African Nations Tournament This Weekend

[PV]

Bobsan and friends are hosting the ever popular African Nations Cup this weekend, The venue has changed from Burnaby Lake to Newton.
Nigeria is favoured to win this year. In previous years they have had large crowds, good food, music, and geat dancing.
Sapp has been invited in this year due to WAB and Colin's egyptian ancestry. They have been telling everyone that they are descended from long lines of Pharohs.

 

[ghouse]

Nigeria is not favored this year..Mozambique, Ghana ,and Rhwanda are favored and in that order...If Sapperton is in then they will give everyone a go for sure. Plus the new Kenyan team from the Island may be a dark horse.(no pun intended).
We took this year off and will be back when the tournament goes home to DeerLake on grass in July.
Good Luck to all and have fun

 

[ghouse]

This just in...Sierra Leon (sp) has picked up more ringers than any team I have seen in a very long time..No names cause a few are playing pro and will get into big shite...lol..cats out of bag now...Hope they really play for you as this year seems to be the year for ya Bobsan

 

[dezza]

PV, what country are Sapperton representing? I don't see Egypt in the schedule.

We got called last Friday by Bobson to fill the South Africa spot, but declined on such short notice. Plus a bunch of our players are already playing for another team.

 

[Captain Shamrock]

Looking forward to hopefully doing a few games.

 

[PV]

PV, what country are Sapperton representing? I don't see Egypt in the schedule.

We got called last Friday by Bobson to fill the South Africa spot, but declined on such short notice. Plus a bunch of our players are already playing for another team.

Apparently Bobsan put us in the South Africa slot, so we play at 10:30, 2:30 and 6:30 on Saturday.
I'm looking forward to seeing the pro's who Bobsan has brought in for Sierra Leone (according to GHouse's source).
Top prize is $1,000 so the money plus the rivalry between some of the African groups should make it a good tourny.

 

[Captain Shamrock]

Looking forward to reffing six games in a row.......without assistants. Why wouldn't they get assistants?

 

[cside17]

Anyone know where a schedule can be found, thanks!

 

[Captain Shamrock]

CSIDE, all I know is the games start at 9:00 with the last games starting at 6:00......

 

[ghouse]

Sapperton over Mozambique 2-1...Great game .
Well done Sap as a few teams were stacked to the rim with some great talent.

 

[Captain Shamrock]

Sapperton over Mozambique 2-1...Great game .
Well done Sap as a few teams were stacked to the rim with some great talent.

Yes, and some absolute ****ing CLOWNS on some of those teams too sadly.

Congrats to Sapperton. I reffed them a couple of times over the weekend including their abandoned game for a numb nuts grabbing the red card out of my hand after I red carded a player for elbowing/choking big Blakey in the throat. Nice touch. I was also told the captain of the team was allowed to stand right in front of the ball on a free-kick for the opposing team without being cautioned. I was also called a racist. Great stuff. That's what can happen in 'unsanctioned' tournaments I suppose.......

BTW, Sapperton will have NO problems avoiding relegation this year....they could be creeping towards the top 6 in fact...especially with Woody and Blakey joining them. They've added some very good young players too. Good bunch of lads who will have a successful season this year.

 

[VALKYRIE]

The 2010 Cup is in a week. Does anyone have any info on the schedule. or who are the top teams this year?

 

[number10hamburgler]

Is there a website for this tournament? Schedule? Teams? If not, who ever organizes ANC, call Nations Cup organizers for some tips. On a sidenote, would be interesting if their were some African or South American Nations in the Nations Cup. Surprisingly there was no team representation from either continent at Nations Cup.

 

[VALKYRIE]

the website is African Soccer Tournament 2010 - ACSCA. but the schedule is not up yet.

 

[Bronco]

Some interesting rules I found on the website. Here are some of my favourites.

7. ACSCA will provide FIFA registered referees and linesmen for all games. **NOTE** Lines Person is responsible for determining when the ball is out of play – NOTHING ELSE


11. NO players, coaches or spectators are allowed to touch or threaten any official under any circumstances. Violation of this rule will result in an automatic caution and possible ejection of a player or the team from the tournament. (following Disciplinary Committee review)


19. New FIFA World Cup Rules apply: No elbowing, shouldering or bad double tackling allowed, referee will deal with this accordingly

 

[Regs]

19. New FIFA World Cup Rules apply: No elbowing, shouldering or bad double tackling allowed, referee will deal with this accordingly

This is why I quit playing, the game is going to shite. No elbowing? What's next, no eye-poking? No thanks.

 

[johnnybluenose]

Is Biting taboo?

 

[Captain Shamrock]

So I wonder if the guy who grabbed my red card last year is still allowed to play........that doesn't appear to be clear in the tournament rules.

 

[VALKYRIE]

Hey Captain i've been trying to figure out who you are and i still cant. and i know most of the reffs that attend the tournaments. By the way are you reffing this week, if yes do you know if they got sideline assistants this year?

 

[Polska]

Hey Captain i've been trying to figure out who you are and i still cant. and i know most of the reffs that attend the tournaments.

he can be found in the gallery wearing a pink dress