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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 Guinea’s AFCON history
They are 18th in Africa and 80th overall according to the FIFA Rankings, they are not considered as one of the continent’s main forces and they don’t even have World Cup memories to boast about. However, the National Elephants have a bigger Nations Cup history than many may recall. In this recap, we bring to mind the various highlights and lowlights of the Guinean national team—controlled by the Fédération Guinéenne de Football and currently managed by Michel Dussuyer.
Guinea’s eventful past
Let’s go way back to the year 1970. That’s when the National Elephants finally experienced African up of Nations football. Seven years before, they got disqualified from Ghana 1963 for failing to provide neutral officials in the second leg of their 3-2 aggregate tie against Nigeria in the qualifiers.
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.
Tunisia vs France – International Friendly Match Preview
France put a bit of their troubles behind when they defeated Costa Rica 2-1 last Wednesday. Raymond Domenech might have won some respect following this win but the situation is still quite the same. Fans of Les Bleus aren’t satisfied about the team’s performances.
On Sunday night, they’ll have another test against the Carthage Eagles. The rivalry between these two sides is strong since Tunisia is a former French colony. The pressure that is expected to fill the atmosphere during the game will help France’s players to adjust with pressure management ahead of the 2010 FIFA World Cup where they’ve been grouped alongside the host nation.
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.
Tunisia Team Profile - 2010 Africa Cup of Nations
Tunisia – the country, the football
Tunisia is a North African country bordered by the Mediterranean Sea, Libya, and Algeria. It covers about 165,000 km² of land and it is populated by well over 10 million inhabitants.
The country’s name originates from Tunis, the capital which is situated in the north-east. Tunisia is well known for its ‘fabulous’ ancient histories (the city of Carthage, the coming of the Byzantines, the ruling of the Ottoman Empire…).
Nowadays, the country is under the influence of several European nations – including the French who gave Tunisians their independence in 1956.
In this Islamic zone, where up to 98% of the population is Muslim, football is the number one sport. The national soccer team, “The Eagles of Carthage” (Les Aigles du Carthage, in French), have brought much joy to the people of Tunisia over the past years.