Danielnino00:


Emeka, I know this is you, but the bolded sound very funny...Unless my memory serves me wrong, you have once made a joke of the "African football is physical" thing..
I remember you yabbing some monikers who mentioned that Aribo might not survive the physicality of Africa football...

aribo this time will be moved further the pitch because of his eyes for goal

So if u be super eagles coach u go bench Onyeka play nwakali abi?

Papi85:
don’t do what?

Wetin be your problem self?

I wan banter with you, it's been a while.

IDENNAA:


I will have you picked up by the Police and locked up....on your possession dangerous weapons and illegal drugs would be found. And I will make sure you spend 10yrs awaiting trial before you sentence!! By the time you get out you 'd be in your sixties.

I dont have time for rascals!!

Pick him up as per who you be ?

Dem suppose use 2 by 2 flog craze commot for your head

Nerdie, the fact say we get disagreement mean say we dey authentic to ourselves. I am a firm believer that if people for the same clique dey true to themselves dem go disagree for certain things every now and then. So thanks for being your authentic self. This is not a jab on anyone oh.

As regards the AFCON, as it draws nearer me I don catch a different variant of this flu which calls for extra extra caution, considering the drama leading to this AFCON and the uncertainties. But I think it only makes it more exciting. Seeing new names is like a breath of fresh air. I am just looking forward to Nigeria playing better. No high expectations for now.. toes crossed!

haha.. pie charts and graph, another moniker don take that baton. Even my formation builder sef, dem no only take d baton but they run with am. I dey find another fresh one to bring come. Happy New Year bro!

TheSuperNerd:


The Man, Joebie... Happy New Year My Good man. Glad to see you here too. We have had our disagreements and would still have more but as you can see... Adults move pass things and leave it for kids. Good to see you, Good Sir.

And as usual, I trust you will be your ever cautious self on our expectations ahead of the Afcon and guess what? I wasn't disappointed. But in truth, your approach is best right now.

I mean, in the light of many happenings, changes to our lists due to player withdrawals and slow start to preparations. Caution is the way to go mixing it with a part of the feel of excitement in the air.

Have a splendid 2022, Joe. Would love to see your pie charts and bar charts after our group games is done and dusted.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fuU_j332pzE

ChrisKels:


Nwanne biko don't do this, he is your brother

By the way , he cant fight me...you are looking at a guy who could do fifty push-ups a piece ,and up to 300 push-ups a day. I am 6'2 , weight 220lbs and very active in soccer.

Now , look at the ooverbloated child that want to fight me....lmao

andrewbaba44:


Pick him up as per who you be ?

Dem suppose use 2 by 2 flog craze commot for your head

As per a law abiding citizen whose life is being threatened....are you blind or what ?

Danielnino00:


Emeka, I know this is you, but the bolded sound very funny...Unless my memory serves me wrong, you have once made a joke of the "African football is physical" thing..
I remember you yabbing some monikers who mentioned that Aribo might not survive the physicality of Africa football...

Na emeka nah

You no need read much before you know

CRonaldo started as a winger. Now he plays as a striker! Messi began as a striker; now he plays from the right or the middle!
Kante plays as a DM in Leicester, now he plays box to box/DM at Chelsea.

Iwobi's best game for Nigeria has been him playing the number 10 role: The goal that took us to the world cup against Zambia.
Scored away to Lesotho. Against sierra leone, Iwobi scored two magnificent goals, but things fell apart when Rohr moved him to the left!

Iwobi categorically said he prefers the number 10 role in a 4-3-3, but Rohr continues to use Iheanacho in that role.
When Rohr changed to 3-5-2, all the players were confused! Iwobi and Aribo don't know what to do.
A new system with just two days of training, and Nigerians expect them to play like Messi?

The mistake Rohr made was trying to accommodate Nacho, Iwobi, and Aribo.
Playing Iwobi on the left side in a 4-3-3 unbalanced the team because he doesn't stay there; he always moves to the 10 or 8 roles leaving Collins to run the whole length of the wings for 90 minutes.

Iwobi has never been atrocious as a ten, so please let the boy breath.

Aribo scored against Ukraine and Brazil because we had Chukweze and Kalu/Simon ran at them from the wings, thereby opening up the midfield. Pep even prefers wingers (dribblers) to strikers.
Dribblers open up games!

How can you play 3-5-2 without dribblers? Rohr was stupid!

Our team is well balanced; just put the right players in their best positions.

Let Ejuke/Simon and Chuz/Henry/Olayinka run at them from the wings.
Onyeka (box to box), Ndidi (DM), and Iwobi/Aribo (AM).
Sadiq (pace, calmness, skills, and height)/
Awo (Strength, height, agility and pace)/
Nacho (Calmness, passing ability, and shooting technique)/
Desser (pace, agility, and calmness).

We gat this!!

Mujtahida:

Read thesupernerds excellent analysis. And then watch this video.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3XxKkPG7uBY

IDENNAA:


By the way , he cant fight me...you are looking at a guy who could do fifty push-ups a piece ,and up to 300 push-ups a day. I am 6'2 , weight 220lbs and very active in soccer.

Now , look at the ooverbloated child that want to fight me....lmao

That's why I'm asking you to have mercy on him. No go knock all his teeth comot please

IDENNAA:


As per a law abiding citizen whose life is being threatened....are you blind or what ?

He talk say make e no catch you for one sharp corner or is there anything else he said that I didn’t take note of ?

Papi85:
forget tactical Balance or any sweet name u wan give just to get nwakali to the mix

Una go paint grammar just to accommodate nwakali in the team

Baba it’s high time we turn blind eye to mediocrity

Happy new year bossu!

Charles, Charles, Charles... relax. I understand where you are coming from.

Do you know if Alhassan made this team, he would be my first choice in the CM role? When the withdrawals of players began, I was on twitter crying for the possibility of slotting in Alhassan Yusuf. Majorly because we are understaffed in the middle and Nwakali won't have a tactical cover for the skillset he has. He is the only one in that Midfield with a particular skillset that enhances our midfield dynamics.

Look my man, putting sentiments and our disagreements on the lad aside, We both know that there is nobody in the current Super Eagles Midfield who can pick out a pass to and from anywhere on the field of play with effortless grace apart from Nwakali. If you have taken the time to watch him recently like I have, you would discover this again.

His performances of late have been beautiful to watch both from offensive and defensive phases POV. Eye test shows everything but some numbers also reveal a lot.

Since you are a stats man, go on sofascore for yourself and see his ratings for his last five games. Check for yourself and come tell us what you see.


And honestly, looking at our team, I honestly feel Nwakali can do a job for us alongside Aribo's Goal threat and high technique and Ndidi's all round Defensive actions. It is all about tactical balance. A ball winner, a goal scoring MF, and a Midfield conductor. This is Midfield balance.

And I hope it's applied and that it clicks superbly.

The other options we have are Onyeka (a pressing machine and ball winner) and Iwobi (an AM). So you see.. no other deeplying Playmaker is present in our list apart from Nwakali. See how Ghana lacked a MF controller today and got torn apart by Zorgane (a CM/Playmaker) and Zerrouki.

Midfield Control mixed with Grits is the way to go. Not Grits only. Have both Brawn and Brain.

IDENNAA:


By the way , he cant fight me...you are looking at a guy who could do fifty push-ups a piece ,and up to 300 push-ups a day. I am 6'2 , weight 220lbs and very active in soccer.

Now , look at the ooverbloated child that want to fight me....lmao

Wow you must be a strong guy

But what 2 by 2 plank cannot do to the human body doesn’t exist

IDENNAA:


As per a law abiding citizen whose life is being threatened....are you blind or what ?

You are replying Andrew? You dey fall my hand oo. Andrew that is rarely logical?

Have you forgotten what Pete Edochie said about "Onye na-aro onye kariri ya anya"?

Papi85:
aribo this time will be moved further the pitch because of his eyes for goal

So if u be super eagles coach u go bench Onyeka play nwakali abi?

Your first paragraph sounds like you are expecting positive vibes from Eguavon . Cus Rohr has been restricting Aribo by playing him in a deeper role... You don't even like Eguavon because he is local, lol..

To your second paragraph, it will depend on the nature of the opposition and how I want to approach the game.. In truth, I'm not sold on the hypes on Nwakali yet because he hasn't played yet for the super eagles..he might be doing well at his club, but until he plays for the super eagles and replicate such performance before I'll be wowed..Heading to the 2018 world cup, Joel Obi was hailed as the second coming of Xavi and Iniesta combined and as the solution to our lack of creativity..those who hyped him then weren't totally wrong cus he was doing well at his club, but when he played for the super eagles, it was an eyesore..
So I'm not party to anything until I see Nwakali play in the super eagles. I've however mentioned before that a player of his skillset is needed in the team due to our lack of options there...

Have you not considered that part of the reason Haidara and Mwepu are making waves now is because of their physicality and "power" which Europeans generally tag Africans as having alone.
Why do u think Mikel was converted from an AM into a DM? Why didn't they use his brains in the AM role?

Look, Nwakali is blessed with technique and touch that neither Haidara nor Mwepu can buy. All they have going for them is their power and physicality which is what European clubs actually love more about African Midfielders thus limiting them to Defensive duties.

And also, I mentioned 3 different levels of football where Nwakali clearly bossed his own physical African brothers not with power but with classy touches and technique.

Watch him at Huesca. Watch his last 6 games. You would see that I don't exaggerate about what he brings.

Papi85:
u see the problem, always making reference to nwakali’s u17 exploit

Can the same nwakali lace the boot of haidara currently?

And nwakali with all the techiniques and brains hv got 0 goal and assist this season, no be juju be that?

Where is nwakali today and where is mwepu?

I swear una no get shame to Dey go back yesteryears just to make nwakali relevant over night

Mwepu is with Brighton doing marvelously well

Haidara is in Leipzig and touted amongs the best in his age bracket

Nwakali is in Spanish 2nd tier with no hope of getting promoted this season and not even among the best in his team let alone the league

Mk una hide face for dust abeg

andrewbaba44:


Na emeka nah

You no need read much before you know

He should be banned , indefinitely. That boy need to be thought a lethal lesson.

Mujtahida:

There are two types of entertainers in football. The first set to which most nigerian players belong to are those players who set out to entertain. These players are selfish and gun for personal glory.

The second type of entertainers do not set out to entertain. Their style is entertaining. Players like Zidane and Mikel exemplify this kind of players.

We have poor crossers of the ball(which is a shame since we have tall attackers) perhaps because of this trend of using inverted wingers who either run to the final third or dribble their way and then pass the ball or shoot at goal.

You have teams that really don't play with traditional wingers but rather use the wingbacks as the wingers.

For instance, in Liverpool look at the number of pin point accurate crosses Trent puts in a game as well as defence splitting passes . He then can put in some outstanding shots left or right foot it doesn't matter, 9 assists this season already. And he is a RWB the same goes for Robertson, although he's not as good as Trent.

What this does is create a forward line of three attackers , no surprise the number of goals Salah and Mane have scored. In addition very hard working very disciplined midfielders, who keep things going.

Our problem is we have traditional strikers who get no support from thier wingers, in a very structured , traditional disciplined set up.

We are in easier group IT SEEMS, Guinea B and Sudan should not trouble us if we play our best players and take the game very serious with strict team discipline and cohesion. No room for complacency.

solonnachi:
The Supernerd. You are back!!! Happy new year.

But on a serious note, why do you keep going on this sabbatical leave all the time? We missed you all the while.

No vex my good man. Biko gbaram. Ejoor biko.

It is inevitable that once or twice every year, I just take a sabbatical from here due to the weight of my offline engagements with work, projects and certain itinerary plans depending on the projects involved and more.

So bear with me. At least, you can be sure of one thing.... I will always return and I will always meet you all hale and hearty by God's Grace.

It is well and thanks for the welcome. Happy New Year Nnachi. Let's rock 2022!

IDENNAA:


He should be banned , indefinitely. That boy need to be thought a lethal lesson.

My friend common keep quiet there .

Papi85:
u see the problem, always making reference to nwakali’s u17 exploit

Can the same nwakali lace the boot of haidara currently?

And nwakali with all the techiniques and brains hv got 0 goal and assist this season, no be juju be that?

Where is nwakali today and where is mwepu?

I swear una no get shame to Dey go back yesteryears just to make nwakali relevant over night

Mwepu is with Brighton doing marvelously well

Haidara is in Leipzig and touted amongs the best in his age bracket

Nwakali is in Spanish 2nd tier with no hope of getting promoted this season and not even among the best in his team let alone the league

Mk una hide face for dust abeg

This is the DELUSIONAL over hype that surrounds a players who has done nothing beyond U17 football in the past 7 years.

IDENNAA:


He should be banned , indefinitely. That boy need to be thought a lethal lesson.

You no shame, abi shame no catch you

you and person exchange words in a faceless forum, nah to run go report am you sabi

Lol..... hope they pay royalties to you for taking what you pioneered. Oya find something new bring come ooo... this time, patent am join.


Anyway yes, it's exciting seeing the new names that will run the show for us at the Afcon. Gives us a really good chance to look at them, assess them and see if they are worth the fuss and noise.

But caution is still the way to go like you rightly stand by. I just appreciate the mix of caution and excitement at this time.

Time will tell how things unravel for us in Cameroun.

Joebie:
Nerdie, the fact say we get disagreement mean say we dey authentic to ourselves. I am a firm believer that if people for the same clique dey true to themselves dem go disagree for certain things every now and then. So thanks for being your authentic self. This is not a jab on anyone oh.

As regards the AFCON, as it draws nearer me I don catch a different variant of this flu which calls for extra extra caution, considering the drama leading to this AFCON and the uncertainties. But I think it only makes it more exciting. Seeing new names is like a breath of fresh air. I am just looking forward to Nigeria playing better. No high expectations for now.. toes crossed!

haha.. pie charts and graph, another moniker don take that baton. Even my formation builder sef, dem no only take d baton but they run with am. I dey find another fresh one to bring come. Happy New Year bro!

semid4lyfe:


Abegii!


Ighalo should getat....

He knew about the clause in his contract yet came out of international retirement to do what exactly? Like say Super Eagles na him birthright. Very selfish mudaf**cker.

Whether the player to replace Ighalo is Cyriel Dessers or Terrem Moffi, NFF should go ahead and pay the fine cos both are upgrades on Ighalo and worth having in the team. (I prefer Dessers sha)

Also, this players late replacement issues has shown Eguavoen as an indecisive and un-assertive coach who is not able to make the hard decisions.

The minute this Ighalo's issue came up, Eguavoen should have replaced him immediately. What nonsense is waiting for Ighalo to convince his club?

Shioor......

Honestly this Ighalo issue is really funny

First of all, I blame Rohr for bringing back Ighalo just to embarrass him. But he too doesn't have sense. He signed a contract and doesn't even know what it contains. I doubt if he even read it through. He may not have known he was under such a clause.

It think Dessers might be the one. Because only his name is popping up in rumors. Even single rumor since this AFCON started has come true. He may have been told not to say it yet. But you know how things spread. He may have told someone who told someone that told someone.

I think Ighalo was being too desperate that's why Eguavoen left him all this while. I heard he already showed up and has been avoiding cameras. According to what I heard, his matter was put on pause so that the team can prepare for travel. After they arrive in Cameroon, decision will be taken on him.

Relax Komekn. When last did you watch Nwakali?

I could drop videos of his most recent games for you to see for yourself.

Done nothing beyond U17 football? Come on Dude, he literally dragged Alcorcón from the death of relegation last season. He was their most outstanding player. A team of "Ekukes" yet he led them from the middle and gave them a pattern and control. Player of the Month to go with it and named one of the most exciting revelations by various Spanish media outlets.

Coming to the current season,
He's been MVP even in his last Copa Del Rey game for Huesca vs Girona (a top 6 team in La Liga 2).

His last game before coming to camp was again vs Girona in la liga 2. Nwakali again had a pretty good performance. Check your stats apps and see if I am lying.


Better prepare to watch Nwakali on your screens at the Afcon. I know you hoping he flops but that would be also hoping the team flops. See?

komekn:


This is the DELUSIONAL over hype that surrounds a players who has done nothing beyond U17 football in the past 7 years.

TheGoodJoe:


Anytime power and skill meets, skill must prevail.

All the midfielders listed (except maybe Haidara) have better skill than Nwakali, adn they show their skill at the top level every day.

TheSuperNerd:
Doing good my man. Great to see you didn't break down under the weight of work.

And yes ooooo... It's Afcon time again. Africa's Own WC.

More blessings and Joy in this new year.

Nice one.

You're right
amen

Kessie has more skill than Nwakali?? Oh because he is at Milan. Lol

Kessie is all power and Brawns. Not much brains.

drDoom3:


All the midfielders listed (except maybe Haidara) have better skill than Nwakali, adn they show their skill at the top level every day.

This nawakali matter is becoming annoying

drDoom3:


All the midfielders listed (except maybe Haidara) have better skill than Nwakali, adn they show their skill at the top level every day.

baba e be like u never see haidara play?

He is just similar to United’s Fred but with better passing ability and control

Bobo na pure engine made for the modern game not one lazy misfit wey folks Dey hype to sky heavens here always

TheSuperNerd:
Kessie has more skill than Nwakali?? Oh because he is at Milan. Lol

Kessie is all power and Brawns. Not much brains.

oga forget skill but look at efficiency

Kessie is not the most skillful nor flamboyant player but very efficient in doing the basics in his role which is the reason the likes of United,Spurs and Liverpool are trying to snap him from Milan

Over skillful nwakali with computer brains wey em Dey play and can you post his stat for all to see here?

do4luv14:




You no shame, abi shame no catch you

you and person exchange words in a faceless forum, nah to run go report am you sabi

Yes , because the rules says so. But , if you weren't senseless you would know that any place where rules doesn't exist anarchy reigns supreme , like your country Nigeria which produces rretards like you who try to shame people like me who play by the rules.