Hard Luck Boys
Monday, June 16, 2008
Credit should go to the boys for working hard and making the Ivorian international superstars look so ordinary. The days of being afraid of the likes of Emmanuel Eboue, Didier Zokora, Kolo Toure and the 'big stars' are over.
In 1992, the Ivorians demolished the Zebras 6-0 but to Saturday, we held them to a one-all draw. Credit should go to the boys for working so hard. Infact, this is one game that they could have won. They had control for the larger part of the game but had to concede that goal that the referee could better explain. The technical team and all involved should also be applauded for preparing the team. Well done all of you. You deserve a pat on the back. You can still do it in your own backyard.
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