African teams in the World Cup haven’t been a pretty sight, with only three teams reaching past the second round: Cameroon in Italy 1990, Senegal in South Korea/Japan 2002 and Ghana in South Africa 2010 for a Continent of their size (second only to Asia), they should do a lot better. But can Ivory Coast … Read more
There has been expectations on the African nations for the past two decades, but as yet they have yet to impress on the International stage. The furthest an African nation has got in a World Cup is the quarters, and it’s unlikely that is going to be a surpassed this summer. Ivory Coast have a … Read more
A qualification process that began in November 2011, the craziness of the African playoffs comes to a head in November. The most intriguing; intense round of all the World Cup qualifiers, eyes will be firmly fixated on the continent. Here’s a preview of the games ahead. Ivory Coast v Senegal The most eye-catching of all … Read more
Hull City were promoted to the Premier League last season having scored just 61 goals, you’d have to venture down the Championship table as far as Leeds in 13th to find a side who had scored less than Steve Bruce’s Tigers. So, it is little surprise to see Bruce trying to bolster his attacking line … Read more
The Ivory Coast International and Galatasaray striker Didier Drogba faces a court fine whose number exceeds six digits. Didier Drogba’s career has had many highlights, the biggest amongst that was his Champions League with Chelsea in 2012, but this time his opponent will not look to win the ball, instead demands €394,000 (4.7m) as outstanding payment as the striker … Read more
Cote ‘d Ivoire vs Nigeria Feb 3 ,2013 at 15:00 GMT Royal Bafokeng Stadium,Rustenburg Referee: Diamel Haimoudi(Algeria) Underdogs Nigeria face the favorites Cote ‘d Ivoire in the African Cup of Nations Quarter-final. Tipped as one of the Clashes of this round, both the teams would look to be positive from the word go and have a … Read more