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IWOBI HAS BEEN AMAZING AT THE AFCON🔥#iwobi pic.twitter.com/vSU1LyF1Yy

— boodsbants (@boodsbants) January 6, 2026

Kilishihunter:
Algeria coach also removed Mahrez, surprising

Odunayaw:
DRC needs to be scanned for the sledgehammers and diggers they are carrying in their jerseys because this physicality is something else

JohnBullMySon:
Cedric bakambu na beta idiot sha cos why can’t you square that pass

ChrisKels:
Who dey cry?

TheSuperNerd:
It's crazy how since Kanu Nwankwo did it in 2000, no Nigerian player has done it. I even doubt past Naija stars has done it before him pre-2000.

On his Afcon debut, Kanu dropped 3 assists🅰️🅰️🅰️ vs Tunisia in the 4-2 win in Lagos.

A true goal creator masterclass clinic that has never been repeated by any other Nigerian player.

Iwobi came close. Mikel came close. Chukwueze came close. Akor came close. Lookman came very very close. All had 2 assists in one Afcon game.

But none has bagged 3 in one game like Kanu.

Or am I wrong?

Kanu may not have scored a goal at the Afcon but the magic he wielded in direct goal involvements via assists between 2000 and 2010 was damn special.

ThunderFireAgba:
Please Anyone with a Free Acre of Land should donate to Calvin Bassey. The Guy has been a Prayer warrior recently and will be retiring as a Pastor soon.

lbrichman2:
This happened yesterday
Not too excited about this move

solonnachi:
I saw an article that Lookman prefers going to Fenerbahce than Galatasaray. Is it true?

Yesterday's event may have explained why.

THE SUPER EAGLES ARE COOKING💨💨💨#nigeria pic.twitter.com/iBqGukRgnC

— boodsbants (@boodsbants) January 5, 2026

DABIGATRAN:
Who else was impressed with Bright Osayi-Samuel? That boy has always impressed me since he joined us. He is levels above Alebiosu for sure.
I liked his tenacity today and his link-up with Onyeka.

TheSuperNerd:
Well, he is not exactly playing as a traditional 10. He is playing as a trequartista interpreting it as an seconda Punta (SS - 8 ). But the idea at its core was bright.

Meliforme:
I made a post years back suggesting that Ademola Lookman should be deployed as a No 10.
I have been looking for that post in the myriad of posts that I have made on this thread.

jihday:
you are making my point for me, the original poster was mentioning Ikpeba and the likes but you think McCarthy and Radebe aren’t in the same realm?

Bossoflife25:
Egypt are defending with 5.
The Super Eagles should be humble enough to know when to defend enmass.
This is the knockout phase leave beautiful football for Spain. Na win we want!

Kilishihunter:
He played a decisive part in that run. He was also their top scorer in the league. We don't like them but saying they've not produced world class players is a stretch.

Kilishihunter:
Never is a stretch. McCarthy and radebe were world class during their time.

jihday:
if you are mentioning Ikpeba Kanu Mikel then Benny and Radebe too deserve to be on the same table. At his peak Radebe was probably a top 5 or maybe top 10 defender in the EPL, McCarthy had a fantastic career at Ajax and Porto, had the type of career most exeagles can only dream of

Kilishihunter:
He was not world class but he was a good player then riddled by injuries.

IsaiahJohnB:
Ok then stay here and keep crying. Either way, it's your headache.

IronGalaxy:
where am I "crying"? Lol, can you point out this mysterious "crying" I seem do be doing.

BankyGee:
My preferred XI

Subs ♻️ starting from the 65th minute:
- Awaziem for Osayi-Samuel
- Akor for Onuachu
- Onyedika for Onyeka
- Dele-Bashiru for Iwobi

Prediction:
🇳🇬 Nigeria [5]–[2] Mozambique 🇲🇿

BankyGee:
Na wetin I see 😁

BankyGee:
Victor Boniface had one of the biggest downgrades in world football in 2025... Tough times for the Nigerian striker.

BankyGee:
My preferred XI

Subs ♻️ starting from the 65th minute:
- Awaziem for Osayi-Samuel
- Akor for Onuachu
- Onyedika for Onyeka
- Dele-Bashiru for Iwobi

Prediction:
🇳🇬 Nigeria [5]–[2] Mozambique 🇲🇿

FiveFootNinja:
Head to head results are one of the most direct measures of competitive superiority. If Mali consistently beats South Africa when they actually face each other on the pitch, then it shows they can handle the pressure and tactics of that specific opponent when it matters.

Historical achievements from decades ago no go help you win the match wey go happen today today.

FiveFootNinja:
World Cup qualification wey dem qualify properly for this first time in 20 years. No wam.

Anyway, head to head, Mali is better.