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mekabuachi:
Sadly, alot of Nigerian journalist dislike him... if you go Twitter the kind of hate that man receives Omo

These days, Nigerian sports journalists hardly do proper research. Many have become lazy—lifting content from here and other sports platforms. Conversations that start here end up circulating everywhere. Gone are the days when you genuinely looked forward to hearing from journalists or reading sports news. Now, it’s something else entirely.
Most of the negative stories you read about him are simply engagement farming. That’s why it’s important to be mindful of what you consume on the internet. First-hand information about the Super Eagles often comes from here, and from a few unique individuals who focus on quality content on YouTube and Twitter.

So forget the negative news about Chelle. We should appreciate him for the good work he’s doing. The record is there to speak for him.

You guys should stop the panic. The Algerians are even more worried about the Super Eagles.
We are the only team with a 100% record in this AFCON, with plenty of goals to show for it. We’re topping the goal chart, our players are leading the goal-contribution chart, and our attacking line is top-notch. Algeria cannot afford to switch off for even a few minutes—they will pay dearly for it.

This time, it’s not just about the Super Eagles; it’s about pride. The only way to redeem the image of this team is to win the AFCON. The Super Eagles must win it—nothing less.

So stay calm, guys. It’s one game at a time. Let’s just pray we’re not unlucky, especially with refereeing decisions. The energy in camp is high, and the boys know exactly what’s at stake.

Let’s enjoy the game. 🇳🇬🦅

elyte89:
Rohr and Mumu theories

your colleague coachito

Mujtahida:
Blueelf, TheSuperNerd has touched all the vital points. For added emphasis on the Iwobi point you raised, watch this analysis


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=098DZOLi5xw?si=RD8fcmKRAgB0-E7G

this is a very detail analysises , thumbs up. the analyst and who posted this . you deserve a flower . Ugwu leave to be precise

dominique:
Is Tunisia not a real test? A team that didn't lose and conceded just 1 goals throughout world cup qualifiers.

Benin and Tunisia were real tests—even Tanzania to an extent. Yet many people still don’t believe in Eric Chelle or the Super Eagles, mainly because of the failure to qualify for the World Cup.
This team has already made up its mind to make Nigerians smile again, and that’s why we’re seeing the best of their football. It’s been a long time since we saw almost 80% of the squad firing on all cylinders at the same time.
Let’s give them the benefit of the doubt, guys.
Nigeria is beating Algeria.

zicky:
Banter, That's the beauty of football (AFCON) nothing to fine or punish there.

CAF president should also take picture with Amoura for mimicking the so called DRC statue and fallen down... i love the moment he did it ...


they will not forget that in a hurry

The last time we played Algeria, they were like a gang—well-organized, united, and playing as one. They had a good coach, strong chemistry, and did everything together. Coincidentally, that was the same year they went on to win the AFCON.
I believe we now have the advantage. The Super Eagles are united, playing with high intensity, and showing real togetherness. This will likely be the toughest match at the quarterfinal stage, and we should expect plenty of spectacular moments.

We must be ready to beat them—there is no room for error. The Algerians are fast and dangerous on the counterattack. They are threats from long-range shots, set pieces, and even individual dribbles. The Eagles will have their hands full.

A balanced midfield will be key to getting the desired result, and with the quality we have in attack, we have every reason to be confident.

i am predicting the semifinalist to be Senegal ,Morocco ,Nigeria ..... Egypt/Cotedvoire will be difficult to predict .what is your take ?

FiveFootNinja:
You guys are really killing the mood here with these overly fearful predictions.

what kind of mood do you want ?

semid4lyfe:
Ivory Coast 3
Burkina Faso 0

Omo, country wey go win this AFCON go try o.

the final no go too dey interesting pass this group stage and knockout stage , because players go done wear out ... thank God DRC is out them for wear any body out .... my goodness Cameroun is still there , chief of gidigbo football ... anybody camera play with body go tell them

Blueelf:
Algeria have only conceded once all tournament

I'll be wary of them if I were chelle

Chelle would have been wary of Tunisia too , that didnt lose any match until he met SE , and conceded 3 good goals but its good to be wary of opponents that are technical , Algeria has shown that they are good ,if we can beat them it will be be nice ....

Odunayaw:
Only Senegal seems to have an easier opponent. The rest is hell match

yes , their route was easy .

Goke7:
This was why I wanted extra time so both teams will tire out

DRC were worn out. That their yeye figurine go normal now 😂

scientific application now they need to to recover ... SE recovery session has been passed .

This Burkina faso team doesnt have what it takes to beat this Ivorien side .

In the past we are used to beating Algeria , it was when our football declined that they tried to match up with us .... If SE can go in with the same fighting spirit .. we can punish them . only if Nwbabali didnt sleep off .

a tricky match ahead .... the tournament favourites are beginning to show up

i think i will prefer the Algerian , let them come and play technically with us , they have our attacking lines to contend it ... , DRC may get our players injured , just to win the match . i want a decent match ... we can leave the revenge against DR Congo , till much later .

TheSuperNerd:
Force?? My own narrative?? Something that clearly happened on field?? So I should allow your erroneous and obviously misleading take on Lookman being selfish to stand?

I get it. It seems like the easier narrative to sell. Carry on please okay. Osimhen attacked Lookman because Lookman was selfish. Keep running with it.

And you must obviously be new to Super Eagles games to make an issue of Osimhen's gesticulations as he did with Bruno when a pass does not come or a chance goes begging. It shows you watch only for the scoreline and dont observe at all.

So dont worry, run with the Lookman selfish angle. It makes sense.

i can give you many instances of Lookmon been selfish ... like you said , i ve been with the SE ... since the 80's , and this is the indiscipline that collapsed the eagles of 94 . the team come first before any player , and if you think you can come here to speak ones anyone disagrees with your point ... keep your point salient and less emotional . we are all here for a purpose . p

TheSuperNerd:
"Lookman also needs to learn to play for the team"

Una see am. This is what I am saying. This is not about Lookman!!!!! For goodness sake!!!! Lookman has been playing for the team all tournament and this is partly why he leads the tournament in Chances created (12).

When una no understand something, dont comment to keep sowing false narratives. This was never about Lookman being selfish. It is not why Osimhen went over to him. Haba!!!!

Osimhen was clearly raging at Bruno before and even after he left Lookman. That Bruno no-pass when it was too obvious to execute was a real slap even for me watching. That is what triggered all these. Not Lookman's largely non existent selfishness at this Afcon.

but why are you trying to force your own narrative on us ...? we all saw what happened on the pitch ... even the clip that was flying around showed Osimhen ranting at Lookmon ,it means the issue was btw them ...Lookmon was at a point selfish against Tunisia too . Bruno or no Bruno , Osimhen should learn how to talk to his team mates . i remembered when he scored against Tunisia or Tanzania .... he went to warn somebody ... no be all fight you go fight , you have to leave some . my write up only faulted the 2 of them .

We all know what has been happening since Chelle took up the job. His philosophy has largely been that the team should play for Osimhen. Only against Mozambique did we see a different setup—one that tried to neutralize the usual “play-for-Victor” approach and instead emphasized playing for the entire forward line.
I honestly don’t think Osimhen asked for too much. At most, he was trying to remind Lookman that football is a team game. My only issue was the manner in which he made his point. Can any team member challenge Osimhen like that and expect the other person not to react? The answer is no. That said, Lookman also needs to learn to play for the team. I recall the third goal against Tunisia —it came from a similar situation. This time, he scored, but Osimhen was actually in a better position to finish.
Overall, Osimhen also needs to learn to respect his teammates. He shouldn’t be the only one losing his cool. The better they understand and respect each other, the more victories Nigeria will enjoy.
My man of the match was Iwobinho. He dictated the tempo from start to finish. Ndidi kept things simple, and Onyeka did the same. Apart from the yellow cards, both of them shielded Iwobi very well, allowing him to express himself—almost like Zidane in his prime.
Nwabali looked like Petr Čech at the back, thanks largely to the solid backline. Bassey barely broke a sweat. Osayi showed good attacking intent but missed a golden opportunity to get on the scoresheet.
The substitutions were spot on—even Simon came on and started playing like CR7. Overall, the Super Eagles had a very good game, clearly a product of the closed-door training sessions. If the team can remain focused, they are now genuine title contenders.
They made a loud statement yesterday. A 4–0 win is loud. I was expecting Senegal to beat Sudan by that margin, or Morocco to do same to Tanzania. Chelle clearly knows what he’s doing to restore peace and togetherness among two of Africa’s very best.

4 games 11 goals for the SE

TheSuperNerd:
What a front 3.

Super Eagles on Fire!!!

The 4312 is Hell vs any team.

its becoming clearer

everywhere first blur for Mozambique players eyes, them don dey see small small

Eric Chelle should substitute Onyeka ... to protect him , he is on Yellow card already , Ndidi can still be careful

even the mozambique coach dey enjoy our game ....

goal

Mozambique crowded their midfield and defence , i think ones they come out and play .... we go score 2 goals , said it first

e bilke like say baba knows how to beat Egyptian o , i want North Africa out of the competition

Mujtahida:
We go jam either Senegal or Cameroun for final. Remember Maroc 88, Cameroun robbed us.

make we qualify first na .... Mozambique to be hear ,

daveP:
Abi should caf make the afcon the route to FIFA world cups like cadet championships?

Like make 8 come from Afcon and the other 2 should find another route. Cos this SA

same thing i was thinking

final whistle abeg

They have started dreaming on how they will equalise with the way Mali did ... they dont deserve to be in the quarter final

Hugo Bross will rant tire ...a very poor team .Cameroun caged them . it s not good to dance around aimlessly