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

[D-law]

Read this in a news paper alongside the street that Nidid Wilfried will be out of that game.
I hope lossing a pivot in the middle, not just a pivot but very experienced midfielder in that position.
We should get a back up plan for him I believe,as I hope to see Dennis Emmanuel of Watford and Victor Oshime of Napoli who bagged a brace yesterday in Napoli's win over Udinese.
The world Cup will be a boring one if the African giant doesn't represent.

[Masplanc]

Match results are in, just as I previously predicted, Ghana defeated South Africa, game ended 2:0. The biggest wins so far came from the defending champions as they won against Zambia by 5:0 scoreline. Mo Salah's Egypt has already began this tournament on a low form by drawing 1:1 to kenya in their first home game, very disappointing if you ask me.

Round 1 matches continue today while round 2 begins tommorow. The tournament is already living to expectations as it isn't shy of goals and also filled with outstanding display by the players.

Nice one from Ghana for performing very well with 2 goals , they dominated the match. I also predicted that Ghana will defeat South Africa, Ghana  players were more active in the game than the South Africa players. I think this tournament will be very interesting to see my favourite teams.

[D-law]

In the last five head to head game's, Ghanians have won twice.
Nigerians has won once and with a total of two draws.
The odds showing Ghana are favorite's, bit games are not decided this way but on the field of play.
Friday this weekend as the game will be a two leg game.
Let the best side win though, we want stronger sides in the world Cup.

[coco23]

The Goodnews is that we're now on international breaks and the focus for Africans will be qualifying for the world cup. This week we'll see lots of matches been played and the next week we have the final five that'll be representing Africa at Qatar. What's your prediction on the 1st leg for each fixture.

Ghana vs Nigeria: 2.75/2.8/2.7. Odds are completely open! I would guess a draw here.

DR Congo vs Morocco: 3.2/2.95/2.3. Congo did not qualify for the Africa cup. I think Morocco will have the upper hand after both games, but this first game could also end with a draw.

Cameroon vs Algeria: 2.15/2.9/3.5. Cameroon will win this. 1-0 or 2-0

Mali vs Tunisia: 2.2/2.85/3.5. They played in the Africa cup where Mali won 1-0. I think Mali will be able to win their home game as well.

Egypt vs Senegal: 2.75/2.85/2.65. Everybody is waiting for this match as it's the repeat of the Africa cup final! Odds show that it is completely open! I expect a draw here or a lucky strike of either team to win 1-0. Senegal is the favorite to qualify, but Egypt's home game could take a different turn!

[Rockstarguy]

The Goodnews is that we're now on international breaks and the focus for Africans will be qualifying for the world cup. This week we'll see lots of matches been played and the next week we have the final five that'll be representing Africa at Qatar. What's your prediction on the 1st leg for each fixture.

Ghana vs Nigeria: 2.75/2.8/2.7. Odds are completely open! I would guess a draw here.

DR Congo vs Morocco: 3.2/2.95/2.3. Congo did not qualify for the Africa cup. I think Morocco will have the upper hand after both games, but this first game could also end with a draw.

Cameroon vs Algeria: 2.15/2.9/3.5. Cameroon will win this. 1-0 or 2-0

Mali vs Tunisia: 2.2/2.85/3.5. They played in the Africa cup where Mali won 1-0. I think Mali will be able to win their home game as well.

Egypt vs Senegal: 2.75/2.85/2.65. Everybody is waiting for this match as it's the repeat of the Africa cup final! Odds show that it is completely open! I expect a draw here or a lucky strike of either team to win 1-0. Senegal is the favorite to qualify, but Egypt's home game could take a different turn!

Ghana-nigeria the probability of playing draw is slim, I feel nigeria may likely win Ghana, Nigeria team is more tougher than the Ghana team on a regular.  Its even Egypt-Senegal that may likely end with a draw because this 2 teams are strong team that its very hard to predict correctly which one of them will win the game. It is certain that Cameroon will win Algeria based on their performance in the concluded afcon tournament.

[CryptopreneurBrainboss]

Ghana-nigeria the probability of playing draw is slim,

Actually it isn't slim, I won't be surprised if both teams play a draw game in both legs and it result to a penalty shootout to get the nation that qualifed for the world Cup. Ghana vs Nigeria is one of the biggest rivalry of football especially when it comes to African football. Currently Ghana has won more game against Nigerian which is 25 compared the Nigeria just winning them 12 times. Both teams has played 19 draw so a draw between both teams isn't slim but be rest assured both teams will put in their best performance.

You can visit the Wikipedia page of Ghana–Nigeria football rivalry read through to get more insight on how intense this game is, normally intense games usually leads to a draw and now that both nations have important key players missing, I won't be surprised at a draw.

[D-law]

The list of Attacking players that arrived at the camp catches my fancy.
The likes of Emmanuel Dennis, Victor Oshime, Lookman, I was surprised to see him honestly.
Great to see so much attacking strength, scary positions are now the defensive midfield, since Ndidi is currently absent.
I wouldn't advice any Nigerian to place to much hopes on the Nigerian teams coz when you do that's when they break you .
We're use to this feeling though, feels like Arsenal of old

[Anguwa]

The list of Attacking players that arrived at the camp catches my fancy.
The likes of Emmanuel Dennis, Victor Oshime, Lookman, I was surprised to see him honestly.
Great to see so much attacking strength, scary positions are now the defensive midfield, since Ndidi is currently absent.
I wouldn't advice any Nigerian to place to much hopes on the Nigerian teams coz when you do that's when they break you .
We're use to this feeling though, feels like Arsenal of old

This encounter between the Super Eagles and the Black Stars of Ghana will be quite important because both countries are fighting in the World Cup, but only one of them will qualify.
The Nigerian players who have arrived are fully prepared, and the Ghanaian players have also arrived and are fully prepared. This will be a difficult match, and I can't wait for Friday to arrive.

[D-law]

We all know bone side proceeds to the next level and one side goes back home at the end of the both legs.
But I envisioned a much interesting game amongst them both, the hateas and beef and trollings will continue.
Whoever wins gets to mock the other, and Nigerians bare know to be good trollers, I just can't wait if Nigeria wins fine, if they don't fine, let the best side represent Africa very well at the World Cup.

[Rruchi man]

Currently Ghana has won more game against Nigerian which is 25 compared the Nigeria just winning them 12 times. Both teams has played 19 draw so a draw between both teams isn't slim but be rest assured both teams will put in their best performance.

The Ghanian side should not be underated, likewise the Nigerian side with very many quality players plus a team that did well in the just concluded AFCON. It seems the Ghanian midfielder Majeed Ashimeru
may not play in the game due to injury, it will be a big disappointment for  him and the black stars especially since he was just voted as "player of the month" for his club side. Edmund Addo, a midfielder for the black side has been ruled out as well due to injury, there's still Partey though for the black stars who is in top form. For the super eagles, the only person i know will not future is the our goalie from the AFCON Maduka Okoye, he will be replaced with John Noble who is also a very good choice. There are many Nigerian players that i will love to see their performance at the world cup level against bigger teams, i sincerely hope the Super eagles qualify for the world cup.

[CryptopreneurBrainboss]

For the super eagles, the only person i know will not future is the our goalie from the AFCON Maduka Okoye, he will be replaced with John Noble who is also a very good choice.

That goal keeper was a disgrace and one of the reason we got knockout of a competition we were among the favorites to win. He wasn't even called upon that much for other games before that Tunisia game that we needed him the most and he under performed. I'm glad he isn't been featured. He should also drop the position as the first choice keeper. As for other players that'll be missing the competition. Ndidi is one of them and he is a very vital figure in our midfield. He's like the Kante of African even though Ngolo is an African but he isn't playing as one.

Here's the news;

Wilfred Ndidi has been ruled out of Nigeria’s World Cup playoff against Ghana through injury in a blow to the side's chances of winning a place in the finals in Qatar later this year. Ndidi, 25, was injured playing for Leicester City in the Europa Conference League against Stade Rennes last week, hurting his knee in a tackle and hobbling off.

Nigeria’s football federation said on Monday he would miss their two-legged qualifying playoff against Ghana and was being replaced in the squad by Innocent Bonke.

[Marykeller]

That goal keeper was a disgrace and one of the reason we got knockout of a competition we were among the favorites to win. He wasn't even called upon that much for other games before that Tunisia game that we needed him the most and he under performed. I'm glad he isn't been featured. He should also drop the position as the first choice keeper. As for other players that'll be missing the competition. Ndidi is one of them and he is a very vital figure in our midfield. He's like the Kante of African even though Ngolo is an African but he isn't playing as one.

Nigeria’s football federation said on Monday he would miss their two-legged qualifying playoff against Ghana and was being replaced in the squad by Innocent Bonke.

Better. Football is not about having fine boy goalkeeper in the net. Our last defeat against Tunisia made me to swear not to watch Nigeria match again. Our boys were in high energy to lift the Afcon trophy but our lady's choice goalkeeper made us miss the opportunity.
Ghana, Nigeria match tomorrow will be a tough match, hoping that we come out victoriously.
Super Eagles players should better avoid special calls from Oga on the top

[gabbie2010]

Read this in a news paper alongside the street that Nidid Wilfried will be out of that game.
I hope lossing a pivot in the middle, not just a pivot but very experienced midfielder in that position.
We should get a back up plan for him I believe,as I hope to see Dennis Emmanuel of Watford and Victor Oshime of Napoli who bagged a brace yesterday in Napoli's win over Udinese.
The world Cup will be a boring one if the African giant doesn't represent.

The super eagle coach Eguavoen had already found a replacement for the injured Ndidi in person of Innocent Bonke a Lorient midfielder who had once replaced the same Ndidi in a world Cup qualifying match against Cape Verde, alternatively Etebo of Watford can also replace the injured Leceister City midfielder thus I don't think the Super Eagle will have any deficiency in that area of the team, they have a sharp attackers in Osimen, Iheanacho Dennis and Lookman, this is a crucial match and the Nigerian team is getting ready to take on their bitter rivals the Black Star of Ghana.

[Gozie51]

That goal keeper was a disgrace and one of the reason we got knockout of a competition we were among the favorites to win. He wasn't even called upon that much for other games before that Tunisia game that we needed him the most and he under performed. I'm glad he isn't been featured. He should also drop the position as the first choice keeper. As for other players that'll be missing the competition. Ndidi is one of them and he is a very vital figure in our midfield. He's like the Kante of African even though Ngolo is an African but he isn't playing as one.

Nigeria’s football federation said on Monday he would miss their two-legged qualifying playoff against Ghana and was being replaced in the squad by Innocent Bonke.

Better. Football is not about having fine boy goalkeeper in the net. Our last defeat against Tunisia made me to swear not to watch Nigeria match again. Our boys were in high energy to lift the Afcon trophy but our lady's choice goalkeeper made us miss the opportunity.
Ghana, Nigeria match tomorrow will be a tough match, hoping that we come out victoriously.
Super Eagles players should better avoid special calls from Oga on the top

Talking about the goal that Tunisia knocked us out with at the last Afcon game, I don't agree it was the fault of the keeper and I have argued this with some guys also. That shot was a close range type and the keeper's view was blocked by one of the defenders, what about the shot he stopped because he clearly had a view of it so I don't blame the keeper but the players who don't look serious in their approach. If the players continue in the way they played in Afcon, qualifying for the world cup will be a difficult task to achieve.

[Boristhecat]

The Ghanian side should not be underated, likewise the Nigerian side with very many quality players plus a team that did well in the just concluded AFCON. It seems the Ghanian midfielder Majeed Ashimeru
may not play in the game due to injury, it will be a big disappointment for  him and the black stars especially since he was just voted as "player of the month" for his club side. Edmund Addo, a midfielder for the black side has been ruled out as well due to injury, there's still Partey though for the black stars who is in top form. For the super eagles, the only person i know will not future is the our goalie from the AFCON Maduka Okoye, he will be replaced with John Noble who is also a very good choice. There are many Nigerian players that i will love to see their performance at the world cup level against bigger teams, i sincerely hope the Super eagles qualify for the world cup.

Judging by the odds offered by the bookmakers at the moment, these two teams are valued equally:

2,60 - 2,95 - 2,80

Ghana is a slight favorite due to being played at home. It is very difficult to say who will be the winner in this pair, but it seems to me that based on the games in the African Cup, you can bet that not both teams will score in this game.

[snipie]

DRC @3.3 - Morocco @2.3
Mali @2.17 - Tunisia @3.6
Cameroon @2.18 - Algeria @3.45
Ghana @2.6 - Nigeria @2.8
Egypt @2.65 - Senegal @2.85

Conclusion: there isn't a single match where the result could be expected.
Nigeria and Senegal will have very hard times in their games. Algeria odds shouldn't be that much imo, they failed badly in the cup but I doubt they will continue performing that way in this game. Morocco to win, yeah probably. Mali - Tunisia could end up with a Tunisian surprise.

[D-law]

DRC @3.3 - Morocco @2.3
Mali @2.17 - Tunisia @3.6
Cameroon @2.18 - Algeria @3.45
Ghana @2.6 - Nigeria @2.8
Egypt @2.65 - Senegal @2.85

Conclusion: there isn't a single match where the result could be expected.
Nigeria and Senegal will have very hard times in their games. Algeria odds shouldn't be that much imo, they failed badly in the cup but I doubt they will continue performing that way in this game. Morocco to win, yeah probably. Mali - Tunisia could end up with a Tunisian surprise.

Man!! I'm still not sure concerning what to play and best about the Nigeria and Ghania.
Indeed it's a wonderful day also, I just can't decide the outcome of the game, but will sure be decided when the top like that.
Games are decided on the pitch and how they should play.

[Joca97]

DRC @3.3 - Morocco @2.3
Mali @2.17 - Tunisia @3.6
Cameroon @2.18 - Algeria @3.45
Ghana @2.6 - Nigeria @2.8
Egypt @2.65 - Senegal @2.85

Conclusion: there isn't a single match where the result could be expected.
Nigeria and Senegal will have very hard times in their games. Algeria odds shouldn't be that much imo, they failed badly in the cup but I doubt they will continue performing that way in this game. Morocco to win, yeah probably. Mali - Tunisia could end up with a Tunisian surprise.

Man!! I'm still not sure concerning what to play and best about the Nigeria and Ghania.
Indeed it's a wonderful day also, I just can't decide the outcome of the game, but will sure be decided when the top like that.
Games are decided on the pitch and how they should play.

I would honestly go with Nigeria against Ghana. I personally think that Nigeria has a much better individual team and they had high hopes for their african tournament but werent lucky to go far. But i think they will knockout Ghana in that match against them

[snipie]

DRC @3.3 - Morocco @2.3
Mali @2.17 - Tunisia @3.6
Cameroon @2.18 - Algeria @3.45
Ghana @2.6 - Nigeria @2.8
Egypt @2.65 - Senegal @2.85

Conclusion: there isn't a single match where the result could be expected.
Nigeria and Senegal will have very hard times in their games. Algeria odds shouldn't be that much imo, they failed badly in the cup but I doubt they will continue performing that way in this game. Morocco to win, yeah probably. Mali - Tunisia could end up with a Tunisian surprise.

Man!! I'm still not sure concerning what to play and best about the Nigeria and Ghania.
Indeed it's a wonderful day also, I just can't decide the outcome of the game, but will sure be decided when the top like that.
Games are decided on the pitch and how they should play.

I would honestly go with Nigeria against Ghana. I personally think that Nigeria has a much better individual team and they had high hopes for their african tournament but werent lucky to go far. But i think they will knockout Ghana in that match against them

After I saw big Italy getting knocked out of the World Cup by a random team (no offense North Macedonia) and considering how random are the matches in Africa, well I wouldn't be surprised to see the total opposite of the expected results here!
Nigeria was kicked by Tunisia in Africa Cup and I believe Ghana is better than Tunisia so who knows? May the best team win since historical teams are being disappointing..

[Alisha-k]

I just hope that Nigeria behaves themselves in today's game against Ghana oh. They have this annoying habit of relaxing when they score a goal. Ghana will do anything to make sure they win both legs and if our naija guys like, make them come dey form ajebo for field. Well I'm expecting a suspenseful derby sha.