is terribly underrated. Over 2 legs against Cameroon, Onazi was one of the best players.

I think Ndidi-Onazi-Mikel is probably still the best combo.

Ogu is a better ball player with great aerial ability and can score ,too. In addition to these attributes he is equally a fighter just like Onazi

Icon79:
Please you guys should stop that nonsense about Ogu having an impressive performance yesterday. His goal was fantastic but his play was mostly mediocre .... poor first touches, erratic passes, poor decision making etc etc.

Whomever gave him the MOtM should be BANNED from reporting about soccer!


O pari

Go back and watch the match again without the initial tension with which you first watched it with. Ogu put in an impressive performance. I didnt see the match live but I saw the replay and did my scrutiny and I dont give easy credit and I confidently say Ogu was great against Algeria.

tbaba1234:
Ekong was the best defender yesterday. Balogun improved as the game went on.

Balogun is a leader and plays regularly, he is well suited for the captaincy role. He wanted to break someone's head yesterday, i like my captain with a bit of fire. Roy Keane, Viera etc

Yea, Balogun na correct gangsta ooo and I love that. NO NONSENSE GERMAN MENTALITY. Dude was about to drop somebody ,yesterday.
I dont have problem with Balogun captaining the team because like you said he is a natural leader and a true warrior but John Ogu also has those qualities and has been in the team much longer than Balogun.

I dont think Ekong was better than Shehu ,yesterday.

tbaba1234:
Na him first game na!! Ekong was outstanding against Algeria.

I am cutting him some slack but he need to pay attention and listen more. There was an unsafe clearance he made after Ekong told him to let off but he did it anyways. I didnt like that. Lets bear in mind that playing him out of his natural position will create some problems.

Nwakaeme was not bad but he didnt post a memorable performance. I dont know if he is a winger or a striker. Kayode need to play more.

Ekong improved from last game and I know the criticisms he got from previous games has a lot to do with it. However ,he still need to work on his ball handling.

Balogun didnt play his best game but he wasnt poor. He remain one of our best legs and a strong character who you dare not mess with. I like Balogun but I feel Ogu should have captained the team.

tbaba1234:
Aina was very impressive for his first game. He kept Riyad quiet. He was much better than Elderson was in the last game. The only problem, i had with him was his rushed clearances.

I think, he will keep Elderson on the bench soon.

That hasty clearances come from lack of confidence which comes from not having experience,Ekong is also guilty of this to some extent.

Aina was questionable all through the game. He was good going forward and look strong in tackles but he was found in many occasion to be unstable. As it stands now I will start Echiejile until I see improvements on Aina.

Shehu is growing tremendously with every single game he was one of the best on the field. He needs to drop that mr. nice guy demeanor sometimes. He even makes it hard for Ebuehi to see playing time...poor Ebuehi.

Iheanacho was not a flop in that game and he is not a winger. I wish Rohr can play him just behind say Ighalo. His whip-ins were world class. I dont think VicMo should play set-pieces when Iheanacho is present. I also like the fact that his right foot is being challenged.

Iwobi passing range is equally limited just like Ogu. Iwobi mostly play short passes and he doesnt have the flexibility and fluidity to play the attacking midfield role. And Iwobi is becoming predictable. He need to get to the next level.

TheGoodJoe:
Poor pitch.

Once more, you are very correct.
I have played in a bumpy pitch and I know what it can do to flow of game.

somehow:
Aina wasn't fantastic yesterday, he was just average bro, he needs to do more if he wants to send Ederson permanently to the bench. Can't really say he did badly cos the pitch surface made a mess for some of them.

Aina ,truly wasn't great yesterday. He was a little nervous and needs to calm down but he is young and very strong too and hopefully can improve like Ekong has done.

TheGoodJoe gave a well detailed and true review of this match. I don't understand why people are trying to shout him down. Nigerians are unbelievable---everybody is forming sports analyst...LMAO

And yes, TheGoodJoe was correct John Ogu was very impressive giving the fact that he hasn't played for the SE in a minute. However, I will rather play him as a central or defensive midfielder because of his limited passing range.

The pitch was in a very bad state and it hugely affected the flow of the game. There was a cross Iwobi was gonna send in but the ball bounced off an uneven ground and he lost control.

The Eagles didn't play so badly after all, therefore I don't see the reason for all the badmouthing. When you add the fact that most of these guys are playing together for the first time and also that the match bears no importance to our world cup status then you can see we weren't bad.

Amarabae:
you are right.
Obaze looks dull and unserious, and will look like a stooge.
To be honest, he was my favorite but his campaign strategy is crap, almost Peter obi is doing the campaign for him.
PDP would have given Osita Chidoka that flag.
As for nwoye, it's just a NO NO.

You don't know jack about Oseloka Obaze. Oseloka lack of voters card is why Obiano is the governor today. Oseloka is the brain behind Gov. Obi's success. Oseloka used to work for UNITED NATIONS, he is a very strong candidate and well spoken. Anambra is littered with intelligent people.

BeijinDossier:
Nwanne kedu maka America?

If you allow this useless old man he will re-write history while we look on. This bastard must be followed bumper to bumper if not he will use his usual lies to cover up everything.

Nwanna, anom ofum. Kedu maka oliaku na umuaka.

I have been ignoring because its just exausting.

tbaba1234:
http://footballfullmatch.com/wc-qualification-africa/nigeria-vs-zambia-07-10-2017/

Oshe!

komekn:
Explain more please, why would a Bundesliga club be playing friendlies with the season in full swing. Particularly as once again they are hovering around the relegation zone

I want to make an informed guess that it will be a game dominated by fringe players and youth players so almost a U23 game.

Osimhen has played twice for the first team coming on as a late substitute has not even made the bench in quite a few games. And some are suggesting he is SE top quality material.

Osimhen need to move to France,Belgium or Holland. Never liked our players featuring for German clubs.

tbaba1234:
I found a link online..

Link a brother up,biko.

tbaba1234:
Godwin Okpara in court again in Lagos for wife battery.

Remember, he was convicted for raping a 13 year old girl under his care. Jailed for 10 years, got out in 3 yearsfor good behavior. He was deported to Nigeria. His wife also went to jail for torturing the same girl.

What a terrible shame!!

Be very careful bros, that might not be the real story. I heard the said girl Godwin rapped was not underage afteral. She was using a made up age to pass her as underage. On getting to France chica cleaned up and oga find better food for backyard....Madam flipped and called eke. Okpara couldnt prove she wasnt underage na there kasala burst.

tbaba1234:
Just rewatched the Zambian game. Second half mainly.

The gulf in class between Iwobi and Simon is big. If Iwobi can be more consistent for Nigeria, I don't see Simon benching him. Key word, consistency because Iwobi has had some stinkers for Nigeria.

In the midfield, Mikel played the attacking role, Ndidi played the CM midfield role while Agu/Onazi sat in front of the defence. Earlier in the campaign, Rohr experimented with a double pivot system. (Against Algeria, Etebo and Onazi played in front of the defence.) Rohr appears to be willing to change systems depending on the game, that is a good thing.

Mikel Obi is the Choirmaster, Everything good goes through him. The short passes between Mikel, Moses and Iwobi was beautiful to watch.

Mikel Agu has good positional discipline. He might not have been too impressive so far but he keeps his position well.

Bros,where did you find the video of Nigeria vs Zambia ? I think somebody took it down from youtube.

Chino atuo ka egbe..lol.
Abeg, I don tire...Sleepy

Abagworo:
There is not much difference between Imo and Anambra culture hence it is termed Igbo culture. You are so fixated in your local area that you know little or nothing about Igboland thereby believing so much in artificial State boundary. The culture is same till you get to Owerri where a clearer difference is noticed which continues into Ngwa, Umuahia and Rivers State. Those Owerri and neighbours refer to other Igbos north of them including the rest of Imo and Anambra as Isoma. The culture in Egbema, Oguta, Ogbaru are virtually same with Delta Igbo while Ohaji tilts towards Owerri and Rivers.

There are differences in dialects and other aspects of Igbo culture. There are obvious similarities because some of these Orlu towns migrated from Anambra and inter-marriage is very prevalent in that areas.

Abagworo:
There is not much difference between Imo and Anambra culture hence it is termed Igbo culture. You are so fixated in your local area that you know little or nothing about Igboland thereby believing so much in artificial State boundary. The culture is same till you get to Owerri where a clearer difference is noticed which continues into Ngwa, Umuahia and Rivers State. Those Owerri and neighbours refer to other Igbos north of them including the rest of Imo and Anambra as Isoma. The culture in Egbema, Oguta, Ogbaru are virtually same with Delta Igbo while Ohaji tilts towards Owerri and Rivers.

Why did your governor change Adadioramma to Adadiohamma ?

Abagworo:
Imo is still leading the rest of Nigeria by a very wide margin in education and Imo isn't older than Anambra. The old Eastcentral State was concentrated on Anambra and so was the old Anambra State from which Enugu was created. The only thing that makes sense is to say Owerri became State capital before Awka.

https://edunaij.com.ng/most-educated-states-nigeria/

https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/224061-imo-students-top-jamb-application-list-2016.html/amp

http://thenationonlineng.net/imo-students-top-jamb-application-list-2017/amp/

Imo is older than Anambra in the sense that the most developed and seat of the power on old Imo was carved into the new one,thereby making the newly created state to retain the major structures of government.

I am not here to compare Imo and Obodo nnaa. I have since exaust myself of the headache right when your governor stated he is pouring 70% of Imo budget in Owerri. Okorocha is not very intelligent but he has good taste.

Adadiohamma instead of the more popular Ada di ora mma.

Ndi Anambra ,you will be a ffool if you keep writing chere,were,ihuru,wetara and all these strange Igbo dialects that doesnt bear your identity.

Believe it or not I will never buy that Igbo unity bullcrap. I will fight till Igbo Izugbe nonsense is scapped from our Anambra schools. Nobody can use trick to trample on Anambra noble and prestigious culture. Oma mme!

Abagworo:
You don't even know what is Ozo title and you wrote a full page of balderdash. The eagle feather played more significant role than the cap in the past but Ozo title is an Igbo thing and not Anambra. Moreover Nnewis, Aguata, Anaocha, Ihiala, Ekwusigo, and Orumbas are all closely packed with Imo State in a non-stop sprawl that the only difference is artificial State boundary.

lol..Nwokem, noo nwayo biko. This is still the indefatigable Odenigbo Aroli! Did you just say I dont knwo what is Nze na Ozo ? Why have you refused to change from your evil ways, Abagworo....My uncle is an Agbalanze, most male in my family has Ozo and my grandmother is Nnebuenyi( Nwanyi gbalu odu ukwu na aka). I know too much about our noble Nze na Ozo and I have witnessed the ceremony too many a time.

Abagworo ,you are from Ugwuta and from your history you dont have the OZO institution just like most Imo towns ,especially Owerri ,Mbaise,Mbano and their surrounding towns. Only few towns in Imo state has the prestigious culture of Nze na Ozo . Yes ,Igba Ijele, Ofala, Igba Odu, Igba akwunechenyi are all Igbo culture because these beautiful cultures can only be found in Igbo land but we can all agree that not all Igbo towns/state observe this culture.

I know every step of Nze na Ozo rites and the food cooked on that day which we call nni ocha which is the main dish. I know the sound of ufie wooden gong,ekwe , and I can dance it. Please, dont say what you dont know....Anambra own Nze na Ozo and the mbuluchi Nri spread the culture.

And no,Nnewi , Aguata, Anaocha, Ihiala, Ekwusigo and Orumba has nothing in common with Ndi Imo and stop spread lies. I know how Awgbu, Amaokpala and Umunze sound, a bit like Awka. Nnewi , Orsumenyi, Ichi and Amichi speaks a peculiar dialect. And please dont touch Anaocha, Aguata where Oliver and Theresa Onuora hail from...You are quite strange ,Abagworo...lol

Ihiala, Orsumoghu ,Uli and Mgbidi sound alike but that is understandable because of their proximity but still they are just as Anambra as Nsugbe is. The state has been created and I know you feel all the good stuff is packed in Anambra but that is destiny. Anambra bu isi Igbo and every Igbo person need to respect that. I am not here to argue with you but to flip your lies.

Abagworo, I am yet to see you celebrate Imo culture but you are always lurking around to poke your nose in Anambra culture....

Osita Osadebe says...Onye nwe okpa kpoo ya okpa nkpokolo agbataobi ewelia kpoo ntu. If you dont respect your culture nobody will.
Your northern raised governor is running around giving chieftaincy titles to people with questionable character,thereby selling Igbo culture for penny....nakwa echeki!

Abagworo:
How can you write that Imo doesn't have Nze n' Ozo? You need an update on Igbo culture and history. Even in areas without "Ozo" they have red cap Chiefs like "Oha" and it extends beyond Igboland to Rivers State.

Nze na Ozo got to northern Imo through people in southern Anambra. Even a core Aro town like Arondizuogu has Nze na Ozo. The red cap got to the Omanbala chiefs who took the Ozo title during 18 century through Igala merchants who sold it specifically to the title men and those with ichi scarification. It spread to other areas with Ozo titles and similar like Enuani. As at 1980s every Igbo with red hat definitely has Nze na Ozo.

Ozo men carry a hand fan with their name weaved on the leather fan with which they exchange the noble greetings. In Anambra you will be hard pressed to find any man with a red hat who doesnt have Ozo title,especially in Omanbala,Idenmili, Awka, Njikoka, Ifitedunu,Ogbaru ,Onicha,Anaocha, Ekwusigo and Nnewi.

The red cap is a sacred cultural item of the Anambra people but today every tom and diick is wearing one. Rivers people, formerly, wore fedora hat that white men gave to them in exchange for their slave runs... Ndi Ikwerre enwero ako na uche.
This is not the first time you are mentioning this your Duru and Oha title but we dont even know what they are but I know one thing, they are not Nze na Ozo title. Nze na Ozo comes through your lineage thats why we can never give a foreigner an Ozo title. You can get the typical honorary title for your philanthropy.

Ndi Imo and their empty culture. Every single one of the wears the red hat and they don't even have Nze na Ozo.

See embarrassment. See reason why I kick against wooing of this foreign born players.
Just listen to this nigga,Tammy.