Early Lead, Late Collapse: Africa's nightmare at the World Cup's knockout stages

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Kiki 22 hours ago

It is not that difficult. Make sure you don't waste chances and score as many goals as possible when you get them. Then when you are about 2-3 goals up and game has about 10-15 minutes remaining, maintain your composure, slow ...
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It is not that difficult. Make sure you don't waste chances and score as many goals as possible when you get them. Then when you are about 2-3 goals up and game has about 10-15 minutes remaining, maintain your composure, slow the game down and employ time management tactics. The opposing team will be in a rush to score, but you need to slow the game down to frustrate and wear them down mentally. It will force them to commit more fouls which eat away time. Bring on defensive subs if there are tired legs and hit the opponents on the counter only when you get the opportunity. If you need to clear the ball to safety, don't just pass it back to the opponent a few yards away to pressure you. Hit the ball VERY hard and send it to their side line in their half as far back as possible. Remain calm because at that stage, time and pressure will always be working against the opponent.
Yaw 19 hours ago

Our lack of FORTITUDE and RESILIENCE are what is causing our downfall as a continent. As Africans, it seems we lack the STRENGTH and DISCIPLINE to fight to the end.
Indiscipline seems to be part of our makeup. Look at the nu ...
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Our lack of FORTITUDE and RESILIENCE are what is causing our downfall as a continent. As Africans, it seems we lack the STRENGTH and DISCIPLINE to fight to the end.
Indiscipline seems to be part of our makeup. Look at the number of African players who have been accused of RAPE. Very sad indeed
Odikro 16 hours ago

Keep on praying to the con jewish god yahweh. That's what we waste our time doing instead of living by evidence. We have prayed saaa and got only shit as answer in Africa.
Let anyone explain why in everything else we live b ...
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Keep on praying to the con jewish god yahweh. That's what we waste our time doing instead of living by evidence. We have prayed saaa and got only shit as answer in Africa.
Let anyone explain why in everything else we live by reasoning but when it comes to religion we're told to live by faith? The whole idea/concept of god is a meticulous lie. There's not a god as we think there is. It' s all a calculated lie by the jews who are using it to grab land they always wanted to own ie canaan. As long as every dumb person keeps believing the so called god took them aside and told them in secret he has chosen them, they'll take advantage of us saaaa.
The loving god who supposedly created all of us, set the Jews aside, and commanded them to slaughter every living being already living in the promised land???? Ahhba or should I say tweaaa?
We're very funny in Africa. What god would ask you to go hungry so (fasting) and pray to him so that he'll then answer your prayers? Somebody please explain to me.
Yaw 19 hours ago

Our lack of FORTITUDE and RESILIENCE are what is causing our downfall as a continent. As Africans, it seems we lack the STRENGTH and DISCIPLINE to fight to the end.
Indiscipline seems to be part of our makeup. Look at the nu ...
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Our lack of FORTITUDE and RESILIENCE are what is causing our downfall as a continent. As Africans, it seems we lack the STRENGTH and DISCIPLINE to fight to the end.
Indiscipline seems to be part of our makeup. Look at the number of African players who have been accused of RAPE. Very sad indeed
Yaw 19 hours ago

Our lack of FORTITUDE and RESILIENCE are what is causing our downfall as a continent. As Africans, it seems we lack the STRENGTH and DISCIPLINE to fight to the end.
Indiscipline seems to be part of our makeup. Look at the nu ...
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Our lack of FORTITUDE and RESILIENCE are what is causing our downfall as a continent. As Africans, it seems we lack the STRENGTH and DISCIPLINE to fight to the end.
Indiscipline seems to be part of our makeup. Look at the number of African players who have been accused of RAPE. Very sad indeed
Kofi 19 hours ago

I like how you have analyzed how the last 10-15 minutes should be played when in the winning position. My only deviation would be to bring on defenders. I would opt for more defensive midfielders and wingers to slow and hold ...
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I like how you have analyzed how the last 10-15 minutes should be played when in the winning position. My only deviation would be to bring on defenders. I would opt for more defensive midfielders and wingers to slow and hold the game, while remaining very dangerous in transitional plays.
On late collapse,l will blame coaches 16 hours ago

In the dying minutes if you are winning, instead of withdrawing at least 2 forward players and bring in defensive midfielders ,they don't do that

In the dying minutes if you are winning, instead of withdrawing at least 2 forward players and bring in defensive midfielders ,they don't do that
Ougrabako 21 hours ago

African teams play soccer for 65 minutes when europeans play for 90 minutes. African players are physicaly strong but they don't have the staminer and the endurance to finish games.

African teams play soccer for 65 minutes when europeans play for 90 minutes. African players are physicaly strong but they don't have the staminer and the endurance to finish games.
Travel GOAT 21 hours ago

Ghana lacks an explosive forward line and are bound to collapse against an explosive Colombian side.

Ghana lacks an explosive forward line and are bound to collapse against an explosive Colombian side.
the Villager 21 hours ago

WHO CAN TEACH AFRICANS THAT WE PLAY FOOTBALL OVER 90 MINUTES? Senegal disappointed most Africans yesterday by forcing us to swallow the bitter pill. Imagine what their rival Arabs, the Moroccans did.

WHO CAN TEACH AFRICANS THAT WE PLAY FOOTBALL OVER 90 MINUTES? Senegal disappointed most Africans yesterday by forcing us to swallow the bitter pill. Imagine what their rival Arabs, the Moroccans did.

Onipa Nua 19 hours ago

We lack the mentality of staying focused and tenacity. The moment we score two or three goals we turn into idiots and loose our self inclination, its a tragedy

We lack the mentality of staying focused and tenacity. The moment we score two or three goals we turn into idiots and loose our self inclination, its a tragedy
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COD 16 hours ago

Early lead, Late Collapse is our nightmare because our Technical Benches continue to leak massively.
Clearly our national teams do not know how to hold onto and protect a lead in a match.
Wrongful tactical substitutions hav ...
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Early lead, Late Collapse is our nightmare because our Technical Benches continue to leak massively.
Clearly our national teams do not know how to hold onto and protect a lead in a match.
Wrongful tactical substitutions have been our disgraceful hallmark.
Kwasi 15 hours ago

Everytime when its getting Important, african teams fail

Everytime when its getting Important, african teams fail

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