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

[Agbe]

At the end it was Ademola Llokman that finally won the match for Nigeria, the same person that was talked about badly few days online and some of them were of opinion the coach drops him from the team and some even said they should not have called him up for the competition. So many talks were just going around concerning him because his not been able to score In some matches. Tight now his the same person that scored the winning goal and secured Nigerias first three points in the competition.

Check the spelling.  I saw a prophecy from a Man of God that, Ademola Lookman should not play the tournament because he will brings bad fortune to the team Super Eagles. I don't like to criticize or oppose Men of God but they have to tell the truth in the public to avoid panicking. The matter how bad Ademola Lookman is, he is better than many players who is only running around the field. Ademola Lookman can assist to score and can also score goals. Super Eagles as a whole is in a big dilemma. After this tournament should look for all means to bring in new vibrant players to the team so they can move the club forward. If not Super Eagles will die and small teams would be beating them like children.

[Promocodeudo]

Congratulations to super Eagle of Nigerian. I predicted that the game will end up for the favour of super Eagle and indeed the game ended up 2: 1. Am not happy about what super Eagle players display for their first game, because Tanzania players show more working in this game than super Eagle despite super Eagle won the game, because Tanzania strikers and midfielders are good just that super Eagle players didn't allow them to use their tactics they want to use to equalize the goals to work, because super Eagle defenders were very smart to block all their tactics they wanted to use to share point with super Eagle.

I know many people lost their prediction towards this game yesterday, because they thought super Eagle will not beat Tanzania base on the friendly game super Eagle lost against Egypt.

Atleast they won but that was much expected although people like me was skeptical if they'll win because of what we already know, congratulations to them since they later proved me wrong, the thing is that, I don't like what I see as raising people hope for no reason, the won fine and very nice, I hope it will continue, when I check their upcoming match, it looks as though they were favoured by the book makers because their odd is smaller than their opponent, let it not be what am thinking. The Nigerian supwe eagles may not be lucky next time, the Tanzanians weren't in for play but luckily for Nigeria they established a good plan which workout for them, hope they can give us wining, although I will continue to watch their Matches but no hard feelings.

[Fiatless]

Atleast they won but that was much expected although people like me was skeptical if they'll win because of what we already know, congratulations to them since they later proved me wrong, the thing is that, I don't like what I see as raising people hope for no reason, the won fine and very nice, I hope it will continue, when I check their upcoming match, it looks as though they were favoured by the book makers because their odd is smaller than their opponent, let it not be what am thinking. The Nigerian supwe eagles may not be lucky next time, the Tanzanians weren't in for play but luckily for Nigeria they established a good plan which workout for them, hope they can give us wining, although I will continue to watch their Matches but no hard feelings.

I am happy that the Super Eagles won the game. My expectation is also not high because of the recent disappointment. I didn't watch the game because I was busy and also didn't find it necessary. The preview showed that our boys did well. Ademola Lookman's goal was classic and it reminds me of his quality in the last Nations Cup. Maybe I will start watching games after the group stage. Congratulations to the Super Eagle. 

[Abdulzuruku01]

Congratulations to super Eagle of Nigerian. I predicted that the game will end up for the favour of super Eagle and indeed the game ended up 2: 1. Am not happy about what super Eagle players display for their first game, because Tanzania players show more working in this game than super Eagle despite super Eagle won the game, because Tanzania strikers and midfielders are good just that super Eagle players didn't allow them to use their tactics they want to use to equalize the goals to work, because super Eagle defenders were very smart to block all their tactics they wanted to use to share point with super Eagle.

I know many people lost their prediction towards this game yesterday, because they thought super Eagle will not beat Tanzania base on the friendly game super Eagle lost against Egypt.

I disagree with this mate, Tanzania didn't play anything Super Eagles played much better than them. The total shot on target of Tanzania in that match yesterday was just three while Super Eagles had eleven, Eagles dominated the possessions throughout the match. The chances Super Eagles had in that match if at all they capitalised on those chances, they could have scored Tanzania like five or six goals but they wasted them.

[9ja Amaka]

Check the spelling.  I saw a prophecy from a Man of God that, Ademola Lookman should not play the tournament because he will brings bad fortune to the team Super Eagles. I don't like to criticize or oppose Men of God but they have to tell the truth in the public to avoid panicking. The matter how bad Ademola Lookman is, he is better than many players who is only running around the field. Ademola Lookman can assist to score and can also score goals. Super Eagles as a whole is in a big dilemma. After this tournament should look for all means to bring in new vibrant players to the team so they can move the club forward. If not Super Eagles will die and small teams would be beating them like children.

Because Ademola Lookman has been poor in the World Cup qualifiers, people are now seeing prophecies that he will be poor here. I dont want to be the judge here, but it is so funny to hear this. The man of God needs to wake up from the delusion, because bad performance can happen to anyone. Some days, the player is poor, it does not mean he is going to be poor always in performance.

So far, he serves as a fake God, because Ademola Lookman also gave two assists yesterday, which gave us the three points. Why didn't he bring us the bad fortune? This proves his god is fake.

[IceLincoln]

I don't think anyone is saying Mo Salah is the cause of Liverpool's poor performances  but what im sure of is that this competition might give Salah room to sort himself out and get back to form.

In my own opinion, as long as mo salah is not disrespected at Liverpool, their is no problem, he just have to get use to staying longer on the bench nowadays because he is not the mo salah of 5 to 7 years back. This is why I haven't been critical of arne slot because he is only doing what's best for the team, since the team comes first.

My Super Eagles won their game today, not so great an outing but I'm glad we won but we didn't play as convincing as I have expected.

Truly they were not as convincing as expected, but this is just the beginning, the most important three point is already in the bag, so let's focus on topping our group first, because I believe that along the line they will definitely get better.

If you don't see keeping Mo Salah at the bench as disrespect even when there's no better alternative, i don't know what else you might consider as disrespect.

Hopefully they will improve as the tournament progresses, the games will only get tougher Tunisia i think os the only team  that will give us problem and difficulties in the group stages but if our boys bring their A game it'll be a walk over.
If Nigeria doesnt win it i would like Morocco to lift it to cumulate their efforts and progress in recent times

[B-BossMan]

Check the spelling.  I saw a prophecy from a Man of God that, Ademola Lookman should not play the tournament because he will brings bad fortune to the team Super Eagles. I don't like to criticize or oppose Men of God but they have to tell the truth in the public to avoid panicking. The matter how bad Ademola Lookman is, he is better than many players who is only running around the field. Ademola Lookman can assist to score and can also score goals. Super Eagles as a whole is in a big dilemma. After this tournament should look for all means to bring in new vibrant players to the team so they can move the club forward. If not Super Eagles will die and small teams would be beating them like children.

Because Ademola Lookman has been poor in the World Cup qualifiers, people are now seeing prophecies that he will be poor here. I dont want to be the judge here, but it is so funny to hear this. The man of God needs to wake up from the delusion, because bad performance can happen to anyone. Some days, the player is poor, it does not mean he is going to be poor always in performance.

So far, he serves as a fake God, because Ademola Lookman also gave two assists yesterday, which gave us the three points. Why didn't he bring us the bad fortune? This proves his god is fake.

Nice observation, I was fully impressed with the Ademola Lookman's performances in this match, he played his whole heartedly and with passion, honestly I really like how the Supper Eagles started with thier zeal of achieving victories, the Tanzania performance yesterday was not encouraging at all, despite thier key players in the match, they played the match as they like. When the match started witha little
 tougher, I was expecting the both teams should either end the game with goal-goal as draw, not until Super Eagles started playing an interesting game, well congratulations to them on thier first steps victory.

[Justbillywitt]

Rhyad Mahrez was on fire today as he scored two goal to help his country win Sudan 3:0 Mahrez scored the opening goal around 2 minutes into the match. Sudan got red card 39 minutes into the match after S.Adil got his second yellow card of the match inside the first half. Mahrez join Elias Echouri, Nicolas Jackson as the top scorers of the tournament so far.

[Salahmu]

Check the spelling.  I saw a prophecy from a Man of God that, Ademola Lookman should not play the tournament because he will brings bad fortune to the team Super Eagles. I don't like to criticize or oppose Men of God but they have to tell the truth in the public to avoid panicking. The matter how bad Ademola Lookman is, he is better than many players who is only running around the field. Ademola Lookman can assist to score and can also score goals. Super Eagles as a whole is in a big dilemma. After this tournament should look for all means to bring in new vibrant players to the team so they can move the club forward. If not Super Eagles will die and small teams would be beating them like children.

I understand is what you heard from a man of God but have you ask yourself if you can believe on what he said about Ademola Lookman?, can super eagles win Tanzania without Ademola Lookman from how the goals of the match came?, a player that would cause a bad fortune can't rescue his team when there is no means of winning or can even be almost a best player of the match, I hope the man who gave the prophecy watched the match. You are right but which player are they going to bring that there would not be any sentiment on when a business is infiltrating in NFF.

[barbara44]

Rhyad Mahrez was on fire today as he scored two goal to help his country win Sudan 3:0 Mahrez scored the opening goal around 2 minutes into the match. Sudan got red card 39 minutes into the match after S.Adil got his second yellow card of the match inside the first half. Mahrez join Elias Echouri, Nicolas Jackson as the top scorers of the tournament so far.

Today's third game under progress as the Ivory Coast just scored a goal in early minutes of second half, thanks to Manchester United star Diallo he is looking good in this game as Ivory Coast looking for a good start of their campaign in this tournament.

Today 2 games already played, first won by Barkin Faso against 10 men Equatorial Guinea with the score of 2–1 in second game of the day, Algeria was in control from the start as Mahrez score early goal and give his team lead after few minutes Sudan have red card, this was a big below in second half, 2 more goals sealed win for Algeria. Now in third game of the day, Ivory Coast is having first half without any action but second half gave them early lead and things are going to be good for them as they have chance of few more goals.

[Taricoins]

Check the spelling.  I saw a prophecy from a Man of God that, Ademola Lookman should not play the tournament because he will brings bad fortune to the team Super Eagles. I don't like to criticize or oppose Men of God but they have to tell the truth in the public to avoid panicking. The matter how bad Ademola Lookman is, he is better than many players who is only running around the field. Ademola Lookman can assist to score and can also score goals. Super Eagles as a whole is in a big dilemma. After this tournament should look for all means to bring in new vibrant players to the team so they can move the club forward. If not Super Eagles will die and small teams would be beating them like children.

Because Ademola Lookman has been poor in the World Cup qualifiers, people are now seeing prophecies that he will be poor here. I dont want to be the judge here, but it is so funny to hear this. The man of God needs to wake up from the delusion, because bad performance can happen to anyone. Some days, the player is poor, it does not mean he is going to be poor always in performance.

So far, he serves as a fake God, because Ademola Lookman also gave two assists yesterday, which gave us the three points. Why didn't he bring us the bad fortune? This proves his god is fake.

Most of this prophets deals on predictions, they predict and if it happens they get more member if not, they pretend like they didn't say anything. Looking at the match against Tanzania, Lookman was really impressive, especially with that fake shot reverse play and shot goal, truly innovation and pure world class, I don't know what happened in the World Cup qualifiers but Lookman is an integral player In that Nigerian squad.

My issue is with Eric Chelle I feel he is not drawing out the best from this Nigerian team of quality players, hope he those better.

[Spaceman1000$]

At the end it was Ademola Llokman that finally won the match for Nigeria, the same person that was talked about badly few days online and some of them were of opinion the coach drops him from the team and some even said they should not have called him up for the competition. So many talks were just going around concerning him because his not been able to score In some matches. Tight now his the same person that scored the winning goal and secured Nigerias first three points in the competition.

Check the spelling.  I saw a prophecy from a Man of God that, Ademola Lookman should not play the tournament because he will brings bad fortune to the team Super Eagles. I don't like to criticize or oppose Men of God but they have to tell the truth in the public to avoid panicking. The matter how bad Ademola Lookman is, he is better than many players who is only running around the field. Ademola Lookman can assist to score and can also score goals. Super Eagles as a whole is in a big dilemma. After this tournament should look for all means to bring in new vibrant players to the team so they can move the club forward. If not Super Eagles will die and small teams would be beating them like children.

I saw that news on X and I was mad, what's wrong with Prophet Primate Ayodele, this is the African best player we are talking about, he was one of the players that helped us got to the finals Last AFCON, he recently just scored a goal in our Last match against Tanzania, so at what point has he brought bad luck or whatever soever that Primate Ayodele is saying, some of this Con men should stay away from football discussion because they've said a lot of untrue things.

[Rruchi man]

... Mahrez score early goal.

There are some big names in this AFCON, and most of them have started their first game with goals.

Brahim Díaz (1), Omar Marmoush (1), Mohamed Salah (1), Nicolas Jackson (2), Ademola Lookman (1), Riyad Mahrez (2), and Amad (1).

Cameroon against Gabon is live; Mbeumo will likely score too in the game.

I hope the pressure does not push Osimhen to be a little too aggressive with tackles in the next game so he does not get injured.

[Marykeller]

At the end it was Ademola Llokman that finally won the match for Nigeria, the same person that was talked about badly few days online and some of them were of opinion the coach drops him from the team and some even said they should not have called him up for the competition. So many talks were just going around concerning him because his not been able to score In some matches. Tight now his the same person that scored the winning goal and secured Nigerias first three points in the competition.

Check the spelling.  I saw a prophecy from a Man of God that, Ademola Lookman should not play the tournament because he will brings bad fortune to the team Super Eagles. I don't like to criticize or oppose Men of God but they have to tell the truth in the public to avoid panicking. The matter how bad Ademola Lookman is, he is better than many players who is only running around the field. Ademola Lookman can assist to score and can also score goals. Super Eagles as a whole is in a big dilemma. After this tournament should look for all means to bring in new vibrant players to the team so they can move the club forward. If not Super Eagles will die and small teams would be beating them like children.

Ademola Lookman is he not the Super Eagles player we all praised last year for winning the African best player of the year? You know one thing about human beings, they are easy to forget the good side of you, to remember and judge you with the little mistakes of yours that you didn't get right.

Now, Ademola Lookman has saved us in yesterday's match. Almost everyone is singing praises of him, forgetting that they have said negative words against him. Well, I like how he didn't allow the negativity of Nigerians to demoralize his spirit from playing for the Super Eagles

[Adbitco]

Rhyad Mahrez was on fire today as he scored two goal to help his country win Sudan 3:0 Mahrez scored the opening goal around 2 minutes into the match. Sudan got red card 39 minutes into the match after S.Adil got his second yellow card of the match inside the first half. Mahrez join Elias Echouri, Nicolas Jackson as the top scorers of the tournament so far.

Right now I don't even know the club Mahrez plays for right now without going to Google to confirm it or someone telling me. The formal Leicester City man is an impressive and skilled player and he continues to prove it. His an asset for his national team. Even though I can't watch all games in the CAF nations league at least in this group stages, but the few I can watch I will sit back and enjoy it just like this one. In other matches, Burkina Faso beat Equatorial Guinea 2 - 1 of course the defending champions started their trophy defence with a shaky and narrow 1- 0 win over Mozambique and right now, Cameroon is all out against Gabon and currently leading 1 - 0 at halftime.

[Joy_learns_crypto]

The Gabonese coach has questions to answer, why did he not start aubemeyang and waited more than thirty minutes to bring him in, since he had a plan by not starting him then he would have just left it till the second half because he could pick up an injury.
Cameroon coach and Eto problems is not affecting them because they were good in the first half and have had a strong game.

[Mate2237]

Algeria was in another level as they were dominant in through out the game. Marez really showed class in the game two goals in the opening game is a good one to start the tournament. Algeria is one of the best teams in the continent from what I see them play against sudden today. Even though Sudan is not yet up there we saw the quality of Algeria when ever they are with the ball.


But the best game today was the game between Ivory Coast vs Mozambique. It was an end to end stuff I was expecting Ivory Coast to totally dominate the game. But that was not true Mozambique as they came out to play their best , I think that Mozambique deserves a point from this game.

[Berry2d]

Algeria was in another level as they were dominant in through out the game. Marez really showed class in the game two goals in the opening game is a good one to start the tournament. Algeria is one of the best teams in the continent from what I see them play against sudden today. Even though Sudan is not yet up there we saw the quality of Algeria when ever they are with the ball.


But the best game today was the game between Ivory Coast vs Mozambique. It was an end to end stuff I was expecting Ivory Coast to totally dominate the game. But that was not true Mozambique as they came out to play their best , I think that Mozambique deserves a point from this game.

Yes the dominating and possessive strength of Algeria today on there games was so good to an extend  where the opponent which is sudan where unable to Withstand making Algeria one of the best team in the African cup of nation. Although the game was in equilibrium before sudan sustained a red card in the 39 minutes of the game making them loss stability and focus on the game and boost the strength of Algeria to make marez appear in flying colour

[Agbam]

Congratulations to super Eagle of Nigerian. I predicted that the game will end up for the favour of super Eagle and indeed the game ended up 2: 1. Am not happy about what super Eagle players display for their first game, because Tanzania players show more working in this game than super Eagle despite super Eagle won the game, because Tanzania strikers and midfielders are good just that super Eagle players didn't allow them to use their tactics they want to use to equalize the goals to work, because super Eagle defenders were very smart to block all their tactics they wanted to use to share point with super Eagle.

I know many people lost their prediction towards this game yesterday, because they thought super Eagle will not beat Tanzania base on the friendly game super Eagle lost against Egypt.

I disagree with this mate, Tanzania didn't play anything Super Eagles played much better than them. The total shot on target of Tanzania in that match yesterday was just three while Super Eagles had eleven, Eagles dominated the possessions throughout the match. The chances Super Eagles had in that match if at all they capitalised on those chances, they could have scored Tanzania like five or six goals but they wasted them.

Going forward the Super Eagles have to capitalize on all those chances, every opportunity should count, these players should be able to make good final decisions in the 18 yard box cos this is where we are lacking the boys sometimes don't take this chances serious.

 Akor Adams is truly a good addition to the Super Eagles unlike the other comedian we had, who couldn't replicate club form at the National team. Benjamin Frederick will truly be missed in this tournament but I guess the other guys can cover up.

Who noticed today's games had the teams in home side winning in all games and both group F games ended 1:0, that is going to be a tough group.

[7juju]

Cameroon held on to win Gabon in their match, it was a very tough match as both sides fought for the win. If not that Etta Eyong scored early for Cameroon the match would have ended goaless, because that was the only goal that was scored in that match. Gabon tried several times to score back but Cameroon were not ready to give anything away. In another match Ivory coast defeated Mozambique by one goal scored by the Manchester United sensation Amad Diallo. One thing I observed in today's matches there wasn't much goals that were scored. It was only one match that both teams scored others ended in only one side scoring.