African Cup of Nation 08 thread

[moody2006]

Everything about the upcoming ACN in Ghana goes here. Personally, I can't wait for it. I think it's gonna be an amazing tournament especially with the huge amount of talent currently in Africa. Since I'm Egyptian, I hope we do it again and win it:cool:. Who do u guys think will win it?

[Dogme]

Already a thread for this, although admittedly it hasn't been posted in for ages :D

http://www.fbtz.com/forum/showthread.php?t=86535&highlight=african+nations&page=3

[kozachok]

Ivory Coast!

[gokeye1026]

I seriously think the winner of the first game in group B will win the whole thing. Ghana, the host, was my favorite to win it but without captain Appiah I no longer think so. Well if they tie, we'll have to see how they do in the rest of their group games.

[chrinx]

Nigeria wins. Go Nigeria Go!!!!

[Nelly]

I really hope it showcases the best of African football rather than the boring,dull ,cynicaly defensive football that most countries are known for these days.

A bit of fun if the game is going to be another 0-0........count how many Diarra's,Cisse's & Traore's are on the field at a time.;)

[gokeye1026]

count how many Diarra's,Cisse's & Traore's are on the field at a time.;)

Actually only two teams will consist of those names; Mali and Guinea. Don't generalize African football by simply watching the premiership or le championnat, there are at least 50 other countries where those names are not prevelant in the CAF. So I don't understand were you come up with this absurd and semi offensive statement. Maybe I'm overreacting:rolleyes:

[mcs10]

Nigeria wins. Go Nigeria Go!!!!

Kamerun wins! The best Team!

[Nelly]

Actually only two teams will consist of those names; Mali and Guinea. Don't generalize African football by simply watching the premiership or le championnat, there are at least 50 other countries where those names are not prevelant in the CAF. So I don't understand were you come up with this absurd and semi offensive statement. Maybe I'm overreacting:rolleyes:
Did I forget the K/Camara's as well?:rolleyes: I'm not generalizing anything
at all.Where do you suggest I catch the best of African football...the piss poor African Champions League?? In 2006,22 from 23 of Senegal's squad came from the two leagues you mentioned and more than half of your squad this time is the same.I've been watching the cup of nations since the 90's and I'm well aware of African National sides,thank you very much.
It was an absurd statement which is why it had this -> ;) at the end of it.Either it's offensive or it isn't.....I can't think how it could be semi offensive.Being offended by the absurd or semi offended by the absurd is,frankly,absurd in itself.

I think you are over reacting.....probably because Nigeria have NO CHANCE of winning the tournement at all.:)

[gokeye1026]

I think you are over reacting.....probably because Nigeria have NO CHANCE of winning the tournement at all.:)

:eek:

And you came to this dumbass conclusion how??? The only country that can give Nigeria problems is in our group (Ivory Coast).

[Nelly]

:eek:

And you came to this dumbass conclusion how??? Erm.....squad x manager = conclusion.

The only country that can give Nigeria problems is in our group (Ivory Coast).Yeah....right.Won't be long until we all find out though,eh?

Watching game 1 just now........what's the story with the pitch? The grass is way to long!! :eek:

[talk2smc]

might need spoiler tag on this thread....









great first match tho, i very much enjoyed it.