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AFCON 2013: Drogba feels great despite first time on bench

(Reuters) – Ivory Coast captain Didier Drogba dismissed concerns he may not be in top form after starting Saturday’s African Nations Cup 3-0 win over Tunisia on the bench, the first time he was dropped in his international career. Drogba … read more »

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Africa Cup of Nations: Egypt out, Senegal qualify

Reigning African champions Egypt cannot qualify for the finals of the Africa Cup of Nations next year. The Pharaohs are bottom of their group with only two points from five games and were beaten 2-1 by Sierra Leone. But Senegal … read more »

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Ivorians edge Mali on Drogba’s return

Didier Drogba made a successful return to international football on Tuesday as the Ivory Coast beat Mali 1-0 in a friendly in France. The striker, who took a break after last year’s World Cup finals, lined up for the first … read more »

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