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[Obim34]

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.

Our Super Eagles team is made of very professional players, I don't see us lacking in any way and losing against Libya is not an supposed to be an option to mention. We have complete set of forwards and legit defense which makes it difficult to break through. More of this completely lies on the coach this time, he has the players and how to manage them rests on his shoulder, same with the result we get to receive after the match, nevertheless it's a win for Nigeria. Osimhen is being replaced by Boniface, so you don't get to see him play tomorrow.

[Issa56]

Our Super Eagles team is made of very professional players, I don't see us lacking in any way and losing against Libya is not a supposed to be an option to mention.

I will say the Super Eagles have the best squad in Africa for now, just that most of the coaches we are having don’t know how to make use of those players, or maybe the players don’t really want to perform well when it comes to playing for their country, because with the squad the Super Eagles are having, we are not supposed to be scared of any African country, we should be able to conveniently win any African country we are playing against, but things don’t always go well for the Super Eagles.
 
I will be placing my bet on them to win the match. Libya shouldn’t give them a difficult time in the match with the players we are having, but let’s just see how it goes, because I never expected them to draw against Rwanda in their last match, but they surprised me.

[BIT-BENDER]

Just because the super eagles have some quality strikes doing well in Europe doesn't mean they have the best squad in Africa. In my opinion to be qualified to be ranked the best squad you should have a balanced team where there are quality players in every or almost every position on the field.

Nigeria's team doesn't have a top tier goal keeper, the super eagles defense is still shaky aside bassey I don't rate the other highly. The super eagles midfield only has a quality player in terms of Wilfred Ndidi but when it comes to attack that's where Nigeria shines but that's not enough to win competitions or even games.

[Cryptoprincess101]

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.

The matches are now ended and this is how the results went: Namibia Vs Zimbabwe ended 0:1 in favour of Zimbabwe, Cape Verde Vs Botswana also ended 0:1 in favour of Botswana, Dr Congo Vs Tanzania ended 1:0 in favour of DR Congo, Ghana Vs Sudan ended 0:0, Burkina Faso Vs Burundi ended 4:1 and Algeria Vs Togo ended 5:1, going by this results it's only Burkina Faso and Algeria that ended their matches with high scoring goals while the rest of the match ended with 1 and less than 1 goals. Tomorrow games will also involve some notable countries like Nigeria, Egypt and Tunisia but am more interested on how Nigeria game against Lybia will go but i wish the Super eagles can win with a high score just as Algeria won against Togo today.

[Sexylizzy2813]

Just because the super eagles have some quality strikes doing well in Europe doesn't mean they have the best squad in Africa. In my opinion to be qualified to be ranked the best squad you should have a balanced team where there are quality players in every or almost every position on the field.

Nigeria's team doesn't have a top tier goal keeper, the super eagles defense is still shaky aside bassey I don't rate the other highly. The super eagles midfield only has a quality player in terms of Wilfred Ndidi but when it comes to attack that's where Nigeria shines but that's not enough to win competitions or even games.

The Super Eagles have the best team in all department but the problem is letting the manager do his work without any interference or any form of control. If NFF allows the manager to do his work I don't see why we won't do well and again the connection between both players and manager will also help the players have that freedom to perform well but where there seems to be quarrel or grudge between player(s) and coach the atmosphere won't be healthy and the players will play how they feel and let the game end for them to leave the field and go back to their respective club side.
You talk about the attack, I don't see that position as the only side we are stronger, the midfield is better but is the set of players that plays that position. Where I'd agree with you is the defense that's not too strong aside from that I think the Super Eagles have a better squad. Sometimes the kind of players they invite can affect the team in a negative way but when the coach invite the players that have that positive bond they tend to play well no matter what.

[Franctoshi]

Our Super Eagles team is made of very professional players, I don't see us lacking in any way and losing against Libya is not a supposed to be an option to mention.

I will say the Super Eagles have the best squad in Africa for now, just that most of the coaches we are having don’t know how to make use of those players, or maybe the players don’t really want to perform well when it comes to playing for their country, because with the squad the Super Eagles are having, we are not supposed to be scared of any African country, we should be able to conveniently win any African country we are playing against, but things don’t always go well for the Super Eagles.
 
I will be placing my bet on them to win the match. Libya shouldn’t give them a difficult time in the match with the players we are having, but let’s just see how it goes, because I never expected them to draw against Rwanda in their last match, but they surprised me.

For many years now, our problem has been a matter of coach, when we tried to get it right with coach was, Super Eagles under Stephen Keshi but few years later, we lost the man to death. Nigeria is blessed with talented footballers but we've most of the time got it wrong  by choosing the wrong coach to manage our national team.

[CryptopreneurBrainboss]

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.

Sorry for your lost but it was weird picking Sudan to win over Ghana, Ghana is one of those nations that I respect so well until they're paying against us.

I didn't see this game ending in a draw so that was quite unexpecting to me. Ghana had all the possession and reason to win this game but sudan will power to not lose the game kept them in. Kudos to them.

Not many nations will conceed so many possessions/corners and endure the press from Ghana and won't concede atleast a goal.

Impressive with the results of Algeria and Burkina Faso, tomorrow the big boys play.

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