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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Odunayaw(m): 11:42pm On Dec 27, 2025
MetalJigsaw:
His last game with the Malian team is what almost played out this night.
It was last AFCON against Senegal where he squandered a 2-0 lead to 2-2 and went ahead to lose in penalties. That was when the picture of them pouring water on him surfaced.

Chelle loves conceding goals, I always say this. How can you be removing midfielders for wingers when you're not the one chasing the game.
Against Ivory Coast actually.

Dying minutes goal to drag them to ET. Dying minutes goal to beat them.
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by charlesemeka85(m): 11:42pm On Dec 27, 2025
lbrichman2:
Second actually
Egypt was first
and hv any team conceded more than us?
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Sarsaparilla524(m):
Ejuke plays football like a primary school kid, very lazy and weak on the ball. Flair without work rate. Also very selfish.

Simon is past his prime.

Onyeka must always play till the end of the game.

Ryan Alebiosu should get his debut against Uganda. He is a better right back than Osayi.

Nwabali is crazy 🤣🤣🤣😧. Okoye should have been here. Nwabali is injured and out of form. The whistle has blown, and he has tackled the Moroccan player badly. A red card offence. By Meritocracy, it would have been Arthur Okonkwo, Nwabali and Maduka Okoye as goalkeepers in this AFCON.

We miss the services of Ola Aina and Frederick Benjamin. Solid defenders.

Eric Chelle never learns. Poor game management all the time. He did it with Mali and now he is doing it with the Super Eagles.
Why not replace Onyeka with any of Ebenezer Akinsanmiro or Nnamdi?
Salim Fago would have done better than Ejuke in this game.

I expect Eric Chelle to experiment with the backline of Ryan at Right Back, Bassey at Left Back, Ajayi and Igho at Centre Back.
Let's see what other players have to offer against Uganda.
After the game against Uganda, no more room for errors.

Eric Chelle must know that if it is not broken, then don't fix it.
There are some games you don't even make changes to.
He is always in a rush to make changes
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by lbrichman2: 11:42pm On Dec 27, 2025
minfelix:
There wouldn’t have been wailing if today’s game went this way
Nig 0-1 Tun
Nig 1-1 Tun
Nig 2-1 Tun
Nig 2-2 Tun
Nig 3-2 Tun
and then Final whistle
Trust me Nairalanders would have so praised the super eagles to highest heaven if the course of game had gone that way😃😂
That's why this win feels like a loss
We were in a very strong position
3:1 at 70-80 mins is a very strong position..

Just manage it
For me sef, he didn't need to sub out anybody
Maybe only osayi
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Danielnino00(m): 11:43pm On Dec 27, 2025
Amedino99:
they wanted to take osayi's life during the final minutes after onyeka left. Just loading his wing with the ball time after time.
The least said about Osayi, the better ...
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by lbrichman2: 11:43pm On Dec 27, 2025
Odunayaw:
Against Ivory Coast actually
..
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by joelsteron: 11:44pm On Dec 27, 2025
TheSuperNerd:
The Ref clearly had no business giving that penalty. But then, when playing the North Africans especially in North Africa, it is best to cut off lifelines that give them hope.

If we had not taken off Onyeka, I doubt we would have let the game end this way. And even if Onyeka was to be taken off, then bring in another midfielder that can defend as well.
Chelle should kindly learn fast from this game. For 79mins, we delivered a true masterclass performance but his tactical decisions after min 79 nearly spoilt the good work.

The 4312 dynamic shape was a masterclass. Completely dominated and stiffled the Tunisians.

Chelle altered it, not for good but for the worse. He has to learn.


Ndidi, top game today. But please kindly cut out giving away fouls around our box. Abeg.

Thank you Super Eagles. We move.
Chelle altered it because of that moses Simon. Who ought to have retired when ekong left. He's an excess to the squad cos clearly that's Ejuke's position, allow other to shine now. That sub would've been Ejuke and Onyedika. cool
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by chuks404: 11:44pm On Dec 27, 2025
lbrichman2:
Zero tactical input
Just Simon and vibes
no nah. He got it with the formation
Just his substitution. We are not even blaming those assistant coaches ? What is their job self ?esp those Nigerians . E go shock Una say na them suggest that thing for Eric chellle. Because I don't think a right thinking coach who was able to stifle an all attacking Tunisia side should think that way . Eric Chelle got everything today right. Do you know what it means to play Tunisia the way we did today ?
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by CornOak(m): 11:44pm On Dec 27, 2025
When a win feels like a loss...

We were cruising to victory in the 70's minutes and boom! We gave it away.

That 3-goal lead was a bold statement but alas!

Anyways, we got the three points.
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by lbrichman2: 11:45pm On Dec 27, 2025
charlesemeka85:
and hv any team conceded more than us?
I don think so
We don concede 3 like this
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by safarigirl(f): 11:45pm On Dec 27, 2025
semid4lyfe:
Okoye wanted guarantee of first choice which he was not given so he opted out of the squad.

He should face his club career and forget about playing for the team ever again.
He wanted first choice ke? He has some gall, making demands when him mind no strong. Somebody that abandoned his First Choice jersey because of small social media drags that time? If he had not opted out of the last AFCON on top mental health, we wouldn’t be dealing with Nwabali today.

Anyway, he should just be posting TikTok thirst traps dey go, as Anthony Joshua gave him visibility. All the best to him at his club. They should have tried to use him for WCQ small before this AFCON. Chelle no even say make he scout Goalies for us, just carry Uzoho that is barely a professional footballer, and that other guy who’s more famous for looking like Onana, than any actual goalkeeping talent, to serious tournament.

Times like this, I miss Rohr
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by semid4lyfe(mod): 11:46pm On Dec 27, 2025
chuks404:
Hannibal wey onyeka caged. Removing onyeka was a deep mistake. I still repeat, those assistant coaches from Nigeria should leave super eagles , they know nothing. Eric Chelle must have gotten that advise from one of those coaches that can even win in NPFL. Because how on earth should you make that kind of substitution
Are you looking for goals?
The substitutions that were made today were on Eric Chelle. No one else.
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by lbrichman2: 11:46pm On Dec 27, 2025
CornOak:
When a win feels like a loss...

We were cruising to victory in the 70's minutes and boom! We gave it away.

That 3-goal lead was a bold statement but alas!

Anyways, we got the three points.
We still thank God
Job done
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Goke7: 11:46pm On Dec 27, 2025
Napoleon55:
If to say he sub Osimhen out,Tunisia for equalize or even win us.

I have no idea why he subbed out a midfielder and subbed in two wingers when we are leading, Onyedika or any of the other two midfielders would have helped the team kept position.
Yes na osihmen is our magic wand in this team even if he’s not scoring no team dares try any rubbish. Congo became more adventurous when osihmen went out in the playoffs

Chelle is a spoiler when you think he’s got something covered he brings another poison. The man must go, I’ve seen through him enough
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Odunayaw(m): 11:46pm On Dec 27, 2025
On a lighter note

What if Oliseh ran commentary tonight cheesy
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by junnyjake(m): 11:46pm On Dec 27, 2025
The only sub for Onyeka that will make sense was an Nnadi introduction.

Alas, Ndidi had no business committing that foul that led to their 1st goal.
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Samueltemi337(m): 11:47pm On Dec 27, 2025
lbrichman2:
I don think so
We don concede 3 like this
Tunisia don concede 4
Botswana don concede 4
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by opes: 11:48pm On Dec 27, 2025
MetalJigsaw:
His last game with the Malian team is what almost played out this night.
It was last AFCON against Senegal where he squandered a 2-0 lead to 2-2 and went ahead to lose in penalties. That was when the picture of them pouring water on him surfaced.

Chelle loves conceding goals, I always say this. How can you be removing midfielders for wingers when you're not the one chasing the game.
That was against Ivory Coast, the host. His last game with Mali was not at AFCON. He was sacked after the Madagascar match in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers when his team played a goalless draw
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Danielnino00(m): 11:48pm On Dec 27, 2025
We need to see Ryan Alebiosu against Uganda.... He can't be worse than Osayi ..
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Kilishihunter: 11:48pm On Dec 27, 2025
minfelix:
There wouldn’t have been wailing if today’s game went this way
Nig 0-1 Tun
Nig 1-1 Tun
Nig 2-1 Tun
Nig 2-2 Tun
Nig 3-2 Tun
and then Final whistle
Trust me Nairalanders would have so praised the super eagles to highest heaven if the course of game had gone that way😃😂
It's true sha. This Tunisian side didn't concede a single goal in their world cup qualifiers, zero goals conceded in 10 matches so for us to score three goals is a big feat, our attack is one of, if not even the best in this afcon, if Chelle can sort out the defence and start making like for like subs we can go all the way
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Mujtahida: 11:48pm On Dec 27, 2025
Osayi, I will keep talking about him oo. That guy no good oo.
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by semid4lyfe(mod): 11:49pm On Dec 27, 2025
safarigirl:
He wanted first choice ke? He has some gall, making demands when him mind no strong. Somebody that abandoned his First Choice jersey because of small social media drags that time? If he had not opted out of the last AFCON on top mental health, we wouldn’t be dealing with Nwabali today.

Anyway, he should just be posting TikTok thirst traps dey go, as Anthony Joshua gave him visibility. All the best to him at his club. They should have tried to use him for WCQ small before this AFCON. Chelle no even say make he scout Goalies for us, just carry Uzoho that is barely a professional footballer, and that other guy who’s more famous for looking like Onana, than any actual goalkeeping talent, to serious tournament.

Times like this, I miss Rohr
Na because we no qualify for World cup give am liver to make that kind demand.
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Mujtahida: 11:50pm On Dec 27, 2025
I didn't watch the match but omo see that pass Iwobi gave Osimhen. Iwobi saw that the defender had turned his back on him to track Osimhen and quickly laid the pass by that defender for Osimhen. Na kura sense be that.
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by chuks404: 11:51pm On Dec 27, 2025
Mujtahida:
For our team to be tight we need to replace these players:
Nwabali
Osayi
Bruno
Simon
Awaziem
Ejuke
Amas
Onyedika (since coach doesn't ever use him)

We need to quickly flush out these players. That's 8 players oo. I didn't even add Uzoho because for me that one is minus one
Baba pity onyedika and ejuke. There are games ejuke will be handed. It quite unfortunate Eric Chelle made the wrong substitution today
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Odunayaw(m): 11:51pm On Dec 27, 2025
Kilishihunter:
It's true sha. This Tunisian side didn't concede a single goal in their world cup qualifiers, zero goals conceded in 10 matches so for us to score three goals is a big feat, our attack is one of, if not even the best in this afcon, if Chelle can sort out the defence and start making like for like subs we can go all the way
Ah! Seriously?

Now the scores makes me more angry. It'd have been a statement scoreline
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by daveP(m): 11:52pm On Dec 27, 2025
Hilarious fact

We currently have no replacements for these guys


Lookman
Osimhen
Iwobi
Bassey


And this alone is scary. And we wan go World Cup. The engine room of the SE right now.

Wait fes, we never even replace Iheanacho till now.😂😂😂😂🤦🏽‍♂️
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by CornOak(m): 11:52pm On Dec 27, 2025
charlesemeka85:
and hv any team conceded more than us?
Botswana.
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Odunayaw(m): 11:53pm On Dec 27, 2025
Lookman's intensity is underrated. Baba de chase ball like say match bonus de for duels!

I know it doesn't look like it but I really wish we win this AFCON.
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Subzero0477: 11:55pm On Dec 27, 2025
Wait what do you mean someone rejected call up because he was not guaranteed starting place, do they do this in other countries or just Nigeria
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Mujtahida: 11:55pm On Dec 27, 2025
Onyedika done go two Afcons now, e no see ball play. Not even a minute.

This is an indictment on the coach. Why should I invite a player that I cannot use? Makes no sense to me
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by chuks404: 11:55pm On Dec 27, 2025
Rohr really loved super eagles. The man really tried . At least he made effort to lure Tobias lawal. I wonder why we are not talking to Arthur okonkwo. I was thinking the guy has switched allegiance to Nigeria
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by lbrichman2: 11:55pm On Dec 27, 2025
Ejuke Should be tied to the bench
That guy is a poor winger
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