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Kennedy Mweene: I'm not shaking about Didier Drogba ahead of 2012 Africa Cup of Nations final

Mweene: I'm not shaking about Drogba

Posted: 2012-02-12 13:05

Zambia goalkeeper Kennedy Mweene is not stressing about his duel with Cote d'Ivoire striker Didier Drogba in the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations final in Libreville today.

The Chipolopolo shot-stopper is not fazed by his impending showdown with one of Africa's best attackers

The Free State Stars captain was speaking at a press conference ahead of the title match, and the question of whether he was concerned about having to tend goal with the Chelsea star in top form.

"Drogba, no, I don't feel any more pressure. The coach Herve Renard has helped us to keep cool, whether it's a big or small game.

"He's done a lot with us mentally, I'm not shaking about Drogba, it's just one of those games. There's no panic."

The 27-year-old keeper saved Asamoah Gyan's penalty in the semi-final, helping the Chipolopolo earn a 1-0 victory over the Black Stars, thereby setting up a dream final for the southern Africans against the Elephants.

"That was the most important save of my life," Mweene revealed. "It's helped to give me confidence ahead of the final."

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Swona Champ!: 2012-02-12 13:40

KO as if Drogba is scoring every game, he's a good player though!

updibucs : 2012-02-12 14:05

Kennedy M"winner" sorry drogba

meg7113: 2012-02-12 15:56

Mweene has stopped better strikers of Senegal, Guinea, Tunisia and Ghana. Its Drogba instead scared of Mweene. Go Mweene do us proud Southern Africa is behind you.

TP : 2012-02-12 15:59

Is it just my observation or others?

Zambia seems to be the most vocal bunch since reaching this finals compared to Cote de'Ivoire.

Several interviews done from Zambian players or their media is of the believe that they will win.

On the other side Cote de'Ivoire have been lacking in comments.Whether is because they are shutting the media out or the langauge barrier makes the scribes miss their interviews?

Final wistle will tell.

meg7113: 2012-02-12 17:53

@TP, It depends on the blogs you are visiting. Senegalese coach and players has been vocal too. Enjoy the 2010 AFCON final game.

ivorian: 2012-02-12 19:26

meg7113 @ i am wondering if you are truly serious about what you said ''Mweene has stopped better strikers of senegal,guinea,tunisia and ghana'' you are talking as if you don't know much about football or don't you have a TV at home? among all this country you mentioned witch striker is better than drogba?? my brother i told you be humble ooo the talking you are doing will not play on the pitch for zambia i tell you to be humble the game is about to start in less than 3hours so please don't be too fanatic am Ivorian but i respect the Zambia team a lot and i hope cote d'Ivoire will win but the pitch will tell us soon so wait ok and dont be to hot you risk to have a heart attack its just a football game after all life continue

Mpho Mannina : 2012-02-12 20:03

Its obvious Chipolopolo wl win`their keeper is brilliant & very active`he can make best saves. 2. O. The trouph is for Chipolopolo.

rslikanduko2011: 2012-02-12 22:37

this senegalese referee is treating drogba as an egg so that he could have a chance to score .this referee is a suspect trying to stop a copper bullet.watchout afcon organisers otherwise a copper bullet will land on your heads....

KidKudu7: 2012-02-13 00:40

Wooow, wooow, wooow...Aluta, Aluta Chipolopolo.

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE NEW AFCON 2012 WINNERS!!!

KidKudu7: 2012-02-13 00:42

Where is this moron called Mamadou Gaye??? I suspect you're one of the zebra fans here in Mzantsi,,,you got loud mouth & noisy with nothing to show when it comes to trophies.

Wooow, wooow, wooow...Aluta, Aluta Chipolopolo.

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE NEW AFCON 2012 WINNERS!!!

KidKudu7: 2012-02-13 00:43

Where is this moron called Mamadou Gaye??? I suspect you're one of the zebra fans here in Mzantsi,,,you got loud mouth & noisy with nothing to show when it comes to trophies.

Wooow, wooow, wooow...Aluta, Aluta Chipolopolo.

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE NEW AFCON 2012 WINNERS!!!

meg7113: 2012-02-13 03:49

@Ivorian, hello! Are you alive? What did you tell me?
Look unlike you I was not watching TV in a shebeen or in my neighbours' house.Lol.
Whats the scoreline on your TV?
Have you seen now? Am happy and you are busy eating a very cold humble pie. Look its time you look for better players for AFCON. Your stars can not even score a penalty! This is embarrassment. None of your players can much Kalaba, Mweene, Katongo bros, Mayuka and Sunzu. We are champions of Africa. Lick your stars boots! Hehehehehehehhemmmm

Ben: 2012-02-13 09:17

@Ivorian,Please comment as you have been doing all along.You cannot dimminish and be reside in the archives so early.I will be happy if you make a final match ****ysis report.Note there are a lot of other football stars not widely published by the media.The young and determined Zambians came out handy when it materred most.Please let encourage to get rid makin mention of the word 'underdogs' in competitions coz even Sudan is an African football powerhouse.Congulats youthful chipolopolo!!!!!!!!

meg7113: 2012-02-13 10:16

Does any one know where @Ivorian street hawker lives? I guess he is dead. Naturally he is loud mouthed and too proud. Maybe still munching the copper cartridges left after the death of his toy elephant. His play station stars thought the goal posts at AFCON were too small. Grogba needs rugby goal posts!!!