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by olu
Mon Apr 22, 2024 2:35 am
Forum: EAGLES NEST
Topic: The untouchables..the 33 the best ever
Replies: 124
Views: 40619

Re: The untouchables..the 33 the best ever

Here's my all time SE 11:

Enyeama (GK)
Chuwku (CB)
Keshi(CB)
Babayaro (LB)
Aina (RB)
Oliseh (CM)
Musa Lawal (CM)
Okocha (AM)
Amunike (LW)
Yekini (CF)
Finidi (RW)
by olu
Sun Apr 21, 2024 4:47 pm
Forum: EAGLES NEST
Topic: The untouchables..the 33 the best ever
Replies: 124
Views: 40619

Re: The untouchables..the 33 the best ever

I'm 41 and have been following the SE since about 1990. Do we have another RB that has performed so well at 3 AFCONs? People will name Sofoluwe and Okpala. However, were either of those 2 as consistent as Aina was in the AFCON? Also, Aina played consistently in Serie A and now in the EPL. When are w...
by olu
Sat Apr 20, 2024 5:30 pm
Forum: EAGLES NEST
Topic: The untouchables..the 33 the best ever
Replies: 124
Views: 40619

Re: The untouchables..the 33 the best ever

When are we going to start adding Ola Aina as one of our best ever FBs? Personally, I think he's the best RB I've ever seen play for Nigeria. The man has straight up balled at 3 AFCONs now, and can switch effortlessly to either the left or right side of the pitch.
by olu
Thu Apr 18, 2024 3:52 pm
Forum: WORLD FOOTBALL
Topic: Noni Madueke lost to England too.
Replies: 58
Views: 1404

Re: Noni Madueke lost to England too.

He will committ to Nigeria when he hits 24 or 25 and is yet to play for England. That's what many of them do. I would probably do the same if I were in their shoes.
by olu
Thu Apr 18, 2024 3:50 pm
Forum: EAGLES NEST
Topic: Conceicao, Amunike, Torrent or Buijs
Replies: 22
Views: 603

Re: Conceicao, Amunike, Torrent or Buijs

Of the 4, I will go with Concecaio, mainly cause I like the way Cameroun played when he coached them.

I was hoping Finidi would get the nod tho. However, Finidi in the future needs to make better use of his bench.
by olu
Fri Apr 12, 2024 1:53 pm
Forum: EAGLES NEST
Topic: How would a Vic- Boniface attack work?
Replies: 10
Views: 373

Re: How would a Vic- Boniface attack work?

Boniface played several times on the left wing for Union St Gilloise. I think he can take some some defensive duties if he's played on the wing. If we are going with a front two, I think I still prefer Osimhen and Lookman. However, if we are playing 3 upfront with just one CF, then I'll play Bonifac...
by olu
Fri Apr 12, 2024 5:50 am
Forum: EAGLES NEST
Topic: How would a Vic- Boniface attack work?
Replies: 10
Views: 373

Re: How would a Vic- Boniface attack work?

If we are going with a front two, I think I still prefer Osimhen and Lookman. However, if we are playing 3 upfront with just one CF, then I'll play Boniface on the left, and Oshimen as a CF.
by olu
Wed Mar 27, 2024 12:36 am
Forum: EAGLES NEST
Topic: Nigeria vs Mali(0-2) FT
Replies: 289
Views: 2326

Re: Nigeria vs Mali(0-2) FT

Finidi should have tested Dele-Bashiru. He can play AM and CM.
ohenhen1 wrote: Tue Mar 26, 2024 11:47 pm
Dammy wrote: Tue Mar 26, 2024 11:42 pm We need to find a substitute for Iwobi. We can’t continue to depend on him alone for creativity.
Smart opponents will figure him out and cut off his game

Why did they not test a replacement for Iwobi in the two friendly games?
by olu
Tue Mar 26, 2024 11:33 pm
Forum: EAGLES NEST
Topic: Nigeria vs Mali(0-2) FT
Replies: 289
Views: 2326

Re: Nigeria vs Mali(0-1)

What I'm most disappointed in is Tella and Dele-Bashiru haven't been introduced.
by olu
Tue Mar 26, 2024 1:34 pm
Forum: EAGLES NEST
Topic: Preferred Line up Against Mali
Replies: 28
Views: 503

Re: Preferred Line up Against Mali

Bruno can play LB, LCB, and LWB. He played as a LCB several times for his club last season. Playing him there also adds pace to the back line. With Bassey and Onyeka also out, I'll go with the following lineup: Formation: 3-5-2 Nwabali (GK) Bruno (LCB) Omeruo (CB) Awazeim (RCB) Yusuf (CM/DM) Ndidi (...
by olu
Mon Mar 25, 2024 11:38 pm
Forum: EAGLES NEST
Topic: Preferred Line up Against Mali
Replies: 28
Views: 503

Preferred Line up Against Mali

With Bassey and Onyeka also out, I'll go with the following lineup:

Formation: 3-5-2

Nwabali (GK)

Bruno (LCB)
Omeruo (CB)
Awazeim (RCB)

Yusuf (CM/DM)
Ndidi (CM/DM)
Dele- Bashiru (AM)
Simon (LWB)
Bright (RWB)

Sadiq (CF)
Lookman (CF)
by olu
Fri Mar 22, 2024 7:40 pm
Forum: EAGLES NEST
Topic: Nigeria vs Ghana (2-1) Desser , Lookman FT
Replies: 302
Views: 2592

Re: Nigeria vs Ghana (2-1) Desser , Lookman FT

Eager to see how we do against Mali. I think they should be a tougher opponent than Ghana
by olu
Mon Mar 18, 2024 8:23 pm
Forum: EAGLES NEST
Topic: Chukwueze scores his first league goal
Replies: 12
Views: 320

Re: Chukwueze scores his first league goal

He really needed that goal. He slid down the pecking order and even Noah Okafor seems to be in the mix on the wings at times ahead of Chuwkueze now. Questions, is there a reason why Chuwkueze is rarely ever played on the left? With Leao playing there, he will probably never be used there at Milan, b...
by olu
Tue Mar 12, 2024 6:29 pm
Forum: EAGLES NEST
Topic: MILAN WORRIED ABOUT CHUKWUEZE FORM
Replies: 15
Views: 294

Re: MILAN WORRIED ABOUT CHUKWUEZE FORM

He has been really poor for Milan lately. What's equally worrying is he has also been poor when playing for the SE. He has his work cut out for him to get back in the starting lineup at Milan. I don't see Milan being patient for much longer.
by olu
Sun Mar 10, 2024 3:40 pm
Forum: EAGLES NEST
Topic: Benjamin Tiaminu - New SE
Replies: 95
Views: 1577

Re: Benjamin Tiaminu - New SE

From the highlights he looks like a tough tackling defender that can make long passes. Suprised he was invited over Ogbu or Torunarigha. However, we'll see whether he justifies his invitation.
by olu
Sat Mar 09, 2024 9:06 pm
Forum: EAGLES NEST
Topic: Antonio Concecao - any takers?
Replies: 106
Views: 1307

Re: Antonio Concecao - any takers?

His 2021 Cameroun team played good attacking football, tho they were somewhat suspect defensively. They also mainly played 4-4-2. His CV is even less impressive than that of Peseiro, so he kind of falls in the European "journeyman" coach category.
by olu
Sat Mar 09, 2024 8:40 pm
Forum: EAGLES NEST
Topic: Nigeria to play friendlies against Mali and Ghana in Marrakesh
Replies: 90
Views: 1300

Re: Nigeria to play friendlies against Mali and Ghana in Marrakesh

Overall it's a decent squad. Glad to see Osho, Dele-Bashiru, and Tella. Also happy there are 6 midfielders in the squad. Dele-Bashiru is a CM/AM that can also play as a winger. Would have gone with the following instead: Nwobodo or Matthew for Ndidi (Ndidi is just recovering from injury). Ejuke for ...
by olu
Wed Mar 06, 2024 7:37 am
Forum: EAGLES NEST
Topic: Ladan Bosso's final squad of 20 for the All African games
Replies: 18
Views: 452

Re: Ladan Bosso's final squad of 20 for the All African games

Why are there only 20 on the squad? Was that the maximum number of players allowed by CAF?
by olu
Sun Mar 03, 2024 4:53 pm
Forum: EAGLES NEST
Topic: AMOO:
Replies: 22
Views: 713

Re: AMOO:

It will be hard for him to play for a decent team in Europe with the aftermath of this case looming over him. I wonder if he'll have better luck trying to secure a move to Saudi or Qatari league?
by olu
Sat Mar 02, 2024 9:24 pm
Forum: EAGLES NEST
Topic: I don't think Nuno likes Awoniyi...
Replies: 14
Views: 341

Re: I don't think Nuno likes Awoniyi...

Awoniyi is just coming back from Injury. I'm glad Nuno isn't giving him heavy minutes too soon.
by olu
Fri Mar 01, 2024 6:36 pm
Forum: EAGLES NEST
Topic: EGUAVOEN WITH FINIDI AS INTERIM COACH OF SUPER EAGLE.
Replies: 62
Views: 2014

Re: EGUAVOEN WITH FINIDI AS INTERIM COACH OF SUPER EAGLE.

Would make more sense for Finidi to be interim or even head coach since Finidi is the current assistant and also doing well with Enyimba.
by olu
Fri Mar 01, 2024 3:02 pm
Forum: EAGLES NEST
Topic: Ibrahim Hafiz Umar joins FK Bodø/Glimt from Ojodu City Academy
Replies: 16
Views: 1683

Re: Ibrahim Hafiz Umar joins FK Bodø/Glimt from Ojodu City Academy

Bodo has won the Norwegian league the last 3 years, and has also played in the Europa or Conference league in the last few years, so he should get some exposure there. It's a good starting point for Umar.
by olu
Wed Feb 28, 2024 8:44 pm
Forum: EAGLES NEST
Topic: Who is your top choice for SE coach
Replies: 40
Views: 3841

Re: Who is your top choice for SE coach

Amunike or Mitsomane. Finidi can continue as an assistant and also handle the U23 or U20 team.