This is a big problem for African teams

You're absolutely right. I also think it's to do with the fact that almost all Moroccan players didn’t learn to play football in Africa. Most of their football development has been in the Netherlands, Spain, France and some in Germany. Ivory Coast and Senegal are not far behind though.

Bro football is cruel.. If you don't take your chances, you'll end up losing. You have to analyze the game based on stats, and stop questioning the players mentality because they are Africans. They put their hearts out there, they coach has to take some of the blames aswel

This conversation isn’t just about Ivory Coast, I only used the Ivorian game to buttress a point.

To be honest Ivory Coast is bigger team than Norway and should beat them no excuses. Immediately they scored they decided to play defensive game

This and subpar management. This game was screaming for an Amad Dialo start but I have no idea what that foolish coach kept him on the bench for.

They tried to use the same mental tactics on Mexico . Quinones said nope !! Just cause there are more European players don’t mean they’re better

I think Africans have been deeply affected by colonialism and slavery . A white man kills for what he wants but a black man dies for it. That’s the problem. God help us.

Its not mentality the players are not comfortable on the ball, anytime they are on the ball it looks like they are going to lose it immediately

They were dominating Norway but can't seem to utilize their chances They are somehow scared to go all...

It is mentality problem my brother I was telling my frnd about this Some days back...even Bfo the knockout stage I still can't place it what is wrong with African teams But you see morroco they are the only African team to have beating that mental challenge

The same thing with Senegal against France. The same tin this Ivory cost did against Germany. Smtin is just not right

We love and cherish this underdog mentality so much that even against teams of equal strength we crumble. Wonderkid this thing no pain you pass me o E dy bite my body.

Good point. I look at Morocco 🇲🇦 and to be honest they play with no fear at all. They genuinely believe that they could go toe to toe with any team and you can see it in their performances. But for ex. Look at Ivory Coast 🇨🇮 its their mentality that cost them that game

This is typical of ivory coast they only good when playing Nigeria. that's is why i don't rate them yaya, kolo, drobgba, zakora are only good in club football when it come to national team especially world cup they ghost, bunch of average players

African teams need to get rid of the imposter syndrome and believe they belong on the greatest stage of football or whatever sport we play. Until you see truly as your peers, you can't win when the stakes are high. Same thing keeps happening to Japan.

Bro you are right, it's all about d mentality of the players. Just check French national team all made of Africa dissent. They all have different mentality that's why they are doing well. It also transcend to club levels in Africa. That's why North Africa clubs will dominate

Senagal just proved your theory right

As far back as 1990, Cameroon had England on the ropes but somehow found a way to lose. In 1994, Nigeria played arguably the greatest football ever by an African team at the World Cup and made Italy look ordinary, yet still lost. I can't explain it. It's in our DNA.

Exactly my thoughts, Africans look like we ok with *we tried but*

The mentality is the problem, it seems like getting to the knockout stages in the World Cup is just okay for most countries except South Africa who only like playing the groups stages after 10years and go back to their country to save their Jabs.

@EmmanuelMacant2 @MacanthonyEmma2 see what you were talking about?

I swear to God fr , you have just put out my thoughts

You’re right after they equalized they gave Norway room to get into the game I was pissed 😡 too

Same thing BATo Nigeria too.

I’ll say it’s low self esteem

Inferior Complexity

Bro said a lot and said nothing at the same time😭

@DavidHundeyin said something similar this morning. You first said this after Senegal’s loss. There is definitely something wrong somewhere.

Oga there’s nothing like that. Netherland and Germany has been knocked out too. So relax. It can happen to anyone

It’s the mentality

Focus on one topic Onye nku

It’s a mentality issue Maybe the Europeans want it more

It’s psychological It’s a pattern Nigeria Super Eagles suffers from it even within the continent hence why we missed out on two world cups, I will bet you that the super eagles with the talents we have will get to the next afcon finals and lose it

I think it's more of a belief than talents. With them as co-host for the next World Cup, I think they have all it takes to get to the final or probably with it.