Cybereagles

Still can't believe Yves Bissouma doesn't start for Mali

It's not easy to cover 8 miles per game and Zaidu does that very well. Have y'all noticed that when the S Eagles are attacking, he is always up there with the attackers? It takes an immense amount of stamina to do that. And obviously when you have more players in attack, it makes it harder for the o...

You are one mischievous character :sneaky: Osihmen is only as good as the team's offensive capabilities when it comes to scoring goals. But the guy is just amazing. His overall effort, runs, closing down space, aerial ability, pressuring defenders etc are nightmares for the opposing teams. The guy i...

Osihmen is only as good as the team's offensive capabilities when it comes to scoring goals. But the guy is just amazing. His overall effort, runs, closing down space, aerial ability, pressuring defenders etc are nightmares for the opposing teams. The guy is world class.

Guinea isn't a particularly good team. I've had questions about them the whole tournament.

Their football is quite aimless. I think given the caliber of players they have, their football should be a lot better

This is good stuff. Thanks for sharing Yiperee. AFCON is kicking it up to higher gear. :thumbs: :thumbs: Quarter and semifinals are usually the best games in a tournament. The final itself is a hit and (more often a) miss game. So after a round of big boy bashing, it is time for the most exciting ph...

EII: Spot on. Petro de Luanda are actually top of their group in the African Champs league and since four of their starters are in the starting 11, I expect that they'll have cohesion and chemistry. But the quality of the players in the SE are a level higher than Angola. I think this is what will he...

Seems like half their line-up is from local teams (Petro Luanda and Primero de Agosto). The rest of the squad are from the Portuguese first division. Like the other teams that have a lot of local players, I think they have good team cohesion. But the Eagles should be a class above Angola in this one...

Chief, I am talking about player for player. Just look at the players on the side. Their defense is full of players at teams like Monaco, Lyon, Roma, Leverkusen and Forest. Their attack is also stacked with players from Dortmund, Brighton, Fiorentina etc. I think player for player they are at least ...

The Ivorians are stronger on paper.

He had a great WC but I don't think he was a standout player for his club side before that.

I talked about him a few months ago after watching him in the Super Cup final. He has some serious wheels on him and is pretty good with his long distance shots

Madau is supposedly one of the best right backs in Africa.

Mokoena, their no 4, is no joke though. He should be playing in a top league abroad. But I understand they get paid enough in the S African league

I think it speaks volumes about the emerging high standard of football in Africa, both at the club and national levels. Morocco missed some chances but they were resoundingly beaten by a team that had eight players from one of the best teams in Africa. We simply can't sweep this under the rug becaus...

S Africa fielded eight players from Sundowns in their starting lineup vs the our much hyped Moroccan team.

What does this say about the standard of football on the continent?

I am surprised that Yves Bissouma hasn't started the last few games

It was a straight red for sure. I agree with Dammy that Diallo was a liability for Senegal. Since Pap Gueye was injured, he opted for a 3-4-3 with Diallo playing that libero and no 6 role. But unfortunately Diallo couldn't distribute well which created massive possession problems for Senegal. Cisse ...

I've watched Nouhou a lot but the guy was in la la land on Saturday. He was completely lost on the pitch. I mentioned that he had some crucial blocks but those were just a small part of his overall performance. For me, he was a level below the standard required for that level of play. Yujam or whate...

CIV deserved the win. They outplayed Senegal who played a defensive formation after they went ahead. I am a firm believer in making your opponent respect you by attacking them. But a defensive approach will get you in trouble especially with an one goal lead. I tip CIV to win the tournament now. [in...

The Ivorians haven't created any clear cut chances but they've dominated possession of the ball. If this continues in the second half, they'll score. However, they need to be careful of the counter. The Senegalese have decided to sit back and defend so far but they are certainly capable of tearing t...

Cape Verde with some significant challenges handling the quick play of the Mauritinians. I think the Mauritanian coach has figured them out

Probably the same exact team unless there are injuries

Coach wrote: ↑ Length run up, was always shooting for the TutankhaMoon.