Joebie:
We need to save Oshaniwa's career

Joebie:
We need to save Oshaniwa's career

Icon79:
Omo, did you hear me anywhere said that he Aina was fantastic? Please read again, I called him "a decent LB." No, he wasn't fantastic but, based on what I saw yesterday, he was head and shoulders above Echiejile, both offensively and defensively. And you gotta consider that this is his real debut .... I wouldn't count the previous two cameo appearances.


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TheGoodJoe:


In the last game Ighalo played for Nigeria, Mikel Obi had to carry most of the loads to do the pressing. Ighalo could not meet up. When Mikel is pressing for you, you have a problem.

It is not even up for debate. When it comes to pressing, Nacho rules for the Super Eagles.

Danielnino00:
Do you think the Ndidi-Onazi-Mikel midfield combo should be Rohr first choice in Russia??
If not, who would u rather like to see in the midfield??





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TheGoodJoe:


I will decide after the game against Argentina. If Ogu pulls another impressive game out of his hat, then we will be doing ourselves a disservice playing Onazi ahead of Ogu.

somehow:
But my comment didn't say you did or you read wrongly?

And no, he wasn't head and shoulders above Elderson two days ago, not passing any judgement yet until he plays full time on a decent pitch.

Calling this performance head and shoulders above Elderson is an insult to all the years Elderson gave the NT bar recent form.

TheGoodJoe:


I will decide after the game against Argentina. If Ogu pulls another impressive game out of his hat, then we will be doing ourselves a disservice playing Onazi ahead of Ogu.

Danielnino00:
Do you think the Ndidi-Onazi-Mikel midfield combo should be Rohr first choice in Russia??
If not, who would u rather like to see in the midfield??





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Icon79:
Bros, Aina gives me a lot more confidence playing that position than Elderson. And this is not to diminish everything Chiejiele has done in the national team, but Aina is definitely an upgrade on him.


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Icon79:
Please you guys should stop that nonsense about Ogu having an impressive performance yesterday. His goal was fantastic but his play was mostly mediocre .... poor first touches, erratic passes, poor decision making etc etc.

Whomever gave him the MOtM should be BANNED from reporting about soccer!


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Icon79:
Please you guys should stop that nonsense about Ogu having an impressive performance yesterday. His goal was fantastic but his play was mostly mediocre .... poor first touches, erratic passes, poor decision making etc etc.

Whomever gave him the MOtM should be BANNED from reporting about soccer!


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tbaba1234:


Onazi work output is terribly underrated. Over 2 legs against Cameroon, Onazi was one of the best players.

I think Ndidi-Onazi-Mikel is probably still the best combo.

OMANBALA1:


Ogu is a better ball player with great aerial ability and can score ,too. In addition to these attributes he is equally a fighter just like Onazi

Joebie:
Rohr List Areas Super Eagles Need More Options Ahead World Cup 2018 in Russia
November 11, 2017



The Super Eagles of Nigeria is still a work in progress according to coach of the team Gernot Rohr despite their unbeaten run in the World Cup 2018 Qualifiers.

Nigeria ended a successful qualifiers yesterday by drawing 1-1 against Algeria in Constantine yesterday despite not playing six players who are considered by the coach as the spine of the team.

Despite the fine performance of the fringe players Rohr insist there are areas where he still needs more options and in some case improvements by the players in the team.

” We are still going to keep working on the team, there are areas we still have concerns and more work to do. Also we open to new players in some areas “, Rohr said.

” In defence, attack and also in the midfield, but it’s more of working with those we have now to make it work in the midfield. The best team possible is what we hope to parade in Russia”, he concluded.

OGN

Joebie:
hater

BascoVanVeli:


We are underachievers at set pieces judging from this picture.

somehow:
Please guys, how many natural LB and RB do we have in camp?

Also apart from Mikel and maybe a makeshift Iwobi, who can play the creative/attacking midfielding position for us currently in camp?

somehow:
I was expecting you to tell us where and when Iheanacho pressed defenders, you're drifting to Ighalo. So it was Mikel pushing the defenders backwards and no longer Iheanacho?

Okay, kontinu

Danielnino00:
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If not, who would u rather like to see in the midfield??





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isan:
Lot of competition in the fullback roles idowu vs elchejile for left back Shehu Vs Aina vs ebuehi for right back

SerVik:

He is right, Iheanacho presses more then Ighalo. Watch the Nigeria vs Algeria in uyo. Matter of fact, Ighalo plays like he is trying to conserve energy for the kill.

In the match thegoodjoe referenced, Iheanacho wasn't on the pitch when Mikel was doing the pressing.

Ighalo is my choice to lead the attack but if we are playing a team with ball playing defenders that like to build from defence, then we'll need a workaholic midfielder like etebo to do the pressing which may leave us disadvantaged when it comes to creativity.

It would be in everybody's interest if Ighalo adds that to his play.

Humility017:

right now...we have 3 RB....shehu,ebuehi and aina and for LB...we have just idowu. and iwobi playing AM....that one is left to rohr who still keep fielding etebo there...

I wish I can talk to him.....

Icon79:
Personally, I would prefer a midfield combo of: Mikel-Ndidi-Etebo (with Mikel partnering Ndidi in the DM and Etebo as the CM), but this last game hasn't really helped Etebo's cause. However, I would like to see Etebo play CM when Mikel (or a true playmaker) is on the field.

Having said all that, I think that Rohr would stick with Onazi-Ndidi-Mikel combo in Russia. And I won't blame him either, though I still have concerns over Onazi's rough tackles. I am afraid that the Euro refs would punish such tackles ... esp if they feel that Nigeria is playing well.


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somehow:
So we still have issues covering the LB position...(natural LB). I thought Idowu was a LCD? Is he fast enough for the LB position?

I wish Aina was naturally left legged, using a makeshift RB and LB has many disavantages when you face demonic forwards who can turn and twist life out of you.

I'm just afraid of life without Mikel in the worldcup proper incase he picks up an injury, who replaces him? Iwobi can't do that job, he can't hold balls for long.

I wish I can also talk to Rohr, Joel Obi is needed badly.

Karlovich:
England call up solanke for their upcoming game against Brazil, forgiveness I hope you can rest now

somehow:
Very simple, can you post stats here to support your notion? Stats like "fouls drawn" by both of them. That should settle this.

BTW, why only Nigeria vs Algeria match or is that the only match we have played?

Humility017:

to be honest that salisu yusuf eehh...I doubt if he makes any input at all....

that man is like a round peg in a square hole prior his appointment he did nothing spectacular in the npfl...

someone who knows his onions as a coach and have been watching super eagles play for a while now....will not rule out Joel obi...
your fear about mikel...I also hold...

and for the LB position...be as it may I will still prefer aina to elderson...he has the pace and he can as well make good crosses and join the attack....Alderson can be messed up by any intelligent winger...saw his play against Cameroon...
I am not sold on him...

the hitherto options for the LB slot...
are still evolving...nura in as Roma and amuzie playing in the Swiss league now...

though I would have wanted deji...he is still very small...as for me I won't mind invite him as cover up....he is good in free kicks and nearly passes moreover he can also play as a DM.

let's see how idowu integrate into the team...he is a LB.