West Africa sides dominate Afcon quarter-finals

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Ross 11 years ago

Yes

Yes
KAY --MANHYIA 11 years ago

GHANA IS BOUNDED BY IVORY COAST, BURKINA FASO AND TOGO.INTERESTING OBSERVATION. FOOTBALL MADE IN ECOWAS

GHANA IS BOUNDED BY IVORY COAST, BURKINA FASO AND TOGO.INTERESTING OBSERVATION. FOOTBALL MADE IN ECOWAS
Sammy the Sheriff 11 years ago

I predicted correctly all the eight qualifiers. The semi-finalists will be, Ghana, Mali, Togo and Ivory Coast.

GGhana will beat Togo to the final in a hard fought victory. Ivory Coast will be in the final but it will be a ...
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I predicted correctly all the eight qualifiers. The semi-finalists will be, Ghana, Mali, Togo and Ivory Coast.

GGhana will beat Togo to the final in a hard fought victory. Ivory Coast will be in the final but it will be a wounded Ivory Coast team after a hard fought victory over Nigeria and Mali. Ghana has the best chance of winning the cup in 31 yewars.

I am now confident Ghana will be in the finals and more likely to win the cup.
elvdoo- Netherlands 11 years ago

Togo played well yesterday but, the refre was so bias. I thought he plot to kick them out for Tunisia to be in the tournament.

Togo played well yesterday but, the refre was so bias. I thought he plot to kick them out for Tunisia to be in the tournament.
Sammy the Sheriff 11 years ago

I said Togo will be the dark horse in this tournament. I was really impressed with their match with Ivory Coast where they were unlucky to lose the match in the last minute.

You are right, the referee allowed two dubious ...
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I said Togo will be the dark horse in this tournament. I was really impressed with their match with Ivory Coast where they were unlucky to lose the match in the last minute.

You are right, the referee allowed two dubious penalties against them whilst he failed to award them two glare penalties. Togo is a very dangerous team with Ayitey, ROMAO and Adebayor probing.
MC, K'Bu 11 years ago

OOh yes we all believe that Ghana will make it to the finals but the permutation you did do not tally with what has been published in the newspapers...I don't know if yours is correct or vice versa.. Check this out culled fro ...
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OOh yes we all believe that Ghana will make it to the finals but the permutation you did do not tally with what has been published in the newspapers...I don't know if yours is correct or vice versa.. Check this out culled from The GRAPHIC SPORTS January 28 - 26, 2013 edition, page 7 which has the full features that goes like this:

QUARTER - FINALS
Winner B vs. Runner-up A... MATCH A
Winner A vs. Runner-up B....MATCH B
Winner D vs. Runner-up C....MATCH C
Winner C vs. Runner-up D....MATCH D

SEMI-FINALS
Winner Match A vs. Winner Match B...I
Winner Match C vs. Winner Match D..II

3RD PLACE
Loser Match I vs. Loser Match II

FINAL
Winner MAtch I vs. Winner Match II

As you can see from this features Ghana is the Winner of Group B so their path is to play Cape Verde, the Runner-up of Group A and their match is termed MATCH A of which the winner will meet the winner of Match B made up of the winner of Mali vs South Africa.. It looks odd to me the first time I saw it, but was clueless.
May be, you can correct this for us since I am not sure if this authoritative Sports paper got it all wrong?
nAMEwIDTHHELD 11 years ago

The SEA (Atlantic Ocean) should have also qualified to complete the pack. See dat?

The SEA (Atlantic Ocean) should have also qualified to complete the pack. See dat?
appiah papa 11 years ago

SOUTH AFRICA WILL WIN THIS AFCON2013.

SOUTH AFRICA WILL WIN THIS AFCON2013.
MC, K'Bu 11 years ago

Skin PAIN..... I thought you said Ghana will not make it in the group stages?

Skin PAIN..... I thought you said Ghana will not make it in the group stages?
KojoLee/MRAA@WalatuAfcon 11 years ago

Hatred is a big disease. Is there any prescription for it Dukuta Kab?

Hatred is a big disease. Is there any prescription for it Dukuta Kab?
POW, The Prince of Walewale 11 years ago

Some guys don't have shame at all. If I were him, I'd have covered myself with sack cloth and ashes, as it's done in the days of old and mourn my jealousy cum pull him down life style

Some guys don't have shame at all. If I were him, I'd have covered myself with sack cloth and ashes, as it's done in the days of old and mourn my jealousy cum pull him down life style
Rasheed. 11 years ago

Cape Verde will let people like POW go to bed early on saturday.

Cape Verde will let people like POW go to bed early on saturday.
Lebon in Cape Town SA 11 years ago

FORGET SOUTH AFRICA, THINK ABOUT BA-GHANA INSTEAD

FORGET SOUTH AFRICA, THINK ABOUT BA-GHANA INSTEAD
MANDER 11 years ago

WEST AFRICAN CUP OF NATIONS. ANY CHALLENGER?

WEST AFRICAN CUP OF NATIONS. ANY CHALLENGER?
KAY --MANHYIA 11 years ago

HAHHAHAAHA

HAHHAHAAHA
appiah papa 11 years ago

where was West Africa when zambia won last year? My money on SA

where was West Africa when zambia won last year? My money on SA
MC, K'Bu 11 years ago

Last year is not This year!!!!! The factors that gourded Zambia on is not there for South Africa...whose citizens do not believe in BAFANA BAFANA unlike Zambia brimming with motivation they claimed came from the ghosts of th ...
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Last year is not This year!!!!! The factors that gourded Zambia on is not there for South Africa...whose citizens do not believe in BAFANA BAFANA unlike Zambia brimming with motivation they claimed came from the ghosts of their dead heroes who perished in Gabon years ago.
appiah papa 11 years ago

West Africa last won the cup 19 years ago. we are not the power house of African Football. Forget it. We need Dede.

West Africa last won the cup 19 years ago. we are not the power house of African Football. Forget it. We need Dede.
MC, K'Bu 11 years ago

to do what? why are not be forward looking... we can't have him now since CAF had not changed its rules..so what are you asking ....?

to do what? why are not be forward looking... we can't have him now since CAF had not changed its rules..so what are you asking ....?
POW, The Prince of Walewale 11 years ago

Can't even tell whether their names is "Cheap-polo-polo, Cheap-poli-polio or Cheap-mp0t0-mp0t0". If you present such a head like Mbesuma's in your attacking line, what else do you expect but to exit in the first round? Put yo ...
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Can't even tell whether their names is "Cheap-polo-polo, Cheap-poli-polio or Cheap-mp0t0-mp0t0". If you present such a head like Mbesuma's in your attacking line, what else do you expect but to exit in the first round? Put your money on S/A and go cry in your closet. Even your wife will take you for a fool. A ga man will say "onna poolu3 mashie gadzaa, over the bar".
MC, K'Bu 11 years ago

Ei? Prince of WLWLW you have not forgotten this jama song eh? How you made me re-live those times..hahahahahahahaaa...lol

Ei? Prince of WLWLW you have not forgotten this jama song eh? How you made me re-live those times..hahahahahahahaaa...lol
Rasheed. 11 years ago

Do you see how you are all over Gh,web.Very soon you will take a rench leave.Haha.Mark my words.

Do you see how you are all over Gh,web.Very soon you will take a rench leave.Haha.Mark my words.
jay ee 11 years ago

From the fixtures west africa will be represented at th grand finale.Winner between gh and cape verde all west african side will meet the winner of togo and burkina also w/a sides in the semis

From the fixtures west africa will be represented at th grand finale.Winner between gh and cape verde all west african side will meet the winner of togo and burkina also w/a sides in the semis
Asikyire 11 years ago

Yes !! West Africa has always been the home of African football, gone are the days, when the Magrebs were fielding 20 players at a time, just because we couldn't distinguish one face from the other!

Yes !! West Africa has always been the home of African football, gone are the days, when the Magrebs were fielding 20 players at a time, just because we couldn't distinguish one face from the other!
IDIO KINGSLEY 11 years ago

West africans are Africa's dons in the field of play. They should improve in administration to gain dominance fully.

West africans are Africa's dons in the field of play. They should improve in administration to gain dominance fully.
Redd 11 years ago

Funny but spot on my friend..spot on

Funny but spot on my friend..spot on
Joseph Benyarko 11 years ago

thanks God it is fanlly coming to light from last world cup at South Africa,for me Joe i knew Ghana was the worlds compion but we were rubbled by the orgnizers.

thanks God it is fanlly coming to light from last world cup at South Africa,for me Joe i knew Ghana was the worlds compion but we were rubbled by the orgnizers.
appiah papa 11 years ago

West Africa last won the cup 21 years ago. What powerhouse?

West Africa last won the cup 21 years ago. What powerhouse?
mallam-usa 11 years ago

The only powerhouse I know is
KWESI OWUSU

The only powerhouse I know is
KWESI OWUSU
prince -london 11 years ago

nice one GHANA V IVORY COAST FINAL.

nice one GHANA V IVORY COAST FINAL.
mallam-usa 11 years ago

I predict Ghana-Nigeria final
Go Stars

I predict Ghana-Nigeria final
Go Stars
Rasheed. 11 years ago

Appiah is coming home with empty hands!Mark my words.

Appiah is coming home with empty hands!Mark my words.
AYESE 11 years ago

RASHEED, YOUR HATRED, CONFUSION, IGNORANCE, EMPTINESS TO REALITY, AND YOUR WISH FOR THE DOWNFALL OF LOCAL COACH AKWASI APPIAH AND THE GHANA BLACK STARS WILL WEIGH UPON YOUR OWN SELF AS A HEAVY BURDEN. WE ARE MANY WISHING THE ...
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RASHEED, YOUR HATRED, CONFUSION, IGNORANCE, EMPTINESS TO REALITY, AND YOUR WISH FOR THE DOWNFALL OF LOCAL COACH AKWASI APPIAH AND THE GHANA BLACK STARS WILL WEIGH UPON YOUR OWN SELF AS A HEAVY BURDEN. WE ARE MANY WISHING THE BEST FOR THE BLACK STARS AND AKWASI APPIAH, AND WE ARE SINCERE IN OUR GOODWILL! RASHEED, EMANCIPATE YOURSELF FROM MENTAL SLAVERY AND DARKNESS, AND LIVE IN THE LIGHT!
AYESE 11 years ago

MANY YEARS AGO, AFRICA FOOTBALL WAS CONSTANTLY REPRESENTED AT THE WORLD CUP BY ONLY WHITE-COLOURED AFRICANS - EITHER MOROCCO, ALGERIA, EGYPT, IN ROTATION. YESTERDAY, THE WHOLE WORLD WITNESSED HOW A CAF REFEREE BENNETT FROM ?, ...
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MANY YEARS AGO, AFRICA FOOTBALL WAS CONSTANTLY REPRESENTED AT THE WORLD CUP BY ONLY WHITE-COLOURED AFRICANS - EITHER MOROCCO, ALGERIA, EGYPT, IN ROTATION. YESTERDAY, THE WHOLE WORLD WITNESSED HOW A CAF REFEREE BENNETT FROM ?, FRANTICALLY STRUGGLED TO CAUSE THE ELIMINATION OF TOGO BY TUNISIA, BUT FOR THE RESILIENCE OF THE TOGO PLAYERS LED BY ADEBAYOR. ALL THE NORTH AFRICAN TEAMS HAVE BEEN OUSTED BEFORE THE QUARTER-FINALS OF AFCON2013. YOU CANNOT FOREVER COVER THE TRUTH, BECAUSE THE TRUTH WILL ONE WILL DAY COME OUTIN THE OPEN. IS THIS REGEREE BENNETT WHO DENIED GHANA A PENALTY AND GAVE DRC A PENALTY AGAINST GHAHNA IN THE SAME GAME, WORTHY OF CONDUCTING A CAF MATCH, UNLESS IT IS SO DECIDED AND SUPPORTED BY ISSA HAYATOU AND CO? WHAT A SHAME OF A PITIFUL SPECTACLE BEFORE THE WHOLE WORLD'S TVS! BRAVO WEST AFRICA, AND ALL THE BEST TO VHANA BLACK STARS FOR MORE VICTORIES! OUR LOCAL COACH IS VERY CAPABLE AND YES, WE CAN, WITH OR WITHOUT THE AYEWS!
JUJUMAN!! 11 years ago

AYEW BROTHERS CAME TO ME TO PUT A SPELL ON BLACKSTARS...WELL I TOOK THE CASH, JUJU IS DONE. GHANA WILL LOOSE 3-1..... OBADADEDRATEYOOOOOOO!

AYEW BROTHERS CAME TO ME TO PUT A SPELL ON BLACKSTARS...WELL I TOOK THE CASH, JUJU IS DONE. GHANA WILL LOOSE 3-1..... OBADADEDRATEYOOOOOOO!
mallam-usa 11 years ago

You r a loser and beyond REDEMPTION!
Go Stars

You r a loser and beyond REDEMPTION!
Go Stars
mallam-usa 11 years ago

Good Job Coach ,ignore the ignorants n
losers

Good Job Coach ,ignore the ignorants n
losers
Cornell 11 years ago

Zambia coach Renard hits out at Caf
Zambia coach Herve Renard has criticised African football's ruling body for not giving them the chance to represent the continent at this year's Confederations Cup.

The Confederations ...
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Zambia coach Renard hits out at Caf
Zambia coach Herve Renard has criticised African football's ruling body for not giving them the chance to represent the continent at this year's Confederations Cup.

The Confederations Cup, a dress rehearsal for the World Cup, is an event featuring continental champions.

Zambia, having won the Cup of Nations in 2012, would normally be flying the African flag in Brazil.

But the 2013 African champions, and not Chipolopolo, will go to South America.

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“They think we are not sexy or famous enough to represent Africa”

Herve Renard

Zambia coach

This is due to the decision by the Confederation of African Football (Caf) to switch the Nations Cup from even to odd-number years to avoid clashing with the World Cup.

Renard, speaking out in the aftermath of his team's first round exit in this year's Nations Cup on Tuesday, felt Zambia should have been given the opportunity in a face-off against the team who will be crowned 2013 Nations Cup winners on 10 February.

"Caf are very happy that Zambia are not going to the Confederations Cup, they think we are not sexy or famous enough to represent Africa - that's the truth," said the Frenchman.

He added: "It would be fairer if the winner between the 2012 Nations Cup champions and the 2013 winners went.

"But it never entered their thinking; Caf don't want us to go.

"They made their decision, and it is the 2013 Cup winners who will represent Africa, not us.

"Unfortunately, we were only champions for one year."

Zambia's title defence ended when three successive draws left them stranded in third place in Group C behind Burkina Faso and Nigeria.

Despite becoming the first champions since Algeria in 1992 to fail to progress to the knock-out stages, Renard praised his players.

"Everybody is sad but my players did their maximum, and I'm very proud of them."

As for his own future as Zambia coach, Renard intimated that he would still be in the post to supervise their qualifying campaign for the 2014 World Cup.

"Zambia's not like other places in the world," he said in a reference to the way some national coaches are asked to fall on their swords straight after a setback such as the one suffered by the fallen champions
curtis 11 years ago

lol. Up 9ja.

lol. Up 9ja.

West Africa sides dominate Afcon quarter-finals

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