The African Cup of Nations will be held from 10 to 31 January 2010, in Angola. And the city where I live, Lubango, is one of the four cities hosting the tournament. The Angolans are, of course proud to host the championship. Almost everyday the news states how many days are left until the tournament starts and that the building of the stadiums is on schedule. I can personally assure you that this is correct, because I can just about see the new stadium from my flat.
And, more imortant, one of the training fields is just opposite my flat and is also being renovated. I look forward to seeing the training sessions of at least one team. And to having inside information about the tactics of that team.
However, since last week the Angolan pride is mixed with some trepidation. You see, the national team is not performing very well at the moment. Yes, they made it to the world cup in 2006, and the Angolans were probably more surprised by this than anybody else, but no, they have not scored another win since. Last week Angola played Cape Verde and Marocco. Losing to Marocco is probably nothing to be ashamed of, but losing 1-0 to Cape Verde is not a good sign.
The qualifying games last until November 2009, and double as qualifying games for the world cup. The first three of each og teh five groups qualify for the African Cup of Nations and the winners qualify for the World Cup. So We do not yet know who will play, but I assume we will have at least one good team playing in Lubango, and hopefully Lubango will also host a quarter- or semi final.
And, more imortant, one of the training fields is just opposite my flat and is also being renovated. I look forward to seeing the training sessions of at least one team. And to having inside information about the tactics of that team.
However, since last week the Angolan pride is mixed with some trepidation. You see, the national team is not performing very well at the moment. Yes, they made it to the world cup in 2006, and the Angolans were probably more surprised by this than anybody else, but no, they have not scored another win since. Last week Angola played Cape Verde and Marocco. Losing to Marocco is probably nothing to be ashamed of, but losing 1-0 to Cape Verde is not a good sign.
The qualifying games last until November 2009, and double as qualifying games for the world cup. The first three of each og teh five groups qualify for the African Cup of Nations and the winners qualify for the World Cup. So We do not yet know who will play, but I assume we will have at least one good team playing in Lubango, and hopefully Lubango will also host a quarter- or semi final.
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