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Go-go-go Black Stars. We, the Volta Regional Branch Supporters, are strongly behind you with our prayers. You will win for sure! From Dzomeku Jonau from Volta region, Ghana.

Sometimes I wonder why they say Africa is not united, take a look at the World Cup - the whole African continent is chanting for Ghana now. From Mr Marong in Banjul, the Gambia.

Football these days is not about big names. My advice to Ghana is to keep their cool, concentrate on the back, tighten the midfield and give the Brazilians a good run for their money. Do all Africans proud, we've nothing to lose. From Kaysong in Sierra Leone.

Hey you people! Don't build castles in the air for Ghana. Brazil is superior both in tactics and experience. Probable result: Brazil 3 - Ghana 1. From Edphe in Malawi

Essien or no Essien Ghana, we will beat Brazil 2-0. From Barnie in Accra.

If Brazil beats Ghana it's no news, but if we beat them it's BIG news. Brazil will be under pressure andn we'll beat them. From Ken Gyampoh in Ghana

I predict 5-2 in favour of Brazil because "however fat the rat may grow, it remains prey to the cat." From Balamaga in Kampala, Uganda.

4-3 Ghana will win. Brazil always find it difficult playing an African team. From Sunday Adejoh, Plateau in Nigeria.

That Brazilian fans are in for a surprise when Ghana beats them. From Sarah in Tororo, Uganda.

BBC, please say "Bravo" to Ghana for qualifying to this stage, and tell Nigeria to wake up before the next World Cup! From Ishaya, a nigerian soldier in Liberia.

What madness and what wishful thinking! Come back down to earth, Africa. There is no chance. Accept that, and you will not have to get drunk to drown your disappointment tonight. From Wet Blanket, Nairobi, Kenya.

Brazil - like any other team - can lose. Go on Ghana! Africa is behind you. From Ivo Mpasa in Mansa, Zambia.

All those ... Moments will be lost... in time like tears in the rain. It's time to beat Brazil. Let's do it Ghana. From Godfrey Mwape in Mufulira, Zambia.

Brazil will win even if the match is played in Accra with a Ghanaian referee. From a Liberian texter.

My heart tells me that Ghana will win but my brain thinks this is nonsense. Brazil will definitely beat Ghana. From Ekayu Wilson, Soroti, Uganda.

Ghana 2 - Brazil 1. From Joseph M. Mathias in Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania.

The Black Stars will today turn silver and shine 2-1 on the Samba boys. From Charity Kola in Nairobi, Kenya.

The Black Stars promise to play their hearts out, to win and to unite the world. So help us God. Ghana will win 2-1 against Brazil. From Trouble in Ada, Ghana.

Black Stars don't panic against the mighty Brazil, instead fight with the confidence of uncelebrated David against giant Goliath. You must fire your shots at the Brazilian net - like David did his tiny pebbles against Goliath - and trust God to eventually push at least ONE past the Brazilian goalie... Gooooal!!! Africa will celebrate, and Ghana will rejoice! From Kofi Longmatey, Kitwe, Zambia.

Shine Black Stars shine. You're Africa's only hope now. Ghana and Africa at large believe that you can and will beat Brazil. You can do all things through Christ who strengthens you. Don't fear Brazil, football is not about big names but excellent performance. I love John Mensah and all the players. From Maame Esi Sam In Tema, Accra, Ghana.

With the exception of the Black Stars, overall African teams have under performed, they were only able to manage three wins out of 15 matches in the preliminary stage at a time when the profile of our players is at an all time high.
From Bobby Adesuyan in Lagos, Nigeria.

The Italian penalty against Australia was a fraud. FIFA is now an institution of fraud. Watch out for this virus against Ghana today! From Mr. Edet in Jos, Nigeria.

We should stop blaming the officials for our teams' miserable World Cup performances and stop defending the good for nothing professionals who only care about living in Europe and earning fat salaries. The truth is, the refs have been harsh on all the teams and that is how they've been directed to officiate by FIFA. We must start putting pressure on our stars to realise that it is an honour to represent their countries or we'll never have success. Poor Mama Africa. From Edward Luanda in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

No wonder Togo could not make it to the second round. It is hard work first. Reward and money later. Shame on you! From Ebrima Jarbo in Wellingara, The Gambia.

When has it become a crime to wave a flag at the World Cup? From Ben in Nigeria

I don't see the reason why John Painstil is called naive for waving an Israeli flag to celebrate a goal. He is not responsible for the Palestinian-Israeli conflicts and cannot be insulted for simply jubilating with his Israeli friends. He made no political comments nor condemned any nation. It could have been a South African or Fijian flag or whatever, please leave the man alone. An email from Joseph Kaifala

Why are the referees treating African teams this way? If they hate us that much then let them stop inviting us to the World Cup! I'm talking about the Togo v Switzerland match. From a texter in Nigeria.

Black Stars, you are the hope of Africa. You have all it takes to move Africa to the next level. Africa is behind you as you show the world a new kind of soccer. Our next obstacle, the USA must be crushed. From George in Liberia.

Football is a friendly, but the way referees are treating our brothers during this World Cup is unfair. Therefore we should boycott these matches. Bravo Ghana! Wave the continent flag high, we are proud to be Africans. From Sattia Oppong in The Gambia.

I didn't like how the referee of Togo's match yesterday officiated. He was biased against Togo. I expect Fifa to do something about it. From Eze in Potiskum, Nigeria.

Shine Black Star! I know you will get through to the next stage. From John Asem in Ghana.

I'm very disappointed by European referees, they discriminate against African teams as if they are not part of the world. I would therefore suggest that the World Cup be renamed the Continental Cup. From Ngarambo-Orombi Sisto in Nebbi Uganda.

I'm an ardent supporter of African teams at the World Cup despite their dismal perfomances. I do sympathise with France as well, but they meet Togo on Friday
in a must-win game. Am puzzled which side to support. From Robert Soita in Arua, Uganda.

The Togolese Football Federation must be cured before any other kind of competition. From Aladji Dauda in Ivory Coast.

Forget about the referee making mistakes because the errors become incessant when African and black teams are playing and there's a white guy in the centre. From Anunobi in Nigeria.

Even if the most racist amongst the officials do their worst, Ghana's black stars are winning the World Cup for Africa. From Jire Samuel in Calabar, Nigeria.

The Togolese players must be rogues. Two hundred thousand dollars? They don't represent good value for money. From Shola in Lagos, Nigeria.

May God bless the Black Stars of Ghana for giving Africa her first victory and shame on the money grabbing Togolese players. From Peter Nweke in Onitsha, Nigeria.

Why are Togolese players in the World Cup tournament behaving like mercenaries? Don't they have any patriotism? They should be banned for life if they boycott their match. from Otieno Oyite in Nairobi, Kenya.

My Togolese brothers in the national team you are a very embarassing lot. Why on earth did you leave Togo without agreeing on allowances? From Sam Chilyufa. in Lusaka, Zambia.

Togo are a disgrace to Africa. I know of players who would pay to play in the World Cup. From Hassan in Dar es Salaam.

Bravo Ghana for making Africa proud! We Nigeria are happy and will support you through to the end of the tournament. From Amaran in Port harcourt, Nigeria.

I just can't believe such a swift change in the Ghanaian team. They were a delight to watch. I feel proud to be a Ghanaian and I congratulate them. From Kofi in Tanzania.

The Togolese FA and players are a disgrace to Africa. Shame on you, instead of good soccer, it is all about money. From Attah in Abuja, Nigeria.

Togo players should not see the World Cup as a means of enriching themselves.From Promise Pina, Port Harcourt, Nigeria.

Why did a newsreader yesterday describe Ghana's victory as an "upset"? Did he want the African teams to puppets? From Battu in Nairobi, Kenya.

Please may God help Africa and Ghana qualify for the next round of the world cup. From Amos in Arua, Uganda.

It was very exciting to watch Africa's main hope Ghana thrash the Czechs 2-0. Kudos and live up. From Irungu Wakogi Mathare in Nairobi, Kenya.

The great elephant killed by europe's orange hunters, Angola came with something different, what will happen to the giant Black Star, Togo and Tunisia?
From Idris Dangalan in Kano, Nigeria

I am not impressed by the officiating teams in Gremany especially the way the referees are treating African teams. For example, While Jaziri was brought down in the box by Saudia Arabia's defender, the referee denied the penalty and he almost booked the whole Tunisian team with yellow cards for fouls which do not deserve booking. If the world cup is meant for Europeans, then why not call it European cup. These referees must be disciplined or the spirit of the game will fade away from the fans. From Dut Lwal in Syracuse, USA

Looks bleak for the African sides. I am now adopting Ecuador as my new team. From Ike in Lagos, Nigeria.

These Africans who criticise the African teams the World Cup should SHUT UP. Why are they not playing themselves if they think it's so easy. Do they think football is a joke. they should encourage our teams and stop criticising. A texter in Kenya.

The Black Stars and the Elephants will make it to the next round. From Prince Agyean in Accra, Ghana.

The performances are depressing so far. Angola, Ghana, Togo, Ivory Coast and Tunisia, PLEASE PULL UP YOUR SOCKS! From Eugene in Lamu Kenya.

I think the performances by African teams at the World Cup is not as bad as expected and we might yet record a good result. From Godfrey Chungu in Zambia.

Africa's representatives at the World Cup are all doing well even though none has recorded a win yet. For now it's not a total disgrace at all because most of them are debutants. Watch out for surprises! From J.K. Gorman in Aba, Nigeria.

The display of our players is superb. It has been a poor start in terms of results but the comeback will be great. Trust me, Ivory Coast and Ghana need good marking. From Victor Biandoma in Sierra Leone.

This year's World Cup is full of unnecessary yellow cards please FIFA - Stop it. From Joseph Mpundu in Lusaka Zambia.

Our performances though interesting have been without purpose. As exemplified by Ghana, we lack the killer instinct. From Helen in Cameroon.

Eeeee, Africa! What's our excuse now? Slavery, colonialism, neo-liberal policies, the IMF, George Bush, war and HIV have all conspired against our being able to kick a ball around for 90mins? ! From Ama in South Africa.

Oh Africa! Will you win the next cup? You've done nothing yet so far. Cartor Tamba-Foya in Liberia.

Jaidi's goal against the Saudis saved me from what would have been "footballicide" (death from football match defeat) God be with Tunisia. From Iorwuazuaw Aliede in Benue state, Nigeria.

This is football or soccer time not politics. African players must the talents they are using in their various clubs. From Emmanuel Ford in Liberia

Africa will not have much of the action in Germany because big brothers like Nigeria, Cameroon and South Africa are not there. Ime Sylvester in Lagos, Nigeria.

Since even Tunisia could not pick up full points in their first match the chances of having an African team in knockout stage seem lost. Africans will continue to blame Nigeria, Cameroon and Senegal for their lackdaisical attitude during the qualifications, they could have given us effective representation. From an anonymous texter in Nigeria.

Let me express my pleasure and gratitude to Togolese players for their fine first half performance. But all five African teams in Germany must strain harder to make us proud. From Riak Akech Thiak in Nairobi, Kenya.

The defeat of all Africans team was due to poor defending in my opinion. From Wol Tong in Kampala, Uganda.

African teams are facing a tough baptism at the World Cup, let us pray to the World Cup god for mercy on our teams.
From Dr. Elima, Moroto, Uganda

So Voodoo has no place in football after all as the Togolese "team of voodoo" had claimed. They should return home immediately. From Charles Wompiah in Obuasi, Ghana

Did you watch Ghana play? Africans have played the best soccer of the tournament so far! Long live Mama Africa! I'm proud of you.
From Nonvignon, a Ghanaian student in Dar es Salaam

I get upset everytime I hear so-called "experts", "pundits" and "analysts" attributing the non-performance of African teams to ''INEXPERIENCE''. Its not inexperience! We are simply not good enough because we focus on entertaing the crowd rather than the main objective of SCORING to win. Please, this mentality must change. From Michael Yaw Doe, in Accra, Ghana.

I am very happy with the performance of the African teams in the World Cup. In the past we have been criticised for indiscipline, but when Ivory Coast played Argentina, Didier Drogba was very patient despite the Argentine fouls. Akwa of Angola and Essien of Ghana also showed great restraint, proving that we can play a game of beauty and skill too.
From Mangar Majack Makuach a Sudanese living in Uganda

Bravo Ghana Black Stars! Even though you lost 2-0 to Italy, you played your hearts out. From Adjeimolar Kwesi Forson, Adenta, Ghana

I believe Togo will beat South Korea by two clear goals.
From Alimamy in Freetown, Sierra Leone

Let the African coaches coach their players how to score a goal. It seems they don't know how to score at all. From Arther B. Ansumana in Monrovia, Liberia.

Listen Togo is the only hope for Africa. Please don't disappoint us.
From Che in the Gambia.

Refereeing in yesterday's match between Ghana and Italy was bellow standard. The Brazilian ref was very poor, he denied Ghana two clear penalties.
I don't know why FIFA still trust Brazil after the match-fixing scandal that hit their referee association. From Sam in Unizik Awka, Nigeria

Which among the five African representatives will salvage the reputation of our continent. Can Togo do ? I doubt it.
From Morrison in Calabar, Nigeria

I strongly believe that Togo will emerge victorious because South Korea is not a difficult side to beat. From Allison Tubah in Monrovia, Liberia.

Today is the day of reckoning for Togo's witch doctor.
From Julius John in Liberia

Every African team going out there to represent the continent must have the heart of a lion. Strength, skill and heart must combine to present a deadly force that can make any opponent shake in their shorts.
Let every team follow the prowess of the great Cameroon on the world stage, rather than settling for the usual "at least we tried". Africa must prove herself more worthy of the slots alloted her each time teams show up bearing the honourable strips of the motherland. From Ernest in Nashville, USA

Terrific moment for African players in this World Cup, Let's support African teams. From Idris Dangalan in Kano, Nigeria.

My goodness! Can you please explain what is wrong with the Togolese national squad? Is it true their manager has discarded his responsibilites just before their crucial encounter? This is really sad and the problem seems to be worsening. Fans back home are refused visas to go to Germany, players clamour for match bonuses and the coach is disgruntled! What's next for such a squad is certainly defeat! From Israel Ambe Ayongwa in Bamenda, Cameroon

Cote d'Ivoire, you guys are doing an excellent job, I want to say good luck in tomorrow's game because I believe you have what it takes to make it. Not just because of the great players like Drogba (obviously my favourite) and Kolo Toure, but also because you have a great team unity and spirit, and that is something that most teams over there are trying hard to fake, and for them it's falling apart. GO AFRICA! GO!
From Nicole Drogba in Nairobi, Kenya

I do believe that an African team can win the World Cup, but definitely not in Germany, because Africa are not well represented. Though still, I'm wishing all five African participants the best of luck. "Your victory is Africa's victory". From Peter "Chigozie" Nweke in Onitsha, Nigeria.

Overheard someone saying "An African team will win this World Cup". IN THEIR DREAMS. Let's be real, the disastrous outing of most of the teams at the Nations Cup is an omen ignored. Warning ignored, disgrace invited. From Godlive in Calabar, Nigeria

The football voodoo is about to show its strength for African teams and prove its worth to others who do not believe in African traditions. Voodoo bring the world cup to Africa! From Kolubah Akoi of Monrovia, Liberia.

African representatives in the 18th FIFA World Cup should bear in mind that they are representing the continent so they should work hard. From Ishmael, in Nigeria.

Let us stop fighting terrorism and just play soccer as of today. From Kojo Osebleku in Ghana.

Ghana will beat Italy a single goal. From Obeng Asare Tema in Ghana.

I am an African but I have to be realistic. With the likes of Ronaldo, Ronaldinho and Robinho, the cup is Brazil's. From Mohamed Tarawally in Kono Sierra Leone.

Because of the World Cup, some wives and kids will see their husbands and fathers at home early. Extra meetings some men do attend will automatically stop for one month. From Elton Nanegbe in Nkwanta, Ghana.

If Ghana changes its defensive style of play, Africans will not miss Nigeria's Super Eagles or Cameroon's Indomitable Lions or Senegal's Lions of Teranga. Goodluck! From anonymous texter in Nigeria

I want the final to be played between Iran and USA so that they negotiate nuclear weopons on the pitch. But African teams, Go! we are behind you. From Manex Phiri in Lusaka, Zambia.

I wish Cote d'Ivoire great success. Bravo to all fans of Cote d'Ivoire! From Tarnue Dorboryan in Monrovia, Liberia.

All the African representatives are toothless bulldogs. No hope for the continent. Oh what a disaster! From Joe Bega in Calabar, Nigeria.

Watch out for the African teams this year. Brazil will only win the World Cup if they do not meet Ghana. From Emmanuel in Accra.

I Believe England will lift the trophy on 9th july. From Moses in The Gambia.

I have the conviction that the five African teams will make an impact in Germany. From Mohamed Ahmed Mansour of Monrovia.

A victory for one African country at the World Cup is a victory for all Africans. I wish you success. From James Jomah in Monrovia, Liberia