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2012 AFCON Zambia vs Cote d’Ivoire final: Stop calling the Elephants favorites
They are fresh from defeating fourth-placed Ghana in the semi-finals. Before the start of the competition, the Zambians had not been tipped to go that far. However, with unity and skill, they’ve made this a reality. The Chipolopolo are now one match away from lifting the prestigious AFCON trophy for the first time ever in the nation's football history. Zambia’s current team wants to make justice to the 1993 crash victims. How far will their aspiration take them in Libreville on Sunday night?
The Elephants, likewise, are burning with desire to reward their population with gold. Cote d’Ivoire edged past Mali in the semis thanks to a lone goal by Arsenal forward Gervinho.
2012 AFCON semis kick off with Ghana vs Cote d’Ivoire final in prospect
A quick recap of what happened in the 2012 AFCON's Last 8
The lineup for the semi-final stage at the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations is mouthwatering. Mali earned a spot in the semis after a dramatic penalty shootout saw them oust co-hosts Gabon in the quarter-finals.
Cote d’Ivoire also kicked out co-hosts Equatorial Guinea. The Elephants’ victory was straightforward, though: two powerful goals from Didier Drogba and an outrageous free-kick by Yaya Toure did the trick.
Like Cote d’Ivoire, Zambia recorded a 3-0 win in the quarter-finals. Christopher Katongo was the star man as the Chipolopolo dismantled the brave Sudanese.
Ghana joined Zambia in the semis thanks to a hard-fought triumph over Tunisia. Dede Ayew scored the winning goal in extra-time to force the Tunisians to a 2-1 defeat.
Re-live the quarter-finals matches through video highlights from our 2012 Africa Cup of Nations Fixtures and Results page.
Does Arm Surgery Signal the End of Didier Drogba’s Chelsea Career?
Drogba is yet to play in the Champions League for Chelsea, and has scored only once in the Premier League so far this season. Since winning the 2009/2010 Golden Boot with an astounding return of 29 goals in 32 games, Drogba has scored only 12 goals in 34 Premier League games.The 33 year-old striker is also suffering a lot of misfortune on the injury front. As he prepared to lead the Ivory Coast into the 2010 World Cup as their talismanic figure and leading goal scorer, he suffered a broken arm in a warmup match against Japan.
Surgery was performed to put screws in his arm, allowing him to make a rushed recovery and play the World Cup in a cast. It is the removal of those screws that are causing his current injury layoff.
Chelsea 4 Swansea City 1: Didier Drogba Makes Timely Return for the Blues
While league leading Manchester United dropped points courtesy of a 1-1 draw at Stoke City, Chelsea cruised to an emphatic 4-1 triumph over the Swans.With Daniel Sturridge inexperienced and Nicolas Anelka unsettled, it is important Chelsea find a consistent source of goals if they are to maintain a title challenge.
Spanish striker Fernando Torres is showing legitimate signs of a return to form, but it seems every step he takes forward is closely followed by a step backwards.
For example, last weekend Torres scored a fantastic goal against Manchester United at Old Trafford. The Spanish international striker ran onto a Nicolas Anelka through ball and produced a deft flick over David De Gea to open Chelsea’s account.
Chelsea Vs Tottenham: Carlo Ancelotti Hints At Drogba-Torres Combination
Sunshine must have very much returned to the Bridge after a recent resurgence of form has seem them overtake Arsenal into second spot in the Premier League table. Better still, there is a slim chance for them to retain their title although it still remains out of their hands.Nonetheless, nothing will stop Ancelotti's men from giving all they have now with most of the problems within the team, now settled. Yes, Fernando Torres finally broke his goalscoring duct for Chelsea last week after he converted a well taken goal in Chelsea's 3-0 win over West Ham.
Ancelotti's Future Vs Torres' Role At Chelsea & The Blues' Chance To Embarrass Man United
What a season have Chelsea had this season. It has been rather poor but the fact that they are still basically in the title race does not signify that. They started the season with regular displays of 'PlayStation' football that caught the eyes of many. But that one night at the Stamford Bridge against Sunderland was the simple beginning of a very dark period for Carlo Ancelotti and his men. Perhaps even the sacking of Ray Wilkins prompted them too. Who knows?
But it was that one occasion where Steve Bruce's men left London beaming with pride having just delivered a knock-ouy blow to the defending Premier League champions. I mean, who would have expected it to be the beginning to a very poor period in the Blues' calendar. After all, Ancelotti was being hailed as the saviour after guiding them to an unprecedented double last season. But, months have passed since and god knows the amount of pressure that has been lying on Ancelotti's back, waiting to explode any minute.
Chelsea Vs Manchester United: 5 Players Who Could Make A Difference For The Blues
The titanic clash between Chelsea and Manchester United this Wednesday will definitely live up to its expectations like it has always done prior to this. This match represents a huge lot of things for both teams who have had two different seasons so far. Chelsea will be looking to salvage an already down falling season that has seen them drop away from the title race for the Premier League. Massive amount of money were spent last January when the likes of Fernando Torres and David Luiz were brought in to bolster their squad ranks.
Nevertheless, the importance of this match is rather unquestionable for Chelsea. Do they have what it takes to succeed? Live Soccer analyses five key players who will be important for the Blues.
"Kolo Toure Is Not A Cheat!", Says Chelsea's Didier Drogba
Kolo Toure has been under-fire after reports revealed on March 3 that Kolo Toure had tested positive for a 'specified substance' that is prohibited in football. Consequently, he was suspended with immediate action by his club, Manchester City.However, Toure has already received support from the likes of Arsene Wenger and his brother, Yaya Toure. Wenger, who was Toure's former boss at Arsenal, insisted that the Ivorian is not the kind of player anyone would expect to be a cheat. Even Yaya Toure was adamant that his brother is a sincere footballer and now Didier Drogba has defended his friend by saying that it was probably a 'terrible mistake'.
Chelsea Vs Everton: Didier Drogba To Start Upfront.
There were rumors that Didier Drogba was unhappy after he was dropped to the bench in Chelsea's draw with Fulham last week to accommodate Fernando Torres on the team. However, Ancelotti insists that it was a tactical decision and Drogba will start the match against Everton."Drogba will start," said Ancelotti. "I don't know about Nicolas Anelka, but I have to start with Drogba. It is never an easy decision to leave players out, but Didier has shown a very good reaction. He has trained well, with motivation, and he wants to play a good game tomorrow.
"From what I have seen, he's the same Didier - focusing on training and working hard with good motivation. I think he will play a fantastic game."
Financially-Ill Chelsea To Axe Drogba, Malouda And Co This Summer
Billionaire Roman Abramovich played a dangerous game on the last day of the January transfer window. The Chelsea owner splashed £75M on the table to make last minute deals with Liverpool and Benfica for Fernando Torres and David Luiz respectively. Reports even claim that Chelsea had planned to hit the £100M transfer fee mark as they were looking forward to capture Anderlecht’s Romelu Lukaku for £25M.Ironically, a loss of £70M had been announced in the morning on January 31; so to hear the Blues spending so big in the evening sounded as a “illogical” and “insulting” to UEFA and to Arsenal’s Arsene Wenger who is known to be very cautious when it comes to financial matters. What are Chelsea’s plans, then, on the financial front?
Chelsea’s Fernando Torres & Drogba Will Make Super Strikers Pair – Ancelotti
Fernando Torres, who was captured by Chelsea on the last day of the transfer window, is considered as one of football’s best strikers in the world. The ex-Liverpool star now carries a mammoth £50M price tag on his shoulders and he is expected to deliver good performances and goals. His first test, coincidentally, is set to be Sunday’s super Chelsea vs Liverpool clash at Stamford Bridge. The home fans will have the honour of seeing Fernando Torres, whom they used to despise so much because of his previous Red identity, as the player will be making his debut in a blue shirt.
Arsenal vs Chelsea: Top 5 Chelsea Players To Watch
Petr Cech
Yes, recently, Petr Cech has not been as powerful as he used to be in the past. Especially in Chelsea’s 3-0 defeat to Sunderland this season, his performance was absolutely below par. However, he is still the pit of Chelsea’s defensive structure, and incontrovertibly, he remains one of the best keepers in the EPL.
His reflex, punches, and catches—thanks to his height—have deeply troubled opposing forwards over the years, and every time the Londoners get into action, it is unlikely that the Premier League title holders will concede much. Sadly for them, this has not been the case lately, but today, Petr Cech could find back his form and stand as the shield of the visitors against Arsenal the Gunners.
Arsenal vs Chelsea: Wenger Worried By Chelsea’s Arsenal-Expert Didier Drogba
Just a few hours ahead of Monday night’s Arsenal vs Chelsea match, the French manager spoke to reporters as he shared his troubles concerning the game’s “Didier Drogba factor”. Besides the remarkable record that the Ivorian player holds against the Gunners, there is also something else that could threaten Arsenal more than ever: it’s all about Didier Drogba’s unquenchable thirst to hit top form for the first time since a few weeks now. Following the promise made by Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti that Blues fans would see a “different Drogba” at the Emirates Stadium, Coach Arsene Wenger is now thinking of organizing his players well for the battle that the Ivorian striker is set to pose. Unlike some proud Arsenal supporters who may overlook the value of Drogba, Coach Arsene Wenger prefers to be realistic based on facts as he avowed:
2010 World Cup: The Top 12 African Players Expected To Shine (Part 1)
Today, LiveSoccerTV.com looks at the top 12 African players that are expected to shine during the 2010 FIFA World Cup. Check out the list of the 12 African players that should rock the stage in South Africa and carry the hopes of the Black Continent. Now the list doesn’t only contain aged experience players. There’s also room for fresh faces like the FIFA U-20 World Cup’s best player Dominic Adiyiah. But in the first part of this coverage...
World Cup 2010: Didier Drogba Needs To Give Ivory Coast First Trophy
Didier Drogba - A champion in Chelsea
Drogba has gone under total success in England in his career, having won cups from the Premier League, the FA Cup, the Carling Cup, and even from the Community Shield. Though he has never won the Champions League, he is one of the best players on the island, and he faultlessly proved this undeniable fact in the 2009-10 season.
Drogba scored 29 league goals and made 10 assists in 32 appearances for the Blues, while he additional scored 3 goals and made 1 assists in the FA Cup, with 2 further goals in 2 games as a substitute in the Carling Cup. These statistics and facts are definitely some that confirm the Ivorian’s brilliant goalscoring abilities, but he still needs to do extra efforts for his country.
World Cup 2010: Nike World Cup Ad Video – Hidden Revelations & Images
Nike Video Description
First, we start by seeing the video, describing its scenes, and then analyzing its pictures as we advance in this post. It certainly makes sense to believe that Nike's main purpose through this commercial was to give away vital but brief revelations upon football's future, while fooling viewers with a mix of creativity and humor.
Although the advert's eye-openers might not be visible at first glance, they might be clear at second glance. The key to discovering the hidden messages inserted in the commercial, is to closely follow each and every moment of it, whilst leaving behind any doubt over Nike's audacity to bypass the attention of spectators in such a "smart way".
I have added the full version of the "WRITE THE FUTURE" ad below, as I challenge you readers to grab the tiniests details out of it which could lead you to the truth, and therefore enable you to make your notices and discoveries. Can you catch anything?
Top European Footballer – The Race for European Golden Boot Award
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LiveSoccerTV.com travels to Spain, England, Switzerland, Holland and Italy to discover some of Europe’s finest goal scorers.
A quick reminder – What is the European Golden Shoe?
The European Golden Shoe is an award formerly known as the European Golden Boot. Many refer to it as the “UEFA Golden Boot” or the “UEFA Golden Shoe”. This award is given annually by the Union of European Football Associations to the overall top scorer of all the first division leagues in Europe.
Although the foundation of this award partly lies upon the idea of “being the top scorer” of a specific professional European football league, the high number of goals scored in a season isn’t the only criterion which makes a player eligible for this award.
Apoel Nicosia v Chelsea UEFA Champions League Match Preview
Chelsea enter this encounter as the group’s leaders following their narrow victory against FC Porto the last time out.
The Thrylos are arguably the weakest team in the table so you would expect Carlo Ancelotti’s men to get the job done on Tuesday.
Match Analysis
The Blues will be without the suspended Didier Drogba for yet another time in Europe. The Ivorian has not finished serving his ban for misbehaving towards the referee against Barcelona last season. In replacement, Chelsea should have Nicolas Anelka available.
Wigan Athletic v Chelsea Premiership Match Preview
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Chelsea have the maximum 18 points from six games and they seat three points above the champions Manchester United. Meanwhile, Saturday’s opponents Wigan Athletic have six points from the same amount of matches. The Latics seat only three places above the relegation zone in fifteenth.
Confident Chelsea poised to beat hosts Wigan
“You have to wait for your chance and you can see it now when they come: we are deadly”