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Old 14th February 2012, 03:32   #441 (permalink)
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What will happen with Ivory Coast now..........will Drogba retire?

I really can't believe Ivory Coast haven't won the tournament........they'll get never a better chance to win african biggest football's prize.
At the start of the tournament there were no Egypt, Cameroon, Nigeria, South Africa or Algeria. Then no Senegal and Morocco for the knock-out rounds. Ghana (The only team which was close to the quality of the Ivory Coast team) have lost in the semi-final.
Everything was set up for them and yet they failed to deliver once more. They're lucky there'll be another ACON next year because it's really the last chance for their "Golden Generation" to clinch an international title.

Still i'm so happy for Zambia.
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Old 14th February 2012, 10:12   #442 (permalink)
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What will happen with Ivory Coast now..........will Drogba retire?

I really can't believe Ivory Coast haven't won the tournament........they'll get never a better chance to win african biggest football's prize.
At the start of the tournament there were no Egypt, Cameroon, Nigeria, South Africa or Algeria. Then no Senegal and Morocco for the knock-out rounds. Ghana (The only team which was close to the quality of the Ivory Coast team) have lost in the semi-final.
Everything was set up for them and yet they failed to deliver once more. They're lucky there'll be another ACON next year because it's really the last chance for their "Golden Generation" to clinch an international title.

Still i'm so happy for Zambia.
The best side ability wise rarely wins it in Africa. Egypt were never the best, they were just better organized than the rest and played intelligent football that no one could keep up with tactically. Tunisia were never the best side in 2004 but they had the home advantage, Cameroon in 2002 and 2000 were probably the best along with Nigeria though.
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Old 18th February 2012, 06:52   #443 (permalink)
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Was watching the penalty shootouts. Herve Renard was shouting 'They lost in 2006 on penalties.... Remember they lost in 2006' before they went out to take it.
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Old 18th February 2012, 13:57   #444 (permalink)
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Asamoah Gyan quits Ghana 'indefinitely'
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Old 20th February 2012, 23:02   #445 (permalink)
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Asamoah Gyan 'never recovered' from 2010
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Old 24th February 2012, 19:42   #446 (permalink)
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Ghana coach says witchcraft is reason for team split

Ghana coach Goran Stevanovic has revealed deep divisions within the squad, saying some players used witchcraft against their own team-mates.
The Serbian made his claim in a leaked report on the Black Stars' failure at the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations, where they were beaten by eventual winners Zambia in the semi-finals.
"We all need to help in changing some players' mentality about using 'black power' to destroy themselves, and also make sure we instil discipline and respect for each other," the coach said.
In a report delivered to the Ghana Football Association's (GFA) executive committee, Stevanovic added: "After losing to Zambia, there arose so many accusations amongst the players.

"I have learnt great lessons from African football and also about Ghanaian players' behaviour on and off the field.
The coach did not name any specific players in that part of the report and the GFA is refusing to comment on the matter, saying it does not discuss any issues arising from leaked documents.
"It has always happened, but players have used it to protect themselves and normally in search of luck," Sarfo Gyami, who was a member of the Ghana side at the 1992 Nations Cup, told BBC Sport.
"I have never heard of a situation when players have used it against their own colleagues. That is a very bad situation."
The image of Ghana's team during the Nations Cup was one of unity, with videos and pictures being beamed from the camp in Franceville of players holding late night prayer and singing sessions as a sign of their strong bond.
But both Stevanovic and GFA president Kwesi Nyantakyi say there were deep divisions.
"During the competition we observed that some players played to achieve personal fame, prominence and excellence to the detriment of the team," Nyantakyi said at a press conference earlier this week.
"We also had complaints from some senior players, accusing some of the junior ones of disrespect."
Stevanovic's position is under serious threat, with the GFA reviewing his contract and due to make a decision on his future in two weeks.
However, he will lead the squad when they play Chile in the United States on Thursday.

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Old 24th February 2012, 20:34   #447 (permalink)
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Old 24th February 2012, 20:36   #448 (permalink)
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