South Africa legend Bartlett tips Ivory Coast to win AFCON crown
Bafana Bafana legend Shaun Bartlett said he believes Cote d’Ivoire are favourites to walk away with the 2015 CAF African Cup of Nations trophy in Equatorial Guinea.
The ex-Bloemfontein Celtic, Kaizer Chiefs and Cape Town Spurs man, who now heads the Golden Arrows technical team as a coach in the NFD, said the Elephants have shifted the gears as the tournament progresses.
He said both Ghana and Herve Renard’s men have done well over the past weekend, and both sides are now inspired to do well in the semi-finals.
“Considering the weekend results, I want to believe that the final could be a contest between the Ghana and the Ivory Coast,” said Bartlett.
“Ivory Coast was judged for starting slowly and they’ve now changed gears where their key players are coming to the party.
“Players like Yaya Toure, Wilfried Bony and Gervinho are now hyped up as we wrap the tournament and we saw how dangerous they are.
“They are the favourites to claim it this year and the way they play has taken a dramatic change, they’re scoring, creating and comfortable on the ball.”
Bartlett added that a final between the Black Stars and Cote d’Ivoire could be interesting to watch.
“I think it’s possible to see both teams playing in this year’s final – it could be something beautiful,” added the Cape Town-born man.
“These are two top teams in continental football and it’s always great to watch such games especially in a final.
“They have big names, good football and I don’t doubt that the fans and the players themselves could enjoy the occasion.”
Avram Grant’s side have a date against Equatorial Guinea on Thursday night whilst Herve Renard’s men are set to tackle DRC during their semi-final on Wednesday night.
Readers Comment
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Solar
9 years ago
Waiting to see if côte divoire will really come to the party
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BANGER
9 years ago
THEY HAVE CONGO TO BEAT FIRST N TRUST ME CONGO ARE NOT PUSH OVERS.IVORY COAST WILL GO HOME.BIG NAMES DNT WIN GAMES
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Pierre
9 years ago
I will be the happiest man in Africa if Ivory Coast wins this cup,they been the best team on the continent for a long time.
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