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African Cup of Nations kicks off Sunday
Filed under: Soccer
Unfortunately watching matches in the U.S. is not easy. They're only broadcast through some Arabic language network (or somesuch) that most sports bars (understandably) fail to carry. Last tournament Bruce and I caught a few games at the Holy Land Deli in Northeast. They had a large-screen TV upstairs and immigrants from all over Africa were holed up there watching matches. It's also possible that the Sweetwater will be showing matches. I'll hunt down some viewing information and post it here later this week.
But for now the San Antonio Express-News (inexplicably) has a nice little preview. The Guardian also has lots of first-rate coverage.
Posted by Paul Demko at January 15, 2008 5:14 PM
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I'd like to catch some games. African soccer is always fun to watch. Don't forget there is a US match on Saturday as well.
Posted by: Andy at January 15, 2008 7:10 PM
Are you aware of which arabic station will be broadcasting this African Cup of Nations matches?
Posted by: Mike at January 17, 2008 3:48 AM
It's actually a French station, 3aTeleSud. Apparently you can get it through Dish Network.
Posted by: Demko at January 17, 2008 8:41 AM
Does anyone know if it will be playing at Holy Land or anywhere else? I really want to see Nigeria- Cote D'Ivoire.
Posted by: roarky at January 17, 2008 7:27 PM
From my friends at Mshale:
Mshale welcomes you to a Sunday Brunch to view the live kick-off
The Africa cup of Nations starts this coming Sunday in Ghana and Mshale will be hosting a live viewing party at the Casablanca restaurant in Minneapolis.
The first game featuring Ghana and Guinea will kick-off at 11:00 A.M. CST and Casablanca will be open by 10:00 A.M.
A brunch menu will be available for purchase but Mshale will provide complimentary African coffee. Come watch the game on a big screen and meet other fans as well. The game will be over in time for the NFL championship game featuring the New England Patriots and the San Diego Chargers which kicks off at 2:00 P.M. CST.
Mshale has partnered with Casablanca Restaurant and will feature all games during the duration of the tournament which runs Sunday January 20 through February 10.
Casablanca Restaurant is located at 2630 University Ave. S.E. in Minneapolis.
This year there is also the Nations Cup Fantasy tournament that you can partake in by going to www.allsoccerafrica.com.
Posted by: Rachel at January 18, 2008 2:06 PM
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