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This African Nations Cup soccer match has been touted the live commentary and play by play final
before the finals between two African football giants Nigeria and Ivory Coast. Both Nigeria and
Ivory Coast have always been favourites in the African continent but this time both have been drawn
together in the football tournament's Group of Death.
This soccer match which features a live commentary and radio broadcast promises to be a walkover
for African Nation Morocco over another team Namibia, as Morocco is a perennial African soccer and
football powerhouse while Namibia does not have any player that is well-known outside of Namibia.
In fact, the odds would suggest that the result is a foregone conclusion and that Morocco will be
putting on a soccer clinic for the world to watch in this live tv telecast and broadcast of this
African Nations Cup football match.
GHANA vs. CAMEROON (Feb 7 2008) Host nation led by Essien against the ANC's all-time goal scoring
champion Samuel Eto'o and the Indomitable Lions. FIFA.com's "fans in a frenzy" BBC Sport - Home
Advantage? "Goal"/New York Times - In Africa, the Goal is the Thing (Greg Lalas) Cameroon manager
Otto Pfister locked out - ESPN SoccerNet Goal.
For those who of you Reds who have not yet bothered to tune into the African Cup of Nations, which
kicked-off earlier this week, then you may well want to put that right because United's latest new
signing Angolan striker Mateus Alberto Contreiras Goncalves - more popularly known as Manucho, 24,
is on duty.
Alain Nkong has been journeyman his whole career (a still young one at that, only 28 years old). He
was in his native Cameroon for a while, then Portugal, Spain, Portugal again, then Uruguay, and
then the Colorado Rapids. While with the Rapids, he played well enough to be kept around for a
couple years [.
Most people are not familiar with the two teams involved in this live commentary and play by play
African Nations Cup soccer match between Mali and Benin. However, due to their recent upset wins
over other powerhouses, Mali has been identified as a possible table topper in their group and look
to give other African nations a run for their money.
Today's games: Egypt vs. Angola, Tunisia vs. Cameroon Ghana 2, Nigeria 1 Yakubu put the Nigerians
up after a harsh Eric Addo tackle at the 35 minute mark. The starpower of Ghana took over after
that - starting with Michael Essien's equalizer at the stroke of half-time. Then in the 60th
minute, Ghana's captain John Mensah [.
Today's Matches (first batch of Round Three match-ups): Ghana 2, Morocco 0 Starpower took over as
both Michael Essien and Sulley Ali Muntari scored to dispatch of Morocco, who will be kicking
themselves for the loss to Guinea. Both goals were scored in the first half and booked the host
nation in the second round with a perfect 3-0-0 [.
In a shock African Nations Cup result which has left the world stunned, overwhelming tournament
favourites Ivory Coast was booted out in incredible fashion and amidst dramatic scenes by Egypt.
Star players Didier Drogba and Salomon Kalou were left in tears as they left the field arguing with
officials and the Egyptian players who had a strange after goal celebration of kneeling in a huddle
and offering their prayers.
And believe it or not, it's a surprise to many. That's odd considering it is the defending
champions - Egypt - vs. Cameroon, a common participant in the African Cup of Nations final. Think
about the strength and consistency of both Ivory Coast and Ghana this tournament. Ghana had the
host nation effect working for it, [.
This enthralling African Nations Cup live commentary and TV telecast soccer match between current
champions Egypt and revivalist Cameroon would be an interesting duel between two nations from
Africa that play with contrasting styles. While Egypt has more of a European slant to its game due
to many of its players plying their trade in Europe, Cameroon has long been the favourite African
team of many football fans all over the world, as they have not forgotten the amazing exploits of
Roger Milla and the Cameroon Lions in the World Cup.
In a repeat nightmare from their semi final, overwhelming tournament favourites Ivory Coast lost to
host nation Ghana by a whopping 4-2 scoreline in the African Nations Cup third place play off and
after having gone ahead earlier in the match. Too often we have seen such results happen in soccer
as the big favourites impressed in the tournament before crashing out at the critical stage, and
then going downhill from then on.
Save the World Cup, you couldn't ask for a more action-packed year in waiting. 1. African Nations
Cup (January 20-February 10) - As many European clubs try and hold on to their African stars for
as long as possible, 16 teams will focus on Ghana, the host, and their chance at a place in the
2009 Confederations Cup.
This live commentary and play by play match of the African Nations Cup soccer game between Ghana
and Guinea has been highly anticipated by the soccer and football world for a few weeks now as the
tournament builds to its climax starting today 20 January. In the buildup to this match, a lot of
clubs with African players in their team have been complaining about the timing of the African
Nations Cup as it would mean not having their African players at a crucial time in the European
soccer calendar.
EGYPT 1, CAMEROON 0 If you want a play-by-play recap - visit Greg Lalas' live-blog over at the New
York Times blog "GOAL". It was a tight one to the very end, but Mohamed Aboutraika found an opening
thanks to a scrum in Cameroon's box to slot one past Kameni and put Cameroon on the backtrack. The
[.
Today's Games: Nigeria vs. Mali, Ivory Coast vs. Benin Ghana 1, Namibia 0 It was a hard fought game
for the Ghanaians, but they were rescued from disappointment by former Colorado and San Jose
striker Junior Agogo. Agogo is now plying his trade with League One side Nottingham Forest after
capitalizing on a decent couple seasons with [.
Egypt started off the African Nations Cup as mile high underdogs and not many bothered to assess
them despite coming in as defending champions, but as this live commentary and play by play soccer
match in the African Nations Cup is showing, Egypt is still going strong and they should not have
too many problems against Angola tonight and should get through to the next round.
As was predicted yesterday, Egypt had the measure of Angola but not before given a few scares as
you will see in these match highlights. However, the better team won in the end and Egypt are now
through to the African Nations Cup semi finals and will be confident in the defence of their title.
However, they do lack the finesse and quality of a powerful team such as Ivory Coast so it is
doubtful that they can successfully defend their title and we should see a new champion crowned
this tournament.
The Wasps, who have never qualified for a FIFA World Cup and who have only made one African Nations
Cup (2004), have advanced into the third round of the Confederation of African Football's 2010
World Cup qualification tournament.
20 nations will advance into this third round hoping to land one of the 5 spots open for the 2010
World Cup.
Here's a lovely picture of the African Nations Cup soccer action during the opening match between
Ghana and Guinea. Media coverage of this event is momentous but there are not many live pictures or
sounds from it, so this great photo should satisfy some soccer fans, particularly those interested
to know more about what's going on at the African Nations Cup held this month.
Here's one more photo from the African Nations Cup soccer match between Ghana and Guinea. It is
always great to see soccer players in full flight and fighting hard for the ball, and you
definitely get a high level of commitment from African teams as they are known to be battlers and
never give up, unless you are playing for the Namibian soccer team who lost 5-1 to Morocco.
South Africa could only get a 1-1 draw result against Angola in the African Nations Cup and that
must be a blow to their hopes of advancing or doing well in the tournament. South Africa has some
highly rated players, but it seems that in recent years they have fallen off the pace somewhat.
Here are some match highlights from the game in which South Africa struggled to break down a
resilient Angola team.
After an amazing African Nations Cup match between South Africa and Tunisia, it looks like Tunisia
has risen to the challenge again in the competition and this time they have sent the young South
African team packing with a thumping 3-1 win. With this, the Tunisian team only needs one more
point from their remaining match to qualify for the quarter finals and this must be exciting times
ahead for Tunisia in the African Nations Cup.
Cameroon is no longer the African team that we all know and love that obliterated Argentina and
other competition in a World Cup many many years ago, as you can see from these match highlights of
their game in the African Nations Cup against Tunisia. However, they are still quite a good
athletic team with potential and gave Tunisia quite a game before succumbing to the better team
that they are.
Now that South Africa has been eliminated from the 2010 African Cup of Nations, will South Africa
coach Joel Santana get the boot?
A South African newspaper editorial from the Cape Times doesn't seem to think so.
The South African Football Association must stay calm and resist the urge to fire coach
Joel Santana after Bafana Bafana failed to qualify for the African Nations Cup in Angola in
2010.
Why Should Countries Pay Clubs For Players On International Duty Meddling FIFA president Sepp
Blatter is intent on leaving a lasting legacy to the wonderful world of football regardless of the
effect it will have on the game. This time he has paved the way for the richest clubs in football
to get richer still, [.
A sad tale via Reuters, as hundreds of Guinea fans won't be able to make the trek to Ghana for the
African Nations' Cup because of safety fears when the route passes through Ivory Coast.
According to reports from Ghana, Stephen Appiah claims he has quit Fenerbahce after a
fall-out with the club's management.
The 27-year-old midfielder has spent close to nine months on the sidelines due to a long-standing
knee injury which forced him to miss the African Nations Cup in his home country earlier this
year.
Arsenal today signed French full-back Mikel Silvestre from title rivals Manchester United. The
injury-plagued 31 year old will sign for the Gunners on a two-year deal, for an undisclosed fee,
although national reports suggest the move was a free transfer.
Silvestre promises to bring a wealth of experience and maturity to what is a tender Emirates
dressing room, which is though to be the thinking behind the transfer.
