Nigeria’s Flying Eagles beat South Sudan 1-0 in their second Group B game of the 13 African Games in Accra, Ghana, on Monday.
The Flying Eagles went into the game on the back of a 2-1 loss to Uganda.
Sadiq Isiyaka was the hero as his second half penalty kick was enough to secure the win.
They Flying Eagles will take on Senegal in their final group game on Friday.
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The Senegalese lost 1-0 to Uganda in their second Group B fixture on Monday.
Following the win, Uganda have booked their place into the semi-finals of the men’s football event.
A draw should be enough for Ladan Bosso men against Senegal to pick a semifinal ticket.
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Typical of Bosso’s teams they will dominate possession but always lacking the cutting edge upfront. They could’ve won by 3 goals today I don’t know why the attackers misfires all the time in the opponents area. It’s so annoying to watch, but they’re a fun side to watch.
Bro, I don’t know if you’ve noticed, this is very common to any Nigerian team, male or female, junior or senior, dominated by home based players. There’s something in our league and academy the authorities are not addressing. Even club sides, a lot of unbelievable misses in the final third.
It’s so appalling, to say the least.
Bosso is too tribalistic in his selections, that is one of the reasons he does not always excel. He is an average coach
Good luck boys, more work needs to be done.
Nigeria has better coach than Ladan Bosso? He has been there for a long time with no trophies to show for it! Let’s get younger and more technical and tactical coach instead of Ladan Bosso all the time!!
One of the poorest Flying Eagles I have ever seen in my lifetime. Ladin Bosso is a leopard that can never change his spot. Despite all the exposure they had had during U2O competition, the team is even getting worse. Those who picked as the coach of U20 team of Nigeria have never done us any good!
Bosso has a poor mentality and it’s rubbing on everything he does. NFF is also engulfed in this poor mentality only God can save us from these kind of leaders.
Nigeria Vs South Sudan 1 – 0: A Reflection
Bosso’s Boys Did Well
Personally, I think we fans have to remind ourselves that this is Under-21 football at a moderate level. Looking at it from that prism, I appreciate the innocence by which Ladan Bosso’s boys approached their game against South Sudan yesterday.
True, we can still expect and experience fascinating, expressive and vibrant football at this level which Bosso’s boys failed to deliver. This is where I think the perennial Under-21 coach kicks himself in the backside. He set his team up very well with his 4-3-3 formation and the intentions were there to deliver. But lack of adequate imagination, vision, invention, laced with vision with inadequate techniques even in the basics of football also jeopardised Bosso’s own philosophy. If only he can shine his eyes brighter and selects more quality Under-20 players beyond ethnic, tribal and religious considerations, then I think Bosso’s brand of football could have been more exquisite than it is.
Yesterday, the Flying Eagles played with patriotism, dedication and passion – I can never question their passion. Certain key aspects of their game worked which made them impose their will on S/Sudan and milk out the hard earned 3 points. The crosses delivered from the right wing particularly were fabulous and near-world class. The player most responsible is number 7 Sadiq Isiyaka. Sadly, Bosso’s centre forwards number 7 Sunday Joseph and number 9 Agada failed woefully to anticipate these crosses. When they did, they lacked the killer instincts and basic techniques to bury begging chances. I have to applaud these strikers for endeavour but their movements and decision making have to improve as well as their thirst to score.
In midfield, number 10 Chibueze Izuogo and number 4 Daniel Daga caught the eye with compelling performances. Izuogo’s dribbling abilities, quality deliveries, runs and directness created chances. Daga (who reminded me of Sunday Oliseh) was pure class with this long balls, recycling of possession, interceptions, tackling and first touches. Daga’s selfishness at times was unnecessary and Izuogo needs to be less exuberant.
Number 6 Captain Daniel Bameyi was also emphatic and exciting with his defensive responsibilities and offensive forays. In fact the entire defence of Sampson, Abdullahi and Haruna launched into tackles with gusto, energy and intent with brought a smile to my face. Their last ditch sliding tackles and interceptions showed intention. But they were fallible in dealing with aerial duels and were susceptible to be drawn out of position. They can also lose 1 on 1 duels. Also, I was disappointed in goalkeeper Nathaniel Nwosu for making 2 needless mistakes by dropping the ball (in what should have been a routine catch and punch). His errors could have been costly had S/Sudan been more clinical.
I like Bosso but I am worried for his blood pressure. He looked bogged down with worry and anxiety. He never seemed happy with what his strikers and goalkeeper produced. But, he selected these same players so he only has himself to blame.
The formation for me was okay but the movements woven into it was basic, lacked imagination and standard from the players. Overall, the players couldn’t elevate their performance to produce eloquence and vibrancy. However, their practical approach worked to keep them on the front foot, create neat chances, restrict S/Sudan and earn a slim win. But the Flying Eagles brought nothing new to the table suggest they are a cut above other teams in the tournament. They look beatable with their wastefulness in front of goal and goalkeeping frailties. They run and run which supports this perception of their “kick and follow” football.
However, they showed enough to suggest to me that the Flying Eagles will not go down to any opposition without a fierce fight, and that is good enough for me based on the quality of players Bosso picked for the tournament
@Deo the ref gave us the 3 point after some controversial calls against South Sudan. Please let us be honest when we praise these coaches especially Bosso. Goto NaijaBias and do some critical playbacks in that game to confirm what I’m telling you. Bosso is yet to make a single final as a coach yet he keeps getting slot.
Chima,
I think the penalty was “soft” but without the benefit of VAR, we can never really conclude.
I absolutely love Landan Bosso as an exciting average coach. I don’t work in the NFF hence I don’t know why the they have not been a able to appoint a coach more tactical than Bosso.
Also, I don’t think you are accurate by stating that Bosso hasn’t led us to a final.
He has won us Wafu Cup and achieved 2 Afcon U-20 Bronze. He has qualified us for 2 U-20 world cups, reaching the quarter finals on both occasions.
He has used players who have gone on (under Keshi) to win us the 2013 Afcon.
You always make it sound like Bosso is an outright tactically bereft failure which is simply untrue.
I, like you, want a coach who will win us the Under 20 world cup and Under 20 Afcon. I don’t think Bosso is that man but I think he can take us far in this tournaments and even manage the odd podium finish.
I am realistic in my expectations of Bosso but you are unreasonable in your condemnation of his potentials.
I must thank you for your incisive and holistic match ratings and technical analysis of the match. Now my curiosity is pricked and I will make it a duty to watch the next match which I believe must be a win but at least a draw, which for some unfathomable reason could be but may be a loss. Knowing Bosso I wouldn’t stick out my neck to far.
I enjoyed reading your analysis. Unlike most clueless contributors who believe that they know what they’re talking about, it’s refreshing reading an analysis from someone like you, who understands the game. A little observation. Apart from the coach winning the trophy you mentioned, all the other achievements you mentioned, still fell short of reaching the “finals” just as the other contributor noted.