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Dannyxy:
see the nonsense I was saying about Nigeria and anyhow ness, see what our journalists are saying, instead forcing conversation about how South Africa should be punished, they creating scenarios to circumvent punishment, very poor society with no order mindset.

😂 We be big brother na we no need the points deduction. Our off the pitch politics and antics never connect to our on the pitch ambitions as a soccer nation.

In fact the Libya issue then was the first time I saw Nigeria taking an off the pitch issue very seriously which was because of how Ekong voiced out to the entire world.

NIGHTMARE0O7:
U are the one playing blame ame u are still the one talking . singled out iwobi when the whole team has been mess .im simply trying to tell u the people u should blame amd iwobi is far from it.

Also note that without onyemaechi drive into the box there will be no Arokodare goal.

Once the team fails no player can be excluded and that’s where we are always hypocritical I didn’t even single out iwobi I only asked why can’t we see more but I have noticed here that other players including osihmen, Simon, Ademola etc can be singled out but not Iwobi. Our midfield is still crap and who are the players in there? Nwabali?

NIGHTMARE0O7:
U are talking rubbish why single out iwobi when he is one of the best perfomers in the team. When u talk abt people who cost us our chances u talk abt
Aina against Benin cost us a goal
Lookman against lesotho mised 2 sitters and was selfish.
Then uzoho allowing a careless goal( even tho he is no more in the team.

But these are people who cost us precious 6points. Iwobi is no where near it.
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Let us continue until we are out of the World Cup and blame others but we shouldn’t talk about others too.

And please there’s no best performer in that team if you can’t beat Zimbabwe at home. And thank your stars for the risk Arokodare took to get that ball over the line cos apart from that I wonder what best performance you’re talking about and why don’t you wait till tomorrow and let’s see what your best performers will do I hope you’re aware that anything less than a 3 points is a failure if you like come and talk about best performer again. Phew

BankyGee:
There's a reason why he's the player with the most passes into the penalty box in the Premier League this season and top 5 players with the most completed through passes in the top 5 leagues last season.

Can we see more of this in the national team? I don’t think it’s too much to ask for. If we don’t qualify no matter how much we defend iwobi questions will continue to be asked. We can’t blame the coach alone without asking questions on some of our players

Mujtahida:
No player can drive through the opponent's defense

The thing don tire person, that’s why SA are not scared of the eagles anymore cos they know none of our players fit unlock their defense. Shame.

I hope am proven wrong on Tuesday, will be happy to see!

tomsniel:
The way you all underrate Iwobi in this super eagles is surprising. He has his own limitations o but in that midfield, he attempts the most forward passes, vertical passes and linebreaking passes. In another team, that technique is Gold

Can’t he drive through the middle up field to lay those killer passes instead of drifting towards the wings abeg the thing don tire person jare our boys need to be more African in their play.

hatakekakashi:
Also, it's as if they're not motivated by the chance of playing in the world cup except few of them like Osimhen that's not playing and maybe Tolu. They are not fighting and chasing down every loose ball, just being lackadaisical.

Osihmen had to be shouting from the bench to the boys to push the ball forward to attack in the dying moments of the game, it was as if the boys were waiting for Rwanda to equalise

Mujtahida:
Tiki taka don brainwash everybody to dey pass ball side to side.

Very annoying, pure rubbish

deept:
politicians just want to win elections, they don't care about solving the problems. there have been some good takes on the issues going on in the country but then who will bell the cat. Some of these issues require some tough decisions which if a PM comes out to address, will be labelled racist, far right and other names.

the country needs to be productive, increasing taxes does not help that. Someone commented on removing some form of benefits and someone else replied that these benefits scroungers will always find a way, same with the rich people we are always looking to tax. was it inheritance tax that was increased last year, the govt take from that reduced despite the tax going up. the rich people will always find a way usually the money invested in other countries and overseas tax haven when we need the investments in the country. Cost of everything is up, they say YoY % change in inflation is 4.2% but my grocery shopping is up over 40-50% for same things in my cart.

The Uk needs urgent tax reform to reflect a more fairer society where everyone pays their fair share and Brexit ought to have triggered this as a huge chunk of revenue source plummeted. It’s as if there was no concrete post Brexit economic framework to come to terms of reality exiting the EU. It was like once we leave the EU we will have more money for ourselves after deceiving people that it was their money that was funding the EU but alas yawa don gas and everyone has to bear their papa name. The politicians are so lost as to which way forward and approach that won’t further annoy the people after lying to them about an Eldorado post Brexit that was never there in the first place. The convenient thing now is to continue to divert the attention of the people to put the blame where it’s not and hang on or grab power wherever, whenever and however.

Cyberknight:
Re the bolded: absolutely.
While Starmer did try to do something earlier, the lack of success seems to have led to paralysis, the government is clearly drifting, and on the back foot. When The Grauniad starts launching broadsides at a Labour government, then things are bleak indeed. Labour needs to get a grip because all this stumbling around in the dark is beginning to affect the image of the party and it's not too farfetched to say that if they mess up this term in government they could be out in the cold thereafter for a very long time indeed.

The lack of success is not even a bad thing but an opportunity to step back and perhaps reorder priorities but looks like there’s a lack of capacity here cos when I saw a communication from starmer earlier in the year to the private sector asking for ideas on how to tackle the economy I knew there was a huge problem! hmmm

Zahra29:
COVID mainly. Lots of people haven't returned back to work after the pandemic for various reasons, including a spike in mental health related conditions. Similarly, the boat crossings only became a big issue post COVID (and post Brexit).

Also from Boris onwards, the Tory government's administration fell off the rails and they lost their grip on many areas - economy, immigration, welfare, Brexit implementation etc

It doesn't mean that these areas can't be fixed/improved.

Oh great, this looks more like it. It’s easier to destroy than to build. It will take a well drilled govt to rebuild especially post covid and Brexit which unfortunately nothing has started but unnecessary distractions everywhere which will only drag the nation backwards. Like I said in earlier post more focus should be more on growing the economy and improving the business environment for people who are willing to be productive. Other things will fall into place but for now let all the distractions continue since no one is serious enough to lead.

Zahra29:
The bolded is not accurate. George Osborne and IDS were very tough on welfare claimants in the early years of the last Tory government e.g introduction of rigourous checks and higher thresholds for disabled people to be able to claim PIP; a cap on household benefits ; 2 child benefit cap; mandatory job placements and daily job centre attendance; freeze on working-age benefits; criminalising benefit cheating such as claiming benefits and working cash in hand; bedroom tax for people living in bigger than needed council accommodation etc

The means are there if the will is strong enough, and the majority of the public want a fairer and more sustainable welfare system.

That was in the early years you say so what happened in the latter years of the same Torries govt and till now? Just like those coming into the country by boats what’s really going on in successive governments finding it almost impossible to address these issues, it’s obvious there are deeper conversations around these issues that are becoming no go areas cos like we say in naija ‘ I get am before no be property’ or is it that govt officials themselves are benefits scroungers too! Make it make sense please, it has actually gone beyond party lines

Zahra29:
Labour is also being encouraged to come down harder on big corporations and the very wealthy e.g. non doms. When they were in opposition, they pushed hard for a windfall tax on oil and energy companies that were making huge profits due to the Ukraine war and other factors.

Cutting welfare is not a new thing. Majority of Brits want a fairer system where there is support for the sick and disabled, but at the same time they want those who are well enough to work to pay their fair share.

Back in 2010, Tories under Cameron promised to go after "benefit scroungers", (basically people living off benefits and refusing to work, or working cash in hand + benefits) and they went much further in cutting welfare than many expected.

So most people are used to the welfare state being restricted - it's mainly since Covid that the number of benefit claimants has exploded, hence the public outcry.

For as long as people continue to lie that that they are sick and disabled no one will deny them their benefits and those expenses will continue to rise. People have really perfected the gaming of the system and no govt will ever go the whole length to stop anything except they want to incur more anger from the public.

There are actually deeper conversations on this benefit thing beyond people gaming the system that the govt will just allow things be if they even cut out some areas folks will just perfect their art of gaming the system in other areas where the benefits are still available so the number of claimants will continue to rise. What the govt should focus more heavily is to grow the economy and remove unnecessary barriers and regulations for people who are willing to work, do business and scale instead of fighting needless battles with folks who are not willing to be productive no matter what incentive you give

Raalsalghul:
Exactly how you should play it: both sides.

All these 'home is where you are' rhetorics doesn't apply in this decade.

So whose home it is actually? Are those who migrated from this country to places like Australia, South Africa or North America not allowed any longer see where they are currently as home anymore? Or it is only meant for folks like us not to call where we are home Abi or you will tell the windrush generation in this country not to see the uk as home anymore, I don’t understand!

realpoacher:
I sincerely do not see how we can defeat SA on Tuesday.

Our Boys can not drive through a defense to score.

They can't run

And Chelle won't play Chukweze through the middle.

Trust me... No hope of winning

Na wetin Dey pain me pass, the Rwandans were vulnerable thru the middle but our guys Dey play sideways honestly I think it’s a confidence issue those boys may not really believe in themselves like that or maybe they are scared of injuries which one I no know

justwise:
This is the biggest prob here, Universal credit pays better than many 9-5 jobs, recently i get to know from a friend about what he called medical benefit, he claims it and still work full time. No govt dare touch the benefit system and survive the next GE.

Welfare Benefits for any UK govt in power is touch and go

9JAMac10:
Facts. Nigeria the only African country that shows real love to other African countries without reciprocal recognition

Even during Afcon see all the antics Ivory Coast deployed to ensure they won the final against us. Na we mumu Dey do fair play all time so tey we couldn’t win an Afcon in our backyard in 2000. We behave like Europeans in Africa and we want to win always 😂 we no too serious jor.

We no even sure whether fifa go deduct points from SA and we Dey complain say dem hold us for airport. 😂 Una think SA go just mumu like us?

9JAMac10:
Our boys just landed at the South African airport and are currently stuck at the airport. Are we getting a replay of the Libyan fiasco last year

Expect all manner of antics cos it’s a game SA can’t afford to lose. Na only naija Dey do fair play for Africa

JohnBullMySon:
If we lose to SA, Is there still any hope of qualification at all, or are we effectively out?

😂 hope Dey before?

yinkeys:
Could’ve given away 2 penalties
He shouldn’t try his antics in South Africa
Referee would favour home crowd/team

He needs to be talked to, cos I’ve seen pics of his rage too in the SA league for his club.

I just hope he’s fully recovered from the loss of his parents as that’s no fluke at all, he may need a personal psychologist to examine him and help him through any silent struggles he might have

Cyberknight:
Removing "anxiety" and "depressive disorders" as grounds for claiming would be a good start.
Labour can somewhat make the bitter pill of tax rises coming in November easier if it makes a visible effort to cut major expenditure somewhere.
If only the tribal Labour MPs who sank the last push would understand that this is now a crisis for the government.

In a country where so much depends on welfare this is almost impossible! The backlash no government can cope with. The waters has been tested already and the outcome has never been pleasant. Tax rises will surely continue to accommodate welfare payments.

JohnBullMySon:
That’s because most people judge from outcome and don’t really analyze the gameplay. Nigeria’s game yesterday wasn’t impressive especially in attack.

If Rwanda managed to sneak in one at the closing minute, many here would have completely different opinions, meanwhile it was practically the same game. Goals sometimes don’t tell the whole story. You can win 3-0 and still play rubbish.

That we didn’t concede was really a miracle with the we went flat in the last quarter of that game.

I have no expectations for our next match honestly if we lose am not going to be surprised in fact I will be shocked if we win and am being honest

Abeg make Una manage expectations for the next match o, people don forget the rubbish we play against Rwanda Dey make mouth 😂

Jamesclooney:
Canada FSW EE was already difficult before, which made a lot of people choose the UK instead (the Nigerian contingent of the Boriswave). I can only imagine how few people will qualify now. Even with those who can speak French, the numbers will be tiny compared to those facing ILR being pulled from under their feet before they qualify in 2028/29 and so on. Lastly, Canadian job market sucks!

So it’s the uk job market that does not suck? Are you aware of the mass layoffs going on in the uk or is it because the media isn’t reporting it. Even the US is experiencing serious job losses and you think the Uk is insulated? Canada that is even silently poaching away so many care workers with their Express category healthcare draws before we even mention doctors and other allied professionals. Your idea that few people qualify is not true not with many that I know that are already on their way and yes from the Boriswave cohort.

You know a lot of brits have been going there and back and they seem to like how the Nepalese and Bangladeshi et al are all in a state of perpetual servitude with no levers to climb up the ladder

That's what they want in the UK
A perpetual underclass of black and brown ppl serving them

@RodgersAkpafu, you’re so right with this submission, and that’s why any govt can’t stop those coming by boats. This is actually the immigrants they want in this country, but citizens do not understand

Jamesclooney:
Just out of curiosity, what are the open pathways for Canada? From what I understand most of the visa routes have been tightened. Even the student visa routes.

If you’re in the health sector you may have a chance. Experts like Jedisco can tell you more!

justwise:
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Any British flags on your street yet?

Yes o and even on mini roundabouts here I think say na new design I no know say na far right matter o

Aunty kemi na my MP so my case critical gan 😂

Meanwhile guys I hear there will be protest in London on sep 13 and we don’t know whether it will spread nationwide so be careful out there!

This country matter don reach prayer and fasting level 😂

justwise:
Totally not true, Kamala did many times, she was the only one with actual policy and was able to explain them, Trump did not present any policy apart from immigration, there was nothing on economy or foreign policy.

Even as Republican controls the two houses Bidden was able to pass a major legislation called American Rescue Plan.

Reform has taken a page from Trump's play book and trying desperately to implement it here in the UK and many British public are buying it.

Remember Lucy connolly? Yes she is now a Reform party member immediately after coming out of prison. she called for “mass deportation now”, adding: “Set fire to all the f***ing hotels full of the b*****s for all I care… if that makes me racist so be it.
and now she is welcome to Reform political party.

There was even a bipartisan policy on immigration agreed by both parties during Biden term, it was Trump who rallied republicans in the house to finally reject the bill cos of his political campaign. All the talk that they had no policy was just gaslighting. Till today no one knows the economic direction of the current administration, farmers are already asking for bail outs due to the tariffs policy that’s heading no where. Americans were simply manipulated by culture wars effectively deployed by MAGA which is what is currently happening in the uk. They will hide behind nationalism, religion (people who don’t even have an idea or don’t want to know who God is) and other conservative values and traditions they don’t even practice or believe in to deceive many whereas they are one of the most morally bankrupt humans you can think of. Anyone who doesn’t mind setting up an hotel on fire where humans are can never be an advocate for a better society. Kolewerk. That’s why America now has a health minister who no longer wants vaccinations for children to be made compulsory. And if that’s where uk is headed then good luck!

solonnachi:
Hope the Rwandan keeper will stop South Africa when they meet in October

For where? That keeper go collect wella, na our boys Dey fire blanks

Odunayaw:
Agreed.

Brought the pressure the Rwandans thought was gone after Osimhen left the field.

Exactly, but for him, the game would have been lost

This match na AI 😂