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

[SatoPrincess]

Africa and the easiest way to gain victory, this is no way to progress into the finals of the AFCON and to win the trophy. If Africans continue to use this same method I don't think the outside World would see us as a continent that can get the job done without Voodoo and this was the same thing the Super Eagles head coach was talking about when we played Dr, Congo, this is a disgrace to Africa football.

This is hilarious. The gods probably took a break on the matchday, you can’t blame the messenger. Doing so will only incur the wrath of Olympus. Whoever paid that money should ask the gods for compensation - I’m sure the gods would be kind enough to graft them their wish in the next AFCON.

[Fiatless]

Africa and the easiest way to gain victory, this is no way to progress into the finals of the AFCON and to win the trophy. If Africans continue to use this same method I don't think the outside World would see us as a continent that can get the job done without Voodoo and this was the same thing the Super Eagles head coach was talking about when we played Dr, Congo, this is a disgrace to Africa football.

Africa doesn't have the same culture as the other continents. Our culture has connections with traditional religion which includes some spritualism. The problem is that fake traditional practitionals have become popular. They are scammers who hide behind traditional practices to decieve people. The Mali native doctor is a wellknown scammer and should be punished by the law.   

[Adbitco]

The officials for the Nigeria Vs Morocco match has been unveiled by CAF. The centre referee is going to be Daniel Nii Ayi from Ghana and the VAR referee will be Tom Abongile from South Africa. Given the history of these 3 nations on social media, Nigerians are not comfortable with this, it could have been from other nation but not these two. I have seen were doubts are been expressed online. We all know that Ghana and Nigeria use to banter each other same thing with Nigeria and South Africa. These 3 nations when it comes to football they are always at logger heads and the Nigerian fans has expressed their displeasure in the selection of these officials saying that they might want to favour the Morocco against Nigeria because of their online banter.

[Different patterns]

Since the Super Eagles couldn't qualify for the World Cup, a lot of people are angry with the Super Eagles, and it has blinded them so much that they fail to realize that the Super Eagles are performing differently in the African Cup of Nations, which has helped them to win all the matches they have played so far. I believe this year's African Cup of Nations belongs to the Super Eagles, and I won't be surprised if that happens.

I agree with you here, some person did not believe that super eagles will go this far just because of their performance during the world cup qualifiers although I will blame anyone because it was an annoying past event but the AFCON is a different competition and Super eagles has retraced their steps, they have made us proud by coming out with flying colors in all they match they have part of at this point, am one of those that doubted if they can play very well in the ongoing AFCON but to my greatest surprise they have done more than i expected, sincerely there match with Morocco is a match to watch but if Nigeria super eagles succeed in beating Morocco, the cup becomes theirs.

The super eagles performance in their world cup qualifier was too bad so from now they played no one expected to get to this stage that's getting to the semi final, ordinarily the super eagles are supposed to win the AFCON without getting defeated by an country side and I think that's what they are doing now i wish they can win Morocco proceed to the final and also win it so they can cover up the shame they brought us during their world cup qualifier.

If they are able to win this AFCON, it will serve as a compensation for the world cup ticket they lost so easily to DR Congo. And I really enjoyed their performances so far in this AFCON and winning Morocco tomorrow will be a major boost for them because Morocco have the advantage of been the host nation but if Nigeria can go beyond the odds and win this game, I see them winning the title definitely. Good luck to our boys!

[snipie]

Africa doesn't have the same culture as the other continents. Our culture has connections with traditional religion which includes some spritualism. The problem is that fake traditional practitionals have become popular. They are scammers who hide behind traditional practices to decieve people. The Mali native doctor is a wellknown scammer and should be punished by the law.   

Everyday you hear something entertaining about this strange world. The fact that scammers will create a new method to collect money from people that easily, even from educated persons, make you wonder why they are so naive and why a lot of them fall in these traps.
The semifinal games will start tomorrow. Senegal is favourite for me and I still wonder if Nigeria could beat Morocco or not.

[Agbe]

The officials for the Nigeria Vs Morocco match has been unveiled by CAF. The centre referee is going to be Daniel Nii Ayi from Ghana and the VAR referee will be Tom Abongile from South Africa. Given the history of these 3 nations on social media, Nigerians are not comfortable with this, it could have been from other nation but not these two. I have seen were doubts are been expressed online. We all know that Ghana and Nigeria use to banter each other same thing with Nigeria and South Africa. These 3 nations when it comes to football they are always at logger heads and the Nigerian fans has expressed their displeasure in the selection of these officials saying that they might want to favour the Morocco against Nigeria because of their online banter.

Yes the banter between these three Nations were severe and CAF knew it and there was an allegation that the last referee that he was supporting Nigeria team. Well if Nigeria team is galant and I believed they can deliver this match tomorrow. If Nigeria scored a clean goal, they won't cancel it. And the only thing they can do against the Super Eagles is the unnecessary yellow cards or probably a penalty kick against Nigeria but that won't happen and Nigeria will win this Match. Many people in Nigeria do not like the selection of the officiating officers in this Match but if Nigeria play a clean game like the last game, they will win.

[Abdulzuruku01]

All the semi-finals will be played tomorrow, Senegal vs Egypt and Nigeria vs Morocco. These games are going to be challenging they will be strong because none of them will want to be eliminated. They will want to make their countries proud by reaching the final. Who do you think will make it to the final? In my opinion, the Senegal vs Egypt match is going to be a tougher match than the Nigeria vs Morocco match, but I will go for Egypt to qualify.

Despite Morocco hosting this AFCON, I don't think they will be that tough for Nigeria. Being a host doesn't guarantee them as winners. Nigeria has had a great performance in this AFCON, if they continue with their good form, they'll not only qualify to the final but the AFCON trophy will be theirs.

[Fivestar4everMVP]

The officials for the Nigeria Vs Morocco match has been unveiled by CAF. The centre referee is going to be Daniel Nii Ayi from Ghana and the VAR referee will be Tom Abongile from South Africa. Given the history of these 3 nations on social media, Nigerians are not comfortable with this, it could have been from other nation but not these two. I have seen were doubts are been expressed online. We all know that Ghana and Nigeria use to banter each other same thing with Nigeria and South Africa. These 3 nations when it comes to football they are always at logger heads and the Nigerian fans has expressed their displeasure in the selection of these officials saying that they might want to favour the Morocco against Nigeria because of their online banter.

Yes the banter between these three Nations were severe and CAF knew it and there was an allegation that the last referee that he was supporting Nigeria team. Well if Nigeria team is galant and I believed they can deliver this match tomorrow. If Nigeria scored a clean goal, they won't cancel it. And the only thing they can do against the Super Eagles is the unnecessary yellow cards or probably a penalty kick against Nigeria but that won't happen and Nigeria will win this Match. Many people in Nigeria do not like the selection of the officiating officers in this Match but if Nigeria play a clean game like the last game, they will win.

Let's not also put away the fact that Morocco hasn't lost a home game in the last 16 years, are we sure our boys will be able to terminate this streak from the Moroccans?
I can't lie, this fact above, coupled with that which the CAF has done with the referee selection for our super eagles v Morocco game tomorrow is really making me to doubt if the Nigerian side will be able to win that match, I was super confident in our super eagles when they played against Algeria, I was super confident that they will win that I even placed a bet on them and they won...

But for this Morocco game coming tomorrow, I don't have as much confidence they will win but I pray and hope they do, I am not going to be placing any bet on this match but will love to watch it, hopefully, light go dey.. 😊

[Mate2237]

Africa doesn't have the same culture as the other continents. Our culture has connections with traditional religion which includes some spritualism. The problem is that fake traditional practitionals have become popular. They are scammers who hide behind traditional practices to decieve people. The Mali native doctor is a wellknown scammer and should be punished by the law.   

Waoo funny one you can only things like this only in Africa, the other time the Nigerian coach blamed his team lose to DRC due to voodoo practice by DRC. This only goes to show that Africa still has a long way to go not only in football per say but in every area because, if in this twenty first century a nation will give such a huge amount of money to someone who claims to be a prophet and hears from God  is a serious matter that is a national disgrace to Mali as a country. Maybe the money was used in bribing the God of football so that he can favour them but this is insane and unbelievable to me.


What is the essence of arresting this man instead of bringing the football authorities to book for, giving that kind of money without preparing very well but thinking that they will win the nation cup.well I don't know what the police will do to the man but from the look of things the money will not come out because the gods has eaten the money, maybe the money 🤑 was not enough for the gods to help them win. Next time they have to double the money.

[Churchillvv]

Africa and the easiest way to gain victory, this is no way to progress into the finals of the AFCON and to win the trophy. If Africans continue to use this same method I don't think the outside World would see us as a continent that can get the job done without Voodoo and this was the same thing the Super Eagles head coach was talking about when we played Dr, Congo, this is a disgrace to Africa football.

Do you think other countries outside Africa doesn’t do thinks to help them get what they want? The truth is people in Africa are culture holders, we only it as bribing the culture to win meanwhile some people might just call it offering to the gods to help them make the things possible to win but then we most understand that it’s religious move so it doesn’t matter if they don’t win or not but don’t consider it evil just that we demonize our ancestors culture hence making us believe that giving out something for wins is evil.

[Nightwatchmare]

Abdul Samad Rabiu, Chairman and Founder of BUA Group, promised the Nigerian Super Eagles USD $1 million if they win the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final, in addition to USD $100,000 for each goal scored in the final.
Rabiu, Nigeria’s second-wealthiest man with a fortune of $9.8 billion, shared on X: “Congratulations to our Super Eagles players on a brilliant victory against Algeria! You have lifted the spirit of the nation, and we proudly cheer you on as you prepare for the semi-finals.”
“To encourage you, I pledge USD $500,000 to the players upon winning the semi-final, with an additional USD $50,000 for every goal scored. Should you go on to win the final, I further pledge USD $1,000,000, plus USD $100,000 for each goal scored in the final.”

Am very proud to see that the super eagles are been successful and are been supported by this one man and to me this is how to encourage people not just making them to feel discouraged i feel this is what the NFF should be doing right now and our so called government should be also boosting their efforts in playing well for the quarterfinals, when I came across such news it was really a great idea to boost their confidence and moral let all keep supporting them in anyway way we can…

https://africa.businessinsider.com/local/leaders/nigerian-billionaire-abdul-samad-rabiu-promises-super-eagles-dollar1m-and/dryrkz1#google_vignette

I didn't no there are people in nigeria who will have the generous heart to give there national team this kind of amount of money and the person in question is not even a politician to say it was because of how easy they get money that could made him decided to support this much, I'm happy he did this  so that super eagles will be force to gear up. Osimhen who has been scoring on this AFCON will definitely have a lot of this promised money for the scores because he will definitely score, however if this promise was before the quarter finals he and Ademola Look man would have gotten $ 50k each by now.

There are so many wealthy men in Nigeria who have the generous heart to motivate the super eagles of Nigeria by pledging plenty of money for the super eagles of Nigeria to get to a certain stage of the Afcon tournament or for the super eagles of Nigeria to win the Afcon tournament, but since the super eagles of Nigeria have not been doing well, that is the reason such pledges have not been coming forth from the wealthy men of Nigeria that have the heart of giving. I love the promise or pledge Abdul Samad Rabiu made to the super eagles of Nigeria because it will boost the confidence of the super eagles of Nigeria, and they will make sure they beat Morocco so they can receive their money from Abdul Samad Rabiu.

[Ronsbit]

How come nobody is talking about this promise made by Victor Boniface

Maybe because we all know he is a funny one, a comedian online, and is likely just making a joke with the promise. He maybe will gift them something, but I don't think it will be an automobile.

I didn't no there are people in nigeria who will have the generous heart to give there national team this kind of amount of money ...

There are many more like Mr. Abdul Samad Rabiu, maybe if the Super Eagles are able to make it to the finals, we will see more billionaires being generous to them. Mr. Abdul Samad Rabiu has just set the pace.

Wednesday is just a few hours away. Who else is anticipating the games?

Yes, he is really funny though and jokes alot and we all know that, but I know for sure footballers are very wealthy to say, and he just might mean it and maybe joking as we see it.

I would not be surprised if he gifts them the G-Wagon each at the end of the tournament if they win the trophy.

I am anticipating the game come wednesday, the 14th January 2026, and all I can say is;

SUPER EAGLES GO FOR GOLD!

[Fiatless]

Yes the banter between these three Nations were severe and CAF knew it and there was an allegation that the last referee that he was supporting Nigeria team. Well if Nigeria team is galant and I believed they can deliver this match tomorrow. If Nigeria scored a clean goal, they won't cancel it. And the only thing they can do against the Super Eagles is the unnecessary yellow cards or probably a penalty kick against Nigeria but that won't happen and Nigeria will win this Match. Many people in Nigeria do not like the selection of the officiating officers in this Match but if Nigeria play a clean game like the last game, they will win.

These accusations are baseless. The Desert Foxes were outrightly outclassed by the Super Eagles, and even the captain, Riyad Mahrez, confirmed that they had no chance against the Nigerian side. Match officials can influence the outcome of games. However, if the Super Eagles replicate their last performance, the Moroccans will be demolished.

They have a home advantage and might enjoy some privileges from the match officials, but the Super Eagles can silence them. Let's just get the first goal before them, and they will begin to play under pressure.  Playing with anxiety will expose them to mistakes that can make us score more goals.

[Zanab247]

Africa and the easiest way to gain victory, this is no way to progress into the finals of the AFCON and to win the trophy. If Africans continue to use this same method I don't think the outside World would see us as a continent that can get the job done without Voodoo and this was the same thing the Super Eagles head coach was talking about when we played Dr, Congo, this is a disgrace to Africa football.

I guess Africa have open eyes not to allow those scammers not to influence others countries to it, because they have potential coaches that can train players to become professional footballers. I believe many countries that believe on those gods protection will learn from this if it is true that Mali make such a request from native doctor. To me this are fake news from social media, because many players that come back home to participate in this tournament are experience players, because they are playing in big club to represent Africa and they are not using anything like magic to display what is making their fans to praise them for good performance.

If you are from Africa you suppose know that this is the hand work of social media to get more followers from people, because there is nothing like magic in football games and if you don't have the experience you will not performance well.

[Agbe]

Let's not also put away the fact that Morocco hasn't lost a home game in the last 16 years, are we sure our boys will be able to terminate this streak from the Moroccans?
I can't lie, this fact above, coupled with that which the CAF has done with the referee selection for our super eagles v Morocco game tomorrow is really making me to doubt if the Nigerian side will be able to win that match, I was super confident in our super eagles when they played against Algeria, I was super confident that they will win that I even placed a bet on them and they won...

But for this Morocco game coming tomorrow, I don't have as much confidence they will win but I pray and hope they do, I am not going to be placing any bet on this match but will love to watch it, hopefully, light go dey.. 😊

You are not far the truth. But looking for the two teams from their last games in the tournament. The performance of Nigeria is fat better than Morocco's performance. This selection of referees and the VAR officials will not go well with Nigeria team. But if they do well they will still win. Morocco is not the defending champions so Nigerian Super Eagles are not afraid of them. When analyse football, we do from the goalkeeper, to the defense, to the midfielders and to the attackers and the Super Eagles are good from the above. And if Nigeria will win this Match, they have to attack players who are strong in Morocco team then continue attacking them. That was how Argentina did to Nigeria in the 2022 World. Let Nigeria also apply that method. And I believe God news will come from it. Nigeria all the way.

[Spaceman1000$]

Africa and the easiest way to gain victory, this is no way to progress into the finals of the AFCON and to win the trophy. If Africans continue to use this same method I don't think the outside World would see us as a continent that can get the job done without Voodoo and this was the same thing the Super Eagles head coach was talking about when we played Dr, Congo, this is a disgrace to Africa football.

Africa doesn't have the same culture as the other continents. Our culture has connections with traditional religion which includes some spritualism. The problem is that fake traditional practitionals have become popular. They are scammers who hide behind traditional practices to decieve people. The Mali native doctor is a wellknown scammer and should be punished by the law.  

You are actually correct, our African belief also make some  of us vulnerable to some of this fake native doctors, who their sole aim is to give fake prophecy just to make money. But i would blame the Malian team for even thinking of believing this fetish guys, football tactical activities comes with different approach for different games, your talent and how tactical sound your team is, is what will make you Excel, not voodoo.

[Joy- maker]

The officials for the Nigeria Vs Morocco match has been unveiled by CAF. The centre referee is going to be Daniel Nii Ayi from Ghana and the VAR referee will be Tom Abongile from South Africa. Given the history of these 3 nations on social media, Nigerians are not comfortable with this, it could have been from other nation but not these two. I have seen were doubts are been expressed online. We all know that Ghana and Nigeria use to banter each other same thing with Nigeria and South Africa. These 3 nations when it comes to football they are always at logger heads and the Nigerian fans has expressed their displeasure in the selection of these officials saying that they might want to favour the Morocco against Nigeria because of their online banter.

Sincerely speaking am not comfortable with what CAF did, but it's fine. Because What ever plan CAF and other Africa countries are planning against Nigeria trust me it is not going work. Already Nigeria super Eagles has proven to be the best team in this AFCON competition. And they have really impressed us big time, and am really happy.

The match between Morocco vs Nigeria is set to play tomorrow and we expect nothing but victory. I know most Africa countries including  Ghana and Algeria are bitter with super Eagles performance in this AFCON competition, and am pretty sure that they are looking forward to see Nigeria super Eagles fall tomorrow, buy that's not going to happen. Victory await us tomorrow.

[Kelward]

The officials for the Nigeria Vs Morocco match has been unveiled by CAF. The centre referee is going to be Daniel Nii Ayi from Ghana and the VAR referee will be Tom Abongile from South Africa. Given the history of these 3 nations on social media, Nigerians are not comfortable with this, it could have been from other nation but not these two. I have seen were doubts are been expressed online. We all know that Ghana and Nigeria use to banter each other same thing with Nigeria and South Africa. These 3 nations when it comes to football they are always at logger heads and the Nigerian fans has expressed their displeasure in the selection of these officials saying that they might want to favour the Morocco against Nigeria because of their online banter.

If CAF wants to use referees that everybody will like then it is very possible that we won't have any referees on match day, if CAF changes the referees that Nigerians are not comfortable with you won't expect Morocco, to like the ones that CAF will replace them with. A referee cannot deny a clear goal so our super eagles should go for goals and shame the referees if they have any intentions of being biased. Referees are supposed to be professional it doesn't matter if they are from a country that is a rival to the team that they want to officiate. Ghana, and Nigerian, banters shouldn't stop the referee from Ghana, to do his job afterall Nigeria, is not playing against Ghana, or south Africa, I expect our super eagles to continue with their victory to the final of this AFCON and lift the trophy.

[Youngrebel]

Africa and the easiest way to gain victory, this is no way to progress into the finals of the AFCON and to win the trophy. If Africans continue to use this same method I don't think the outside World would see us as a continent that can get the job done without Voodoo and this was the same thing the Super Eagles head coach was talking about when we played Dr, Congo, this is a disgrace to Africa football.

Africans will always act like they are truly Africans offcourse.  Fertish believes in one form or the other.
 Instead of thinking about their team development and fully equipping all players with all the ability they can get. They must have felt relaxed due to this assurance of a backing from the native doctor.

This also shows  a great reason for our undevelopement as a continent of course. We ignore human development so much and put most of our time and resources to religious believe systems that at the end cause diversities and clashes among fellow county citizens

[Mr Reporter]

All the semi-finals will be played tomorrow, Senegal vs Egypt and Nigeria vs Morocco. These games are going to be challenging they will be strong because none of them will want to be eliminated. They will want to make their countries proud by reaching the final. Who do you think will make it to the final? In my opinion, the Senegal vs Egypt match is going to be a tougher match than the Nigeria vs Morocco match, but I will go for Egypt to qualify.

Despite Morocco hosting this AFCON, I don't think they will be that tough for Nigeria. Being a host doesn't guarantee them as winners. Nigeria has had a great performance in this AFCON, if they continue with their good form, they'll not only qualify to the final but the AFCON trophy will be theirs.

Yes I have just learned that all semi finals are to be carry out tomorrow which is going to be a huge challenge from the both teams well can we pray for is mother luck to smile her pretty smile on the super eagles tomorrow because honestly speaking the supre eagles guys have really put in so much in this tournament, well just as you have non of the teams might want to be the tale in such final moments, all hope are high to see the last man standing that are heading to the game…
Well having to be the host doesn’t make you to control the pitch that one of the greatest joy in football it always about luck and strength Morocco are very so much disproportionate right I could feel there pain right now not even getting to reach the second final it such a shame to them well it should not be a big deal to face such moments come to pass..