Here is my tip for this types of tournaments: line the ball up at the top of the box, and SHOOT!!! I see Euro based players trying to do "too much". At the CAF( I would even go to the far extent of saying the world cup). The level is usually much lower that what we saw say...2 days ago with Barca and Real where everything is tight. Just think of what Diego Folran was able to do at the worldcup in SA or Zidane for Egypt at the last 2 nations cups. this is my tip to the coaches. if you have a good shooter, don't try to do too much, line up at the top of the box, keep it low (so the ball slides with wet grass) and SHOOT,most keepers suck at the CAF anyway...

Interesting but not objective. did the reporter actually see the matches or this is second hand information? The article is too generic, typically of pub stories, and fraught with factual lapses! How can you say 'Arsenal’s Gervinho has been excellent' when in actual fact he is the reason why some of us had to switch off our TV sets to save power, instead. The guy was so pathetic, typical of his performance at Arsenal, probably haunted by Torres' ghost. Be objective, please!!!

god game the African cup

You call Gervinho's goal missing play excellent?

more shocks! i agree with you, there will be shocks.
but that's what makes the game of football intresting. when u least expect it... never under rate another team cus. they came with the same motive -TO WIN

Once again I am sitting here and watching this so called Nigerian analyst stating his favorite to win the AFCON is Cote Devoir, good that's his opinion filled with jealousy as long as Ghana is in the tournament. They never wish Ghana any luck in anything because they have tried to be better than Ghana in a lot of things but have always came short. As big as they are with their oil money, having sold oil for the last 50 years, 96% of their population are among Africa's poorest and their officials politically bankrupt.

All I can say to this Nigeria commentator is that, keep on dreaming about your Ivorian team but they will not win this tournament and then you can go home and wonder why a small country like Ghana is better than Nigeria in a lot of things.

Ghanaian achievements on the continental level has been done through humility and not by pomposity and corruption. I am quite sure Nigeria has tried bribe their way to some of these tournaments to no avail

@Mojahadine....ur comment is very pathetic, talk football and stop this your whining.

I did really love the way,African home based players are doing.They deserve BRAVO and needed an encourgement also big BRAVO to CAF.

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@Mojahadine
Your comment regarding Nigerian bribery in the African football set-up was totally uncalled for and disgraceful of a Ghanaian. I know them to typically peaceful and that was just clout.

Secondly, You attack Nigeria when FIFA Rankings, and European and impartial jurists have also gifted the favourites tag to the Ivoriens. Their collective team play, the reputation they gain from the leagues their players play in are also testament to their possible victory.

Ghana and Cote D'Ivoire are the two strongest teams on the planet and both appeal to different viewers. And you say we have conflicting issues, Ghana and Nigerian co-hosted the African Cup of Nations in 2000; and continue to have collective ideals regarding Africa and even at the U.N. Nigeria contributed to championing Kofi Annan's candidacy for Secretary-General of the United Nations.

Your statement really was uncalled for and embarassing

Ghana don't let me down! For those that know nothing about my country, learn more here and then come back talk to me http://www.africa.com/ghana

My heart says Ghana, but circumstances seem to point at surprises. I would not be surprised if Gabon or E.Guinea steal the show, more particularly, Gabon. The two latter teams are currently playing fantastic soccer and have massive home support to boot.

As for Ivory Coast, well, too bad. Probably, the man who will be their undoing is that Gervinho chap. He has been missing too many sitters. This makes me scoff at your suggestion he has been excellent. Really?

My predictions? Let me leave it late, will warrant one after the quaters.

Now that i see the cup of nations winding down, i can see Ghana winning the cup with Ivory Coast coming second. The final match is one no one should really miss as there will be a lot of fireworks. None of these teams will go down easily and i can dub it the match of the year on the continental level.

I wish Ghana all the best

Wishing the footballers and Fans of Ghana, Zambia, Mali and Ivory Coast memorable semi-finals.

Well all this talk about Ivory Coast or Ghana winning the cup will seem misplaced now that Zambia is brushing aside all the so called pre-tournament favorites. Ask Senegal and now Ghana themselves, Zambia has brushed them aside inspite of the number of so called stars playing Euro soccer. Didie Drogba and Ivory Coast -here comes Zambia (the unrated underdogs of the tourney). You'd better be ready for the biggest SHOCk of the tourney. The final will testify to who the real Cup contenders are on the Afcon . Good luck Zambia!! Go Chipolopolo – the worlds will this time pay you your much deserved attention.

Congratulations Mr Slade,I guess you on your way.As for the vuvu's I'll have to side with Dana on that one.Personally i had enough to last me a lfemtiie,probably one of the main reason i dont do local soccer.Oh and on your Ronaldo comment as you know in this world every model that comes out is better than the first once again congratulations on your first blog

i can see Ghana winning the cup with Ivory Coast coming second. The final match is one no one should really miss as there will be a lot of fireworks. http://terselubungkutang.blogspot.com/