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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Joebie: 8:38pm On Nov 27, 2024

Fisayo for me is that X factor player. We definitely need him in the team. I see a similarity with Aribo, quick transitions, less imposing but with an eye for a strike.

Both Akinsanmiro and Nwakili will earn their call up with time.

TheSuperNerd:
Not picking Fisayo as the AM in this setup because I need an AM who can also hold the ball and combine effectively with a wide creator like Iwobi.

In ball striking, Akinsanmiro and Nwakali are just as good. Ball striking is not the only thing I need from an AM.

Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Joebie: 8:42pm On Nov 27, 2024

I also think, though we have tried starting both before, if Lookman and Moses Simon interchange positions during the run of play, we could be unpredictably dangerous.

I do not fancy Ejuke and Chukwueze as starters. Would love to see more of Tella.

TheSuperNerd:
But when Iwobi is the AM. Then the pick on the right naturally shifts towards Chukwueze or Ejuke or Tella.

Lookman keeps his place ahead of Simon on the left.

Then supporting Iwobi in Midfield is Christantus Uche and Raphael Onyedika.

A Power Playing Yaya-Profile, a Proper CDM profile and a visionary creator. That's a sweet balance.

MF backups based on tactical tweaks and cover for positions will be Onyeka (great in a midfield 2 and midfield 3 with complimentary personnel), Alhassan, Fisayo, Ndidi, Ojediran, etc....

Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by AndSunGorilla: 8:45pm On Nov 27, 2024

TheGoodJoe:
Mahamadu Susoho (Manchester City CDM) clip.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WkO7-ddq2kY

Any chance we can get him?

Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Joebie: 8:47pm On Nov 27, 2024

me when dey eye this guy and Dorgu that year.. We are so lucky to be having some real talents emerge from Nigeria, else e for get as e be. These dual nationals, sometimes getting them is like a wild goose chase. There are times we never even start the chase, they are already gone like an unprovoked warthog.

Adarabioyo is still bidding his time at 27. I also remember when Uduokhai, Torunarigha and Akpoguma dey dance triangular atilogu, now it seems there are all in our camp, but unfortunately, no longer as hot as freshly baked bread.

TheSuperNerd:
On Italian-Nigerian fullback, Michael Kayode

Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Joebie: 8:50pm On Nov 27, 2024

I must say Onuachu needs to come back in the conversation. His talent has never been in question. it's always been about how to utilize him for most of our coaches in the past.

EEGA:
Your first line-up will bring out the best of our forwards.

Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Joebie: 8:51pm On Nov 27, 2024

AndSunGorilla:
Any chance we can get him?

Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Joebie: 8:55pm On Nov 27, 2024

I will not forgive NIGERIA if we miss out on another world cup. I am taking this very personal, because for once I will have the opportunity to be at the stadium watching them without breaking sweat.

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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Joebie: 8:58pm On Nov 27, 2024

what happened to Nura Abdullahi. I thought he was going to get back.. that's one pure talent gone.

Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by TheSuperNerd(m): 9:01pm On Nov 27, 2024

Christantus is my actual 3rd choice to be tried there in the sense that I know Akinsanmiro won't be called up yet and that KN will need a fine season to show us he is back for good.

Christantus could work there but that would mean another lad to take up the CM role with Iwobi stationed as the wide creator in this setup.

Joebie:
While Christantus may not be great in his passing ability, he is not bad in providing short passes. I think we can rely on him as an AM, I will pick him over the duo you mentioned, since he also has an eye for a goal, and can help in breaking down defenses and possibly drawing fouls in dangerous areas. Also, I think his imposing style, playing behind Osimhen allows Osimhen to concentrate on what he does best. Need I also add, the more heading threat for us the merrier?

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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by elyte89: 9:02pm On Nov 27, 2024

Joebie:
I will not forgive NIGERIA if we miss out on another world cup. I am taking this very personal, because for once I will have the opportunity to be at the stadium watching them without breaking sweat.

Give me d job and I promise you the ticket

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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by TheSuperNerd(m): 9:03pm On Nov 27, 2024

Exactly. Fisayo is kinda similar to Aribo in plays but has better ball striking than Aribo. They both love 1-2 short interchange passes and love to attack the box and "arrive late in the box".

Fisayo is key if used right. But don't put the creative burden on him. He will crumble.

Joebie:
Fisayo for me is that X factor player. We definitely need him in the team. I see a similarity with Aribo, quick transitions, less imposing but with an eye for a strike.

Both Akinsanmiro and Nwakili will earn their call up with time.

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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Joebie: 9:10pm On Nov 27, 2024

You for give me ur CV make i pull some strings for you.. E don tey u dey this queue.

elyte89:
Give me d job and I promise you the ticket

Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Joebie: 9:17pm On Nov 27, 2024

I wouldn't mind relying on Ndidi's experience. He still has something to offer there.

And yes Christantus is the realistic pick. He is widely sought after for a reason. But, at the same time, I do think he has something that is needed and lacking in this current team. He will make a big difference. I am talking about his bullish ball carrying ability. He can work his way through tight spaces. We don't have that profile at middle. He will prove an asset playing behind our forwards especially when we are faced with those annoying walls. He can unsettle opponents set up that way defensively, and can draw fouls. We don't have that

TheSuperNerd:
Christantus is my actual 3rd choice to be tried there in the sense that I know Akinsanmiro won't be called up yet and that KN will need a fine season to show us he is back for good.

Christantus could work there but that would mean another lad to take up the CM role with Iwobi stationed as the wide creator in this setup.

Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Joebie: 9:21pm On Nov 27, 2024

Remember Marvin Ekpiteta? He is now with Hibernian in the Scottish top tier, and he is not doing badly.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XSTVIQ6j_hw

Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by joelsteron: 9:35pm On Nov 27, 2024

Can we have a midfield of Black busquet (Onyedika) , Nwakali, Iwobi?? grin

Our Busquet is a Pirlo/Iniesta in one. feels good watching him rn.

Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Joebie: 9:40pm On Nov 27, 2024

Available coaches. Dem plenty yanfuyanfu:

https://www.transfermarkt.us/statistik/verfuegbaretrainer

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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by TheSuperNerd(m): 9:46pm On Nov 27, 2024

Imagine someone using Ndidi's tackling and interceptions Stats fame from across 2019/20, 2020/21, 21/22 seasons to make a case for why Ndidi should start at CDM ahead of the Onyedika who is dropping another midfield Masterclass today in the UCL yet again.

Some Naija football watchers dey tire me. Myopic lots.

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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by TheSuperNerd(m): 10:30pm On Nov 27, 2024

Mbappe misses penalty. Mo Salah steps up and says "You are not alone bro. I dey for you"... Runs up and misses his own penalty too.

Na wa for this drama. Liverpool still lead anyway.

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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by TheSuperNerd(m): 10:37pm On Nov 27, 2024

At this point, Pep, Man City and TheGoodJoe should be genuinely worried about Sunday.

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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by TheGoodJoe(m): 10:39pm On Nov 27, 2024

TheSuperNerd:
At this point, Pep, Man City and TheGoodJoe should be genuinely worried about Sunday.

We are genuinely worried but at the end, the phase will pass and the players will return.

If the season goes south, no problem because we will learn from it and most especially have a more robust squad to prevent reoccurrence.

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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by minfelix(m): 10:42pm On Nov 27, 2024

TheGoodJoe:
Serie A golden boot is not beans.

oga wetin concern super eagles with serie A…we are talking about beat and most deadly striker to have worn the green white green jersey…oga its yekini.
To win Afcon
scoring goals at the world cup and playing at the World cup knock stage stages on two occasions no be beans….Napoli na super eagles?
Yekini is the best in the here and now…let any striker wear that jersey and beat those record set by him then yekini can confidently bow out

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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by minfelix(m): 10:45pm On Nov 27, 2024

imagine super eagles finishing the group on second spot…they will now start another rigorous round of World cup qualifiers 🤣
Playing a mini tournament with all the groups second best and if they manage to win the mini tournament they will go to play another inter-continental mini-tournament against other countries outside africa..
long walk to freedom

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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Oganigwe: 10:52pm On Nov 27, 2024

Mbappe and Haaland are beginning to look like frauds. It's an insult to compare those two to the peak era of Messi and CR7

Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by elyte89: 10:52pm On Nov 27, 2024

minfelix:
imagine super eagles finishing the group on second spot…they will now start another rigorous round of World cup qualifiers 🤣
Playing a mini tournament with all the groups second best and if they manage to win the mini tournament they will go to play another inter-continental mini-tournament against other countries outside africa..
long walk to freedom

We don play one world cup b4 d real one be dat..abeg I no want dt one..I believe we can qualify if we beat Rwanda 🇷🇼 and Zimbabwe 🇿🇼

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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Joebie: 11:08pm On Nov 27, 2024

might be a blessing in disguise sha make we qualify.

minfelix:
imagine super eagles finishing the group on second spot…they will now start another rigorous round of World cup qualifiers 🤣
Playing a mini tournament with all the groups second best and if they manage to win the mini tournament they will go to play another inter-continental mini-tournament against other countries outside africa..
long walk to freedom

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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Ppogbae: 11:08pm On Nov 27, 2024

minfelix:
imagine super eagles finishing the group on second spot…they will now start another rigorous round of World cup qualifiers 🤣
Playing a mini tournament with all the groups second best and if they manage to win the mini tournament they will go to play another inter-continental mini-tournament against other countries outside africa..
long walk to freedom

Some will say that they purposely chose the harder path to deceive and prove a point grin

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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by TheGoodJoe(m): 11:09pm On Nov 27, 2024

minfelix:
oga wetin concern super eagles with serie A…we are talking about beat and most deadly striker to have worn the green white green jersey…oga its yekini.
To win Afcon
scoring goals at the world cup and playing at the World cup knock stage stages on two occasions no be beans….Napoli na super eagles?
Yekini is the best in the here and now…let any striker wear that jersey and beat those record set by him then yekini can confidently bow out

If we are talking best player based on only games with Super Eagles, I won't argue. However, best Super Eagles players in various positions, their club roles are also important.

Just like when we talk of how Mikel is a Super Eagles legend, we also celebrate his Chelsea. But strictly Super Eagles, then Yekini goes.

Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by TheSuperNerd(m): 11:21pm On Nov 27, 2024

Ruud Van Nistelrooy set to be named Leicester City Manager according to reports. Hmmm... Interesting.

Ndidi will have Ruud boy.

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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Amedino99(m): 11:32pm On Nov 27, 2024

Joebie:
Available coaches. Dem plenty yanfuyanfu:

https://www.transfermarkt.us/statistik/verfuegbaretrainer

really surprised seeing jpes on this list. The afcon showing should have gotten him something. Would have advocated for his return but then I can't forget that he is responsible for half of our WCQ woes.

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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Amedino99(m): 11:38pm On Nov 27, 2024

TheGoodJoe:
Serie A golden boot is not beans.

in SE conversation yekini still has more claim than osimhen. 13 afcon goals, 37 goals and an afcon trophy. All these give him more ranking than osimhen who has 1 afcon goal, 23 goals and no afcon trophy. The serie a golden boot is nice but yekini's achievement are nicer. On the good side he is still young so within 3 yrs he should hold one or two of the records above but for now yekini is the SE's goal champion.

Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Oganigwe: 11:42pm On Nov 27, 2024

minfelix:
imagine super eagles finishing the group on second spot…they will now start another rigorous round of World cup qualifiers 🤣
Playing a mini tournament with all the groups second best and if they manage to win the mini tournament they will go to play another inter-continental mini-tournament against other countries outside africa..
long walk to freedom

That's why we need a serious coach and a nucleus of better players than some of the deadweights we keep calling up and wasting precious time and spots...that's why I'm NOT sold on this Eguavoen or home based coach nonsense, we need a strict and pragmatic foreign coach who won't mess around with player call up's or be a "yes man" to the NFF. We have what it takes in player quality to win all our remaining games and qualify without doing further math's calculations since other teams above us drop points inevitably against
each other. We need a serious coach who will have the balls to finally drop underperforming players like Iheanacho, Sadiq etc and call up in-form players (we know these players already).

NFF need to get serious for once in their existence and announce a serious coach who actually has a plan before the close of the year, there's no time to waste cause qualifiers start in March of 2025, that's just barely 5 months away.

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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Oganigwe: 11:49pm On Nov 27, 2024

Amedino99:
really surprised seeing jpes on this list. The afcon showing should have gotten him something. Would have advocated for his return but then I can't forget that he is responsible for half of our WCQ woes.

I'll take Jpes back if he wants a redemption arc, he's still one coach who showed tactical flexibility like we saw during the AFCON and I feel he would have done well in the next round of the WCQ with the momentum he had running in the AFCON.

The other foreign coaches we should try get are the Niger republic coach (I liked how well drilled Niger republic looked under him), Allou Cisse is also available, the former Cameroon coach Antonio Conceicao recently expressed his desire to coach the team...

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