barackodam:



That's the main thing. He was rated highly. Like, he was going to waltz in and bench everyone in the team. E for better make dem make excuses for am that he was played out of position, but saying he played well? That's a lie.

At a point sef, in the Algerian box, I saw him gasping for breath pointing to the person wey wan throw to wait. I was like, ahn ahn?

It was very noticeable because Ebuehi might not have been excellent, but he did well. Kevin just went opposite

And some of us still came here to clap for him

Olulong:


Thank God for today's game. if Ndidi had played we'll have been hearing that he's the one stifling our attack and Agu would have been better

Icon4s:


I am not much of a follower of the Bundesliga and I have not watched so many of Akpoguma's games. Truly, he was highly rated here. Truth be told, his performance was below expectations.
However, this is his first game, I hope he has what it takes to settle down fast enough.

kentebemoney:
A swear down!!!! ¡
Mahrez for barbecue Aina.

safarigirl:


But we all know African opposition no be beans.

Na blood and sweat dem dey do for here, no time for sleek, tactical passing like you see in Europe, so, anybody wey never chop better fit faint for pitch.


E sure me say Akpoguma no expect that kain football.

Bolowolowo:
At least this isn't as bad as losing 3-0 to Mali

Subzero047:
Tijani is already at the level for Super Eagles, this should be Agu's last invite

Danielnino00:


Our pressing game today was almost non existent...we didn't even commit enough men forward.. Iwobi appeared to be the only one trying to get the ball to Onuachu..

Seriously,Rohr needs to scout for some more decent midfiders..maybe get Ejaria paperwork done quickly...

safarigirl:


Yes, like I have said repeatedly, I got tired of being bullied on that thread. No be me do una

It seems you are getting ready to continue the bullying here too, since the show will never be over for some of you.

junnyjake:
Rohr has always been Rohr, his team set up was poor, yet, there was no tactical change from him to attempt stirring the tides in his favor. It was just like play just the way you like insha Allah, we may get a goal.

We lacked presence in the midfield. Ajayi and Onyeka are just aren't up to it, why was Azeez not invited please?



Tijani is A Star in the making, yes, I said it.


Overall, our problem was from the middle, we were unable to string up to 5 passes together. What makes matters even worse is, the Algerians weren't that spectacular, but, for their tactical discipline, they did enough to suppress us, their pressing was mad too.

Olulong:
On a final note, whatever response I've seen here is typical of Nigerian fans. The moment we lose a game, we become the worst team in world football, we win a game and we are the next best thing since God created the Garden of Eden. I can remember how we praised our team after we drew Brazil. Now we lost and all of a sudden our players are academy quality.

It's just a friendly guys, let's not allow our emotions get the better of us. We were poor but all the same there were also some positives. Like the coach said, it's just to test.


Good night guys

Olulong:
On a final note, whatever response I've seen here is typical of Nigerian fans. The moment we lose a game, we become the worst team in world football, we win a game and we are the next best thing since God created the Garden of Eden. I can remember how we praised our team after we drew Brazil. Now we lost and all of a sudden our players are academy quality.

It's just a friendly guys, let's not allow our emotions get the better of us. We were poor but all the same there were also some positives. Like the coach said, it's just to test.


Good night guys

elyte89:

Lol "a team brimming with world class talents"
D height of it...our team will walk into d English 1st eleven

Ebuehi will wrestle starting spot with taa

Edopesin:


Zero midfield, Wing play disappeared after the first 45mins

Olulong:
On a final note, whatever response I've seen here is typical of Nigerian fans. The moment we lose a game, we become the worst team in world football, we win a game and we are the next best thing since God created the Garden of Eden. I can remember how we praised our team after we drew Brazil. Now we lost and all of a sudden our players are academy quality.

It's just a friendly guys, let's not allow our emotions get the better of us. We were poor but all the same there were also some positives. Like the coach said, it's just to test.


Good night guys

Till Tuesday again jare. The "shalaye" has started.

forgiveness:


Aina performed well in a league known for playing defensively.

drDoom3:


Many highly respected members of this thread even said, and I quote, "Ekong is the only defender assured of his starting spot, Balogun, Semi Ajayi, Omeruo and Awaziem will fight for the other spot".

I don't know how some people watch football though, but as for me, I have never seen Ekong play good football as a defender. His game is just aimless clearances and wild tackles. Ekong as a defender is not disciplined enough to start in any Bundesliga club.

minfelix:
The following players were missed
1. Osimhen goal attempt ginger
2. Aribo's constant crazy runs into the box
3. Ndidi's ball wins(although balogun did well on that area)
4. Etebo's 90mins fight
5. Azeez's killer passes

mostob:
At least nobody go talk sey dem no give Onuachu better chance. Even my old man sef wan vex break TV lol. .

Press. . Iro ni

holdup the ball for your teammate. .Ni bo

link up play. . .rara o

At least bully those guys to win the ball back for your team. . .duh

Never have i watch somebody so ineffective.

BTW Ekong is too jittery. He needs a bit of lesson on calmness and ball distribution.

Odunayaw:
Both teams were relatively poor.

Danielnino00:


Our pressing game today was almost non existent...we didn't even commit enough men forward.. Iwobi appeared to be the only one trying to get the ball to Onuachu..

Seriously,Rohr needs to scout for some more decent midfiders..maybe get Ejaria paperwork done quickly...

temi1290:
Na today I know y udinese coach pursue Ekong comot for the club.

temi1290:



Kwe kwe kwe kwe kwe kwe, I just said I should wyn u softly now,abeg I'm not getting ready for anything o,I no fit bully u,if there's anything I'm getting ready to do that will be to sleep.

All these things are just harmless bants tho,this one u said u ran away from the thread.

But please I get one question ooo, how is 15m a 7 digit figure

*Runs outta thread*

Icon4s:




I understand.

But maybe by the time we play Sierra Leone inside Uyo Hot weatherr, him go know wetin African football be . Algeria play more like Europeans. And that game was played in Europe!

Icon4s:
The team started poorly(Typical of this team). And Algeria did their homework on that and capitalized on it well.

Except for the shaky start, and early goal, the defense did creditably well. Balogun was my man of the match. The duo of Ekong and Ajayi also did ok. Sanusi did creditably well. Is he better than Aina? Too early to call, but now we know we have an extra man there. Ebuehi looked match rusty as he was mostly on the back foot against the Algerian number 20. Plus his crosses were poor. Akpoguma, looked overwhelmed. Looked like he had stage fright

Our Midfield was the weakest link, especially in the first half. Mikel Agu looked an improved player. Frank Onyeka did just fairly well in the first half, for a debutant but we really missed an Ndidi. Most of Iwobi's passes were not actually the best but his work rate was awesome. Samson Tijani Showed some little sparks of promise.

Chukwueze was our greatest threat going forward in the first half. Samuel Kalu was not his usual self, wasting chances all over. Simon brought in more pace and direct play but Musa looked like a player on the verge of retirement.

Onuachu, due to lack of good balls from the midfield struggled to make impact. Chances were few for him. Iheanacho came in an added more sense of urgency in the attack but the Algerian defense did a good job on him.

Maduka Okoye, started shaky, but improved as the game progressed.

We lost but there are some take homes from this game. Remember we played against the African champions.

We look forward to the Tunisia game.

Danielnino00:
Regardless of how much some of us don't like Etebo,we can't deny that he is still very useful to this team!!

Ndidi still has no real competition as far as I'm concerned,abi Idenna,how u see am?

junnyjake:
Rohr has always been Rohr, his team set up was poor, yet, there was no tactical change from him to attempt stirring the tides in his favor. It was just like play just the way you like insha Allah, we may get a goal.

We lacked presence in the midfield. Ajayi and Onyeka are just aren't up to it, why was Azeez not invited please?

Akpeyi may be a better goalie than Maduka, but Maduka gives you confidence, and that, most time is enough. One moment he impressed me was when he caught a through pass with his body outside the box but the ball still in box, reminds me of Akpeyi's howler against Argentina. He deserves to be at least our number 2 with his showing today.

Ebuehi just coming back from a 2 year injury did relatively well, but simply wasn't at his best and playing against an in-form Benrahma didn't help his course that much. Zaidu was impressive too.

As long as Balogun is fit, he should always be playing abeg, till he decides to call it quits.

Tijani is A Star in the making, yes, I said it.

Overall, our problem was from the middle, we were unable to string up to 5 passes together. What makes matters even worse is, the Algerians weren't that spectacular, but, for their tactical discipline, they did enough to suppress us, their pressing was mad too.