Ghana got the tournament under way with a 2-1 win over Guinea. I must admit that the Ghanaians should have won more comfortably. They hit the post 3 times in the first half and Muntari's goal was absolutely brilliant. What a goal! In fact, a few Nigerians would have been worried by that goal yesterday.
I can see Ghana being extremely difficult to beat. My only worry is that they lack a goalscorer (a clinical finisher).

Now attention switches to the Nigeria and Ivory Coast match. It promises to be a classic.

Here are the highlights of the match between Ghana and Guinea.

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Hiya!...The long awaited African cup of nations started yesterday with the first match between Ghana and Guinea which was sealed by a sublime Muntari strike...This sets the tone for a brilliant tournament and this thread is opened for all the talk...So at least we no go dey enter other threads go talk about am!..lol

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Agree the scoreline could have easily been something like 3-1 (or even 4), but Guinea had many chances too -- breaking Ghanaian defense -- only to make sluggish finishes.

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The mods will have to merge this thread cos I already opend one a few minutes a go.

http://www.naijarules.com/vb/nigeria...tml#post575103

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"A river does not run through a forest without bringing down trees".

Which chances if I may ask? How many saves did Kingston (the Ghanaian keeper) make? Ghana not only created more chances, they also had more possession. Even the Guinea coach admitted that was his team's worst performance under him. Therefore, Ghana definitely deserved to win. In fact, Guinea were playing like a team waiting to be beaten. They only started playing after their fortunate equaliser which came off the bar and hit the shoulder of Kingston.

BBC SPORT | Football | Africa Cup of Nations | Ghana coach LeRoy fumes at pitch

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WHO IS NEXT - Bring IT.

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Heheheheheheh!
Still a long way to go sis.
And Ghana must try and avoid the Ivory Coast in the quarterfinals. They're an extremely dangerous team. I believe you'll be better prepared to face them in the semifinals when the players and fans will be more confident.

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dont worry Med
once my ppl eat a few balls of fermented kenkey which tightens the calves
We can face anybody. I trust my ppl

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My Ghanaian friend is already nervous cos the last time Ghana and Ivory Coast played in the Nations cup was 1992. They met in the final and the Ivorians won 11-10 on penalties. He's claims the Ivorians use voodoo.

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"The absence of evidence is not the evidence of absence."

"A river does not run through a forest without bringing down trees".

Dude I watched that game and was supporting Ghana, but I also wanted Guinea to display some resilience. They created some beautiful chances, but sluggishly shot the ball low into the Ghanaian keeper at least twice! Pathetic finishers.

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So how do you see today's game (Ivory Coast versus Nigeria)? I heard Drogba is fired up for this encounter. Surely that not a good sign, is it?

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"A river does not run through a forest without bringing down trees".

Realistically speaking, Ivory Coast will not win. The best they can pull out is a draw, something like 1-1.

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Even with the great man being so fired up?

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"A river does not run through a forest without bringing down trees".

Let's wait and see, Nigeria will probably end up the group winner.

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Fired up ko,smoked up ni!!
Does he think we are like Wigan,Derby County or Reading? I think the man that might even make all the difference is Arsenal's Kolo Toure.

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