Let’s Learn About Cote d’Ivoire…

August 6th, 2008 | by: bobby |

What’s the capital of Cote d’Ivoire?

The answer, of course, is Yamoussoukro.

If you knew the answer to that, then you are one step ahead of me. You might then ask why I would write a blog about the Cote d’Ivoire national team. The answer is simple, sort of. First off, I have a passion for African football. I love the more agressive, yet stylistic nature of game on the massive continent. More importantly, though, is the fact that I am a Chelsea supporter, so clearly I have links to the tiny west-African country. Even as the transfer rumors swirl, my interest in Drogba’s native land continues. Finally, about a month back I had the opportunity to see Salomon Kalou play in a charity game with the likes of Steve Nash, Thierry Henry, Jozy Altidore and, well, Baron Davis, among others. I was absolutely floored by him. He seemed about twice as fast as his competition and always one step ahead. My eyes were glued on him the whole game. Why isn’t this guy in the Chelsea XI??? He is absolutely phenomenal.

Well, I think it’s time for the world to take notice. This tournament will be the big coming out party for Mr. Kalou. He will be center stage for an Elephants team without an exception player. He will be asked to rise above and, mark my words, he is going to do it. Be prepared Argentina.

Here are a few pics from the game. Kalou was so fast that I could barely capture any shots!

I’ll be back tomorrow after the big game to ring in with my thoughts. Let me know what you guys think. More information on Cote d’Ivoire can be found here.

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jonathon

I totally agree, dude. My thoughts exactly. Kalou is my man!!
http://egypt.worldcupblog.org Tamim

welcome aboard, special request don’t exaggerate with this team because they are an over-rated one.

good luck
http://tunisia.worldcupblog.org/ Rami

Looking forward to reading your posts Bobby. We beat ya’ll 2-0 a few months ago in Paris Haha, no for real though Cote D’Ivoire is a very good team and everyone knows this. It should be represented on WCB and I’m glad you’ve picked it up. Best of luck to you and your team.
bigjackedjohnson

I heard Kalou drove off with some chicken heads in Steve Nash’s ride that same night?

Ha “chicken heads”

I know this doesn’t deal with football but how do you feel about the amazing movie, “The Air Up there” starring Kevin Bacon?
Frank

nice blog! totally agree!
btw, “The Air Up There” was awesome! It has to be in Kevin Bacon’s top 17 movies of all time.
what about the “The River Wild”? where does that rank?
bobby

Hey BigJacked…you know I’m a huge fan of “The Air Up There.” I don’t know about Kevin Bacon, but I would say that it was Charles Gitonga Maina’s career defining performance.