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Why do I have this feeling that the Congolese are low-keyed adopting our template against Cameroon...
I think with their energy and the pressing so far...they're likely to draw the first blood...unless they're caught on a fast break by the Guineans

That Guinean defender is a clown. He had all the time to clear the ball or confidently control it...yet he stood there like a pillar of salt calling the goal keeper to leave his goal line and come pick up🙄 🤔
Worse case could have been the goalie fouling the Congolese and penalty....very silly option there

Yabsun:
Twitters have it that Zaidu has nothing to do with Cross… he’s a Muslim😁

Chai...Naija...nothing wey no go be cruise for una sef..

Stargangz:
Iwobi and Zaidu has no business in this team, if na Colombia dem for don kill that moda4kin Zaidu

Brother, pls don't let your emotions make you look and sound so cold and little...just calm down...if the coach thinks he needs to sub him, he will take him out, for now..let him have his time...he also has a key role and that's why he's there

SultanOfAbia:
This is the exact reason I WILL NEVER share my secret of making money to Nigerians.

If you show Nigerians any format.
THEY WILL ABUSE IT and IT WILL CAST

Go and tell those Ghanaians mocking Hilda upandan first
I don't know what they will do when this lady breaks it even before the Ghanaian lady is announced

Westerhoffe:
Yea sure… you should thank me…
Nairaland Hamas Terrorist sympathizer.

You and Gaakiyamagana....dey cracked me up...like bad thing wey dey make people laugh

Metrofox:
Two can play that game

Sadly true...but the usual collateral damage is of this kinds of conflicts is the innocent civilians on both sides...
I still struggle to get October 7 off my head and the subsequent bombing of a hospital in Gaza by Israel against the rules of engagement....often violence begets violence in that region ....
Like I said in another post..Hamaa and the devil will regret the madness that pushed them to start this war at a time when Israel and some solid Western allies from the gulf states where making some headway to secure some form of peace in that region and a long respite for those innocent Palestinians

otomatic:
There is no safe place nor hiding place for terrorists.
Isreal should go after it's enemies, wherever they may be.
The day Red Cross allows its facilities to be used for terrorism is the day their immunity/neutrality ends.
When terrorists behead people with shouts of 'alakuba' , is that not praising their own god?
Nobody has monopoly of violence. After this war, Hamas or whatever organisation must think well and choose it's fight wisely.
No go start wetin you no go fit finish.

Thanks for this straight up response. I'm tired of asking people to go read up or follow the Genesis of this whole Israel vs Arab conflict and the real politics around recent Hamas attacks right when Saudi, Qatar,....Jordan, Egypt etc were trying to secure some respite for Garzans by normalizing some form of relationships with Israel...and securing initial steps to what could have been a long lasting peace in that region...but Hamas was bent on having none of that because of selfish interests and miscalculated risks of the support they get from Iran militarily and the financial support for infrastructural development and humanitarian purposes from Qatar through Israel.
Hamas also reasoned that they'd become irrelevant as Saudi and Iran were taking steps to make peace brokered by Qatar. Ultimately, the PLO would also be returning to proper governance and taking charge of Gaza....and making Hamas redundant and cutting off their financial supply...the were grossly mistaken in their tactics by striking Israel on October 7 2023.
Israel Mossad will go any and every length and breath to neutralize their enemies for these sort of crimes and to free their hostages even if they suffer some casualties in the process...that's their trademark and that's real commitment to sovereignty

Metrofox:
Black people should learn to focus on black people's problems. We have no dog in that fight,.South Africans are silly for meddling in that crisis. We have no business with Arabs

Brother, the annoying fact is the fact that the this current SA regime tries to cry more than the bereaved yet exposing their hypocritical selves by taking a position to support Russia who invaded Ukraine ...
Their internal policies or interests appear wack!

Yankiss:
That's good. But they supposed to adopt other methods. Medical staff would be target of terrorists thereafter.

True but medical staff in Gaza and West Bank allowed infiltration of Hamas long before Oct. 7 and continued to allow themselves and facilities as shield for the terrorists....even have special rooms in underground tunnels with entry shafts inside hospitals.....so let's be clear. Isreal tactics may be dastard but they didn't start this!!

Good job SA...
good try Morocco....see you next AFCON

See how that SA attacker knowingly running on "offside" ...na wa

AFCON no be Worldcup..
Africans no dey gree for anybody even themselves

wiseone28:
What about the penalty given to Morocco?

Abeg ignore that kid...he's been all over the pages typing emotional gibberish...

goal...2-0
SA ....what a crushing free kick.
when it rains...it pours...

North Africa and undiscipline...
VAR checking .... astragalus red...
Appears the referees in this tournament are interpreting their rules to the letter

Red ...Morocco

Ekaka14:
I think the rules can be too stiff..so even if you were trying to stabilize yourself ...your hands should remain in natural position?

Oh well...justice was quick. Now SA need to carefully manage their 1-0 in peace because this is not over

Ashraf....he misses
hits the bar....

I think the rules can be too stiff..so even if you were trying to stabilize yourself ...your hands should remain in natural position?

oh well, penalty given...

North Africans don start....that wasn't a delibrate ball handling i think the defender was turning away...but this will be a very tight call

Aguero playing for Morocco...wetin Crayfish no go see for okro soup

Morocco will fancy SA sitting back in the 74th Minute...it will give them time to regroup and catch some breath...
SA should take the game to them now by playing tightly in the midfield and spraying the ball on the break to two wing atrackers to try to get the insurance 2nd goal if they can

esemes256:
South Africa is winning this one. Morocco have not had a shot on target if I am not mistaken. They have had chances but they lack the stamina to see it through.

You're also spot on this....but let SA not blink too

Love what I'm seeing from both teams ...SA need to convert their quick paced transition into clinical finish.
The Morrocans desperately want to get back into the game before they gas-out completely but they must also finish their attack with clear shots on target

First real shot on target by SA and it was indeed a fine finish...
#NOGREEFORANYBODY...ranking or not...
Now this game will really open up. I see Morocco trying to throw everything in now

esemes256:
Morocco will not survive extra time. They look tired already.

True, but that could also be SA Achilles heels. The Southies have not been tidy with their tackles and already have a couple of MTNs...
Against a typical theatrical North African side tired could mean they set you up for a rough tackle and Airtel could follow...just saying

South Africa finished this half stronger ...they just need to pick up from here and find their finishing....
They also need to be a little careful with their tackles as legs get tired.
On the otherhand, I see the morrocans are waiting for a counter ...seeing that the SA defense is also suspect...they might be able to get something...
Caution: This duel is far from over...could ho into extra time

I like the fact that the Southies are tough on the ball but they should be careful with the Moroccans who are masters of the North African antics...

Unless something goes terribly wrong....Mali will see this out and win ...
They've been more purposeful and unrelenting in their attacks

Dem go explain tireeee...no evidence