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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by TheGoodJoe(m): 6:48pm On Dec 10, 2022
TheSuperNerd:
One has already proven his worth with Tanzania. Proved his worth with a brand of lovely swift vertical playing transition football with the U17s and U20s and which is very similar to Morocco's Walid Regragui yet we still wait for more worth to be proven.

Take it from me... Give Amunike this Job and watch him do with Nigeria what Walid is doing with Morocco under just 8 games in charge.

I have done my homework on all major African sides and their coaching. This Moroccan team stood out. They always stood out and what strikes me the most is that his playing Philosophy is similar to Amunike.

And Amunike is in Zambia as technical consultant turning around the fortunes of Zanaco FC. In 12 games since Amunike came in, they have lost only once.


I believe Amunike is next in line. We can not deny him the mantle forever. I sincerely believe he will excel.
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by ChrisKels: 6:49pm On Dec 10, 2022
TheSuperNerd:
Top post my man. I saw it and smiled. As a core fan, I had to play cool and not even quote you. Lol

I am over the moon!!!
I was so confident they were gonna beat Portugal with the way they played against Spain. There next match I what I can't tell the outcome though, but from this end, they have really done well, and I home they at least come third in this world cup.
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by AndSunGorilla: 6:50pm On Dec 10, 2022
lovewins:
It's important to note that Morocco's coach won the Champions League with a Moroccan club side before he got the job.

Our league needs to be developed and our ex-internationals need to take up local jobs to prove their worth.
Eguavoen, Siasia and Amuneke have before with very limited success. Finidi is on it too. Although our league get as e be with must win at home syndrome. A team will drive from Maiduguri to Akure for a game and they are expected to function well. According to Basco recently when he went to watch an NWPFL game, the usual nonsense against away teams also happens there. So it may be hard to really get genuine results in our local league. But things should change at some point.
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by TheSuperNerd(m): 6:52pm On Dec 10, 2022
Morocco under Walid Regragui: Just 8 games in charge.

6 wins... 4 at the World Cup, well technically 3 as the game vs Spain was a draw before PSO.

Took over in September:

1. Morocco 2-0 Chile (Friendly)

2. Paraguay 0-0 Morocco (Friendly)

3. Morocco 3-0 Georgia (Friendly)

4. Morocco 0-0 Croatia (World cup)

5. Morocco 2-0 Belgium (World Cup)

6. Morocco 2-1 Canada (World Cup)

7. Morocco 0-0 Spain, won 3-0 on PSO (World Cup)

8. Morocco 1-0 Portugal (World Cup).


6 wins, 2 draws overall. 1 goal conceeded (an owngoal). 10 goals scored.

The Atlas Lions, ladies and gentlemen! cool

Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by AndSunGorilla: 6:53pm On Dec 10, 2022
TheGoodJoe:


I believe Amunike is next in line. We can not deny him the mantle forever. I sincerely believe he will excel.
Our sports administrators are wicked!!!! Keshi had the backing of the presidency, same with Westerhoff. Amuneke being the person he is can not put up with unpaid bonuses and salaries,. That alone is unnecessary distraction.
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Ppogbae: 6:54pm On Dec 10, 2022
Joebie:
Arab or African win, whatever. Sub Sahara Africa with lots of talents still have a lot to prove. At the end na black man matter we dey defend.
You hit it right on the head. Most outsiders will see this as an Arab feat. Black Africa cannot rest on this laurel and must prove themselves on the world stage.

Congrats to Maroc though.
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Joebie: 6:54pm On Dec 10, 2022

Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Joebie: 6:57pm On Dec 10, 2022
And next time if Nigeria does not do it we have to support every Sub Saharan African country. It’s a collective image we have to protect.
Ppogbae:
You hit it right on the head. Most outsiders will see this as an Arab feat. Black Africa cannot rest on this laurel and must prove themselves on the world stage.

Congrats to Maroc though.
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by COOL10(m): 6:57pm On Dec 10, 2022
lovewins:
It's important to note that Morocco's coach won the Champions League with a Moroccan club side before he got the job.

Our league needs to be developed and our ex-internationals need to take up local jobs to prove their worth.
Exactly what I said here not too long ago. He won the CAF champions league before he was appointed as the Moroccan National Team Coach.

Our ex-internationals want us to hand the job over to them just because they played for us. How many of them have coached a team to the CAF champions league final let alone winning it?

We need to start setting standards in this country.
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by TheGoodJoe(m): 6:58pm On Dec 10, 2022
AndSunGorilla:
Our sports administrators are wicked!!!! Keshi had the backing of the presidency, same with Westerhoff. Amuneke being the person he is can not put up with unpaid bonuses and salaries,. That alone is unnecessary distraction.

Amunike suffered exactly that during the U17. His team left Nigeria for the tourney wearing Bathroom slippers. No good kits, no winter jackets.

Yet he kept those boys motivated until they won the World Cup.
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by TheSuperNerd(m): 6:59pm On Dec 10, 2022
Joe. Joe. Joe. You know that you and I share the same sentiments on our midfield deficiencies which began with Rohr and has continued into Peseiro's reign. I recall you even took it upon yourself to use sofascore analytical attributes grading to find who our best tactically balanced midfield combos can be because the midfield matter is nauseating.



We beat Sao Tome 10-0 and set a record, and I celebrated it but for goodness sake it was bloody Sao Tome. Great game to statpad and move on to the real issues.

Jose Peseiro is not what the Super Eagles need. And yes, I wasn't so confident given his track record. I only decided to take a "Let's see" stance after he was began his work just to see if he proves our skepticism right or wrong. I took an open "let's give him the doubt benefit" stance...

...And so far, the man has proven us Skeptics right. He is not the coach the Super Eagles need. We need to be honest with ourselves. He doesn't know what he is selecting.

Joebie:
Are you tired of JP already?

I believe you were in my camp for those who were skeptical about JP based on his track record.
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by TheGoodJoe(m): 6:59pm On Dec 10, 2022
COOL10:
Exactly what I said here not too long ago. He won the CAF champions league before he was appointed as the Moroccan National Team Coach.

Our ex-internationals want us to hand the job over to them just because they played for us. How many of them have coached a team to the CAF champions league final let alone winning it?

We need to start setting standards in this country.
We are comfortable handing the jobs to white journey men but if it is a Nigerian, he should win CAF Champions League.

Amunike deserves the job.

What did Rohr and Peseiro do to merit the job?
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by TheGoodJoe(m): 7:01pm On Dec 10, 2022
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by chrisooblog: 7:03pm On Dec 10, 2022
Thank you for your concern but we fans of the GOATEST ask that you respect our privacy during this trying time. tongue cry cheesy

andrewbaba44:
Any Ronaldo fans here ?

Make una identify una self before I begin fish una out
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Danielnino00(m): 7:03pm On Dec 10, 2022
Morocco have definitely raised the bar for the rest of Africa, especially Sub-Saharan Africa...
We need to do better . The right investment and the right appointment are needed to get results..

NFF should please not renew Peseiro contract when it expires... that college coach Randy Waldrum should also be relieved of the super falcons job...
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by codemaniacs: 7:06pm On Dec 10, 2022
Joebie:
And next time if Nigeria does not do it we have to support every Sub Saharan African country. It’s a collective image we have to protect.
Nigeria cannot do it until the players play solely for personal achievement...

Everytime Nigeria qualifies for the World Cup and reach at least the Round of 16 or even win 1 match then they start complaining of match bonus and they have not been paid then they go on to lose their next match...

NFF will continue to owe and withhold the players match bonuses so unless a private firm gives them bonuses then if they qualify for the next world cup in 2026 they will also complain that they have not been paid then they will crash out..

If Emmanuel Dennis gets invited again after his shameful then the SE will never ever reach the quarter finals of the world cup..
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Joebie: 7:07pm On Dec 10, 2022
I have always been an advocate of performance only consideration in selection and continuous selection. And I will celebrate any player doing it. But most of us here are only fixated on the big leagues.

My bro as per JP matter we can’t keep on adopting a hope and pray approach. We have waited too long doing the same things. If the NFF are really serious about good results they should show it in their search for a coach and stop toying with coaches salaries. The coach needs a clear head to work. Stop messing with the emotions of many Nigerians. This is an institutional problem, and just because we’ve had partial successes in the past, we believe its okay.

Nigeria will never get to its true potential if we keep doing things like this. This is where I agree with komekn
TheSuperNerd:
Joe. Joe. Joe. You know that you and I share the same sentiments on our midfield deficiencies which began with Rohr and has continued into Peseiro's reign. I recall you even took it upon yourself to use sofascore analytical attributes grading to find who our best tactically balanced midfield combos can be because the midfield matter is nauseating.



We beat Sao Tome 10-0 and set a record, and I celebrated it but for goodness sake it was bloody Sao Tome. Great game to statpad and move on to the real issues.

Jose Peseiro is not what the Super Eagles need. And yes, I wasn't so confident given his track record. I only decided to take a "Let's see" stance after he was began his work just to see if he proves our skepticism right or wrong. I took an open "let's give him the doubt benefit" stance...

...And so far, the man has proven us Skeptics right. He is not the coach the Super Eagles need. We need to be honest with ourselves. He doesn't know what he is selecting.
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Ppogbae: 7:08pm On Dec 10, 2022
While many former players are becoming managers, taking coaching courses and are embedding themselves in their country's football set up, some are wearing Tinubu cap huh
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by andrewbaba44: 7:09pm On Dec 10, 2022
chrisooblog:
Thank you for your concern but we fans of the GOATEST ask that you respect our privacy during this trying time. tongue cry cheesy
Una no get wahala for this thread

No trolling from me
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Blueelf: 7:09pm On Dec 10, 2022
Ppogbae:
While many former players are becoming managers, taking coaching courses and are embedding themselves in their country's football set up, some are wearing Tinubu cap huh
You no see am

cheesy cheesy

Shameless
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Joebie: 7:10pm On Dec 10, 2022
We have to hold our administrators responsible. We keep giving these leaders easy passes. This is the same problem we are having in government. Enough is enough

codemaniacs:
Nigeria cannot do it until the players play solely for personal achievement...

Everytime Nigeria qualifies for the World Cup and reach at least the Round of 16 or even win 1 match then they start complaining of match bonus and they have not been paid then they go on to lose their next match...

NFF will continue to owe and withhold the players match bonuses so unless a private firm gives them bonuses then if they qualify for the next world cup in 2026 they will also complain that they have not been paid then they will crash out..

If Emmanuel Dennis gets invited again after his shameful then the SE will never ever reach the quarter finals of the world cup..
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by AndSunGorilla: 7:11pm On Dec 10, 2022
TheGoodJoe:

Amunike suffered exactly that during the U17. His team left Nigeria for the tourney wearing Bathroom slippers. No good kits, no winter jackets.

Yet he kept those boys motivated until they won the World Cup.
Very true but I think he got frustrated at U20 level and reportedly his boys lost out then because of money wahala with the FA. That said, senior football isn't U17 where all that nonsense from the NFF should continue. I just hope if he gets the job he won't be frustrated like they did to Siasia, Keshi and Oliseh.
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Blueelf: 7:11pm On Dec 10, 2022
TheGoodJoe:
We are comfortable handing the jobs to white journey men but if it is a Nigerian, he should win CAF Champions League.

Amunike deserves the job.

What did Rohr and Peseiro do to merit the job?
One of the few times I agree with you

I am still not sold on Peseiro

He doesn't strike me as tactical or a disciplinarian
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Barryseal: 7:14pm On Dec 10, 2022
Morocco have one of the most exciting football projects currently. The implication of this Semi finals appearance is gargantuan.
Moroccan born players will be highly sort after especially from their $65M football academy. Players from Raja Casablanca, Agadir and Wydad could be heading straight to good football projects in Europe.
These guys are set-up ready for the next 20yrs atleast.
I'm jealous.
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Blueelf: 7:15pm On Dec 10, 2022
lovewins:
It's important to note that Morocco's coach won the Champions League with a Moroccan club side before he got the job.

Our league needs to be developed and our ex-internationals need to take up local jobs to prove their worth.
This may not be a good criteria because our league is in shambles

At least get some International coaching licenses...the UEFA grade types...it shouldn't be hard for them with the egunje they have collected from politicians this period

In fact, we need to standardise the criteria for appointing coaches in our league...
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by KINGinVAHALA: 7:15pm On Dec 10, 2022
Blueelf:
Meanwhile..our ex-internationals

Instead of you to appear neutral and make your decision on choice of ca dilate a secret until election day, you're openly supporting one..egunje effect
Why should they appears neutral?
So they can’t have and openly supports their preferred candidates because they are ex international right?
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Joebie: 7:16pm On Dec 10, 2022
Our Footballers are also professionals in diaspora. How many of us abroad will come home to render our services to a nation that does not appreciate us? Dealing with officials who don’t care about our welfare but their pockets? These players are human beings. They left the bad system to play abroad, they cannot come home to be dealing with the ugly system and be happy.
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by codemaniacs: 7:16pm On Dec 10, 2022
Joebie:
We have to hold our administrators responsible. We keep giving these leaders easy passes. This is the same problem we are having in government. Enough is enough
Football is not government politics...

Football is about talent, discipline and stamina...

Morocco have a talented goalkeeper and that GK has been their hero in this tournament... the administrators have to look for a talented goalkeeper and punish indiscipline players like Emmanuel Dennis and encourage discipline..
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Blueelf: 7:16pm On Dec 10, 2022
TheSuperNerd:
One has already proven his worth with Tanzania. Proved his worth with a brand of lovely swift vertical playing transition football with the U17s and U20s and which is very similar to Morocco's Walid Regragui yet we still wait for more worth to be proven.

Take it from me... Give Amunike this Job and watch him do with Nigeria what Walid is doing with Morocco under just 8 games in charge.

I have done my homework on all major African sides and their coaching. This Moroccan team stood out. They always stood out and what strikes me the most is that his playing Philosophy is similar to Amunike.

And Amunike is in Zambia as technical consultant turning around the fortunes of Zanaco FC. In 12 games since Amunike came in, they have lost only once.
Well, you have a knack for seeing coaching talent and you're hardly wrong. And yes, amuneke has proven himself in every clime he has coached. Also, he U derstands the african system and mentality.

So I go with you on this
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by AndSunGorilla: 7:18pm On Dec 10, 2022
Joebie:
I have always been an advocate of performance only consideration in selection and continuous selection. And I will celebrate any player doing it. But most of us here are only fixated on the big leagues.

My bro as per JP matter we can’t keep on adopting a hope and pray approach. We have waited too long doing the same things. If the NFF are really serious about good results they should show it in their search for a coach and stop toying with coaches salaries. The coach needs a clear head to work. Stop messing with the emotions of many Nigerians. This is an institutional problem, and just because we’ve had partial successes in the past, we believe its okay.

Nigeria will never get to its true potential if we keep doing things like this. This is where I agree with komekn
I mean most of us here are either entrepreneurs or paid employees, we don't want to be grappling with unpaid salaries or fees now even people working in NGOs get paid. The payment issue is a perennial problem, there are no two ways about it, it's simply terrible. Alfas and pastors dey collect money now. What makes it even worse is that the players know that some of the officials steal the money!!!! And we want them to turn a blind eye? Upfront we should be open with this is how much we can afford to pay, then whoever isn't comfortable won't show face. But the NFF agrees and now owes this guys, and truth is once you retire or stop getting invites, the unpaid money is gone for ever!!!!
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Blueelf: 7:19pm On Dec 10, 2022
codemaniacs:
Football is not government politics...

Football is about talent, discipline and stamina...

Morocco have a talented goalkeeper and that GK has been their hero in this tournament... the administrators have to look for a talented goalkeeper and punish indiscipline players like Emmanuel Dennis and encourage discipline..
Yes but we'll also need selfless and incorruptible administrators too

I have always harped on the need to get 3 solid GKs

I'm sorry to say this but Uzoho and that model guy will kot even make it to Morocco's bench

They are unreliable and have hecome too comfortable
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by mostob(m): 7:19pm On Dec 10, 2022
TheSuperNerd:
I have earned my place in the GOAT convos of analyses. grin grin

Thanks so much Sir GoodJoe... Analyst-Elite, you remain. Hail!
But the prediction you made about them yesterday was wrong. You already wrote them off against Portugal.

Just saying grin
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