Originally Posted by kolinzo

Just now reading this. Okay yor right we weren't among the favorites in '94, no african countries has ever gotten to that level, but we were no underated neither! Remember, we were the most entertaining team in that tournament. '98 was a year they considered us as a serious threat....remember Atlanta '96 team, may be not favorite to win the tournament. As usual, they expected us to play solid football like we always do. Gotta go!

Originally Posted by Meddeen250

You're right, they normally expect Nigeria to play solid football but Nigeria mostly disappoint them especially at the world cups Nigeria has been to (1994 was an exception). Look at what happened in Japan/South Korea 2002. What a disappointment.

Originally Posted by Meddeen250

That was the golden generation of Nigerian footballers. Okocha was a young player still learning his trade at that time. But since Okocha became matured, Nigeria hardly perform well without Okocha. Talents like Okocha hardly comes around and he is much more skillful than John Mikel Obi.

Originally Posted by paj

...I laff...besides Cameroon reaching the QF in 1990 Naija prolly has the best record of any African Team in the World Cup so sharrap!North African countries are awash but Naija fairs ok..however..it's time we step up the game though!We're no longer newcomers so it's time to beat the shege out of our opponents next time..

Pa

Originally Posted by paj

...what the heck are U talking about?Okocha was a major factor in Naija winning the 1994 Nations Cup(before the World Cup) so dont gimme that 'he was still plying his trade' crap...the coach only made a decision for whatever reasons he had..who knows..maybe if Okocha had played more time in some of those matches,the outcome may have been even better...

Pa