The resumption of the CAN 2013 brings an exciting program, starting with the Ghana vs. Cape Verde match at 4 p.m. Ghana, considered by many as the “Germany of Africa,” faces the unexpected presence of Cape Verde in the quarter-finals. Patrice Carteron, Mali’s coach, points out that Ghana is the favorite, while Jose Mourinho praises Cape Verde’s coach, Lucio Antunes. The writer predicts a challenging victory for Ghana.
The other quarter-final features the host country, South Africa, against Mali. Despite a shaky start, South Africa has reached the quarter-finals, and coach Gordon Igesund expresses pride in the team’s achievements. Mali, led by Patrice Carteron, has shown resilience despite challenges. The writer believes that an upset victory for Mali is possible, especially with the pressure on South Africa playing at home.
In the first part of the table, the writer predicts a Ghana vs. Mali semi-final, considering it a nearly final-like encounter. The potential success of West African teams over Maghreb teams adds an interesting dynamic to the tournament. The post concludes with anticipation for the Ivory Coast vs. Nigeria and Burkina Faso vs. Togo matches, promising further commentary and predictions.
