₦airaland Forum

Truidstar:
On the contrary I am very confident we will beat this Argentinian side based on the way our team is set up to play. The current Super Eagles have a weakness, LONG BALLS!!. Tanzania, South Africa and Zambia (second leg) adopted long ball tactics and we struggled. In the case of South Africa we lost. Any team that passes the ball from the back to the midfield on the attack we do well against because we have one of the most devastating counter attacks in world football. Argentina will come out and play and will be beaten.

Mujtahida:
This has been the emphasis as against those whose opinion tilts more like in the direction of overhauling the team. The core of the team should be maintained provided they are fit and in form with few quality additions added to strengthen the team.

forgiveness:
Sorry for the late reply.

However, you are right on point in your first and second paragraphs.

Rohr must not look pass him because he is a better option in the CMF position. I still remembered how we destroyed Argentina with 4 goals in our friendly, Joel and Obi Mikel were the engine room that day. It was in 2011.

If we had qualified for the CAF tournament then we for don win.

Peradventure, he still battles with injuries then Ajagun is a very good backup option but I want the coach to give Ogu chance to prove himself first before he considers Ajagun or Raheem Lawal.

I want to see how Azubuike will respond in his first season in a top league.

On Kelechi Nwakali, if he plays well in the Eredivisie, why not? He can be considered but for now many are ahead of him.

Rohr should not just invite and keep players on the bench. We must begin to feel their impact and what they bring to the table.

The left back position is really a cause for concern though Echiejile used his experience to reduce the speed and crosses from the Cameroonian guy introduced in the second half.

At a point, Echiejile made a run towards the Cameroonian box expecting to receive a simple pass from Victor but Victor choosed the wrong option. Passing to Echiejile could have led to the second goal.

However, I think it's high time Pinnick speak with Jordan Torunarigha else Taiwo should be brought back.

mumemma:
The only clip of Tyronne ve seen was an owngoal.....make d guy wait........

stankezzy:
Copied....

Full list of Super Eagles lineup (Nigerian team) that defeated Cameroon yesterday in World Cup Qualifiers.
1. EZENWA____(Ig bo)
2. ECHIEJILE____(Igbo)
3. ONAZI____(Igbo)
4. NDIDI_____(Igbo)
5. MIKEL____(Igbo)
6. IHEANACHO___(Igbo)
7. SIMON_______(Igbo)
8. OGU_________(Igbo)
9. OMERUO______(Igbo)
10.EKONG______(Effik)
11. IGHALO_____(Edo)
12. VICTOR MOSES___(Edo)
13. LEON BALOGUN____(Yoruba)
14. AHMED MUSA_____(HAUSA)
We did not talk of marginalization here. One Nigeria ! One Super Eagle !!

This is what we have been asking the Fulani government to enthrone! *MERIT*!

The moment you enthrone merit, Nigeria will begin to work. Those on the list are qualified to represent! Why did we have to reduce Jamb from 200/400 to 120/400? Just because we want to accommodate some people? Isn't that dragging everybody down. na for work de go know say igbos day but if na to share national cake igbos no go be included

komekn:
I agree with you completely from the players selected. However, I have concerns about Ogu he is not fast and mobile enough and tends to be more defensive minded and doesn't offer an offensive threat.

This will be a fast paced game and suspect he could be left behind in that regard Onazi gives us more.

Icon4s:
Monday Odiaka was initially the most shinning star from the fantastic 1985 U20 team that finished 3rd at the WYC. In fact Monday Odiaka won the golden boot in that tournament. From the crop only Andrew Uweh and Ndubuisi Okosieme made the Maroc 88 AFCON squad. But Siasia later managed to transit into the Super Eagles. In fact his first AFCON was Senegal '92 Daniel Amokachi was exempted due to injury I think. Amokachi first featured at Algiers 90.

Samuel Okwaraji was the SS to Yekini in that '88 AFCON. Amokachi took over from Okwaraji.

Amokachi was Nigeria's first choice Supporting striker to Yekini.

That Nigeria Vs Argentina game you made reference to see the way Westerhoff lined up his team:

.......................Rufai

Eguaveon..Nwanu..Okechukwu..Emenalo

..........................Oliseh

..........................Siasia

Finidi.................................... Amuneke

............Amokachi
............................Yekini.

Samson Siasia played Central Midfield (surprised?) while Amokachi retained his SS spot.

I remember vividly that Sissie's selfish incidence against Ivory Coast. We were losing 2-1 in Abidjan. Yekini was unmarked and on-side. Rather than for Siasia to pass to Yekini he blasted the ball wide.
Westerhorf also axed Reuben Agbola after that match.

You come to think of it that there was also "the head master" Mutiu Adepoju in that team. But he was a fringe player even with his qualities . Can ever get to that level again?

So my brother I still defend my not including Siasia in my 1990-1999 first 11.

tbaba1234:
Elderson is easily the best option at left back

goldfish80:
Anyone watched Osas Okoro play for the CHAN Eagles last Saturday?
I mentioned earlier that he's the best RWB in the league by a country mile this season, when a so called league expert questioned why he was listed as a defender. He's a bomber with wicked explosive movement from the Right back. Without disrespect to the players in the Super Eagles playing that role, Osas is better than anyone there, I'm sticking my head out on this one.
He deserves a look in against Cameroon,that is if excellence and fair play are the watchwords of the Super Eagles selectors.

OMANBALA1:
Its apparent that the purported golden generation has almost failed to live up to their expectations. Iheanacho who is the the most promising is almost lost in the mix,Awoniyi is playing in what is barely a tier higher than NPFL,

do4luv14:
take NACHO for example, the guy would have join either Monaco or Dortmund,

but I think he was adviced to stey put in England cos of his EU and English passport,

cause if he had leave, returning will be hard for him cos of work permit

komekn:
My suspicions are that if he had been playing in higher rated league and had made a name for himself he would not be having these problems.

Finally, if he joined Trabzonspor on loan them his principle abode will still be Italy. By now he should really have an EU passport. He has not been very forward thinking in his plans or his advisors have failed him in this respect.

Titto93:
That one that looks like Keke napepe follow for exotic?
Anyways, Happy birthday, Legend of foothball.

TheGoodJoe:
Alaba never turned down Nigeria and because of that he has our love and prayers. We wish him the best.

As for Nedum Onuoha, we want him not to force himself to feel Nigerian.

I do not want anyone who does not feel Nigerian wearing our Jerseys.

TheGoodJoe:

You keep making all these condescending talks about the City coaches but despite the know-how you claim, there is obvious holes in your point. If City coaches are as poor as you make them, how how could they nurture someone like Phil Foden. When you look at the likes of Tosin Adarabioyo and others, you see quality coaching in them.

There is no need saying you know the coaches personally ad they are not good while their works speak for them.

Foden is thorough and poor coaches can not raise such quality. Is it not I think the Under 16 of City that dominated their division? Winning lots of games.

Then making Everton coaching look poor when they have churned out some quality young talents for a long time. From the first I remember, Michael Ball.

You think Alex Ferguson would pay a record fee for an uncoached teenager from Everton, Wayne Rooney. What you are writing there does not add up.

By the way, I was th one who told you I am based in Nigeria. Do not make it look as if you discovered it.

Mickael2:
poor poor analysis.

First of all spending money does not mean winning titles, so when Pep wins titles don't come here and tell us that he bought the title, case study- Real Madrid. Years and years of Galacticos, only one league title and no champions league, then they started grooming their young academy players and guess what? B2B champions league titles. So that is a poor analogy really.

Second, Man City's backling before Pep came was calamity Hart, Kompany, Mangala, Clichy/Sagna, Kolarov. Apart from Kompany, who else is world class there? So which world class team did he inherit? Not to mention that these guys are above 30, almost all of them anyways. The midfield? A 32 year old Toure is the main guy in the midfield, not that he is bad, far from it but at his age, he should be an integral part yes but not the main focal point. Then you have Aguero in attack, I always said he isn't world class and Pep came and I guess he saw the light too, so yes Man City needed a complete overhaul

TheGoodJoe:
Wilshere and Sturridge were bright talents before Bolton. Sturridge was one of the best players to come out from City academy. He was like our brightest talent at that time. Even had more clout than Brahim Diaz has now.

Bolton gave both of them the platform to showcase their talents. I knew Wilshere well and had his clips before the Bolton move.

They did well because of different factors. One keyboard their abilities. Another was their early training under quality coaches. Then working with Owen Coyle who is also a brilliant manager and plays a fine expressive kind of football also helped nurturing them.

It is funny thinking the 90 minutes games were what moulded Sturridge and Wilshere.

You see why I use the term amateur in this line of thinking.

You basically left out the back story. If you look behind-the-scenes more, you will respect to hard work of managers. Amateur viewers only watch TV and feel that is all that count.

Joebie:
Pot dey call kettle black eh.. see your monicker.

bigblangston:
Trying to change Goodjoe views about what Pep the bald one has done to kelechi is like trying to squeeze a stone to get milk. You are replying him as if you are a newbie here, it's better you debate with joebie than for you to debate with Goodjoe. He will quote you 5 times so that he can pass across his Pep message to you

komekn:
Belgium league is marginally better than the Turkish half bread is better than none.