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Originally Posted by Locke
Yeah, I heard that was an absolute gongshow. Stadiums and Hotels packed with people and no running water.
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Yeah but consider the circumstances. That was far from the norm.
Morocco was due to host it and pulled out at the last minute with legitimate concerns regarding Ebola being brought in North of the Sahara.
Equatorial Guinea then stepped in as hosts two months before the tournament started. That's a tall order for a first world nation let alone one like EG.
Generally speaking the ACN is a decent event (agreed this one was a complete and utter gongshow). Personally I think there's a better chance for one of the West African nations to win a WC before the US or Asian teams if they can simply get organized. There's simply more raw power, athleticism and talent in their teams.
Not a hope in hell an Asian country wins it in my or my kids' lifetime unless they get another fix job. There's nothing there.