Will an African country shock everyone in Germany by making the semi's?
480720
I don't think they'll get as far as the semi finals but definately the quarter finals. Their advantage is that they run very fast and lately they have been getting better at their making goals skills. So who know?
340533
Yep, Africa nations will surprise
675167
i THINK nIGERIA WILL , THEY hAVE wORLD CLASS PLAYERS ALL OVER eUROPE
1138749
I hope they beat those bloody Germans 3-0. Give them a dose of their own medicine. I was hoping it was England who faced Germany, to see either one loose would be a dream come true for me. But what will happen if Germany get knocked out in the second round? Mass riots, chaos perhaps. I think the Germans have too much pressure on them to win, so they will probably play a good game. On the other hand, Sweeden doesn't want to be sent packing so they will be feirce as well. It is going to be a good game. I hope Sweeden win, but in all likelihood Germany will send the Sweedes home.
365458
Germany's home advantage will help because they have the crowd with them. But once it gets to the quarter finals it wont do them any good. Like against teams like England, Holland, Brazil, Italy, etc...
1180868
It would be nice to see the host nation get knocked out but I think Germany will win because of the atmosphere in the stadiums.
1149631
nope we can count Germany for sure and the other is between ghana or Brazil
541721
Africa will very unlikely win the World Cup, yet they may go to the quaterfinals. They have very good players. In fact some of them are already playing in European teams by now.
559947
The next one Germany in 12 days\nthe one after South Africa!!!!!
460888
With most people expecting results from the big teams\nEngland, Brazil, germany, Argentina etc. The best impression, if not results will likely come from a team like trinidad or Austrailia who have some good players but are not expected to do too well. \nI suspect they will play with no pressure and play entertaining expansive football. The brazialians will of course do this but we expect that of them an so the impression they leave will be lessened.
447747
Could be the host.. Germany?
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.
994033
no.\nits hard to compete against brazil, germany and of course the old rival, argentina,and some european dark horses,like italy and portugal.\nbut with luck, maybe theyre going to win it.\nWITH LUCK.
328991
No african team will win the world cup in any of our lifetimes.African football is so far removed from the modern game that it is unthinkable that they could win at the top level.
992506
Yup, and then they're going to beat Germany.
614205
African qualifier Togo is the first team to arrive in Germany on May 15, 2006. Auto Fister (of Germany) is their coach and currently they are staying in Wengen in Germany.
1176844
Germany, as the host nation, can be expected to perform strongly – although they must avoid becoming over-reliant on Michael Ballack. Poland have the potential to surprise a few people, but will need to make sure confidence doesn’t become a problem. The other two sides in the group, Ecuador and Costa Rica, are inexperienced in World Cup terms, but may spring a shock or two if their pace catches the Germans off guard.