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

[Stepstowealth]

The other semi final is Nigeria vs Morocco, not sure what to think about that one. I think Nigeria will win.

I am a Nigerian, so i can only agree with you that Nigeria will win. There should be no other outcome, lol.

The game against Morocco is going to be one of the most difficult games that the Super Eagles will play in this competition if not the most difficult game because they're playing against the host country who have the ambition of hosting and winning this competition as they have shown from their performance. The Super Eagles will have to get used to playing under that atmosphere because majority of the chants that they will be hearing are that of the Moroccans who would definitely occupy the greater number of seats in the stadium that day.

With a team performance and physicality as the Super Eagle have been doing in this competition, they can win it.

[Marvelockg]

The other semi final is Nigeria vs Morocco, not sure what to think about that one. I think Nigeria will win.

I am a Nigerian, so i can only agree with you that Nigeria will win. There should be no other outcome, lol.

The game against Morocco is going to be one of the most difficult games that the Super Eagles will play in this competition if not the most difficult game because they're playing against the host country who have the ambition of hosting and winning this competition as they have shown from their performance. 

This game is going to be a serious mentality check for  the super eagles and of a truth, it's going to be one of those games we can use to ascertain if we have a team that's champion worthy.

In last AFCON when they played against the host nation in the finals, it was clear that the host nation capitalised on the crowd advantage and the fact that they where faster than us in terms of overall play and they where able to win against us. In this time that we appear to be more solid and formidable than we were in our last outing, we have to put in the effort have build on a good mentality as the only way we can break them down and defeat them in the midst of the home supporters. It's not going to be a simple game but if the eagles sees themselves as representative of the giant of Africa, this is not going to be an impossible knot to crack.

[Wakate]

The Super Eagles didn't qualify for the World Cup, we cannot do anything about it. The Nigerian side is trying to atone for the disappointment. Many Nigerians were not happy but we have now put our world cup qualifiers failure aside and focusing on winning the continental trophy. The world cup is prestigious we all know, but winning the Afcon will give Nigerians patience to wait for another four years. We still have to wait two more games, so let's keep supporting our boys.

The world cup is a very important tournament many countries are hoping to get into but the Nigerian super eagle missed the opportunity to have participated skillfully in the world cup qualification which could have been a very important opportunity for all the super eagle players to display their skill in the world cup tournament.

[Majestic-milf]

 For the first time in this tournament, Algeria were made clueless to the point that they didn't register any shot on target, only managing a few shots in the late period of the game and I must say that's the best way to defeat a team who up until the day they met Nigeria were very successful and even had an unbeaten record. I believe that if Nigeria approaches the game against Morocco like they did to Algeria, and there is no rigging of the game, Morocco would be easily eliminated.

[Mr Reporter]

The Super Eagles didn't qualify for the World Cup, we cannot do anything about it. The Nigerian side is trying to atone for the disappointment. Many Nigerians were not happy but we have now put our world cup qualifiers failure aside and focusing on winning the continental trophy. The world cup is prestigious we all know, but winning the Afcon will give Nigerians patience to wait for another four years. We still have to wait two more games, so let's keep supporting our boys.

The world cup is a very important tournament many countries are hoping to get into but the Nigerian super eagle missed the opportunity to have participated skillfully in the world cup qualification which could have been a very important opportunity for all the super eagle players to display their skill in the world cup tournament.

Well my friend I believe it never to late for this to become a reality soon with what all the energy this guys are give their opponents believe I have never trusted Nigeria for anything before even the government part which is more like a drag, well the opportunity was missed the last time which is now a pasts term words to use, honestly speaking this guy really made me believe that dream can come passed, even in reality see what I’m saying is like am putting to much emotion into this conversation but I very well believe in the super eagles to make us proud d at the end of the game…

[Issa56]

The game against Morocco is going to be one of the most difficult games that the Super Eagles will play in this competition if not the most difficult game because they're playing against the host country who have the ambition of hosting and winning this competition as they have shown from their performance.

The match won’t really be an easy one for the two teams, but one team will just have to qualify to the final. Morocco are the host, and they won’t want to embarrass their fans by losing in the match, so they will want to win the match which won’t be easy because super eagles are also playing so well now, and since they couldn’t qualify for the World Cup, they will want to win the AFCON to calm their fans. I know the match won’t be easy, but I don’t know why I just have confidence in super eagles to win the match.

The Super Eagles will have to get used to playing under that atmosphere because majority of the chants that they will be hearing are that of the Moroccans who would definitely occupy the greater number of seats in the stadium that day.

Most of the tickets will be sold to the Morocco, because they are playing at home, and they will want to take advantage of that, but it’s not about chanting, the super eagles are determine, and I know they will be able to win the match.

[SatoPrincess]

Senegal vs Egypt we will see Mane vs Salah. One last dance
I love both of them but I will be supporting Salah to reach the final and hopefully win the tournament.

The other semi final is Nigeria vs Morocco, not sure what to think about that one. I think Nigeria will win.

I hope you put your money on Nigeria because we are going to win the match just like we beat Algeria yesterday. Senegal vs Egypt is going to be an interesting watch. I love both players, but I will be backing Egypt to win because I want to sss Salah go far in the tournament. He is having a hard time in Liverpool, a break from Arne Slot would boost his confidence and show the world that he isn’t washed.

[Richbased]

Senegal vs Egypt we will see Mane vs Salah. One last dance
I love both of them but I will be supporting Salah to reach the final and hopefully win the tournament.

I don't need a soothsayer to tell me that you are a Liverpool fan for wishing Mo Salah to reach the finals and possibly win the AFCON, lol. Well, don't forget that Senegal is not also a minor team and we know the strength of Sadio Mane right from when he was playing at Liverpool before he joined Bayern Munich and then his current club Al Nassr. I want Mo Salah to reach the finals as well because he has really made remarkable efforts for his country team after almost scoring in all the their matches they have played, out of the 5 games he has scored in 4 matches.

The other semi final is Nigeria vs Morocco, not sure what to think about that one. I think Nigeria will win.

Nigeria is sure the better team due to their excellent performance but Morocco also have a good team so the match will literally be the center of attraction. I wish the Super Eagles victory!

[Mr Reporter]

Senegal vs Egypt we will see Mane vs Salah. One last dance
I love both of them but I will be supporting Salah to reach the final and hopefully win the tournament.

The other semi final is Nigeria vs Morocco, not sure what to think about that one. I think Nigeria will win.

I hope you put your money on Nigeria because we are going to win the match just like we beat Algeria yesterday. Senegal vs Egypt is going to be an interesting watch. I love both players, but I will be backing Egypt to win because I want to sss Salah go far in the tournament. He is having a hard time in Liverpool, a break from Arne Slot would boost his confidence and show the world that he isn’t washed.

Well my friend I see even see the super eagles losing such opportunities against Egypt this time around their last game against Algeria was a good one and I feel same is still going g to happen with Egypt so I will admit or advice you to put your money on where you could gain better am not even trying to said Algeria are not best or super eagles are not the best too but as it stand this guys are really on hell lose to win this game.

[GiftedMAN]

Senegal vs Egypt we will see Mane vs Salah. One last dance
I love both of them but I will be supporting Salah to reach the final and hopefully win the tournament.

The other semi final is Nigeria vs Morocco, not sure what to think about that one. I think Nigeria will win.

I hope you put your money on Nigeria because we are going to win the match just like we beat Algeria yesterday. Senegal vs Egypt is going to be an interesting watch. I love both players, but I will be backing Egypt to win because I want to sss Salah go far in the tournament. He is having a hard time in Liverpool, a break from Arne Slot would boost his confidence and show the world that he isn’t washed.

Nigeria have been the only team in the ongoing CAF African Cup Of Nations to have won all their five games so I understand why you're asking if he did put his money on Nigeria but hope you're aware that they'll be facing the host nations? Morocco have also been very impressive in the tournament and playing I'm front of their home fans, I think they can as well go all the way and beat Nigeria. It's difficult game of you ask me, I want Nigeria to win but I'm careful to bet on a direct win.

[Rruchi man]

The other semi final is Nigeria vs Morocco, not sure what to think about that one. I think Nigeria will win.

Nigeria is sure the better team due to their excellent performance but Morocco also have a good team so the match will literally be the center of attraction. I wish the Super Eagles victory!

I wish the Super Eagles well, and hopefully this time they can go all the way to the end to win the competition this time. It has been a trend for the Super Eagles to shatter the hopes of Nigerians when it becomes high concerning their performance in a competition; I hope this time is different.

Fingers crossed for the semi-finals. I pray it is the Super Eagles that give the Moroccans a tough time, not the other way around.

They have been promised some extra cash if they scale through; I hope that serves as extra motivation.

[Anayochukwu]

The Super Eagles didn't qualify for the World Cup, we cannot do anything about it. The Nigerian side is trying to atone for the disappointment. Many Nigerians were not happy but we have now put our world cup qualifiers failure aside and focusing on winning the continental trophy. The world cup is prestigious we all know, but winning the Afcon will give Nigerians patience to wait for another four years. We still have to wait two more games, so let's keep supporting our boys.

The world cup is a very important tournament many countries are hoping to get into but the Nigerian super eagle missed the opportunity to have participated skillfully in the world cup qualification which could have been a very important opportunity for all the super eagle players to display their skill in the world cup tournament.

Still not happy happy with Super Eagles because had it been they started with this performance in the world cup qualifier they would have secure their ticket in the world cup. But it's well I think they will definitely leaned on this mistake because what we are seeing in this AFCON is completely different from the world cup qualifier, but it all good I hope they keep it running smoothly like this because their performance yesterday was an incredible one, just three days for semifinal.

[nelson4lov]

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If the home factor significantly influences bookmakers' ratings, I think it's overrated. It's not like in club football, where one team trains at home and the other travels, here, everyone travels and is constantly on the move. I'm not sure that Nigeria will win, I think the chances are 50/50, but when the chances are like that, it's better to bet on odds of 3.0 than 2.04, in my opinion there is value here.

I know there is home advantages and that my selection of the Super Eagles is largely a biased one, However, I did watch Morocco's last game and I saw how they struggled to win. Morroco will play for home pride but then, that advantage doesn't always work. For instance, In the EPL, Liverpool usually have massive advantages at home (Anfield) but teams like PSV and Nottingham Forest have won them at same "Home" stadium.

I'm not saying it's the same thing only that home advantage is not always set in stone aa decider of results. Now you mentioned it, I'll move to more safer markets should any of the games proceed to extra time. I'm going to double chance my earlier selections.

[Taricoins]

Senegal vs Egypt we will see Mane vs Salah. One last dance
I love both of them but I will be supporting Salah to reach the final and hopefully win the tournament.

The other semi final is Nigeria vs Morocco, not sure what to think about that one. I think Nigeria will win.

I hope you put your money on Nigeria because we are going to win the match just like we beat Algeria yesterday. Senegal vs Egypt is going to be an interesting watch. I love both players, but I will be backing Egypt to win because I want to sss Salah go far in the tournament. He is having a hard time in Liverpool, a break from Arne Slot would boost his confidence and show the world that he isn’t washed.

Nigeria have been the only team in the ongoing CAF African Cup Of Nations to have won all their five games so I understand why you're asking if he did put his money on Nigeria but hope you're aware that they'll be facing the host nations? Morocco have also been very impressive in the tournament and playing I'm front of their home fans, I think they can as well go all the way and beat Nigeria. It's difficult game of you ask me, I want Nigeria to win but I'm careful to bet on a direct win.

It's always good to be cautious, but seeing the current wave of form from the Super Eagles it seems very likely, but honestly this matchup between Morrocco and Nigeria is one that I have long dreaded and I thought it will be in the finals. This matchup will determine who will win this year edition of the AFCON. Hakimi faces Osimhen, I just can't wait.

Then about the Mo Salah and Sadio matchup, it's still going to be very interesting, I can't predict which team will make it to the finals between them but my mind is tilting towards Senegal.

[SatoPrincess]

Senegal vs Egypt we will see Mane vs Salah. One last dance
I love both of them but I will be supporting Salah to reach the final and hopefully win the tournament.

I don't need a soothsayer to tell me that you are a Liverpool fan for wishing Mo Salah to reach the finals and possibly win the AFCON, lol. Well, don't forget that Senegal is not also a minor team and we know the strength of Sadio Mane right from when he was playing at Liverpool before he joined Bayern Munich and then his current club Al Nassr. I want Mo Salah to reach the finals as well because he has really made remarkable efforts for his country team after almost scoring in all the their matches they have played, out of the 5 games he has scored in 4 matches.

Liverpool fans want Salah to win the AFCON in hopes that Arne Slot might reconsider making Salah a starter in the team. While Manchester United fans are happy Amad and Mbeumo are both out of the tournament and are coming back to the Premier League lol.

They have been promised some extra cash if they scale through; I hope that serves as extra motivation.

Why though? I think it’s a culture for Nigerians to have money as motivation in every aspect of their lives.

[Sexylizzy2813]

Liverpool fans want Salah to win the AFCON in hopes that Arne Slot might reconsider making Salah a starter in the team. While Manchester United fans are happy Amad and Mbeumo are both out of the tournament and are coming back to the Premier League lol.

For Salah I believe the fans are desperately waiting to see how far he'll go in this ongoing AFCON because they haven't seen this performance from him in a long while in fact since this season the Egyptian has been struggling with form but with what we are seeing at the AFCON I feel they really want this version of Salah to come back to Liverpool and help them get the goals coming. The key man of the Reds is back to action.
I don't know where to place Manchester United currently because even with or without these guys they are still managing as if they are back to the era of ETH, nothing productive and it will pain me to see Amad and Mbeumo coming to Man UTD without that astonishing display they had at the AFCON, let it not be that Manchester United have a way of reducing the way a player plays, can't say there presence will improve the way they play. Now they don't have anything competitive only the EPL games and if you check it is only a total of 40-41 games they'll play to finish this season.

[Iroh]

For the first time in this tournament, Algeria were made clueless to the point that they didn't register any shot on target, only managing a few shots in the late period of the game and I must say that's the best way to defeat a team who up until the day they met Nigeria were very successful and even had an unbeaten record. I believe that if Nigeria approaches the game against Morocco like they did to Algeria, and there is no rigging of the game, Morocco would be easily eliminated.

Yeah, the super eagles were superb in the game against Algeria. Algeria is no pushover and is a strong team ranked highly according to FIFA in African football. And yet, Nigeria managed to take control of the game, played a much better football and won the game as a result. I feared a bit cause I thought it would be a really tight one with both teams scoring but fortunately, the super eagles came alive in the second half, scoring the 2 goals while keeping a clean sheet. Impressive result.
Yeah, I believe if Nigeria uses that pressure and solid teamwork it used in the game against Algeria, the super eagle could have the win when they meet Morocco. About Morocco being easily defeated, I just hope Nigeria doesn't underestimate their opponent.

[nelson4lov]

Liverpool fans want Salah to win the AFCON in hopes that Arne Slot might reconsider making Salah a starter in the team. While Manchester United fans are happy Amad and Mbeumo are both out of the tournament and are coming back to the Premier League lol.

Man Utd problems are far beyond what Amad and Mbeumo can fix. They couldn't even do it even with Amorim as their head coach, certainly not now that the team currently lacks stability.

Imo, as for Salah, even though he wins the afcon or not, it's still clear that his performance have heavily degraded. Wanting your players to do well in national team is usually the default mindset. However, I'm also a fan of the Super Eagles. So as much as I want Salah to win it, I need the Super eagles to win it more.

[EL MOHA]

Man Utd problems are far beyond what Amad and Mbeumo can fix. They couldn't even do it even with Amorim as their head coach, certainly not now that the team currently lacks stability.

Imo, as for Salah, even though he wins the afcon or not, it's still clear that his performance have heavily degraded. Wanting your players to do well in national team is usually the default mindset. However, I'm also a fan of the Super Eagles. So as much as I want Salah to win it, I need the Super eagles to win it more.

Most Manchester United fans want Amad and Mbeumo back this early for the game against neighbors Manchester City not because they do not love their players to win the AFCON but they weren’t looking to wishing for a thing that is not that easy because for me both the Ivory Coast and Cameroon were definitely not at that level to actually win the tournament for their respective countries and the fans were happy because they needed back their players so early instead of waiting for them for long and yet they won’t win it.

Also for me I would have actually wanted Egypt to win it because of the disrespect that Jamie Carragher has shown to Moh Sallah this past few months and how he has disrespected the continent too but as a Nigerian, the super eagles are my top priority to win it

[Smartvirus]

The other semi final is Nigeria vs Morocco, not sure what to think about that one. I think Nigeria will win.

Nigeria is sure the better team due to their excellent performance but Morocco also have a good team so the match will literally be the center of attraction. I wish the Super Eagles victory!

I wish the Super Eagles well, and hopefully this time they can go all the way to the end to win the competition this time. It has been a trend for the Super Eagles to shatter the hopes of Nigerians when it becomes high concerning their performance in a competition; I hope this time is different.

I might be their biggest fans right now, the Super Eagles, not because I’m just another patriot but because, they’ve found ways to deliver good performances in every one of their games. This isn’t the time to say they won certain games by chance or luck but, you can see how creative they are and dominant in their fixtures. They tend to control the game, create chances and score goals.

The Super Eagles would definitely find themselves in the finals this season and would be bringing this trophy home.