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CAF releases seeds for 2015 AFCON qualifiers

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has released seeding teams for the draw of the 2015 African nations Cup championship to be hosted by Morocco. The full draw will be released on March 10 in Rabat during a CAF’s general … read more »

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Kenya bids for 2019 Africa Cup of Nations

Football Kenya Federation (FKF) and the Kenyan government are in the process of submitting a bid to host the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) and the 2015 Africa Youth Championships. “After the opening of bids by CAF, football Kenya … read more »

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Nigerians To Watch AFCON 2013 Final At Home – BON

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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Ethiopia: Pirating the game: The Walia Antelopes

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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Ethiopia: Open letter to Confederation of African Football (CAF)

By; Kiflu Hussain I don’t know whether CAF has a regulation that prohibits making a political statement during African Cup of Nations (AFCON) football matchse. I know it’s not allowed making a political statement in Olympics. A case in point; … read more »

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Nigerian coach Stephen Keshi is more worried of Zambia, at the 2013 Africa Nations Cup

Nigerian national team head coach Stephen Keshi is more worried – if not scared – to face the African Champions, Zambia, at the 2013 Africa Nations Cup (Afcon) group stage match at Mbombela stadium on January 25. However, his consolation … read more »

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Senegal disqualified from the African Nations Cup

Senegal have been disqualified from the African Nations Cup after the riot that caused their play-off against the Ivory Coast to be abandoned. Missiles, stones, bottles and firecrackers were thrown onto the pitch and tear gas was used during the … read more »

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CAF named the United Against Malaria in 2013 Cup of Nations

Today on World Malaria Day, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) named the United Against Malaria (UAM) campaign an official social program of the 2013 Orange Africa Cup of Nations, being held in South Africa early next year. Although preventable … read more »

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Caf announces seeding system for final 2013 qualifiers

The Confederation of African Football has announced the seeding system for the final round of qualifying for the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations. A total of 30 teams play in a final knockout round to decide the 15 nations who … read more »

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Confederation of African Football Endorses United Against Malaria Campaign During 2012 Orange Africa Cup of Nations

CAF and UAM call on African football federations to join fight against malaria Today during the final week of the 2012 Orange Africa Cup of Nations, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) committed its support to the fight against malaria … read more »

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Niger’s taxing journey to the Africa Cup of Nations

As shock qualifiers Niger take on co-hosts Gabon in their first game in the Africa Cup of Nation finals, it is a bitter-sweet feeling for the people of Niger. Football fan or not, they are helping to foot the bill … read more »

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Burkina Faso v Angola: Upset Duarte bemoans uneven playing field

Highly rated Burkina Faso go into their Group B curtain raiser with Angola motivated by a deep sense of injustice. Coach Paulo Duarte launched a scathing attack on the treatment meted out to his team since their arrival, claiming competition … read more »

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A Beautiful Game on a Beautiful Continent

Being text of a goodwill message sent by the African Public Relations Association (APRA) to The President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Mr. Issa Hayatou on the occasion of the 28th Edition of the Africa Cup of Nations … read more »

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Africa Nations Cup: Tiny nations host football feast

CNN: This weekend’s kick-off at the 28th Africa Cup of Nations launches a three-week explosion of color and noise in the soccer-crazy continent. The tournament is set to transfix the region as 16 teams go head-to-head to be crowned footballing … read more »

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Swaziland withdraw from 2013 Nations Cup qualifiers

Swaziland have withdrawn from the 2013 African Nations Cup, just a week before the side were due to play the first leg of a preliminary round match, the country’s football association has confirmed. Swaziland were scheduled to meet the Seychelles … read more »

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S. Africa replace Libya as 2013 Nations Cup hosts

South Africa will replace conflict-hit Libya as hosts of the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations, the organisers said in a statement on Tuesday. Libya, where fighting continues between pro and anti-Moamer Kadhafi forces for control of several cites, take over … read more »

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