Pitch Invasion

Jennifer Doyle finds herself mulling over the way the word “profligacy” was used in FIFA’s summary of Nigeria’s last Olympic soccer game.

As the Africa Cup of Nations kicks-off today, do you share our enthusiasm for a tournament that’s seemingly lower on Sepp Blatter’s priorities than the tinpot Confederations Cup? Is the internet enthusiasm over it a sign of a renewed interest in African football, despite Fifa’s disdain? Share your views as the opening game takes place in Ghana.