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AFCON 2019: The Five “must See” Big Games Of The Group Stage by cheapgoals(m): 8:49pm On Jun 21, 2019 |
The 32nd edition of the African Cup of Nations can be arguably said to be the most anticipated of all Afcon Tournaments. This is not just because of the level of awareness created for the competition but as well because a whole lot of countries more than usual will be participating at this year’s event. Therefore, this means that a higher number of fans across the continent at large will be following the proceedings in Egypt. With 24 teams now playing at the competition and as well the schedule being in the summer where majority of leagues in Europe are in their off season, the followership is expected to increase. However, while the opening game of the competition and the final match is usually well watched by millions of fans, there are various other groups stage games and potential knockout round fixtures which can pass as the final before the final. We take a look at some of the the fixtures you should not miss this AFCON. Group A Egypt v DR Congo Venue: Cairo International Stadium Date: 26/06/2019 Time: 9pm You may argue that Egypt have a relatively easy group with Zimbabwe and Uganda pitched with the hosts but it is the second group game with D.R. Congo that will likely worry the Egyptians. If you compare or refer the game to as a clash similar to Al Alhy and TP Mazembe, then you may not wrong. Both teams have a good mixture of home based players and foreign based players. While Egypt has 14 players from the Egyptian league in their 23-man squad, DR Congo boasts of Five playing in the country’s local league. While Egypt can boast of Africa’s biggest export currently in the mould of Mo Salah, DR Congo can bank on Cedric Bakambu and Yannick Bolaise to deliver the goods. Although, Egypt is expected to make it out of the group, however, should the opening game against Zimbabwe go against the Pharaohs and DR Congo fails to get the maximum point against Uganda in their own opener, the game will be a win or burst affair for both sides and it will be left for the team that wants it most for the taking. Group C Senegal v Algeria Venue: 30 June stadium Date: 27/06/2019. Time: 6pm This would likely be a battle of supremacy in Group C, a game which decides who tops the group which also consist of Kenya and Tanzania as well. While Senegal are on a six-game winning streak and with one more game before they face the Algerians, the North Africans also boast of a six-game unbeaten run with 4 wins and 2 draws. With both sides known for their offensive type of play and the quality of players at their disposal, the match will have no shortage of neutrals watching on. Moreso, while Liverpool Saido Mane and Napoli defender Kalidou Coulibaly will be on the team for the west Africans, barring any injury, Manchester City’s Riyadh Mahrez will be leading the line for Algeria. At least a tint of English Premier League display for the English fans. Group D Ivory Coast v South Africa Venue: Al Salam Stadium Date: 24/06/2019. Time 3:30pm If anyone thinks the Bafana Bafana of South Africa are push overs then such persons need to meet the Super Eagles of Nigeria for a recount of how difficult it was to nick a point in two matches against the 2013 hosts. Ivory Coast on the other hand may feel confident going into the fixture on Sunday but may be wary of their opponents who have not lost in 12 games. However, the game is expected to be a high scoring match both teams possessing fast paced and skillful forwards in Nicolas Pepe and Wilfred Zaha for the west Africans and Percy Tau for the South Africans. Why else do we watch football if not for the flair and the goals? Morocco v Ivory Coast Venue: Al Salam Stadium Date: 28/06/2019. Time: 6pm Should the game between South Africa and Ivory coast not interest you that much, it’s however certain you would likely not want to miss Morocco against the Elephants of Cote D’Voire. Anytime any day this is a clash that will interest most neutral, most especially with the opportunity to see the left footed Ajax forward, Hakim Ziyech on display, it is a chance not many would likely turn down. Also it is a match that will potentially decide the group winners, and after all said and done, you may want to hope Namibia have done their defensive home work with a pass mark, there is no need stating what will happen if otherwise. Group F Cameroon v Ghana Venue: Ismailia Stadium Date: 29/06/2019. Time: 7pm Second most successful team at the AFCON and defending Champions, Teranga Lions of Cameroon were pitted in an easy group with Benin and Guinea-bissau who was coincidentally also in their group in 2017. However, in Ghana they have an opponent and a rival, the black stars may still be searching for their first AFCON title in close to 30years, nevertheless, they are no push overs at all. Although both teams are expected to make it out of the group, the clash between the two power houses in African football is a final before the main final. Not many would pass the chance to see the game, not many Nigerians would for sure. Source: https://cheapgoals.com/afcon-2019-the-five-must-see-big-games-of-the-group-stage/ |
Re: AFCON 2019: The Five “must See” Big Games Of The Group Stage by Realclassicking: 5:04am On Jun 22, 2019 |
Hahah 1 Like |
Re: AFCON 2019: The Five “must See” Big Games Of The Group Stage by Nobody: 5:04am On Jun 22, 2019 |
what of Nigeria, anyway what do I know. 2 Likes |
Re: AFCON 2019: The Five “must See” Big Games Of The Group Stage by Adaowerri111: 5:05am On Jun 22, 2019 |
Nigeria is always Having easy games, From the pics; south Africa and Ivory coast Jersey looks almost exactly...should be confusing. 3 Likes |
Re: AFCON 2019: The Five “must See” Big Games Of The Group Stage by royalguy123(m): 5:10am On Jun 22, 2019 |
can't wait for the Cameroon and Ghana match 6 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: AFCON 2019: The Five “must See” Big Games Of The Group Stage by Nobody: 5:11am On Jun 22, 2019 |
Where is Iran vs U.S? |
Re: AFCON 2019: The Five “must See” Big Games Of The Group Stage by bleskid: 5:11am On Jun 22, 2019 |
nigeria will carry world cup ,,, sorry i mean nation cup nigeria will carry world cup ,,, sorry i mean nation cup 2 Likes |
Re: AFCON 2019: The Five “must See” Big Games Of The Group Stage by mannycrown: 5:15am On Jun 22, 2019 |
Adaowerri111: Someone has colour blindness! Orange and Yellow? Really? 7 Likes 1 Share |
Re: AFCON 2019: The Five “must See” Big Games Of The Group Stage by ablelin: 5:19am On Jun 22, 2019 |
hi |
Re: AFCON 2019: The Five “must See” Big Games Of The Group Stage by tolulope1990(m): 5:25am On Jun 22, 2019 |
Go super eagles |
Re: AFCON 2019: The Five “must See” Big Games Of The Group Stage by BuhariBuster: 5:28am On Jun 22, 2019 |
Ghana vs Cameroon! Won't miss it for anything 2 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: AFCON 2019: The Five “must See” Big Games Of The Group Stage by 12345baba(m): 5:31am On Jun 22, 2019 |
Op no dey patriotic |
Re: AFCON 2019: The Five “must See” Big Games Of The Group Stage by Kakamorufu(m): 5:31am On Jun 22, 2019 |
Nigeria and Guinea nko 1 Like |
Re: AFCON 2019: The Five “must See” Big Games Of The Group Stage by SceneOne: 5:33am On Jun 22, 2019 |
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Re: AFCON 2019: The Five “must See” Big Games Of The Group Stage by Adaowerri111: 5:35am On Jun 22, 2019 |
mannycrown:In football such can be confusing. 2 Likes |
Re: AFCON 2019: The Five “must See” Big Games Of The Group Stage by korel9: 5:36am On Jun 22, 2019 |
I hope no Nigerian game is included 3 Likes
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Re: AFCON 2019: The Five “must See” Big Games Of The Group Stage by ACE1010: 5:36am On Jun 22, 2019 |
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Re: AFCON 2019: The Five “must See” Big Games Of The Group Stage by ACE1010: 5:40am On Jun 22, 2019 |
You're right nice analysis |
Re: AFCON 2019: The Five “must See” Big Games Of The Group Stage by Femich18(m): 5:47am On Jun 22, 2019 |
You are definitely right. How I wish we can watch them but work won't allow most of us 2 Likes |
Re: AFCON 2019: The Five “must See” Big Games Of The Group Stage by worriedguy(m): 6:00am On Jun 22, 2019 |
Adaowerri111:seems you didn't watch the world cup qualifiers to say we always have easy games 5 Likes |
Re: AFCON 2019: The Five “must See” Big Games Of The Group Stage by helinues: 6:14am On Jun 22, 2019 |
Hope it wont be boring games like the opening match |
Re: AFCON 2019: The Five “must See” Big Games Of The Group Stage by wonder233: 6:20am On Jun 22, 2019 |
OP, it's Indomitable Lions of Cameroon... Teranga Lions is the Senegalese National team name. 1 Like |
Re: AFCON 2019: The Five “must See” Big Games Of The Group Stage by wonder233: 6:21am On Jun 22, 2019 |
altering not uttering SceneOne: |
Re: AFCON 2019: The Five “must See” Big Games Of The Group Stage by Caseless: 6:31am On Jun 22, 2019 |
Adaowerri111:see your doctor cos what you might be having is color blindness. 1 Like |
Re: AFCON 2019: The Five “must See” Big Games Of The Group Stage by izzy4shizzy(m): 6:45am On Jun 22, 2019 |
zagadat442: The read before you comment nah. Mallam |
Re: AFCON 2019: The Five “must See” Big Games Of The Group Stage by Horus(m): 6:57am On Jun 22, 2019 |
Re: AFCON 2019: The Five “must See” Big Games Of The Group Stage by Samsonklin(m): 7:05am On Jun 22, 2019 |
Nothing is a must see in African football Oga. Absolutely nothing. Same boring thing. Nor swaga, nothing. Just plain normal pass around and shoot away. That’s my opinion. Feel free to have yours |
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