Exclusive – Rohr Goes For 4-3-3, Omeruo Dropped, Awaziem To

[chief nfachairman]

http://owngoalnigeria.com/2017/06/09/ex ... l-defence/


Reports reaching Owngoalnigeria.com has it that FC Porto Nigerian defender Chidozie Awaziem will pair William Troost-Ekong in the heart of Nigerian defence when they take on South Africa tomorrow.

Awaziem was selected ahead of Chelsea defender Kenneth ‎Omeruo as coach Gernot Rohr wants to work with majority of the players who were with him in the training tour of France.

The coach maintained the bulk of the squad that defeated Togo 3-0 in their last friendly game with Mikel Agu and Ikechukwu Ezenwa the only players dropped for the returning duo of Ogenyi Onazi and Daniel Akpeyi.

It’s still unclear if the dropping of Omeruo who has been a stalwart in the heart of Nigeria’s defence since 2013 has anything to do with the physiological edge South Africa striker Tokelo Rantie has over him.

The last time Nigeria played South Africa in Uyo, the game ended 2-2 but Omeruo struggled to keep the rampaging forward in check, and with the forward set to lead the line again for South Africa on Saturday, it could be that he has cost Omeruo his spot in the Nigeria team for the clash.

Rohr has also picked 4-3-3 as the style his team will adopt against South Africa, who are hoping to end an unpleasant run of no win against Nigeria in any competitive game, as their only win came in a friendly game in 2004.

Confirmed Line -Up.

Daniel Akpeyi

Shehu Abdullahi

Elderson Echiejile

William Troost-Ekong

Chidozie Awaziem

Ogenyi Onazi

Oghenekaro Etebo

Wilfred Ndidi

Ahmed Musa

Alex Iwobi

Kelechi Iheanacho

[osita]

Omeruo will not survive the southafrica pace. Chigozie is the new kid on the block.

If he does well, that is the end of omeruo as a first team player in SE shirt. Difference with oyinbo, they will pick the best

[bully12]

If he is picking the best why is he picking Musa over players that are definitely better than him

[Sir V]

If he is picking the best why is he picking Musa over players that are definitely better than him

I feel we will struggle to qualify for the ANC.

[osita]

If he is picking the best why is he picking Musa over players that are definitely better than him

The defense, is the major problem with the formal SE, omeruo has become somehow become suspect when playing with pacing strikers.

This is the same Musa who scored two beautiful goals against Argentina and recently against Togo.

I rather bench omeruo and start musa

[osita]

If he is picking the best why is he picking Musa over players that are definitely better than him

I feel we will struggle to qualify for the ANC.

Bro our team is so strong , have some faith.

[Sir V]

If he is picking the best why is he picking Musa over players that are definitely better than him

I feel we will struggle to qualify for the ANC.

Bro our team is so strong , have some faith.

Ok o

[chief nfachairman]

Eagles need improvement next season if we are going to get to the world cup and challenge the world. Players must move to better leagues and play regular football in those leagues.

Red: Bad situation
Blue: Ok situation
Green: Good/ very good condition. Eagus quality

Daniel Akpeyi - Useless Keeper, playing in a useless league and a useless team

Shehu Abdullahi - Very good player, Playing in a useless league. Needs to make a move

Elderson Echiejile - Chronic Bench warmer

William Troost-Ekong - Best defender in an average league and won starting shirt in one of the best teams in a good league

Chidozie Awaziem - Very good player, playing in Division 2 of a good league. He needs to get back a starting shirt in Porto or move to a good league and tie down a regular shirt.

Ogenyi Onazi - Very good player not bringing down the world in an average league. He needs to move

Oghenekaro Etebo - Very good player, playing regularly in the top division of a good league. Can do beter

Wilfred Ndidi - Very good player, playing regularly in the top division of a top league.

Ahmed Musa - Very good player, chopping bench regularly in the top division of a top league. He needs to win that starting shirt or move to a good or top league.

Alex Iwobi - Very good Player, started and played 60% for a top team in a top league. Must win back wenger's trust.

Kelechi Iheanacho - VEry good player, played 30% for a top team in a top league. Nna, the guy needs to move and do a Lukaku to chelsea.


By the time we are meeting Cameroun, 95% should be green including the bench and the remaining 5% blue.

[EMIR KONGI JAFFI JOFFA]

If he is picking the best why is he picking Musa over players that are definitely better than him

I feel we will struggle to qualify for the ANC.

Struggling is part of the game. If it was easy they would just award prizes and not play the game.

[The YeyeMan]

If he is picking the best why is he picking Musa over players that are definitely better than him

I feel we will struggle to qualify for the ANC.

I don't.

[Gotti]

If he is picking the best why is he picking Musa over players that are definitely better than him

Because Oyinbos only pick the "best" for defense...WOWOlogic. SMDH

[Gotti]

If he is picking the best why is he picking Musa over players that are definitely better than him

I feel we will struggle to qualify for the ANC.

I don't.

[Ahidjo]

If he is picking the best why is he picking Musa over players that are definitely better than him

Were you at the training to know that other players were "definitely" better than Musa? If players are to be picked based on fan's perceived performance level, there would not be any need for training.

[platini]

What time does the game start?

[chendosplastic]

If he is picking the best why is he picking Musa over players that are definitely better than him

I feel we will struggle to qualify for the ANC.

you guys sabi pass the coach, i see, sabi shake pass kongi.

[Gotti]

If he is picking the best why is he picking Musa over players that are definitely better than him

Were you at the training to know that other players were "definitely" better than Musa? If players are to be picked based on fan's perceived performance level, there would not be any need for training.

And was Ostia at the games of every Nigerian player to definitively conclude that only the "best" was chosen?

Fans' perception is the same - whether it supports a narrow partisan position or does not.

[Coach]

4-3-3 sounds so antiquated, shades of the mahogany boxed big screen TV with more back than Ki Toy Johnson.

[Sir V]

If he is picking the best why is he picking Musa over players that are definitely better than him

I feel we will struggle to qualify for the ANC.

you guys sabi pass the coach, i see, sabi shake pass kongi.

Did you not see the inexperience SE 11 before the Match?

[bully12]

If he is picking the best why is he picking Musa over players that are definitely better than him

I feel we will struggle to qualify for the ANC.

Boy are you prophet or what? You definitely hit it at the head. Bros with his selection I had the premonition.

[bully12]

If he is picking the best why is he picking Musa over players that are definitely better than him

I feel we will struggle to qualify for the ANC.

I don't.

Do you agree now?