FIFA.com gathers reaction from the eight teams who bowed out from the round of 16 at Thailand 2012, with all but a couple able to look on the bright side.
Kotoko have questioned the authority of the Executive Committee (Exco) of the Ghana FA in temporarily banning them from using their home venue in league matches.
The Ghana FA has rejected Berekum Arsenal's letter to withdraw from the country's top-flight league as it was signed by a recognised official of the club.