Congratulations to our Other African Nations
After a slow start, our other African nations have begun to collect some points in the World Cup.
Disappointments Ivory Coast finally collected a win in their group, following weak performances versus advancers Argentina and the Netherlands. It was a come from behind 3-2 win against a weakened and disgraced Serbia team, though, and hastened by the outrageous handballs of the Serbian defense. Ultimately, the lack of an organized defense did in the Elephants, who were hurt also by a lack of turnout by Didier Drogba.
Heartwarming story Angola also netted their second points of the World Cup, on a second tie versus Iran. Though they had the lead throughout the match, Iran truly was in control. With two ties versus solid competition, Angola have to be satisfied with their performance and have truly made a quantum leap that will inspire South African football. Watch out 2008 CAN!
Togo and Tunisia will both finish off tomorrow. With a matchup versus a France squad that is again on the ropes, disorganized Togo can expect a third straight defeat. While they have played more consistently and stronger than was expected, there can be no doubt that Togo was the weak sister (the Costa Rica) of the African Nations this year. Better luck next time boys! Tunisia, like Ghana, still can qualify if they beat Ukraine tomorrow. Ukraine, the Jekyll and Hyde of the tournament, could certainly be beaten by an inspired Carthage Eagle side. However, the side we have seen thus far in the tournament has been far from inspired and has tired noticeably in the second half of both games. Clearly only managing a tie versus weak Saudi Arabia is contemptible. We expected more from Tunisia.
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It’s a shame that the Ivorians didn’t advance, they certainly deserve better than they got given their play. Good luck today, it should be a great match with advancement for both our teams in the offing.




Weak performances against Argentina and the Dutch???? Did you watch the Ivory Coast matches? They played very well against top competition. In my mind they clearly outplayed Holland and hung tough with an Argentina side that was in top form….no shame in that at all. Unfortunately they had a very difficult draw but they looked like a top 10 team to me.
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I agree with Wayne, the Ivory Coast and Ghana have been the cream of the crop from Africa in this cup. Unfortunately I have to root against them today, but it has been a joy to watch them play.
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