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

[CryptopreneurBrainboss]

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.

It was quite clear with the new coach selection that he was only testing the players in the friendly as he used a more familiar team that we know usually represent the nation as super eagles. At the beginning of the match, I was confident of the super eagles getting a win but some doubt came after the the 11th minutes as Sierra Leone went a goal up but thankfully Iwobi equalize just 5 minutes later. That equalizer played an important role in the win.

Although the super eagles controlled the game, had more of the ball possession and shot at goal, still it wasn't a convincing win as the opponent had almost the same shot on target as the super eagles. I'm just happy for the win and for Peseiro starting on a winning ground when it matters not considering the friendly.

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[CryptoPanda]

It's full time, the Super Eagles of Nigeria defeats Sierra Leone 2-1. It's fall three points in the bag. There is a lot of improvement since their previous two games which they played poorly. I think the new coach, Peseiro should do more to improve the team. Peseiro was impressive today, he was very active in today's game. I think what he did in Ecuador and Mexico match, he was just testing the waters. I think there is prospect in Peseiro.

[Joca97]

It's full time, the Super Eagles of Nigeria defeats Sierra Leone 2-1. It's fall three points in the bag. There is a lot of improvement since their previous two games which they played poorly. I think the new coach, Peseiro should do more to improve the team. Peseiro was impressive today, he was very active in today's game. I think what he did in Ecuador and Mexico match, he was just testing the waters. I think there is prospect in Peseiro.

Really expected a much easier win for Nigeria they conceded an early goal but for their sake they scored right after that. They got the win in the end somehow. Also Egypt lost to a really weak opponent and that is shocking this cannot happen in the future for them at all

[Markinzo]

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.

I am much disappointed as you are about the super eagles of Nigeria not qualifying  for the world cup tournament in Qatar 2022 but be it as it may the boys played a nice game today. The duo scored by Iwobi and Osimhen was an encoione for the team and I think they need to give more hardwork agaiitje next games ahead.

Nigeria not having a player that can at least be making goal chances at the moment like the likes of Jay Jay okocha and kanu Nwankwo as you mentioned is something the Nigerian football federation and Jose peseiro  need to give a special attention to in the home based players.

[Pokapoka124]

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.

I am much disappointed as you are about the super eagles of Nigeria not qualifying  for the world cup tournament in Qatar 2022 but be it as it may the boys played a nice game today. The duo scored by Iwobi and Osimhen was an encoione for the team and I think they need to give more hardwork agaiitje next games ahead.

Nigeria not having a player that can at least be making goal chances at the moment like the likes of Jay Jay okocha and kanu Nwankwo as you mentioned is something the Nigerian football federation and Jose peseiro  need to give a special attention to in the home based players.

A lot of fans wanted to see the Super Eagles in the world cup in Qatar. The fans are still very much aggrieved and disappointed with what happened in Nigeria versus Ghana. The Super Eagles will have to do everything to bring back the love and trust back to the team, there is still some inconsistency in the team, this is their first win at home. I hope they can keep a winning streak going.

[Mr.right85]

It's a good step forward starting with a win at a qualifiers.. but going a goal down at home is not encouraging.. I think we should improve defensively and balance the midfield..
Our goalkeeping department needs to be focused on too.. because from Afcon 2019 to this year's world cup qualification heartbreak in the hands of the black cats of Ghana our goal keeping department played a major role in all the defeats..

The new coach should bring in players who are hungry to wear the super eagles jersey not players who seek refuge in the super eagles because they were rejected by other national teams if possible a player with. No other international citizenship..a player that is just Nigerian.. a player that knows what this matches means to the fans back home..
That's will be hungry for success and do the national team proud...a player like victor Oshimen,, Wilfred Ndidi we need hungry players in this our super eagles team

[Igebotz]

It's full time, the Super Eagles of Nigeria defeats Sierra Leone 2-1. It's fall three points in the bag. There is a lot of improvement since their previous two games which they played poorly. I think the new coach, Peseiro should do more to improve the team. Peseiro was impressive today, he was very active in today's game. I think what he did in Ecuador and Mexico match, he was just testing the waters. I think there is prospect in Peseiro.

In his first three games, we saw some tactical play in our game, unlike the super eagle we know, we were arguably the best team in those games, I would like him to integrate some of our home-based players into the team, we are still struggling with our GK, our first and second choice has been awful, I think it's time he take a look at Noble, he's currently the best GK in our local league, he was part of the team that went to AFCON BTW, today's game result means a lot; seeing the boys come back from a goal down to win was incredible.

[D-law]

It's full time, the Super Eagles of Nigeria defeats Sierra Leone 2-1. It's fall three points in the bag. There is a lot of improvement since their previous two games which they played poorly. I think the new coach, Peseiro should do more to improve the team. Peseiro was impressive today, he was very active in today's game. I think what he did in Ecuador and Mexico match, he was just testing the waters. I think there is prospect in Peseiro.

Really expected a much easier win for Nigeria they conceded an early goal but for their sake they scored right after that. They got the win in the end somehow. Also Egypt lost to a really weak opponent and that is shocking this cannot happen in the future for them at all

The opponents are know for disturbing Nigeria at times.
Good response from Alex Iwobi to keep Nigeria back in the game.
And a great goal from the Napoli super star, Victor Oshime to keep Nigeria ahead in the game.
Good defending in the second half but errors should be identified, we shouldn't settle for less.

[CryptopreneurBrainboss]

I think it's time he take a look at Noble, he's currently the best GK in our local league, he was part of the team that went to AFCON BTW, today's game result means a lot; seeing the boys come back from a goal down to win was incredible.

I still don't understand why the previous coaches didn't use Nobel as the number one choice. He's arguably the best among them all or is it still the agenda of playing aboard based players that's causing all this. I believe the NFF were interfering in the previous coaches team selection because the selection were just awful which caused us our games. We truely need to get the home based players involve as this foreign players aren't always reliable. Today Egypt lost and Mo Salah wasn't available.

I doubt they would had lost if Mo Salah was playing. The both goals were scored in the first half which gave room for 45 minutes of normal play plus extra time for Salah to have an impact as he always does unless he's playing against Senegal. Egypt would definitely bounce back as they're always favorite to qualify for the AFCON every now and then.

[snipie]

Egyptian are getting angry from Egypt performance so far in this competition and they are calling for the coach and the federation to be sacked! It isn't acceptable for them to see their team failing vs Ethiopia for several reasons

[Ulven]

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.

Egypt did not do much to return the result and achieve victory, and you know I am betting on it. I was not accurate in my choice, but the Moroccan team made me happy after defeating them in the first half. He was able to return and achieve victory in the second half, but what I noticed is that the Moroccan team did not include Ziyech, the Chelsea player, due to some disagreements with the coach. Perhaps he will not also participate in the World Cup, so the Moroccan Football Association must solve this problem..

[Zlantann]

Nigerian Super Eagles' next match is against  Sao Tome and Principe on Monday. The team lost their last match against Guinea-Bissau 5 goals to 1. We expect that Super Eagles to improve more. There are speculations that William Troost-Ekong the Nigerian Captain might not play that match because of a groin injury he picked up during the match on Thursday against Sierra Leone. Although Troost-Ekong is an outstanding defender but I am sure players like Chidozie Awaziem and Kenneth Omeruo would comfortably replace him. Sao Tome and Principe is currently at that bottom of Group A and Nigeria is in second position. A win against them will boast Nigeria chances of qualifying for the Nations Cup.   

[noormcs5]

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.

Not only annoying but it was a disappointment to see Egypt beaten by Ethiopia. Both goals were scored in the first half and Egypt team wasn't able to narrow down the lead even though Egypt had more possession of the ball (57% to be exact).

With this Egypt are at the bottom of Group D while Ethiopia is on the top, however, every team in this group has won one match and lost one.

[snipie]

but what I noticed is that the Moroccan team did not include Ziyech, the Chelsea player, due to some disagreements with the coach. Perhaps he will not also participate in the World Cup, so the Moroccan Football Association must solve this problem..

Ziyech is refusing to play with Morocco under the actual manager who won't include him too after a disciplinary sanctions that I forgot why it was made in the first place.
Anyway since he talked about Ziyech deceased father not being here to educate his son, or something like that, then the player announced that he won't be with the squad. It is unfortunate for both, Ziyech and Morocco.

[CryptopreneurBrainboss]

Very annoying performance here so far by the Egyptian team even with the presence of Mohammed Salah they're still 2 goals down .

Did you even watch the match? Mo Salah was absence from the starting lineup and neither was he substituted into the game. I didn't watch the game myself but when I saw them losing, I have to check if Mo Salah was playing but he wasn't. I won't blame him though because he need some rest. He has been playing games after games and has been putting in impressive display and since this is just qualifiers, Egypt should be able to qualify even though Mo Salah isn't playing. He does need some rest as the new season is just around the corner.

Egypt are currently at the buttom of their group and it seems they do need Mo Salah. Thankfully they have about 4 games left to pull something out of this qualifiers. They are capable of beating all their group mate so I don't understand why they're trying to bottle this one.

[Lordhermes]

Egyptian are getting angry from Egypt performance so far in this competition and they are calling for the coach and the federation to be sacked! It isn't acceptable for them to see their team failing vs Ethiopia for several reasons

Egypt has good front,people who can score goals,somebody like Salah is enough for Egypt's attack,but they lack good defenders that can defend the ball from entering the net,they lack a good holding midfielder that can control the midfield,and is not scared of pressure that will mount on him if he holds the ball.And secondly,the inability to fall back when they have lost the ball upfront,it is one of the reasons why they lost that match.Therefore,if they can work on those points,they will win matches on a regular.

[muratsink]

Egyptian are getting angry from Egypt performance so far in this competition and they are calling for the coach and the federation to be sacked! It isn't acceptable for them to see their team failing vs Ethiopia for several reasons

Egypt has good front,people who can score goals,somebody like Salah is enough for Egypt's attack,but they lack good defenders that can defend the ball from entering the net,they lack a good holding midfielder that can control the midfield,and is not scared of pressure that will mount on him if he holds the ball.And secondly,the inability to fall back when they have lost the ball upfront,it is one of the reasons why they lost that match.Therefore,if they can work on those points,they will win matches on a regular.

Ehab Galal is very irritated with his current team after losing 0-2 to Ethiopia where the Egyptian defense performed so badly in that match it was evident where they conceded two goals in the first half while making Egypt only get three points in two games. the match they played in the African cup qualifiers and currently Egypt is in the caretaker position.with such a long journey we are very confident with the performance of Muhammad Salah and his friends in the African cup qualifiers that they can qualify easily

[Alisha-k]

Nigerian Super Eagles' next match is against  Sao Tome and Principe on Monday. The team lost their last match against Guinea-Bissau 5 goals to 1. We expect that Super Eagles to improve more. There are speculations that William Troost-Ekong the Nigerian Captain might not play that match because of a groin injury he picked up during the match on Thursday against Sierra Leone. Although Troost-Ekong is an outstanding defender but I am sure players like Chidozie Awaziem and Kenneth Omeruo would comfortably replace him. Sao Tome and Principe is currently at that bottom of Group A and Nigeria is in second position. A win against them will boast Nigeria chances of qualifying for the Nations Cup.   

A win against Sao Tome will be necessary as it will increase their chances of getting into the Nations cup. Although they are fond of loosing to small countries that one will least expect, but I believe Sao Tome will be a piece of cake for the Nigerian side as already, the side is packed full with deadly go- for- goal players. I hope to see a thrashing come Monday tho and also believe that the absence of Troost Ekong will not be a setback for them.

[CryptopreneurBrainboss]

Ghana suffer heavy defeat for International Friendly against Japan
Source: https://www.bbc.com/pidgin/articles/cglxy060zmpo

Saw this scorelines and I was thinking it's in relation to the AFCON qualifiers but it isn't and the Ghanaian should be grateful to that as that would had been a disgrace. Is this how they want to represent us at the world cup tournament in Qatar. Looking at the head to head stats it seems Japan has a thing of always beating Ghana as they have won them numerous times. Ghana would be playing South Korea, another Asian nation in the World cup group stages and I hope they don't put on an awful display as this one.

Ghana didn't have their full squad available due to injuries so that can be used as an excuse although they Ghana has to up their games as their recent matches has just been draws after draws. Even thier ticket to the world cup tournament was won through two draws against Nigeria.

[Zlantann]

but what I noticed is that the Moroccan team did not include Ziyech, the Chelsea player, due to some disagreements with the coach. Perhaps he will not also participate in the World Cup, so the Moroccan Football Association must solve this problem..

Ziyech is refusing to play with Morocco under the actual manager who won't include him too after a disciplinary sanctions that I forgot why it was made in the first place.
Anyway since he talked about Ziyech deceased father not being here to educate his son, or something like that, then the player announced that he won't be with the squad. It is unfortunate for both, Ziyech and Morocco.

The misunderstanding between Morocco's  Bosnian coach Vahid Halilhodžić and Hakim Ziyech is very complicated. The coach has accused Ziyech of faking injury and arriving late to camp. Hakim has maintained that he was really injured but the coached stated that that medical team has certified that Ziyech was fit and okay to play. The coach later decided to omit the player from the Nations cup squad and this made Ziyech to retire from international football. For me this misunderstanding might be as a result of personality and the only way to solve this issue is that one of them have to stay out of the team. And Ziyech chose to retire and stay away from the team. I believe he would return when Halilhodžić leaves the national team of Morocco.