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Orlando Pirates defender Siyabonga Sangweni backs Ghana to win Nations Cup

Sangweni backs Ghana

Posted: 2012-02-06 15:05

The interest in the Africa Cup of Nations hasn't completely evaporated in the country despite Bafana Bafana's failure to qualify for the continent's premier football competition.  

Orlando Pirates and Bafana Bafana defender Siyabonga Sangweni has been keeping keen interest in the proceedings at the Afcon.
  
While he is keeping keen interest on close buddy Joseph Musonda who is doing duty for Zambia Sangweni believes it is actually Chipolopolo's semi-final opponents Ghana who will go on and win the tournament.
  
"I have been following the tournament with keen interest because there are players playing in the tournament that I know very well like my friend Joseph," says Sangweni.
 
"I obviously have a soft spot for Zambia based on the fact that they are a team with several players that I know. I wish them well and will be happy to see them win the tournament. However, a part of me tells me that Ghana should win this tournament. I actually believe they have the capacity to win it. If Ghana plays to its full potential then I see nobody stopping them because they have the squad," says Sangweni.
  
Chipolopolo face up against the Black Stars on Wednesday evening in the first semi-final with Mali squaring up with Ivory Coast in the other last four encounter.
  
SuperSport United's Ghanaian midfielder John Arwuah says though he is obviously happy that the Black Stars are in the last four he is not excited about the way they have been playing.
 
"Though we are getting the results and moving on I don't like the way we are playing. It is just not the Ghana style. However, since this is a tournament as long as we are getting results we will just move on. We have to keep moving as this is our best chance to win the tournament with this crop of players that we have now as the only big team that is a threat to our title intentions is Ivory Coast," says Arwuah.
 
The former Maritzburg United anchorman adds that he foresees an interesting tie against Zambia on Wednesday.
 
"That should one tough match because the Zambians are playing and enjoying their football at the tournament. I just hope Dede Ayew keeps on delivering like he has doing. I have also been impressed by John Boye at the back," he adds. 

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The Ghost: 2012-02-06 15:12

No, I think Zambia are the dark horse of this tournament and very capable of surprising Ghana who are still in 'snooze mode', and also it would be good for Southern Africa.

Undisputed Double-Trebble Champ Mopheme: 2012-02-06 15:15

I go with Zambia..! Mayukaaaaaaaaaaaa..!!

Undisputed Double-Trebble Champ Mopheme: 2012-02-06 15:18

Kalaba,
Mayuka,
Sinkala,
Lungu,
Katongo,
Himoonde,
Sunzu, and
Chansaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa...!!!

tinolicious: 2012-02-06 15:28

Ivory Coast has the best squad& have conceded zero goals Ghana s weak at da back without Ayew they are nothing they were lucky against ill discipline Tunisia.

sphola07: 2012-02-06 15:29

ivory coast will walk away with this 1

TP : 2012-02-06 15:36

For me since the beginning Cote de Ivoire has always been a team to watch.

They have depth in their squad.

The only week point I have observed in the past was their goal keeper.

He doesn't hold the ball but will rather perry it for safety.

brazilitto : 2012-02-06 15:43

What a humble man, oh siya my man. I have great respect for Sangweni, Khenyeza and Manqana. Playing in the psl and still choose to stay eHostel. Amadoda angempela, kulenga imeyili eyndongeni. I wonder lihamba kanjani ubussiness yey'mbadada.

Scirocco 'R': 2012-02-06 15:44

Final: Zambia VS Ivory Coast
Champions: Ivory Coast

Salazani: 2012-02-06 17:43

I really like the coment, fair and balanced. As a Zambia, I m a Chipolopolo fan, and certainly want them to win. I really dont think Ghana will trouble Zambia, but even if Zambia were to beat Ghana, I thought Ivory Coast are the team to beat. Ghana look frail and they will be pushed all the way by Chipolopolo.

The other factor that may work against Ghana is that they really were stretched to their limits by Tunisia and they only have today and tomorow to rest, including having to travel to meet Chipolopolo in Bata. Zambia have been in Bata since the opening day, moving only to play their final group game in Malabo. It will be like Ghana coming to beat Chipolopolo in Lusaka, anyway, these things happen, but I m sure we are in for a good game. Good lucky to all and may the better team carry the day!!!!!!!

INNO : 2012-02-06 17:58

I tend to differ with Siya,my money is with Cote D'ivore.
I can be so sad if they don't deliever this cup to Abidjan.
They hav everything they need to win this competition.

Tolly.ba.Thathe : 2012-02-06 20:04

Since the start of the tourney i personally have not been impressed with the 'Black Stars' performance. two things;

1. They seem to be exhausted, there's no sense agency and team work.

2. They rely too much on 'Dede' and Gyan.

3. The favourate tag seem to be a little heavier for them.

I would put my money on Drogba-led Cote'D Voire and Zambia. I know that I will differ with many people on Zambia but football has proved in the past that team work and ability to take ownership as a collective is key to greater things and Zambia has that. On paper Cote'D Voire is the favourate but their downfall like in many past tournies, dis unity and individual fame, something you cannot talk about when you mention Zambia.

I don't see Ghana going past Zambia. In the final it's going to be tough between Zambia and Cote'D Voire but the latter will edge out the former.

Tshwane Derby: 2012-02-07 12:01

Poor Mali, no one is giving them a single chance

meg7113: 2012-02-07 12:40

I disagree with Sanguine(Sangwene), the only reason he gave over Zambia, is Ghana has a squad. Did he mean Zambia has no squad? I think the player should know the meaning of the word before using it. I dont know if he has been watching all the games soberly or drunk. Ghana has not impressed so far they barely won Tunisia thanks for goal keeping error!
The silent sign Zambia is using for celebrations means, "Dont tell them." Let the so-called big teams flash their CVs what we are interested in is a surprising win, period. Records will come later. Zambia has a great appetite to win, the very thing we lack in years past. Bros and sisters in Southern Africa lets come out together and watch the final between Mali and Zambia. Mali looks united,focused as well as determined.

MuntukaJele: 2012-02-07 12:48

My MONEY IS on Ivory COAST OR ZAMBIA

TITUS: 2012-02-07 16:11

the finnal will be Zambia against Mali of which zambia will win.go zambia go go chipolopolo go

Troy Boateng : 2012-02-07 16:47

Wow the way you people are writing Ghana off is interesting. Well we will all know our SMOOTHNESS LEVEL by 7pm tomorrow if GOD willing.