Kampala — NOW that the Orange African Nations Cup is over, it is time to reflect on some of the top and disappointing moments of the past three weeks.

Who made the mark for "best of" and "worst of", in my own opinion. Of course, there will be diverging opinions, but this was my observation.

Best goal

It was hard to choose between Nigeria's Chinedu Obasi's strike against Egypt, Kader Keita's goal against Algeria and Mohammed 'Gedo's' finish against Mozambique.

But Keita's wonder goal just nicks it. It was a combination of a great first touch, vision and an exquisite finish from 37 yards and into the far post.

Best game

The pulsating quarter-final between Algeria and Ivory Coast was extra-ordinary not just for the goal but the manner in which Algeria fought back to claim glory.

The Algerians threw everything they had at the Ivorians. They moved through the gears throughout the game before pulling level on 90 minutes to ensure extra time in which the North Africans overcame the Elephants.

Worst game: It has to be the semi-final fixture between Ghana and Nigeria.

Best player

Ahmed Hassan is a relatively small man, but he was a giant in that exciting Egypt midfield.

He matched it with the upcoming youngsters and stood out taller on the road to his 172nd cap with the Pharaohs. His reading of play was immaculate and led Egypt from the front.

Worst player: This judgment is based on experience and expectations. It is Cameroon's Rigobert Song.

Best team

At the start of the tournament, Ivory Coast were the majority's pick for the title, but they never fired. Talent-wise, there were a host of teams just behind them on paper. Egypt and Algeria obviously progressed the furthest into the competition and deserve consideration.

But the team of the tournament was the one that played with verve, with passion, with a positive attitude. It was the team which attacked and played the game with the right spirit. It was Ghana.

Worst team Again based on expectation, this had to be Ivory Coast.

Best coach

No brainer in this one. Ghana's Rajavec claims it.

The transformation of the youthful Ghanaian side has been simply amazing.

Egypt's Shehata came a close second but Zambia's Herve Renard deserves a mention for helping the Chipolopolo perform above themselves.