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2012 Africa Cup of Nations: Focus on Group B
Key match-up
Ivory Coast vs Angola
With Sudan and Burkina Faso not having much to offer, this is the only match-up one can await with impatience. While Ivory Coast have proved that they can be very deadly in attack, Angola can also pride themselves with their unique way of protecting their goal line. It will be Group B’s last game, and with both countries presented with good opportunities to reach the quarter-finals, it is understandable that a draw will surely not do any good to either sides.
Favourites to qualify
Ivory Coast’s strength on paper is just too evident for anyone not to consider them as Group B favourites. With players such as CAF player of the Year Yaya Toure, Chelsea’s Didier Drogba, Salomon Kalou and Arsenal playmaker Gervinho, the Ivorians will have no excuse available if ever they fail to top their table. Angola’s side is also very powerful defensively, and their sharp attack is anticipated to be the key that will unlock the door to Group B’s second place.
2012 Africa Cup of Nations teams profiles: Focus on Ivory Coast’s AFCON history
Cote d’Ivoire enter Africa’s festive football period, the Cup of Nations, as the continent’s highest-ranked country in the FIFA Rankings. The West African giants, nicknamed “Les Elephants”, are 16th above Switzerland and behind France.
The Ivoirians comfortably seat (with 151 points) above rivals and second-placed Ghana in the CAF section of the world’s chart. Will they, under the guidance of coach Francois Zahoui and captain Didier Drogba, make their authority count at the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations?
The Elephants – Big size, big worries
Ivory Coast don’t have much to boast about in terms of Nations Cup history. Their only triumph dates from 1992. They qualified from their group above Congo and Algeria to reach the quarterfinals. At that stage, they met the Zambians whom they narrowly edged after extra time.
2012 Africa Cup of Nations in UK on British EuroSport
The 2012 Africa Cup of Nations will run from January 21 to February 12 this year. A total of 32 matches will take place in co-host countries Gabon and Equatorial Guinea.
British Eurosport will provide live coverage of all the games. Viewers will have the chance to watch the 32 matches in high definition on Eurosport HD. More info concerning the tournament will be provided through Eurosport’s daily broadcast of the “Africa Cup of Nations Special”.
This program will include match previews and reviews packed in 15 minutes. Leroy Rosenior, Jon Roder, Tim Caple, Wayne Boyce and Dan O’Hagan will team up to give the best commentary to British Eurosport viewers during the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations.
Arsenal Star Gervinho Shortlisted for BBC African Footballer of the Year Award
His good start for the Gunners, and his performances in Africa and France have all played a part in Gervinho receiving a nomination for the BBC African Footballer of the Year award.During the first half of 2011, Gervinho played a key role as Lille won the Ligue 1 and Coupe de France double for the first time since 1946.
Gervinho scored a goal in the Coupe de France semi-final victory over Nice, and finished the season with a total of 15 league goals and 10 assists.
The Ivorian playmaker’s fine form attracted the interest of many top clubs around Europe, and he was signed by Arsenal in July for a reported fee of over 10 million pounds.
Gervinho’s Arsenal career got off to a stuttering start, after he was sent off in his debut for slapping Newcastle United midfielder Joey Barton. While it could be argued that a majority of football fans want to slap Joey Barton, the act saw Gervinho heavily criticized and subsequently banned for three games.
Where to watch Brazil vs Ivory Coast (Cote D'Ivoire) Live
Brazil sit atop of the Group with 3 points after defeating the North Koreans by a 2-1 scoreline. All of Brazil and most soccer fans will be looking forward to seeing the magic of the samba squad face the Ivory Coast who are also favored over Portugal to advance to the next round.
The 8:30 PM Local Time Kick off or 2:30PM Eastern Standard Time, will bring the magic of the world cup into most North American's homes and establishments on Father's Day in the USA.
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Brazil vs Ivory Coast - World Cup 2010 Match Preview
Brazil wants to continue its raging race for the title against an African rival Cote d'Ivoire desperate to remain competitive.
Watch Brazil vs Ivory Coast - World Cup 2010 Match Preview
Being the only leader of their group, the Brazilians are already laughing at everyone on their furious advance. Felipe Melo and Kaka blamed the passive role of the Koreans for their suffered triumph against a relatively easy rival. "This match will be different, for African teams are far more offensive. We'll do it better than ever" he said. Didier Drogba's heroic recovery from an injury in his arm on record time will spice up Sunday's hottest match at the Soccer City.
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.
2010 Africa Cup of Nations – January 24, 2010 Preview
Which team will make through to the semi-finals of the 27th Africa Cup of Nations edition?
Angola vs Ghana – 2010 Africa Cup of Nations Match Preview
At 16:00 GMT, Angola and Ghana will affront each other as the first quarter-final clash of the 2010 Africa Cup of Nations finally takes place in Luanda.
Angola – the dream could go on
In terms of caliber and pedigree, Angola aren’t part of the 2010 Africa Cup of Nations’ favorites. But as the hosts of the competition, expectations on the Palancas Negras are obviously high.
Witnessing the national team clinching the 2010 Africa Cup of Nations trophy or reaching at least the semi-finals of the tournament is every Angolan’s dream.
However, it suggests the Palancas Negras to beat their opponents, Ghana, in the quarter-finals on Sunday, January 24th.