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[Abu-Naim]

In 2 days my country will play against Eswatini, this will be a very important game for my country, we will be playing at home and we will need to win because later we will play at Eswatini's home ground, which we will also need to win. Although Eswatini has not beaten any team, we cannot underestimate them because they will come to play with motivation, because they thought that my country's team is weak given the terrible past we have in football. If we can win in 2 days and win the second leg, we will be well positioned for the remaining 2 games, 2 draws would be enough to have had a good campaign in this phase.

Yes, this will be an important match for your country Mozambique, because potentially, they have four points after two games which makes them the top team in group I, they held Mali to a draw in their first qualifier game and were able win their last match against Guinea Bissau which was very surprising because many people including me didn’t expect it, I was expecting Mali or Guinea Bissau to lead the table.
A win against Eswatini will give Mozambique more hope of finishing ahead of Mali and Guinea Bissau.

I'm thinking about putting my country in my multibet bet. I've already seen some good games to bet on but I'm still going to analyze more. I see for example Tunisia winning, Ivory Coast also winning, Egypt also winning, Algeria winning and also Nigeria winning.

You can add your country because I see them as a good option because it is a must win match for them.
But you should also review these selections and think of betting on goals to be scored instead of given straight win some of these games.

[Huppercase]

and he loves his players. And as he said yesterday when they were training in Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Akwa Ibom against Libya on the 11 of October 2024, which is on Frida, "Victor Osimhen will not play because of injury but Victor Osimhen spirit is with us", he said. And that shows Solidarity among themselves more than the previous coach. And he also said they are going to win the match and he has the confidence for his players.

I also want to ask if the Super Eagles will still qualify in the World Cup. The total games to play are 5 games and Super Eagles has loss 3 and for them to qualify, they have to win the remaining 2 games.  Now the question is, is it possible? And as for me yes, it is possible because those toe teams are not strong as Super Eagles but we can't degrade them.

Hope it's not Finidi you mean by previous coach right? Osimhen and Finidi relationship were the best but I think the whole thing turn out soar, I'm not sure the solidarity make any difference because when Finidi later spoke in one Podcast, he says he didn't blame Osimhen for over reacting and kept his cool that there relationship is still strong and not how the media took it and the Genesis of their differences where the people among the NFF, so I don't think this really changes anything because I can still picture how Osimhen always stand with Finidi.

My problem isn't qualifying for the world cup, how far are they going to go in the world cup, even if we are not going to win anything, let's at least make appearances in Quarter final, Semi final and if possible, the final. Not the one that after qualifying, get drop in the group stage. It's always painful to see we don't make much progress.

[Issa56]

With the last performance of the Super Eagles, it is possible that they can win the two matches. There is happiness and zeal on the players to win the matches and make the country proud after the sack of the last Nigerian coach. Playing in Akwa Ibom stadium shows a sign of victory because it will bring good lyck and commitment to the players on the match day. We have professionals that are qualified for the task and Ibwant to see them score as many goals as possible.

Let’s see how the match will go. The super eagles are not really supposed to find the match difficult, Libya are not really a strong team, which I think will give the super eagles a hard time in the match. The super eagles should be able to win the match, but I am not really so confident in eagles, they perform well in matches we never expected them to perform well, and sometimes they do end up surprising us, so I am not really always so confident in super eagles matches, but it will be a disappointment if the super eagles can’t win the match.

[ITExpert]

When Finidi George was manager of the Super Eagles, he complained about the players coming late to camp. It gives me a feeling of relaxation knowing the players are coming in early, the new manager Eguavoen will have time to prep all the players. I don’t know why but I think I have some level of trust in Eguavoen to do well with the Super Eagles and help us qualify for the coming tournament.

I think if there is a good and more power to win a match, then they must participate in it, but know that they cannot win in it.But considering the hard work and record of this team, there is no hope that they will qualify.I find most of the 80 percent teams in this league are weak and their success depends on losing and drawing matches.  Which is why I don't see anyone winning in this league.I don't expect Super Eagles either because most of the matches are drawn and lost and only 2 wins.  If such teams qualify, it is difficult to predict who will actually win.

[CryptopreneurBrainboss]

The available players with the technical team led by Austin Equavon will have their first training today in Goodwill Apkabio Stadium by 5 pm. The training section will be open to the public, so if you are around Akwa Ibom, you could go and have a good time with the team. The team will be hoping to extend their lead in Group D by taking three points.

I don't know if it's just me but I don't like watching players train and I don't understand why they have.ti let their training sessions open to the public, won't the opposing side send spies to gather information on the training tactics that the squad is using and too their formation.

I think training should be private, we don't have to do everything for the camera but nowadays, everything has to be monetize so the training are open to the public to boost TV views and give something the journalist will have, to talk about on sport shows and the rest.



So this are the games for today, what are your predictions (scorelines)?

Namibia Vs Zimbabwe
Cape Verde Vs Botswana
Dr Congo Vs Tanzania
Ghana Vs Sudan
Burkina Faso Vs Burundi
Algeria Vs Togo.

[Salahmu]

In 2 days my country will play against Eswatini, this will be a very important game for my country, we will be playing at home and we will need to win because later we will play at Eswatini's home ground, which we will also need to win. Although Eswatini has not beaten any team, we cannot underestimate them because they will come to play with motivation, because they thought that my country's team is weak given the terrible past we have in football. If we can win in 2 days and win the second leg, we will be well positioned for the remaining 2 games, 2 draws would be enough to have had a good campaign in this phase.

Mzambique team should not in anyway underestimate any club they are going to meet so that there mind would be focused on wining because the greatest challenge is looking down on a club when they have not really seen how prepared they have come, so what Mzambique needs now is a full concentration because they would be meeting Eswatini both home and away so those six point should not be missed because it will take them very far.

However I trust Mzambique will handle Eswatini very well without any mistake because already with the low effort of Eswatini they will not qualify from this group because they have already loss two matches and even if they meet all the clubs all over again they will still loss, so if Mzambique gets the six point from them then they have a full confident of there position.

[mammusu]

With the last performance of the Super Eagles, it is possible that they can win the two matches. There is happiness and zeal on the players to win the matches and make the country proud after the sack of the last Nigerian coach. Playing in Akwa Ibom stadium shows a sign of victory because it will bring good lyck and commitment to the players on the match day. We have professionals that are qualified for the task and Ibwant to see them score as many goals as possible.

Let’s see how the match will go. The super eagles are not really supposed to find the match difficult, Libya are not really a strong team, which I think will give the super eagles a hard time in the match. The super eagles should be able to win the match, but I am not really so confident in eagles, they perform well in matches we never expected them to perform well, and sometimes they do end up surprising us, so I am not really always so confident in super eagles matches, but it will be a disappointment if the super eagles can’t win the match.

Nigeria has so far managed to occupy the first place in group D with 4 points from the two matches they have played, I think so far Nigeria performance has not been consistent although in fact they are the only strong team in group D, although in the first match they were able to show an impressive performance when beating Benin, but Nigeria had to lose points when facing Rwanda which is actually a weaker team than Benin,Nigeria is currently under the care of a new coach but I don't see much difference in their appearance and performance at the moment, but apart from that, match facing Libya who are currently at the bottom of group D should be an easy opponent for them, because indeed in terms of the quality of the players and the performance of the team, Nigeria is much superior from Libya so far.

[Agbamoni]

With the last performance of the Super Eagles, it is possible that they can win the two matches. There is happiness and zeal on the players to win the matches and make the country proud after the sack of the last Nigerian coach. Playing in Akwa Ibom stadium shows a sign of victory because it will bring good lyck and commitment to the players on the match day. We have professionals that are qualified for the task and Ibwant to see them score as many goals as possible.

Let’s see how the match will go. The super eagles are not really supposed to find the match difficult, Libya are not really a strong team, which I think will give the super eagles a hard time in the match. The super eagles should be able to win the match, but I am not really so confident in eagles, they perform well in matches we never expected them to perform well, and sometimes they do end up surprising us, so I am not really always so confident in super eagles matches, but it will be a disappointment if the super eagles can’t win the match.

Right now due to some changes and reformation in the team. I don't know how their performance would be. I can only judge from the players who are still available to play against Libya. My favorite team to win in that game is Nigeria. And the reason is because first am a Nigerian and secondly, the match would be played on our soil. I want to believe that the Super eagles will take the match seriously this time and not give any room for failure. Am impressed on how they have performed in their previous games but i expect something better tomorrow.

Its not right to underestimate any opponent in the competition. Some countries might look weak but when you get to faced them in the game, you will find out, its never an easy one to play them. They may not be good at scoring but apparently good at defending. Winning such team, one has to be smart and this is where the knowledge of the coach comes in.

[Abbatty]

The black stars go Ghana takes on Sudan today at the Accra sport stadium today, it a match Ghana have to win today, a win will take Ghana second on the standing and they will have 4 point which will bring Sudan back to 3rd in the standing with just 3point. It's not going to be an easy win for the Ghanaians, though I can say they are up to the task, Ghana have alot of good players right and most of them are doing well at the moment at their clubs, the likes of Kudus, fatawu, partey, semenyo, Williams and so many players.

I see Ghana winning this one today with them knowing not getting 3point will put their qualification in danger. Sudan Wil definitely come out to defend that what I expect from them, then counter when they can to try to get a win but even a point will be for the Sudanese. It going to be a good match to watch so u really can't wait to watch this one.

[Fiatless]

The available players with the technical team led by Austin Equavon will have their first training today in Goodwill Apkabio Stadium by 5 pm. The training section will be open to the public, so if you are around Akwa Ibom, you could go and have a good time with the team. The team will be hoping to extend their lead in Group D by taking three points.

I don't know if it's just me but I don't like watching players train and I don't understand why they have.ti let their training sessions open to the public, won't the opposing side send spies to gather information on the training tactics that the squad is using and too their formation.

I think training should be private, we don't have to do everything for the camera but nowadays, everything has to be monetize so the training are open to the public to boost TV views and give something the journalist will have, to talk about on sport shows and the rest.

Your observations are correct because opponents can have the opportunity to gather information from these open training sections. But it seems there are different levels of training. The first one might be for physical fitness and interaction between players. Even in top clubs, we see fans accessing training centres to meet players and also get autographs. I assume that the more tactical training, where strategies will be discussed and planned, will be done in secret. Technology has also been integrated with football, so it will not be strange if the national team have a tactical room with the necessary facilities where tactics and formations are handled.

[knowngunman]

Let’s see how the match will go. The super eagles are not really supposed to find the match difficult, Libya are not really a strong team, which I think will give the super eagles a hard time in the match. The super eagles should be able to win the match, but I am not really so confident in eagles, they perform well in matches we never expected them to perform well, and sometimes they do end up surprising us, so I am not really always so confident in super eagles matches, but it will be a disappointment if the super eagles can’t win the match.

Well, if we are to go by the previous meetings and statistics, Nigeria is surely the most prefer team to win this match. The record shows that super eagle has won all the previous matches played against Libya but is previous stats a yardstick to determine the present outcome? Absolutely No. At the moment, we all can testify that the Nigerian super eagle is not longer playing the way they used to play for only God knows why despite having some star players who have made names in the global stage within the squad. Despite the odds, Nigeria still have the higher chance to win but we can not rely on past records. Looking at Libya last five matches records, I can confidently say they're not in form to compete against Nigeria but football is like a ludo game where none expert player have double six often. The clock is ticking already and we are watching with our support behind eagle.

[MainIbem]

Let’s see how the match will go. The super eagles are not really supposed to find the match difficult, Libya are not really a strong team, which I think will give the super eagles a hard time in the match. The super eagles should be able to win the match, but I am not really so confident in eagles, they perform well in matches we never expected them to perform well, and sometimes they do end up surprising us, so I am not really always so confident in super eagles matches, but it will be a disappointment if the super eagles can’t win the match.

Well, if we are to go by the previous meetings and statistics, Nigeria is surely the most prefer team to win this match. The record shows that super eagle has won all the previous matches played against Libya but is previous stats a yardstick to determine the present outcome? Absolutely No. At the moment, we all can testify that the Nigerian super eagle is not longer playing the way they used to play for only God knows why despite having some star players who have made names in the global stage within the squad. Despite the odds, Nigeria still have the higher chance to win but we can not rely on past records. Looking at Libya last five matches records, I can confidently say they're not in form to compete against Nigeria but football is like a ludo game where none expert player have double six often. The clock is ticking already and we are watching with our support behind eagle.

Based on statistics, this current Nigerian team shouldn't be pressured much by the Libyan Mediterranean Knights, the Super Eagles squad is made up of players that are in the starting XI of first league clubs across Europe, so when it comes to experience, I think they have more experienced players than the Libyan team therefore they're the favourites to win that match. They now have a new coach who's had experience in managing the Super Eagles in previous times so I believe they'll make us proud once again by winning Libya. Also I saw in a news that Kelechi Iheanacho (Snr Man) and some other Nigerian players have landed at Akwaibom state so I believe they'll be seriously preparing ahead of the match and would definitely come out victorious against Libyans. Well the Super Eagle got our full support and I can't wait to watch my favourite players Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman play again.

[Marvelockg]

The available players with the technical team led by Austin Equavon will have their first training today in Goodwill Apkabio Stadium by 5 pm. The training section will be open to the public, so if you are around Akwa Ibom, you could go and have a good time with the team. The team will be hoping to extend their lead in Group D by taking three points.

I don't know if it's just me but I don't like watching players train and I don't understand why they have.ti let their training sessions open to the public, won't the opposing side send spies to gather information on the training tactics that the squad is using and too their formation.

I think training should be private, we don't have to do everything for the camera but nowadays, everything has to be monetize so the training are open to the public to boost TV views and give something the journalist will have, to talk about on sport shows and the rest.

Your observations are correct because opponents can have the opportunity to gather information from these open training sections. But it seems there are different levels of training. The first one might be for physical fitness and interaction between players. Even in top clubs, we see fans accessing training centres to meet players and also get autographs. I assume that the more tactical training, where strategies will be discussed and planned, will be done in secret. Technology has also been integrated with football, so it will not be strange if the national team have a tactical room with the necessary facilities where tactics and formations are handled.

obviously. Even at club levels, we do see a lot of clips From training ground but it doesn't actually give the opponent an edge over the team. What's the highest thing you can do? Get to watch how they train to know that they are training seriously or look at the formation they are using in the training and predict what they will use similar formation in the main game?

A good coach will understand the tactics the opponent is using few minutes into the match but that alone can't make him win the game. Collection of Individual quality plays a huge role here and that's where Nigeria stands taller than Libya in this coming game.

The issue I have with the team is the distraction I'm suspecting the media men are doing to the players through thier bunch of interview that's never ending. Almost from the first day they came into the camp, a lot of sports journalist have interviewed all the players with so many questions that could be draining and at the same time distracting. It's not as though it's out of place that the players grants such interview, it's a normal thing that happens even in European teams but what's the case is the manner with which these interviews are being carried out. The players need to concentrate and face what's coming up and not attend to all our sports content creators that are all lined up to create content with the players.

[Rruchi man]

Nigeria has so far managed to occupy the first place in group D with 4 points from the two matches they have played,

I sincerely just hope that the Super Eagles approach this game with the consciousness to try score early to assure themselves of the victory from the very first kick of the game because subscribing to the idea to keep passing the ball around and playing around with unseriousness until it's almost full time or the opposition team has scored us before we get the awareness that we need to score will not help us in this sort of game where Libya will be looking to just score a goal and then sit back and defend tightly.

I expect Victor Boniface to deliver goals as he has done for Bayer Leverkusen in the few games he played with them before this international break again.

[ITExpert]

I like Mr Austin Eguavoen a lot. Our boys play very competitive football and I want to believe that he has brough the best to the the game. I don't know about the Libyan team, they do not strike me as a team that would do any damage or one that our boys should be afraid of. My only request of them is for them to do the barest minimum. The least goal they should have at the end of the game should be a one nill. I hope no one of our boys especially Victor Boniface gets injured. It should be an injury free game so that whatever the outcome is, everyone would return to their base and face their club.
 

Each player plays on his own skill and hard work which includes them.  Many people are inspire by someone and you are inspire by them. If it is seen, then your thinking is absolutely right, if you depend on them, then you can also achieve success.  It is a game in which if you play well, you will win the match, if you don't play with interest and hard work, you will lose.  But there should be no fear that this team is difficult and that team is easy. Now it is up to them how they play now but I don't think they will slow down their pace and effort. Rather they would prefer to go to a good club with good hard work.

[CryptoHeadlineNews]

The black stars go Ghana takes on Sudan today at the Accra sport stadium today, it a match Ghana have to win today, a win will take Ghana second on the standing and they will have 4 point which will bring Sudan back to 3rd in the standing with just 3point. It's not going to be an easy win for the Ghanaians, though I can say they are up to the task, Ghana have alot of good players right and most of them are doing well at the moment at their clubs, the likes of Kudus, fatawu, partey, semenyo, Williams and so many players.

I see Ghana winning this one today with them knowing not getting 3point will put their qualification in danger. Sudan Wil definitely come out to defend that what I expect from them, then counter when they can to try to get a win but even a point will be for the Sudanese. It going to be a good match to watch so u really can't wait to watch this one.

It was quite an intensive match in today's game between Ghana vs Sudan, of which despite everybody wishing Ghana will win this game, so as to emerge 2nd on the league table, its was quite unfortunate it ended as a goal-less draw, as Sudan now emerges "second" on the league table with one game win, one lose and now draw, unlike Ghana who hasn't won a single game but has got one lose and two draw games. So let's watch out for other games and see how they goes, such as the game between Algeria vs Togo and Burundi vs Burkina faso.

I'm pretty sure Burkina Faso will win their tonight's game and likewise Algeria

[buwaytress]

So this are the games for today, what are your predictions (scorelines)?

Namibia Vs Zimbabwe
Cape Verde Vs Botswana
Dr Congo Vs Tanzania
Ghana Vs Sudan
Burkina Faso Vs Burundi
Algeria Vs Togo.

Finally put my money down on just the one game, expected Sudan to make it tough for Ghana, was right. What I didn't expect was that the Black Stars would still ultimately dominate. 20+ shots, and 16 corners... sure Sudan still managed a few counters but the draw is not reflective of how far it was for my bet to win haha.

Any of you scored big tonight?

[Majestic-milf]

 I don't think the Super Eagles should have any difficulty in winning their game against Libya being that in their last three meetings, Nigeria have been having the lead and in their present Group D, Libya only has one point from two games and are at the bottom so even without the services of Victor Osimhen, the Super Eagles should comfortably defeat them.
 I want to believe that Austin Eguavon, the caretaker coach of the Super Eagles won't be pressured into making any wrong decisions concerning who to start and who to keep as substitute because another factor that will ensure they get good results is how he makes his selections.

[348Judah]

I don't think the Super Eagles should have any difficulty in winning their game against Libya being that in their last three meetings, Nigeria have been having the lead and in their present Group D, Libya only has one point from two games and are at the bottom so even without the services of Victor Osimhen, the Super Eagles should comfortably defeat them.
 I want to believe that Austin Eguavon, the caretaker coach of the Super Eagles won't be pressured into making any wrong decisions concerning who to start and who to keep as substitute because another factor that will ensure they get good results is how he makes his selections.

I also agree with you that Nigeria is in a better performance currently than Libya, but they should not because of that go into relaxation and assume everything will be as they have planned, sometimes when we feels relaxed, then comes in the enemy attacks from behind, Nigeria may be far ahead of Libya and that does not call for them to feels everything had been settled until they finally win, that should be the normal expectation.

[DiMarxist]

I don't think the Super Eagles should have any difficulty in winning their game against Libya being that in their last three meetings, Nigeria have been having the lead and in their present Group D, Libya only has one point from two games and are at the bottom so even without the services of Victor Osimhen, the Super Eagles should comfortably defeat them.
 I want to believe that Austin Eguavon, the caretaker coach of the Super Eagles won't be pressured into making any wrong decisions concerning who to start and who to keep as substitute because another factor that will ensure they get good results is how he makes his selections.

Nigerian Super Eagles has not played three games in the qualifiers games that are going on. I don't know where you played the third game. Super Eagles has only played 2 games in the Nations Cup qualifiers and win 1 game then draw the second one. They won Benin Republic 3-0 and draw with Rwanda. And the full name of the Super Eagles coach is Augustine Eguavoen and not Austin Eguavon. If you are not conversat with Africa football then you can discuss the European games.
That is by the way, Algeria vs Togo and first has has finished with 1-1 draw . Togo is one of the strong team is African games but Algeria will win the Match and that is my prediction of the game. All the matches today were good. Sudan and Ghana played draw too.