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Sports › Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Cocony(m): 8:17pm On Oct 14, 2025

charlesemeka85:
what happened? I checked and they are playing nil nil

If it ends goalless Senegal will top the group.

Sports › Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Cocony(m): 8:14pm On Oct 14, 2025

mrwilliams9:
So many of us have been screaming for a shift to the 433 or 4231

Good viewpoint. Know however that any astute Coach must be able to deploy at least 2 and at most 3 different formations in a single match based on the MATCH ANALYST review of their strengths and weaknesses as well as that of their opponents hence the 5 to 6 substitutions allowed. It was in the era of 3 substitutions that one may start and end with one formation or at best 2 formations.
Revisit ATLANTA 96, the absence of Sunday Oliseh versus the presence of Garba Lawal, the introduction of Wilson Oruma and Teslim Fatusi when if I remember Zagallo goofed bt substituting Rivaldo(or was it Amaral), that was the turnaround. Slightly similar in recent times was Jennifer Echegini's introduction in the final of the 2025 WAFCON tweaking the original formation and turning the game on its head.

I beg to be corrected where necessary.

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Sports › Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Cocony(m): 7:57pm On Oct 14, 2025

Following the about to be concluded qualifiers, only SOUTH AFRICA does not deserve to be at the World Cup in my opinion. It is only in Africa I have seen a team play their home matches in the pitch of their opponent: 7 whooping home matches for South Africa and 1 neutral ground game with only 2 away matches of which they truly lost one(against Rwanda)
That was dubious from the onset. FiIFA and CAF should look into this next time to ensure a real neutral ground is used

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Sports › Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Cocony(m): 7:49pm On Oct 14, 2025

QueenJazz:
Wetin be this na? It never ends. 😭😭😭😭

Stop passing erratic assumptions. DR Congo are fighting for themselves, likewise Senegal. Burkina Faso are the ones praying and pressing the calculator that DR Congo should not win.
Our own chapter is concluded.

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Sports › Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Cocony(m): 7:47pm On Oct 14, 2025

QueenJazz:
Senior man Cocony 🫡

Hmmm. Na semid4lyfe go fit address this situation sha.

No hard feelings: just stated the obvious.

Sports › Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Cocony(m): 7:46pm On Oct 14, 2025

jihday:
Adams is always injured

False. NFF and Chelle were pressured by his stellar performance against Barcelona. I have been following him from his Lillestrom days and while he was at Montpellier, I knew a new version of 1992 to 1996 Daniel Amokachi was born awaiting call-up.

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Sports › Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Cocony(m): 7:43pm On Oct 14, 2025

TheLoneCitizen:
As it stands, Nigeria will be playing Gabon

It is not confirmed yet. The outcome of DR Congo game is a factor first followed by October 2025 FIFA RANKINGS which will determine who plays who.
That is the correct basis for the playoffs from CAF perspective.
From the look of things if we hopefully qualify from the CAF ZONE, the main threats will be the Asian and South American
Representatives.

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Sports › Re: Direct And Indirect Factors That Can Guarantee Nigeria's 2026WCQualification by Cocony(op): 7:33pm On Oct 14, 2025

Cocony:
South Africa on paper might beat Rwanda thus condemning us to 2nd position if we defeat Benin Republic.
From the playoffs adjusted points viewpoint, Madagascar will not Beat Mali in Mali
Uganda will not beat Algeria in Algeria.
The Joker will be Burkina Faso vs Ethiopia which will definitely end in favour of Burkina Faso. The Burkinabe are currently on 12 points with +4 goals difference.
If we win 4:0 and end on an actual total of 17pts we will have an adjusted total of 15points +7goals to sneak into the playoff position.
Our only saving grace should be a Rwanda win and our win over Benin Republic..

I stated this by 8:17p.m on October 10th 2025 for the records.

Sports › Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Cocony(m): 7:29pm On Oct 14, 2025

QueenJazz:
Where is Cocony my love? 🤧

I am very much around Queenjazz. I must state an obvious observation with the moderators of this Sports section: LEARN TO CENSOR WRONG INFORMATION AND NOT SOMEONE THAT STATED WHAT IS RIGHT. SECONDLY , DO NOT GIVE THE IMPRESSION THAT THERE SEEMS TO BE A PREFERENCE FOR A PARTICULAR SET OR TRIBE TO BE HEARD MAKING CORRECT ANALYSIS
THIRDLY, KNOW THAT TWITTER IS AVAILABLE. AND AN ABOUT TO BE LAUNCHED SOCIAL MEDIA APP CALLED IN NIGERIA SO BE HONEST IN YOUR ACTIVITIES AS MODERATORS(AS I TRIED TO UNDERSTAND YOUR SHAMELESS RATIONALE FOR PUTTING SOME
MINUTES BAN ON ME.)

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Sports › Re: Nigeria Vs Benin: 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers (4 - 0) On 14th Oct 2025 by Cocony(m): 6:47pm On Oct 14, 2025

Openair:
But this 4-0 is assuming Congo wins over Sudan... if they draw Nigeria goes ahead..

DR CONGO GAME COMES AFTER OURS. WITH 4:0 YOU DO NOT NEED ANY CALCULATOR OR DEPENDENCE ON ANY OTHER OUTCOME.

Sports › Re: Nigeria Vs Benin: 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers (4 - 0) On 14th Oct 2025 by Cocony(m): 6:47pm On Oct 14, 2025

Why did Eric Chelle take off Osimhen when we needed a 4th goal? Is he daft or what? Bringing in Arokodare to do what exactly? These are some of the inefficiencies we are talking about. Only a 4-0 margin will grant us play offs. He was well informed by Olajire Ademola(a journalist if I am not mistaken)

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Sports › Re: Nigeria Vs Benin: 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers (4 - 0) On 14th Oct 2025 by Cocony(m): 6:42pm On Oct 14, 2025

niceguy121:
When South Africa was leading by 1 Goal, I had the commentator saying Nigeria need at least 3 Goals to stand a chance. What does this mean?

Because Uganda were leading 1:0 at the time.

Sports › Re: Nigeria Vs Benin: 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers (4 - 0) On 14th Oct 2025 by Cocony(m): 6:40pm On Oct 14, 2025

Reloadedisraelp:
exactly...we just need to win 6-0 to sit in second place... fasting and prayer

4:0 margin is only what we need. To get +7 goals difference 13goala scored and 6conceded and 15points to displace Burkina Faso.

Sports › Re: Nigeria Vs Benin: 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers (4 - 0) On 14th Oct 2025 by Cocony(m): 6:38pm On Oct 14, 2025

Goo0dHardDick:
Dude, if the super eagles scores 700 goals they ain't going anywhere. They're out!

All these irrelevant calculations and hopes you're giving yourself is not necessary. When you see a serious team that came prepared you'll know

Uninformed cheap thrash talk. When we fortunately win by 4:0 or more and Uganda does not won by 2:0 margin you can come and reverse our qualification for the playoffs.

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Sports › Re: Nigeria Vs Benin: 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers (4 - 0) On 14th Oct 2025 by Cocony(m): 6:20pm On Oct 14, 2025

G0odharddick:
Realistically ni, realistically kor?

Una dey funny me for this forum. Oga wether Nigeria score 600 goals or not, dude it's painful I understand but we're out!!!!

Keep quiet if you are not well equipped with knowledge of CAF requirements for playoffs.
The 2 games played by the eventual 2nd position teams against the last position teams will not count as well as goals scored, conceded and points gained or lost.
This is due to Eritrea's withdrawal from the Moroccan group.
As it stands Gabon or Cote D'Ivoire depending on the outcome of their last matches are assured of a play off. The next person assured of a playoff spot is Cameroun. Burkina Faso can only be sure if Uganda does not won by 3-0, if Nigeria does not won by 4:0 and if DR Congo draws or loses.
People should not rant without knowledge. The CAF Website as well as Wikipedia is your friend.

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Sports › Re: Nigeria Vs Benin: 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers (4 - 0) On 14th Oct 2025 by Cocony(m): 6:09pm On Oct 14, 2025

G0odharddick:
Stop this useless calculations.

Super eagles are out already wether they score 700 goals or 900 goals they are out

Realistically we can make the playoffs which is why we need a 4:0 win.

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Sports › Re: Direct And Indirect Factors That Can Guarantee Nigeria's 2026WCQualification by Cocony(op): 3:44pm On Oct 14, 2025

NOT OPTIMISM BUT BELIEF.
CORRECT SCORE OF OTHERS IS THE BEST OPTION FOR THE NIGERIA vs BENIN REPUBLIC WORLD CUP QUALIFIER. YES BENIN REPUBLIC HAVE COME OF AGE BUT WE WILL SCORE 5 AGAINST THEM TODAY WHAT I DON'T KNOW IS IF THEY WILL SCORE 1 OR NOTHING AT ALL.

Sports › Re: Nigeria Vs Benin: 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers (4 - 0) On 14th Oct 2025 by Cocony(m): 3:42pm On Oct 14, 2025

Sports › Re: Direct And Indirect Factors That Can Guarantee Nigeria's 2026WCQualification by Cocony(op): 2:22pm On Oct 14, 2025

Possible starting line up for the Super Eagles against BENIN REPUBLIC

1 Stanley NWABALI
2 Benjamin Frederick
3 Zaidu Sanusi
4 Wilfred Ndidi
5 Semi Ajayi
6 Kelvin Bassey
7 Moses Simon
8 Victor Osimhen
9 Akor Adams
10 Alex Iwobi
11 Samuel Chukwueze

Sports › Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Cocony(m): 2:21pm On Oct 14, 2025

Possible starting line up for the Super Eagles
1 Stanley NWABALI
2 Benjamin Frederick
3 Zaidu Sanusi
4 Wilfred Ndidi
5 Semi Ajayi
6 Kelvin Bassey
7 Moses Simon
8 Victor Osimhen
9 Akor Adams
10 Alex Iwobi
11 Samuel Chukwueze

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Sports › Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Cocony(m): 1:57pm On Oct 14, 2025

MetalJigsaw:
There's a saying that you can't give what you don't have. This Chelle squad is a barren team and error prone too. Something is seriously wrong with the team.

Achieving a 4-0 win against BEN will be a miracle.

That's why I'm angry with the coach more than the players. He seems not to learn from his mistakes and he tolerates a lot of bullcrap from his players. Errors upon errors in almost every match. Its embarrassing and that what got us in this situation. All the goals we conceded in the last three matches, go ans check them they're all silly mistakes. Two from Ekong and one from Nwabali (could have been two).

We are not scoring 4 goals today. We don't have the team to achieve that. Let's be realistic. My heart is hoping and wishing but my head is telling me no way.

Your view is noted. I am not hoping. I know and believe we can and will score as much as 5goals in this game.

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Sports › Re: Cape Verde, A Country Smaller Than Alimosho Has Qualified For WC by Cocony(m): 10:48am On Oct 14, 2025

GanagiBitrus:
Realistically, do you see Nigeria beating Benin 4-0?

Yes. On the pitch, I even see 5:0 as that is what I staked a little token on.

Sports › Re: Cape Verde, A Country Smaller Than Alimosho Has Qualified For WC by Cocony(m): 8:57am On Oct 14, 2025

GanagiBitrus:
Yeah,
But sure for DR Congo if they win today.

&Realistically, sure for Burkina Faso. Abi who fit overtake them at 15pts & +6GA

Nigeria winning 4:0 and Dr Cong Winning 1:0 pushes Burkina Faso out.

Sports › Re: Cape Verde, A Country Smaller Than Alimosho Has Qualified For WC by Cocony(m): 8:42am On Oct 14, 2025

GanagiBitrus:
Playoffs, 100% sure for Cameroon.
Also for Gabon & Burkina Faso
& for DR Congo if they win today.

Only sure for Gabon and Cameroun based on the current positions

Sports › Re: Direct And Indirect Factors That Can Guarantee Nigeria's 2026WCQualification by Cocony(op): 8:24am On Oct 14, 2025

DEAR NFF, ERIC CHELLE AND SUPER EAGLES
As it stands, excluding the Zimbabwe games we have this:
P 7 W 3 D 3 L 1 GF 9 GA 6 GD +3 PTS 12.

We need an eventual total of 15pts and an eventual total goal difference of +7 to secure playoffs irrespective of the outcome of the SouthAfrica vs Rwanda game.

Scoring 2 or 3 goals from freekicks is necessary for the Super Eagles in this game.

The reason being that we do not know how many yellow cards our players might get today and to avoid the stress of same points and goal difference with Burkina Faso going down
to yellow cards, a 4goal margin is sufficient to
do the job.

Now playoffs does not mean you will qualify as you already have Cameroun and the possibility of Gabon or Cote D'Ivoire joining with DRC likely joining after our game.

Notwithstanding, nobody says SUDAN cannot embarrass DR Congo in DR Congo's home after our set of games. Even if Uganda embarrasses Algeria, it will not be more than a draw or at most a 1:0 away win

Let's all support the Super Eagles to a 4:0 or 5:0 victory on the field with our chants of : All we are saying, give us more goals . It is possible, it is achievable as we all stay positive.

Sports › Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Cocony(m): 8:18am On Oct 14, 2025*

MetalJigsaw:
DRC already has +4 GD and they're still playing tomorrow at home against Sudan. Playoffs is almost impossible

If you read my write up on Direct and Indirect factors we were actually competing against 3potential opponents for a playoff spot assuming direct qualification eludes us via a South Africa win over Rwanda.
The opponents were Madagascar, Burkina Faso and Uganda.
Note however uncertainties do become certainties on the field like who would have thought Cape Verde will qualify ahead of Cameroun and Angola!
As it stands, excluding the Zimbabwe games we have this:
P 7 W 3 D 3 L 1 GF 9 GA 6 GD +3 PTS 12.

We need an eventual total of 15pts and an eventual total goal difference of +7 to secure playoffs irrespective of the outcome of the SouthAfrica vs Rwanda game.

Scoring 2 or 3 goals from freekicks is necessary for the Super Eagles in this game.

The reason being that we do not know how many yellow cards our players might get today and to avoid the stress of same points and goal difference with Burkina Faso going down
to yellow cards, a 4goal margin is sufficient to
do the job.

Now playoffs does not mean you will qualify as you already have Cameroun and the possibility of Gabon or Cote D'Ivoire joining with DRC likely joining after our game.

Notwithstanding, nobody says SUDAN cannot embarrass DR Congo in DR Congo's home after our set of games. Even if Uganda embarrasses Algeria, it will not be more than a draw or at most a 1:0 away win

Let's all support the Super Eagles to a 4:0 or 5:0 victory on the field with our chants of : All we are saying, give us more goals . It is possible, it is achievable as we all stay positive.

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Sports › Re: Cape Verde, A Country Smaller Than Alimosho Has Qualified For WC by Cocony(m): 8:09pm On Oct 13, 2025

I have made up my mind that if things don't work out as planned and hoped for Nigeria, I will adopt Cape Verde at next year's FIFA 2026 WORLD CUP.

Sports › Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Cocony(m): 6:03pm On Oct 13, 2025

CapitalCee:
I apologise if that appears like. Honestly i dont mean it like that

Already pardoned.

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Sports › Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Cocony(m): 7:31am On Oct 13, 2025

EEGA:
To keep a clean sheet tomorrow, Onyeka starts alongside Iwobi.Ndidi drops to the bench.

Chiemela starts in the heart of defence alongside Bassey cos of the fast beninoise attack.

Akor starts in a 2-man attack alongside Osimhen cos of his trickery in the final third.

Simon and Lookman completes the attack in a diamond formation.

Bright who got the assist for our equalizer against SA starts at RB.

Skiing is no longer fast and Gernot Rohr will look to exploit this weakness.

Go!Go!!Go!!! Super Eagles.

Lookman is suspended. Samuel Chukwueze should rather start instead of Moses Simon.

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Sports › Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Cocony(m): 5:20am On Oct 13, 2025

CapitalCee:
If you think we will beat Benin by a 4 goals margin then you must be a joker. And i am one of the biggest Optimists you can find.

We had our opportunity to sxore more goals against Rwanda and Lesotho. But we couldnt. The one we scored Nwabali used his brainfart to reduce it. At thos point, I give up.

You must resort to improper words to pass across a message. I would rather call you the joker and pessimist. Let Nairalanders check the consistency of my posts on this thread and of yours to evaluate a joker.
Football is not Mathematics. We played Rwanda away and beat them 2-0. Mathematics meant we would/should beat them 2-0 or more at home, alas it was 1-0.
Having been beaten 2:1 by this same team in Abidjan it will suffice to payback when it mattered most with the new attacking combo we discovered.
4-0 I have been singing from the beginning and God-willing at least 4:0 we shall get.

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Sports › Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Cocony(m): 10:12pm On Oct 12, 2025

mank1234:
Lolz. Benin would be sleeping abi?
We have just one route now - which is direct qualification. Except Cameroon loose or CDR draws/loose.

WE HAVE TWO ROUTES: THE MORE LIKELIER BEEN THE LESS FANCIED WHICH IS THE PLAYOFF ROUTE. THE DIRECT ROUTE MAKES US COMPLACENT AND HOPING ON RWANDA WHICH MIGHT FAIL.
BEAT BENIN REPUBLIC BY A 4GOALS MARGIN AND OVERTAKE BURKINA FASO.

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