TheGoodJoe:


I do not think Ighalo will come in. If we play Ighalo, it will mean abandoning our system. Awoniyi, Sadiq, Osimhen offer a lot of running up front. I doubt Ighalo can offer that.

The goalkeeper remains an issue but also the tactical team needs to work on Ndidi not committing too much to the offensive side.

Any defensive contribution should come from the wide areas.

andrewbaba44:


Osimhen should be first striker then gidigbo ighalo looks like he still have something to offer more than Sadiq and awoniyi for now ,I just have to say this despite the likeness I have for awo bobo ,onuachu is another man in the picture but should be used as a super sub when things doesn’t go well

fabyom:

This formation is problematic! Only 2 of Etebo, Aribo and Iheanacho is needed.
We need an additional winger to bring stability. Olayinka/Chuz/Ejuke should start! Etebo shouldn't be starting.
He hasn't play a lot of football in the last month.

TFLASHOGEE:
if Eguavoen will be using 4-4-2 then let osimehn and ighalo spear Head the attack then Onuachu seat on the bench, the problem come be say where nacho go start from as he will have to settle for a place in the midfield/ wing or seat on the bench which I don't see happening why I choose ighalo to start is that baba Sabi drag defenders and he will help reduce much pressure on osimehn thou we know na osigoal be the go to guy for goals.

Kog45:
Nigeria vs Ghana always a war.pls your insight on the match.

fabyom:

This formation is problematic! Only 2 of Etebo, Aribo and Iheanacho is needed.
We need an additional winger to bring stability. Olayinka/Chuz/Ejuke should start! Etebo shouldn't be starting.
He hasn't play a lot of football in the last month.

TheGoodJoe:


I do not think Ighalo will come in. If we play Ighalo, it will mean abandoning our system. Awoniyi, Sadiq, Osimhen offer a lot of running up front. I doubt Ighalo can offer that.

The goalkeeper remains an issue but also the tactical team needs to work on Ndidi not committing too much to the offensive side.

Any defensive contribution should come from the wide areas.

TFLASHOGEE:
if Eguavoen will be using 4-4-2 then let osimehn and ighalo spear Head the attack then Onuachu seat on the bench, the problem come be say where nacho go start from as he will have to settle for a place in the midfield/ wing or seat on the bench which I don't see happening why I choose ighalo to start is that baba Sabi drag defenders and he will help reduce much pressure on osimehn thou we know na osigoal be the go to guy for goals.

do4luv14:



Na today ah sabi say, you sabi ball, hands up comrade

charlesemeka85:
because he sidelined amokachi and was chopping egunje alone. Amokachi had no say in the team

mostob:
bro...is there any bar around you? Enter the place and collect two chilled bottles of beer.
Joke aside, your response here is impressive.

Kog45:
Sir,Sadiq,Awoniyi and Dessers should just step aside for that match.If I have my way Maduka too....the issue with Sadiq is that his good performance in any match is not guaranteed.

Nigeria vs Ghana we need players who will delivered at any giving opportunity,no mistake should occur or else we paid dearly for it.

Semi is cool.

andrewbaba44:


System that failed at the afcon ?

Lol

fabyom:

This formation is problematic! Only 2 of Etebo, Aribo and Iheanacho is needed.
We need an additional winger to bring stability. Olayinka/Chuz/Ejuke should start! Etebo shouldn't be starting.
He hasn't play a lot of football in the last month.

TheGoodJoe:


I expect a pairing of Osimhen and Iheanacho. However, Iheanacho will need to do more dropping deep than he did at the world cup. He needs to learn how to own the central offense area. Despite finishing, Iheanacho is also a good passer.

However, we can not deny the intensity Iwobi brought before the red card. If we go with a three-man midfield, I tip Iwobi to take the ten role.

We frightened teams at the AFCON and I think this will make the bedrock of the strategy Ghana will adopt. They will keep it tight at the back and hit us hard and fast with counters.

We need to close up spaces to prevent surprises.

Most important thing is us saving Ndidi's energy by restricting his offensive plays and saving it to help break down attacks.

do4luv14:



which system are you talking about here, is it the Afcon system or what .do we even had a system sef,


so you think Ighalo can't play in any system deployed

do4luv14:



which system are you talking about here, is it the Afcon system or what .do we even had a system sef,


so you think Ighalo can't play in any system deployed

Please, learn that players suit different systems.

See talk.

So you will carry Ighalo to play false 9.

TFLASHOGEE:
if Eguavoen will be using 4-4-2 then let osimehn and ighalo spear Head the attack then Onuachu seat on the bench, the problem come be say where nacho go start from as he will have to settle for a place in the midfield/ wing or seat on the bench which I don't see happening why I choose ighalo to start is that baba Sabi drag defenders and he will help reduce much pressure on osimehn thou we know na osigoal be the go to guy for goals.

Kog45:
Sir,I watched Iheanacho closely in just concluded Afcon and I want to say I wasn't impressed.In the absence of Osimehn I expected much from him.....check it out
1.Uzoho
2.Aina
3.Sanusi
4.Balogun
5.Ekong
6.Ndidi
7.Etebo
8.Aribo
9.Simeon
10.Osimehn
11.Iheanacho....4-3-3 against Ghana.

TheGoodJoe:


What are you asking me a question? You explain, tell us Ighalo will offer us more pace upfront than Osimhen, Awoniyi, Sadiq, Iheanacho and Olayinka. If you think Ighalo will offer more speed than them, then say it. if you do not, I wonder what you are trying to argue.

do4luv14:



na one quote you don take sama me two mentions so, yes , he can play as a false 9,

secondly, with the exception of Osimhen and Olayinka, Awo, and Nacho with their heavy first touch as seen in this just concluded Afcon, are the ones you are preferring especially that Nacho that doesn't known his preferred position

sweet eh nah to sidon look you, ah dey so oo

TFLASHOGEE:
if Eguavoen will be using 4-4-2 then let osimehn and ighalo spear Head the attack then Onuachu seat on the bench, the problem come be say where nacho go start from as he will have to settle for a place in the midfield/ wing or seat on the bench which I don't see happening why I choose ighalo to start is that baba Sabi drag defenders and he will help reduce much pressure on osimehn thou we know na osigoal be the go to guy for goals.

caprikon:


The two games are going to be like cup finals but I expect them to be approached differently.

The players must be mentally prepared because little details will decide the tie.

For the first game which will be played in Ghana, I expect a slightly more conservative approach. If Nigeria concedes first, it becomes tricky..it's best not to concede an early goal in such a game.The result from the first leg will determine the approach for the second leg.

I expect Eguavoen and his technical crew to tweak his predictable tactical approach from the last AFCON to surprise the Ghanaians.

I wish to see Osimhen, Etebo, Dennis and Ighalo return for the tie while underperformers at AFCON like Chukwueze and Okoye shouldn't be on the starting list. Not expecting too many new faces because the time is really short.

TFLASHOGEE:
they whine me o comerade

TheGoodJoe:


Iheanacho offers lots of attributes. He can cross, he can pass, he drops deep to distribute play. He presses defenders when the team is not with the ball. I see him do these more than Ighalo. Ighalo is most suited for a target man role. However, in such role, I feel Sadiq offers more presence.

When it comes to attacking space, Osimhen rules hands down, but Awoniyi against Egypt was so tidy doing it. Olayinka is on another level to Ighalo when it comes to attacking with speed.

In a nutshell, I will go with these four before Ighalo.

Coupled with the fact we are playing an offensive strategy that needs lots of work.

TFLASHOGEE:
if Eguavoen will be using 4-4-2 then let osimehn and ighalo spear Head the attack then Onuachu seat on the bench, the problem come be say where nacho go start from as he will have to settle for a place in the midfield/ wing or seat on the bench which I don't see happening why I choose ighalo to start is that baba Sabi drag defenders and he will help reduce much pressure on osimehn thou we know na osigoal be the go to guy for goals.

TheGoodJoe:


Does not change the point.

andrewbaba44:


System that failed at the afcon ?

Lol

typicalgamer:


The moment we start looking for fresh players the better, because this our eagles are not it.

All the central are below average way below average.

The wingers are 1 dimensional

That’s my only problem with the team.

Get a central with brains, winger’s with common sense and flair. Every other place it om

do4luv14:



Oga free Okoye abeg,

and for your information he will keep for the two leds

drDoom3:


How many times will you be told this. The system at the AFCON DID NOT FAIL. You don’t judge a system by a fluke match where you played over 30 mins with 10 men, that is unjust. Even Man City loses games with complete 11 to worse teams so who are we?