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tbaba1234:
Egypt depends too much on Salah. Cut him off and they can't do much.

That was their bane. So predictable team. Same strategy of 2017

SMH

Earthquake3:
He did nothing wrong his teammates were clueless

But you know Naija fans now

They would go after the best player on the team.

On a more serious note, Trezeguet was -1 today

If Salah was Nigerian and just like Egypt, we lost today ehn...

He would receive unhindered trolling

Jarus:
I just closed from extra mural class in SS3 on my way home to watch the game (around my secondary school staff quarters) when I heard shout of first goal.

Before then, SA had a good tournament in 96 and 98 when Nigeria did not feature and there was a debate on whether they would have gone that far if Nigeria featured and they began to see themselves as Nigeria's rivals.

We returned in 2000 and we met in QF (or was it semi sef?) and that game settled the matter.

Admittedly, SA had very good players in that generation.

Cameroun is Nigeria's traditional rival although Ghana also see themselves as Nigeria's rival. We don't pay attention to them like we do to Cameroun.

Ghanaians take games against Nigeria personal. Even friendlies. See the way Thomas Partey was playing in that game between ATletico Madrid and Nigeria's Super Eagles B. Every game against Nigeria is personal to Ghanaians.

It was a semi-final and Tijani babangida scored an early goal to unsettle them and then later scored the second

jihday:
we need to flog some boys

I just pity this boy

If SE wins, this thread will be too unbearable for him

Jarus:
Tijani Babangida counter

I can't forget this game. I dey SS3

If I remember, he scored twice in that game

My player ratings for NGA against CAM

Akpeyi: Looked Jittery as usual and his misjudgement of the ball in the air nearly caused us a goal in the first half. I still feel a better Keeper would have saved at least one of the two goals we conceded: 5/10

Troost-Ekong: For a Defender who has been quite solid in the past, Ekong has had an underwhelming tourney so far. His passing has been suspect, Had an average game today. 5/10

Omeruo: Didn't live up to expectations today. Could have done better against the cross that led to the first goal and was beaten in the air for the second. Made some blunders as well but looked quite solid in the second half.6/10

Awaziem: Was outpaced by the cameroonian wingers a lot of times but that doesn't jettison his nice cross which Musa chested to Ighalo for our second goal. 6/10

Aina; Was probably the most solid defender today but was out-muscled by a Jam-body Njie for the Second goal. Could also have done better with the shot he balloned way off target. 6/10

Etebo: Still don't understand why he takes our set-pieces but as usual displayed energy and worked hard to contain the rampaging Cameroonians in the middle. 7.5/10

Ndidi: Hard worker and tackler extraordinaire. Partnered well with Etebo in the middle and tried covering up at the flanks too. 7.5/10

Iwobi; Looked lost in the 1st half and seemed not to Jell with either Moses or Musa. But had a good game in the second half with a goal to cap it all.7/10

Musa: Really troubled the Cameroonian defense with his fast pace but lacked service in the first half. Nice assist in the second. 7.5/10

Moses Simon: Bereft of ideas in the final third and even the defensive prowess which he was equally known for was missing. 5/10

Ighalo: Proved critics wrong with his ball-holding, positioning and finishing. The Cameroonian defense had no answer for this Juggernaut. Deservedly the MOTM. 9/10

Chukwueze: Provided 3 clear cut chances and was the game changer for the team. Was double teamed each time he had the ball, a testament to his ability. We have a gem on our hands. 7/10

Onuachu: It can be argued that he cme relatively late but he lacked attacking intent the few times he got the ball and was out-muscled by the obviously more physical Cameroonian defenders. 4/10

Balogun: Came late but added a bit of stability to the defense. 4/10

safarigirl:
Against the speed of the southies, we ought to start fast players like Chukwueze, I for say Onyekuru too, but make we manage Musa.


Ighalo is good to go as a forward, but Osimhen would be nice towards the end of the game.

Yes as opposed to Onuachu

I just have a feeling that we should start Onyekuru instead of Musa. I don't know why

Toylove:
He struggled against the Cameroonian striker but I think doing didn't cover well for him

Do you mean Ekong?

Toylove:
Omeruo vs percy tau scene just dey play for my head

Omeruo was poor today but he has to step up against Tau

fabyom:
We should not be complacent!
This SA team is very good.
However, this time around there won't be Gascammer to save them!
Thank goodness we lost to Madagascar!

Yes they are good

But what I have learnt from this AFCON is that the way a team plays depends on their opponent

For example, although Camerron had been playing poorly, they played well against us today. SA may not play same good football against NGA

However, should we underrate them, we do so at our peril

Joebie:
when it comes to beautiful football, Nigeria no near SA oh.. but let's not forget we were in the same qualifying group. Familiar opponents.We have another chance to avenge that 2-0 home loss.

Yes you are right.

And I hope this time, we get a fair Ref so that no matter the outcome, no team will feel cheated

Odunayaw:
If Egyptian fans were Nigerians;

So Salah cannot even do anything, We've said it that he only thrives when they work for him

This Coach must go!

The national team must be disbanded!

We no go gree, occupy all stadiums

That's why they are passionate fans

Wow, I am surpried

I will keenly watch the SA game with an open mind

Anything can happen

NG needs to win so that the defense against the onslaught of IronGalaxy would be justified

I am really happy for Today's winners. They really proved me wrong

tbaba1234:
There is nothing Gbam about that. Nigerian players go to Turkey not because there are no offers elsewhere.

Awaziem had multiple offers from France that Porto rejected.. Instead they loaned him out.

Please can you name the clubs in France

komekn:
I watched and l found him to be OK but that's all.

His lack of pace for a RB or RWB add to that his limited technical ability leaves a lot to be desired. In the past two games he has-been the WEAKEST LINK.

Quality doesn't hide cream will always rise to the top. If he was exceptional then PSG and other clubs would have been fighting to sign him. But nobody in the end. na TURKEY he find himself.

That in itself tells the story.

Gbam. True talk

Earthquake3:
I've already picked Robertson

I will do the rest after the transfer window

Chai, I almost forgot about FPL

But waiting till after transfer window is the smartest move

komekn:
For me Awaziem is the weak link, lacks composure his positional sense very suspect and has no pace.

He should be dropped.

I agree with most of your points.

But for who?

breezy147:
Very humble of Messi to feature in a loser's game

Trust Ronaldo. He doesn't play 3rd place games with Portugal.

Are you serious, didn't notice it oo

Earthquake3:
South Africa now have a dangerous front three of Tau, Mothiba and Lorch

I will like to face Egypt abeg

I am telling you

Although, I earlier predicted an emphatic Egypt win

tbaba1234:
With the rubbish, Tanzania offered

Tanzania doesn't have the talent in our team.

Thugh that's not an excuse

Sorry to derail the thread oo

Messi has been shown a red card in the first half against Chile although Argentina currently leads by 2 goals.

Chile's Gary Medel has also been sent off.

Earthquake3:
Egypt game plan: pass to Salah

Get dispossessed, pass to Salah again, Salah being marked run around pass to Salah

Na their greatest undoing be that

Mark out Salah and it is over

Still, if SA removes them, they should not be underrated by the SE

Joebie:
u don get voice now abi?

Abi

soetanoreoluwa:
Ain't you tired of saying we have poor coach?

To every d1ck and Harry knows we have conservative coach so what are you going to do about it? See in life what you don't have power over you let it go instead of romancing it everyday without no power Over it.

Like you said it is your opinion but I think you should be tired of repetition of "poor coach" everyday. Do you want the coach sacked at the middle of the tournament?

Then can you name any four impressive team in on going AFCON.? We just need to cut the coach some slacks.. We won today let us celebrate till it last.

Okay

Humility017:
Rohr won't have gotten to the final with that squad....
it's like you didn't remember those players...
okputu etal.

Chai. I remember this guy that year

See 11 chances, score 0.5

Mujtahida:
Why prove you wrong and not prove you right? Bro, reality is light and darkness not darkness alone.

Sure, your opinion is yours but just try and beam light once in a while.

I do but many people have formed an opinion of me and such they are too blinded to see the light I beam once in a while

But I don't care about their opinion of me. Because it is their "opinion"

somehow:
We have goalkeepers but your coaches are too lazy and rigid to scout them.

Yes

or just too corrupt

jihday:
you are wrong, they were good against Guinea, only if we had taken our chances

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Hence the reason for my Judgement

jihday:
even if we want to play your village team you'll tip them to beat the eagles, I trust you

But do you disagree that if any team that removes Egypt shouldn't be underrated.

Yes. if my village team beats Egypt and I was to face them next, I won't underrate them

Mujtahida:
Criticism is different from perenially speaking out of darkness concerning the team. He's entitled to his opinion though. But sometimes I wonder why he's so afraid of life cos constantly believing,expecting and predicting negative things is nothing but a negation of life. If life constantly says no bro,we'd all be dead. Let darkelf learn to let in some light particularly as someone here said 'a little faith will do no harm'.

I will reply you because of the fact that you passed your info without use of foul language

I am an optimist. You don't know me in person to conclude alright

This is a sports section and I am a fan who has a right to opinion like every other person.

If also think every other person needs to learn to be realistic. People choose what they mention on this thread, hence the hypocrisy

I said before the match that I hope Nigeria proves me wrong but I won't be banking on it because we have a poor coach and ther has been no signs of improvement from our games

We are created differently and we will always look at things differently. Its not my fault that some people can't understand the meaning of the word "opinion"

I predicted an emphatic Egypt win today but with what I have seen so far, anything can happen

And I know a lot of folks here prefer we face SA in the next stage for 2 reason:

1 So we can beat them for bragging rights. If this doesn't happen, then Naija should just hide face from SA

2 So that we won't have to face the host nation