Nigeria 0 vs Algeria 1 Live!

[Gotti]

I actually thought Iwobi played well. He had to come very deep because we were under so much pressure.

Iwobi is not it. He has so terribly regressed. Could not carry the team in the midfield, passes so poor, we better start shopping for play maker

Iwobi tried like he usually does for Nigeria but he can’t inspire those around him and that’s not his fault.

Iwobi played well first half but was subpar second half...
It’s not the fault of “those around him” that he couldn’t complete basic passes.

[wale1974]

We could have played for 2 weeks and not scored. I doubt the Algerian goalkeeper made a single save the entire game.
However, it is understandable with the missing players (Ndidi, Osimhen, Aribo). We had flashes, but not enough.
Balogun is no longer international quality. We desperately need the German kids (Udokahi and Akpoguma). We also need depth out wide. Lookman is AN ABSOLUTE MUST HAVE!! There is still room for Emmanuel Dennis as well as Onyekuru.
Would have liked to see Dessers at 60 mins instead of Kelechi.
I take heart from the fact it was a friendly in an empty stadium with players together for the first time in ages. E go better!!

The same Balogun that stopped more than 3 clear chances from the Algerians.......OKay o

[Oguleftie]

Rohr is funny.
He spent years chasing Akpoguna yet he did not start him.

[fabio]

Even if Rohr had Osimen, Aribo and Etebo. I don't think he is capable of organising this team as an attacking unit

Rohr is a defensive coach.

Now there's the problem. Naija attacks to defend traditionally. Not defend so we don't lose but still end up losing.

Rohr has built a strong defensive unit... not seen the SE defense so organised and coordinated according to his praise singers. Attacking wise (Rohr is still building a team, please give him a bit of time).

[Lolly]

Even if Rohr had Osimen, Aribo and Etebo. I don't think he is capable of organising this team as an attacking unit

Rohr is a defensive coach.

Now there's the problem. Naija attacks to defend traditionally. Not defend so we don't lose but still end up losing.

The defensive coach and his team scored 12 goals in their six WC qualifying matches (4 more than the team that came 2nd) in the group that had Zambia, Algeria and Cameroon.

Our main problem today compared to the WC team is the lack of QUALITY in our midfield.

[DIMKA76]

In that case they've had the midfield problem for a while. Call in Victor Mo.

[Lolly]

In that case they've had the midfield problem for a while. Call in Victor Mo.

Brazil and even Spain would look poor with a central midfield of Ajayi, Onyeka, Agu. Tijani and Iwobi.

[fabio]

The defensive coach and his team scored 12 goals in their six WC qualifying matches (4 more than the team that came 2nd) in the group that had Zambia, Algeria and Cameroon.

Our main problem today compared to the WC team is the lack of QUALITY in our midfield.

How many goals did we concede in Afcon?

[Gotti]

Rohr is funny.
He spent years chasing Akpoguna yet he did not start him.

Ebuehi was coming back from a near 2-year absence and we needed to see him...
He more than justified his start and settled any anxieties about him going forward.

Akpoguma is new, and have trained with the squad for only a few days...
He will get his opportunities and may even get to start against Tunisia in a few days.

[Flex Swift]

After it is all said and done Nacho came the closest to scoring. While the basket baller Kept on straying off sides. I don't blame him he plays in Belgium in a league that Joseph Akpala used to be the top scorer but was never good enough for the Eagles.

[ohenhen1]

Nigera best midfield combo right now is probably.

Iwobi, Ndidi and Aribo.

We need to test new players to build depth. Why didn't they call Nwakili?. Also need to recruit Ejaria. Hopefully Onyeka can provide depth.

[Lolly]

The defensive coach and his team scored 12 goals in their six WC qualifying matches (4 more than the team that came 2nd) in the group that had Zambia, Algeria and Cameroon.

Our main problem today compared to the WC team is the lack of QUALITY in our midfield.

How many goals did we concede in Afcon?

Scored 9, conceded 7. Positive GD.

[oscar52]

I like what I saw in Tijani. But am longing for the day a Nigerian will coach the SE again so I can actually enjoy the football again. These days its like watching a DIV 3 European team play.

[txj]

Overall the disjointed performance was fully expected.

But there are positives to take from the game; even simply the fact of a useful run out, given the pandemic...

My big disappointment wrt this game was the failure to try out a MF trio in 4-3-3, given the long absence of Ndidi.

We have the right personnel for this. Its really time for Rohr to open up the playbook for this team. We certainly have the personnel for it and no longer need to play the percentages game...

Trying to rehash what we already have does not help us in any way to grow...

There was no need to play Ajayi in a CM combo with Onyeka. Absolutely no need for it, especially given the latter's skills set...

[Mr Shows]

Good run out. We were playing the current African Champions who are no push overs. The friendly has served its purpose. Few observations, Sanusi is a bonafide left back. Ebuehi is back! and ready for the qualifiers. Balogun is still relevant, Ekong still needs to work on his ball distribution. Chukwueze needs to link better with the central m/f . Semi is a bench player, Iwobi needs competition, our goal keeping headache has now been solved.

Rohr's team from day 1 has lacked a strong creative spark.... A player who can dictate play and switch the ball to either flanks and boss the m/f. This still remains a glaring problem.

[Gotti]

Nigera best midfield combo right now is probably.

Iwobi, Ndidi and Aribo.

We need to test new players to build depth. Why didn't they call Nwakili?. Also need to recruit Ejaria.. Hopefully Onyeka can provide depth.

Bros, try to keep up...
Ejaria has passport issues, while Nwakili just recovered from Covid (and tbh has not earned a call-up).

[Lolly]

Y'all must have forgotten...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1nbXacLQrXw[/video]

[olu]

To be fair to this team I expected them to be rusty since we haven't played together for almost a year, that being said I did expect us to retain possession better. Our play will improve dramatically when Ndidi and Aribo come back.

[Gotti]

Y'all must have forgotten...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1nbXacLQrXw[/video]

I am sure if you dig further you will find Algeria game clips from Westerhoff’s days...

[Gotti]

To be fair to this team I expected them to be rusty since we haven't played together for almost a year, that being said I did expect us to retain possession better. Our play will improve dramatically when Ndidi and Aribo come back.

The DISJOINTED performance is understandable...
The team has not played in a year, it has several new invitees and only trained a few days.

[Dammy]

I like what I saw in Tijani. But am longing for the day a Nigerian will coach the SE again so I can actually enjoy the football again. These days its like watching a DIV 3 European team play.

I thought I was the only one who saw something in Tijani. He looks like a good player.

[Robbynice]

We could have played for 2 weeks and not scored. I doubt the Algerian goalkeeper made a single save the entire game.
However, it is understandable with the missing players (Ndidi, Osimhen, Aribo). We had flashes, but not enough.
Balogun is no longer international quality. We desperately need the German kids (Udokahi and Akpoguma). We also need depth out wide. Lookman is AN ABSOLUTE MUST HAVE!! There is still room for Emmanuel Dennis as well as Onyekuru.
Would have liked to see Dessers at 60 mins instead of Kelechi.
I take heart from the fact it was a friendly in an empty stadium with players together for the first time in ages. E go better!!

The same Balogun that stopped more than 3 clear changes from the Algerians.......OKay o

Baba the thing shock me oh. I was like did I watch the same game...smh

[Mr Shows]

I like what I saw in Tijani. But am longing for the day a Nigerian will coach the SE again so I can actually enjoy the football again. These days its like watching a DIV 3 European team play.

I thought I was the only one who saw something in Tijani. He looks like a good player.

He has that X Factor, you see at first sight... When you see a baller, you just know after the first touch.