MetalJigsaw:

5 Reasons Why Eagles failed in Egypt – Dimeji Lawal

The 2019 Africa Cup of Nations has come and gone, but if Nigeria aims to clinch 2021 AFCON the work must start now.

Moreover, some of the factors which wholly dashed Super Eagles’ hope in 2019 AFCON hosted should be put under scrutiny:


Lack of Compactness
It is a belief of many that Nigeria is blessed with dynamic footballers. Yes, but individual skill without compact wins no team trophy,as a piece of broom never sweeps like a bunch. Lack of communication and inability to come together as a team cost them a lot.

Goal keeping problem
Super Eagles traveled to the tournament with three goalkeepers: Daniel Akpeyi, Ikechukwu Ezenwa and Francis Uzoho of which the former was chosen as a starter.

Self confidence, pass accuracy, quick saving and catching were absent in him.
Most especially against Algeria where he hide behind the free kick wall that later resulted to 94th-minute-winning goal that broke nation’s hearts.

Absence of Specialists
Creativity plays major role in conquering foes during competitions. Super Eagles found it difficult to produce free kick specialists,corner kick experts et all.
Inability to put round peg on the round hole is another failure.

Ball juggling midfielders
During Austin Jay Jay Okocha’s reign, his twists and turns often brought joy to every lover of football.

It is repugnant to scarcely see a strong Ball jugglers who can exhibit dexterity, distribute passes and mesmerize stubborn opponents among the present players.
This dragged Super Eagles’ image to dust at the just concluded AFCON.

Weak Attacking force
As fierce as a lion, so the attacking force should be. Had it been the anointed – top striker(Odion Ighalo) been looked hungrier he would have scored 8 or 10 times.

Current Super Eagles’attack doesn’t threaten opponents defence enough.

It was apparently glaring during Equatorial Guinea and Cameroon encounters where Nigeria was saved by the duo of Kenneth Omeruo and Troost Ekong respectively instead of attackers.
On a final note, coming third at a tournament which 24 teams competed in is never a curse.
Although we should always aim high and go for nothing less than gold.

Compactness, good goal keeping system, expertise at all angles, midfield restructuring and reliable attacking force remain factors for Super Eagles’ resurrection, former Eagles player Oladimeji Lawal told Brila FM.

Danielnino00:


FIFA specifically asked Nigeria to host the tournament after India and South Korea pulled out..
FIFA officials would be in Nigeria this week for inspection...
The security situation may posse a challenge, but then is there any country that has hosted a FIFA competition with no security threat?
Even Egypt that just hosted the AFCON isn't entirely safe in some parts..

it's a 16 nation tournament.. we can host it... make FG just provide the necessary funds...

MetalJigsaw:

Big Decision Awaits Chukwueze After International Duties With Nigeria

allnigeriasoccer.com Jul 18, 2019 1:00 PM

Big Decision Awaits Chukwueze After International Duties With Nigeria

The Super Eagles of Nigeria will be contended with a bronze medal as they ended their AFCON 2019 campaign with a win over Tunisia on Wednesday.

The players are expected to take a break from every football-related issue to regain their strength ahead of the upcoming season.

As for Samuel Chukwueze who had an impressive outing in Egypt, things could be a bit different for him as he needs to make a very important decision about his future.


The youngster's fame continues to gain steady recognition from top European clubs and he has a tough decision to make regarding his next club.

He was initially linked with a move to Liverpool and Manchester City before the start of the AFCON tournament but his display in Egypt, especially against South Africa, could see him attract more suitors before the end of the summer transfer window.

He, however, needs to choose between the two Premier League clubs which isn't an easy thing to do based on the quality of managers in command of both teams.

Should he decide to opt for the Citizens, he will likely face an uphill task of breaking into Guardiola's starting lineup as he'll be up against Riyad Mahrez, Leroy Sané and Raheem Sterling.

He will likely face the same challenge if he does choose Liverpool ahead of Citizens as he will need to overcome Sadio Mane in the race for a spot in Jurgen Klopp's list of untouchables.

Though Chukwueze's quality is never in doubt, he must take his time to consult his agent and former players before making one of the toughest decisions in his young career.

Since making his debut for the Super Eagles of Nigeria in 2018, Chukwueze has scored one goal but he's seen as the future of the team.

Odunayaw:
Stadiums (3North, 3South) they can use;
Samson Siasia stadium Bayelsa
Godswill Akpabio,Uyo (For our female team's group & even the finals)
Stephen Keshi Stadium (If they'd make the pitch of the same standard with Samson siasia own)

Sani Abacha Stadium Kano?
Muhammadu Dikko Stadium,Katsina
Ahmadu Bello Stadium,Kaduna

Worthy mentions;
Aper Aku Stadium Benue
enyimba stadium

Odunayaw:
all this bloggers creating big decisions for themselves

MetalJigsaw:

Big Decision Awaits Chukwueze After International Duties With Nigeria

allnigeriasoccer.com Jul 18, 2019 1:00 PM

Big Decision Awaits Chukwueze After International Duties With Nigeria

The Super Eagles of Nigeria will be contended with a bronze medal as they ended their AFCON 2019 campaign with a win over Tunisia on Wednesday.

The players are expected to take a break from every football-related issue to regain their strength ahead of the upcoming season.

As for Samuel Chukwueze who had an impressive outing in Egypt, things could be a bit different for him as he needs to make a very important decision about his future.


The youngster's fame continues to gain steady recognition from top European clubs and he has a tough decision to make regarding his next club.

He was initially linked with a move to Liverpool and Manchester City before the start of the AFCON tournament but his display in Egypt, especially against South Africa, could see him attract more suitors before the end of the summer transfer window.

He, however, needs to choose between the two Premier League clubs which isn't an easy thing to do based on the quality of managers in command of both teams.

Should he decide to opt for the Citizens, he will likely face an uphill task of breaking into Guardiola's starting lineup as he'll be up against Riyad Mahrez, Leroy Sané and Raheem Sterling.

He will likely face the same challenge if he does choose Liverpool ahead of Citizens as he will need to overcome Sadio Mane in the race for a spot in Jurgen Klopp's list of untouchables.

Though Chukwueze's quality is never in doubt, he must take his time to consult his agent and former players before making one of the toughest decisions in his young career.

Since making his debut for the Super Eagles of Nigeria in 2018, Chukwueze has scored one goal but he's seen as the future of the team.

DrLikita12:
Aiteo Cup finals will hold on July 24th.
Same day the NNL promotional playoffs will hold.

Danielnino00:


Just 4 stadiums are needed. I'd pick Abuja, Uyo, Kaduna and Lagos (TBS) .. I pick Kaduna cus quota system may be applied in selecting the host cities, otherwise it is port Harcourt for me...

Let's wait and see what happens this week sha...the hosting right isn't 100% ours yet...

Sportilitica:

Please which teams are playing?

Mickael2:

And you are one of the enlightened few right?

DrLikita12:

Kano Pillars and Niger Tornadoes

Sportilitica:

Kano pillars should win it

Mickael2:


And you are one of the enlightened few right?

Sportilitica:

Some people celebrated Shehu's injury forgetting that we really did not have back up. Some people were even celebrating Igahlo's injury during the third place match until Osihmen came in and could not fit in immediately. Awazeim tried in that position but there is so much one can do.

andrew444:


If I say Balo is a better defender than both of them ,I didn't mean in this afcon or this season that just ended ,so no need to even use that one self as we all know he is a bench warmer

On a normal day balogun is better than both

Our best defender in his afcon is omeruo

But me I am saying on a normal day balogun is better than them

komekn:


I was disappointed by all three of them, l actually can not tell who is worse, Ekong that turned to police corporal booting the ball anyhow at the slightest hint of trouble doubt. Or Omeruo who couldn't deal with basic heading the ball. Balogun who became a primary schoolboy with silly errors.

darkelf:


Gbam.

Our young ones will step up simple

Ighalo retiring is good news to me. If he likes let him live like a recluse

komekn:


Now this is the conundrum why on earth would you bring square pegs to fit into round holes.

Please can someone explain.

What is mire baffling is that IMO Aina played both position with consummate ease and composure. So why drop Aina for a Collins who was match rusty and average pace without football intelligence and returning from injury and an Awaziem that has no pace and is a makeshift RB.

I am BEWILDERED.

Considering the squad we had I would have played consistently Simon and Aina as our best options in the full and Wing back positions.

komekn:


Young does not equate to better and or comparable.

Victor Osimhen was totally woeful and a huge DISSAPOINTMENT.

I expected him to get on that pitch like a caged Lion seize his OPPORTUNITY l was filled with excitement and anticipation. Instead he was Running around like a headless chicken and couldn't impose himself on the games had zero physicality and it's not like he has mesmerising skills.

He has a long way to go hopefully as it seems he is going to French league one. Which is a lot tougher than the Belguim league he will have to STEP UP HIS GAME. Otherwise it will all go down like a flat tyre.

Chukwueze still has a lot to learn he would be wise to stay at Villareal and keep developing before going anywhere else.

We have a lot of young pretenders but nobody better clearly than the existing players. As it stands not one of the young pretenders can replace VICTOR Moses. They just do not have his quality YET.


So who are the young ones that can take the place of our existing players quality for quality like for like. ❓ ❓

Danielnino00:


The write up self .


If Chukwueze know what's good for him,he should stay with Villarreal for one more season...Make he no let them deceive him with hype... the laliga is the perfect place for him to develop...

Danielnino00:


The write up self .


If Chukwueze know what's good for him,he should stay with Villarreal for one more season...Make he no let them deceive him with hype... the laliga is the perfect place for him to develop...

krattoss:
da fvck these niggas mean?

3rd place a failure??

What has this guy achieved in life to make this nonsensical claim?

Odunayaw:
Stadiums (3North, 3South) they can use;
Samson Siasia stadium Bayelsa
Godswill Akpabio,Uyo (For our female team's group & even the finals)
Stephen Keshi Stadium (If they'd make the pitch of the same standard with Samson siasia own)

Sani Abacha Stadium Kano?
Muhammadu Dikko Stadium,Katsina
Ahmadu Bello Stadium,Kaduna

Worthy mentions;
Aper Aku Stadium Benue
enyimba stadium

Earthquake2:
Someone came up with an alternative to the 'bitterleaf jersey'
Very beautiful

MetalJigsaw:
Oga forget am, them no go give us host las las, just watch and see.

breezy147:


What is he learning in Villarreal? He has spent a full season an still does no know how to properly cross into the 18 box.

I say move if the opportunity comes. He is the exact tool coaches like klopps or Guardiola need to turn into a Messi-like monster.

MetalJigsaw:
This has been on the internet since last year bro.

ChrisKels:


Amunike did better with a less talented Tanzanian team than Rohr did with a much better Burkinafaso, Gabon and Niger national teams respectively. Give Tanzania to Rohr, and he wouldn't qualify them for the Afcon