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2013 Africa Cup of Nations: Champions Zambia name final 23-man

Zambia have retained 19 of the players that won the Africa Cup of Nations last year in their squad to defend their title in South Africa. Veteran defender Chintu Kampamba, who has been without a club since June, was left … read more »

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Keshi Battle to make Nigeria list for 2013 Africa Cup of Nations

As Speaking during a brief telephone chat, he said, “I think we have the best crop of players here in Faro because everyone is showing us the signs that they are ready to represent their fatherland at the Cup of … read more »

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Nigeria: The African Cup of Nations and I – Going Down Memory Lane!

By Odegbami, opinion Orange Afcon 2013 is upon us. I am caught already in the usual championship fever. That’s what usually happens to me every two years – understandably! My relationship with the African Cup of Nations has been long … read more »

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Nigerian John Obi dismisses injury fears ahead of 2013 Africa cup of Nations

Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel has dismissed fears he is still injured and may not feature for Nigeria at this month’s 2013 Africa Cup of Nations. Mikel has not played in his English club’s last three games after he suffered … read more »

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Nigeria coach Stephen Keshi criticised the role white coaches in African football

Nigeria coach Stephen Keshi has strongly criticised the role of some white coaches in African football just weeks before the Africa Cup of Nations. Frenchman Herve Renard coached Zambia to the 2012 title but Keshi has concerns about some who … read more »

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AFCON 2013: Nigeria-Zambia encounter will likely decide the Group C winner

Nigeria’s Super Eagles are hoping to soar at the 29th Africa Cup of Nations football tournament, which kicks off January 19th in Johannesburg, South Africa. The Super Eagles are based in South Africa’s northeastern city of Nelspruit for their first … read more »

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Zimbabwe might quit 2014 FIFA World Cup qualifiers

Zimbabwe might be forced to withdraw from the 2014 FIFA World Cup qualifying competition as the national football association has no money for a fixture in Egypt during March, according to a senior official. “There is no money to pay … read more »

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Nigeria’s Super Eagles held hosts Catalonia to a 1-1 draw

Nigeria’s Super Eagles held hosts Catalonia to a 1-1 draw in an international friendly played at the Cornelia El-Prat Stadium in Barcelona. The Catalonians drew first blood as early as the third minute courtesy of a penalty kick neatly taken … read more »

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African Soccer Stars who will miss 2013 Africa Cup of Nations

West Brom striker Osaze Odemwingie is not the only star that will be missing when the 2013 Africa Nations Cup begins in South Africa, writes OLUFEMI ATOYEBI  Super Eagles coach Steven Keshi did not surprise many Nigerians when he omitted … read more »

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Nigeria captain Joseph Yobo hits back at Odemwingie

Nigeria captain Joseph Yobo has lashed out at Peter Odemwingie for being disrespectful after the West Bromwich Albion striker said the country does not have a team leader. Odemwingie said via Twitter that recent Eagles captains have only looked out … read more »

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Tunisia Plan Ethiopia Friendly

Tunisia will face Ethiopia in a friendly on January 7th in the UAE, Koora.com reported on Tuesday (December 25th). The Carthage Eagles will also play friendlies against Iraq, Gabon and Ghana before travelling to South Africa for the 2013 Orange … read more »

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Nigeria: Visa ruins Chibuzor Okonkwo’s Afcon dream

Super Eagles’ manager, Stephen Keshi has said right-back, Chibuzor Okonkwo will not make Afcon 2013 Nations Cup in South Africa. Keshi revealed the new Warri Wolves acquisition, Okonkwo, scheduled to head to the Faro, Portugal camp may have missed the … read more »

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Nigerian Peter Odemwingie anger over omission from 2013 Africa Cup of Nations Squard

Peter Odemwingie has reacted angrily to being omitted from Nigeria’s Africa Cup of Nations squad. The West Bromwich Albion forward last played for Nigeria in February’s goalless draw with Rwanda in the Cup of Nations qualifying. “Every manager has got … read more »

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Odemwingie, Martins, Taiwo not needed at the moment, Says Keshi

Nigeria coach Stephen Keshi says he left out the senior trio of Osaze Odemwingie, Taye Taiwo and Obafemi Martins from his provisional squad because they are not needed at the moment. All three were left out of a provisional 32-man … read more »

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Stage sets for Bafana v Malawi friendly

Malawi head coach Kinnah Phiri claims his team will not be looking to do Bafana Bafana any favours as Gordon Igesund’s side prepare for the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations. The two countries will line up in an international friendly … read more »

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Saladin Said: The household name in Ethiopian Football

Ethiopians are returning to the local football stadia after years of apathy that saw them switch to European and English Football League for consolation. Apart from the world beating Ethiopian Athletes led by Gabre Haille Sellasie, the name Saladin Said … read more »

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Super Eagles of Nigeria moves up to 52nd on FIFA rankings

The Super Eagles of Nigeria moved five places up to 52nd on the latest FIFA rankings released on Thursday. The Nigerians are now ranked 10th in Africa behind Ivory Coast – which is at 14th in the world, Algeria (19th), … read more »

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2013 Africa Cup of Nations: Nigeria ‘under no pressure to win’

Nigeria’s sports minister Bolaji Abdullahi believes the Super Eagles could benefit from having no expectations on them heading into the 2013 African Cup of Nations. The team failed to qualify for the last tournament in Gabon and Equatorial Guinea but … read more »

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South Africa FA accused of match fixing during World Cup

A FIFA report into match fixing ahead of the 2010 World Cup has found compelling evidence that one or more games played by Bafana Bafana in the build-up to the global spectacle were fixed. The report identifies various SAFA officials … read more »

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Nigerian coach Stephen Keshi is more worried of Zambia, at the 2013 Africa Nations Cup

Nigerian national team head coach Stephen Keshi is more worried – if not scared – to face the African Champions, Zambia, at the 2013 Africa Nations Cup (Afcon) group stage match at Mbombela stadium on January 25. However, his consolation … read more »

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Press release: Ethiopia is not in Afcon 2013 to donate points

The Ethiopian national team is not coming to the 2013 Africa Nations Cup (Afcon) to donate maximum points to their group C opponents that includes Nigeria, Zambia and Burkina Faso. Most recently, the underrated national team proved that football is … read more »

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2013 Africa Cup of Nations: Group D Preview

Group D, undoubtedly the “group of death” for the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations, includes the two highest ranked teams in Africa, tournament favourites Côte d’Ivoire (16th in the world) and Algeria (24th). Tunisia (45th) has also been in good … read more »

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2013 Africa Cup of Nations: Group C Preview

The 2013 Africa Cup of Nations is drawing near, and 2012 surprise winners Zambia, with a host of players familiar to South African Premier Soccer League fans, will be out to defend their title. Their first order of business will … read more »

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2013 Africa Cup of Nations: Group B Preview

The countdown is on to the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations. Group B sees Ghana, the darlings of Africa during the 2010 Fifa World Cup, lining up against Niger, DR Congo, and the continent’s third-ranked team, Mali. Get primed for … read more »

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2013 Africa Cup of Nations: Group A Preview

The countdown is on to the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon). The tournament kicks off at Johannesburg’s FNB Stadium on 19 January with a double-header featuring South Africa versus Cape Verde and Angola versus Morocco. Get primed for the … read more »

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Does South Africa really understand Africa?

By Eliot Pence South Africa has spent over a decade defining itself as different from the rest of Africa. Now, as its foreign policy pivots back to Africa and seeks to cash in on the continent’s growth, the country has … read more »

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Tiny Cape Verde oust Cameroon

The tiny Cape Verde Islands eliminated former World Cup quarterfinalists Cameroon on Sunday to win a place at the African Nations Cup soccer finals for the first time despite losing 2-1 in the second leg of their final-round qualifier. A … read more »

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Former Chelsea & Bayern star Ballack announces retirement

Former German international Michael Ballack has announced his retirement from football with immediate effect. The 36 year old was released by Bayer Leverkusan at the end of last season and has failed to find a club. Ballack has had a … read more »

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Korea DPR crush Gambia 11 – 0

Korea DPR laid down a gauntlet on the opening day of the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup by thrashing Gambia 11-0 in their Group B encounter in Baku. The North Koreans, winners of this tournament four years ago, were far … read more »

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Marikana: The strike might be over, but the struggle continues

Mandy de Waal, dailymaverick Striking workers at Marikana’s Lonmin mine have accepted a pay offer from management and say they’ll be back at work this Thursday, but the campaign for justice and better living conditions in the North West town … read more »

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