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by mojojojo
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...
by mojojojo
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 ...
by mojojojo
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.
by mojojojo
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.
by mojojojo
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 ...
by mojojojo
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. ...
by mojojojo
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...
by mojojojo
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 ...
by mojojojo
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...
by mojojojo
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...
by mojojojo
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...
by mojojojo
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.
by mojojojo
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...
by mojojojo
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.
by mojojojo
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.."
by mojojojo
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...
by mojojojo
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.
by mojojojo
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...
by mojojojo
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...
by mojojojo
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...
by mojojojo
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...
by mojojojo
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.
by mojojojo
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