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Kog45:
Nigeria defeated Tunisia, Algeria and if we overcome Morocco then Egypt na walkover

Kog45:
No team will give Lookman opportunities cuz they know him very well,his Afcon stats is here,just check it out,best player so far.....all we need is getting our tactics right,the issue here you can't pocket Osimhen and Akor for 90 minutes

Blueelf:
Lolll

Lookman sef na big game player

He did it on a much bigger stage - the Europa league final

He knows the importance of this match

That's how leverkusen were unbeaten till that final

Make them no worry. I predict Morocco to go through because they have home advantage (if you know what I mean 😉)

Blueelf:
Him brain no go touch. Osimhen na big game player

minfelix:
Your last point is gbam👍
I too relax with this Morocco game ajeh…they will see a repeat of what France did to them at the world cup(Technicality Iwobi/Onyedika + Physicality Osimhen/Bassey)…we are not Spain that will come and be playing tiki taka from beginning to end that will make dem sit back and defend….pomping of cross into that their box 18, Osimhen will sha keep all of them jittery at the back

joxxy01:
Should a Nigeria win tomorrow be considered an upset?

minfelix:
i really wanna see how their defender will stop Osimhen,Akor and Lookman🤣🤣 at the same time stopping Iwobi and Fred Onyedika…..The Moroccan team is all about running running running…That was exactly how we calmed Algeria…Cameroon biggest mistake was playing same run run run football with morocco…Did you guys even notice our sharp we looked with our 1/2 pass in short spaces…this Moroccans go run tire that day…they will so chase shadow

Blueelf:
You savi jo

He even has the potential to surpass Enyeama if he keeps his head down

People are underrating that guy

Nwabali as our undisputed no 1 is a hill I'm willing to die on

yinkeys:
Nigeria now has a complete squad after the tournament to maybe challenge for a world cup medal
Arthur Okonkwo will properly challenge Nwabali, a slicker goalie
We have 3 decent left backs 3 decent right backs, Osayi is surprising us
Bassey will pair properly with Benjamin
We haven't seen too much of Igor Ogbu yet
We have so many midfielders & I expect Gift Orban, Terem Moffi to fight for spots in the team

FiveFootNinja:
I might have to think deeper because I can't explain why at the moment, but I find Tunisia's move for Eric Chelle to be HIGHLY disrespectful.

Blueelf:
Crush Morocco at home??

Bro!!!!

I admire you courage ooo

talk2docee:
I think both semifinal games will go into extra time... Morocco can't beat us within regulation time....

3-1 in favour of Nigeria

Kog45:
Iyenemi or Oyenemi.

TheSuperNerd:
Kaye Furo unveiled at Brentford.

Brentford Manager, Keith Andrews also had something to say.

Ppogbae:
We have back to back shutouts. The Morrocans faced weaker opposition. We got this.

Papi85:
the guy is doing massively well for Glasgow rangers and even as a cb is one of their top scorers this season

It won’t hurt trying him out as one of the possible replacement for aging Ajayi

chrisooblog:
By popular demand

Best performance of the tournament from the guys considering the level of competition and high stakes of the game.

My player ratings:

Nwabali (7.5) - Practically on holiday. Still not comfortable with the way he punches crosses. Liked how towards the end he switched to using his hands instead of his feet for ball distribution.

Osayi (8.5) - Best game in a SE jersey without a doubt. Defensively astute snuffing out all danger. Did well going forward pressuring the Algerian fullbacks.

Bruno (9) - Also his best game in a Nigerian shirt. Has definitely tied down the LB position for the foreseeable future. Beautiful cross for Osimhen's goal. Like spare change Mahrez was in his pocket all day.

Ajayi (8.0) - Cool, calm, and professional display. Mopped up at the back when needed also made crucial interceptions.

Bassey (8.5) - Uncompromising defending full of energy and grit. Taribo would be proud.

Onyeka (8.0) - The Tank was everywhere as usual popping up here and there to sustain pressure and keep the ball moving. One of our unsung heroes for sure.

Ndidi (8.5) - Good performance from Captain Wilf. Kept possession well and made sure the Algerians didn't have breathing space. Unlucky to get a yellow. Experience will be missed against Morocco.

Iwobi (9.5) - Run out of superlatives to describe his genius. Precise, visionary, and exquisite midfield play. Best performance from a Nigerian midfielder since Mikel in 2013.

Lookman (8.0) - Was also a threat to the Algerian defense. Took a back seat today in favour of his attacking partners who performed excellently on the day. Speaking of attacking partners...

Akor (9) - Plays like someone who has been in the national team for years instead of months. Technically astute and direct. Perfect partner for Osimhen bringing control and deftness to the latter's energy and pace. Goal was the highlight of the game which is commendable considering his poor miss in the first half.

Osimhen (9.5) - Man of the match performance from the leader and legend. A bit quiet in the first half exploded in the second. Algerian defense will be having nightmares about him. Victor is one of those players that is inevitable. You know he's coming but nothing much you can do to stop him.

Subs:

Simon (7.5) - Came on to retain possession and add some defensive cover. Made some attacking forays with his dribbles. Still need him to offer more of an attacking threat to help put away teams on the counter.

Onyedika (8.0) - Kept the midfield ticking effortlessly despite Ndidi's departure. Unfazed on the ball. Banking on him to deliver in the semis.

Fisayo (7.5) - Didn't do anything too risky. Kept it simple and moving.

Awaziem (N/A) - Didn't see much from him. Came in to shore up the backline.


Eric Chelle (10) - Tactical master class. Can it get better?

chrisooblog:
Now that the euphoria of yesterday's victory has begun to die down we now focus on Morocco.

Apart from being the host country Morocco is a well drilled tactical team. From watching the Moroccans Ibrahim Diaz seems to be the most critical pillar in their attacking arsenal. Not dismissing their other forwards but Diaz seems to be their most potent weapon from what I've seen.

Hakimi who's freshly back from injury is another main player to be wary off.

One thing is sure alarm bells would have gone off in the Moroccan camp watching how we dismantled the Algerians yesterday. So no surprises they will doing double duty analyzing our tactical approach and how to stop us. Hope Coach Chelle has a plan B incase they figure out our approach.

Ndidi will be a big miss but Onyedika brings a potential better technical presence in the middle of the park.

Our players should prepare their minds that they will be player 11 against 13 (including opposition players, refs, supporters and maybe CAF establishment) and be triple careful.

NFF should hawkishly monitor who will be appointed as match officials for our game against Morocco so that they appoint someone with sense not someone who will allow the Atlas Lions get away with blue murder like they did with Cameroon in terms of fouls.

For the tactical officionados in the house how do you reckon we beat the tactical set up of the Moroccans and their pressing power?

cc: Supernerd, Goodjoe, Mujtahida, Goke etc

foxman04:
You can't but love Nwabali, if this was 1990 era this player for don chop moro

Ppogbae:
Concentration. No time for fun and games.

solonnachi:
8pm Wednesday 14th

yinkeys:
Galatasaray will make money this summer lol, especially if Nigeria wins the AFCON
Big bag lol
Price tag goes up higher than Isak lol

BankyGee:
Exactly, I think 21 or 22 is even possible.

CapitalCee:
Egypt vs Senegal
Nigeria vs Morroco

Papi85:
Algerian players fighting the referees after the game

https://x.com/makingofchamps/status/2010084633980129585?s=46[/quote]Terrible losers

Odunayaw:
Just love how Iwobi went to jump on Bruno

But omoo this is crazy! I didn't even note we passed our way to goal

FiveFootNinja:
If we beat Morocco, I think we have a good shot.

BankyGee:
We are in 27th now, Algeria in 28th, we are 3rd in Africa now.

But to be sincere, I don't think Algeria was a true test.

minfelix:
The more we progress the more i keep getting pained we wont be at the world cup….kai this kind display from Super eagles deserve a world cup appearance…aahhh we really F up😩😩
SA
Ben
Lesotho
Zimbabwe

all of them suppose chop home and away beating🤦🏽‍♀️🤦🏽‍♀️

Ppogbae:
Morocco is finished!

To quote the wise words of lbrichman2:

Eric Chelle Coachito!