forgiveness:


I just wanted you to know your tiki taka style of play has limits and has not made teams that adopted it the most successful in the world.

TheGoodJoe:


That was not the scope of the debate.

Barryseal:


You talk up tiki taka and possession game championing Amuneke, when as a matter of factly the number 1 tiki taka coach Nigeria is Abdul Maikaba.
He calls his philosophy "Reiteni a passa". Maikaba is the only Nigerian coach who has a website where he explains his passing philosophy with no compromise on retaining possession and passing in triangles.

Amuneke's Tanzania played anything but tiki taka during his stint there.

http://www.sportflames.com/2021/08/npfl21-update-abdul-maikaba-launches.html?m=1

www.theabdulmaikaba.com

elyte89:


I don't even like dt style.. It makes watching match boring..one team will just b playing while d opp team will just b chasing d ball

I prefer Liverpool(jurgen klopp, or man u(Ferguson era style) aggressive pressing style

TheGoodJoe:
I have hinted before. One thing I know through time that has been our strength is the ability of our players to run at a fast rate for a long time.

From the likes of Amunike, Finidi, Taribo, Jero Shakpoke, Eguavoen, Iroha, Tijani Babangida, Mobi Oparakwu, Aghahowa, Pius Ikedia, Victor Ikpeba, Yakubu Aiyegbeni, Babayaro and a host of others.

In the near past, we had Nsofor, Osaze, Ike Uche, Martins Obafemi, Onazi, Ambrose, Echiejile, Okoronkwo, Obasi etc.

Today you can see Chidera Ejuke, Osimhen, Chukwueze, Onyekuru, Ndidi, Iheanacho, Sanusi, Aina, Ebuehi etc.

This remains our critical attribute. Which means, we have to play a system that will utilize our stamina. That is the high press. This is key to the Catalan/La Masia philosophy.

Another key attribute is keeping possession by passing. What this does is develop the basics of the players. We have had a history of failing in the basics of passing to keep the ball. Training with this system will enable that.

Cutting the risk of getting scored is another feature of this system. If we keep possession high up the pitch in the opponent's half, we cut the chance of conceding meaningless goals.

Finally, this system demands concentration and will help in the tactical development of our players.

So that is why I hammer on it and Amunike is well versed in it. Going for another coach based on sentimental reasons will only keep us from progressing and making use of this great set of players God gave us.

TheGoodJoe:


I wonder where you get that. I have told you before I used to leave in the same block as Coach Monday Sinclair, who was one of the earliest men that played possession football to its fullest.

We have had a lot of coaches but Amunike played as a professional under the philosophy. His teammates are leaders of the game today. Enrique and Guardiola. He trained as a coach under the system.

Now I also pointed out his scouting ability which has been part of the quality players in the Super Eagles today. So these two qualities are the reason why I pick Amunike.

By the way, Imama played Tiki Taka under Sinclair. Finidi played possession footy under Sinclair and Van Gaal. Siasia even coaches his with an expansion theory to keep the ball moving faster than the opposition.

So I wonder why you feel I am saying Amunike is the only one. I said Amunike is well versed in it.

Keep in mind he is training local coaches in it because he knows it indepth. If it is to write website on it, it is easy for Amunike.

Barryseal:


You talk up tiki taka and possession game championing Amuneke, when as a matter of factly the number 1 tiki taka coach Nigeria is Abdul Maikaba.
He calls his philosophy "Reiteni a passa". Maikaba is the only Nigerian coach who has a website where he explains his passing philosophy with no compromise on retaining possession and passing in triangles.

Amuneke's Tanzania played anything but tiki taka during his stint there.

http://www.sportflames.com/2021/08/npfl21-update-abdul-maikaba-launches.html?m=1

www.theabdulmaikaba.com

forgiveness:



If a coach doesn’t/hasn’t played under Barcelona philosophy or trained in Barcelona, he is not a good coach, right?

Meliforme:


I stand with you.
They keep throwing names, but i am yet to identify a coach better than Amunike in their purveys.

Aside footballing concerns, there are other reasons Amunike should be engaged.

My only fear is: Amunike might be too stiff not just for the NFF, but to the fans. On the other hand, i am not advocating servility.

forgiveness:


We are looking for a coach that will guarantee us success by winning AFCON and World Cup and not an entertainer.

Guarantee winning the World Cup. Even Enrique can not Guarantee Spain that.

What we need is a coach that can bring the fear factor to the Super Eagles. Bring confidence to the players. Anytime we match out, no matter who the opponent is, they should be ready to play the games of their lives against us.

With time, trophies will come. First, we need a coach that will guarantee we will play with bravery, confidence, and power.

TheGoodJoe:


I wonder where you get that. I have told you before I used to leave in the same block as Coach Monday Sinclair, who was one of the earliest men that played possession football to its fullest.

We have had a lot of coaches but Amunike played as a professional under the philosophy. His teammates are leaders of the game today. Enrique and Guardiola. He trained as a coach under the system.

Now I also pointed out his scouting ability which has been part of the quality players in the Super Eagles today. So these two qualities are the reason why I pick Amunike.

By the way, Imama played Tiki Taka under Sinclair. Finidi played possession footy under Sinclair and Van Gaal. Siasia even coaches his with an expansion theory to keep the ball moving faster than the opposition.

So I wonder why you feel I am saying Amunike is the only one. I said Amunike is well versed in it.

Keep in mind he is training local coaches in it because he knows it indepth. If it is to write website on it, it is easy for Amunike.

TheGoodJoe:


Where do you get these irrelevant point from?

It is shocking.

Read again, I believe the system will suit our team. I gave my reasons why. I also believe Amunike is in a good position to get our team playing that way.

Then you come up with the above, is shocking.

forgiveness:


That’s what I deduced from your reasons.

Tiki Taka is not good for our players.

We rely more on wing play and that’s why most of our best players are wingers.

We need a coach that is direct, plays fast -paced attacking football with high-intense, counter-attacking style of football that suits our players style of play. Not one boring Tiki Taka that will limit their potential.

Barryseal:

You failed to address the elephant in the room. Tanzania under Amuneke didn't play to this philosophy. Alot of us watched them with keen interest during the Afcon because of Amuneke.

You can say they lacked quality players but we should have seen the blueprint of this system in their 3 games. They can loose all 3 matches, but the blueprint will be there for all to see.

Even at the U17 finals, Mali had more possession than his team.

You're putting yourself about like an obsessed Amuneke fan, nothing more nothing less.

TheGoodJoe:


Have you watched Sane and Bernardo Silva play on the wings? Have you watched Walker and Cancelo overlap for City? Please, wing play is key for the system.

TheGoodJoe:


That is your belief but devoid of fact. Why should Tanzania be the case study alone?

Secondly, I have also called for Luis Milla years ago, strictly because I want us to play the system.

Simple. I want the best coach we can get to teach us to play the system. Amunike is the best at it. It has nothing to do with obsession with Amunike. He played and got trained in the system. Simple.

TheGoodJoe:


That is your belief but devoid of fact. Why should Tanzania be the case study alone?

Secondly, I have also called for Luis Milla years ago, strictly because I want us to play the system.

Simple. I want the best coach we can get to teach us to play the system. Amunike is the best at it. It has nothing to do with obsession with Amunike. He played and got trained in the system. Simple.

forgiveness:


That’s what I deduced from your reasons.

Tiki Taka is not good for our players.

We rely more on wing play and that’s why most of our best players are wingers.

We need a coach that is direct, plays fast -paced attacking football with high-intense, counter-attacking style of football that suits our players style of play. Not one boring Tiki Taka that will limit their potential.

Barryseal:

Exactly. Our style has never been tiki taka. I laugh when people say we play like the Dutch. I don't understand that scene of illusion.
Our game have always been physical, rugged, power play and speed. Europeans and South Americans always dreed playing us because of our physicality.

It's only Nigerians that think we play like the Dutch.
South Africa, Ghana and Morroco play the closest system to tiki take or Dutch football not Nigeria.

Barryseal:

Exactly. Our style has never been tiki taka. I laugh when people say we play like the Dutch. I don't understand that scene of illusion.
Our game have always been physical, rugged, power play and speed. Europeans and South Americans always dreed playing us because of our physicality.

It's only Nigerians that think we play like the Dutch.
South Africa, Ghana and Morroco play the closest system to tiki take or Dutch football not Nigeria.

Barryseal:

You failed to address the elephant in the room. Tanzania under Amuneke didn't play to this philosophy. Alot of us watched them with keen interest during the Afcon because of Amuneke.

You can say they lacked quality players but we should have seen the blueprint of this system in their 3 games. They can loose all 3 matches, but the blueprint will be there for all to see.

Even at the U17 finals, Mali had more possession than his team.

You're putting yourself about like an obsessed Amuneke fan, nothing more nothing less.

Beloved4:

Source: Danielnino news blog. Okay.

forgiveness:


You are talking about Guardiola that has abandoned Tiki Taka after it failed him in his latter years at Barcelona because he realized it can be countered hence went back to the drawing board and invented another style totally different from tiki Taka.

Amuneke is not Guardiola.

Barryseal:

Exactly. Our style has never been tiki taka. I laugh when people say we play like the Dutch. I don't understand that scene of illusion.
Our game have always been physical, rugged, power play and speed. Europeans and South Americans always dreed playing us because of our physicality.

It's only Nigerians that think we play like the Dutch.
South Africa, Ghana and Morroco play the closest system to tiki take or Dutch football not Nigeria.

forgiveness:


Exactly! We must go with what works for us.

Physicality, ruggedness, power play and speed have always been our style of play and we need a coach that can use that to our strength.

We no bi Spain.

Barryseal:


How successful has he been with his interpretation of this style? He has not had an outstanding career as a coach over a decade he has been a manager.

JohnBullMySon:
Something is telling me that NFF will end up collecting a FIFA suspension with all these Rohr related saga. It seems like Sunday Dare wants to be angrier than everyone else. He shouldn't put us in trouble with all these interference.

forgiveness:


You are talking about Guardiola that has abandoned Tiki Taka after it failed him in his latter years at Barcelona because he realized it can be countered hence went back to the drawing board and invented another style totally different from tiki Taka.

Amuneke is not Guardiola.

chrisooblog:
We have never played like Spain and we are not Cameroon that only rely on muscle, pace and power. A typical Nigeria team aims to win but with style and panache. We're not Cameroon or Senegal that aim to beat or crush you into submission.

forgiveness:


Very boring style of play. I stopped watching Guardiola’s Barcelona at some point except against Chelsea.

Those coaches play direct football and rely much on wing play. This is were you need fast and skillful wingers.

Tiki Taka will limit our players that are fast and direct.

We don’t need it.