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Gabon give away tickets in attempt to fill stadium

February 4, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Free tickets are being offered in an attempt to fill up Gabon’s stadiums at the African Nations Cup but even that measure is failing to bring in spectators. Organisers, concerned at a negative image caused by empty stands at matches … read more »

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Hosts ride wave of emotion to punch above their weight

January 28, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Co-hosts Equatorial Guinea and Gabon were not expected to provide much more than four new stadiums for the African Nations Cup but their teams have rapidly transformed themselves from underdogs into contenders. The pair are already unlikely quarter-finalists, having originally … read more »

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Gyan back from injury to lead Ghana attack

January 24, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Asamoah Gyan is expected to lead the Ghana attack after recovering from injury as they seek to kick on from their World Cup quarter-final place and challenge for the African Nations Cup title. Gyan had been doubtful for the tournament … read more »

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Goal for Ghana’s Gyan signals recovery

January 19, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Asamoah Gyan signaled his recovery from a hamstring injury with a goal as Ghana completed their African Nations Cup warm-ups on Wednesday with a 2-0 win over Platinum Stars. A fortnight of intense treatment saw Gyan return to full training … read more »

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