The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), a flagship tournament undoubtedly haunted by the mysterious nature of Africa's governing body CAF, is now in full swing.

Of course, we expect to see that from start to end (dare I say we have jumped into an aeroplane conversation while pushing a wheelbarrow), this will be an exciting tournament. Missing out on a few games (if you don't have Dstv and have paid your NBC licence) shouldn't be a big problem now should it? I mean who would have wanted to see neighbouring Zambia cause the biggest upset of the tournament so far (other than not being able to see it of course)?

Considering the history of the tournament that has yielded multiple complaints regarding the so-called dubious refereeing that favours countries in the northern part of the continent, it would have been so glorious to revel, like those pub-going lunatics, at the joy of watching the neighbours torment the much-favoured Senegal.

Alas, it was like being reduced to taking a bath (in soapies) and rinsing it off with a programme that would rock an angry mob to a deathly sleep. Meanwhile, sounds of bottles clashing at the sight of a net bursting slowly turned the footy fanatic green with envy at the prospect of missing out on mouth-watering clashes (almost like a mosquito pestering the ear while I await to visit my dreams.)

Phone calls ringing with disdain, SMSes texted and livid fans cursing at no one in particular, all marked the beginning of a new year filled with expectations decline drastically.

Nevertheless, it was only a matter of time before the multitude got their food and in this case, mobile provider MTC proved to be the saviour. Saviour you ask? Well, I guess such a word applies to being in a catastrophe destined for unfavourable odds which was obviously not the case (WE hope).

Back to CAF, and the source of problems some say is that US$2 million for the prize winners! (The hefty amount has caused a ripple effect hasn't it?)

Hahahaha, at least I find it amusing I'm not sure about the rest, but considering the possibility that some polar-bearskin wearing Eskimo on the southern tips of the globe might be watching the tournament , could raise a question or two about how much they pay their television service provider.

OK, perhaps that was a far-cry from reality, unless you are rich enough to decide to go there for holidays to escape the blazing African sun (or just wish to be able to get cable television without paying for a licence). I digress unfortunately which is quite amusing (not as amusing as not being able to see it), but surely if Equatorial Guinea's (co-hosts to the tournament) president's son can pay US$1 million per victory, then how much is CAF making from this worldwide tournament (I say worldwide because this is where European and American scouts pick out the next talent henceforth supporting the reality that is: it is watched worldwide)

Better yet, how much will Equatorial Guinea make? OH yeah, and where does that president's son get the US$1 million for the wins?

Committing suicide is one thing I dare NOT think of, but this piece must be the rope that I hang by and surely the one that CAF must loosen via lucid methods and improvements in their highly-corrupt structure. A member of the public asked me "is it because Namibia did not qualify that we cannot see this tournament while people in Europe Facebook us the results?" What could I say?

Growing up, watching AFCON was like a tradition, family members gathered around the television, even mother would be there ( not sure if it was of her own will BUT, SHE WAS THERE TO WATCH AND YELL "GOOAAAAAAL!").

It is quite depressing to sit around and even video game players end up creating their own AFCON to soothe the boredom and I know what you're thinking; "If you have a video game just get DStv."

Until Tuesday this was a fact but hands up to the responsible players in bringing us the leftovers, without them we surely would be starved. I'm done here, it's time to visit the shop for some cheap leftovers from last year's Xmas specials EEWA!