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

[snipie]

France will have to face Legal action now because of allowing Senegal Parade the African Trophy.

I doubt France football federation would face anything. The trophy parade was programmed long time ago and Senegal just maintained the decision to celebrate it although the decision of CAF. They will say that the legal battle is ongoing since they appealed in front of TAS even though this doesn't mean that the judgment was suspended in anyway.
I honestly see that as proactive and embarrassing for Senegal. I support their cause but that's not the best way to resolve the issue. They should have celebrated that after TAS decision if it was in their favour. Other than that it doesn't have anything positive in my opinion.

[IceLincoln]

https://x.com/FabrizioRomano/status/2038897873492832600

The Ghana coach worked very hard and took Ghana to the World Cup. because he lost in friendly matches, games that aren't serious, the Ghanaian football officials are firing him and not giving him the chance to play in the World Cup, something he achieved through his own merit and that of the players. They are not valuing him; on the contrary, they are despising him, not giving him the opportunity to coach the team in the World Cup games. This is unfair.

Unfortunately, this is the biggest problem with African football officials; they always despise coaches. This happens very frequently in teams when coaches win leagues, but when it's time for them to go to the African Champions League, the coaches are fired. They always use the argument that they don't have the level for that competition and put someone in who didn't make any effort, and then they get to the African Champions League and lose.

No sympathy in football. It is crystal clear that Otto Addo will not take Ghana far in the World Cup. Ghana in the past few weeks has been a mockery. The losses during the international friendlies caused them the shock to let Otto go.

African football dont have a problem. Any country will do the same thing Ghana does. In European football, how many coaches have been sacked even after winning trophies. Why is it a problem when Africans do the same thing? Who doesnt want best for their team?

How can you say it’s obvious that Otto Addo will not do well in the World Cup and yet he qualified Ghana straight to the World Cup, you didn’t consider that and you’re considering the two friendlies  they lost and summing up that they wouldn’t do well.
There’s no need firing him now and getting someone new in, what time does the new coach have to implement his strategy or get the boys to work for him.
We can say African Football doesn’t have a problem in trying to be patriotic but we both know it has and day by day we’re seeing it clearly in the decisions being taken.

[Nightwatchmare]

France will have to face Legal action now because of allowing Senegal Parade the African Trophy.

I doubt France football federation would face anything. The trophy parade was programmed long time ago and Senegal just maintained the decision to celebrate it although the decision of CAF. They will say that the legal battle is ongoing since they appealed in front of TAS even though this doesn't mean that the judgment was suspended in anyway.
I honestly see that as proactive and embarrassing for Senegal. I support their cause but that's not the best way to resolve the issue. They should have celebrated that after TAS decision if it was in their favour. Other than that it doesn't have anything positive in my opinion.

Even if the trophy parade was not programmed before CAF came up with their nonsense decision to strip off Senegal the trophy, France football federation will not face legal action because they do not have the right to stop Senegal from parading their trophy at Stade de France. I like the trophy parade of Senegal at Stade de France and i support them for that brave move, and anyone who does not like what Senegal did can design a new Afcon trophy and send it to Morocco so that CAF will stop monitoring Senegal to know what they are doing with their trophy.

[Adiljutt156]

In my opinion, Ghana were the better side even though they lost the game against Germany.

Do you think Germany played at their best? If you think so, then you clearly have not seen them play.

The Ghanian players were putting in extra effort because of how they lost the last game, and they still lost the game. The Germans enjoyed the physical test that the Ghanians brought; if they were out to prove a point in that game, like an all-important game for them, they surely would have had more goals.

That’s BS. I think you’re biased because you don’t believe Ghana deserve to be in the World Cup. I’d argue that they could have gotten a draw if they pressed more after scoring the equaliser. If you’re so confident, I would be happy to bet that Germany won’t make it to the quarter finals.

Unfortunately what counts after every games is goals that was scored and who won the game, your team could give a better performance but if they don't have goals and most importantly a win to cap their efforts whatever efforts they put doesn't count for much. I can say that even though Ghana didn't win despite their efforts we should understand that it was a friendly game and sometimes players don't bring their A games and best players are not featured to test them before a tournament.

Just like in betting we can't rule out luck in sports, anything can happen that will change narratives let us not fully judge a team because of a few loses they can surprise you and jump from the underdog to become a favorite to win in the main tournament being the world cup.

Germany national football team played very excellent against Ghana national football team as they did brilliant goals in this match and that was one sided game because opponent team did only 1 goal in this match. Havertz was a person who did first goal of the match and he did this goal at 48 minutes And that goal was at penalty and we saw no goal in the first half of the match. Fatawu was a person who did second goal of the match and he did this goal at 70 minutes of the match when match was at warm condition and after that goal score of both teams was equal. Undav was a person who did last goal of the match and he did this goal at 88 minutes of the match. The performance of Ghana  football team was very bad in stats and their possession percentage was very low in this match and they could not win this match.

[Agbamoni]

Nigeria takes the lead in the first half. Wonderful performance from Jordan, at least they are learning how to make good use of their set piece.
The international friendlies are interesting when your country is playing. I know many of you are not watching this game, but in case you want to join in for the second half, use this link below. Let's support the Super Eagles together.

https://www.youtube.com/live/dFitm-uLp2E?si=WrEREIUEksPPSCrz

[Ndabagi01]

I doubt France football federation would face anything. The trophy parade was programmed long time ago and Senegal just maintained the decision to celebrate it although the decision of CAF. They will say that the legal battle is ongoing since they appealed in front of TAS even though this doesn't mean that the judgment was suspended in anyway.
I honestly see that as proactive and embarrassing for Senegal. I support their cause but that's not the best way to resolve the issue. They should have celebrated that after TAS decision if it was in their favour. Other than that it doesn't have anything positive in my opinion.

They were aggrieved by the decision of CAF on what seems to be what they’ve won honestly, so I felt they did that in order to make CAF feel more bitter about it after stripping them off the trophy. You are right that they should have waited for the outcome of the appeal in front of TAS, but they wouldn’t have had a better time to present the trophy and showcase it since after winning it, this is their first international match after they won the trophy. Let’s see what CAF does to this course, this is going to be a whole hell of a battle for this trophy between CAF and Senegal.

[Youngrebel]

Nigeria takes the lead in the first half. Wonderful performance from Jordan, at least they are learning how to make good use of their set piece.
The international friendlies are interesting when your country is playing. I know many of you are not watching this game, but in case you want to join in for the second half, use this link below. Let's support the Super Eagles together.

https://www.youtube.com/live/dFitm-uLp2E?si=WrEREIUEksPPSCrz

Nigeria is doing well in the game but in 2013 Jordan beat Nigeria 1-0 but the narrative will change this time. M. Tamari was assisted by  N. Al Rawabdeh scored in 17 minutes for Jordan and fans of Super Eagles were like all is over but surprisedly in 25 minutes of the game, M. Simon scored from Nigeria to equalize the scores 1-1. And in 41 minutes, E. Fernandez scored the second goal which ended the first half of the game to 1-2. And my view, Super Eagles will still score more goals again. If Nigeria went for this world cup, they would have done great thing. Though they are using all these to rank the team in the global football rankings.

[abaeze]

Germany national football team played very excellent against Ghana national football team as they did brilliant goals in this match and that was one sided game because opponent team did only 1 goal in this match. Havertz was a person who did first goal of the match and he did this goal at 48 minutes And that goal was at penalty and we saw no goal in the first half of the match. Fatawu was a person who did second goal of the match and he did this goal at 70 minutes of the match when match was at warm condition and after that goal score of both teams was equal. Undav was a person who did last goal of the match and he did this goal at 88 minutes of the match. The performance of Ghana  football team was very bad in stats and their possession percentage was very low in this match and they could not win this match.

Even though Ghana lost, I didn't think the whole game was "one-sided" rather when Fatawu's goal equalized for them, the atmosphere on the field changed. Although they had very few chances in this match, their accuracy and effective action were worth seeing even in these few chances. Many considered it a predictable match, but if it hadn't been for Undav's goal in the 88th minute, the German football team would have left the field without a victory.

[Callido]

Nigeria is doing well in the game but in 2013 Jordan beat Nigeria 1-0 but the narrative will change this time. M. Tamari was assisted by  N. Al Rawabdeh scored in 17 minutes for Jordan and fans of Super Eagles were like all is over but surprisedly in 25 minutes of the game, M. Simon scored from Nigeria to equalize the scores 1-1. And in 41 minutes, E. Fernandez scored the second goal which ended the first half of the game to 1-2. And my view, Super Eagles will still score more goals again. If Nigeria went for this world cup, they would have done great thing. Though they are using all these to rank the team in the global football rankings.

Unfortunately, the narrative didn't change, because we are on a draw against Jordan, with few minutes before the final whistle, I think the final score tonight will be a 2-2 outcome. Honestly, I expected much from Nigeria in this game, aside from this game being a friendly match, I think we deserve a fair fight for victory, so sad they let us down.

Final whistle, Jordan 2- 2 Nigeria.

[Fiatless]

Even though Ghana lost, I didn't think the whole game was "one-sided" rather when Fatawu's goal equalized for them, the atmosphere on the field changed. Although they had very few chances in this match, their accuracy and effective action were worth seeing even in these few chances. Many considered it a predictable match, but if it hadn't been for Undav's goal in the 88th minute, the German football team would have left the field without a victory.

The Black Star deserve praises for holding the German. Some African teams would have conceded more goals. But they were able to withstand the attacking strength of the German side and let in just two goals. The Ghanian FA chose a worthy opponent for the national team. When other national teams are playing with lowly rated teams, the Black Stars are playing against a world-class team.