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Daree88:
I don't disrespect Mikel as a personality; but I counter his inclusion with the present squad if we really want SE to move forward. We still have players like Chukwueze who can replace Mikel and do the work better, but emotions and sympathy will always affect our sense of judgement!

Asides, if I don't want Mikel, there's nothing you can do about it; it's my opinion. I can't be you and you can't be me. We think differently, that's why it's called PUBLIC OPINION.

TruthinAction:
That's was why I was suspecting he is fielding players to the gallery of some external influences which I think are whites who does not want us back amongst the best 10 in the world. No coach plays a winger who can't supply balls to the attackers. Let's hope he does the right thing in our next match. I can't wait to see these bunch of young talented players starting our games. The old players should please retire.

Daree88:
That's what I've been crying for. We get stuck to a player that even when they start underperforming, we still keep on with them. We can't continue like this if we want results. Couldn't he have changed Ighalo in the Second half and try fresh options like Onyekuru and Osimhen?!

If not for public outcry, he wouldn't have used Chukwueze as starting lineup.

And this same emotion is what we have for inconsistent Mikel, that's why we experienced so many problems in the midfield. I still prefer Iwobi to Mikel in Mikel's position. Mikel doesn't fit this team anymore. I will continue to say it. If not for his injury, we won't see the beautiful creativity we enjoyed so far. Let's learn to call a spade a spade when it eventually becomes a spade. I am a very blunt person. Kudos to Mikel, but his time is gone. That's the truth.

XhosaNostra:
What did he say?

DateMynd44:
for ur information I'm Efik, Ibibio and annang from South South and we aren't Biafra.
thank God u used the term defunct to show it doesn't exists anymore.

naturalwaves:
...... And who is the winger that cannot supply balls?

safarigirl:
Ekong is not Calabar, please. Ekong is from Akwa Ibom, and they were part of the defunct Biafra, in fact, one of his kinsmen was the second-in-command to Ojukwu, so....

DateMynd44:
when I said Calabar I'm referring to Akwa Cross the Efiks Ibibios and Annangs.
thank God u Said defunct which means they are no more a part of Biafra again

DateMynd44:
typical DC fan as ur signature indicates.
you guys are so easy to be deceived.
because someone's gender shows (f) doesn't mean it's a girl. that's a guy with balls like u behind the keypad.
just like me I'm a guy but my gender shows f too

naturalwaves:
What was the wrong thing Ighalo did yesterday? You lots are not knowledgeable about football but will come online to form nwa analyst. For your information, Ighalo's physical presence kept the backline of SA at bay and at alert and thus, some other people were free. How many through balls were supplied to Ighalo?

Talking about Chiqueze, he didn't really play well in the 1st game and was just average. Kalu Uche started in that position in the 2nd game and played better.... Kalu Uche also had a better physical presence. The opposition will determine what the coach will play and those at the helm of selecting players are not foools like most of you would like to think. If we would be meeting Ivory Coast, Kalu Uche will start ahead of Chuqueze... Now that it is Algeria, he will most likely start.

You talked about creativity. What creativity was shown against SA aside sending the balls to the flanks and our wingers trying to do something with the ball. Do you mean that if Mikel played, he won't know how to pass or what?

What creative play came from the Midfield against SA aside sitting deep and keeping them at bay??

naturalwaves:
What was the wrong thing Ighalo did yesterday? You lots are not knowledgeable about football but will come online to form nwa analyst. For your information, Ighalo's physical presence kept the backline of SA at bay and at alert and thus, some other people were free. How many through balls were supplied to Ighalo?

Talking about Chiqueze, he didn't really play well in the 1st game and was just average. Kalu Uche started in that position in the 2nd game and played better.... Kalu Uche also had a better physical presence. The opposition will determine what the coach will play and those at the helm of selecting players are not foools like most of you would like to think. If we would be meeting Ivory Coast, Kalu Uche will start ahead of Chuqueze... Now that it is Algeria, he will most likely start.

You talked about creativity. What creativity was shown against SA aside sending the balls to the flanks and our wingers trying to do something with the ball. Do you mean that if Mikel played, he won't know how to pass or what?

What creative play came from the Midfield against SA aside sitting deep and keeping them at bay??

naturalwaves:
What was the wrong thing Ighalo did yesterday? You lots are not knowledgeable about football but will come online to form nwa analyst. For your information, Ighalo's physical presence kept the backline of SA at bay and at alert and thus, some other people were free. How many through balls were supplied to Ighalo?

Talking about Chiqueze, he didn't really play well in the 1st game and was just average. Kalu Uche started in that position in the 2nd game and played better.... Kalu Uche also had a better physical presence. The opposition will determine what the coach will play and those at the helm of selecting players are not foools like most of you would like to think. If we would be meeting Ivory Coast, Kalu Uche will start ahead of Chuqueze... Now that it is Algeria, he will most likely start.

You talked about creativity. What creativity was shown against SA aside sending the balls to the flanks and our wingers trying to do something with the ball. Do you mean that if Mikel played, he won't know how to pass or what?

What creative play came from the Midfield against SA aside sitting deep and keeping them at bay??

naturalwaves:
If you counter his inclusion, there are better ways to communicate your objection unlike the way most of you sound like ingrates. I should not be surprised though because that's the same way Nigeria treats her heros.
You said Chiqueze can replace Mikel. Do they play the same position? Whether you like it or not, our team is still a bit dysfunctional. I am not saying playing Mikel is the solution but we still have a lot of work to do and yes! Mikel can still play depending on the tactics and the opposition. Our striker barely gets fed with good passes. Chiqueze still has a lot of learning to do...... Passing and crossing.

naturalwaves:
What was the wrong thing Ighalo did yesterday? You lots are not knowledgeable about football but will come online to form nwa analyst. For your information, Ighalo's physical presence kept the backline of SA at bay and at alert and thus, some other people were free. How many through balls were supplied to Ighalo?

Talking about Chiqueze, he didn't really play well in the 1st game and was just average. Kalu Uche started in that position in the 2nd game and played better.... Kalu Uche also had a better physical presence. The opposition will determine what the coach will play and those at the helm of selecting players are not foools like most of you would like to think. If we would be meeting Ivory Coast, Kalu Uche will start ahead of Chuqueze... Now that it is Algeria, he will most likely start.

You talked about creativity. What creativity was shown against SA aside sending the balls to the flanks and our wingers trying to do something with the ball. Do you mean that if Mikel played, he won't know how to pass or what?

What creative play came from the Midfield against SA aside sitting deep and keeping them at bay??

dominique:
We have played more semifinals than any other African team despite not qualifying all the time. I don't think any team has won more medals than us (bronze in 92, gold in 94, silver in 00, bronze in 02, 04 and 06, gold in 13). We may not have won as much trophies as Egypt Cameroon or Ghana but we have got to be the most decorated.

naptu2:
I'm not sure, but I think that we still have the most medals in AFCON history.


1976 - bronze

1978 - bronze

1980 - champions

1982 - first round

1984 - silver

1986 - did not qualify

1988 - silver

1990 - silver

1992 - bronze

1994 - champions

1996 - did not attend

1998 - suspended

2000 - silver

2002 - bronze

2004 - bronze

2006 - bronze

2008 - quarter finals

2010 - bronze

2013 - champions

2015 - did not qualify

2017 - did not qualify

DateMynd44:
typical DC fan as ur signature indicates.
you guys are so easy to be deceived.
because someone's gender shows (f) doesn't mean it's a girl. that's a guy with balls like u behind the keypad.
just like me I'm a guy but my gender shows f too

khiaa:
That's not true at all, for example supposed you grew up with a guy and somewhere down the line he made some bad choices and became a manwhore. Do you think that would make you a manwhore by association?

khiaa:
Everything is good, I start vacation for 2 weeks next week.

XhosaNostra:
No, thank YOU. I'm actually surprised at how you all are are being modest with a touch of humility about it. That never happens lol.

codeworks:
He mentioned top 4 teams and one of the team will win AFCON without including Nigeria

Dedetwo:
Are you a real football fan? What has physicality got to do with soccer artistry? Lionel Messi is barely 5ft 7ins, Raheem Sterling is barely 5ft 7ins and Sergio Aguero is 5ft 8ins. These guys have no physical presence that can scare anybody yet they are forces to be feared in football. Sometimes I feel there is something amiss about Africans in constructive stream of thought. I guess Africans should stop blaming others for their irredeemable backwardness.

Daree88:
I meant to say we have untapped players of Chukwueze quality who can replace Mikel. We only need to thoroughly discover them.

Thanks for your contribution

Daree88:
If you need to express your opinion, freely do. You don't have to be sarcastic. I gave my opinion. It may not be correct.

Good point from you anyway.

If you need to express your opinion, freely do. You don't have to be sarcastic. I gave my opinion. It may not be correct.

Good point from you anyway.

If you need to express your opinion, freely do. You don't have to be sarcastic. I gave my opinion. It may not be correct.

Good point from you anyway.

TruthinAction:
Moses Simon. Even though the winning goal in our last match came through a well taken corner kick, on the average, he is not a good winger. He loses more than 70% of the balls he contest with defenders. Ahmed Musa gets through defenders almost all the time. He just needs to make a better finishing. Chukwueze is also very good on the right. He just needs a good coach to get the best out of him.

XhosaNostra:
Tylann, show us some patronage on Wednesday as we serve Africa something meaty

naturalwaves:
Is African football about artistry? . If you understand football, you will know that different regions play differently dominant styles. In Asia, extreme speed is a very dominant factor. In Europe flair is a dominant factor. In Africa, Physicality is a dominant factor. I am surprised this needs to be pointed out to you.

Is Lionel Messi a CF? How can you compare Lionel Messi to Ighalo. In the centre forward role position, Romelu Lukaku is more suitable than Messi. Is Raheem Sterling a typical Centre forward? Aguero is a very physical player nd is one of the few exceptions to the build of a typical no 9. A standard 9 has a certain type of physique and height otherwise he will be sandwiched between big centre backs and crosses will not even be able to find him. If you do not understand this simple illustration, google "what it takes to be a centre forward" or check out all the best CFs at different times and look at their structure. It is rare to have a diminutive player as a CF.

Dedetwo:
Are you out of your freaking mind? Stop making nonsense of yourself. What the hell is African football when almost the 22 players on the pitch for AFCON ply their football in the regions other than Africa? In fact, your argument above is simply silly. Thank goodness you have agreed that Aguero is a physical player. A person wonders what define your African football and its physicality. I guess the CF must be 6ft 3in or above who is a useless stiff that can hardly control his balance on the field talk less the ball.

I do not have time for such illogicality. One of the deadliest strikers in the football is barely 6ft or even shorter. The size of CF is not standard. Coaches usually look for big specimen due to set pieces. Eagles need a skilled striker not a dumbass physical stick such as Ighalo. Most Africans who tend to follow stupid trends in the world are ninnies. Maybe this Gohr seemed to have been sold on the crap that certain size is required for CF.

Dedetwo:
Are you out of your freaking mind? Stop making nonsense of yourself. What the hell is African football when almost the 22 players on the pitch for AFCON ply their football in the regions other than Africa? In fact, your argument above is simply silly. Thank goodness you have agreed that Aguero is a physical player. A person wonders what define your African football and its physicality. I guess the CF must be 6ft 3in or above who is a useless stiff that can hardly control his balance on the field talk less the ball.

I do not have time for such illogicality. One of the deadliest strikers in the football is barely 6ft or even shorter. The size of CF is not standard. Coaches usually look for big specimen due to set pieces. Eagles need a skilled striker not a dumbass physical stick such as Ighalo. Most Africans who tend to follow stupid trends in the world are ninnies. Maybe this Gohr seemed to have been sold on the crap that certain size is required for CF.

Dedetwo:
Please shut up already and save yourself from further academic embarrassment. Maybe you thought I am from Sokoto or Katsina.

Dedetwo:
Are you a real football fan? What has physicality got to do with soccer artistry? Lionel Messi is barely 5ft 7ins, Raheem Sterling is barely 5ft 7ins and Sergio Aguero is 5ft 8ins. These guys have no physical presence that can scare anybody yet they are forces to be feared in football. Sometimes I feel there is something amiss about Africans in constructive stream of thought. I guess Africans should stop blaming others for their irredeemable backwardness.

Dedetwo:
Are you out of your freaking mind? Stop making nonsense of yourself. What the hell is African football when almost the 22 players on the pitch for AFCON ply their football in the regions other than Africa? In fact, your argument above is simply silly. Thank goodness you have agreed that Aguero is a physical player. A person wonders what define your African football and its physicality. I guess the CF must be 6ft 3in or above who is a useless stiff that can hardly control his balance on the field talk less the ball.

I do not have time for such illogicality. One of the deadliest strikers in the football is barely 6ft or even shorter. The size of CF is not standard. Coaches usually look for big specimen due to set pieces. Eagles need a skilled striker not a dumbass physical stick such as Ighalo. Most Africans who tend to follow stupid trends in the world are ninnies. Maybe this Gohr seemed to have been sold on the crap that certain size is required for CF.

semyman:
Don't just feature Mikel Obi again for any Nigeria match

Freksy:
Virtually all your posts have grammatical errors. That too can be embarrassing.