A particular generation of Arsenal and West Ham supporters witnessed a shocking flashback when watching AFCON overnight.
It’s arguably safe to argue that West Ham has suffered significantly more from the Asian Cup and AFCON than has Arsenal.
Mohammed Kudus, the Hammers’ best player, and defender Nayef Aguerd are out of the picture, probably until next month. Mohamed Elneny, a bit-part midfielder for the Gunners, is travelling with Egypt.
Kudus of West Ham and Thomas Partey of Arsenal were included in Ghana’s roster, although Partey has since withdrew due to injury.
Takehiro Tomiyasu is also absent for Mikel Arteta since he is travelling with Japan for the AFC Asian Cup.
Fans of West Ham and Arsenal are shocked when they watch the AFCON.
It’s possible that fans of the Hammers and Gunners have been viewing some of the Sky Sports-broadcast Ivory Coast matches.
And anyone watching AFCON overnight who was a fan of West Ham or Arsenal received a shocking flashback.
In the January transfer window, Serhou Guirassy, a striker from Guinea, has been linked to both West Ham and Arsenal.
Some may have watched the 18-goal Stuttgart striker in action last night during Guinea’s match against The Gambia. Regretfully, Guirassy’s injury prevented him from being risked off the bench at this time.
He was a player for both, although fans of that era of West Ham and Arsenal might have double-taken when they looked that way.
because Kaba Diawara, a former player for them, currently serves as Guinea’s manager.
All set to experience the classic Guns and Hammers?
When Diawara was 24 years old, famous Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger welcomed the star of France Under 21 to north London.
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Before being traded to Marseille, he would play for them for a total of twelve times. After that, Diawara joined PSG and returned to London, this time on loan at West Ham United, managed by Harry Redknapp.
Before heading back to France, Diawara made just 11 appearances for the Hammers.
He is currently 48 years old!
For lovers of West Ham and Arsenal, how about a little haphazard nostalgia from the 1990s and 2000s? A pleasant diversion from all the transfer rumours.
It appears like Diawara will become more well-known as a manager than as a player.
Because Guinea’s 1-0 victory over The Gambia puts them squarely in the running to make it to the AFCON semifinals, where they will have one of the best attackers in the world of football back in play.
