African Football Discussion Thread Current Topic: 👉 FIFA WorldCup 2026.

[Doan9269]

Regardless of what it might be, I'm still optimistic about is reaction as we speak to be positive towards what happened, though at first it can be as a disappointment because no one will have a golden chance to be expressed and the entire world to see you perform in such a global experience and be denied access to participate, this brought to me thinking if we Africans are also doing same measures to ensure that we follow strict adherence to restricting foreign Nationals from having access to our countries accept they are thoroughly scrutinize.

[Ronsbit]

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Fifa is well aware that it's also part of their fault why most of the wrong things that are happening in this world cup is happening. I have never heard in any tournament were fans or players of some certain teams are all denied visa or barred from entering the host nation due to one reason or the other, I have also not heard that an official of the Fifa was prevented from entering a country to perform his duties for same Fifa, I haven't heard of such until this world cup. Some has asked if this is a world cup or war cup because I don't think people has experienced this kind of humiliation back in the days before for a major tournament.

Indeed this looks more like a war cup as you have said. Even looking at the current happenings, the US is at a loggerheads with many nation's so all these stringent rules and policies are just to secure their country so they can not be taken unawares.  However, I just see this as a strategy though because most of the team's have their fans and nationals restricted from entering the US and even officials and players were barred for one reason or another only best known to them. Few played matches were greeted with near empty stadium as there weren't enough supporters to cheer their teams up to victory and some lost their matches because it seems they had no motivation and support to help cheer them.

[Hewlet]

I like the honesty in your analysis and it showed  me despite having a favorite team you want to win, which are the African teams, you didn't not favour them unrealistically and looked at things from your perceived judgements about their performance abilities. For me, out of the four fixtures, the ones I see with the toughest challenges is the match between Egypt and Belgium. I see Egypt as the favorites here but Belgium going but their quality of players can still resist such from happening despite not being as dominant as they used to be couple of years ago but if Egypt team can organize themselves properly, they can get to a win. The second game is between Tunisia and Sweden. When it comes to you predicting who wins or not, Sweden looks like a better candidate but on paper while Tunisia on the other hand has been known for their strong defense and how hard it can get to get to break them down and win nonetheless if Sweden can be more clinical, they may also be able to win.

Ivory Coast has already played and surprised me by managing to beat Ecuador, but they only scored 1 goal. With this victory they are in second place in Group E, they will have to play against Germany (I think it's extremely difficult for them to beat Germany) and they will play against Curaçao, an opponent they can beat.

If Egypt was able to hold hold Germany to a draw, Ivory coast can also do same or even better if they play really well and certainly, they are a good team that can do it. winning their first goal is a good one and regardless of the score line, you have to take your three point and hope for  a better outcome in the coming games.

Our top African teams are raising the bar really high and with the look of thing, by the end of this world cup, other continent will start to respect the African cup of nations as a major tournament because i am seeing African teams that will represent the league really well.
 

[Nightwatchmare]

Regardless of what it might be, I'm still optimistic about is reaction as we speak to be positive towards what happened, though at first it can be as a disappointment because no one will have a golden chance to be expressed and the entire world to see you perform in such a global experience and be denied access to participate, this brought to me thinking if we Africans are also doing same measures to ensure that we follow strict adherence to restricting foreign Nationals from having access to our countries accept they are thoroughly scrutinize.

It is heartbroken Thomas Partey was denied entry to Canada, because world cup is the biggest sport event in the world and it happens every 4 years. Every player wish is to have the opportunity to play in the world cup, but Thomas Partey who have had the opportunity to play for his country Ghana in the biggest stage of sport event has been denied the opportunity to play for Ghana and showcase his talent in this year's world cup just because of his ongoing rape case in England. There is no strict rule and scrutinize from African countries to foreign countries.

[Qhunman]

It is heartbroken Thomas Partey was denied entry to Canada, because world cup is the biggest sport event in the world and it happens every 4 years. Every player wish is to have the opportunity to play in the world cup, but Thomas Partey who have had the opportunity to play for his country Ghana in the biggest stage of sport event has been denied the opportunity to play for Ghana and showcase his talent in this year's world cup just because of his ongoing rape case in England. There is no strict rule and scrutinize from African countries to foreign countries.

Thomas partey was denied entry into Canada because he is facing a rape and sexual assault count charges in the UK. I think Thomas partey denial by the Canadian is unreasonable because he was been accused and hasn't been found guilty of those charges. However, Ghana national team can still perform better without him. They still has quality players who can fit into his space well. Since he has a court case in the UK and Canada immigration law is against allowing people with such cases into their country for one reason or the other,he should return back to the UK and clear his name of the charges because it is affect his reputation.

[Spaceman1000$]

It is heartbroken Thomas Partey was denied entry to Canada, because world cup is the biggest sport event in the world and it happens every 4 years. Every player wish is to have the opportunity to play in the world cup, but Thomas Partey who have had the opportunity to play for his country Ghana in the biggest stage of sport event has been denied the opportunity to play for Ghana and showcase his talent in this year's world cup just because of his ongoing rape case in England. There is no strict rule and scrutinize from African countries to foreign countries.

Thomas partey was denied entry into Canada because he is facing a rape and sexual assault count charges in the UK. I think Thomas partey denial by the Canadian is unreasonable because he was been accused and hasn't been found guilty of those charges. However, Ghana national team can still perform better without him. They still has quality players who can fit into his space well. Since he has a court case in the UK and Canada immigration law is against allowing people with such cases into their country for one reason or the other,he should return back to the UK and clear his name of the charges because it is affect his reputation.

He mustn't have to return to the UK to clear his name, the case is coming up around November, so he has ample time to still play the competition before then, The good thing is that even though the Canadian authority have refused to give him visa, he can be able to play in games that are played in America and Mexico. Besides what kind of law do the Canadian government operates on, I thought people are to be guilty before sanctions will be meted on them. It's not right to deny somebody visa based on accusations, and the case is still in court, is there any part of the court proceedings that has asked them to deny Partey visa, of course no.

[Fiatless]

He mustn't have to return to the UK to clear his name, the case is coming up around November, so he has ample time to still play the competition before then, The good thing is that even though the Canadian authority have refused to give him visa, he can be able to play in games that are played in America and Mexico. Besides what kind of law do the Canadian government operates on, I thought people are to be guilty before sanctions will be meted on them. It's not right to deny somebody visa based on accusations, and the case is still in court, is there any part of the court proceedings that has asked them to deny Partey visa, of course no.

My brother, these were also my thoughts. Many players have been accused of rape or sexual harassment, and it turned out to be false. These Western ladies are always looking for ways to exploit footballers. Sometimes the sexual act was done by consent, yet they will come up with allegations because they want financial compensation. These matters should have been settled by the law court before actions or sanctions against the player are imposed.

Benjamin Mendy was later found innocent after he was accused of rape and sexual assault. Thomas Partey might not be found guilty. I just can't explain the kind of pain the Ghanaian footballer is suffering, especially if he is innocent.

[abaeze]

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Fifa is well aware that it's also part of their fault why most of the wrong things that are happening in this world cup is happening. I have never heard in any tournament were fans or players of some certain teams are all denied visa or barred from entering the host nation due to one reason or the other, I have also not heard that an official of the Fifa was prevented from entering a country to perform his duties for same Fifa, I haven't heard of such until this world cup. Some has asked if this is a world cup or war cup because I don't think people has experienced this kind of humiliation back in the days before for a major tournament.

Indeed this looks more like a war cup as you have said. Even looking at the current happenings, the US is at a loggerheads with many nation's so all these stringent rules and policies are just to secure their country so they can not be taken unawares.  However, I just see this as a strategy though because most of the team's have their fans and nationals restricted from entering the US and even officials and players were barred for one reason or another only best known to them. Few played matches were greeted with near empty stadium as there weren't enough supporters to cheer their teams up to victory and some lost their matches because it seems they had no motivation and support to help cheer them.

To be honest, their colonization policy with Africa has been going on for many years. However, the context of this World Cup is very different from the context of any other World Cup. Although this is not the first time that fans, journalists, officials or players have faced travel complications due to visa problems or the entry policy of a country. In various international tournaments in the past, such problems have been seen due to political relations, security concerns, visa policies or diplomatic disputes. However, these incidents are being discussed more in this year's World Cup, although there is a real reason for this which we may not know. However, of course, FIFA also has some responsibilities that they may not have been able to fulfill properly. When they give the right to host a major tournament to a country, they should try to ensure the easiest and fairest possible access for the participating teams, officials, journalists and fans. Although ultimately, FIFA does not have full control over the border control and visa policies of a sovereign country.

[Nightwatchmare]

It is heartbroken Thomas Partey was denied entry to Canada, because world cup is the biggest sport event in the world and it happens every 4 years. Every player wish is to have the opportunity to play in the world cup, but Thomas Partey who have had the opportunity to play for his country Ghana in the biggest stage of sport event has been denied the opportunity to play for Ghana and showcase his talent in this year's world cup just because of his ongoing rape case in England. There is no strict rule and scrutinize from African countries to foreign countries.

Thomas partey was denied entry into Canada because he is facing a rape and sexual assault count charges in the UK. I think Thomas partey denial by the Canadian is unreasonable because he was been accused and hasn't been found guilty of those charges. However, Ghana national team can still perform better without him. They still has quality players who can fit into his space well. Since he has a court case in the UK and Canada immigration law is against allowing people with such cases into their country for one reason or the other,he should return back to the UK and clear his name of the charges because it is affect his reputation.

I know Thomas Partey was denied entry in to Canada because he is facing trial of rape charges and sexual assault in the United Kingdom, i was just surprised he was denied entry in to Canada even when he has not pleaded guilty of the crimes charged against him. I found out if someone is facing trial of rape and sexual assault, even if  the person has not pleaded guilty of the rape and sexual assault charged against him, he will be denied entry in to Canada so i understand why Canada denial Thomas Partey entry in to Canada. Yes Ghana can still do better in the world cup without Thomas Partey, i am just feeling for him because this is his last dance in the world cup.

[Stepstowealth]

I know Thomas Partey was denied entry in to Canada because he is facing trial of rape charges and sexual assault in the United Kingdom, i was just surprised he was denied entry in to Canada even when he has not pleaded guilty of the crimes charged against him. I found out if someone is facing trial of rape and sexual assault, even if  the person has not pleaded guilty of the rape and sexual assault charged against him, he will be denied entry in to Canada so i understand why Canada denial Thomas Partey entry in to Canada. Yes Ghana can still do better in the world cup without Thomas Partey, i am just feeling for him because this is his last dance in the world cup.

When I read this news I considered totally unfair For Canada to deny entry to a player who is in the country to represent his country for charges alone when he has not yet been convicted. Unfortunately they have it in the Canadian rule A person must not first admit to sexual assault as they would like to describe it before they are not allowed entry into their country but in this case I feel like the officials who personally handled accepting the Ghanaian footballers into the country just wanted to victimize Thomas Partey. How about a situation tomorrow that it happens that he is not found guilty of the case? it means they would have successfully stopped him from participating in a World Cup that is his last.

[Tonimez]

Let's talk about the performance of African teams so far in the world cup tournaments, the teams who have played so far and how they have been holding back the African football bullies. I think that so far it has not been a bad result for Africa as a whole. South Africa lost by by two goals, Tunisia lost by five goals to one, Cape Verde got a draw against Spain, Egypt got a draw against Belgium, Ivory coast with a win against Ecuador, Morocco with a draw against the almighty Brazil and Senegal despite lagging behind now by one goal, their performance is not bad in this ongoing game. France is really pressing but I still hope it will end in draw.

From my observation so far I. This world cup tournament, African teams are beginning to stand up to compete instead of falling back to defence whenever their playing these European teams. Which team do you think will proceed beyond round of 16?

[Jaycoinz]

Let's talk about the performance of African teams so far in the world cup tournaments, the teams who have played so far and how they have been holding back the African football bullies. I think that so far it has not been a bad result for Africa as a whole. South Africa lost by by two goals, Tunisia lost by five goals to one, Cape Verde got a draw against Spain, Egypt got a draw against Belgium, Ivory coast with a win against Ecuador, Morocco with a draw against the almighty Brazil and Senegal despite lagging behind now by one goal, their performance is not bad in this ongoing game. France is really pressing but I still hope it will end in draw.

From my observation so far I. This world cup tournament, African teams are beginning to stand up to compete instead of falling back to defence whenever their playing these European teams. Which team do you think will proceed beyond round of 16?

I don't know if Senegal can pull off a draw in this game but am sure that they actually played well if we want to look at their performance in the first half but the second half has been totally different and France have been pressing them so badly too and if am not mistaken then maybe one more goal can be scored by this France but kudos to Ivory Coast which remains to be the only team with a recorded win.

[Callido]

I don't know if Senegal can pull off a draw in this game but am sure that they actually played well if we want to look at their performance in the first half but the second half has been totally different and France have been pressing them so badly too and if am not mistaken then maybe one more goal can be scored by this France but kudos to Ivory Coast which remains to be the only team with a recorded win.

Not possible, the scores are 2:1 and it will end this way. If only Senegal were able to keep the game tied it might be possible, but France already has the lead and already using the extra time.

At the time of writing, scores are now 3:1 brace from Mbappe and France wins senegal.

[Cassius55]

I don't know if Senegal can pull off a draw in this game but am sure that they actually played well if we want to look at their performance in the first half but the second half has been totally different and France have been pressing them so badly too and if am not mistaken then maybe one more goal can be scored by this France but kudos to Ivory Coast which remains to be the only team with a recorded win.

Hey africaans frieds don't afraid, Senegal do a great match but the very big tactical and technical difference are in the players to say goodbye to his native country and take a slot in another country only because the national team is better. In the past we have had great example like Drogba, Eto'o, Adebayor and momo Salah, all great players that play for the country where they born. The win of ivory coast is a great results for african football but you don't mind the huge match of Morocco against Brasil few days ago. Morocco is a great national team with incredible possibility of increase the number of good players for national team.

[Odusko]

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Fifa is well aware that it's also part of their fault why most of the wrong things that are happening in this world cup is happening. I have never heard in any tournament were fans or players of some certain teams are all denied visa or barred from entering the host nation due to one reason or the other, I have also not heard that an official of the Fifa was prevented from entering a country to perform his duties for same Fifa, I haven't heard of such until this world cup. Some has asked if this is a world cup or war cup because I don't think people has experienced this kind of humiliation back in the days before for a major tournament.

Indeed this looks more like a war cup as you have said. Even looking at the current happenings, the US is at a loggerheads with many nation's so all these stringent rules and policies are just to secure their country so they can not be taken unawares.  However, I just see this as a strategy though because most of the team's have their fans and nationals restricted from entering the US and even officials and players were barred for one reason or another only best known to them. Few played matches were greeted with near empty stadium as there weren't enough supporters to cheer their teams up to victory and some lost their matches because it seems they had no motivation and support to help cheer them.

If not because of logistics, FIFA should have zone the world cup out of USA for the reason that their are at war and for that reason they security challenges will definitely effect the freedom of the players, officials and even supporters club of many countries taking part in the FIFA game this period, we can blame USA entirely for what their are doing but the effects is always negative considering the nature of the game being hosted football brings people together in one place so we shouldn't be biased on who we allow to take part as long as they don't pause physical injury on others.

[Abdulzuruku01]

Let's talk about the performance of African teams so far in the world cup tournaments, the teams who have played so far and how they have been holding back the African football bullies. I think that so far it has not been a bad result for Africa as a whole. South Africa lost by by two goals, Tunisia lost by five goals to one, Cape Verde got a draw against Spain, Egypt got a draw against Belgium, Ivory coast with a win against Ecuador, Morocco with a draw against the almighty Brazil and Senegal despite lagging behind now by one goal, their performance is not bad in this ongoing game. France is really pressing but I still hope it will end in draw.

From my observation so far I. This world cup tournament, African teams are beginning to stand up to compete instead of falling back to defence whenever their playing these European teams. Which team do you think will proceed beyond round of 16?

I don't know if Senegal can pull off a draw in this game but am sure that they actually played well if we want to look at their performance in the first half but the second half has been totally different and France have been pressing them so badly too and if am not mistaken then maybe one more goal can be scored by this France but kudos to Ivory Coast which remains to be the only team with a recorded win.

I expected Senegal result to be the same with what Morocco played against Brazil, but unfortunately the result was different because Senegal lost to France 3-1. Although I still have confident that Senegal will bounce back to top their group, because France is the only country that will be a tough opponent for Senegal. I know football is unpredictable but I don't think Norway and Iraq will give Senegal any challenge to Senegal.

Norway is playing draw with Iraq, although the match is still fresh but I pray the game should end like this because that will be an advantage for Senegal to bounce back. Morocco and Senegal are my favourites in this world cup and I'm very sure they will give a positive results.

[snipie]

I expected Senegal result to be the same with what Morocco played against Brazil, but unfortunately the result was different because Senegal lost to France 3-1. Although I still have confident that Senegal will bounce back to top their group, because France is the only country that will be a tough opponent for Senegal. I know football is unpredictable but I don't think Norway and Iraq will give Senegal any challenge to Senegal.

First, we cannot compare Brazil with France nowadays because the French national team is way better unless proven otherwise at a later stage. Second, Senegal might not have any problem with Iraq but Norway is not an easy team at all and you will see that later. I think the third place will be for Senegal.

Norway is playing draw with Iraq, although the match is still fresh but I pray the game should end like this because that will be an advantage for Senegal to bounce back. Morocco and Senegal are my favourites in this world cup and I'm very sure they will give a positive results.

Morocco chances to advance are better and they can top their group. Senegal might have a harder selection if they end third. I expect to see Morocco advancing again quite far in this version of World Cup too.

[Livingleged]

At the time of writing, scores are now 3:1 brace from Mbappe and France wins senegal.

The Senegalese blew this match on their own. In football once you fail to use the opportunities you ve, you pay darely for it.

That was the case of the Senegalese. Why do you play as if you are leading against the best attacking side in Europe? Good lesson for them. You can't be complacent when Olise, Bacola, Mpappe and Dembele are breathing down your neck.

[Frankolala]

At the time of writing, scores are now 3:1 brace from Mbappe and France wins senegal.

The Senegalese blew this match on their own. In football once you fail to use the opportunities you ve, you pay darely for it.

That was the case of the Senegalese. Why do you play as if you are leading against the best attacking side in Europe? Good lesson for them. You can't be complacent when Olise, Bacola, Mpappe and Dembele are breathing down your neck.

Senegal lost focus in the second half after France coach must have seen their loop holes and told his men what to do. Senegal dominated the first half but they couldn't make proper use of their chances. They lack a clinical finisher. Jackson cannot do the work. France played them in the second half with full force in an aggressive way.

[EarnOnVictor]

This is the news coming up this morning that FIFA would pay Omar Arthan his entitlement as a referee in the world cup tournament.  Although it is not his fault though that he was denied entry into the US but we expected that FIFA could have intervened in this matter but but it was captured in the news that he was interviewed for straight 11 hours and was still denied entry and from what I read online, the interview has to do with something related to a terrorist group affiliations which he said he doesn't have idea what they are talking about and I believe that was the reason behind his entry denial hence the possibility of FIFA not being able to interfer but to resolve in paying him his benefits as a referee for the tournament. We will keep our hands crossed and watch how it goes after the world cup tournament and see if FIFA would honour their promises as they have said in paying him his benefits.

If FIFA says they would give the guy his pay, then this is not what fingers should be kept crossed for, as FIFA would do it. This is simple! However, my real concern is whether the allegation of the US is true or not, for that claim is serious. But of course, we can't trust the US under Trump for anything, as they are pathetic liars. They are very shameless about it.

Still, I blame FIFA for resorting to paying the guy for what he wouldn't work for. What I expected them to do is to switch referee roles immediately and communicate the same to other referees and country involved, and change logistics and others immediately. That wouldn't be easy, judging by FIFA pre-planned and strict system, but it's doable. And I think It would be easier to get him to Mexico.