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

[Mayor of ogba]

The war won't stop the world cup if you are talking about the war between US and Iran being a problem, the war won't last till three months time because from the statement from Donald Trump they made a month preparations to end the war and they're done with Iran, and even though the war will continue to that June, Iran doesn't have the capacity to lunch long range missiles to the United States. Regardless of whatever situation at the time it won't stop the world cup.

Yes, the war between Israel-United States and Iran won't stop the world cup tournament and the war won't even last for three months because according to president Donald J. Trump, the war is over because United States forces have demolished Iran's navy, air force, nuclear sites, and leadership.

[Fiatless]

Yes, the war between Israel-United States and Iran won't stop the world cup tournament and the war won't even last for three months because according to president Donald J. Trump, the war is over because United States forces have demolished Iran's navy, air force, nuclear sites, and leadership.

At the beginning of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Vladimir Putin said the war would last ten days or just a few weeks. President Donald Trump might be underestimating the power of Iran and its allies. The Western media would not inform us about the losses the US and Israel are suffering. There is a report that some US soldiers have been captured by the Iranians, but it has been refuted by the US.

Even if the war continues, the World Cup could continue because the location of the competition is far from the war zone. This might change if the war escalates to other locations.

[Mayor of ogba]

Yes, the war between Israel-United States and Iran won't stop the world cup tournament and the war won't even last for three months because according to president Donald J. Trump, the war is over because United States forces have demolished Iran's navy, air force, nuclear sites, and leadership.

At the beginning of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Vladimir Putin said the war would last ten days or just a few weeks. President Donald Trump might be underestimating the power of Iran and its allies. The Western media would not inform us about the losses the US and Israel are suffering. There is a report that some US soldiers have been captured by the Iranians, but it has been refuted by the US.

Even if the war continues, the World Cup could continue because the location of the competition is far from the war zone. This might change if the war escalates to other locations.

Initially when the United States needed the help of United Kingdom to assist Israel-United States fight Iran, Keir Starmer, the Premier minster of United Kingdom, refused to join Israel-United States and fight Iran but he later changed his mind and wanted to send two aircraft carriers to the middle east but Donald J. Trump rejected his offer, that he can't accept the offer of an ally after they have already won the war, and the rumour of Iran capturing United States soldiers is an Al-faked captured.

[Taricoins]

The war won't stop the world cup if you are talking about the war between US and Iran being a problem, the war won't last till three months time because from the statement from Donald Trump they made a month preparations to end the war and they're done with Iran, and even though the war will continue to that June, Iran doesn't have the capacity to lunch long range missiles to the United States. Regardless of whatever situation at the time it won't stop the world cup.

Yes, the war between Israel-United States and Iran won't stop the world cup tournament and the war won't even last for three months because according to president Donald J. Trump, the war is over because United States forces have demolished Iran's navy, air force, nuclear sites, and leadership.

Well I don't know about it lasting for months but am sure the impact of the war will be greatly felt by each side because Iran themselves have declare they are not stopping anytime soon and I think the defense minister actually came out saying that the navy ship that the US claimed to be shot down was actually a naval ship filled with training personnel coming back from partnership exercise at india. All the same even if it doesn't stop the world cup it will for sure have an impact on it since Iran is also qualified in playing at the world cup.

[Fiatless]

Initially when the United States needed the help of United Kingdom to assist Israel-United States fight Iran, Keir Starmer, the Premier minster of United Kingdom, refused to join Israel-United States and fight Iran but he later changed his mind and wanted to send two aircraft carrier to the middle east but Donald J. Trump rejected his offer, that he can't accept the offer of an allie when the war is over, and the rumour of Iran capturing United States soldiers is an Al-faked captured.

This will be my last comment regarding this because we are simply derailing this sports thread. I am surprised that, having followed political stories for sometime you are believing politicians. Trump is not almighty; you should get that. Trump simply rejected the UK's support because he was angry that he didn't get the support immediately, as he had asked for it.

Secondly, I don't follow social media news that is filled with AI generated contents. You can read the claims and denial of both parties here.

As I mentioned earlier, if the war escalates, it would become very dangerous for planes to fly in most countries; however, the World Cup would still proceed as planned.

[Agbe]

I have checked on this topic several times even before now and this has always been the outcome. There's nothing super eagles can do about it anymore and they just have to accept their fate. There's no point trying to enter through the backdoor afterall they had equal opportunities but they chose to misuse the opportunity. Congo is in for the playoffs and super eagles can wait for 4 years time. It will be unfair to DR Congo if it is done, even though the rule will always be the rules.

You provided online blogs news but mine was from the National Newspapers. And I checked your Link just now and this is what I see.
This is from your link.


And this is another National Newspaper again.

I am not arguing on this matter but they should give us a legit information and because of this fake news, I have unfollow some of the blogs channels on social media.

[Roseline492]

Yes, the war between Israel-United States and Iran won't stop the world cup tournament and the war won't even last for three months because according to president Donald J. Trump, the war is over because United States forces have demolished Iran's navy, air force, nuclear sites, and leadership.

If Iran surrenders then the war would be over but if they did not surrender fight will not stop as Donald Trump thinks, in war the opposite side would be saying that they have destroyed all the things that would give strength to their enemies but you would be shocked to see those people they claim of destroying their source of power fighting without backing down, perhaps if they have engage them so bad of destroying all their defense why didn't the war ends immediately because is assume that Iran is vulnerable and cannot withstand further attack, so why will it have to last for more three months?. Well since the world Cup was the consideration of this discussion, is good that it will be held.

[Accardo]

That’s exactly what I’m saying but I’m not suggesting he should quit the South African league either. It just bothers me that he might never get to play in the big leagues despite his quality. I have seen Englis with less quality get all the hype and attention from the media and that indirectly drives their value up.

Big clubs don't change goal keepers rapidly like they sign strikers, midfielders, and defenders, Nwabali is good and could feature in bigger leagues but he has to improve his track record for the global recognition to find him. He has the playing time to prove his competency, because scouts are everywhere, the world cup would have brought him this exposure, unfortunately, super eagles didn't scale through, at the moment instead of staying without a club it's better to stick around the south African league.

[GiftedMAN]

You provided online blogs news but mine was from the National Newspapers. And I checked your Link just now and this is what I see.
This is from your link.


And this is another National Newspaper again.

I am not arguing on this matter but they should give us a legit information and because of this fake news, I have unfollow some of the blogs channels on social media.

I wonder what's giving some Nigerians hope that FIFA would pardon Nigeria and remove Dr Congo from the playoffs, they won the Super Eagles squarely and if FIFA acknowledged that they cheated like people thought then they would've given their verdict by now, the Super Eagles tried but they should work harder next time so they’ll merit going to the World Cup instead of trying to persuade FIFA to remove Dr Congo. Well i don't take news like that seriously.

[SatoPrincess]

Really I am confused on this issue. Last week we discussed that Dr. Congo has finally win the case to qualify in the world cup from the playeroff but today National Newspaper is saying the opposite. What is happening in the Newslines. Why can't they verify news before bringing it to the public. Which one is the real news? The social media or the newspapers?

If you’re going to get your news from a newspaper, make sure it’s a credible one. The Punch Sports Extra reported on march 4th that Dr Congo were going to be in the play-off tournament. And so did FIFA on their official pages, why do you then do believe one source over multiple credible sources.

Big clubs don't change goal keepers rapidly like they sign strikers, midfielders, and defenders, Nwabali is good and could feature in bigger leagues but he has to improve his track record for the global recognition to find him. He has the playing time to prove his competency, because scouts are everywhere, the world cup would have brought him this exposure, unfortunately, super eagles didn't scale through, at the moment instead of staying without a club it's better to stick around the south African league.

I don’t know what more he has to do in terms of “proving his competency”. He’s not getting any younger and will soon be past his prime, I’d hate for him to end his career in SA league.

[Mr Reporter]

You provided online blogs news but mine was from the National Newspapers. And I checked your Link just now and this is what I see.
This is from your link.


And this is another National Newspaper again.

I am not arguing on this matter but they should give us a legit information and because of this fake news, I have unfollow some of the blogs channels on social media.

I wonder what's giving some Nigerians hope that FIFA would pardon Nigeria and remove Dr Congo from the playoffs, they won the Super Eagles squarely and if FIFA acknowledged that they cheated like people thought then they would've given their verdict by now, the Super Eagles tried but they should work harder next time so they’ll merit going to the World Cup instead of trying to persuade FIFA to remove Dr Congo. Well i don't take news like that seriously.

Well if a could understand everything I think the super eagles really try they best but their best but it was not really easy for them to take the first place of the season…but now why is it a pain to the ass for the super eagles right this is the part am trying to figure out right now…well the Dr Congo i feel they try their best with even any side of cheat and it was never stated that they cheat until now…it their is anything I hate most sir your trying to cover you not winning over something and calling the team cheat…i feel they had cheated the system should be able too see it and every bit of it should be shown…all this things are very inaccurate next season.

[Stepstowealth]

And this is another National Newspaper again.

I am not arguing on this matter but they should give us a legit information and because of this fake news, I have unfollow some of the blogs channels on social media.

This is a big news that some blogs know many Nigerians are interested in the outcome, so expect that they will be taking advantage of your interest to gain traffic. They will post headlines that have half truth, or things that people want to read. Best not be to be expecting much as a Nigerian who has heard the news of the Super Eagles trying to take a case against Congo. We have failed to qualify for the World Cup, that is something we should be able to accept. Sometimes I think that the NFF are elongating these issues because they have their personal interest in the allocation that the FIFA will give to the Super Eagles for the World Cup.

[Slow death]

The war won't stop the world cup if you are talking about the war between US and Iran being a problem, the war won't last till three months time because from the statement from Donald Trump they made a month preparations to end the war and they're done with Iran, and even though the war will continue to that June, Iran doesn't have the capacity to lunch long range missiles to the United States. Regardless of whatever situation at the time it won't stop the world cup.

Yes, the war between Israel-United States and Iran won't stop the world cup tournament and the war won't even last for three months because according to president Donald J. Trump, the war is over because United States forces have demolished Iran's navy, air force, nuclear sites, and leadership.

It's true that the US and Israel have military and economic power on their side, while Iran doesn't have the economic power to finance a long war because they've suffered sanctions for years, and now the US is destroying Iranian oil. But Iran has always been an expert in terrorism.

They can finance small groups to go and blow things up in other countries, and that's the biggest problem. This will make the World Cup have very high security, something abnormal. This could create discomfort and fear among fans going to watch the games. I believe any sensible person would be afraid to travel to the US to watch the games. I honestly wouldn't go; I'm very afraid of Iranian terrorists. Here in my country, a province was taken over by terrorists, and I know how terrifying they are.

[Wakate]

I have checked on this topic several times even before now and this has always been the outcome. There's nothing super eagles can do about it anymore and they just have to accept their fate. There's no point trying to enter through the backdoor afterall they had equal opportunities but they chose to misuse the opportunity. Congo is in for the playoffs and super eagles can wait for 4 years time. It will be unfair to DR Congo if it is done, even though the rule will always be the rules.

You provided online blogs news but mine was from the National Newspapers. And I checked your Link just now and this is what I see.
This is from your link.


And this is another National Newspaper again.

I am not arguing on this matter but they should give us a legit information and because of this fake news, I have unfollow some of the blogs channels on social media.

This are all fallacies and I will never believe this. The country has become a joke for many and the national news paper and others will not stop deceiving Nigerians on matters like this one. Nigeria is already out and I am still surprised why all these that is going on in the news paper why the news andbthe reality about this is absolutely different. How do they want to do it when we'll know that Nigeria did not qualify.

[Stable090]

If Iran surrenders then the war would be over but if they did not surrender fight will not stop as Donald Trump thinks

From what am seeing on news, I don’t really know if Iran are going to surrender just like that, because I feel they just prepared for the war already, and they are ready to do anything. It’s really so sad that their is war in some countries, when there is a war I don’t think there is always a winner, because any country thats involved in the war are definitely going to face some damages which is really a bad one because life’s and properties are going to be lost. I don’t really know if the way happening in Iran currently is going to affect the World Cup, but before the World Cup starts then the war should have stopped by then.

[snipie]

This are all fallacies and I will never believe this. The country has become a joke for many and the national news paper and others will not stop deceiving Nigerians on matters like this one. Nigeria is already out and I am still surprised why all these that is going on in the news paper why the news andbthe reality about this is absolutely different. How do they want to do it when we'll know that Nigeria did not qualify.

The verdict has fallen and FIFA decision was clear. DR Congo is the nation that will participate in the inter-confederation play-off from Africa. This tournament will take place in Mexico at the end of this month and the other nations are Bolivia, Jamaica, Iraq, New Caledonia, and Suriname.
There is no need to give an inexistant hope for the people in Nigeria. These blogs and media should be ashamed. Super Eagles have to work hard for qualification in the upcoming competition.

[Iroh]

I have checked on this topic several times even before now and this has always been the outcome. There's nothing super eagles can do about it anymore and they just have to accept their fate. There's no point trying to enter through the backdoor afterall they had equal opportunities but they chose to misuse the opportunity. Congo is in for the playoffs and super eagles can wait for 4 years time. It will be unfair to DR Congo if it is done, even though the rule will always be the rules.

I really have no idea on what Nigeria is trying to achieve by kicking up all this dust and for no good reason too. The dust would still settle and the outcome would remain the same. The super eagles didn't qualify the normal way, they're now looking to qualify on some technicality. It's quite embarrassing they're actually using this route. They're literally like a drowning man that's clutching at straws in a bid to stay afloat.
They ought to straight up own up to the fact that they didn't qualify this time around and start now to make better plans and preparations for the next tournament instead of wasting everyone's time with all of this nonsense.

[Joy- maker]

[quote aNwabali is good and could feature in bigger leagues but he has to improve his track record for the global recognition to find him. He has the playing time to prove his competency, because scouts are everywhere, the world cup would have brought him this exposure, unfortunately, super eagles didn't scale through, at the moment instead of staying without a club it's better to stick around the south African league.

Nwabali should to be recognized globally by now, because his is an excellent goalkeeper. I agree with you that, this upcoming world cup should have given him the exposure to be recognized globally, because tournaments such as the FIFA world cup, afcon and others are prime opportunities for Scouts to find talented players for top football clubs.

But it happens that the big guys did qualify to play in the upcoming FIFA world cup, I know he would likely be heartbroken, because he could have find his fate in That tournament, but that's not the end.  He should keep playing in the South African League and work his way out to either Europa League or premier League or any League that can give him the recognition he truly deserves.

[Accardo]

Nwabali should to be recognized globally by now, because his is an excellent goalkeeper. I agree with you that, this upcoming world cup should have given him the exposure to be recognized globally, because tournaments such as the FIFA world cup, afcon and others are prime opportunities for Scouts to find talented players for top football clubs.

But it happens that the big guys did qualify to play in the upcoming FIFA world cup, I know he would likely be heartbroken, because he could have find his fate in That tournament, but that's not the end.  He should keep playing in the South African League and work his way out to either Europa League or premier League or any League that can give him the recognition he truly deserves.

Is there any record of a Nigerian Goalkeeper who made it to stardom in the big leagues? If they are, the amount won't be too high, Nwabali's careers is still there, but it'll or could be rare to secure a big contract at the moment due to the kind of market he found himself, had he started out with a small club in Europe, by now Nwabali would be getting offers there, I think the SA market is where his audience are, including scouts and club managers.

[Mayor of ogba]

This are all fallacies and I will never believe this. The country has become a joke for many and the national news paper and others will not stop deceiving Nigerians on matters like this one. Nigeria is already out and I am still surprised why all these that is going on in the news paper why the news andbthe reality about this is absolutely different. How do they want to do it when we'll know that Nigeria did not qualify.

Wakate, this country has always been a joke. I am not surprised to see that Nigeria is still pushing and trying to force FIFA to kick out DR Congo from the world cup and accept them in DR Congo's place because they want to use this medium to distract Nigerians from what is happening in Nigeria.