Kanoute Opts for Mali!
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Kanoute Opts for Mali!
Well, Mali's attacks was toothless, but now the rest of Africa better watch out.
In another games, a Cameroon side mostly made up of local players lost to a strong Valencia select side by 1 goal. Burkina Faso got whupped 4 to 0 by a modest Spanish side.
Form BBC Africa
Kanoute opts for Mali
Kanoute may quit Spurs dogfight
Frederic Kanoute has said he will play for Mali in the Nations Cup.
Kanoute is set to defy his club Spurs, who want the striker to reject overtures from Mali and stay at White Hart Lane.
The tournament starts in Tunisia on 24 January and Kanoute said: "I should be going with Mali. I have decided to play for them and I have told Spurs."
Frustrated Spurs caretaker boss David Pleat said: "It is a tester for him whether he wants to stay and fight."
He added: "His decision to play for Mali has not been confirmed. The matter is complicated.
"I don't think there is any way we can stop him going.
"We will have to see how the situation develops but obviously it is not in Freddie's or the club's interests for him to go."
I have decided to play for Mali and I have told Spurs
Frederic Kanoute
Kanoute, 26, is Spurs' leading scorer with seven league goals this term, and his absence would be a massive blow after they sunk into the Premiership's bottom three after defeat at home to Charlton.
Kanoute was selected by Mali coach Henri Stambouli in his preliminary squad of 32 for the finals.
Although Kanoute has played for the French under-21 team, he is eligible to play for Mali under Fifa regulations.
In another games, a Cameroon side mostly made up of local players lost to a strong Valencia select side by 1 goal. Burkina Faso got whupped 4 to 0 by a modest Spanish side.
Form BBC Africa
Kanoute opts for Mali
Kanoute may quit Spurs dogfight
Frederic Kanoute has said he will play for Mali in the Nations Cup.
Kanoute is set to defy his club Spurs, who want the striker to reject overtures from Mali and stay at White Hart Lane.
The tournament starts in Tunisia on 24 January and Kanoute said: "I should be going with Mali. I have decided to play for them and I have told Spurs."
Frustrated Spurs caretaker boss David Pleat said: "It is a tester for him whether he wants to stay and fight."
He added: "His decision to play for Mali has not been confirmed. The matter is complicated.
"I don't think there is any way we can stop him going.
"We will have to see how the situation develops but obviously it is not in Freddie's or the club's interests for him to go."
I have decided to play for Mali and I have told Spurs
Frederic Kanoute
Kanoute, 26, is Spurs' leading scorer with seven league goals this term, and his absence would be a massive blow after they sunk into the Premiership's bottom three after defeat at home to Charlton.
Kanoute was selected by Mali coach Henri Stambouli in his preliminary squad of 32 for the finals.
Although Kanoute has played for the French under-21 team, he is eligible to play for Mali under Fifa regulations.
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Does Obafemi MArtins know this? Some body please tell him because we are losing patience with him
I lost patience months ago
I lost patience months ago
I just thank the Lord for Noticing me...
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Mali is the next Senegal waiting to happen.
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This is just Vieira, Desailly, Cisse et al in reverse - but worse. If Kanoute had the chance, he'd probably drop Mali for France in an instant. This is nothing to admire him for.
And if i was a ColdSpud, i'd be particuarly angry. Its one thing to miss a crucial part of the season when you're already an international, its another when you're leaving for a second choice team, at the last moment, and when your club has just entered a relegation battle.
And if i was a ColdSpud, i'd be particuarly angry. Its one thing to miss a crucial part of the season when you're already an international, its another when you're leaving for a second choice team, at the last moment, and when your club has just entered a relegation battle.
Last edited by Eagle Winged on Mon Dec 29, 2003 7:47 pm, edited 1 time in total.
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The Euro teams can go to hell, man. The ANC is more important and should always come first for an African player.
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Yup, the have the potential to surpass Senegal because IMO, they have superior upcoming players.
Check this out:
Diamatoune - Perugia - Excellent central defender or right back for Perugia. Boy is super strong in the air
Diarra - Freiburg - I believe that is the guy they call Police in Mali. Strong player
Sissokho - Valencia - Tall and rangy midfield defender that has started a few times for Valencia
Coulibaly - Freiburg - Tremendous attacking threat from the left. Has done very well for Freiburg this season.
Diarra - Lyon - Another holding/DM who is quite solid.
Kanoute - Spurs - Nuff said..
Coulibaly - Lens- Big strong central defender. Impressive.
The Euro teams can go to hell, man. The ANC is more important and should always come first for an African player.
Annointed:
Yup, the have the potential to surpass Senegal because IMO, they have superior upcoming players.
Check this out:
Diamatoune - Perugia - Excellent central defender or right back for Perugia. Boy is super strong in the air
Diarra - Freiburg - I believe that is the guy they call Police in Mali. Strong player
Sissokho - Valencia - Tall and rangy midfield defender that has started a few times for Valencia
Coulibaly - Freiburg - Tremendous attacking threat from the left. Has done very well for Freiburg this season.
Diarra - Lyon - Another holding/DM who is quite solid.
Kanoute - Spurs - Nuff said..
Coulibaly - Lens- Big strong central defender. Impressive.
anointed wrote:Mali is the next Senegal waiting to happen.
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Add Mahmoud Traore of Ismaili, a terriffic striker by any standards...YUJAM wrote:Yup, the have the potential to surpass Senegal because IMO, they have superior upcoming players.
Check this out:
Diamatoune - Perugia
Diarra - Freiburg
Sissokho - Valencia
Coulibaly - Freiburg
Diarra - Lyon
Kanoute - Spurs
Coulibaly - Lens
anointed wrote:Mali is the next Senegal waiting to happen.
Frank:
Him too. There are a few others that I missed too. If they have any semblance or organization, they should be a force to be reckoned with for years to come.
Him too. There are a few others that I missed too. If they have any semblance or organization, they should be a force to be reckoned with for years to come.
Add Mahmoud Traore of Ismaili, a terriffic striker by any standards...
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YUJAM wrote:
EW:
The Euro teams can go to hell, man. The ANC is more important and should always come first for an African player.
Indeed. But Kanoute isnt an African.
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Yujam add Seidou Keita. That is my best Malian player. Kai that guy has got skills.
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Kanoute is a LOSER....and he jumps ship when all is not going well.My West Ham pal told me this about him many months ago.
forget about Africa or Europe issue here, if you were a businessman, would you be happy if your main investment deserted you at the hour of need?
People like Allardyce etc should shut up about JJ because they knew JJ and the likes were african and would play ANC. Not sure Spurs saw that coming.
Don't get me wrong, I'm a gooner and I'll be overjoyed if kanoute goes and Spurs get relegated....but if we're to be fair, turning your back to your people at their hour of need is NOT the sign of a real man.
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forget about Africa or Europe issue here, if you were a businessman, would you be happy if your main investment deserted you at the hour of need?
People like Allardyce etc should shut up about JJ because they knew JJ and the likes were african and would play ANC. Not sure Spurs saw that coming.
Don't get me wrong, I'm a gooner and I'll be overjoyed if kanoute goes and Spurs get relegated....but if we're to be fair, turning your back to your people at their hour of need is NOT the sign of a real man.
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Eagle Winged wrote:If Kanoute goes, then dont be surprised if he never plays for ColdSpuds again. Thats certainly what plenty of fans are calling for.
This is a stupid move from Kanoute.
Are u a spud fan?
Why would you call KAnoute's a bad move but hail the move to get MArtins to agree to Super Eagles move?
IF KAnoute goes to the ANC and does well, he may not even need to lace his boots for SPuds any more.
Please let us hail his move and hail other moves by African players to play for their countries
I just thank the Lord for Noticing me...
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Kanoute should go and play for Mali because
1) When the chips are down you have to look after your own interest and I believe going to Mali isn't against his interest
2) He know he is a good enough player that even if Spurs go down he will get another club, particularly so if he has a good spell at the ANC.
3) Yes he is probably playing for Mali because he can't get a game with France, but if people like Olisadebe can play for Poland, Owen Hargreaves for England, and I believe Tunisia has got one or two brazillians in their squad, why not Kanoute for Mali?
4) His Grandpapa and Mama for Bamako, Timbuktu will be overjoyed that their pikin has finally come back to his roots.
5) ...and did I mention it may mean spurs will go down 8)
1) When the chips are down you have to look after your own interest and I believe going to Mali isn't against his interest
2) He know he is a good enough player that even if Spurs go down he will get another club, particularly so if he has a good spell at the ANC.
3) Yes he is probably playing for Mali because he can't get a game with France, but if people like Olisadebe can play for Poland, Owen Hargreaves for England, and I believe Tunisia has got one or two brazillians in their squad, why not Kanoute for Mali?
4) His Grandpapa and Mama for Bamako, Timbuktu will be overjoyed that their pikin has finally come back to his roots.
5) ...and did I mention it may mean spurs will go down 8)
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