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Our coaches not giving Raphael playing time, is seriously affecting his game.

From his debut up until Chelle's appointment, he has always been known for his goals and forward passes.

The forward passes seems to be lacking in his game lately.He now prefers side-ways passing and back-ward passes.

He got his mojo back, and started threading diagonal and forward passes after his brace.

We've a midfield maestro in our hands, but must give him enough playing time to excel.

Awaziem has become very lazy

Tinneh:
I'm so happy for Raphel, been clamouring for him to be played all this while, and he took it with both hands when the opportunity presented itself..
For those of us familiar with his game, this comes as no suprise at all, we hope he's afforded more opportunities along the line.

He has just played himself into reckoning
It will be hard to ignore him now

I'm so happy for him

lexyman:
Awaziem has become very lazy

He's played himself out of the team

Very matured and professional performance from the boys but must we always concede?

Good to see that our reserves especially the midfielders look up to the task should we need to draft them in.

Great Man of the Match display from Onyedika. Took his two goals very well and always controlled things in the middle of the park.

Fisayo too was good. Nnadi looks decent.

Ryan looked very assured defending and going forward. Will get better.

Bruno has sealed the left back position for now.

Overall confident performance going into the second round.

Also have PTSD from the last time we finished with full 9 points in the group stage but I'm optimistic we will surmount that second round hurdle by God's grace.

Attack is looking more fluid every game. Long may it continue.

P.S. Uzoho did well with the basics that's all I really want from the goalkeepers for now.

elyte89:
If nobody praise onauchu …I go praise am ,he played well…loved d way he was switching plays Wc led to one of d goals

He was smooth. I would like to see him against sterner opposition

Didn't cover himself in glory for the Ugandan goal.

lbrichman2:
He's played himself out of the team

Another player that caught my fancy was Nnadi, his forward and diagonal passes was a delight to watch.

Both Nnadi & Raph if given enough playing time can deputise for Iwobi.

CornOak:
Mba sir, top teams don't do giveaway na.😂

shebi una dominate the game na, that one no do you ni?

Yeah he honestly impressed me.

Been a a while we had a midfielder who could provide that goal scoring threat.

EEGA:
Our coaches not giving Raphael playing time, is seriously affecting his game.

From his debut up until Chelle's appointment, he has always been known for his goals and forward passes.

The forward passes seems to be lacking in his game lately.He now prefers side-ways passing and back-ward passes.

He got his mojo back, and started threading diagonal and forward passes after his brace.

We've a midfield maestro in our hands, but must give him enough playing time to excel.

Hardrive:
We might be in trouble in the next round if the pattern of substitution remains the same. The coach is expected to make like for like changes. I keep saying it that the setup must remain the same from beginning till the end.

Always have 2 STRIKERS ON THE PITCH at all times, when that happens no striker tires out , no injuries, more goal scoring options and most importantly, the tempo never drops. A good team might capitalize on this and knock us out.

The coach needs to do better in this aspect. This message must get to the coach. If anyone here has the means to do so please do.

I don't understand you ooo. I think he was right today . Bringing a midfielder helped us control the game. Forget the goal, it was a transient loss of concentration from our defenders. But sincerely , igoh awaziem pair can never work. I like alebiosu. All he needs now is master the ruggedness that comes with African football

chrisooblog:
Didn't cover himself in glory for the Ugandan goal.

Exactly
I feel for him
But his time is running out
Ogbu has moved closer to the first team while Awaziem has moved further from the squad altogether..
I see him being dropped after the AFCON

elyte89:
When is our next match ?

Monday

elyte89:
When is our next match ?

Monday night

Who noticed uzoho was distributing the ball today well. I feel confident the way he was handling the ball than nwabali ( not crucifying the dude though) but there is this arrogance that comes when he is with the ball. Unnecessary delays.

EEGA:
Another player that caught my fancy was Nnadi, his forward and diagonal passes was a delight to watch.

Both Nnadi & Raph if given enough playing time can deputise for Iwobi.

Suddenly our midfield options have improved!!
Kudos to Chelle!

XrisKelz:
I love Nnadi's movement

Very calm like a Rolls Royce

Na why him dey bench.

Kog45:
Awaziem just showed he is no longer needed

chuks404:
I don't understand you ooo. I think he was right today . Bringing a midfielder helped us control the game. Forget the goal, it was a transient loss of concentration from our defenders. But sincerely , igoh awaziem pair can never work. I like alebiosu. All he needs now is master the ruggedness that comes with African football

Yeah, he still plays like a " butty" but it was a good introduction to African football for him
He will only improve

Ryan Alebiosu is ambidextrous.
He uses both feet well just like Ola Aina.

chuks404:
Who noticed uzoho was distributing the ball today well. I feel confident the way he was handling the ball than nwabali ( not crucifying the dude though) but there is this arrogance that comes when he is with the ball. Unnecessary delays.

I liked Uzoho's game today
His confidence would have improved

Sarsaparilla524:
Ryan Alebiosu is ambidextrous.
He uses both feet well just like Ola Aina.

I noticed that too

XrisKelz:
You feel Onuachu abi

I feel am oo. He had sense not to hustle the 9 position with Osimhen. Baba just come inside midfield dey link up play like say na Zidane

I think he was just cautious. Osimhen at full flight plays with a more energetic display.

In a way I was pleased with his subdued performance because it allowed other players to shine and show what they are about.

Seems Eric doesn't rate Dessers.

Joebie:
Osimhen is not playing like he is 100% fit. Or he played cautiously uncharacteristically today.

XrisKelz:
I love Nnadi's movement

Smooth player

I loved Fisayo's discipline..
He held his position well
Was spraying passed like kilode!

Proper midfield display!
He and Onyedika held it down!

chrisooblog:
I think he was just cautious. Osimhen at full flight plays with a more energetic display.

In a way I was pleased with his subdued performance because it allowed other players to shine and show what they are about.

Seems Eric doesn't rate Dessers.

Abeg leave Dessers jor

Once Benjamin is back from injury then it might be curtains for Chidozie as far as the national team is concerned.

lbrichman2:
Exactly
I feel for him
But his time is running out
Ogbu has moved closer to the first team while Awaziem has moved further from the squad altogether..
I see him being dropped after the AFCON

elyte89:
When is our next match ?

Rest

I for like see Akinsanmiro. But he chance will come. I was thinking he will come in for bashiru. Though bashiru was excellent today

9JAMac10:
Am tired of Cameroon. I want different opposition. This Cameroon is not the 2000-2003 set. I need Dr Congo then South Africa then any North African country. God bless Nigeria

See as you talk am like person wey dey tired of him girlfriend 😂😂

[quote author=chuks404 post=137961813]I don't understand you ooo. I think he was right today . Bringing a midfielder helped us control the game. Forget the goal, it was a transient loss of concentration from our defenders. But sincerely , igoh awaziem pair can never work. I like alebiosu. All he needs now is master the ruggedness that comes with African football[/quote

Maybe good for today's game, but think about it this way , we were trying to manage a game we were already assured of top spot despite being 3 goals up. Secondly, we needed to see all our players and know how well they can solidify the tactics.
Anytime there is a change in formation, all the players become confused. Every mistake made by the players has its root in the change of tactics.
You can still manage a game with 2 strikers on the field.