Rwanda vs SA (2-0). Lesotho vs Benin (0-0)

[vancity eagle]

This is a massive result for us. Even the 2 goals victory. Thank the Lord.

[Enugu II]

I am impressed by the play of Rwanda, TBH. If Nigeria is not careful and SE continues to play lackadaisically, Nigeria will find itself losing to Rwanda. We may all be focused on RSA but I feel Rwanda deserved the win today. Confident on the ball and they have about three very good players in the middle.

[spastic]

It looks like Rwanda is the team to beat in this group

[Enugu II]

It looks like Rwanda is the team to beat in this group

KPOM. Not just because of this win but they way they play on the ball can be a challenge. However, if Nigeria gets serious the SE should beat them. BUT WE MUST WAKE UP FAST!!!

[Bigpokey24]

As I said in the zoom chat, this group is wide open. That goal by Kele will become very important. Glad we didn't lose. Game on...now we must focus on Afcon and fixing our SE

[waka-man]

Maybe the weekend was the wake up call we needed. We could easily have been on 6pts now. And we would have taken Rwanda lightly.

Now no one will be in doubt of the mountain to be climbed. We can’t say we haven’t been warned.

[delisyomie don]

I am impressed by the play of Rwanda, TBH. If Nigeria is not careful and SE continues to play lackadaisically, Nigeria will find itself losing to Rwanda. We may all be focused on RSA but I feel Rwanda deserved the win today. Confident on the ball and they have about three very good players in the middle.

yes, you are very correct we will struggle against Rwanda, especially going to high altitude and very thin air in the southern African nation, unless 419 Preserio is sacked, more competition for our goalkeeper not just Nzoho every time, and our midfield needs to be more defensive midfielders not just only attacking midfielders to play out position. and stupid NFF needs to plan so our matches can be played on Saturday and Tuesday.

[vancity eagle]

Rwanda is the only team to have played 2 home matches. Keep that in mind.

If you ask me, these teams are all very similar in ability, with Lesotho being slightly worse, and South Africa being slightly better.

This group shouldn't be that tough for us if we go about it the right way.

Uzoho must be dropped for heavens sake.

[1naija]

Seems Nigeria and Peseiro have the upper hands now.

[Enugu II]

Rwanda is the only team to have played 2 home matches. Keep that in mind.

If you ask me, these teams are all very similar in ability, with Lesotho being slightly worse, and South Africa being slightly better.

This group shouldn't be that tough for us if we go about it the right way.

Uzoho must be dropped for heavens sake.

VE

True. However, note that they used their home games well. Nigeria did not!

[1naija]

Also note that Nigeria is the only team in the group that has played 2 games with 4 keys starters (Osimhen, Ndidi, Chukwueze, Zaidu) missing. Many teams will struggle with such hole in their team.

Rwanda is the only team to have played 2 home matches. Keep that in mind.

If you ask me, these teams are all very similar in ability, with Lesotho being slightly worse, and South Africa being slightly better.

This group shouldn't be that tough for us if we go about it the right way.

Uzoho must be dropped for heavens sake.

VE

True. However, note that they used their home games well. Nigeria did not!

[icee]

Prasis da lord!..always....

[Orion]

Phew! We always suspected South Africa would drop points away from home, and I'm relieved to see they’ve not improved in that respect. This puts us right back in the mix. I don't really see Rwanda as a threat. In normal circumstances this group should have been a walk in the park for us, but our home record of late has been worrying. For the past 2-3 years, we've struggled with our home games. We need to win our home games to top this group.

[onovo]

Also note that Nigeria is the only team in the group that has played 2 games with 4 keys starters (Osimhen, Ndidi, Chukwueze, Zaidu) missing. Many teams will struggle with such hole in their team.

Rwanda is the only team to have played 2 home matches. Keep that in mind.

If you ask me, these teams are all very similar in ability, with Lesotho being slightly worse, and South Africa being slightly better.

This group shouldn't be that tough for us if we go about it the right way.

Uzoho must be dropped for heavens sake.

VE

True. However, note that they used their home games well. Nigeria did not!

These are key players !

[Aswani]

Quite honestly, we are not that good to take advantage of the ineptitude of others.

Also, these so called minnows are becoming much better while we so called "big boys" are not improving a lick.

[mcal]

...the over fed are being licked left right and center.
But in some quarters smart teams are taking care of business, and do their iyanga later.

[joao]

Quite honestly, we are not that good to take advantage of the ineptitude of others.

Also, these so called minnows are becoming much better while we so called "big boys" are not improving
a lick.

Great observation, and well said.
Yesterday's 'minnows' are are putting a scare on the overhyped 'big boys'.
Unfortunately many here fail to comprehend the meaning of competition.
They expect the SE to score four goals before half-time. With bad attitude,
lack of individual focus and team discipline, all to be expected is a miracle.