₦airaland Forum

Cocony:
I stand to be corrected the call for Okoye's replacement was hinged on both the 4:4 DRAW with Sierraleone in Ogbemudia(Or is it Ogbe) stadium in Benin City and the goal conceded against Tunisia in the AFCON 2nd round match in 2021.
NWABALI was in the starting lineup of a Chippa United team that lost 4:1 to Richards Bay in a Cup Match in South Africa if I am correct on October 5th 2025. Yet he had an extended lifeline against Lesotho and Benin which he nearly goofed. Why do you think he does not need to be temporarily dropped for someone else for the play offs?

yinkeys:
Can we achieve what Morocco u20?boys achieved ?

forgiveness:
Have you watched Chukwuemeka played? If you did, you will agree he is a better CMF than Iwobi. Iwobi is only better at SS.

Cocony:
Semid4lyfe, Correct my assumption: A THREAD TAGGED SUPER EAGLES SHOULD DISCUSS SUPER EAGLES AND POSSIBLE PLAYERS FOR SUPER EAGLES.
LIKEWISE, A THREAD FOR EUROPEAN CLUBSIDES HAVE BEEN EXISTING ON NAIRALAND FOR MANY YEARS NOW.

ONE OF YOUR RULE TALKS ABOUT POSTING RIGHT INFORMATION ON THE WRONG SECTION WHILST ANOTHER TALKS ABOUT FALSE INFORMATION AND DERAILING OF THREADS.
IN FAIRNESS TO LAID DOWN NAIRALAND RULES LOOK INTO THE MATTER OF ADDRESSING ME AND CAPITALCEE AS SAME, AS WELL AS COMMENTING ON EUROPEAN CLUBS OR COACHES THAT DO NOT HAVE A DIRECT BEARING ON SUPER EAGLES PAST, PRESENT OR FUTURE.

kennysville:
You dey mind them? Dem tink say na by fine abi na steeze we suppose dey choose goalie

Cocony:
Semid4lyfe, Correct my assumption: A THREAD TAGGED SUPER EAGLES SHOULD DISCUSS SUPER EAGLES AND POSSIBLE PLAYERS FOR SUPER EAGLES.
LIKEWISE, A THREAD FOR EUROPEAN CLUBSIDES HAVE BEEN EXISTING ON NAIRALAND FOR MANY YEARS NOW.

ONE OF YOUR RULE TALKS ABOUT POSTING RIGHT INFORMATION ON THE WRONG SECTION WHILST ANOTHER TALKS ABOUT FALSE INFORMATION AND DERAILING OF THREADS.
IN FAIRNESS TO LAID DOWN NAIRALAND RULES LOOK INTO THE MATTER OF ADDRESSING ME AND CAPITALCEE AS SAME, AS WELL AS COMMENTING ON EUROPEAN CLUBS OR COACHES THAT DO NOT HAVE A DIRECT BEARING ON SUPER EAGLES PAST, PRESENT OR FUTURE.

Damiana5248:


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QueenJazz:
This is a very foolish assumption. No offense, but if you wish to take, na you sabi.

Everyone and their mother knows how instrumental Nwabali has been to the structure of the current Super Eagles. That much is undeniable. What many people are finding hard to tolerate (and for good reason), is his risky, overconfident moves on the pitch that have the potential to cause serious problems for us if not checked.

I don't mind players being stubborn and arrogant and erratic actually. It can be fun to watch sometimes, but timing is key. Don't let it affect your game negatively. Don't try to pull stupid stunts like catching the ball and dropping it on purpose in front of your opponent, or knock down an opponent in your 18 yard box and risk a penalty or even worse, a red card.

You guys have no idea how much the absence of VAR has helped us in the past few games. It's one of the things I'm praying won't come to bite us in the playoffs in Morocco.

On paper, I have Nwabali in the starting 11 any day of the week, but his excesses MUST be checked one way or the other.

If coaches or players can't talk to him because he's too big, then I don't see what's wrong with dropping him for a while, at least till he gets himself together.

QueenJazz:
I don't see what is so outrageous about dropping Nwabali. He's clearly proven over the last couple of games that he doesn't respect his number 1 position. He also doesn't respect the teammates and he doesn't give a hoot about the potential consequences of his erratic behavior. If there are people who are capable of replacing him, I don't see what the big deal is in dropping him, to remind him that his position as number 1 isn't set in stone. I didn't say they should drop him forever.

The only things Nigerians haven't learnt is pragmatism and discipline. That's why our football is where it is today: in absolute shambles.

QueenJazz:
This is a very foolish assumption . No offense, but if you wish to take, na you sabi.

Everyone and their mother knows how instrumental Nwabali has been to the structure of the current Super Eagles. That much is undeniable. What many people are finding hard to tolerate (and for good reason), is his risky, overconfident moves on the pitch that have the potential to cause serious problems for us if not checked.

I don't mind players being stubborn and arrogant and erratic actually. It can be fun to watch sometimes, but timing is key. Don't let it affect your game negatively. Don't try to pull stupid stunts like catching the ball and dropping it on purpose in front of your opponent, or knock down an opponent in your 18 yard box and risk a penalty or even worse, a red card.

You guys have no idea how much the absence of VAR has helped us in the past few games. It's one of the things I'm praying won't come to bite us in the playoffs in Morocco.

On paper, I have Nwabali in the starting 11 any day of the week, but his excesses MUST be checked one way or the other.

If coaches or players can't talk to him because he's too big, then I don't see what's wrong with dropping him for a while, at least till he gets himself together.

kennysville:
You dey mind them? Dem tink say na by fine abi na steeze we suppose dey choose goalie

BascoVanVeli:
Stanley actually saved us in the game against Benin but u won't hear anything about that because it doesn't fit the narrative.

Saying he doesn't have respect for his teammates is crazy, especially when he was the one being stepped to in the example u are trying to use. Calvin was clearly the aggressor but once again that doesn't fit the narrative.

Nigerians don't learn because this situation has happened before. We complained about Akpeyi until he was dropped and then we found out Maduka and Uzoho couldn't fill his shoes. Akpeyi right now in his DSTV suit will never concede the goal Okoye conceded vs Tunisia or the goal Uzoho chop vs Ghana. At least Nwabali's own mistakes can be explained as mix up. And now in the most important match of our lives we want to make the same mistake.

Odunayaw:
March 19 was his last match before the playoff games between March 25-29. His next feature for his club was April 3, four days later.

I don't know how long it takes to recover from COVID but he was out for close to 2 weeks. I also felt he chickened out but benefit of doubt de

kennysville:
Milady, I think you are too cute for this line of sass you just threw. lets not do roforofo fight in here. I dont know when you got here on this thread but this talk about Okoye has been on for so long. I have a very good reason for what I posted about steeze and stuff. If you felt slighted, I wasn't directing any comment at you. That said, if you must contest a point, you can do so in a very engaging manner rather than launch a calculated assault. That is what matured folks do.

Oh and yes, I do take offense.

semid4lyfe:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LbV6_deIcxc&pp=ygUUY3JlbW9uZXNlIHZzIHVkaW5lc2U%3D

Ma'am,

I just watched the highlight of the Udinese and Cremonese match that was played yesterday, and I wasn't impressed by Okoye.

He's still jittery and seemed indecisive in key moments of the game.

◾He came out and flapped at a cross he shouldn't have come out for ❌

◾One on one with Vardy, he was caught in two minds. He rushed out a little, stopped for a second, took another step forward, then spread himself and blocked the shot but I was appalled by his decision making. ❌

◾His positioning in goal and goal post awareness when facing potential shots or goal threats is so unsure. One can visibly see the jitters. ❌

◾The goal he conceded was a point blank close range header but a better keeper would have made the save because the ball passed in between his hands. ❌

◾His goal kicks don't go far, and he doesn't seem confident with back passes and playing out from the back ❌

In all, he might have better reflexes (debatable) and play at a higher level than Nwabali but Nwabali's trumps him in aura, confidence, receiving back passes and goal kicks / playing out from the back which are also important attributes for goalkeepers.

I feel Nwakali's erratic nature, time-wasting tactics, confrontational nature, and refusal to take accountability can be curtailed and managed more easily than instilling confidence, teaching positional sense and the other attributes I mentioned to Okoye.

My pick to be in goal for the playoffs is Stanley Nwabali.

BascoVanVeli:
Let me leave Maduka alone. But we both know that was cap sha

QueenJazz:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tVgZgg8BpMQ&pp=ugUHEgVlbi1HQg%3D%3D

Either this Nwabali goes to therapy or Chelle replaces him with Okoye for the time being. He's a ticking time bomb waiting to happen. I just pray that the day he finally blows up, it won't be during competitive games like the playoffs, AFCON, or in a World Cup game (if we make it).

yinkeys:
Can we achieve what Morocco u20?boys achieved ?

kennysville:
People have always not been happy with the fact that it is Nwabali minding our goal. He is someone people just wanna replace at all cost. Unfortunately, he also isnt helping matters with his antics. In terms of calmness, Nwabali is head and shoulders above any goal keeper we may have right now. This whole campaign of calumny thing seem sponsored to me. I remember Oma Akatugba started all of these. Any thing to remove Nwabali. I am not against getting replacements but we have to have the right reason and moment to do it. Nigerians need to understand that at this stage, it is critical to be very objective and not be sentimental when it comes to team set up. Just because Okoye be fine boy and has now returned doesnt make him better. How forgetful can we be ? 2 high profile matches and our friend opened legs wide.

If all of this is to sneak in Okoye, then may that plan fail like the counsel of Ahithophel. I no dey for sentiments.

Odunayaw:
You're asking which bad goalkeeping for Okoye?

Everybody with selective criticism when it's their faves

Mujtahida:
You are right about Oma but like you said Nwabali himself is not helping matters. Goalkeeping error is the most telling. In a twinkle of an eye, a cup is lost, a victory is thrown away, the team put under pressure, panic everywhere.

At the same time we must be cautious. Okoye still gives me jitters. If only Nwabali's head comes correct, I'm more comfortable with him than any other GK we have but baba beyond agenda, Nwabali has become a hot topic of conversation.

Mujtahida:
This video compilation of Nwabali's shenanigans is funny. I couldn't help laughing.

He should be called to order because if we qualify and face intelligent teams, he will SURELY be targeted just as Italy knowing that Zidane is temperamental having played in Serie A, targeted him, got Matarazzi to provoke Zidane leading to that infamous incident which cost France it's victory in that final game of 06 world cup.

Nwabali who once gave us confidence after the horror of Uzoho has now become an albatross on our necks. His yoke is heavy and his burden hard. We must find a way.

TheSuperNerd:
Mujtahida still clearly suffers from Okoye induced PTSD. 😂😂😂

QueenJazz:
No wahala. I'm not going to belabor the issue

For your sake and mine, I hope Nwabali quits the tomfoolery and keeps his head in the game when the playoffs come around, because if any severe gaffes from him should occur here in the playoffs, I will NOT hold back against anybody coming here to attribute the blame to him.

The guy is good. We know this. But let it not get to his head. That's all.

By the way, trying to insinuate that I'm forcing a narrative here is the most asinine comment you can make, especially given the fact that I gave a rational reason why Nwabali being dropped isn't going to be an outrageous decision, but you do you I guess.

Mujtahida:
This video compilation of Nwabali's shenanigans is funny. I couldn't help laughing.

He should be called to order because if we qualify and face intelligent teams, he will SURELY be targeted just as Italy knowing that Zidane is temperamental having played in Serie A, targeted him, got Matarazzi to provoke Zidane leading to that infamous incident which cost France it's victory in that final game of 06 world cup.

Nwabali who once gave us confidence after the horror of Uzoho has now become an albatross on our necks. His yoke is heavy and his burden hard. We must find a way to make his head correct again or replace him.

BascoVanVeli:
How do u know anything has gotten to his head? This is the same Nwabali that I watched in the Nigerian League. He has not changed in behaviour one bit.

U guys want him to bow down because he is the only one that plays in Africa that is why u immediately take Calvin's side even though he was the aggressor.

Tomfoolery is crazy because even in the game that Nwabali gave his best Oliver Kahn impression we won 2-0 V Rwanda. He has not played like that since. He even turned peace maker against South Africa when the coaches started arguing. Against Benin the guy elbowed him in the back of his head so I don't blame him at all for his reaction.

Btw I think I could probably make a more asinine comment, so I wouldn't say that is the most

but as the saying goes if the shoe fits, wear it. I didn't call it your narrative but if u feel that way good for you.

BascoVanVeli:
So Italy will make a game plan to target Nwabali when we have Osimhen and Lookman on our team? Does that even make sense

semid4lyfe:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LbV6_deIcxc&pp=ygUUY3JlbW9uZXNlIHZzIHVkaW5lc2U%3D

Ma'am,

I just watched the highlight of the Udinese and Cremonese match that was played yesterday, and I wasn't impressed by Okoye.

He's still jittery and seemed indecisive in key moments of the game.

◾He came out and flapped at a cross he shouldn't have come out for ❌

◾One on one with Vardy, he was caught in two minds. He rushed out a little, stopped for a second, took another step forward, then spread himself and blocked the shot but I was appalled by his decision making. ❌

◾His positioning in goal and goal post awareness when facing potential shots or goal threats is so unsure. One can visibly see the jitters. ❌

◾The goal he conceded was a point blank close range header but a better keeper would have made the save because the ball passed in between his hands. ❌

◾His goal kicks don't go far, and he doesn't seem confident with back passes and playing out from the back ❌

In all, he might have better reflexes (debatable) and play at a higher level than Nwabali but Nwabali's trumps him in aura, confidence, receiving back passes and goal kicks / playing out from the back which are also important attributes for goalkeepers.

I feel Nwakali's erratic nature, time-wasting tactics, confrontational nature, and refusal to take accountability can be curtailed and managed more easily than instilling confidence, teaching positional sense and the other attributes I mentioned to Okoye.

My pick to be in goal for the playoffs is Stanley Nwabali.

BascoVanVeli:
I would respect it more if they just said they want Maduka to play. If u want a player, you have the right to champion for that player but don't throw stones when u know u live in a glass house. They are trying to destroy Nwabali's character instead of talking football and I don't like that one bit.