CHAN QFs Updates

[Kabalega]

Tunisia stopped playing after going up by 1 goal. That's crazy!

[oloye]

My experience playing the north africans,Tunisians and Alegerians in particular...if you can survive the first 30minutes blitz,you stand a good chance of beating them over 90minutes. I never could explain this back then....how a team that looked deadly suddenly look so out of gas.

[YUJAM]

Truth is we have to give credit to the W African sides. Other than Niger they've played their football without fear
The only disappointment is Nigeria and I am beginning to think it comes down to Oliseh. I think the reasons will be dissected but for my part I believe he may have tried to tactically restrict his side too much.

[tfco]

After watching this, I believe we need to ask serious questions of Oliseh.

you and who?

[YUJAM]

I am sure our resident grammar genius can figure that one out

Anyway Guinea vs Zambia should be in ET shortly

After watching this, I believe we need to ask serious questions of Oliseh.

you and who?

[YUJAM]

Had to take my kids to an indoor playground around here. But it looked to me like the game would be decided by pks

[Kabalega]

Penlaties:
Katongo missed his kick.
Ibrahim Bangoura scored for Guinea.
Mfune nets for Zambia, 1-1
PENALTIES: Zambia's BANDA saves Sankhon's effort! 1-1
PENALTIES: Sautu places the ball high into the left corner, Zambia lead 2-1

[Kabalega]

Zambia's Kabamba shoots wide and over the crossbar, 2-2. They are level with chances now!

Youla missed (atrocious pena)

Chama puts Zambia ahead! 3-2

3-3 Camara.

BTW, updates courtesy of Edgar Kazibwe.

[YUJAM]

Zambia's Kabamba shoots wide and over the crossbar, 2-2. They are level with chances now!

Youla missed (atrocious pena)

Chama puts Zambia ahead! 3-2

3-3 Camara.

BTW, updates courtesy of Edgar Kazibwe.

Thanks.

[Kabalega]

Zambia's Chama sends Keita the wrong way! 4-3

Guinea's Soumah shoots for the top right corner, 4-4

[theYemster]

So all the group winners lost.

[YUJAM]

Three W African teams in the semi finals. Quite impressive

[Kabalega]

Keita won it for Guinea. He saved Zambia's last pena and scored to seal it.

[green4life]

Tunisia only have themselves to blame after thorough dominating the first half. They really should've closed out the game by halftime or within 60mins knowing they have stamina issues (ironically a strength of west African teams).

As of Oliseh, I'm still trying to figure him out but he sort of strikes me as an AVB type who emphasizes philosophy over players. So if a lesser talented player better fits his philosophy, over time, he'll find ways to pick that player over the more talented option. That approach isn't summarily wrong but it requires time to implement: a luxury he will never be afforded by the NFF. The Nigerian situation requires a manager who can implement a philosophy that will better fit the best available players then play them in their best/ natural roles.

This CHAN was an opportunity for Oliseh to take an important step forward (very important given he's still a rookie manager) but he failed the extra credit test. Now with Egypt around the corner, he will begin to feel the pressure. How he handles the next two SE competitive games vs Egypt will make or break his job as the SE manager.

Good luck to the final 4. Kudos to Rwanda for hosting a wonderful event. Too bad they lost out. I was rooting for them and their very passionate fans. Cheers.

[YUJAM]

KPOM

Tunisia only have themselves to blame after thorough dominating the first half. They really should've closed out the game by halftime or within 60mins knowing they have stamina issues (ironically a strength of west African teams).

As of Oliseh, I'm still trying to figure him out but he sort of strikes me as an AVB type who emphasizes philosophy over players. So if a lesser talented player better fits his philosophy, over time, he'll find ways to pick that player over the more talented option. That approach isn't summarily wrong but it requires time to implement: a luxury he will never be afforded by the NFF. The Nigerian situation requires a manager who can implement a philosophy that will better fit the best available players then play them in their best/ natural roles.

This CHAN was an opportunity for Oliseh to take an important step forward (very important given he's still a rookie manager) but he failed the extra credit test. Now with Egypt around the corner, he will begin to feel the pressure. How he handles the next two SE competitive games vs Egypt will make or break his job as the SE manager.

Good luck to the final 4. Kudos to Rwanda for hosting a wonderful event. Too bad they lost out. I was rooting for them and their very passionate fans. Cheers.

[Tunisian Gooner]

Difference between Mali and Nigeria was the Nigerian midfield and defence were a mess.

Mali far more composed, far more resilient, better organized..simply a better team.

[rasak74]

You guys know this is a nigerian football forum right?