Tag Archives: 2012 Africa Cup of Nations

2012 Cecafa Cup: Uganda 1 – 0 Ethiopia

November 27, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Uganda Cranes became the first nation to qualify for the 2012 Cecafa Senior Challenge Cup after a 1-0 triumph over Ethiopia. The defending champions and hosts of the tournament scored early through Brian Umony in the ninth minute. A heavy … read more »

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Gyan agrees to Ghana return after five-month break

July 12, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Forward Asamoah Gyan has ended his self-imposed exile from Ghana’s national team. The 26-year-old took a break from international football in February after the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations. He blamed ‘psychological reasons’ for his break, after his missed penalty … read more »

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S.Africa fire coach after slow campaign start

June 5, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

South Africa fired national soccer coach Pitso Mosimane on Tuesday in reaction to their disappointing start to the World Cup qualifiers at the weekend. Mosimane is the first victim of Africa’s qualifying campaign for the 2014 finals in Brazil after … read more »

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Zambia wins 2012 African Nations Cup (Pictures & Video)

February 12, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Zambia have won their first Africa Cup of Nations title by beating favourites Ivory Coast 8-7 in a penalty shoot-out after the game in Libreville ended goalless. Stoppila Sunzu scored the winning goal for Zambia after goalkeeper Kennedy Mweene saved … read more »

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2012 African Cup of Nations Final Live Update: Ivory Coast 0 – 0 Zambia (7 – 8) Penalty

February 12, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

“Congratulations to Zambia! Bet it is crazy over there now! Let the party begin….feel sorry for Gervinho though!” 2228: An incredible end to an incredibly uneventful match. I thought that shootout would never end. 2227: There were 18 penalties, 15 … read more »

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Mali beats Ghana 2 – 0: 2012 Nations Cup 3rd place play off

February 11, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Cheick Diabate scored in each half as Mali defeated 10-man Ghana 2-0 in a play-off Saturday to finish third at the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations. The big Bordeaux striker poked in a rebound midway through the opening half and … read more »

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2012 African Cup of Nations 3rd-place Live Update: Ghana 0 – 2 Mali

February 11, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

2012 African Cup of Nations Final Live Update: Ivory Coast 0 – 0 Zambia *Zambia battle ready to take on Côte d’Ivoire at 2012 Nations Cup Final Ivory Coast versus Zambia in the final of the 2012 Africa Cup of … read more »

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Big names miss out on 2012 Africa Cup of Nations qualification

January 20, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

(CNN) — Two-time champions Nigeria failed to qualify for the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations after being held 2-2 by Guinea on Saturday. Second-half goals from strikers Victor Obinna and Ikechukwu Uche put Nigeria 2-1 ahead in Abuja, but Ibrahima … read more »

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Equatorial Guinea: Human rights concerns and the Africa Cup of Nations

January 19, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

LONDON, United-Kingdom, January 19, 2012/African Press Organization (APO)/ — On January 21 the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations opens with a ceremony in the city of Bata, Equatorial Guinea. Amnesty International’s Equatorial Guinea expert Marise Castro is available for telephone … read more »

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President Ali Bongo wins landslide in Gabon vote

December 22, 2011 by IndepthAfrica

Libreville – President Ali Bongo’s party scored a landslide victory in Gabon’s parliamentary elections but turnout was low given an opposition boycott, it was announced on Wednesday. Bongo’s Gabonese Democratic Party (PDG) secured 114 out of parliament’s 120 seats, its … read more »

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Bongo’s party ‘wins absolute majority’

December 18, 2011 by IndepthAfrica

Libreville – President Ali Bongo’s Gabonese Democratic Party (PDG) was assured of an absolute majority in the National Assembly after Saturday’s general election, a PDG source close to the interior ministry said early on Sunday. The party had won at … read more »

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Africa Cup of Nations: Nigeria 2 – 0 Madagascar

September 4, 2011 by benim

Nigeria coach Samson Siasia has given the credit for Sunday’s 2-0 victory in Madagascar to his players. The Super Eagles overcame atrocious playing conditions to triumph in the last 20 minutes with goals from skipper Joseph Yobo and a sensational … read more »

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