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Mujtahida:
E come be like say Ejuke no dey this team. Meliforme what's happening?

What about Akinsanmiro?

Nigeria 2--Algeria 0 Ft

Osimehn to score a header and lookman to score

Akkin:
Nigeria 2--Algeria 0 Ft

Osimehn to score a header and lookman to score

Hmm, fear dey catch me o. Make I zip am.

I would really love to be made happy on Saturday but............

Akkin:
Nigeria 2--Algeria 0 Ft

Osimehn to score a header and lookman to score

I beg to differ. Ndidi and Lookman to score. Osimhen will come out with an assist.

Bi

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Akor Adams to score no matter the scoreline of victory for Nigeria.

AndSunGorilla:
Hmm, fear dey catch me o. Make I zip am.

I would really love to be made happy on Saturday but............

Pls be happy already and there is no buts anywhere...

Bassey is a beast at the back, lets see what brahim diaz and mahrez can try...

if you think you can mark OSIMHEN out, you are even doing yourself more damage becasue LOOKMAN will skin you... ok you mark both, AKOR will do the damage... Baba, i dont see how Algeria can escape 3+ goals...

I'm not praying for a win(old prayer) I want a CLEAN SHEET and the camera showing Zidane in VIP...

Ppogbae:
I beg to differ. Ndidi and Lookman to score. Osimhen will come out with an assist.

It's because i just watched all Algeria highlights at this afcon and i noticed how weak they are against aerial attacks from corners and headers which osimehn is very good at,..

Hell, against Burkina Faso,one of burkinas header hit the crossbar and would have drawn the game had it entered

Also, Burkina,equitorial guinea and Sudan all had terrible defenses that made silly mistakes throughout this tournament and the SE eagles defense has been way better so I dont really see Nigeria conceding...but Algeria's strength would be their long range strikes which are scarily accurate and that would be a problem for nwabali cause he rarely dives to catch such

I'd start Chukwueze against Algeria.

ChrisKels:
I'd start Chukwueze against Algeria.

And bench who?

If Osimhen had vexed for Ejuke that day I would have joined to flog the mumu.

zicky:
I that game Ejuke tracked back more than ever Simon. His problem was losing possession on several occasions hiping pressure on our defense. He had a very poor game. The one on one that he should even have passed to Osimhen was the last straw.

Plus Cameroon (sort of)

zicky:
Just found out Nigeria 🇳🇬 is the only English speaking Nation left at the AFCON.

This is reverse psychology in play. They lodged the compliant so that the ref will want to favour them to justify why CAF chose him to officiate the game. And CAF did this in the first place to favor them. Cameroonian FA should also lodge a complaint against allowing an Arab to officiate a game between an Arab Country and Non-Arab Country.

This AFCON reminds me of the 1998 WC where all the big names are bringing their A-Game.

Even Mbeumo who has yet to score for Cameroon has been very instrumental to their progression.

TheSuperNerd:
Whoever is drawing this up should keep Amad Diallo in mind. That lad has 3 MOTMs and CIV looks dangerous with him and Yan Diomande on the wings. Add speedy Bazoumana Toure off the bench too but we will see how they handle Salah's Egypt.

Egypt Coach Hossam Hassan and CIV Coach Emerse Fae both faced off as players at the 2006 AFCON Final. Egypt won 4-2 on penalties after 0-0.

In 2008, Fae faced Egypt again but no Hossam Hassan. Egypt thrashed CIV 4-1 in the semis.

Let us see what their 2025 Giants Clash brings...

I have predicted the winners of the past 3 or 4 AFCONS correctly. And my predictions was made after the Group stages each time. Will I be right again?

Modified
If the team can get over the distractions and beat Algeria, my prediction stands.

What the scoreline was in Barcelona's last game will be the scoreline tomorrow in favor of Nigeria.

Truidstarr:
What the scoreline was in Barcelona's last game will be the scoreline tomorrow in favor of Nigeria.

Nawa ooh😂
That will be a huge statement result

AndSunGorilla:
Hmm, fear dey catch me o. Make I zip am.

I would really love to be made happy on Saturday but............

Nigeria winning 2-nil. Or more sef

Ppogbae:
I beg to differ. Ndidi and Lookman to score. Osimhen will come out with an assist.

Ndidi keh.
Iwobi and Lookman to score.

cc: Afobear na tomorrow.

Joebie:
I have predicted the winners of the past 3 or 4 AFCONS correctly. And my predictions was made after the Group stages each time. Will I be right again?

Modified
If the team can get over the distractions and beat Algeria, my prediction stands.

What is your prediction?

Another 4 - 0 loading in favour of Super Eagles

Osimhen to score a brace
Lookman
A defender to score a header

Mujtahida:
After the match against Uganda, Osimhen was asked if he was concerned about not scoring. He said his concern is for the team to win. The guy is a total team player through and through.

Against Mozambique, while others were seeing 3-0, Osimhen was seeing 10-0.

And then you must factor in how quickly things change in football. We were here when Sierra Leone came back from a four goal lead against us.

You sabi book the law!

Mujtahida:
E come be like say Ejuke no dey this team. Meliforme what's happening?

Dem don use chain tie Ejuke to bench
Lol
He should only enter the field to collect AFCON medal
After then, be booted to Sevilla and never called up again

Mujtahida:
Let me acknowledge the wonderful work Akor Adams has been doing. His runs, his strength, his vision has added another potent arrow to our attack.

We praise Iwobi for that sword pass, but that pass was made possible by the fact that Akor Adams anticipated it and started running before Iwobi laid the ball to him.

Watch:

That defence shattering pass by Iwobi for Lookman's goal against Mozambique is out of this out#NIGMOZ pic.twitter.com/Sx9CUtnKt2

— Ityclety (@Itycletylove) January 5, 2026

I also loved how Lookman controlled his run while anticipating that pass

PDPGuy:
Update:

The Minister Of State For Finance has confirmed that the players’ bonuses have now been processed, and will hit the players’ accounts between today and tomorrow

So, Ndidi’s generosity may not be needed after all.

Story

Going down to get their Bunkers ready cos I don't think they would be coming back here in the next 2 months.

minfelix:
so far in this afcon our goal pattern has been
Nig vs Tanzania 2-1
1st goal was a beautiful link up cross from Iwobi finding Ajayi’s header(team work)

2nd goal was a majestic individual brilliance of Lookman holding the ball confidently and as usual believing in his cutting in footwork to release a bullet shot(individual brilliance)

Nig vs Tunisia 3-2
1st goal was a beautiful link up cross from Lookman to finding Osimhen beautiful header(teamwork)

2nd goal was a lovely corner kick from Lookman locating Ndidi for a fine cool header(set piece)

3rd goal beautiful through from Iwobi to Osimhen and laying to Lookman, who still showcased his signature kinda goal (Teamwork)

Nigeria vs Uganda 3-1
1st was a sleek pass from Bruno to Bashiru to Onuachu (beautiful team work)

2nd goal was a sweet move from Chukwueze to Onyedika then boom a sweet goal (Teamwork)

3rd goal was a beautiful individual dribble from chukwueze and then laying a sweet pass to Onyedika who slot in a beautiful goal(Teamwork)

Nigeria vs Mozambique 4-0
1st goal was sweet through pass from Iwobi to Akor the laying a sweet pass to Lookman placing a sweet goal(Teamwork)

2nd goal was a beautiful pass from Iwobi to Lookman then making a cross into the box for Osimhen to slot in/tap in cooly (beautiful teamwork)

3rd goal was Lookman making an individual wing dribble beating the defenders and laying a sweet pass to Osimhen to slot in cooly and goal (teamwork)

4th goal was beautiful pass from Simon to Lookman to Akor and then a bullet released (Teamwork)


Our goals have been a mixed of Beautiful teamwork and some lil touch of individual brilliance….we need this to beat Algeria…those through passes from Iwobi,those PERFECT individual brilliant runs from Lookman, and also laying of beautiful passes to the strikers(Osimhen and Akor)…..those individual brilliant dribble from chukwueze and then laying a pass/cross…..

THIS TEAM HAS BEEN PLAYING BEAUTIFUL TEAMWORK

Beautiful piece!

zicky:
See the beauty of team work in that goal. Iwobi took his time, knew exactly where he want to put the pass. Osimhen run dragged the defenders, creating space for Lookman.

Exactly 💯

Meliforme:
My observations on Eric Chelle's tactics

Player movements and transitions
To me, this is the most salient improvement in how we conduct our plays. We now move in sync, players spot and run into open spaces as their awareness of space is now on the increase, players are now more open to receive passes ensuring a faster transition into attack.

Tweaks in tactical formations
Eric Chelle has deployed a 4-3-1-2, a 4-1-2-1-2, and a flat 4-4-2 in the four matches that he has overseen so far.
In the match against Tanzania and Mozambique he deployed a 4-3-1-2, and in the matches against Tunisia and Uganda, he utilised a 4-1-2-1-2 and a 4-4-2 respectively.

Tweaks in personnel deployments
It appears Eric Chelle's initial idea was to deploy two wingers who can play as midfielders on the left and right midfield respectively as seen in the first match against Tanzania where Iwobi and Chukwueze started in those flanks, and also in the match against Uganda where Moses Simon and Samuel Chukwueze started in those flanks as well. The use of Frank Onyeka on the right midfield was also an important tweak as Frank Onyeka has been a right winger before his conversion to a DM. The use of Frank Onyeka has given Iwobi the freedom to roam more offensive areas of the pitch.

Ingenious discoveries and deployment of players
Ademola Lookman broke into limelight playing as a secondary striker, but playing behind two strikers as a #10 is the best of his deployments. It has given him the freedom to roam, shoot and create chances.

Alex lwobi is a player that can play and has played in almost all positions in the field of play, but his strengths lie more in possession football, stability and creativity. Deploying Iwobi deeper to help bulld and distribute play, making pre-assists from a deeper postion and making assists from a more offensive position is an ingenious intervention.

Beautifully written

Clint02:
So far, the team has been so good that we don't know how sharp Nwabali currently is.

Long may it continue

MetalJigsaw:
We're actually more than capable of netting 3 goals om that day.

Osimhen brace or hattrick