Beyond 90 Minutes
03/02/2008 - 5:01 p.m. GMT -- by Maria


The Africa Cup of Nations Ghana 2008 heralded a new beginning for me. I now have more than a superficial interest in the beautiful African game, beyond watching 22 sexy men maneuvering the “wawa aba” up and down a pitch. For three straight weeks in January and February, my consumption of soccer was indulgent to say the least.

Withdrawal from the intense, high soccer enjoyment has been agonizing. Certainly the degree of my addiction is reflected in my dedication to following post-Africa Cup of Nations drama and intrigue, and above all, count down the days to the next Africa Cup.

When the new caretaker coach for the Super Eagles of Nigeria was announced on February 29, 2008, I said to myself: Whoa! Here comes drama. These so-called technical NFA officials who claim to have deliberated long and hard over the next coach after Berti Vogts dismissal, are just pulling the wool over peoples eyes! The NFA has been called No, [Read More] http://news.allsoccerafrica.com/blogSection.cfm?sectionID=328