If you're eagerly awaiting the start of the Africa Cup of Nations 2008 football tournament in Ghana, here's something to get you through the next three days.
Farayi Mungazi, presenter of the BBC World Service's African sports programme, Fast Track, is fronting a new online game launched to mark the Africa Cup of Nations 2008.
Called Farayi Mungazi's Penalty Shootout, the game challenges you to save penalties, rather than score them.
Your score can then be added to the overall total for the team you are supporting in the tournament. Nigeria currently leads the way with 152 saves at the time of writing.
Farayi Mungazi says: "This is a first for the BBC, and I am thrilled to be fronting Farayi Mungazi's Penalty Shootout. Football fans are passionate about the game and I know they are going to love this virtual competition.
"Just as 16 teams from across the continent battle it out in Ghana for Africa Cup of Nations 2008, lovers of the beautiful game can also support their teams in the BBC's cyber-contest. I look forward to a great tournament," he continued.
The tournament starts on Sunday and there will be live updates on the BBC Sport website, with games being shown live on the BBCi channel, which can be accessed by pressing the red button in digital TV services.
www.bbcworldservice.com/penaltyshootout
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