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Ghana, Gabon & Cote d’Ivoire’s presence electrifies 2012 AFCON quarter-finals
Zambia vs Sudan, Cote d’Ivoire vs Equatorial Guinea, Gabon vs Mali and Ghana vs Tunisia complete the quarter-final phase’s fixtures list. The 2012 Africa Cup of Nations doesn’t need the weight of continental giants Nigeria, Egypt and Cameroon to be fantastic!
So-called minnows like co-hosts Equatorial Guinea have performed against the odds to give the tournament a special electrifying touch. Sudan have also provided a shock by reaching the quarter-final stage at the expense of Angola. Meanwhile, Seydou Keita’s Mali had to wait until the very last minute to know their fate.
Ghana haven’t hit top form yet and this is why curiosity comes in. How will the Black Stars fare in the knock-out stage against the struggling Tunisians? Do the Ghanaians possess enough fire in their belly to reach the final at the expectations of the public?
2012 Africa Cup of Nations: Watch out for more live action on Matchday 2
Followers of the competition got served with 8 great matches on Matchday 1. Equatorial Guinea opened the show in great fashion. They recorded a vital 1-0 victory against Libya thanks to a late goal from Balboa.
Zambia sealed the wonderful night with a 2-1 triumph over Senegal. The Chipolopolo will have the chance to step closer to qualification at the Estadio de Bata.
Libya vs Zambia will open Matchday 2 of the 2012 AFCON. Equatorial Guinea vs Senegal will provide thrills as the co-hosts would want to test their power against the Teranga Lions. If the Senegalese don’t improve from their poor form against the Zambians, Equatorial Guinea may clinch their second victory on the trot.
2012 Africa Cup of Nations: Focus on Group C
Key match-ups
Niger vs Tunisia
Niger are not a country to overlook. They went from underdogs to surprise package in the qualifiers, stunning South Africa and Egypt along the way. At the same time, Tunisia are expected to gather their forces and impose themselves in Group C. It will be a matter of confidence for one side, and experience for the other.
Gabon vs Tunisia
As hosts, Gabon will have no right to allow themselves to lose any point. But Tunisia are not an easy side, and memories of the two teams’ meeting in the 2010 Africa Cup of Nations could make this very game somehow more exciting. Having gone through a goalless draw two years ago, both the Panthers and the Eagles of Carthage will want to achieve something more concrete this time around.
2012 Africa Cup of Nations team profiles: Focus on Tunisia’s AFCON history
Will Sami Trabelsi enjoy success after seeing his team struggle to reach Gabon-Equatorial Guinea as runners-up behind surprise-package Botswana? Tunisia are among the few giants present at the 2012 AFCON. We take a look at the history in the Nations Cup.
Tunisia’s history in brief
At a number of occasions, Tunisia went very close to achieving their dream of conquering Africa. They finished third in 1962 and clinched silver medals twice; in 1965 and in 1996. But CAN 2004 produced Tunisia’s best memory in the history of the Nations Cup.
It was a host and win situation for the Eagles of Carthage. After successfully avoiding defeat against Guinea, Rwanda and Congo DR in the group stages, the Tunisians faced Senegal in the quarterfinals.
2012 Africa Cup of Nations team profiles: Focus on Gabon’s AFCON history
Gabon’s national team players are called Azingo Nationale (The Panthers of Gabon). They are managed by Gernot Rohr. The club is controlled by the Fédération Gabonaise de Football. Gabon are currently 77th in the FIFA Ranking. How will the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations influence the country’s status on the continent like around the world?
A history not so bad
There’s hope in the horizon for the Panthers of Gabon in the development of their football. Despite having no World Cup history and starting their African adventure quite late, the Azingo Nationale have numerous memories about the AFCON.
Tunisia 1994 was the Gabonese’s debut in this great soccer championship. Only 12 teams participated in the tournament – 1 of which was Gabon. The Panthers found themselves in Group B’s three-contender section with titans Egypt and Nigeria.
Gabon vs Brazil Report
Brazil defeated Gabon 2-0 in an international friendly match that marked the opening of the D'Angondje stadium, the venue which will stage the final of the 2012 African Cup of Nations which will be co-hosted by Gabon and Equatorial Guinea.Despite fielding a below-strength side, Brazil dominated their opponents from the beginning to the end. After creating several clear-cut goal-scoring opportunities, Brazil finally went ahead in the 11th minute when Sandro scored from a right-sided Bruno Cesar cross.
Brazil managed to play exciting attacking soccer, even if the poor condition of the soaked surface made this very difficult. The five-time world champions dominated proceedings against the vulnerable Africans, and looked extremely dangerous each time they raced down the wings.
Gabon vs Brazil Preview
Five-time world champions Brazil travel to Libreville to take on hosts Gabon in an international friendly match that will celebrate the inauguration of the Stade d'Angondje, the 40,000 capacity stadium that will host the final of the 2012 African Cup of Nations, which will be co-hosted by the locals.Having lost only once in their last eleven outings, Brazil will try their best to continue with their impressive run of results, even if they will be without several of their key players, including the exciting Santos duo comprised of Paulo Henrique Ganso and Neymar. Brazil coach, Mano Menezes, solely opted to select foreign-based players for the friendly as he didn't want to affect the performances of clubs with the Brazilian championship reaching its exciting conclusion.
Injury denies Real Madrid’s Kaka from making Brazil national team return
The last time Kaka defended his country’s colors on the pitch was back in 2010 when Brazil lost 2-1 to the Netherlands in the quarter-finals of the World Cup. Since the start of this season, however, the Real Madrid player’s performances have been encouraging.“I had always said, and he was aware of it, that if he returned to form and he started to play regularly again, he would return to the team,” Brazil coach Mano Menezes told the press last month after announcing Kaka’s presence in the roster for November’s Gabon and Egypt match.
Responding to the news, the former AC Milan player left the following message on Twitter:
2010 Africa Cup of Nations – January 21, 2010 Preview
So January 21st will be D-day when Gabon, Cameroon, Tunisia, and Zambia battle it out at the same time.
One thing is clear, though: only one among the table’s favorites – Cameroon and Tunisia – will be able to qualify alongside either Gabon or Zambia.
Cameroon vs Tunisia – 2010 Africa Cup of Nations Match Preview
LiveSoccerTV.com starts by previewing Thursday’s most anticipated clash between two of Africa’s giants. It’s Cameroon vs Tunisia, a deciding fixture which will be played at the Estadio Nacional da Tundavala in Lubango.
2010 Africa Cup of Nations – Day 2 Preview – Group D
All might change around when the four teams get involve in their respective matches on Sunday, but regardless of what occurs, each team is likely to aim for a spot at the top of their group only for one reason: getting closer to the knockout phase.
Gabon vs Tunisia – 2010 Africa Cup of Nations Match Preview
Gabon will play against Tunisia at 16:00 GMT; at the Nossa Senhora do Monte.
Gabon
Gabon’s Azingo Nationale stunned the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon by beating them 1-0 through a first half goal from skipper Daniel Cousin on January 13, and this inspiring victory is somehow what could keep them going powerfully in this tournament.
Their next mission will be to bring down the Eagles of Carthage in Lubango, but they might not have such a lucky moment this time around.
2010 Africa Cup of Nations - Day 1 Preview - Group D
The Indomitable Lions of Cameroon will face the Black Panthers of Gabon at the Estádio Alto da Chela, in Lubango. This match – which is set to begin 16:00 GMT, on January 13 – will be the first game in the 2010 Africa Cup of Nations’ Group D.
The second and final game in Group D of the Africa Cup of Nations in Angola will then witness the Zambians coming up against the Tunisians.
LiveSoccerTV.com offers you a preview of these two games.
Gabon Team Profile - 2010 Africa Cup of Nations
Gabon – The country, the football
Gabon is a country situated in west central Africa. It is surrounded by the Gulf of Guinea, Equatorial Guinea, Cameroon, and the Republic of the Congo.
Its size reaches 267,745 km2, and it has a population of 1,475,000 people – occupying the 150th place in the World Population Rankings.
Gabon’s national football team is called “Azingo Nationale”, and it is directed by the Fédération Gabonaise de Football. The team have never qualified for the FIFA World Cup tournament, but it has participated 3 times in the Africa Cup of Nations – excluding their qualification for the African competition’s 27th edition.