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2013 Africa Cup of Nations: Team Ghana – Key Players to Watch

Julian Finney/Getty Images The Africa Cup of Nations 2013 gets underway in South Africa on Saturday, with Ghana one of the biggest favourites for success even though they have not won the competition since 1982. There was plenty of speculation … read more »

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2013 Africa Cup of Nations: Ethiopia inspired by their past

Ethiopia hold the dubious record of being runners-up in the Africa Cup of Nations without winning a game or even scoring a goal. That came at the inaugural tournament, held in 1957, after the Confederation of African Football was established … read more »

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2013 Africa Cup of Nations: B’Faso, Ethiopia scare ex-Eagles stars

Former Nigerian stars have admitted that the Super Eagles will face a tough challenge at the South Africa 2013 Africa Cup of Nations as the team aim at winning the tournament for the third time. The ex-internationals advised the Super … read more »

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The 2013 African Cup of Nations for dummies

Ask any average person on the street if they’re aware that a continental football showpiece is about to kick off in South Africa in just a few days, and chances are at least a few of them will raise their … read more »

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Moses confident Nigeria will shine at 2013 Africa Cup of Nations

Chelsea winger Victor Moses, who fled to England after his parents were killed in sectarian riots, hopes to crown his debut at the Africa Cup of Nations by helping Nigeria win the trophy. Moses has come a long way since … read more »

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Nigeria’s Super Eagles; The Nations Cup bronze specialists

The Super Eagles hold the record of the highest number of bronze medals won by any team at the Africa Cup of Nations-seven. Can the two-time African champions, now tagged bronze specialists, prove their critics wrong this time at the … read more »

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2013 Africa Cup of Nations: Bafana disappoint again

Johannesburg – Bafana Bafana completed their preparations for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament by holding fancied Algeria to a goalless draw at Orlando Stadium, in Soweto, on Saturday evening. South Africa, who are 68 places below Algeria in … read more »

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Ethiopia’s Walia Antelopes beat Tanzania 2-1 in Addis Ababa ahead of AFCON 2013

Ethiopia ended their pre-2013 Africa Cup of Nations build-up on a high with a win over Tanzania on Friday. The Walia Antelopes beat Tanzania 2-1 in Addis Ababa. It was a great day for new boy and ex-USA junior international … read more »

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2013 Africa Cup of Nations: Ethiopia Football Team hope to relive past glories

​​Ethiopia’s football (soccer) team hopes to excel when it makes its first appearance in 31 years at the Africa Cup of Nations. The young players hope to relive Ethiopia’s past glories at the tournament that begins next week in South … read more »

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2013 Africa Cup of Nations: Said believes in Ethiopian dreams

Later this month, Ethiopia will return for their first CAF Africa Cup of Nations appearance in 31 years, a victory in itself. However, the Walya Antelopes were drawn into a tough group that will see them face off against Burkina … read more »

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Nigeria announces final 23-man squad for 2013 Africa Cup of Nations

Nigeria have left out Portland Timbers forward, Bright Chinedu Dike, from their 23-man squad to this month’s Afcon in South Africa. Dike has made just two appearances for Nigeria against Venezuela and Catalonia in November last year and January respectively. … read more »

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Nigeria Super Eagles May Play Portuguese Side ahead of AFCON 2013

The Nigeria Football Federation are in talks with a couple of Portuguese club sides to see the possibility of having the Super Eagles play at least another friendly after Wednesday’s duel with Cape Verde. Fruitful talks Futaa.com gathered that the … read more »

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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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Who makes the Nigeria’s final 23-man list for 2013 Africa Cup of Nations

Nigeria have left out Portland Timbers forward, Bright Chinedu Dike, from their 23-man squad to this month’s Afcon in South Africa. Dike has made just two appearances for Nigeria against Venezuela and Catalonia in November last year and January respectively. … read more »

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Nigeria plays against Cape Verde today ahead of annoucement of Nigeria Final AFCON 2013 list

Nigeria will play Africa Cup of Nations debutant Cape Verde Wednesday night in Portugal, in its second friendly match in as many weeks, in preparation for the 2013 edition of the continental tournament. Analysts said the match is very crucial … read more »

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2013 Africa Cup of Nations: South Africa loses 1-0 at home to Norway

Goal-shy South Africa lost 1-0 against Norway Tuesday in their penultimate warm-up match before hosting the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations tournament. Morocco-born Tarik Elyounoussi scored the winner four minutes before half-time, taking the ball across centre-backs Bongani Khumalo and … read more »

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Burkina Faso named squad for 2013 Africa Cup of Nations

Burkina Faso coach Paul Put has announced his final squad of 23 for the Africa Cup of Nations in South Africa. The Stallions, who are based in Nelspruit, will play Nigeria, defending champions Zambia and Ethiopia in Group C.   … read more »

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2013 Africa Cup of Nations: No punishment for Newcastle Shola Ameobi

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) will not take action against Shola Ameobi following his failure to honour his invitation to represent the West African nation at the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations in South Africa. The forward was called up … read more »

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Nigeria final 23-man list for AFCON 2013 to be released on Wednesday

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has clarified the situation about the final 23-man list of the national team, the Super Eagles, for the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations in South Africa. Media chief of the Super Eagles, Ben Alaiya had … 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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Adebayor returns to Captain Togo at 2013 Africa Cup of Nations

Tottenham’s Emmanuel Adebayor is expected to play at the African Nations Cup according to Togo officials, two days before Wednesday’s squad announcement deadline. The 28-year-old came out of a self-imposed international retirement this summer, but concerns about player safety and … read more »

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Ethiopia hold Tunisia to 1 – 1 draw in a friendly ahead of 2013 Africa Cup of Nations

Ethiopia served notice of their potential at the African Nations Cup finals by holding Tunisia to 1-1 draw in a friendly in Doha on Monday. The Ethiopians came from behind to equalise in the 64th minute through Saladin Seid after … read more »

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2013 Africa Cup of Nation: Ivory Coast favourites again, Why not Nigeria or Ethiopia?

The situation is all too familiar for the footballers of Ivory Coast less than two weeks before the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations kicks off in South Africa. For the fifth consecutive tournament, captain Didier Drogba and a star-packed squad … read more »

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Ghana’s Ayew out of 2013 African Cup of Nations

Olympique Marseille’s Andre Ayew celebrates after scoring against Saint Etienne during their Ligue 1 match at the Velodrome stadium in Marseille, December 23, 2012 Image by: Jean-Paul Pelissier / REUTERS Marseille winger Andre Ayew will not play at the African … read more »

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Is South Africa ready to host the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations?

With only 12 days to the kick-off of the continental showpiece in Johannesburg, the South African Football Association (Safa) reinstated five officials who were put on “special leave” after the International Federation of Association Football’s (Fifa) allegations that South African … read more »

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2013 Africa Cup of Nations: Recall Odewingie, Owolabi tells Keshi

Felix Owolabi, a member of Nigeria’s 1980 Nations Cup winning team, has called on Super Eagles coach, Stephen Keshi, to recall striker Osaze Odewingie into his squad for South Africa 2013. The ex-Green Eagles left winger told the News Agency … read more »

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Cote d’Ivoire take on Egypt, Ethiopia tackle Tunisia ahead of 2013 Africa Cup of Nations

The Elephants of Cote d’Ivoire will take on the Pharaohs of Egypt in a friendly game today in Abu Dhabi, UAE after the Egyptians had declined an encounter with Ethiopia. Cote d’Ivoire, led by Didier Drogba and Manchester City star … 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 and 2013 African Cup of Nations

Handlers of Nigeria’s senior national football team-the Super Eagles last week named a 35-man initial squad for training in Portugal, out of which 23 players would be selected to represent Nigeria in the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) – … read more »

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Ghana Premier League has eight players for 2013 Africa Cup of Nations

Ghana player Richard Kissi Boateng plays for local side Berekum Chelsea As 16 nations confirm their provisional squads for this month’s Africa Cup of Nations finals, the Glo Premier League’s player contribution is spread among two countries. The Ghanaian Premier … read more »

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