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AFCON 2013: Mali v Nigeria Preview

Mali goalkeeper Mamadou Samassa is set to return to the starting XI for Wednesday’s Africa Cup of Nations semi-final against Nigeria after suspension. His replacement, Soumalia Diakite, will drop to the bench, despite saving two penalties in the quarter-final shoot-out … read more »

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AFCON 2013: Ghana’s Appiah: We play on worse fields at home

(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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AFCON 2013: Nigeria aim to stretch unbeaten run against Mali

Nigeria hope to extend an unbeaten run over fellow west Africans Mali when they clash on Wednesday for the chance to play in the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations final. Several months ago, Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan charged the Super … read more »

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AFCON 2013: Drogba’s pain is Man City’s gain as Ivory Coast bow out

Didier Drogba and Ivory Coast’s ‘golden generation’ headed off into the sunset having come up short yet again in their quest to be crowned kings of Africa. For Drogba, who turns 35 next month, this was the last opportunity to … read more »

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Nigerian soccer players offered ‘free sex’ for winning Cup

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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AFCON 2013: Adebayor slams Togo coach for Nations Cup’s exit

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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AFCON 2013: Burkina Faso reach last four with extra time win over Togo

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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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: Nigeria upset Ivory Coast in Cup of Nations quarterfinal

Nigeria have knocked favorites Ivory Coast out of the Africa Cup of Nations. With a 2-1 win, the Super Eagles move into the semifinal for the sixth time in the last eight tournaments. It was an impressive performance from Nigeria … read more »

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AFCON 2013: Ivory Coast v Nigeria Preview

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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AFCON 2013: Bafana 1-1 Mali Live – Penalty shoot-out! 1-3

Penalty- AFCON 2013: Bafana 2 -4 Mali   That’s it! Mali go through and South Africa go out! Composed penalties from Mali pay dividends, as they netted all three of their spot-kicks!   That’s it SOUTH AFRICA MISS AGAIN! MALI … 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: Bafana v Mali Preview

South Africa and Mali meet in the last eight in a re-run of the quarter-final tie in the Eagles’ back yard in 2002 – when the Malians emerged victorious. Gordon Igesund’s side hope to have striker Lehlohonolo Majoro back from … 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: South Africa gets behind Bafana

Bafana Bafana will have the support of the nation behind them when they play one of their biggest matches in recent history — the Africa Cup of Nations quarterfinals against Mali in Durban on Saturday. Gordon Igesund’s men, playing in … read more »

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Competing Nationalisms @ AFCON 2013: the Two Imperial Nationalisms of Ethiopia and the Liberation Nationalism of Oromiyaa

The last time the Ethiopian empire participated at the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) was back in 1982, some eight years after the 1974 Revolution, which had promised the South’s emancipation from national oppression – the South is the region … 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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AFCON 2013: Algeria 2 v 2 Ivory Coast – Ivory Coast, Togo are through to the quarter-finals

FULL-TIME – Algeria 2-2 Ivory Coast The other game in the group ends all square – Ivory Coast top the group with seven points, Togo second on four, Tunisia third, also on four, and Algeria bottom on one. Togo finish … read more »

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AFCON 2013: Bafana Bafana and Mali repeat of the 2002 quarter-final

Bafana Bafana face Mali in Saturday’s Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final in an exact repeat of the 2002 quarter-final, which The Eagles won 2-0. Mali ensured qualification from Group B yesterday, and will face Bafana on February 3 at Moses … read more »

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AFCON 2013: Algeria v Ivory Coast Preview

Africa Cup of Nations Venue: Royal Bafokeng Stadium, Rustenburg Date: Wednesday 30 January Kick-off: 17:00 GMT Ivory Coast plan to make changes against Algeria, but are yet to decide whether star striker Didier Drogba will return to the starting side. … read more »

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AFCON 2013: Mikel Obi fires warning at Ivory Coast

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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AFCON 2013 Results: Victor Moses penalties gave Nigeria a crucial win against Ethiopia

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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Zambia the African champions crashed out of the Africa Cup of Nations

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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AFCON 2013: Ethiopia v Nigeria, Burkina Faso v Zambia Live Blog

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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AFCON 2013: Burkina Faso v Zambia Preview

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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AFCON 2013: Ethiopia vs. Nigeria Players to Watch

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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AFCON 2013: Nigeria v Ethiopia Preview

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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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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