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Peseiro Must Rescue Nigeria Poor Runs And Make A Decision On Dennis Emmanuel

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The Super Eagles loss against World Cup participants, Portugal continued a wretched run of form for the West African team.
We all would have expected a loss in all honesty, but a 4-0 throbbing was far from expected. The game shown light on the gulf in class between the two sides and definitely the limitations in the tactics employed by the Portuguese manager.
The first half saw Nigeria boast some control, but that was later vanquished after failing to create any clear cut chance as the Europeans pinned them back.


Two Bruno Fernandes goals in the first 45, was nothing less than what they deserved, ahead of their world cup opener against Ghana. It is safe to say the outcome of the match could have produced a better score line if Samuel Chukwueze had converted after good work on the right hand flank, and if Emmanuel Dennis had dispatched his penalty with ten minutes to go of the game.


It was quite clear that the Nottingham Forest striker flouted instructions, as he wasn’t the clear penalty taker, after clearing efforts from William Troost Ekong and Paul Onuachu’s attempts to take the ball off him, with an angered demeanour of the gaffer on the touch line.
Obviously, such an act of selfish individualism can be let slide if converted, anything less and you’re in risk.


This is definitely the egocentrism that kept him out of former manager Gernot Rohr’s squad, and the present manager must take initiative to curb this intolerable attribute of him, or leave him entirely out of the playing squad going forward. This later led to Portugal scoring twice in two minutes to quickly put the game to bed without any sort of doubt.


Wins have been difficult to come by for the super eagles following the 3 straight wins in the Afcon group stage, with their loss to Tunisia in the round of 16 starting a dismal run of form of two wins in their last nine features, with five of them being depressing losses. Friendlies will definitely not determine his tenure, but major games and tournaments, but more convincing performances are the least the fans can demand from a side with so much of talent and with a vast majority of the squad playing in some of Europe top leagues.


The bigger picture though, is that the country has performed well in the Afcon qualifying games, apart from a shaky start against Sierra Leone. They have claimed a 2-1 win over Liberia, and a record setting 10-0 win over Sao Tome and Principe.


How Peseiro handles this Dennis situation, and reverses the Nation’s poor fortunes in games could really make or mar his time in the dugout.
What do you think about this Dennis attitude? And do you think Jose Peseiro is the right man for the job? I wait for you in the comments below.

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Nigeria vs Guinea-Bissau: Predicted Super Eagles Starting XI

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March 21, 2023

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In a bid to book a place in the AFCON, the Nigeria Super Eagle’s will be engaging in a doubleheader Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Guinea-Bissau later this month

The Super Eagles will play the first leg at the Moshood Abiola Stadium, Abuja on March 24 with the second leg taking place three days later at the 24 de Setembro Nacional Stadium.

In view of the important fixture, Nigeria Super Eagles gaffer, José Peseiro, have listed (24) players to execute the two legged qualifiers series.

With all invited players already in camp, Nigerian based Journalist, Nwosu Chigozie, gives his predicted starting XI the Super Eagles gaffer might come up with in the showdown against Guinea-Bissau.

In his usual 4-3-3 formation, Jose Paseiro ISD tippped to return Omonia Nicosia goalkeeper, Francis Uzoho, in goal as being the senior and most experienced amongst the goalkeepers in the Eagless camp presently.

In the backline, the gaffer is predicted to unleash the duo of Kevin Akpoguma and Calvin Bassey in the heart of the defence with the duo of Bruno Onyemaechi and Samuel Osayi I, playing from the left and right-back position respectively.

In the middle of the park, Leicester City defensive Midfielder, Ndidi Wilfred will arguably having a starting place in the Midfielder and might be paired alongside, Alex Iwobi and me mecurial Joe Aribo.

Down the wings, Super Eagles gaffer is tipped to start up with Villarreal winger, Samuel Chukwueze and Atalanta winger, Ademola Lookman down the channels.

With in-forrm Napoli striker, Victor Osimhen in camp, the goal poacher will arguably lead the Eagles Frontline.

Predicted Super Eagles Starting XI

Francis Uzoho, Kevin Akpoguma, Calvin Bassey, Bruno Onyemaechi, Samuel Osayi, Ndidi Wilfred, Alex Iwobi, Joe Aribo, Samuel Chukwueze, Ademola Lookman, Victor Osimhen

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Nigeria Olympics Eagles Camp Bubbles, Abiodun Ogunniyi, Yusuf Abdulazeez And Other Players Hit camp

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March 20, 2023

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The Nigeria flying Eagle’s camp bubbled following the arrival of Futbola klubs Auda mecurial winger,Abiodun Ogunniyi, Mjällby Allmänna Idrottsförening striker,Yusuf Abdulazeez as well as other invited foreign pros ahead of the team all important fixture against Guinea U23 side.

The Olympic Eagles trade tackles with their Guinean counterparts in a first leg encounter scheduled for the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja from 4pm on Wednesday, 22nd March, with the return set for the Complexe Sportif Prince Heritier Moulay Al Hassan from 7pm Morocco time on Tuesday, 28th March.

The winner on aggregate will qualify for the Africa U23 Cup of Nations scheduled for Morocco later this year, at which Africa’s flag bearers at next year’s Men’s Olympic Football Tournament will emerge.

Guinea’s delegation for the encounter in Abuja is expected to arrive in Nigeria on Saturday evening.

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KAA Gent Wonder-kid Chukwudi Goodluck Invited For Nigeria U-23 vs Guine U-23 Qualifiers

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March 18, 2023

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Head Coach Of Nigeria U-23 team, Coach Salisu Yusuf has invited KAA Gent striker, Chukwudi Goodluck Igbokwe, alongside other 15 overseas-based players to the team’s camp in preparation for this month’s U23 AFCON final qualifying fixture against Guinea.

The Olympic Eagles trade tackles with their Guinean counterparts in a first leg encounter scheduled for the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja from 4pm on Wednesday, 22nd March, with the return set for the Complexe Sportif Prince Heritier Moulay Al Hassan from 7pm Morocco time on Tuesday, 28th March

Highly rated Chukwudi Goodluck Igbokwe, who plies his trade with KAA Gent, in the Belgian top flight league, is the latest foreign based player invited to the Under- 23 Camp, by Head Salisu Yusuf

The 20 year old Striker is seen as possessing the needed experience to strengthen the attacking force of the Coach Salisu Yusuf squad, for the hurculeen task ahead, in the coming weeks.

Since teaming up with, KAA Gent, Chukwudi Goodluck Igbokwe, have continued to show class week in, week out; hence he is seen as the player whose experience will be the tonic required for Nigeria to qualify for the 2024 Olympics in Paris, and possibly lift the Under-20 African Cup of Nations, come March, 2023.

The winner on aggregate will qualify for the Africa U23 Cup of Nations scheduled for Morocco later this year, at which Africa’s flag bearers at next year’s Men’s Olympic Football Tournament will emerge.

Guinea’s delegation for the encounter in Abuja is expected to arrive in Nigeria on Saturday evening

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