Friendlies

[BurningStorm]

Germany beat Netherlands 2-1. Maybe now that it's 2024 they've got serious.

It's a different vibe in the team now, definitely. Huge improvement when we compare it to the two horrible games before. I have no doubt that we easily survive the GS but then you never know. In the KO stage it's a hard path from the beginning.

I hate the new pink-purple away jerseys. For this BS, adidas deserve to lose the German NT. Even though I don't like the decision with Nike, adidas is part of German history and should have been the outfitter forever (or Puma). And Nike are not better with "ideas" like this, often even worse.

[Lorric]

Scotland with 82% possession somehow lost at home 0-1 to Northern Ireland.

[amenina]

26 March 2024

Zambia 2-1 Malawi
Cayman Islands 0-4 Moldova
Kenya 3-1 Zimbabwe
Uganda 2-2 Ghana
Finland 2-1 Estonia
Latvia 1-1 Liechtenstein
Malta 0-0 Belarus
Norway 1-1 Slovakia
Hungary 2-0 Kosovo
Guyana 4-1 Cambodia (FIFA Series)
Vanuatu 2-3 Brunei Darussalam (FIFA Series)
Czechia 2-1 Armenia
Denmark 2-0 Faroe Islands
Colombia 3-2 Romania
Cote d'Ivoire 2-1 Uruguay
Senegal 1-0 Benin
England 2-2 Belgium
Germany 2-1 Netherlands
Scotland 0-1 Northern Ireland
Republic of Ireland 0-1 Switzerland
Slovenia 2-0 Portugal
Austria 6-1 Turkiye
Luxembourg 2-1 Kazakhstan
France 3-2 Chile
New Zealand 0-0 (2-4 pen) Tunisia (FIFA Series)
Egypt 2-4 Croatia (FIFA Series)
Spain 3-3 Brazil
Algeria 3-3 South Africa (FIFA Series)
Mali 2-0 Nigeria
Morocco 0-0 Mauritania
Burkina Faso 1-1 Niger
Togo 1-1 Libya
El Salvador 1-1 Honduras
Peru 4-1 Dominican Republic
Argentina 3-1 Costa Rica
Nicaragua 0-1 Cuba

[amenina]

Cote d'Ivoire down Uruguay, Algeria and South Africa share the spoils in thriller

https://www.cafonline.com/news/cote-div ... -thriller/

Algeria and South Africa battled to a pulsating 3-3 draw at the Nelson Mandela Stadium in Algiers on Tuesday night in the FIFA Series, igniting passion among fans on the final day of the international break.

Yassine Benzia stole the spotlight with a brace for the hosts, finding the net in the 22nd and 70th minutes, while Yassine Brahimi added to the tally in the 53rd minute.


However, South Africa's resilient response, spearheaded by Themba Zwane's strikes in the 34th and 45+5 minutes, alongside Ikram Reiners' goal in the 66th minute, ensured an electrifying deadlock that thrilled the spectators.




Meanwhile in another FIFA Series game, Egypt lost 4-2 Croatia in Cairo with Rami Rabia and Mohamed Abdel Moneim scoring for the Pharaohs.


Elsewhere, the Marrakech Stadium witnessed a fierce duel between Uganda and Ghana, culminating in a captivating 2-2 draw.


Jerome Opoku and Jordan Ayew struck early for the Black Stars, countered by Stephen Mukwala's penalty and Mohamed Shaaban's late equalizer for Uganda, leaving fans on the edge of their seats until the final whistle.


In France, Senegal clinched a narrow 1-0 victory over Benin, with Sadio Mane converting a crucial penalty in the 59th minute to secure the win.Meanwhile, reigning African champions Côte d'Ivoire continued their impressive form, overcoming Uruguay 2-1 in Lens, France, courtesy of goals from Matías Oliveira and Guilla Doy.


However, it was disappointment for Nigeria as they succumbed to a 2-0 defeat against Mali in Marrakech, with Bilal Toure and Kamouri Doumbia finding the net for the victorious Malian Eagles.


In other fixtures, Burkina Faso drew 1-1 against Niger, Morocco played out a goalless stalemate with Mauritania, and Togo settled for a 1-1 draw against Libya.


The enthralling array of friendly matches showcased the competitive spirit and talent across the African footballing landscape, leaving fans eagerly anticipating the next round of matches in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.

Results of African friendlies on Tuesday 26th March


Algeria 3-3 South Africa
Egypt 2-4 Croatia
Burkina Faso 1-1 Niger
Morocco 0-0 Mauritania
Togo 1-1 Libya
Uganda 2-2 Ghana
Senegal 1-0 Benin
Côte d'Ivoire 2 -1 Uruguay
Mali 2-0 Nigeria

[amenina]

CONMEBOL friendly results in March 2024

[Ed]

On a completely unrelated note:

With the friendly win over Uruguay, Cote d'Ivoire is now the official Unofficial Football World Champion!
Since November 2005, when Nigeria lost this prestigious title in a friendly against Romania, once again an African team to be UFWC.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unofficia ... mpionships

[Lorric]

Here's an unusual friendly happening right now, England C vs Nepal:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z5Wu5m2KBCo

England C is comprised of the best non-league English players. England already have the Blue Tigers by the tail with 2 goals, first in the 8th minute, heading in a cross, then from a corner at '13. We have a BIG height advantage over them and are using it.

Before this game Nepal played a team drawn from the British army. It ended 0-0.

[amenina]

Here's an unusual friendly happening right now, England C vs Nepal:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z5Wu5m2KBCo

England C is comprised of the best non-league English players. England already have the Blue Tigers by the tail with 2 goals, first in the 8th minute, heading in a cross, then from a corner at '13. We have a BIG height advantage over them and are using it.

Before this game Nepal played a team drawn from the British army. It ended 0-0.

Nepal is having a tour in UK to prepare for the last two WCQ/ACQ Round 2 qualifiers, "home" against UAE and "away" against Yemen, although both will be played at a neutral venue (most likely in the Middle East) since Nepal's stadium do not meet regulations and Yemen cannot host matches. So far they have played four and lost all of them (against UAE, Yemen, and twice against Bahrain), scored zero and conceded 14. They are the only team in that round to not yet score a goal, and have no chance of advancing to WCQ final round, and will play in ACQ final round to try to qualify for 2027 AFC Asian Cup.

[Lorric]

Here's an unusual friendly happening right now, England C vs Nepal:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z5Wu5m2KBCo

England C is comprised of the best non-league English players. England already have the Blue Tigers by the tail with 2 goals, first in the 8th minute, heading in a cross, then from a corner at '13. We have a BIG height advantage over them and are using it.

Before this game Nepal played a team drawn from the British army. It ended 0-0.

Nepal is having a tour in UK to prepare for the last two WCQ/ACQ Round 2 qualifiers, "home" against UAE and "away" against Yemen, although both will be played at a neutral venue (most likely in the Middle East) since Nepal's stadium do not meet regulations and Yemen cannot host matches. So far they have played four and lost all of them (against UAE, Yemen, and twice against Bahrain), scored zero and conceded 14. They are the only team in that round to not yet score a goal, and have no chance of advancing to WCQ final round, and will play in ACQ final round to try to qualify for 2027 AFC Asian Cup.

Thanks. I'll look into that, see if they've played anyone else or will.

England are completely dominating the match, but still 2-0. I think the majority of people watching the stream are Nepalese, the chat is full of Nepalese though full of spamming as well, and they have lots of fans in the crowd too.

Trying to think about how good the England C team might be, the promoted teams from non-league tend to do well and sometimes get double promoted, so if this is indeed the best available English non-league team, I wouldn't be at all surprised if it's League One standard.

[Lorric]

Nepal have improved a lot and hit the bar.

[Lorric]

The 2 early goals win it, 2-0 FT. Nepal keeper did well.

[Tazmania]

I actually went to that game yesterday and Nepal had at least half of the fans in the stadium!

It was a great atmosphere.