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AFCON 2013: Nigeria files protest to Caf

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has officially written to the Confederation of African Football (Caf) over the refereeing in Friday’s game against Zambia at the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations in South Africa. Nigeria complained about the officiating during their … read more »

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Match build up; are the black lions of Ethiopia ready to maul Zambia?

(By Getahune Bekele, Nelspruit- South Africa.) Despite the annoying mannerism of Ethiopian Football Association boss and top TPLF cadre Sahilu Gebremariam who prevented the players from meeting their passionate fans at the Oliver Tambo air port in Johannesburg on Friday … read more »

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2013 Africa Cup of Nations: No Late Arrivals for Nigeria, warns Keshi

Nigeria coach Stephen Keshi has warned Super Eagles stars that the technical bench will not tolerate late arrivals as the team sets up base in Portugal on January 5 to prepare for the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations. The Super … read more »

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Angola, Zambia first to arrive in SA for 2013 Africa Cup Nations

JOHANNESBURG — Angola and the defending champions Zambia are the first of the African Nations Cup competitors to arrive in South Africa for the tournament, almost a full three weeks before the kickoff of the tournament. Both countries are based … read more »

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Zambia’s Chipolopolo Are Nigeria’s Obstacle at the 2103 Nations Cup

Football loving Nigerians are looking forward to seeing a brand new Super Eagles at next year’s African Cup of Nations, with high expectations that the team would win the trophy. But, Zambian player Stoppila Sunzu says his country’s team, the … read more »

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2013 African Nations Cup: Zambia beat Uganda on a goal aggregate of 9-8

By Joseph Kizza Reigning Africa champions Zambia have beaten Uganda in a 17-goal nail-biting thriller that ended in penalties at Namboole Stadium to continue defense of their title upon advancing to next year’s Africa Nations Cup finals in South Africa. … read more »

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Zambia beat Ghana to 2012 Nations Cup Final

Emmanuel Mayuka came off the bench to score a late goal as Zambia shocked Ghana to earn a place in the Africa Cup of Nations final. The substitute collected a pass and steered a shot into the bottom corner 12 … read more »

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African Nations Cup Semi-Final Preview: Zambia vs Ghana

Africa Cup of Nations 2012 Venue: Estadio de Bata Stage: Semi-final Date: Wednesday, 08 February Kick-off: 1600 GMT Coverage: Watch live on Eurosport; live text commentary and full report plus reaction on the BBC Sport website and mobiles TEAM NEWS … read more »

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Zambia pull off surprise Africa Cup of Nations win against Senegal

Zambia pulled off the second surprise of the opening day of the Africa Cup of Nations, with a 2-1 defeat of many people’s third-favourites, Senegal. Emmanuel Mayuka put Zambia ahead with a header following a free-kick in the 12th minute … read more »

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Niger close to African glory as Uganda flop

Niger moved within one victory of a first Africa Cup of Nations appearance after defeating South Africa Sunday while Uganda lost in Angola to squander a chance of qualifying. Koffi Dankowa and Moussa Maazou scored for the Nigeriens before Andile … read more »

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