Africa Football Discussion Thread || Current discussion: African teams at Qatar.

[Ratash]

Current discussion should be "Africa Cup of Nations qualifications" or "Cup of Nations".
I don't see top games in the Group stage, basically there is a clear favourite in every group, except maybe group I?
Ghana and Tunisia got a draw tomorrow although they were expected to win.
In the upcoming days, I think people will focus on Nigeria game vs Sierra Leone to see if the team recovered or not.

True In all the groups there is a clear favourite which will easily qualify in my opinion except for group I as you said it will be a total war, tunisia game took me off guard but still it was an away  draw so their chances are still huge and they will be in top of that group.

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[Pokapoka124]

I sincerely think there's nothing super about the Super Eagles of Nigeria, they are just know to have a star studded squad but always fails to live up to expectations. The game against Mexico and Ecuador which they lost gracefully would have been a different result especially the one with Ecuador if they were a little bit more hungry. The Nigeria team to say the least, lacks drive and tactics.

[Mr.right85]

I wonder why Nigeria have not started their qualifications to next year's Afcon....I just can't wait to see them play under the new coach.. to see how the ball will be distributed from defense to the offensive side of the pitch...with the quality in the Nigerian ranks  they should have an easy qualification experience unless they make things hard for themselves..over the weekend Ghana won,, Algeria won,, Senegal won,, Egypt won so Nigeria shouldn't be left out..I believe the boys are going to do us proud and make up for the 2022 world cup they missed ...the country needs it,,the fans needs it ,, they need to be in good team spirit for a successful qualifications...the pairing upfront should be Oshimen and Iheanacho,,. Then heart of defence should be balogun and troost or K Omemue

[CryptopreneurBrainboss]

I wonder why Nigeria have not started their qualifications to next year's Afcon....I just can't wait to see them play under the new coach.. to see how the ball will be distributed from defense to the offensive side of the pitch.

The new coach hasn't been impressive so far as he has lost two friendly that he should have atleast drew them if winning wasn't possible. Nigeria will be playing their first game of this qualifications on the 9th against Sierra leone at the Abuja National Stadium. I don't see the super eagle losing that and we qualifying from the group won't be an impossible quest considering the nations we were paired against.

My concern is about getting a silverware, qualifying hasn't been our problem but getting the job done is where we come short and we have very high hopes for the new coach to change all that. It has been quite a long time since we last won the AFCON and as such we should be playing to win it this time around and not just qualifying.

[CryptopreneurBrainboss]

For the AFCON 2023 qualifier matches been played today, Kanye vs Namibia was canceled, I haven't found any reason behind the cancellation so I'm surprised. Meanwhile Uganda, Niger, Gabon and Mauritania all drew their games. Niger vs Uganda ended one goal each while the match between Gabon and Mauritania ended goalless. Congo and Algeria both won their matches each with the respective scorelines. Congo 1- 0 Gambia and Algeria 2- 0 Tanzania.

The other matches to be played today are Benin vs Mozambique and Sudan vs Dr Congo. Both matches are on the way and currently at half time with Sudan and Mozambique winning by one goals to nothing. O don't expect any more goals from this two matches ongoing. The qualifiers are quite boring in my opinion.

[muratsink]

The super eagles loose again to Ecuador with a 1-0 score line,, the game has no importance given the fact that's it's a friendly game,, but momentum is supposed to be built given that it's a new head coach ,,but I believe the coach has all the time at his disposal to bring the team back to winning ways before the fans begins to grow frustration,,  we need to build momentum against our upcoming qualifying matches be it afcon or next world cup,,  the super eagles just needs consistency ,, so we can build a team to compete with the likes of Senegal in Africa and other European and South American football power house,, and maybe move up ton the FIFA rankings,, all departments of the teams needs improvement.the NFF needs to give it's full backing to the coaching staffs physically, materially and financially in other to build a good a d strong team..

We also have to admit that the current quality of Ecuador is so extraordinary where they successfully strolled into the Qatar world cup this year. Of course, the defeat that was received by Nigeria against Ecuador was a natural thing, especially since the match was titled a friendly match. himself before they competed in the Africa cup qualifiers although currently Augustine has enough homework to fix as strong as Nigeria after failing to qualify for this year's itching at the hands of the previous coach of course the African grasshopper is the hope for them to be able to compete in 2023 later

[snipie]

For the AFCON 2023 qualifier matches been played today, Kanye vs Namibia was canceled, I haven't found any reason behind the cancellation so I'm surprised. Meanwhile Uganda, Niger, Gabon and Mauritania all drew their games. Niger vs Uganda ended one goal each while the match between Gabon and Mauritania ended goalless. Congo and Algeria both won their matches each with the respective scorelines. Congo 1- 0 Gambia and Algeria 2- 0 Tanzania.

The other matches to be played today are Benin vs Mozambique and Sudan vs Dr Congo. Both matches are on the way and currently at half time with Sudan and Mozambique winning by one goals to nothing. O don't expect any more goals from this two matches ongoing. The qualifiers are quite boring in my opinion.

Actually there will be no match for Kenya and Zimbabwe in AFCON qualification. They were excluded from the tournament by CAF, which included them initially but required that they should make some changes, I don't know exactly but I think it is related to politics interfering with football federations in these countries..
From now on, Group C that include Cameroon mainly and Group K that include Morocco and South Africa will have only 3 nations instead of 4.

[Mr.right85]

Nigeria's Afcon qualifiers against sierra Leone will be a massive.. Tomorrow is going to be  a day the new coach play his first competitive game as the super eagles coach


It is largely expected the super eagles come out with a victory so they won't be missing out on the Afcon as the disappointment of the world earlier to this year..a d it will also be a boost in morale to the team and the players

Nigeria has the ability and quality to come out victorious against sierra Leone
And that for sure is what

Tactical approach is needed so increase the flexibility of the game.... Nigerians needs answer now...we need to start a rebuild process and strong

I believe the likes of Senegal will give there best and retain the Afcon cup of Nations..
Nigeria have a lot to do if there are to match Senegal .. because Senegal at the moment is so organized the way they play ..the discipline they have..the team spirit...but Nigeria needs time to become this type of team ...the most important thing is to start from somewhere

[LUCKMCFLY]

Nigeria lose again to an international friendly game against Mexico under a new a coach jose Peseiro , this is their first game under this new coach. I wouldn't want to use their first game to rate the new coach if he is capable of building the team strong again, other game coming will if the new coach is work or not.

The friendlies are best used to gauge the efficiency of the players,the coach does not care much if he loses let's say a game 2-0 but in that game he gets valuable information from different players and their form.He starts based on this information on how to build an even more efficient team and tries different tactics during the training sessions the team will have.This helps a lot prepare the team at the best the coach can and be ready for International important competitions.

I have experience with everything that has to do with Peseiro, and I know that he is a coach who when a player, no matter how good he is, and he doesn't like it, simply doesn't call him to the team, he looks for someone else who doesn't have the same technique or better, I think that Peseiro works with good players, however organizing a team is not his strong point, Mexico has a great level of football, most of its players are in a very demanding Mexican league, and the Mexicans have good technique, there are players like Chicharito Hernandez who even came to Real Madrid and showed a great level, in fact at that time he was hardly scored and when he was scored in almost every game he scored a goal.

[gabbie2010]

Nigeria super eagle not qualifying for FIFA world Cup had  made me lose interest in the team, their match against Ghana national team in Abuja were they failed to qualify was very painful and I am very sure lot of Nigerians wouldn't turn up to watch Nigeria vs Sierra Leone, it's a big shame and disappointment that the super eagle will not be participating in World Cup with all their talented players good luck to the new coach as he play his first competitive match as their new manager and I believe if the team started their campaign on a winning note probably the win the heart of their fans back.

[Juggy777]

Nigeria super eagle not qualifying for FIFA world Cup had  made me lose interest in the team, their match against Ghana national team in Abuja were they failed to qualify was very painful and I am very sure lot of Nigerians wouldn't turn up to watch Nigeria vs Sierra Leone, it's a big shame and disappointment that the super eagle will not be participating in World Cup with all their talented players good luck to the new coach as he play his first competitive match as their new manager and I believe if the team started their campaign on a winning note probably the win the heart of their fans back.

@gabbie2010 the player’s and the ex coach should take the blame for not being able to qualify, but let’s hope that this new coach can turn the tide around and make Nigeria competitive again.

Nigeria lose again to an international friendly game against Mexico under a new a coach jose Peseiro , this is their first game under this new coach. I wouldn't want to use their first game to rate the new coach if he is capable of building the team strong again, other game coming will if the new coach is work or not.

The friendlies are best used to gauge the efficiency of the players,the coach does not care much if he loses let's say a game 2-0 but in that game he gets valuable information from different players and their form.He starts based on this information on how to build an even more efficient team and tries different tactics during the training sessions the team will have.This helps a lot prepare the team at the best the coach can and be ready for International important competitions.

I have experience with everything that has to do with Peseiro, and I know that he is a coach who when a player, no matter how good he is, and he doesn't like it, simply doesn't call him to the team, he looks for someone else who doesn't have the same technique or better, I think that Peseiro works with good players, however organizing a team is not his strong point, Mexico has a great level of football, most of its players are in a very demanding Mexican league, and the Mexicans have good technique, there are players like Chicharito Hernandez who even came to Real Madrid and showed a great level, in fact at that time he was hardly scored and when he was scored in almost every game he scored a goal.

I think that we should give some him time to see if he’ll implement some different strategies, but if @LUCKMLY is right then I don’t think he’ll do much good for the team, but for now let’s be patient with him and see how he performs in his first few matches as Nigeria’s head coach.

[Zlantann]

Nigeria's Afcon qualifiers against sierra Leone will be a massive.. Tomorrow is going to be  a day the new coach play his first competitive game as the super eagles coach


It is largely expected the super eagles come out with a victory so they won't be missing out on the Afcon as the disappointment of the world earlier to this year..a d it will also be a boost in morale to the team and the players

Nigeria has the ability and quality to come out victorious against sierra Leone
And that for sure is what

Tactical approach is needed so increase the flexibility of the game.... Nigerians needs answer now...we need to start a rebuild process and strong

I believe the likes of Senegal will give there best and retain the Afcon cup of Nations..
Nigeria have a lot to do if there are to match Senegal .. because Senegal at the moment is so organized the way they play ..the discipline they have..the team spirit...but Nigeria needs time to become this type of team ...the most important thing is to start from somewhere

The players and technical team of Nigeria have no excuse not to win this African Cup of Nations Qualifies against Sierra Leone. The team have been boasted with outstanding international players and the other players that must have discovered during the two friendly matches. Nigerian have been very patient because the Super Eagles have broken their hearts by three straight losses. This match is a must win, anything less than that will be a disappointment and I would start doubting the technical capacity of the new coach.

[swogerino]

Nigeria's Afcon qualifiers against sierra Leone will be a massive.. Tomorrow is going to be  a day the new coach play his first competitive game as the super eagles coach


It is largely expected the super eagles come out with a victory so they won't be missing out on the Afcon as the disappointment of the world earlier to this year..a d it will also be a boost in morale to the team and the players

Nigeria has the ability and quality to come out victorious against sierra Leone
And that for sure is what

Tactical approach is needed so increase the flexibility of the game.... Nigerians needs answer now...we need to start a rebuild process and strong

I believe the likes of Senegal will give there best and retain the Afcon cup of Nations..
Nigeria have a lot to do if there are to match Senegal .. because Senegal at the moment is so organized the way they play ..the discipline they have..the team spirit...but Nigeria needs time to become this type of team ...the most important thing is to start from somewhere

The players and technical team of Nigeria have no excuse not to win this African Cup of Nations Qualifies against Sierra Leone. The team have been boasted with outstanding international players and the other players that must have discovered during the two friendly matches. Nigerian have been very patient because the Super Eagles have broken their hearts by three straight losses. This match is a must win, anything less than that will be a disappointment and I would start doubting the technical capacity of the new coach.

Sierra Leone was the surprise team in the Afcon just some months ago as it got to where no one expected them to go.I know Nigeria is the better quality here and have better players than Sierra Leone but this Afcon of just a few months ago showed that surprises do happen and I would expect anything in such game.I would not be surprised for a draw or even loss for Nigeria but I agree that the most common expected result is for Nigeria to win this game without problems since this time they are playing in their home stadium.

[Slow death]

yesterday's games were interesting mainly because my country won.

Mozambique 1 - 0 benim

In the next game we will play against senegal, we are very unlucky because against senegal we will have to play against them in the first round and then in the second round in a row, this will make us have 2 defeats, because I doubt we will be able to win the senegal.

today's game:

Cameroon 1 - 0 Burundi

I expected Cameroon to score more goals

Mali 3 - 1 South Sudan

I bet on mali, but when they were losing I thought: " they won't be able to recover " but to my surprise, in 5 minutes 2 goals came in something very difficult to happen in african games

[Pokapoka124]

It's been a huge blow that the Super Eagles won't be in the world cup in Qatar. The match against Sierra Leone has taken a new turn. The super eagles taking the lead after being a goal behind. Things seem to be getting down to the favor of the super eagles. A beautiful goal by Victor Osimhen. We have seen a lot of fantastic crosses and passes from the Super Eagles. They are begining to exert dominance over the Sierra Leone side.

[Ulven]

Ethiopia is ahead of the Pharaohs by two clean goals. It's a surprise. I can't believe it. I don't know if the Egyptian team can come back and win during the second half, with the odds of winning @26. I think it's tempting, especially since the Egyptian team has good players, so I'll place the bet.

[Pokapoka124]

Nigeria is ranked number 3 in Africa, Sierra Leone is nowhere close to the Nigeria side, the Super Eagles should be able to win this one convincingly. I must commend the two attackers on the Sierra Leone side, J.Morsay and M. N. Kamara, their chemistry was superb. They cost us a lot of problems fortunately we came back into the game with clinical finishing. I  expect the Super Eagles to do more of what they did in the first half. 

[Freeveto]

Very annoying performance here so far by the Egyptian team even with the presence of Mohammed Salah they're still 2 goals down .
Very astonishing first half for me they really need to work on their defense regards to the second half of the game, What a loosed defense right now. With the way in which they are playing right now it will be difficult for them to come out victorious in this game , looking at things.

[CryptoPanda]

It's a shame that the Super Eagles do not have a player who can score free kicks for them, they have had quite a number of chances. Gone are the days of Jay Jay Okocha and Kanu Nwankwo. I think to an extent, a convincing win against Sierra Leone will pacify Super Eagles fans who are still disappointed they didn't make the 2022 world cup qualifiers.

[snipie]

Ethiopia is ahead of the Pharaohs by two clean goals. It's a surprise. I can't believe it. I don't know if the Egyptian team can come back and win during the second half, with the odds of winning @26. I think it's tempting, especially since the Egyptian team has good players, so I'll place the bet.

With only 15 minutes left on the game, I doubt that Egypt could do something unless Ethiopian players gets exhausted. No real threat for the opponent = defeat.
For Nigeria they woke up after being behind with 1 goal earlier on the game and now they are leading 2-1 with few minutes left also.