Gaby Heinze and André Ayew will be OM's representatives in the last 16 of the World Cup.

I the group stage only comes to an end on Friday, the situation of the Olympians present in South Africa has already been decided. There is no need to dwell on the fortunes of “les Bleus”. Mathieu Valbuena played 20 minutes against Mexico and Steve Mandanda did not make a single appearance. They have nothing to be ashamed of as they make their way back to France this Thursday. The Nigeria of Taye Taiwo probably lacked a little bite and realism in their group and also say goodbye to the competition As for Stéphane Mbia, his Cameroon will be playing for their honour this Thursday against Holland, the Lions having been officially eliminated since their second match of the tournament.

But there is no place for disappointment, to OM players will be present in the second round! We were not particularly worried for Gaby Heinze. Argentina finished with three wins in three matches and will face Mexico in the last 16 on Sunday, a match which they seem capable of winning. As far as goalscorer Gaby is concerned, he is one of Maradona’s key players and his “grinta” should continue to wreak havoc. More surprising is the qualification of Ghana. An unchallenged starter on the left side of the midfield, André Ayew proudly waved his country’s flag on Wednesday after the defeat to Germany (1-0). And this wasn’t because of disappointment, as the "Black Stars" took advantage of Serbia’s defeat against Australia (1-2) taking them into the second round. "Dédé" and his mates still have all their chances of going even further as they are faced by a valiant but far from convincing America. OM’s colours will be floating above South Africa for a few days still.

Ghana-USA
Saturday 26 June in Rustenburg (20h30)

Argentine-Mexique
Sunday 27 June in Johannesburg (20h30)