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

[Cookdata]

See Victor Osimhen is that Player that when he plays for you there’s no competition, he’s our Messi(unless he’s injured) there might be other available strikers but he overshadows them with his performance, we have a lot of strikers in his position but none is able to take up the mantle when he’s not there. But good a thing we have Akor Adams now, his stats is impressive for the Eagles, and there’s Cyriel Dessers I don’t know why he’s not been called up for serious matches.
We have so many strikers who do so well in their clubs but deem when it comes to Super Eagles…..

Messi and Osimhen doesn't play the same place but I full understand the context of your post. Messi the hope of Argentina like Osimhen is the hope of Nigerian but we can't do anything without good wings, center back left back right Bach and many other teams. If you are going to score a goal which we already have Osimhen, we should have another Osimhen that should do the rest of the job otherwise, we are not winning any game, it's going to be the same story.

I have heard rumors that Nigeria is going to qualify for world cup is Dr Congo is disqualify. Alright let assume this people disqualified, what will Nigeria go and do in this world cup. If we pass the group stage I tell you it's going to be by the grace of God. I don't like it when we have false hope unless the fans want to use the opportunity to go and flex and also have some fun.

[Nightwatchmare]

The super eagles of Nigeria's inconsistency has made people doubt their performance even if they are playing against small teams, but even if the super eagles of Nigeria don't finish as group c leader, i am sure they will finish as the runner-up of group c and qualify for the Afcon knockout stage. Nigeria fans were desperate for the super eagles of Nigeria to qualify for the world cup, but since the super eagles of Nigeria couldn't qualify for the world cup, the super eagles of Nigeria winning the Afcon could be a good way of putting a smile on their fans and making up for failing to qualify for the world cup.

What is in this group that Nigeria can't finish as group leaders? This super eagles team can win any team in Africa if they bring out their mind. You see how they played in the world cup group stages when it became very obvious that they needed to win their remaining matches to have any hope of qualifying for the world cup. If not that South Africa hold their ground, super eagles would have finished as group winners. The coach should just call players that are hungry to play for the country and the eagles will win the group and go as far as winning it. Players like Akor Adams, Osimhen, Ejuke and hungry to play for the team and with them I am confident that the eagles will do well.

The teams that are in the Nigeria Afcon group are quite easy for the super eagles of Nigeria to win, but for the fact that the super eagles of Nigeria and Tunisia are in the same group, the super eagles of Nigeria will find it difficult to end as the group leaders of Afcon group c. I saw how the super eagles played when they were in a critical position during the world cup qualifiers, but the problem with the super eagles of Nigeria is that they are never serious at the beginning of something, and i believe that will give Tunisia a chance to finish as group c leaders.

[SatoPrincess]

I didn’t watch the Nigeria-Egypt game yesterday. I can see Nigeria lost but how did we perform in the game? Was there signs of improvement on the side of the players and also Eric Chelle?

Op, I think the current discussion of this thread should be changed to AFCON. AFCON tournaments starts in few days time and because of that the discussion of this thread will be fully focused on that. Since the confederation cup is not active now, I think the AFCON should be our current discussion. You might have forgotten, so I thought it wise to remind you.

OP hasn’t been active in a while. I’m sure he will change it once he is settled back into the forum.

[Alphie12]

I didn’t watch the Nigeria-Egypt game yesterday. I can see Nigeria lost but how did we perform in the game? Was there signs of improvement on the side of the players and also Eric Chelle?

Op, I think the current discussion of this thread should be changed to AFCON. AFCON tournaments starts in few days time and because of that the discussion of this thread will be fully focused on that. Since the confederation cup is not active now, I think the AFCON should be our current discussion. You might have forgotten, so I thought it wise to remind you.

OP hasn’t been active in a while. I’m sure he will change it once he is settled back into the forum.

senior players didnt play that game so it does not matter that much

See Victor Osimhen is that Player that when he plays for you there’s no competition, he’s our Messi(unless he’s injured) there might be other available strikers but he overshadows them with his performance, we have a lot of strikers in his position but none is able to take up the mantle when he’s not there. But good a thing we have Akor Adams now, his stats is impressive for the Eagles, and there’s Cyriel Dessers I don’t know why he’s not been called up for serious matches.
We have so many strikers who do so well in their clubs but deem when it comes to Super Eagles…..

Messi and Osimhen doesn't play the same place but I full understand the context of your post. Messi the hope of Argentina like Osimhen is the hope of Nigerian but we can't do anything without good wings, center back left back right Bach and many other teams. If you are going to score a goal which we already have Osimhen, we should have another Osimhen that should do the rest of the job otherwise, we are not winning any game, it's going to be the same story.

I have heard rumors that Nigeria is going to qualify for world cup is Dr Congo is disqualify. Alright let assume this people disqualified, what will Nigeria go and do in this world cup. If we pass the group stage I tell you it's going to be by the grace of God. I don't like it when we have false hope unless the fans want to use the opportunity to go and flex and also have some fun.

at this point if you believe fifa are doing everything to take nigeria to the world cup you might not be far from the truth

[Hewlet]

I didn’t watch the Nigeria-Egypt game yesterday. I can see Nigeria lost but how did we perform in the game? Was there signs of improvement on the side of the players and also Eric Chelle?

Op, I think the current discussion of this thread should be changed to AFCON. AFCON tournaments starts in few days time and because of that the discussion of this thread will be fully focused on that. Since the confederation cup is not active now, I think the AFCON should be our current discussion. You might have forgotten, so I thought it wise to remind you.

OP hasn’t been active in a while. I’m sure he will change it once he is settled back into the forum.

senior players didnt play that game so it does not matter that much

Does it really matter? In the build up to the AFCON that's starting just few days from now, loosing should be out of the equation even though the players we fielded aren't the complete squad we planned going to the AFCON with. Moreover, that team is a moderate team that lacks just few good players and if they can't perform real well, it tells that it's true that when you take out the likes of Victor osimehn and few of other topics stars from the team, that what we have left is a team that don't have what it takes to produce a good result.

It's a friendly and so the loss is not supposed to be a big deal but losing games after failing to qualify for the world cup at a time we are going into a major tournament isn't a good thing.

[Cookdata]

at this point if you believe fifa are doing everything to take nigeria to the world cup you might not be far from the truth

This isn't about the truth, I think African teams need to do better when it comes to accountability, use players of age range. Mbape was just 18 when he had his first world cup but we have this believe that an over age player can do better in international leagues, Dr. Congo isn't this first to be doing this. Why would an old man with facial beards everywhere that is 40 plus claimed to be 19, that's corruption at its peake and it need to be stopped.


Meanwhile, Dr. Congo just replied to Nigeria NFF that trophies are won in battle field and not through lawyers and backdoors, I just had to laugh but this banter will not be interesting until Fifa investigation is done that's when I will take side. Regardless of the outcome, I don't just care about Nigerian going to the world cup, I have accepted the loss and I have grieved already, I don't want to be disappointed again.

[Princess Leah]

at this point if you believe fifa are doing everything to take nigeria to the world cup you might not be far from the truth

This isn't about the truth, I think African teams need to do better when it comes to accountability, use players of age range. Mbape was just 18 when he had his first world cup but we have this believe that an over age player can do better in international leagues, Dr. Congo isn't this first to be doing this. Why would an old man with facial beards everywhere that is 40 plus claimed to be 19, that's corruption at its peake and it need to be stopped.


Meanwhile, Dr. Congo just replied to Nigeria NFF that trophies are won in battle field and not through lawyers and backdoors, I just had to laugh but this banter will not be interesting until Fifa investigation is done that's when I will take side. Regardless of the outcome, I don't just care about Nigerian going to the world cup, I have accepted the loss and I have grieved already, I don't want to be disappointed again.

Well if after FIFA finish carrying out their investigation and discover that the allegations are true then Dr Congo would have to suffer the consequences of going against the rules, I believe that there should be fairness and accountability like you've said in football and it would be fair that they get removed from the competition if they're found guilty by FIFA.

 On the other hands, it's so disappointing that the NFF are happy about qualifying through corners instead of being shameful that they couldn't win Dr Congo to merit the qualification, I really don't want them to go to the world cup though cause I don't expect nothing from them in that tournament, and to be honest I'm fed up with the constant disappointment.

[Ishicryptic]

at this point if you believe fifa are doing everything to take nigeria to the world cup you might not be far from the truth

This isn't about the truth, I think African teams need to do better when it comes to accountability, use players of age range. Mbape was just 18 when he had his first world cup but we have this believe that an over age player can do better in international leagues, Dr. Congo isn't this first to be doing this. Why would an old man with facial beards everywhere that is 40 plus claimed to be 19, that's corruption at its peake and it need to be stopped.


Meanwhile, Dr. Congo just replied to Nigeria NFF that trophies are won in battle field and not through lawyers and backdoors, I just had to laugh but this banter will not be interesting until Fifa investigation is done that's when I will take side. Regardless of the outcome, I don't just care about Nigerian going to the world cup, I have accepted the loss and I have grieved already, I don't want to be disappointed again.

Well if after FIFA finish carrying out their investigation and discover that the allegations are true then Dr Congo would have to suffer the consequences of going against the rules, I believe that there should be fairness and accountability like you've said in football and it would be fair that they get removed from the competition if they're found guilty by FIFA.

 On the other hands, it's so disappointing that the NFF are happy about qualifying through corners instead of being shameful that they couldn't win Dr Congo to merit the qualification, I really don't want them to go to the world cup though cause I don't expect nothing from them in that tournament, and to be honest I'm fed up with the constant disappointment.

Let us watch and see how the investigation will be concluded by FIFA, I'm not taking the information serious because the super eagles have already lost the match against Congo, and I think they should move on. Better prepared teams are in the world cup and I don't expect anything spectacular from the super eagles if by any slime chance they were able to join the world cup teams. They should focus on AFCON that they qualified for and give their best performances to make the nation proud because I see them ridiculing themselves if by any slightest opportunity of being in the world cup

[Nightwatchmare]

I didn’t watch the Nigeria-Egypt game yesterday. I can see Nigeria lost but how did we perform in the game? Was there signs of improvement on the side of the players and also Eric Chelle?

Op, I think the current discussion of this thread should be changed to AFCON. AFCON tournaments starts in few days time and because of that the discussion of this thread will be fully focused on that. Since the confederation cup is not active now, I think the AFCON should be our current discussion. You might have forgotten, so I thought it wise to remind you.

OP hasn’t been active in a while. I’m sure he will change it once he is settled back into the forum.

senior players didnt play that game so it does not matter that much

Does it really matter? In the build up to the AFCON that's starting just few days from now, loosing should be out of the equation even though the players we fielded aren't the complete squad we planned going to the AFCON with. Moreover, that team is a moderate team that lacks just few good players and if they can't perform real well, it tells that it's true that when you take out the likes of Victor osimehn and few of other topics stars from the team, that what we have left is a team that don't have what it takes to produce a good result.

It's a friendly and so the loss is not supposed to be a big deal but losing games after failing to qualify for the world cup at a time we are going into a major tournament isn't a good thing.

It does not matter if the Egyptian players that played against the super eagles of Nigeria yesterday are of the same quality with the super eagles'players, but if the Egyptian team featured more of their starting eleven against the super eagles of Nigeria, it does matter because the super eagles of Nigeria played without their best men yesterday, and it will be difficult for them to create good chances for goals. The super eagles of Nigeria losing to Egypt yesterday does not mean anything since it would not determine how the super eagles of Nigeria would perform in the Afcon that is about to start few days from now.

[SatoPrincess]

Well if after FIFA finish carrying out their investigation and discover that the allegations are true then Dr Congo would have to suffer the consequences of going against the rules, I believe that there should be fairness and accountability like you've said in football and it would be fair that they get removed from the competition if they're found guilty by FIFA.

 On the other hands, it's so disappointing that the NFF are happy about qualifying through corners instead of being shameful that they couldn't win Dr Congo to merit the qualification, I really don't want them to go to the world cup though cause I don't expect nothing from them in that tournament, and to be honest I'm fed up with the constant disappointment.

There may be some truth to the allegations but I don’t like it one bit. If we had won DR Congo there wouldn’t be any need for this investigation. Nigeria was not the only team that lost to DR Congo so how is FIFA going to resolve this issue in fair and just way.

[Spaceman1000$]

Well if after FIFA finish carrying out their investigation and discover that the allegations are true then Dr Congo would have to suffer the consequences of going against the rules, I believe that there should be fairness and accountability like you've said in football and it would be fair that they get removed from the competition if they're found guilty by FIFA.

 On the other hands, it's so disappointing that the NFF are happy about qualifying through corners instead of being shameful that they couldn't win Dr Congo to merit the qualification, I really don't want them to go to the world cup though cause I don't expect nothing from them in that tournament, and to be honest I'm fed up with the constant disappointment.

There may be some truth to the allegations but I don’t like it one bit. If we had won DR Congo there wouldn’t be any need for this investigation. Nigeria was not the only team that lost to DR Congo so how is FIFA going to resolve this issue in fair and just way.

At least Nigeria brought the matter up as I've not seen any other country DR Congo played with that have stood up to push for this, besides they where the last team to have faced this DR congo player's that where mentioned, the NFF I think are requesting for their points to be deducted and awarded to the Nigerian team. Truth is that, FIFA just needs to do something quick before the next round of international playoff.

[SatoPrincess]

I didn’t watch the Nigeria-Egypt game yesterday. I can see Nigeria lost but how did we perform in the game? Was there signs of improvement on the side of the players and also Eric Chelle?

Op, I think the current discussion of this thread should be changed to AFCON. AFCON tournaments starts in few days time and because of that the discussion of this thread will be fully focused on that. Since the confederation cup is not active now, I think the AFCON should be our current discussion. You might have forgotten, so I thought it wise to remind you.

OP hasn’t been active in a while. I’m sure he will change it once he is settled back into the forum.

senior players didnt play that game so it does not matter that much

That’s not an excuse. I knew Nigeria was going to lose this game whether the coach fielded senior players or not, we don’t have the quality to match Egypt. BTW you can quote different users in one post, you shouldn’t make multiple one line posts in a row.

[HajiBagi]

at this point if you believe fifa are doing everything to take nigeria to the world cup you might not be far from the truth

This isn't about the truth, I think African teams need to do better when it comes to accountability, use players of age range. Mbape was just 18 when he had his first world cup but we have this believe that an over age player can do better in international leagues, Dr. Congo isn't this first to be doing this. Why would an old man with facial beards everywhere that is 40 plus claimed to be 19, that's corruption at its peake and it need to be stopped.


Meanwhile, Dr. Congo just replied to Nigeria NFF that trophies are won in battle field and not through lawyers and backdoors, I just had to laugh but this banter will not be interesting until Fifa investigation is done that's when I will take side. Regardless of the outcome, I don't just care about Nigerian going to the world cup, I have accepted the loss and I have grieved already, I don't want to be disappointed again.

Well if after FIFA finish carrying out their investigation and discover that the allegations are true then Dr Congo would have to suffer the consequences of going against the rules, I believe that there should be fairness and accountability like you've said in football and it would be fair that they get removed from the competition if they're found guilty by FIFA.

 On the other hands, it's so disappointing that the NFF are happy about qualifying through corners instead of being shameful that they couldn't win Dr Congo to merit the qualification, I really don't want them to go to the world cup though cause I don't expect nothing from them in that tournament, and to be honest I'm fed up with the constant disappointment.

Yeah, I think it’s so disappointing that we are happy about what Dr Congo is about to face and that will give us a chance of getting to the World Cup but it’s an opportunity for us, if another country get this kind of opportunity they will also use it and be happy, no one will have this kind of chance and not be happy because it has been a long time we qualify to the World Cup and seeing Nigeria in the World Cup is the big achievement for Nigeria even if we know that we can not win it trophy.

Dr Congo has not yet found guilty, although the evidence shows that they might be guilty but they have not announced it yet whether Nigeria will be one to play the playoff or not, it is not the time to be thinking about the World Cup, the main thing is Afcon and the super eagles should try everything to win the trophy.

[Alphie12]

I didn’t watch the Nigeria-Egypt game yesterday. I can see Nigeria lost but how did we perform in the game? Was there signs of improvement on the side of the players and also Eric Chelle?

Op, I think the current discussion of this thread should be changed to AFCON. AFCON tournaments starts in few days time and because of that the discussion of this thread will be fully focused on that. Since the confederation cup is not active now, I think the AFCON should be our current discussion. You might have forgotten, so I thought it wise to remind you.

OP hasn’t been active in a while. I’m sure he will change it once he is settled back into the forum.

senior players didnt play that game so it does not matter that much

Does it really matter? In the build up to the AFCON that's starting just few days from now, loosing should be out of the equation even though the players we fielded aren't the complete squad we planned going to the AFCON with. Moreover, that team is a moderate team that lacks just few good players and if they can't perform real well, it tells that it's true that when you take out the likes of Victor osimehn and few of other topics stars from the team, that what we have left is a team that don't have what it takes to produce a good result.

It's a friendly and so the loss is not supposed to be a big deal but losing games after failing to qualify for the world cup at a time we are going into a major tournament isn't a good thing.

i completly get you

[SatoPrincess]

Ahmed Musa has announced his retirement from international football this morning via his social media accounts. I feel nostalgic thinking about Musa’s time in the Super Eagles, his era was one of pure joy. Musa’s goal against Argentina in 2014 is GOATed and lives rent-free in my head

[Oluwa-btc]

Ahmed Musa has announced his retirement from international football this morning via his social media accounts. I feel nostalgic thinking about Musa’s time in the Super Eagles, his era was one of pure joy. Musa’s goal against Argentina in 2014 is GOATed and lives rent-free in my head

I can still remember that goal he scored against Iceland during the FIFA World Cup Competition. That goal will forever be tucked in my skull forever, the control and the finishing, that was top top football. Finally, like they say, don't cry because it's over, smile because it happened. I'm wishing him all the best ahead in the next phase.
Not to take the attention from Ahmed Musa, but I still think a lot of politics behind the Trust Ekong Retirement. A major tournament ahead and these is how you sideline the leader of the group?! There's no way they're even winning the African Cup on Nations.

[Cookdata]

Well if after FIFA finish carrying out their investigation and discover that the allegations are true then Dr Congo would have to suffer the consequences of going against the rules, I believe that there should be fairness and accountability like you've said in football and it would be fair that they get removed from the competition if they're found guilty by FIFA.

 On the other hands, it's so disappointing that the NFF are happy about qualifying through corners instead of being shameful that they couldn't win Dr Congo to merit the qualification, I really don't want them to go to the world cup though cause I don't expect nothing from them in that tournament, and to be honest I'm fed up with the constant disappointment.

There may be some truth to the allegations but I don’t like it one bit. If we had won DR Congo there wouldn’t be any need for this investigation. Nigeria was not the only team that lost to DR Congo so how is FIFA going to resolve this issue in fair and just way.

I went back to check the allegations and the truth is Nigeria wasn't the one that came up with the case, it was Cameroon that made a report to FIFA but Nigerian federation been typical Nigeria saw the opportunity and light up the case further to fasten the investigation before the Fifa authority and investigation has began as media outlets has spread the news but I'm not sure if we stand a chance for any place in the group stage.

It was reported that no dual citizenship is allow under the rule of Dr. Congo, it seems some players that represented them had dual citizenship and that's a local rule in Congo. According to FIFA, all you need to qualify is just a passport which each player had. If there should be any problems with the players, it shouldn't have been between the players, Congo team and Fifa, it's going to be Dr.congo and the players which we all know that at this point, there government will not betray any player right now to lose a spot in the Fifa group stage, this allegation will be thrown out for sure.

[Finebone]

Ahmed Musa has announced his retirement from international football this morning via his social media accounts. I feel nostalgic thinking about Musa’s time in the Super Eagles, his era was one of pure joy. Musa’s goal against Argentina in 2014 is GOATed and lives rent-free in my head

Ahmed musa the okada man as he is known for is arguably one of the most decorated player of our super eagles in recent years, his commitment and professionalism has never been in question because he is always available when needed in the super eagles team. As you have said already, one of his major highlights with  our national team is against Argentina in the world cup where he went solo and slot in a beautiful goal to the delight of our super eagles fans world wide.

This national team retirement from him came late though, because even trust ekong that retired earlier is even a junior to Ahmed musa in our super eagles team, but his exploit with our super eagles will never be forgotten in a hurry, especially to his fateful fans.

[knowngunman]

I went back to check the allegations and the truth is Nigeria wasn't the one that came up with the case, it was Cameroon that made a report to FIFA but Nigerian federation been typical Nigeria saw the opportunity and light up the case further to fasten the investigation before the Fifa authority and investigation has began as media outlets has spread the news but I'm not sure if we stand a chance for any place in the group stage.

It was reported that no dual citizenship is allow under the rule of Dr. Congo, it seems some players that represented them had dual citizenship and that's a local rule in Congo. According to FIFA, all you need to qualify is just a passport which each player had. If there should be any problems with the players, it shouldn't have been between the players, Congo team and Fifa, it's going to be Dr.congo and the players which we all know that at this point, there government will not betray any player right now to lose a spot in the Fifa group stage, this allegation will be thrown out for sure.

I read this news yesterday and it baffles me how some of our people were excited about this development. If you watched our friendly match yesterday with Egypt in preparation for the upcoming AFCON, you will never be impressed with anything that links Nigeria to World Cup. The truth is Nigeria is not ready to participate in any competitive tournament this season judging from their performance and it is better we save ourselves the embarrassment earlier. We had several opportunities to qualify for this world cup but we took it for granted. It's high time we accept our fate and move on to prepare better ahead than expecting miracles to happen.

[Franctoshi]

I went back to check the allegations and the truth is Nigeria wasn't the one that came up with the case, it was Cameroon that made a report to FIFA but Nigerian federation been typical Nigeria saw the opportunity and light up the case further to fasten the investigation before the Fifa authority and investigation has began as media outlets has spread the news but I'm not sure if we stand a chance for any place in the group stage.

It was reported that no dual citizenship is allow under the rule of Dr. Congo, it seems some players that represented them had dual citizenship and that's a local rule in Congo. According to FIFA, all you need to qualify is just a passport which each player had. If there should be any problems with the players, it shouldn't have been between the players, Congo team and Fifa, it's going to be Dr.congo and the players which we all know that at this point, there government will not betray any player right now to lose a spot in the Fifa group stage, this allegation will be thrown out for sure.

I read this news yesterday and it baffles me how some of our people were excited about this development. If you watched our friendly match yesterday with Egypt in preparation for the upcoming AFCON, you will never be impressed with anything that links Nigeria to World Cup. The truth is Nigeria is not ready to participate in any competitive tournament this season judging from their performance and it is better we save ourselves the embarrassment earlier. We had several opportunities to qualify for this world cup but we took it for granted. It's high time we accept our fate and move on to prepare better ahead than expecting miracles to happen.

Year upon year, this same story keep repeating itself, next time we get to prepare very well, and when is the next time ever going to come for the super eagles to leave up expectations, I think this whole thing about players showing lack of interest to bring out energy and strength to play for the super eagles to qualify for such a big competition like the world cup all lies in the way they're being treated, when they play and sustain injury, who treats them , how are they being taken care of when they retire?