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

Kilishihunter:
Talking about their strengths is not shake shake. As we dey analyze them for here that's what they will do for us too in their national forums especially as regards our free scoring ability in this tourney. They are a tough opponent with quality players also so there's nothing bad in admitting that
But I know they can't keep our attack at bay

Goke7:
He played against Congo na what happened?

Kilishihunter:
That albino too dey give me terrible flashbacks. No more makossa for him in Morocco after tonight

JohnBullMySon:
I didn’t watch the Mozambique game tho. Was busy with something else but of course you will have space cause it’s Mozambique.

Of course I’m not saying we should only be crossing the ball, obviously. However, the Algeria I watched today showed some aerial weakness in the box.

FiveFootNinja:
It's not actually. We finished 2nd in the group to South Africa. You finished last below Niger and Sudan. In what universe is your AFCON qualifying run better? Before you banter, study math and logic before you embarrass yourself like this.



Bruh you haven't won AFCON since color TV was invented. Please don’t talk to us about football until you find a trophy from this millennium.



What do you mean better World Cup record? We literally have more appearances and more points/wins from the tournament overall. At least before you banter, get the basic facts straight. Your quarter final run was your best World Cup tournament. You haven't made it out of the group stage since then.

mank1234:
That's what affected Nigeria against them in the world cup playoff. They are lucky they have 4 days to rest.

JohnBullMySon:
I didn’t watch the Mozambique game tho. Was busy with something else but of course you will have space cause it’s Mozambique.

Of course I’m not saying we should only be crossing the ball, obviously. However, the Algeria I watched today showed some aerial weakness in the box.

Kilishihunter:
They should not underrate tom saintfiet sha with how they won Tunisia despite getting an early red card. I read the coach has been sacked sef

Kilishihunter:
They should not underrate tom saintfiet sha with how they won Tunisia despite getting an early red card. I read the coach has been sacked sef

Swanzi:
Which useless point is that😂🤣😂
Simple question have u gone past the round of 16 before..? Yes or No ? Hahahaha

And since 82 uve not been able to equal our afcon wins dude now ur head in shame

Dude u failed to qualify for the world cup period no one cares the position u got in the group…

Dude are u talking about math and logic with me so 4and 3 which is bigger? Dude win this afcon then we can talk as equals not now 😂😂😂😂

kennysville:
Matter have finished......


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JohnBullMySon:
Hmm boss. This statement is strange oh

I was one of the first here to say that Nigeria will beat Tunisia. Tunisia has good teamwork but from their ball control you’ll know that their players are seriously average.

Algeria is a different ball game. Their midfield will clog those Iwobi style passes. To beat them we need to go aerial.

9JAMac10:
Oshimen, no one understands his attitude toward his teammates

He yells at everyone on the field, even LOOKMAN who's everywhere on the pitch and outperforming him today.

He left the field to boos from the crowd. The coach should penalize him for his nasty stank attitude

I’ve noticed something interesting about this Super Eagles team at the ongoing AFCON in Morocco.

Head Coach Eric Chelle made a noticeable change to the team’s formation and tactical approach heading into this tournament, and the difference is clear.

Previously, we were used to a system heavily dependent on wing play. We relied almost entirely on the brilliance (or otherwise) of our wingers, particularly Moses Simon and Samuel Chukwueze, while operating with a very thin midfield. This approach made our midfield easy to overrun and largely ineffective.

The pattern was predictable: at every opportunity, the ball was pushed wide. We then waited for the wingers to beat their markers, either to shoot or float in a cross, hoping Osimhen, or someone else would attack it. Sometimes it worked; many times, it didn’t. It wasn’t a reliable or sustainable approach.

As a result, we were often chasing games. The midfield never had control, there was no real stability in the middle of the park, and our central players suffered.
Alex Iwobi, our chief creator, couldn’t function optimally in that setup. Ademola Lookman also looked lost playing up top in such a system. Both players are capable of creating magic from nothing, but the system simply didn’t play to their strengths.

I believe the head coach identified this issue and decided to tweak the tactics. He narrowed the pitch, encouraged intelligent fullback overlaps, and shifted to a 4-3-1-2 formation.

This change has been crucial.

Iwobi now operates with freedom in the heart of midfield, while Lookman plays in a more natural attacking midfield role. With Frank Onyeka and Wilfred Ndidi anchoring, we now dominate and control the midfield. Importantly, this setup prevents Ndidi from running everywhere chasing the ball, allowing him to play with more discipline and efficiency.

There is now a sense of calm, stability, and improved ball retention in the middle of the park. And with that foundation, our chief orchestrator Iwobi has all the tools he needs to excel.

Sometimes, you’re not underperforming because you lack ability, but because you’re operating in a system that doesn’t allow you to function optimally. (Nigeria to her citizens—but let me not digress.)

Thanks to Eric Chelle’s tactical twist, Iwobi and Lookman have been performing at their best so far, and the Super Eagles look far more balanced, controlled, and purposeful as a team.

Enoughpull:
The game is set.. Algeria will be an easier opponent

Goke7:
The Moroccans will support us against them as they are sworn enemies. Great atmosphere it will be

If it’s Congo Morocco will support Congo against us cos they will feel Congo will be easier to beat in the semis so this is more positive for us

minfelix:
Na this Marrakech stadium we go play Algeria come saturday

Mujtahida:
That's how we said during the playoffs, that Congo was the easier opponent after they beat Cameroon.

Bossoflife25:
I would have preferred DR Congo.
This DRC team is average as they come.

We would have disgraced this team.

We just don't do well against Algeria.
They always find ways to defeat us.

They are just so naturally technical (Zidane, Mahrez, Benzema, etc).
They are who the Moroccans thought they are!

I am not so confident, we can beat them.
We shall see.

Danielnino00:
© Maverick Ndubusi


Brilliant piece
CC: Thesupernerd

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

Odunayaw:
Morocco doesn't have good relations with Algeria so no advantage with the crowd

FiveFootNinja:
Something tells me Nigeria vs Algeria will determine the winner of the year's AFCON. The two most impressive teams of the tournament in my opinion. Senegal haven't really wowed me like that.