CAMP: Preparing for Argentina (Video)

[Enugu II]

Eagles Newbie Uzoho Dazzles Again In Eagles Training Ahead Argentina Clash
http://owngoalnigeria.com/2017/11/12/ea ... ina-clash/
November 12, 2017017

Goalkeeper Francis Odinaka Uzoho once again showed the abilities that made Deportivo La Coruna hand him a first team debut during the Super Eagles first training in Russia.

Nigeria will take on Argentina on Tuesday, and Uzoho who was on the bench for the 1-1 draw against Algeria on Friday is heavily tipped to be between the post against the Argentines.

He did his chances a whole lot of good this evening when the team had their work out ahead of the game by posting a string of impressive performance during drills with the goalkeeper trainer..

19 year old Uzoho impressed with his reading of ball across the box, same thing Ikechukwu Ezenwa struggled with against Algeria in the 1-1 draw on Friday.

His reflex was also sharp during shooting drills although goalkeeper Daniel Akpeyi also showed flashes of the form that has seen him earn rare reviews for PSL side Chippa United, the last few months.

[Gotti]

Sounds like reporter is trying too hard to fly a kite...
Again, not a betting man but willing to bet that Uzoho will NOT start in Tuesday's game.

[The YeyeMan]

Sounds like reporter is trying too hard to fly a kite...
Again, not a betting man but willing to bet that Uzoho will NOT start in Tuesday's game.

How much you willing to bet?

[DAgrin]

Sounds like reporter is trying too hard to fly a kite...
Again, not a betting man but willing to bet that Uzoho will NOT start in Tuesday's game.

Gotti,
you are one of the most reputable forumers.
But I have to disagree with you on this one.
It is not unrealistic at all that Uzoho starts in Tuesday's game.
I won't bet on it. But Ezenwa has been far from convincing in our last game and Rohr is in desperate search of a goalkeeper who can perform on the highest level.
Uzoho is not yet there but Rohr might consider to develop him to be ready for the WC.
Just like he tried with Ezenwa who might be a hopeless case.

[danfo driver]

Sounds like reporter is trying too hard to fly a kite...
Again, not a betting man but willing to bet that Uzoho will NOT start in Tuesday's game.

I hope he starts, but I wont be surprised if he doesnt. Some weeks ago, in that interview Rohr gave to that radio station that was posted here, Rohr said something like: "We want Ezenwa to be exposed to a higher level." something like that, which made me thing he was thinking of Ezenwa playing all the high profile friendlies.

[1naija]

Do owngoal have a reporter in camp? I thought someone day they were a blog?

[Robotnik]

Akpeyi will be in goal against Argentina with Uzoho coming as a possible sub.

I think we've seen enough of Ezenwa at this point. The qualifiers are over.

No way he can be first choice going into the WC.

[highbury]

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[EMIR KONGI JAFFI JOFFA]

Wow... something about this team and these boys. They have chemistry, they really seem to to like each other, sometimes it's more important than any formation or tactic. This SE team will not go down easy in Russia. They will bring it! They'll need a good draw to advance but not believe in these boys.

[miky]

Nice! iheanacho na funny guy. But how come Mikel and now balogun always seem detached? is it just his personality, he never gels

[Robotnik]

Nice

[Benedict Iroha]

Is Mikel playing the game?

[highbury]

Is Mikel playing the game?

Yes

[mapet]

Sounds like reporter is trying too hard to fly a kite...
Again, not a betting man but willing to bet that Uzoho will NOT start in Tuesday's game.

My tots exactly. Seem like a script

[jette1]

Nice! iheanacho na funny guy. But how come Mikel and now balogun always seem detached? is it just his personality, he never gels

and you were able to arrive this conclusion from a video clip

[smartbrother]

hope nwakaeme is given another shot on the wings

[Ayo Akinfe]

Sounds like reporter is trying too hard to fly a kite...
Again, not a betting man but willing to bet that Uzoho will NOT start in Tuesday's game.

Gernot Rohr is not a stupid man. He can clearly see that Ezenwa and Akpeyi are not up to the job so will know it is time to let them go.

For now the debate now is who are our numbers two and three goalkeepers behind Uzoho. Rohr has a pool of about six to pick from:

Dele Alampasu
Dele Ajiboye
Ikechukwu Ezenwa
Daniel Akpeyi
Emmanuel Daniel

I think it is fair to assume that Vincent Enyeama will not be returning to the team now and Carl Iheme’s career is over. The only other alternative I can think of is to recall Dele Aiyenugba, who is seeing action week in week out in Israel.

[osita]

Sounds like reporter is trying too hard to fly a kite...
Again, not a betting man but willing to bet that Uzoho will NOT start in Tuesday's game.

Guys they look for money o, don't chicken out

[osita]

Sounds like reporter is trying too hard to fly a kite...
Again, not a betting man but willing to bet that Uzoho will NOT start in Tuesday's game.

Gernot Rohr is not a stupid man. He can clearly see that Ezenwa and Akpeyi are not up to the job so will know it is time to let them go.

For now the debate now is who are our numbers two and three goalkeepers behind Uzoho. Rohr has a pool of about six to pick from:

Dele Alampasu
Dele Ajiboye
Ikechukwu Ezenwa
Daniel Akpeyi
Emmanuel Daniel

I think it is fair to assume that Vincent Enyeama will not be returning to the team now and Carl Iheme’s career is over. The only other alternative I can think of is to recall Dele Aiyenugba, who is seeing action week in week out in Israel.

Hmmmm Ayo again.

Why you de disturb Dele Aiyenugba?

[Rawlings]

I see Argentina winning 4-0

[papilo]

Nice! iheanacho na funny guy. But how come Mikel and now balogun always seem detached? is it just his personality, he never gels

That and age. They are also both leaders of the team.

[oloye]

Nice! iheanacho na funny guy. But how come Mikel and now balogun always seem detached? is it just his personality, he never gels

Mikel has always been like that, also as you grow older in the team you begin to feel ostracised. Not by any malicious intent, you have younger players who come in and tend to be in awe of you and find comfort in their age group.

It can be lonely for older players in the camp, especially if you have never been the type who is free with the lads.

[Gotti]

Akpeyi will be in goal against Argentina with Uzoho coming as a possible sub.

I think we've seen enough of Ezenwa at this point. The qualifiers are over.

No way he can be first choice going into the WC.

That would be my educated guess as well (as I opined on another thread)...
Rohr has a track record of making GRADUAL (rather than radical) changes - all things being equal.