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FiveFootNinja:
Sha pray South Africa no win Canada. Cos if they do, it won't even matter if they lose in the Round of 16 cos they will already have something we don't: a win in the knockout stages of the World Cup.

Hey thanks again, NFF.

Winter ni... Canada will stop them. By the way, Nigeria got to RO16.. This is RO32 please

Goke7:
Too bad for Senegal

Not looking good

FIFA is allowing rainbow flags at Seattle's "Pride Match" between Iran & Egypt despite objections from the two Islamic nations.

TheSuperNerd:
Special Yan 🔶️

He may have beaten okocha’s record

Actually no, he has not.

Goke7:
He may have beaten okocha’s record

TheSuperNerd:
African teams so far at 2026 WC....

SA ❌️🤝🏿✅️ = 4pts (2nd A)*Qualified to KOs

Maroc 🤝🏿✅️✅️ = 7pts (2nd C)*Qualified to KOs

CIV ✅️❌️⏳️ = 3pts (2nd E)

Tunisia ❌️❌️⏳️ = Zero pts (Bottom F)

Cape Verde 🤝🏿🤝🏿⏳️ = 2pts (3rd H)

Egypt 🤝🏿✅️⏳️ = 4pts (1st G)

Senegal ❌️❌️⏳️ = Zero pts (3rd I)

Algeria ❌️✅️⏳️ = 3pts (3rd J)

DRC 🤝🏿❌️⏳️ = 1pt (3rd K)

Ghana✅️🤝🏿⏳️ = 4pts (2nd L)



MD 1: 10 African reps recorded 2 wins, 4 draws and 4 losses.

MD 2: 10 African reps recorded 3 wins, 3 draws and 4 losses.

MD 3: SA and Maroc win. 8 reps to go.



Up next:
Matchday 3 fixtures continue...

Curacao vs CIV (Grp E)
Tunisia vs Netherlands (Grp F)

African teams so far at 2026 WC....

SA ❌️🤝🏿✅️ = 4pts (2nd A)*Qualified to KOs

Maroc 🤝🏿✅️✅️ = 7pts (2nd C)*Qualified to KOs

CIV ✅️❌️✅️ = 6pts (2nd E)*Qualified to KOs

Tunisia ❌️❌️❌️ = Zero pts (Bottom F)*Eliminated in 1st Round

Cape Verde 🤝🏿🤝🏿⏳️ = 2pts (3rd H)

Egypt 🤝🏿✅️⏳️ = 4pts (1st G)

Senegal ❌️❌️⏳️ = Zero pts (3rd I)

Algeria ❌️✅️⏳️ = 3pts (3rd J)

DRC 🤝🏿❌️⏳️ = 1pt (3rd K)

Ghana✅️🤝🏿⏳️ = 4pts (2nd L)



MD 1: 10 African reps recorded 2 wins, 4 draws and 4 losses.

MD 2: 10 African reps recorded 3 wins, 3 draws and 4 losses.

MD 3: SA, Maroc & CIV win. Tunisia lose again. 6 reps to go.



Up next:
Matchday 3 fixtures continue...

Senegal vs Iraq (Grp I)
CapeVerde vs Saudi Arabia (Grp H)
Egypt vs Iran (Grp G)

TheSuperNerd:
2026 WC Top Scorers (Updated)

Messi - 5 goals

Vini Jr - 4 goals

Mbappe - 4 goals

Haaland - 4 goals

Cunha - 3 goals

I.Saibari - 3 goals

Manzambi - 3 goals

D.Undav - 3 goals

J.David - 3 goals

C.Ronaldo - 2 goals

A.Ueda - 2 goals

Brian Bobbey - 2 goals

Julian Quinones - 2 goals

Cody Gakpo - 2 goals

C.Summerville - 2 goals

D.Kamada - 2 goals

I.Sarr - 2 goals

C.Larin - 2 goals

D.Munoz - 2 goals

Kane - 2 goals

Balogun - 2 goals

Havertz - 2 goals

Ayari - 2 goals

Just - 2 goals

Oyarzabal - 2 goals

Maxi Araujo - 2 goals

Ermin Mahmic - 2 goals

2026 WC Top Scorers (Updated)

Messi - 5 goals

Vini Jr - 4 goals

Mbappe - 4 goals

Haaland - 4 goals

Cunha - 3 goals

Brian Bobbey - 3 goals

I.Saibari - 3 goals

Manzambi - 3 goals

D.Undav - 3 goals

J.David - 3 goals

C.Ronaldo - 2 goals

A.Ueda - 2 goals

Nicolas Pepe - 2 goals

A.Elanga - 2 goals

Julian Quinones - 2 goals

Ruben Vargas - 2 goals

Cody Gakpo - 2 goals

C.Summerville - 2 goals

D.Kamada - 2 goals

I.Sarr - 2 goals

C.Larin - 2 goals

D.Munoz - 2 goals

Kane - 2 goals

Balogun - 2 goals

Havertz - 2 goals

Ayari - 2 goals

Just - 2 goals

Oyarzabal - 2 goals

Maxi Araujo - 2 goals

Ermin Mahmic - 2 goals

yinkeys:
Netherlands v Morocco
Could be bye bye Maroc in r32
This is quite early though

Never you underate Morocco
The last WC showed it and they seem better now than the last WC. They already drew Brazil going toe to toe with them

The Greatest Scorer at the 2026 FIFA World Cup....

The Prolific OWNGOAL

Any woman fit enough to referee a match at the highest level is good enough for me.

9JAMac10:
Female referee in men's sports, utter woke nonsense

For someone whose national team goals contribution has been suboptimal ever since, vinicious's finishing during this world cup has been a welcome development. Better for them since raphinha has not been as effective as expected and neymar is what he is now.

TheSuperNerd:
2026 WC Top Scorers (Updated)

Messi - 5 goals

Vini Jr - 4 goals

Mbappe - 4 goals

Haaland - 4 goals

Cunha - 3 goals

Brian Bobbey - 3 goals

I.Saibari - 3 goals

Manzambi - 3 goals

D.Undav - 3 goals

J.David - 3 goals

C.Ronaldo - 2 goals

A.Ueda - 2 goals

Nicolas Pepe - 2 goals

A.Elanga - 2 goals

Julian Quinones - 2 goals

Ruben Vargas - 2 goals

Cody Gakpo - 2 goals

C.Summerville - 2 goals

D.Kamada - 2 goals

I.Sarr - 2 goals

C.Larin - 2 goals

D.Munoz - 2 goals

Kane - 2 goals

Balogun - 2 goals

Havertz - 2 goals

Ayari - 2 goals

Just - 2 goals

Oyarzabal - 2 goals

Maxi Araujo - 2 goals

Ermin Mahmic - 2 goals

TheSuperNerd:
Actually no, he has not.

Oh ok!

Happy to see Ivory Coast through they are the only African team I no get bad belle for actually and they have impressed me so far! Others can go to hell just Cape Verde o have small soft spot for due to their strong mentality and braveness.

Goke7:
Oh ok!

Happy to see Ivory Coast through they are the only African team I no get bad belle for actually and they have impressed me so far! Others can go to hell just Cape Verde o have small soft spot for due to their strong mentality and braveness.

Oga which Cape Verde bravery? Dey talk true, nobody go cane you.

AndSunGorilla:
Oga which Cape Verde bravery? Dey talk true, nobody go cane you.

Dem don catch Goke7 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

FiveFootNinja:
WTF is a Venezia? Smh

Just your typical African player. This attitude is the reason why no sub-Saharan African team will advance to the finals of the World Cup in our lifetime. Low-ambition and low-self-esteem players in the national teams with an inferiority complex.

The problem with the African man is how short-sighted he is. Everything that rings in his brain is what he is seeing right in front of him rather than a strategic, ambitious plan. You scored 10 goals in La Liga last season despite being away at AFCON for weeks; 15-plus goals this season for Sevilla will get you a move to a well-established Premier League team or top 6 sides in Serie A, La Liga, or Ligue 1 in France.

They probably offered him a little bit more money than what he was making in Sevilla, and he decided to take the money over career progression. This is just an absolutely terrible move, but I am not surprised. These Nigerian players often lack ambition and motivation to reach the highest levels in football.

Some Gen Z are arguing with me on the European thread that Okocha is not a generational talent lol. I blame Okocha for the disrespect he's currently getting.

Even a massive win like 7-0 still doesn't guarantee they will advance.

mostob:
Not looking good

AndSunGorilla:
Oga which Cape Verde bravery? Dey talk true, nobody go cane you.

na wa for this thread person no fit talk again ba, you lock me inside guard room throw away key

FiveFootNinja:
Dem don catch Goke7 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

no matter wetin I talk now who go believe me?, the guy just hang me, even if I bring lawyer I don lose case already

Nwabali moving to a club in Saudi is the best news of the day for me so far.

EElopa:
Just your typical African player. This attitude is the reason why no sub-Saharan African team will advance to the finals of the World Cup in our lifetime. Low-ambition and low-self-esteem players in the national teams with an inferiority complex.

The problem with the African man is how short-sighted he is. Everything that rings in his brain is what he is seeing right in front of him rather than a strategic, ambitious plan. You scored 10 goals in La Liga last season despite being away at AFCON for weeks; 15-plus goals this season for Sevilla will get you a move to a well-established Premier League team or top 6 sides in Serie A, La Liga, or Ligue 1 in France.

They probably offered him a little bit more money than what he was making in Sevilla, and he decided to take the money over career progression. This is just an absolutely terrible move, but I am not surprised. These Nigerian players often lack ambition and motivation to reach the highest levels in football.

Wait first na until the deal is confirmed before you conclude.

Akor Adams doesn't seem like the one with this low low thing you are describing him with

There is nothing like "these Nigerian players lack ambition and motivation to reach the highest level",
it's not all their fault, it's more difficult for Nigerians especially to get signed by the top top clubs,and they can't sign themselves.

Or do you think Osimhen for instance lacked ambition?
Why haven't the top clubs signed him?
It was only Galatasaray that came to his rescue with as low as €75m when Napoli was dealing with him.
But the top clubs were busy buying other players he was better than with huge amounts of money.

Nacho and Ugochukwu

chrisooblog:
Even a massive win like 7-0 still doesn't guarantee they will advance.

Those ones should have done their souvenir shopping already. They are on the next flight home.

🇳🇬 West Ham have submitted a €30 million bid for Chibuike Nwaiwu, but Trabzonspor are holding firm and will not consider offers below €35 million.

The Nigerian defender remains a top target for the Hammers, with negotiations expected to continue.

Hasan Tüncel: “Fulham, Chibuike Nwaiwu için Trabzonspor’a 15 milyon Euro önermişti. Son gelen bilgilere göre 20 milyon Euro’nun da üzerine çıktıkları bilgisi bizde mevcut ama Trabzonspor bu teklifi reddetti. Trabzonspor’un talep 30 - 35 milyon Euro civarında.”…

— TransferPaneli (@TransferPaneli) June 25, 2026

Hasan Tüncel: "Fulham had offered 15 million Euros to Trabzonspor for Chibuike Nwaiwu. According to the latest information we have, they have even gone above 20 million Euros, but Trabzonspor rejected this offer. Trabzonspor's demand is around 30 - 35 million Euros."

📸OFFICIAL: Bristol City have signed midfielder Gibson Yah from the Netherlands’ Eredivisie side Volendam for an undisclosed fee.

The 22-year-old Dutch youth international has signed a four-year deal until the summer of 2030.

Joining Ajax’s youth academy at the age of 11, Yah made his professional debut for the club’s reserve side Jong Ajax at the age of 17.

Making the move to Utrecht in the summer of 2022, his performances for their reserve side earned him a move to Volendam, where he made 26 appearances in the top flight of Dutch football last season.

Yah, City’s third signing in 48 hours following Sam Tickle and Sam Greenwood, said: “James Ellis and Michael Skubala showed me their vision. They told me the plans they have for me and especially the trust they were speaking about.

“I’m here to show them what I can do. I don’t like to speak words, so I prefer to show it on the pitch and I will do my best for the club and for the team to make sure I succeed.

“It’s going to be a new environment for me, but I think I’m in good hands here. I can’t wait to get started, get on the pitch with the boys and show what I can do.”

Manager Michael Skubala said: “We’re really pleased to bring Gibson to Bristol City. He’s an exciting young player with a lot physical and technical attributes that we look for and we are excited to work with him.”

Sporting Director James Ellis added: “Gibson is a player that helps us provide depth and will fit into the group.

“We will support his growth and development with us upon his arrival as he gets used to life in England and the demands of the game here.

“It’s been a really positive week with three new signings and the players returning for pre-season testing.

“Meeting some of the fans this week you can feel how passionate they are about this club and we hope these early signings will add to their excitement about the new season.”

Source: Bristol City FC

Tessyy1701:
TIRED OF THE WORLD CUP ALREADY

Painment as tiredness 😂😂

TheSuperNerd:
📸OFFICIAL: Bristol City have signed midfielder Gibson Yah from the Netherlands’ Eredivisie side Volendam for an undisclosed fee.

The 22-year-old Dutch youth international has signed a four-year deal until the summer of 2030.

Joining Ajax’s youth academy at the age of 11, Yah made his professional debut for the club’s reserve side Jong Ajax at the age of 17.

Making the move to Utrecht in the summer of 2022, his performances for their reserve side earned him a move to Volendam, where he made 26 appearances in the top flight of Dutch football last season.

Yah, City’s third signing in 48 hours following Sam Tickle and Sam Greenwood, said: “James Ellis and Michael Skubala showed me their vision. They told me the plans they have for me and especially the trust they were speaking about.

“I’m here to show them what I can do. I don’t like to speak words, so I prefer to show it on the pitch and I will do my best for the club and for the team to make sure I succeed.

“It’s going to be a new environment for me, but I think I’m in good hands here. I can’t wait to get started, get on the pitch with the boys and show what I can do.”

Manager Michael Skubala said: “We’re really pleased to bring Gibson to Bristol City. He’s an exciting young player with a lot physical and technical attributes that we look for and we are excited to work with him.”

Sporting Director James Ellis added: “Gibson is a player that helps us provide depth and will fit into the group.

“We will support his growth and development with us upon his arrival as he gets used to life in England and the demands of the game here.

“It’s been a really positive week with three new signings and the players returning for pre-season testing.

“Meeting some of the fans this week you can feel how passionate they are about this club and we hope these early signings will add to their excitement about the new season.”

Source: Bristol City FC

good move for the lad. I thought Feyenord were interested

Mujtahida:
Painment as tiredness 😂😂

Sifia painment 🤣🤣🤣🤣

Stanley Iheanacho on target AGAIN for FC Midtjylland in their 2-2 draw vs Malmo FF in a Preseason Friendly.

2-1! pic.twitter.com/sGxWaJPwRH

— FC Midtjylland (@fcmidtjylland) June 26, 2026

Tessyy1701:
Everything you said here is top 👍
I never for once think in an extended world cup with Africa having 10 slot and Nigeria will not qualified.
I'm pained,
I'm heartbroken.

All our bragging rights, records are getting broken.😭
Here I am wishing all the other participating African team should not do well (I no dey hide my bad belleism)

They are coming home. At least Tunisia and Senegal are coming home. We will welcome some more after second round.

Don't despair

Napoleon55:
Wait first na until the deal is confirmed before you conclude.

Akor Adams doesn't seem like the one with this low low thing you are describing him with

There is nothing like "these Nigerian players lack ambition and motivation to reach the highest level",
it's not all their fault, it's more difficult for Nigerians especially to get signed by the top top clubs,and they can't sign themselves.

Or do you think Osimhen for instance lacked ambition?
Why haven't the top clubs signed him?
It was only Galatasaray that came to his rescue with as low as €75m when Napoli was dealing with him.
But the top clubs were busy buying other players he was better than with huge amounts of money.

Many go just dey blame our players as if it is easy,most of our players especially Nigeria born are from poor homes,so money is the motivational factor....

I can say much about Awoniyi Taiwo,yes his Dad was a prison officer,not top or mid officer but low cadre,his mum petty trader,struggling for survival,so money is just the factor in any of their decisions,saw Okocha recently in Benz GT63 2023 model meaning he got it right financially.........Taiwo Awoniyi was in town recently and a locsl journalist asked him,why not big big cars cuz he preffered using relatively old Sienna anytime in town,his replied was simple,buying 500m to a billion naira car,my papa go flog me o.

It is like blaming anyone that left what we perceived as a good job here for hustling job in US,UK or Canada,what matter most in this life is how you secure your family future financially,nothing more.....a friend of mine years back left banking job as a branch manager to Canada,when asked why,he said anytime he wake up he always crying for his children cuz he was failing as a father and only way out for him who is from poor home is to secure their future,he left and his happy for that decision.

This players are humans and they need to secure their futures financially cuz at the end we would asked them what do they used their money for aftet retiring.

Thompson Oliha dead with no money,he came to Ilorin as assistant to Westerhoff in KFA but guess what,nothing,he was broke and i asked him why,he said he did not had fulfilled financial club career like others,depression killed him,always smoking,drinking heavily...I have many ex footballers as friends and i can tell you it is not easy for them financially,some got addicted to drugs,some die due to depression,some are on Awoniyi monthly stipends ...now i do not blame players who chooses money cuz poverty na bad thing o