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safarigirl:
So, we had Okoye man the post against Benin, and Uzoho man the post against Lesotho, with both goalies keeping clean sheets.

First of all, I am glad we have risen from the ashes of Akpeyi and Ezenwa, but I would genuinely like to know what you guys think of both players and the possibility of rotation between them.

Bear in mind, when I say 'rotation', I don't mean the way Enyeama and Ejide were rotated, but something with a little more equity. I genuinely feel like Ejide was shortchanged a lot in the team, because of Enyeama's brilliance, so, while I acknowledge how much of a legend Vincent is, I do feel a bit for Ejide.

So guys, what's your take on the Maduka-Uzoho GK rotation? If you can include their performances in the last two games in your analysis, factor their strengths and weaknesses, it would also be appreciated.

Cc: icon4s, Supernerd, andrewbaba44, Fabyom, Kog45, subzero047, terzurum5, and other forumites.

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Thanks

drDoom3:
Onuachu's strengths:

1. Aerial ability
2. Physical strength
3. Finishing

Weaknesses:
1. Pressing
2. Counter-attacks
3. Speed
4. Positioning and movement to create chances for himself to score
5. Draws fouls a lot


Osimhen's strengths:
1. Aerial ability
2. Physical strength
3. Pressing
4. Counter-attacks
5. Speed
6. Positioning and movement to create chances for himself to score

Weaknesses:
1. Finishing
2. Prone to anger like Balotelli
3. Defenders use him to draw fouls a lot, and he mostly falls for their traps

safarigirl:
So, we had Okoye man the post against Benin, and Uzoho man the post against Lesotho, with both goalies keeping clean sheets.

First of all, I am glad we have risen from the ashes of Akpeyi and Ezenwa, but I would genuinely like to know what you guys think of both players and the possibility of rotation between them.

Bear in mind, when I say 'rotation', I don't mean the way Enyeama and Ejide were rotated, but something with a little more equity. I genuinely feel like Ejide was shortchanged a lot in the team, because of Enyeama's brilliance, so, while I acknowledge how much of a legend Vincent is, I do feel a bit for Ejide.

So guys, what's your take on the Maduka-Uzoho GK rotation? If you can include their performances in the last two games in your analysis, factor their strengths and weaknesses, it would also be appreciated.

Cc: icon4s, Supernerd, andrewbaba44, Fabyom, Kog45, subzero047, terzurum5, and other forumites.

PS: If anyone thinks this should be a standalone topic outside of this thread, also signify.

Thanks

Curtisaxel10:
I'm not saying he shouldn't miss chances o, but the guy seems rather too wasteful to me. This is particularly alarming considering that in this our team, good goalscoring chances are usually few and far between especially against big teams. Go and check the goals Ighalo scored in his final years in the SE against the heavyweights of African football. Hardly any one of them was given him on a platter of gold. He had to utilize the meager half-chances that came his way.

Osimhen just can't keep squandering chances at this rate, that's all I'm saying. Let me believe that his today's showing was due to his recent injury battles Sha.

jihday:
So some people saw Osimhen's first goal and still decided to say he's a poor finisher

jihday:
So some people saw Osimhen's first goal and still decided to say he's a poor finisher

drDoom3:
Nigeria vs Brazil? Uzoho made about 6 flash saves. Maduka made 1, and Ajayi had to clear one off the line because Maduka got stuck on his feet.

kellycute:
because they hate good thing. They are looking for issues where there is none. Someone with 5 goals and 5 assist in 5 game is not good enough for them. 5 naira set of people!

jihday:
So some people saw Osimhen's first goal and still decided to say he's a poor finisher

Olulong:
Lmao. Not under Gernot Rohr.

And I don't think He'll bench Osimhen for any of the guys you mentioned as well.

The same coach that didn't invite them when he needed 1 point from 2 games, I don't think He'll do so for a more important game like the WC qualifiers.

Moreso, he had 5 Goals and 5 Assist from 5 games probably the most Goal contributions in this qualifier. I don't think He'll bench that sort of player for 3 untested guys heading to the WC qualifiers. Buh then it's just my opinion

jihday:
So some people saw Osimhen's first goal and still decided to say he's a poor finisher

kellycute:
the only bigger picture here is Osimhen played 5 games scored 5 goals and knack 5 assists. Highest goal scorer. Finito!!!. Dey dere dey find wetin nor lost

TheSuperNerd:
Thread debate: Aina vs Ebuehi

Another Big Question I want to weigh in on with is Aina vs Ebuehi: Who is better? And I really have to be careful here because I actually rate both lads highly.

Ola Aina - The more versatile of the two. And the more ambipedal of the two. Aina's strength lies more in attack and his ability to sync effortlessly with his advanced wing partner (the winger) thereby providing an extra outlet of attack for his team and in attacking interchanges with his winger-teammate.
Defensively, Aina has shown decent improvements as seen at Fulham and also against Benin where he didn't utilise his normal attacking instincts but stuck to his disciplined positional plays. All the same, he is still behind Ebuehi in this aspect. The defense aspect.


Tyrone Ebuehi - The more balanced of the two. Good attacking wise and "very" good defensively. He differs from Aina in attack in that he chooses his moments to join the attack whereas Aina could oftentimes join the attack. Although against Benin, we saw an Aina who maintained some positional discipline and wasn't as adventurous as Zaidu in same game.
Tyrone is so tidy in possession, has bright decision making and really oozes balance in both offensive and defensive aspects of the fullback role.



Conclusively, between the two, Aina is far more adventurous and his two-footedness can be a real weapon. Whereas Ebuehi is more balanced and the more well rounded fullback.

Who is better? Both offer us quality with their unique attributes and both could feature as the better option compared to the other depending on the tactical set-up and approach to a game. The end.

ersonleads:
Make una nor make me vex this morning oo. I see some people trying to downplay osimhen's effort so far. Not all strikers that can score the kind of goal he scored. His movement was class, timely & technical. Una go dey compare Paul with osimhen? if u don't feed Paul in d box, no show( he is just a Peter crouch kind of striker).
osimhen na d complete package

BascoVanVeli:
Victor Osimhen's performance against Lesotho


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D-e2Mzj4yZQ

Utonwanne:
Respect to Ighalo but Osimhen is much better than Ighalo in GWG.

The same Ighalo that that messed with the biggest chance of the match against Argentina. Stop painting him a mini god. Guess you have forgotten why he's called ABF.

BascoVanVeli:
Victor Osimhen's performance against Lesotho


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D-e2Mzj4yZQ

TheSuperNerd:
Guy.... Now I can see what you said that angered Chriskels. As in... I understand it's your opinion but don't you weigh some of these takes of yours at times?

Chuks is Nigeria's undisputed starter on the right. Lookman and Kalu will battle for the left side. Abi you don't know this?

Your matter tire me ooo...

andrewbaba44:
I wish we have a right winger that will compete with him

Chuks is not really improving and he needs competition

Eseose9:
Seen ehen. They are praising Onuachu now while trying to downplay Osimhen.

TheSuperNerd:
The same Chukwueze that bossed the La Liga game vs Atletico Madrid recently this year and was crowned MOTM despite a Villarreal loss is suddenly not improving because of one game?? Naah... I agree he needs serious Badass Competition and wasnt as influential yesterday as he was in the second half vs Benin but saying he is not improving is a reach bro.

TheSuperNerd:
Beautifully done Marvellous Basco. You captured all of Victor's major acts yesterday just as I analysed. That pass from Ndidi into Osimhen's path was the only big chance Victor didn't take advantage of. Every other chance he got were half chances from tight angles or in one case, trying to control a fast ball while under pressure from defenders.

Again Beautifully done and the Onuachu video was beautiful. Thanks for all you do Man. You rock!!!

andrewbaba44:
I will never praise one player to down play another never and I disagree with anyone downplaying victor as he had a good game and was easily man of the match,if you ask me to pick my first 11 I will always pick osimhen ahead of onuachu

But please where was your energy when people where downplaying onauchu after the last game against Benin calling his goal a fluke ?

Where was your energy when people where saying it’s easy to score 25 goals in the Belgian league when we know no Nigerian have even done that ,I guess you where no where to be found because you should be enjoying the insults on onauchu ,but now you don Dey talk say dem Dey talk down of osimhen but you where blind during all the insults on onauchu

My friend please if you can’t be sincere abeg get out

andrewbaba44:
When I say a player is not improving it doesn’t stop him from playing well in some games you dig ?

You should know all these things

Chuks just Dey Where e Dey like that

I no blame am because e no get competition

slimthugchimee2:
I wonder why nobody is talking about that osimhen's run for our half to lesotho's half