RWANDA vs Nigeria (Rd. 5 Group C) FT: 0-2 (Osimhen (2 goals)- Lookman/Samu assist)

[Scipio Africanus]

If our useless leaders had the work rate and will power of Osimhen Nigeria would be the sole world power on the planet.

The guy has a winning attitude. May rub some the wrong way with the histrionics but that kinda engine and desire is crazy … in my lifetime I can only remember prime Cavani and Suarez as forwards with such hunger, desire and work rate.
He’s literally leaving it all on the field

For real. The guy deserves to showcase his skills at the World Cup. And Lookman? Superlative!

[jdizzy]

2nd half - bring on a natural CM for Samu or Simon to stabilize the midfield. Push Iwobi into 10 and Lookman to LW. Let's finish the job strong

[danfo driver]

GOOALAAALLLLLL VICTORRRRR

Bruh... those long legs no get part 2

Tomorrow, some will tell us that "we have other strikers."

[mcal]

...sluggish midway
Unnecessary delay/time wasting by Nwabali
He need to get ball and release quickly.
The front line need to be fed.

Side note, these Rwandans may get flogged by Kigame, he may be smiling there but him no like the beating so far

[txj]

Rwanda having a good 5-8 minutes at the end of the first half was fine. They are playing at home and they were top of the table for a reason. So, we should not expect to come in and dominate the 90 minutes.

I am happy we went through that and showed that we can suffer and be dangerous on the counter. Shows character.

That said ----

We are still making some of the silly mistakes from before, like Aina and Bassey being careless in possession. Thats fine. With time, Chelle will work out those issues.

Rwanda are now woking on attacking us from the wings. Its clear that when they saw our line up, they didnt know we will play narrow. So now they made a change in personnel and tactics. We should combat that.

I am not too pleased with Chukwueze. I will give him some more minutes and may think to bring in Onyedika to bring more control to the midfield

Agreed on Samu; not strong in possession. But he was influential coming into central MF.

[Tobi17]

Now let's play smart and keep it tight and compact

[ANC]

...sluggish midway
Unnecessary delay/time wasting by Nwabali
He need to get ball and release quickly.


Side note, these Rwandans may get flogged by Kigame, he may be smiling there but him no like the beating so far

He invited Rwanda to attack by those actions.

[Tobi17]

Now let's play smart and keep it tight and compact

[Sleaky72]

Men no one can fault Osimhen’s desire and workrate.
This dude tracked back all the way to the left fullback spot … what’s with that free kick.
Hold possession guys

NEVER!!!! He is 110 all the time.

It’s just crazy in this age of lazy pampered goal hangers to see this kinda work rate. And two clinical finishes … Bravo Bravo

[Synopsis]

We are hard to beat when Osimhen’s in the starting XI.

I believe this is his first game of the wcq

[Dammy]

GOOALAAALLLLLL VICTORRRRR

Bruh... those long legs no get part 2

Who made that headed assist on the goal?

Samu Chukwueze

[kash n' karry]

That 2nd goal na insurance needed goal.. also helps with the goals for and goals against saga at the end of the day !!

[oscar52]

Not impressed by SE. Eguavoen's teams played better

could you elaborate?

The passing and positioning more sleek

[Goldleaf]

Victor Osihmen
2 chances
2 goals
World class!

[sabb]

Rwanda having a good 5-8 minutes at the end of the first half was fine. They are playing at home and they were top of the table for a reason. So, we should not expect to come in and dominate the 90 minutes.

I am happy we went through that and showed that we can suffer and be dangerous on the counter. Shows character.

That said ----

We are still making some of the silly mistakes from before, like Aina and Bassey being careless in possession. Thats fine. With time, Chelle will work out those issues.

Rwanda are now woking on attacking us from the wings. Its clear that when they saw our line up, they didnt know we will play narrow. So now they made a change in personnel and tactics. We should combat that.

I am not too pleased with Chukwueze. I will give him some more minutes and may think to bring in Onyedika to bring more control to the midfield

Am starting to think Aina is just a casual player and he becomes more playful when in SE colours, as for Bassey I hope he sorts out his ball playing at the back, he just seems to hold on a tad bit longer which puts him in a cul de sac once the opponents move closer. As for our pressing, once we start to do it regularly it should start to take shape. All in all a good 1st half, hoping for a better 2nd, cmon SE let's go

[YUJAM]

2nd half - bring on a natural CM for Samu or Simon to stabilize the midfield. Push Iwobi into 10 and Lookman to LW. Let's finish the job strong

Samu is the weakest link. He can be terribly inconsistent. The rest are executing the game plan especially in how they press

[oscar52]

2nd half - bring on a natural CM for Samu or Simon to stabilize the midfield. Push Iwobi into 10 and Lookman to LW. Let's finish the job strong

Na Iwobi supposed go. He like a grandma out there

[jette1]

We are hard to beat when Osimhen’s in the starting XI.

I believe this is his first game of the wcq

Can we pls focus and leave the mouth where it belings

[YUJAM]

2nd half - bring on a natural CM for Samu or Simon to stabilize the midfield. Push Iwobi into 10 and Lookman to LW. Let's finish the job strong

Samu is the weakest link. He can be terribly inconsistent. The rest are executing the game plan especially in how they press

[Lolly]

Osimhen is the man. The guy is fired up and dragging his teammates along.

We look a bit disjointed but it is also preventing the Rwandans from finding any rhythm. So it’s all good.

The boys are doing well. Some have been a bit casual at times. It also appears Samu is a bit confused about his role in the middle. Hopefully he will pick up in the second half.

[anointed]

Let's just hope that we continue with the pressing and not play a game of 2 halves

[onovo]

GOOALAAALLLLLL VICTORRRRR

Bruh... those long legs no get part 2

Who made that headed assist on the goal?

Chukwueze made the assist.

[maceo4]

2nd half - bring on a natural CM for Samu or Simon to stabilize the midfield. Push Iwobi into 10 and Lookman to LW. Let's finish the job strong

Agree 100%, we are doing well, even in the spell where the Rwandans looked to attack us we were able to fight through it, but we need natural CMs in there to help Ndidi chase and control the game to see it out. Liking what Chelle is doing so far sha.