Shukusheka:
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

andrewbaba44:


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

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.

Samueltemi337:
I see Zimbabwe upsetting Senegal and Ghana winning Morocco


This I have seen

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

zuchyblink:
These have been my fear. we cannot bank on green horns to lead our attack in a major tournament. That is why I insisted on Iheanacho,Ighalo and Osimehn.

Surebaba01:


He always play nonsense

TheSuperNerd:
Yes and coming from one who now passionately guards the door leading to Experience's hallway of fame, I can understand your choices. Especially that of Iggy.

But like Forgiveness rightly pointed out. Even Iheanacho lacks Afcon experience. I hope you know this.

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.

Samueltemi337:
I see Zimbabwe upsetting Senegal and Ghana winning Morocco


This I have seen

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andrewbaba44:


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

jihday:
I’m really worried about our attack, report says Awo haven’t been impressive in camp, I just hope Eguavoen will start Iheanacho, may not spearhead the attack tho but it’s very important he’s in the starting 11

zuchyblink:
These have been my fear. we cannot bank on green horns to lead our attack in a major tournament. That is why I insisted on Iheanacho,Ighalo and Osimehn.

zuchyblink:
We are not primarily talking about AFCON experience but international experience. Sadiq and Awoniyi don't have international experience and that is a big gamble. You don't gamble with your attack, although I don't blame the coach. No thanks to injury (Osimehn) and club politics (Ighalo)

zuchyblink:
We are not primarily talking about AFCON experience but international experience. Sadiq and Awoniyi don't have international experience and that is a big gamble. You don't gamble with your attack, although I don't blame the coach. No thanks to injury (Osimehn) and club politics (Ighalo)

zuchyblink:
These have been my fear. we cannot bank on green horns to lead our attack in a major tournament. That is why I insisted on Iheanacho,Ighalo and Osimehn.

TheSuperNerd:
Good. Reason why in my reply to Forgiveness, I had to bring in the allround experience of Nacho in the GWG. WC experience and have been with the team since 2015.

Sadiq and Awo don't quite have the experience required to lead the lines at a huge tournament of this magnitude and have just about 1 senior cap between them as well. I agree it's a gamble but it's a gamble with two inform natural Strikers especially in the absence of 2 top choices in Osimhen & Onuachu alongside inform Dennis and Experienced Iggy.


Now bear in mind that even Ighalo had not led the lines for us at a Major tournament (bar the WC game vs Croatia) as a starter before Afcon 2019 came along. But yes, you could say he gelled with the team during the Qualifiers and before that. This is what Awo and Sadiq don't quite have even though they are in form.


So this leaves either taking a gamble on them or going with Iheanacho as the man to lead the lines.

Grozny:
Shortly before the inaugural match of this year's AFCON, I'd like to dedicate this post to those of our fallen comrades who couldn't be here with us today. Namely, Tbaba1234 who unfortunately succumbed to illness last year. May his unwavering support for our darling eagles be an inspiration for all Nigerian football lovers!

Rest easy Baba!!!

jihday:
I’m really worried about our attack, report says Awo haven’t been impressive in camp, I just hope Eguavoen will start Iheanacho, may not spearhead the attack tho but it’s very important he’s in the starting 11

AIG07:
If the SE ends up winning the tournament, Will CAF hand Odion Ighalo a medal?

TheSuperNerd:


Hahahahahahahaahahaha... this made me laugh hard. Not becos of the comparison but because of the Sean Dyche approach to play itself. That guy na "we die here" kind of football.

zuchyblink:
You are correct but news of Awo and Sadiq not being clinical in front of goal is scary

ChrisKels:


Yes and he once gave Fabyom a gift in US when Fabyom's wife put to bed. That is why I want Fabyom to help clarify things

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

Danielnino00:


TBH, I can stand the tribal and political discussions to some extent, but this religion thing is another thing entirely..

It's disappointing that it's the respected members of the thread that are pushing the topic further... SMH

Parrot69:
Abeg this pitch, how una see am?
na astro abi natural?
Cos we don’t want to hear stories that touch and excuses.
NIG vs EGYPT : 5pm
Garoua stadium