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Hardrive:
Can you guys see the importance of a good coach. He saw that there was no fluidity in the game and so he brought in di Marco on the wings and everything changed within 5 minutes. Same thing I was saying when we played Morocco . Where we needed chukwueze and lookman on both flanks to supply akor and osihmen.
If you notice something is wrong in the first half there is nothing stopping you from making changes in the first half.

Hmm,na Inter vs very poor Pisa you dey use compare two top rated teams in the semi final of Afcon Morocco vs Nigeria,ok o.

TheSuperNerd:
Akinsanmiro bullying Zielinski in front of his Pisa Goal, winning the ball to help his defence and kick out of danger. Baller.

At the end of the bullying Dem chop 6 goals😅 what about Rafiu,can he make it in eagles,I meant his abilities

Meliforme:
Please tell them ooo.
I said that i wasn't convinced off Eric Chelle, they came for me.

I had previously submitted that our overreliance on fullbacks to provide the needed width to stretch the opposition's defence is one of the things that cost us. The Moroccans read our game and clipped our forays.

At some points in a game, depending on the flow, you might need wingers.

Inter vs Pisa and Morocco vs Nigeria abi continue baba Meli

Inter are inform league leaders but it did not dampen the individual performance of Akin. Seeing the game (which I am sure you didnt) easily reveals that.

Rafiu needs more Serie A games to be judged better. Inter was only his 2nd game in Italy.

Kog45:
At the end of the bullying Dem chop 6 goals😅 what about Rafiu,can he make it in eagles,I meant his abilities

Kog45:
Inter vs Pisa and Morocco vs Nigeria abi continue baba Meli

What exactly is your point?

Kog45:
Ademola Lookman named the best Afcon playmaker...cc: thegoodjie,Goke7

😂 this even justifies all the complaints and weight of expectations about him just the same way for okocha then. I hope in future games we will put the blame right where it is when we lose or don’t do well cos this is indeed a true revelation. Let no one make excuses or blame another player when our play maker switches off cos that will be unfair.

Kog45:
Just say injury prone and move on Abegi,which one be fat,unfit and overrated....Oga go to archive and check out his performance in EPL before injuries set in..Abegi no dey describe my boy like that,if you no rate him fine and good..He face a lot and thank God he is alive cuz his last injury would have ended his life,and his pay master appreciate him till date for saving Nottingham Forests twice from relegated.... koko be say Awo is a good boy and Nottingham Forests fans appreciate him despite his form and injuries palava

Overrated......

I'm entitled to my opinion

Kog45:
At the end of the bullying Dem chop 6 goals😅 what about Rafiu,can he make it in eagles,I meant his abilities

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Akinsanmiro the bulldozer

TheSuperNerd:
18 y/o John Otomewo, CDM


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q6NBtJ0uzVk?si=ZKA9o1CU8rWFjF8N

Good prospect, reminds me of a young Ndidi at Genk many years ago

As always, expectedly, your childish nature must surely shine through at some point.

Just one question for you and Kog45... did you both watch the game or not? It's that simple.

Papi85:
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Akinsanmiro the bulldozer

When last did you watch Awoniyi play or have a good game?

Kog45:
Just say injury prone and move on Abegi,which one be fat,unfit and overrated....Oga go to archive and check out his performance in EPL before injuries set in..Abegi no dey describe my boy like that,if you no rate him fine and good..He face a lot and thank God he is alive cuz his last injury would have ended his life,and his pay master appreciate him till date for saving Nottingham Forests twice from relegated.... koko be say Awo is a good boy and Nottingham Forests fans appreciate him despite his form and injuries palava

TheSuperNerd:
Omo if Gala gets Oulai this window, then wow. Their midfield depth quality is cemented further. But Oulai's quality shaa... he should be leaving turkey not moving within.

Omo, Kasimpasa just knack better left footed goal past Onana. That Malian Diabate get good left oooo. I think he was the one who played with Iheanacho back at Leicester in 2018 or 2019.

Well Galatasaray is a big club and matches many top clubs in Europe. So going to Galatasaray is a big move for him too if it clicks.

Samueltemi337:
It's not gonna happen

Why?

Meliforme:
Please tell them ooo.
I said that i wasn't convinced off Eric Chelle, they came for me.

I had previously submitted that our overreliance on fullbacks to provide the needed width to stretch the opposition's defence is one of the things that cost us. The Moroccans read our game and clipped our forays.

At some points in a game, depending on the flow, you might need wingers.

There is no formation without weaknesses. There is no system that cannot be countered. Relying on wing forwards also means weakening the midfield and progressing the ball mostly through the wings which concedes the middle game to the opponents.

Also, this thing you've been going on about bringing in wing-forwards like it's one big bright tactical adjustment, Eric Chelle did it. He brought in Moses Simon on the left wing to shore it up and support Bruno due to the way Hakimi and Diaz were double-teaming on him.

In all your criticism of Eric Chelle for the Morocco game, you have never acknowledged the biased officiating. The Moroccans foul-baited the referee for the entire 120 mins duration of our game, and he fell for it every time. He gave them soft fouls but turned a blind eye to the blatant fouls they committed against us, and even refused to card them, and this impeded us from playing our game.

By the way, do you know what winning the Bronze medal in the AFCON means for Eric Chelle, the coach you're not convinced with? The implicit implication of that finish is that Eric Chelle was the third best coach out of the 24 that participated in the competition, and on the African continent.

Also, given a choice between Walid Regragui and Eric Chelle, I will pick Chelle from a tactical standpoint. The former's team huffed and puffed throughout the competition and were never convincing even in victory despite the officiating-help and home support, and that's the reason many Moroccans are calling for his sack.

Eric Chelle on the other hand gave the Super Eagles a playing identity. A press from front playing style that chokes the opponents, does not allow them time on the ball and results in lots of turnovers and dominant possession In addition, he brought new nicks to our game by moving the ball through the middle, and not the wings like we're used to playing.

The Super Eagles played with fluidity and almost psychic understanding. Another often underappreciated but important mark of good coach which Eric Chelle exhibited in this AFCON but does not get enough credit for is the personal improvement he brought on the players. Bruno, Osayi, Bassey, Ajayi, Ndidi, Iwobi and Onyeka raised their games and were all unplayable this AFCON. That's what Eric Chelle has brought to the team. Is that the coach who has not convinced you?

It's almost like you're on a paid "agenda" to discredit the coach and the team because your stance fails by every objective metric. Lest I forget, I asked you to suggest a good and convincing 50k/month coach for the Super Eagles but since then na radio silence. I still dey wait....

Is the deal still on?

BankyGee:
Well Galatasaray is a big club and matches many top clubs in Europe. So going to Galatasaray is a big move for him too if it clicks.

Onuahu’s goal last night

Sir Paul Onuachu 😦 pic.twitter.com/uL3twQ7Ez5

— G (@Gideoomatic) January 23, 2026

TheSuperNerd:
As always, expectedly, your childish nature must surely shine through at some point.

Just one question for you and Kog45... did you both watch the game or not? It's that simple.

cry more 🤣

BankyGee:
Why?

Trabzonspor are asking for 30M + Ahmed Kutucu

TheSuperNerd:
Is the deal still on?

Galatasaray are still negotiating...

BankyGee:
Yeah, the Oulai deal is even moving fast...

that boy na just Ivorian Onazi

Em garagara too much 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

Samueltemi337:
Trabzonspor are asking for 30M + Ahmed Kutucu

Na the money be the problem, as for Kutucu, we can dash Trabzonspor any day anytime without them asking seff.

charlesemeka85:
that boy na just Ivorian Onazi

Em garagara too much 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

I swear 😂😂😂

So the answer is no, you didnt watch the game at all.

Akinsanmiro you have not watched.

Nwaiwu you have also not watched.

Prosper Obah you have also not watched.

So in essence, you are just a flashscore copy&paste merchant. Nothing more.

Papi85:
cry more 🤣

This! One criteria I always use to rate coaches apart from success in winning trophies is much have players improved under you.

I'm flexible on the playing identity part as long as you're winning but your value as a coach should reflect on how much your players have improved under your tutelage.

Under Eric I've seen Bruno, Ajayi, and Osayi upgrade their game massively. Iwobi finally manifest what his game is about and how that will improve the team. Ndidi evolve from a tackle and side way pass merchant to a fairly decent CDM who helps initiate attack and retain possession.

Because of Eric I've not totally given up on Chukwueze. Chelle plays Samuel often so maybe he sees something I don't.

semid4lyfe:
There is no formation without weaknesses. There is no system that cannot be countered. Relying on wing forwards also means weakening the midfield and progressing the ball mostly through the wings which concedes the middle game to the opponents.

Also, this thing you've been going on about bringing in wing-forwards like it's one big bright tactical adjustment, Eric Chelle did it. He brought in Moses Simon on the left wing to shore it up and support Bruno due to the way Hakimi and Diaz were double-teaming on him.

In all your criticism of Eric Chelle for the Morocco game, you have never acknowledged the biased officiating. The Moroccans foul-baited the referee for the entire 120 mins duration of our game, and he fell for it every time. He gave them soft fouls but turned a blind eye to the blatant fouls they committed against us, and even refused to card them, and this impeded us from playing our game.

By the way, do you know what winning the Bronze medal in the AFCON means for Eric Chelle, the coach you're not convinced with? The implicit implication of that finish is that Eric Chelle was the third best coach out of the 24 that participated in the competition, and on the African continent.

Also, given a choice between Walid Regragui and Eric Chelle, I will pick Chelle from a tactical standpoint. The former's team huffed and puffed throughout the competition and were never convincing even in victory despite the officiating-help and home support, and that's the reason many Moroccans are calling for his sack.

Eric Chelle on the other hand gave the Super Eagles a playing identity. A press from front playing style that chokes the opponents, does not allow them time on the ball and results in lots of turnovers and dominant possession In addition, he brought new nicks to our game by moving the ball through the middle, and not the wings like we're used to playing.

The Super Eagles played with fluidity and almost psychic understanding. Another often underappreciated but important mark of good coach which Eric Chelle exhibited in this AFCON but does not get enough credit for is the personal improvement he brought on the players. Bruno, Osayi, Bassey, Ajayi, Ndidi, Iwobi and Onyeka raised their games and were all unplayable this AFCON. That's what Eric Chelle has brought to the team. Is that the coach who has not convinced you?

It's almost like you're on a paid "agenda" to discredit the coach and the team because your stance fails by every objective metric. Lest I forget, I asked you to suggest a good and convincing 50k/month coach for the Super Eagles but since then na radio silence. I still dey wait.....

j

Onuachu 🤝🏾 Nwaiwu
🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬

Time will tell then coz it would be quite the capture. I just dont see Trabzonspor making the deal go through easily. Gala will have to pay close to 35-40M by my estimation.

BankyGee:
Galatasaray are still negotiating...

semid4lyfe:
There is no formation without weaknesses. There is no system that cannot be countered. Relying on wing forwards also means weakening the midfield and progressing the ball mostly through the wings which concedes the middle game to the opponents.

Also, this thing you've been going on about bringing in wing-forwards like it's one big bright tactical adjustment, Eric Chelle did it. He brought in Moses Simon on the left wing to shore it up and support Bruno due to the way Hakimi and Diaz were double-teaming on him.

In all your criticism of Eric Chelle for the Morocco game, you have never acknowledged the biased officiating. The Moroccans foul-baited the referee for the entire 120 mins duration of our game, and he fell for it every time. He gave them soft fouls but turned a blind eye to the blatant fouls they committed against us, and even refused to card them, and this impeded us from playing our game.

By the way, do you know what winning the Bronze medal in the AFCON means for Eric Chelle, the coach you're not convinced with? The implicit implication of that finish is that Eric Chelle was the third best coach out of the 24 that participated in the competition, and on the African continent.

Also, given a choice between Walid Regragui and Eric Chelle, I will pick Chelle from a tactical standpoint. The former's team huffed and puffed throughout the competition and were never convincing even in victory despite the officiating-help and home support, and that's the reason many Moroccans are calling for his sack.

Eric Chelle on the other hand gave the Super Eagles a playing identity. A press from front playing style that chokes the opponents, does not allow them time on the ball and results in lots of turnovers and dominant possession In addition, he brought new nicks to our game by moving the ball through the middle, and not the wings like we're used to playing.

The Super Eagles played with fluidity and almost psychic understanding. Another often underappreciated but important mark of good coach which Eric Chelle exhibited in this AFCON but does not get enough credit for is the personal improvement he brought on the players. Bruno, Osayi, Bassey, Ajayi, Ndidi, Iwobi and Onyeka raised their games and were all unplayable this AFCON. That's what Eric Chelle has brought to the team. Is that the coach who has not convinced you?

It's almost like you're on a paid "agenda" to discredit the coach and the team because your stance fails by every objective metric. Lest I forget, I asked you to suggest a good and convincing 50k/month coach for the Super Eagles but since then na radio silence. I still dey wait....

5 star

TheSuperNerd:
Time will tell then coz it would be quite the capture. I just dont see Trabzonspor making the deal go through easily. Gala will have to pay close to 35-40M by my estimation.

I swear, just how we bought their goalkeeper €36M... Trabzonspor know how to do business.

They are not getting to the final in 2030. I can confidently put money on it if I was a betting man.

Morocco doesn't have the midfield or attacking profile to carry them that deep into the tournament plus I think in terms of the best African youth talent diaspora or local they still lag behind Senegal, CIV, and Nigeria.

I think their run at the last WC in 2022 was down to a mixture of luck, tactical astuteness, weakened opposition (Belgim and Spain not at their prime).

Amedino99:
quite a bold claim just because they want to employ someone with no coaching experience or certificate.

BankyGee:
I swear 😂😂😂

not a fan at all. Players with his style of play no dey last cus of injuries

BankyGee:
Onuachu 🤝🏾 Nwaiwu
🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬

Chibuike Nwaiwu seems to have shed weight and is looking slimmer and fitter compared to the last time I saw him in that Eaglestracker interview with AyoT where he was looking like a dough of bread.

TheSuperNerd:
So the answer is no, you didnt watch the game at all.

Akinsanmiro you have not watched.

Nwaiwu you have also not watched.

Prosper Obah you have also not watched.

So in essence, you are just a flashscore copy&paste merchant. Nothing more.

stop taking non issues to heart. Also everyone mustn’t be on the same page with you always when it comes to player rating.