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

[CryptopreneurBrainboss]

The tournament is already living to expectations as it isn't shy of goals and also filled with outstanding display by the players.

I'm not closely following the full matches, but catching up on the highlights.

My cable provider (DSTV) package isn't giving me the opportunity to watch all the matches but surprisingly all EURO 2020 qualifiers are watchable. Well I'm also watching highlight of most of the matches since I have no choice than to watch what the cable network shows.

Round 2 fixures begins tomorrow and the next round would be played next year. I have no doubt in Nigeria winning their next opponents but just hoping the recent news on the future of the manager doesn't affect their mentality to cost them the game. News are spreading round of the intention of NFA to sack the manager with the reason he's underperforming.

[yoseph]

The tournament is already living to expectations as it isn't shy of goals and also filled with outstanding display by the players.

I'm not closely following the full matches, but catching up on the highlights.

My cable provider (DSTV) package isn't giving me the opportunity to watch all the matches but surprisingly all EURO 2020 qualifiers are watchable. Well I'm also watching highlight of most of the matches since I have no choice than to watch what the cable network shows.

Round 2 fixures begins tomorrow and the next round would be played next year. I have no doubt in Nigeria winning their next opponents but just hoping the recent news on the future of the manager doesn't affect their mentality to cost them the game. News are spreading round of the intention of NFA to sack the manager with the reason he's underperforming.

It's actually quite shameful on the part of DSTV because they are based in Africa and we are unable to watch the African Cup of Nations qualifiers meanwhile we are able to watch the European qualifiers. Anyways Nigeria are currently leading Lesotho by 3 goals to one which is not very surprising.

[CryptopreneurBrainboss]

It's actually quite shameful on the part of DSTV because they are based in Africa and we are unable to watch the African Cup of Nations qualifiers meanwhile we are able to watch the European qualifiers. Anyways Nigeria are currently leading Lesotho by 3 goals to one which is not very surprising.

Don't mind them although in their defense they're going after the demand of their customers and general public. AFCON qualification aren't that much of a big deal,the main tournament is where everyone is interested in, some just prefer seeing the scoreline or rewatching highlight of the qualifiers but still they're Africans best sport cable providers, they can do better. The match Nigeria vs Lesotho ended 4-2 in favor of Nigeria.

Goals from Osimhen (2goals and 2 assists), Iwobi and Chukwueze secured Nigeria the win after falling behind by an earlier goal from Lesotho. Nigeria are at the top of their group.

[gabbie2010]

It's actually quite shameful on the part of DSTV because they are based in Africa and we are unable to watch the African Cup of Nations qualifiers meanwhile we are able to watch the European qualifiers. Anyways Nigeria are currently leading Lesotho by 3 goals to one which is not very surprising.

Don't mind them although in their defense they're going after the demand of their customers and general public. AFCON qualification aren't that much of a big deal,the main tournament is where everyone is interested in, some just prefer seeing the scoreline or rewatching highlight of the qualifiers but still they're Africans best sport cable providers, they can do better. The match Nigeria vs Lesotho ended 4-1 in favor of Nigeria.

Goals from Osimhen (2goals and 2 assists), Iwobi and Chukwueze secured Nigeria the win after falling behind by an earlier goal from Lesotho. Nigeria are at the top of their group.

The match ended 4-2 in favor of Nigeria while Benin defeated sierra-Leone by a lone goal it would had been shock if Nigeria losses to a lowly Lesotho while parading the likes of Iwobi. chukwueze, osimehin etc over all its a good match, once again Nigeria establishing their dominance in Africa football, Yesterday Ivory coast defeated minnow Niger by a lone goal while playing at home, that scoreline is not very encouraging considering the arrays of stars paraded by the host like pepe, coulibaly etc.

[CryptopreneurBrainboss]

The most prestigious Africa football award (CAFAward) will be presented to the players that were outstanding last year. This award is consider the ballon d'or of Africa as the greatest players in African's football history have won the award. The 2019 edition will be contested by two previous winners (Mo salah and Riyad Mahrez) so the competition will be very tough. Who do you think is likely to win the CAF Africa player of the years award, the nominees are Mo salah (Egypt & Liverpool), Riyad Mahrez (Algeria & Man City) and Sadio mane (Senegal & Liverpool)

              

Use the pool above to pick your potential winner and probably drop some comments on why you think your pick is the player that deserve the award the most.

Award ceremony: 7th January 2020
Time: 21:00 Cairo local time (GMT+2)
Venue: Sahl Hashish resort on a floating theatre on the coast of the Red Sea (source)

Congratulations to Sadio Mane for winning his first AFCON player of the year award.

[CryptopreneurBrainboss]

Seen discussion about how Corona virus has affected football in Europe but many seems to forget Europe football clubs aren't the only affected ones. Here in Africa our local football tournaments are also been affected but thankfully the biggest tournament of them all haven't been affected. To my best of knowledge, I haven't encountered any news of the AFCON date been changed due to the recent happenings in the world if football.

In other news, Mikel John Obi (former Nigeria international player/captain) has just showed his humanitarian side by distributing 1800 crates of eggs to vulnerable households in Nigeria . Nigeria has been on lockdown for almost a month now inorder to combat the spread of the virus, resulting to hunger been the norm in the country. Just have to applaud this act of his.

[Gasty4]

The African Cup of Nations will Kick of soon,this will be the 7th edition of the Afcon Championship by Caf.
Here are the group's below;

Group A
Burkina Faso
Cape Verde
Cameroon
Ethiopia

Group B
Guinea
Malawi
Senegal
Zimbabwe

Group C
Comoros
Gabon
Ghana
Morocco

Group D
Egypt
Guinea-Bissau
Nigeria
Sudan

Group E
Algeria
Ivory Coast
Equatorial Guin
Serra Leone

Group F
Gambia
Mali
Mauritania
Tunisia



We'll see Africans leaving their respective clubs to represent there various countries.
The likes of Mohamed Salah, Victor Oshime,Sadio Mane, Riyad Mahrez,Franck Kessie, Kalidou koulibaly, Edouard Mendy, Aubameyang, Amadou Haidara, Sebastian Haller, Yves Bissouma, Said Benrahma, Achrat Hakimi, Thomas Partey, Ismaili Sarr, Wilfried Zaha, and Samuel Chukwueze, they'll all lock horn's together.
The competition kick's off soon on the 9th of January.

The Favourite for the African Cup of Nations is IVORY Coast, they've have got what it takes to win this.

[uchegod-21]

Facts to Know about AFRICAN CUP OF NATIONS AFCON

• AFCON is to be hosted by Cameron
• AFCON 2021 will start by 9th January 2022 and end 6th February 2022.
• AFCON 2021 is still retaining the name AFCON 2021 even if is hosting in 2022.
• AFCON 2021 was suppose to hold in January 2020. But because of climate conditions it was shifted to hold January 2021. Again because of Covid-19 it was shifted again to hold in 2022.
• Ivory Coast is suppose to host the tournament but because Cameron who was supposed to host 2019 is now ready and it was given them.  Ivory Coast will now host 2023 edition.
• Cameron was the first country to qualify for AFCON 2021 since 2019. They were the first to qualify because the host is always given automatic qualification.
• 24 countries will be competing for the tournament.
• 25 referees will officiate but no one is from Nigeria the giant of Africa.
• The final will be played at Olembe Stadium which is the highest capacity stadium of 60,000 capacity.
• Algeria is the defending champions.

Top 30 players to watch

• Mohamed Salah - Liverpool - Egypt
• Naby Keita -Liverpool-Guinea
• Yves Bissouma - Brighton - Mali
• Koulivaly - Napoli- Senegal
• Kessie - Ac Milan - Ivory Coast
• Sadio Mane - Liverpool- Senegal
• Haller -Ajax- Senegal
• Mahrez - Man City- Algeria
• Wilfred Ndidi - Leicester- Nigeria
• Mendy-Chelsea- Senegal
• Read to 30

I love Africa Players because they are always strong and physical. I will follow up the tournament till the end.
I pity some clubs like Liverpool how will they cope?

[CryptopreneurBrainboss]

I love Africa Players because they are always strong and physical. I will follow up the tournament till the end.
I pity some clubs like Liverpool how will they cope?

Liverpool second team are capable of beating the mid table teams, Liverpool will miss Salah and Mane but they have player's that can still get the job done. The AFCON is always an interesting tournament to watch, I think this will be a very interesting and entertaining one than the last. I expect Salah to continue his form and help progress Egypt to the finals.

Nigeria would had been my favorite but it seems things might not go as I wish as they recently sacked their coach and all the drama I'm reading online. We do have quality players but sometimes the coaches don't know how to get the best out of this players, I hope this time it's not turnout the same story. It has been long we won and it would be great seeing the boys lift that trophy again as Giant of Africa in football.

[D-law]

Liverpool will sure miss both Sadio Mane and Mohamed Salah,they have been the pivot since the onset of the premier league.
But won't be perplexed to see them to very y without them, their absence will be felf but Liverpool will go on.

Nigeria looking like second place owners in there group already, I know with Salah giving Egypt goals, they can defend very well.
Victor Oshime will be back for this, also Wilfried Ndidi.

Algeria has a big name amongst themselves, Mahrez a player very good at creating chances.
The Algerians always will always come up with a beautiful style of play,they might not have great names but they'll sure do good.

[uchegod-21]

Liverpool will miss Salah and Mane. Even Keita.
For people that will win the tournament. From the top stars to watch you will discover that Ivory Coast, Senegal, Nigeria and the host Cameroon has good squad.
In the poll Cameroon is suppose to be there.

[Rruchi man]

Top 30 players to watch

• Mohamed Salah - Liverpool - Egypt
• Naby Keita -Liverpool-Guinea
• Yves Bissouma - Brighton - Mali
• Koulivaly - Napoli- Senegal
• Kessie - Ac Milan - Ivory Coast
• Sadio Mane - Liverpool- Senegal
• Haller -Ajax- Senegal
• Mahrez - Man City- Algeria
• Wilfred Ndidi - Leicester- Nigeria
• Mendy-Chelsea- Senegal
• Read to 30

Apart from the fact that i am Nigerian, going through the list of players to look out for, i see more Nigerian names on the list than any other african country, so it means in general, the Nigerian team is one to watch out for.  I don't know how the appointment of a new coach for the Super eagles will affect the team, can't say...but i hope they get to the finals, else it will be a shame with so many name on the watch list and a not satisfactory performance in the AFCON.

[CryptopreneurBrainboss]

Nigeria looking like second place owners in there group already, I know with Salah giving Egypt goals, they can defend very well.
Victor Oshime will be back for this, also Wilfried Ndidi.

Can they play together as a team very well against stronger sides like what we're seeing in the teams that qualifed. I know Victor Oshime has been in the top form but is his league competitive that one can say it reaches the standards of the premier league. I haven't watched him play but I hear he's doing wonders. Well I hope he delivers because as a Nigeria I would want the trophy to come home.

Senagal are also a strong side, people underate them but they can out perform most teams we're chosing as favorite. I'm thinking we should make this tournament more interesting. What do you think about we starting a competition. It could be the closest or correct prediction of the games of the day. Maybe we can add scorers etc. What do you think. I believe this will drive up the engagement on thread. Youn can give your suggestions.

[uchegod-21]

I know Victor Oshime has been in the top form but is his league competitive that one can say it reaches the standards of the premier league. I haven't watched him play but I hear he's doing wonders.

Victor Osimen of Napoli is tested of Covid-19 ahead of 2021 AFCON.
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What do you think about we starting a competition. It could be the closest or correct prediction of the games of the day. Maybe we can add scorers etc. What do you think. I believe this will drive up the engagement on thread. Youn can give your suggestions.

That is good. The competition should not be hard rule so that people can be willing to participate

[Juggy777]

I know Victor Oshime has been in the top form but is his league competitive that one can say it reaches the standards of the premier league. I haven't watched him play but I hear he's doing wonders.

Victor Osimen of Napoli is tested of Covid-19 ahead of 2021 AFCON.
Read more

What do you think about we starting a competition. It could be the closest or correct prediction of the games of the day. Maybe we can add scorers etc. What do you think. I believe this will drive up the engagement on thread. Youn can give your suggestions.

That is good. The competition should not be hard rule so that people can be willing to participate

I don’t know if anyone here is a Bailly fan or no, but he’s possibly injured right before the start of this tournament, and it’s a coincidence but he got injured way back in 2019 too when he was selected for this tournament. Also another big star in the making Hannibal will be making his presence felt in this tournament, and for me he has every making of a big star so I’m hoping he gets the chance to shine out there.

[uchegod-21]

I don’t know if anyone here is a Bailly fan or no, but he’s possibly injured right before the start of this tournament, and it’s a coincidence but he got injured way back in 2019 too when he was selected for this tournament. Also another big star in the making Hannibal will be making his presence felt in this tournament, and for me he has every making of a big star so I’m hoping he gets the chance to shine out there.

It will have been very bad if Bailey misses this year AFCON. I watch Bailey video where he celebrated man u win and just said he is tired. He did not say anything about injury. So he is fine and will play the tournament.

[D-law]

It simply obvious you're a Manchester United fan@Juggy777.
I'm a fan likewise, I really do want to see all Manchester United players perform great during this African Cup of Nations.
I read the newspaper today and didn't get any news relating to Eric Bailey being injured.

[perla]

The Africa cup has more good players than people often realize. Just think of Mane from Liverpool playing for Senegal. It's a shame that a lot of good players play for different teams, otherwise you could make a really strong team. It used to be glorious times with Cameroon at the 1990 World Cup, which almost reached the semi-finals, and only lost to England very late. The Africa cup is underestimated by many people.

[LittleBitFunny]

The Africa cup has more good players than people often realize. Just think of Mane from Liverpool playing for Senegal. It's a shame that a lot of good players play for different teams, otherwise you could make a really strong team. It used to be glorious times with Cameroon at the 1990 World Cup, which almost reached the semi-finals, and only lost to England very late. The Africa cup is underestimated by many people.

There are few good players in Africa. Though they have some star players.
For example, in Egypt, there is Mohammed Salah. Senegal has Mane and Algeria has Riyadh Maharaj. But the number of good star players in Africa is very low. The teams are not too strong either. that's why I didn't like their gameplay very much. And, for these reasons, not many people watch the African Cup. African teams need to be stronger.

[CryptopreneurBrainboss]

I don’t know if anyone here is a Bailly fan or no, but he’s possibly injured right before the start of this tournament, and it’s a coincidence but he got injured way back in 2019 too when he was selected for this tournament. Also another big star in the making Hannibal will be making his presence felt in this tournament, and for me he has every making of a big star so I’m hoping he gets the chance to shine out there.

It will have been very bad if Bailey misses this year AFCON. I watch Bailey video where he celebrated man u win and just said he is tired. He did not say anything about injury. So he is fine and will play the tournament.

We fan mostly our club players over here then our country team comes next. Hardly before you see we routing for another club players that aren't from our country. Example I don't care about Bailey playing or not which is why I wasn't aware of his situation but it seems he's alright and will be available for his country.

Bailey isn't a big player to influence his national team like the likes of Salah and Mane and others. Nice seeing some other nationality are interested in the AFCON. True new talent are discovered in this tournament. This is a chance to make the country proud and increase their value, can't wait to watch all top players bring the tournament to live with brilliant displays.