African Football Discussion Thread Current Topic: 👉 AFCON 2025/2026

[Oshio-man]

Nigeria has a crucial match on Friday. At worst, they need to get one point from Lesotho. If they lose, their qualification for the World Cup will be a miracle.
Osimhen last suffered an injury while playing for the national team and was sidelined for three weeks. Now he's back with the national team.
Nigeria will play two crucial matches.
The first match will be against Lesotho, and the second will be at home against Benin.
Benin currently leads the group.

Since some of the Nigerian players that is playing for big teams are coming to  play this match tomorrow, I think Nigerian will win this match to make their coach smile because this is his first time leading super eagle to world cup, I have confidence on those players that accepted super eagle coach invitation to play this match tomorrow, and they will do what will make the team to achieve three points from this match, for Victor osimhen, he will definitely cause what will make super eagle to score more than two goals in this match, it will be difficult for Lesotho to take advantage of home to block Nigeria players not to win because strikers that know how to score goals will do what will make goals flow in this match.

[Mayor of ogba]

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By this time tomorrow the match will be already in kick off, Nigerians bragging right has reduced to a point of silence, we only hope and pray that it later works in our own terms, but majority of fans including myself is no longer intrigued by any of the outcome except we qualify, with similar performance how do we appear against other nations when the World Cup competition begins, we are weak already from the inside and it is obvious, since we've shown to be unstable, all the best to other African nations who will be representing Africa.

We should forget about Nigeria going to the world cup because it's not in our hands again. Even if we win our three games it will be difficult for Nigeria to qualify, the battle is between South Africa and Benin Republic Nigeria should start doing the right thing after this world cup qualification. Early preparation is key and this is were Nigeria is lacking.

What if South Africa and Benin Republic lose their matches? The Super Eagles should not lose hope on qualifying for the World Cup; they should put in their best and make sure they win their remaining two matches in the World Cup qualification, because the Super Eagles can end up overtaking South Africa and Benin Republic to top their group if they win against Lesotho and Benin Republic.

[MorganaX]

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By this time tomorrow the match will be already in kick off, Nigerians bragging right has reduced to a point of silence, we only hope and pray that it later works in our own terms, but majority of fans including myself is no longer intrigued by any of the outcome except we qualify, with similar performance how do we appear against other nations when the World Cup competition begins, we are weak already from the inside and it is obvious, since we've shown to be unstable, all the best to other African nations who will be representing Africa.

We should forget about Nigeria going to the world cup because it's not in our hands again. Even if we win our three games it will be difficult for Nigeria to qualify, the battle is between South Africa and Benin Republic Nigeria should start doing the right thing after this world cup qualification. Early preparation is key and this is were Nigeria is lacking.

What if South Africa and Benin Republic lose their matches? The Super Eagles should not lose hope on qualifying for the World Cup; they should put in their best and make sure they win their remaining two matches in the World Cup qualification, because the Super Eagles can end up overtaking South Africa and Benin Republic to top their group if they win against Lesotho and Benin Republic.

The thing is that the possibility of this happening is very small and that's why I would urge Nigerian to accept the fact that they have missed out and also have hope for the best. I think it's fair to say that they should prepare for the worse and hope for the best because as it stands I don't think it's only Nigeria that's would want to qualify as benin too would also like to experience this opportunity and for now they have the better chances than the super eagles.

[Davidvictorson]

Since some of the Nigerian players that is playing for big teams are coming to  play this match tomorrow, I think Nigerian will win this match to make their coach smile because this is his first time leading super eagle to world cup, I have confidence on those players that accepted super eagle coach invitation to play this match tomorrow, and they will do what will make the team to achieve three points from this match, for Victor osimhen, he will definitely cause what will make super eagle to score more than two goals in this match, it will be difficult for Lesotho to take advantage of home to block Nigeria players not to win because strikers that know how to score goals will do what will make goals flow in this match.

This is where you would get very disappointed tomorrow with the super Eagles team. Do not mistake they are showing up as a sign of victory for the longest of time I have known them,  they always end up disappointing me that is why I no longer take them seriously. As for the world Cup qualifier, I hope they surprise me if they even have any chance at all. I hope one day we will be so confident to put our monies where our mouths is whenever the team have a game to play.

[Issa56]

Since some of the Nigerian players that is playing for big teams are coming to  play this match tomorrow, I think Nigerian will win this match to make their coach smile because this is his first time leading super eagle to World Cup

It’s just better you expect anything from the super eagles in the match, they will be playing against a country which they are suppose to win, but we all see how the super eagles have been disappointing us in matches, I Won’t be surprise if they end up disappointing us against Lesotho tomorrow. With the way the super eagles are always playing, even if they are playing against a very weak country, they might not be able to win.

Super eagles will be playing against Lesotho tomorrow, with the squad depth the super eagles are having, people are not still confident in super eagles to win, everyone already knows that the super eagles are just full of surprises, but if they can lose tomorrow, then we should just stop thinking about super eagles qualifying for the World Cup.

[Sexylizzy2813]

It was a crushing victory that Ghana had, with this convincing victory, they went to the top of the table and with greater chances of qualifying for the next World Cup that will take place next year.



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Fortunately for Ghana, the next game will be against a weak opponent. I'm talking about Comoros, who have only won 2 of their last 5 games. So, it's an opponent that Ghana can beat. But I must say that I wouldn't bet on Ghana's next game. That's because in the first World Cup qualifying game, Ghana played Comoros, and the result was shocking. Comoros won, and it was a game in which Ghana failed to score at least one goal. So, I wouldn't bet on Ghana's game against Comoros.

This is what I love about teams that beat some of the smaller teams, if you see someone you can beat I'd say beat the person very well so that next time the result of last encounter would make them not to come and attack, they'll only defend to avoid another defeat. How I wish my country will do such a thing to any team they are bigger than.
For Ghana's next game I think this scoreline has already increased their momentum and they won't like to repeat the same mistake again by not only missing out on getting a goal but letting the Comoros enjoy the game, Ghana will win that game without struggling like last time.

[Mr Reporter]

It was a crushing victory that Ghana had, with this convincing victory, they went to the top of the table and with greater chances of qualifying for the next World Cup that will take place next year.



https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/live/cy50v61gvw6t

Fortunately for Ghana, the next game will be against a weak opponent. I'm talking about Comoros, who have only won 2 of their last 5 games. So, it's an opponent that Ghana can beat. But I must say that I wouldn't bet on Ghana's next game. That's because in the first World Cup qualifying game, Ghana played Comoros, and the result was shocking. Comoros won, and it was a game in which Ghana failed to score at least one goal. So, I wouldn't bet on Ghana's game against Comoros.

This is what I love about teams that beat some of the smaller teams, if you see someone you can beat I'd say beat the person very well so that next time the result of last encounter would make them not to come and attack, they'll only defend to avoid another defeat. How I wish my country will do such a thing to any team they are bigger than.
For Ghana's next game I think this scoreline has already increased their momentum and they won't like to repeat the same mistake again by not only missing out on getting a goal but letting the Comoros enjoy the game, Ghana will win that game without struggling like last time.

Well you have hit the the nail on the head when a strong team dominated and finished the job properly it doesn’t just give them 3 points well it really build psychological control, and also like you said the next time a smaller side meet them, they remember the last beating automatically shift into defensive mode instead of coming forward with confidence.

Again, you're absolutely correct about Ghana. Some hunger seems to have been rekindled by that recent outcome. The players are aware that they squandered the Comoros game because they were overly cautious and unclinical, which is unusual for a squad with Ghana's background. Now that they've realised they can't afford to give weaker teams more confidence, the energy is different. The Black Stars will probably attack from the first minute of their next game.

[EL MOHA]

This is where you would get very disappointed tomorrow with the super Eagles team. Do not mistake they are showing up as a sign of victory for the longest of time I have known them,  they always end up disappointing me that is why I no longer take them seriously. As for the world Cup qualifier, I hope they surprise me if they even have any chance at all. I hope one day we will be so confident to put our monies where our mouths is whenever the team have a game to play.

This is definitely a sad reality where even against a country that do not have stadium in their country are actually a huge problem for Nigeria I could remember under Rohr when all this games where even preparations for the world cup for Nigeria, last time we face this Lesotho we drew here in Nigeria so it won’t be any different or surprise if Nigeria actually drop more points again but it will be an embarrassment to themselves and the country.

I could remember when we missed out on winning the AFCON I was happy because I thought we were starting to get a team that could be the next golden generation but I was totally wrong and seriously we haven’t won anything since then. Imagine even with 2x of the usual world qualification for Africa we couldn’t still get in, seriously it was is bad for Nigeria,

[Sexylizzy2813]

It was a crushing victory that Ghana had, with this convincing victory, they went to the top of the table and with greater chances of qualifying for the next World Cup that will take place next year.



https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/live/cy50v61gvw6t

Fortunately for Ghana, the next game will be against a weak opponent. I'm talking about Comoros, who have only won 2 of their last 5 games. So, it's an opponent that Ghana can beat. But I must say that I wouldn't bet on Ghana's next game. That's because in the first World Cup qualifying game, Ghana played Comoros, and the result was shocking. Comoros won, and it was a game in which Ghana failed to score at least one goal. So, I wouldn't bet on Ghana's game against Comoros.

This is what I love about teams that beat some of the smaller teams, if you see someone you can beat I'd say beat the person very well so that next time the result of last encounter would make them not to come and attack, they'll only defend to avoid another defeat. How I wish my country will do such a thing to any team they are bigger than.
For Ghana's next game I think this scoreline has already increased their momentum and they won't like to repeat the same mistake again by not only missing out on getting a goal but letting the Comoros enjoy the game, Ghana will win that game without struggling like last time.

Well you have hit the the nail on the head when a strong team dominated and finished the job properly it doesn’t just give them 3 points well it really build psychological control, and also like you said the next time a smaller side meet them, they remember the last beating automatically shift into defensive mode instead of coming forward with confidence.

Again, you're absolutely correct about Ghana. Some hunger seems to have been rekindled by that recent outcome. The players are aware that they squandered the Comoros game because they were overly cautious and unclinical, which is unusual for a squad with Ghana's background. Now that they've realised they can't afford to give weaker teams more confidence, the energy is different. The Black Stars will probably attack from the first minute of their next game.

I had to hit the nail with the little I can...but if the Super Eagles can do this same thing Ghana did it won't be bad at all, it will bring a little bit of respect, and their next opponent which is Benin which is the last game that if we win some how a play off will be waiting for us, I'll see Benin trying to hold the Super Eagles to a big draw, that is where what I said the smaller team would start defending, Benin will do just that and it will come with making Nigerians at home [me especially] angry because the Super Eagles will be desperate to win the game. For me this games [Lesotho and Benin] are going to be easy if we start sharp starting with Lesotho and no need to go far because I feel the Eagles will get a win of 4-1.
You see something, in that first leg between Ghana vs COMOROS it seems like a trap for Comoros which they fell very well because when they meet, the Comoros will think is business as usual but when the ref blows the whistle they're going to see a more aggressive team from the BLACK STARS OF GHANA, I sure hope they beat them like is their first game with them, Ghana can't let that loss first meeting against Comoros slide at all.

[Smartvirus]

This is definitely a sad reality where even against a country that do not have stadium in their country are actually a huge problem for Nigeria I could remember under Rohr when all this games where even preparations for the world cup for Nigeria, last time we face this Lesotho we drew here in Nigeria so it won’t be any different or surprise if Nigeria actually drop more points again but it will be an embarrassment to themselves and the country.

Lately I haven’t been that patriotic towards Nigerian (super eagles to be precise) football. I have such mixed feelings towards them because, they’ve been known to betray my trust in them several times. They just don’t go out there to play for the fans delight no more, just theirs and I even find it difficult to say they try.
Nigerian have still got one of the best squad in the league, they just have to be open to playing good football and we would go past these draws, losses and hoping they get points.

[Futurexxx]

Lately I haven’t been that patriotic towards Nigerian (super eagles to be precise) football. I have such mixed feelings towards them because, they’ve been known to betray my trust in them several times. They just don’t go out there to play for the fans delight no more, just theirs and I even find it difficult to say they try.
Nigerian have still got one of the best squad in the league, they just have to be open to playing good football and we would go past these draws, losses and hoping they get points.

You are not alone in this sir, our super eagles has broken the trust we have in them and they have made most of us get used to disappointment, so when watching their games, I don't have much expectation because I know that they never fails to disappoint. Not that I am not happy if they won a game, no, I am very happy, but I have prepared my myself to the extent that nothing that they does, that is a thing of surprise to me again, that's why I keep on saying in my previous post that can our Nigerian super eagles win the remaining two qualifying games?
The game against Lesotho and Benin republic, if they can get the six maximum point needed, we stands a chance of finishing second in the group, which qualifys us for a play off spot.

[Oluwa-btc]

Lately I haven’t been that patriotic towards Nigerian (super eagles to be precise) football. I have such mixed feelings towards them because, they’ve been known to betray my trust in them several times. They just don’t go out there to play for the fans delight no more, just theirs and I even find it difficult to say they try.
Nigerian have still got one of the best squad in the league, they just have to be open to playing good football and we would go past these draws, losses and hoping they get points.

Must be exhausting. I'm going through worse from Club and Country.  ( Manchester United and Nigeria). I'm no longer passionate like I was for the both of them at most, Nigeria Football Federation. I still support and wish them all the best nevertheless. Algeria is a worthy African country to back during the upcoming fifa world cup competition. They've just earned their place already after that win. Congratulations to them.

[Silikiem]

Since some of the Nigerian players that is playing for big teams are coming to  play this match tomorrow, I think Nigerian will win this match to make their coach smile because this is his first time leading super eagle to world cup, I have confidence on those players that accepted super eagle coach invitation to play this match tomorrow, and they will do what will make the team to achieve three points from this match, for Victor osimhen, he will definitely cause what will make super eagle to score more than two goals in this match, it will be difficult for Lesotho to take advantage of home to block Nigeria players not to win because strikers that know how to score goals will do what will make goals flow in this match.

This is where you would get very disappointed tomorrow with the super Eagles team. Do not mistake they are showing up as a sign of victory for the longest of time I have known them,  they always end up disappointing me that is why I no longer take them seriously. As for the world Cup qualifier, I hope they surprise me if they even have any chance at all. I hope one day we will be so confident to put our monies where our mouths is whenever the team have a game to play.

This super Eagles team always have a way of disappointing their fans especially when the fans needed them the most, I don’t think with the kind of expectations that the fans are having in this super Eagles to be able to qualify for the World Cup if they can get it. During the 2022 World Cup qualifiers when they have this crucial playoff game against Ghana in Abuja, everyone expected the super Eagles to just win Ghana in Abuja but they disappointed the fans in that game and they missed out of the World Cup 2022 because of the draw with Ghana in Abuja, the fans got angry and stormed the pitch at full time, fighting and destroying some of the equipment in the stadium. Now again, they are coming up with just two game left, It’s going to be a very difficult game against Lesotho but if this super Eagles players really know what is at stake they should be able to start winning Lesotho by 3:0 at half time to show that they really want to be at the World Cup 2026, if not then they should forget about it. They need to show character especially in the game today against Lesotho.

[Agbamoni]

Since some of the Nigerian players that is playing for big teams are coming to  play this match tomorrow, I think Nigerian will win this match to make their coach smile because this is his first time leading super eagle to world cup, I have confidence on those players that accepted super eagle coach invitation to play this match tomorrow, and they will do what will make the team to achieve three points from this match, for Victor osimhen, he will definitely cause what will make super eagle to score more than two goals in this match, it will be difficult for Lesotho to take advantage of home to block Nigeria players not to win because strikers that know how to score goals will do what will make goals flow in this match.

Today is a sure win for the Super Eagles. I have to be very positive about it. But our qualification will be determined if the other teams drop points today.

Also, you are wrong on concluding that super eagles will win because of the players that are coming home to play this game. Yes, it all matters but we have seen times when we have all players on deck yet we end up not winning the game. Hopefully today wont be one day to regret watching the Super Eagles try to qualify for the World Cup.

[Fiatless]

Must be exhausting. I'm going through worse from Club and Country.  ( Manchester United and Nigeria). I'm no longer passionate like I was for the both of them at most, Nigeria Football Federation. I still support and wish them all the best nevertheless. Algeria is a worthy African country to back during the upcoming fifa world cup competition. They've just earned their place already after that win. Congratulations to them.

It's indeed a time of sober reflection for Nigerians because we can't be struggling to qualify when nations that are at our level have already booked a place in the World Cup. North African teams are known to be good representatives of Africa in international competitions.  Congratulations to the Desert Warriors on their qualification. I hope that Nigeria will be able to come out of this mess victoriously. I also wish the Red Devils luck as they push to recover their lost form.

[Roseline492]

One doesn't have any use for them because full point is the aim, this is not when they're affected by the superior team but now the least of there group, I just looked to see those that Lesotho has loss to so I no that they are below super eagles because even if our two best strikers didn't play super eagles will be in power, there will also be a less concentration from Lesotho because they don't have the cause they are aiming for so actually is going to be a casual from them while is going to be desperate for super eagles, have you seen the country South Africans are playing? Is Zimbabwe, will they ever draw South Africa?.

The format of the game punishes teams when there are 2 or more better teams. In Nigeria's group, Benin and South Africa are equally better and both of them have higher chances of qualifying to next stage than Nigeria.
There's just two games left for Nigeria and even if they win with a good goal difference against Lesotho, they'll be playing against group leader Benin for last game. They need both wins and South Africa losing games in order to be group leader and qualify as considering how the three teams are playing, they won't qualify as best 2nds.

The only luck excited eagles has now is that all the big teams is not going to only face the small team but instead they will be fortunate to meet one and that's Benin, so what super eagles should do is to leave what they're supposed to play against Benin and take this Lesotho very serious so that they will have up to six goals if the chances are many so that when they will meet Benin they will only pray for a wining and not even the measure of aggregate so that they will have 17 point the same with Benin but won through the help of the goals they have, i just decided to revisit this to see what they should do before any good thing can be actualized from them. Will it cause for a celebration if this opportunity became achieved from super eagles that they have come from not going to the world cup to the going now?.

[Slow death]

It was a crushing victory that Ghana had, with this convincing victory, they went to the top of the table and with greater chances of qualifying for the next World Cup that will take place next year.



https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/live/cy50v61gvw6t

Fortunately for Ghana, the next game will be against a weak opponent. I'm talking about Comoros, who have only won 2 of their last 5 games. So, it's an opponent that Ghana can beat. But I must say that I wouldn't bet on Ghana's next game. That's because in the first World Cup qualifying game, Ghana played Comoros, and the result was shocking. Comoros won, and it was a game in which Ghana failed to score at least one goal. So, I wouldn't bet on Ghana's game against Comoros.

This is what I love about teams that beat some of the smaller teams, if you see someone you can beat I'd say beat the person very well so that next time the result of last encounter would make them not to come and attack, they'll only defend to avoid another defeat. How I wish my country will do such a thing to any team they are bigger than.
For Ghana's next game I think this scoreline has already increased their momentum and they won't like to repeat the same mistake again by not only missing out on getting a goal but letting the Comoros enjoy the game, Ghana will win that game without struggling like last time.

I'm still thinking about whether to bet on Ghana to win the next game. The bookmakers are offering @1.32 odds if Ghana wins, and that's a good odd to put in a parlay. I'm still thinking about it. I'm researching more teams to put in my parlay. I've already included Nigeria, South Africa, and more teams, but I intend to do another parlay to include Ghana against Comoros.


deception



https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/live/ckg63z0x2ygt

The players of my country's national team, Mozambique, cannot play in the stadium that was chosen for this game. My country's football federation knows this, and they know very well that we cannot win when we play in this stadium, which has very bad grass. But it is strange that my country's football federation insisted on playing in this stadium anyway. I suppose they (my country's football federation) only cared about money from ticket sales and not about winning the game.

[Adbitco]

The 3 teams that are the top 3 in their group are all playing away from home today and at the same time. Nigeria play away against Lesotho, Benin Republic plays away against Rwanda and South Africa plays away against Zimbabwe all at the same time. This game still further shape how the group will be for these 3 teams and I think South Africa will benefit the more if the happen to win today's match because the last match for the qualifiers will be held few days from today and two teams out of these 3 will play against eachother that's Benin Republic Vs Nigeria and South Africa will be hoping for a draw from them.

[Danica22]

Did anyone watch this match live? It was probably a very enjoyable match. I watched the highlights of the match. Ivory Coast players performed excellently. Ivory Coast players dominated the entire match. Seychelles could not put up any resistance. Ivory Coast won by a huge margin of 7-0. Seychelles players did not manage to make a single on target shot in the entire match. Although I was sure that Ivory Coast would win. But I did not think that Seychelles would lose by a huge margin of 7-0.

[Mate2237]

The 3 teams that are the top 3 in their group are all playing away from home today and at the same time. Nigeria play away against Lesotho, Benin Republic plays away against Rwanda and South Africa plays away against Zimbabwe all at the same time. This game still further shape how the group will be for these 3 teams and I think South Africa will benefit the more if the happen to win today's match because the last match for the qualifiers will be held few days from today and two teams out of these 3 will play against eachother that's Benin Republic Vs Nigeria and South Africa will be hoping for a draw from them.

Football has gone beyond playing at home and away, any team which can't win away and only rely on home advantage to win can't go far and we have seen it play out in this world cup qualifiers. Teams like the Nigerian national team is struggling and will not likely go to the world cup because they were lazy and relief on home advantage which did not favour them this time around so I don't see any thing that will change the best teams will win whether home or away.



But the south Africa vs Zimbabwe Game is still taking place in South Africa at the Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban South Africa. This means that South Africa is playin home from away.