South Africa just loss out to Mali 2-0 and the way I am seeing this tournament, Mali might win this game because they are galant. Though Morocco is also there. South Africa missed their penalty. Mali even played more than south Africa players. I have not seen any team like Mali in this tournament but I am still waiting for Morocco because that is one of the strong team in the continent tournament.
Im really looking forward to Nigeria vs Ivory CoastToday's game is going to be a cracker. The super eagles will be locking horns with the elephants, the host nation, who started their campaign on a winning note. It's a game I so much look forward to and a defeat from Ivory Coast will dampen the super eagles chances of making it to the next round of the competition. Judging from the stats, both are at tie but in recent meetings and form, the host nation has superiority. The super eagles were wasteful in front of goals against Equitorial Guinea, I really hope they bring their A-game today.
Im really looking forward to Nigeria vs Ivory CoastToday's game is going to be a cracker. The super eagles will be locking horns with the elephants, the host nation, who started their campaign on a winning note. It's a game I so much look forward to and a defeat from Ivory Coast will dampen the super eagles chances of making it to the next round of the competition. Judging from the stats, both are at tie but in recent meetings and form, the host nation has superiority. The super eagles were wasteful in front of goals against Equitorial Guinea, I really hope they bring their A-game today.
Looking at the performance statistics, Ivory coast got a high percentage advantage in performance over Nigeria which shows that nigeria would have to go back to their drawing board to put more effort in their training against their next encounter otherwise they would not likely get it cool like the other matches they have played with their opponent.
I have no idea who is going to win this AFCON, and I didnt have good results with my predictions of this competition.
There are lot of surprises in many groups but I expect Ivory Coast as host to go far, but today defeat from Nigeria was not going in their favor.
Egypt and Ghana didnt win a single match so far so both of them need a win for next stage.
Nigeria should be removed from that pool here because I know that they won't go anywhere. I will never be deceived because of one goal scored today. And because of that goal they scored today, people are saying that they will win the tournament cup. As for me that is very big dream. Nigeria always end as the trying level and not at the winning side. Ivory Coast being the host of the tournament won their first match and loss their second match and Nigeria drew their first match with 1-1 and Ivory Coast was having 3 points while Nigeria was having 1 point so winning this today game would increase their points. Yet I don't have faith on them because I don't want to have heart attack with Nigeria football team.My brother you are getting it so wrong, that is not how football is calculated and you should not because of the previous performance of super eagles and count them out of this competition. You said that the one goal Nigeria got against ivory coast should not deceive us to believe in that Nigeria is among the competiting countries. But you have forgotten that ivory coast is the host country and they were able to win their first match, for Nigeria being able to win people that won their first match and also the host of the tournament should be a sign to you that Nigeria is capable of contesting for this tournament.
Nigeria should be removed from that pool here because I know that they won't go anywhere. I will never be deceived because of one goal scored today. And because of that goal they scored today, people are saying that they will win the tournament cup. As for me that is very big dream. Nigeria always end as the trying level and not at the winning side. Ivory Coast being the host of the tournament won their first match and loss their second match and Nigeria drew their first match with 1-1 and Ivory Coast was having 3 points while Nigeria was having 1 point so winning this today game would increase their points. Yet I don't have faith on them because I don't want to have heart attack with Nigeria football team.
Nigeria should be removed from that pool here because I know that they won't go anywhere. I will never be deceived because of one goal scored today. And because of that goal they scored today, people are saying that they will win the tournament cup. As for me that is very big dream. Nigeria always end as the trying level and not at the winning side. Ivory Coast being the host of the tournament won their first match and loss their second match and Nigeria drew their first match with 1-1 and Ivory Coast was having 3 points while Nigeria was having 1 point so winning this today game would increase their points. Yet I don't have faith on them because I don't want to have heart attack with Nigeria football team.Wow this is something new, but I understand the hesitation and ill sentiment but if not for anything atleast rejoice with them for the victory and I must you are getting this all wrong because football is a game with lots of surprises especially when it comes to the AFCON alot of funny things do happen but I can vividly tell you that the Nigerian squad today is one that can actually go far in the tournament and even secure it if luck is on their side. I don't know if you watched their first game, Nigeria had alot of opportunity to actually seal the victory as osimien failed to do so but all the same their performance was not a bad one at all and so they have proven by beating one of the continent top dog and also the competition host so if not anything atleast credit them for the victory well deserved first and hope for good things ahead as a fellow Nigerian.
Nigeria should be removed from that pool here because I know that they won't go anywhere. I will never be deceived because of one goal scored today. And because of that goal they scored today, people are saying that they will win the tournament cup. As for me that is very big dream. Nigeria always end as the trying level and not at the winning side. Ivory Coast being the host of the tournament won their first match and loss their second match and Nigeria drew their first match with 1-1 and Ivory Coast was(http://) having 3 points while Nigeria was having 1 point so winning this today game would increase their points. Yet I don't have faith on them because I don't want to have heart attack with Nigeria football team.
Nigeria has a greater chance of winning this tournament, despite their poor performance so far. Based on what I have seen, if I had to make a prediction, I would vote for them because I am confident that they are going to change their style of play with this victory that they have today and they can go to great lengths to lift this trophy.
I am very much excited as Nigeria is cruising to victory this time. We got three full point now and a last leg to qualify for the next round of the tournament. Looking at the performance statistics, Ivory coast got a high percentage advantage in performance over Nigeria which shows that nigeria would have to go back to their drawing board to put more effort in their training against their next encounter otherwise they would not likely get it cool like the other matches they have played with their opponent.
I strongly believe we would win our next match but however the super Eagles should be on their best form this time and not take chances from their opponent the next game. It is obvious that the dominance on the previous match was on the high side against the super Eagles and I believe it was a bit more pressing for them to defend their game till the end of the match.I am very much excited as Nigeria is cruising to victory this time. We got three full point now and a last leg to qualify for the next round of the tournament. Looking at the performance statistics, Ivory coast got a high percentage advantage in performance over Nigeria which shows that nigeria would have to go back to their drawing board to put more effort in their training against their next encounter otherwise they would not likely get it cool like the other matches they have played with their opponent.
I couldn't watch the game because I had other engagement but I did watch the highlights and also checked the stats. Ivory coast was the dominant team, held most of the ball, created more chances and had more shots on target. I'd still give it to the super eagles for absorbing the pressure and keeping the elephants quiet. Not the performance I'd have wanted but I think we can do better. Our next game is against Guinea Bissau, all we need is a win or draw to make it to the next round of the tournament.
Onana, Manchester United and Cameron
Can I say that Cameroonian Onana is very unlucky. Amidst the controversy that surrounded his going to Cameroon without the cameroonian national team, he is able to mount the post for the Cameroon side today but the results was so bad for him and his country men. I have read the rumor that the private jet that took him to ivory coast is still packed in the ivory coast country waiting for Cameroon to exit in the group matches, such that the jet will take Onana back to Manchester United. I don't know how true this rumor is, but I think that another has fallen out of love with his country men, Manchester United fans and as well as the media. He should be very weary of his career by now.
Nigeria has a greater chance of winning this tournament, despite their poor performance so far. Based on what I have seen, if I had to make a prediction, I would vote for them because I am confident that they are going to change their style of play with this victory that they have today and they can go to great lengths to lift this trophy.Lolz!!! Nigeria vs Guinea-Bissau is on going and Nigeria is playing well but there is no goal yet and I don't think Nigeria can score those guys because there defending their area very well.
Lolz!!! Nigeria vs Guinea-Bissau is on going and Nigeria is playing well but there is no goal yet and I don't think Nigeria can score those guys because there defending their area very well.
Edited: Nigeria has scored one goal finally... But let still watch who win the game.
The Super Eagles did very much better to secure their win. I was thinking otherwise but I still had hope to see them scale through to the next stage of the tournament for which they did already. I think they would do much better looking at their performance their last match which qualified them to the next round. All I will say is that they should keep up with their task to always focus on winning their match at all cost. They should intensify their momentum and tighten up their defence to make sure their opponents are frightened of their performance.Nigeria has a greater chance of winning this tournament, despite their poor performance so far. Based on what I have seen, if I had to make a prediction, I would vote for them because I am confident that they are going to change their style of play with this victory that they have today and they can go to great lengths to lift this trophy.Lolz!!! Nigeria vs Guinea-Bissau is on going and Nigeria is playing well but there is no goal yet and I don't think Nigeria can score those guys because there defending their area very well.
Edited: Nigeria has scored one goal finally... But let still watch who win the game.
The Super Eagles did very much better to secure their win. I was thinking otherwise but I still had hope to see them scale through to the next stage of the tournament for which they did already. I think they would do much better looking at their performance their last match which qualified them to the next round. All I will say is that they should keep up with their task to always focus on winning their match at all cost. They should intensify their momentum and tighten up their defence to make sure their opponents are frightened of their performance.
Onana, Manchester United and CameronOnana case is one that always amuses me because whenever I think of how he rose to fame so brilliantly, it just surprises me how come he has been performing this poorly. Many sport lover will argue that his problem amounted when he started feeling too confident of himself and that's when his performance start dropping and now he had shown that even in the national level, I wonder what will be his fate come the end of this season with Manchester united.
Can I say that Cameroonian Onana is very unlucky. Amidst the controversy that surrounded his going to Cameroon without the cameroonian national team, he is able to mount the post for the Cameroon side today but the results was so bad for him and his country men. I have read the rumor that the private jet that took him to ivory coast is still packed in the ivory coast country waiting for Cameroon to exit in the group matches, such that the jet will take Onana back to Manchester United. I don't know how true this rumor is, but I think that another has fallen out of love with his country men, Manchester United fans and as well as the media. He should be very weary of his career by now.
It is quite true that so many African stars have really underperformed so far in the ongoing African national Cup. The Egyptians dependent so much on Muhammad salah but it is quite unfortunate that they are already accomplishing their journey of the African Nations Cup without their talisman. For the case of Mahrez I have not actually watched the Algerian team play for me to ascertain his level of commitment. For Victor of Nigeria many people have complained that he is actually underperforming. Although Nigeria has succeeded in qualifying to the knockout stage but the current African best has not done his best for the team. But now the most important aspect is that of Onana of Manchester United. Amidst the professional treatment giving him he was benched for their last match and I am not sure he's possibility of returning to the first 11 of the cameroonian teamOnana, Manchester United and CameronOnana case is one that always amuses me because whenever I think of how he rose to fame so brilliantly, it just surprises me how come he has been performing this poorly. Many sport lover will argue that his problem amounted when he started feeling too confident of himself and that's when his performance start dropping and now he had shown that even in the national level, I wonder what will be his fate come the end of this season with Manchester united.
Can I say that Cameroonian Onana is very unlucky. Amidst the controversy that surrounded his going to Cameroon without the cameroonian national team, he is able to mount the post for the Cameroon side today but the results was so bad for him and his country men. I have read the rumor that the private jet that took him to ivory coast is still packed in the ivory coast country waiting for Cameroon to exit in the group matches, such that the jet will take Onana back to Manchester United. I don't know how true this rumor is, but I think that another has fallen out of love with his country men, Manchester United fans and as well as the media. He should be very weary of his career by now.
The Super Eagles did very much better to secure their win. I was thinking otherwise but I still had hope to see them scale through to the next stage of the tournament for which they did already. I think they would do much better looking at their performance their last match which qualified them to the next round. All I will say is that they should keep up with their task to always focus on winning their match at all cost. They should intensify their momentum and tighten up their defence to make sure their opponents are frightened of their performance.
You're right they should concentrate on winning because the competition is getting more challenging. Our round of 16 game is against Cameroon, and I believe that game will be tough because Cameroon will do everything in their power to win, even though our football pattern is far different to theirs, our players shouldn't rely on that because sometimes it's difficult to predict what will happen in football. What happened to Ghana should serve as a great lesson, and I hope Nigeria takes that to heart and concentrates on winning just as you said.
Cameroon Vs Nigeria
Cameroonians didn't have a very nice smooth in their group matches just like Nigeria had. Although many people said that Nigeria qualified with alot of luck. Will this luck follow them to the knockout stage?
I have learnt that Cameroon has invited their star striker Vincent Abubakar. This is obviously not a goodnews for Nigerians but from the head to head of both countries, Nigeria has the higher wins.
As it stands currently now Nigeria are leading by a goal to nil and with the way this Cameron team is playing with currently no attempt on goal, it will well mean that Nigeria are going to secure a play in the round of 8 that's if the scoreline remains the same of course. The second half is one filled with lots of surprises and this year AFCON is certainly filled with surprises as I have seen a lot of goals which is showing how the African football has evolved so greatly.Cameroon Vs Nigeria
Cameroonians didn't have a very nice smooth in their group matches just like Nigeria had. Although many people said that Nigeria qualified with alot of luck. Will this luck follow them to the knockout stage?
I have learnt that Cameroon has invited their star striker Vincent Abubakar. This is obviously not a goodnews for Nigerians but from the head to head of both countries, Nigeria has the higher wins.
Of a truth the Nigeria team never had a good ride to their victory and current position but I believe they are in good form to face the cameroon football team and the super eagles of Nigeria need to put more effort to strengthen themselves and their defense so that the cameroon team would not get close.
As it stands currently now Nigeria are leading by a goal to nil and with the way this Cameron team is playing with currently no attempt on goal, it will well mean that Nigeria are going to secure a play in the round of 8 that's if the scoreline remains the same of course. The second half is one filled with lots of surprises and this year AFCON is certainly filled with surprises as I have seen a lot of goals which is showing how the African football has evolved so greatly.But Cameron has the highest Ball possession in the game but Nigeria defense is very good today so the opponent can't just penetrate the ball to the goal post. Cameron nis playing very well in the game and Nigeria too playing well today. Nigeria has scored two goals but one was cancelled base on offside. As it is Nigeria goal keeper has been removed base injury. The match is getting interesting the more. Let see what will happen at the end.
As it stands currently now Nigeria are leading by a goal to nil and with the way this Cameron team is playing with currently no attempt on goal, it will well mean that Nigeria are going to secure a play in the round of 8 that's if the scoreline remains the same of course. The second half is one filled with lots of surprises and this year AFCON is certainly filled with surprises as I have seen a lot of goals which is showing how the African football has evolved so greatly.But Cameron has the highest Ball possession in the game but Nigeria defense is very good today so the opponent can't just penetrate the ball to the goal post. Cameron nis playing very well in the game and Nigeria too playing well today. Nigeria has scored two goals but one was cancelled base on offside. As it is Nigeria goal keeper has been removed base injury. The match is getting interesting the more. Let see what will happen at the end.
This is going to be historic day for one of the teams Cape Verde or Mauritania as the winner is going to be in quarter finals of AFCON.Yesterday gave us surprises, let us see how today goes.
Winner of this match is going against one of the giants Morocco or South Africa in next stage, and they need a miracle to pass them.
Senegal is no joke and they are in better form, but H2H matches of this two teams are usually tight.A draw is not far fetched. Ivory Coast has disappointed their fans and now have a second shot to change the course of their tournament, I would not under estimate them.
I think that draw in regular time is possible or narrow win for Senegal.
As it stands currently now Nigeria are leading by a goal to nil and with the way this Cameron team is playing with currently no attempt on goal, it will well mean that Nigeria are going to secure a play in the round of 8 that's if the scoreline remains the same of course. The second half is one filled with lots of surprises and this year AFCON is certainly filled with surprises as I have seen a lot of goals which is showing how the African football has evolved so greatly.Cameroon Vs Nigeria
Cameroonians didn't have a very nice smooth in their group matches just like Nigeria had. Although many people said that Nigeria qualified with alot of luck. Will this luck follow them to the knockout stage?
I have learnt that Cameroon has invited their star striker Vincent Abubakar. This is obviously not a goodnews for Nigerians but from the head to head of both countries, Nigeria has the higher wins.
Of a truth the Nigeria team never had a good ride to their victory and current position but I believe they are in good form to face the cameroon football team and the super eagles of Nigeria need to put more effort to strengthen themselves and their defense so that the cameroon team would not get close.
This is going to be historic day for one of the teams Cape Verde or Mauritania as the winner is going to be in quarter finals of AFCON.Cape Verde dominated the game right from the beginning to the end, I'm kind of surprised they couldn't win by a much wider margin. They got awarded a penalty kick in the 88 min which their winger Mendes converted to a goal.
Winner of this match is going against one of the giants Morocco or South Africa in next stage, and they need a miracle to pass them.
In second match I am going to underdog Ivory Coast, they are the host and it is expected to have big support from home supporters.I didn't know the elephants got the best loser spot. They've sacked their coach, they've not beaten Senegal in the last 3 meetings, and they put up poor performance in the group stage. The odds are not in their favour, it will take a miracle for them to scale through.
Senegal is no joke and they are in better form, but H2H matches of this two teams are usually tight.
I think that draw in regular time is possible or narrow win for Senegal.
Ivory Coast came out the better team in the penalty shoot out against Senegal with a 5 goals to after a 1 - 1 draw.In second match I am going to underdog Ivory Coast, they are the host and it is expected to have big support from home supporters.I didn't know the elephants got the best loser spot. They've sacked their coach, they've not beaten Senegal in the last 3 meetings, and they put up poor performance in the group stage. The odds are not in their favour, it will take a miracle for them to scale through.
Senegal is no joke and they are in better form, but H2H matches of this two teams are usually tight.
I think that draw in regular time is possible or narrow win for Senegal.
Ivory Coast came out the better team in the penalty shoot out against Senegal with a 5 goals to after a 1 - 1 draw.
I thought Senegal would be the better team especially how they started the match with an early goal and how excellently in this year Afcon but in the end, the defending champion could not advance more.
This is going to be historic day for one of the teams Cape Verde or Mauritania as the winner is going to be in quarter finals of AFCON.I really like this Cape Verde team. They are doing well in this tournament and this is the first time I am seeing this team in AFCON games. I am about to support them in the tournament to win the game. They are really impressive. Senegal too was good but they have gone out. And Nigeria nis not yet tested and trusted even though I am supporting them whenever they play match in the tournament they are not tested and trusted.
Winner of this match is going against one of the giants Morocco or South Africa in next stage, and they need a miracle to pass them.
In second match I am going to underdog Ivory Coast, they are the host and it is expected to have big support from home supporters.
Senegal is no joke and they are in better form, but H2H matches of this two teams are usually tight.
I think that draw in regular time is possible or narrow win for Senegal.
I really like this Cape Verde team. They are doing well in this tournament and this is the first time I am seeing this team in AFCON games. I am about to support them in the tournament to win the game. They are really impressive. Senegal too was good but they have gone out. And Nigeria nis not yet tested and trusted even though I am supporting them whenever they play match in the tournament they are not tested and trusted.
African teams are fluctuating very much at a certain point where you never know which team will win a specific game after the withdrawal of many good teams before that stage and the defeat of Cameroon, Morocco, Egypt and Senegal before the Quarter-final.The remaining teams to be predicted to play the final and win the cup is Mali and Morocco though Nigeria is also on the pipeline but not really consider as one. The knocking out of those teams is unexpected but it has happened so let see who of going to win this year tournament and my instinct is telling me that Morocco will win it or Nigeria. Any of these two can win if they work hard to achieve the goal of the team.
Such results will have a good impact for the remaining African teams since things will be easier to accomplish!
This years African Nations Cup seems to be for the underdogs. Majority of the countries that we are predicted to lift the African Nations Cup trophy are already out of the competition. The remaining big names seems to be Ivory coast and Nigeria. But for the fact that South Africa was able to eliminate Morocco should mean that we should not count them out in the title race. Mali is also another good side to be considered but I'm a general note we can say that the African Nations Cup title is very much open to any country.African teams are fluctuating very much at a certain point where you never know which team will win a specific game after the withdrawal of many good teams before that stage and the defeat of Cameroon, Morocco, Egypt and Senegal before the Quarter-final.The remaining teams to be predicted to play the final and win the cup is Mali and Morocco though Nigeria is also on the pipeline but not really consider as one. The knocking out of those teams is unexpected but it has happened so let see who of going to win this year tournament and my instinct is telling me that Morocco will win it or Nigeria. Any of these two can win if they work hard to achieve the goal of the team.
Such results will have a good impact for the remaining African teams since things will be easier to accomplish!
African teams are fluctuating very much at a certain point where you never know which team will win a specific game after the withdrawal of many good teams before that stage and the defeat of Cameroon, Morocco, Egypt and Senegal before the Quarter-final.The remaining teams to be predicted to play the final and win the cup is Mali and Morocco though Nigeria is also on the pipeline but not really consider as one. The knocking out of those teams is unexpected but it has happened so let see who of going to win this year tournament and my instinct is telling me that Morocco will win it or Nigeria. Any of these two can win if they work hard to achieve the goal of the team.
Such results will have a good impact for the remaining African teams since things will be easier to accomplish!
The AFCON is progressing slowly and I think the next round is going to be really interesting because thats the stage that decides the AFCON finalists and I am glad that Nigeria have manage to find their way there and I believe if they continue like this there is every opportunity that might become champions of Africa. It's been really long that the super eagle lifted the trophy and this is best chance again they have with most of the competition giants already knocked out.
The AFCON is progressing slowly and I think the next round is going to be really interesting because thats the stage that decides the AFCON finalists and I am glad that Nigeria have manage to find their way there and I believe if they continue like this there is every opportunity that might become champions of Africa. It's been really long that the super eagle lifted the trophy and this is best chance again they have with most of the competition giants already knocked out.Honestly this is a very good chance for the super eagles of Nigeria to lift the African Nations Cup again. It really has been long and I can say that the people of Nigeria has lost hope in the credibility of NFF and the super eagles players. Many of the Nigerian citizens have stopped watching the super eagle team play because they believe that they cannot bring any success to the country. If the super eagles of Nigeria is able to win this year's African Nations Cup, it will restore the lost confidence the country has in the players. And to be very much honest this is a great opportunity for the super eagles of Nigeria to win the AFCON. This is because some of the favorite countries that wins the AFCON are already out of the competition. Countries like Ghana, Morocco, Cameroon and Senegal. So Nigeria has a very big chance to progress to the final
Honestly this is a very good chance for the super eagles of Nigeria to lift the African Nations Cup again. It really has been long and I can say that the people of Nigeria has lost hope in the credibility of NFF and the super eagles players. Many of the Nigerian citizens have stopped watching the super eagle team play because they believe that they cannot bring any success to the country. If the super eagles of Nigeria is able to win this year's African Nations Cup, it will restore the lost confidence the country has in the players. And to be very much honest this is a great opportunity for the super eagles of Nigeria to win the AFCON. This is because some of the favorite countries that wins the AFCON are already out of the competition. Countries like Ghana, Morocco, Cameroon and Senegal. So Nigeria has a very big chance to progress to the final
South Africa Vs Nigeria [Semi finals] HTThis is the semi-finals and I think good football isn't really the issue but good results and we all know that poor performance with a correct is most highly welcome so that's what I have taken the match to be and I know when it comes to good results then the super eagles is definitely the right team to deliver the jobs.
It was not actually a descent one for the super eagles in the first half of the African Nations Cup semi finals. It seems that South Africa is more prepared than Nigeria because they made more dangerous attempt of scoring than Nigeria.
I have never watched these guys. Honestly they are more coordinated. No wonder as I discovered that all their defence line and the goal keeper is from the same club and that is the reason for the high level bond among them.
The second half decided to be more and more dramatic. The Nigerian Super Eagles dominated the second half and got a goal through penalty which was converted by Troose Ekong. After the goal, Nigeria Super Eagles got some extra ordinary strength and dominated the match till Nigeria talisman Victor Osimhen got a goal for Nigerians which later turned to be a dedicator that led to awarding a penalty against Nigeria. The whole drama happened so fast and unexpected. Now in Extra 30mins before penaltiesSouth Africa Vs Nigeria [Semi finals] HTThis is the semi-finals and I think good football isn't really the issue but good results and we all know that poor performance with a correct is most highly welcome so that's what I have taken the match to be and I know when it comes to good results then the super eagles is definitely the right team to deliver the jobs.
It was not actually a descent one for the super eagles in the first half of the African Nations Cup semi finals. It seems that South Africa is more prepared than Nigeria because they made more dangerous attempt of scoring than Nigeria.
I have never watched these guys. Honestly they are more coordinated. No wonder as I discovered that all their defence line and the goal keeper is from the same club and that is the reason for the high level bond among them.
I still believe the super eagles are going to deliver so am steady strapped onto my chair and am not too worried also because the match as I predicted it has already come to play and that would be first half draw results for the two semi finals matches so now I will have to wait and see the results from the second game.
I keep saying it the Nigeria does not have a coach, we are able to go this far on our own, not from the expertise of our coach. He just messed up the squad, some players do not deserve to be in the first team and on top of the list is Iwobi and Yusuf. One thing I noticed about Yusuf is that he's very careless with his tackles. Just about 30 min on the pitch he has made two wrong tackles. A game that would have been won if not for his careless tackle.Nigeria has a good coach. Without a good coach, we wouldn't have gone this far. Yusuf is not in the first eleven, but he needed to be introduced to maintain the strength. Yusuf made two careless tackles but that doesn't mean he is so bad.
South Africa Vs Nigeria [Semi finals] HTSo far the super eagles have done well but it is not finished until it is finished; the tournament is still ongoing and the game is on and heading to the final stage of it. The finals would determine who would be the champions of Africa and every body must work together to make sure that they lift the trophy. I think It is hi time for the them to resolve with each other based on the round making it that Kelechi is having misunderstanding with the head coach based on time features on match. They should resolve immediately and not mess things up with their logger heads.
It was not actually a descent one for the super eagles in the first half of the African Nations Cup semi finals. It seems that South Africa is more prepared than Nigeria because they made more dangerous attempt of scoring than Nigeria.
I have never watched these guys. Honestly they are more coordinated. No wonder as I discovered that all their defence line and the goal keeper is from the same club and that is the reason for the high level bond among them.
I keep saying it the Nigeria does not have a coach, we are able to go this far on our own, not from the expertise of our coach. He just messed up the squad, some players do not deserve to be in the first team and on top of the list is Iwobi and Yusuf. One thing I noticed about Yusuf is that he's very careless with his tackles. Just about 30 min on the pitch he has made two wrong tackles. A game that would have been won if not for his careless tackle.Nigeria coach is a good coach and I respect his coaching skills, because he is not the one on the pitch to play the match, but the players. It wasn't the coach that told Yusuf to tackle in that way. Why I said he is a good coach is because he understands the strength of the players and in the areas that they can perform very well. If you look at it, when the coach saw that it must be a penalty shootout, he had to make changes and bring in the players that can play penalty without a problem of scoring and that really helped Nigeria to qualify into the finals. South Africa over confidence in penalty shootout made them to underestimate Nigeria players in penalty, and it was a shock to them when they saw that they are the ones that are not goof in penalty compared to Nigeria players and goalkeeper.
Just like I expected, Nigeria vs Ivory Coast are in the final of AFCON and I am betting on host as underdogs to take the trophy.I do remember that you made such prediction as Nigeria and Ivory coast to be in the finals. I also know that Ivory coast didn't have a good start in this tournament and then getting to this stage seems like a miracle. But since they have gotten to this stage, I know that their home energy will back then very well for the finals. But I don't see Ivory coast as an underdog. Assuming it is Congo, I would have agreed that they are underdogs.
They made so many changes during this competition, they even changed the coach, but with support of supporters in full stadium I think they can win.
Maybe it is going to be in extra time or penalties, but Ivory Coast it is for me.
Just like I expected, Nigeria vs Ivory Coast are in the final of AFCON and I am betting on host as underdogs to take the trophy.
They made so many changes during this competition, they even changed the coach, but with support of supporters in full stadium I think they can win.
Maybe it is going to be in extra time or penalties, but Ivory Coast it is for me.
Just like I expected, Nigeria vs Ivory Coast are in the final of AFCON and I am betting on host as underdogs to take the trophy.
They made so many changes during this competition, they even changed the coach, but with support of supporters in full stadium I think they can win.
Maybe it is going to be in extra time or penalties, but Ivory Coast it is for me.
The host nations are always the favourites to win the trophy once they reach the finals. Home advantage and favouritism, but with the help of VAR, all might change for the better. Nigeria is a better team than Ivory Coast, but the finals are usually unpredictable. The Ivorians are riding the best losers luck, which I hope does not carry over to the finals. The young Nigeria team deserves it; we're perhaps the best team in the tournament, and are undefeated with only two goals conceded.
The host nations are always the favourites to win the trophy once they reach the finals. Home advantage and favouritism, but with the help of VAR, all might change for the better. Nigeria is a better team than Ivory Coast, but the finals are usually unpredictable. The Ivorians are riding the best losers luck, which I hope does not carry over to the finals. The young Nigeria team deserves it; we're perhaps the best team in the tournament, and are undefeated with only two goals conceded.Are there going to be any Nigeria supporters in the stadium, or most of the crowd will be home supporters?
The host nations are always the favourites to win the trophy once they reach the finals. Home advantage and favouritism, but with the help of VAR, all might change for the better. Nigeria is a better team than Ivory Coast, but the finals are usually unpredictable. The Ivorians are riding the best losers luck, which I hope does not carry over to the finals. The young Nigeria team deserves it; we're perhaps the best team in the tournament, and are undefeated with only two goals conceded.Are there going to be any Nigeria supporters in the stadium, or most of the crowd will be home supporters?
Let me make prediction that we are going to see extra time and maybe penalties will decide the winner in this match.
Stakes are high and I think they will both start very careful and wait for mistakes of others.
Nigerians are two nations away from Ivory Coast, so they would undoubtedly have home fans advantage, but how many Ivorians can buy tickets? They've been struggling to fill stadiums anyway. Ivory Coast's defence is not particularly compact, so we must capitalise on it while still avoiding an early goal. My guess is that Nigeria will win by 1-0.
Nigerians are two nations away from Ivory Coast, so they would undoubtedly have home fans advantage, but how many Ivorians can buy tickets? They've been struggling to fill stadiums anyway. Ivory Coast's defence is not particularly compact, so we must capitalise on it while still avoiding an early goal. My guess is that Nigeria will win by 1-0.
It is a final, a businessman or politician can buy majority of the tickets and give it to the home supporters for free to make sure the stadium is filled to the brim. We've seen it in some parts of the world. Regardless, if Nigeria can beat them before in front of their fans, we can still do it again. But to be honest, I think it is going to be a daunting task for the super eagles, the Ivorians have improved after firing their coach.
Nigerians are two nations away from Ivory Coast, so they would undoubtedly have home fans advantage, but how many Ivorians can buy tickets? They've been struggling to fill stadiums anyway. Ivory Coast's defence is not particularly compact, so we must capitalise on it while still avoiding an early goal. My guess is that Nigeria will win by 1-0.
It is a final, a businessman or politician can buy majority of the tickets and give it to the home supporters for free to make sure the stadium is filled to the brim. We've seen it in some parts of the world. Regardless, if Nigeria can beat them before in front of their fans, we can still do it again. But to be honest, I think it is going to be a daunting task for the super eagles, the Ivorians have improved after firing their coach.
The least ticket price is 5000 FCFA ( $8) and the maximum is 15,000 FIFA ( $24) now how many ivorians can afford such ticket? A country that has over 40% living under poverty line. But you're right the Govemment could susidise the price or handout free tickets to watch the finals.
Nigerians are two nations away from Ivory Coast, so they would undoubtedly have home fans advantage, but how many Ivorians can buy tickets? They've been struggling to fill stadiums anyway. Ivory Coast's defence is not particularly compact, so we must capitalise on it while still avoiding an early goal. My guess is that Nigeria will win by 1-0.Are you sure about it?
Nigerians are two nations away from Ivory Coast, so they would undoubtedly have home fans advantage, but how many Ivorians can buy tickets? They've been struggling to fill stadiums anyway. Ivory Coast's defence is not particularly compact, so we must capitalise on it while still avoiding an early goal. My guess is that Nigeria will win by 1-0.Are you sure about it?
I am looking match reports now and last match Ivory Coast palyed against DR Congo there was over 51000 people in stadium.
Against Mali there was around 40000, against Senegal 20000, and when they played and lost from Nigeria there was 50000 people.
I am sure this time stadium will be full, and I have to give credits to new coach who took over Ivory Coast in the middle of competition.
Under 2.5 is best safe bet for me.
I'm going for over 1.5 - I expect both to score.Ok than, good luck with that bet mister sheriff ;D
We deserve it no doubt but football sometimes can be very heartbreaking because they are lots of similar senerio which I have seen that the deserve and most decorated team in the tournament lose out the trophy to the opposite team. The only thing am sure of that will take place in tomorrow games is that the ivorians won't like to lose another match up between Nigeria so easily so am certain the faith of the winner might be decided by a penalty shoot out which everyone knows is a game of luck and I do hope Nigeria gets the better side again.Just like I expected, Nigeria vs Ivory Coast are in the final of AFCON and I am betting on host as underdogs to take the trophy.
They made so many changes during this competition, they even changed the coach, but with support of supporters in full stadium I think they can win.
Maybe it is going to be in extra time or penalties, but Ivory Coast it is for me.
The host nations are always the favourites to win the trophy once they reach the finals. Home advantage and favouritism, but with the help of VAR, all might change for the better. Nigeria is a better team than Ivory Coast, but the finals are usually unpredictable. The Ivorians are riding the best losers luck, which I hope does not carry over to the finals. The young Nigeria team deserves it; we're perhaps the best team in the tournament, and are undefeated with only two goals conceded.
Most of those fans are sponsored supporters club for example Nigeria FA sent over 30,000 (https://boldsportsng.com/nesc-to-mobilize-30000-supporters-for-super-eagles-in-ivory-coast/) Super eagles supporters to Ivory coast for our games. It's a common practice in Africa cause of the poverty rate. We love football but not all can afford tickets to watch it.
I'm going for over 1.5 - I expect both to score.
Hi guys,
Who's going to watch today's AFCON finals between Nigeria and ivory coast?
With the way I felt in the semi-finals, and with the number of reported deaths in Nigeria due to high tension the match caused, I am afraid to watch the finals today, I will deliberately and completely avoid the game for the sake of my health and well being, I would follow the updates here, so, I urge those of you who who have the balls strong enough to watch the match, to please post/comments updates here, I will be here to read and respond to interesting ones.
Meanwhile, to my fellow super eagles supporters, let's go bring that AFCON cup back to Nigeria ones again. ;D
Who's going to watch today's AFCON finals between Nigeria and ivory coast?This should be a rhetorical question because all Super Eagles fans will watch this game and right now all of us are watching the match and Ivory Coast is oppressing Nigeria very well. Since when the match begins the ball has not left the area of Nigeria goal post.
Ivory Coast deserves to be the Champion of AFCON this year, and they tried very hard to achieve it. Nigeria messed up by not taking the match serious and they allowed Ivory Coast to take full control of the match, giving them 5o good opportunity for a welcome back in the second half. I was thinking that the match will end up in a penalty kick, but when I saw how lazy and sluggish Nigeria players are, I knew it that the match will end up in a clean win in favor of the host.Who's going to watch today's AFCON finals between Nigeria and ivory coast?This should be a rhetorical question because all Super Eagles fans will watch this game and right now all of us are watching the match and Ivory Coast is oppressing Nigeria very well. Since when the match begins the ball has not left the area of Nigeria goal post.
Ivory Coast deserves to be the Champion of AFCON this year, and they tried very hard to achieve it. Nigeria messed up by not taking the match serious and they allowed Ivory Coast to take full control of the match, giving them 5o good opportunity for a welcome back in the second half. I was thinking that the match will end up in a penalty kick, but when I saw how lazy and sluggish Nigeria players are, I knew it that the match will end up in a clean win in favor of the host.Lolz. If Nigeria would win the cup, you would have said, Nigeria deserve it. As for me every team was desire to win but not every team have the lucky to win. But Nigeria was having the lucky to play the final and Ivory Coast was having the lucky to win. One thing I discovered in football is just lucky. A team can play well from the beginning and still loss out from the game. Nigeria was having the opportunity bto win the cup but their were not sensitive enough to do that. They would have defended their goal but their edger to score another one while they know that the opposition team was oppressing them very well. That was the best way to win the game but the coach too didn't tell to defend the goal. So finally they loss out. And the only two players that pity most were the captain and the keeper. These two players really tried for their best.
Congratulations to Ivory Coast for winning AFCON title against Nigeria!
I didnt expect to see three goals and this match and both teams scoring, but my early bet was on Ivory Coast to win as a host country.
They played better, had more chances, and they deserved to win, maybe mostly thanks to new coach Emerse Fae who took them over recently.
Sorry sheriff Ige for your loss :-\
Congratulations to Ivory Coast for winning AFCON title against Nigeria!
I didnt expect to see three goals and this match and both teams scoring, but my early bet was on Ivory Coast to win as a host country.
They played better, had more chances, and they deserved to win, maybe mostly thanks to new coach Emerse Fae who took them over recently.
Sorry sheriff Ige for your loss :-\
As for the Ivory Coast from the onset played well more than Nigeria team. And in the final Nigeria would have defended the goal they scored at first. But they were not reasonable enough to think that way and all they wanted was to score another goal and when they knew that they were oppressed at the beginning of the match ant the their opposition team was tactically good. They trophy was really meant for ivory Coast and that was why they won it if not Nigeria was having the opportunity to win the game by defending the goal by all means but they using free style game and finally they were knocked out.Congratulations to Ivory Coast for winning AFCON title against Nigeria!
I didnt expect to see three goals and this match and both teams scoring, but my early bet was on Ivory Coast to win as a host country.
They played better, had more chances, and they deserved to win, maybe mostly thanks to new coach Emerse Fae who took them over recently.
Sorry sheriff Ige for your loss :-\
Congratulations to Ivory Coast on winning the AFCON 2024 Trophy. They are the host country and they also made their way through to the finals and also were able to beat their opponent to lift the trophy. They have done well and they deserve the cup for their efforts and commitment. I expected the match to be this very much contending for by both teams but it seems the super eagles weren't really ready for the trophy this year because their approach to the match was very lackadaisical and has no driving force for victory.
As for the Ivory Coast from the onset played well more than Nigeria team. And in the final Nigeria would have defended the goal they scored at first. But they were not reasonable enough to think that way and all they wanted was to score another goal and when they knew that they were oppressed at the beginning of the match ant the their opposition team was tactically good.
Got my over 1.5 goals at a very lucrative odd.Nice!
As for the Ivory Coast from the onset played well more than Nigeria team. And in the final Nigeria would have defended the goal they scored at first. But they were not reasonable enough to think that way and all they wanted was to score another goal and when they knew that they were oppressed at the beginning of the match ant the their opposition team was tactically good. They trophy was really meant for ivory Coast and that was why they won it if not Nigeria was having the opportunity to win the game by defending the goal by all means but they using free style game and finally they were knocked out.Congratulations to Ivory Coast for winning AFCON title against Nigeria!
I didnt expect to see three goals and this match and both teams scoring, but my early bet was on Ivory Coast to win as a host country.
They played better, had more chances, and they deserved to win, maybe mostly thanks to new coach Emerse Fae who took them over recently.
Sorry sheriff Ige for your loss :-\
Congratulations to Ivory Coast on winning the AFCON 2024 Trophy. They are the host country and they also made their way through to the finals and also were able to beat their opponent to lift the trophy. They have done well and they deserve the cup for their efforts and commitment. I expected the match to be this very much contending for by both teams but it seems the super eagles weren't really ready for the trophy this year because their approach to the match was very lackadaisical and has no driving force for victory.
Got my over 1.5 goals at a very lucrative odd.Nice!
That is to make you little less sad for Nigeira losing the final match, maybe you have another chance in Morocco 2025, or in World Cup 2026.
This just shows again how important is to have good manager and coach for each team, they can unite players and make champions.
Actually, I thought that Nigeria would be the one to win this year AFCN but it turned out that this was not for us, because the host really played a good football in the finals. We have the quality and great players but we don't have what it takes to get rid of Ivory coast in the final, which made it impossible for the victory. I believe that if these players still play together in the next AFCON, there will a better chance of winning it because they are still young and would have improved a lot by then.Got my over 1.5 goals at a very lucrative odd.Nice!
That is to make you little less sad for Nigeira losing the final match, maybe you have another chance in Morocco 2025, or in World Cup 2026.
This just shows again how important is to have good manager and coach for each team, they can unite players and make champions.
This was our best chance since the 2013 team; we assembled some of Europe's best players, and Nigeria was the most valuable team at this year's AFCON. I'm not sure what will happen in Morocco, but if we can keep the manager and players together before the next edition, we'll have a greater chance.
Actually, I thought that Nigeria would be the one to win this year AFCN but it turned out that this was not for us, because the host really played a good football in the finals. We have the quality and great players but we don't have what it takes to get rid of Ivory coast in the final, which made it impossible for the victory. I believe that if these players still play together in the next AFCON, there will a better chance of winning it because they are still young and would have improved a lot by then.
This was our best chance since the 2013 team; we assembled some of Europe's best players, and Nigeria was the most valuable team at this year's AFCON. I'm not sure what will happen in Morocco, but if we can keep the manager and players together before the next edition, we'll have a greater chance.
Actually, I thought that Nigeria would be the one to win this year AFCN but it turned out that this was not for us, because the host really played a good football in the finals. We have the quality and great players but we don't have what it takes to get rid of Ivory coast in the final, which made it impossible for the victory. I believe that if these players still play together in the next AFCON, there will a better chance of winning it because they are still young and would have improved a lot by then.
This was our best chance since the 2013 team; we assembled some of Europe's best players, and Nigeria was the most valuable team at this year's AFCON. I'm not sure what will happen in Morocco, but if we can keep the manager and players together before the next edition, we'll have a greater chance.
Or maybe some of them would drop just as we're about to lose Iwobi into early retirement after he was single handedly blame and abused by trolls for Nigeria loss. Same thing happened to Igalo and Victor Moses; we forced these players into early retirement with abuses.
Actually, I thought that Nigeria would be the one to win this year AFCN but it turned out that this was not for us, because the host really played a good football in the finals. We have the quality and great players but we don't have what it takes to get rid of Ivory coast in the final, which made it impossible for the victory. I believe that if these players still play together in the next AFCON, there will a better chance of winning it because they are still young and would have improved a lot by then.
Or maybe some of them would drop just as we're about to lose Iwobi into early retirement after he was single handedly blame and abused by trolls for Nigeria loss. Same thing happened to Igalo and Victor Moses; we forced these players into early retirement with abuses.
I was also thinking in that direction of Nigeria winning the trophy but it was unfortunate that the super eagles could not win it as a result of their approach to the game. Those players are all international stars and well recognised at their various clubs which means they are well developed for any game and this is not their first time going for AFCON. They already have the experience of matches and likewise international matches as well so why would they not do well in this just concluded AFCON. Is it the coach that is to be blamed or the players or the referee?
Of lately I saw Nigerians being angry and threatening Iwobi for his carelessness during the game and I am afraid as you have said, that is possibly automatic retirement from the super eagles for him.
Actually, I thought that Nigeria would be the one to win this year AFCN but it turned out that this was not for us, because the host really played a good football in the finals. We have the quality and great players but we don't have what it takes to get rid of Ivory coast in the final, which made it impossible for the victory. I believe that if these players still play together in the next AFCON, there will a better chance of winning it because they are still young and would have improved a lot by then.
Or maybe some of them would drop just as we're about to lose Iwobi into early retirement after he was single handedly blame and abused by trolls for Nigeria loss. Same thing happened to Igalo and Victor Moses; we forced these players into early retirement with abuses.
I was also thinking in that direction of Nigeria winning the trophy but it was unfortunate that the super eagles could not win it as a result of their approach to the game. Those players are all international stars and well recognised at their various clubs which means they are well developed for any game and this is not their first time going for AFCON. They already have the experience of matches and likewise international matches as well so why would they not do well in this just concluded AFCON. Is it the coach that is to be blamed or the players or the referee?
Of lately I saw Nigerians being angry and threatening Iwobi for his carelessness during the game and I am afraid as you have said, that is possibly automatic retirement from the super eagles for him.
A game of football one team must play bad for the other team to win and having 1 bad game does not mean that the team is bad it's just what it is.
I'm not blaming them for the defeat; I'm just upset because I didn't see any fight from them. I mean, it was a fuckin final game, and if you have to lose, at least do it with pride. Playing like that and losing the manner they did raises too many doubts in our minds. What is even more stupid? We only had one bad game during the tournament, and that was in the final. Lol