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AFCON 2012: Gabon Vs Mali (4 - 5) On Pens 5th February 2012 by mukina2: 12:19am On Feb 05, 2012
Riding high on the support of their vociferous home fans, co-hosts Gabon have reached this far in the tournament and will challenge Mali for a semi-final place on Sunday.

It is only the second time that the Panthers have gone this far at the Africa Cup of Nations. They finished on top of a three-team group at the 1996 Afcon following the late withdrawal of Nigeria.

This time, however, the Gabonese have looked very impressive  and they have been tipped by a couple of analysts to pull a shock victory at the end of the competition.

Mali on the other hand have looked shaky at best when faced with big odds. After winning their first game against Guinea, they crumbled to Ghana before edging debutants Botswana to a 2-1 win.

All the same, it is a big improvement for the Malians who crashed out in the group stages at the 2010 Afcon. However, they are still far from eclipsing their best ever runners-up record, which they enjoyed in 1972.

Gabon and Mali are expected to serve up a delicious meal of football on Sunday in Libreville. The two sides are young and hungry for glory. While the Panthers have been more convincing during their three straight victories in the group phase, the pressure will be greater on Mali, as they have struggled to get this far.

However, it is the knockout stages and anything can happen. Gabon striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang will be back at his best considering his three goals so far while Mali veteran midfielder Seydou Keita, who got the winning goal against Botswana, will lead from the middle.
Re: AFCON 2012: Gabon Vs Mali (4 - 5) On Pens 5th February 2012 by Akwasi(m): 1:57pm On Feb 05, 2012
This is game of the day. Gabon will win the game though
Re: AFCON 2012: Gabon Vs Mali (4 - 5) On Pens 5th February 2012 by mukina2: 4:53pm On Feb 05, 2012
Mali anthem
Re: AFCON 2012: Gabon Vs Mali (4 - 5) On Pens 5th February 2012 by mukina2: 4:55pm On Feb 05, 2012
gabon anthem
Re: AFCON 2012: Gabon Vs Mali (4 - 5) On Pens 5th February 2012 by Abrantie: 4:58pm On Feb 05, 2012
I hope Mali wins. Gabon thinks they are Brazil to the point of copying their jerseys.
Re: AFCON 2012: Gabon Vs Mali (4 - 5) On Pens 5th February 2012 by mukina2: 5:02pm On Feb 05, 2012
game on

lol both hosts will be out na grin
Re: AFCON 2012: Gabon Vs Mali (4 - 5) On Pens 5th February 2012 by fredoooooo: 5:06pm On Feb 05, 2012
Abrantie:

I hope Mali wins. Gabon thinks they are Brazil to the point of copying their jerseys.

you are one funny guy grin grin grin grin grin grin grin , game don start jare
Re: AFCON 2012: Gabon Vs Mali (4 - 5) On Pens 5th February 2012 by mukina2: 5:39pm On Feb 05, 2012
dem nefa score yet? grin
Re: AFCON 2012: Gabon Vs Mali (4 - 5) On Pens 5th February 2012 by fredoooooo: 5:52pm On Feb 05, 2012
mukina2:

dem nefa score yet? grin

goal for where , gabon hit side bar once , interesting so far sha , who be those people in the V.I.P BOX
Re: AFCON 2012: Gabon Vs Mali (4 - 5) On Pens 5th February 2012 by Abrantie: 5:57pm On Feb 05, 2012
Mali needs wider and taller goal post for Gabon to score.
Re: AFCON 2012: Gabon Vs Mali (4 - 5) On Pens 5th February 2012 by mukina2: 6:03pm On Feb 05, 2012
fredoooooo:

goal for where , gabon hit side bar once , interesting so far sha , who be those people in the V.I.P BOX
Gabon President,his family, his entire Cabinet and their family members grin
Re: AFCON 2012: Gabon Vs Mali (4 - 5) On Pens 5th February 2012 by fredoooooo: 6:04pm On Feb 05, 2012
mukina2:

Gabon President,his family, his entire Cabinet and their family members grin

thnx , you are a darling grin
Re: AFCON 2012: Gabon Vs Mali (4 - 5) On Pens 5th February 2012 by fredoooooo: 6:05pm On Feb 05, 2012
2nd half start
Re: AFCON 2012: Gabon Vs Mali (4 - 5) On Pens 5th February 2012 by Nobody: 6:09pm On Feb 05, 2012
d match no sweet @ all tongue
Re: AFCON 2012: Gabon Vs Mali (4 - 5) On Pens 5th February 2012 by Nobody: 6:14pm On Feb 05, 2012
goalllllll
Re: AFCON 2012: Gabon Vs Mali (4 - 5) On Pens 5th February 2012 by fredoooooo: 6:14pm On Feb 05, 2012
Gabon score 1-0
Re: AFCON 2012: Gabon Vs Mali (4 - 5) On Pens 5th February 2012 by fredoooooo: 6:19pm On Feb 05, 2012
gabon hit pole again
Re: AFCON 2012: Gabon Vs Mali (4 - 5) On Pens 5th February 2012 by mukina2: 6:20pm On Feb 05, 2012
nice!!!
Re: AFCON 2012: Gabon Vs Mali (4 - 5) On Pens 5th February 2012 by mukina2: 6:23pm On Feb 05, 2012
fredoooooo:

thnx , you are a darling grin
tongue grin
Re: AFCON 2012: Gabon Vs Mali (4 - 5) On Pens 5th February 2012 by fredoooooo: 6:44pm On Feb 05, 2012
mali equalise 1-1
Re: AFCON 2012: Gabon Vs Mali (4 - 5) On Pens 5th February 2012 by mukina2: 6:45pm On Feb 05, 2012
diabete grin

will this one end in penalty? grin
Re: AFCON 2012: Gabon Vs Mali (4 - 5) On Pens 5th February 2012 by Lilnikee(m): 6:51pm On Feb 05, 2012
Gabon should win this one.
Re: AFCON 2012: Gabon Vs Mali (4 - 5) On Pens 5th February 2012 by mukina2: 6:53pm On Feb 05, 2012
hmmmmm this will be tough
Re: AFCON 2012: Gabon Vs Mali (4 - 5) On Pens 5th February 2012 by fredoooooo: 6:55pm On Feb 05, 2012
full time 1 all , extra time
Re: AFCON 2012: Gabon Vs Mali (4 - 5) On Pens 5th February 2012 by mukina2: 6:55pm On Feb 05, 2012
first 15 mins underway
Re: AFCON 2012: Gabon Vs Mali (4 - 5) On Pens 5th February 2012 by fredoooooo: 6:56pm On Feb 05, 2012
Muki which one is diabete  grin
Re: AFCON 2012: Gabon Vs Mali (4 - 5) On Pens 5th February 2012 by Lilnikee(m): 6:57pm On Feb 05, 2012
extra time
Re: AFCON 2012: Gabon Vs Mali (4 - 5) On Pens 5th February 2012 by mukina2: 6:58pm On Feb 05, 2012
Maiga good shot but it went wide
Re: AFCON 2012: Gabon Vs Mali (4 - 5) On Pens 5th February 2012 by mukina2: 6:58pm On Feb 05, 2012
fredoooooo:

Muki which one is diabete  grin
the one wey score for mali grin
Re: AFCON 2012: Gabon Vs Mali (4 - 5) On Pens 5th February 2012 by mukina2: 7:01pm On Feb 05, 2012
freekick mali
Re: AFCON 2012: Gabon Vs Mali (4 - 5) On Pens 5th February 2012 by mukina2: 7:01pm On Feb 05, 2012
corner mali

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