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(Reuters) – African kings Nigeria were rescued by a last-gasp equalizer on Saturday while other heavyweight contenders Cameroon, Ivory Coast and Tunisia won their games to remain on course for World Cup qualification. Samuel Eto’o scored twice to lead Cameroon … read more »
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Ethiopia has a rich and complicated history, one that is best described as “a contested terrain.” If this landlocked Horn of Africa country is known for anything though, soccer surely isn’t one of them. But if you ask about an … read more »
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Nigeria reach the final with a convincing 4-1 win over Mali. The Eagles go out at the semi-final stage for the second tournament running. The Nigeria players, with an average age of 23.5 years, gather around in a huddle to … read more »
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In Summary Latest: Mali 1-4 Nigeria Nigeria were 3-0 up at half-time Burkina Faso v Ghana (1830) [View the story "Afcon matchday 15: live blog" on Storify] As the dust settles after the quarter-finals, the landscape looks strangely unfamiliar. … read more »
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Didier Drogba and Ivory Coast’s ‘golden generation’ headed off into the sunset having come up short yet again in their quest to be crowned kings of Africa. For Drogba, who turns 35 next month, this was the last opportunity to … read more »
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Togo’s icon Emmanuel Adebayor criticises coach Didier Six finding him primarily responsible for team’s exit from Nations Cup Despite guiding Togo for their first Africa Cup of Nations’ quarter ever, coach Didier Six was severely criticised by striker Emmanuel Adebayor … read more »
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By Hindessa Abdul The 29th edition of the African Cup of Nations has been historic for Ethiopians as it was a once in a generation event. The country managed to qualify for the tournament for the first time in 31 … read more »
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Nigeria have knocked favorites Ivory Coast out of the Africa Cup of Nations. With a 2-1 win, the Super Eagles move into the semifinal for the sixth time in the last eight tournaments. It was an impressive performance from Nigeria … read more »
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The likes of Boubacar Barry, Yaya Toure and Gervinho are expected to return after being rested against Algeria. Nigeria’s Fedor Ogude is suspended but John Mikel Obi can play after it was confirmed he has been booked only once. Super … read more »
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Underdogs Cape Verde take on Ghana in the first Africa Cup of Nations quarter final on Saturday 2 February, from 2.30pm. Ghana coach Kwesi Appiah has warned his side against complacency when they face Cape Verde in the African Nations … read more »
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Agnieszka Flak, Reuters – Ivory Coast are treating their African Cup of Nations quarter-final against fellow heavyweights Nigeria like a title match as the tournament favourites bid to end a decade of disappointment. The West African giants set up Sunday’s … read more »
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TALES AZZONI AP Sports RUSTENBURG, South Africa (AP) — It was a wild return to the African Cup of Nations for Ethiopia even though it failed to get past the group stage. Two goalkeepers were sent off, the team’s federation … read more »
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FULL-TIME – Algeria 2-2 Ivory Coast The other game in the group ends all square – Ivory Coast top the group with seven points, Togo second on four, Tunisia third, also on four, and Algeria bottom on one. Togo finish … read more »
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Africa Cup of Nations Venue: Royal Bafokeng Stadium, Rustenburg Date: Wednesday 30 January Kick-off: 17:00 GMT Ivory Coast plan to make changes against Algeria, but are yet to decide whether star striker Didier Drogba will return to the starting side. … read more »
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John Mikel Obi has warned Ivory Coast not to write off Nigeria ahead of their Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final clash on Sunday. The Super Eagles needed two late penalties from Victor Moses to overcome Ethiopia 2-0 and book their … read more »
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(Reuters) – Ivory Coast captain Didier Drogba dismissed concerns he may not be in top form after starting Saturday’s African Nations Cup 3-0 win over Tunisia on the bench, the first time he was dropped in his international career. Drogba … read more »
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AFCON 2013 Result: Ivory Coast 3 – 0 Tunisia FULL-TIME- Ivory Coast 3-0 Tunisia Ivory Coast fully deserved their victory but the win was not as comfortable as the scoreline suggests. They needed two goals in the last three minutes … read more »
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Ivory Coast and Tunisia are level at the top of Group D, after both won their opening ties on Tuesday. The Carthage Eagles have since suffered a setback, with experienced striker Issam Jemaa ruled out for the rest of the … read more »
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President Michael Sata is today (Friday) expected to arrive in Addis Abbaba, Ethiopia for the 20th ordinary session of the African Union summit which takes place on January 27 to 28. Zambia’s envoy to Ethiopia Francis Simenda revealed President Sata … read more »
Ethiopia coach Swenet Bishaw has backed his team’s fans ahead of the African Nations Cup Group C clash with Burkina Faso, despite the fine imposed for bad behaviour against Zambia. Ethiopia fans reacted angrily to the sending off of Jemal … read more »
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By Nick Said, Zambia and Nigeria were expected to be the front-runners in Group C at the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations, but both were held to disappointing draws in their opening matches. Take nothing away from their opponents, but … read more »
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NELSPRUIT, South Africa – After its first match in the African Cup of Nations in 31 years, Ethiopia has revised its ambitions from merely gathering experience to reaching the final. The change in mindset happened after a 10-man Ethiopia came … read more »
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Chelsea winger Victor Moses, who has missed Nigeria’s opening game, is expected to enter the Africa Cup of Nations fray against Zambia. The winger’s return from injury is welcome news for the Super Eagles, who take on the defending champions … read more »
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Zambia coach, Herve Renard has tipped the Chipolopolo to beat Nigeria’s Super Eagles when the two sides clash in their second group C game at the ongoing 2013 Africa Cup of Nations in South Africa. After posting draws in their … read more »
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Niger are still looking for their first Africa Cup of Nations point, after losing all four of their games to date. The Mena will take encouragement from holding Mali for 84 minutes in their Group B opener, before conceding Seydou … read more »
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Durban – Cape Verde pulled off their second surprising result of the Africa Cup of Nations, and did hosts South Africa a big favour, as they held Morocco to a 1-1 draw at Moses Mabhida Stadium on Wednesday. Although Cape … read more »
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Algeria head coach Vahid Halilhodzic has identified Tuesday’s African Nations Cup encounter with Tunisia as a must-win game. The north African nations go head to head at Rustenburg’s Royal Bafokeng Stadium knowing all too well that the inclusion of Ivory … read more »
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How things can change in the space of 12 months. Zambia have gone from kings of a continent to being shown up by a side that was last involved in the African Nations Cup 30 years ago but who have … read more »
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Ivory Coast kick off the Africa Cup of Nations as firm favourites once again and with no major injury concerns ahead of their Group D opener. Captain Didier Drogba will once again lead the Elephants, as they seek to add … read more »
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(By Getahune Bekele, at Mbombela stadium- South Africa) ETHIOPIA 1-1 Zambia. “Who said Africa cannot play like Barcelona? This Ethiopian team is Africa’s Barcelona.” Sunday Olisey, Nigerian foo ball legend. “Today Ethiopians have showed the world that African football is … read more »
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