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by Orion
Mon Mar 25, 2024 9:02 am
Forum: EAGLES NEST
Topic: AIRPEACE CEO Allen Onyema Threatens NFF Over Hiring of an FC.....
Replies: 45
Views: 544

Re: AIRPEACE CEO Allen Onyema Threatens NFF Over Hiring of an FC.....

The man is talking rubbish. Firstly, on what legal basis would he sue the NFF? Secondly, let him take a look at his senior technical crew for his airline and tell us the ratio of Nigerians to foreigners. What are the foreigners doing in there? :rotf: I would certainly like to see that. I'm sure the...
by Orion
Sat Mar 23, 2024 3:42 pm
Forum: EAGLES NEST
Topic: That layoff by Iwobi to Lookman for the 2nd goal
Replies: 30
Views: 561

Re: That layoff by Iwobi to Lookman for the 2nd goal

A bit of hyperbole here. It was an OK assist Yup. I was expecting to see something spectacular, but it was just an ordinary pass to an unmarked player that anyone at that level should be able to make. This is from the same forumer who made a thread belittling the contributions of our most influenti...
by Orion
Sat Mar 23, 2024 3:23 pm
Forum: EAGLES NEST
Topic: That layoff by Iwobi to Lookman for the 2nd goal
Replies: 30
Views: 561

Re: That layoff by Iwobi to Lookman for the 2nd goal

A bit of hyperbole here. It was an OK assist Yup. I was expecting to see something spectacular, but it was just an ordinary pass to an unmarked player that anyone at that level should be able to make. This is from the same forumer who made a thread belittling the contributions of our most influenti...
by Orion
Sat Mar 23, 2024 3:00 pm
Forum: EAGLES NEST
Topic: That layoff by Iwobi to Lookman for the 2nd goal
Replies: 30
Views: 561

Re: That layoff by Iwobi to Lookman for the 2nd goal

A bit of hyperbole here. It was an OK assist Yup. I was expecting to see something spectacular, but it was just an ordinary pass to an unmarked player that anyone at that level should be able to make. This is from the same forumer who made a thread belittling the contributions of our most influenti...
by Orion
Sat Mar 23, 2024 9:42 am
Forum: EAGLES NEST
Topic: That layoff by Iwobi to Lookman for the 2nd goal
Replies: 30
Views: 561

Re: That layoff by Iwobi to Lookman for the 2nd goal

A bit of hyperbole here. It was an OK assist Yup. I was expecting to see something spectacular, but it was just an ordinary pass to an unmarked player that anyone at that level should be able to make. This is from the same forumer who made a thread belittling the contributions of our most influenti...
by Orion
Sat Mar 16, 2024 8:53 am
Forum: EAGLES NEST
Topic: FIFA makes big changes to U-17 World Cup, Qatar to host next five editions
Replies: 10
Views: 241

Re: FIFA makes big changes to U-17 World Cup, Qatar to host next five editions

Where is NFF going to get the money for all this? We like to criticize the NFF, but no one is even asking how they can get the funds for all these competitions. We're already struggling to fund football as it is. Football is not a profitable business in Nigeria where you actually make a profit from...
by Orion
Fri Mar 15, 2024 9:53 pm
Forum: EAGLES NEST
Topic: FIFA makes big changes to U-17 World Cup, Qatar to host next five editions
Replies: 10
Views: 241

Re: FIFA makes big changes to U-17 World Cup, Qatar to host next five editions

Where is NFF going to get the money for all this? We like to criticize the NFF, but no one is even asking how they can get the funds for all these competitions. We're already struggling to fund football as it is. Football is not a profitable business in Nigeria where you actually make a profit from ...
by Orion
Tue Mar 12, 2024 9:51 am
Forum: EAGLES NEST
Topic: Antonio Concecao - any takers?
Replies: 106
Views: 1211

Re: Antonio Conceicao in the lead to be named SE coach

In 2345, the slave coast also known as Nigeria will be looking for a foreign coach. Nigeria was called a slave coast for a reason. The people and their leaders think like slaves Yup! It’s slave mentality when we hire foreigners but discrimination when they don’t hire our players or coaches . If we ...
by Orion
Sun Mar 10, 2024 11:33 am
Forum: EAGLES NEST
Topic: Nigeria to play friendlies against Mali and Ghana in Marrakesh
Replies: 90
Views: 1248

Re: EIGHT (8) From AFCON SQUAD ABSENT ON LIST for Friendlies

Ahmed Musa is yesterday's news, I honestly want to believe the insane Musa experiment now officially ends after the AFCON. The less said the better about this guy. Yep. I hope this is the end of that nonsense. If they keep inviting Musa, we won't qualify for the WC. His presence embodies the rot an...
by Orion
Wed Mar 06, 2024 3:54 pm
Forum: EAGLES NEST
Topic: Local Vs Foreign Coach Debate. Data and Statistics since 1980
Replies: 78
Views: 908

Re: Local Vs Foreign Coach Debate. Data and Statistics since 1980

I suggest a foreign President, Governor etc. Heck, our food is now foreign When we hire foreigners to build our bridges, power plants, and refineries, where are the objections amongst people like you? Shouldn't we also get a "foreign president" because foreign engineers are building bridg...
by Orion
Sat Mar 02, 2024 8:34 am
Forum: WORLD FOOTBALL
Topic: What's Pogba's endgame?
Replies: 94
Views: 54633

Re: What's Pogba's endgame?

They either have better testing methods in Italy or give players little "energy pills" in the dressing room.

There have been a few players that had decent careers in the EPL. They transfer to Italy and test positive for doping. Jaap Stam is another player that comes to mind.
by Orion
Thu Feb 29, 2024 9:36 am
Forum: EAGLES NEST
Topic: Who is your top choice for SE coach
Replies: 40
Views: 3794

Re: Who is your top choice for SE coach

We're the kings of Bronze at the AFCON. I know Rohr also got bronze, but that was because we met the eventual (unstoppable) winners too early. Apart from Keshi, who I will not really class as a local coach, as he perfected his craft abroad, all local coaches are bronze merchants. One of the worst fo...
by Orion
Wed Feb 28, 2024 2:56 pm
Forum: EAGLES NEST
Topic: QUESTION: Is Talent Born or Acquired?
Replies: 17
Views: 1719

Re: QUESTION: Is Talent Born or Acquired?

Anyone who plays the game professionally was born with the talent. This is not a case of just working hard enough or having athletic attributes. Maradona was born with the talent. I remember a documentary where his first youth coach said at his first training session when he was about 9 or 10, they ...
by Orion
Fri Feb 16, 2024 5:53 pm
Forum: EAGLES NEST
Topic: Video interview: Peseiro - Why the Eagles played defensively
Replies: 17
Views: 668

Re: Video interview: Peseiro - Why the Eagles played defensively

I hope Coach Cellulite watch this video. You can't just waltz into a stadium with 99% of the fans rooting against you and win. There is a reason the host team has won 11 out of the 12 matches when the host nation has played in the final of the AFCON. https://youtu.be/bQRkSiQ4bXU?feature=shared 11 o...
by Orion
Fri Feb 16, 2024 5:35 pm
Forum: EAGLES NEST
Topic: Could not score against Ghana in 2 games to take us to the WC, one goal in 7 games at the AFCON
Replies: 52
Views: 1277

Re: Could not score against Ghana in 2 games to take us to the WC, one goal in 7 games at the AFCON

These thread is crazy. Osimhen was involved in virtually all of our goal scoring chances,, Scored one Created one Won two penalties Pressured a defender that led to an own goal. Scored two goals that was ruled out by VAR. ' How many chances were created by the midfield? R Typical Nigeria blaming th...
by Orion
Fri Feb 16, 2024 4:58 pm
Forum: EAGLES NEST
Topic: Could not score against Ghana in 2 games to take us to the WC, one goal in 7 games at the AFCON
Replies: 52
Views: 1277

Re: Could not score against Ghana in 2 games to take us to the WC, one goal in 7 games at the AFCON

These thread is crazy. Osimhen was involved in virtually all of our goal scoring chances,, Scored one Created one Won two penalties Pressured a defender that led to an own goal. Scored two goals that was ruled out by VAR. ' How many chances were created by the midfield? R Typical Nigeria blaming th...
by Orion
Fri Feb 16, 2024 1:00 pm
Forum: EAGLES NEST
Topic: Video interview: Peseiro - Why the Eagles played defensively
Replies: 17
Views: 668

Re: Video interview: Peseiro - Why the Eagles played defensively

I hope Coach Cellulite watch this video. You can't just waltz into a stadium with 99% of the fans rooting against you and win. There is a reason the host team has won 11 out of the 12 matches when the host nation has played in the final of the AFCON. https://youtu.be/bQRkSiQ4bXU?feature=shared 11 o...
by Orion
Fri Feb 16, 2024 10:33 am
Forum: EAGLES NEST
Topic: Could not score against Ghana in 2 games to take us to the WC, one goal in 7 games at the AFCON
Replies: 52
Views: 1277

Re: Could not score against Ghana in 2 games to take us to the WC, one goal in 7 games at the AFCON

AFCON 2021 Mohamed Salah - 2 goals Sadio Mane - 1 goal. Reigning AFOY at that time. Both teams made the final. Both players had won the AFOY. You guys need to relax. I've noticed a pattern here of singling out certain players for harsh criticism by setting a higher bar for them while others sail und...
by Orion
Thu Feb 15, 2024 4:06 am
Forum: EAGLES NEST
Topic: Alex Iwobi to retire from the SE?
Replies: 116
Views: 3231

Re: Alex Iwobi to retire from the SE?

I've not been able to bring myself to watch the game, I'm afraid, but can anyone explain why Iwobi was singled out for abuse when the whole team lost? I didn't see any reports of an own-goal, conceded penalty, or a red card.
by Orion
Thu Feb 15, 2024 3:39 am
Forum: EAGLES NEST
Topic: Can Anyone Guess Where CIV did their pre-tournament Camp?
Replies: 36
Views: 1362

Re: Can Anyone Guess Where CIV did their pre-tournament Camp?

Monday morning quarterbacking. Where did they hold their pre-tournament camp when we beat them in the group stage? Where did the other 6 teams we beat or drew with on the way to the final hold their camps? CIV won primarily b ecause they wete playing at home , period. Your point is valid. But the f...
by Orion
Fri Feb 09, 2024 6:27 pm
Forum: EAGLES NEST
Topic: VAR team quiet until after the 2nd goal...
Replies: 53
Views: 998

Re: VAR team quiet until after the 2nd goal...

Hmm... looking at the penalty again, I see why the ref didn't give it initially. The SA player ran INTO the already moving leg of Yusuf and tripped over it. Yusuf was in the same position while the SA player moved towards him from behind. Yusuf didn't even see him until it was too late. Yes, it look...
by Orion
Thu Feb 08, 2024 4:13 am
Forum: EAGLES NEST
Topic: Nwabali
Replies: 87
Views: 2649

Re: Nwabali

South Africa were the better team today - the Super Eagles seemed to have less energy than in the last few games .... but in the end, the Super Eagles deserved the win. It was a cagey game and could have gone either way. South Africa just seemed more industrious and seemed to carve out more chances...
by Orion
Tue Feb 06, 2024 1:28 am
Forum: WORLD FOOTBALL
Topic: Why are we pretending that local coach Emerse Fae does not exist?
Replies: 9
Views: 651

Re: Why are we pretending that local coach Emerse Fae does not exist?

naijaguy wrote: Mon Feb 05, 2024 9:41 pm While I recognize that the weather is cold, it doesn't justify drinking oneself to stupor.
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