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ThunderFireAgba:
Bros make una dey stop all these una Sunday sermon. Na these talk make una dey give Emöt.ional Fragile Feminine Males here hope that this player are this and that and turns out to be opposite. That guy is pure average! Even Ndidi at this stage and age is better than him. I don't know what he brings to the table other than passing ball backwards and sideways.

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My brother no be today we don dey see this kind hype here but later on we go still use our hand call result 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

What is the role of an attacking midfielder and how is FDB better?

Tell us how FDB is more of an attacking threat compared to Alex lwobi.

Please take your time to give a good answer.

junnyjake:
Dessers should retire after this AFCON please.

We've been patient enough.

His best games, have always been against European and American opponents.

He struggles against physical opposition.

He excelled in the Dutch league, struggled in the Serie A with Cremonese and shone in the Scottish league with Rangers.

We can take him to WC and not AFCON.

So I grudgingly decided to watch the Nigeria game against Egypt this morning, just to see how Akinsanmiro, Nnadi and the new lads played. These are the sum of my observations and thoughts.

1. Eric Chelle's profiling of players remains questionable to me. As good as Akinsanmiro is, I never imagined he'll be playing CAM in the SE. I'll give Chelle the benefit of the doubt that perhaps he was saving Iwobi to be fresh for the AFCON proper and Chukwueze wasn't in camp yet.

2. I guess this is Eric Chelle's first official loss coaching the main Super Eagles.

3. Moses Simon might have just lost his starting spot to Chidera Ejuke. He's not perfect but he does literally everything Moses does (or tries to do) and is slightly better.

4. I have to confess, Salim Fago impressed me in the last few minutes. Maybe it's because I was expecting him to be complete dogwater. But I like his intensity. He might be our joker for this AFCON and I wish him well.

5. I found it rather amusing and interesting that an Egyptian Team A (minus Salah and Marmoush) were mostly parking the bus against a Nigerian Team B. Don't let banter deceive you. Nearly every CAF team fears us. Even the so-called elites. 😂

6. TOO MANY BACKPASSES!!!! I'll never understand why Super Eagles can't evolve from this cowardly backpassing. Even in moments were we would have made sharp runs into the Egyptian 18 yard box, we were passing all the way back to the defense. It's starting to look more like cowardice and low self confidence than just being cautious.

7. Our defenders are easily outplayed. A huge downgrade from the great wall of Peseiro at the last AFCON. That's going to be a huge problem.

8. Speaking of our defense, I don't know why Ryan Alebiosu wasn't given minutes to play. He should have at least come on to see the game off. If Eric Chelle is thinking of starting Osayi-Samuel in this AFCON... Lol.

9. I'm happy that Nwabali seems fit to start. Hopefully he stays fit till the final (if we can get there). There's hardly any difference between Obasogie and Uzoho in my eyes.

Overall, I'm slightly disappointed. This same Egyptian side lost woefully to Uzbekistan and Jordan just last month and this month respectively. We're busy overdosing on hopium that Nigeria might sneak into the World Cup. And if we do, we'd end up in the same group as Portugal, Colombia and Uzbekistan. Does this now mean we'll struggle to beat Uzbekistan who are supposed to be the minnows in that group?

I would have hoped that we'd get a draw with Egypt at the very least. I know we played with our second squad but a straight loss is still poor to me regardless.

QueenJazz:
So I grudgingly decided to watch the Nigeria game against Egypt this morning, just to see how Akinsanmiro, Nnadi and the new lads played. These are the sum of my observations and thoughts.

1. Eric Chelle's profiling of players remains questionable to me. As good as Akinsanmiro is, I never imagined he'll be playing CAM in the SE. I'll give Chelle the benefit of the doubt that perhaps he was saving Iwobi to be fresh for the AFCON proper and Chukwueze wasn't in camp yet.

2. I guess this is Eric Chelle's first official loss coaching the main Super Eagles.

3. Moses Simon might have just lost his starting spot to Chidera Ejuke. He's not perfect but he does literally everything Moses does (or tries to do) and is slightly better.

4. I have to confess, Salim Fago impressed me in the last few minutes. Maybe it's because I was expecting him to be complete dogwater. But I like his intensity. He might be our joker for this AFCON and I wish him well.

5. I found it rather amusing and interesting that an Egyptian Team A (minus Salah and Marmoush) were mostly parking the bus against a Nigerian Team B. Don't let banter deceive you. Nearly every CAF team fears us. Even the so-called elites. 😂

6. TOO MANY BACKPASSES!!!! I'll never understand why Super Eagles can't evolve from this cowardly backpassing. Even in moments were we would have made sharp runs into the Egyptian 18 yard box, we were passing all the way back to the defense. It's starting to look more like cowardice and low self confidence than just being cautious.

7. Our defenders are easily outplayed. That's going to be a huge problem.

8. Speaking of our defense, I don't know why Ryan Alebiosu wasn't given minutes to play. He should have at least come on to see the game off. If Eric Chelle is thinking of starting Osayi-Samuel in this AFCON... Lol.

9. I'm happy that Nwabali seems fit to start. Hopefully he stays fit till the final (if we can get there). There's hardly any difference between Obasogie and Uzoho in my eyes.

Overall, I'm slightly disappointed. This same Egyptian side lost woefully to Uzbekistan and Jordan just last month and this month respectively. We're busy overdosing on hopium that Nigeria might sneak into the World Cup. And if we do, we'd end up in the same group as Portugal, Colombia and Uzbekistan. Does this now mean we'll struggle to beat Uzbekistan who are supposed to be the minnows in that group?

I would have hoped that we'd get a draw with Egypt at the very least. I know we played with our second squad but a straight loss is still poor to me regardless.

The match was not an official game ,so it won’t be part of chelles record meanwhile he be like say Congo ppu knw say dem flaunt deir laws o

ThunderFireAgba:
Dessers should just join the fans and watch all our matches. He's more of a spectator than a player.

couldnt watch the match until 75th minutes, but catching quality updates here.... but this qouted comment made me laugh tire...still laughing.

COOL10:
People can now see the importance of Iwobi. Intensity without creativity will lead you into the bush

Another one... i dey laugh so hard right now.

@Queenjazz I like your analysis
I thought you won’t see Osayi lol
You really know ball
The game is not important though, I hope Lookman is not injured
We’ve been losing AFCON prep games since we played Senegal in 2019
Are you male or female, or the gender na to just attract attention?

COOL10:
People can now see the importance of Iwobi. Intensity without creativity will lead you into the bush

Creativity my foot …person wey no even assist in his last 20games 😏

yinkeys:
@Queenjazz I like your analysis
I thought you won’t see Osayi lol
You really know ball
The game is not important though, I hope Lookman is not injured
We’ve been losing AFCON prep games since we played Senegal in 2019
Are you male or female?

Lol female.

Well I don't normally watch Nigerian friendly games. I think I really started paying attention to non-tournament Super Eagles games after AFCON 2023.

You just reminded me about Lookman too. He was fantastic too for the few moments he played. I hope AFCON 2023 Lookman is back.

More reactions. ...

solonnachi:
More reactions. ...

It seems dr Congo is panicking with the recent reactions from their end …let c aw fifa would handle this

EEGA:
His best games, have always been against European and American opponents.

He struggles against physical opposition.

He excelled in the Dutch league, struggled in the Serie A with Cremonese and shone in the Scottish league with Rangers.

We can take him to WC and not AFCON.

at this rate we are going he will be retired by the time we qualify for the World cup.

elyte89:
It seems dr Congo is panicking with the recent reactions from their end …let c aw fifa would handle this

Omohhhh. This will lead to serious hatred against Nigeria ooo among African nations. God what have we put ourselves into?

solonnachi:
Omohhhh. This will lead to serious hatred against Nigeria ooo among African nations. God what have we put ourselves into?

we no do reach this one when dem start to hate. Serious hatred? Let them join the line and sit comfortably. There is space for everyone

QueenJazz:
So I grudgingly decided to watch the Nigeria game against Egypt this morning, just to see how Akinsanmiro, Nnadi and the new lads played. These are the sum of my observations and thoughts.

1. Eric Chelle's profiling of players remains questionable to me. As good as Akinsanmiro is, I never imagined he'll be playing CAM in the SE. I'll give Chelle the benefit of the doubt that perhaps he was saving Iwobi to be fresh for the AFCON proper and Chukwueze wasn't in camp yet.

2. I guess this is Eric Chelle's first official loss coaching the main Super Eagles.

3. Moses Simon might have just lost his starting spot to Chidera Ejuke. He's not perfect but he does literally everything Moses does (or tries to do) and is slightly better.

4. I have to confess, Salim Fago impressed me in the last few minutes. Maybe it's because I was expecting him to be complete dogwater. But I like his intensity. He might be our joker for this AFCON and I wish him well.

5. I found it rather amusing and interesting that an Egyptian Team A (minus Salah and Marmoush) were mostly parking the bus against a Nigerian Team B. Don't let banter deceive you. Nearly every CAF team fears us. Even the so-called elites. 😂

6. TOO MANY BACKPASSES!!!! I'll never understand why Super Eagles can't evolve from this cowardly backpassing. Even in moments were we would have made sharp runs into the Egyptian 18 yard box, we were passing all the way back to the defense. It's starting to look more like cowardice and low self confidence than just being cautious.

7. Our defenders are easily outplayed. A huge downgrade from the great wall of Peseiro at the last AFCON. That's going to be a huge problem.

8. Speaking of our defense, I don't know why Ryan Alebiosu wasn't given minutes to play. He should have at least come on to see the game off. If Eric Chelle is thinking of starting Osayi-Samuel in this AFCON... Lol.

9. I'm happy that Nwabali seems fit to start. Hopefully he stays fit till the final (if we can get there). There's hardly any difference between Obasogie and Uzoho in my eyes.

Overall, I'm slightly disappointed. This same Egyptian side lost woefully to Uzbekistan and Jordan just last month and this month respectively. We're busy overdosing on hopium that Nigeria might sneak into the World Cup. And if we do, we'd end up in the same group as Portugal, Colombia and Uzbekistan. Does this now mean we'll struggle to beat Uzbekistan who are supposed to be the minnows in that group?

I would have hoped that we'd get a draw with Egypt at the very least. I know we played with our second squad but a straight loss is still poor to me regardless.

Spot on, those back passes are becoming a thing with this Eagles, and to me it's a sign of fear even against teams like Zimbabwe, Lesotho, and SA too many backpasses with the likes of Iwobi and Ndidi o, our boys lack liver whether it's the fear of injury, I don't just understand.

And yes indeed, Egypt parked the bus because the boys were more dominant. If our attackers were better with their positioning, we should have gotten two or more goals in the second half.

solonnachi:
Omohhhh. This will lead to serious hatred against Nigeria ooo among African nations. God what have we put ourselves into?

And their hatred na wetin?

If it was the other way round and we're the one in spotlight will they not be denigrating us for being cheats?

Goke7:
Spot on, those back passes are becoming a thing with this Eagles, and to me it's a sign of fear even against teams like Zimbabwe, Lesotho, and SA too many backpasses with the likes of Iwobi and Ndidi o, our boys lack liver whether it's the fear of injury, I don't just understand.

And yes indeed, Egypt parked the bus because the boys were more dominant. If our attackers were better with their positioning, we should have gotten two or more goals in the second half.

IMO the back passes are symptoms of the team set up. Passing lanes are easily shut down. It's as if everyone is slow to their zones after ball recovery.

At last AFCON (except the final) there was fast movement

I am highly skeptical

elyte89:
No b average team b4



Meanwhile let’s go back to our dr Congo debate

Na true or na lie 🤣🤣🤣🤣

solonnachi:
Omohhhh. This will lead to serious hatred against Nigeria ooo among African nations. God what have we put ourselves into?

Dem like us before?

As long as their passports are not forged, they are citizens of DRC. In other words their country gave them a waiver for Sports purposes.

Goke7:
Spot on, those back passes are becoming a thing with this Eagles, and to me it's a sign of fear even against teams like Zimbabwe, Lesotho, and SA too many backpasses with the likes of Iwobi and Ndidi o, our boys lack liver whether it's the fear of injury, I don't just understand.

Doesn't this squad have a therapist? Because they seriously need mental conditioning to stop holding back. I counted no less than 5 moments in the first half alone where we would have bamboozled through the Egyptian defense with sleek passes. And there were clear and obvious spaces to exploit!

And yes indeed, Egypt parked the bus because the boys were more dominant. If our attackers were better with their positioning, we should have gotten two or more goals in the second half.

I concur.

Goke7:
Spot on, those back passes are becoming a thing with this Eagles, and to me it's a sign of fear even against teams like Zimbabwe, Lesotho, and SA too many backpasses with the likes of Iwobi and Ndidi o, our boys lack liver whether it's the fear of injury, I don't just understand.

And yes indeed, Egypt parked the bus because the boys were more dominant. If our attackers were better with their positioning, we should have gotten two or more goals in the second half.

na Onyedika be the chairman of back pass association 🤣🤣🤣

elyte89:
Dem like us before?

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Odunayaw:
IMO the back passes are symptoms of the team set up. Passing lanes are easily shut down. It's as if everyone is slow to their zones after ball recovery.

At last AFCON (except the final) there was fast movement

Team set up or the players not mobile enough running into spaces, this our slowbie movement na problem o

QueenJazz:
Doesn't this squad have a therapist? Because they seriously need mental conditioning to stop holding back. I counted no less than 5 moments in the first half alone where we would have bamboozled through the Egyptian defense with sleek passes. And there were clear and obvious spaces to exploit!



I concur.

They are not willing to take risks; it's obvious why Osihmen gets injured easily while playing for the national team. He's the only one who takes risks. You see that his header against Benin in that 4-0 win, no other player in this team would try that, but that's the risk that took us to the WCQ play-offs.

As at right now. Osimhen is the only player yet to join the squad in camp. Osimhen is lucky he plays in an era where he is the most pivotal player. If not he should be sanctioned for gross misconduct and negligence. Thinking about it can Osimhen make the squad of the 90s super eagles teams ?

elyte89:
Dem like us before?

hahaha you know how it goes. If Nigeria can go to the World Cup through the boardroom so be it. Them other African countries have an irrational jealousy towards Nigerians for whatever reason . Funny enough their women love Nigerian men .maybe that could be the source of the hatred hahahaha

What's Cameroon saying about this Congo saga.. they nor wan go world cup. Them just relax

What is this am hearing? Minfelix, Mujtahida, Goke7, come and gist me

9JAMac10:
As at right now. Osimhen is the only player yet to join the squad in camp. Osimhen is lucky he plays in an era where he is the most pivotal player. If not he should be sanctioned for gross misconduct and negligence. Thinking about it can Osimhen make the squad of the 90s super eagles teams ?

why not?….Osimhen style of play will 100% fix into the 90s super eagles team…only Osimhen go bench Yekini for that squad…infact Osimhen and yekini will drag starting 11 with Yekini….three things separating VO9 and Yekini is
1. Afcon trophy
2. World cup appearance
3. Highest goal scorer
Current super eagles team is really letting Osimhen down…



regarding him coming late to camp, he should be sanctioned abeg, cos even when we had excellent players if they do anyhow dem go face sanctions

Not good enough from Osimhen.

Leading is not only by performing on the pitch but also showing up on time to camp.

I could have given him an excuse that he took special permission to arrive late but he has been doing that too often lately.

There's no time we won't have to institute a code of conduct for the national team.

9JAMac10:
As at right now. Osimhen is the only player yet to join the squad in camp. Osimhen is lucky he plays in an era where he is the most pivotal player. If not he should be sanctioned for gross misconduct and negligence. Thinking about it can Osimhen make the squad of the 90s super eagles teams ?