There is absolutely nothing to this Zambian side

[Ayo Akinfe]

[1] As usual, our people panic and react to events on the spur after football matches but all this panicking is just rash in my opinion
[2] There is absolutely nothing to this Zambia side and I will be disappointed if we do not beat them 5-0 in Uyo
[3] Look at their win in Algiers here and tell me if the Copper Bullets are anything to write home about:
[4] Sometimes, you get a small name team that is playing well and dangerous. Zambia are not a team I would categorise like that. Algeria just made them look good
[5] In contrast, look at Gabon. They are pacy, nippy, sharp and tidy:
[6] I can see why Gabon beat Ivory Coast in Abidjan. It is illogical to assume that Zambia are capable of a similar feat
[7] Zambia are also rash, naive, inexperienced and juvennile
[8] At home they had a man sent off against Algeria
[9] In Algiers they conceded an early penalty
[10] Our boys will simply have too much know-how for them. Watch the Zambians commit rash fouls, concede penalties, get caught on the counter-attack and found sleeping on duty with set piece in Uyo.

For me, this is going to be the most one-sided game in the whole qualification series.

[marutimon]

No one is afraid of Zambia, just wary.
Chances of Zambia qualifying ahead of Nigeria are slim, but we need to stay focused and not give Zambia a lifeline.

[Ayo Akinfe]

No one is afraid of Zambia, just wary.
Chances of Zambia qualifying ahead of Nigeria are slim, but we need to stay focused and not give Zambia a lifeline.

I would have been worried were Zambia a side with plenty of panache and guile like say Cape Verde:

[Mr Shows]

They are a ball playing side and have a strong tradition... In '94 we huffed and puffed to get past them. I stand relatively assured that the Eagles will get the job done but it won't be a stroll in the park... Final score 2-0

[Ayo Akinfe]

They are a ball playing side and have a strong tradition... In '94 we huffed and puffed to get past them. I stand relatively assured that the Eagles will get the job done but it won't be a stroll in the park... Final score 2-0

What happened 23 years ago is totally irrelevant here.

[Mr Shows]

They are a ball playing side and have a strong tradition... In '94 we huffed and puffed to get past them. I stand relatively assured that the Eagles will get the job done but it won't be a stroll in the park... Final score 2-0

What happened 23 years ago is totally irrelevant here.

I agree but it's about momentum and confidence, right now Nigeria and Zambia are the only two teams with something to play for. So don't expect them to come to Uyo and roll over, expecting to have their bellies tickled... Anyway shall, all I am interested in are the 3 points. We can leave all the exhibition football to the last game against Algeria.

[Ayo Akinfe]

They are a ball playing side and have a strong tradition... In '94 we huffed and puffed to get past them. I stand relatively assured that the Eagles will get the job done but it won't be a stroll in the park... Final score 2-0

What happened 23 years ago is totally irrelevant here.

I agree but it's about momentum and confidence, right now Nigeria and Zambia are the only two teams with something to play for. So don't expect them to come to Uyo and roll over and expecting to have their bellies tickled... Anyway shall, all I am interested in are the 3 points. We can leave all the exhibition football to the last game against Algeria.

Actually, I expect the game to be sewn up by half time so the crowd can be entertained during the second period. Remember what happened with Ghana in 2001? It was 3-0 by half time.

[Mr Shows]

Any thoughts on your starting 11?..

[pajimoh]

Any thoughts on your starting 11?..

too early for that but if there are no injury worries, then you'd expect the same line-up. Maybe Aina might be deployed

[100%Naija]

Sometimes i wonder why we underachieve at the world stage and then i read threads like these. SMH. RESPECT EVERY OPPONENT O. Dont come with this noise ...thankfully no be mouth them dey take play the game and our players dont listen to garbage talk. They will train as hard as theyve done for other matches if not harder to accomplish the goal of qualifying for the WC.

You guys need to cut this $#%!

[Ayo Akinfe]

Any thoughts on your starting 11?..

No need for too many replacements:

Maybe Onyeama could come into the team
I would like Kelechi to start ahead of Simon and use his guile
I am not sold on the two fullbacks but I doubt if Rorh will want to change them for such a crucial tie

[Mr Shows]

Any thoughts on your starting 11?..

too early for that but if there are no injury worries, then you'd expect the same line-up. Maybe Aina might be deployed

My question was hypothetical..To see what areas still need to be strengthened and access the potential personnel available.

[Mr Shows]

Any thoughts on your starting 11?..

No need for too many replacements:

Maybe Onyeama could come into the team
I would like Kelechi to start ahead of Simon and use his guile
I am not sold on the two fullbacks but I doubt if Rorh will want to change them for such a crucial tie

I reckon he will call up the same players..Any experimenting will be done in the final game, if we manage to get the job done against Zambia. Aina, Onyekuru, Ebuehi, Osimhen, Kalu, Kelechi, Esiti, Alampasu and co should all feature in this one.

[Sir V]

Any thoughts on your starting 11?..

No need for too many replacements:

Maybe Onyeama could come into the team
I would like Kelechi to start ahead of Simon and use his guile
I am not sold on the two fullbacks but I doubt if Rorh will want to change them for such a crucial tie

Not better than Simon Moses.

[Cally]

Sometimes i wonder why we underachieve at the world stage and then i read threads like these. SMH. RESPECT EVERY OPPONENT O. Dont come with this noise ...thankfully no be mouth them dey take play the game and our players dont listen to garbage talk. They will train as hard as theyve done for other matches if not harder to accomplish the goal of qualifying for the WC.

You guys need to cut this $#%!

Well spoken. This Ayo guy is all over the forum boasting and bragging. Absolutely no need to talk down on Zambia who have proven themselves to be formidable. It was just the other day that South Africa came to Uyo and humiliated us, so we haven't arrived yet, but there are good signs of progress
Fortunately, Rohr and his guys will not approach that game with the same stupid mindset that some internet coaches here have. Work hard, focus, prepare well, and respect your opponent. I pray we scale through.

[Ayo Akinfe]

Any thoughts on your starting 11?..

No need for too many replacements:

Maybe Onyeama could come into the team
I would like Kelechi to start ahead of Simon and use his guile
I am not sold on the two fullbacks but I doubt if Rorh will want to change them for such a crucial tie

Not better than Simon Moses.

I beg to disagree Sir V. Simon Moses is another Forest Gump player like Ahmed Musa, Pius Ikedia and Tijani Babangida. For me, he is not good enough to play at this level.

[Cellular]

[1] As usual, our people panic and react to events on the spur after football matches but all this panicking is just rash in my opinion
[2] There is absolutely nothing to this Zambia side and I will be disappointed if we do not beat them 5-0 in Uyo
[3] Look at their win in Algiers here and tell me if the Copper Bullets are anything to write home about:
[4] Sometimes, you get a small name team that is playing well and dangerous. Zambia are not a team I would categorise like that. Algeria just made them look good
[5] In contrast, look at Gabon. They are pacy, nippy, sharp and tidy:
[6] I can see why Gabon beat Ivory Coast in Abidjan. It is illogical to assume that Zambia are capable of a similar feat
[7] Zambia are also rash, naive, inexperienced and juvennile
[8] At home they had a man sent off against Algeria
[9] In Algiers they conceded an early penalty
[10] Our boys will simply have too much know-how for them. Watch the Zambians commit rash fouls, concede penalties, get caught on the counter-attack and found sleeping on duty with set piece in Uyo.

For me, this is going to be the most one-sided game in the whole qualification series.

Recent history...
You should ask Chukwu in 2006 WCQ against Angola, Siasia against Guinea or the late Keshi in 2014 for the 2015 AFCON qualifier against SA who had nothing to play for... or the recent game against Egypt.

ALL AT HOME!

You talk like there's no precedent to us not getting the desired result at home.

[Odas]

No one is afraid of Zambia, just wary.
Chances of Zambia qualifying ahead of Nigeria are slim, but we need to stay focused and not give Zambia a lifeline.

KPAM and thanks a lot! To me, the fear or respect (depending on the team's philosophy) of an opponent is the best blessing for an opposing team. Thus in truth, no one is afraid of Zambia, but we have be careful of them.

[Scipio Africanus]

Sometimes i wonder why we underachieve at the world stage and then i read threads like these. SMH. RESPECT EVERY OPPONENT O. Dont come with this noise ...thankfully no be mouth them dey take play the game and our players dont listen to garbage talk. They will train as hard as theyve done for other matches if not harder to accomplish the goal of qualifying for the WC.

You guys need to cut this $#%!

You don tok am finish.

[Odas]

They are a ball playing side and have a strong tradition... In '94 we huffed and puffed to get past them. I stand relatively assured that the Eagles will get the job done but it won't be a stroll in the park... Final score 2-0

What happened 23 years ago is totally irrelevant here.

I agree but it's about momentum and confidence, right now Nigeria and Zambia are the only two teams with something to play for. So don't expect them to come to Uyo and roll over, expecting to have their bellies tickled... Anyway shall, all I am interested in are the 3 points. We can leave all the exhibition football to the last game against Algeria.

The Zambians are coming to Uyo aiming for a win - everyone knows. Thus, anyone - fans, players and NFF officials - who is taking Zambia for a piece of meat is not serious and "Chief Ayo" is one of such people

[Gotti]

No one is afraid of Zambia, just wary.
Chances of Zambia qualifying ahead of Nigeria are slim, but we need to stay focused and not give Zambia a lifeline.

[wanaj0]

Sometimes i wonder why we underachieve at the world stage and then i read threads like these. SMH. RESPECT EVERY OPPONENT O. Dont come with this noise ...thankfully no be mouth them dey take play the game and our players dont listen to garbage talk. They will train as hard as theyve done for other matches if not harder to accomplish the goal of qualifying for the WC.

You guys need to cut this $#%!

Well spoken. This Ayo guy is all over the forum boasting and bragging. Absolutely no need to talk down on Zambia who have proven themselves to be formidable. It was just the other day that South Africa came to Uyo and humiliated us, so we haven't arrived yet, but there are good signs of progress
Fortunately, Rohr and his guys will not approach that game with the same stupid mindset that some internet coaches here have. Work hard, focus, prepare well, and respect your opponent. I pray we scale through.

The CE contributing editor has an agenda. It will end with him promising to help the coach get the best players. For all you know, he may not have watched ANY of the matches.

[Bigpokey24]

Sometimes i wonder why we underachieve at the world stage and then i read threads like these. SMH. RESPECT EVERY OPPONENT O. Dont come with this noise ...thankfully no be mouth them dey take play the game and our players dont listen to garbage talk. They will train as hard as theyve done for other matches if not harder to accomplish the goal of qualifying for the WC.

You guys need to cut this $#%!

Well spoken. This Ayo guy is all over the forum boasting and bragging. Absolutely no need to talk down on Zambia who have proven themselves to be formidable. It was just the other day that South Africa came to Uyo and humiliated us, so we haven't arrived yet, but there are good signs of progress
Fortunately, Rohr and his guys will not approach that game with the same stupid mindset that some internet coaches here have. Work hard, focus, prepare well, and respect your opponent. I pray we scale through.

The CE contributing editor has an agenda. It will end with him promising to help the coach get the best players. For all you know, he may not have watched ANY of the matches.

he didn't he only showed face after the 4-0 ( which nobody expected) this is a pattern displayed by Ayo, watch him disappear from the forum and reappear later