I hear you about African teams advancing in 1998 and 2002, but so far in this Cup they stink. Two draws and the rest losses.
Tunisia probably has the best chance of advancing, but I think Ukraine will come back and Spain should throttle them. A late draw against Saudi Arabia is not exactly proof of excellence.
Ivory Coast is done; Ghana is in too difficult a group; Angola is almost done; Togo can't decode on a coach -- it's a wreck for the Dark Continent.
True, there is no Senegal this time.
Ivory Coast deserves better and has done themselves proud. They were beautiful in defeat(s).
Ghana is not done. Their physical and technical ability could provide some surprises. Czechs have some key injuries. We'll see if Ghana can avoid a defensive lapse.
I don't see their situation as fatal.