JOHN 'S ANALYSIS : AFRICA SHINES ON MATCH DAY 2!

By John Bergdahl Mjengwa
YESTERDAY there was a dark cloud over Africa as Cote d'Ivoire were beat ten by Germany! The sun is however shining once again, as Nigeria and Cameroon put on star performances.

Nigeria were faced with a big challenge when taking on Sweden, and it was evident that it wouldn’t be easy, as the Nigerians were already two goals down in the first half.

The Nigerians coped well though, and in the second half the Super Falcons (Nigeria) came out of the dressing room with a fighting spirit, and managed to take two back with the help of the 20 year old Ngozi Okobi, and Asisat Oshoala.

Sweden then went ahead again through Linda Sembrent, scoring after only being on the field for 3 minutes! That however, did not cut off the wings of the Super Falcons, as they were flying once more in the 87th minute, Franciska Ordega, getting the crucial goal! The match ended 3-3, but to many in that young Nigerian side, the draw felt as important as a win.

Cameroon also brought clear skies to Africa, as they got six past Ecuador! It was a great performance by Cameroon, whereby they really showed their class.

Al though Ligia Moreira was sent off for Ecuador, there is no doubt that Cameroon dominated the game. There were three penalties given in the match, and all three were converted. That in itself is making history, as Cameroon has now become the first nation in a Women World Cup to score a trio of penalties in one match!

One of Cameroon's star players, Gaelle Enganamouit(seen in the picture pointing), also scored a hat trick, and Cameroon can definitely build on this performance.

There is still a long way to go for both of these teams, and everything is still to play for, but one thing is for sure. The sun is once again shining in Africa