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

[Zaguru12]

It was terrible from the Nigerian side. They played nothing but an excellent display of unpatriotism. This is what is called a friendly game that turns sour and becomes a national embarrassment.

It would have been a total disgrace if Nigeria qualified for the world cup. Super Eagles would have added to one of the existing problems of Nigerians.

Ghana will do better in the world. They might qualify for the group stage with Portugal. You never can tell. Don't discredit them

This is way too harsh on them although it was poor game from super eagles but even on paper Portugal are better and one of the top 10 teams in the world and could beat any team.

And please don't say they hard to the current situation of country.

A friendly cannot determine what you play at world Cup finals I can beat my chest that had Nigeria qualified they would have gone far and even do better than Ghana. But I will just take it that you are pissed for yesterday performance.

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[Die_empty]

Nigeria always performed with lacklustre during most games they do not and do find beneficial. If they had qualified,  this would probably be same way they would have played. Having to play a team like Portugal is an honor because it means they were full of potential to have been picked and this is in alignment with the fixture.  Africa in this world cup may not do so well unless Ghana shocks us with some great display. Better luck to the Ghana in team first, then to other African teams flying their country flag.

Although the Super Eagle messed up in that match because their performance was very poor. But we should not expect them to be too serious in that match because there was nothing at stack. Also the Portuguese team are going to the world cup, do we want the Super Eagles to injure some of the players? They needed to be soft on the World Cup bounded team to avoid injuries.

The Nigerian coach; José Peseiro is not performing up to expectation by winning just two matches out of six. I also think that it is time for Nigeria to have a stable and permanent team. Some fans are happy that Nigeria did not make it to the world cup because of their recent performance. They feel that the Nigeria team would have been disgraced in the global stage.

[snipie]

but have you seen what Portugal played against Nigeria yesterday? Not only the 4-0 but the dominance and tactics of the team. Ghana is not just a match!

It was terrible from the Nigerian side. They played nothing but an excellent display of unpatriotism. This is what is called a friendly game that turns sour and becomes a national embarrassment.

It would have been a total disgrace if Nigeria qualified for the world cup. Super Eagles would have added to one of the existing problems of Nigerians.

Ghana will do better in the world. They might qualify for the group stage with Portugal. You never can tell. Don't discredit them

I wasn't aware about this game but losing 4 - 0 is embarrassing imo even if it is a friendly game.. It seems that Portugal dominated the game even if their best player, CR7, was absent because he was sick but he will be ready for the first game vs Ghana. I preferred to see him here to know if he is playing better with his national team or will continue with the bad performance he showed with ManU.

[Asiska02]

So far, it's true that Senegal is the strongest team from Africa but the confirmation of Mane's absence at this World Cup will have a big impact on their appearance. This is very detrimental and unpleasant for the team, but my prediction is that they will still go through the group phase.

Given the group Senegal was placed in, getting through the group stage shouldn't be a problem. They still have a lot of talented players who can carry them through the group stage games to the next round, even in Mane's absence, as he won't probably be present in their opening game. As for Mane, I'm hopeful that something will be done to allow him to play before the group stage matches are up since they really need him to instill that team confidence in them.

[DaNNy001]

Nigeria always performed with lacklustre during most games they do not and do find beneficial. If they had qualified,  this would probably be same way they would have played. Having to play a team like Portugal is an honor because it means they were full of potential to have been picked and this is in alignment with the fixture.  Africa in this world cup may not do so well unless Ghana shocks us with some great display. Better luck to the Ghana in team first, then to other African teams flying their country flag.

I don't think African football has reached such heights. I feel the countries representing Africa, only senegal would have been able to do something surprising but owing to the injury their star suffered Sadio mane which lead to him not going to the World Cup and this would be a great loss for them.

Sadio mane is a very influential player and would have made the Senegalese team stand out from the other African teams in the world cup

His absence in the Liverpool team in the premier league is still felt till date, Liverpool have struggled to meet up to their standard this season and their have missed his influence on the team

Senegal would have been a country to watch in this with the likes of mane on the team

[Fivestar4everMVP]

I am not a regular here and please forgive me if this matter have been discussed before, but i just wanna use this space to poor out my displeasure on the super eagles for not making it to this world cup, i never felt bad about this but as the event draw closer, its beginning to hit me hard, i am not a fan of premier league matches, because things change so fast and my job does not permit me the time to really follow up, so FIFA world cup has always been an event i anticipate and look forward to, it unfortunate that i will watch other countries play without having to watch Nigeria play as well.

There a world cup contest held on twitter where contestants were asked to rep their country by putting on the flag belonging to ones country which they provided, and stand a chance to win between $5 to $1000, I was and am still just disappointed that the Nigerian flag wasn't on the list and I cant join.

[Pokapoka124]

I think that Senegal is the strongest team from Africa here in the World Cup and they also showed a great performance in the African Cup sometime ago.I think that the other teams like Cameroon which were once the strongest team representing Africa in World Cups before needs to improve their performance as I doubt them to go that far here in this World Cup while Senegal has a real opportunity of passing at least the group stage and yes even if Mane is out of the team most probably they are still the strongest team from Africa during such competition.

So far, it's true that Senegal is the strongest team from Africa but the confirmation of Mane's absence at this World Cup will have a big impact on their appearance. This is very detrimental and unpleasant for the team, but my prediction is that they will still go through the group phase.

Yeah Senegal seem to be the strongest amongst other African nations competing in the world cup this year. It's a shame Mane is injured, this will indeed come as a major blow to the Senegalese camp and they will only be hopeful that he recovers  quick and be available for selection when the world cup kicks off. I have a feeling that Senegal will progress pass the group stages atleast someone has to represent Africa in the competition.

[jakdanyel]

It is certain that Sadio Mane will not be able to play in this tournament. This development was, of course, a big disappointment for Senegal and Mane. But they will go through the group phase. They are obviously the best African team at the World Cup. They will probably win the Africa Cup next year as well.

[CryptopreneurBrainboss]

I'm team Senegal, by the way, and no, it's not simply because of Mane. Also rooted for them in SKorea/Japan World Cup. Have to say they don't play as attractive football these days (I watched Afcon) compared to then, but World Cup is a different affair yeah?

Lets forget the fact that Sadio mane has won over the heart of all Africans, I mean the guys has basically done so much that our politicians can't never do in their lifetime due to their corruptness. Without the fact that we all love Mane and want to see him succeed, Senegal is Africans best best at Qatar, with Senegal we're guarantee that the Africa flag will be flying high at Qatar so definitely we all are solidly behind them to bring home the trophy.

Playing for Senegal I also have club players like Mendy and Kuolibaly representing Chelsea FC at the national level so even though Mane wasn't from that country they would have had my support but for the fact they play the best football in Africa, even more than my home country and for an addition Sadio Mane is from that country, they have my support. Sadly it seems Sadio mane won't be at his best if he even plays and that's just sad because we all have our hope on him and he knows that so this injuries must be killing him. I just wish him speedy recovery.

[Ludmilla_rose1995]

It is certain that Sadio Mane will not be able to play in this tournament. This development was, of course, a big disappointment for Senegal and Mane. But they will go through the group phase. They are obviously the best African team at the World Cup. They will probably win the Africa Cup next year as well.

the Senegal team still has ismaila sarr, krepin diatta and boulaye as a starter, even though they are not as good as mane,, Senegal must be able to move on and not rely heavily on mane who is currently injured. in comparison to other African continent teams in the World Cup such as Ghana, Cameron or Morocco. Senegal is the most seeded and best team on the African continent.

[Agbe]

I'm team Senegal, by the way, and no, it's not simply because of Mane. Also rooted for them in SKorea/Japan World Cup. Have to say they don't play as attractive football these days (I watched Afcon) compared to then, but World Cup is a different affair yeah?

Lets forget the fact that Sadio mane has won over the heart of all Africans, I mean the guys has basically done so much that our politicians can't never do in their lifetime due to their corruptness. Without the fact that we all love Mane and want to see him succeed, Senegal is Africans best best at Qatar, with Senegal we're guarantee that the Africa flag will be flying high at Qatar so definitely we all are solidly behind them to bring home the trophy.

World Cup is stronger and tougher than AFCON, so you can't compare the two, though you are  comparing payers skills, and since they are going to play with another country, African players have to increase their tactics in the world cup. Concerning the corrupt nature of African leaders. African leaders and Politicians are the major cause of weak sporting in Africa. They are playing politics even in the sport.

Mane is a good player but for Senegal to even play semi final I doubt it. The last world cup Nigeria which was the last hope of many Africans were knock out in the group stage. But we hope that reverse should be the case in this world cup. Senegal should play the final and brought home the cup. We have to know that mane has an injury.

[Slow death]

I think that Senegal is the strongest team from Africa here in the World Cup and they also showed a great performance in the African Cup sometime ago.I think that the other teams like Cameroon which were once the strongest team representing Africa in World Cups before needs to improve their performance as I doubt them to go that far here in this World Cup while Senegal has a real opportunity of passing at least the group stage and yes even if Mane is out of the team most probably they are still the strongest team from Africa during such competition.

So far, it's true that Senegal is the strongest team from Africa but the confirmation of Mane's absence at this World Cup will have a big impact on their appearance. This is very detrimental and unpleasant for the team, but my prediction is that they will still go through the group phase.

senegal's first game will be against the netherlands, let's be honest, senegal doesn't have many chances to beat the netherlands, it's true that they might have some luck to get a draw against the netherlands, but even to get a draw against the netherlands it won't be an easy task, I will bet on the victory of the netherlands. then senegal will play qatar, in my opinion senegal can beat qatar so they would get 3 points, but don't underestimate qatar, they are the home team and they won some games against good teams, so they have good chances of if they beat senegal, then senegal will play against ecuador which is also not weak and can beat senegal, i see senegal not getting good results in this group

It is certain that Sadio Mane will not be able to play in this tournament. This development was, of course, a big disappointment for Senegal and Mane. But they will go through the group phase. They are obviously the best African team at the World Cup. They will probably win the Africa Cup next year as well.

the Senegal team still has ismaila sarr, krepin diatta and boulaye as a starter, even though they are not as good as mane,, Senegal must be able to move on and not rely heavily on mane who is currently injured. in comparison to other African continent teams in the World Cup such as Ghana, Cameron or Morocco. Senegal is the most seeded and best team on the African continent.

in the world cup that: "best team on the african continent" doesn't count, that's useless in the world cup. teams from africa are well below teams from other continents and this will become more obvious in each world cup game. we'll see how far any team from africa can get, but i doubt we can get far and when i say far i'm talking about reaching the final of the world cup and being champions, going through the group stage will be very difficult for african teams, i am african but support argentina to win the world cup

[Docnaster]

in this year's World Cup I personally do not have any expectation from African countries, this is not the right time for Africa countries because many of the African countries that are familiar to my hearing did not go to the World Cup. I don't know many of them except for Cameroon and Ghana.
The one African country that would have had good chances of going far in the World Cup is Senegal because they are the champions of Africa but since their star man is no longer with them I don't know how far they can go

[GiftedMAN]

in this year's World Cup I personally do not have any expectation from African countries, this is not the right time for African countries because many of the African countries that are familiar to my hearing did not go to the World Cup. I don't know many of them except for Cameroon and Ghana.
The one African country that would have had a good chance of going far in the World Cup is Senegal because they are the champions of Africa but since their star man is no longer with them I don't know how far they can go

I agree with you on this. I don't think the African countries that will be playing in the world cup in Qatar have what it takes to make it to the knockout stage. We have Cameroon, Ghana, Morocco, Tunisia, and Senegal in the world cup but the African Champions are expected to go far this time if not because of the injury case of their hitman Sadio Mane who everyone believes would have been a strong force in the team of Senegal. Well, I guess we should be hopeful because football is not by big names the players in Tunisia and Ghana are good players and their groups are difficult but I believe they will shock the world because they will come out from their groups to the next stage.

[Mamun74]

in this year's World Cup I personally do not have any expectation from African countries, this is not the right time for Africa countries because many of the African countries that are familiar to my hearing did not go to the World Cup. I don't know many of them except for Cameroon and Ghana.
The one African country that would have had good chances of going far in the World Cup is Senegal because they are the champions of Africa but since their star man is no longer with them I don't know how far they can go

Africa countries played very good football for Qatar World Cup Qualifier matches.Senegal qualified for world cup but their big player has been out of World cup.Sadio mane injured for long time.I think, if he will be in squad then i think they will be win and chance to make good something. Good luck for Senegal without Sadio Mane.

[Oluwa-btc]

in this year's World Cup I personally do not have any expectation from African countries, this is not the right time for African countries because many of the African countries that are familiar to my hearing did not go to the World Cup. I don't know many of them except for Cameroon and Ghana.
The one African country that would have had a good chance of going far in the World Cup is Senegal because they are the champions of Africa but since their star man is no longer with them I don't know how far they can go

I agree with you on this. I don't think the African countries that will be playing in the world cup in Qatar have what it takes to make it to the knockout stage. We have Cameroon, Ghana, Morocco, Tunisia, and Senegal in the world cup but the African Champions are expected to go far this time if not because of the injury case of their hitman Sadio Mane who everyone believes would have been a strong force in the team of Senegal. Well, I guess we should be hopeful because football is not by big names the players in Tunisia and Ghana are good players and their groups are difficult but I believe they will shock the world because they will come out from their groups to the next stage.

I'm also making predictions of the first two African countries to be knocked outta the group stage would be both Tunisia and Morocco.
I'm not to compare the African Cup of Nations with the FIFA World Cup, but then, with the help and influence of Samuel Eto, they had this drive to push forward, I believe they have a chance still to prove here but maybe not above the group stage or round of sixteen.

Too much of the Lamentations bout Sadio's injury, let's fully support Senegalese National Team. I've been long before Nigeria got knocked out by Ghana, I'm still going to back ans vouch for them to go farther than qualifications of second spot in the stage.

[Strongkored]

I agree with you on this. I don't think the African countries that will be playing in the world cup in Qatar have what it takes to make it to the knockout stage. We have Cameroon, Ghana, Morocco, Tunisia, and Senegal in the world cup but the African Champions are expected to go far this time if not because of the injury case of their hitman Sadio Mane who everyone believes would have been a strong force in the team of Senegal. Well, I guess we should be hopeful because football is not by big names the players in Tunisia and Ghana are good players and their groups are difficult but I believe they will shock the world because they will come out from their groups to the next stage.

What's interesting about teams from Africa is that they often surprise and become new favorites and this to be one that I'm waiting to see a team from Africa play and give a surprise, Cameroon, Ghana and Senegal have done that and actually this is fun because it's not always dominated by teams from Europe and America, but who will surprise us, we still have to wait. I'm just sure that one of the African teams will go to at least the quarterfinals but don't know who it will be

[Mate2237]

Selina  Mukansanga is from Rwanda was taken to as a referee in the FIFA world cup in Qatar. She is the first African female referee use in men football and also she is only female who has been chosen to become referee in the history of of world cup.

She was the first female to become referee in the Men AFCON.


https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.bbc.com/sport/africa/63519142.amp

[EarnOnVictor]

but have you seen what Portugal played against Nigeria yesterday? Not only the 4-0 but the dominance and tactics of the team. Ghana is not just a match!

It was terrible from the Nigerian side. They played nothing but an excellent display of unpatriotism. This is what is called a friendly game that turns sour and becomes a national embarrassment.

It would have been a total disgrace if Nigeria qualified for the world cup. Super Eagles would have added to one of the existing problems of Nigerians.

Real national disgrace! It will soon come to the level that Nigerians would start supporting the opponent in every match because they always know that they are for no good. This has happened before, expect more unless NFF gets things right.

but have you seen what Portugal played against Nigeria yesterday? Not only the 4-0 but the dominance and tactics of the team. Ghana is not just a match!

It was terrible from the Nigerian side. They played nothing but an excellent display of unpatriotism. This is what is called a friendly game that turns sour and becomes a national embarrassment.

It would have been a total disgrace if Nigeria qualified for the world cup. Super Eagles would have added to one of the existing problems of Nigerians.

Ghana will do better in the world. They might qualify for the group stage with Portugal. You never can tell. Don't discredit them

Nigeria always performed with lacklustre during most games they do not and do find beneficial. If they had qualified,  this would probably be same way they would have played. Having to play a team like Portugal is an honor because it means they were full of potential to have been picked and this is in alignment with the fixture.  Africa in this world cup may not do so well unless Ghana shocks us with some great display. Better luck to the Ghana in team first, then to other African teams flying their country flag.

I've given up hope in Nigeria's national team, they always disappoint, and that is gross. It has been bad for almost 2 decades now, but it is now worse and must have dropped from the FIFA ranking once again. They thought sacking Gernot Rohr was the way forward, definitely, it's not with the situation of things. Also, the Ghana team will do nothing to be candid, they are there to catch a cruise.

[buwaytress]

I'm team Senegal, by the way, and no, it's not simply because of Mane. Also rooted for them in SKorea/Japan World Cup. Have to say they don't play as attractive football these days (I watched Afcon) compared to then, but World Cup is a different affair yeah?

Lets forget the fact that Sadio mane has won over the heart of all Africans, I mean the guys has basically done so much that our politicians can't never do in their lifetime due to their corruptness. Without the fact that we all love Mane and want to see him succeed, Senegal is Africans best best at Qatar, with Senegal we're guarantee that the Africa flag will be flying high at Qatar so definitely we all are solidly behind them to bring home the trophy.

And non-Africans too. He's a bloody genuine good guy, makes waves back in Liverpool, trying to be Scouser and all. Just the kind of guy I like, everyone likes, and no one can hate. I'm gutted he's not playing but still, team Senegal!

World Cup is stronger and tougher than AFCON, so you can't compare the two, though you are  comparing payers skills, and since they are going to play with another country, African players have to increase their tactics in the world cup.

I agree Senegal will have to play different tactics. Afcon was a careful tournament, everyone was playing mind games and conserving energy. World Cup's probably going to reward those who take more risks and some teams might feel they have a physical advantage. Better make the most of it.