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African ex-navy chief arraigned in U.S. on drug trafficking charges

A former chief of the navy in Guinea-Bissau in western Africa appeared in a New York City courtroom on Friday to face charges regarding cocaine trafficking, according to a drug enforcement official, Ronald Kubisty. Rear Admiral Jose Americo Bubo Na … read more »

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President Obama Meets with Leaders of Sierra Leone, Senegal, Malawi, and Cape Verde

Today President Obama welcomed President Ernest Bai Koroma of Sierra Leone, President Macky Sall of Senegal, President Joyce Banda of Malawi, and Prime Minister José Maria Pereira Neves of Cape Verde to the White House. The United States has strong … read more »

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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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African Cup of Nations ‘dream team’

From a player stuck in the obscurity of the French second division to one from a collection of millionaires at Champions League winners Chelsea, Reuters’ selection of a ‘dream team’ for the African Nations Cup reflects the wide diversity of … read more »

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Bafana Bafana: A day after the defeat

The host, Bafana Bafana of South Africa, was added to the casualty list on Saturday night by a war-torn Mali to pave the way for an all West African countries’ semi-finals at the on-going 2013 African Nations Cup. Gowon Akpodonor, … read more »

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AFCON 2013 Result: Ghana through to Semi-final

Ghana ended Cape Verde Islands’s fairytale run in the African Nations Cup with a 2-0 quarter-final victory on Saturday. Mubarak Wakaso struck twice in the second half, once from the penalty spot, as Ghana clinched a semi-final meeting with Burkina … read more »

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AFCON 2013: Ghana 2-0 Cape Verde Full Time

AFCON 2013: Ghana 2 v 0 Cape Verde Live And that’s game over here at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium. Mubarak’s second half double enough to see them into the semi final of the African Cup of Nations 90′ +6 … read more »

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AFCON 2013: Ghana favoured to go past Cape Verde

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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AFCON 2013: Ghana v Cape Verde Preview

Ghana – Cape Verde Preview: Black Stars and Blue Sharks set to battle for semi-finals first slot Fireworks expected in this west Africa derby as both sides race to pick the first semi-final place in the 2013 Afcon. Ghana face … read more »

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AFCON 2013: Ivory Coast remain favourites but upsets still expected

(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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The Black Lions of Ethiopia: “You will never walk alone!!!!!”

(By Getahune Bekele, Rustenburg-South Africa) That is an endearing message and a solemn promise made by colorful black lion’s fans ahead of their team’s final group C match against the Super Eagles of Nigeria on Tuesday 29 Jan 2013. Despite … read more »

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AFCON 2013: S. Africa, C. Verde reach quarter-finals

Hosts South Africa and debutants Cape Verde Islands reached the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals after a dramatic finale to Group A on Sunday. South Africa came from behind twice to draw 2-2 with Morocco in Durban and Cape Verde … read more »

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AFCON 2013 Result: Cape Verde 2 – 1 Angola

Debutants Cape Verde qualified for the last eight of the Africa Cup of Nations after coming from behind to beat 2-1 in Port Elizabeth. The Angolans took the lead on 33 minutes through an own goal from Cape Verde defender … read more »

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AFCON 2013 Result: Morocco 2 – 2 Bafana

Hosts South Africa finished top of Group A after their dramatic 2-2 draw with Morocco in Durban knocked the North Africans out of the tournament. Knowing a win would take them through, Morocco twice led – only to exit the … read more »

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AFCON 2013: Cape Verde v Angola Preview

Cape Verde go into their final group game unbeaten, having defied pre-tournament predictions with two draws. The debutants impressed against South Africa and Morocco and will again look to Ryan Mendes and Platini for inspiration. Angola need a win, as … read more »

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AFCON 2013: Bafana v Morocco Preview

South Africa enter into their final Group A clash against Morocco brimming with their confidence after their inspired performance against Angola, which has left them top of Group A with four points. The hosts will have to deal with a … read more »

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AFCON 2013: Bafana on the brink of qualification

South Africa are just one point shy of booking their spot in the quarterfinal round of the 2013 African Cup of Nations, when they host a Moroccan side who have it all to play for at the Moses Mabhida Stadium … read more »

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AFCON 2013: Bafana v Morocco tickets sold out

Johannesburg – Tickets for the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) match between Bafana Bafana and Morocco on Sunday are sold out, the SA Football Association (Safa) said on Friday. Safa president Kirsten Nematandani, speaking in Johannesburg, urged those with tickets … read more »

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AFCON 2013: Bafana keeps fans’ faith alive

Cape Town – Bafana Bafana have begun to restore the fans’ faith after the team broke their scoring jinx in sensational style against Angola in their Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) clash in Durban on Wednesday. Bafana climbed to the … read more »

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AFCON 2013: Cape Verde do Bafana Bafana a favour

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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AFCON 2013 Result: Morocco 1 – 1 Cape Verde

Cape Verde were denied a historic Africa Cup of Nations upset, after Morocco levelled to draw 1-1 in Durban. Striker Platini coolly chipped over Moroccan goalkeeper Nadir Lamyaghri on 35 minutes for Cape Verde’s first-ever Nations Cup goal. Morocco equalised … read more »

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AFCON 2013 Result: Bafana top group defeating Angola 2-0

Bafana Bafana have kick-started their Afcon campaign, climbing to the top of Group A as they eased past Angola with a comfortable 2-0 victory. After a disappointing opening goalless draw against Cape Verde Islands at the weekend, South Africa were … read more »

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AFCON 2013: Ethiopia – The underdog came back to bite venomously

The stadium was losing its mind, a yellow explosion smothering the country. The team in yellow, with only 10 men, were holding the African champions, tearing them apart at times, and the excitement was palpable. Yet this was not the … read more »

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AFCON 2013: Bafana Bafana v Angola Preview

South Africa believe patience is the key as they plot a way to score the first goal of Group A at the African Nations Cup. Both Group A games finished goalless on Saturday, with Bafana Bafana held by Cape Verde … read more »

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AFCON 2013 Result: Angola, Morocco draw goalless

AFCON 2013 Result Angola and Morocco failed to take advantage of the earlier draw between South Africa and Cape Verde as they also failed to register a goal in their Group A clash in Johannesburg. Although the second match of … read more »

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Images from opening ceremonies of the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations

Few hours ago, the 29th Africa Cup of Nations got underway when the host nation, South Africa, kicked off against Cape Verde, the island nation making their first appearance in the continental championship. Just as other confederation’s championships reflect their … read more »

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AFCON 2013 Result: Bafana 0 – 0 Cape Verde

Johannesburg – Bafana Bafana and Cape Verde Islands played to a 0-0 draw in the opening game of the Africa Cup of Nations at the National Stadium on Saturday. Despite a a flurry of chances in the dying minutes, hosts … read more »

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Who Wins AFCON 2013?

South Africa is on fire. As the national teams of 15 African countries join hosts, South Africa, to set ablaze the 29th Orange African Cup of Nations, South Africa is set to explode in a kaleidoscope of colours in celebration, … read more »

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South Africa v Cape Verde live!

Africa Cup of Nations: Group A Venue: FNB Stadium, Soccer City, Johannesburg Date: Saturday, 19 January Kick-off: 16:00 GMT South Africa v Cape Verde Coverage: Live text commentary on IndepthAfrica website.   If you are website owner you can copy … read more »

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African Nations Cup 2013: South Africa team profile

Nations Cup record: Seven previous appearances. Best finish: Champions (1996). South Africa are very lucky to be contesting these finals. Ranked outside the top 16 countries in Africa, and with a Nations Cup qualifying record that has been poor in … read more »

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