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.
Players to watch
Ivory Coast: Winger Gervinho
Sudan: Striker Haitham Tombal
Burkina Faso: Striker Moumouni Dagano
Angola: Striker Manucho
Fixtures
Ivory Coast vs Sudan
22 January at 17:00 local time / 16:00 UTC / 11:00 EST in Malabo
Burkina Faso vs Angola
22 January at 20:00 local time / 19:00 UTC / 14:00 EST in Malabo
Sudan vs Angola
26 January at 17:00 local time / 16:00 UTC / 11:00 EST in Malabo
Ivory Coast vs Burkina Faso
26 January at 20:00 local time / 19:00 UTC / 14:00 EST in Malabo
Sudan vs Burkina Faso
30 January at 19:00 local time / 18:00 UTC / 13:00 EST in Bata
Ivory Coast vs Angola
30 January at 19:00 local time / 18:00 UTC / 13:00 EST in Malabo
