TheSuperNerd:
Andy wan knack us tension. I don't even remember when they ever played together in a 2 man CB backline. *scratching my head*

Maybe in a 3 man backline but 2 man? I don't think I recall.

But could it work? Perhaps.

They don’t need to play together before they can both start together ,Na one day e Dey start

Laporte was new in playing with Eric García or pau torres and they hardly put any foot wrong in the Spanish defence

andrewbaba44:


They don’t need to play together before they can both start together ,Na one day e Dey start

Laporte was new in playing with Eric García or pau torres and they hardly put any foot wrong in the Spanish defence

But na Afcon naaa... First game vs Egypt. You wan kill us with tension abi... Bad guy.

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Moniter0:
But we also know that one or two persons could end up learning a few things that could be life transforming

Rest already...

Jibola Adebola

Good morning guys
What do you all think about Guinea vs Malawi?
Something tells that the Malawians may somehow pull a surprise.

JohnBullMySon:
Numerous blunders indeed. Biased people.

If Maduka was the one who spilled that shot in the video, you and your likes would've spent 10 pages here criticizing him on why he's not good enough

He spilled in training, how many times has he spilled in actual matches and compare it to the number of saves he's made. Nobody hates Maduka but he has not earned his starting spot. Maduka barely makes any one on one saves and thats what we're worried about.

bazooka1:

When the knowledge is hidden from you, how will you know?
You're not even allowed to ask deep questions about God, Christ and the church. Some questions you want to ask, they will label you possessed.

Everything u need to know about God is already in d bible,what else r u looking in those perceived hidden books.

Knowledge starts with Jesus and ends with Jesus.
Study his ways n his teachings from d the bible n u will b will be wiser

I know sometimes names don't matter. But sometimes, it also does.

Ilaix Moriba, Mohamed Bayo, Naby Keita, Amadou Diawara and Charles Petro.

Browse these lads (above) and match them to the corresponding nation between Guinea and Malawi.

One of these two nations, based on quality alone, would be allowing the first shock of the Afcon happen if they don't take all 3 pts.

But yes, it's possible. It's the Afcon.

Elock1:
Good morning guys
What do you all think about Guinea vs Malawi?
Something tells that the Malawians may somehow pull a surprise.

TheSuperNerd:
Missing Osimhen (Our Biggest Gun & 1st Choice Striker), Onuachu (Our 2nd Choice Striker) and Dennis (one of the most inform forwards in the EPL) is a big blow but the fact that we still have an attack personnel boasting Iheanacho and inform Sadiq and Awo alongside the attacking wingers show how much depth in quality we have upfront from a potential POV.

The only worry is that certain camp reports say Awo hasn't exactly lit things up with goals and that Sadiq, although have scored haven't actually bagged as much as expected.

So yes, your concerns are valid because Awo and Sadiq are indeed Afcon greenhorns but I believe Sadiq can draw from his experience as a 19 yrs old back at the 2016 Rio Olympics where he led the lines in attack.


I expect the likes of Chukwueze, Ejuke, Aribo, Iwobi, Iheanacho and even Simon to an extent to help carry the goals and creative burden of the team alongside our Midfield set-up which includes the third-latter mentioned.


In defence, I wouldn't mind any of Ekong or Omeruo as partners to Awaziem. My only concern is that I hope Eguavoen installs Awaziem as first choice CB. If that is so, then his partner would likely be Ekong on the virtue of him being second captain.

Some reports do say Ekong is the most dribbled-past defender in training even in Garoua but I would not blame him. You cannot be facing Chukwueze, Ejuke and Onyekuru and not get megged every now and then.

Infact, Ekong will face not much Dazzling Winger threats (apart from Salah perhaps) bigger than what he faces in training against 2 of the baddest winger talents on the continent (Chukwueze and Ejuke). Lollll

So if I have my way, it would be Awaziem-Omeruo pair at CB in a four man backline but it's likely to be Ekong-Awaziem or don't be shocked, Ekong-Omeruo (Eguavoen could go with Omeruo's tournament experience dating back to Afcon 2013 and up till Afcon 2019. Tournaments where he was really outstanding).



Lastly, on the GKs... I know Okoye may not inspire much confidence for now in the mind of some of us but he is the Number 1 and his last few games for Sparta showed a lad in improved form. Uzoho also has been good for Omonia and his PK stopping has gotten better. He did it in the Uefa ECL and has been doing it decently in Camp.

But bear in mind, it was Uzoho who spilled that Nwakali freekick in that training video which Onyekuru pounced on and scored. Game ended 2-nil in favour of Nwakali’s team. Moses Simon scored the other after being set up by Chukwueze.

So you see, at this point... The two goalies still have their sore points and I would be very okay with either in Goal. But I wouldn't mind Okoye continuing in goal. Time will tell.

Green horns!? What do you mean by that? Please, explain.

Moniter0:
boss we no de fight o

TheSuperNerd:


But na Afcon naaa... First game vs Egypt. You wan kill us with tension abi... Bad guy.

Covid-19 test for super eagles today. Hope everything goes well

Up till now, Jamilu Collins hasn't arrive the camp. Something is wrong. We have only 26 players in camp. We're supposed to replace Jamilu with Akpoguma.
The NFF should tell us if he's gonna show up or not

Afcon greenhorns. Meaning they don't have Afcon experience. This would be their first tournament and either of them could have the responsibility of leading the lines in attack if Iheanacho is not considered.

Awoniyi's last big tournament experience for the GWG was at the U23 Afcon in 2015 and also at the U23 Afcon in 2019.

Sadiq's was at the Rio Olympics in 2016.

Hope you understand.

forgiveness:


Green horns!? What do you mean by that? Please, explain.

TheSuperNerd:
Afcon greenhorns. Meaning they don't have Afcon experience. This would be their first tournament and either of them could have the responsibility of leading the lines in attack if Iheanacho is not considered.

Awoniyi's last big tournament experience for the GWG was at the U23 Afcon in 2015 and also at the U23 Afcon in 2019.

Sadiq's was at the Rio Olympics in 2016.

Hope you understand.

Understood. You should have added Iheanacho to the group if it’s about AFCON because this is also his first time.

Oga Dan, please ehn... The link to that voting thread abeg. I don find am tire.

Wanna go cast my votes please as today na deadline.

Danielnino00:
Jibola Adebola

You know, it's funny how I forget Iheanacho is also making his first Afcon showing. Lol

Russia 2018, see wetin you don cause.

Indeed he's also an Afcon debutant.


But I think the WC experience of Iheanacho and his long term stay in the team since late 2015 gives him that experience edge over Awo and Sadiq on the overall.

forgiveness:


Understood. You should have added Iheanacho to the group if it’s about AFCON because this is also his first time.

@TheSuperNerd.
Looking at your first Xi team preference, to me the most formidable set-up the Super Eagles can parade in this tourney should be a back line of Awaziem (RB), Ekong (RCB), Omeruo (LCB) & Zaidu (LB). In midfield, Ndidi (DM), Aribo (CM), & Iwobi (AM). The forward line will be a combination of Chukwueze (RW), Musa (ST), & Simon (LW). 4-3-2-1 formation.

Awaziem is more solid defensively than Aina to me as a rightback and he his equally adept at picking out an attacking player with a long pass. With Chukwueze in front of him, the RightBack should be more concern with defensive solidity and should let Chukwueze deals with the attacking duty of constantly foraying into the opposition's half. Onyekuru may come in as a sub later on for Chukwueze.

The CenterBack pairing have lot of experiences between them over the years thus complementing each other should not be difficult. If there is a need to replace anyone of them, Awaziem or Ajayi will do for me. They equally offer experience and competence.

With Zaidu on the leftback position, i will support him with Moses Simon in front of him. Playing other personnel in front of him brings certain flaws defensively. And playing Simon there too brings certain flaws offensively but against Egypyt, he his more protected with him. it's SIMON for me. Ejuke may come in as a sub later on

Ndidi-Iwobi-Aribo combination brings tested team play we have used & trusted. Transition is key. And with Iwobi & Aribo you can quickly gets the ball to the opposition half at the shortest exchanges of passes. Using other personnel is good but these guys know each other's movement very well. Nwakali/Onyeka can be sub in for either of Iwobi or Aribo in the midfield.

Musa will be my first choice. He may not be the most clinical, but he has the reputation, movement, speed & shots to scare the opponent and allow others to gain goal scoring advantage. Greenhorn like Sadiq & Awoniyi can be sub in after Musa would have stretched the opponent defence with his constant runs.

TheSuperNerd:
You know, it's funny how I forget Iheanacho is also making his first Afcon showing. Lol

Russia 2018, see wetin you don cause.

Indeed he's also an Afcon debutant.


But I think the WC experience of Iheanacho and his long term stay in the team since late 2015 gives him that experience edge over Awo and Sadiq on the overall.

No doubt. Iheanacho is the most experienced among the lot but I just wanted to clarify that AFCON green horn aspect.

Isaac Success with 2 goals and 5 assists in 10 games

Impressive

zoboizee:
@TheSuperNerd.
Looking at your first Xi team preference, to me the most formidable set-up the Super Eagles can parade in this tourney should be a back line of Awaziem (RB), Ekong (RCB), Omeruo (LCB) & Zaidu (LB). In midfield, Ndidi (DM), Aribo (CM), & Iwobi (AM). The forward line will be a combination of Chukwueze (RW), Musa (ST), & Simon (LW). 4-3-2-1 formation.

Awaziem is more solid defensively than Aina to me as a rightback and he his equally adept at picking out an attacking player with a long pass. With Chukwueze in front of him, the RightBack should be more concern with defensive solidity and should let Chukwueze deals with the attacking duty of constantly foraying into the opposition's half. Onyekuru may come in as a sub later on for Chukwueze.

The CenterBack pairing have lot of experiences between them over the years thus complementing each other should not be difficult. If there is a need to replace anyone of them, Awaziem or Ajayi will do for me. They equally offer experience and competence.

With Zaidu on the leftback position, i will support him with Moses Simon in front of him. Playing other personnel in front of him brings certain flaws defensively. And playing Simon there too brings certain flaws offensively but against Egypyt, he his more protected with him. it's SIMON for me. Ejuke may come in as a sub later on

Ndidi-Iwobi-Aribo combination brings tested team play we have used & trusted. Transition is key. And with Iwobi & Aribo you can quickly gets the ball to the opposition half at the shortest exchanges of passes. Using other personnel is good but these guys know each other's movement very well. Nwakali/Onyeka can be sub in for either of Iwobi or Aribo in the midfield.

Musa will be my first choice. He may not be the most clinical, but he has the reputation, movement, speed & shots to scare the opponent and allow others to gain goal scoring advantage. Greenhorn like Sadiq & Awoniyi can be sub in after Musa would have stretched the opponent defence with his constant runs.

I will remove
Awaziem for Aina
Omeruo for Awaziem
Simon for Ejuke
Musa for any of KC,Taiwo and Umar
thanks

Ajaji is one of the Player that should play in our defense line because is tall and can scorce goals. His man marking is clean. I think he shd be pear with awaism

Please, is there any good football academy in Lagos? Please list them and the areas I can find them. Thanks

If we will have a lot of problem scoring goals, I think we should go with three at the back.
Awaziem,Ajayi and Omeruo(Ekong) as the back three. Ndidi and Nwakali as the base. Then the best attacking third partnership IMO will be Henry, Sadiq and Musa; or Ejuke,Kelechi and Samu. Awoniyi will be more suited when we are playing with back 4. Simon na jack of all trade.
In a 3-5-2, Aribo(and Iwobi) will be the third midfielder with a free role kinda.

When the midfield is weak and we need someone to bring in the chaos factor, the Frank can enter.

zoboizee:
@TheSuperNerd.
Looking at your first Xi team preference, to me the most formidable set-up the Super Eagles can parade in this tourney should be a back line of Awaziem (RB), Ekong (RCB), Omeruo (LCB) & Zaidu (LB). In midfield, Ndidi (DM), Aribo (CM), & Iwobi (AM). The forward line will be a combination of Chukwueze (RW), Musa (ST), & Simon (LW). 4-3-2-1 formation.

Awaziem is more solid defensively than Aina to me as a rightback and he his equally adept at picking out an attacking player with a long pass. With Chukwueze in front of him, the RightBack should be more concern with defensive solidity and should let Chukwueze deals with the attacking duty of constantly foraying into the opposition's half. Onyekuru may come in as a sub later on for Chukwueze.

The CenterBack pairing have lot of experiences between them over the years thus complementing each other should not be difficult. If there is a need to replace anyone of them, Awaziem or Ajayi will do for me. They equally offer experience and competence.

With Zaidu on the leftback position, i will support him with Moses Simon in front of him. Playing other personnel in front of him brings certain flaws defensively. And playing Simon there too brings certain flaws offensively but against Egypyt, he his more protected with him. it's SIMON for me. Ejuke may come in as a sub later on

Ndidi-Iwobi-Aribo combination brings tested team play we have used & trusted. Transition is key. And with Iwobi & Aribo you can quickly gets the ball to the opposition half at the shortest exchanges of passes. Using other personnel is good but these guys know each other's movement very well. Nwakali/Onyeka can be sub in for either of Iwobi or Aribo in the midfield.

Musa will be my first choice. He may not be the most clinical, but he has the reputation, movement, speed & shots to scare the opponent and allow others to gain goal scoring advantage. Greenhorn like Sadiq & Awoniyi can be sub in after Musa would have stretched the opponent defence with his constant runs.

Bros, e be like say you be our Nigerian Sean Dyche. Which kind gbao-gbao football you want make we play with this your selection. Abeg o

mostob:
If we will have a lot of problem scoring goals, I think we should go with three at the back.
Awaziem,Ajayi and Omeruo(Ekong) as the back three. Ndidi and Nwakali as the base. Then the best attacking third partnership IMO will be Henry, Sadiq and Musa; or Ejuke,Kelechi and Samu. Awoniyi will be more suited when we are playing with back 4. Simon na jack of all trade.
In a 3-5-2, Aribo(and Iwobi) will be the third midfielder with a free role kinda.

When the midfield is weak and we need someone to bring in the chaos factor, the Frank can enter.

We have too many good wingers which is the core of our squad to waste it on a 3-5-2 formation.

dkay51:


He spilled in training, how many times has he spilled in actual matches and compare it to the number of saves he's made. Nobody hates Maduka but he has not earned his starting spot. Maduka barely makes any one on one saves and thats what we're worried about.

It is the coaches that will determine who has earned a starting spot, not us.

Danielnino00:
Jibola Adebola

Chris en

zoboizee:
@TheSuperNerd.
Looking at your first Xi team preference, to me the most formidable set-up the Super Eagles can parade in this tourney should be a back line of Awaziem (RB), Ekong (RCB), Omeruo (LCB) & Zaidu (LB). In midfield, Ndidi (DM), Aribo (CM), & Iwobi (AM). The forward line will be a combination of Chukwueze (RW), Musa (ST), & Simon (LW). 4-3-2-1 formation.

Awaziem is more solid defensively than Aina to me as a rightback and he his equally adept at picking out an attacking player with a long pass. With Chukwueze in front of him, the RightBack should be more concern with defensive solidity and should let Chukwueze deals with the attacking duty of constantly foraying into the opposition's half. Onyekuru may come in as a sub later on for Chukwueze.

The CenterBack pairing have lot of experiences between them over the years thus complementing each other should not be difficult. If there is a need to replace anyone of them, Awaziem or Ajayi will do for me. They equally offer experience and competence.

With Zaidu on the leftback position, i will support him with Moses Simon in front of him. Playing other personnel in front of him brings certain flaws defensively. And playing Simon there too brings certain flaws offensively but against Egypyt, he his more protected with him. it's SIMON for me. Ejuke may come in as a sub later on

Ndidi-Iwobi-Aribo combination brings tested team play we have used & trusted. Transition is key. And with Iwobi & Aribo you can quickly gets the ball to the opposition half at the shortest exchanges of passes. Using other personnel is good but these guys know each other's movement very well. Nwakali/Onyeka can be sub in for either of Iwobi or Aribo in the midfield.

Musa will be my first choice. He may not be the most clinical, but he has the reputation, movement, speed & shots to scare the opponent and allow others to gain goal scoring advantage. Greenhorn like Sadiq & Awoniyi can be sub in after Musa would have stretched the opponent defence with his constant runs.

Awaziem cannot be playing RB when we have aina and Ebuehi .

Musa should never start ,let alone starting as a striker when we have better striker at the bench who have more goal sense than musa

Simon can come from the bench ,he should not come and be playing nonsense

zoboizee:
@TheSuperNerd.
Looking at your first Xi team preference, to me the most formidable set-up the Super Eagles can parade in this tourney should be a back line of Awaziem (RB), Ekong (RCB), Omeruo (LCB) & Zaidu (LB). In midfield, Ndidi (DM), Aribo (CM), & Iwobi (AM). The forward line will be a combination of Chukwueze (RW), Musa (ST), & Simon (LW). 4-3-2-1 formation.

Awaziem is more solid defensively than Aina to me as a rightback and he his equally adept at picking out an attacking player with a long pass. With Chukwueze in front of him, the RightBack should be more concern with defensive solidity and should let Chukwueze deals with the attacking duty of constantly foraying into the opposition's half. Onyekuru may come in as a sub later on for Chukwueze.

The CenterBack pairing have lot of experiences between them over the years thus complementing each other should not be difficult. If there is a need to replace anyone of them, Awaziem or Ajayi will do for me. They equally offer experience and competence.

With Zaidu on the leftback position, i will support him with Moses Simon in front of him. Playing other personnel in front of him brings certain flaws defensively. And playing Simon there too brings certain flaws offensively but against Egypyt, he his more protected with him. it's SIMON for me. Ejuke may come in as a sub later on

Ndidi-Iwobi-Aribo combination brings tested team play we have used & trusted. Transition is key. And with Iwobi & Aribo you can quickly gets the ball to the opposition half at the shortest exchanges of passes. Using other personnel is good but these guys know each other's movement very well. Nwakali/Onyeka can be sub in for either of Iwobi or Aribo in the midfield.

Musa will be my first choice. He may not be the most clinical, but he has the reputation, movement, speed & shots to scare the opponent and allow others to gain goal scoring advantage. Greenhorn like Sadiq & Awoniyi can be sub in after Musa would have stretched the opponent defence with his constant runs.

Alright. Not what I expected but it's quite a different approach that comes with some nice tactical reasons but a few questions from me could also begin to throw questions about some of your choices.

A lot to ask, trust me but let me start with these....


1. Why play Awaziem at RB when you have an Ebuehi is who is also defensively adept and very balanced in that role from a tactical POV?

I mean you say you would bench Aina because he's not defensively enough then why not consider Ebuehi?

Have 2 RBs and trusting none of them to start but instead drafting a makeshift is not a good message to send out.

Now, Awaziem could be drafted to RB if need be, for the good of the team but one of the two RBs are good enough to start.

Also, Awaziem's long balls would still be effective from a CB role.


2. If Chukwueze plays on the right and meets an overload of opposition on the right, he would need his Fullback to help on the overlap sometimes as he looks to drive in-field from the right as a decoy. Why play Awaziem there when we both know Ebuehi & Aina are more adept at Overlapping then he is?



3. Should Zaidu actually play with Simon or with Ejuke?
Should Zaidu/Awaziem be the Fullbacks combo based on a well known Overlapping/Conservative fullbacks playbook strategy?


Zaidu is a very balanced fullback adept at Overlapping, Recovery, Defending and attacking all very swiftly. His speed and atheletism gives him this edge.
Now He at LB and Awaziem at RB is not bad in some in-game situations because against certain opposition i wouldn't want both fullbacks to go guns-blazing on the overlap. One of them would have to be more Conservative than the other so that when one of them gets too advanced into the final third, the other sits back and forms a back three with the CBs to protect against possible turnovers or swift counter attacks incase we got dispossessed in attacking transitions.

But instead of an Awaziem in this conservative/Overlapping Fullbacks set-up, we could go with Ebuehi/Zaidu. While we move Awaziem to CB to bring even more to the table.

Also, Zaidu on the overlap means he needs a player ahead capable of committing multiple opposition players to enable him get in behind with his pace and get enough crosses into the box. Ejuke is that player on the left capable of pulling out such consistently to enable Zaidu exploit the left channel with his runs. Simon is a Winger that will love to cross it in himself and most times in recent games, his crosses are nor well measured or calculated. It's almost like he crosses and wants luck to finish up the job for him. Not capping..


4. Why play Aribo at CM when we both know he doesn't know how to control the tempo of a game? Why play him far from the box when he is most dangerous and most effective close to the box?


5. Ndidi-Aribo-Iwobi MF trio has been tried and tested but has it actually solved our Middle game deficiencies in terms of consistent ball transitions, quick switch of plays to the sides, creating through the middle, lines-breaking strategy and keeping conducting control of the middle game?


6. Musa as a lone striker?
Well, it's not exactly strange because he did it at CSKA Moscow. I know Musa has the speed and reputation but would it be tactically better compared to having a far more technically gifted and more clinical finisher in Iheanacho there or naturals like Awo and Sadiq there? Hmmmm....



7. Iwobi as AM. He has shown his stuff for us sometimes backed by a couple of goals and assists. But what happens when he is successfully tracked and clipped. Rendered ineffective from the AM position. Who conducts the plays when you have Aribo playing deeper and Ndidi doing his defensive business?

It is far easier to track and stop an AM-playmaker than a deeplying one. I have made this point before on this thread. And this is so because it doesn't leave much gaps behind to stop an AM unless he goes way deeper compared to the gaps that will be left in order to try stop a deeplying Playmaker.

So what's your plan if Iwobi as our AM does not prove effective vs Egypt or any other opponent?


8. These 7 will do for now.... like I said... questions yapa. Dem boku

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