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2013 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying Result: Zambia 1-0 Uganda

Zambia 1-0 Uganda Christopher Katongo’s first-half strike has handed the reigning champions a slender advantage ahead of what will surely be a tough return leg in Kampala. The Zambian goal came after 20 minutes, an easy tap-in from the skipper … read more »

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Black Stars of Ghana beat Malawi 2-0

The Black Stars of Ghana beat a plucky Malawian side by two goals to nil in the first leg of the final Cup of Nations qualifier at the Accra Sports Stadium. Danger man, Christian Atsu put the Stars ahead in … read more »

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Diego Maradona urging for calm as Al Wasl host Al Ain

Al Wasl boss Diego Maradona has called for calm from the club’s fans as they prepare to welcome runaway Pro League leaders Al Ain to the Zabeel Stadium on Saturday night. Wasl have landed in hot water with the UAE … read more »

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Ghana fans make Gyan scapegoat for Zambia loss

Ghana striker Asamoah Gyan exited the Africa Cup of Nations as public enemy number one among some Black Stars’ supporters after Wednesday’s quarter-final loss to Zambia. The Sunderland forward, on-loan to Al-Ain, was on the receiving end of vitriolic abuse … read more »

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Goal for Ghana’s Gyan signals recovery

Asamoah Gyan signaled his recovery from a hamstring injury with a goal as Ghana completed their African Nations Cup warm-ups on Wednesday with a 2-0 win over Platinum Stars. A fortnight of intense treatment saw Gyan return to full training … read more »

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