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- Wed Mar 27, 2024 8:27 am
- Forum: EAGLES NEST
- Topic: Overall good test games for Nigeria/NFF keep Finidi
- Replies: 26
- Views: 879
Re: Overall good test games for Nigeria/NFF keep Finidi
This is not about WoWo. Finidi had two games to win over and get the job.Other candidates did not. It is the lack of initiative and tactical decision making that we are bemoaning. Tactically, I see regression in the team from the games at afcon. And this goes down to the basics. Our pressing is diso...
- Tue Feb 13, 2024 3:37 am
- Forum: EAGLES NEST
- Topic: Iwobi needs to be phased OUT
- Replies: 30
- Views: 1112
Re: Iwobi needs to be phased OUT
For me he played very well all tournament. The guy was played in a new position and he was an important part of the team that got us to the final. It is a difficult position to play in a two man midfield especially if the opposition overcrowds the midfield. I was mostly impressed with his defensive ...
- Sun Jan 28, 2024 12:05 am
- Forum: EAGLES NEST
- Topic: Iwobi is Terrible
- Replies: 50
- Views: 2031
Re: Iwobi is Terrible
Iwobi was great. A very controlled performance. He set up the second goal with his through pass. He has matured to an all round midfielder.
- Sun Jan 28, 2024 12:02 am
- Forum: EAGLES NEST
- Topic: Iwobi is Terrible
- Replies: 50
- Views: 2031
Re: Iwobi is Terrible
Iwobi was great. A very controlled performance. He set up the second goal with his through pass. He has matured to an all round midfielder.
- Sat Jan 27, 2024 11:57 pm
- Forum: EAGLES NEST
- Topic: Angola
- Replies: 35
- Views: 1057
Angola
Angola has scored 9 goals in this competition albeit against lesser teams. SE will need to improve our goal scoring and keep the defense as tight as ever. Nwabili is key. We must have him back. His ball distribution and accurate long range passes are key to how we play. When Uzoho came on, his long ...
- Wed Mar 30, 2022 10:55 pm
- Forum: EAGLES NEST
- Topic: Let's talk about that Abuja pitch!
- Replies: 43
- Views: 1641
Re: Let's talk about that Abuja pitch!
Let's also talk about playing in near 40 degree weather and it wasn't even a late match like in Kumasi. We continue to fail in every aspect starting with the planning. A damn shame. You see the North Africans they always schedule every hone game at night in cooler regions. We don't think that far. ...
- Sun Feb 20, 2022 1:52 am
- Forum: EAGLES NEST
- Topic: INAPPROPRIATE ABUJA FANS CHANTS
- Replies: 128
- Views: 3983
Re: INAPPROPRIATE ABUJA FANS CHANTS
Is oyinbo really about skin color nowadays? I think it is mostly about culture. A nigerian raised in the west and acts like a westerner is also called oyinbo. The word is not derogatory but a general informal name for westerner. I think there is an artist of middle eastern descent called Nigerian Oy...
- Mon Jan 24, 2022 1:46 pm
- Forum: EAGLES NEST
- Topic: SE/Eguavoen were outclassed tactically - Deja-Vu Afcon 2006
- Replies: 10
- Views: 614
Re: SE/Eguavoen were outclassed tactically - Deja-Vu Afcon 2006
It seems Eguavoen tactics are predictable. He does not seem to have a plan B. Tunisia knew to man mark our wingers and ensure Iheanacho does not use his left foot to completely nullify us. And he did not react tactically. I remember AFCON 2006, with Eguavoen at the helm. Same story. We had a great ...
- Mon Jan 24, 2022 12:41 pm
- Forum: EAGLES NEST
- Topic: SE/Eguavoen were outclassed tactically - Deja-Vu Afcon 2006
- Replies: 10
- Views: 614
SE/Eguavoen were outclassed tactically - Deja-Vu Afcon 2006
It seems Eguavoen tactics are predictable. He does not seem to have a plan B. Tunisia knew to man mark our wingers and ensure Iheanacho does not use his left foot to completely nullify us. And he did not react tactically. I remember AFCON 2006, with Eguavoen at the helm. Same story. We had a great t...
- Thu Jan 20, 2022 11:54 pm
- Forum: EAGLES NEST
- Topic: Peter Olayinka vs Sadiq Umar
- Replies: 40
- Views: 1653
Re: Peter Olayinka vs Sadiq Umar
Yep, looked much more involved than Sadiq and was eager to show something, was selfless and set up Moses and other teammates. But he doesn’t have the big name factor so no one seems to care lol… I think he plays in Slavia Prague. The top team in Czech. The team also played in Europa League a couple...
- Thu Jan 20, 2022 9:48 pm
- Forum: EAGLES NEST
- Topic: Peter Olayinka vs Sadiq Umar
- Replies: 40
- Views: 1653
Peter Olayinka vs Sadiq Umar
I was really impressed with Peter's contribution. His hold up play and passing is top notch. Reminds me of Utaka. I am not sure of his goal return though, but perhaps he should be second choice behind Awoniyi. I have seen what Sadiq can offer. Perhaps he will get better. However I am very interested...
- Wed Jan 19, 2022 10:32 pm
- Forum: EAGLES NEST
- Topic: Probable route for Nigeria
- Replies: 73
- Views: 3251
Re: Probable route for Nigeria
Most likely Gambia.
Tunisia most likely winning against Gambia.
Tunisia needs to win to get through, while Gambia can afford to lose.
Tunisia most likely winning against Gambia.
Tunisia needs to win to get through, while Gambia can afford to lose.
- Fri Jan 14, 2022 10:50 pm
- Forum: EAGLES NEST
- Topic: Is Senegal overrated????? and the likes of Nigeria undermined by pundits?
- Replies: 32
- Views: 1155
Re: Is Senegal overrated????? and the likes of Nigeria undermined by pundits?
Look guys we played well. But there are still a lot of issues. Awoniyi was good but was not threatening. Our attack going to the tournament was the problem with all the missing players. It is still a problem. Kelechi scored, but can we rely on him to be consistent. How many goals are in that team? W...
- Tue Jan 11, 2022 4:23 pm
- Forum: EAGLES NEST
- Topic: Nigeria vs Egypt 1-0
- Replies: 713
- Views: 14928
Re: Nigeria vs Egypt Live! 0-0
Looks like a 4-4-2 with Iheanacho and Awoniyi at the top.
- Mon Jan 10, 2022 8:50 pm
- Forum: EAGLES NEST
- Topic: Video of Emmanuel Dennis refusing a call up to the NT
- Replies: 44
- Views: 1664
Re: Video of Emmanuel Dennis refusing a call up to the NT
This is the full quote of what Dennis said "No its not on my mind, I just play football, I don't know. If they call me YES and if they don't call me it's the same.."
- Tue Dec 28, 2021 7:25 pm
- Forum: EAGLES NEST
- Topic: After 5 years, Did Rohr Fail or Pass with Super Eagles.
- Replies: 36
- Views: 1129
Re: After 5 years, Did Rohr Fail or Pass with Super Eagles.
Rohr was really good for a time. To take the WC into context, we had a difficult group. Argentina and Silver Medalist Croatia were always likely to qualify. I think we forget the situation we were in before he came. We could not even qualify for Nations cup despite having SiaSia and Oliseh as coache...
- Tue Sep 07, 2021 7:41 pm
- Forum: EAGLES NEST
- Topic: Cape Verde 1 Nigeria 2 FT
- Replies: 516
- Views: 34435
Re: Cape Verde 1 Nigeria 2 FT
Great result, considering the circumstances.
- Tue Jul 02, 2019 12:00 pm
- Forum: EAGLES NEST
- Topic: SE should revert to 3-5-2
- Replies: 27
- Views: 11462
Re: SE should revert to 3-5-2
3-5-2 is a more defensive formation and it did not work at the Worldcup. If you have to play three CD then maybe your CDs are not good enough. Did we watch the same world cup. We played 4-4-2 vs Croatia and got beaten, We changed to 3-5-2 against Iceland and won. We kept 3-5-2 against Argentina and...
- Mon Jul 01, 2019 5:07 am
- Forum: EAGLES NEST
- Topic: SE should revert to 3-5-2
- Replies: 27
- Views: 11462
SE should revert to 3-5-2
[1] Madagascar studied us well and put pressure on our defense. Both goals were scored when we made back passes. Our defenders and goalkeepers are not comfotable on the ball. We conceded free a kick in the second after losing possession. Balogun is not comfortable on the ball. Both Ezenwa and Akpeyi...
- Sun Jun 09, 2019 3:01 pm
- Forum: EAGLES NEST
- Topic: We lost because
- Replies: 28
- Views: 11024
Re: We lost because
I know we have a lot to say about our loss, but for me we lost simply because we could not make our play count. Ordega for all the chances she had on the ball, I lost count how many times she took the ball to the side line and then proceed to send the ball into nowhere. If Norway had all of those c...
- Tue May 14, 2019 8:19 pm
- Forum: EAGLES NEST
- Topic: SE Afcon 2019 provisional list
- Replies: 94
- Views: 28506
Re: SE Afcon 2019 provisional list
What an uneven team selection? Just 4 midfielders!! And none of the midfielders are 100% creative midfielders. A lot of the assists will have to come from wing play. It has worked so far, but I would really like to have an attacking midfielder in case things do not work out tactically. That is why I...
- Fri Nov 16, 2018 7:39 pm
- Forum: EAGLES NEST
- Topic: Predict Your Starting 11 vs SA
- Replies: 13
- Views: 4140
Re: Predict Your Starting 11 vs SA
352 will definitely work.
Ezenwa has not been playing having been benched in Eyimba.
I think Rohr will go with Akpeyi. Rohr does not really believe in home based and he can be very loyal to his players. Plus SA experience will count for Akpeyi.
Ezenwa has not been playing having been benched in Eyimba.
I think Rohr will go with Akpeyi. Rohr does not really believe in home based and he can be very loyal to his players. Plus SA experience will count for Akpeyi.
- Fri Nov 16, 2018 7:22 pm
- Forum: EAGLES NEST
- Topic: Predict Your Starting 11 vs SA
- Replies: 13
- Views: 4140
Predict Your Starting 11 vs SA
Akpeyi
Aina Troost-Ekong Balogun Collins
Etebo Ogu Agu
Musa Iheanacho Iwobi
Aina Troost-Ekong Balogun Collins
Etebo Ogu Agu
Musa Iheanacho Iwobi