African Football Discussion Thread Current Topic: 👉 FIFA WorldCup 2026.

[IjawMan]

You are lucky you didn't bet on morroco to win first half otherwise your bet would have cut. The odds for first half win but it was too risky considering how in form Haiti is, you were lucky you changed your mind. Morroco is africa finest, there was no way they could have lost to Haiti however, the game was firece because Haiti was a hard nut to crack but morroco had them cracked by four goals. Morroco is the only team representing africa well,the rest teams aren't doing well at all. I think morocco might reach quarter final in the world cup.

I was following up the match but along the line sleep took me unaware and I slept off. And I checked the scoreline this morning only for me to see 4-2. And I thought it would end with the 2-2 or 2-3.  Morocco is in good group and they have to qualify to the knockout stage and the same thing to South Africa but South Africa group is more tougher than Morocco. Well we thank God they went to the knockout stage but that nothing to do with me. My supporting team has been eliminated. The next team to support is USA.

Indeed football can be unpredictable atimes, Haiti were so composed in the first half, the Morrocans seemed a bit confused in the first half,

I feel the first half result has caused lots of losses for bettors especially those who may have chosen Morocco to with both halves win of the game dew to the little odds given to Morocco to win full time.

It could have been possible that some bettors would have opt to go for bigger odds with options that states that the Haitian team may not score any goal in the game and this could undo a lot of bets during this match.

[Sexylizzy2813]

What a disappointing way to take a bow for Tunisia, lost all 3 games and when I saw them celebrating their goal against Netherlands it made me to forget that they are already out even without coming out for this very encounter. The first African country to be eliminated from the world cup when we all thought (I thought) that SA would be the first to be on their way home but no, they struggled to make it to the round of 32. My worry and question is, how did Tunisia get to the World Cup while other national team could not, like Nigeria...how? We need to do better to at least showcase what we have in the world cup.

[Fiatless]

I think South Africa is lucky to have won the game, and I didn’t know what South Korea was doing, they looked like a team that aren’t interested in qualifying for the knockout stages, because I heard something a reporter asking a question if the players are suffering from food poisoning, but that was outrageous I was disappointed with the Koreans, I’ was expecting South African to leave the competition and now they’ve qualified I’m hate watching South Africa because of the way they’ treated other African countries with the xenophobia protest that is happening in South Africa.

I didn't watch the game since it was played in the early hours of the morning. But I had to check the scores with my phone immediately I woke up. I felt disappointed by the result. I wanted South Africa to go home in the Group stage. The South Korean side was not good in the attack as they controlled the game but failed to create and maximize goal-scoring chances.

I guess their next game would be against Canada. The co-host is not a formidable side and they might lose against the Bafana Bafana. Even if South Africa loses in the knockout stage, they will be going home with their heads up as they have broken the record of qualifying for the second round for the first time.

[SatoPrincess]

I think South Africa is lucky to have won the game, and I didn’t know what South Korea was doing, they looked like a team that aren’t interested in qualifying for the knockout stages, because I heard something a reporter asking a question if the players are suffering from food poisoning, but that was outrageous I was disappointed with the Koreans, I’ was expecting South African to leave the competition and now they’ve qualified I’m hate watching South Africa because of the way they’ treated other African countries with the xenophobia protest that is happening in South Africa.

I watched the highlights and from what I saw, I don’t think South Africa won by luck. Seems like they pressed high until they got the one goal lead and started defending. It’s a good strategy when you’re playing against a strong opponent and they deserve to win. 

Is there a reason why the manager didn’t start Son in the match?

[Roseline492]

What a disappointing way to take a bow for Tunisia, lost all 3 games and when I saw them celebrating their goal against Netherlands it made me to forget that they are already out even without coming out for this very encounter. The first African country to be eliminated from the world cup when we all thought (I thought) that SA would be the first to be on their way home but no, they struggled to make it to the round of 32. My worry and question is, how did Tunisia get to the World Cup while other national team could not, like Nigeria...how? We need to do better to at least showcase what we have in the world cup.

Yes Tunisia celebration was not necessary on there predicament, even if it was a wining celebration it wouldn't also be necessary because there was no point to add with it if it was 3 point they got from Netherlands and besides there was no country with 3 point to compare with them because Sweden had 4 point, Japan 5 point and Netherlands 4 since it was the point of Netherlands before the last match, so actually Tunisia was broken already, so I wonder what Tunisia was happy for. They conceded the highest score, in three match Tunisia concedes 12 goals but only got the opportunity to score two goals. Someone has ask me this question about small countries on the world cup but Nigeria are not there but actually during the qualifying, all the African countries was grouped and the country you have in your group will determine how you will qualified so aside from incompetency of super eagles but there match was not small compare to what all those small countries had, so that was why Tunisia even became a top one qualifier into this world cup.

[Obim34]

I watched the highlights and from what I saw, I don’t think South Africa won by luck. Seems like they pressed high until they got the one goal lead and started defending. It’s a good strategy when you’re playing against a strong opponent and they deserve to win. 

Is there a reason why the manager didn’t start Son in the match?

Despite the feud, let's give South Africa their flower for defeating South Korea. South Korea had the possession, more passes but couldn't find the back of the net, while South Africa with fewer touches, had more shot on target, and scored the winning goal, the outcome of the match which i agree with you isn't luck but good game play from South Africans.

Son not starting the match was for tactical reason, the coach knows better why he reserved him for later.

[Nightwatchmare]

I wanted to stake on Morocco to win Haiti in first half because after i have seen the performance of Morocco against Brazil and Scotland i had the belief Morocco would score 2 goals against Haiti in first half but fear did not allow me to go with what was on my mind. After Morocco and Haiti ends the first half, i was happy i did follow my mind because i would had loss big money. Haiti surprised everyone with the way they performed against Morocco in first half but Morocco was fast enough to equalize Haiti and the first half ended 2:2. It was in second half that Morocco subdued Haiti and scored more 2 goals to win game 4:2 and reach the next stage of the world cup.

You are lucky you didn't bet on morroco to win first half otherwise your bet would have cut. The odds for first half win but it was too risky considering how in form Haiti is, you were lucky you changed your mind. Morroco is africa finest, there was no way they could have lost to Haiti however, the game was firece because Haiti was a hard nut to crack but morroco had them cracked by four goals. Morroco is the only team representing africa well,the rest teams aren't doing well at all. I think morocco might reach quarter final in the world cup.

I admit i was lucky i did not bet on Morocco to win first half because i would have loss big money since i wanted to stake 20,000 naira on Morocco. The odds for Morocco to win in first half was not too risky and Haiti was never in form in this world, what happened in Morocco and Haiti game is one of those things that make bettors lose their money in gambling. I am surprised with the performance of African countries in this world cup, with the numbers of African countries that will reach the next stage of this world cup we might see 2 African countries in the world cup quarter final and not only Morocco

[SatoPrincess]

I watched the highlights and from what I saw, I don’t think South Africa won by luck. Seems like they pressed high until they got the one goal lead and started defending. It’s a good strategy when you’re playing against a strong opponent and they deserve to win. 

Is there a reason why the manager didn’t start Son in the match?

Despite the feud, let's give South Africa their flower for defeating South Korea.
Son not starting the match was for tactical reason, the coach knows better why he reserved him for later.

Feud? Is that what we are calling xenophobic attacks now? Personally I want to see South Africa kicked out of the World Cup. If African countries have their priorities straight, they would protest against FIFA allowing South Sgrica play in the tournament. Other countries have been banned for similar reasons, I don’t see why this should be any different.

[BitBakerr1]

I watched the highlights and from what I saw, I don’t think South Africa won by luck. Seems like they pressed high until they got the one goal lead and started defending. It’s a good strategy when you’re playing against a strong opponent and they deserve to win. 

Is there a reason why the manager didn’t start Son in the match?

Despite the feud, let's give South Africa their flower for defeating South Korea. South Korea had the possession, more passes but couldn't find the back of the net, while South Africa with fewer touches, had more shot on target, and scored the winning goal, the outcome of the match which i agree with you isn't luck but good game play from South Africans.

Son not starting the match was for tactical reason, the coach knows better why he reserved him for later.

I was actually against South African from qualifying for the next round in the tournament and I’m still against them in the next round even though I know they are actually doing very well, they are not doing well when it comes to loving their follow Africa, as a Nigeria i will never support South Africa in this World Cup and I’m sure other African countries will do same especially Nigeria, South Africa will never go far in this World Cup.
I was just very disappointed at South Korea this is a match they would have won, it is well.

[Cryptoprincess101]

Currently, 3 African teams have qualified for the Round of 32 which are Morocco, South Africa and Ivory Coast. Tunisia is the only African team that their exit has been confirmed while we await the outcome of 6 African teams that are yet to play their third legs. Cape Verde still stand a chance to qualify if they win Saudi Arabia, Ghana still stand a chance if they can win or draw against Croatia, I think DR Congo can also qualify if they win Uzbekistan, Algeria can also qualify if they can win Austria, Egypt is certain to qualify since they are topping their group with 4 points but as for Senegal i don't really know if they stand any chance of qualifying even if they win Iraq but we will see what happens after the match. So, the teams that i have strong believe that they can qualify is Algeria, Egypt and Ghana. Though Cape Verde is also likely to qualify because of the energy they have shown in the 2 matches they played. So, out of 6 to 7 African teams that will reach the round of 32, at least 2 or 3 teams should be able to make it to the quarter finals and even the semifinal if possible. I'm suspecting that Morocco, Egypt and Ivory Coast will reach the quarter finals especially Morocco and Egypt who haven't lost a match yet.