Experience gives Guinea Bissau better shot at second round


FILE PHOTO - Football Soccer - African Cup of Nations - Gabon v Guinea-Bissau - Stade de l'Amitie - Libreville, Gabon - 14/1/17 - Supporters ahead of the match between Gabon and Guinea-Bissau. REUTERS/Mike Hutchings

CAIRO (Reuters) - Guinea Bissau are hoping to go one better than their Africa Cup of Nations debut two years ago and have targeted a place in the second round now that they have more experience under their collective belt.

The small west African country, a former Portuguese colony best known as a transit hub for cocaine smugglers and for political instability, were shock qualifiers for the last edition in Gabon where they won a lot of admirers.

Limited time offer:
Just RM5 per month.

Monthly Plan

RM13.90/month
RM5/month

Billed as RM5/month for the 1st 6 months then RM13.90 thereafters.

Annual Plan

RM12.33/month

Billed as RM148.00/year

1 month

Free Trial

For new subscribers only


Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
   

Next In Football

Soccer-Marseille edge Benfica on penalties to reach Europa League semi-finals
Soccer-Ten-man Roma beat Milan to set up Europa League semi-final with Leverkusen
Soccer-Leverkusen reach Europa League semis as Frimpong rescues unbeaten run
Soccer-Liverpool eliminated as Atalanta book Europa League semi-final place
Soccer-Martinez avoids red card, saves penalties to send Villa into semis
Coach Garrido switches to new way to restore team’s fortune after early fall
Canaries ready to take full flight in Super League after settling salary woes
Kelantan add imports Chadrack, Viana to beef up squad
Soccer-Masks are for Zorro, says Juventus keeper Szczesny
Soccer-Complacency not to blame for end of Al-Hilal's record winning run - Jesus

Others Also Read