What do u think about new African teams.Are they goin to make a big Suprise.?
367897
I think that they are going to surprise the whole world, particularly Ivory Coast, but yea, I would like to see teams like Ghanna beat the USA, Italy, and Czech, same with Angola, it would be so nice if they could beat Portugal since they have a history, Portugal are in the same position as France was in 2002, France played Senegal, they shared a lot of history too...
1038039
No, they’re not good enough. Even before the game with Paraguay I felt they don’t have that extra thing that can make them a world champion, and the game only confirmed me. But let’s wait and see how they will play against stronger teams.
1147238
Really Ghana's performance against the Czechs were best ever by an African team in WC . I would love to see them go far. Why not beat Brazil in 2nd round ??? But you know what African teams dont yet have that maturity, dicipline & experience to go all the way. I would love to see Ghana in semis,.
1179157
it's not that they don't have good strikers, but those teams are overwhelmed and outskilled by major football countries.\n\nDrogba from Ivory coast is really good and so are others from other african teams
373779
You must be really confident that they are gonna get there? If they do however, I think they may even get a Div 2 play-off place so yes I think they will do very well. Just look at Carlisle !!
467155
No, they did not qualify.  The African teams in this year's competition are:\n\nAngola\nIvory Coast\nGhana\nTogo\nTunisia
1069859
they have a really big chance. \nthey showed a good play vs Tunisia!!!\ni think we shell see them in 1/8!!!\n  go go go go go go go UKRAINE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
979484
Could it be that they had three new players again? My son watched the game and he said they just didn't look in the mood. They were lacking in team spirit or maybe high spirits as such. They didn't look as confident as they always do. We are very strong Springbok supporters, but it must be said that Ireland played really well, their game was of a higher standard than usual.
616788
if any team from africa are to qualify for thw final quater it is more than likely it with be ivory coast. the current african nations champs. with the likes of drogba and co, they stand the best chance of making it that far, however it probably that they will not make it that far and if do will me knocked out soon after! i suppose a small wager would be a good bet due to the odds you will recieve for ivory coast.
1147377
If you noticed.. all the teams you mentioned are already in the second round.. a good team is not a one that goes and kills the opponent.. is the ones that can win when they are not playing their best\n\nand not only that.. but in a consistant way.. african teams have so much spirit that pushed them along.. but when things matter, those teams will not beat a good team\n\nsome one once said.. "amateurs play well when they feel well, profesionals play well always!"
333421
as far as predictions go, most ppl are bordering on those teams that harbour the superstars of football. but teams like france, although full of talent, fail to operate as a team! so im going for teams like croatia, tunisia and spain to spring a surprise!
623721
All the african nations recently have made an impact on the world stage - Nigeria, Cameroon and Senegal especially. To be honest I think Togo and Angola might not create too many shocks, they are in tough groups with seasoned campaigners but I would be very wary of the Ivory Coast
69999
Its gonna be pretty interesting because they will probably get far in the Champions League and they may even win it. They also have good chances in the King's Cup. But they have nothing to do in the league, they may even strugle to qualify for Champions. As far as the players go, with the new coach, the young Spanish players will have more possibilities to be on the starting line up, and I think that's important, cos Madrid is one of the big European teams with most players of thir own country. What I mean is, how many English players does Chelsea, Liverpool, Arsenal and Man. United have on thir starting line up? And how many Spanniards does Barcelona have? Or how many Italians does Inter, Juventus and Milan have? \n¡Halá Madrid!
401248
Every World Cup there seems to be a surprise.  This time it will be no different.  I remember when Cameroon upset Argentina in Italia 90.  Then Nigeria had a good run in USA 94.  In France 98, Senegal started off the festivities by defeating host France by the minimal difference 1-0.  I believe the African team with the best chances of being successful in Germany 06 is Ivory Coast.  Even though they are located in the "Group of Death" alongside Argentina, Holland and Serbia, players like Didier Drogba have the talent and skill to provide some wonderful moments.  The action is right around the corner.  I can't wait any longer.
420644
i agree with you 100%, i think africa always has onesuprising team at least, this year it will be Ivory Coast, they have great players like Drogba and Toure. They have one of there best squads ever in there history. I also think they will advance with argentina out of the group stages, leaving holland behind, i agree with you comlpetely. argentina has more of a balanced team, so it will be tough for Ivory Coast to find a weak spot to attack, and they have Riquelme in the midfield who can dictate games and be a field general. Holland have some great player like Ruud Van Nistelrooy, but aren't as balanceed as Argentina, so i think ivory coast will be able to break them down much easier and win. You're a smart man/women for thinking this too.
676597
very, very slim! as a team this year they were extremely poor and that kind of quality in the "championship"(that makes me sick, it's DIVISION 1. those teams are not champions!!) could get them relegated again.
1108502
Firstly, I am surprised that zee French 'ave made it into the knockout stages at all.  I say zis because they simply didn't 'ave the necessary team spirit needed to win a simple football match.  And those rumours about a rift between the players and players/coach is obvious from their body language around each other.  On the other hand, the Spanish are an energetic/tight-knit bunch and I have to say, they are young and full of spunk.  End result: I predict a 90% chance that Spain will win, unless the French resolve their differences and overhaul their playing style within a short time span (which I think is highly unlikely, but hey, this is football).