NewStats: 3,265,254 , 8,186,133 topics. Date: Saturday, 14 June 2025 at 05:55 AM 4q3ag

BascoVanVeli:
Let him cook

That heartland team need to be stable. This week they will play a fantastic game, the upper week, the will be throwing away chances upon chances and end up loosing the game.
EA should just try to keep them in NPFL, then he can restructure and vie for continental spot next season

Someone was saying something about Kanu Papilo that he’s the kinda player that creates space and open defence for the team when he was with the GWG even tho he didn’t score tons of goals..

Papilo is one of the greatest Nigeria player and let’s put Some Respect on his name

This is it right here👇
https://x.com/peaksxnti/status/1911350651272995082?s=46

Shegzdave:
Someone was saying something about Kanu Papilo that he’s the kinda player that creates space and open defence for the team when he was with the GWG even tho he didn’t score tons of goals..

Papilo is one of the greatest Nigeria player and let’s put Some Respect on his name

This is it right here👇
https://x.com/peaksxnti/status/1911350651272995082?s=46

intelligent, classy and elegant on the ball

Papilo na generational talent same as jay jay

https://x.com/c_mobike/status/1911002044917338564?t=QYO2dZLud236F-tVq_y1qg&s=19

Ordinary Nigerian without expert training understands the deep issues plaguing Nigerian football but coach after coach we continue to struggle.

Mujtahida:
https://x.com/c_mobike/status/1911002044917338564?t=QYO2dZLud236F-tVq_y1qg&s=19

Ordinary Nigerian without expert training understands the deep issues plaguing Nigerian football but coach after coach we continue to struggle.

Until we are humble enough to appreciate what is working and build on it nothing will change as you can’t build nothing on nothing. There are one or two positives from even this current coach that I never ed initially but we can start from there. But if we throw him out again we will continue to go backwards. Chelle is an attacking minded coach, why don’t we just start building right away!

Kog45:
Good win for heartland,pls we need to have a review of Ikorodu United fc coach,the man also is doing a yeoman job.

Ikorodu fc a league debutants coaching crew

Even more impressive when you consider he didn't start the job from scratch but was brought in after their coach resigned. They were bottom of the league and now CAF continental tournament contenders.

I'm overall very impressed with the entire Ikorodu project, cause they've given as it were a more sustainable pattern for private interests on how to run a private club in the NWFL. They didn't go on a Spending spree like Sporting Lagos cause they obviously didn't have deep pockets, but scouted for talents at the grassroot and from the NNL and it's interesting to see what they have achieved with that.

My concern however is sustainability. They obviously don't pay these players enough to wade off rival or foreign interest. Pretty sure a large chunk of their roster will be poached by other NPFL teams and foreign interest at the end of the season. The task in front of them is to see how they can build a sustainable system that will work for them.

Goke7:


Until we are humble enough to appreciate what is working and build on it nothing will change as you can’t build nothing on nothing. There are one or two positives from even this current coach that I never ed initially but we can start from there. But if we throw him out again we will continue to go backwards. Chelle is an attacking minded coach, why don’t we just start building right away!

This is not about Chelle oo per se. It's about our football istration.
My issue is that we lack the ability to plan and implement long term. See Morocco is now positioning itself to be a football powerhouse in Africa. It's not on the pitch. It's about policy. We don't have any.

Mujtahida:

This is not about Chelle oo per se. It's about our football istration.
My issue is that we lack the ability to plan and implement long term. See Morocco is now positioning itself to be a football powerhouse in Africa. It's not on the pitch. It's about policy. We don't have any.

We the fans and the media are not also interested in long term planning with our win at all cost mentality, no matter what we achieve we must find excuses to demonise coaches and players hence we keep chopping off coaches and players, listen to the video you posted na the dude complain about the way we mount pressure for players to be invited once we think they are good in Europe. How much do we care for the long term? We also retire some of our good legs too early which causes imbalance in the team. It’s a whole lot to consider here

Goke7:


We the fans and the media are not also interested in long term planning with our win at all cost mentality, no matter what we achieve we must find excuses to demonise coaches and players hence we keep chopping off coaches and players, listen to the video you posted na the dude complain about the way we mount pressure for players to be invited once we think they are good in Europe. How much do we care for the long term? We also retire some of our good legs too early which causes imbalance in the team. It’s a whole lot to consider here

He touched on several key issues. I just keep wondering whether those at the helm don't see these things

charlesemeka85:
intelligent, classy and elegant on the ball

Papilo na generational talent same as jay jay

Exactly💯👍

Mujtahida:

He touched on several key issues. I just keep wondering whether those at the helm don't see these things

He summarised Nigerian football istrative problem in less Dan 5minutes but unfortunately we re not known for long term solutions,na quick fix we b

One of the long term projects is now trash:
Our cadet teams used to at least give hope say one day. Now nothing aside the female teams

comodo:

That heartland team need to be stable. This week they will play a fantastic game, the upper week, the will be throwing away chances upon chances and end up loosing the game.
EA should just try to keep them in NPFL, then he can restructure and vie for continental spot next season

That's expected from such a young team. Especially when everyone knows how good they are and pack the bus.

Kano Pillars vs Lobi Stars
Ahmed Musa was CSKA form

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0XliDg-sQBU

elyte89:


He summarised Nigerian football istrative problem in less Dan 5minutes but unfortunately we re not known for long term solutions,na quick fix we b

Sharp sharp. I don't see us getting it right anytime soon. It's the players that often suffer when we lose and the fans pile on them

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dLIVm5bURu4?si=K_boKoCoRg_ZPYA_ Rewatching Nigeria Versus Algeria. 1993 World Cup qualifying game. To the OGs and elders on the forum where were you when Nigeria qualified for her first World Cup in 1994.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QvbNK5tPx4c?si=zsAmp4_T_proG_He First half Nigeria versus Algeria 1993 World Cup qualifying decider . Enjoy

Abia warrior 2-0 Rivers United

https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1FEj1y8dkx/?mibextid=wwXIfr

plsss can you guys just take a look at where this match is been played…..Like for real NPFL approved this shiiiiiit for our professional league match? my Godnesssssss🙆🏼🙆🏼🙆🏼🙆🏼🤦🏼🤦🏼

Shegzdave:
Someone was saying something about Kanu Papilo that he’s the kinda player that creates space and open defence for the team when he was with the GWG even tho he didn’t score tons of goals..

Papilo is one of the greatest Nigeria player and let’s put Some Respect on his name

This is it right here👇
https://x.com/peaksxnti/status/1911350651272995082?s=46

Kanu would have been perfect for today's modern game. He is what I categorize the deep lying striker. I always wondered what happened that Nigeria produced so many bright tactical players like Siasia, Oliseh, Kanu, Celestine Babayaro, Finidi George.

I reading that Segun Odegbami used Oliseh's highlight clip on his Super Eagles debut for years to carry out tactical training for players.

I wonder why it all disappeared.

9JAMac10:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dLIVm5bURu4?si=K_boKoCoRg_ZPYA_ Rewatching Nigeria Versus Algeria. 1993 World Cup qualifying game. To the OGs and elders on the forum where were you when Nigeria qualified for her first World Cup in 1994.

If there is any match of Nigeria I want to watch again, it is Nigeria vs Ireland in Nigeria 99. That was my best display of Pius Ikedia.

TheGoodJoe:


If there is any match of Nigeria I want to watch again, it is Nigeria vs Ireland in Nigeria 99. That was my best display of Pius Ikedia.

. Any match I would like to rewatch is the Nigeria vs Mozambique 2010 African nations cup . Osaze best performance for Nigerian football

TheGoodJoe:


If there is any match of Nigeria I want to watch again, it is Nigeria vs Ireland in Nigeria 99. That was my best display of Pius Ikedia.

My own is Nigeria vs Italy at US 94.

AndSunGorilla:

My own is Nigeria vs Italy at US 94.

Kai that match made fans cried that night....all Oliseh needed was simple tackling but experience failed him,Italy down with 10 men,not using Siasia affected us...Okocha was playing to the gallery and funny with Okocha,Oliseh starting,Adepoju and Oliha later came from the bench,Italy team seized our midfield despite the red card to Zola.

I hate watching this match

BascoVanVeli:


That's expected from such a young team. Especially when everyone knows how good they are and pack the bus.

I think Ikorodu fc are much younger and play good football than Heartland,also I will pick El Kanemi too as another promising team.....

AndSunGorilla:

My own is Nigeria vs Italy at US 94.

I can't bring myself to watch that game.

We can't achieve much success if the whole unit isn't developing. Sports is all round, medical, structure, branding etc and most importantly psychological.

It has been obvious this key aspect of sports has been left out of our current national teams set up.

The current generation of National teams don't understand and believe what it takes to wear any national team shirt. They don't, it's starts from the first day you get an invitation.

I during my NDA days in Mogadishu battalion, Moga as they call us then never loose, we train twice as others and it is drummed into your body, mind and soul from day one when you get into the academy talk more about seeing your posting to Mogadishu battalion.

This was all we needed to fuel our body and determination and I doubt current national teams are structured this way.

Starboytwo:
God 😲😲, I was just famzing Partey yesterday... He was so good. Azin so so good. Didn't lose any ball, really really really masterclass performance...

The guy who sat beside me will wonder if I've never seen Partey before. He was my MOTM..

Damn... Claps.

Up GUNNERs

Kog45:
Kai that match made fans cried that night....all Oliseh needed was simple tackling but experience failed him,Italy down with 10 men,not using Siasia affected us...Okocha was playing to the gallery and funny with Okocha,Oliseh starting,Adepoju and Oliha later came from the bench,Italy team seized our midfield despite the red card to Zola.

I hate watching this match

USA'94 is pardonable because of a lack of experience, but do you see '98? That one was criminal

Goke7:


USA'94 is pardonable because of a lack of experience, but do you see '98? That one was criminal

98 was total mismanagement and atrocious preparation. It is still what we suffer today. Little to no competition to the regular first team players. Also lack of patience in team building.

Kog45:
Kai that match made fans cried that night....all Oliseh needed was simple tackling but experience failed him,Italy down with 10 men,not using Siasia affected us...Okocha was playing to the gallery and funny with Okocha,Oliseh starting,Adepoju and Oliha later came from the bench,Italy team seized our midfield despite the red card to Zola.

I hate watching this match

Give me Atlanta 96 semi final,

Brazil vs Nigeria, After Kanu scored that final Golden goal, omo Bebeto was like which kind wahala be dis na 😄😄😄

Baba weak seriously

TheGoodJoe:


98 was total mismanagement and atrocious preparation. It is still what we suffer today. Little to no competition to the regular first team players. Also lack of patience in team building.

I tip that team to be the best in of individual talents

TheGoodJoe:


98 was total mismanagement and atrocious preparation. It is still what we suffer today. Little to no competition to the regular first team players. Also lack of patience in team building.

It’s what we keep talking about; building on previous successes. USA 94 as first timers was a success especially with the Afcon 94 win but still we couldn’t manage success. We threw the coaching crew of the 94 team away and blame game started. Even success of Atlanta 96, we couldn’t translate or manage it to 98, we threw away everything. It’s still happening now