At least Nwabali is finally tested. Seems Ekong and Bassey are the CB pairing to go forward abeg. Ajayi is not it. 5errors that would have cost us, but his teammates or Nwabali was there

TheLoneCitizen:
If Nigeria win the group.

The team balances to watch Napoli - Inter.

Osimhen will tutor the whole squad what he would have done upfront instead of Simeone

Simeone 5-min red card.

Osimhen will be seething

We'll face either Guinea or Cameroun. Hopefully Cameroun.

Meliforme:
You can fault his abilities at finishing, but he excels in others, like ball control, press ressistance, hold up play, key passes etc despite being a center forward.

Big lie, if Osimhen has ball control, hold up play, key passes then he won't be offside 1000 times.

Odunayaw:
I can watch this Ghana match with premium badbelle

The way Super Eagles plays has killed off every bad belle in me. Sincerely I felt SA played well in their match against Mali. They are swift and businesslike

I watched the highlights of the friendly game we had with Argentina years ago where we won 4-2, I almost cried when I discovered some players in that game are in the current squad, it hurts mhen, the kind of goals especially the freekick chai, we have not improved at all. Shame

codemaniacs:


That's the point..

them coming on in the 2nd half means more energy and stamina in the attack and yes since they will come on in the 2nd half and have more energy then they will fall back.

After all, it was Moses Simon's cross that gave SE a win this evening.

I don't have faith in them, I am just thinking the opposition players will be tired in the 2nd half and players like Simon, Chukwueze, Moffi can stretch the opposition more and make them more tired..

I even think it should be Simon, Chukwueze and Osimhen that should come on in the 2nd half let Moffi start..

Osimhen might be a good 2nd half player for the SE same way Oshoala is.

You’ll look dead in the eye and tell me

Oyenka, onyedika, iwobi will be subbed out in the 60-65min and sub in chukwueze,Moses and moffi. Look me dead in the eye and tell me we won’t loose that midfield instantly 😂

Goke7:
I watched the highlights of the friendly game we had with Argentina years ago where we won 4-2, I almost cried when I discovered some players in that game are in the current squad, it hurts mhen, the kind of goals especially the freekick chai, we have not improved at all. Shame

you for try cry na

joelsteron:
Super Eagles will win this year AFCON.

I strongly doubt.

Don’t rate players based on the league they play. The Jupiler league boys (Onyedika and Yusuf) have gave a good account of themselves. Orban would have been the joker in this team, but good he signed wit Lyon.

typicalgamer:


But he can ridicule someone else it’s all fair game na

Means you esteem he is in his right mind. I don't so I no de engage am

Goke7:
I watched the highlights of the friendly game we had with Argentina years ago where we won 4-2, I almost cried when I discovered some players in that game are in the current squad, it hurts mhen, the kind of goals especially the freekick chai, we have not improved at all. Shame

especially the free kick, I think the team should have encourage iheanacho to take more free kicks for Nigeria.

charlesemeka85:
u sabi watch ball

With time we all will get to knw how good onyedika is

Onyeka always looks nervous but Onyedika handles the ball without fear. He has this big bossy midfielder aura when on the ball. He keeps the ball or moves with it before making a pass just to ensure he makes the right choice of pass, unlike Onyeka who is always anxious of giving a pass just make the ball no spoil for his hand.

Wow! What a tournament for Equatorial Guinea, they are scoring goals were expecting of our teams to score. But first congratulations to us on our qualification to the next round. For EQG it is a massive achievement for them and their football status, they have really benefited lately from hosting the tournament twice. Their consistency in football is remarkable. Their female team was the first team to upset the hegemonic status of our super falcons. And their male national team is consistently making a statement for itself. We might have to watch out for them in the future to see where they go. Sadly, I'm still not convinced about their side as much as I'm not convinced about our ability to win this tournament. I believe getting to the semi-finals for us is an achievement. And it is being far generous as liberal in my expectations for them. For EQG like I said I doubt they will make it out of the round 16 irrespective of who they meet, because I don't think they have that mental ruggedness to sustain this, it is a gamble for me to say this, but it's coming of my knowledge of such teams in tournaments.


For the Super Eagles, can we say our best match from the group stage was our game against EQG?. Considering how we defended against Ivory Coast, and how we were lackadaisical in the first half today. This is what may will associate to a change in formation. But I think the answer is simple. It lies in the absence of a particular player with the skill set in our first game that balanced us up. It was alhassan's presence that saw us dominate our first game. And in his absence in our second and third games it turned us into a lucrid and impotent side that simply does the bare minimum to win games.

I believe it is beautiful that we can still win games without alhassan. But it is more important that he returns in our next match against whoever.

We've clearly seen Bassey can do the job of sanusi, although Bassey is a little erratic returning back when he bursts forward leaving open the space behind but it is not the problem that the center backs can't handle or the nearest center midfielder covers when the gap is opened.

Return Aina to the right, he is clearly miles ahead in this tournament. No disrespect to Bright-samuel he can always come from bench and get opportunities like he had when we played ivory coast.

Leadership matters, while omeruo was able to cover up and do his job neatly, I hold him responsible for the blandness of our first half display. Ekong bears a leadership pattern that has the team heated up. I wish omeruo can add that to his game. However, we might as well start Omeruo in our next game with Ajayi I think they are both capable and balanced.


Osimhen will come good. We just have to relax. I believe he will get it better in the next game, and I'm sure he knows that he has been well served. It is the knockout stage, and he must be reminded that he has to be clinical. Return Chukwueze to the bench. It's been two games and no clear chances created. We scored today off a moses Simon cross he has the experience and Simon is better supporting the defense than Chukwueze. Bring lookman back to the starting line up. Aribo is barely in the tournament. He lacks confidence. And Onyeka has really blossomed in his confidence. Iwobi starts in our next game. Hopefully, we witness another pass like the one he lay to osimhen and I'm sure this time around Osimhen converts.

I think we are barely overcoming each opponent. If we are lucky to find our rhythm early, we can make it all the way. But as it stands nobody should have very high hopes.

Mujtahida:

I strongly doubt.

Cape Verde scores

Joebie:
Don’t rate players based on the league they play. The Jupiler league boys (Onyedika and Yusuf) have gave a good account of themselves. Orban would have been the joker in this team, but good he signed wit Lyon.

Lol Emilio Nsue has been the best striker of this tournament from the Spanish third division. Salah is the best player in Liverpool 🤣😂🤣😂

Mujtahida:

The way Super Eagles plays has killed off every bad belle in me. Sincerely I felt SA played well in their match against Mali. They are swift and businesslike

And the result?

I will watch this our match again because even with the match excitement I only found the first half poor.

Every match has its phases. One thing I notice here is that we use one phase of the game to paint the whole match.

typicalgamer:


You’ll look dead in the eye and tell me

Oyenka, onyedika, iwobi will be subbed out in the 60-65min and sub in chukwueze,Moses and moffi. Look me dead in the eye and tell me we won’t loose that midfield instantly 😂

I mean sub 2 midfielders out. since there will be 4 midfielders on the pitch then that means another striker with Moffi upfront..

sub out 1 striker and 2 midfielders, yes the midfield will be lost but SE has been playing with 1 midfielder for the past 2 years and SE has not collapsed.

Osimhen needs Man-city like pattern of play to score for the SE, at Napoli he had Kvara, politano on the wings with Anguissa, Zielinski and Lobotka in midfield.

so from this above formation, means Osimhen needs at 3 midfielders, and 2 wingers that can cross in a starting 11 to thrive and score goals.

if I was Osimhen and I see a lean midfield for the SE I will reject the call up invitation..

Spain 3rd division club player is afcon highest goalscorer. He's 34!!

M7even:
Wow! What a tournament for Equatorial Guinea, they are scoring goals were expecting of our teams to score. But first congratulations to us on our qualification to the next round. For EQG it is a massive achievement for them and their football status, they have really benefited lately from hosting the tournament twice. Their consistency in football is remarkable. Their female team was the first team to upset the hegemonic status of our super falcons. And their male national team is consistently making a statement for itself. We might have to watch out for them in the future to see where they go. Sadly, I'm still not convinced about their side as much as I'm not convinced about our ability to win this tournament. I believe getting to the semi-finals for us is an achievement. And it is being far generous as liberal in my expectations for them. For EQG like I said I doubt they will make it out of the round 16 irrespective of who they meet, because I don't think they have that mental ruggedness to sustain this, it is a gamble for me to say this, but it's coming of my knowledge of such teams in tournaments.


For the Super Eagles, can we say our best match from the group stage was our game against EQG?. Considering how we defended against Ivory Coast, and how we were lackadaisical in the first half today. This is what may will associate to a change in formation. But I think the answer is simple. It lies in the absence of a particular player with the skill set in our first game that balanced us up. It was alhassan's presence that saw us dominate our first game. And in his absence in our second and third games it turned us into a lucrid and impotent side that simply does the bare minimum to win games.

I believe it is beautiful that we can still win games without alhassan. But it is more important that he returns in our next match against whoever.

We've clearly seen Bassey can do the job of sanusi, although Bassey is a little erratic returning back when he bursts forward leaving open the space behind but it is not the problem that the center backs can't handle or the nearest center midfielder covers when the gap is opened.

Return Aina to the right, he is clearly miles ahead in this tournament. No disrespect to Bright-samuel he can always come from bench and get opportunities like he had when we played ivory coast.

Leadership matters, while omeruo was able to cover up and do his job neatly, I hold him responsible for the blandness of our first half display. Ekong bears a leadership pattern that has the team heated up. I wish omeruo can add that to his game. However, we might as well start Omeruo in our next game with Ajayi I think they are both capable and balanced.


Osimhen will come good. We just have to relax. I believe he will get it better in the next game, and I'm sure he knows that he has been well served. It is the knockout stage, and he must be reminded that he has to be clinical. Return Chukwueze to the bench. It's been two games and no clear chances created. We scored today off a moses Simon cross he has the experience and Simon is better supporting the defense than Chukwueze. Bring lookman back to the starting line up. Aribo is barely in the tournament. He lacks confidence. And Onyeka has really blossomed in his confidence. Iwobi starts in our next game. Hopefully, we witness another pass like the one he lay to osimhen and I'm sure this time around Osimhen converts.

There’s no time to relax this is the knockout stages and you will only get 1 or 2 chances

daveP:
Not that incident. Around 56th minute.

Can't recall it immediately

Odunayaw:
Means you esteem he is in his right mind. I don't so I no de engage am

Alright baba

Ivory Coast may still likely qualify

Cape Verde 2nd team running rings round the Egyptians!

The best team so far at this tournament.

daveP:
Spain 3rd division club player is afcon highest goalscorer. He's 34!!

CIV must disband their team.

Then call all its players from the local league.

Sack their coach and give the job to an Ivorian

What else do peeps here clamor for when they are high on emotions?

daveP:
Spain 3rd division club player is afcon highest goalscorer. He's 34!!

So in hindsight former Spanish division midfielder
Nwakali go be afcon KDB highest assist 🌚🌚🌚🌚

With the way things are going already Cote D Ivoire might still make it to the next round

Odunayaw:
And the result?

I will watch this our match again because even with the match excitement I only found the first half poor.

Every match has its phases. One thing I notice here is that we use one phase of the game to paint the whole match.

The stats of today’s match tell the entire story, we had lesser shots, completion of passes, even possession, our keeper made 5 saves, their keeper made none, what else?

typicalgamer:


Jesus Christ bro i can’t believe what I’m hearing from you 🤣 🤣 you don fall my hand big time

I’m not talking about the match oga

u better carry your hand up, i no see anybody hand wey i fall oo

M7even:
Wow! What a tournament for Equatorial Guinea, they are scoring goals were expecting of our teams to score. But first congratulations to us on our qualification to the next round. For EQG it is a massive achievement for them and their football status, they have really benefited lately from hosting the tournament twice. Their consistency in football is remarkable. Their female team was the first team to upset the hegemonic status of our super falcons. And their male national team is consistently making a statement for itself. We might have to watch out for them in the future to see where they go. Sadly, I'm still not convinced about their side as much as I'm not convinced about our ability to win this tournament. I believe getting to the semi-finals for us is an achievement. And it is being far generous as liberal in my expectations for them. For EQG like I said I doubt they will make it out of the round 16 irrespective of who they meet, because I don't think they have that mental ruggedness to sustain this, it is a gamble for me to say this, but it's coming of my knowledge of such teams in tournaments.


For the Super Eagles, can we say our best match from the group stage was our game against EQG?. Considering how we defended against Ivory Coast, and how we were lackadaisical in the first half today. This is what may will associate to a change in formation. But I think the answer is simple. It lies in the absence of a particular player with the skill set in our first game that balanced us up. It was alhassan's presence that saw us dominate our first game. And in his absence in our second and third games it turned us into a lucrid and impotent side that simply does the bare minimum to win games.

I believe it is beautiful that we can still win games without alhassan. But it is more important that he returns in our next match against whoever.

We've clearly seen Bassey can do the job of sanusi, although Bassey is a little erratic returning back when he bursts forward leaving open the space behind but it is not the problem that the center backs can't handle or the nearest center midfielder covers when the gap is opened.

Return Aina to the right, he is clearly miles ahead in this tournament. No disrespect to Bright-samuel he can always come from bench and get opportunities like he had when we played ivory coast.

Leadership matters, while omeruo was able to cover up and do his job neatly, I hold him responsible for the blandness of our first half display. Ekong bears a leadership pattern that has the team heated up. I wish omeruo can add that to his game. However, we might as well start Omeruo in our next game with Ajayi I think they are both capable and balanced.


Osimhen will come good. We just have to relax. I believe he will get it better in the next game, and I'm sure he knows that he has been well served. It is the knockout stage, and he must be reminded that he has to be clinical. Return Chukwueze to the bench. It's been two games and no clear chances created. We scored today off a moses Simon cross he has the experience and Simon is better supporting the defense than Chukwueze. Bring lookman back to the starting line up. Aribo is barely in the tournament. He lacks confidence. And Onyeka has really blossomed in his confidence. Iwobi starts in our next game. Hopefully, we witness another pass like the one he lay to osimhen and I'm sure this time around Osimhen converts.

Succinctly put.
🌹🌹