South Africa 1- 1 Nigeria FT Naija qualifies

[theYemster]

Not talking about the qualification outcome - that should be the expectation! I mean, Nigeria, with all its talent, SHOULD be expected able to qualify for the Nations Cup, especially when you consider the relative weakness of the teams in this group.
I am talking about the individual game performance here.

How is it a good result?
In the 3 most recent competitive games we have played South Africa, we have managed to pick up only two (2) out a possible 9 points!

This Nigerian team today had a chance to kill off a rag-tag South African team, laden with home based players and considering the very obvious fact that their big game players were absent, like Dean Furman, Tokelo Rantie, Keegan Dolly, Vilakazi and a couple of others. Yet, this Nigerian team, with all their so called super stars, just huffed and puffed all game long. Play was completely disjointed, couldn't even string 5 or 6 passes together without turning the ball over and was basically very poor overall. Upon all the bragging that the 0-2 loss in Uyo was a hoax and that the records will be set straight. Nothing but just mouth mouth! When it was time to set the records straight, they couldn't perform. Flunkies!

By far, the most boring and uninspiring game I have seen the SE play in eons.

Good result, I think we need to call up our strongest side for Seychelles in the final game and also play a friendly after that match. Use it as part of our build up to the Afcon.

Nigeria has qualified for the nations cup. That is a good result.

It was a disciplined performance, Nigeria did just about what was needed as not much else. South Africa needed the three points so they had to take the risks. That's basically what Rohr days in his post match interview.

Besides can't expect to kill off a team of the refs keep disallowing legit goals. Had VAR been utilised both disallowed goals would've stood and you might've gotten that killed off game you wanted.

Learn to focus on the big picture. Our main goal isn't South Africa team we played today, it's the whole of Africa... next year as beyond. Your desire to smash them just to make a point is nothing but a feel good factor, small minded thinking. At the end of the day after all is said and done, we finished above them in the standings.

[Lolly]

They outnumbered us. I was there. But boys showed up in large numbers.

[Lolly]

They outnumbered us. I was there. But boys showed up in large numbers.

[Its a Goal]

The match is now on BeinSports.

[Otitokoro]

It was actually live on BeinSports4

The match is now on BeinSports.

[Its a Goal]

From what I can see so far we are missing Ndidi's presence in the midfield. Iwobi can't be a midfield marshal. He is good upfront but can't dictate action for long stretch of time when we are under pressure.

[Its a Goal]

Question should be asked of the SA goal. Looked like the scorer was in an offside position when he received the ball.

[zee]

Question should be asked of the SA goal. Looked like the scorer was in an offside position when he received the ball.

No, he was not.
Tau that gave him the pass was ahead of him.

[Otitokoro]

This is what happens when you fail to take care of business:
Source

Nigeria Were Lucky – South Africa Coach Boast After Forcing Super Eagles To 1-1 Draw In AFCON Qualifiers
November 17, 20180184



Coach of South Africa Staurt Baxter says he is disappointment that his team didn’t pick up all three points against Nigeria despite his team coming from behind to draw 1-1 in their penultimate AFCON 2019 Qualifiers.

Baxter’s team were fortunate to have two big decision their way when Nigeria were wrongly flagged for offside after putting the ball in the back of the net.

Nigeria are through to next year AFCON thanks to the draw and Baxter insist that Nigeria were lucky to have nicked a draw as his team were way better than the Nigerians despite his team coming from behind.

” I’m disappointed that we couldn’t win. We were better than Nigeria in both halves. They were lucky to have picked a draw because we could easily have won. On the other hand I’m happy that we picked three points against this Nigerian team”, Baxter said at the post match interview.

South Africa now need at least a point to join Nigeria at next year Africa Cup of Nations with their next opponents Libya who will be at home in the fixture needing a win after beating Seychelles 8-1 away from home.

[DIMKA76]

Baxter must be smoking some strong skunk. I guess he didn't see the wrongly disallowed goal and the erroneous call on the opportunity ruled out. 3 shots on goal as opposed to Nigeria's 7, how could you ever claim the edge?

[ohenhen1]

South Africa is a rubbish team and their coach is also a rubbish coach. I guess we were lucky to have two clean goals disallowed. Also Omeruo missing an open net from six yards out. The NFF should file a protest. We remember what happened to Senegal.

[DIMKA76]

SA are know for the behind the scenes shenanigans. Looks like SA were always going to get those calls all day long.

[Otitokoro]

File a protest against what?
That your coach was not intelligent enough to come up with a good enough strategy to beat a rag-tag South African team on two separate occasions? Puhlease!
Fact is they beat you in your backyard and the best Rohr and Nigeria were able to do is force them to a draw. Nigeria have been incapable of defeating the South Africans under Baxter.

South Africa is a rubbish team and their coach is also a rubbish coach. I guess we were lucky to have two clean goals disallowed. Also Omeruo missing an open net from six yards out. The NFF should file a protest. We remember what happened to Senegal.

[lacidi]

File a protest against what?
That your coach was not intelligent enough to come up with a good enough strategy to beat a rag-tag South African team on two separate occasions? Puhlease!
Fact is they beat you in your backyard and the best Rohr and Nigeria were able to do is force them to a draw. Nigeria have been incapable of defeating the South Africans under Baxter.

South Africa is a rubbish team and their coach is also a rubbish coach. I guess we were lucky to have two clean goals disallowed. Also Omeruo missing an open net from six yards out. The NFF should file a protest. We remember what happened to Senegal.

Once Nigrria beats a team, then that team is rag tag. SA is suddenly a ragtag team. Smh. I guess Morroco couldn't beat almighty Comoros and Ghana lost to Brazilian Kenya.

[Otitokoro]

Well, watch as the Libyans will take care of business at home next year.

File a protest against what?
That your coach was not intelligent enough to come up with a good enough strategy to beat a rag-tag South African team on two separate occasions? Puhlease!
Fact is they beat you in your backyard and the best Rohr and Nigeria were able to do is force them to a draw. Nigeria have been incapable of defeating the South Africans under Baxter.

South Africa is a rubbish team and their coach is also a rubbish coach. I guess we were lucky to have two clean goals disallowed. Also Omeruo missing an open net from six yards out. The NFF should file a protest. We remember what happened to Senegal.

Once Nigrria beats a team, then that team is rag tag. SA is suddenly a ragtag team. Smh. I guess Morroco couldn't beat almighty Comoros and Ghana lost to Brazilian Kenya.

[zee]

dd

[green4life]

Ironically the article highlights the fact that we had two goals wrongly ruled out. I’m not sure what else you expected from this team given the poor officiating and the injury/suspension personnel deficiencies. And the point qualified us notwithstanding. I say job well done.

This is what happens when you fail to take care of business:
Source

Nigeria Were Lucky – South Africa Coach Boast After Forcing Super Eagles To 1-1 Draw In AFCON Qualifiers
November 17, 20180184



Coach of South Africa Staurt Baxter says he is disappointment that his team didn’t pick up all three points against Nigeria despite his team coming from behind to draw 1-1 in their penultimate AFCON 2019 Qualifiers.

Baxter’s team were fortunate to have two big decision their way when Nigeria were wrongly flagged for offside after putting the ball in the back of the net.

Nigeria are through to next year AFCON thanks to the draw and Baxter insist that Nigeria were lucky to have nicked a draw as his team were way better than the Nigerians despite his team coming from behind.

” I’m disappointed that we couldn’t win. We were better than Nigeria in both halves. They were lucky to have picked a draw because we could easily have won. On the other hand I’m happy that we picked three points against this Nigerian team”, Baxter said at the post match interview.

South Africa now need at least a point to join Nigeria at next year Africa Cup of Nations with their next opponents Libya who will be at home in the fixture needing a win after beating Seychelles 8-1 away from home.

[ohenhen1]

File a protest against what?
That your coach was not intelligent enough to come up with a good enough strategy to beat a rag-tag South African team on two separate occasions? Puhlease!
Fact is they beat you in your backyard and the best Rohr and Nigeria were able to do is force them to a draw. Nigeria have been incapable of defeating the South Africans under Baxter.

South Africa is a rubbish team and their coach is also a rubbish coach. I guess we were lucky to have two clean goals disallowed. Also Omeruo missing an open net from six yards out. The NFF should file a protest. We remember what happened to Senegal.

Poor officiating and possible match fixing. FIFA did overturn the penalty call against Senegal.

[DIMKA76]

After watching today's game. I can finally say "Naija need a better coach" Rohr took us as far as he could go at the world cup, He isn't a game reader neither is he proactive or dynamic. Making 2 substitutions with less than 3 minutes to go, I mean what was that about?

[txj]

File a protest against what?
That your coach was not intelligent enough to come up with a good enough strategy to beat a rag-tag South African team on two separate occasions? Puhlease!
Fact is they beat you in your backyard and the best Rohr and Nigeria were able to do is force them to a draw. Nigeria have been incapable of defeating the South Africans under Baxter.

South Africa is a rubbish team and their coach is also a rubbish coach. I guess we were lucky to have two clean goals disallowed. Also Omeruo missing an open net from six yards out. The NFF should file a protest. We remember what happened to Senegal.

Poor officiating and possible match fixing. FIFA did overturn the penalty call against Senegal.

MODS pls ban Ohenhen for 1-2 days and then bring him back with apologies...

[john12]

Dimka you’re a very big imbecile. We just beat 3 teams and draw with South Africa instead of appreciating the coach you’re suggesting he score be sacked? Why are Nigerians so forking arrogant/entitled?? This is a team that has failed to qualify for 2 ANC’s and they’re speaking like god. People should just STFU if they have nothing to contribute

[green4life]

We don’t like peace. We don’t like continuity. We don’t like steady progress. We prefer drama. We must complain about everything even when we achieved our objective. That’s why we’re Naijarians.

[DIMKA76]

Dimka you’re a very big imbecile. We just beat 3 teams and draw with South Africa instead of appreciating the coach you’re suggesting he score be sacked? Why are Nigerians so forking arrogant/entitled?? This is a team that has failed to qualify for 2 ANC’s and they’re speaking like god. People should just STFU if they have nothing to contribute

And you are so immature - We beat 3 teams but if you're looking to improve you have to analyse your performance in the round. That includes a hesitant, stubborn and tactically bereft coach. As for your abuse - Well i am above that and I don't insult people who have different opinions from mine. When you get to Yaounde, you won't be playing teams you've beaten you'll be playing better teams. Never settle for less, look to improve. Naija have been to the world cup and your coach isn't showing he has learned anything from it.

Just in case you missed it, my comments center around the fact that Rohr does not know when to make substitutions or use his bench effectively.