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

[Marykeller]

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it looks like most punters and football fans around the world believe Morocco, Tunisia and Ghana are the weaklings of the group, but they have no idea whats coming! Football is not won based on statistics and alike, you have to prove yourself on the pitch and by the way, all these teams labelled as underdogs have players playing in the top leagues of football around the world which should give you an idea of the calibre of players their opponents will be facing!

Well, if I am to be sincere. I don't see any African country qualifying out of their group stage. Have you tried to compare and contrast the tough countries they are playing against in their group stage? Countries like Portugal, France, Brazil, Belgium, and the Netherlands.

Women U17 World Cup

Nigerian Super Flamingos won USA. Nigeria 1-1 USA. Nigeria now has qualified for the Semi final of the world cup that is going on. But they still played 5:5 penalties which made Nigeria to win the game. In the penalties Nigeria scored 4 while USA scored 3.

Nigeria's U17 both male are female are the ones that do make Nigeria proud more than the Super Eagles. Congrats to the Flamingos for their wonderful victory. It is not an easy one

[CryptopreneurBrainboss]

Well, if I am to be sincere. I don't see any African country qualifying out of their group stage. Have you tried to compare and contrast the tough countries they are playing against in their group stage? Countries like Portugal, France, Brazil, Belgium, and the Netherlands.

We do have one hope, two teams qualifies from each group, now take a look at the group A nations, Senegal has a shot at coming out second over Qatar and Ecuador. Only the Netherlands can comfortably defeat Senegal while Senegal will comfortably defeat the rest nations. Senegal shoudn't be underated as they're one of the best performing nation in the world cup from Africa. In 2002, they joined the like of Cameroon to become of of the few African team to progress to the quarter finals They were the first nation to be eliminated from the tournament through fair play which if that wasn't available at the 2018 tournament, who knows where they would have ended.

Ghana has also reached the quarter finals in 2010 but we can't hope on them this year most especially as they're in a tough group with power house such as Portugal (Ronaldo isn't letting any of those team spoil his chances of topping the group) and Uruguay that cause them a chance at playing at the semi finals in 2010 with the famous Luis Suarez’s handball.

[Oluwa-btc]

Well, if I am to be sincere. I don't see any African country qualifying out of their group stage. Have you tried to compare and contrast the tough countries they are playing against in their group stage? Countries like Portugal, France, Brazil, Belgium, and the Netherlands.

We do have one hope, two teams qualifies from each group, now take a look at the group A nations, Senegal has a shot at coming out second over Qatar and Ecuador. Only the Netherlands can comfortably defeat Senegal while Senegal will comfortably defeat the rest nations. Senegal shoudn't be underated as they're one of the best performing nation in the world cup from Africa. In 2002, they joined the like of Cameroon to become of of the few African team to progress to the quarter finals They were the first nation to be eliminated from the tournament through fair play which if that wasn't available at the 2018 tournament, who knows where they would have ended.

Ghana has also reached the quarter finals in 2010 but we can't hope on them this year most especially as they're in a tough group with power house such as Portugal (Ronaldo isn't letting any of those team spoil his chances of topping the group) and Uruguay that cause them a chance at playing at the semi finals in 2010 with the famous Luis Suarez’s handball.

Most Nigerians I've come across down my ends are big supporters of Sadio Mane and the Senegalese National Team in the FIFA World Cup. They have a good chance to make the second spot. It's also a good thing to see that, Koullibaly of Chelsea hasn't been over worked, he should maintain full fitness for the World Cup. Keeping the Dutch side at the top, they should follow suit. It'll be tough for the Black Star's to come out of that group and even if they did it'll be considered a miracle, Portugal will top this, followed by either of Uruguayan National Team with Valverde in a good goal scoring form.

Full Time Cristiano Ronaldo's fan, I'm not sleeping on my prediction, I'm backing the 🐐 to win the World Cup at Qater.

[Marykeller]

Nigeria vs Columbia: FIFA U-17 women's semi-finals world cup

The Nigerian women played against Columbia in the semi-finals and it ended in a goalless draw in the first and second half of the match. which resulted in a penalty shot out. Nigeria (6)- Columbia(7)


I don't why Nigeria's coach have to change her goalkeeper to put in another goalkeeper that is too stiff to dive a ball. Am blaming the penalty lost on the goalkeeper, it's like we don't have any goalkeeper keeping the ball for us. What a terrible goal lost to a penalty when we were supposed to win by 5th take

[Davidvictorson]

Nigeria vs Columbia: FIFA U-17 women's semi-finals world cup

I don't why Nigeria's coach have to change her goalkeeper to put in another goalkeeper that is too stiff to dive a ball. Am blaming the penalty lost on the goalkeeper, it's like we don't have any goalkeeper keeping the ball for us. What a terrible goal lost to a penalty when we were supposed to win by 5th take

You do not need to blame the loss on the goalie. Those young lass played their asses off. They fought hard till the end. Obviously the goalie need to improve but then you must give her some credit. Hopefully, they come home with a third place win. I want to see these girls go on to play in top clubs in the world and be stars like Agba Baller' Oshoala who is our star girl doing wonderful things in Barca.

[Zaguru12]

Most Nigerians I've come across down my ends are big supporters of Sadio Mane and the Senegalese National Team in the FIFA World Cup. They have a good chance to make the second spot. It's also a good thing to see that, Koullibaly of Chelsea hasn't been over worked, he should maintain full fitness for the World Cup. Keeping the Dutch side at the top, they should follow suit. It'll be tough for the Black Star's to come out of that group and even if they did it'll be considered a miracle, Portugal will top this, followed by either of Uruguayan National Team with Valverde in a good goal scoring form.

Full Time Cristiano Ronaldo's fan, I'm not sleeping on my prediction, I'm backing the 🐐 to win the World Cup at Qater.

I have notice that it's not only Nigerians that are supporting Senegal but all most all Africans except North Africans and the rest of African countries in the world Cup. Its not superising considering how they performed in the last Afcon. They also have the squad to compete because almost all their players are regulars/starters in top European teams. Been ranked 18th in the world is also an accolade for them although to me it is still bias to rate them 18th they should be high up than that. I just hope they do us proud


I am also a big man of Ronaldo I fancy him to win but I prefer Senegal because Africa comes first. If theres any team I want been knocked out early its Argentina

[CryptopreneurBrainboss]

Full Time Cristiano Ronaldo's fan, I'm not sleeping on my prediction, I'm backing the 🐐 to win the World Cup at Qater.

Lets be sincere, considering the form of the two Goats (Messi and Ronaldo) and also the form of their respective countries (Argentina and Portugal) do you think Portugal stand a chance of winning the world cup when teams like Brazil are also in form. Understandable since this might probably be the last time we see both goat at a world cup tournament, football fans are wishing for a final between both country but I doubt that'll likely happen. It'll just be a fairy tale which might end the debate of who is the real goat if both country should meet at the world cup final but we can only dream of such turnout of event.

Nigeria vs Columbia: FIFA U-17 women's semi-finals world cup

This is why I hate praising our players be it the girls national team or that of the guys because they disappoint when we do this. It seems like it gets to their head and they begin to feel themselves. Why give us high hopes if you aren't going to deliver. Same thing the super eagle did at the just concluded AFCON tournament and the Falcons did at their tournament as well and now this, very disappointing.

[Marykeller]

Nigeria vs Columbia: FIFA U-17 women's semi-finals world cup

I don't why Nigeria's coach have to change her goalkeeper to put in another goalkeeper that is too stiff to dive a ball. Am blaming the penalty lost on the goalkeeper, it's like we don't have any goalkeeper keeping the ball for us. What a terrible goal lost to a penalty when we were supposed to win by 5th take

You do not need to blame the loss on the goalie. Those young lass played their asses off. They fought hard till the end. Obviously the goalie need to improve but then you must give her some credit. Hopefully, they come home with a third place win. I want to see these girls go on to play in top clubs in the world and be stars like Agba Baller' Oshoala who is our star girl doing wonderful things in Barca.

The players were downcast throughout the shutout, with no single motivation. They were all praying including the coach as if God will come down to play for them(instead of staying at the touchline and clapping when necessary)
It's apparent from the player's countenance, they have no single passion and hunger in them but only rely on luck.
Good luck to them next time.

[Oluwa-btc]

Lets be sincere, considering the form of the two Goats (Messi and Ronaldo) and also the form of their respective countries (Argentina and Portugal) do you think Portugal stand a chance of winning the world cup when teams like Brazil are also in form. Understandable since this might probably be the last time we see both goat at a world cup tournament, football fans are wishing for a final between both country but I doubt that'll likely happen. It'll just be a fairy tale which might end the debate of who is the real goat if both country should meet at the world cup final but we can only dream of such turnout of event.

Have you by chance senn this stat in anyway ? If hard way is the best way, then I do think Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal will eventually emerge as Fifa World Cup winners. They have what it takes at attacking, midfied ad also defending.

Yeah, Argentina National Team is doing super cool but I'm not even considering them as a major threat, the Brazilian side's are more of a better threat to any other countries the internet and media must have hyped. I'll still stand on my ground. Cristiano Ronaldo for the Fifa World Cup.

[CryptopreneurBrainboss]

Have you by chance senn this stat in anyway ? If hard way is the best way, then I do think Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal will eventually emerge as Fifa World Cup winners. They have what it takes at attacking, midfied ad also defending.

Considering that Manchester united/Real Madrid has more fans in Nigeria than PSG/Barcelona, I'm not surprised seeing many people wanting Portugal to win just for Ronaldo's seek. I'm a big fans as well but sometimes I like to look at reality. Those scenario you posted don't always play out as they illustrate and they're usually fan boys just wishing for same outcome as illustrated. Well irrespective of how the world cup would end, all I want to watch is good football so let the best man win and hopefully that's Senegal.

In other news, the Nigeria football federation can't just stop embarrassing themselves, just imagine the kind of news I came around;  NFF Tells Super Eagles Coach - Hold Sunday Dare Responsible For Your Unpaid Salaries

[Rruchi man]

Nigeria vs Columbia: FIFA U-17 women's semi-finals world cup

The Nigerian women played against Columbia in the semi-finals and it ended in a goalless draw in the first and second half of the match. which resulted in a penalty shot out. Nigeria (6)- Columbia(7)
I don't why Nigeria's coach have to change her goalkeeper to put in another goalkeeper that is too stiff to dive a ball. Am blaming the penalty lost on the goalkeeper, it's like we don't have any goalkeeper keeping the ball for us. What a terrible goal lost to a penalty when we were supposed to win by 5th take

No need blaming anyone, Not the coach for changing the Goal keeper, Not the new keeper for looking too stiff to dive according to you, because if we are going down that line, we need to still blame the players for letting the game even progress into penalties. But what happened is what was just meant to happen as you saw that the ball that would have sent us to the final hit the bar in the penalties, It is not our year, we expected the flamingoes to be the first African team to play in the finals of this competition, we have no options now than to wait for another time.

[Davidvictorson]

The girls for hard fight. They deserve some accolades and not condemnation. We should bury the hatchet and let bygones be bygones - with the coach, the goalkeeper and the players. They are the third best in 2022 and will undoubtedly compete to win the title in 2024. Did you know that this is the first international female U-17 LADIES Medal for Nigeria? My greatest desire for the girls is that their careers take flight and do not become stagnated or dead.

[Agbe]

The girls for hard fight. They deserve some accolades and not condemnation. We should bury the hatchet and let bygones be bygones - with the coach, the goalkeeper and the players. They are the third best in 2022 and will undoubtedly compete to win the title in 2024. Did you know that this is the first international female U-17 LADIES Medal for Nigeria? My greatest desire for the girls is that their careers take flight and do not become stagnated or dead.

The girls made us proud. They played against Germany. Nigeria 3 - 2 Germany.  Nigeria won the game on penalty. But the full time played was 3-3. Nigeria scored their first goal in the first half and they become equal in the full time. For the flamingos to take third place in the women u17 cup is a very good news. At least they are making us happy
Spain team fight well, they won the u17 women world cup. Spain won the final with 1- 0 against Colombia.
The problem, I have in Nigeria is the sport channels. They is no quality sport Nigeria football channels to watch football.

[CryptopreneurBrainboss]

The girls for hard fight. They deserve some accolades and not condemnation. We should bury the hatchet and let bygones be bygones - with the coach, the goalkeeper and the players. They are the third best in 2022 and will undoubtedly compete to win the title in 2024. Did you know that this is the first international female U-17 LADIES Medal for Nigeria? My greatest desire for the girls is that their careers take flight and do not become stagnated or dead.

But no body talks about the second, not even the third so why should we be celebrating them. They lost their chance to fight for the title and cement their name in history, the spanish side has showed once again their dominance in football in general as the woman won the title. Also if you watched the game Nigeria played against Germany you'll noticed how badly we defended and couldn't secure our lead, giving the Germany side an opportunity to crawl back into the game by equalizing making it 3:3. We were leading 3:0 at the 70+ mins and couldn't secured that lead. The defender let in 3 goals within 20 mins which lead to the penalty shoot out. Big thanks to the Nigerian goalie as she saved the day.

Kudos to the German side as the put in some impressive football within those 20mins and scored some impressive goals. Seems it was Nigeria that was destined to win this game as normally you'll think after such impressive comeback by the German side, that they'll go on to win since they had the momentum on their side but again the Nigerian goalie has to be praised for her effort, she singlehandedly won Nigeria that game.

[Masplanc]

The girls for hard fight. They deserve some accolades and not condemnation. We should bury the hatchet and let bygones be bygones - with the coach, the goalkeeper and the players. They are the third best in 2022 and will undoubtedly compete to win the title in 2024. Did you know that this is the first international female U-17 LADIES Medal for Nigeria? My greatest desire for the girls is that their careers take flight and do not become stagnated or dead.

The women are trying in games very well. I just wish if the men can pick courage and starts performing like the women, the women are making more wins and trying there best to do better. If the men have been trying their just like the women by they would have been warming up for the world cup game starting up soon.

[Davidvictorson]

~snip~

I beg to differ. Here are some reasons why the girls deserve to be celebrated despite coming in at third place.

• A total of 16 teams from all across the globe will competed for the cup.
• Morocco, Nigeria and Tanzania were the only African teams that qualified for the final tournament
• Nigeria was the only African team to reach the semi-finals. If it was easy they wouldn't have been there. This was an improvement from their performances in the previous tournaments.

[Fivestar4everMVP]

~snip~

I beg to differ. Here are some reasons why the girls deserve to be celebrated despite coming in at third place.

• A total of 16 teams from all across the globe will competed for the cup.
• Morocco, Nigeria and Tanzania were the only African teams that qualified for the final tournament
• Nigeria was the only African team to reach the semi-finals. If it was easy they wouldn't have been there. This was an improvement from their performances in the previous tournaments.

Though I am not really a fan of female football, but reading the comment made me decide to chip in my thought on the matter, I think I will go with Brainboss's analogy, I am that kind of person who believes in "the best or nothing".
I think one thing with our Nigerian players is that we praise them too much even when they don't deserve it, a third place, though a good position to attain but its not worth celebrating bud, when we celebrate such an achievement knowing fully well they could have done better, they end up feeling relaxed about pushing harder the next time, it can install this mindset of "we don't have to stress ourselves much, if we can try and attain the third position at least, our people will celebrate us as usual".

So sometimes, we should learn to (with all due respect) down turn their effort or achievement especially when we know there was a large room wide enough for them to perform better, this will push them to perform even better in their next tournament.   

[Rruchi man]

if you watched the game Nigeria played against Germany you'll noticed how badly we defended and couldn't secure our lead, giving the Germany side an opportunity to crawl back into the game by equalizing making it 3:3. We were leading 3:0 at the 70+ mins and couldn't secured that lead. The defender let in 3 goals within 20 mins which lead to the penalty shoot out. Big thanks to the Nigerian goalie as she saved the day.

The flamingoes defended really poorly, and are lucky to still finish third. They felt the game was already over after their three goal lead and when it was already very close to stoppage time. If the game had gone an extra 10mins after Germany equalized, I don't think the game would have gotten to penalties with the momentum that the Germans used in equalizing. For future competitions, we have to learn from the errors that we made in this competition. Sometimes you have only a chance to make history, this U-17 women world cup would have been a chance to be the first African team, It may take a while to get to this stage again to have a chance at history.

Congratulations to them on the Bronze, it would have been more painful for them not to have won anything, maybe we will do better next time.

[Gosgosking]

~snip~

I beg to differ. Here are some reasons why the girls deserve to be celebrated despite coming in at third place.

• A total of 16 teams from all across the globe will competed for the cup.
• Morocco, Nigeria and Tanzania were the only African teams that qualified for the final tournament
• Nigeria was the only African team to reach the semi-finals. If it was easy they wouldn't have been there. This was an improvement from their performances in the previous tournaments.

The girls needs to be celebrated indeed, it is not easy to come out with a third position.  It is better than not coming out with nothing that one can't boast of. Coming out with a third position is not a poor results.  If they can make a third position, then next time they will make up a first position.

[Franctoshi]

The flamingoes defended really poorly, and are lucky to still finish third. They felt the game was already over after their three goal lead and when it was already very close to stoppage time. If the game had gone an extra 10mins after Germany equalized, I don't think the game would have gotten to penalties with the momentum that the Germans used in equalizing. For future competitions, we have to learn from the errors that we made in this competition. Sometimes you have only a chance to make history, this U-17 women world cup would have been a chance to be the first African team, It may take a while to get to this stage again to have a chance at history.

Congratulations to them on the Bronze, it would have been more painful for them not to have won anything, maybe we will do better next time.

That was actually the coach's fault and his laxity during that game, this is why they say in football that it's not yet over until it's over.
The flamingos forgot about that fact as they were leading with 3 goals over German machines side. The time they got that 3 should have been the right time when they coach supposed to have lock the 3 points. However, I really commend the Flamingos for this effort so far in this compition. They played well in most of their games but seem had luck was in their side.