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

[poldanmig]

Do not condemn everything there as if we do not have disasters too in European football it elsewhere. Nowhere is perfect. Eventhough I agree with you that the start of this AFCON was with alot of errors from referees but it is better now. Give the organisers some credits.

Yes I agree, we should appreciate all the hard work of the hosts of AFCON this year, even though many incidents have occurred but at least AFCON has progressed smoothly to the semifinals round, I think it is only natural that AFCON has many shortcomings because indeed Cameroon is not a country that has rich and I think that even if AFCON was held in a rich country, of course it would still have its drawbacks. Apart from that, let alone AFCON, of course a competition as big as the World Cup and the Euro has also had many drawbacks.

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[swogerino]

It sounds like Egypt is going to win this based on past happenings in such tournament.The teams that have come suffering to the final and not easily have won most of the times this tournament previous times.Senegal is a strong team but I think Egypt will use the same strategy as with Cameroon in which they defended during the game and brought the game to additional time and penalty kicks,most probably Senegal will be prepared even for penalties and will simulate them during these last days of training before the final but I think Egypt is going to win this.

[coco23]

It sounds like Egypt is going to win this based on past happenings in such tournament.The teams that have come suffering to the final and not easily have won most of the times this tournament previous times.Senegal is a strong team but I think Egypt will use the same strategy as with Cameroon in which they defended during the game and brought the game to additional time and penalty kicks,most probably Senegal will be prepared even for penalties and will simulate them during these last days of training before the final but I think Egypt is going to win this.

Don't forget that the Egyptian team already had to play 3 time 30min extra and Senegal has 1 more day to rest for the final. Let's see how much stamina Egypt has to play another 120minutes! In the end it could be a matter of physical condition. Also Senegal will be carefully studying the last 3 games of Egypt to avoid the mistakes that had been made by their opponents!

[Slow death]

It sounds like Egypt is going to win this based on past happenings in such tournament.The teams that have come suffering to the final and not easily have won most of the times this tournament previous times.Senegal is a strong team but I think Egypt will use the same strategy as with Cameroon in which they defended during the game and brought the game to additional time and penalty kicks,most probably Senegal will be prepared even for penalties and will simulate them during these last days of training before the final but I think Egypt is going to win this.

Don't forget that the Egyptian team already had to play 3 time 30min extra and Senegal has 1 more day to rest for the final. Let's see how much stamina Egypt has to play another 120minutes! In the end it could be a matter of physical condition. Also Senegal will be carefully studying the last 3 games of Egypt to avoid the mistakes that had been made by their opponents!

well egypt is a very unpredictable team, their style of play allows them to surprise their opponents, i think that for this game against senegal they will be strong and senegal needs to be careful because egypt can win this game without conceding many goals and they can score a lot of goals, the worst opponent that senegal should not find is egypt, if senegal had found cameroon then things would have been easier for senegal, but they found egypt and that is not good for senegal

[1kodumtek7]

I think that the match today between Egypt and Cameroon will not end in 90 minutes and we will watch extra time. And we can even see penalty shoot-outs. I see these teams as equal to each other. If we see penalties, I see Egypt one step ahead here.

The same thing I thought of before the match happened. Frankly, Egypt are still very successful by defeating their opponents in extra time or by penalty shoot-outs without haste. If I'm to make a prediction for the final match, I see Senegal as the closer side to win the title.

[CryptocurencyKing]

Egyptians has finally made it to the final of the AFCON despite all the challenges from host community. It is not easy though Salah is optimistic that he will not leave Cameron without the Cup. Now the battle is between Egyptians and Senegalese. What is the Odd now those who are good in permutation.

It was a wonderful game to Egypt yesterday because Cameroon really played Egypt in the first half but in the second half Egypt coach made some changes that make the game to change totally for the favour of Egypt to win their penalties given to them. This is a great opportunity for Liverpool player Salah to  achieve something good from this AFCON to prove to his club and his home country his professional career in the final.
It will be difficult for Egypt to defeat Senegal in this battle because Senegal has more good players than Egypt. Senegal will defeat Egypt 2:0 because the performance of Senegal in this tournament is very high and it show Egyptian cannot stop Senegal not to win this AFCON titles  2022. Some of the Senegal professional players will not take this final battle easy with Egypt  than to give Egypt a big disgrace that they will never forget.

Cameroon never faced a very strong opposition in this tournament due to the balanced pairings. Although I did not see any spectacular talents in their team, they had to favor them in order to reach this far. Due to the comments made by the Cameroon captain, this defeat is my favorite. Egypt won the match, congratulations.

Cameroon failed in their first real test after encountering weak opponents thanks to the backstage of the draws. I knew it was going to be a big problem for them. They did to meet any formidable opponent since the beginning of this competition. The match against Egypt is the toughest they have play and they fail . On the other hand, Egypt has played tough three champions from Nigeria, Cote d' Ivoire,  and the Morocco, thee are three favourites and former champion. Likewise they have played two extra time and a penalty and were well prepared for the penalty than the Cameroon. Besides Egypt have a team that is tactically superior that plays with an undying spirit from start to finish.

[Anguwa]

I have  always have thoughts that if Cameroon should play a game with a team like Egypt it will be tough for them to defeat Egypt the way they have been winning other teams since the tournament,  and to be honest it was not easy for them in their last match because Egypt was fully prepared not to lose the match, it was also hard for Egypt if not that Egypt were lucky to score a goal through penalty.  The game was very interesting.

Actually, the Egyptians had a difficult time qualifying for the finals because the host country, Cameroon, were also well prepared not to lose because they have a very powerful team. This all comes down to a couple of miraculous penalty goals in Egypt's favor. Now the host country faces Burkina Faso in the third play-off match; the host country would be happy with a third-place finish in the competition.

[Anguwa]

It sounds like Egypt is going to win this based on past happenings in such tournament.The teams that have come suffering to the final and not easily have won most of the times this tournament previous times.Senegal is a strong team but I think Egypt will use the same strategy as with Cameroon in which they defended during the game and brought the game to additional time and penalty kicks,most probably Senegal will be prepared even for penalties and will simulate them during these last days of training before the final but I think Egypt is going to win this.

The finals will be extremely challenging because both teams were in a strong position to win. However, the hardships that one of the two teams faced prior to reaching this level cannot be used to judge the tournament winner. Both Senegal and Egypt have excellent teams that are hugely competitive and battling for the trophy; now it's up to us to predict who will win. Senegal is a country that I support because I believe in teamwork.

[diderdrogba]

Whenever I thought that it could have been the end for Egypt, they still moved on in the tournament by eliminating their opponents one by one. That was what happened yesterday too. Cameroon were the toughest opponent they had so far and I was not feeling positive about Egypt for this game. But they somehow managed to resist them in the first 90 minutes and extra time. And by the penalties, Egypt have eliminated Cameroon by 3-1. It is really like a dream for them now and I'm wondering what they will do against Senegal in the finale.

[BALIK]

It sounds like Egypt is going to win this based on past happenings in such tournament.The teams that have come suffering to the final and not easily have won most of the times this tournament previous times.Senegal is a strong team but I think Egypt will use the same strategy as with Cameroon in which they defended during the game and brought the game to additional time and penalty kicks,most probably Senegal will be prepared even for penalties and will simulate them during these last days of training before the final but I think Egypt is going to win this.

The finals will be extremely challenging because both teams were in a strong position to win. However, the hardships that one of the two teams faced prior to reaching this level cannot be used to judge the tournament winner. Both Senegal and Egypt have excellent teams that are hugely competitive and battling for the trophy; now it's up to us to predict who will win. Senegal is a country that I support because I believe in teamwork.

There are two teams hoping for the title and the team that deserves to win the title. They are desperate to win the title. They have reached the final only by proving their qualifications. So it is very difficult to guess which team will be able to win the title. I would say Senegal is very strong as a team. Even I think Senegal is stronger than Egypt. But the Egyptian team's strategy is excellent. Their gameplay is also good. So both teams have a chance to win.

[KTChampions]

Quotes for the Senegal-Egypt final almost repeat the quotes for the Cameroon-Egypt match:

2,08 - 2,95 - 4,10

It will be super funny if Egypt wins the match again as an underdog. It will be really funny: they started the tournament as a favorite, then because of a weak game they turned into an underdog but defeated stronger opponents. And now they have one step left to the championship.
By the way, tomorrow there will be a match for third place, but it is unlikely that anyone will be interested in it. Maybe only Burkina Faso will have some motivation.

[Rockstarguy]

Whenever I thought that it could have been the end for Egypt, they still moved on in the tournament by eliminating their opponents one by one. That was what happened yesterday too. Cameroon were the toughest opponent they had so far and I was not feeling positive about Egypt for this game. But they somehow managed to resist them in the first 90 minutes and extra time. And by the penalties, Egypt have eliminated Cameroon by 3-1. It is really like a dream for them now and I'm wondering what they will do against Senegal in the finale.

Like I'm totally perplexed at how the Egyptians came this far, To Salah, Eleney and all of the squad.
Also a big applause to Senegal and Sadio Mane, the Liverpool football club will be grateful for them both.
Congratulations to the both of them, but I'm not sure who wins at the end of it all.

[bering]

Salah vs Mane as team mate in Liverpool but currently they have to fight in the final match defend their countries and who will be scoring goals between these players i think it very interesting to find out but Egypt maybe slightly favourite because they were as the most champion in this competition with 7 times but their opponent Senegal never been won the trophy although already reach final match 3 times in the history

[Anguwa]

Salah vs Mane as team mate in Liverpool but currently they have to fight in the final match defend their countries and who will be scoring goals between these players i think it very interesting to find out but Egypt maybe slightly favourite because they were as the most champion in this competition with 7 times but their opponent Senegal never been won the trophy although already reach final match 3 times in the history

I think this time history will change, because Senegal have proven to the world that they can do it, for Egypt to have won this tournament for 7 times, I think they have to manage the second position finish in this current season, as  Senegal will try everything possible to lift the Afcon title for the first time.

[KTChampions]

Salah vs Mane as team mate in Liverpool but currently they have to fight in the final match defend their countries and who will be scoring goals between these players i think it very interesting to find out but Egypt maybe slightly favourite because they were as the most champion in this competition with 7 times but their opponent Senegal never been won the trophy although already reach final match 3 times in the history

Historical merits are worthless as they do nothing to help the teams on the field. If you look at the odds then Egypt is seen by the bookmakers as a clear underdog. In previous matches, it was also an underdog but won, but I'm not sure that the day after tomorrow it will happen again. I'll be rooting for Egypt, but if Senegal wins, I'll be happy too - after all, reaching the final 4 times and losing 4 times is pretty brutal.

[CryptocurencyKing]

Whenever I thought that it could have been the end for Egypt, they still moved on in the tournament by eliminating their opponents one by one. That was what happened yesterday too. Cameroon were the toughest opponent they had so far and I was not feeling positive about Egypt for this game. But they somehow managed to resist them in the first 90 minutes and extra time. And by the penalties, Egypt have eliminated Cameroon by 3-1. It is really like a dream for them now and I'm wondering what they will do against Senegal in the finale.

I felt the same way too. I never rated Egypt at all, especially after their game with Nigeria. Honestly in yesterday's game, I did not think that Egypt would emerge because Cameroon was a strong team that seemed to be moving fast but When you face Nigeria and Ivory coast and Morocco  in one tournament and reach the final you're really the king of African football, and you can boldly fight and face any team. They were too methodical in the way they play the game, their defence was just watertight. Also the Egyptian Goalkeeper was instrumental in their win. He was good on the pitch despite having pains all over yet he delivered.

[Maestro75]

I felt the same way too. I never rated Egypt at all, especially after their game with Nigeria.

The Super Eagles of Nigeria were distracted by all the political promises of money from people back home and the headcoach Augustine Eguavoen could not control that distraction. Lack of discipline cost Nigeria the AFCON. Otherwise the team would still be in the competition. All that is in the past now. For the finals I believe Egypt will beat Senegal to the cup. Anyone betting against Egypt will lose their money.

[Joca97]

Salah vs Mane as team mate in Liverpool but currently they have to fight in the final match defend their countries and who will be scoring goals between these players i think it very interesting to find out but Egypt maybe slightly favourite because they were as the most champion in this competition with 7 times but their opponent Senegal never been won the trophy although already reach final match 3 times in the history

Even with both of them in their squads im expecting another dead and close match. Probobly another low scoring match. Senegal is looking good but i have a good feeling that Egypt will with this tournament. Senegal has never won this tournament and they will need a lot of luck to do it

[Igebotz]

I felt the same way too. I never rated Egypt at all, especially after their game with Nigeria.

The Super Eagles of Nigeria were distracted by all the political promises of money from people back home and the headcoach Augustine Eguavoen could not control that distraction. Lack of discipline cost Nigeria the AFCON. Otherwise the team would still be in the competition. All that is in the past now. For the finals I believe Egypt will beat Senegal to the cup. Anyone betting against Egypt will lose their money.

You don't know that yet, but it's a football game, and anything can happen. Bookmakers have Senegal as the favorite to win @2.11 odds against Egypt @4.11 odds, but this is a tournament that has seen a lot of upsets, unexpected results, and underdogs defeating high-ranked teams, so it's difficult to know that Egypt must win. Well, it's simply your money and your view.

I'm not sure what you mean by the Super Eagles being distracted I believe the team's weak spot was its goalkeeper, who had zero open goal saves in four games.

[Gencecikmen]

Salah vs Mane as team mate in Liverpool but currently they have to fight in the final match defend their countries and who will be scoring goals between these players i think it very interesting to find out but Egypt maybe slightly favourite because they were as the most champion in this competition with 7 times but their opponent Senegal never been won the trophy although already reach final match 3 times in the history

Even with both of them in their squads im expecting another dead and close match. Probobly another low scoring match. Senegal is looking good but i have a good feeling that Egypt will with this tournament. Senegal has never won this tournament and they will need a lot of luck to do it

Egypt maybe slightly favourite. Salah is in good spirits. They deserve win 8 times this cup. We hope that if "Mustafa Mohammed" be happy, his performance will rise on the Galatasaray.