South Africa Midfielder, Zungu: We Deserved Victory Against Nigeria



South Africa midfielder Bongani Zungu has rued Bafana Bafana’s disappointing exit from the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt and believes the side deserved victory against the Super Eagles in their quarterfinal clash, Completesports.com reports.


Stuart Baxter’s men went down to a 2-1 defeat against the Super Eagles in the encounter played at the Cairo International Stadium.


Zungu equalised for the South Africans in the 70th minute cancelling out Samuel Chukwueze’s 27th minute strike.


William Troost-Ekong however netted the winning goal a minute before the end of regulation time.


Bongani Zungu ( and Bafana Bafana teammates celebrate his goal against Nigeria


“First of all, a very disappointing result for us,” Zungu said after the game.


“First half, we gave them a lot of respect. Second half, the coach told us to press them high and I think we did quite good and we were moving the ball well.


“I felt like we were going to score, and when we scored the goal we were in the game, but unfortunately, we lost concentration in the end.


“It’s very disappointing, we are sad, but I am very proud of the team. We fought hard, we didn’t start the tournament good, but we should have won this one. But it’s part of the game.”

By Adeboye Amosu (photos:by Ganiyu Yusuf) in Cairo

https://www.completesports.com/south-africa-midfielder-zungu-we-deserved-victory-against-nigeria/

I don't really fear this Algerian team

The only team im not comfortable with is that Tunisian team because i don't know them but i know they are quite good and they play like a team and don't depend on only one star player

I suspect we will face Tunisia in finals
Lets just win Algeria first though

terzurum5:
The way Chikwueze controls the ball even in the most difficult positions and situations, only Victor Moses does that among the Super Eagles players.

At one point his great sense of control caught the attention of the Camera man.

He was a delight to watch and a thorn in the flesh to he defense of the S/Africans.

I want him to do one more season with Villarreal before leaving to work with "jurgen klopp"

I swear, that guy's ball control is crazy. No matter how wayward or useless the long pass is, he always finds a way to control it one time

AFCON 2019
South Africans hail Chukwueze, Ndidi


Samuel Chikwueze

Sodiq Oyeleke

South Africans on Thursday hailed Nigeria’s Samuel Chukwueze and Winfred Ndidi for their outstanding performances in their 2-1 quarter-final triumph over Bafana Bafana at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt.

Chukwueze was in blistering form scoring the game’s opener before William Troost-Ekong sealed the hard-fought win with a late striker to send Nigeria to the semi-finals.



The South Africans took to social media to express their delight at the displays of both players, who played major roles in the victory.

Xolani Yamani said, “The game was not for Thamsanqa Mkhize, and other players. They find it difficult to mark the Nigerian wingers. Ndidi took over the midfielder.”

“The pace from Nigerian wingers was too much. Even Sifiso Hlanti struggled against Chukwueze,” Itist Shego added.

The South Africans alsoblamed coach Stuart Baxter for playing “wrong tactics” in the game.

One of them, Zukisani said, “We never looked like the team that wanted to win. Honestly, I didn’t see where the goal could come from.”

https://punchng.com/south-africans-hail-chukwueze-ndidi/

forgiveness:


Why were they underdeveloped before colonialism? Can you define the development as at that time?

Were there no wars in Europe?

I said types of wars.

Tribal wars with crude implements, while others were fighting with sophisticated weapons. What you use to solve your daily problems indicates your level of development.

PDPGuy:

Mikel/Obasi (2013) just shades it because they were, at the time, the perfect combo of creativity and brawn. Our present midfield is mostly brawn and is light on creativity.

Am yet to see much of ndidi after that motm .. Etebo has done more .my opinion

ChrisKels:
I dont really see Algeria as a threat, especially now that Atal is out.

Place Chucks on the right side to force Bansebaini to retreat, and leave Belaili alone with Awaziem.

Place Musa on the left to born out whoever will be stepping in for Atal, to cut out the support Mahrez always enjoys from their RB

Play Ighalo upfront to make himself a nuisance to disorganise Benlamri and Mandi

Lock up the midfield with Ndidi and Etebo and allow Iwobi to roam.

Please play Balo ahead of Ekong. Ekong is too shaky and too prone to errors(misplaced passes). We really need need to avoid mistakes.

Balogun won't start .. That's for sure .. Rohr is a no nonsense man

Mujtahida:

Most likely but not certainly. The enlightened Greeks called other surrounding nations barbarians yet those same nations with the benefit of time are presently the developed parts of the world. The brits and the germanic tribes were considered uncivilzed savages by the Romans but look at them today.

I believe that but for the spiritual and psychological dislocation in the collective unconscious of the blackman we would have developed at our own pace. Our development is not organic. It doesn't come from within. This is no blame game thing. But look around there's something wrong with the blackman. Something is not just right with us.

The enlightened Greeks bestowed their knowledge on the barbarians such as the roma people, and it took centuries but the romans learnt and used it. The barbarians took over Rome again and the centre of civilization and development shifted to the east, the Islamic caliphate, while Europe was basically in the doldrums, the dark ages before the knowledge was repatriated back and led to the renaissance and later the industrial revolution.
I can posit what happened to us but it will just be my theory on it, I do not believe there is something wrong with the black man

mank1234:


China for instance.
Use the link below, change the year to 1967 and compare our GDP per capita and per capita income then. We were at par then. Change the year to 2019 and see the gulf between the two nation. You can do same for Indonesia, Malaysia, India Thailand etc

https://www.nationmaster.com/country-info/compare/China/Nigeria/Economy

The Asians have never been behind us for thousands of years, that is a great delusion. Go and study Asian history and technology, they were never ever our mates...at least for the last 2000 to 3000 years

FIFA U-17 World Cup: Golden Eaglets to face Hungary, Ecuador, Australia



Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets have been drawn in Group B of the 2019 FIFA Under-17 World Cup scheduled to hold in Brazil from October 26 to November 17.

The Eaglets who face Hungary in their opening match on October 26 also have Ecuador and Australia to contend with in the group stage.

Former Super Eagles full-back Celestine Babayaro was one of the two FIFA Legends and tournament veterans present at the draw ceremony, with Brazilian Sonny Anderson the other one.



READ ALSO: Presidency commends UK’s new focus on herder-farmer clashes

The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the draw took place on Thursday at the Home of FIFA in Zurich, Switzerland.

Hosts Brazil is in Group A with Canada, New Zealand and Angola, while Group C has Haiti, Korea Republic, France and Chile.

Group D has Senegal, the U.S., Japan and the Netherlands, Group E has Spain, Argentina, Cameroon and Tajikistan, while Group F has Italy, Paraguay, Mexico and Solomon Islands.

NAN reports that the tournament’s opening match will see Brazil taking on Canada in Brasilia on October 26.

(NAN)

https://punchng.com/fifa-u-17-world-cup-golden-eaglets-to-face-hungary-ecuador-australia/

Danielnino00:
Guys .which midfield combo is better?

Mikel/Onazi (2013)

or

Ndidi/ Etebo (2019)

??

Mikel and Onazi had more chemistry, Ndidi and Etebo had more workrate

@bolded


Komekn once said Osimhen got relegated to youth football with no concrete evidence.

Also said Osimhen had only handful of appearances ignoring the fact that the lad struggled with injuries.
Also, at that time, Osinhen was still 19. Not 20.

Who replied this post? Bascovanveli did.

This is just one out of so many.


It is funny how amnesiac some monickers on this thread are going by how many are ever ready to asslick this liar from Nottingham. Lol

Komekn you asked for proof right? Wait for it....

I will remind all of your dirty lies and ever evasive selective analyses on our youngsters.
Your constant repetition of selective lies times without number has eroded the memory of some here and even made them believe that what you say is true.

Man, time to expose you well enough now.... You have shot yourself with your words so many times and the evidences are too numerous to select from. Good day.

komekn:


What you have described does not equate to outstanding quality.

It equates to FAILURE if you at 20 years old and two seasons at a club can only boast of a handful of appearances. And after your appearances you were essentially sent back to the youth team.

What does that say in your football dictionary ❓ ❓ progress and outstanding quality.

Football has moved on exceptional young players get to play in the first team. When you are in a smaller club, it should translate to more opportunity. But that's not the case here.

I am using a universal standard for player assessment not one tailored to one individual.

From FAILURE and the acceptance of it, is SUCCESS Birthed. He needs to assess his progress and look at his development with a truthful critical eye. And decide maybe I should drop a division or two and work.my may up.

It's better to be playing in a smaller league and making waves, indeed your moving upwards than being anonymous and not playing in a bigger club and league.

He needs to prove himself beyond youth football.

Nigerian star Chukwueze finally opens on why his move to Arsenal failed in 2016

Oluwatomiwa Babalola

- Samuel Chukwueze has revealed he almost joined Arsenal in 2016

- The 20-year-old said the move failed to pull through after his academy failed to agree a deal with the Gunners

- Chukwueze moved to Spain in 2017 and has been exciting for Villarreal since then


Super Eagles youngster Samuel Chukwueze has insisted he is opened to joining a Premier League club after his proposed move to Arsenal collapsed three years back.


The Nigerian winger has been impressive for his Spanish League side Villarreal from Diamond Academy in 2016 one year after winning FIFA U17 World Cup with Golden Eaglets.


He scored his first goal for the senior national team during their 2-1 victory over South Africa at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations championship in Egypt.


The 20-year-old has scored eight goals and three assists in all competitions for the Yellow Submarines so far.


Chukwueze scored five goals and two assists in 26 La Liga appearances at the end of 2018-19 season and he has now attracted interests from Premier League title-chasers Manchester City and Liverpool according to the Daily Mail.

https://pbs.twimg.com/ext_tw_video_thumb/1149065668408557569/pu/img/-2rLj8X3Y7i-WpvL?format=jpg&name=900x900

Chukwuemeka
@ChuxEkere
Samuel Chukwueze's first AFCON goal. His awareness is top notch. Iwobi good work. #AFCON2019 #SuperEagles #BafanaBafana


Squawka reports that the 20-year-old told the media that moving to England remains one of his ambition having admitted his former club were not happy with the terms and conditions offered by the Gunners.


"Playing in England is still an ambition for me,” he told Team Talk. "I need to keep on working hard and to keep improving. I really want to play in England.


"It was very close for me to sign for Arsenal, almost had the contract in my hands. Unfortunately, it did not work out fine with my academy due to the side of agreement and payment. They did not agree with the terms of the contract.”


The winger has been likened to Dutch legend Arjen Robben, who has been regarded by many as one of the best wide-players of his generation.

www.nairaland.com/attachments/9813145_di2edaxoaadmid_jpeg9ce5fb080912917408c30e507c81feda

Spanish football reporter Guillem Balague describes the Nigerian youngster's ability as “unbelievable” and stressed that this is a player who is “exciting to watch”.

He told BBC Sport: "He has just been called up into the senior Nigeria national team and has previously won the Under-17 World Cup with them in 2015.

"Only 19 and at La Liga side Villarreal, Chukwueze is an attacking midfielder who can play in both wide areas and his dribbling ability is unbelievable.

"He has already scored in the league and cup and you have a player who is new and exciting to watch.”

www.nairaland.com/attachments/9813146_djjdurx4aa62yy_jpegccbff34a7a562f27307de5aff238cdda

Soar Super Eagles
@SSE_NGA
Samuel Chukwueze's game by number vs. South Africa:

• 90 minutes played
• 1 goal
• 2 key passes
• 78% passe accuracy
• 4 succ. dribbles
• 4 duels won
• 2 accurate long balls

Hlanti can testify #NGARSA #AFCON2019

Chukwueze has made four appearances at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations championship in Egypt scoring once in the process.

Legit.ng earlier reported that Villarreal winger Samuel Chukwueze has set new record at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations after becoming the youngest player to score at the ongoing continental championship.

The 20-year-old opened scoring for the Super Eagles in their semifinal clash against South Africa at the Cairo International Stadium.

Although his goal got canceled out by a VAR assisted goal from Bongani Zungu with less than 20 minutes to left to play.

https://www.legit.ng/amp/1248264-samuel-chukwueze-opens-failed-arsenal-move-3-years-back.html

You said Osimhen would end up like Chrisantus..... Wow! You went that far. Who were you talking to on this? Andrew444...


**Pic attached.

komekn:


Firstly, why will he not end up like Chrisantus, what is the difference between them.

In comparison there was more expectation on Chrisantus after his accolades at the U17 World cup.

Chrisantus played in the Bundesliga 1& 2 and struggled to get a real consistent run of games.


Furthermore Chrisantus is still playing football at a decent level even if we have forgotten him. He is still just only 27 years old.

Zungu is a dreamer. A game Nigeria controlled for the most parts is what SA deserves to win? A game we had more chances to score sef.... Abeg Zungu go to bode thomas road...

terzurum5:
South Africa Midfielder, Zungu: We Deserved Victory Against Nigeria



South Africa midfielder Bongani Zungu has rued Bafana Bafana’s disappointing exit from the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt and believes the side deserved victory against the Super Eagles in their quarterfinal clash, Completesports.com reports.


Stuart Baxter’s men went down to a 2-1 defeat against the Super Eagles in the encounter played at the Cairo International Stadium.


Zungu equalised for the South Africans in the 70th minute cancelling out Samuel Chukwueze’s 27th minute strike.


William Troost-Ekong however netted the winning goal a minute before the end of regulation time.


Bongani Zungu ( and Bafana Bafana teammates celebrate his goal against Nigeria


“First of all, a very disappointing result for us,” Zungu said after the game.


“First half, we gave them a lot of respect. Second half, the coach told us to press them high and I think we did quite good and we were moving the ball well.


“I felt like we were going to score, and when we scored the goal we were in the game, but unfortunately, we lost concentration in the end.


“It’s very disappointing, we are sad, but I am very proud of the team. We fought hard, we didn’t start the tournament good, but we should have won this one. But it’s part of the game.”

By Adeboye Amosu (photos:by Ganiyu Yusuf) in Cairo

https://www.completesports.com/south-africa-midfielder-zungu-we-deserved-victory-against-nigeria/

TheSuperNerd:


Zungu is a dreamer. A game Nigeria controlled for the most parts is what SA deserves to win? A game we had more chances to score sef.... Abeg Zungu go to bode thomas road...

It will take them days to ponder about the defeat.

Even most of their fans appreciated how they where gunned down by the superior Super Eagles.

safarigirl:
So, all of Sub-Saharan Africa is for Senegal or Nigeria, black Africans don't like the Arabs at all. If they had to vote, I bet they would vote North Africa out of CAF

I'm not sure Ghanaians will support Nigeria.

I have seen them support an European opposition against NIgeria in a WC match.

If Nigeria wins this, we will match their 4 AFCON trophy record - their main bragging point . I'm sure most will not like that. So don't rule out Ghanaians supporting Algeria against Nigeria.

darkelf:


Had the keeper not touched it, that free-kick was goal bound

I can only remember ekong and omeruo goals.. wich oda 1 did we score from set piece

Danielnino00:
Guys .which midfield combo is better?

Mikel/Onazi (2013)

or

Ndidi/ Etebo (2019)

??

Easily 2013

Mikel was unplayable in AFCON 2013. He bossed the midfield with telepathic passes. A performance that earned him 2nd or 3rd position in APOTY later in the year.

I have not seen that from anyone in this Nigerian team.

ORIJIN201:
The truth hurts.

You wrote in ignorance.

Collins Excited over first Starting Role



FC Padeborn of Denmark (German) defender, Jamilu Collins has described his starting role in the match against South Africa as a dream come true.


The defender was given the nod ahead of popular Ola Aina for the Cairo International Stadium cracker and many soccer fans were happy with his playing style especially for not giving South African Percy Tau any breathing space that will threaten Nigeria’s defense line.


“It was a dream come true that I was chosen ahead of others in the mix. And I’m delighted that I was able to overcome the stage fright at the start of the match and at the end we won.


“Let me also say that I’m not here to take anybody’s position but just to contribute my quota into the team. It is left to the coach to select his team and everyone here is qualified to play for Nigeria,” he said.


https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2019/07/12/collins-excited-over-first-starting-role/amp/

Well, it's not like their support for Algeria will stop us from winning. Egypt will also not fancy Algeria winning the Afcon trophy in Egypt.

Jarus:


I'm not sure Ghanaians will support Nigeria.

I have seen them support an European opposition against NIgeria in a WC match.

If Nigeria wins this, we will match their 4 AFCON trophy record - their main bragging point . I'm sure most will not like that. So don't rule out Ghanaians supporting Algeria against Nigeria.

Danielnino00:
Guys .which midfield combo is better?

Mikel/Onazi (2013)

or

Ndidi/ Etebo (2019)

??

For now mikel/onazi combo won d nations cup.. lets c wat Ndidi/etebo can achieve b4 we compare

TheSuperNerd:
You said Osimhen would end up like Chrisantus..... Wow! You went that far. Who were you talking to on this? Andrew444...


**Pic attached.

lol

mank1234:


You missed the point in my initial post. You extracted the opposite of what I posted. Admit it and move on.

I mean your point in regards to black race.

TheSuperNerd:
You said Osimhen would end up like Chrisantus..... Wow! You went that far. Who were you talking to on this? Andrew444...


**Pic attached.

To be honest, as at 2018, I also thought Osimhen would end up as Chrisantus or Sani Emmanuel.

He just went into oblivion after that under-17 performance and it was difficult to believe he would rise again like this given what we know of youth players that went that way. I really wont blame anyone that said Osimhen would go the way of Chrisantus as at early 2018.

rabzy:


I said types of wars.

Tribal wars with crude implements, while others were fighting with sophisticated weapons. What you use to solve your daily problems indicates your level of development.

This is not enough to clarify your assertion that black race were underdeveloped before the advent of colonialism.

I will appreciate you throw more light on this. Thanks

Besides, who told you there were no tribal wars fought in Europe, Asia and America?

Who told you Africans didn't fight with sophisticated weapons?

Well our resident hater of Nigerian players born in Nigeria said it and he said it witj certainty.

Many monickers here from Icon4s, to Bascovanveli to theGoodJoe and even to Mujtahida tackled him on different occasions concerning how easily and swiftly he labels our indigenous born youngsters crap. Belittling their talents and all... And he does it ever consistently that it sounds like truth to mamy gullible ones here.

I can post/quote the responses of many monickers to Komekn's many nonsense about our youngsters.

Now he seeks to run away from his own words of shameless lies.

Jarus:


To be honest, as at 2018, I also thought Osimhen would end up as Chrisantus or Sani Emmanuel.

He just went into oblivion after that under-17 performance and it was difficult to believe he would rise again like this given what we know of youth players that went that way. I really wont blame anyone that said Osimhen would go the way of Chrisantus as at early 2018.

Please who got any info on this

Is it true that David Okereke ha joined club brugge?

forgiveness:


You wrote in ignorance.

Whatever makes you sleep at night, bro.

This is one of the most laughable....

Komekn stylishly hyping a bang average Solanke all because Origi was loaned to Wolfsburg keeping Osimhen on the bench whenever the lad was fit.

They say Osimhen is inferior to Solanke all because according to them, Solanke chased Origi out of Liverpool.

Same Origi who returned and have chased Solanke out while Osimhen went on to prove himself the real deal in his first full season without injury palava.
What did Solanke do with his Liverpool time? 1 goal in 27 games.... What about his time at Bournemouth? Nothinh to show for it...


Yet in Komekn's eyes, Osimhen is well below Solanke. How he chided Osimhen was another evidence of stinking selective bias.

komekn:


They are not on par AT ALL BY ANY STRETCH OF THE IMAGINATION.

Solanke is the current best U20 player in the world and is playing for a top team in a top league with World class attacking players ahead of him. Firminho, Coutinho, Mane, Sturridge, Salah, to name just a few.

Osimhen on the other hand has achieved nothing beyond small boys football in the past near two years. He is struggling to get on the bench at lowly Wolfsburg no joke he will not make it into Liverpool U18.

Finally, who is ahead of Osimhen blocking his pathway to the first team name the world class top performing attacking players please let's make a comparative analysis. To end it all who has relegated Osimhen to warm bench the striker Divock Origi that Solanke had displaced.

If Solanke was in Wolfsburg he would be first choice striker, no shakin.

This matter is concluded Solanke no be Osimhen mate.

Jarus:


I'm not sure Ghanaians will support Nigeria.

I have seen them support an European opposition against NIgeria in a WC match.

If Nigeria wins this, we will match their 4 AFCON trophy record - their main bragging point . I'm sure most will not like that. So don't rule out Ghanaians supporting Algeria against Nigeria.

that's why I said Senegal or Nigeria. Ghanaians could fall undee those supporting Senegal