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The Broadcasting Organisation of Nigeria (BON) has confirmed that Nigerians will be able to watch the final match of the 2013 African Cup of Nations, (AFCON) between the Super Eagles of Nigeria and the Stallions of Burkina Faso on Sunday. … read more »
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By Segun Odegbami Who will win Afcon 2013? This was the same question I asked when I started my series on Afcon 2013. After three weeks of incredible football drama I know better than to predict. My crystal ball has … read more »
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Nigeria are one win away from ending a 19-year wait to reclaim the African Nations Cup but the favourites are wary of the threat posed by surprise finalists Burkina Faso in Sunday’s showdown at Soccer City. When they drew 1-1 … read more »
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(AP) — Nigeria is in position to win the African Cup of Nations again thanks to impressive performances that have brought back memories of the 1990s team which dominated African football. Nigeria will play Burkina Faso at Soccer City on … read more »
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JOHANNESBURG – Tunisian referee Slim Jdidi has been banned by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) after his controversial performance in Wednesday’s African Nations Cup semi-final between Burkina Faso and Ghana. “CAF was not happy with the standard of refereeing … read more »
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South Africa (AP) — Nigeria closed in on its first title since 1994, advancing to Sunday’s final of the African Cup of Nations against a surprising Burkina Faso team looking to lift the trophy for the first time. Nigeria routed Mali … read more »
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African Cup of Nations semi-final, Mbombela Stadium – Burkina Faso 1 (Bance 60) Ghana 1 (Wakaso 13 pen). Burkina Faso win 3-2 on penalties. Minnows Burkina Faso overcame an embarrassing refereeing display to shock Ghana 3-2 on penalties to reach … read more »
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AS the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) gets underway in South Africa, it is pertinent to critically examine the role of witchcraft in Africa football. In sub Saharan Africa, it is widely believed that magic can affect the performance of … read more »
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EXTRA TIME – Burkina Faso 1-1 Ghana And that’s it here at the Mbombela Stadium. Burkina Faso win the encounter on penalties and it’s nothing less than they deserve. Bance cancelled out Mubarak’s opener and for the first time in … 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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Ghana go into their fourth consecutive Africa Cup of Nations semi-final with no injury worries ahead of their meeting with Burkina Faso. Midfielder Anthony Annan is fit again and in contention to start, with Richmond Yiadom Boakye also shaking off … read more »
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(AP) — Appiah says his players “are all professionals … they should be fine with it,” urging them to quickly adjust to the poor sandy surface in Nelspruit on which Burkina Faso has played its entire tournament. Ghana wasn’t allowed to … read more »
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Most champions receive a trophy – or a cash bonus. But at the African Cup of Nations, an international soccer tournament featuring the continent’s top 16 teams, at least one the nations has been offered something it’s much more difficult … 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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PORT ELIZABETH, South Africa – Ghana’s players may change their opinion about South Africa being their “second home” when they see the sandy, bumpy field they have to play on in the African Cup of Nations semifinals this week. Four-time … read more »
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Burkina Faso reached the semi-finals of the African Nations Cup for the first since 1998 when a header in extra time from Jonathan Pitroipa gave them a 1-0 win over fellow outsiders Togo on Sunday. Pitroipa pulled away from his … 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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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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(Reuters) – Ivory Coast have emerged as clear favourites as the African Nations Cup enters its knockout stages but if past finals are anything to go by, the tournament remains ripe for more surprises. Following 12 days of intense action … 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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Nigeria qualified for the next round of the Africa Cup of Nations after two late Victor Moses penalties gave them a crucial win against Ethiopia. Moses, 22, opened the scoring from the spot after he was fouled by defender Alula … read more »
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Defending champions Zambia crashed out of the Africa Cup of Nations after a goalless draw with Burkina Faso, who progressed to the quarter-finals. Chipolopolo went into the game level on points with Nigeria, who went through to the last eight … read more »
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Africa Cup of Nations Venue: Mbombela Stadium, Nelspruit Date: Tuesday 29 January Kick-off: 17:00 GMT Defending champions Zambia must beat Burkina Faso to ensure they make it through to the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals, while their opponents need only … read more »
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Defending champions Zambia must beat Burkina Faso to ensure they make it through to the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals, while their opponents need only a draw to go through. Burkina Faso will again be without first-choice keeper Abdoulaye Soulama, … read more »
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Nigeria have twice conceded late equalisers in their 1-1 draws with Zambia and Burkina Faso. Now, in their final group game against Ethiopia, they must secure a win to guarantee a place in the quarterfinals. If the Super Eagles can’t … read more »
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The lament for a great creative inside-forward has been a defining one among fans in Africa’s most populated country for close on a decade. The more time passes since Jay-Jay Okocha, an entertainer and a crowd favourite in the 1990s … read more »
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The final round of Group C matches threaten to ignite as Nigeria and Ethiopia face either glory or gloom in South Africa. Rustenburg will be the venue for the Super Eagles’ final Group C match—a contest which will decide the … read more »
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Nigeria are expected to get their 2013 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) campaign back on track with a win over Ethiopia in a final Group C tie today in Rustenburg. The Super Eagles have drawn their first two group games … read more »
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South Africa (AP) — Ethiopia’s chances at the African Cup of Nations have taken a hit with the team’s two top players expected to miss the decisive Group C match against Nigeria on Tuesday. Ethiopia coach Sewnet Bishaw said Monday that … read more »
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