Iheanacho was benched against Ghana after failing to man-mark Partey - Eguavoen

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The tactician has revealed he had plans to bring on the winger in the second half of the draw with the Black Stars

Former Nigeria head coach Augustine Eguavoen has revealed Leicester City star Kelechi Iheanacho started from the bench in the Super Eagles game against Ghana because he failed to follow instructions in Kumasi.

The West African rivals met on March 25 for the first leg of the 2022 World Cup qualifier and settled for a goalless draw, before they drew 1-1 in Abuja two days later where the Black Stars qualified on the away goals rule.

Despite being involved in the first meeting, Iheanacho started the second game on the bench and was not involved at all.

The winger, however, played a vital role for his club, scoring the goal that forced Manchester United to a 1-1 draw, prompting some to question why he did not get a chance to feature for Nigeria in the second leg.

"Iheanacho, you saw him a few days ago, his performance against Manchester United and people were saying Iheanacho stayed too long on that field," Eguavoen said on Monday Night Football on SuperSport.

"In Kumasi, we gave Iheanacho a specific role. In as much as he's going to go up there and support [Victor] Osimhen, he has a duty to perform by stopping Thomas Partey.

"Since he didn't do that, I spoke with him. I told him he'll start from the bench and at some point he'll come in."

In Iheanacho's absence on the pitch, Arsenal midfielder Partey opened the scoring for the Black Stars in the 10th minute from just outside the 18-yard area.

However, the hosts fought back and equalised in the 22nd minute through their captain William Troost-Ekong.

Ghana will now play in their fourth World Cup in the country's history, alongside Tunisia, Cameroon, Senegal and Morocco as the other African representatives.

The 2022 edition will run from November 21 to December 18 in Qatar.

[Tobi17]

If you expect Iheanacho (possibly the laziest player you can find) to do the double job of man-marking, then you need to have your coaching license revoked for been utterly clueless.

[packerland]

How does it even make sense for Kele to man mark Partey? This dude talks too much for a coach.

[EMIR KONGI JAFFI JOFFA]

Is Nacho a winger? He might have been talking about Simon.

[Lolly]

I don’t want to believe Eguavoen said such. I just refuse to believe it.

Someone needs to tell Eguavoen to stop giving anymore interviews or commenting on this his recent short-lived tenure. He is a nice guy but he is losing friends by the day.

[maceo4]

Why is this guy still talking? Can he just stop, he's doing himself no favors...but also the journalist, shouldn't the obvious follow up question be how come Kele didn't play the second match at all if you were planning to bring him on at some point?

[maceo4]

Is Nacho a winger? He might have been talking about Simon.

What do you mean?

[EMIR KONGI JAFFI JOFFA]

Is Nacho a winger? He might have been talking about Simon.

What do you mean?

The writer addresses Nachomas a winger in the article, such instructions seems to be more appropriate for a wide player. Just making sure.

[maceo4]

Is Nacho a winger? He might have been talking about Simon.

What do you mean?

The writer addresses Nachomas a winger in the article, such instructions seems to be more appropriate for a wide player. Just making sure.

Poor journalism calling Nacho a winger, but the quote from Egu specifically mentioned Kelechi, and Partey is a CM not a winger, why would a winger be instructed to close him down as opposed to a fellow CM?

[Ugbowo]

Another not well thought out comment from "cOACH".

Frankly the more i listen the more I am convinced on his uselessness. WTH.

[maceo4]

Another not well thought out comment from "cOACH".

Frankly the more i listen the more I am convinced on his uselessness. WTH.

This is what happens when you send someone who hasn't coached in umpteen years to handle your most important game series in recent history. He needs to just shut it and fade away, stop giving people so much ammo lol. Focus should be on the useless NFF that can't hire a full time coach in how many months and were hoping to make due with this interim joker...

[TonyTheTigerKiller]

Why is this guy still talking? Can he just stop, he's doing himself no favors...but also the journalist, shouldn't the obvious follow up question be how come Kele didn't play the second match at all if you were planning to bring him on at some point?

If Eguavoen actually said that, it would be the dumbest thing any coach in the whole wide world has ever said. Of all the players on the pitch, why would he pick Iheanacho to man-mark Alex Partey? What do we have central midfielders for? Man-marking Partey sounds like a job for Etebo, Onyeka or Aribo. Honestly, I don’t think Eguavoen said that. So tell me, who man-marked Alex Partey in Abuja? They obviously didn’t do a very good job. The story just doesn’t make sense


Cheers.

[Molue Conductor]

Why is this guy still talking? Can he just stop, he's doing himself no favors...but also the journalist, shouldn't the obvious follow up question be how come Kele didn't play the second match at all if you were planning to bring him on at some point?

If Eguavoen actually said that, it would be the dumbest thing any coach in the whole wide world has ever said. Of all the players on the pitch, why would he pick Iheanacho to man-mark Alex Partey? What do we have central midfielders for? Man-marking Partey sounds like a job for Etebo, Onyeka or Aribo. Honestly, I don’t think Eguavoen said that. So tell me, who man-marked Alex Partey in Abuja? They obviously didn’t do a very good job. The story just doesn’t make sense


Cheers.

Who is Alex Partey? Maybe this was the beginning of the confusion for Nacho

[Flex Swift]

This Egu talks too much and more he talks the more he sounds like an illiterate.

The decision Egu took in player selection against Ghana especially in the second leg reveals he has no business coaching.

Under Rohr Nigeria won away games but struggled at home. Rohr would never have started Bassey in the second leg while Sanusi was fit. He would not have started an unfit Etebo in front of the back four. If Bonnke had played he would have closed down Partey and blocked the shot that ended in the back of the net. Again Nigerians may hate him but Rohr knew the importance of the no frills player in Onuachu who came on late away against Benin and got goal a player that game on away against Cape Verde and causes panic, they scored an own goal. Small details are the difference between victory and defeat. But no Nigerians wanted Ademola Lookman a player who had never played for us before. Nigerians wanted Umar Sadiq a player that plays in the Spanish second division and had a poor Afcon. Nigerians wanted Emmanuel Dennis, how productive was he over two legs?

I am glad people got what they wanted and are able to see that the players they wanted included are not head and shoulders above players that played in the earlier qualifiers under Rohr. I am glad Eguavon has finally been exposed.

[maceo4]

This Egu talks too much and more he talks the more he sounds like an illiterate.

The decision Egu took in player selection against Ghana especially in the second leg reveals he has no business coaching.

Under Rohr Nigeria won away games but struggled at home. Rohr would never have started Bassey in the second leg while Sanusi was fit. He would not have started an unfit Etebo in front of the back four. If Bonnke had played he would have closed down Partey and blocked the shot that ended in the back of the net. Again Nigerians may hate him but Rohr knew the importance of the no frills player in Onuachu who came on late away against Benin and got goal a player that game on away against Cape Verde and causes panic, they scored an own goal. Small details are the difference between victory and defeat. But no Nigerians wanted Ademola Lookman a player who had never played for us before. Nigerians wanted Umar Sadiq a player that plays in the Spanish second division and had a poor Afcon. Nigerians wanted Emmanuel Dennis, how productive was he over two legs?

I am glad people got what they wanted and are able to see that the players they wanted included are not head and shoulders above players that played in the earlier qualifiers under Rohr. I am glad Eguavon has finally been exposed.

Abeg make we hear word…this ain’t basketball

[bushboy]

All this long tori and yabbing Egu is getting old. I watched that game, and we had BY FAR the clearest chances to score. With better finishing we would have won 2-0 in Kumasi.

Egu might very well be useless, but it wasn't because he was outplayed by Ghana. He wasn't.

[Flex Swift]

This Egu talks too much and more he talks the more he sounds like an illiterate.

The decision Egu took in player selection against Ghana especially in the second leg reveals he has no business coaching.

Under Rohr Nigeria won away games but struggled at home. Rohr would never have started Bassey in the second leg while Sanusi was fit. He would not have started an unfit Etebo in front of the back four. If Bonnke had played he would have closed down Partey and blocked the shot that ended in the back of the net. Again Nigerians may hate him but Rohr knew the importance of the no frills player in Onuachu who came on late away against Benin and got goal a player that game on away against Cape Verde and causes panic, they scored an own goal. Small details are the difference between victory and defeat. But no Nigerians wanted Ademola Lookman a player who had never played for us before. Nigerians wanted Umar Sadiq a player that plays in the Spanish second division and had a poor Afcon. Nigerians wanted Emmanuel Dennis, how productive was he over two legs?

I am glad people got what they wanted and are able to see that the players they wanted included are not head and shoulders above players that played in the earlier qualifiers under Rohr. I am glad Eguavon has finally been exposed.

Abeg make we hear word…this ain’t basketball

Yo no dey go World Cup???
Like my people would say:with all your Lookmon, with all your Sadiq, with all your Denis, with all your Etebo, with all your Bassey still no World Cup for you!!!!!

[maceo4]

This Egu talks too much and more he talks the more he sounds like an illiterate.

The decision Egu took in player selection against Ghana especially in the second leg reveals he has no business coaching.

Under Rohr Nigeria won away games but struggled at home. Rohr would never have started Bassey in the second leg while Sanusi was fit. He would not have started an unfit Etebo in front of the back four. If Bonnke had played he would have closed down Partey and blocked the shot that ended in the back of the net. Again Nigerians may hate him but Rohr knew the importance of the no frills player in Onuachu who came on late away against Benin and got goal a player that game on away against Cape Verde and causes panic, they scored an own goal. Small details are the difference between victory and defeat. But no Nigerians wanted Ademola Lookman a player who had never played for us before. Nigerians wanted Umar Sadiq a player that plays in the Spanish second division and had a poor Afcon. Nigerians wanted Emmanuel Dennis, how productive was he over two legs?

I am glad people got what they wanted and are able to see that the players they wanted included are not head and shoulders above players that played in the earlier qualifiers under Rohr. I am glad Eguavon has finally been exposed.

Abeg make we hear word…this ain’t basketball

Yo no dey go World Cup???
Like my people would say:with all your Lookmon, with all your Sadiq, with all your Denis, with all your Etebo, with all your Bassey still no World Cup for you!!!!!

NBA playoffs are starting soon…hope your boy is ready…

[TonyTheTigerKiller]

Why is this guy still talking? Can he just stop, he's doing himself no favors...but also the journalist, shouldn't the obvious follow up question be how come Kele didn't play the second match at all if you were planning to bring him on at some point?

If Eguavoen actually said that, it would be the dumbest thing any coach in the whole wide world has ever said. Of all the players on the pitch, why would he pick Iheanacho to man-mark Alex Partey? What do we have central midfielders for? Man-marking Partey sounds like a job for Etebo, Onyeka or Aribo. Honestly, I don’t think Eguavoen said that. So tell me, who man-marked Alex Partey in Abuja? They obviously didn’t do a very good job. The story just doesn’t make sense


Cheers.

Who is Alex Partey? Maybe this was the beginning of the confusion for Nacho

I am neither Partey’s father nor brother or relative even and as such, I don’t need to remember his first name nor do I give a toss what his first name is. My advise to you is, stop trying to derail a useful topic, Mr. know-it-all


Cheers.

[Flex Swift]

This Egu talks too much and more he talks the more he sounds like an illiterate.

The decision Egu took in player selection against Ghana especially in the second leg reveals he has no business coaching.

Under Rohr Nigeria won away games but struggled at home. Rohr would never have started Bassey in the second leg while Sanusi was fit. He would not have started an unfit Etebo in front of the back four. If Bonnke had played he would have closed down Partey and blocked the shot that ended in the back of the net. Again Nigerians may hate him but Rohr knew the importance of the no frills player in Onuachu who came on late away against Benin and got goal a player that game on away against Cape Verde and causes panic, they scored an own goal. Small details are the difference between victory and defeat. But no Nigerians wanted Ademola Lookman a player who had never played for us before. Nigerians wanted Umar Sadiq a player that plays in the Spanish second division and had a poor Afcon. Nigerians wanted Emmanuel Dennis, how productive was he over two legs?

I am glad people got what they wanted and are able to see that the players they wanted included are not head and shoulders above players that played in the earlier qualifiers under Rohr. I am glad Eguavon has finally been exposed.

Abeg make we hear word…this ain’t basketball

Yo no dey go World Cup???
Like my people would say:with all your Lookmon, with all your Sadiq, with all your Denis, with all your Etebo, with all your Bassey still no World Cup for you!!!!!

NBA playoffs are starting soon…hope your boy is ready…

Adetokunbo is all fired up ….you best believe

[maceo4]

This Egu talks too much and more he talks the more he sounds like an illiterate.

The decision Egu took in player selection against Ghana especially in the second leg reveals he has no business coaching.

Under Rohr Nigeria won away games but struggled at home. Rohr would never have started Bassey in the second leg while Sanusi was fit. He would not have started an unfit Etebo in front of the back four. If Bonnke had played he would have closed down Partey and blocked the shot that ended in the back of the net. Again Nigerians may hate him but Rohr knew the importance of the no frills player in Onuachu who came on late away against Benin and got goal a player that game on away against Cape Verde and causes panic, they scored an own goal. Small details are the difference between victory and defeat. But no Nigerians wanted Ademola Lookman a player who had never played for us before. Nigerians wanted Umar Sadiq a player that plays in the Spanish second division and had a poor Afcon. Nigerians wanted Emmanuel Dennis, how productive was he over two legs?

I am glad people got what they wanted and are able to see that the players they wanted included are not head and shoulders above players that played in the earlier qualifiers under Rohr. I am glad Eguavon has finally been exposed.

Abeg make we hear word…this ain’t basketball

Yo no dey go World Cup???
Like my people would say:with all your Lookmon, with all your Sadiq, with all your Denis, with all your Etebo, with all your Bassey still no World Cup for you!!!!!

NBA playoffs are starting soon…hope your boy is ready…

Adetokunbo is all fired up ….you best believe

You mean Antekuompo or whatever Anyways, all Nigerian players/fans lose out on the opportunity not just those that were chosen to rep the country for these two games. There is no guarantee any of those that weren't chosen would have gotten us the ticket. But I do know that under both **** and Egu that Basketballer was not a fancied player and had been given ample chances, so theres no guarantee he would have even been called up or graced the pitch if **** was still in charge. So just let it go bro, if he's really a star, you don't have to try this hard to get him to shine, it will be quite obvious for all to see...good luck to him, I hope he can finally get out of the Belgian league...same with Sadiq and the Segunda...

[Bigpokey24]

egu this, egu that, you jobless losers, go find something else to do. it is getting boring

[Flex Swift]

All this long tori and yabbing Egu is getting old. I watched that game, and we had BY FAR the clearest chances to score. With better finishing we would have won 2-0 in Kumasi.

Egu might very well be useless, but it wasn't because he was outplayed by Ghana. He wasn't.

When Nigeria struggled against Benin (Victor played 90mins didn’t score) Rohr brought on another clinical striker who got the vital goal. But Nigerians don’t want him they want Lookmon, Denis and Sadiq who all nearly scored and played well without scoring so now we sit at home while Ghana represents Africa.

I now understand Nigeria is place that doesn’t value what it has. It has crude oil doesn't know what to do with it so it is exported and then it imports gasoline diesel and kerosene …….what a stupid people…..we need foreigners to tells which of our players are good before we will accept them. It is when Dressers and Onuachu transfer to either England, Germany,Italy or Spain before we accept they are quality players. Enjoy your World Cup with Denis,Lookman, Sadiq and Etebo