NewStats: 3,259,602 , 8,170,583 topics. Date: Sunday, 25 May 2025 at 04:53 PM 24455w

Philosopher1979:


At the bolded, you said we need creative players that can score impossible goals from any angle.
One of the few players who can do that in the Super Eagles is Sadiq Umar.
He has all these impossible goals in his locker.
I know a lot of people here dont rate him but every player has his strengths.
Creativity and technicality is one of his strengths.
Another creative magical player is Chidera Ejuke.
Samuel Chukwueze is also capable of magic but he is not consistent.

He can, he can but he's never done it.

See if I'm the coach of the SE, I will never call up strikers like Onuachu or Sadiq. From your body build, I will disqualify you. If I chose tall strikers your body shape would be like that of Osimhen or Rashidi - strong and quick with good balance. Once you have clumsiness, you are disqualified.

In short not just strikers, all my players. I think Westerhof used some kind of physical metric to chose his players.

I must however say that Papilo was an exceptional freak of nature. He was just too slick, too skillful. I will make room for that kind of player any day, anytime

But then Sadiq and Onuachu are not Kanu.

I still carry one eye dey look Boniface cos he's a bit clumsy somewhat too.

Truidstarr:
I hope Eric Chelle and his assistants are working on set pieces. We get an average of 16.5 set pieces per game ( corners and free kicks combined) we have not converted any in our last 5 matches.

How many days?

Mujtahida:

Even if I point out you will still not Gerrit. You either Gerrit or you don't. Mind you I'm from the north. 😏😏

can’t the last time Aribo had a meaningful game for us, why is Papa Daniel there? You can point these out but you are trying to single out the 2 northerners there, the form Sadiq is in if it’s a southerner many people will probably argue for him to start , Yusuf was one of the better players for us in our last game why should he be dropped? Or you just want him out because he’s Hausa ?

MetalJigsaw:
How do you define a big club?

A club with big mentality that translates on the pitch. As far as I am concerned, Nottingham Forest is a bigger club than Man Yoo this season.

Most likely starting line up

Mujtahida:

How many days?

you can do some work in two days.

Subzerooo:


I like Bassey but he has not really impressed in the national team

Omo 😂😂
All these GBA takes today ehn... Hope no be Rwanda pressure dey cause this thing?

Truidstarr:
Most likely starting line up

Chelle fancies Simon
Simon is definitely starting

Samueltemi337:


Chelle fancies Simon
Simon is definitely starting

line up based on reports he likes to play 2 strikers. One winger has to be sacrificed. It’s not about liking a player.

Truidstarr:
line up based on reports he likes to play 2 strikers. One winger has to be sacrificed. It’s not about liking a player.

I will quote you when the official lineup comes out
Boniface is not starting that match

Samueltemi337:


I will quote you when the official lineup comes out
Boniface is not starting that match

ok sir/ma

Truidstarr:
ok sir/ma

High Pressing, Quick Transition, Patient Build Up – Chelle Drills Super Eagles Players In First Training Session


Head coach of the senior national team of Nigeria Eric Chelle had his first training session with the team yesterday ahead of the world cup 2026 qualifiers game against Rwanda on Friday
Chelle who was appointed in February made his ideas and game plans known to the players during a close door session that had 22 of the 23 invited players taking part. Only Alhassan Yusuf who arrived this morning from the USA missed it.




Speaking on the methods of the coach, Malian journalist Eric Camara said fans of the Super Eagles should expect a system that encourages high pressing, quick transition in counter attack situation and also patient build up against low block teams.



” I can tell you what the session looked like. Patient buildup when you are up against teams that sit back and quick transition football against teams that are high up in your area. He loves to also see his players press high up to recover possession”, he explained.

” You can’t say he is a defensive coach even though he likes his team to play with three center backs. He also isn’t a slave to one particular system of play so he also encourages playing with a flat back four in a 4-3-3 formation”, he concluded.


Source: Owngoalnigeria

jihday:
can’t the last time Aribo had a meaningful game for us, why is Papa Daniel there? You can point these out but you are trying to single out the 2 northerners there, the form Sadiq is in if it’s a southerner many people will probably argue for him to start , Yusuf was one of the better players for us in our last game why should he be dropped? Or you just want him out because he’s Hausa ?

Point out where I attacked Yusuf. I loudly criticized Aribo's inclusion even though on a personal level I like Aribo.

Which kind form Sadiq is in that is better than Dessers? Which kind form? Abeg oo. I don't consider Sadiq to be SE material. Shikena

jihday:
can’t the last time Aribo had a meaningful game for us, why is Papa Daniel there? You can point these out but you are trying to single out the 2 northerners there, the form Sadiq is in if it’s a southerner many people will probably argue for him to start , Yusuf was one of the better players for us in our last game why should he be dropped? Or you just want him out because he’s Hausa ?

Northern inclusion in super eagles always spark annoying reactions amongst fans…most people just hate to see those Hausa boys donning the eagles jersey whether they are playing well in their club or not😀…
this thing started with musa and shehu dispensation
Quota system🤣🤣🤣🤣

Truidstarr:
Most likely starting line up

I desperately want to see Lookman and Moses Simon together. Chelle should not sacrifice anyone

Iwobi can always drift to right wing and simon to the left

4-3-1-2

******Lookman*******Osimehn*********


****************Simon******************


****Onyedika******Ndidi******Iwobi******


****Bassey***Ogbu****Ekong******Aina***


***********Nwabali*************

Truidstarr:
line up based on reports he likes to play 2 strikers. One winger has to be sacrificed. It’s not about liking a player.

What if Lookman strikes alongside Osimhen while Simon stays on the left wing?.
Boniface can be sacrificed as he has been less useful.

joelsteron:


I desperately want to see Lookman and Moses Simon together. Chelle should not sacrifice anyone

Iwobi can always drift to right wing and simon to the left

4-3-1-2

***************************Lookman************************Osimehn*************************


********************************************Simon********************************************


***************Onyedika************************Ndidi***********************Iwobi************



******Bassey******************Ogbu*********************Ekong******************Aina**********


********************************************Nwabali**********************************************

I'd substitute Onyemaechi for Ogbu and put Bassey at the middle, and Onyemaechi at the left. Nice lineup tho.

Cecco90:


What if Lookman strikes alongside Osimhen while Simon stays on the left wing?.
Boniface can be sacrificed as he has been less useful.

Ouch 🙄

That'll work sha... Osimhen Lookman upfront...

Most expensive striker/player in Africa and most expensive second-striker in the world 🌎

🔥🔥🔥🔥

Chelle must have clamped down on leaks cos if to say na before owngoal go begin tell you how Simon dazzle for training, Sadiq impressed, Osimhen showed hunger bla bla bla.

Samueltemi337:


High Pressing, Quick Transition, Patient Build Up – Chelle Drills Super Eagles Players In First Training Session


Head coach of the senior national team of Nigeria Eric Chelle had his first training session with the team yesterday ahead of the world cup 2026 qualifiers game against Rwanda on Friday
Chelle who was appointed in February made his ideas and game plans known to the players during a close door session that had 22 of the 23 invited players taking part. Only Alhassan Yusuf who arrived this morning from the USA missed it.




Speaking on the methods of the coach, Malian journalist Eric Camara said fans of the Super Eagles should expect a system that encourages high pressing, quick transition in counter attack situation and also patient build up against low block teams.



” I can tell you what the session looked like. Patient buildup when you are up against teams that sit back and quick transition football against teams that are high up in your area. He loves to also see his players press high up to recover possession”, he explained.

” You can’t say he is a defensive coach even though he likes his team to play with three center backs. He also isn’t a slave to one particular system of play so he also encourages playing with a flat back four in a 4-3-3 formation”, he concluded.


Source: Owngoalnigeria

jihday:
can’t the last time Aribo had a meaningful game for us, why is Papa Daniel there? You can point these out but you are trying to single out the 2 northerners there, the form Sadiq is in if it’s a southerner many people will probably argue for him to start , Yusuf was one of the better players for us in our last game why should he be dropped? Or you just want him out because he’s Hausa ?

.
Which form ?
Scoring against bottom feeders relegated teams in La Liga ?
Uche has been dragging his team up in la Liga
You can tell the competition at the bottom versus mid table is different

yinkeys:

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Which form ?
Scoring against bottom feeders relegated teams in La Liga ?
Uche has been dragging his team up in la Liga
You can tell the competition at the bottom versus mid table is different

Uche dragging his team up in La Liga?
Calm down abeg

Mujtahida:

He can, he can but he's never done it.

See if I'm the coach of the SE, I will never call up strikers like Onuachu or Sadiq. From your body build, I will disqualify you. If I chose tall strikers your body shape would be like that of Osimhen or Rashidi - strong and quick with good balance. Once you have clumsiness, you are disqualified.

In short not just strikers, all my players. I think Westerhof used some kind of physical metric to chose his players.

I must however say that Papilo was an exceptional freak of nature. He was just too slick, too skillful. I will make room for that kind of player any day, anytime

But then Sadiq and Onuachu are not Kanu.

I still carry one eye dey look Boniface cos he's a bit clumsy somewhat too.

God is great o. He works in wonderful ways.
I thank God you are not the coach!!!

Samueltemi337:


Uche dragging his team up in La Liga?
Calm down abeg

He’s probably the most valuable player in his club
Check transfer market
Looks like you don’t watch Getafe
His presence is heavily felt in his team
He’s of utmost importance to that team
He has a red card & will definitely be missed in their next game

yinkeys:

He’s probably the most valuable player in his club
Check transfer market
Looks like you don’t watch Getafe
His presence is heavily felt in his team
He’s of utmost importance to that team
He has a red card & will definitely be missed in their next game

He's not the best player for his club this season
There is Arambarri and Mayoral
Like I said calm down

yinkeys:

He’s probably the most valuable player in his club
Check transfer market
Looks like you don’t watch Getafe
His presence is heavily felt in his team
He’s of utmost importance to that team
He has a red card & will definitely be missed in their next game

He's t-second ✅

Top 10 most valuable players for Getafe C.F.

BankyGee:

A club with big mentality that translates on the pitch. As far as I am concerned, Nottingham Forest is a bigger club than Man Yoo this season.

Brother, you don't make a big club in one season.

Samueltemi337:


Simon plays his best on the left wing
Lookman should partner Osimhen up front
Simon should play from the left
Iwobi from the right
Ndidi and Onyedika in midfield

Are you talking about a two-man midfield? Same thing we all know doesn't work for us

MetalJigsaw:
Are you talking about a two-man midfield? Same thing we all know doesn't work for us

We used a two man midfield to get to the Afcon finals

minfelix:


shehu started playing for super eagles as far back as 2014, she has played and became an integral part of super eagles as a senior man before Aina came, una too like blind arguement…person that was regularly playing 2015 Afcon qualifiers, and also featuring in 2017 afcon qualifiers, also featured in 2016 Olympics….oga shehu senior Aina wella in the super eagles mix, which time Aina start dey open eyes to super eagles…all these period Aina was still busy playing for England Age grade teams…leave all this yeye argument..after you will start saying beer parlor analysis yen yen..shehu was playing well for us before Aina came,so you expect Aina to walk into the team and Bench him abi?….And by the way why do u say Ebuehi is better than shehu, checking their career statistics who did better? Shehu a defensive player having a total of 10 career goals to Ebuehi having just 4career goals…Prove to us that Ebuehi is better than shehu, becos shehu is northerner abi and Ebuehi is a foreign breed?

You have said so many things I never said, first you brought Boniface into the discussion and I chose not to comment on it cos it wasn't part of the discussion. Now you are bringing up being a northerner. Yes Shehu started from the Chan eagles in 2014 and and got in the main SE team around 2015,2016. For Aina, he switch to Nigeria 2017, so what's the big difference between 2015 to 2017 that Shehu became a senior man. Shehu that was like a school son to Musa throughout his time with the team.

AndSunGorilla:

God is great o. He works in wonderful ways.
I thank God you are not the coach!!!

🤣🤣🤣Walahi, wahala ma Chelle if say I be SE Coach.

But check am na.

chrisooblog:
Chelle must have clamped down on leaks cos if to say na before owngoal go begin tell you how Simon dazzle for training, Sadiq impressed, Osimhen showed hunger bla bla bla.

Even this reportage is a lie to me. Those guys lie too much.

Samueltemi337:


We used a two man midfield to get to the Afcon finals

We hardly dominated games. We only depended on conservative defense and counter-attack.