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Re: Czechia Vs South Africa: World Cup 2026 (1 - 1) On 18th June 2026 by dequir: 5:43pm On Jun 18
The Czech's team are not that fantastic too, but the early own goal might be their saving grace.
Re: Czechia Vs South Africa: World Cup 2026 (1 - 1) On 18th June 2026 by Demonic01(m): 5:44pm On Jun 18
South Africans deserve the backlash they are getting, when they were busy killing immigrants in their country they didn't know such actions would backfire on them.

Very yeye people. ‼️😂

Re: Czechia Vs South Africa: World Cup 2026 (1 - 1) On 18th June 2026 by omooba969(m): 5:44pm On Jun 18
South Africa is a waste of space in this tournament. 😏
Re: Czechia Vs South Africa: World Cup 2026 (1 - 1) On 18th June 2026 by Rayjay45: 5:45pm On Jun 18
dequir:
The Czech's team are not that fantastic too, but the early own goal might be their saving grace.
I remember the Czech teams of old.

The Rosickies and Milan Baroses of this world.

Those were the days sha.
Re: Czechia Vs South Africa: World Cup 2026 (1 - 1) On 18th June 2026 by AngelSlay: 5:46pm On Jun 18
South Africa has undoubtedly made progress in recent years, but when compared with the traditional football powerhouses on the continent, there are still legitimate questions about whether the hype matches the results.

One of the biggest challenges is that the South African domestic league, while financially stronger and better organized than many African leagues, does not consistently produce the same volume of elite talent seen from players emerging from top European leagues or even some North and West African football systems. Many of the world's top football nations have players competing weekly at the highest levels of competition, which helps raise the standard of the national team.

Despite the resources invested in football, South Africa's performances at major tournaments have often been inconsistent. Since hosting the 2010 FIFA World Cup, many expected Bafana Bafana to establish themselves as a dominant force in African football. However, they have struggled to consistently challenge teams such as Nigeria, Morocco, Senegal, Egypt, and Algeria on a sustained basis.

The local league may be one of Africa's most professional leagues, but professionalism alone does not automatically translate into international success. The ultimate measure is performance on the pitch, and South Africa still has work to do before it can be considered among the continent's elite football nations.

Until the national team consistently reaches the latter stages of major tournaments and competes regularly at World Cups, some critics will argue that South African football has not fully lived up to its potential.
Re: Czechia Vs South Africa: World Cup 2026 (1 - 1) On 18th June 2026 by Goo0dHardDick: 5:51pm On Jun 18
SA are trying their best but sadly we Africans are strongly behind Czech Republic.
Re: Czechia Vs South Africa: World Cup 2026 (1 - 1) On 18th June 2026 by Rayjay45: 5:51pm On Jun 18
dequir:
The Czech's team are not that fantastic too, but the early own goal might be their saving grace.
Na why from a losing position, South Korea managed to beat them in the opener.
Re: Czechia Vs South Africa: World Cup 2026 (1 - 1) On 18th June 2026 by sleeknaija(m): 5:51pm On Jun 18
Amovingman:
10k gone 🥺 💔
Y u self go dey put ur money on losers.. undecided undecided
Re: Czechia Vs South Africa: World Cup 2026 (1 - 1) On 18th June 2026 by paxonel(m):
Atlantic ocean should pluck South Africa away from Africa and name it xenophobia republic island.

What a shame
Imagine the goal miss grin
Re: Czechia Vs South Africa: World Cup 2026 (1 - 1) On 18th June 2026 by star2008(m): 5:51pm On Jun 18
South Africans South Africans, there is need to beg ur African brother. The spirit of African brotherhood has been invoked against u.
Re: Czechia Vs South Africa: World Cup 2026 (1 - 1) On 18th June 2026 by Goo0dHardDick: 5:51pm On Jun 18
dequir:
The Czech's team are not that fantastic too, but the early own goal might be their saving grace.
Czech Republic are just playing rubbish. Honestly I wasn't impressed at all. SA play them ball
Re: Czechia Vs South Africa: World Cup 2026 (1 - 1) On 18th June 2026 by adeiza4u(m): 5:51pm On Jun 18
GanagiBitrus:
Abeg make we support our Brothers wink

LIKE for Czech🇨🇿, SHARE for S/Africa🇿🇦
Go Czechia ❤️❤️
I can never support barbarians.
Re: Czechia Vs South Africa: World Cup 2026 (1 - 1) On 18th June 2026 by Willie2015: 5:53pm On Jun 18
South Africa on road 1 back to base
Re: Czechia Vs South Africa: World Cup 2026 (1 - 1) On 18th June 2026 by Christlike01: 5:53pm On Jun 18
Gooor beck home!
Re: Czechia Vs South Africa: World Cup 2026 (1 - 1) On 18th June 2026 by tiswell(m): 5:53pm On Jun 18
AngelSlay:
South Africa has undoubtedly made progress in recent years, but when compared with the traditional football powerhouses on the continent, there are still legitimate questions about whether the hype matches the results.

One of the biggest challenges is that the South African domestic league, while financially stronger and better organized than many African leagues, does not consistently produce the same volume of elite talent seen from players emerging from top European leagues or even some North and West African football systems. Many of the world's top football nations have players competing weekly at the highest levels of competition, which helps raise the standard of the national team.

Despite the resources invested in football, South Africa's performances at major tournaments have often been inconsistent. Since hosting the 2010 FIFA World Cup, many expected Bafana Bafana to establish themselves as a dominant force in African football. However, they have struggled to consistently challenge teams such as Nigeria, Morocco, Senegal, Egypt, and Algeria on a sustained basis.

The local league may be one of Africa's most professional leagues, but professionalism alone does not automatically translate into international success. The ultimate measure is performance on the pitch, and South Africa still has work to do before it can be considered among the continent's elite football nations.

Until the national team consistently reaches the latter stages of major tournaments and competes regularly at World Cups, some critics will argue that South African football has not fully lived up to its potential.
Na grammar we go chop?
Re: Czechia Vs South Africa: World Cup 2026 (1 - 1) On 18th June 2026 by Hemanwel(m):
South African players need to quickly head back home and protect their side gigs before other Africans take them up.
Re: Czechia Vs South Africa: World Cup 2026 (1 - 1) On 18th June 2026 by Raph82(m): 5:54pm On Jun 18
Kobicove:
It looks like the South Africans are going home early
Of course, they have unfinished business at home, xenophobing other Africans in their territory. Take my word or leave it, no single joy is coming their way this year. They've stepped on cobra's tail. Even almighty God is not happy with them.
Re: Czechia Vs South Africa: World Cup 2026 (1 - 1) On 18th June 2026 by Cmanforall: 5:54pm On Jun 18
43Ronin:
How can SE have allowed this very poor, untalented & Otuish SA qualify from our group? This guys won't score a single goal at the WC, and will come back with a -7 GD
Someone/most Super Eagles players are proud when they are on the pitch . They don’t show same level of commitment they show in their respective clubs. This is because some of these foreign-based players think their spots are secured in the national team. If they show similar behaviour at club level, they can be benched and another would be given the opportunity to shine.

It is only when one plays, that he’d be seen.

Also, some players are selective on matches they play during qualifying matches, which is sad. Super Eagles need a ruthless manager, who doesn’t mind inviting a player who disrespects the team or rejects invitation
Re: Czechia Vs South Africa: World Cup 2026 (1 - 1) On 18th June 2026 by AngelSlay: 5:55pm On Jun 18
I wouldn't be interested in whether the Czech Republic were fantastic or not. What would concern me is that football at this level is often decided by small moments.

The own goal may have been fortunate for the Czechs, but good teams know how to capitalize on such moments. Once they got the lead, the responsibility shifted to South Africa to show composure, creativity, and a response.

One of the realities of tournament football is that nobody asks how you scored when the final whistle blows. Whether it's a brilliant team move, a penalty, a deflection, or an own goal, the scoreboard counts them all the same.

If South Africa's game plan depended on avoiding mistakes, then conceding an own goal should not have caused the entire strategy to unravel. Great teams are mentally strong enough to recover from setbacks.

The bigger question is this: after going behind, did South Africa create enough chances to force Czech Republic out of their comfort zone? Did they show enough attacking quality to deserve an equalizer?

From a coaching standpoint, blaming the own goal can become an excuse. The own goal was one moment. The remaining 80-plus minutes were an opportunity to respond.

At the World Cup, margins are extremely small. Sometimes the difference between qualification and elimination is one mistake, one save, one missed chance, or one own goal. The teams that progress are usually the ones that react best when those moments go against them.

Football is not always fair, but adaptability is part of the game. If one unfortunate incident is enough to derail your tournament, then the problem is bigger than the own goal itself.
dequir:
The Czech's team are not that fantastic too, but the early own goal might be their saving grace.
Re: Czechia Vs South Africa: World Cup 2026 (1 - 1) On 18th June 2026 by ReacherSaidNoth: 5:56pm On Jun 18
A crying shame that we let these xenophobic amateurs qualify ahead of us.
Re: Czechia Vs South Africa: World Cup 2026 (1 - 1) On 18th June 2026 by Kalulu44: 5:56pm On Jun 18
Fiscus105:
The guys are not good enough on the pitch, is simple as ABC. Meanwhile, during qualifications, south Africa using cunning-cunning to win the group, apart from Nigeria, every other opponent in our group, played their home matches in South Africa stadium, including our neighbor Benin republic, you can go and do the findings to confirm, "how can Benin republic who is our neighbor carried their home match to far away south Africa to play against South Africa in same qualification group".

In other words, when they wanted to play away matches with Benin or Lesotho, it was as if they were playing home matches.
Stop the lies, Benin played their home matches in Ivory Coast.
Re: Czechia Vs South Africa: World Cup 2026 (1 - 1) On 18th June 2026 by AngelSlay: 5:56pm On Jun 18
I think it's unfair to question the commitment of most Super Eagles players simply because their performances for the national team don't always match what we see at club level.

The reality is that club football and international football are completely different environments. At their clubs, players train together almost every day, understand each other's movements, and operate within established systems. With the national team, they often have only a few training sessions before important matches.

Also, many of these players travel thousands of miles from Europe, deal with different pitches, weather conditions, logistics, and sometimes less-than-ideal preparations. Yet they still show up whenever they are called.

As for the suggestion that some players feel their places are guaranteed, competition should certainly exist in every national team. However, selection should be based primarily on quality, form, and what a player brings to the team. Benching a proven player simply to make a statement can hurt the team if the replacement is not ready for that level.

Where I do agree is that no player should be bigger than the Super Eagles. If a player repeatedly disrespects invitations, creates unnecessary distractions, or chooses matches selectively without valid reasons, the coach must be willing to make tough decisions. National team selection should be a privilege, not an entitlement.

That said, being "ruthless" does not necessarily mean dropping star players at every opportunity. The best coaches balance discipline with man-management. They create an environment where players are accountable while still feeling valued and motivated to give their best.

At the end of the day, most Super Eagles players have shown pride in representing Nigeria. The challenge is not always a lack of commitment; sometimes it is a combination of tactics, preparation, team chemistry, and consistency. Solving those issues will take more than simply replacing players.
Cmanforall:
Someone/most Super Eagles players are proud when they are on the pitch . They don’t show same level of commitment they show in their respective clubs. This is because some of these foreign-based players think their spots are secured in the national team. If they show similar behaviour at club level, they can be benched and another would be given the opportunity to shine.

It is only when one plays, that he’d be seen.

Also, some players are selective on matches they play during qualifying matches, which is sad. Super Eagles need a ruthless manager, who doesn’t mind inviting a player who disrespects the team or rejects invitation
Re: Czechia Vs South Africa: World Cup 2026 (1 - 1) On 18th June 2026 by MichaelSokoto(m): 5:58pm On Jun 18
omooba969:
South Africa is a waste of space in this tournament. 😏
plus Ghana
Re: Czechia Vs South Africa: World Cup 2026 (1 - 1) On 18th June 2026 by AngelSlay: 5:59pm On Jun 18
grin
tiswell:
Na grammar we go chop?
Re: Czechia Vs South Africa: World Cup 2026 (1 - 1) On 18th June 2026 by Rayjay45: 6:00pm On Jun 18
Cmanforall:
Someone/most Super Eagles players are proud when they are on the pitch . They don’t show same level of commitment they show in their respective clubs. This is because some of these foreign-based players think their spots are secured in the national team. If they show similar behaviour at club level, they can be benched and another would be given the opportunity to shine.

It is only when one plays, that he’d be seen.

Also, some players are selective on matches they play during qualifying matches, which is sad. Super Eagles need a ruthless manager, who doesn’t mind inviting a player who disrespects the team or rejects invitation
And this is what is killing their careers.

To say the yeye primadonnas dey this world cup where everyone is watching, they could secure transfers to much bigger clubs - especially the bulk of them who are fringe players in the backwaters of Europe.

Na dem time dem dey waste not ours.

None of the current set will ever be a Super Eagles legend and they know this fact!
Re: Czechia Vs South Africa: World Cup 2026 (1 - 1) On 18th June 2026 by ElevationD: 6:01pm On Jun 18
morpheus24:
Goal!. Wahala dey.
Wahala must dey for South Africa na. Imagine the faces of South Africans for TV screen now. That Zulu guy wey dey carry spear upandan. Wahala dey SA now so.
You cannot be a witch or wizard and expect peace of mind.
As e dey be so, SA fit lose three straight games.
Re: Czechia Vs South Africa: World Cup 2026 (1 - 1) On 18th June 2026 by Kalulu44: 6:03pm On Jun 18
Listening to a radio station and one of the best comments I have heard concerning this SA brouhaha was: A Nigerian called in and said. He would have loved to support South Africa but he doesn't want them to say he has taking their job, hahahaha. So let South Africa do the job of supporting their team.
What a comment
Re: Czechia Vs South Africa: World Cup 2026 (1 - 1) On 18th June 2026 by crusufixo(m): 6:03pm On Jun 18
43Ronin:
How can SE have allowed this very poor, untalented & Otuish SA qualify from our group? This guys won't score a single goal at the WC, and will come back with a -7 GD
I had the same thought too. SE really messed up. They would have done way better than this sorry Banana Banana of a team. Anyway, this SA team would not win any match nor score any goal and would be the first team to eliminated. Good riddance, they just went to add to the numbers. Lubbish.... undecided
Re: Czechia Vs South Africa: World Cup 2026 (1 - 1) On 18th June 2026 by themanderon: 6:03pm On Jun 18
Go beck to ya cantry. It seems they are going to take an early shower back to their cantry to take their jabs. grin grin
Re: Czechia Vs South Africa: World Cup 2026 (1 - 1) On 18th June 2026 by Blunt99: 6:04pm On Jun 18
dequir:
The Czech's team are not that fantastic too, but the early own goal might be their saving grace.
They are not fantastic at all.

Congo has more organized game against Portugal than this nonsense the Zchech are playing.

No skill
No tactic
No plan
Can't hold the ball
Can't run
Can't make complete passes

They are so static and confused

Just dey load ball anyhow, anywhere.

If they play this way in the second half.

South Africa will equalize and may even win, and it is going to ruin my hate watch.
Re: Czechia Vs South Africa: World Cup 2026 (1 - 1) On 18th June 2026 by Jayhome24: 6:05pm On Jun 18
South Africa must go home by force by fire wd will.makee sure they go back home before any team.
Re: Czechia Vs South Africa: World Cup 2026 (1 - 1) On 18th June 2026 by Jangbajantis: 6:05pm On Jun 18
Kalulu44:
Listening to a radio station and one of the best comments I have heard concerning this SA brouhaha was: A Nigerian called in and said. He would have loved to support South Africa but he doesn't want them to say he has taking their job, hahahaha. So let South Africa do the job of supporting their team.
What a comment
Lol! I heard it took. It was on Brilla FM.
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