From correspondent: Nick Leeson, Dubai
Serbia are now their own sovereign nation and will be playing their first big tournament, they made it to the world cup 2006 but where them Serbia and Montenegro. 
Key Men: Ivanovic, Vidic, Krasic
Jokers: Kolarov with his sledgehammer left foot, Jovanovich, and Big man Nikola Zigic at 202 cm, making him the tallest player at the tournament (Sorry Crouchy).

Four time african champions Ghana have made it to the world cup again, with the other time being 2006. Unfortunetly the tenacious and star player Michael Essien will not be playing in the tournament as his knee problems have ruled him out.
Key men: Sulley Muntari, John Mensah, Kevin-Prince Boateng.
Jokers: Asamoah Gyan, Andre Ayew