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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Joebie: 4:43pm On Nov 28, 2017
Here are my 3 results:
For Nigeria, See Groups H, C and E

Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Nobody: 4:45pm On Nov 28, 2017
forgiveness:
Rorh, check this out. Can he hold the ball? They say seizing is believing.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=krJzH2Sq-Rs&itct=CBMQpDAYASITCNOv2orG4dcCFVRnHAodo8YGLjIHcmVsYXRlZEjm1pywvM3-x30%3D
Ba Jelili !!!!!!
But I thought you had earlier written that you would drop him for Joel Obi and Josh Onomah. Have you changed your mind again?
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Humility017(m): 4:45pm On Nov 28, 2017
Joebie:
Here are my 3 results:
For Nigeria, See Groups H, C and E
it's like we won't escape Denmark or England this time.....we likely meet one of them...
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Nobody: 4:47pm On Nov 28, 2017
Humility017:
it's like we won't escape Denmark or England this time.....we likely meet one of them...
That your first and third groupings no good o.
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Nobody: 4:50pm On Nov 28, 2017
tbaba1234:
Biko, which one be racial stock?

The only difference between races is skin pigment, nothing else. There is nothing special about your skin color that should inform racial exclusivity.

It is the same idea that drives racist groups.
I would have helped you change the next set of diapers for this sir but distance no permit.
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Joebie: 4:50pm On Nov 28, 2017
It's looking like we wont escape Denmark.
Then it will be revenge time. Either of them is fine by me.
Humility017:
it's like we won't escape Denmark or England this time.....we likely meet one of them...
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Humility017(m): 4:55pm On Nov 28, 2017
Taliban:
That your first and third groupings no good o.
I prefer Denmark to Croatia..
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Humility017(m): 4:56pm On Nov 28, 2017
Joebie:
It's looking like we wont escape Denmark.
Then it will be revenge time. Either of them is fine by me.
I will prefer Denmark to England please....

Denmark, Germany and Iran is okay by me...provided we play Denmark or Germany first....
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Mujtahida: 5:23pm On Nov 28, 2017
Joebie:
It's looking like we wont escape Denmark. Then it will be revenge time. Either of them is fine by me.
Looks like we won't Denmark won't escape us this time around.
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Mujtahida: 5:23pm On Nov 28, 2017
I won't lie: I have this freakish faith that we would win the WC. Sounds like fantasy but winning the world cup would be fantastic won't it?

Strangely again I fear that we might be knocked out first round inspite of all the superb arrangements the NFF are putting in place for the SE incidentally for the first time.

So take your pick guys. The middle Road, the safe Road of not too high/not too low expectation is also an available option.
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by kingphilip(m): 5:24pm On Nov 28, 2017
Joebie:
it's just for the fun of it. Maybe I will say then, "I was close"

Here is my second result. I will do it a third time.
this one looks like we'll make it out of the group on paper sha
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Joebie: 5:24pm On Nov 28, 2017
SuperSports analysts tip Nigeria among the African teams, to do best at the World Cup, and likely reach the Semis.
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Joebie: 5:30pm On Nov 28, 2017
European teams we have been grouped with at the past World Cups. We only lost twice -- Greece and Sweden.
Won 5
Drew 1
Lost 2

USA'94 : Bulgaria and Greece
France'98: Spain and Bulgaria
Korea/Japan'02: Sweden and England
SouthAfrica'10: Only Greece
Brazil'14: Only Bosnia

kingphilip:
this one looks like we'll make it out of the group on paper sha
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Nobody: 5:32pm On Nov 28, 2017
Mujtahida:
I won't lie: I have this freakish faith that we would win the WC. Sounds like fantasy but winning the world cup would be fantastic won't it?

Strangely again I fear that we might be knocked out first round inspite of all the superb arrangements the NFF are putting in place for the SE incidentally for the first time.

So take your pick guys. The middle Road, the safe Road of not too high/not too low expectation is also an available option.
Uncle Joe Mujtahida please wake me up from the comment I am reading in my dream.
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Mujtahida: 5:39pm On Nov 28, 2017
Pinnick: How NFF Consulted Wenger, Others To Recommend Coach For Super Eagles
6 November 28, 2017 7:43 am
By James Agberebi:
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Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) President Amaju Pinnick has revealed how he and his board ran to Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger when they were in search of a new coach for the Super Eagles.
Pinnick disclosed this during the launching of the short code *1945#, a campaign by the NFF ahead of the 2018 FIFA World Cup which was held in Lagos on Monday.
During his speech at the event, Pinnick also gave a chronology of how the Super Eagles secured the 2018 FIFA World Cup ticket, the politics that was played and how Gernot Rohr was finally appointed.
“It has been a tortious journey. Remember we did not qualify for the last two Nations Cup,” Pinnick began.
“And as head of the federation, we always want to take responsibility, we don’t want to apportion blame. We don’t want to tell the world that Chad pulled out last meeting, that a country, that won the AFCON back-to-back, are even more eager. After we decided that we were condemned to qualify for the World Cup.

So what did we do? Between the three of us; Shehu Dikko, Seyi Akinwunmi and myself, we held series of meetings in my house and we looked at the A to Z of everything that could be an impediment to our qualifying for the World Cup.
“We looked at the politics of the game. We looked at the welfare of the players. We looked at the technical crew. We looked at so many things.
“Before I had my ambition of going to CAF executive, I remember Seyi told me that whether I thought if Issa Hayatou was there we would qualify? For two nights I slept and was thinking about it. Cameroon was in our
group, and this was a man who was 71-years-old and possibly if he wins the election, it will be his last time and could be a parting gift to Cameroon off the field.
“We looked at Algeria, they had the best record, they had gone about 13 games unbeaten. We looked at Zambia, AFCON winners. And I saw in the history of World Cup qualifier, the group that we were in, it was the toughest group ever in the history of the World Cup qualifiers any where in the world. Having three of the countries at the last World Cup in Brazil and also four AFCON winners with very rich form. We looked at all these and said we must overcome this.
“First thing we did was getting a coach. Of course. We all remember the name of the first coach Paul Le Guen. To us it was a blessing in disguise because when we decided again
that we wanted a coach, and everybody know that I am an Arsenal supporter, we tried to reach out to Arsene Wenger for a consultation on a coach. We tried to reach out to Gerard Houllier (former Liverpool and France coach). I reached out to so many coaches and technical experts, and one name came to their fore and that was Gernot Rohr.
“I remember someone said whether Rohr would want to leave the lucrative job he had with the German Federation, heading one of their technical groups, to come to Nigeria. He is a very comfortable coach. He has two hotels and he is very happy. Even at a point he was going to coach Madagascar free of charge because his wife happens to come from Madagascar. And
I said I will pray over it and I believe he will come and that was when the journey began.”
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Mujtahida: 5:44pm On Nov 28, 2017
Taliban:
Uncle Joe Mujtahida please wake me up from the comment I am reading in my dream.
Hahahaha hahahaha hahahaha. That's why I tagged it freakish faith. But Omo forget ooo. It's doable. Your faith will grow as we proceed from stage to stage abi?

I know it was a friendly oooo but na so one guy with a funny moniker said we will win Argentina. He was laughed at. Omo, you know how e end.

If this guys believe, if these team believes, impossible is nothing.
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Joebie: 5:56pm On Nov 28, 2017
Some Nigeria World Cup Scoring Facts.

1. Since the Nigeria's Golden Era (USA & France), Nigeria has only managed at most 3 goals at the world cup.
2. Only two players scored for Nigeria at the last world cup in Brazil -- Odemwingie and Musa
3. Same as above in South Africa 2010. -- Kalu Uche, and Yakubu.
4. Nigeria scored only one goal in Korea/Japan '02 -- Aghahowa

Nigeria Scoring Facts in the Road to Russia:

1. 8 players scored all of Nigeria's goals form the preliminary round to the final round.
2. Ogu, Efe Ambrose and Ighalo scored 1 goal each
3. Moses Simon, Iwobi, Mikel and Iheanacho all scored 2 goals
4. Victor Moses scored the highest -- 3 goals
5. A total of 14 goals were scored.
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by mumemma: 6:11pm On Nov 28, 2017
Joebie:
Some Nigeria World Cup Scoring Facts.

1. Since the Nigeria's Golden Era (USA & France), Nigeria has only managed at most 3 goals at the world cup.
2. Only two players scored for Nigeria at the last world cup in Brazil -- Odemwingie and Musa
3. Same as above in South Africa 2010. -- Kalu Uche, and Yakubu.
4. Nigeria scored only one goal in Korea/Japan '02 -- Aghahowa

Odemwingie kor ...tot it was Emenike

Nigeria Scoring Facts in the Road to Russia:

1. 8 players scored all of Nigeria's goals form the preliminary round to the final round.
2. Ogu, Efe Ambrose and Ighalo scored 1 goal each
3. Moses Simon, Iwobi, Mikel and Iheanacho all scored 2 goals
4. Victor Moses scored the highest -- 3 goals
5. A total of 14 goals were scored.
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Nobody: 6:11pm On Nov 28, 2017
Mujtahida:
Hahahaha hahahaha hahahaha. That's why I tagged it freakish faith. But Omo forget ooo. It's doable. Your faith will grow as we proceed from stage to stage abi?

I know it was a friendly oooo but na so one guy with a funny moniker said we will win Argentina. He was laughed at. Omo, you know how e end.

If this guys believe, if these team believes, impossible is nothing.
Well said!!!!
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Mujtahida: 6:15pm On Nov 28, 2017
Joebie:
Some Nigeria World Cup Scoring Facts.

1. Since the Nigeria's Golden Era (USA & France), Nigeria has only managed at most 3 goals at the world cup.
2. Only two players scored for Nigeria at the last world cup in Brazil -- Odemwingie and Musa
3. Same as above in South Africa 2010. -- Kalu Uche, and Yakubu.
4. Nigeria scored only one goal in Korea/Japan '02 -- Aghahowa

Nigeria Scoring Facts in the Road to Russia:

1. 8 players scored all of Nigeria's goals form the preliminary round to the final round.
2. Ogu, Efe Ambrose and Ighalo scored 1 goal each
3. Moses Simon, Iwobi, Mikel and Iheanacho all scored 2 goals
4. Victor Moses scored the highest -- 3 goals
5. A total of 14 goals were scored.
USA 94 Rashidi, Amunike Siasia, Finidi and Amokachi scored.
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by komekn(m): 6:22pm On Nov 28, 2017
safarigirl:
not every question is deserving of an answer. That's why you were ignored

Maybe that observation is lost to you
What is deserving and not deserving is subjective and to be opinionated about it. Does not encourage open debate you may indeed be very knowledgeable about the subject or subjects in discussion.

However, not everyone is blessed with the depth of unparallelled knowledge that you have. So let the sharing and questioning continue I want to increase in knowledge and understanding not stifle it please.
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by kentebemoney: 6:22pm On Nov 28, 2017
Mujtahida:
Hahahaha hahahaha hahahaha. That's why I tagged it freakish faith. But Omo forget ooo. It's doable. Your faith will grow as we proceed from stage to stage abi?

I know it was a friendly oooo but na so one guy with a funny moniker said we will win Argentina. He was laughed at. Omo, you know how e end.

If this guys believe, if these team believes, impossible is nothing.
I Belive ur government die!!!

This team will fly high except Na bad luck.

Our defensive and structural discipline gives me joy.

I noticed somebody here was trying to downplay our game vs Argentina, saying a technical side would trash us .
Truth is we were better than them tactically, we kept our shape well and our forward play was top notch. We could have trash them up to 6 goals if our passing was better (Kelechi the main culprit) 3 times he should have played a one two ball with iwobi and he would be through on goal.

The team can get better with playing together more and playing top friendlies, better personel in some places.

If I were to be rohr I would help my players improve their abilities cus I may not get better player and would have to make use with what I have. Eg: our dm ball playing and making themselves available for a pass should improve.
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by oloriooko(m): 6:26pm On Nov 28, 2017
So many fuss about WC grouping and I wonder why huh
No matter the group 9ja falls, the best is to be mentally, physically and tactically ready to face any team in the world.
Each game is unique based on the opponent this is where the tactical know-how of the coaches come into play. We should be more concerned about our mental, physical and tactical preparedness than the group we fall.
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by komekn(m): 6:29pm On Nov 28, 2017
Icon4s:
Not bad.

But by the time those calling for Martins, Ike Uche, Taye Taiwo, Osaze and Enyeama have their ways the average age will clock 30.Hahaha.
I am advocating for Obagoal and a look at Ike Uche the issue of Enyeama is a non starter he is arguably the best goalkeeper in Africa and a top class o exit that.

What was the average age of the German squad that won the last world cup. If age was a definitive component I would agree with you it's ability chat counts not age.

After all how old is the best player in the World currently Obagoals age mate.
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by komekn(m): 6:33pm On Nov 28, 2017
Mujtahida:
Martins is not Messi. Argentina could not qualify without Messi's dazzle. We qualified without Obagoal. What this means is that Martins might be a good addition to the team but he's very very much dispensable. The team can do just fine without him.
There is no player that the team can not do without. We simply do not have any Messi or Ronaldo or Neymar or even Mbappe in our team.

Every player in the team is dispensable. But that's not the question. The question is are the players who are there the best we have or are there possible better playershuh huh huh Let the best players go and represent Nigeria, no sentiment no emotive prejudice just clear cut objectivity.
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Mujtahida:
kentebemoney:
I Belive ur government die!!!

This team will fly high except Na bad luck.

Our defensive and structural discipline gives me joy.

I noticed somebody here was trying to downplay our game vs Argentina, saying a technical side would trash us .
Truth is we were better than them tactically, we kept our shape well and our forward play was top notch. We could have trash them up to 6 goals if our passing was better (Kelechi the main culprit) 3 times he should have played a one two ball with iwobi and he would be through on goal.

The team can get better with playing together more and playing top friendlies, better personel in some places.

If I were to be rohr I would help my players improve their abilities cus I may not get better player and would have to make use with what I have. Eg: our dm ball playing and making themselves available for a pass should improve.
Well said Bro. Let them disappoint me but I can't help it even though it might sound naive: I have strong believe in this team. Shikena

Walahi Its been on my mind to draw attention to Iheanacho selfish play cos he went solo to beat Otamendi twice and he couldn't when Iwobi had already opened up for a pass and would have square played Iheanacho for a chance at goal. Bad of him.
You see all those goals Iwobi stabs into the net? Most of our players would like to dribble first before shooting. No time is iwobi's style.
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by nelszx: 6:37pm On Nov 28, 2017
Joebie:
SuperSports analysts tip Nigeria among the African teams, to do best at the World Cup, and likely reach the Semis.
Which show on Supersports is this?
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by komekn(m): 6:38pm On Nov 28, 2017
Mujtahida:
Well said Bro. Let them disappoint me but I can't help it even though it might sound naive: I have strong believe in this team. Shikena

Walahi Its been on my mind to draw attention to Iheanacho selfish play cos he went solo to beat Otamendi twice and he couldn't when Iwobi had already opened up for a pass and would have square played Iheanacho for a chance at goal. Bad of him.
You see all those goals Iwobi stabs into the net? Most of our players would like to dribble first before shooting. No time.
Will I be calling hell fire and brimstone if I say the untouchable KC.

Struggles to beat players one on one he is not adapt at dribbling or skilling his way out of trouble or creating an opening one on one. This is my observation.

Yes he can finish with his left foot no doubt but he needs a lot of support and is not really van out an out striker.
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Mujtahida: 6:39pm On Nov 28, 2017
komekn:
There is no player that the team can not do without. We simply do not have any Messi or Ronaldo or Neymar or even Mbappe in our team.

Every player in the team is dispensable. But that's not the question. The question is are the players who are there the best we have or are there possible better playershuh huh huh Let the best players go and represent Nigeria, no sentiment no emotive prejudice just clear cut objectivity.
Yes, all the players are dispensable but some are MORE DISPENSABLE THAN OTHERS.
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by komekn(m): 6:42pm On Nov 28, 2017
Goke7:
Obagoal had his chances with keshi, so what happened? Let's be cautious here with the present style of the SE which involve speed and one touch play, are you sure obagoal can fit in? I keep hearing about calls for this player but are we sure he rake in the goals we see him do in china? we even see how mikel and even ighalo struggle to keep up pace with the speed of folks like moses and iwobi.

We should consider this carefully and not moved by only stats in a chinese league
Firstly, Mikel has never been fast to be diplomatic.

Ighalo is fast but not the fastest.

Obagoal has always had blistering pace but even if he has lost some of it he may still be one of the fastest in the team.

In terms of technically astute football one touch and quick movement Obagoal is probably better than most. He has played at the highest level more so than any of the new boys on the block. You may loose speed but not your touch.
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Napoleon55(m): 6:42pm On Nov 28, 2017
Icon4s:
Which kine a more technical team will punish who?
That is what we have always been hearing "a more technical team will punish us".

Name the footballing teams in the world that are more technical than Argentina.
i have heard that technical stuff will do us this or that,yet it's all d same,even if we eventually win world cup,some people will still attribute it to luck or something else rather than our hard work or ability.
they will still find an excuse to discredit us.
i can't just wait to see us win something with this team.
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by nelszx: 6:43pm On Nov 28, 2017
My brother if for nothing I believe we can get to the last 4 but I'd like to admonish every to have faith in this Eagles
I believe in this Eagles and I'd want everyone not to underrate our teams. In fact let them group us anywhere I believe we'll do exploits. The team spirit and love from the players is 200%.
For the first time the NFF is getting their houses in order to pay the players their bonuses for the group stages (pre paid) even before the tournament starts proper.
Any team we get on Friday no matter how big I believe we'd be the dark horse in the tournament

Mujtahida:
I won't lie: I have this freakish faith that we would win the WC. Sounds like fantasy but winning the world cup would be fantastic won't it?

Strangely again I fear that we might be knocked out first round inspite of all the superb arrangements the NFF are putting in place for the SE incidentally for the first time.

So take your pick guys. The middle Road, the safe Road of not too high/not too low expectation is also an available option.
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