Morocco's Noureddine AmrabatI was surprised at Morocco's early exit at the African Cup of Nations.
I have also been shocked at how well co-hosts Gabon and Equatorial Guinea have done.
But I think it could be time for Ivory Coast's 'golden generation' to finally win something, although their main threat - possible final opponents Ghana - are the best side defensively.
Watch the video below for my full thoughts on the African Cup of Nations so far.
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