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by Ugbowo
Wed May 22, 2024 4:59 pm
Forum: EAGLES NEST
Topic: Victor Boniface is in the forefront of winning the next African best player
Replies: 28
Views: 597

Re: Victor Boniface is in the forefront of winning the next African best player

I think there's still time. Let's see how these 2 WCQs unfold and the first few months of next season. I think the award is in December. Time still dey. Boniface has done diddly squat for the SE and he's on the periphery for Leverkusen these days as they ease him back from injury. I doubt he starts ...
by Ugbowo
Sun May 12, 2024 9:58 pm
Forum: EAGLES NEST
Topic: Why Boniface is critical v RSA
Replies: 25
Views: 742

Re: Why Boniface is critical v RSA

If we stick with any variation of the 2 striker system, Lookman is actually the perfect foil for Victor. If finidi sticks w his 3-5-2, Lookman's versatility can see him creating combinations all over the pitch w Iwobi being his main partner and Osi at the end of the moves. Boniface is recovering fro...
by Ugbowo
Thu May 02, 2024 3:33 pm
Forum: EAGLES NEST
Topic: Finidi had no assistant coaches vs Ghana/Mali
Replies: 15
Views: 582

Re: Finidi had no assistant coaches vs Ghana/Mali

If you have coached at even Sunday Sunday level, you will realize having assistants is VERY IMPORTANT! In the words a famed Naija philosopher, as a coach, "Your head go full"! You need someone to bounce ideas off of, you need someone to help keep time, you need someone to remind you of who...
by Ugbowo
Thu May 02, 2024 3:25 pm
Forum: EAGLES NEST
Topic: Here we go again: Open camp of SE to local talent-Finidi's first move
Replies: 88
Views: 2715

Re: Here we go again: Open camp of SE to local talent-Finidi's first move

I am leery about commenting on this because I'm not sure if this is a Finidi idea or an NFF idea or a figment of the reporter's imagination. We wont know because our coach has not been introduced and there has not been a formal press conference. Let's assume it's true. On the face of it, there's NO ...
by Ugbowo
Thu May 02, 2024 2:18 pm
Forum: EAGLES NEST
Topic: Finidi's job as SE coach seems temporary.
Replies: 22
Views: 758

Re: Finidi's job as SE coach seems temporary.

You'd be a liar if you can't admit the rollout has been abysmal and unprofessional. The announcement should have mentioned contract duration and a follow up statement from the new coach talking about how he feels about his new position. There'll also be clarity on his current role....if he's staying...
by Ugbowo
Tue Apr 30, 2024 6:20 pm
Forum: EAGLES NEST
Topic: Where are the Following CE Oldies…
Replies: 13
Views: 647

Re: Where are the Following CE Oldies…

Some of them are very active on whatsapp
by Ugbowo
Mon Apr 29, 2024 7:46 pm
Forum: EAGLES NEST
Topic: OFFICIAL & BREAKING: NFF Finally Announces Finidi as Eagles Manager......
Replies: 182
Views: 4481

Re: OFFICIAL & BREAKING: NFF Finally Announces Finidi as Eagles Manager......

Positives Has been with the team for almost 2 years. Should be familiar with the players by now. May help quell some of the unnecessary clamor for home based players. He should know the league by now Right? Should command respect from the lads with his pedigree as a player and what he has accomplis...
by Ugbowo
Mon Apr 29, 2024 7:02 pm
Forum: EAGLES NEST
Topic: OFFICIAL & BREAKING: NFF Finally Announces Finidi as Eagles Manager......
Replies: 182
Views: 4481

Re: OFFICIAL & BREAKING: NFF Finally Announces Finidi as Eagles Manager......

Positives Has been with the team for almost 2 years. Should be familiar with the players by now. May help quell some of the unnecessary clamor for home based players. He should know the league by now Right? Should command respect from the lads with his pedigree as a player and what he has accomplish...
by Ugbowo
Wed Apr 24, 2024 7:15 pm
Forum: EAGLES NEST
Topic: Amuneke ASSAULTS AGENT OVER KELECHI IHENACHO
Replies: 202
Views: 19194

Re: AMUNIKE ASSAULTS AGENT OVER KELECHI IHENACHO

WOW So na me dey fight Cellular for this thread.....11 years ago! We bless God we are still here to reminisce this. Knowing what I know now about Nigerian grassroots football, Youth football coaches and NFF, The way I for insult Amuneke then ehn!!! This has thievery and crook written all over it and...
by Ugbowo
Sun Apr 21, 2024 5:02 pm
Forum: EAGLES NEST
Topic: Congratulations to the Legend from Ajegunle???
Replies: 37
Views: 1109

Re: Congratulations to the Legend from Ajegunle

Still no official communication from the NFF and there’s a reason why.

Lots of politics and drama behind the scenes. Everybody has their candidate. That committee is not in lockstep and somebody is putting pressure on them in the media to name Amuneke.

The movie continues.
by Ugbowo
Fri Apr 19, 2024 2:46 pm
Forum: EAGLES NEST
Topic: Nigeria Football Federation to Decide on New Super Eagles Coach Today
Replies: 63
Views: 2005

Re: Nigeria Football Federation to Decide on New Super Eagles Coach Today

Honestly,

We need to move on from the Class of 94 and their sense of entitlement.

I am not with any Amuneke/Finidi combo.

NFF better not try it.

Did they interview Egbo?
by Ugbowo
Fri Apr 19, 2024 2:43 pm
Forum: EAGLES NEST
Topic: AMUNIKE - NEW SE COACH
Replies: 96
Views: 2656

Re: AMUNIKE - NEW SE COACH

Hold your horses.

When I see something like this being put out by the media unofficially, especially Nigerian media, I pause. This seems like a calculated move by someone to disseminate this information.

Let's wait for official communication.
by Ugbowo
Fri Apr 12, 2024 5:08 pm
Forum: EAGLES NEST
Topic: ONYINYECHI ZOGG:
Replies: 14
Views: 610

Re: ONYINYECHI ZOGG:

She has had long term injury issues and barely got back to playing. She's not ready AT ALL.
by Ugbowo
Fri Apr 05, 2024 4:09 pm
Forum: EAGLES NEST
Topic: Nsien Interview -
Replies: 47
Views: 1168

Re: Nsien Interview -

I listened to the interview....it's hard to take someone like that seriously. There was no coach speak at all. A lot of naivete. Sounded like a social media critic. I had some hopes because of his previous experiences with FC Tulsa and the USYMT....but he sounded like a foreigner that reads about N...
by Ugbowo
Thu Apr 04, 2024 10:52 pm
Forum: EAGLES NEST
Topic: Nsien Interview -
Replies: 47
Views: 1168

Re: Nsien Interview -

I listened to the interview....it's hard to take someone like that seriously. There was no coach speak at all. A lot of naivete. Sounded like a social media critic. I had some hopes because of his previous experiences with FC Tulsa and the USYMT....but he sounded like a foreigner that reads about Ni...
by Ugbowo
Thu Mar 28, 2024 4:31 pm
Forum: EAGLES NEST
Topic: FINIDI GEORGE IS A TERRIBLE COACH
Replies: 133
Views: 3624

Re: FINIDI GEORGE IS A TERRIBLE COACH

I wont say he's a terrible coach. I will say he showed some inexperience and naivety with regards game and squad management. Few obvious things he missed 1. Ndidi does not play 90 mins for Leicester and rarely plays 2 games in a week post injury. He played 90 mins against Mali while 2 other midfield...
by Ugbowo
Wed Mar 27, 2024 1:23 am
Forum: EAGLES NEST
Topic: Awaziem, Omeruo, Collins, Dessers
Replies: 42
Views: 2207

Re: Awaziem, Omeruo, Collins, Dessers

This was a really bad performance.

Add Osayi to the list. His last few SE performances have been underwhelming. Lots of blame to go around.
by Ugbowo
Tue Mar 26, 2024 11:27 pm
Forum: EAGLES NEST
Topic: Nigeria vs Mali(0-2) FT
Replies: 289
Views: 6799

Re: Nigeria vs Mali(0-1)

Tella should replace Bright and TDB replace Kelechi.
by Ugbowo
Tue Mar 26, 2024 10:46 pm
Forum: EAGLES NEST
Topic: Nigeria vs Mali(0-2) FT
Replies: 289
Views: 6799

Re: Nigeria vs Mali(0-1)

Our midfield 3 is very flat in build up and spread across the center circle. We are trying to avoid the clog in the central areas I guess. Iwobi is the most mobile so he’s getting the ball but when he turns he has nothing vertical. Kudos to mali. Invert the triangle. Take out one of Ndidi or Onyedik...
by Ugbowo
Sun Mar 24, 2024 2:11 am
Forum: EAGLES NEST
Topic: FINIDI GEORGE: He has Gumption.....
Replies: 69
Views: 1527

Re: FINIDI GEORGE: He has Gumption.....

Also Benjamin started the game because of knocks to Omeruo and Bassey. When he got injured it was Osayi who played there and Simon moved to RWB.

Let’s see what happens on Tuesday.
by Ugbowo
Sun Mar 24, 2024 2:01 am
Forum: EAGLES NEST
Topic: FINIDI GEORGE: He has Gumption.....
Replies: 69
Views: 1527

Re: FINIDI GEORGE: He has Gumption.....

Finidi George is really a guy who believes in himself. He showed it today in many ways and I list them below. This guy's confidence is clearly to lay it all out and on the line. Nothing to fear. Na real show of gumption and bravery. I love it!!! https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/615N7SyhBKL._AC_U...
by Ugbowo
Sun Mar 24, 2024 1:55 am
Forum: EAGLES NEST
Topic: Benjamin Tanimu's SE Debut vs Ghana (Highlights)
Replies: 29
Views: 944

Re: Benjamin Tanimu's SE Debut vs Ghana (Highlights)

For a debut performance, he was OK. I wouldn’t go past that. I still look at him as a kid. Back in the days na this kind player full out U-17 teams. ThankGod for MRI. His long passing was unnecessary more often than not. That pass to Kelechi was a peach tho. He was looking long almost all the time i...
by Ugbowo
Thu Mar 21, 2024 6:38 pm
Forum: EAGLES NEST
Topic: Michael Folorunsho actually wanted to play for Nigeria...
Replies: 33
Views: 1813

Re: Michael Folorunsho actually wanted to play for Nigeria...

Everything I heard prior to AFCON said he’ll be on the first list post AFCON. That Jose was very aware of him. We no get coach. I really hate how… 1. We don’t have real press conferences when lists get released 2. Even if we did have press conferences, it’ll turn to home based v foreign based becaus...