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

[Salahmu]

We can't ignore the fact that Nigeria is one of the favorite teams in this tournament and they are doing very well won 3 matches by scoring 8 goals, but don't forget before placing your bet, you have to wait until the lineup is displayed, sometimes we don't know if mainstay players are kept on the bench for more important matches or played in the second half. Almost all Sportsbooks give low odds for Nigeria to win 1.30 well to get better odds I will wait for the match to be played for a few minutes yeah maybe about 15-20 minutes (just for me personally) By the way a combination of 2 matches is also not bad for a parlay Nigeria + Egypt.

Yeah you are right but how is the person going to gamble again if they have to wait and see the lineup because some gambling company would have suspended there bet on super eagles and Mozambique because for those unaccepted gambling website you will have to stake before starting of the match. Meanwhile what is the essence of giving super eagles odd if this odd I'm seeing is what they gave them because that's not a odd they should give a club, the 9 odd they gave Mozambique is too high because they don't even no what super eagles will play. This was how Tunisia lost Quarter Final and Egypt is close to also losing it because on this year AFCON smaller country are the best in penalty.

[FBCTorg]

Morocco for me is one of the favorites,they struggled to break the defence for a long time but they got an important win and that is what is important to them. Honestly i dont see Egypt winning,i think they dont have the team to win it. Morocco for me will surprise everyone and i think they might win it.

Morocco is the favourite team to win Africa Cup of Nations this year. There are other teams that could lift the Cup too like Nigeria and Egypt but they are less favourite. The performance of the Moroccan team all these years is impressive especially back to the FIFA World Cup in Qatar.

Morocco, Egypt and Nigeria are definitely favourite teams to win but mentioned by many it's never been easy to predict about winning in AFCON where things are never been on right way today few big teams are going to make their way for the round of 8 even few matches are easy, but any team can go for the upset.

Ivory Coast v Burkina Faso is also one of the match where any team can go through even bookies having Ivory Coast favourite but Burkina Faso is also having good performance and their results are also good in last few games last four games with more exciting games are going to be played in quarterfinals because all teams are having good competitiveness, and they can go for the surprises.

[Hypnotizer]

The Egypt vs Benin game later turn out to be a tough game, there were no goals in the first half from both teams and even though Egypt kinda slightly dominated the game, Benin are not on the pitch to give Egypt a easy win. The first goal later came on the 69th minute from the Egypt midfielder Marwan Ateya and Benin scored the equalizer at the 83th minute just 14 minutes after the first goal.  

The both teams wants to qualify for the quarterfinals and seems like they are to prove that in the penalty shootout because they have added an extra time and no goal was produced till now.  Well let’s see who later qualifies..

[Out of mind]

Today, the Super Eagles face Mozambique in the Round of 16, and we know that this match is likely to be one-sided. The Super Eagles are in very good form and are strong, so I think they can easily defeat the opposing team. So far, the team has lost every time they have faced Nigeria and only drew once, so today's knockout match will be more exciting. Since the Super Eagles are currently fighting with a lot of excitement, they will not give the Mozambique team a chance to win. Rather, the Super Eagles will attack strongly for the quarter-finals and defeat the Mozambique team, although this match seems to be very aggressive between the two teams.

[IceLincoln]

The Egypt vs Benin game later turn out to be a tough game, there were no goals in the first half from both teams and even though Egypt kinda slightly dominated the game, Benin are not on the pitch to give Egypt a easy win. The first goal later came on the 69th minute from the Egypt midfielder Marwan Ateya and Benin scored the equalizer at the 83th minute just 14 minutes after the first goal.  

The both teams wants to qualify for the quarterfinals and seems like they are to prove that in the penalty shootout because they have added an extra time and no goal was produced till now.  Well let’s see who later qualifies..

This game surprised me, somehow I underrated the Cheetahs or the squirrels of Benin( whatever they’re called). They really gave a good account of themselves even if they’re not going any further in this tournament. Egypt had to fight through all they got to win this one. They just added another goal sealing the victory, Egypt are through to the next round of the knockout stage, Mo Salah had to get one in.
Now it’s Nigeria vs Mozambique’s turn to decide who goes through. No need underrating Mozambique but Nigeria will win. Goodluck to the Super Eagles.

[Callido]

The both teams wants to qualify for the quarterfinals and seems like they are to prove that in the penalty shootout because they have added an extra time and no goal was produced till now.  Well let’s see who later qualifies.

Egypt missed lots of chances, if they had scored most of them, the game wouldn't have extended to more extra time. Egypt qualified for the next round, Salah didn't perform too well, the close marking was tight, but he missed an important opportunity when free with the goal keeper, what matters is being successful in the end.

Nigeria is pressing, our intentions are to win, therefore we have to play as a team that deserves it.

[Hypnotizer]

And it’s a goalllll from Ademola Lookman in the 20th minute, the earlier goal was canceled and this is another goal.

 

Egypt missed lots of chances, if they had scored most of them, the game wouldn't have extended to more extra time. Egypt qualified for the next round, Salah didn't perform too well, the close marking was tight, but he missed an important opportunity when free with the goal keeper, what matters is being successful in the end.

Nigeria is pressing, our intentions are to win, therefore we have to play as a team that deserves it.

I was really surprised and kinda disappointed in the Egyptian team earlier performance but they change the momentum of the game in the extra time, I’d thought I will end at 2-1 but Salah later added another goal making it 3-1, that was quite impressive.

Nigeria Super Eagles have so far dominated the game and from all indications, this should be the easy win as speculated earlier on.

Edit-
Victor Osimhen added another goal in the 25th minute, five minutes after the first goal. Akor Adams provided the assist for both goal. The super Eagles on 🔥

[Joca97]

The both teams wants to qualify for the quarterfinals and seems like they are to prove that in the penalty shootout because they have added an extra time and no goal was produced till now.  Well let’s see who later qualifies.

Egypt missed lots of chances, if they had scored most of them, the game wouldn't have extended to more extra time. Egypt qualified for the next round, Salah didn't perform too well, the close marking was tight, but he missed an important opportunity when free with the goal keeper, what matters is being successful in the end.

Nigeria is pressing, our intentions are to win, therefore we have to play as a team that deserves it.

Egypt won again barely and they have a lot of luck honestly. Egypt needed to play better and close out this match in regular time but from what i watched they were just chasing goals and they got punished,its like they played without experience. Benin also play a solid match and could have scored in extra time.

Mo Salah really surprised me that he cannot be better in attack then a defender from Benin,its really insane how they guy covered him,he scored in last minute only because Benin went all out

[knowngunman]

And it’s a goalllll from Ademola Lookman in the 20th minute, the earlier goal in was canceled and this us another goal.

And Victor Osimhen just double the score with assist from Ademola Lookman. Although, no team can be underrated when it comes to tournament like this but this is a must win match for Nigeria. Considering how Nigeria has been playing from the group stage conceding goal in every match played in the group stage, I wasn't at peace being one goal ahead because our defence is not reliable but since we are two goals ahead now before the half time, we can at least have some relief. I hope we can win this match with a cleansheet for the first time in this year AFCON.

[Abu-Naim]

Nigeria Super Eagles have so far dominated the game and from all indications, this should be the easy win as speculated earlier on.

Edit-
Victor Osimhen added another goal in the 25th minute, five minutes after the first goal. Akor Adams provided the assist for both goal. The super Eagles on 🔥

The Super Eagles of Nigeria is not here to play, the players are not happy not making it to the World Cup even though there is still hope; they have focused on the AFCON tournament and want to take revenge which is what is happening currently. The Super Eagles of Nigeria so far have 100% record with no draw and a defeat, their main aim is to win the tournament which they are putting more effort to win the tournaments because from all indications the Super Eagles will win their match today since it’s already 2-0, winning the match will scare other opponents.

[Spaceman1000$]

And it’s a goalllll from Ademola Lookman in the 20th minute, the earlier goal in was canceled and this us another goal.

And Victor Osimhen just double the score with assist from Ademola Lookman. Although, no team can be underrated when it comes to tournament like this but this is a must win match for Nigeria. Considering how Nigeria has been playing from the group stage conceding goal in every match played in the group stage, I wasn't at peace being one goal ahead because our defence is not reliable but since we are two goals ahead now before the half time, we can at least have some relief. I hope we can win this match with a cleansheet for the first time in this year AFCON.

I've seen the Mozambique team play and I wasn't expecting them to give the super Eagles tough time, one thing I understand about grouping on round 16 is the fact that those that end at the top part of their group are likely to play a weaker team and that is what the super Eagles are enjoying. Despite the goals the super Eagles have scored in this first half, their composure ordinarily is world class, and this kind of winning gives the team confidence.

[Btcdeybodi]

Today, the Super Eagles face Mozambique in the Round of 16, and we know that this match is likely to be one-sided. The Super Eagles are in very good form and are strong, so I think they can easily defeat the opposing team. So far, the team has lost every time they have faced Nigeria and only drew once, so today's knockout match will be more exciting. Since the Super Eagles are currently fighting with a lot of excitement, they will not give the Mozambique team a chance to win. Rather, the Super Eagles will attack strongly for the quarter-finals and defeat the Mozambique team, although this match seems to be very aggressive between the two teams.

The match between the Super Eagles of Nigeria and Mozambique is ongoing and the Nigerian team has already scored early 2 goals which affirms your statement that the game will be on-sided and dominated by the Super Eagles. Already many of us knew that it will be an easy game right from the time that the fixture was drawn. The game is at half time and the Super Eagles might likely score more goals when they return for the second half if they keep the fire burning because their morale is this game is very high.

[Iroh]

Nigeria Super Eagles have so far dominated the game and from all indications, this should be the easy win as speculated earlier on.

Edit-
Victor Osimhen added another goal in the 25th minute, five minutes after the first goal. Akor Adams provided the assist for both goal. The super Eagles on 🔥

It's the half time now and Nigeria is leading by two goals over Mozambique. The game is seemingly going in Nigeria's favor as they started strong and is now totally dominating the game. Nigeria has had more of the ball in the possession and has tried in doing something with that possession. With the number of attempts and shots, Nigeria ought to have scored more goals in that game.
Hopefully, the lads wouldn't relent and at the start of the second half, they would go on to score more goals to help solidfy their win. We've already got 2 players with a yellow card. The players should be more careful going forward.

[Joy_learns_crypto]

After the round of 16 so far Nigeria has been among the few team to show this so much domination over their opponent. Morocco against Tanzania was hard for the tournament host and they managed to score only one, Cameroon did not play better than South Africa but they won, today Egypt went to extra time with Benin.

[Smartvirus]

The Super Eagles of Nigeria is not here to play, the players are not happy not making it to the World Cup even though there is still hope; they have focused on the AFCON tournament and want to take revenge which is what is happening currently. The Super Eagles of Nigeria so far have 100% record with no draw and a defeat, their main aim is to win the tournament which they are putting more effort to win the tournaments because from all indications the Super Eagles will win their match today since it’s already 2-0, winning the match will scare other opponents.

I’ve said it before, I’m quite confident in this Super Eagles team and how they’ve carried themselves in this tournament. The team has always played a very coordinated football right in the first half, you only find them to be some worth loosed in the second half when fatigue have started setting in but, that’s mostly after the job has being done.

In today’s game so far, Mozambique have got almost zero impact on the game, no shot on target while Nigeria continues to look dangerous going forward, dominating the game and getting every loosed ball, that’s what is expected of them and they’ve done it close to perfection.

[Issa56]

Nigeria Super Eagles have so far dominated the game and from all indications, this should be the easy win as speculated earlier on.

I don’t even expect the match to be difficult for super eagles. The first half of the match has ended, and the super eagles are already winning, the first half of the match was so easy for the super eagles, they dominated the match, and were able to score two goals. It’s really a bad one that Mozambique could only get 1 shot, and they couldn’t even get any shot on target in the first half. I remembered that their president promised them some amount of money if they can win the super eagles, but I just think they going to be losing the money, because with the way the super eagles are playing right now, am not sure they going to relax in the second half of the match.

[GeorgeJohn]

And it’s a goalllll from Ademola Lookman in the 20th minute, the earlier goal in was canceled and this us another goal.

And Victor Osimhen just double the score with assist from Ademola Lookman. Although, no team can be underrated when it comes to tournament like this but this is a must win match for Nigeria. Considering how Nigeria has been playing from the group stage conceding goal in every match played in the group stage, I wasn't at peace being one goal ahead because our defence is not reliable but since we are two goals ahead now before the half time, we can at least have some relief. I hope we can win this match with a cleansheet for the first time in this year AFCON.

The match is becoming more interesting, because Mozambique has woken up from sleep, and they're adding more pressure to score, if Mozambique continues with this pressure they can equalize the match with Nigeria

If Nigeria really wants to win the match, i think victor Osimhen and Lookman need to hustle more to secure at least 2 more goals, because  
Mozambique team will undergo a fresh advice where they're having a loophole from a Nigeria team, the method Mozambique team applied within 40 minutes to 46 minutes shows that they will score goals.

[Mate2237]

The super eagles of Nigeria has started to play with a sense of purpose, the team looks more coordinated and play with confidence in this first half of this game. This is how a team supposed to play the players are starting to understand themselves especially the midfield we could see how the passes are been distributed from the midfield. They need to keep up the momentum in the second hand. The super eagles needs to score more goals because from the look of things the Mozambique team can't match the strength of the super eagles.


A resounding win will send a strong message to other teams which has not been taking the super eagles of Nigeria seriously based on the way that they have been playing in recent matches. The tactics of the coach is playing out on the team because we can see how the players are moving the ball.

[Tonimez]

Nigeria Super Eagles have so far dominated the game and from all indications, this should be the easy win as speculated earlier on.

I don’t even expect the match to be difficult for super eagles. The first half of the match has ended, and the super eagles are already winning, the first half of the match was so easy for the super eagles, they dominated the match, and were able to score two goals. It’s really a bad one that Mozambique could only get 1 shot, and they couldn’t even get any shot on target in the first half. I remembered that their president promised them some amount of money if they can win the super eagles, but I just think they going to be losing the money, because with the way the super eagles are playing right now, am not sure they going to relax in the second half of the match.

Mozambique winning the super eagles is as difficult as a camel passing through the eye of a needle. However, Nigeria is still not converting every of their chances, they still need to be more careful on shooting every ball at the post in a very accurate manner. Iwobi is doing a good job and I would say he is playing his best super eagles game since he joined the super eagles. The calmness between Calvin Bassey and his back mates is top notch. I would say that the midfield is doing a great job right there and the attack is pushing the pressure.

Super eagles still has to get better because winning This game will bring them face to face with Egypt and I don't know how they will beat Egypt if they don't make good use of every opportunity. Ndidi is a very good player and unselfish too. If the team continues this way, then there are chances of netting 2 or more goals in this second half. Super eagles is really soaring tonight.

[Abdulzuruku01]

What an entertaining match Nigeria is playing a very good game, they mount pressure on Mozambique throughout the first half. I'm anticipating more goals in the second, and I will also assume Nigeria has sealed these points Although the game might change in Mozambique favour because that's football anything can happen. But from what I observed of Mozambique play in the first half, I don't think they can make a comeback in this match.