TEAM LIST OUT FOR WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS.

[TonyTheTigerKiller]

Okoye

Awazien Ajayi Bassey

Osayi. . Iwob....ndidi onyeka ..Tella

Vic. Lookman

Okoye in goal? It ain't happening, bros. You think say dis na friendly? No sane manager will do that unless Nwabali is injured. Okoye has to chop bench for a short while.

EII,

You do know that CE is chuck full of uniquely unrealistic people and ideas. Haven’t you noticed that most CEs are projecting Tella as a starter over Iheanacho. Does anyone really believe that’s what Finidi would do


Cheers.

[ohenhen1]

There was a report that says Okonkwo has not decided yet if he wants to play for Englan or Nigeria. Also he played in the 4th division last year and he is leaving Arsenal.

Oluwoyin was just media and agent speculation. The coach never told you that he was going to invite him. Didn't play in the last two friendlies.

Omeruo is injured that is O he didn't make the list.
The coach likes Tanimu. Watched him at Bendel Insurance and in the last two friendlies.
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The reality is the coach is struggling to find replacements for injured players. Ekong, Aina, Sanusi, Omeruo would have made the team if they were fit.

Onyemaechy’s miss is a huge mistake.

Tanimu shouldn’t be called over Ogbu, or even Ndah.

As for Okonkwo, it’s also the coach that has to convince players to play for Nigeria; Gernot Rohr was able to recruit Okoye, Ekong, Balogun, Aina, Ebuehi, Osigwe, Akpoguma etc.

Onyemachi I hear is injured or not fit
The coach likes Tanimu. I also like Tanimu. Also the coach has already worked with him in March.
i agree with you that Finidi should also try to convince players. But Okonkwo is a 4th divison players. At this point of his career he wasn't going to make the SE squad. But we should keep tabs on him. He is like 22. GKs are usuallyu not at their peak at 22. We need to get him in on a friendly.

[Enugu II]

There was a report that says Okonkwo has not decided yet if he wants to play for Englan or Nigeria. Also he played in the 4th division last year and he is leaving Arsenal.

Oluwoyin was just media and agent speculation. The coach never told you that he was going to invite him. Didn't play in the last two friendlies.

Omeruo is injured that is O he didn't make the list.
The coach likes Tanimu. Watched him at Bendel Insurance and in the last two friendlies.
\
The reality is the coach is struggling to find replacements for injured players. Ekong, Aina, Sanusi, Omeruo would have made the team if they were fit.

Onyemaechy’s miss is a huge mistake.

Tanimu shouldn’t be called over Ogbu, or even Ndah.

As for Okonkwo, it’s also the coach that has to convince players to play for Nigeria; Gernot Rohr was able to recruit Okoye, Ekong, Balogun, Aina, Ebuehi, Osigwe, Akpoguma etc.

Onyemachi I hear is injured or not fit
The coach likes Tanimu. I also like Tanimu. Also the coach has already worked with him in March.
i agree with you that Finidi should also try to convince players. But Okonkwo is a 4th divison players. At this point of his career he wasn't going to make the SE squad. But we should keep tabs on him. He is like 22. GKs are usuallyu not at their peak at 22. We need to get him in on a friendly.

Tanimu should come correct. He had a good debut but I do not think he should start. For me, starting positions should be granted to those with experience on the team. Tanimu has played two times but this particular game v RSA will be tense.

[Dammy]

Okoye

Awazien Ajayi Bassey

Osayi. . Iwob....ndidi onyeka ..Tella

Vic. Lookman

Okoye in goal? It ain't happening, bros. You think say dis na friendly? No sane manager will do that unless Nwabali is injured. Okoye has to chop bench for a short while.

EII,

You do know that CE is chuck full of uniquely unrealistic people and ideas. Haven’t you noticed that most CEs are projecting Tella as a starter over Iheanacho. Does anyone really believe that’s what Finidi would do


Cheers.

I have nothing against Tella but the way some people on the forum are raving about him, one would think he’s world class!
He had a good season in the championship with Burnley and has played a bit part role for Leverkusen this season but he hasn’t stood out in my opinion. There’s no doubt he’s talented but there’s the need to tone down the hype

[EMIR KONGI JAFFI JOFFA]

There was a report that says Okonkwo has not decided yet if he wants to play for Englan or Nigeria. Also he played in the 4th division last year and he is leaving Arsenal.

Oluwoyin was just media and agent speculation. The coach never told you that he was going to invite him. Didn't play in the last two friendlies.

Omeruo is injured that is O he didn't make the list.
The coach likes Tanimu. Watched him at Bendel Insurance and in the last two friendlies.
\
The reality is the coach is struggling to find replacements for injured players. Ekong, Aina, Sanusi, Omeruo would have made the team if they were fit.

Onyemaechy’s miss is a huge mistake.

Tanimu shouldn’t be called over Ogbu, or even Ndah.

As for Okonkwo, it’s also the coach that has to convince players to play for Nigeria; Gernot Rohr was able to recruit Okoye, Ekong, Balogun, Aina, Ebuehi, Osigwe, Akpoguma etc.

Onyemachi I hear is injured or not fit
The coach likes Tanimu. I also like Tanimu. Also the coach has already worked with him in March.
i agree with you that Finidi should also try to convince players. But Okonkwo is a 4th divison players. At this point of his career he wasn't going to make the SE squad. But we should keep tabs on him. He is like 22. GKs are usuallyu not at their peak at 22. We need to get him in on a friendly.

Okonkwo is a much better goalie than Ojo no matter how hard you try to convince yourself, Ojo is a token pick. It’s common for goalies to go on loan to lower league teams even though they’re owned by top tier teams. It by no means suggest they’re of lesser quality.

[vancity eagle]

Okoye

Awazien Ajayi Bassey

Osayi. . Iwob....ndidi onyeka ..Tella

Vic. Lookman

Okoye in goal? It ain't happening, bros. You think say dis na friendly? No sane manager will do that unless Nwabali is injured. Okoye has to chop bench for a short while.

EII,

You do know that CE is chuck full of uniquely unrealistic people and ideas. Haven’t you noticed that most CEs are projecting Tella as a starter over Iheanacho. Does anyone really believe that’s what Finidi would do


Cheers.

So you would play Nacho as a wing back over Tella just because he is senior man ?

I know Finidi is not that stupid.

[danfo driver]

Okoye

Awazien Ajayi Bassey

Osayi. . Iwob....ndidi onyeka ..Tella

Vic. Lookman

Okoye in goal? It ain't happening, bros. You think say dis na friendly? No sane manager will do that unless Nwabali is injured. Okoye has to chop bench for a short while.

EII,

You do know that CE is chuck full of uniquely unrealistic people and ideas. Haven’t you noticed that most CEs are projecting Tella as a starter over Iheanacho. Does anyone really believe that’s what Finidi would do


Cheers.

So you would play Nacho as a wing back over Tella just because he is senior man ?

I know Finidi is not that stupid.

[olu]

Iwobi and probably Dele-Bashiru could also possibly play RWB. I would play either of the two there before Nacho

Okoye

Awazien Ajayi Bassey

Osayi. . Iwob....ndidi onyeka ..Tella

Vic. Lookman

Okoye in goal? It ain't happening, bros. You think say dis na friendly? No sane manager will do that unless Nwabali is injured. Okoye has to chop bench for a short while.

EII,

You do know that CE is chuck full of uniquely unrealistic people and ideas. Haven’t you noticed that most CEs are projecting Tella as a starter over Iheanacho. Does anyone really believe that’s what Finidi would do


Cheers.

So you would play Nacho as a wing back over Tella just because he is senior man ?

I know Finidi is not that stupid.

[Lolly]

There was a report that says Okonkwo has not decided yet if he wants to play for Englan or Nigeria. Also he played in the 4th division last year and he is leaving Arsenal.

Oluwoyin was just media and agent speculation. The coach never told you that he was going to invite him. Didn't play in the last two friendlies.

Omeruo is injured that is O he didn't make the list.
The coach likes Tanimu. Watched him at Bendel Insurance and in the last two friendlies.
\
The reality is the coach is struggling to find replacements for injured players. Ekong, Aina, Sanusi, Omeruo would have made the team if they were fit.

Onyemaechy’s miss is a huge mistake.

Tanimu shouldn’t be called over Ogbu, or even Ndah.

As for Okonkwo, it’s also the coach that has to convince players to play for Nigeria; Gernot Rohr was able to recruit Okoye, Ekong, Balogun, Aina, Ebuehi, Osigwe, Akpoguma etc.

Onyemachi I hear is injured or not fit
The coach likes Tanimu. I also like Tanimu. Also the coach has already worked with him in March.
i agree with you that Finidi should also try to convince players. But Okonkwo is a 4th divison players. At this point of his career he wasn't going to make the SE squad. But we should keep tabs on him. He is like 22. GKs are usuallyu not at their peak at 22. We need to get him in on a friendly.

Tanimu should come correct. He had a good debut but I do not think he should start. For me, starting positions should be granted to those with experience on the team. Tanimu has played two times but this particular game v RSA will be tense.

Tanimu played once, not twice.

Like you, I won’t trust him to start. I don’t even think he is international quality but time will tell.

[TonyTheTigerKiller]

Okoye

Awazien Ajayi Bassey

Osayi. . Iwob....ndidi onyeka ..Tella

Vic. Lookman

Okoye in goal? It ain't happening, bros. You think say dis na friendly? No sane manager will do that unless Nwabali is injured. Okoye has to chop bench for a short while.

EII,

You do know that CE is chuck full of uniquely unrealistic people and ideas. Haven’t you noticed that most CEs are projecting Tella as a starter over Iheanacho. Does anyone really believe that’s what Finidi would do


Cheers.

So you would play Nacho as a wing back over Tella just because he is senior man ?

I know Finidi is not that stupid.

Finidi is not at all stupid and the wide man in a 4-3-3 is not a wing back. You are advocating that Lookman should play wide left in the 4-3-3. Since when did Lookman become a wing back? You are just desperately losing yourself in your ignorance and mindless bias


Cheers.

[olu]

Here's my IX(3-5-2):

Nwabali
Bassey (LCD)
Awazeim (CD)
Ajayi (RCD)
Yusuf (DM)
Ndidi (DM)
Iwobi (AM)
Osayi-Samuel (LWB)
Tella (RWB)
Osihmen(CF)
Lookman (CF)

[Cellular]

We have

Osho, Torunariga, Igbo, Akpoguma, even Fredrick sef

Yet we are clowning around with mediocre centre backs

It's a shame really.. it shows we lack integrity in our selection and a disregard for hard work of deserving players. Does one of the most important wcq we'll ever play, we select 2 defenders who do not deserve to be in the team based on talent and form.

Which two defenders that don't deserve to be on the list?
You guys don start again. Coaches have preferences. It has nothing to do with 'integrity'.
I wish I knew where you worked so that I can scrutinize every decision you make and attribute any decision that I don't agree with as due to your own personal lack of integrity.

The speed you guys question someone's integrity makes me question your own integrity.

They are projectors. They project their lack of integrity on others. The most classic projector here is Vancity

Can anybody say with a straight face that Timinu and Sofia have earned a SE call up? If so, pls explain what makes them SE players. Those of you that support Arsenal, Of you had to pick a Nigerian defender which one of you would pick Tiaminu over Osho, Igbu, Torunarigha or Ndah. You people no get shame again sef.

I don't know the reason(s) behind their selection. IMO, Tanimu acquitted himself well in his first game with the team. Sodiq has consistently been one of the best assist guys in the NPFL as a fullback. Those two selections won't cause any reasonable person to automatically call into question the coache's integrity.
There are players not named Tanimu and Sodiq I have a problem with their invitation... they are Awasiem and Chukwueze.
They have failed to impress me in the multiple opportunities they have been given. But that is my personal opinion.

[Bigpokey24]

IF we start Awaziem , we are in deep trouble. i do recall he was at fault big time vs SA a while back in Uyo, scored an own goal vs Lesotho, and not to talk about the last friendly . For me bobo isn't it right now. He needs major improvements

[Cellular]

Here's my IX(3-5-2):

Nwabali
Bassey (LCD)
Awazeim (CD)
Ajayi (RCD)
Yusuf (DM)
Ndidi (DM)
Iwobi (AM)
Osayi-Samuel (LWB)
Tella (RWB)
Osihmen(CF)
Lookman (CF)

Awaziem shouldn't have been invited much more start.
I keep telling you guys if you watch games without knowing the names of the players you will see players who routinely play like they don't belong but for some reason because of their name, they keep getting invited and even playing.

Imagine if it was Tanimu that made the mistake Awaziem made. Do you think he will be invited back?
Do you think if it was Tanimu that was clearing the ball anyhow and into touch he will be invited back?
Or can't pass out of the back?
Could Awaziem have been able to recover and track down a striker who was about to score?

[Cellular]

IF we start Awaziem , we are in deep trouble. i do recall he was at fault big time vs SA a while back in Uyo, scored an own goal vs Lesotho, and not to talk about the last friendly . For me bobo isn't it right now. He needs major improvements

I am still trying to figure out what he does well.

[ohenhen1]

Here's my IX(3-5-2):

Nwabali
Bassey (LCD)
Awazeim (CD)
Ajayi (RCD)
Yusuf (DM)
Ndidi (DM)
Iwobi (AM)
Osayi-Samuel (LWB)
Tella (RWB)
Osihmen(CF)
Lookman (CF)

Not a guarantee Osayi Samuel will start. Sodiq could the the RWB and Tella the LWB.

[txj]

Okoye

Awazien Ajayi Bassey

Osayi. . Iwob....ndidi onyeka ..Tella

Vic. Lookman

Okoye in goal? It ain't happening, bros. You think say dis na friendly? No sane manager will do that unless Nwabali is injured. Okoye has to chop bench for a short while.

EII,

You do know that CE is chuck full of uniquely unrealistic people and ideas. Haven’t you noticed that most CEs are projecting Tella as a starter over Iheanacho. Does anyone really believe that’s what Finidi would do


Cheers.

So you would play Nacho as a wing back over Tella just because he is senior man ?

I know Finidi is not that stupid.

Finidi is not at all stupid and the wide man in a 4-3-3 is not a wing back. You are advocating that Lookman should play wide left in the 4-3-3. Since when did Lookman become a wing back? You are just desperately losing yourself in your ignorance and mindless bias


Cheers.

But Iheanacho is not a wide player. In a 4-3-3 there's no question he's better suited to start over Kele...

[olu]

No guarantee. However, I'll go with Osayi-Samuel cos of his experience.

Here's my IX(3-5-2):

Nwabali
Bassey (LCD)
Awazeim (CD)
Ajayi (RCD)
Yusuf (DM)
Ndidi (DM)
Iwobi (AM)
Osayi-Samuel (LWB)
Tella (RWB)
Osihmen(CF)
Lookman (CF)

Not a guarantee Osayi Samuel will start. Sodiq could the the RWB and Tella the LWB.

[ohenhen1]

There was a report that says Okonkwo has not decided yet if he wants to play for Englan or Nigeria. Also he played in the 4th division last year and he is leaving Arsenal.

Oluwoyin was just media and agent speculation. The coach never told you that he was going to invite him. Didn't play in the last two friendlies.

Omeruo is injured that is O he didn't make the list.
The coach likes Tanimu. Watched him at Bendel Insurance and in the last two friendlies.
\
The reality is the coach is struggling to find replacements for injured players. Ekong, Aina, Sanusi, Omeruo would have made the team if they were fit.

Onyemaechy’s miss is a huge mistake.

Tanimu shouldn’t be called over Ogbu, or even Ndah.

As for Okonkwo, it’s also the coach that has to convince players to play for Nigeria; Gernot Rohr was able to recruit Okoye, Ekong, Balogun, Aina, Ebuehi, Osigwe, Akpoguma etc.

Onyemachi I hear is injured or not fit
The coach likes Tanimu. I also like Tanimu. Also the coach has already worked with him in March.
i agree with you that Finidi should also try to convince players. But Okonkwo is a 4th divison players. At this point of his career he wasn't going to make the SE squad. But we should keep tabs on him. He is like 22. GKs are usuallyu not at their peak at 22. We need to get him in on a friendly.

Okonkwo is a much better goalie than Ojo no matter how hard you try to convince yourself, Ojo is a token pick. It’s common for goalies to go on loan to lower league teams even though they’re owned by top tier teams. It by no means suggest they’re of lesser quality.

Okonkwo has the potential to be better than Ojo. But right now I will take Ojo. The guy has been a part of the setup for a long time and he has been the starter at Enyimba FC. I will even take Uzoho ahead of Okonkwo right now. I like Okonkwo. Been watching him since he was like 15 at Arsenal. But I have to be honest. He won't make the SE right now. BTW has he publicly said he will play for Nigeria? So what is the point of the debate over selecting him.

[1naija]

The mistake Awaziem made was caused by indicipline by the defence starting with Nwabali. They were trying to act like they are Man City, passing the ball around the 18 with opposing players within 5 feet of the ball. We were even lucky Mali did not have players like Osimhen that puts serious pressure on the defence. I hope Finidi fixes this or we will concede more goal from pressure by opponents.

Having said that, whom would you have invited in his place, with Ekong and Omeruo out injured? Sometimes, experience matters. Rohr learnt this the hard way trying to play all young and inexperienced player against the same South Africa in Abuja.

Here's my IX(3-5-2):

Nwabali
Bassey (LCD)
Awazeim (CD)
Ajayi (RCD)
Yusuf (DM)
Ndidi (DM)
Iwobi (AM)
Osayi-Samuel (LWB)
Tella (RWB)
Osihmen(CF)
Lookman (CF)

Awaziem shouldn't have been invited much more start.
I keep telling you guys if you watch games without knowing the names of the players you will see players who routinely play like they don't belong but for some reason because of their name, they keep getting invited and even playing.

Imagine if it was Tanimu that made the mistake Awaziem made. Do you think he will be invited back?
Do you think if it was Tanimu that was clearing the ball anyhow and into touch he will be invited back?
Or can't pass out of the back?
Could Awaziem have been able to recover and track down a striker who was about to score?

[ohenhen1]

Finidi has the la Liga influence. Most teams in La Liga play like Man city, passing the ball from the back. That is not going to change. Awaziem and Tanimu can both play as a fulld back or central defender. Still need at least one more defender. 6 players is risky.

Nwabili
Tanimu, Ajayi, Bassey
Sodiq, Iwobi, Ndidi, Onyeka, Tella
Lookman, Osimhen

I see problems in the defense. Still need to call up more players.


2nd team
Okoye
Osayi, Awaziem,
Iwobi, Onyediak, Yusuf
Iheancho, Bonfiace/Moffi/Onauchu, Chukwuze

[EMIR KONGI JAFFI JOFFA]

Finidi has the la Liga influence. Most teams in La Liga play like Man city, passing the ball from the back. That is not going to change. Awaziem and Tanimu can both play as a fulld back or central defender. Still need at least one more defender. 6 players is risky.

Nwabili
Tanimu, Ajayi, Bassey
Sodiq, Iwobi, Ndidi, Onyeka, Tella
Lookman, Osimhen

I see problems in the defense. Still need to call up more players.

Have you ever watched Sodiq and Tiaminu playing the Man City system? If you see problems in defense and want more players called, why were the players you want called in the first place?

[TonyTheTigerKiller]

Okoye

Awazien Ajayi Bassey

Osayi. . Iwob....ndidi onyeka ..Tella

Vic. Lookman

Okoye in goal? It ain't happening, bros. You think say dis na friendly? No sane manager will do that unless Nwabali is injured. Okoye has to chop bench for a short while.

EII,

You do know that CE is chuck full of uniquely unrealistic people and ideas. Haven’t you noticed that most CEs are projecting Tella as a starter over Iheanacho. Does anyone really believe that’s what Finidi would do


Cheers.

So you would play Nacho as a wing back over Tella just because he is senior man ?

I know Finidi is not that stupid.

Finidi is not at all stupid and the wide man in a 4-3-3 is not a wing back. You are advocating that Lookman should play wide left in the 4-3-3. Since when did Lookman become a wing back? You are just desperately losing yourself in your ignorance and mindless bias


Cheers.

But Iheanacho is not a wide player. In a 4-3-3 there's no question he's better suited to start over Kele...

That is your opinion and yours alone. Iheanacho has played the wide attacking role for both Leicester and Nigeria even though he’s more comfortable in the support striker and line lead roles. Nathan Tella has only played a bit part for Bayer Leverkusen. No coach worth his salt would start Tella over Nacho in any conceivable role. Take that to the bank


Cheers.