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- Sat Mar 23, 2024 1:34 pm
- Forum: EAGLES NEST
- Topic: 10 observations I would like to make of the Ghana game so far
- Replies: 35
- Views: 2411
Re: 10 observations I would like to make of the Ghana game so far
There will be a special place in hell for all those calling for a local coach despite knowing fully well that it will lead to corruption, nepotism, incompetence and failure. I cannot understand how their egoistic principle of Awolokan can be me more important than success! May the good Lord give me...
- Fri Mar 22, 2024 4:55 pm
- Forum: EAGLES NEST
- Topic: Nigeria vs Ghana (2-1) Desser , Lookman FT
- Replies: 302
- Views: 2808
- Sat Feb 10, 2024 9:04 pm
- Forum: EAGLES NEST
- Topic: Camp News
- Replies: 772
- Views: 21319
Re: Camp News
Calls for a tweak in our formation. Maybe play Kelechi a bit deep behind Osimeh and in front of a m/f pairing of Frank and Alhassan..Aribo, who would have been a likely replacement did not bring his boots to this tournament..
- Fri Feb 09, 2024 1:52 pm
- Forum: EAGLES NEST
- Topic: Big ups to Terem Moffi
- Replies: 18
- Views: 495
- Thu Feb 08, 2024 10:04 am
- Forum: EAGLES NEST
- Topic: Frank Onyeka
- Replies: 22
- Views: 620
Re: Frank Onyeka
Limited in his shooting ability but the dude puts in a full shift every game. When Alhassan came on, it was Iwobi that got yanked, highlighting that he remains our first choice enforcer in the m/f. Just like Uzoho, Ndidi may have a tough fight on his hands to reclaim his shirt. His tackling is on po...
- Tue Feb 06, 2024 12:23 am
- Forum: EAGLES NEST
- Topic: Have you noticed there are no longer tired legs in the Eagles?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 424
Re: Have you noticed there are no longer tired legs in the Eagles?
But on a serious note, I am a bit worried about how we have used Osinmeh in this tournament. We play the semi's on Wednesday and the final is on the weekend. Hope he has enough in his tank to get us over the finishing line...The Dude puts in a full shift every game. He was shattered by the end of t...
- Mon Feb 05, 2024 6:12 pm
- Forum: EAGLES NEST
- Topic: Have you noticed there are no longer tired legs in the Eagles?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 424
Re: Have you noticed there are no longer tired legs in the Eagles?
But on a serious note, I am a bit worried about how we have used Osinmeh in this tournament. We play the semi's on Wednesday and the final is on the weekend. Hope he has enough in his tank to get us over the finishing line...The Dude puts in a full shift every game. He was shattered by the end of th...
- Mon Feb 05, 2024 6:09 pm
- Forum: EAGLES NEST
- Topic: Have you noticed there are no longer tired legs in the Eagles?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 424
Re: Have you noticed there are no longer tired legs in the Eagles?
Do you know why this is? It is because half of the team are foreign-born and when they say they are 28, we know for certain that they are 28 and not 36. Inadvertently, the massive influx of diasporans like Aina, Ekong, Ajayi, Iwobi, Lookman, Aribo, etc, has managed to not only bring the average age...
- Sat Feb 03, 2024 8:56 pm
- Forum: EAGLES NEST
- Topic: 10 observations I have to make after the Angolan game
- Replies: 21
- Views: 638
Re: 10 observations I have to make after the Angolan game
60 seconds???!! The rule of thumb is 12 seconds on a fast break, with the ball doing much of the movement itself. The gaffers tactic has been to concede possession and allow the opposition to have the ball in areas where they pose no real threat and play compact and on the break. Allowing VO to pre...
- Sat Feb 03, 2024 7:58 pm
- Forum: EAGLES NEST
- Topic: FORMER Everton star Ademola Lookman is being targeted by two European giants
- Replies: 9
- Views: 343
Re: FORMER Everton star Ademola Lookman is being targeted by two European giants
Apart of Aina, he is the only player who can deliver quality crosses into the box. One of our outstanding performers in this competition. He is not only balling, what is more admirable is his passion and commitment to the shirt. Glad his choice to play for Nigeria is boosting his career...The likes ...
- Thu Feb 01, 2024 12:21 am
- Forum: EAGLES NEST
- Topic: Play "The Manager": Should Alhassan start the next game?
- Replies: 37
- Views: 666
Re: Play "The Manager": Should Alhassan start the next game?
This is the knockout stage of the tournament and any coach worth his salt will not change a winning team. Right now, the gaffer will be looking to fine tune what he has, opposed to changing personnel, to build chemistry and consistency. Onyeka will start, Alhassan may be introduced to replace a tire...
- Wed Jan 31, 2024 11:20 am
- Forum: EAGLES NEST
- Topic: Luton (4) v (0) Brighton (Osho Starts/ Adebayo scores 3x)
- Replies: 17
- Views: 320
Re: Luton (4) v (0) Brighton (Osho Starts/ Adebayo scores 3x)
It is because have incompetent people running our game. A properly structured and serious minded NFF would have engaged Mike Emenalo to handle global scouting and design structures for the integration of local talent into the National teams. Success is attractive, If Ola Aina, Demola Lookman and Iwo...
- Fri Jan 26, 2024 10:32 pm
- Forum: EAGLES NEST
- Topic: Peseiro v Iheanacho?.......Is there credence?
- Replies: 43
- Views: 947
Re: Peseiro v Iheanacho?.......Is there credence?
EII, Just curious, based on our current setup, where would he play as a starter? Can’t he replace Samu? Not in the role either Samu or Lookman currently plays, without destroying the tactical balance of the team... If we had 11 Maradona's, some fans will insist that we play them all at the same tim...
- Fri Jan 26, 2024 10:32 pm
- Forum: EAGLES NEST
- Topic: Peseiro v Iheanacho?.......Is there credence?
- Replies: 43
- Views: 947
Re: Peseiro v Iheanacho?.......Is there credence?
EII, Just curious, based on our current setup, where would he play as a starter? Can’t he replace Samu? If we had 11 Maradona's, some fans will insist that we play them all at the same time.. :blink: Not in the role either Samu or Lookman currently plays, without destroying the tactical balance of ...
- Tue Jan 23, 2024 9:02 am
- Forum: EAGLES NEST
- Topic: Guinea Bissau vs Nigeria (0-1)FT
- Replies: 727
- Views: 6327
Re: Guinea Bissau vs Nigeria (0-1)FT
The supporters club have been there all the way through thick and thin, and deserve a shout out
- Tue Jan 23, 2024 8:54 am
- Forum: EAGLES NEST
- Topic: 10 observations I have after the Guinea-Bissau game
- Replies: 46
- Views: 1137
Re: 10 observations I have after the Guinea-Bissau game
Our best 11 is taking shape and we are steadily making progress... Other observations, Lookman and Aina are the only two players that can deliver quality balls into the box to Osiboy. Iwobi has the movement to deliver the balls into the channel early and accurately enough to give Osi-boy the time to...
- Sat Jan 20, 2024 3:26 pm
- Forum: EAGLES NEST
- Topic: Decision not to press CIV- Did we rob CIV?
- Replies: 32
- Views: 791
Re: Decision not to press CIV- Did we rob CIV?
I would continue with the formation against CIV if I were Peseiro. It’s the defence that wins tournaments and with our attacking options, we would always create chances. This was how Rohr started off in the WCQs with the SE. The only difference was that Rohr’s team had a higher conversion rate Hors...
- Thu Jan 18, 2024 1:34 pm
- Forum: EAGLES NEST
- Topic: Camp News
- Replies: 772
- Views: 21319
Re: Camp News
Let them just come good on the pitch... All this selfie taking and dancing, by the time they cross the white line, we expect to see fire in their eyes and bellies... This is war
- Thu Jan 18, 2024 1:36 am
- Forum: EAGLES NEST
- Topic: Ivory Coast vs Nigeria Prediction and Preview
- Replies: 71
- Views: 1877
Re: Ivory Coast vs Nigeria Prediction and Preview
Honest truth, (home crowd adj) I'll settle for a draw and we pick up 3 point in the final game.. Steady progress to the business end of the tournament. That said, if we come out all guns blazing and get the early goal it will unsettle the crowd, but it is hard to see our defence holding out if the ...
- Thu Jan 18, 2024 1:00 am
- Forum: EAGLES NEST
- Topic: Ivory Coast vs Nigeria Prediction and Preview
- Replies: 71
- Views: 1877
Re: Ivory Coast vs Nigeria Prediction and Preview
Honest truth, (home crowd adj) I'll settle for a draw and we pick up 3 point in the final game.. Steady progress to the business end of the tournament. That said, if we come out all guns blazing and get the early goal it will unsettle the crowd, but it is hard to see our defence holding out if the E...
- Sun Jan 14, 2024 10:08 pm
- Forum: EAGLES NEST
- Topic: 10 observations I would like to make from this game
- Replies: 5
- Views: 304
Re: 10 observations I would like to make from this game
Maybe I was the only one who noticed it but Osimhen kept making some brilliant runs but alas, nobody could pick him out with passes. If we had an Okocha on the pitch today, Osimhen would easily have scored a hat trick! Osimhen, plays on the shoulder of the last defenders and will always use his pac...
- Sun Jan 14, 2024 8:05 pm
- Forum: EAGLES NEST
- Topic: 10 observations I would like to make from this game
- Replies: 5
- Views: 304
Re: 10 observations I would like to make from this game
Point 5 is a legacy from Rohr's day's. Lookman is the only bonafide crosser of the ball. Without a creative playmaker, our wing play isn't fully optimised... I would look for a HB player who has the physicality and guile to play the role. Most of our FB players don't cut it on the African stage (Iwo...
- Sun Jan 14, 2024 5:44 pm
- Forum: EAGLES NEST
- Topic: Nwabili and AlHassan
- Replies: 52
- Views: 1048
Re: Nwabili and AlHassan
Nwabili didn't make a single save as EQ were utterly toothless, his real baptism of fire will come against CIV in a few days, and with that defence? I sure don't envy him right now. On today's performance, he keeps his place in goal. He marshalled his box well and looked assured. The jitters we nor...