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Could we be losing Ba for longer than we thought?

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  1. Darth Plagueis

    Darth Plagueis Well-Known Member

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    A few of us, including me, thought that Senegal weren't exactly a top African side and maybe would get knocked out in the early stages of the ACN.

    But I've had a look at some of the players they have -

    Ba
    Moussa Sow
    Pappis Demba Cisse
    N'doye
    Kara
    Gomis
    Diop
    Diawarra (CB)
    Mangane
    Traore
    M'bengue

    All good players and most at pretty good clubs, mostly French league.

    Demba Ba--------P.Cisse-------------Moussa Sow

    -------Kara------Gomis-----Diop-------

    Traore---Diawarra-----Mangane---M'bengue

    ------------------Condoul-----------------

    Senegal are better than I thought. :(

    Their goalkeeper is the only player that I've never heard of before.

    They seem to lack some creative mids, but they have 3 strong central midfielders there. They have a pretty strong defence, and a few quality up front men.

    I could see their squad getting quite far.
     
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  2. overseasTOON

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    I've expected them to get to the quarter finals since the draw was made.
     
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  3. You'veBeenTiote'd

    You'veBeenTiote'd Active Member

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    From what i know Coundoul is one of the better MLS keepers as well!
     
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  4. Rafa's Championship Party

    Rafa's Championship Party Well-Known Member

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    Senegal v Ivory Coast final heard it here 1st.
     
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    What date is that slated for?
     
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  6. Why aye Cabaye

    Why aye Cabaye Active Member

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    Looking at some of the teams in the ACoN, I'd expect Senegal to go far.
     
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  7. Shola's Best Hat

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    I still reckon the Ivory Coast should romp it. I know there are some decent African teams but with players like Kolo, Eboue, Konan, Yaya, Drogba, Tiote, Kalou and Gervinho they should smash everything before them.
     
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  8. Cheik the room

    Cheik the room Well-Known Member

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    Only heard of the 3 strikers, Gomis and Traore I have to admit.
     
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  9. Vilsmeier-Haack Reaction

    Vilsmeier-Haack Reaction Well-Known Member

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    So good he was included twice :D
     
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    They have two tiote's!?!!
     
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  11. Shola's Best Hat

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    It's been a long day...
     
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  12. Darth Plagueis

    Darth Plagueis Well-Known Member

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    One thing most ACN teams seem to lack is creative mids. But they have a lot of tough defensive/holding mids.
     
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  13. The Strawberry Syrup Man

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    Ghana will win i reckon
     
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  14. Why aye Cabaye

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    Should say that despite having Eboue they have enough quality players.

    Baffles me how Wenger turned him from a pretty good RB to a **** midfielder / utility man. And he's supposedly a genius (based on finding and converting Henry).
     
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  15. Shola's Best Hat

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    I'm looking forward to the goalies. Trousers, short sleeves and eccentricities.
     
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  16. MF SHAK

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    this, pretty much.
     
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  17. Vuckic's Faces

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    Meh, Libya will win it.. :bandit:
     
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  18. TomTom94

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    I guess it's something to do with athleticism and physicality of the players and just the way they're built. Must be a similar reason as to why all the good endurance runners come from that part of the world too.
     
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  19. Why aye Cabaye

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    They're good endurance athletes because generally they need good stamina for everyday life when growing up. And the only sports they really play are ones not involving complicated and complex equipment. So sports like running and football are staple parts of childhood.

    For the same reason you don't see many African swimmers, cyclists, tennis players, racing drivers etc as they don't generally have the facilities available when growing up.
     
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    I have a sneaky feeling that Gabon will win.
     
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