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Africa 2014 World Cup qualifiers Preview

Burkina Faso are in trouble having taken only one point from two Group E games, and that was later forfeited because they fielded ineligible defender Herve Zengue in a 0-0 home draw with Congo Brazzaville. Belgian coach Paul Put’s side … read more »

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AFCON 2013: Mali 1 – 4 Nigeria Live Blog!

In Summary Latest: Mali 1-4 Nigeria Nigeria were 3-0 up at half-time Burkina Faso v Ghana (1830)   [View the story "Afcon matchday 15: live blog" on Storify] As the dust settles after the quarter-finals, the landscape looks strangely unfamiliar. … 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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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: 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: 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 Result: Ivory Coast 3 – 0 Tunisia

AFCON 2013 Result: Ivory Coast 3 – 0 Tunisia FULL-TIME- Ivory Coast 3-0 Tunisia Ivory Coast fully deserved their victory but the win was not as comfortable as the scoreline suggests. They needed two goals in the last three minutes … read more »

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AFCON 2013: Ivory Coast v Tunisia Preview

Ivory Coast and Tunisia are level at the top of Group D, after both won their opening ties on Tuesday. The Carthage Eagles have since suffered a setback, with experienced striker Issam Jemaa ruled out for the rest of the … read more »

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AFCON 2013: Ivory Coast v Togo Preview

Ivory Coast kick off the Africa Cup of Nations as firm favourites once again and with no major injury concerns ahead of their Group D opener. Captain Didier Drogba will once again lead the Elephants, as they seek to add … read more »

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African Nations Cup 2013: Ivory Coast primed to fly or flop again

You can’t bet against the Ivorians but, with Ghana, Algeria and Nigeria looking strong, it would still be no surprise if they failed once more. Ivory Coast can call upon Didier Drogba and Salomon Kalou for their Africa Cup of … read more »

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Outsiders can win African Nations Cup 2013

AT LEAST half the field are viable contenders for the African Nations Cup crown, including, as unlikely as it might seem now, Bafana Bafana. The tournament has a long tradition of paying no heed to the form book. Almost always … read more »

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Drogba: It’s about the team

Johannesburg – Ivory Coast captain Didier Drogba doesn’t believe the team revolves around him anymore. The team’s fans think otherwise. The Ivorians arrived in South Africa on Wednesday to begin another desperate quest for a long-awaited African Cup of Nations … read more »

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Hero’s welcome for Drogba as African qualifiers

Didier Drogba can expect a hero’s welcome when he returns to the continent for the start of the group phase of Africa’s World Cup preliminaries at the weekend, a fortnight after his Champions League triumph. Drogba, still to settle his … read more »

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