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Sports › Re: Benin Vs Nigeria: AFCON Qualifier - 0 - 1 (Full Time) by SmartyPants(m): 7:18pm On Mar 27, 2021
hustla:
And often doesn't perform well unless Vardy drifts to the left and creates for him

Tielemans, Maddison also are there to create, not forgetting they have Ricardo Perreira who crosses the ball excellently

Una no dey watch ball well
Stop talking nonsense. Maddison, Iheanacho and Vardy will never start any match together.
Sports › Re: Benin Vs Nigeria: AFCON Qualifier - 0 - 1 (Full Time) by SmartyPants(m): 7:12pm On Mar 27, 2021
hustla:
And he has been subbed off cos he rarely ever excels in that role. The reason why he excels there for Leicester is be cause of the way they're set up and Vardy knows how to drift to the left, freeing up space for Ihenacho

You need to stop forming smartypants, you no sabi
He wasn't subbed off because he didn't play well. He played very well actually. You can only guess as to why the coach subbed him off but there could be numerous reasons such as tactical switch from attacking to defending; simple rotation given the academic nature of the game; response to opponent tactics; simply wanting to give Onuachu a chance etc.

Secondly, whether he played well is irrelevant because the debate was not whether Iheanacho should play or not. You argued that another play maker should play behind him and that is why I called you out.

On football a second striker occupies the same space as an attacking midfielder in a 4 4 2 formation. So once you have a second striker there is no space for another playmaker behind him. To do that would need that the two players will get in each others way, choke the space, and leave the other midfielder exposed.

As such, you rely on your wingers to take up the creative burden. Football basics and you clearly don't know these. Just learn instead of talking.
Sports › Re: Benin Vs Nigeria: AFCON Qualifier - 0 - 1 (Full Time) by SmartyPants(m): 6:57pm On Mar 27, 2021
I for feel bad small for Benin but them too over yarn before this game. Finish them jor!
Sports › Re: Benin Vs Nigeria: AFCON Qualifier - 0 - 1 (Full Time) by SmartyPants(m): 6:56pm On Mar 27, 2021
Iwuala is a good play but should be crossing there.
Sports › Re: Benin Vs Nigeria: AFCON Qualifier - 0 - 1 (Full Time) by SmartyPants(m): 6:51pm On Mar 27, 2021
Ndidi should know better than over dribblign there
Sports › Re: Benin Vs Nigeria: AFCON Qualifier - 0 - 1 (Full Time) by SmartyPants(m): 6:46pm On Mar 27, 2021
Glad to see one of the local lads given a chance. Lets see what he can do.
Sports › Re: Benin Vs Nigeria: AFCON Qualifier - 0 - 1 (Full Time) by SmartyPants(m): 6:40pm On Mar 27, 2021
Onuachu barely 5 minutes on and not concentrating.
Sports › Re: Benin Vs Nigeria: AFCON Qualifier - 0 - 1 (Full Time) by SmartyPants(m): 6:35pm On Mar 27, 2021
olabode89:
The pitch is shiit, Sanusi is a solid LB. You should watch him when he plays at Porto.
I just watched his highlights during the half time break and its the same issue. Great run gets into position and his crosses hardly ever connect with a target.
Sports › Re: Benin Vs Nigeria: AFCON Qualifier - 0 - 1 (Full Time) by SmartyPants(m): 6:34pm On Mar 27, 2021
BravoDe:
Pls guys, what's wrong with iwobi?
Why is our player playing back and sideway pass sef,
I'm loving Aribo runs.
Covid
Sports › Re: Benin Vs Nigeria: AFCON Qualifier - 0 - 1 (Full Time) by SmartyPants(m): 6:33pm On Mar 27, 2021
Lionelbhass:
That nigga is a clear disadvantage.
Lol sadly but yes. Cannot run, cannot dribble, cannot pass and I'm not sure if he has ever registered a single shot on target in his Super Eagles career.
Sports › Re: Benin Vs Nigeria: AFCON Qualifier - 0 - 1 (Full Time) by SmartyPants(m): 6:31pm On Mar 27, 2021
Sanusi a great athlete but clearly lacking technically. That was a golden opportunity to fire ball into a strikers path and he passed it so casually.
Sports › Re: Benin Vs Nigeria: AFCON Qualifier - 0 - 1 (Full Time) by SmartyPants(m): 6:30pm On Mar 27, 2021
boss1310:
you had 7 corners in the first half while you have a guy like onuachu on the bench,right there on the bench am sure he will be nodding the air and saying to himself that he must have scored two by now
Another way to look at it is, the general quality of play with Onuachu on would be worse and we wouldn't have 7 corners
Sports › Re: Benin Vs Nigeria: AFCON Qualifier - 0 - 1 (Full Time) by SmartyPants(m): 6:29pm On Mar 27, 2021
Okoye was clearly outside his box there. lol

This backline does not inspire confidence.
Sports › Re: Benin Vs Nigeria: AFCON Qualifier - 0 - 1 (Full Time) by SmartyPants(m): 6:27pm On Mar 27, 2021
Reference:
Just do not like Aina's lazy game. Just punting the ball forward anyhow. Do we need to bring in Scott Parker to keep him on his toes.
He's not a rightback even though he is right footed. Even at Fulham he plays on the left and plays well. I'd prefer to see Ebuehi there or Awaziem.
Sports › Re: Benin Vs Nigeria: AFCON Qualifier - 0 - 1 (Full Time) by SmartyPants(m): 6:26pm On Mar 27, 2021
Defense is a joke. How could they allow that free header?
Sports › Re: Benin Vs Nigeria: AFCON Qualifier - 0 - 1 (Full Time) by SmartyPants(m): 6:23pm On Mar 27, 2021
Gullah:
That's sanusi, total misfire
Was practically a defensive clearance. Really struggle to understand how a professional can do that.
Sports › Re: Benin Vs Nigeria: AFCON Qualifier - 0 - 1 (Full Time) by SmartyPants(m): 6:17pm On Mar 27, 2021
Acecards:
Has second half started ?
53 minutes
Sports › Re: Benin Vs Nigeria: AFCON Qualifier - 0 - 1 (Full Time) by SmartyPants(m): 6:17pm On Mar 27, 2021
Mandela27:
which channel u dey watch am
On twitter @livehq2
Sports › Re: Benin Vs Nigeria: AFCON Qualifier - 0 - 1 (Full Time) by SmartyPants(m): 6:12pm On Mar 27, 2021
Chukwueze does not seem to be maturing a s a player. He is quite selfish.
Sports › Re: Benin Vs Nigeria: AFCON Qualifier - 0 - 1 (Full Time) by SmartyPants(m): 6:09pm On Mar 27, 2021
anonymous1759:
On Top people ticket ?
Dem send you message?
Sports › Re: Benin Vs Nigeria: AFCON Qualifier - 0 - 1 (Full Time) by SmartyPants(m): 6:08pm On Mar 27, 2021
hustla:
This formation is extremely foolish

Iheanacho behind Osimehen, means no AM is behind the striker SMH

They should better bring back Iwobi and Ahmed Musa make we see road
You don't have the first clue about football.
Sports › Re: Benin Vs Nigeria: AFCON Qualifier - 0 - 1 (Full Time) by SmartyPants(m): 5:53pm On Mar 27, 2021
Sanusi is an exceptional left back
Sports › Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by SmartyPants(m): 3:45pm On Mar 27, 2021
smartsmith0907:
You can stream online too
Thanks! Any idea what streaming service will show this game?
Sports › Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by SmartyPants(m): 3:44pm On Mar 27, 2021
quickberry:
NTA
Thanks! Not in Nigeria tho...looking for streams
Sports › Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by SmartyPants(m): 3:39pm On Mar 27, 2021
Any idea where to watch the game?
Foreign Affairs › Re: Man Ordered To Leave Mall In South Africa For Wearing 'Indecent' African Attire by SmartyPants(m): 11:57am On Mar 27, 2021
illicit:
The larger society are just egging him on....


They see him as a clown
What leads you to that conclusion?

Even the South African Human Rights Commission has taken the matter up.
Sports › Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by SmartyPants(m): 10:53am On Mar 27, 2021
nairalandankrah:
Someone should pls tell me why Ndidi is undervalued.. Is it because he scores less goals from his position?
How is he being undervalued?
Foreign Affairs › Re: Man Ordered To Leave Mall In South Africa For Wearing 'Indecent' African Attire by SmartyPants(m): 10:29am On Mar 27, 2021
illicit:
If the larger society deems his dressing inappropriate then he has no choice than to comply....

He might have even be insane
As you can see, the larger society is strongly in support of his right to dress that way.
Sports › Re: Aprilia Manganang Confirmed To Actually Be A Man After 28 Years (Pictures) by SmartyPants(m): 8:55am On Mar 27, 2021
kponkedenge:
This he/she no get sense.... I mean you know you're a man and having been able to hide your sex throughout your sporting life.... What made her goan join the military which is very easy to blow his/her cover.
It is senseless to comment without reading
Sports › Re: Pictures From The Super Eagles Trip To Benin Republic Via The Waterways by SmartyPants(m): 8:28am On Mar 27, 2021
Zoe99:
Who else noticed that this set or super eagles players are pretty goodlooking?
They are. But more importantly they are technically sound.l
Sports › Re: Pictures From The Super Eagles Trip To Benin Republic Via The Waterways by SmartyPants(m): 8:13am On Mar 27, 2021
owobokiri:
You are sure they never complained?
And from the comfort of your living room, you are also so sure that it was all "fun" for those seemingly worried folks?
Even with the scary faces?
You're doing well..
All of them are smiling. Which scared face is there? Scared of what?
Sports › Re: Pictures From The Super Eagles Trip To Benin Republic Via The Waterways by SmartyPants(m): 8:11am On Mar 27, 2021
owobokiri:
This whole waterway traveling is sooo messy and dangerous considering all that can happen that it shouldn't be tried again. This is what happens when you don't have a tough captain. If it was when Stephen Keshi was the captain of super eagles or even Sunday Oliseh, this won't happen. Not a single jet to fly these guys to Cotonou in less than an hour? What if there was a pirate attack or mishap? Imagine the public relations nightmare that would have been for this seemingly shameless country? And how is it that an institution as big as the FA of a country like Nigeria is always complaining of funds, inspite of all the business opportunities available for the marketing department? This is what happens when you have rectangular pegs in horizontal holes..
Water travel is safer than air travel. Not everything you complain about.

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