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Our two APOTY in Turkey?!?!

I don't know man. Let's hope Victor gets a move this summer.

My condolences to Ndidi and Chukwueze at this time.


Just tragic all around.

Does Emilokan have his own mobile clinic?

Sarsaparilla524:
Look closely.
Only one country appears in both THEN (90s) and NOW.

That’s consistency. Not hype. ✅

To conclude that this is consistency is too simplistic an analysis. Our journey between then and now is filled with numerous highs and lows. At one one pint we did not qualify for two straight AFCONs and now we haven't qualified for our 2nd world cup in a row.

Our journey is very complicated. I would even argue that we have declined at this point in time compared to that era.

Joebie:
prompting Gemini further

The NFF may have a case here. If DR Congo told FIFA that those 9 players fulfilled domestic nationality/passport laws when they in fact did not, then that istself constitutes fraudulent communication/misrepresentation. In other words, DR Congo lied to FIFA.

I have already accepted that SE won't got to the WC but there could be a chance here.

Kog45:
Yes on Congo Dr national law regarding nationality we have a strong case but sporting law we have no way.Congo constitution gave us the advantages cuz it supercedes the sporting law.

Congo Dr doesn't recognize dual citizenship but used players with dual citizenships...now left for us to pursue it logically without given any loopholes....good we have a Nigerian,a reputable SAN who is my big brother as member of FIFA Ethics committee

Thanks for this

Honestly, do we really have a case against DR Congo? Can someone explain the basis of NFF's complaint?

Genuinely asking.

NasirIbnLaAhad:
Meanwhile, I'll just leave this here.

This is no excuse for their behavior but it describes the root of the issue. Morocco has shouldered so much responsibility in CAF for several years that they feel it gives them license to act however they want.

The moral of the story is no country should have disproportionate influence or control over African football.

SymphonyRad:
It seems Senegal might be kicked out of the world cup for staging a walkout during the finals against Morocco, FIFA really want to make an example out of the incident...

Source??

Mind you, Morrocco is looking to bid for AFCON 2028 in preparation for the 2030 world cup

TheSuperNerd:
It's just sad Morocco have become this arrogant bunch of "I must win because I host" pathetics in international football. Back when I began fanning moroccan football, it was because they had the players and talents that drew me close and I always loved their colors. The Hadjis, the Naybets, the Chamakhs. In 2004, when they beat us through Youssouf Hadji's goal, they beat us clean and I recall 3 of our Super Eagles had to be sent home after that first game loss due to acts of indiscipline. Yakubu and 2 others.

At 2022, ofcos they played haram ball but I supported them due to years of always following their football but as from last week wednesday, I renounced my support for Morocco.
I cannot keep supporting a football nation who seeks to win via underhand and dark boardroom tactics.

The most annoying part in all these is Morocco has a strong NT. They have good players even World Class like Hakimi. But when you are that good and still don't believe that you can prove you are the best on the pitch fairly, then your NT lacks spine and honor. They lack class.

So again, in this light, I officially renounce my fandom for Moroccan football. Cant be associated with the football terrorists of Africa.

It is truly disappointing good sir. I sincerely admired Regragui and his coaching. It is unfortunate that we cannot divorce sport from the ills of mankind. Football should be an escape, free from all of the ills of this world.

This is why I was disappointed when some of you hailed Morrocco in the least world cup.

Heck, when they made semis, they didn't even dub themselves as the first 'African' team. Their players thanked the Arab world and only thanked Africa when social media forced them too.

When will some of you wake up?

If the Morrocans want, they can go and resubmit their bid for EU membership just as they did in the past.

CornOak:
I feel for Walid Regragui.

I don't. Shame on him, CAF, the Morrocan FA and the Morrocan royal family. They have ruined the integrity of African football.

Screw being the 'better man'.

When there is injustice, it must be challenged head on. That walk off was the momentum shift the Senegalese needed.

Congrats to the good people of Senegal and Senegambia.

Do North Africans not have any shame? You deny a clear cut goal and then give a penalty on a blatant Dive?

Penalties can go either way so I'm not entirely disappointed. Well done to Chelle and the boys.

Morrocco proves why they are Africa's first semi finalists. Very fine opponents. Congrats to them.

Some way, some how, Senegal always finds a way to make it far in AFCON doing the bare minimum.

Boring

Just like that, Koukibaly will miss the final if Senegal scales through.

I pray for discipline amongst our guys

FiveFootNinja:
I might have to think deeper because I can't explain why at the moment, but I find Tunisia's move for Eric Chelle to be HIGHLY disrespectful.

It is disrespectful but time is of the essence for Tunisia. An AFCON victory could see the NFF lock up Chelle for the foreseeable future. On the other hand, Tunisia needs a coach ASAP world cup preparations.

I'll be very honest.

Anything short of an AFCON trophy is absolute failure. Having the most silver/bronze medals isn't something to brag about. We have been here so many times before but have fallen short. It's time to seal the deal and get it done.

minfelix:
You guys should expect the Morocco we saw against Cameroon…from the blast of the whistle they will come our with rush giving our players breathless space…but one thing for sure Nigeria will be on the front foot…
na on wednesday Morocco go no wether they are prepared for the world cup or not…so far so good all this our african world cup rep
SA
Algeria
DRC(if they qualify)
CIV
Tunisia
CPV
Ghana
dont know what they are going to the world cup to do….

NIGERIA IS THE REAL WORLD CUP TEST TO ALL OF THEM GOING TO THW WORLD AT THIS AFCON
-If Morocco beats us without ref favour
-If Senegal/Egypt beats eachother and get to the final, then the two finalists(without Nigeria) have a good world cup preparation.

so unfortunately for them, one of them will enter that final, thats obviously Senegal…History will repeat itself again “when Morocco hosted Afcon, the final was between two strong black african rival (Cameroon v Nigeria) while they went ahead to play 3rd place with their North african rival (Algeria v Morocco)

So this year’s final will be:
Senegal v Nigeria

3rd place match will be:
Egypt v Morocco and will still beat them in that game

My fear is now that, hope history will not repeat its that our African rival Senegal will steal the Afcon from us🤦🏽‍♀️

I would not include CIV in this list. They lost valiantly against a quality Egyptian side.

Setaleonoz:
https://x.com/afconcentral25/status/2010317997307728131?s=46

Check out this post on X …the moroccans are plotting

We have back to back shutouts. The Morrocans faced weaker opposition. We got this.

Theflint1:
Yet to see Victor Osimhen in any of the post game celebration clips... Abi e vanish after match finish?

Concentration. No time for fun and games.

Best game of the tournament. This is peak African footy. Hopefully the Ivorians equalize and extend this thriller.

Who designed Eric Chelle's jacket?

Morocco is finished!

To quote the wise words of lbrichman2:

Eric Chelle Coachito!

This is where investment and influence gets you - favorable officiating. It is obvious that the Moroccan FA run African football.

When will the NFF and sports ministry get this through their thick skulls.

Forget about reffing, Cameroon has no business moving past this stage.

Akkin:
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

Great point