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MariborKev
12/02/2009, 11:47 PM
Flagging this up early, and a bit of a crazy suggestion.

I now already that due to work issues I won't be able to make it to the WC in 2010 so tempted by a trip to the ACN.

With the chances of Ireland making it still good, most of my regular travel partners are committed to that. However I am investigating the possibility of heading to Angola for a week or two to watch the ANC in Jan/Feb 2010.

Anyone else making the trip or interested in investigating the possibility of a trip?
bennocelt
13/02/2009, 7:34 AM
Might do?
Not going to the world cup anyway
Pike B
13/02/2009, 7:53 AM
Love watching this tournament, but wouldn't fancy Angola. Bit on the dangerous side no?
bennocelt
13/02/2009, 10:32 AM
Love watching this tournament, but wouldn't fancy Angola. Bit on the dangerous side no?

isnt that the appeal:)
kingdom hoop
13/02/2009, 11:47 AM
Absolutely dreadful civil war for ages in Angola alright. Was reading up a bit on it recently for some reason. Things are relatively stable on a political level now though and they've a good bit of oil and gold and minerals so there is some hope. Although the country is ravaged with landmines. That's about all I remember because to complete my research on Angola I said I'd better see what the women are like. The politics became less important when I saw who won Miss Angola recently. :)




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Mr Maroon
13/02/2009, 11:52 AM
The politics became less important when I saw who won Miss Angola recently. :)




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HarpoJoyce
13/02/2009, 12:31 PM
Flagging this up early, and a bit of a crazy suggestion.

I now already that due to work issues I won't be able to make it to the WC in 2010 so tempted by a trip to the ACN.

With the chances of Ireland making it still good, most of my regular travel partners are committed to that. However I am investigating the possibility of heading to Angola for a week or two to watch the ANC in Jan/Feb 2010.

Anyone else making the trip or interested in investigating the possibility of a trip?

Yes I'm considering it. But the World Student Games (Universiade) is on in Belgrade, Serbia in July '08

Was at the Egypt '05 Tournament don't you know. With everyone bending over backwards to help you.
HarpoJoyce
20/11/2009, 12:39 PM
Draw for the Groups to be held today.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/africa/8366034.stm

"..The 16 teams will be seeded according to their performances at the last three Nations Cup tournaments.

Hosts Angola, defending champions Egypt, Cameroon and the Ivory Coast the top seeds for the four groups.

The other 12 teams in the draw are Algeria, Benin, Burkina Faso, Gabon, Ghana, Malawi, Mali, Mozambique, Nigeria, Togo, Tunisia and Zambia."
centre mid
20/11/2009, 12:40 PM
As a gesutre to fair play and the integrity of the sport Ireland should be offered a place in this compettion.
HarpoJoyce
20/11/2009, 5:54 PM
As a gesutre to fair play and the integrity of the sport Ireland should be offered a place in this compettion.

That's true Ireland will be represented there.

The Draw
http://www.can-angola2010.com/Sorteio/index.htm


http://www.portalangop.co.ao/motix/en_us/noticias/desporto/2009/10/47/Angola-play-Mali-CAN2010-opening-match,9a29b27d-284c-4d3c-a8f6-c9b485cff789.html
Group A (Luanda): Angola, Mali, Malawi and Algeria.
Group B (Cabinda): Cote d'Ivoire, Burkina Faso, Togo and Ghana.
Group C (Benguela): Egypt, Mozambique, Nigeria and Benin
Group D (Lubango): Cameroon, Gabon, Zambia and Tunisia.


Opening ceremony Jan 10th. Matches will include double headers in 4 new stadiums built with the help of the Peoples Republic of China.
Acornvilla
22/11/2009, 6:36 PM
That's true Ireland will be represented there.

The Draw
http://www.can-angola2010.com/Sorteio/index.htm


http://www.portalangop.co.ao/motix/en_us/noticias/desporto/2009/10/47/Angola-play-Mali-CAN2010-opening-match,9a29b27d-284c-4d3c-a8f6-c9b485cff789.html
Group A (Luanda): Angola, Mali, Malawi and Algeria.
Group B (Cabinda): Cote d'Ivoire, Burkina Faso, Togo and Ghana.
Group C (Benguela): Egypt, Mozambique, Nigeria and Benin
Group D (Lubango): Cameroon, Gabon, Zambia and Tunisia.


Opening ceremony Jan 10th. Matches will include double headers in 4 new stadiums built with the help of the Peoples Republic of China.
would not like to be playing for burkina faso :)