NIGERIA V CROATIA 0-2 (match thread) - Links/Lineup

[oscar52]

Not sure I trust Rohr as a coach anymore. Why an inexperienced 19 yr old keeper when the one that qualified you is on the bench. Don't think Idowu is good enough to start at this level. Ighalo means probably no goals today. Shehu probably means the RB position will be overrun. Uzoho probably means whole team will look amateurish. This looks like it wont be pretty guys so fasten your seat belts. If Rohr does not make the 2nd round, he has to go as he is starting to display some suspect team selections and at this pace may not even quality for the nations cup.

[Spicyee]

Except for Shehu, I have been waiting to see this particular lineup take to the field together. I wish Ebuehi was starting, but I'm happy with the balance in the MF with Etebo taking his rightful place beside Ndidi.
I'm expecting this team to defeat Croatia.
Let's go Eagles...Yes we can!

[EagleGunner]

Super Eagles need to be bold... 4 years build up has led to this. After qualifying from a dreaded group of instant death & eternal hell, where they were written off when the draw was made. Qualifying first from Africa for the big dance in emphatic fashion... now its time to play ball! Friendlies were friendlies, this is the business end.

Enjoy it and play freely, for yourselves, your country and your continent! Go Super Eagles, soar and fly.....

Naija for Ever!!

[Enugu II]

So he’s gone for a 4-2-3-1

Looks like he trying to match Croatia's pattern ...

That is actually his preferred and most used formation going back to his days with Burkina Faso.

[Mister Dolly]

I've been using gra gra to form like this game no do me anything...the way my body come dey shake now like person wey get malaria I no come understand. And I thought I was over this cardiac Eagles doing me anyhow...#sigh

[mec2000]

No where left to hide...

Whatever the result, I remain a loyal fan. Eagus for life!!

[Cmoke]

I swear to God I just had the exact reaction and switched to Spanish channel even b4 seeing your post!

Cmoke

I am tired of this FSI biased reporting.

They didn't even talk about NIgeria, all they did was talk about how young we are. Quickly transitioned to Mexico vs Germany.

I need Spanish broadcast.

[Abbey]

My major concern is with Balogun ... even when he is 100% fit.
He's been very sluggish his last three games ..

[Mister Dolly]

I think the key is to be disciplined at the back and not give away needless fouls leading to set pieces which might be our Achilles heel. Methinks Croatia will be wary of our fast breaks and skilled players. Moses and Iwobi has to be on top of their game and ball like their lives depend on it.

Nigeria 2 - Croatia 1

Let's go Super Eagles!!! Fly...Soar!!!

[9jaMan]

I am tired of this FSI biased reporting.

They didn't even talk about NIgeria, all they did was talk about how young we are. Quickly transitioned to Mexico vs Germany.

I need Spanish broadcast.

What's with the whining? they are focusing on the SE next so listen

[icee]

Iwobi needs to come good. I got a glimpse of him warming and he looks very tuned in.

[txj]

So he’s gone for a 4-2-3-1

Looks like he trying to match Croatia's pattern ...

That is actually his preferred and most used formation going back to his days with Burkina Faso.

Not a manager conversant with change

[ElHadary]

Gl guys. I miss Enyeama tho I'm not gonna lie.

[icee]

It could be that Shehu starting has more to do with

1) Rohr wants a back 4 that has played together for long (as much as possible)

2) Shehu's ability to morph into a DM (in game) with Troost shifting right

[txj]

Well as they say, the die is cast

[zee]

E dey like they are playing Phony & Olu SE music in the Stadium

[ohenhen1]

Now they are talking about Nigeria uniforms.

I really don't like FS1.

I miss Univision, Stoickov was good on Univision.

[zee]

Gl guys. I miss Enyeama tho I'm not gonna lie.

Tell me about that ........but out KID will come good TODAY.

Go kid.......Go Uzoho

[SylverEagles]

Can anyone please give me some hope for this game with some analysis?

[EMIR KONGI JAFFI JOFFA]

Yeaaaaaaa..... piooom is here o!

[Benedict Iroha]

Gl guys. I miss Enyeama tho I'm not gonna lie.

I miss Carl Ikeme.

[ohenhen1]

I am tired of this FSI biased reporting.

They didn't even talk about NIgeria, all they did was talk about how young we are. Quickly transitioned to Mexico vs Germany.

I need Spanish broadcast.

What's with the whining? they are focusing on the SE next so listen

Yeah talked about Nigerian jersey, Uzoho.

Then made a brief comment about players in the EPL. Didn't even mention their names.



The bias is disgusting.

[Abbey]

The first fifteen minutes is going to be crucial.
It will be nice to score first, get the butterflies out and control the tempo.