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by joao
Tue Jan 30, 2024 1:49 am
Forum: EAGLES NEST
Topic: Our long throw ins are a missed opportunity
Replies: 8
Views: 245

Re: Our long throw ins are a missed opportunity

When one considers the average height of our forwards, long high throws do not favor us. Imagine long, high throws into the box with our short (except Osimhen) forwards. Same thing for corner kicks and freekicks into the 18-yard box, as we will be generally at disadvantage. Thus, we need to play les...
by joao
Mon Jan 29, 2024 11:32 pm
Forum: WORLD FOOTBALL
Topic: Senegal vs CIV (1-1) Diallo, Kessie. CIV wins on PK
Replies: 211
Views: 1765

Re: Senegal vs CIV (1-1) Diallo, Kessie

PK pressure on Ivory Coast. Hopefully they can wither the jitters.
by joao
Mon Jan 29, 2024 9:54 pm
Forum: WORLD FOOTBALL
Topic: Senegal vs CIV (1-1) Diallo, Kessie. CIV wins on PK
Replies: 211
Views: 1765

Re: Senegal vs CIV (1-0) Diallo

The odds of Ivory Coast scoring from high crosses is slim. The will need to speed up
their ground passes, and add some on-goal shooting to their efforts. Also on the defending
side, they need to watch out for Senegal's speedy counter attack and not go gung-ho on the attack.
by joao
Mon Jan 29, 2024 8:19 pm
Forum: EAGLES NEST
Topic: Camp News
Replies: 772
Views: 21377

Re: Camp News

Former NFF president, Amaju Pinnick, applauds the Super Eagles of Nigeria superlative victory over the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon 2-1 to get to the quarter finals of the African Nations Cup. So, Cameroon scored and almost equalized? Pinnick, under whose administration Nigeria missed qualifying f...
by joao
Mon Jan 29, 2024 7:32 pm
Forum: EAGLES NEST
Topic: Camp News
Replies: 772
Views: 21377

Re: Camp News

Most of them especially the forwards tend to dribble first rather than think of the pass but Iwobi is always looking for the pass, head up and looking for who's available, even in that Onyeka clip there was a pass to Simon and instead of directing the ball towards goal he wanted to stop it and ball...
by joao
Mon Jan 29, 2024 6:14 pm
Forum: WORLD FOOTBALL
Topic: Cape Verde vs Mauritania (1-0) FT
Replies: 33
Views: 367

Re: Cape Verde vs Mauritania (0-0)

Bigpokey24 wrote: Mon Jan 29, 2024 6:09 pm nah wah oo, Mauritania sabi ball like this? dem no gree at all
C'mon , they are 'minnows' according to some ITKs herein.
Algeria found out the hard way, as they are now spectators.
by joao
Mon Jan 29, 2024 4:57 pm
Forum: EAGLES NEST
Topic: Uzoho Had a Worse Defense in Front of Him ….
Replies: 15
Views: 407

Re: Uzoho Had a Worse Defense in Front of Him ….

If Uzoho is all we have against Angola, do we get his confidence up by posting rubbish comments about him? Some of us here are nothing but 'fair weather fans', who keep denigrating players and coaches, but shout the most when we win. Our success against Angola rests mostly on how our midfield can co...
by joao
Sun Jan 28, 2024 9:24 pm
Forum: EAGLES NEST
Topic: Nigerias World Cup Plan
Replies: 16
Views: 399

Re: Nigerias World Cup Plan

One word: Angola. Everything else is irrelevant You can eat gworo and think at the same time. This is a fan site... fans can discuss future plans of the Eagles which includes World Cup Qualifiers. :? I don't chew gworo, or snuff utaba :P :P Give me proper igbo kolanuts... What I am is focused on wh...
by joao
Sun Jan 28, 2024 8:20 pm
Forum: WORLD FOOTBALL
Topic: Equatorial Guinea vs Guinea ( 0-1 ) FT
Replies: 26
Views: 363

Re: Equatorial Guinea vs Guinea ( 0-1 ) FT

Quite a tactical game, but the more adventurous team won.
If Egypt win today, they can beat this Guinean team and head to the Semis but
if Congo DRC wins, then Guinea can beat them and get to their first AFCON Semis.
by joao
Sun Jan 28, 2024 3:40 am
Forum: EAGLES NEST
Topic: Nwabili's Injury . . .
Replies: 109
Views: 3103

Re: Nwabili's Injury . . .

Oya prayer warriors, make we start praying and fasting, even sef arrange
a prayer vigil for Nwabili to recover before next match.
:wink: :wink: :wink:
by joao
Sat Jan 27, 2024 7:15 pm
Forum: EAGLES NEST
Topic: Nigeria vs Cameroon (2-0) Lookman x2 Hangs, Our Osimhen, Bassey assists) FT
Replies: 863
Views: 8048

Re: Nigeria vs Cameroon (2pm CT, 9pm Nigerian Time )

Makanaky wrote: Sat Jan 27, 2024 6:29 pm Greetings CE's. You know I had to log on today. I have very fond memories of IL v SE clashes from yester year.
I am nervous. May the best team win.⚽️⚽️⚽️
Thanks, you are a true sports fan.
by joao
Fri Jan 26, 2024 8:07 pm
Forum: EAGLES NEST
Topic: AFCON Semifinal Matches Set
Replies: 78
Views: 1905

Re: AFCON knockout bracket set

Minnows!, ...Minnows!!, ...Minnows!!! Looking at how many so-called 'Minnows' made round of 16 versus those 'big boys' that didn't, I believe we should at least show some respect and stop the arrogance of labeling any team a minnow. Many herein would have arrogantly rejected playing Mauritania or N...
by joao
Thu Jan 25, 2024 6:23 pm
Forum: EAGLES NEST
Topic: AFCON Semifinal Matches Set
Replies: 78
Views: 1905

Re: AFCON knockout bracket set

Minnows!, ...Minnows!!, ...Minnows!!! Looking at how many so-called 'Minnows' made round of 16 versus those 'big boys' that didn't, I believe we should at least show some respect and stop the arrogance of labeling any team a minnow. Many herein would have arrogantly rejected playing Mauritania or Na...
by joao
Thu Jan 25, 2024 4:56 pm
Forum: EAGLES NEST
Topic: Landon Emenalo (Mike Emenalo's 16 Year Old Son)
Replies: 19
Views: 570

Re: Landon Emenalo (Mike Emenalo's 16 Year Old Son)

Great news for father and son.
Our NFF needs to get their acts together. First start is to develop the local talents and league
instead of chasing after other peoples' finished products. If we have any pride, we should stop
begging for players. Otherwise we should also beg for great administrators.
by joao
Wed Jan 24, 2024 7:25 pm
Forum: WORLD FOOTBALL
Topic: CIV fired Gassett?
Replies: 23
Views: 504

Re: CIV fired Gassett?

But they aren't eliminated yet! They can still go thru Not only could they go through, but they can also win the trophy. I think the firing is too soon. They should have waited till after the tournament is finished I agree that the firing was too soon, but winning the trophy? :?: :?: :?: Can't say ...
by joao
Tue Jan 23, 2024 3:52 am
Forum: WORLD FOOTBALL
Topic: Mozambique vs Ghana(2-2) Ghana are out of AFCON , hope don pick race
Replies: 102
Views: 1971

Re: Mozambique vs Ghana(2-2) Ghana are not out of AFCON , hope still dey

What is evident in football, or any team sports, is that just having talents doesn't determine victory. Many talented teams fail because the they lack cohesion, have members who are selfish, and worse lack any sense of collective responsibility. As for some fans, imagine the arrogance of labelling s...
by joao
Mon Jan 22, 2024 9:16 pm
Forum: EAGLES NEST
Topic: We need to talk about Osimhen guys
Replies: 50
Views: 818

Re: We need to talk about Osimhen guys

Why blame any single SE player when any thinking person can note that most of these guys do not show the same professionalism in GWG as at their various clubs. Anyone disputing what I'm stating can not argue that if the same players performed the way they do in GWG at their clubs, they will suggest ...
by joao
Mon Jan 22, 2024 7:54 pm
Forum: WORLD FOOTBALL
Topic: Equatorial Guinea vs CIV ( 4-0 )
Replies: 27
Views: 534

Re: Equatorial Guinea vs CIV ( 4-0 )

This is a country that produced Drogba? Well, all those hoping to reap where they did not sow are now simmering in, and enjoying their idiocy. No way a Drogba led CIV Foot ball Admin will be this useless. Host being eliminated in the first round of a tournament :?: :?: :?: :wink: :roll: :( :sad: :sa...
by joao
Mon Jan 22, 2024 7:48 pm
Forum: EAGLES NEST
Topic: Guinea Bissau vs Nigeria (0-1)FT
Replies: 727
Views: 6354

Re: Guinea Bissau vs Nigeria (0-1)

Tobi17 wrote: Mon Jan 22, 2024 7:43 pm We will likely end up as the lowest scoring team in this tournament, so much for all our "hyped attack"

Utter joke.
No, OVER-HYPED attack.
Again, what do you expect from a group lacking focus and discipline.
by joao
Mon Jan 22, 2024 7:48 pm
Forum: EAGLES NEST
Topic: Guinea Bissau vs Nigeria (0-1)FT
Replies: 727
Views: 6354

Re: Guinea Bissau vs Nigeria (0-1)

Tobi17 wrote: Mon Jan 22, 2024 7:43 pm We will likely end up as the lowest scoring team in this tournament, so much for all our "hyped attack"

Utter joke.
No, OVER-HYPED attack.
Again, what do you expect from a group lacking focus and discipline.
by joao
Mon Jan 22, 2024 7:42 pm
Forum: EAGLES NEST
Topic: Guinea Bissau vs Nigeria (0-1)FT
Replies: 727
Views: 6354

Re: Guinea Bissau vs Nigeria (0-1)

truetalk wrote: Mon Jan 22, 2024 7:38 pm CIV down 4-0

Complete collapse
The will come back. Watch!
by joao
Mon Jan 22, 2024 7:32 pm
Forum: EAGLES NEST
Topic: Guinea Bissau vs Nigeria (0-1)FT
Replies: 727
Views: 6354

Re: Guinea Bissau vs Nigeria (0-1)

Lolly wrote: Mon Jan 22, 2024 7:25 pm Chukwueze is soooo pooooor. He won’t pass, he won’t open up for a pass. Shocking!!!!!
Great observation. You just saw why the SE is talented but undisciplined.
by joao
Mon Jan 22, 2024 7:26 pm
Forum: EAGLES NEST
Topic: Guinea Bissau vs Nigeria (0-1)FT
Replies: 727
Views: 6354

Re: Guinea Bissau vs Nigeria (0-1)

wanaj0 wrote: Mon Jan 22, 2024 7:20 pm When will we have one shot on target?
When we start appreciating mental discipline instead of being overzealous.
This is what separates SE from the world cup contenders.