Ya está en marcha la Copa Africana de naciones, rompiendo como siempre el calendario ya que
realizarla en enero no es el mayor beneficio para los clubes que al fin y al cabo son los dueños
de las cartas de los jugadores. Bastantes de ellos en Europa, aunque en esta edición el número es
menor por algunos países que clasificaron por sorpresa y tienen menos futbolistas en el viejo
continente o ninguno como Sudán, porque sino el número de 184 jugadores que se desempeñan ahí y
jugarán ésta edición hubiera aumentado con Nigeria, Sudáfrica, Togo, Camerún o Argelia
presentes.
Herve Renard's cheeky grin, bright white shirts and furious bawls at perenially offside strikers
are now a distant memory. Nevertheless, the wheels of African football continue to grind along,
domestic leagues are in full swing from Lubumbashi to Nairobi, and the heroes (and villains) of the
Cup of Nations are back with their respective European, Asian and African clubs.
Orlando Pirates celebrate with the ASBA Premiership trophy
Orlando Pirates (Played 30, points 58) are the ASBA Premiership champions for the second
consecutive year following their 4-2 win away at Lamontville Golden Arrows last weekend. A brace
from Benni McCarthy proved crucial for one of South Africa's most decorated clubs, his two goals
coming in the last half an hour of the game to help push his team over the winning post.
Orlando Pirates celebrate with the ASBA Premiership trophy
Orlando Pirates (Played 30, points 58) are the ASBA Premiership champions for the second
consecutive year following their 4-2 win away at Lamontville Golden Arrows last weekend. A brace
from Benni McCarthy proved crucial for one of South Africa's most decorated clubs, his two goals
coming in the last half an hour of the game to help push his team over the winning post.
