By Patrick Akoto
Cameroon legend François Omam-Biyik has ruled out the chances of the African representatives reaching the semi-finals at the 2014 World Cup.
The continent will be represented by five countries including Cote Dââ¬â¢voire, Ghana, Nigeria Algeria and his native Cameroon.
Nigeria, Ghana and Cote Dââ¬â¢voire are largely seen as the teams that could reach the last four of the world elite competition due to their pedigree on the African landscape.
However, Oman-Biyak, who played at three World Cup finals in 1990, 94 and 98, says none of the continentââ¬â¢s reps can go far in Brazil.
ââ¬ÅWe donââ¬â¢t have formidable teams that can compete in World Cup, at this yearââ¬â¢s competition, we have five teams representing the continent but only one of them might qualify for the quarterfinals,â⬠he said
ââ¬ÅThis happens mostly because we have mentality of picking players to compete in African football and select another different side when playing in World Cup.
ââ¬ÅIndomitable Lions donââ¬â¢t have strong players that can beat the South America teams and Croatia not even with Samuel Etoââ¬â¢o because he plays different for Cameroon compared to Chelsea.
Many are rooting for the Black Stars to become the first country on the continent to reach the semi-finals following their progressive performances at the mundial in 2010 and 2014.
A Luiz Suarez late, late handball denied the West Africans the chance to make it into the last four in South Africa four years ago.