A lot has been said about the recent happenings in Nigeria the month of January so far. We all can't be critics, so this is my take on the following issues:
PRESIDENT YAR' ADUA'S PHONE CONVERSATION WITH THE BBC
If the President could not make a statement with respect to the attempted christmas day suicide bomb blast carried out by a Nigerian, then it is quite curious for a normal and sound mind to understand why he is keen to make a statement, wishing the Super Eagles luck in the African Nations cup in Angola.
Nigeria has been without a leader for a period of over 50 days and the best that the leadership of the PDP can do at this point in time is to allow Vice President Goodluck Jonathan to assume the role of a President, pending the return of Mr. President. Interestingly, the recent ruling by a court has declared that Goodluck Jonathan be sworn in as the acting President. Let us hope that the people who have so far held fort for the President will honour the ruling of the court.
THE SUPER EAGLE'S LOSS TO EGYPT
The team started the match slowly but then regained their composure and unsettled the Egyptians with the goal, which came against the run of play. Chinedu Ogbuke was the live wire of the team and he continued to cause problesm for the Egyptian defence. After the goal, the Super Eagles took total control of the game and could have extended the lead. The Egyptians equalised, thanks to a silly mistake from the defence and the goalkeeper.
In the second half, the Egyptian bench observed that the only attacking threat that the Eagles could throw at them was from the right side, and so the deployed Wael goma to assist there and extinguish that threat.
NOTE: The Egyptians emply a 3-5-2 formation and this will allow them to play with an extra man in defence when they defend and attack as well.
The second goal came off a lucky deflection, and then the game was lost when Coach Amodu decided to continue play with two defensive midfielders when the team was a goal down. The final straw that broke the camel's back was the substitution of Mikel Obi; which resulted in the collapse of the midfield.
VERDICT: Yes, the team lost, but they can still improve if they chose to. Joseph Yobo, Yakubu Aiyagbeni and Nwaneri must up their game. The Coach must improve on his tactics and substitutions. If Osaze Odemwingie can be back into the team, then they can beat Benin.
Finally, I want to use this medium to appeal to all and suncry to remember the people of Haiti in their prayers. Do the best that you can do to avail tehm of their plight.
Remember, we all can't be critics.
