Watching the match replay now

[Tobi17]

Yes i finally summoned the guts and patience to watch the full match with all anger and tensions gone...and I took note of some key points: Ghana were largely outplayed, though poor in large parts, they were still tactically organized especially in defense...Djiku and Amartey really fought hard. Ghana actually has a very poor attack, they need to find a solid striker if they hope to go far in Qatar cause Afena Gyan as tenacious as he was, just lacks that quality of Asamoah Gyan. Osimhen actually played well contrary to my earlier outburst on him, but he really needs a very good midfield to help him with supplies. We have a abject GK crisis right now...Uzoho and Maduka no be am at all...surely the GKs in the local league can't do any worse right now. We have a midfield crisis (a very bad one ), our defense surprisingly wasn't troubled by Ghana on both legs and Parteys goal came from a b
speculative shot from several yards out, and was helped by some terrible goalkeeping once again just like against Tunisia!

Eguavoen has got to go now along with the NFF board...we still have afcon qualifiers to play for next year's AFCON in Ivory Coast, and the focus of the new coach and FA should be to clean house, make sure all old and dusted players stay retired for good in future call up's, make it a point to focus more on building around the midfield based on player invitations etc.

Congrats to Ghana and all the African teams representing the continent in Qatar.

[vancity eagle]

We played much better than in Kumasi.

The 433 was visably much better as well. We created a lot especially in the first half. Lookman and Dennis are def an upgrade over Chuks and Simon. We finally threatened from every corner.

We seemed to tire in the second though. I wonder if it was wise to play this game earlier. The heat must have sapped our guys. We keep making these mistakes.

Our defence wasn't troubled in 2 matches.

Uzoho Uzoho Uzoho.

Okoye Okoye Okoye.

[iworo]

Yes i finally summoned the guts and patience to watch the full match with all anger and tensions gone...and I took note of some key points: Ghana were largely outplayed, though poor in large parts, they were still tactically organized especially in defense...Djiku and Amartey really fought hard. Ghana actually has a very poor attack, they need to find a solid striker if they hope to go far in Qatar cause Afena Gyan as tenacious as he was, just lacks that quality of Asamoah Gyan. Osimhen actually played well contrary to my earlier outburst on him, but he really needs a very good midfield to help him with supplies. We have a abject GK crisis right now...Uzoho and Maduka no be am at all...surely the GKs in the local league can't do any worse right now. We have a midfield crisis (a very bad one ), our defense surprisingly wasn't troubled by Ghana on both legs and Parteys goal came from a b
speculative shot from several yards out, and was helped by some terrible goalkeeping once again just like against Tunisia!

Eguavoen has got to go now along with the NFF board...we still have afcon qualifiers to play for next year's AFCON in Ivory Coast, and the focus of the new coach and FA should be to clean house, make sure all old and dusted players stay retired for good in future call up's, make it a point to focus more on building around the midfield based on player invitations etc.

Congrats to Ghana and all the African teams representing the continent in Qatar.

With regards to Osimhen, I do not agree with you. He was so focused on being the hero versus achieving result as a team. All those acrobatic strikes were uncalled for, because there were open players available for him to pass the ball to, but he kept ignoring other players in the box. Just take a look at the highlights…..

[sabb]

The SE midfield is useless, simple

[Goalgetter]

I don’t think it’s fair to blame criticise Osihmen for going for goal… He’s a striker and his first instinct is to go for goal be it simple or flashy. He did the right thing imho.

[Ugbowo]

I watched the replay and I am really pissed at the coaching crew all over again.

It started from the team list to the first leg in Kumasi. All those bad decisions came to a head in the second half.

It is well.

[Goalgetter]

The ticket was lost in Kumasi. Eguavoen should have known that Ghana’s Kumasi game plan was going to be based on Eguavoen’s AFCON starting 11. He should have benched Simon, Chukwueze and possibly Iheanacho for the Kumasi game. And should have started with the 11 that started the Abuja game (with either Onyeka or Gbonke starting along side Etebo and Aribo).. Dumb decision like that cost us the ticket. You notice how Ghana had to readjust asap in the Abuja game because they planned for Simon and Chukwueze and ended up having to deal with Lookman and Dennis, both of whom are much better and effective players who don’t run into culture de sacs.

[Cellular]

I watched the replay and I am really pissed at the coaching crew all over again.

It started from the team list to the first leg in Kumasi. All those bad decisions came to a head in the second half.

It is well.

The coaching crew all the way.

They overcompensated and overcorrected from their mistake in the first leg.

There was a noticeable dropoff in intensity when the second half started...

[vancity eagle]

The ticket was lost in Kumasi. Eguavoen should have known that Ghana’s Kumasi game plan was going to be based on Eguavoen’s AFCON starting 11. He should have benched Simon, Chukwueze and possibly Iheanacho for the Kumasi game. And should have started with the 11 that started the Abuja game (with either Onyeka or Gbonke starting along side Etebo and Aribo).. Dumb decision like that cost us the ticket. You notice how Ghana had to readjust asap in the Abuja game because they planned for Simon and Chukwueze and ended up having to deal with Lookman and Dennis, both of whom are much better and effective players who don’t run into culture de sacs.

KPOM 100%

lazy and clueless coaching cost us.

this was easily winnable.

Also in Abuja our lack of bench options for tiring players also cost us. Since the days of Keshi I have been going on about your bench needing to be as good as your starters.

This clown brought on Shehu, Ighalo, Musa to salvage us. What a useless lazy coach.

[vancity eagle]

I watched the replay and I am really pissed at the coaching crew all over again.

It started from the team list to the first leg in Kumasi. All those bad decisions came to a head in the second half.

It is well.

The coaching crew all the way.

They overcompensated and overcorrected from their mistake in the first leg.

There was a noticeable dropoff in intensity when the second half started...

they did not overcorrect, they did what they should have done in the first leg.

When your players are tired YOU SUB THEM. YOU HAVE FIVE SUBS TO USE.

Musa, Shehu, and Ighalo were brought on. Tells you the lack of foresight and seriousness this bunch of clowns have.

In fact I bet Egu delayed bringing them on because he KNEW THEY WERE JUNK. Yet he was forced to bring them.

[oloye]

The SE midfield is useless, simple

Thank you!

[Lolly]

I watched the replay and I am really pissed at the coaching crew all over again.

It started from the team list to the first leg in Kumasi. All those bad decisions came to a head in the second half.

It is well.

The coaching crew all the way.

They overcompensated and overcorrected from their mistake in the first leg.

There was a noticeable dropoff in intensity when the second half started...

Due to Onyeka’s forced substitution. He was all over the place in the first half and ensured we dominated the midfield.

As I said before the game, Etebo was not fit and could not keep up with the pace of the game when he was moved into Onyeka’s position. I would like to see how many times he touched the ball in the second half. Also, Aribo wasn’t as good as his earlier games. He has been struggling with stamina lately, even at his club games where he has been substituted a number of times at around the 70 minute mark.

We need to find more central midfielders and move away from our dependence on wide midfielders. I hope we find a coach that is a 3-5-2 or 4-4-2 diamond specialist.

[olu]

The midfield seemed to fall apart in the 2nd half after Shehu came on for the injured Onyeka. Yusuf, Ejaria, or Dele-Bashiru to me offer more than Bonke or Shehu. We also struggle with any kind of high press. Balogun and Ekong in particular seem uncomfortable playing out of the back and were resorting to hopeful long balls.

Yes i finally summoned the guts and patience to watch the full match with all anger and tensions gone...and I took note of some key points: Ghana were largely outplayed, though poor in large parts, they were still tactically organized especially in defense...Djiku and Amartey really fought hard. Ghana actually has a very poor attack, they need to find a solid striker if they hope to go far in Qatar cause Afena Gyan as tenacious as he was, just lacks that quality of Asamoah Gyan. Osimhen actually played well contrary to my earlier outburst on him, but he really needs a very good midfield to help him with supplies. We have a abject GK crisis right now...Uzoho and Maduka no be am at all...surely the GKs in the local league can't do any worse right now. We have a midfield crisis (a very bad one ), our defense surprisingly wasn't troubled by Ghana on both legs and Parteys goal came from a b
speculative shot from several yards out, and was helped by some terrible goalkeeping once again just like against Tunisia!

Eguavoen has got to go now along with the NFF board...we still have afcon qualifiers to play for next year's AFCON in Ivory Coast, and the focus of the new coach and FA should be to clean house, make sure all old and dusted players stay retired for good in future call up's, make it a point to focus more on building around the midfield based on player invitations etc.

Congrats to Ghana and all the African teams representing the continent in Qatar.

With regards to Osimhen, I do not agree with you. He was so focused on being the hero versus achieving result as a team. All those acrobatic strikes were uncalled for, because there were open players available for him to pass the ball to, but he kept ignoring other players in the box. Just take a look at the highlights…..

[Igugu]

My wonder was why Eguavoen did not use Amoo, though young but capable of cutting through a sea of legs of the opponents. He would have been able to send meaningful passes to the center forward and do more by retaining the ball and giving the opponent little or no options but to bring him down in their 18-yard box with their recklessness.

[TonyTheTigerKiller]

The ticket was lost in Kumasi. Eguavoen should have known that Ghana’s Kumasi game plan was going to be based on Eguavoen’s AFCON starting 11. He should have benched Simon, Chukwueze and possibly Iheanacho for the Kumasi game. And should have started with the 11 that started the Abuja game (with either Onyeka or Gbonke starting along side Etebo and Aribo).. Dumb decision like that cost us the ticket. You notice how Ghana had to readjust asap in the Abuja game because they planned for Simon and Chukwueze and ended up having to deal with Lookman and Dennis, both of whom are much better and effective players who don’t run into culture de sacs.

KPOM 100%

lazy and clueless coaching cost us.

this was easily winnable.

Also in Abuja our lack of bench options for tiring players also cost us. Since the days of Keshi I have been going on about your bench needing to be as good as your starters.

This clown brought on Shehu, Ighalo, Musa to salvage us. What a useless lazy coach.

You guys are full of kaka. Your preferred players, the same ones you were clamoring for all along we’re forced on us and they failed to perform. Now here you are espousing the ridiculous notion that the players who conceded a goal to Ghana on home soil are better than the ones who didn’t concede away in Ghana. Home turf has always been considered a big advantage in football but your boys managed to make a mess of things. Do yourself and everyone here a favor. Take a long sabbatical from CE


Cheers.

[airwolex]

The SE midfield is useless, simple

It was terrible. After a while, poor Ekong and Balogun were forced to initiate the attack. Even new boy Bassey was given too much to do. We lost the game there.

[tfco]

The SE midfield is useless, simple

that is where you lost the match

Also, Moses Simon and Emmanuel Denis - big big disappointment
Balogun and Osimhen deserve much better players - those 2 were incredible

[blueangel]

4 Departments in a team
Goalkeeper
Defense
Midfield
Strikers ( attack )

When Egu took over the only consistently performing above par was our defense they did their job. Especially when they were needed.
Our strikers could not score especially when required in the AFcon and against Ghana ( a defender scored in an Afcon game
& against Ghana )
Our Midfield did not perform
Our Goal Keepers let us down.

Our " Oyinbo wall " , our defenders, also our left backs and right backs did their Job.

Going to the World Cup would also have distracted us from the constant Sorrow Tears and Blood in Nigeria.
Our Challenges at Home have to be addressed first.

[danfo driver]

imagine being unable to score against a defense of Amartey and Odjikwu

[vancity eagle]

My wonder was why Eguavoen did not use Amoo, though young but capable of cutting through a sea of legs of the opponents. He would have been able to send meaningful passes to the center forward and do more by retaining the ball and giving the opponent little or no options but to bring him down in their 18-yard box with their recklessness.

Musa and Ighalo HAD to play.

[vancity eagle]

The ticket was lost in Kumasi. Eguavoen should have known that Ghana’s Kumasi game plan was going to be based on Eguavoen’s AFCON starting 11. He should have benched Simon, Chukwueze and possibly Iheanacho for the Kumasi game. And should have started with the 11 that started the Abuja game (with either Onyeka or Gbonke starting along side Etebo and Aribo).. Dumb decision like that cost us the ticket. You notice how Ghana had to readjust asap in the Abuja game because they planned for Simon and Chukwueze and ended up having to deal with Lookman and Dennis, both of whom are much better and effective players who don’t run into culture de sacs.

KPOM 100%

lazy and clueless coaching cost us.

this was easily winnable.

Also in Abuja our lack of bench options for tiring players also cost us. Since the days of Keshi I have been going on about your bench needing to be as good as your starters.

This clown brought on Shehu, Ighalo, Musa to salvage us. What a useless lazy coach.

You guys are full of kaka. Your preferred players, the same ones you were clamoring for all along we’re forced on us and they failed to perform. Now here you are espousing the ridiculous notion that the players who conceded a goal to Ghana on home soil are better than the ones who didn’t concede away in Ghana. Home turf has always been considered a big advantage in football but your boys managed to make a mess of things. Do yourself and everyone here a favor. Take a long sabbatical from CE


Cheers.

You are a 100% certified clown.

I guess Lookman and Dennis were responsible for Uzoho not being able to stop a basic shot. That in your warped mind makes them worse than the clowns who couldn't score a goal in 2 matches.

[highbury]

CE is an assembly of people who think they know alot about football but they are just as clueless as those who they dub as clueless. The Chief culprit - Van City Eagle

[TonyTheTigerKiller]

The ticket was lost in Kumasi. Eguavoen should have known that Ghana’s Kumasi game plan was going to be based on Eguavoen’s AFCON starting 11. He should have benched Simon, Chukwueze and possibly Iheanacho for the Kumasi game. And should have started with the 11 that started the Abuja game (with either Onyeka or Gbonke starting along side Etebo and Aribo).. Dumb decision like that cost us the ticket. You notice how Ghana had to readjust asap in the Abuja game because they planned for Simon and Chukwueze and ended up having to deal with Lookman and Dennis, both of whom are much better and effective players who don’t run into culture de sacs.

KPOM 100%

lazy and clueless coaching cost us.

this was easily winnable.

Also in Abuja our lack of bench options for tiring players also cost us. Since the days of Keshi I have been going on about your bench needing to be as good as your starters.

This clown brought on Shehu, Ighalo, Musa to salvage us. What a useless lazy coach.

You guys are full of kaka. Your preferred players, the same ones you were clamoring for all along we’re forced on us and they failed to perform. Now here you are espousing the ridiculous notion that the players who conceded a goal to Ghana on home soil are better than the ones who didn’t concede away in Ghana. Home turf has always been considered a big advantage in football but your boys managed to make a mess of things. Do yourself and everyone here a favor. Take a long sabbatical from CE


Cheers.

You are a 100% certified clown.

I guess Lookman and Dennis were responsible for Uzoho not being able to stop a basic shot. That in your warped mind makes them worse than the clowns who couldn't score a goal in 2 matches.

How many goals did Lookman and Dennis score with the tremendous home crowd advantage? This is probably my last response to you on any topic because you are mentally ill and it serves no useful purpose beating a really dead horse and you, my friend, are worse than a dead horse


Cheers