Our Observer in Ghana describes the post-match atmosphere in Accra after the team's defeat, and gives his predictions for the final. Read more...

Wow! I just finished watching the Cameroon - Tunisia match and I must say that Cameroon is a very hungry team. They took the 4-2 result from Egypt not as a defeat, but as a chance to rebuild and re-assess their team. The Lions of Cameroon are simply on fire now and are one of the favourites to reach the finals. Read more...

The streets are empty, there's no movement, human activity has been minimized to emergency cases only. That was the case in the streets of Cairo from quarter to seven until nine last night. Read more...

The posts for the semi finals are almost complete. The Black Gazelles were mowed down by the Pharaohs and the Eagles of Carthage were devoured by the untamable Lions. In both cases, it wasn’t easy. We saw two of the best matches of the competition. Read more...

In Yaounde, chatter is at full steam in taxis, offices, schools, markets, on the TV and radio stations, in the bars. Read more...

"I thought this match was going to be close but I didn't think it would end quite that dramatically. At one point you thought Ghana would lose and at another you saw an array of hope from the way the Ghana boys played." Our Observer in Accra updates us on the team's 2-1 win over Nigeria, gaining them a place in the semi finals. Read more and see video...

Ghanian fans celebrate their win in Accra Polo Club, 3 February 2008.

Tunisia has just made it into the quarter finals thanks to a draw with the incredible Angolan team. The great losers of this group are Senegal and South Africa. Read more...

 

The last game between the Ivory Coast and Mali was one of the best [IC won by 3 -0]. Because they'd already qualified for the quarter-finals, the elephants gave themselves wholeheartedly. Read more...

After the avalanche of Cameroon goals against Sudan - 3-0! - signifying qualification into the second round, the whole town became hysterical. Young and younger, women and men, Cameroons and ex-pats, everyone celebrated the Lions' victory; and with no moderation. Read more...

Despite a slow start from Cameroon, we're not worried. Everyone agrees in saying that the technical, tactical and administrative problems in the first match were overcome piece by piece and the Lions are ready and roaring to go now. Read more...