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

[Wakate]

Good Morning !

Today the finalists of the Africa Cup will be decided. All four teams are more or less equal in terms of strength, but Morocco are playing at home, which gives them a bit of an advantage. Nigeria failed to qualify for the World Cup, so this Africa Cup is a great chance for them to redeem themselves in front of their own fans. In the Egypt–Senegal match, we’re unlikely to see many goals, and the winner might be decided by a penalty shootout.

This match is not going to be easy at all and Nigeria playing with Morroco because Morroco is playing at their home and for Nigeria to go to Morroco to beat them their is not going to be easy. Nigeria is not playing with Tunisia or other countries with small teams that can be very easy for them to beat. I have no smooth expectation for this match because it is not going to be easy.

[Finebone]

This match is not going to be easy at all and Nigeria playing with Morroco because Morroco is playing at their home and for Nigeria to go to Morroco to beat them their is not going to be easy. Nigeria is not playing with Tunisia or other countries with small teams that can be very easy for them to beat. I have no smooth expectation for this match because it is not going to be easy.

Truly this is going to be a fierce game between these two teams but Morocco are holding more of the advantage here because they are the host nation, but why I believe that the Nigerian team has what it takes to defeat this Morocco team is because of their formidable forward line of victor osimhen, ademola lookman and Akor Adams.
Though the Moroccan manager has been talking tough all through since the fixtures was confirmed, but it has been proven overtime that talking tough changes nothing, instead it adds more pressure on  you as a person or to his team, so that is another reason I think that they might easily crumble against the Nigerian team.

[7juju]

I stand with full chest that there is nothing to fear over Morocco team, the correct coach Eric no best tactics or strategy to use and play with his team to make a better history, looking at the current super eagle team currently as handle by Eric since the beginning of this competition, it's more of team work where each player is always conceiving that feeling of not loosing and ensure the put their best, it's in the past where such mindset was absent that team like Morocco post as threat, but today game will be a shock, just as our striker osimhen has said it's not going to be that easy but strategic change of game by the coach may help destabilizing Morocco team plan .

I agree with you dude, there are other countries that we meet in our previous matches. Which are much in thier good form than Morocco 🇲🇦 and Supper Eagles beat them, don't be supris the way people are hyping Morroco over Nigeria right now would become a wonder for them after the match, despite the Morocco's are also in thier best form doesn't make me doubt the Nigeria victory over them, one thing I like with the Nigeria's players is that all of them really mean this AFCON right from beginning, because the strikers are eager to have a scoring goals in any of thier matches

Nobody is hyping the Moroccan team, they’re a good team and are performing very well in this tournament, and they’re the hosting nation in this tournament, so a lot is expected from them, and they’re a team that haven’t won the AFCON, and there true intentions is to win the tournament at home soil, they’re motivated to win the title, so let’s see what the Super Eagles brings to this game, I will admit that the Nigerian Super Eagles have been good so far, I was actually surprised with the performance against Algeria, but this is going to be entirely a different game compared to Algeria, it wouldn’t so easy, let’s see what the Super Eagles brings in this game, I would see if they keep surprising me, I wouldn’t get carried away with their little performances.

However I feel they’ve come to the end of the road for them, Morocco would win this encounter, the Super Eagles have done well for themselves, but I would gladly support them in winning the bronze medal because they’re actually good and spectacular in that regard.

It's a good thing to see you finally acknowledge the Super Eagles performance in the AFCON. Not that the Super Eagles actually needs your support to get to the final which of course we are getting there tonight after getting Morocco kick out of the AFCON. Have you ever asked yourself why the Moroccan team haven't won the AFCON? It's because they lack the required experience of the final touch. That inexperienced is what the Super Eagles will punish them with tonight. The Super Eagles is the best team that's remaining in the tournament so far and you think Morocco will get it easy from us? I don't care if we play this game at their presidential villa stadium we are winning them tonight. Football game is played on the field and not behind the screen let Morocco bring what they have got. We are ready for them.

[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.

Nigeria should be more favored considering that the referee is even from West Africa, Morocco should be the once concerned considering they’re North America, but knowing how Nigerians are with excuses why things doesn’t work out for them, then that have found a way of making sentimental excuses before the ball is even kicked.

Only if you understand the rift between these 3 nations, if you have been online to see how they shade each other especially between Nigeria and South Africa. Instead of Nigeria to win the AFCON, a Ghanian will prefer a North African champion instead of a fellow West African Champion and if it's against 2 West African nations and Nigeria is part of it, they would prefer the other other one to win it instead of Nigeria. Just the last AFCON final is one of it, Ghanians were happy when Nigeria lost to Ivory Coast, it wasn't because Ivory Coast was closest to them but because of the banter for Nigeria. If Nigeria wins, they will have more bragging rights over them and vice versa that is why these nations would rather see another winning it than any of them. Did you check online to see how Nigerian fans were happy went South Africa was sent home?

[bitLeap]

I'm betting on Nigeria winning the game. Playing at home in Morocco is a challenge they'll have to overcome. If they can control the atmosphere in the stadium, Nigeria has a good chance. It's important to note that Osimhen and Lookman must continue to work together consistently, as that's what they need as key players up front.

[DYOR+BTC]

I'm betting on Nigeria winning the game. Playing at home in Morocco is a challenge they'll have to overcome. If they can control the atmosphere in the stadium, Nigeria has a good chance. It's important to note that Osimhen and Lookman must continue to work together consistently, as that's what they need as key players up front.

If you choose Nigeria to win that means we are in the same page and i know nothing can stop the super eagles from winning in that game even as they where rated very poor on that same game. The super eagles of Nigeria may have been known for there inconsistent performance in games like this but a lost after losing the golden ticket for the 2026 world cup, i dont think it will be possible for them to loss this same trophy now they are willing to fight for them to be crowned the champions of Africa in this tournament. Know doubt the morocco's side is a good team but winning the super eagles is what I can't see coming so soon.

[Chilwell]

Good Morning !

Today the finalists of the Africa Cup will be decided. All four teams are more or less equal in terms of strength, but Morocco are playing at home, which gives them a bit of an advantage. Nigeria failed to qualify for the World Cup, so this Africa Cup is a great chance for them to redeem themselves in front of their own fans. In the Egypt–Senegal match, we’re unlikely to see many goals, and the winner might be decided by a penalty shootout.

This match is not going to be easy at all and Nigeria playing with Morroco because Morroco is playing at their home and for Nigeria to go to Morroco to beat them their is not going to be easy. Nigeria is not playing with Tunisia or other countries with small teams that can be very easy for them to beat. I have no smooth expectation for this match because it is not going to be easy.

I equally agree with you because football is full of surprises and a lot can happen, super Eagles have been in their best performance ever since the beginning of this competition. This also give the public confidence that Nigeria is number one top team that will win the African Cup of nation this year, I don't argue about this but I'm just waiting for them to win the trophy, but honestly i am also convinced with their performance, i never expected them to reach this level because of how they played in their World Cup qualifier but unfortunately they approve me wrong which I am so happy to see that improvement with them.

[knowngunman]

This match is not going to be easy at all and Nigeria playing with Morroco because Morroco is playing at their home and for Nigeria to go to Morroco to beat them their is not going to be easy. Nigeria is not playing with Tunisia or other countries with small teams that can be very easy for them to beat. I have no smooth expectation for this match because it is not going to be easy.

No game has ever been easy as far as this AFCON tournament is concerned. To win any game in this tournament is all about effort and determination and to be honest, the Nigeria Super Eagle is giving their best lately. Morroco is the host country and they have a strong squad just like the super eagle, they have several advantages over our super eagle but I still have hope in our players. If we eventually get eliminated, then we accept our fate and move on. Regardless of what the outcome might be, our guys have tried their best for reaching this stage even though we deserve better. It's not going to be easy for both teams.

[Roseline492]

This match is not going to be easy at all and Nigeria playing with Morroco because Morroco is playing at their home and for Nigeria to go to Morroco to beat them their is not going to be easy. Nigeria is not playing with Tunisia or other countries with small teams that can be very easy for them to beat. I have no smooth expectation for this match because it is not going to be easy.

My dear anything easy is not a statement of this Semi final with this two countries, Morocco have hosted this AFCON and want to be the same host that will win what they have hosted, so actually the super eagle should stop them so that there would be no more height to were they kept them, Egypt and Senegal are not regardless for a strong country but between super eagles and Morocco one of them will be giving the AFCON because is were they are you will see the epic country of the year, however you will see the resemblance of final today because the excitement will give the quality of finals.

[LFC_Bitcoin]

I know we have a lot of Nigerian guys here on the forum so I’d just like to wish you all good luck in the seki final against Morocco tonight.

I will be watching Senegal vs Egypt and cheering on my boy Salah.

[Jostern]

I know we have a lot of Nigerian guys here on the forum so I’d just like to wish you all good luck in the seki final against Morocco tonight.

I will be watching Senegal vs Egypt and cheering on my boy Salah.

You’re absolutely right, I’m a Nigeria guy, but I don’t support the Super Eagles of Nigeria, I believe they’re not good enough to win the AFCON, they are leaving the Tournament tonight, Well I could be supporting them to Win the Third place position because that is what they’re good at, I’m predicting Morocco to beat the Super Eagles tonight, The Super Eagles of Nigeria are pretending to be good, If they’re really good enough they should be playing in the FIFA World Cup Finals.

I’m supporting and Cheering Egypt tonight to beat Senegal, and winning the Trophy. Go Mohammed Salah.

[Rockson1]

This match is not going to be easy at all and Nigeria playing with Morroco because Morroco is playing at their home and for Nigeria to go to Morroco to beat them their is not going to be easy. Nigeria is not playing with Tunisia or other countries with small teams that can be very easy for them to beat. I have no smooth expectation for this match because it is not going to be easy.

We know that home advantage will play a big role in this match and I do not expect the match to be a workover for Nigeria super eagles, but I do not think the Nigeria side will entertain fear in this match, infact they are supposed to add fire this time because they will be playing with a strong side which they have to be more prepared than ever in this competition, it is football, although a match that involves two big side is not expected to be predicted easily, may be that is the reason for your statement, both teams will not want to be out today but the end will say it all.

[7juju]

I know we have a lot of Nigerian guys here on the forum so I’d just like to wish you all good luck in the seki final against Morocco tonight.

I will be watching Senegal vs Egypt and cheering on my boy Salah.

Thank you so much for remembering us the Nigerians fans and the good luck wish. Our spirit are high in the upcoming game, and we are confident that we are coming out of the match victorious. Morocco are good but we have our players ready for the task. You can still watch the Nigerian vs Morocco after watching Senegal vs Egypt since both matches are not on the same time. I would have loved it more if you will watch the Nigeria match so you will witness how we are humiliating Morocco in their home soil. I was thinking you will be a neutral in the Senegal vs Egypt match, sice Senegal also have one of Liverpool legend Sadio Mane.

[Iamgoat]

This match is not going to be easy at all and Nigeria playing with Morroco because Morroco is playing at their home and for Nigeria to go to Morroco to beat them their is not going to be easy. Nigeria is not playing with Tunisia or other countries with small teams that can be very easy for them to beat. I have no smooth expectation for this match because it is not going to be easy.

We know that home advantage will play a big role in this match and I do not expect the match to be a workover for Nigeria super eagles, but I do not think the Nigeria side will entertain fear in this match, infact they are supposed to add fire this time because they will be playing with a strong side which they have to be more prepared than ever in this competition, it is football, although a match that involves two big side is not expected to be predicted easily, may be that is the reason for your statement, both teams will not want to be out today but the end will say it all.

As a matter of fact and unbias, the Morocco guys have more stronger chances of winning than the Nigerian side. The two teams have only met 5 times since the beginning of the AFCON competition, with Nigeria winning two of the games and Morocco winning 3 of the games and the first time they met which was in 1976, Morocco defeated the Nigerian team to win their first and I guess only AFCON title but on the other hand, Nigerians also went on to beat them on another challenge.

But what I mentioned above is from one angle, to also look it this way, Nigeria have had the opportunity to face the AFCON host nations teams about 10 times now and of the ten occasions, they have won 3 matches against the hosts nations, lost 4 games and draw in 3 matches. But there's also one interesting record which has been made since the beginning of this AFCON competition. Since they started till now, Nigeria has not lost a single game when Osimhen scores or assists so I encourage the team to work hard and score early goals before they get exhausted.

[Dunamisx]

As a matter of fact and unbias, the Morocco guys have more stronger chances of winning than the Nigerian side.

I understand that Morocco is not also a small team that can be underrated like that, but in football, its all about the survival of the fittest, though they all put in their effort towards winning, but the side that play smart play best, seeing opportunity and taking advantage of it to win is of a great benefits, If the Nigerian Super eagles could be playing like this, they would have gone far than were they are today.

[Accardo]

If you choose Nigeria to win that means we are in the same page and i know nothing can stop the super eagles from winning in that game even as they where rated very poor on that same game. The super eagles of Nigeria may have been known for there inconsistent performance in games like this but a lost after losing the golden ticket for the 2026 world cup, i dont think it will be possible for them to loss this same trophy now they are willing to fight for them to be crowned the champions of Africa in this tournament. Know doubt the morocco's side is a good team but winning the super eagles is what I can't see coming so soon.

Super eagles has a task to accomplish; change of narrative. Morocco is evaluated as the Favorite for their decipline by Jose Mourinho and for believing in themselves, on the other hand, the super eagles players have shown resilience in this tournament down to the semi-finals, I don't think it'll be easy, but the progress has made them stronger, winning the host nation would mean an added value to the team, so they'll have to get it done.

[DubemIfedigbo001]

This match is not going to be easy at all and Nigeria playing with Morroco because Morroco is playing at their home and for Nigeria to go to Morroco to beat them their is not going to be easy. Nigeria is not playing with Tunisia or other countries with small teams that can be very easy for them to beat. I have no smooth expectation for this match because it is not going to be easy.

Truly this is going to be a fierce game between these two teams but Morocco are holding more of the advantage here because they are the host nation, but why I believe that the Nigerian team has what it takes to defeat this Morocco team is because of their formidable forward line of victor osimhen, ademola lookman and Akor Adams.
Though the Moroccan manager has been talking tough all through since the fixtures was confirmed, but it has been proven overtime that talking tough changes nothing, instead it adds more pressure on  you as a person or to his team, so that is another reason I think that they might easily crumble against the Nigerian team.

Nigeria has everything needed to claim this trophy, even beyond winning Morrocco, despite the fact that skipper Ndidi was suspended, we still have Bruno Onyemaechi as a capable replacement. So, I'm rooting for them to secure a win come 8PM.

I am also very interested in seeing the effectiveness of the various prediction animals who are being used to demoralize the Nigerian team, I see them as negative campaign from the host targeted at reducing the confidence of the Nigerian team together with the host coach talking tough all along. I only hope he looses his tongue tonight. It would really be a very tough game, but in the end only one team would make it to the finals.

[Rockson1]

As a matter of fact and unbias, the Morocco guys have more stronger chances of winning than the Nigerian side. The two teams have only met 5 times since the beginning of the AFCON competition, with Nigeria winning two of the games and Morocco winning 3 of the games and the first time they met which was in 1976, Morocco defeated the Nigerian team to win their first and I guess only AFCON title but on the other hand, Nigerians also went on to beat them on another challenge.

With the record you dropped here which is both team head to head, Nigeria can win this one to make the wining equal which will be 3:3 win on the total wining by both side.
I understand your point but being the favorite to win a match, does not mean that you have win the match already, this is a competition, Nigeria has reach this far, let's say that Morocco has more than all it takes to win this match, am sure that they will not see Nigeria as joke, because Nigeria super eagles are one of the best in this present AFCON competition and you know what it means, I see both teams as a threat to each other but lets see who among the two teams that will go the finals.

[KTChampions]

I know we have a lot of Nigerian guys here on the forum so I’d just like to wish you all good luck in the seki final against Morocco tonight.

I will be watching Senegal vs Egypt and cheering on my boy Salah.

Nigeria's population is literally 200 million larger than Morocco's (38 million vs. 240 million), so yes, there are definitely more Nigerian users here.
I don't have a preference in these semi-finals, so I'll just prefer to hope that it will be BTTS Yes, both games. As for Salah, it seems he should be pleased with his results in the tournament, and Liverpool are not performing very well without him. Although in the case of Liverpool, it is difficult for me to understand what bar we should choose for “well”.

[B-BossMan]

As a matter of fact and unbias, the Morocco guys have more stronger chances of winning than the Nigerian side.

I understand that Morocco is not also a small team that can be underrated like that, but in football, its all about the survival of the fittest, though they all put in their effort towards winning, but the side that play smart play best, seeing opportunity and taking advantage of it to win is of a great benefits, If the Nigerian Super eagles could be playing like this, they would have gone far than were they are today.

Exactly my points, as the Super Eagles will play Morocco in the AFCON semi final  i know definitely the both team will  not tolerate a defeat from each other, Morocco is the host nation and one of the strongest teams in Africa that put fears on other  countries when meeting, however it will be a tough encounter tonight, but honestly if the Super Eagles approach the game with the same disciplines, commitment, consistency and intensive displayed against Algeria and other countries that were defeated, Nigeria will win and progress to the final stage of the afcon. Well wish them 🙌  all the way.