mani was also likewise single-minded when it came to his pick for the germany-spain semi-finals.
with little coaxing, he confidently made a beeline for the spain card.
could this be a sign that without the magic touch of thomas muller - the 20-year-old german winger who is suspended - the team will lose its winning streak?
Guess we will find out soon enough.
And finally, the clincher.
The final - the great showdown on july 12, which the whole world will be watching with bated breath.
Mani, eagerly munching on seeds and an apple in between choices, looked up irritably as once again, his services were demanded to pick the winner.
And his choice?
he quickly hopped out of his cage and nipped at the spain card.