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oloriooko:
Morocco will stifle Iwobi in the MF and Eric better have a plan B and Osayi and Bruno better ready for the game of their lives with Diaz dazzling down the wings

U no dey tire? Same thing you say match by match...how Morocco wan stifle Iwobi? Abeg enlighten us.

9JAMac10:
What i expect Morroco to do is man mark Alex Iwobi, don't allow him freedom to receive the ball, block all passing channels.

SuperEagles will be facing their biggest challenge yet. I get faith we will win this game.

This your suggestion does not make sense tactically, some folks suggested same against Algeria, it did not happen.

TheSuperNerd:
Thank you.

Meanwhile, you get eye for Coach. Kudos again on standing by Chelle since Day 1 (Jan 7, 2025).
You and BankyGee... 🫱🏻‍🫲🏼🫱🏻‍🫲🏼👍🏽👍🏽

Appreciated Doc...Gracias 🙏🙏

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TheSuperNerd:
It was not a 4231 structure. You make it sound like we didnt see Onyeka venture forward on the right half space (as RCM) trying a few crosses and that first shot of the first half that was blocked.

Iwobi also fell back (hardly happened as we were on the front foot almost throughout) when out of possession flanking Ndidi to the left. It was a christmas tree diamond 4-3-1-2 structure in defence. Ndidi central, Onyeka (Right), Iwobi (Left) in front of yet compact with the backline of 4.

When attacking it morphed into 3-4-3 or 3-2-5 depending on the positions of the fullbacks pushing upwards. Whenever we get the ball, Osayi and Bruno push up, Ndidi falls behind to the CBs forming a 3 man wall leaving Iwobi and Onyeka a bit centrally deep but also towards the half spaces of the field.

You Sabi ball.

How many of you are watching Nigeria vs Real Madrid live right now?

AAA593:
The super eagles may likely experience the worst officiating in the game against Morroco. The current CAF president is so corrupt and this afcon has witnessed the highest level of corruption in afcon history.

The level of favour on Morroco is just too much. I don't know why every host nation must win afcon under this current CAF president. He almost did same against super falcons but God intervened.

Nigeria is playing against CAF president, Morroco nation, Morroco players, the Ref and his linesmen. Only God will prevail on Wednesday.

Get ready to see cheap free kicks, fouls, penalty etc in favour of Morroco. VAR will used for fouls against Nigeria but will not be used against Morroco.

Na team wey see ball play go use cheap free kicks, fouls, penalty etc to get favor. Morocco no go see ball.

Blueelf:
I am not satisfied with the answer I have gotten so far from this thread

Why did Mali not hold on to chelle? He's the only thing NFF has gotten correct in decades.

Who advised NFF to go for chelle? Because those guys are too dumb to recognise coaching talent when it's staring them in their face. Someone with actual working brains must have lent NFF some of his functioning brain to make that decision

There are some things I just need to understand

Cc thesupernerd, mujtahida, thegoodjoe

Eric Chelle left the Malian Job because the Malian FA was trying to impose players on him. Even the Malian President tried to intervene but Chelles mind was made up. Eric Chelle was the front runner before Finidi was appointed (USA 94 players influenced the sports minister then). Give Eguavoen and the Technical Committee Kudos where it is due. There were only about 4 of us on this forum who supported his appointment then. We saw what we are enjoying now..

Those wey dey shout Algeria midfield...2 man marking on Iwobi....where Una dey? Algeria no see ball play.

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Blueelf:
Bro, what did Chelsea tldo to psg last season?

You know we currently play almost like psg

High compliment coming from you in your PSG comparison. Bro make we see how tomorrow go play out.

Blueelf:
Sheriff we go watch match na

You think the Algerian coach is dumb and wo t cut supply form him

Just pray say make una eyes no blur that day

Cutting of supply from Iwobi by Man Marking him is Algeria committing suicide. The Algerian coach is too smart to make that silly mistake.

mekabuachi:
Iwobi who plays from deep will have three Algerian players on him? Leaving alot of space behind, when there's an Adam's, lookman and osihmen who's willing to take advantage of those spaces?
Okay na😂

E no tire you?

What the scoreline was in Barcelona's last game will be the scoreline tomorrow in favor of Nigeria.

Super Eagles vs Algeria: What to expect Saturday https://scorenigeria.com.ng/super-eagles-vs-algeria-what-to-expect-saturday/

Make Una see better analysis.

JohnBullMySon:
I didn’t watch the Mozambique game tho. Was busy with something else but of course you will have space cause it’s Mozambique.

Of course I’m not saying we should only be crossing the ball, obviously. However, the Algeria I watched today showed some aerial weakness in the box.

It's ok. I get you.

Kilishihunter:
Talking about their strengths is not shake shake. As we dey analyze them for here that's what they will do for us too in their national forums especially as regards our free scoring ability in this tourney. They are a tough opponent with quality players also so there's nothing bad in admitting that
But I know they can't keep our attack at bay

alright oooo. I wish us all the best

JohnBullMySon:
How please??

We should revert to aerial balls to beat Algeria? Did you see the Zonal Pressing that we employed yesterday? How we utilized spaces? Dual roles played by Lookman and Akor? You say we should use aerial balls .....na wa.

JohnBullMySon:
Hmm boss. This statement is strange oh

I was one of the first here to say that Nigeria will beat Tunisia. Tunisia has good teamwork but from their ball control you’ll know that their players are seriously average.

Algeria is a different ball game. Their midfield will clog those Iwobi style passes. To beat them we need to go aerial.

Na you talk this kind thing?

Kilishihunter:
Why won't they see ball play? They have one of the best midfield in this comp even with bennacer injured. We just have to try our possible best to outscore them cause apart from the Tunisian game our defence hasn't been really tested. If osayi sees someone free he should pass to avoid the issue of our last game

Una too dey shake shake..best midfield ke?

ThunderFireAgba:
Hello guys, I know I've made some predictions here that came to pass.
I predicted Nigeria winning by 2 to 4 goals against Mozambique and this game BTW Algeria and DRC, I predicted a win for Algeria.
But as it stands now with what I'm seeing with this Algerian team make una keep your cards to your chest guys.
Our backline will have a difficult job stopping them to be honest.
We miss Fedrick Benjamin. And we Miss Ola Aina.

That is if Algeria see ball play.

NasirIbnLaAhad:
As good as Nigeria has been in this AFCON, we must not get carried away. The truth of the matter is we haven't truly been tested yet. Mozambique were a good side because they were well coached. Their individual talent though was always suspect, and many of us already knew how porous their defense was, so conceding that many goals against Nigeria wasn't that much of a surprise, as delightful as it was to see. I shudder to say this, but our run is starting to look eerily similar to PSG's dominant run last year at the FIFA Club World Cup right before they encountered Chelsea in the finals. God forbid that we share similar fate. This AFCON is a must-win for us, as we don't have a World Cup to participate in (I know the DRC case is still under review, but I'd rather err on the side of caution).

Nigeria should prepare for opponents who might employ Chelsea's blueprint against PSG last year - intense pressing to disrupt our rhythm. Expect aggressive man-to-man pressing in our next couple of games. Eric Chelle need plans to play through or around aggressive pressing. Don't rely solely on overwhelming opponents. Majority of the "minnows" in quote, have been knocked out. It's mostly the big dogs now. As the tournament progresses into semifinals and finals, teams will be more evenly matched. While our attack is excellent - and by far the best in this tournament, we need to maintain a compact defense. I'm happy that Bruno and Osayi seem to playing better, but truthfully neither have really been tested. Plus many coaches have seen enough of our games in this AFCON to study our pattern. For instance, you'll notice that Iwobi always falls deep to get an accurate picture of the game, before slotting in those insane low ball crosses into the opponents half. An intelligent coach will find a way to neutralize him. Chelle must be prepared for opponents who study his patterns.

Dominance in earlier rounds means nothing if you can't adapt when a well-prepared opponent disrupts your gameplan. My fear is that Eric Chelle is a proactive coach, but not that good at reacting in-game. I believe he said it himself that he prefers to impose his own style on the players. He knows how to setup a team and deploy personnel to carry out his plans, but when those plans go south, how often has he reacted well? Most of the time, he overthinks and ruins things for himself. I just hope he's learnt his lessons from the World Cup playoffs.

Your write up is good, but....I am yet to see a side left in this competition that we will struggle against...or is Argentina or Spain playing in this AFCON?

CapitalCee:
Benzema had off field issue with his team mate, Deschamp dropped him. France went on to win the WC. If I am the coach I will start phasing him out, until he becomes humble.

It's all about Man Management, it's impossible to have 27 to 28 individuals with different personalities, mindset and background together for an extended period without having clashes and bust-ups. Na the one Una see yesterday Una dey shout for. Do you know what is going on behind closed doors?

Pidginwhisper:
Make Chelle release Osimhen and let him to back to Italy. Shame catch me for where i watch match Yesterday as i i hyped him like mad, after the 3rd Goal. I abandoned the match as it was all wrapped,and go play snooker, nazo dem call me say make i come see wetin my fave do. Omo, i watched in disbelieve.

Wetin Osimhen dey go do for Italy? You don cast yourself. Na your fave but you know say em no dey Italy again? Abeg leave matter dem don sort am.

Where Queenjazz?

lbrichman2:
I think he should be benched
I like him but we need to send a message

Which kind message? Dem go sort am out.

Una see ball? Total domination...even 4 goals up the hunger did not let up.

Make Una leave Osimhen jare...what ever on field issues will be sorted amicably.

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charlesemeka85:
hmmmmmm, is Pisa not likely to be relegated by the end of the season?🤔

E better make em remain for Victoria plzen. I no understand this kind move.

Akkin:
Tunisia almost did recently.... Tanzania too then there's civ in the final of the last Afcon or SA,Jamaica,Trinidad and Tobago,Gabon, Zimbabwe etc

Algeria and Drc definitely have the attacking capabilities,mentality and strength to fight back from 2 goals down especially against Nigeria defense

Dem bo go see ball play...make we meet them first.

Clint02:
This comeback spirit is key. We lack it, and it was very evident in the last afcon, and the world cup qualifiers.
The team should develop that fighting spirit and strong mentality, then it will reflect in our playing style.

Why do you need to comeback when you are dominating game and take your chances? This SE na Barcelona philosophy dem get..Outscore your opponents.

Spainever:
Nigerian team should not underrate Mozambique , They appears determine and may cause upset if we don't take our chances

Abegii

mekabuachi:
With the recent controversies surrounding north Africans and referees... It's quite normal to suspect foul play with both VAR abd referee all being Egyptians😑

I'd come back to this comment Sha when Algeria gets a dubious penalty, or Dr Congo's goal get cancelled unjustly

yourself don turn to conspiracy theorist too?

daveP:
Morocco loves to foul. Will be key to make them commit in their final 3rd the most. Means Chuks is needed in that game. Chelle might tweàk to halt predictability. But seeing our pathway, he can hit them at their fragility

Who tell u a say Morocco go reach semi final?